Durbin Interview Sparks Indiana Political Fallout
Indiana Republicans debate Durbin's stance on Fairbanks and Roosevelt renomination. A Capitol crowd recalls Durbin's failed Senate bid, money from Chicago in Republican campaigns, and New's cool stance toward the Fairbanks movement amid late 191...
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Veteran dies suddenly at Steward Building in Washington
Civil war veteran and Bureau of Engraving and Printing employee Tonzo Weeks died suddenly in his rooms at the Steward Building, 40 Sixth Street Northwest. William Vogelsberger of 404 Sixth Street Northwest gave the alarm. Dr Grafton Pauley pronounced him dead. Police and coroner investigating.
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Nwerttt
Telegraphers Won't Strike Over Reinstatement Plan
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports the reinstatement of nine discharged operators by Western Union Telegraph Company averts a threatened strike. Mass meetings planned for tomorrow will be converted into ratification sessions, signaling a peaceful path forward.
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Western Union
Memorial services honor Mrs Hooker at Church of Or Ferthe
Impressive memorial services for Mrs Hooker nee Beecher Beeler Stowe were held last evening at the Church of Our Father in Wheeling. John Barrett of the Bureau of American Republics spoke of the Beeer family influence while local officials and clergymen offered prayers and praise. Music accompanied the rites by Schemmel Levers Barker.
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Henry Award Beecher
Harriet Beeler
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Barrett
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Ellen &Pence
Massey
Emma M Gillett
Charles Pepper
Willam E. Chancellor
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Smith
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Adele Levers
Clarrington Barker
Mackay Cable Trustees Expanded at Boston Meeting
Shareholders of Mackay Cable and Telegraph Companies reelect five trustees Clarence H. Mackay William W. Cook George G. Wai Dumont Clarke and Edward C. Pie and add two new trustees Pliny Fiske of New York and R A Smith of Toronto Canada The annual report shows no debts and rising surplus with assets totaling 921107447 The board plans a submarine New York to Havana cable to provide three minute service rather than the current average thirty minutes
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Edward C. Pie
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Canada
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Havana
Butte Mail Carriers Plan March 1 Quit Over Pay
Butte mail carriers announce a mass resignation effective March 1 after Washington rejected salary increase requests. The group first tendered resignations two weeks ago if pay could not be raised. In Butte salaries for carriers range from 4600 to 900.
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Clerks Pay Rise and District Suffrage Debate At Meeting
At the Riggs House the Business Men's Association endorsed raises for federal and District clerks and backed Representative Murphy's anti tipping bill. The group debated suffrage for the District in Congress, appointed a seven member committee to lobby Congress, and approved an item of 1400 dollars to extend collection services.
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Weller
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P M Brown
Conrad Syme
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Allen D Albert
Ivory G Wimball
H L E Johnson
P M Broun
Tipping
Distriet
National Educational Association
Horse trainer sought after missing horse sale funds
Mull Muller, a horse trainer, is accused of selling two horses for James F Windom of 72 Second Avenue Northeast for 260 on February 9 and allegedly keeping the money. One horse, the racing mare Mattle Chum, was known on tracks eight to ten years ago and entered Windom's possession about a year and a half ago. Detective Grant traveled to Norfolk, Virginia, last night to bring Miller to the city. Also, Washington Chapter of Bank Clerks met. Isaac Gans spoke on why some men succeed and Allison Adams on surety business from a bank clerk’s viewpoint.
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Peasant Leader Appeals for Aid to Free Russia
New York report on Alexia Alladin, Russian peasant party leader, arriving to lecture in the United States. He predicts a March to May famine, urges American relief with independent distribution, and warns of a potential general strike and naval support if the Douma’s liberal demands are ignored.
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JAIL FOR FORTUNE TELLERS IN BALTIMORE CASES
Six Baltimore fortune tellers were arraigned before Justice Friedel on fortune telling charges. They received sentences from one week to one month in the house of correction, with all appealing and bond posted for further Criminal Court action. Patrolman Kabler testified he obtained "testa" from the accused who claimed future insight, though spirits varied in certainty.
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Jefferson Street
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North Curley Street
Mra
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Colen Street
George Bond
Alsquith Street
Laura V Bond
Kaiser Sympathies Noted At Carnegie Opening
Speci Capie reports from Washington that former Minister of Commerce Moeller predicts Kaiser Wilhelm II and at least three German art world figures will attend the Carnegie Institution opening in Pittsburgh. Moeller argues American capitalists’ education program proves the Kaisers’ sympathy with the movement, praising U.S. educational expansion and democracy while noting Moeller will spend six weeks in the United States studying industrial conditions.
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Underground Whisky Ring Reported in London Distillers
English distillers are accused of a vast revenue fraud as Inland Revenue officers uncover an underground piping system moving whisky from the distillery to a duty paid warehouse. The scheme allegedly allowed whisky to evade tax and led authorities to demand a fine of 300.60. The case is expected to reach Parliament.
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Rothschilds Refuse Brazilian 25 Million Dollar Loan
London bankers refuse to float Brazil's 25 million dollar loan to support the coffee valorization scheme. The Rothschilds' decision follows a belief that keeping coffee above a fictitious price will fail, with the Brazilian government sharing a similar view and expressing gratification at the loan rejection.
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New Bookkeeping Plan Reorganizes Treasury Accounts
A report notes weakness in the Treasury bookkeeping system and recommends switching from single entry to double entry. The Keep Commission proposals aim to close fraud loopholes and facilitate striking balances, discussed by a public accounting committee and Assistant Secretary Murray at a Commerce and Labor conference.
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Patent Bar Hears Smoot Says Money Belongs to Inventors
Frederick Allen Commissioner of Patents told the Patent Bar Association dinner that the Office should keep about six million six hundred thousand dollars held by the Treasury to improve the system and fund a grand building. He warned that growth requires more staff and better pay as the office gains influence. The event at Rauscher’s was the tenth annual dinner with Chief Justice Shepard, Justice Robb, Senator Smoot, Rep. Bonynge, Rep. Chaney and others in attendance.
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Henry Davis
R J Fisher
Smoot
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Robb
Maud Powell Delivers Noted Violin Recital in Washington
Maud Powell, famed violinist, headlined the Columbia Theater recital in Washington, the eleventh in the Washington College of Music series. Her program featured Schubert, Martini, Couperin, Mozart, Arensky, and more, with two encores after a brief delay caused by a violin peg incident.
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Senators Clash Over Immigration Bill and Secret Session
Deliberations on the conference report intensify as Senators Tillman and Lodge clash over the South Carolina contract labor ruling and a Japanese provision. Bacon defends the measure while Culberson seeks an exclusion amendment. Tillman hints at closed sessions. debate touches executive influence and labor policy on California and Pacific Coast immigration.
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California Controversy Over Japanese School Policy Near Settlement
San Francisco leaders reach a White House backed understanding to abolish Oriental schools for Japanese children once immigration bill amendments pass Congress. Chinese students to remain in Oriental schools. Mayor Schmitz vows immediate action upon passage with potential extra session after March 4. California delegation credits lawmakers, while awaiting a Japan treaty to exclude cookie laborers.
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Coast States seek treaty with Japan to curb coolie labor
The article notes Coast States demand a treaty with Japan supplemented by legislation to exclude coolie labor, aiming to keep out Japanese workers, with reliance on Tokyo's faith. It warns a new Tokyo ministry could nullify the tentative agreement if passports are issued or immigration laws change. Two school board members, Walsh and Boyle, travel to Baltimore and New York to inspect public schools while Mayor Schmitz and others stay in Washington for a Central Labor Union reception.
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Thomas F . Boyle
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Cotton inquiry broadens to probe cotton bodies and exchanges
The Bureau of Corporations will investigate all organizations affecting cotton prices. The probe will cover the New York Cotton Exchange, Southern Cotton Association, Farmers National Union, National Ginners Association, and similar bodies. Lawmakers debate scope and impact as Livingston and Lovering weigh in on accountability.
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Southern Cotton Association
National Ginners’ Association
Leonidas F Livingston
Georgia
Post Office Department
Livingston
William C.lovering
Massachusetts
Mysterious $110,000 Options Tied to Epiphany Home Site
A banker acting for a wealthy and influential buyer acquired options on the Epiphany Home property and adjoining frontage on H Street Northwest. The 16134 square foot plat fronts 116 feet on H Street and the option price is about $110,000. The buyer’s identity remains concealed amid theater site speculation and denials from Joseph E Luckett and Arms & Drury.
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Why Some Men Succeed Talk by Isaac Gans at Bank Clerks Meeting
The Washington branch of the American Institute of Bank Clerks held a meeting at 1214 F Street NW with a feature talk by Isaac Gans manager for Saks & Co on Why Some Men Have Succeeded The program included an address on The Surety Business From a Bank Clerk's Viewpoint by Allison L Adams general agent in Washington for the American Security Company Entertainments included a music program and refreshments
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Postum Food Coffee Promises Health Benefits Over Coffee
A Topeka testimonial lauds Postum as a safer hot drink replacing coffee. The writer cites relief from nervousness and dyspepsia after switching, noting improved sleep, digestion, and overall health over five years. The ad ends with Brand details and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
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