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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1909

Page

6

Plea for Goff on Race Proscription Sparks Speech

New York justice Juan W. Goff addressed delegates of the state Jewish federation at East Broadway. He urged fair and honest aims as necessary for fellowship while noting hardships of Irish and German communities and praising wartime achievements in France. Senate and congress figures were urged to support chaplain appointments and broader civil rights.

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

Obituary and Embalmer Advertisements on 19th Street

Fragmented OCR lists funeral and embalming services with names like Harvey's Sons George Zurhorst and Speare at various Washington area addresses. Includes terms such as undertaker, embalmer, livery, and early 20th century business references.

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

Protests Over Russian Treatment of Jewish Citizens

A speaker denounces Russia for violating the passport treaty with the United States and urges a year’s notice to abrogate the accord. Henry M. Goldfofte may introduce a bill in the next legislature to address anti Jewish discrimination. Justice Go reflects on antisemitism, recalling historic proscription of various groups and urging remedy through respect for virtue and character.

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

Friars Plan New Town of St Anthony in Texas

Benedictine friars announce a project to found a town named St Anthony on a Texas estate. They will build an abbey monastery and related facilities, create a 40 farm ring around the town, attract working farmers, and establish schools clubs and social services under friar guidance. More land will be bought as the population grows.

United Texas Pesina Town St. Anthony's Thls Friars

Four White Men Arrested for Attacks on Boys and Man

Four white men are held at a police station on charges of attacking two negra boys and a man. Suspects include Blake Lawson Rosco Gardiner Joseph Williams and Burton Hargrave aged values vary. Harry Gross and Forrestlark aged 12 and 6 were reportedly with the victims when assaulted. Samuel Taylor a negro man aged SY years aided the rescue and was beaten. Police say arrests followed notification.

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 assisting, and a Saturday afternoon entertainment if announced.

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

Attack at Home Leaves Man Bound for Hospital

Benjamin Morris, 22, of 237th Street NW, is in serious condition after a hatchet attack. Police seek his assailant. William Washington, 22, of 92 Hughes Court NW, is jailed at Third Precinct for allegedly assaulting his wife Martha and is due arraignment this morning.

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

Health Office Record Deaths and Ages

The Health Office records several deaths with ages and addresses. Included are Moving Golesh aged 68 years from 1770 U at nw and Katie Metts aged 23 from 112 N H ave nw. Also listed are Vaerick Hines at Washington Asylum Hospital aged 2 ears and A B Wilson aged 62 from 1803 4th at mw. Catherine Humphrey aged 41 from 14 Harrison ave se and Divine 1313 $4n wt nw with Geneo Alpha WW Parham aged 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 Tariff Debate Rises

New York Feb 4 The stock market shows a cautious upward drift with improving buyer interest amid tariff uncertainties. Traders expect more durable gains after new tariff laws pass, while textile orders rebound with the American Woolen Company reporting over 18 million dollars in sales in ten days.

New York A& Moye Wall Finenciel Intercover

Kellogg Echoes on Finance and Prosperity Build

A fragment discusses financial accommodations and stock market speculation praised by financial and banking interests as a foundation for a radiant business prosperity. Daniel Kellogg comments on the process, noting professional speculators may be disappointed by the rise.

Daniel ¥. Kellogg

Steel Car Plate War Brews as Carnegie Pact Expires

Pittsburg Feb 14 The ten year contract between Andrew Carnegie and steel car plate makers expired at midnight and a row has broken out United States Steel Corp which took over Carnegie Steel has failed to reach a new agreement with car makers Tomorrow independents may offer plate rates for the first time since the steel car gained prominence Rumors say the corporation will demand even higher rates and may enter steel car production itself if terms are not met President Corey signaled a 10 million dollar plant plan suggesting broader capacity to undercut rivals and supply lower rates to the industry

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

European financial tides lift amid Berlin Japan and Paris news

London reports a rising gold flow from the continent and mines, with the Bank of England reserve boosted to 1,776,000 pounds and a likely 21.5 million for the week. Berlin notes King Edward's visit and the Franco German accord buoying markets while American iron trade woes depress local stocks. Paris highlights Turkish and Russian stock reactions with active industrial shares, especially electricity.

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

Should Try Hard Tasks Inspires Bowdoin Fan Address

David R. Porter, a Bowdoin alumnus and Rhodes scholar, spoke to a YMBA boys department gathering. He urged high school students to take on hard tasks amid social and athletic activity, arguing leadership comes from a small graduate pool and a voluntary movement can shape school life and public leadership.

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

Navy to regulate wireless telegraph offices amid amateur nuisance

Navy Department plans a system to curb fake messages from Dolphin and other vessels troubling Navy Yard operators. Two schemes under study target amateur stations: restrict hours or impose a prohibitive tax. Congress may be needed as current laws do not cover the nuisance. One operator, John Hitler of 235 First street southeast, claims long distance reach to Cape Cod.

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

Y M C A Contest Closing In City Sweep

The committee of 100 led by Holcombe G Johnson plans to add members to the Young Men's Christian Association rolls tomorrow night. Skirmishing between two teams is expected over the next 48 hours with Alton G Grinnell and I B Durkan leading rival groups. A complimentary dinner will honor the winners at the association Wednesday night. Also reported two collies stolen from 1303 Newton Street, police seeking the dogs.

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

Early yesterday morning a warehouse fire at 301 201 Seventh street southwest injured Privates M J Berry and W H Smont of Engine Company 4 and Ladderman W H Nash of Truck No a. A heavy shelf fell from a third story window as a ladder was placed, Nash on the ladder forced entry but cut by broken glass. Cause of blaze unknown. damage slight and insured.

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

May Sign Irrigation Plan In Grand Valley Colorado

Secretary of the Interior Garfield lifts objections to a contract for the Grand Valley irrigation project after Gould interests and local farmers reach a compromise over a clause shifting liability for railroad right of way damages and worker injuries. Henry Rutherford, 12, fractured skull after a fall near the railroad wall on New York Avenue and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Swift & Company reports Washington fresh beef sales at 7.4 cents per pound for the week ending February 13.

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 dinner

The Navy League invites officers and their families to a special steamer voyage to view the Atlantic fleet review by the President on February 9 and to join a dinner at the Cham Berlin Hotel, Fort Monroe, that evening at 8. Tickets and full 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 Confederate Veteran in Falls Church

Funeral for Richard Kern, a Confederate veteran, was held yesterday afternoon from his son William Kern's residence at 109 District Southwest. He died Thursday at Providence Hospital from a cold contracted days earlier and was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Falls Church Virginia. Henry Brodley reported from London. In London, Irving led a Lincoln centenary service at Whitfields Tabernacle with nonconformist leaders and parliament members attending.

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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