Gaverly Speaks Against Auto Speed Bill Clash in Congress
In a Washington exchange, Captain Robert Caverly of the Automobile Club defends his stance on a proposed auto speed regulation bill as Representative Sims presses for stricter limits. Caverly denounces reckless driving and dangerous nuisances while Sims counters with concerns over enforcement and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Caserly
Automobilelah
Washington
Sims
Bing
Ife
Simms
Congressional Directory
Qwesternag
Premsiin
Automobile Club
Clayton
Mr. Speaker
Insurance and the Bar Association Divides on Federal Oversight
Mr. Mercur of Pennsylvania states the American Bar Association has never voted for or against federal supervision of insurance. At a Raleigh Hotel gathering the insurance committee, led by Ralph V. Breckenridge, discussed legal aspects of insurance. The association referred the issue to the standing committee on insurance by a 118 to 24 vote, with Whitelock opposing the recommitment and others urging careful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercur
Bar Association
Insurance Committee
The
American Bar Association
George R. Peck
Raleigh
Ralph V. Breckenridge
Omaha
Hodney A. Mercur
Rwanda
Aml
W. R. Vanes
Law School
George Washington University
Iss Mereur
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
George Son
Baltimore
S Atari
Whitelock
Federal Supervision
Wiutebeck
Better Schools in Alaska Urged by Indian Commissioners
Members of the Board of Indian Commissioners, visiting the President, urged better school facilities and increased police protection for Alaskan Indians. They cited abuses against natives and called for enforcement of laws, discussed supplies for Indians nationwide, and land allotments for the Toljans of New York. Participants included Darwin RB Jacobs, Gen F Whittelsey, Bienop Walker, Archbishop Ryan, Joseph Z Jacobs, and Dr Morrill KE Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Indian Commissioners
New
Yor
President Roosevelt declines two invitations to events next summer
President Roosevelt received invites from Ohio and Maryland to attend ceremonies linked to a dedication and other events but declined both, citing inability to attend. An Allegheny County delegation led by Rep Pearce invited a visit to a local chautauqua association, which was also refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Maryland
Ohio
Taylor
H. M. Daugherty
Columbus
Tirskicut
Mac Whaiky
Wuh
Allegheny County
Pearce
Negro Baptist leaders to call on President Roosevelt
A national Negro Baptist convention committee will meet President Roosevelt at 11 this morning. Members include Dr. E. C. Morris Arkansas Prof. Booker T. Washington Alabama Rev R H Boyd Texas Rev RE W D Isaac Tennessee and Dr L G Jorden Kentucky. They discuss Congo Free State killings and push Niagara Falls preservation talks with Canada via Secretary Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Negro Baptist Convention
Roosevelt
E. C. Morris
Arkansas
Booker T. Washington
Alabama
Hey. R. H. Boyd
Texas
RE. W. D. Isaac
Tennessee
L. G. Jorden
Kentucky
Jorden
Congo Free State
Leopold
Belgium
Arnica Salve Heals Burns Without Seams Near Norfolk
Horribly burned C Rivenbark of Norfolk Virginia saved from sear by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which also heals cuts. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rivenbark
Norfolk
Gillette Testimony Reveals Carter Backlash in Court
Maj. Cassius Gillette testified about family ostracism in Savannah linked to his prosecution of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter. The cross examination revealed a charged exchange with defense attorney Mr. Osborne who claimed Carter faced unparalleled crime. Gillette said he had supported Carter professionally but later charged him, noting Carter’s alleged misconduct in office. He also recounted belief that Reese had been involved and described shifting accommodations as he pursued evidence. The session highlighted intense public interest and legal maneuvering as the trial progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Maj
Cassius
Gillette
Greene and Gaynor
Osborne
Oberlin M. Carter
Carter
Mr. Osborne
Maj. Gillette
J. Gillette
Thomas Reese
Maj. Gillete
Ife
Reese
Reest
New York
Maj. Willette
M. Osborne
Auch
Irwin
Fic
Fake piano tuners prey on Washington homes
A sham piano tuning ring traveling under names tied to Steinway Wil lam Brahe Chickering and others is suspected coast to coast. In Norfolk two men posing as Taylors collected 25 dollars per piano while deceiving residents about factory affiliation. Police in Washington have orders to arrest for obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway & Sons
Willam Brahe & Co
Chickering & Sons
Oth
Washington
Ash. R
C. (. Taylor
Pining Trust
Norfolk
Music Trades
Taylors
Mrs Peachy Funeral Held At St Alban’s Church
The funeral for Mrs William Daingerfield Peachy who died Tuesday night at her Woodley Lane home will be held at 11 this morning at St Alban’s Church with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. Rev J G Meem of Brazil and Rev G G Brayenhal conduct. She was Lelia Russell Meem, daughter of Dr Andrew Russell Meem and Ann Jordan Meem. Formerly of Mount Airy Virginia, she married William Daingerfield in 1869 and was widowed in 1897. A Washington resident for 25 years, she leaves two sons and five daughters including William S Peachy of Riggs National Bank and Douglas Peachy, Mrs F E Beatty, and Misses Eliza Lela and Cary Peachy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Daingerfield Peachy
Woodley Lane
St. Alban’s Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
J. G. Meem
Brazil
G. G. Brayenhal
Shenandoah County
William Daingerfield
Mrs. Longworth Portrait Preview in Next Sunday's Post
The upcoming issue features a portrait of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth née Roosevelt. The item highlights the depiction and notes the Roosevelt lineage without additional detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Law Class Gives Dance at Shoreham for Valentine Day
The Georgetown University School of Law class of ’07 held a Valentine dance at the Shoreham Hotel last evening with about seventy five couples on the floor. Committee organizers were F. P. Jenal H. S. Lusk and J. A. Lennon. Chaperons were Mrs. J. B. Easby-Smith and Mrs. D. W. O’Donoghue. A law school smoker is planned for February 2 at the Arlington Hotel with faculty invited. Negotiations for a debate with Notre Dame are underway and preliminary trials for places on the Boston University contest team will occur March 3. The second term exams begin week of March 5 and the third term opens March 10 with lectures by Justices Gould Wright and Stafford and other officials on various law topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoreham Hotel
School of Law
Georgetown University
Messrs
F. P. Jenal
H. S. Lusk
J. A. Lennon
Easby-Smith
D. W. O’donoghue
Law School
Arlington Hotel
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Ind
Boston
Boston University
Gould, Wright
Stafford
District Supreme Court
Baker
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
M. J
Post Office Burdened By Valentine Deluge
The post office handled thousands of love messages and numerous sarcastic valentines on Valentine’s Day. Alice Roosevelt received greetings from across the country as both friends and foes sent notes. Stores thrived selling cards and costly tokens. Hart Snow, son of a Treasury official, heads to Fairbanks to mine, while Seattle Mayor Barnett plans to sail to Valdez on March 1 with Mr. Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Roosevelt
Senate
House of Representatives
Lynde
Hart Snow
Enaw
The
Treasury
Jeff Washington
Fairbanks
Alaska
Seattle
Barnett
Shaw
Valdez
Congress Meeting Sets Delegates for Negro Education Congress
The Negro Young People's Christian and Education Congress plans a Washington meeting July 6 to 8 with leaders like Bishop W J Gaines Dr I Garland Penn and Dr Booker T Washington attending. Prominent clergy from Southern states participate as committees organize local arrangements and coordination with clergy and five leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Young People’s Christian and Education Congress
Congress
Washington
W. J. Gaines
I. Garland Penn
Booker T. Washington
South
H. W. Lampton
J. R. Hawkins
J. H. Collet
J. W. Smith
G. W. Clinton
A. M. B. Zion
M. C
Mason
Garland Penn
M. BE
L. BE
B. Rosser
Tennessee
C. M
BE. C. Morris
A. A. Casey
A. N. Johnson
L. G. Jordin
G. R. Waller
W. Bishop Johnson
Horace D. Catter
Baptist Chureh
A. P. Turne
Aerial Photo Device May Be Government Purchase
The White House discussed a 1500 to 2000 foot aerial camera by Prof. George R Lawrence that can photograph fortifications and ships thirty miles away. If field tests match, the invention could be bought outright for wartime use by the government, per President and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patents
Chamberlain
George R. Lawrence
Chicago
White House
Lawrence
Army and Navy Board
The New National Theater Week of Experiments in Stage
William Collier returns from London to headline the New National Theater in a revival of On the Quiet. Maude Fealey portrays the heiress who secretly marries Ridgway, with John Saville and George Nash in supporting roles. The program also features The Bishop at Gelasco with William Thompson and Drina de Wolfe, followed by A Prince of Pison and The Boy Behind the Gun at the Majestic Theater, plus a diverse lineup including the Parisian Belles Extravaganza, vaudeville acts, and an Ernst Davenport lecture at the Columbia Theater. Washington’s Birthday matinees and special engagements mark a busy week of new productions and star turn performances across downtown venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collier
London
New National Theater
Australia
Augustus Thomas
Mr. Collier
Robert Ridgway
Maude Fealey
Ridgwe
John Saville
Ridgway
George Nash
McGeachy
The
Bowery
Gelasco
Washington
Messrs. Shubert
William II Thompson
Drina de Wolfe
John Oliver Hobbes
Bishop
Princess Theater
New York
Manhattan Theater
Criterion
Garrick
Craig
Iarry Clay Blaney
Academy
Charles H. Blaney
Willie Live
Pacific
San Francisco
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Sea of Japan
Tokyo
Orient
Sasebo
Japs’ Naval Center
Togo
Kasagi
Kitty Wolfe
Japan
Lyceum Theater
Maurice J. Burns
Ed. J. Morris
Manila
Adriaans Disbarred Despite Dissenting Opinion
Justice Wright dissented as Adriaans was disbarred by the District of Columbia Supreme Court for fraud allegations tied to a deed and power of attorney. The court ruled the first charge sustained, noting improper conduct since the cited time, with disbarment ordered and appeals possible. Watson, jailed for embezzlement, was also disbarred. Colgar was suspended awaiting further order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Wright
James M. A. Watson
John H. Adriaans
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
District Supreme Court
Clabaugh
Wright
Adriaans
Weley Fry
Fry
Iasby-Smith
District Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Moundsville
W. Va
Auditors Office
Watson
Moundaville
Arthur S. Colgar
Honor Grand Master Honored at Masquerade Ball
A masquerade ball at the Rational Rifles Armory honored Abraham Rosenberg of Newark as grand master of the Independent Order of the Sons of Benjamin. Rosenberg recently completed visits to all district lodges after a ten month inspection tour. The order, founded in New York City 29 years ago, now has about 25 000 members in the United States and Canada, with rapid growth reported. He met the President yesterday, accompanied by Simon Wolf and S Einstel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rational Rifles’ Armory
Independent Order of the Sons of Benjamin
Abraham Rosenberg
Newark
Rosenberg
New York City
Canada
Efe
Simon Wolf
S. Einstew
Genoa Hosts Sigsbee and American Cruiser Officers
In Genoa the American consul James J. Roche entertained Rear Admiral Sigsbee and the officers of the American cruiser squadron. The consular corps and local authorities attended. A separate dispatch reports troops from the Department of California leaving San Francisco for Fort Stockham New York for station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Italy
Sigsbee
James J. Roche
Consular Corps
Department of California
San Francisco
Cal
Fort Stocum
New York
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promised Quick Headache Relief
A testimonial from G N Griffith of Santa Ana California touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a harmless fast remedy for headaches and neural pains. The ad claims rapid relief, affordability, and a money back guarantee if not beneficial. It notes 25 doses for 25 cents and says never sold in certain markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Miles
G. N. Griffith
Santa Ana
Cal
Governor Brady resigns as Alaska governor
Governor John G Brady of Alaska submitted and President Roosevelt accepted the resignation yesterday. Judge Peele of New York delivered it at Brady’s request. Speculation points to Lieutenant D I Jarvis as the likely successor, a former Revenue Cutter Service officer now head of a major salmon canning company on the North Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Brady
Alaska
Roosevelt
Judge Peele
New York
Brady
Lieut
D. I Jarvis
Lieut. Jarvis
Revenue Cutter Service
North Pacific Coast
Arsenals to Supply 5 Million Krag Cartridges
Gen. Crozier of the Ordnance Bureau said the five million cartridges ordered for Krag rifles are to replenish a short supply in the Philippines ahead of a rifle change. The Frankfort Arsenal can produce about 250000 cartridges daily, with roughly ten weeks to fill the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozier
Ordnance Bureau
Frankfort
Philippines
Investigating Hazing Probe At Annapolis Navy Yard
Congressional Investigating Committee spends day reviewing courts martial records and the board of investigation data on hazing at the Naval Academy. Sessions are secret for now with planned public access when witnesses are called. Admiral Sanda and Capt Colvocoresses identified as likely early witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Committee
Annapolis
Congressional Investigating Committee
Board of Investigation
Naval Academy
Admiral Sanda
Colvocoresses
Midsammen
Department of Discipline
Jackies Climb Mountain in St Vincent Ascent Record
A second U S Navy party from the armored cruiser Pennsylvania, including two midshipmen and forty-three sailors, climbed the Southern Volcano on St Vincent Island on February 12. They reached within 500 feet of the crater lake despite steam emissions from fissures, showing remarkable intrepidity and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Kingstown
Island of St. Vincent
United States Armored Cruises
Army Orders Include Leaves and Transfers to West Coast
Army orders announce three day leave for First Lieutenant Alexis Jeunet, three months for Harry M Hallock, and Chaplain Easterbrask’s transfer from Fort Flagler to Fort Worden on April 1, 1908. Promotions list five surgeons to captain. retirements. quartermaster reassignment for Courtland Nisan. and special orders revoking and clarifying duties for Rudolph Smyser and Juin Fulmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis Jeunet
Signal Corps
Harry M Hallock
Edmund PF Easterbrask
Artillery Corps
Fort Flagler
Wash
Fort Worden
Charles R. Reynolds
Paul Clutton
Frederick A. Dale
William M Roberts
Charles W. Farr
UBA
Duis
War Department
Rudolph &. Smyser
Fourteenth Cavalry
Revok
Rudolph DB. Smyser
Millis
Boston
Mass
Serand
Juin Jr. Fulmer
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Henry I. Raymond
Cie
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
No Word from the Dewey Delayed by Adverse Winds
No word has reached from the dry dock Dewey which was due at Gibraltar last Monday. Naval officials say rough seas or adverse winds caused the delay and show confidence that if anything had happened the department would have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Naval
Duvall Named Brig Gen in Surprise War Move
Lieut Col William P Duvall of the Artillery Corps was appointed brigadier general to fill a vacancy created by Brig Gen Fried D Grant's promotion. There was surprise among officers as Col Clarence R Edwards had been expected for the post. Separately, Senators Campbell and Holt proposed a $5000 silver service for the battleship Virginia, which is under construction at Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonia
Cain
Columbia
Witliam P. Duvall
Artillery Corps
Fried D. Grant
Clarence R. Edwards
Rotary Taft
Ol. Edwards
Virginia
Campbell and
Holt
Newport News
Naval Orders and Vessel Movements 1906
Orders to naval officers issued by Rear Admiral Longnecker include retirements and assignments to navy yards at League Island Portsmouth Norfolk and Rhode Island with officers Baker Rees Garst Curtis Roller Bowen and Marsteller Page listed. Vessel movements show arrivals at Boston San Juan Key West and Honolulu and several ships sailing between Baltimore Charleston Key West and Nassau with names Nero Nevaisa Uncas Osceola Celtic etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Longnecker
A. ©. Baker
Navy Yard
League Island
P. Rees
Portsmouth
N. H
P. Garst
Rhode Island
K. Curtis
W Hame
J. E. Roller
Mavy Yard
Norfolk
J. H Bowen
Rhode Inland
E. H. Marsteller
J. E. Page
Sioux
Boston
Yankton
San Juan
Porter
Dupont
O'Brien
Blakely
Key West
Celtic
Ranchez
Supply
Honolulu
Nero
Baltimore
Guantanama
Texas
Florida
Arkansas
Nevaisa
Charleston
Uncas
Guantanamo
Osceola
Wreck
Paducah
Sanchez
Nassau
Monte Cristi
Tacoma
Genoa
Naples
Arethuta
Calleo
Canton
Hongkors
France Grants Concessions to American Insurance Firms
Paris reports a notable concession by the French government on the new insurance law. Foreign companies may be required to deposit French securities and guarantees for payments, but past business deposits are eased with American securities. The move aims to strengthen France US relations amid broader diplomacy at Algeciras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Feb. U
France
Algeciras
Minister of Commerce
Aps
Amerian Setumties
Py Wrenen Stenritie
Council of State
State Department
Will Attend Mass Meeting By Local Ministers
At a conference of local ministers from various denominations at the Asburs Al Le Church yesterday the group agreed to attend the nails meeting at the Vermont Avenue Theotist Church under Afro-Amerik in Ceunen auspices. Rev. 14. Morris heads the National Pantest Association to discuss the race problem. Bishop George W Wamton discusses the race question with legal expert J Waoughes Weimare and Pero P. G. Gorda speaks on Joireett at Aimard Siegleness of Furpass Bay. Lemkin chaired arrangements. Dr OL. W. Scott presided over the core Terence. Lr. George W. Lre to preside tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asburs AL le
Vermont
Weimare
Fiorda
Sim Perechem
Pero P. G. Gorda
Aimard Siegleness
Furpass Bay
Lemkin
Terence
OL. W. Scott
George W. Lre
Pilgrims discuss their influence at Mayflower Society meeting
The quarterly gathering of the Society of Mayflower Descendants at First Congregational Church discussed the Pilgrims and their role in early American establishment. Judge Shepard presided, with W. Th. Bailey and the Skimball Quartet contributing, and attendees including Solomon F.E. Faunce and Ernest W. Bradford among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Torth and
Streris
Judge Shepard
Skimball
Col Tipplins
Nantucket
W. TH. Bailey
Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Solomon FE. Faunce
Ernest W. Bradford
Jerome # Johnson
Rosjohn Ewell
A. A. Asmawall
Abb
FT. Ellis
Aptain
Charles T. 3
Wine Pants
Dwin AL Hull
Fourth class Postmasters Appointed
A list of fourth class postmasters appointed yesterday includes North Carolina Ashworth, Virginia Belfast, Wisconsin Silane Blakenship, Phils, Thomas E. Jevns, Marv McCoois, Thompson Ay Now Sparta, Charles Halsey New York Bowmansills, Hiram Haskell, Cettasge Edwin W P Peckham, Mast Meredith Henderson, Panes Lana H d m H Robinson, Sher herd Mosgrove, Early Fim Bar Jonn J. Mi Suver Brook, James Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Ashworth
Woos AleCarm Virsina
Belfast
Wis
Silane Blakenship
Phils
Thomas E. Jevns
Marv —McCoois
Thompson
The Greatest Safeguard for Your Money
The notice urges choosing a bank based on thorough investigation of the institution. It highlights the bank’s solid business standing, capable officers, and abundant resources as reasons to place trust and safeguard earnings.
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Gaverly
Tennesseean
Torgt Ouen St Presse
Sins
Regulsriems
Ik Peer Interiers
Roberr Caveiriy
Vutonmoane
Artern Wes He Furs Fae
Abe
Chase
Ima
Caverly
Vitor
Mlestier Amd
Columphe
Perions
East Capitoll
Insurance
Board of Commissioners
Niagara
Root Wa
Yeasterday
Niagara Falls
American Civil Association
Merchants’ Association of New York
Root
Savannah Society
Greene
Gaynor
Atorney
LAW
Shoreham
Earl Shaw
Negro Young People’s Educational Societies
New Invention
Majestic Theater
Clyde Fitch
Mr. Fitch
Columbia Theater
Davenport
Mr. Davenport
T. Arthur Smith
F Street
Marie Hall
Ene- Hsh Y
Miss Hall
Sevenr
Europe
Paganini
Schubert
Hubay
Wieniawski
Hamilton Harty
Plana
Ayers
Aineteest
Benjamin Hold Ball
Jarvis
Jackies
ARMY
Col. Duvall
America
McCormick
Hus Best
Wienand
Department
Frances Acnhen
Society of Mayflower Descendants
People’s Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
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