Gaverly Speaks Against Sims on Speed Regulating Bill
In a Washington exchange captains of the automobile club defend slower traffic and attack excess speed while questioning the need for a new District of Columbia speed law. Sims and Cavarly spar over regulation, horns, and penalties as the push for criminalizing repeated offenses under the bill continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennesseean
Automobile Club
Clayton
Mr. Speaker
Washington
Sims
Insurance and the Bar Association on Federal Supervision
Mr. Mercur stated the American Bar Association has not voted on federal supervision of insurance. The ABA's insurance committee met at Raleigh Hotel with Ralph Breckenridge chairing, denying misrepresentation by W. Whitebeck and recounting the 118 to 24 vote to refer the subject to the standing committee on insurance.
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 Board
Members of the Board of Indian Commissioners urged better school facilities and increased police protection for Alaskan Indians in their annual visit to the President. They noted numerous outrages against natives and pressed enforcement of proper laws, plus discussion on supplies for Indians nationwide and land allotment for the Troljans of New Yor. Darwin RB. Jacobs chaired, with Gen. F. Whittelsey, Bienop Walker, Archbishop Ryan, Joseph Z. Jacobs, and Dr. Morrill K. Gates among the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Indian Commissioners
New
Yor
President Roosevelt declines two summer invitations
President Roosevelt received invites to events in Maryland and Ohio next summer but declined both, expressing regret he could not attend. Ohio Representative Taylor and H M Daugherty requested his presence for a dedication ceremony related to a wreck and to be erected before the State House in Columbus. A delegation from Allegheny County invited him to visit the Allegheny Grove Chautauqua in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Maryland
Ohio
Taylor
H. M. Daugherty
Columbus
Tirskicut
Mac Whaiky
Wuh
Allegheny County
Pearce
Negro Baptist delegates to visit President Roosevelt
A national Negro Baptist convention committee will call on President Roosevelt at 11 am. Delegates include Dr E C Morris of Arkansas Prof Booker T Washington of Alabama Rev R H Boyd of Texas Rev E W D Isaac of Tennessee and Dr L G Jorden of Kentucky. They discuss Congo Free State killings and condemn King Leopold. Secretary Root to confer with Canada on a Niagara Falls preservation treaty.
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
Niagara
Root Wa
Yeasterday
Niagara Falls
American Civil Association
Merchants’ Association of New York
Root
Canada
Arnica Salve Heals Burns of Norfolk Man Fast
Horribly burned was C Rivenbark of Norfolk Virginia but Bucklen s Arnica Salve healed his burns without a scar It also heals cuts All druggists sell the 25 cent tin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Rivenbark
Norfolk
Carter Was Popular Gillette Tells Of Troubles
Maj Cassius Gillette testified about social ostracism in Savannah tied to the Carter case. He described a heated cross-examination in which defense attorney Mr Osborne quoted a harsh remark about Carter, then offered to testify later. Gillette said he had faced pressure and that his conduct showed no bias against Carter.
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
Mr. Fitch
Fake piano tuner scam targets Washington areas
A fraudulent piano tuning scheme travels the country posing as workers for Steinway Wil lam Brahe Chickering or similar firms. In Norfolk two men paid $25 to tune pianos while posing as Taylors from the Piano Manufacturing Trust. Police are alerted to arrest those obtaining money under false pretenses and track the suspect operatives through Washington.
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 Held for Mrs William Daingerfield Peachy
The funeral for Mrs William Daingerfield Peachy, who died Tuesday night at her Woodley Lane home, will be held at 11 AM at St. Alban's Church. Rev. J. G. Meem of Brazil and Rev. G. G. Brayenhal will conduct the service. She was Lelia Russell Meem, daughter of Dr. Andrew R. Meem and Ann M. Meem, formerly of Mount Airy, Shenandoah County, Virginia, married in 1869, widowed since 1897, and resident of Washington for 25 years. Survived by two sons William S. Peachy and Douglas Peachy, and daughters Mrs. F. E. 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 Next Sunday’s Post will feature a portrait of Mrs Nicholas Longworth nee Roosevelt, highlighting the social figure and her connection to the Roosevelt family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Law Class Gives Dance at Shoreham Hotel
A St Valentine dance by Georgetown University School of Law class of ’07 was held at the Shoreham Hotel with about seventy five couples on the floor. Chaperons were Mrs J S Easby Smith and Mrs D W O Donoghue. A February 2 smoker is planned at the Arlington Hotel with faculty invited.
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 Rush
Valentine day strains post office and merchants as thousands of love and sarcastic missives pass through. Miss Alice Roosevelt sends greetings nationwide while politicians receive many cards. Hart Snow, son of a Treasury official, heads to Fairbanks for mining with plans to sail to Valdez on March 1 with Seattle Mayor Barnett.
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 Set for July Meeting in Washington
The Negro Young People's Christian and Education Congress executive committee completed arrangements for a Washington gathering from July 6 to 8 with notable figures including Bishop W. J. Gaines Dr. I Garland Penn and Dr. Booker T. Washington. Representing multiple denominations from southern states, local clergy will coordinate with a newly formed committee to organize activities and logistics.
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 Camera Aims to Image Fortifications Thirty Miles Away
The President, Chamberlain, and Prof George R Lawrence discussed a high altitude photographic instrument at the White House. Tests show it may capture perfect fortifications from 1500 to 2000 feet and identify ships at thirty miles. If field work matches tests, the government may purchase the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patents
Chamberlain
George R. Lawrence
Chicago
White House
Lawrence
Army and Navy Board
The Theaters Show A Busy Week With Collier and More
William Collier returns from London to headline a revival of On the Quiet at the New National Theater, sharing top billing with Maude Fealey as Ridgway’s heiress wife. The block features London styled staging, then The Bishop at Gelasco with Thompson and a cast from New York. Other shows include The Prince of Pilsen at the Columbus, Woman in the Case at the Majestic, and The Boy Behind the Gun at the Academy with Will Live in a Japan-Russia war saga.
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
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
Marie Hall
Ene- Hsh Y
Miss Hall
Sevenr
Europe
Paganini
Schubert
Hubay
Wieniawski
Hamilton Harty
Plana
Adriaans Disbarred in DC Court Disagreement
Justice Wright dissented as the District of Columbia Supreme Court disbarred John H. Adriaans for fraud related misconduct. The decision, led by Chief Justice Clabaugh, bars Adriaans from practicing law and orders his name stricken from the rolls. James M. A. Watson, jailed for embezzlement, was likewise disbarred. Arthur S. Colgar was suspended.
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 at Masked Ball by Independent Order
A masquerade ball at the National Rifles Armory honored Abraham Rosenberg of Newark, grand master of the Independent Order of the Sons of Benjamin. Rosenberg completed a ten month lodge inspection tour after visiting the President with Simon Wolf and S. Einsteow. the order, founded in New York 29 years ago, now lists about 25,000 members in the U S and Canada, with rapid growth reported.
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
Rear Admiral Sigsbee and all officers of the American cruiser squadron were entertained by American consul James J. Roche in Genoa today with the consular corps and local authorities in attendance. Troops are moving east as the California Department dispatch reports officers and men leaving San Francisco for Fort Stockum, 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 Relief for Headache
A handwritten testimonial from G N Griffith of Santa Ana California praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for quick nerve and muscle relief during headaches. The ad claims a first package helps, offers 25 doses for 25 cents, with money back if not satisfied. note wording suggests not sold in certain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Miles
G. N. Griffith
Santa Ana
Cal
Gov Brady resigns as Alaska governor in 193? era
Governor John G. Brady’s resignation was received and accepted by President Roosevelt. Judge Peele of New York delivered the resignation at Brady’s request. Speculation centers on Lieutenant D. I. Jarvis to fill the vacancy, a former Revenue Cutter Service officer and current general manager of a large salmon cannery 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 Ordered 5 Million Krag Cartridges
Gen Crozier of the Ordnance Bureau explained the recent order for 5,000,000 cartridges for Krag Jorgensen rifles. The ammo was drawn down in the Philippines ahead of a contemplated rifle change and will be used to replenish stocks. Frankfort Arsenal can produce about 250,000 cartridges daily, with ten weeks allotted to fill the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crozier
Ordnance Bureau
Frankfort
Philippines
Investigating Hazing by Congressional Committee at Annapolis
The Congressional Investigating Committee spent the day examining court martial records and the board of investigation data on hazing at the Naval Academy. Sessions will be secret for now, with public access likely when witnesses are called, and Admiral Sanda and Capt. Colvocoresses expected as 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 Expanse
A second party from the U S armored cruiser Pennsylvania with two midshipmen and forty-three sailors reached the summit of a mountain on the Southern volcano of Saint Vincent on February 12. They ascended in record time and descended inner walls of the crater despite crags and a small steam emission. Their intrepidity and endurance were noted as they came within 500 feet of the lake, confirming volcanic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Kingstown
Island of St. Vincent
United States Armored Cruises
Army Orders Report Major Transfers and Promotions
Army orders list leave first lieutenant Alexis Jeunet three days and physician Hallock extends one month. Chaplain Easterbrask transfers from Army Artillery to Fort Worden. Surgeons Reynolds Clutton Dale Roberts Farr promoted to captain. Reilly retired. De Armand attached to Coal Artillery. Courtland Nisan to San Francisco for transport duty to the Philippines. Greely to report to chief of staff. Smyser acting quartermaster restrictions reduced. Fulmer revoked from examining duties. Juin Fulmer to report for exam in 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 by Adverse Winds
No word from the dry dock Dewey after a Gibraltar arrival was due last Monday. Naval officials are not worried, attributing the delay to adverse winds. The vessel is about twelve hours from any point on its course, and officials expect notification if it were in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Naval
McCormick
Hus Best
Washington
Wienand
Department
Frances Acnhen
William P Duvall Promoted to Brigadier General
Lieut Col William P Duvall of the Artillery Corps was yesterday named a brigadier general to fill the vacancy caused by Brig Gen Fried D Grant's promotion. Col Clarence R Edwards had been considered for the post, with Taft having supported him for promotion. A Virginia legislature measure seeks a $5000 silver service for the battleship Virginia as it is built at Newport News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caverly
Automobile Club
Vitor
Mlestier Amd
Columphe
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 Reported
Orders issued to several naval officers including Rear Admiral Longnecker and Captains Baker Rees Garst Curtis Roller with postings to yards at League Island Portsmouth Norfolk and a halt for senior engineer officer J H Bowen. Medical officers Marsteller and Page noted. Arrivals list ships at Boston Key West and Honolulu while sailings include Nero Neyaisa Uncas Osceola Paducah Celtic Tacoma Arethusa Calleo and others to various ports.
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
Neyaisa
Charleston
Uncas
Guantanamo
Osceola
Wreck
Paducah
Sanchez
Nassau
Monte Cristi
Tacoma
Genoa
Naples
Arethuta
Calleo
Canton
Hongkors
France Grants Concessions on Insurance Law to American Firms
Paris reports a notable concession by the French government on the new insurance law affecting American companies. Foreign firms must deposit French securities and guarantee punlic claims, with past business deposits debated and settled by accepting American securities. The accord aims to preserve Franco American friendship amid Algeciras diplomacy and ongoing Franco German tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Feb. U
France
Algeciras
Minister of Commerce
Aps
Amerian Setumties
Py Wrenen Stenritie
Council of State
State Department
Mass Meeting Called by Local Ministers at Abundant Church
A conference of local ministers at Abston AL Le Church yesterday resolved that all should attend the nails meeting at the Vermont Avenue Theotist Church. Rev. 14. Morris, president of the National Pantest Association, will discuss the race problem. Bishop George W. Wamton Hlsmestk will speak on the subject. J. Waoughes Weimare of Florida will discuss the legal method. Pero P. G. Gorda will outline Joireett at Aimard Siegleness of Furpass Bay. Lr. George W. Lre will preside tonight. Roby Dr. OL. W. Scott chaired arrangements.
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 topic 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 the Pilgrims and their role in colonial America. Judge Shepard presided. W T Bailey spoke. the Skimball Quartet provided music. Tipplins read a 1734 Nantucket letter. officers and members listed.
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
Fourteenth district postmasters named in a list of appointments made yesterday across North Carolina Virginia New York Pennsylvania and others. Names include Ashworth Belfast Wis Blakenship Jevns McCoois Halsey Bowmansills Haskell Cettasge Peckham Henderson Mosgrove Lang and others.
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
A vintage bank advertisement urges careful consideration of a bank’s standing and resources. It highlights the screening of officers and substantial resources as reasons for customers to trust the institution with earnings and fortune.
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Gaverly
Robert B. Caserly
Automobilelah
Bing
Simms
Congressional Directory
Qwesternag
Premsiin
Torgt Ouen St Presse
Sins
Regulsriems
Ik Peer Interiers
Roberr Caveiriy
Vutonmoane
Artern Wes He Furs Fae
Abe
Chase
Ima
Colonia
Cain
Columbia
Perions
East Capitoll
Insurance
Board of Commissioners
Savannah Society
Greene
Gaynor
Atorney
LAW
Shoreham
Earl Shaw
Negro Young People’s Educational Societies
New Invention
Columbia Theater
Davenport
Mr. Davenport
T. Arthur Smith
F Street
Lyceum Theater
Maurice J. Burns
Ed. J. Morris
Manila
Ayers
Aineteest
Benjamin Hold Ball
Jarvis
Jackies
ARMY
Col. Duvall
America
Society of Mayflower Descendants
People’s Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
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