President Roosevelt backs action in Morton case Contempt order questioned
The President writes AG that Judge Philips erred in restraining order linked to railway case. He cites Supreme Court Missouri Pacific and Swift cases as fatal to the order, and endorses the government’s strategy against the company rather than targeting individual officers. He affirms Morton’s lack of personal liability and endorses the agency’s selective enforcement approach.
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Philips
United States
Supreme Court
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Wester
White House
Washington
Paul Morton
Marton
Paul Merton
Philas
Hasaya
Interstate Commerce
Morton
Theodore Rogspvelt
Death of M4 E Street Watchman After Breakfast Wait
Thomis Roache of M4 E Street Southwest died suddenly of natural causes while waiting for breakfast yesterday. The night watchman had just returned home and sat on the lounge as his wife prepared a meal. She found him unresponsive and alerted the coroner, who certified death from natural causes.
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Ging
Thomis Roache
E Street Southwest
Ure Roache
Gust
Hem
Evil
Cadets to Leave Naval Academy Hospital
Annapolis Md Dec 17 Midshipman Kimbrough involved in hazing case and Midshipman Cooper paralyzed in class are both expected to leave the Naval Academy hospital tomorrow. It is understood both will shortly be called before the board of investigation now sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Kimbrough
Ane Minehpman Cooper
Naval Academy Hospital
Board of Investigation
Jack the Hugger Trapped After Unusual Punishment
Special to The Washington Post from Pottsville Pa December 17 A notorious figure known as Jack the Hugger terrorized Jordan women for weeks. Dressed in women's clothes he lured victims before being nabbed while attempting another embrace. He was publicly disrobed and ordered to walk home nearly naked as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Washington Post
Fottsville
Jack the Hugger
Jordan
Col J A Gilman Married in New York Ceremony
Word reached the city last night that Col J A Gillian of the Seventh Army and Mary McAlpin were married in New York. The ceremony occurred last Saturday and was performed by Rev Dr Houghton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McAlpin
New York
Col J. Gillian
Dr. Houghton
Farmville Presbyterian Church Fire Damages Belongings
A fire at Farmville Presbyterian Church started in a gallery near the boiler room at 6 o clock this morning. The blaze caused about 200 dollars in damage, covered by insurance according to Farmville reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmville
Washington Post
Farmville Presbyterian
Controversy Over Cadets Reappointment After Hazing Case
The article surveys the 1903 hazing case of Midshipmen Lafland Chaffee and Little, their dismissal, and a 1905 move by President Roosevelt to appoint them to the Navy under conditions. It cites Navy and Congressional views on punishment, discipline at the Naval Academy, and calls for clearer hazing laws. Congress debated reinstatement, while Navy officials warned it could trigger further hazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lofland, Chaffee, and Little
Congress
Naval Academy
John Renry Lafland
Earl Worden Chaffee
Joseph Drummond Little
Navy
Mood
Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt
Committee On Naval Alfaira
House
Eiher
Committee On Naval Affairs
Department
Naval Service
Academy
Naval Acadmy
Bureau of Navigation
Annapolis
Ce Seeket
Jt Isue
West Poulnt
Annapolla
Catarrh Described as Debilitating from Blood Condition
A historical note explains catarrh affects nose throat stomach and bowels and remains debilitating unless blood impurities are treated. It describes catarrh as a discharge from inflamed mucous membranes driven by a scrofulous blood condition.
New Faces in Congress George E Waldo Biography
George E Waldo born January 11 1851 in Brooklyn New York. He trained at Cornell and studied law in New York offices before being admitted in 1876 and practicing mainly in New York with a Nebraska stint in 1888. He has held many high offices and was a Republican National Convention delegate in 1900. Married Flora A Henderson in 189? and they have three children.
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George E. Waldo
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cornell University
D. A. Hulitt
Oliver J. Wells
New York
Nebraska
Waldo
Flora A. Henderson
Tallahassee
Fla
Fire at Fort Myer destroys bachelors quarters
Fire at Fort Myer Virginia yesterday morning destroyed the officers bachelors quarters, nine single officers and two attendants escaped with little loss. Maj Doyle led the defense with soldiers aiding in evacuation and salvaging beds, desks, and personal effects. Estimated damage around 12 000 with no insurance, investigation planned.
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Maj
Doyle
Fort Myer
Billingly
Linur McDonald
Lieut
Berry
Col. Hatfield
Hoyle
Cochran
Laeut. Berry
Smack
Col
Hatfeld
Bachelors Quarters
Davidson
Deltrich
McDonald
Herry
Kean
Merchant
Spaulding
Blakely
Frederick Ross
Gaivalry
Berbefors
Old trap warm at last as fire destroys thinly built building
Witnesses recalled a fire yesterday in a small, poorly heated and lit structure. One observer noted it was the first time the old trap felt warmth, adding that its destruction was not regretted by any occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilingsly
Langdon Woman Arrested for Silverware Theft at D C Restaurant
Brooke Todd of Langdon Maryland confessed to stealing cream jig chocolate pot silver salver and syrup pitcher from George Fogle 205 Seventh Street SW She claimed the items were souvenirs of the occasion and concealed them in her waist The man she was with was cleared and all items were recovered for return to the owner She faces Police Court today
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Brooke Todd
Langdon, D. C
George Fogle
Seventh Street
Langdon
Fogle
Birds fed by mounted police to survive winter
Maj. Sylvester directs outlying precincts to distribute grain and bread to feed birds during snow and ice. Suburban officers, firemen, and citizens will assist, ensuring a daily three meals for quail and other species. The Fish and Game Protective Association funded seed last year and may renew funding. Audubon Society backs efforts to protect birds and squirrels and curb rifle shooting in the District.
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Richard Sylvester
Leas
Fish and Game Protective Association
Maj. Sylvester
Maj
Sylvester
Audubon Society
Bish and Game Association
Washington
Aged Woman Falls Thirty Feet From Window
Catherine Frawley aged eighty six fell thirty feet from a fourth street northwest window while attempting to shut it. Her niece heard the crash and summoned help. She was taken to Emergency Hospital with serious injuries and treated. Recovery prognosis is doubtful.
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Catherine Frawley
Fourth
Bewildering Japanese toys flood holiday displays
Readers are treated to a vivid tour of the season’s toy world as stores boast electric trains, doll houses, and mechanized playthings from Japan and Germany. Vendors note grownups buy most toys while children enjoy unimagined play, and Japanese imports sell cheaply due to wartime labor.
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Wall Street
Public Printers Stitinj bars reading in work hours at offices
In a city notice Public Printers Stitinj has signed rules prohibiting reading of papers magazines and books during work hours at the Government Printing Office. Also listed are licenses for The North River Insurance Company of New York City and The Fidelity Accident and Protective Society of Baldwin West Side Michigan to do business in the District.
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Civil Service Commission
Chilocco
Okla
Library of Congress
George A. Loud
Theodore Hansen
F. W. de Coster
German Historical Society
Washington Public Library
Mount Vernor Square
Gustave
The
Historical Society
Pr. Chrie van Firock
Washington
Fire destroys clubhouse of Washington canoe club
Fire last evening destroyed the High Island Canoe Clubhouse on High Island in the Potomac above Little Falls. The building, erected by club members, was valued at 1500 dollars and uninsured. The club comprises fifteen young Washington men and a friend donated 100 dollars toward rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Island
Canoe Club
Potomac
Little Falls
Washington
Knife assault at Rosslyn barroom sparks manhunt for owner
In Savdge's barroom Rosslyn Virginia last night Homer Wills was cut in the breast with a long knife and Charles Mertz wounded in the head and arms. Police seek proprietor Joseph Savage who is charged with the cutting. Wills is in serious condition at Georgetown University Hospital after wounds were dressed.
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Savdge
Rosslyn
Homer Wills
Charles Mertz
Joseph Savage
Georgetown University Hospital
Wills
Weather Conditions and Forecast Summary
The Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions in the upper lake region Ohio valley and south with clear to partly cloudy elsewhere. Temperatures have fallen in western Minnesota the Dakotas northern Montana Wyoming and eastern Colorado. Monday shows rain or snow in Michigan western and northern Lower Michigan and southern New England with rain across North Pacific districts and general fine weather elsewhere. Winds along Atlantic coasts intensify from northeast to southeast with Lake Michigan winds brisk to high from northwest. Special forecasts note storm warnings on Columbia River and Straits of Juan de Fuca. local readings show temperatures and humidity ranges and past record comparisons.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
South
New England
Minnesota
Dakawax
Monteth
Wyoming
Colorado
Michigan Peninsula
Wentern
Northsahara
Missouri
Missimipni
Upper
Lake Region
Jowar Lake
Atiwotte
Newingland
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Mondey
Grand Banks
Great Lakes
Lake Pepin
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Thomas Roache
Kimbrough and Cooper
Col. J. A. Gilman
Hoad
New Yo
Myer Club
Christian Xander
7Th St
Japan
Germany
Far East
O Street
Simon P. Drew
Carne Johnson
Eliza Campbell
Jenalo Lawson
A. M
Solomon Pollard
Thomas Miller
Julian Balmer
Anna Watt
John Gordon
Howard University
Imon F. Drew
D. B. Bullock
A. BE. Robinson
Friends of the Chin
Lansburgh & Bro
Christir Umbrellas
Gloria
Men's Union
Columbia River
Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Wi Grove
Bela Max
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cheyenne
Davenport
Denver
Ule
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Jane
Dianapolis
Jacksonville
Kanene City
Little Rath
Marquette
Memphis
Ean
New Orleans
N.Y
North Platte
Omaha
Nabrae
Pittebucg
Balt Lake
Utah
Louw
Mina
Pass
Springfeld
Misa
Vicksburg
Peter Grogan
Bet. H and I Sts
American Security and Trust Company
15Th St. and
N.Y. Ave
Great Western
A. Collins
Korth
Rocketbooks
Aru Vance
Kneessi’s
Schwartz & Pelzman
Tth
Tharp
St. N.W
Oppenheimer
Ninth Street
Second National Bank
Washington, DC
Washington, D.C
D.C
Cox
John ©. Eckloff
Cashier
Delid&s
Tialéine Ono
Milter
B. Earnshaw & Bro
Ith
Msi
Journey Men Plasterers
PF. McCormick
White
Shoomaker CO
Ochaitte
Denk
Portmouth
New York Ave
Arlington
Blakes
Mt Pleasent
Fee Ua
McGill & Wallace
Probey Carriage CO
Nerwse
Paprenh
Ghlyes
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