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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

12

Harvesters Data Up Retailers Are Its Agents

Commissioner of Corporations details the vast structure of the International Harvester Company a $140000000 concern whose reach includes McCormick Deering Plano Champion Milwaukee and Osborne lines plus farm equipment twine engines cream separators tractors and spreaders retailers act as agents while J P Morgan & Co is cited for organizing the firm A pending antitrust suit looms and President Taft will decide after the bureau report reaches him with DoJ records opened to the commissioner for data

Tait International Harvester Company Bureau of Corporations International Harvester Comrans JFP Morgan & Co McCormick Deering Plano Champion, Milwaukee Osborne Companies J. P. Morgan J P Morgan & Co Sella Nake Harvester Company of America Taft Harvester Company Bureau Wickersnaui Department of Justice Commissioner of Corporations

Lent Services Begin in Alexandria and City Church Notices

Penitential season opens in Alexandria with Catholic and Episcopal services over 40 days. Prominent clergy will preach. Saint Marys Church hosts holy stations and Father Noon O P will preach. Lenten services set for Christ Church Thursdays and St Pauls Tuesdays. Rector Walter Ruffel Bowie to preach at Christ Church. Seminary faculty lead St Pauls services. Also reports youth case and a marriage at St Marys Catholic Church.

Chingtom Post Bbnhall King Street Alexandria Marys Church Father Noon O P Dominican House of Studies Catholic University Whl Christ Protestant Episcopal Church St Pauls Church Walter Ruffel Bowie St Paul's Church Richmond Christ Church St. Pauls Church Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia Dean Crawford

ICC Orders Ventilation Upgrades For Center-Entrance Cars

The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order compelling ventilation improvements for center-entrance street cars with vane lines in use from November to April. The order follows a recommendation from the District electric railway commission amid many complaints about poor air circulation when side doors are closed. The commission also issued orders to expand transportation facilities on Ninth Street and Trienwoodines, effective February 10.

The Interstate Commerce Commission Esterday Dssucd District Electric Railway Winonislon Ninth Street Trientwoodines

Straus Joins Tairstown Neighborhood Near Rockefeller Estate

Oscar Straustone, ambassador to Turkey and Progressive candidate for New York State governor, buys Horton farm between Tairstown and Pleasantville, an eighty acre estate reportedly costing $55,000. He plans a simple summer home nearby.

Tairstown Oscar Straustone Turkey Soxtrnor New York State John D Rockefeller Horton Farm al Pleasantville Straus Suduy

Boys Tramp 1,047 Miles for $500 Prize in Record Trip

Chicago reporters note Walter Tranklyn and John Speerer completed a 1047 mile tramp from New York to Chicago in 38 days. They arrived footsore and claimed they won $500 each for breaking the prior record of six days for the trip.

New York Chicago Walter Tranklyn John Speerer

Family on barge drown in gale on Long Island Sound

A barge named Annie R sank off Bartlett's reef during a gale on Long Island Sound. The captain, his wife, and their two children perished. The tragedy occurred near New London Connecticut with rescue efforts ongoing.

New London Conn Ward Long Island Sound Annie R Bartlett's Reef

Whipping Post Used for Wife Beater in Frederick Jail

Frederick Md February reports that Sheriff Fagan administered fifteen lashes to Robert Phillips for wife beating at Frederick jail. The sentence followed a guilty finding by Magistrate Anders, with Phillips appealing to the circuit court. The event drew officials and newspaper representatives as witnesses. In Rockville, Wilson Clagett, a young African American man, was sentenced to ten lashes for assault but immediately appealed to the circuit court, potentially altering punishment at the March term.

Washington Post Frederick Mda Fagan Robert Phillips White Philips Sheriff Fagan Hendrix Phillips Board of County Commissioners A. R Anders Anders Rockville Wilson Clagett

Stimson Approves New York Piers Plan on Hudson

Secretary Stimson approved changes to pier headlines on both sides of the Hudson at New York and Hoboken to prevent river encroachment and allow 1000 foot vessels. The plan straightens the piers to serve Hamburg-American Line, North German Lloyd, and International Mercantile Marine. He tied approval to release of nearly 70 million dollars of exempt dock bonds removing financial obstacles for the city’s pier construction plans. Mayor Gaynor urged quick execution and Stimson forwarded the approval in a letter noting readiness to begin work.

Stimson Hudson River New York Hoboken Lloyd Line International Mercantile Marine Company Gaynor War Department Ins

Teacher Lena Bates Wins 1400 in Breach Suit in Athol

Special to The Washington Poet Worcester Mass Feb 5 Miss Lena Bates Athol school teacher won a verdict of 1400 Tuesday in her breach of promise action against her old playmate W Leroy White White received 22 for services performed on the Bates farm during the engagement period The money to be paid by Miss Bates and her mother Mrs Stella Bates

Worcester Mass Lena Bates Athol W Leroy White White Bates Farm Miss Bates Stella Bates

Young Washington schools take stand against turkey trot

Chevy Chase Seminary girls refuse to partake in turkey trot dances and will show disapproval by abstaining from the dance itself. Other finishing schools in Washington are watching and may follow Chevy Chase’s example, though they will attend dances without participating in the trot.

Chevy Chase Seminary Washington Chevy Chase

Albany mill official’s suicide attempt leaves mystery

Gordon Tibourney, secretary-treasurer of the Albany Cotton Mills, took a drug and powdered glass, slashed his wrist, and shot himself below the heart in a failed attempt at death. He survives. no motive is known. Albany, Ga. February.

Albany Gordon Tibourney Albany Cotton Mills

Priest Klauder Wins 15000 Damages in False Detention Suit

Rev Father L. A. Klauder was awarded 15000 dollars by an Ogdensburg jury for false imprisonment. Defendants included Bishop Henry Gabriels of the Ogdensburg diocese, Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Conroy, and doctors W B Handbidge and W G Cooper of the Ogdensburg State Asylum for the Insane. The plaintiff contended that the defendants wrongfully detained him.

Father Klauder Gabriels Qudensburg L. A. Klauder Ozydensburg Henry Gabriels Ogdensburg Joseph Conroy W. B. Handbidgse W. G. Cooper Ogdensburg State Asylum For

Parish Transfer Sparks Habeas Corpus Case in Faust NY

A clergyman refused to yield his Faust New York parish after a bishop transferred him. He filed for release via a habeas corpus writ and won a legal decision affirming his liberty.

Faust

Washington Club of Vitosothy Elects Officers

The Washington Club of Vitosothy recently organized and elected officers: President and director Dr N W Shefferman, vice president and chairman Dr W A McMillan, secretary and treasurer E Lo McTairidge. Dr Shefferman read a paper on phrenology and the club will meet each Monday night.

Central High School February 1913 Graduates Hear U S Education Chief

Dr P P Claxton United States commissioner of education addresses the February 1913 class at Central High School. Forty five graduates receive diplomas as James F Oyster presides and Rev W Radcliffe gives the invocation. Includes list of graduates and attendees from the Board of Education.

Commissioner of Education Davidson P P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education Central High School Oyster James F. Oyster Board of Education Henry

Court and Equity D C record of multiple cases and orders

The District of Columbia legal record lists cases from the Court of Appeals and Equity Courts with hearings, demurrers, and decrees. Notable items include divorce grants, conveyances, restorations, assignments, and probate petitions, with numerous attorney names and case numbers across many suits and estates.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Justice Robb Justice van Orsdel Swart W. Hobbs Bunch Vs Keppler John Ridont H H Qbear Appellee C C Miller Hutchings S Dante W G Johnson Lee Hutchins R. Roya Perry H Thomas Walter Stilson Hutchins E ©. Brandenburg JC Gittings Appellant Bowen Howenstein Joseph Miller George M. Emmerich Plainii R. Wilson R . Huidekoper District National Hank

Deeds of Trust Listings Across DC Areas

A serialized notice details numerous deeds of trust across Washington DC neighborhoods including SQUARE 2, SQUARE 1270, WOODLEY PARK, MOUNT PLEASANT AND PLEASANT PLAINS, INGLESIDE, and RICHMOND PARK. It lists parties, secured sums ranging from 200 to over 4 000, terms of 1 to 3 years, interest rates from 5 to 6 percent, and payment schedules, with parcels identified by lot and block numbers.

Edward P Thomas Bates Warren Charles W. Simpson John L. Warren Mary Lynch Martin William A Hill Rignald W Beall C Oh. Rogers Squard Harry Lustky Samuel V Gusack Samuel Brown Albert Adler Woodley Park Walter S Royer William J. Vickery Emanuel Spetch, Jr Joseph A. Hayden Square Charles T. Bishop National Soringa and Trust Company Paul Webb Continental Trust Company Washington Land and Mortgage Company Isabelle Mitchall Philip H Christman H L Christman Theodore A. Bradford Elmer E Ramey Alonso B Johnson Mabel Johnson Herbert L. Jane Joseph HM Stewart Sigmund Ehrlich Jacques I. Vanpoucke Breck Birche John Butman Et Ux Ernest L Schmidt George M Emmerich German-American Building Association Richmond Park Little V. McCullum Edward I Monroe Northwest Washington Improvement Company Jessia B. Stowe George E . Walker Norman I. Lansbury Lewis E. Breuninger Ingleside Lewis E Breuninger George Worthington Henry Matthews Gustave T Worthington

Real estate transfers on northwest streets and nearby blocks

Multiple property transfers listed for Northwest area including SEVENTEENTH STREET between R and streets and FOURTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST. John L Warren and Edward P Thomas swap parcels, other transfers involve J William Lee, John J Warren, William R Barry, Chastins H Rogers to Mary Lynch, Rina H Fitzhugh to Florence Hill, Emmet E Regan to Frank Ward, and Elmer S Robey family, with parcel details, square numbers, and ten dollar consideration noted.

Seventeenth Street John L. Warren Eaward P Mary B Thomas Fourteenth Street Eaward P Thomas Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets John L .Warren J William Lee Mast Capitol Street William B. Maloney Joseph A Herbert Hillam Castle Heights Washington Land

Retiring National Chairwoman Outlines 2 Year Campaign

Mrs John Hays Hammond announces her retirement as national chairman of the National Civic Federation woman's welfare department after two years of extensive work. She traveled about 6000 miles, gave 25 addresses, circulated reform literature, organized eight state sections, and formed a national congressional section spanning 44 states. She will remain active in the cause.

John Hays Hammond Woman's Welfare Department National Civic Federation National Congressional Section Haffmmond

Daniels Sues for 100000 Damages Against Baltimore and Ohio

Joseph Daniels, a former B&O fireman, sues for 100000 in the District Supreme Court alleging a freight car collision while stoking an engine left him injured and that the company refused relief fund payments unless he accepted an arbitrarily fixed sum. He claims his earnings were regularly paid into an employer relief fund.

Joseph Daniels Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company District Supreme Court Daniels

Runaway Horses Run Through Parlor in Chicago

A team of draft horses escaped and trampled the parlor carpet of Mrs John McCaron’s home in Chicago. The beer wagon they pulled became lodged in the wreckage, halting further damage as the front of the house yielded to the collision. In Knoxville, Mrs Mary Floyd McAdoo, mother of William G McAdoo, dies at her home.

Chicago John McCaron McCaron Knoxville Tenn Mary Floyd McAdoo William G McAdoo Democratic National Committee

Constitutional Party Blames Premier After Tokyo Diet Turmoil

In Toyo Feb 6, a censure vote against Prime Minister Katsura sparked clashes as constitutionalists clashed with liberal renegades. Police blocked attempts to push rivals into the canal while the diet suspended for five days and doors opened to possible dissolution and elections. Yukio Ozeki led the opposition with sharp charges of constitutional breach. Katsura defended his actions as emperor commissions.

Toyo Prince Katsura Constitutional Party Saburo Shimada National Liberal Party Katsura Wi Emperor Samself Yukio Ozeki Tokyo Constitutional Katsura

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