Paul Laurence Dunbar Dies After Long Illness in Dayton
Dayton, Feb 9 Paul Laurence Dunbar, famed poet of the Negro race, died at his home after three years of serious illness and a year of critical sickness. He dictated his last work from his bed and long clung to his elevator job to support his mother. He was born in Dayton June 27 1872 and survived by his mother, wife, and two half brothers. Woodland Cemetery will receive his remains next week.
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Steele High School
Linda
Malinda
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Chicago
Woodland Cemetery
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Deyton
New York
Lyceum Theater
Wild Howells
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Kentucky
Canada
Darton
District Orders Include Street Sewers and Plumber License
The District Commissioners issued orders for sewer construction along the west side of Fourteenth Street Northwest from Harvard Street to lot 32 block 39 and in the Columbia College grounds along Harvard Street Northwest eastward to seventy eight feet east of Fourteenth Street. A catch basin will be built at the northeast corner of Fort Stanton Road and Galen Avenue at an estimated cost of 75 dollars chargeable to main and pipe sewers. License as master plumber and gas fitter saved to F C Stelzer.
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Harvard Street
Ith
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Fort Stanton Road
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2Icense
Sas
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NSTI
Commissioners Oppose Bill Repealing Stroke Law Near River
Washington awaits potential steel plant as commissioners recommend adverse action on a recent V Congress bill to repeal the stroke law south of the Anacostia River. They fear altered smoke regulations would fail to keep emissions from wafting toward the capital.
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Anaostia
Washington
Davectian
Spurn New Responsibility in City Street Plan Change
Commissioners disapproved a measure allowing changes to any street in the eastern city section under the permanent highway plan. They say Congress should act or approve a plan by the highway commission. Also filed is Virginia W. Middleton’s will from October 7 1885, naming Fannie A. Reigart as heir and executors Leander B. Middleton and Mannie A. Reigart.
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Yesserday
Congress
Mubway Commission
Virginia W. Middleton
Virgin White Middleton
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Francis G Middleton
Retgart
Leander B. Middleton
Mannie A. Reigart
Robber Falls In Flight Over Purse Snatch
Miss Nellie Reynolds reports a purse snatching Thursday night on First Street as she walked home from Rhode Island avenue. The robber wrestled the purse from her grip, fled, and fell during pursuit. detectives Helan and McNamee obtained a description of the suspect, a man described as a negro, with Reynolds noting she was unarmed and could not prevent his escape.
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Nellie Reynolds
First Street
Miss Reynolds
Helan and McNamee
SIMMS RELEASED ON BOND FORGERY CHARGE
Jasper Simms former chief clerk at the Old Soldiers Home was released on a 6500 bond furnished by Scranton firm and signed by Police Court Clerk Potts. He will be arraigned in police court to answer forgery accusations after admitting he used bogus vouchers and fled to Chicago before returning.
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Jasper Simms
Old Soldiers’ Home
Guarantee Title and Trust Company
Scranton
Clerk Potts
Simims
Brightwood Efotel
Death on Brightwood trolley as man dies aboard
A trolley on the Brightwood line carried a dying William Anderson of 1408 Girard Street Mount Pleasant to a physician after his collapse aboard the car. Anderson, an invalid and senior deputy auditor in the Post Office Department, was pronounced dead by Dr A V Parsons at Brightwood Avenue corner. The event caused alarm among passengers before the body was taken to the police station and then to the Anderson home.
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William Anderson
Girard Street
Mount Pleasant
Anderson
Takoma Park
Park Road
Brightwood Avenue
A. V Parsons
Mr Anderson
Tenth Precinct
Wright
Post Office Department
Washington
Grand Forks
N. D
Reassessment Sought On Eleventh Street Extension
Justice Barnard of the District Supreme Court ordered a jury be summoned to reassess damages and benefits from the Eleventh street extension from Florida avenue to Lydecker avenue after dissatisfactions with the initial award of 269120 for land and 134560 for benefits. The US Supreme Court had ratified damages but set aside benefits, and a new assessment is ordered for T street eastward from Lincoln avenue to Second street northeast with a marshal summoning 2 July.
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District Su Preme Court
Eleventh Street
Florida Avenue
Lydecker Avenue
Supreme Court of the United States
T Street
Lincoln Avenue
Second Street
AREME CHAPTER ENTERTAINS HONOREE AT RECEPTION
Arenue Chapter No 10 Eastern Star held a reception for Mrs Jeanette R Newton worthy grand matron of the grand chapter of the District of Columbia. The annual event drew grand matrons patrons and dignitaries of the Masonic order with light refreshments and dancing to Imperial Orchestra. Committee members included W S Hunt R E Burks Mrs R Sudduth Miss Ethel Baker and Miss Lille Hosch with guests Grand Master Walter Brown and District Grand Commander G A R Bendumin P Entrekin present.
Staples Found Not Guilty Of Smoke Ordinance Violation
Col. Orren G Staples proprietor of the National Motel was acquitted by a jury in Police Court yesterday morning of the charge of violating the smoke ordinance. Other cases are pending against him.
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Staples
Col
Orren G. Staples
National Motel
Bears Laugh and Weather Tales Patch the Night
A whimsical account blends spoiled weather samples from the Weather Bureau with a night of storm and snow. A polar bear family at the zoo revels in slush and icicles as the Weather Department errs in public weather explanation. The piece ends with a playful exchange about weather reports being hard to understand.
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Maria
Reuben
Gun muzzle shatters during test at Indian Head proving grounds
Witnesses hid under cover as fragments flew when a 17 inch gun’s muzzle blew off during a test. No injuries were reported though the incident prompted renewed sheltering plans for workers and led to revised safety records for future naval gun histories.
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Indian Head Proving Grounds
Proving Grounds
Corcoran Gallery Holds Clark Paintings Viewing
Trustees of the Corcoran Art Gallery hosted a reception for artists and connoisseurs to view fifty seven paintings from Senator William A. Clark’s famous collection. The exhibition spanned from Rembrandt to Edwin Abbey and was attended by the Senator himself who will keep the pieces on display until his New York home is completed next year or later.
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Corcoran Art Gallery
Ffty
William A. Clark
Rembrandt
Exiwin A. Abbey
New York
Corcoran Gallery
Coakley Sentenced After Workhouse Return
Harry Coakley, freed from the workhouse, faces sixty days for stealing valves from the institution and hiding them while employed there. He was tried in Police Court yesterday after Policeman Walsh traced and arrested him. Reverend E B Bagby will address the union printers on strike this afternoon at 3 at their Ninth and D Street NW headquarters. Through Sleeking Car to Memphis Vis Seaboard Airline Railway timetable notes Washington office on official avenue.
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E. B. Bagby
Ninth Street
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Vis
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Washington
Oo Tishal Ave
Hang Without a Hearing in Canal Zone Justice Debate
Senate committee hearings on the Canal Zone justice system reveal plans for trials by three judges without jury and discuss the death penalty. Gov Magoon explains currency, land lines, and postal costs while responding to Bigelow remarks about court language and U S sovereignty. Senators Morgan and Knox press on jurisdiction, currency parity, and sub treasury options amid free silver comparisons.
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Canal Zone
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Panama
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Durand
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Chicago
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Snow Fund is Swept Away by Delayed City Snow Removal Budget
City street cleaning funds evaporated after heavy Thursday night snow. Officials report Congress has not acted on a proposed $6,000 appropriation to remove snow and ice, leaving crews idle and streets clogged while the old $433 reserve is exhausted. Commissioners urged early action.
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Little Army of White Wings
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Horseshoers Case Opens as Master and Journeymen Clash
Hearing set before Chief Justice Clabaugh in Equity Court No 1 to resolve differences between the Master Horseshoers Protective Association and the Journeymen Horseshoers Union. Defendants Horrigan Martin Hesson and Beavers deny any conspiracy with the Central Labor Union and contend they have not interfered with the complainants business. The suit questions the legality of the masters association and its alleged restraint of trade in the District of Columbia.
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Jeremiah Horrigan
Master Horseshoers
Journeymen Horseshoers
Clabaugh
Equity Court No. 1
William Martin
William Hesson
Edward Beavers
Masters’ Association
Journeymen’s Union
Abbor Union
Money for Charity Receives Fresh Gifts and Subscriptions
A donor surge boosts the Associated Charities appeal led by Justice David J. Brewer. Gifts from new and returning supporters include Rey Wallace Radcliffe seven dollars, Miss M Tampa reys three, Barber & Ross twenty five, Mrs Elizabeth L. Dunn ten, and several others totaling substantial contributions to the society and Citizens' Relief Association via Tom F. Wilkins.
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Associated Charities
David J. Brewer
John Joy Edson
Rey Wallace Radcliffe
M Tampareys
FW. Browne
Barber & Ross
Elizabeth L. Dunn
John «. Athey
Auld
L. White
Greybeard
Mary V Jackson
William Y Swignctt
M. Norvell
Edward F Colladay
Thorwald Solberg
H. M. Hough
W. E M
Amelia Tyler
J. H Blodgett
Joseph R Keene
Phillipsborn & Co
John W. Stewart
W. Branson
Gunton-Temple Memorial Church
John D G Connor
Citizens’ Relief Association
Tom F. Wilkins
G_ street
F. W. Browne
C. M. Humphreys
Wallace Radcliffe
Mies H. M Hough
M. Hirschfeld
Beb
Misa
W. Candler
Nicholasquez
Henry McCrea
Weather forecast promises sunny spell for Washington
A weather prophet predicts no blizzard for Washington as snow and rain ease after Thursday night. The outlook calls for a couple of sunny days with dry ground, making outdoor plans pleasing for couples.
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Smoke Hearing Postponed In Dodson Habeas Corpus Case
A habeas corpus hearing by John McL Dodson challenging the District smoke law was postponed to next Friday. The District filed its return, denying key facts, with Justice Barnard allowing further evidence. Patrolman John T. Patton custody questioned the alleged feasibility of Dodson’s smoking business under the law.
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John McL. Dodson
Justice Barnard
John T. Patton
Dodson
Weather Outlook and Storm Warnings Across Regions
The 1906 weather bulletin reports a Southern storm moving from the North Carolina coast to extreme Northeastern New England with heavy rains and snows and high winds. Temperatures vary nationally with cooler Northwest and warmer Northwest by weekend. Forecasts expect rain in Central Western Texas and New Mexico Saturday, snow in Colorado, rain in Gulf States Sunday, and generally fair conditions elsewhere. Special storm warnings are shown along the New England coast north of Boston. Local readings list temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine percentages for the day across multiple cities.
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Little Rock
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Marquette
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Memphia
Tenn
New Orieits
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Nebr
Omaha
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Louis
T. St. Paul
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Springfield
T. Vinkeburg
Chile to Panama explore faster sea link prompt
Chilean Congress appropriates 250000 annually to the steamship line to shorten the Valparaiso to Panama voyage. Current trips run 22 to 24 days with coastal stops as ships seek quicker service to New Orleans and New York. Police Judge Kimball jailed several offenders, including Pinkney for six months, Nolan for three months, and Kane with a 400 dollar fine for selling handbooks. Redd received a one year sentence for larceny.
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Chile
Panama
Peru
New Orleans
New York
Kimball
Benjamin Pinkney
Sarah Morris
William Nolan
William Riley
Manuel Kane
Kane
William Redd
Funeral Held For Louis D. de Badai In Arlington
The funeral of Louis D. de Badai of the War Department's military secretary division was conducted at his 1606 Seventeenth Street NW home with military honors. Chaplain Pearce of Mort Myer officiated, the casket draped in the American flag was moved to Arlington for graveside rites by a cavalry firing squad. Three volleys and a bugle call followed the service.
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War Department
Seventeenth Street
Pearce
Mort Myer
Arlington
Mrs Eliza W Butler Dies At 1990 Cincinnati Street
Mrs Eliza W Butler wife of Gen John G Butler U S A retired died Thursday night at her home 1990 Cincinnati Street northwest Her condition grew serious only days before The Butlers have lived with their daughter wife of Capt Jay J Morrow US Engineers on duty at the District Building Funeral services conducted by Rev C Ernest Smith rector of St Tomas Episcopal Church will be held at the house at 4 30 this afternoon.
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Eliza W. Butler
John G. Butler
Cincinnati Street
Butler
Philadelphia
St. Tomas’ Episcopal Church
Investigate railroad merger sparks Mississippi motion
Jackson February 9. A concurrent resolution introduced in the Mississippi House by Mr Etheridge orders the railroad commission and attorney general to probe the Winds Central Railway acquisition by Railway Securities Company. It urges court action to challenge the transaction, claiming it would curb railroad competition and harm the public. In Jefferson City, a Missouri mutiny case ends in jury disagreement for convicts Ryan, Raymond, and Vaughan, with Judge Martin rescheduling hearings to March 8.
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Railway Securities Company
Jefferson City
Ryan
Raymond
Vaughan
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