Taft Heads Red Cross Officers and Central Committee
The American National I O Cress Society reorganizes with Taft leading permanent officers. Six new central committee members chosen alongside twelve appointed by President Roosevelt. Delegates from War Department and prominent officials participate in by law adoption and officer nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Roosevelt
Moe Wis
I Terbert
Willas
Joseph R. Garfield
Louis ID Stadt
Simon Wolf
Twe
John MM. Wilson
George Gray
A. C. Nantmin
Nell
Philadelphia
Gaiman
Wen
Hilary Lierheit
Cammit 1 Poudeet
Redtieht Proctur
Fiona Woa'lata Aldonith
He Fiary Noo Herbert
Geni Walter Wayman
Gen. Atcarge ET ‘Us
James R. Garfald
New Rail Stations Ordered by B and O Across Divisions
The B and O Railway plans major station upgrades and new depots across its divisions, committing about 380,000 for facilities from Baltimore to Glen Easton and Ravenswood. Projects include combi stations at Washington Grove, Gaithersburg, and neighboring towns, freight warehouses, and lighthouse extensions in West Virginia towns. Philippine Railway promoters Walard Green and Patrick Egan seek permission to extend the Philippine system, with Taft referring the proposal to the Philippine Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biltmore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Spencer
W. Va
Ravenswood
Wnova
Walard Green
New York
Patrick Egan
Chile
Taft
Congress
Philippine Commission
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Health Boost
An old time claim touts Dr Kings New Life Pills starting at Bed Rock. It promises health strength and better digestion with a money back guarantee if not improved. Available at AU druggists for 23e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bed Rock
Dr. King
Forbidden to Lobby Directive From Attorney General Moody
Attorney General Moody instructs district attorneys, marshals, and Department of Justice staff to refrain from legislative lobbying or work promoting or opposing laws in state legislatures. The memo allows appearing as witnesses before committees and expressing views as citizens without compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Department of Justice
United States Marshals
Rates on Anthracite Coal Discrimination Alleged
Attorney Shearn lays out claims of discrimination by independent coal carriers against non signers fearing loss from contracted rates. He cites Haddock and Temple Iron contracts as rebates and argues railroads acted as carriers and agents to control transport. Hearing adjourned with further arguments planned by Shearn and railroad representatives.
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William i. Hears
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shearn
Mr. Shearn
Isl
John Haddock
Shears
Haddock
W. W. Rose
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lladdock
Ontario and Western
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Emles
Temple Iron Company
Moody directs strict enforcement of safety-coupler act
Attorney General Moody issues a letter to all United States attorneys demanding strict enforcement of safety appliance laws for railway passenger and worker protection. The notice clarifies that locomotives and any car in interstate commerce must be automatically couplable, and urges prompt, careful investigation of violations by the Interstate Commerce Commission or inspectors, with statutory penalties pressed when justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moody
United States
Moody
Attorney General
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carly
Cold weather in Hawaii slows harvests and crops
The Weather Bureau reported abnormally cold weather in Hawaii since the year's start retarding the growth of young cane and fruit. pineapples and vegetables ripen more slowly while older cane benefits from dry spells. Ponds and streams run low, affecting cane grinding. forty voluntary meteorological stations are being set up under Chief Moore with instrumented support. Postmaster Willcox urged forty additional carriers and clerks for New York City, with final action to follow a forthcoming postal report.
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Weather Bureau
Hawaiian Islands
Chief Moore
Hawaii
Willcox
New York City
New York
Wynne
Ambassasor Porter Hints at John Paul Jones Remains
Ambassador Porter and secretary Arthur Bailly Blanchard pursue a search in Paris for the coffin of John Paul Jones. They propose demolishing several buildings on the former cemetery site to recover remains and seek Congress approval for a 25000 dollar fund to finance the dig and ceremonial transfer to the United States National Cemetery at Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Porter
Congress
John Paul Jones
Paris
Porter
Arthur Bailly-Blanchard
Ths
State Department
Jones
United States
Washington
National Cemetery
Arlington
National
Prancve
Public Library Controversy Over Tax Supported Founding
A Washington DC library group debated which nation first funded public libraries by taxation. Miss Margaret A. Dyer of the National Museum argued America’s claim to the earliest tax supported library, while Mr. B L Dyer of Cape Colony presented Africa’s counterclaim, citing 1815 evidence and disputes by Fletcher and Dewey about 1838 Petersboro New Hampshire as the first tax funded library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia Library Association
Washington Public Library
Margaret A. Dyer
The
National Museum
Public Library
Cape Colony
Africa
South African Association For the Advancement of Science
Dyer
Miss Dyer
Fletcher
Dewey
Petersboro
N. H
America
Elks Buffalo Reunion Auxiliary Musical Night
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks Buffalo Reunion Association staged a musical and literary program at Carroll Institute Tuesday night. Highlights included piano duets, songs, a baritone solo, a fancy dance, recitations, and duets by various performers with accompanists. The event closed with a round table and business session.
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Elks’ Buffalo Reunion Association
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Elks Buffalo Reunion Association
Carroll Institute
Edward Swing
Moltie Swing
Richard Curtin
Miss Dunn
Harriet F. Prustt
Adrienne Shreve
Fred Berens
Woman's Society
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Land Withdrawn from Entry in Bozeman and Carson Districts
The Interior Department temporarily withdraws 220 40 acres in Bozeman Montana and 345 600 acres in Carson City Nevada from all disposal due to irrigation projects Madison River and Truckee Carson. Secretary Wilson named honorary member of Beech Island Agricultural Club.
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Interior Department
Bozeman, Mont
Madison River
Carson City, Ney
Truckee- Carson
Wilson
Columbia
S. C
Beech Island Agricultural Club
Beech Island
Aiken County
James M. Wilson
Kentuckys co education law case heads for Supreme Court
Lexington February 8 A new Kentucky law banning co education of races faces its first criminal test as Berea College is indicted for enrolling white and colored students. Judge Benton upholds the law, trial will decide facts, penalty up to 1000 dollars, and the case may seek U S Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Richmond
Benton
Berea College
John G. Carlisle
New York City
Guy Mallon
Cincinnati
Curtis F. Burnam
Supreme Court of the United States
Treasure Hunt Abandoned After Cocos Island Expedition
New York rep E W Morrison commander of a Fitzwilliam backed treasure expedition to Cocos Island near Costa Rica arrived on the City of Washington from Colon Panama. Dr W H Ainger accompanied him. Morrison said the expedition is over with injuries reported from a cliff explosion. Dr Ernst H Wheeler also traveled on the City of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. W. Morrison
Earl Fitzwilliam
England
Cocos Island
Costa Rica
City of Washington
Colon
Panama
W. H. Ainger
Fitzwilliam
Morrison
Ernst H. Wheeler
Ancon
Canal “Ane
Washington
Dismissal from Naval Academy for smoking violations
Midshipman Weller of New York City is expelled from the Naval Academy after repeated tobacco rule violations. He had been confined aboard the prison ship Santee and disciplined previously. Also, Benjamin B. Gossett of Williamston DC resigns from the third class and leaves for home after voluntary retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
New York
Annapolis
W. H. Brownson
Naval Academy
Emery Clayton Weller
Navy Department
Young Weller
New York City
Santee
Benjamin B. Gossett
Williamston
D. c
Gossett
No Trace of the Newport Found by Hornet
The Hornet returned to Norfolk at 8:40 PM after an all day search for the disabled gunboat Newport off the Virginia Capes. The vessel cruised along the coast without locating any trace of the Newport and abandoned the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
Newport
Virginia Capes
Explosive Plants Halted As Harbor Mains Freeze
Newport Rhode Island February reports two harbor water mains between the city and Goat Island frozen, shutting off island water and halting operations at smokeless powder and gun cot ton factories. The Hist gunboat and a tug kept a harbor passage open and delivered water.
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Government Station
Newport
R. I
Government Torpedo Station
Goat Island
Hist
Washingtons Plan to Beautify the Mall and Capitol Area
A national plan to develop Washington from Capitol to Potomac aims to rival Paris Champs Elysees. Led by Burnham McKim Olmstead and St Gaudens the commission promotes monuments parks and a grand Mall 1100 feet wide with grand avenues and bordered by elm trees. The project seeks harmonious development for the government buildings blurs past compromises and places the Capitol White House and Monument as central guiding points. The plan emphasizes beauty dignity and national character for the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Avenue
Capitol Building
Potomac River
Champs Elysees
Paris
Washington
Congress
Union Station
American Civic Association
United States
Senate
D. H. Burnham
Charles McKim
Augustus St. Gaudens
Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr
Jefferson
Maj. l’Enfant
Europe
Capitol
White House
Washington Monument
Pennsylvania Avenue
Monument
Arlington
Potomac
Agricultural Building
Hall of Records
National Museum
Fisheries Building
Cure for Contagious Blood Poison Promised by Swift Specific
The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta offers S. S. S. as a safe blood purifier proven to cure Contagious Blood Poison. It warns against Mercury and Potash, asserts no mineral ingredients, and promises free medical advice and a self treatment book. The ad appeals to men seeking domestic happiness free from hereditary taint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWIFT
Atlanta
Leland, Miss G. F. Glisson Reports Cure After S S S Treatment
Three years after a severe blood poison, Leland, Miss G. F. Glisson writes that after visiting Hot Springs and using S S S she recovered. She notes sores vanished, weight gain of 12 pounds, and steady railroad work since beginning the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland
G. F. Glisson
Washington plan details grand canal in national capital
The description outlines a monumental redesign of Washington with a sunken monument area, terraces around garden walks, and a canal replacing part of the Mall. The White House, Lincoln Memorial, public playgrounds, and Potomac hills are integrated, proposing a memorial bridge and comprehensive capital improvements to render the city imposing.
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Monument Garden
White House
Washington Common
Monument
Versailles
Fountainebleau
Inocence
Hampton Court
Engand
Potomac
District of Columbia
Washington
Commission
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Charles
Huardmin
James Tanner
van Hetpen
Wesen Simon Walt Tyre
Garfedford Pinchat
Woodmend
Mare Tagan
Walter
Taormts
Semel
Miva
Serr Trask
Sarge
Baldt
Whitelaw Herd
Wea Vere
Hus Smith J Wilkes
Torres
Bonasvtania Williams Draper
Protech Tf Gihe
Massachusetts
Ranfsuai
Srnty Carolina
Tietanere Heeld Bart Roof
Vermont
John W Tower
Indena Joke Sharp Whilans
Mosse Lppl
William Alden Smith
McMuran la el
Gocnas
Warviand
J. Tay- Vo Tiler
Hooaarde Porter
Ioba Sharps Wilar
Fredearch If
Gillett Herrise
Siewaraperhal HivEe
Paul Jones
Federal Supreme Court
Andrew Shea
Philipping
Albert J. MacDonald
Philippine Scouts
Shea
Stanhope E. Blunt
Ordnance Department
Thomas Cruse
Quartermaster General of the Army
Jefferson Barracks
Malvern Hill Barnum
Eighth Cavalry
Charles W. Farber
Earl
John M. Hewitt
Kewanee
Phllipping Islands
A. W. Kavanaugh
Aetacnead Naval Academy
Colorado
C. M. Austin
Olympia
Saltimore
W. Baker
Texas
B. H. Green
H. Surnham
W. E. Reno
J. R. Morrison
A. J. James
Brooklyn
A. K. Atkins
H. A. Orr
A. W. Sears
B. H. Steele
Illinois
A. G. Grunwell
Naval Hospital
N. Y
Navy Yard
Hannibal
Guantanamo
San Juan
Wyoming
Mare Island
San Diego
Ajax
Port Said
Algiers
Stewart
Santo Domingo
Commission of Architects
Gyo Dds
Regal
Littlefield, Alvord & Co
Bethesda
Waukesha
Wisconsin
John H. Magruder
le Groceries and Wines
Cor. Conn. Ave
K St
Gmc
BAMPL
Philo Hay Specialties Co
Newar
Nod
Cardui
Morgan Street
Cotcago
Inn
Cardus
Oulegre
Vica-templar
Independent
Order of Good Templars
M Ponliot
Morgan St
Chicago
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