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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1909

Page

29

Plea for Hebrew Goff on Race Proscription at NY gathering

New York Justice Juan W. Goff addressed delegates of the Jewish federation urging fair aims and denouncing demagogues. He stressed that Irish and German communities suffered prior to Civil War and French victory proved their mettle. The audience at Young Men’s Benevolent Society heard calls to appoint a chaplain in the army and navy.

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

Wright and Embalming Services in Washington DC

Local obituary and funeral ad listing undertakers and embalmers including Harvey's Sons, Geier's Sons, Speare, Zurhorst, and other providers. Offers livery, telephones, and addresses such as 1337 Tenth and 940 F Street N. W for arrangements and burial services.

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

Protests Over Jewish Rights and Rhetoric in Senate Speech

The session features speakers denouncing Russian treatment of Jewish Americans and arguing for treaty abrogation if Russia refuses equal rights. Pleas are made for direct nominations and a broader appeal to end discrimination, citing historic intolerance and the need for societal respect.

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 announce a plan to found a Texas town centered on an abbey and monastery. They will develop 40 surrounding farms within two miles, attract farmers from crowded districts, build schools and social facilities, and expand land as the population grows.

United Texas Pesina Town St. Anthony's Thls Friars

Four White Men Arrested After Attack On Boys

Four white men are jailed at the police station on charges of attacking two Negro boys and a man. Detained are Blake Lawson and Rosco Gardiner Joseph Williams Burton Hargrave. Hargrave faces assault and gun charges while companions allegedly used disarming force. Harry Gross and Forrestlark, aged 12 and 6, were returning home when the assault occurred. Samuel Taylor, a Negro man, went to aid the boys and was beaten. Police notified, resulting arrests.

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

Readings for the Blind at Library of Congress this week

The program lists Tuesday afternoon dramatic reading by Mrs Ronald Glover, Thursday afternoon piano and song recital by Mrs George Appleton Griffin with Mr Gilbert A Clark, and an entertainment Saturday afternoon if announced.

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

Attack and arrest sweep through northwest district

A man identified as Benjamin Morris, 22, of 23 Twenty-seventh Street NW, was cut on the head with a hatchet and suffers at emergency hospital. Police pursue the assailant. William Washington, 22, of 92 Hughes Court NW, is in the Third Precinct charged with assaulting his wife Martha and is to be arraigned this morning.

Erereton Dela Prereton Doran Ats Pelvede Bebriaee Rosena Hugh Lepimid Bobsch Petar Petar Ow Cary ONT Lizzie Maren Tina COE Damaas Mole Helt Gap Monel Coates Tom Uae Bae Bey Rived Cerdors Poe Pilkey Hla CDE Benjamin Morris Twenty-seventh Street Hrmergency Hospital Wiliam Washington Hughes Court Northwest Martha

Health Office Record Deaths Noted in Local Listings

Health office record lists several deaths with ages and last known addresses including Moving Golesh aged 68 at 1770 U nw, Vaerick Hines at Washington Asylum Hospital age 2 years, Katie Metts age 23 at 112 N H ave nw, A B Wilson age 62 at 1803 4th at mw, Catherine Humphrey age 41 at 14 Harrison ave se, Divine age 1 at 1313 $4n wt nw, Geneo Alpha WW Parham age 48 at 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 as tariffs loom

New York reports dull stock turnover but growing optimism in the market. Analysts say activity may rise after tariff bills pass, with strong gains in textiles led by the American Woolen Company and a generally resilient railroad and steel sector amid debt refinancing.

Kellogg on financial accommodations and banking interests praised

The passage discusses stock market speculation and a process welcomed by financial and banking interests as a foundation for future business prosperity, contrasted with potential disappointment for professional speculators. Daniel Kellogg remarks underscore optimism about economic buildout.

Daniel ¥. Kellogg

Steel Car Plate War Breaks Over Carnegie Deal

Pittsburg February 14 special report: the ten year contract between Andrew Carnegie and steel car makers for plates expired at midnight and a dispute with United States Steel Corporation has emerged. Independents may offer rates as Carnegie’s tight pact ends, while speculation grows that US Steel will build its own plant or raise rates, potentially undercutting rivals.

Washington Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie United States Steel Corporation Carnegie Steel Companys Carnegie Steel Corporation Informa

International financial optimism boosts London markets

London reports a continuing inflow of gold from the continent and mines, lifting Bank of England reserves to a week’s total of £1,776,000 with forecasts of £21.5 million for the week ending Wednesday. Berlin notes buoyant sentiment from royal visits and Franco German talks, while Turkish and Russian issues stir Paris trading. Industrial stocks rise on electricity shares amid a generally active market.

Washington Post London Bank of Land's Reserve Germany Sousa Afree Berlin Edward Paris Parle Constantinople Young Turk St. Petersburg

Boy Leaders Seen From Doing Hard Things

David R. Porter Bowdoin fan and Rhodes scholar spoke to a YMCA boy department gathering. He warned high school boys have little chance to train will, citing 2 percent graduation and over half the leaders. He urged a voluntary movement to enlist boys to do hard things for others and purify school life.

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

Navy to regulate wireless telegraph offices plans

The Navy Department faces a flood of fake messages from amateur stations, annoying Dolphin and other vessels. Two regulatory schemes are under study, including limiting amateur operation hours and imposing a tax on wireless stations. Congress may be needed to address gaps in law as some amateurs, like John Hitlers of 235 First Street SE, claim long reach.

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

Y M C A Contest Closing and Skirmishes Report

The committee of 100 under Holcombe G Johnson plans a closing canvass to add members to the Y M C A rolls tomorrow night. Two teams clash in a 48 hour skirmish with Alton G Grinnell and I B Durkan leading, Bruce Cleveland and E S Brashears also prominent. A complimentary dinner for the winning side is set for Wednesday at the Y M C A. Reports Two Collies Stolen. Statley Houschen of 1303 Newton Street reported the loss of two dogs yesterday. police are seeking the animals.

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

Firemen Hurt At Warehouse Blaze In Southwest Street

Firemen Privates M. J. Berry and W. H. Smont of Engine Company 4 and Ladderman W. H. Nash of Truck No. a were slightly injured while battling a warehouse fire at 301 201 Seventh Street Southwest. A heavy shelf fell from the third story window as a ladder was set, causing injuries. Nash also cut his hand on shattered glass while forcing entry. Origin of the blaze remains a mystery. Damage is slight and insured.

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

May Sign Irrigation Plan for Grand Valley Colorado

Secretary of the Interior Garfield is expected to sign a contract for the Grand Valley irrigation project after objections to a clause about government liability were removed. The change came after talks with Gould interests and local farmers along the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad right of way. A boy, Henry Rutherford, 12, fell from a wall near New York avenue fracturing his skull and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Swift & Company reports Washington sales of Fresh Beef in the week ending Feb 13 averaged 7.4 cents per lb.

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

Invited to greet fleet at Fort Monroe reception

Navy League invites officers and families to a special steamer to view the Atlantic fleet review by the President on February 9. They will join a dinner at the Cham Berlin Hotel Fort Monroe at 8 p.m. Rear Admiral Sperry and fleet officers will attend. Tickets and details 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 in Falls Church VA cemetery

Confederate veteran Richard Kern died from a cold and was laid to rest in St Marys Cemetery Falls Church after a funeral at his son William Kerns home 109 D Street SW Providence Hospital reported the death. Henry Brodley Irving presided Lincoln centenary in London with nonconformist bodies present at Whitfields Tabernacle and various dignitaries in attendance.

Fails Church Richard Kern William Kern Distreet Lincoln Washington Post London Henry Brodlev Irving Sir Henry Irving Whitfields Tabernacle Herbert Cozens-Hardy Mombers

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