Gaverly Speaks On Automobile Speed Law Debate
In a Washington exchange Capt. Robert B. Cav erly defends a proposed automobile speed regulation bill amid charges from Rep. Sims. Caserly criticizes reckless driving and advocates penalties, while Sims concedes dangers of excessive speed and tooting. The Post investigates district traffic dangers and calls for stricter enforcement.
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Robert B. Caserly
Automobilelah
Washington
Sims
Bing
Ife
Simms
Congressional Directory
Qwesternag
Premsiin
Insurance and the Bar Association on Federal Supervision
Mr. Mercur stated the American Bar Association has not voted on federal supervision of insurance. At a Raleigh Hotel meeting the insurance committee discussed tax and legal aspects, and the association referred the issue to the standing committee on insurance by a 118 to 24 vote, with Whitelock in the minority.
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 and Safety Urged for Alaska Natives
Members of the Board of Indian Commissioners urged improved school facilities and increased police protection for Alaskan Indians during their annual visit to the President. The board noted many out assaults on natives could be prevented by proper laws and discussed supplies for Indians nationwide and lands allotment for Tribes of New York. Leaders included Darwin R. Jacobs, Gen. F. Whittelsey, Bienop Walker, Arch bishop Ryan, Joseph Z. Jacobs, and Dr Morrill K. Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Indian Commissioners
New
Yor
President Roosevelt declines two invitations for summer events
President Roosevelt received invitations to events in Maryland and Ohio but declined both explaining he could not attend. Ohio Representative Taylor and H M Daugherty urged Tirskicut to attend a ceremony for a memorial to the late President Mac Whaiky near the State House in Columbus. A Allegheny County delegation led by Representative Pearce invited a visit to the Allegheny Grove Chautauqua during the summer but the president expressed regret and declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Maryland
Ohio
Taylor
H. M. Daugherty
Columbus
Tirskicut
Mac Whaiky
Wuh
Allegheny County
Pearce
Negro Baptists to Visit Roosevelt and Congo Slayings
A committee from the national negro Baptist convention plans to call on President Roosevelt at 11 this morning. Members include Dr E C Morris Prof Booker T Washington Rev R H Boyd Rev RE W D Isaac and Dr L G Jorden. They discuss Congo Free State killings and demand action. A Niagara preservation treaty and Canada negotiations are also noted with Secretary Root instructed to pursue talks.
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 Severe Burns Without Scarring
A Norfolk man, C. Rivenbark, suffered horrible burns but Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed him without a scar and also treats cuts. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rivenbark
Norfolk
Carter Was Popular Gillette Tells of Troubles in Court
Maj Cassius Gillette testified to Savannah society ostracism after Carter prosecution. He described a sharp cross examination with attorney Osborne who claimed Carter faced unparalleled historical crime brazen effrontery. Gillette recounted conflict over private papers and Carter’s alleged criminal conduct, noting his own professional regard for Carter before discovering evidence.
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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 trick Norfolk shoppers
A traveling con group posed as employees of Steinway Wil lam Brahe Chickering and other piano makers. In Norfolk several residents paid 25 dollars to tune pianos after the men claimed to represent major firms. Police in Washington are alerted to arrest those accused of 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 Peachys Funeral for Mrs William Daingerfield Peachy
The funeral for Mrs. William Daingerfield Peachy dies Tuesday night at her Woodley lane home will be at 11 this morning at St Alban s Church Burial will follow in Rock Creek Cemetery Rev J G Meem of Brazil and Rev G G Brayenhal to conduct She was Lelia Russell Meem daughter of Dr Andrew Russell Meem and Ann Jordan Meem Formerly of Mount Airy Shenandoah County Va Married to William Daingerfield in 1869 widow since 1897 Resident of Washington for 25 years Survived by two sons and five daughters WilliamS Peachy of Riggs National Bank Douglas Peachy Mrs F E Beatty wife of Commander Beatty 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 in Next Sunday's Post
The upcoming issue of the Post will feature a portrait of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, formerly Miss Eleanor Roosevelt, highlighting a notable social figure from the Roosevelt era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Law Class Gives Dance At Shoreham Hotel
A Georgetown University Law School Valentine dance for class of ’07 drew about seventy five couples at the Shoreham Hotel with Mrs Easby-Smith and Mrs O'Donoghue as chaperons. Plans include a February 2 law school smoker at the Arlington Hotel and a Notre Dame debate in progress.
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 Strains Under Valentine Day Mail
The post office handled thousands of love letters and as many sarcastic notes as stores sold valentines in a busy Valentine season. Alice Roosevelt received greetings from across the country as friends and enemies sent both comic and serious cards. Hart Snow, son of the Treasury official, heads to Fairbanks for mining, while Seattle Mayor Barnett plans to sail with Mr Shaw to Valdez on March 1.
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 to Meet in Washington for Negro Educational Congress
Executive committee of the Negro Young People’s Christian and Education Congress announced plans for a Washington meeting July 6 to 8. Prominent figures from multiple southern states, including Bishop W J Gaines and Dr Booker T Washington, attended along with clergy and educators to organize delegates and arrangements.
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
Photosay Thirty Miles In Air Lets Government Buy It
The White House hosted discussion on an aerial photographic instrument by Prof. George R. Lawrence capable of 1500 to 2000 feet in altitude and capturing fortifications thirty miles distant. Tests reportedly exceed expectations and could prove invaluable in wartime. If field results match tests, the government may purchase the invention outright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patents
Chamberlain
George R. Lawrence
Chicago
White House
Lawrence
Army and Navy Board
Theatres Show Week of New National Plays and Recital
William Collier returns from London to headline On the Quiet at the New National Theater next week in a farceful revival. The program also features The Bishop at Gelasco with William H Thompson and Drina de Wolfe, and The Prince of Pison at the Columbus Theater. Additional items include The Woman in the Case at the Majestic, The Boy Behind the Gun at the Academy, and an afternoon Davenport cartoon program at the Columbia Theater.
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
Majestic Theater
Clyde Fitch
Columbia Theater
Davenport
Mr. Davenport
T. Arthur Smith
F Street
Adriaans Disbarment Not Unanimous in DC Court
Justice Wright dissented as the District of Columbia Supreme Court disbarred John H. Adriaans for fraud and ordered his name stricken. The ruling named Weley Fry in the same charge, noted statutes of limitations not applying, and described disbarment as a measure to preserve bar integrity rather than punishment. James M. A. Watson was also disbarred for embezzlement while Arthur S. Colgar stayed suspended awaiting further orders.
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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 at Masquerade Ball
A masquerade ball was given at the National Rifles Armory by the Independent Order of the Sons of Benjamin to honor Abraham Rosenberg of Newark, grand master, after a ten months tour of lodge inspections. The order, founded in New York City 29 years ago, now has 25,000 members in the United States and Canada. Rosenberg reported rapid membership gains after an audience with the President, accompanied by Simon Wolf and S. Einstew.
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 Rear Admiral Sigsbee and American Officers
In Genoa Italy the consul James J Roche entertained Rear Admiral Sigsbee and the officers of the American cruiser squadron. The consular corps and local authorities attended. A dispatch from the California Department reports the Fourth Infantry unit left 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 Claim Quick Headache Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as harmless quick relief for headaches and nerve discomfort. It claims soothing effects on nerves and muscles, with a money back guarantee if the first package fails, priced at 25 doses for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Miles
G. N. Griffith
Santa Ana
Cal
Governor Brady Resigns as Alaska Governor Steps Down
President Roosevelt received and accepted the resignation of Alaska Governor John G Brady at judge Peele of New York delivered the document. Rumor links Lieutenant D I Jarvis as favored successor, a former Revenue Cutter Service officer now head of a large salmon canning firm 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
Army orders 5 million cartridges for Krag rifles
Gen. Crozier of the Ordnance Bureau said the 5,000,000 cartridges for Krag rifles were ordered as the Philippine smunal arms stock was depleted amid a contemplated rifle change. Frankfort Arsenal can produce about 250,000 per day, with ten weeks to fill the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozier
Ordnance Bureau
Frankfort
Philippines
Congressional Hazing Probe At Annapolis Begins
A congressional investigating committee reviews court martial records and the board of investigation findings on hazing at the Naval Academy. Sessions will be secret for now with potential public access later. Admiral Sanda and Capt Colvocoresses are named as expected 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 on St Vincent Island
A second party from the Pennsylvania sailed to Kingstown on St Vincent February 12. The contingent included two midshipmen and forty three sailors who ascended the Southern volcano in record time. They reached within 500 feet of the lake despite steam emissions from fissures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Kingstown
Island of St. Vincent
United States Armored Cruises
Army Orders Include Transfers and Promotions
Army orders list leave for First Lieut Alexis Jeunet three days and a surgeon extension of one month for Harry M Hallock. Chaplain Edmund P Easterbrask to transfer from Fort Flagler to Fort Worden. Surgeons promoted to captain: Reynolds Clutton Dale Roberts Farr. Lieut John J Reilly retired. Lieut Edward He attached to Coal Artillery. Quartermaster Courtland Nisan to San Francisco for duty on the transport Logan to the Philippines and back. Maj Gen Greely to report to chief of staff. Revokes part of February 1908 orders affecting Rudolph Smyser and Juin Fulmer. Smyser limited to two official visits monthly Millis to Boston. Fulmer to report for exam at Columbus Barracks.
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 at Gibraltar
No word has been heard from the dry dock Dewey which was due at Gibraltar last Monday. Naval officials cite adverse winds delaying the ship and expect a report soon. Officials say a twelve hour cruise to fand any point on the Dewey course would notify if something had happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Naval
Duvall Appointed Brigadier General Amid Surprise
Lieut Col William P Duvall Artillery Corps was yesterday named brigadier general filling the vacancy created by Brig Gen Fried D Grant's promotion. Some officers expected Col Clarence R Edwards would receive the badge, though Taft had long recommended Edwards for brigadier general. Separately, Virginia legislators consider a $5000 silver service for the new battleship Virginia now under construction at Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Rear Admiral E Longnecker directs Home to Capt A Baker retired to League Island Pa on Feb 19 1906 Capt P Rees to Portsmouth N H as yard captain Capt P Garst to Rhode Island Capt J K Curtis retired to the navy yard Norfolk Va Feb 1906 Lt Commander J H Bowen to Rhode Island as senior engineer officer Surgeons E H Marsteller at home wait orders J E Page to column movements of vessels Arrivals Sioux Boston Yankton San Juan Porter Dupont O Brien Blakely Key West Celtic Ranches Supply Honolulu Sailed Nero Baltimore Guantanamo Texas Florida Arkansas Nevaisa Charleston Key West Uncas Key West Guantanamo Osceola Key West wreck Paducah Nassau Celtic Monte Cristi Sanchez Tacoma Genoa Naples Arethusa Monte Cristi Calleo Canton Hong Kong
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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 Concession in Insurance Law to American Firms
Paris reports a notable concession by the French government to American insurance companies. The new law will not be applied to hinder their interests, alleviating a prolonged dispute over deposits. Companies must post French securities for future business. past business requires American securities or a guaranteed equivalent. Washington notified of a favorable outcome amid ongoing Franco American diplomacy.
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Washington
East Capitoll
District of Columbia
Paris
America
Feb. U
France
Algeciras
Minister of Commerce
Aps
Amerian Setumties
Py Wrenen Stenritie
Council of State
State Department
McCormick
Hus Best
Wienand
Department
Frances Acnhen
Ministers Meet Plan Mass Attendance At Vermont Avenue Church
Local ministers from several denominations convened at Asburs AL Le Church to urge universal attendance at the Vermont Avenue Theotist Church under Afro-Amerik in Ceunen auspices. Rev. Morris will discuss race, Bishop amton on the subject, legal issues raised, and Gordas to address church unity. Mr. Lr. George W. Lre to preside at tonight’s mass meeting.
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 Discussed at Mayflower Descendants Meeting
At the quarterly meeting of the Society of Mayflower Descendants held Tuesday night at the First Congregational Church in North and streets, members discussed rugring and their role in early American settlement. Judge Shepard presided, the Skimball Quartet provided music, and a 1734 Nantucket letter was read.
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 in Various States
The article lists fourth-class postmasters appointed yesterday across several states including North Carolina Ashworth and Belfast Wis Silane Blakenship Phils Thomas E Jevns Marv McCoois Thompson Ay Now Sparta Charles Halsey Bowmansills Hiram Haskell Cettasge Edwin W P Peckham Mast Meredith Henderson Panes lana Hd mH 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 Bank Advertisement
A bank urges careful selection of financial institutions. It emphasizes the business standing of its officers and ample resources to appeal to prudent savers seeking security and reliability for their money.
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Tennesseean
Torgt Ouen St Presse
Sins
Regulsriems
Ik Peer Interiers
Roberr Caveiriy
Vutonmoane
Artern Wes He Furs Fae
Abe
Chase
Ima
Colonia
Cain
Columbia
Caverly
Automobile Club
Vitor
Mlestier Amd
Columphe
Clayton
Mr. Speaker
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
Mr. Fitch
Iarry Clay Blaney
Academy
Charles H. Blaney
Willie Live
Pacific
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
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
Society of Mayflower Descendants
People’s Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
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