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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

Page

12

Panama Canal Contractors Form New New York Company

A Panama Construction Company is formed under New York law to pursue the Panama Canal contract. John B McDonald is elected president with William J Olver as board chair. other officers and directors named. Government financial requirements are reported met and Olver's bid process linked with Interborough Metropolitan Company arrangements.

New Yark Fe John B Mcidsnaid Panama Construction Company State of New York Penama Canal William J Olver DS Assocates Iwe Othes Frst W J Olver AL Cosmet Secretars Aind TD V Patrick J Brennan George F Hori Robert Russell M.dunakl Breisiu Ig Donal Interborough-Metropolitan Companyi Interboongil- Metropolitan Company Wiling J Kuasyilte, Enn Asouate U Son M Bangs Panama Canals Olivers I Ole Wwe Dell

President Roe Roosevelt Seeks Clarification on Transit Funds

Uintar Hoan of New York met with President Roosevelt for about ninety minutes at the White House seeking discussion of transit funding and the Panaya line project. Roosevelt gave no detailed comment beyond noting he received the caller to pay respects and did not discuss the asset or related proposals.

Uintar Hoan New York Finaster Roeosevelt Raenft White House Amnek Salina Freva New Yorke

Tailors at White House greet convention of merchants

President Roosevelt will greet most members of the Merchant Tailors National Protective Association at the White House this morning for the fourth annual convention. In Washington the sessions are at Rugion Hore. Ernest Smith opened yesterday. District Commissioner Macfarlane welcomed delegates for the city. F H Snider and Gwen Owen were honored in committees and addresses. A gavel from Mount Vernon cherry trees was presented to President Pwvetffort of New York. A nominating committee was named. After Roosevelt's reception the delegates will hold their second session.

Mieseert Roosevelt Merchant Tailors National Protective Association

President Tucker Hails Roosevelt Aid For Jamestown Exposition

President Henry St George Tucker of the Jamestown Exposition Company met at the White House with President Roosevelt yesterday. Tucker thanked the President for support and the House loan of 1,000,000 dollars. He said the announced date for the exposition evening should see the project in good shape.

Henry St George Tucker The Jamestown Exposition Company White House Roosevelt Tucker Sprit

Objects to Church Bells Spark National Campaign

Special to The Washington Pact from New York reports Mrs. Isaac L. Rice leading a Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Bells. Backed by notable figures including Dr. S Weir Mitchell and Archbishop Farley, the effort seeks to abolish church bells amid public complaints of loud morning chimes from churches such as the Little Church Around the Corner. The group has not yet formalized its plan, but hints at action if a suitable body is found.

New York Isaac L. Rice Society For the Suppression of Unnecessary Uni S. Weir Mitchell Philadelphia Archbishop Farley

Divorce After Ten Years Special to The Washington Post

After years of separation a divorce decree was granted to Willis Gay, a Vienna and Paris society figure, with the suit filed under Ei H Howe to protect anonymity. Contested by a Virginia Hotel proprietor in Vienna, Howe is described as wealthy and dwelling in a palatial home with a Paris connection and a summer residence, while her circle includes opera singer Tandhon Thompson and a Chicago background.

Washington Post Chicago Ill Havi Vienna and Pans Willis Gay Jo Honor Ei H Howe Ager Virginia Howe Vienna Maman Paris Tandhon Thompson

Sweden to send cruiser to Jamestown Exposition

Stockholm announces the armored cruiser Fylaia of 4000 tons will represent Sweden at the James town Exposition naval review in Hampton Roads. Commanded by Capt Lindberg, the voyage marks the ship’s maiden voyage with Prince Jam aboard and Swedish cadets and a special Jamestown Commissioner also on board.

Btockholm Sweden Fylaia Hampton Roads Lindberg Stockholm Prince Jam Jage Fvngir United States Charles W Kehlsaat Berlin Regal Phe

Mary 8 Anthony Dead In Rochester Sister of Susan B Anthony Dies

Mary Anthony, sister and lifelong co worker of Susan B Anthony, died at her Rochester home. She would have turned eighty in April and had long supported the suffrage cause, aided by her sister’s praise of Sister Mary’s counsel and sympathy. She had not been well since Susan B Anthony’s death eleven months ago.

Rochester Mary Anthon Susan B Anthony Anthony Susan Mary

Legacy seeker Lizzie Dolan to reclaim inheritance in Theland

Lizzie Dolan formerly of aft v street writes from Ireland claiming a fortune left by a relative. She left Washington for Theland to pursue inheritance and plans to return to live in this city. Dolan, about thirty five, was previously in the office of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General and spoke of government service ties. In Theland she mentions Uprec members of Parliament and asserts readiness to rejoin her associates.

Lizzie Dolan Aft v Street Ireland Dolan Treyland Washington Uprec Ernment Service

Tribute to Lady Grenfell Remembered by Parliament

Ottawa lawmakers adjourned without business as a mark of respect for the grieving Grenfell family. Lady Grenfell died at the government lodge yesterday. Her body will sail to England on the Empire ship from Halifax next Saturday.

Lady Grenfell Ottawa Ontario England Britain Halifax

Washington Gets Snowbound Night of Sleigh Bells

Washington woke to heavy snow with eight inches falling Monday and Tuesday. Sleighs crowded the streets as horses mastered the thawed roads and even autos were halted, while Miss Mathilde Townsend rode a silver-belled Russian droshky sleigh. City crews mobilized 200 workers to clear sidewalks, and officials urged Congress to provide 5000 more for snow removal amid ongoing winter storms. The Congressional Limited train ran two and a half hours late.

Washington Mathilde Townsend Richard Townsend United States Express Company West John T. Twohey Congress Congressional Limited Pennsylvania

Weather Burden Pressures City Charity Efforts

Weather intensifies hardship as Associated Charities and Citizens' Relief Association struggle to meet demand. Eight charity offices and nine agents toil to process applications, provide coal, milk, and eggs, and arrange work. Desperate families, including deserted wives and ill mothers, face mounting need while few donations arrive. appeals urge contributions to both organizations through designated treasurers.

White Ane Associated Charities Associated Charities Irwhn Joy Edson Citizens’ Relief Association Corcoran Thom Mina Annon D. Bolling Jakep A. Hin John J Rothermel H B.J. Corcoran Thom Y. P C. EK Benjamin Alvord John J. Rother Mai

White House Sleigh Out During Roosevelt Boy Visit

Roosevelt boys entertain schoolboy guests as the White House sleigh breaks down near the west executive entrance. The 614 sleigh, unused for two years, is repaired quickly while Arch ie Roosevelt and friends ride a sled attached to the sleigh. The President later rides horseback with Secretary Root through snowy suburban northwest.

Roosevelt Guetta Archie Quentin Roosevelt Executive Grounds Executive Atabl Potomac Root

Funeral of Dr Rodriguez at St Matthew’s Church

A large crowd attended the funeral of Dr Jose Ignacio Rodrigues librarian and chief translator of the International Bureau of American Republics who died last Friday. Solemn high mass was offered by Rev Father Buakey with several priests present. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included John Barrett and Francisco J Yanes among others. active pallbearers were Thomas J and Edward A Wisher. Ministers from Ecuador Peru Panama Bolivia and Nicaragua attended. The sanctuary overflowed with flowers and wreaths from the bureau and its staff.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Jose Ignacio Rodrigues International Bureau of American Republics Father Buakey Father Lee Father Cooper Dr. Stafford St Patrick’s Church Father Buckey Rodriguez Bureau of American Republics St. Matthew's Mount Olivet Cemetery John Barrett Bureau Williams C Fox William H. Curtis Frederick Emory Francisco J. Yanes Velox Ternational

Army officer convicted after lengthy court martial

Second Lieut John S Hamilton of Company F Twelfth Infantry was found guilty on three charges misappropriation of funds absence without leave and conduct unbecoming an officer. He was sentenced to dismissal without honor and imprisonment for a year and a half. He appealed and asked Capt William H Jordan Jr to serve as counsel. The sentence awaits approval by the Secretary of War while Hamilton remains confined at Governors Island Hospital New York.

John S Hamilton Company F Twelfth Infantry War Department Hamilton Lieut Hamilton William H Jordan, Jr Jordan Secretary of War Governors Island New York Edwin A Root Frank Silv Hugh D Berkeley Twelfth Cav Alry Emory J Pike Fifteenth Cavalry Oscar S Lusk Twelfth Cavalry Woodson Hocker Fourteenth Infantry Third Infantry James Hanson Edward Champe Certer Leva Mining Board Fort Leavenworth Kans Leighton Powell Sixth Infantry Charles Keller Twenty Fifth Infantry John Scott Charles M Bradford Albin L Clark Smith A Harris Waldo & Azer Thirtieth Infantry William A Dsfilier Forkville George C Rockwell Tenth Infantry Howard Champe Carter Keith & Gregory Whshbeton Barracks District of Columbia General Hospital Laws M Fuller Ordnance Department Stuart R Carr & Co Baltimore Mud Charien L Willard Twenty-ninth Infantry Paul W. Beck Witth Infantry Eignst Corps Frederick L. Buch William A. Goyington Artillery Corps Alice W. Williams Clarence Cargan Artillery Corpa Ralph W. Drury Ninth Infantry Gi Aelen Camareras Robert 8 Smith Denver Calo

Army Orders Full of Promotions Transfers and Leaves

The military dispatch lists leaves for Maj Edwin A Root and several captains and lieutenants across infantry and cavalry with effective dates. It also notes transfers between units, board examinations for promotions, senior officers assigned to boards, retirements, resignations, and naval officer assignments and vessel movements.

Carnival of Nations boosts funds for Odd Fellows degree team

Friends of Columbia Lodge No. 10 Odd Fellows staged a Carnival of Nations at Odd Fellows Hall to raise funds for sending their prizewinning degree team to the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in St Paul this September. The event featured nation booth decor, performances by Mrs. B H Smart and others, six music acts, and a 12 foot by 8 foot goat centerpiece, with dancing nightly from 1 to midnight and elaborate committee leadership listed.

Friends of Columbia Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Severa Beautiful Odd Fellows’ Hall Atreat Northwest Columbia Lofige Grand Lodge of the Order St. Paul Harry J Redfield M .A. Swingle James Hughes I. A. Shackelford B. H. Smart O H. Clarke O. H. Clark Margaret Elwood Lattle Lewis Bower A. C. Grossart Mise Margaret Coutner Hdna Knight Lattle Webb Bertha Alburger M. 5. Whitt Lucille Fect Helen Cannon Conway Mabel Mothershead Hattie Steuart Ethel Mattern Lulu Ano Louise Mayes Edith Moulden A. C. Wilson D. W. Keck Etta Page Mamle Greenstreet W. W. Keck Grant S. Kendrick Lewis Freund Beulah Kendrick K Freund Mildred Fos ~Ler Ada May Wagoner Ada M. Swipe Margaret Elbert Bessie Osborne Leni Applestein Lila Presseraves Madge Paylor P. L. Paylor J Edward Fowler R Vermillion Thomas W. Fowler EH Smart G. Taylor D. Shackelford D T Batson C. A. Cannon George Gerberich A T Lewis G Z Colixon J. Edward Fowler A. O Tingley C.D Shackelford D W. Keck D. Lore J Herbert Broderick C. D. Shackelford Byron Bond W. G. Woodford L A. Shackelford B H. Smart Otto F. Smith W W Keck Thomas Smith E C Grumsey G. Stanton M . Swingle Roscos | Wines Phillipe John HH Frogan D BD. Lore John G. Morrison W. J. Galbraith Thomas Shelton G. Z. Cohnan W. G Woodford Frank D Seiffert J. E B. Wagoner M A Swingle Chitoor S G Taylor Shackelford D D. Lore D. We Heck Je H Broderick C. D Shackelford WJ. Galbraith C A Cunnan H J. Redfield Quo F. Smith Thomas W Fowler A. R Vermillion E.C_ Gram Jey Andrew Turnbull George

Sluggish Liver Blemishes Life for Thousands

A health notice explains that a sluggish liver causes misery with symptoms like headache sleeplessness yellow skin and coated tongue. It asserts food provides no relief and that the bile is not being carried away, affecting business and pleasure for many people.

Warner's Safe Cure and Pills Offered for Liver Ailments

An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a vegetable remedy for liver inflammation and related digestive issues. It claims to normalize bile flow, remove waste, and harmonize body organs, with Safe Pills to relieve constipation and no adverse after effects. Available in 60 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles, with a free sample offer signaled.

Warner All Drugsiata Washington

May delay Cardozo trial approved by board

Board of education members expressed gratification at Justice Gould’s decision in the Cardoso matter and favored continuing the trial at the earliest opportunity. Admiral Baird noted communication with Mrs. Terrell, out of town, is needed, and her absence could delay a special meeting. Some members insist the trial proceed with a majority present despite her absence.

Board of Education Justice Gould Admiral Beird Terrell

Columbia Heights Association Backs Bill For Street Extensions

A Columbia Heights residents association met at the Savoy and unanimously backed Representative Morrell’s bill proposing a uniform plan for street extensions in the District. The group suggested minor width adjustments, while Supt W S B Todd pledged the chancellor’s support for a high school in Columbia Heights to ease central city congestion. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co announced underground wiring work. Four new members were elected: James I. Du Bois Henry Steimbelt John C. Williams and Franklin P. Wilson.

Columbia Heightitizens’ Association Savoy Morrell W. B. Todd William 5B Columbia Heights Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company James I. du Bois Henry Steimbelt John C. Wiliams Franklin P. Wilson

Officers Honored At District Federation Reception

The District Federation of Women's Clubs hosted a reception for its newly elected officers. Mrs. Charlotte Hmerson Main, president, presided, with Mrs. Loretta W. McCreery as vice president and other officers named. Reflections on exemplary leadership and national memory followed, praising the late General Lee and heroism in a commemorative tone.

Helen HK. Tindall Jennie Jackson Elen 3. Cromwell General Federation

Liverpool an Altered Atlantic Port Amid Continental Challenge

The piece notes Liverpool losing its edge as England’s premier Atlantic passenger port as White Star shifts Southampton sailings. It cites geography, competition from Cherbourg and German lines, and a Continental race for mastership of the Atlantic. It praises German lines and warns Liverpool risks decline without adaptation.

Library Tyre Venice Liverpool Adriatic Sea Mersey London Guardian White Star Southampton Einghis Esll Cape India New York Europe Cherbourg Cunard Company London Times England Scotland America Queenstown Saturday Review London White Star Line Atlantic Steamship Company Cunard Hamburg-American North German Lloyd Continent Havre Dover United States Engand Wea Germany

Dec Weds 70-year-old groom in quiet SW Washington marriage

Andrew Archer a retired businessman aged 70 marries Mary E. Farr age 26 at 7 pm in their Southwest Washington home. Rev W L Lynn officiates at 415 Sixth Street Southwest with the bride’s mother and grandparents as attendants. The couple will live at 815 Sixth Street Southwest.

Andrew Archer Sixth Street Mary E. Farr W L Lynn Gorsuch M. E Mr. Lynn Washington Mss Farr

Law School Seniors' Election Names Officers

The National University Law School senior class elected officers for the last term. President J. D. Carpenter of North Carolina. vice president T. W. Bramhall of the District of Columbia. recording secretary A. M. Runnells of Virginia. corresponding secretary L. J. Nava of the Philippine Islands. treasurer G. B. Prindle of the District of Columbia. sergeant-at-arms F. E. Stilts of Oklahoma. executive committee members I. W. Youngblood of Indiana, G. I. Townsend of New Jersey, and C. R. Marshall of New York.

National University Law School J. D. Carpenter North Carolina TW. Bramhall District of Columbia A. M Runnells Virginia L. J Nava Philippine Islands G. B. Prindle F. E. Stilts Oklahoma W Youngblood Indiana Indiana; G I. Townsend New Jersey C. R. Marshall New York

Bakers ask big wage hike aroused by arbitration

Proomuw come te urmeaas or the journeyman bakers of the District petitioned for a raise from 275 to 3. Arbitration is expected to resolve the dispute without a walkout. Employers study wages and hours from other bakers as they consider the request. Funeral services for Henry A. Crowell were held at his home with Rev. La mar officiating. Crowell, nearly seventy, was a New York native who moved to Washington twenty years ago and is survived by his widow and two sons.

Proomuw Te Urmeaas Henry A. Crowell Mr. Lamar Wilson Memorial Church Congressional Cemetery Mr. Crowell New York Washington

Pocahontas Association Reception at National Hotel

Mrs Année Greene, president of the Pocahontas Bell Association, will host a reception for members this afternoon at the National Hotel from 4 to 7 oclock. The Jamestown Exposition feature bell will be molded by Wilson Cary of Baltimore, a direct descendant of Pocahontas. Frances Wegms McPherson funeral plans noted for 3 pm today from Mendota residence, burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. she was eighty two, widow of John D. McPherson, born in Maryland.

Pocahontas Association Année & Greene Pocahontas Bell Association National Hotel Wilson Cary Baltimore Cary

Munyons Remedies Commercials At The Post Office

A stream of testimonials from Washington readers tout Munyon’s Atomizer and Catarrh Remedy as cures for catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and colds. Notables including Col Richard Plunkett and William Crawford praise quick relief and long term benefits with Munyon’s Dyspepsia Cure and Rheumatic Remedy cited.

Munyon Office of the Post William T Dixon K Street Northwest the Post Munson Washington Richard Plunkett William Crawford Seaton Street Mungan Minyon Crawford Stanislaus Dye North Carolina Avenue Horatiga Chick Norfolk Madeline Gulls D. A Sanford Indiana Avenue David Warner P Street Beaton Street W. H Hess Payacian Kilia Néy Afunyon I. Davie Tenth Street Southwest Mihyon Pacman Ohion

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