Historic Chamberlin House Poker Tale From Old Registers
Inscribed names Mark Hanna Roscoe Conklin Thomas Lipton Joseph Jefferson and W W Cody appear in the old Chamberlin Hotel registers. The Chamberlin, remodeled on Fifteenth and I Streets, once hosted aristocracy and famed poker games. A Kentuckian wagered $14 760 as a dramatic pot formed with Hoagcoe Conklin and a cabinet member watching. the scene nourishes Chamberlin legend and local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Roscoe Conklin
Thomas Lipton
Joseph Jefferson
Ww. F. Cody
Hig
Chamberlin Haiwl
Fifteenth and
I Strevis
Tnanders
Army
James F. Taylor
Fernando Wool
John F. Chamberlin
Hotett Inn
Thoms Lipton
W. F. Cody
James G. Blaine
Swann
Maryland
Chamberlin
Probate Admits Frederick W. Retter Will
Justice Stafford in Probate Court admitted the will of Frederick W. Retter and granted letters testamentary to the widow Adrlphine. The petition cites a hotel property on Penns rumbrance and a second parcel on Southine street with encumbrances and about $40,000 in unsecured debts. The widow is ordered to operate the business until a profitable sale of the estate can occur, with attorneys Wolf and Rosenberg representing the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Stafford
Frederick W. Retter
Adrlphine
Fring Reuter
Penns
Yania Avenue
WK Street
Reuter
Wolf and Rosenberg
Alterations challenged at 211 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Chief Justice Clabaugh issues rule against Theodore MetClaufey Justice to show cause February 1 why he should not be restrained from alterations to premises at 211 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Aarey Kokones, leasing first floor, says alterations to upper stories could impair the value of the complainant Piaivant’s coin business location.
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Clabaugh
Theodore FL MetClaufey Justee
Callmuse
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Aarey Kokones
K Kokones
W. M. Offiey
WW. W. Edwards
Piaivant
Syndicate to Back Cotton Sale Plans, Atlanta Leader Says
In Atlanta Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association said a strong New York led syndicate will underwrite 500000 bales of cotton at 13 cents. He stressed the association and its officers have no official link with the syndicate but will cooperate as an agent to set the staple price.
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Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
New York
Iting
Jordan Jistinety
Police seek clerk in Soldiers Home over 7 account inquiry
Police pursue D Jesper Simms a 23 year old clerk at the Soldiers Home quar termaster office over seven accounts and vouchers found in his desk Staff say he may fail to report Tuesday for duty Capt Boardman leads the detective bureau investigation while living with wife and child at Brightwood. Also notes will probate for James Mulloy dated 1891 estate to executor in trust for widow and later heirs.
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D. J. Simms
Soldiers Home
D. Jesper Simms
Soldiers’ Home
Capt. Boardman
Detectiv Pureau
Simms
Brightwod
Falish
Ing
James Mulloy
Hannah Wi. Mulloy
Louise J. McChesne
John Pilling
Epilepsy Cure Claim With Dr Miles Nervine Advertised
A testimonial from John Lewis of Clarion Pa describes epilepsy cure after using Dr Miles Nervine. The ad claims the disorder is nervous in origin and promises cures for many, with a guarantee offering a refund if the first bottle fails.
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Miles
Iffes
John Lewis
Clarion
Gains in District Finances Reported by Banks and Trusts
Washington dollar totals show deposits at 46,176,259 and loans and discounts at 36,796,076 with gains since January 11. The report lists institutions such as Metropolitan, Bank of Washington, American Security & Trust, and Union Trust, detailing deposits and loans by bank and savings groups, followed by commodity and market notes from New York. Government receipts include internal revenue 572,081 and customs 1,357,739 with expenditures totaling 2,10,000.
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S. Bank of Washington
Patals Eee Ees
Lunan Savings
Wellington Savings Merchants
Washington
Totas
UCL
Columbia
Bank of Washington
Capital
Lincoln National City and Mechanics
Tolgis
Washington L. American Security & Trust
Union Trust
Union Savings
Washington Savings Merchants' Savings
Nations
Washington Branch Dividend Declared by Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced a 1905 dividend on the Washington branch stock payable March 1 to holders of record. Officials said the board discussed it since December and that state legislative actions may have influenced public perception, though the decision was under consideration for some time. This is the first dividend for the Washington branch in ten years.
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Washington Post
Baltimore, Md
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
New York
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Randolph
Bond
Potter
Murray
Tlis
Lie
Decemer
IAS
Combe Impros
Wielher
The Market Basket Report On Fruit And Veg Prices
A general rise in fruit and vegetable prices appears due to heavy Florida rains that damaged crops. Beans stay scarce and costly. lettuce and celery inch higher. hothouse cucumbers remain pricey from Boston. strawberries, oranges, cranberries, and apples show varied movement. Poultry demand is weak while fish prices hold with better quality. Potomac River catches add rock fish and perch.
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Florida
New York
New Florida
Boston
Potomac River
Uncertainty in Iron Trade and Coal Strike Threat
Cleveland, Feb. 7 The Iron Trade Review reports uncertainty from the coal miners strike threat affecting quotations. Some furnaces withdrew bids awaiting settlement while many remain hopeful for peace between operators and employers. Pig iron prices are mostly steady though weak signs appear. coke delivery is harder due to cold weather and price shifts. Structural materials demand stays strong in New York York Pittsburg Chicago.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Iron Trade Review
Caucasus
New York
York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Washington Produce Market Eggs And Butter Prices Steady
The Washington market reports steady egg quotes with moderate receipts and unchanged butter quotations. Creamery supplies remain tight while store packed butter is widely available. Cheese holdings stay firm amid active grading. Live poultry demand remains strong for necking turkeys ducks, with steady old fowls. Dressed poultry arrivals meet good demand with prompt placement.
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Virginia
Southern
Western
New York State
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Lo Uberane
Philin T Wise
Chamberlain
Hogcoe Conklin
Preal- Went Haves’ Cabinet
Yoode
Jase le Keith
Chambertin
Phil
John
Weill
Chamberling
Ruth
Champerlin
Moe
Chineberlin
Long Branch
Mea Cuffet Hay
Washipeton
Suis
District Supreme Court
Charlies E. Benes
Benjamin Einstein
Eleventh Street
Plainant
Aildopne
Brandenburg and
Brandenburg
Pharitiff
Justive Gould
Robert Quiet
Niet
Eve
West Virginia
New Jersey
Gould
Quifet
James Lee Simmons
Margaret J. Simmons
Alexander H. Bell
David N. Houston
James W. Ratciffe
M. Prercy Magee
Corcoran Street
Newspape
Financial
Agnew Greenlees
Candy Kitchen
Souk Lim
Indiana
Ctiekse
Petrol Rosen Turpentine
Washington Cattle Market
Baltimore and
Saya
Washington Produce Market
WEBER
Pianola Circulating Library
E. F. Droop G Sons Co
Knabe Parlor
Wm. Knabe G Co
Washington, D. C
The
Washington. Post
Sunday Post
Bally
Post
Ushel
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Zell
Zell Drug CO
Galion
Ograins Drg
Ave
Isth
Cook Remedy Co
Masonic Temple
Cbtengo
Hoff
Hof
Vienna
Austria
Amsterdam Drug CO
Cone Street
Newark
Ogram’s Drug
District of Columb Corner
Pa. Ave
13Th St
Ivery Woman
Vibe Marvel CO
New
U.S
E. Fougera & Co
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