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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

Page

20

Panama Construction Company Formed to Build Panama Canal

The Panama Construction Company, formed under New York law, will pursue the canal project if awarded the contract. John B McDonald, elected president, and William J Olver named as chairman with a board of directors, as government compliance and funding requirements are cited.

John B. McDonald New Company 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

Ryan Sees President in New York Meeting

Uintar Hoan the New York financier met President Roosevelt for about ninety minutes at the White House to discuss a possible arrangement. The financier declined to discuss the purpose of the call beyond offering respects, while inquiries about funding and syndicate moves surfaced in reports published today.

Tailors at White House greet convention in session

President Roosevelt will welcome most members of the Merchant Tailors National Protective Association at the White House this morning at 1 o'clock. The fourth annual convention sessions are set in the Rugion Hore. Ernest Smith of this city opened the first session yesterday with a address. District Commissioner Macfarlane welcomed delegates for the city. F H Snider of Washington was named to the nominations committee, and Gwen Owen, tailors' association president here, addressed the delegates with a gavel from Mount Vernon cherry wood given to President Pwvetffort of New York. The resolutions committee includes Gerke Nerwin New York chair, Warry A Wilkie Chicago, J Jennings Detroit, Louis Nathan Denver, and Howard T Kohler St. Louis. The nominating committee is E. H. Snyder Washington chairman with Conrad Negel New York and Harry Berger Chicago. After a brief reception by Roosevelt, delegates will hold their second session.

Mieseert Roosevelt Merchant Tailors National Protective Association

President Tucker Thanks Roosevelt for Jamestown Exposition Aid

President Henry St George Tucker of the Jamestown Exposition Company met President Roosevelt at the White House to thank him for support. Tucker praised the House loan of 1 million dollars and said the announced date would keep the project in good shape.

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

Objects to Church Bells Move Fueled by Notables

Special to The Washington Pact reports a New York group led by Mrs. Isaac L. Rice seeks to abolish church bells as vaeless and harmful. Backed by prominent figures including Dr. S Weir Mitchell and Archbishop Farley, the campaign cites resident complaints about bell noise and signals potential formal action if a suitable remedy is found.

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

Divorce After Ten Years In Vienna And Paris

Special to The Washington Post reports a divorce decree granted to Willis Gay, a wealthy tote proprietor, after a lengthy separation. Suit filed under the alias Ei H Howe to avoid publicity, with contest from the Virginia Hotel manager. Howe maintains a palatial Vienna home and a Paris oriented lifestyle with social ties to opera singer Tandhon Thompson and Chicago connections.

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 Armored Cruiser for Jamestown Exposition

Stockholm announces the new 4000 ton armored cruiser Fylaia will sail for Hampton Roads to mark the James town Exposition opening. Capt Lindberg will command the maiden voyage from the Stockholm naval station as Prince jam and Swedish cadets join the voyage with a special Jamestown commission.

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

Mary 8 Anthony Dead Rochester Sister and Co worker

Mary Anthony sister and longtime coworker of Susan B Anthony died at her Rochester home. She would have turned eighty in April and had been the life companion and supporter of her famed sister, who credited her with helping advance the cause of woman suffrage. She never fully recovered from Susan B Anthony's death eleven months ago.

Rochester Mary Anthon Susan B Anthony Anthony Susan Mary

Legacy heiress Lizzie Dolan eyes return to Washington

Lizzie Dolan formerly of aft v street writes from Ireland claiming a fortune left by a country relative and plans to return to take up residence in Washington. She left the city recently for Theland to claim her inheritance and says she was employed in the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General's office before leaving. She notes Uprec members of Parliament in her Theland relations and is about thirty-five years old.

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

Tribute to Lady Grenfell's Memory

Ottawa reports Parliament adjourned in respect for Lady Grenfell who died at the government house. Her body will sail to England aboard the steamer Empre off Britain from Halifax next Saturday.

Lady Grenfell Ottawa Ontario England Britain Halifax

Washington in Winter Splendor as Sleighs Reappear

Washington woke to heavy snow with eight inches fallen over Monday and Tuesday and buses trains and wagons faced delays. Sleighs trod crowded streets while horses outpaced autos and streetcars. Miss Mathilde Townsend rode in a Russian droshky sleigh. City crews mobilized nearly 200 workers to clean cross walks and curb gutters as officials sought federal aid to fund ongoing snow removal amid repeated winter storms.

Washington Mathilde Townsend Richard Townsend United States Express Company

Weather Strains City Charities Amid Cold Season

Associated Charities and Citizens Relief face heavy demand as eight offices and nine agents struggle to aid the needy. Coal shortages, sickness, and widespread destitution push milk and eggs to those in need while appeals for funds lag. Contributions listed include gifts from Isaac H. Ford, First Congregational Church, and others totaling modest sums.

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 After Breakdown Parade

Roosevelt boys entertained a party of schoolboy friends at the White House yesterday as the elderly 614 sleigh, unused for two years, broke a tongue near the west entrance. Workers repaired it quickly and the ride resumed with Archie Roosevelt riding a sled attached behind the sleigh. The President later rode on horseback with Secretary Root through snowy streets.

Roosevelt Guetta Archie Quentin Roosevelt Executive Grounds Executive Atabl Potomac Root

Funeral of Dr Rodriguez at St Matthew's Church

A large assembly attended the funeral of Dr Jose Ignacio Rodriguez librarian and chief translator of the International Bureau of American Republics who died last Friday. Solemn high mass was conducted by Rev Father Buckey with contributions from bishops and ministers. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery with honorary and active pallbearers listed among bureau officials and diplomats. The sanctuary was laden with flowers including tributes from the International 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 At Court Martial

Second Lieut John S Hamilton of Company F Twelfth Infantry was found guilty on three charges including misappropriation of funds. He was sentenced to dismissal without honor and to one and a half years in a penitentiary, with sentence pending Secretary of War approval. Hamilton is 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

Army Orders Abbreviated Absentee Leaves and Promotions

Army orders list absentee leaves for Maj Edwin A Root and several officers, transfers between infantry and cavalry, and multiple officer examinations for promotion at Fort Leavenworth. Also notes resignations, detailed detachments, and appointments, with noted moves to naval duties and yard assignments.

Carnival of Nations at Columbia Lodge raises funds for degree team

Friends of Columbia Lodge No 10 Odd Fellows staged a Carnival of Nations at Odd Fellows Hall to raise funds for sending the lodge’s prizewinning degree team to the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in St Paul. The event featured nation booths,Japanese tea garden displays, musical performances by Prof Shackelford's orchestra, and a mammoth goat novelty with booths run by many lodge members and committees.

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 drains life from thousands of sufferers

The piece describes liver sluggishness causing widespread misery. It notes symptoms such as headache sleeplessness yellow skin and coated tongue and claims bile stagnation harms both work and pleasure. It implies remedies through dietary changes and supplements.

Warner's Safe Cure ad claims liver cure with vegetable compound

An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a permanent liver remedy. It describes regulating bile flow to the bowels, dissolving waste, and harmonizing organs with tonic, purifying properties. Safe Pills relieve constipation and costs 60 cents to $1 per bottle, with free sample offers through The Washington.

Warner All Drugsiata Washington

May Delay Cardozo Trial Across Board Proceedings

Board members express pleasure over Justice Gould's decision favoring continuing Cardozo trial at earliest opportunity. Admiral Baird says communication with Mrs Terrell, away lecturing, hampers scheduling and a special meeting may be needed. Strong sentiment favors continuing the trial when a majority is present despite Mrs Terrell's absence.

Board of Education Justice Gould Admiral Beird Terrell

Columbia Heights Association Backs School Plan

A Columbia Heights association meeting at the Savoy unanimously backed Representative Morrell’s bill for a uniform street extension plan. Secretary Todd read a letter from Superintendent William 5B Chancellor supporting a high school in Columbia Heights to ease central city congestion. Telephone wires will be laid underground, and four members were elected to the association: 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

Reception honors new officers of District Federation

The District Federation of Women's Clubs held a reception for its newly elected officers hosted by thirteen federated clubs. Officers named included President Mrs Charlotte Hmerson Main, vice presidents, treasurer, and secretaries, with a poem tribute praising a fallen hero and the enduring impact of leaders.

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

Liverpool follows Venice as White Star shifts to Southampton

The article argues Liverpool risks losing transatlantic prestige as White Star shifts sailings to Southampton to compete with Cherbourg and Havre routes. It cites geography, continental pressure, and a German-led surge in Atlantic passenger traffic, noting Britain’s firms face a hard fight for mastery of the Atlantic. The piece cites The Saturday Review on competition and Britain’s need to defend American outbound trade.

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

Decembers Weds Andrew Archer and Mary E Farr

Former businessman Andrew Archer aged seventy married Mary E Farr aged twenty six at 7 pm yesterday at 415 Sixth Street Southwest Washington. Rev W L Lynn of Gor such M E Church officiated. Only the bride’s mother and grandparents attended aside from the couple. They will reside at 815 Sixth Street Southwest.

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

National University Law School seniors elect officers

The senior class elected officers for the last term: President J. D. Carpenter North Carolina. Vice President TW Bramhall District of Columbia. Recording Secretary A. M Runnells Virginia. Corresponding Secretary L J Nava Philippine Islands. Treasurer G B Prindle District of Columbia. Sergeant-at-Arms F E Stilts Oklahoma. Executive Committee IW Youngblood Indiana. GI Townsend New Jersey. CR Marshall 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 Seek Higher Pay to 3 Dollars Through Arbitration

Proomuw come te urmeaas or the journeyman bakers of the District, who have asked for an increase of pay from 275 to 3, will be submitted to arbitration. It is thought the matter will be settled satisfactorily without a walk-out. Employers review wage data from other elites and hours worked. Funeral services were held for Henry A Crowell at his home. He died Saturday night at 1011 to street southwest. Rev. Lam ar officiated. Interment was Congressional Cemetery. He would have turned seventy the following Sunday. He was a New York native who came to Washington twenty years ago. He is survived by a widow and two sons.

West John T. Twohey Congress Congressional Limited Pennsylvania Washington Proomuw Te Urmeaas Henry A. Crowell Mr. Lamar Wilson Memorial Church Congressional Cemetery Mr. Crowell New York

Pocahontas Association Reception in Jamestown Era

Mrs Année and Greene presidents of the Pocahontas Bell Association host an afternoon reception at the National Hotel from 4 to 7 o clock for association members. The Jamestown Exhibition feature bell is molded by Wilson Cary of Baltimore, a descendant of Pocahontas. Funeral plans note Mrs Frances Wegms McPherson to be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery after services at her Mendota residence.

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

Munyons Remedies touted by Post readers and visitors

A letter from Mr William T Dixon at 194 K Street NW promotes Munyon's Atomizer and Catarrh Remedy as a cure for catarrh cold and sore throat. The piece lists several Washington visitors including Col Richard Plunkett and William Crawford praising Munyon's Dyspepsia and Rheumatic Remedies, with personal anecdotes of dramatic relief and permanent cures.

Munyon William T Dixon K Street Northwest the Post Munson Washington Office of the Post 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 Mihyon Pacman

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