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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1909

Page

15

Plea for Hebrews Goff On Race Proscription At Gathering

New York justice Juan W. Goff told delegates of the Jewish federation that Irish Germans and his own group faced oppression in America until civil war and victory in France proved resilience. The address at East Broadway urged fair and honest aims while urging action on chaplain appointments for the army and navy.

New York America France Boorlal Juan W. Goff Jewish Federation Audi Willam Sulzer Said Selzer Congress

Embalming Firms and Undertakers Listed on 1337 Tenth

A historical column lists multiple undertakers and embalmers with contact details and offices such as 1337 Tenth F and 940 F Street N. W. Firms include Harvey's Sons and Geier's Sons among others, offering livery, embalming, and funeral services.

Tlephene Mato Beles Joan RB Wright Co F. Harvey Vse Chase

Debate on Jewish rights and Russia treaty attitudes

A speech condemns Russian treatment of Jewish Americans and calls for abrogating the treaty if Russia refuses passport rights. A plan to introduce a bill for direct nominations is noted, with remarks by Paymer, Goldfogte, Chandler, and Justice Go on proscriptions and tolerance.

Taft Roosevelt Doez Ace Sulzer Russia America Sho Henry M. Goldfogte Paymer Martin Saxe Walter M. Chandler Justien Goff Broadway

Friars Plan New Texas Town Named St. Anthony's

Benedictine friars plan a Texas town centered on an abbey to relieve crowded cities. They have bought a large estate and will build a monastery and parish facilities at St. Anthony's with 40 surrounding farms. Schools clubs and social facilities will be organized under friar oversight as population grows and more land is purchased.

United Texas Pesina Town St. Anthony's Thls Friars

Four white men charged after assault on youths and man

Police report four white men Blake Lawson Rosco Gardiner Joseph Williams and Burton Hargrave locked up after attacking two negro boys Harry Gross and Forrestlark aged 12 and 6, and Samuel Taylor a negro aged SY years, who came to their rescue. Hargrave faces u st charges. Police say victims were on their way home early this morning when attacked.

Blake Lawson Rosco Gardiner Joseph Williams Burton Hargrave Hargrave Canquet Harry Gross Forrestlark Nestoes Samuel Taylor

Readings and music schedule at Library of Congress this week

The weekly program for the Reading Room for the Blind includes Tuesday afternoon dramatic reading and recitation by Mrs. Ronald Glover, Thursday afternoon piano and song recital by Mrs. George Appleton Griffin with Mr. Gilbert A. Clark, and a potential Saturday afternoon entertainment if announced.

Library of Congress Ronald Glover George Appleton Griffin Gilbert A. Clark

Attack with Hatchet Leaves Man in Emergency Hospital

Benjamin Morris, a 22 year old Black man of M3 Twenty seventh street NW, is at Emergency Hospital in serious condition after a hatchet attack. Police seek his assailant. William Washington, 22, of 92 Hughes Court NW, is in Third Precinct custody, charged with assaulting his wife Martha and awaiting arraignment this morning.

Benjamin Morris Twenty-seventh Street Hrmergency Hospital Wiliam Washington Hughes Court Northwest Martha

Health Office Record Deaths List Summary

Health department records list several deaths including Moving Golesh aged 68 from 1770 U at nw and Vaerick Hines at Washington Asylum Hospital with two years, Katie Metts 23 from 112 N H ave nw, A B Wilson 62 from 1803 4th at mw, Catherine Humphrey 41 from 14 Harrison ave se, Divine 1313 $4n wt nw, Geneo Alpha WW Parham 48 from 22d st ave id.

Golesh U At Vaerick Hines Washington Asylum Hospital Katie Metts N. H. Ave A. B. Wilson Catherine Humphrey Harrison Ave Ears Divine Parham St. ‘Ave

Market Signs Better Business Amid Tariff Uncertainty

New York reports a cautious but rising stock market tone with investors hopeful about the economy. United States Steel Corp remains strongly positioned, likely resisting sharp tariff cuts, while Wooten Company records its heaviest sales on record amid overall caution and forthcoming tariff debates.

Kellogg’s Remark On Financial Accommodations And Prospect

A fragment discusses financial accommodations and stock market speculation. It notes professional speculators may be disappointed by a process welcomed by financial and banking interests as a foundation for future business prosperity. The passage names Daniel Kellogg.

Daniel ¥. Kellogg

Steel Car Plate War Threatens Steel Makers Pact

Pittsburg February 14. The ten year contract between Andrew Carnegie and steel car makers expired at midnight triggering a dispute. The United States Steel Corporation has not reached a new deal with car makers, who will go to the open market for steel plates. Independents may offer rates as Carnegie previously bound makers to plates, while the corporation weighs higher terms or manufacturing its own steel cars. President Corey had announced a 10 million plant plan for wheel production, fueling speculation the company may move into car manufacturing to control prices.

United States Steel Corporation Acrang London Bank of England Jts Fof Washington Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Steel Companys Carnegie Steel Corporation Informa

International Financial Winds Lift Berlin Market Tone

London reports note a strengthening tone in international markets amid buoyant outlooks for political conditions. German government securities attract heavy interest from English and French banks, with hopes for larger reserves though Turkish and Russian issues temper some sectors. Industrial stocks, particularly in electricity, show active trading. emigrant shipping data supports firm shipping shares.

Berlin Edward Paris Parle Constantinople Young Turk St. Petersburg

Porter urges high school boys to do hard things

Bowdoin alumnus and Rhodes scholar David R Porter tells a YMCA meeting that high school boys have little chance to train will by choosing hard tasks. He argues few graduates become leaders and advocates a voluntary movement to boost discipline, leadership, and service in schools.

David R. Porter Bowdoin Isai Young Men's Christian Association Porter Ife Mr. Porte America

Navy Plans Regulating Wireless Telegraph Offices

Navy Department fights nuisance from fake messages traced to amateur wireless stations near Washington. Proposals include limiting amateur hours or imposing taxes on stations. Congress may be needed to establish a legal framework as some amateurs, like John Hitlers of 235 First Street Southeast, claim long distance reach.

Navy Department Dolphin Navy Yard Washington Congress John ‘Hitlers First Street Statlm Cape i Cod

Y M C A Contest Closing Leads to Final Canvass

The committee of 100 under Holcombe G Johnson plans to add zero members to the Y M C A rolls tomorrow night amid skirmishing between two teams. Alton G Grinnell’s company of ten led by I B Durkan with Bruce Cleveland as lender of the 50, while E S Brashears’ group trails. A complimentary dinner is set for Wednesday at the Y M C A, to honor the winners. Also reported two collies stolen from Statley Houschen of 1303 Newton Street yesterday.

Holcombe G. Johnson Young Men's Christian Association Alton G. Grinnell Ten Leen I. B. Durkan & Close Bruce Cleveland E. S. Brashears

Firemen Hurt At Warehouse Blaze Injuries Reported

Early yesterday morning a blaze in a warehouse at 301 201 Seventh street southwest wounded Privates M J Berry and W H Smont of Engine Company 4 and Ladderman W H Nash of Truck No a. A heavy shelf collapsed striking the men as a ladder work began. Nash cut his hand on glass with several gashes. The origin of the fire remains a mystery and the damage is described as slight and insured.

Seventh Street M. J. Berry W. H. Smont Engine Company 4 W. H. Nash NASA

May Sign Irrigation Plan In Colorado

Garfield approves contract terms after Gould interests remove objectionable clause in Grand Valley irrigation project deal. Intersecting the Denver and Rio Grande railroad right of way, the government will not assume damages or worker injuries as previously proposed. Henry Rutherford, 12, fractured skull after a fall near railroad tracks on New York Avenue and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Swift & Company reports Washington sales of Fresh Beef in the week ending February 13 at 7.4 cents per pound.

Secretary of the Interior Garfield Grand Valley Irrigation Project Colorado Smain Denver and Rio Grands Railroad Company Gould Henry Rutherford First Street New York Avenue Casualty Hospital Swift & Company Washington D. C

Navy League invites fleet officers and families to Fort Monroe

The Navy League of the United States invites officers and family members to a special steamer viewing the Atlantic fleet review by the President on February day and a dinner at the Cham Berlin Hotel Fort Monroe that evening at 8. Tickets and full details on hotel and arrangements are available at the Navy League office, 1808 I Street.

Navy League of the United States League Chamberlin Hotel Fort Monroe Sperry The Navy League I Street

Richard Kern Buried Confederate Veteran Laid to Rest

Richard Kern, Confederate veteran, died of a cold and was buried at St. Marys Cemetery in Falls Church after services at his son William Kern’s home in Washington. The funeral followed his death at Providence Hospital.

Fails Church Richard Kern William Kern Distreet

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