Inaugural Subscriptions Press On for Parade Cash
Subscriptions to the inaugural fund total 383 625 with more urged. Treasurer Altes warns 360 000 is not enough and notes the need for a larger fund for a grander celebration. Headquarters reopen for calls this afternoon as committees redouble efforts. lists show numerous individual donors and corporate contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riles
Altes
Aites
Glover
EH. Southard Parker
Wilson
Attachment Quashed in Case Over Fraudulent Sales
Justice Barnard ruled an attachment against W. J. O'Donnell and John R. Mason could not stand. Mason had sold his carriage and wagon business and boats to his brother Jesse B. Mason, claiming the act of Congress did not require notice or prevent the sale. Attorneys James K. Pugh and Whit Rosenberg represented Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Barnard
Barrard
W. J. O'Donnell
John R. Mason
Jesse B. Mason
Bread Thief Lewison Arrested After Attack at Store
Lewis Willis, a Black man employed by the police to study crime, entered Michael Gordon's Ninth Street store and took a loaf of bread. When asked to pay he knocked the merchant down and later attempted to assault officers Walden and Sweeney, who arrested him and charged him with petit larceny and assault at the Eighth precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Willis
Michael Gordon
Ninth Street
Geant Avenue
Willis
Walden
Sweeney
Eighth Precinct
Holiday Liquor Sale Sparks District Hearing
Commissioners held a hearing on a bill by Representative Dulzeil to prohibit intoxicating sales in the District on holidays such as New Year and Christmas. Anti-Saloon League figures led by A E Shoemaker urged passage. liquor dealers led by John M Thurston argued against it. The excise board and Major Sylvester reported unfavorably while considering closing saloons on Christmas. The hearing featured many speakers and was limited to five minutes each as the Commissioners weigh action.
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Anti-Saloon League
Dulzeil
Washington
A. EB. Shoemaker
James L.nwin
A. N. Canfel
Charles §. Smith
Order of Good Templars
A. N. Canfield
Order of Sons
Jonadab
George W. Dean
Edeut
John C. Daley
J. C. Bate
Pluthip Weber
Fabian Saint N. Wildsman
Han
John M. Thurston
United States
Nebraska
Federation of Liquor Deaers
Meyer Fisher
George A. Davidson
Macfarland
Excise Board
Major Sylvester
A. E. Shoemaker
Owen P. Kellar
Christian Endeavor Union
George W. Drew
Sons of
Jonadah
Dr. Butler
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
Wilson
Arthur Bishop
Ninth Street Christian Church
Prof. Smith
George Washington University
Ewin
Thurston
Federation of Liquor Dealers
Foderation of Liquor Dealers
Maj
Sylvester
Darneille
Respite for President Roosevelt During Holiday Rest
President Roosevelt plans a Christmas recess with minimal engagements and outdoor recreation. He will limit cabinet meetings to routine matters, reserve time for family walks and rides, and rest to brace for weeks of upcoming winter and spring duties.
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Roosevelt
Tie
Therida
Congress
Osllera
Searaa
White House
Alleged Gaming Room Raided by Ninth Precinct
Police raided the house at 222 East Capitol Street last night and seized poker chips cards tables and other gaming gear. Several men on the third floor were detained then released as witnesses against Frank Kernay who is charged with allowing gambling in his room. Officers were Lieut Bailey Sergt Fairey Precinct Detective Johnston and Patrolmen Dawson Bartman and Alien.
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Ninth Precinct
East Capitol Street
Frank Kernay
Lieut
Bailey
Sergt. Fairey
Johnston
Dawson, Bartman
Alien
Ward sentenced to one day in jail for embezzlement
Justice Wright in Criminal Court No 1 sentenced Oscar W Ward to one day in jail after he pleaded guilty to an embezzlement indictment. Ward had been jailed since last October and the sentence followed a U S attorney recommendation that guilt was technical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Ward
Justice Wright
Ward
United States
Education Aims for Southern Interests Journal Report
A Southern Educational Association report argues the South shares a common educational interest beyond sectional lines. It warns of white and negro illiteracy and calls for united, radical reforms to rural and urban schools, with aims to study conditions, compare experiences, and guide policy for white and black education.
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Association
Southern Educational Association
Jacksonville
J. H. Paulipa
Birmingham
Charies
Mofoyer
Grosnaboro
N. Cy
B. Fulton
University of Missiasppi
Coroner to Investigate Tragedy on Richmond Railroad
Harvey Dent 21 of 1001 BH street southwest fell or jumped from a moving train at the Washington channel trestle and drowned. His body was recovered by the Vigilant crew and taken to the morgue as Coroner Nevitt orders a full inquiry into the circumstances amid conflicting accounts of accident versus intentional act.
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Harvey Dent
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Washington Channel
Potomac
Lce
Commodore Sutton
Vigilant
Nevitt
Dent
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Collins
Brooke
Burial Saved for Nannie Sanford From Potter's Field
A Washington woman, keeping her name withheld, funded burial for Nannie Sanford who died alone at the Washington Asylum Hospital. Authorities could not locate relatives after attempts via ads and inquiries. The body was saved from potter's field and given a decent interment yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Sanford
Washington
Washington Asylum Hospital
Potter's Flesl
Sharps
Potter's Field
Woodward
Nannie Sanford Pesserney
President's Gift to Children at Cove Neck School
In Oyster Bay New York President and Mrs Roosevelt provided a Christmas gift candy for every pupil at Cove Neck public school formerly attended by some of the president's younger children. Secretary Wilson appointed EH Webster of Kansas to head the dairy division succeeding Maj. Henry E Alvord. Webster brings substantial government dairy experience.
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Oyster Bay
L. T
Roosevelt
Cove Neck
Henry E. Alvord
Wilson
EH. Webster
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Maj
Webster
Metropolitan Club seeks temporary quarters after fire
The Metropolitan Club will delay selecting temporary quarters until next Wednesday. A special committee reported on options including Hotel Barton property, Davidge house, Arlington Hotel annex, Admiral Porter’s old home, and the former Russian Embassy. The board plans to use undamaged furnishings and art from the fire and may seek member approval to raze and rebuild if insurers opt to restore the damaged portion.
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Metropolitan Club
Seventeenth
H Streets
Club
Coomoa Club
Admiral A. 8
Kannay
Paul Johnson
Nathaniel Wilson
Hotel Barton
Davidge
Arlington Hotel
Admiral Porter
Nineteenth and I Streets
Police Officer Roberts Attacked by Two Negro Men
Policeman Spencer Roberts reported being assaulted by two Black men while on duty on Third Street between L and M Streets in an incident that left him with knife wounds to the left hand and a torn uniform. He claimed one assailant stole his revolver, and a police inquiry continues. Roberts had recent disciplinary proceedings and transfers noted.
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Roberts
Spencer Roberts
Ninth Precinct
Ninth Street
Maryland Avenue
Third Street
M Streets
Roberta
Misa Attila
Boose
Wortheast Washington
Mies Forge
Bear
Pallee
Faw Maenthe Aga
Palleeman Noherta Wra
Georgetown
Weather Summary From U S Weather Bureau Report
Weather bulletin reports shift of low and high pressure areas across Minnesota to Maine with fair eastern districts. Rain and snow affect the Midwest and Pacific regions, unseasonably warm in the Lake region and southern states, followed by temperature drops in the Missouri and Middle Mississippi Valleys. forecasts call for rain from the Lower Mississippi Valley to New England, snow in the Lower Lake region, and colder conditions across the East and Gulf coasts with brisk winds along the coasts. Local temperatures range from 31 to 49 degrees, humidity near 53 percent, with 0.10 inches of rainfall and about 6.5 hours of sun. High and low tides listed for the day.
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U. S
Ohio Vallees
Plateau
Pacific
Lake Region
Atlantia Coast
Missouri Valley
Mississippi Valley
New Ingland Coast
Lower Lake Region
New England
South Atlantic States
Gulf Coast
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Middle Mississippi Valley
East Gulf
Middle Atlantic Coast
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Great Lakes
Lucal Whather
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Arthur T. Brice
Fitch
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EBS
la Ferra
S 6Wbaugh
Benjamin F. Edwards
Barker & Roas
W. H. Hooke
Robert Portner
M. Lindsay Rubber Company
Frederick A. Miller
G. G. Cornwell & Son
the Raleigh
Conrad Becker
F Droop & Sons
James E Bell
C. A. Boynton
George B. Williams
Gibson Brothers
R Harris & Co
Purgell
George Truesdell
Wilum H. McKnew
Weaver Brothers
James D. Lambie
Charles H. Cragin
Albright & Barker
Lake & Co
Conway B Hunt
To-Kaion
George T Muth & Co
M. J. Colbert
George EC Flamer
Brittan & Gray
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Andrews
Arlington Tartling Company
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R. Rogs Perr
Jr Lou MI Goldenberg
F Saul
Javkavs
Wallam Hahn & Co
Ab Worthington
RIO
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Strasturgerty
Havenner
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Compar
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Ireworke
Treasuer Andtes
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H. Bradley Davidson
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Ffttia
B. H. Warner
Committee On Civic Organizations
Roosevelt Republican Club
St. Paul
Minn
George K. Shappard
Columbus Buckeyes
Buckeye Republican Club
Columbus
Ohio
Co Nmand
H. W. Krumm
Lawrence Hotel
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Union County
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Ameriuin Nawadays
Tantiary
John Fe Hemyoist
Taam de Washington Loan and Truet Company
Huilding
C. T. Richardson
Murat Walbtead
TRE Wasilington Market Company
Washington Market Company
Center Market
Washington, D
Frank G Wilkins
Washington, D. C
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
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Macdonnall
Phrenology
Mme. L. Macdonnall
Velati
Washington Market CO
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Aona National Bank
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Lydi
YNO
Moukah
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Farmers’ and Mechanics' National Hark of
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Berry
Del
Harry Park
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Shoemaker’s. Tennessee
Shoomaker CO
Schmid
Pot Emporium
Pwelfth Street
Sana
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Maud
St. Bernards
Gorcoran Building
15Th St. A
Weil
Roca
Weller
Public Comfort
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
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D. Hirkepatricke
N . Ave
14Th St
Fope Ride
Alice M. Paterson
Wilbur L. Smith
Dol W. L
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the Brunawick
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