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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

19

High Prices for Art At New York Auction Session

Admirers of Chinese porcelain spurred bidding at Graves sale in New York as $42,002.59 was spent during the second session. Mrs Astor paid $970 for a ginger jar and a Kang-hsi beaker fetched $3,550 amid brisk competition. Edward Cahill won a vase. many notable buyers attended, including Mrs. Astor and Charles D. Patt.

New York Warhingum Post York Meh Graves Hill Vinieas Debnionh Aster Charles DP Patt Dorothy Whitney Wis A. Scote Frurden Peeter Palnev Newen Robinson Parson J‘laffin Viunds David Warfield Cot. Wilson Cenoge Henry Toting

Railroads in rate war cut tariff across routes

Local reports say the Boston and Maine cut a tariff with the interstate commerce commission by a small amount on freight bound west, removing differential rates between Boston and New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. The tariff takes effect March 6, with similar reductions expected on other lines by March 14. The overarching clash shapes up as a struggle for control of import traffic among eastern lines.

Boston Maine Interstate Commerce Commission L Cent Verier Pom New York Philadelphia Trafic

Hobson Address at Marit Meeting by Poearsen Sob

Representative Tuehmiend Poearsen Sob my WEL presents at their Maret union meeting address patriotism and character. EB Ivstone to lead patriotic song service and Rev L Ate me Gunton-Tempte Memorial Church to give the service. Rehearsals and gathering scheduled Monday evening at the Ver vont Avenue Christian Church area.

Tuehmiend Poearsen Dieta Dtev EB. Ivstone Congress Street Seviegst Gunton-Tempte Memorial Vervont Avenue Christian Church Erret Avenue No Atreet

Not Subject To Spain Decision In Ponce Case

A recent Supreme Court decision involves Joseta Dianna Martines and La Asociacion de Senoris in Puerto Rico. It centers on the construction of aTorres Rican bachelor Juan Tito Silva who died near Ponce, with implications for U.S Spain peace treaty relations.

Porta Heominet United States Spain

Temple Series Opens With Dr Stone at Y M C A

The Rev Dr Stone of Own Memorial Presbyterian Church will address the Y M C A opening meeting for five Sundays starting tomorrow. He chairs Baltimore’s foreign mission committee and will discuss David and Goliath Today. The Nation Orchestra provides Prelude music at 3. The event is free to all.

Electrician Gives Lecture at George Washington University

Percy H. Thomas of New York lectured at George Washington University on History and redevelopment of Mercury Vapor Appliances. He stressed that while technical schools provide a solid foundation, practical knowledge of electrical appliances requires years of study for real skill.

Percy H. Thomas New York George Washington University Verey IL ‘Thomas Electifcat Cesunger New York City Washington University

Indian Relics for Museum From Delaware Chief

Richard C. Adams of this city, leader of the Delawares, has deposited with the National Museum a silver pipe, silver tomahawk, war club with silver plate, cedar flute, wampum belt, and a war bonnet. The relics, claimed among the museum’s most valuable, may be returned to Adams on demand. They include items tied to Capt. Swannock and Capt. Secondine and travels with Fremont, plus dates from 1682 treaty signing with William Penn.

Harrison Indiana Richard’ C. Adams National Museum Adams Highelra Swannock Delaware Florida Secondine Fremont Rockies Fort Pitt William Penn

Court Rules Return of Deposit in G Street Auction Case

Judge Wright ruled that Mrs Mynsbridge’s $500 deposit on the 2015 and 2017 G Street NW auction must be returned and the sale voided. The decision holds the estate trustee possessed only a tax title not subject to adverse possession, resolving the dispute over good title for real estate investors in the district. The matter involved litigation over whether a title company’s findings supported a valid sale and whether the purchaser should be obligated to proceed. Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert Rudolph Yeatman represented Mynsbridge with C W Owens for the trustee.

Jussice “Wright Clara Dohnen Mynsbridge Street Northwest Mynabridge Wilton J. Lambert Rudolph Yeatman C. W. Owens

Railways Schedule From Union Station to East and South

Baltimore and Ohio and Florida lines offer every hour service with Pullman cars to Philadelphia New York and Jacksonville via Washington. Florida Special trains feature through dining cars observation cars and sleeping accommodations. Chesapeake and Ohio Southern and Southern Railway provide limited and regular services to Chicago Memphis Atlanta and more with guaranteed schedules not assured.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Union Station Philadelphia New York New Terminal Fehour Hoyat Limited Psa Slenera New Lark Phils Baltimore Goelays Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Pittsburg Gleveland Columbus Winchremer Prederick Waga Hagerstown Annapolis Gi Pannaykapla Src New Union Elation Main Information Bureau Main Tese Washington Iran White House Rand Annagolla Naval Academy W. T. White Mouse Florida Atlantic Coast Line Dalk Jacksonviite Jacksonville Pot Tampa Flac Auguste Charlenton Withington N Tarksonvill Norid Pullman St. Augustine Palm Trench Miami Knights New York Ave Nue Northweet Uson Station Geo P. Jamts Wishington T. ¢. White G. Pals WS. Craig P.T. M Wimington N. A Southern Railway N. B Maures Atlanta Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Asheville Chittarooga Memphis Knoxville Chattanoogs New Coumble Charleston Athery Bavannah Jackephyille California Whirleonbure A. m- Daly Danvitte CharlottesvAle Blgemont LS Brown Chesapeake. and Ohio Railway M—C C, Limited Fort Ves Aibule Tri Pullman Lésington Cineinnath Indianapolis Chiessa Lonta Virginia Neening-Var Pullman Leepars Cluevivatl St. Louia Conteville Nashville New Oriemna Chesapeake Ani Ohio Pepnsylvania Avenue F Street Tylaphana Seaboard Atr Line Penn. Ave Morida Waet Rial Savanenak Tavkeongine Hamlet Hemlet Seaboard Florida Limited Solta Elecre-lightea Pullman Jacksoncille St. Auguste Palm Beach Knights Key Dally Savannah Tampa Atlan Jtanshl Fesvetiger Norfolk and Western Railway Daly Norfolk and Western Knoaville Norfolk Ikey Berryville Luray Shenagdealee Amd Tyenus Bond Building

Government procurement bids seek district and federal supplies

Several 1909 bids seek stationery, office materials, fuels, hardware, and printing for the District of Columbia and multiple federal offices. Proposals close April 22 for DC government needs and April 13 for public printing materials.

U. S Department OF “Agriculture Washington,d of Agriculture James Wilson Strahb Saml B. Donnelly Governments Printing Office Washington, D. C Govermont Sam'l B. Donnelly Columbia Washington D. C District of Assumbia Clark Henry BF Macparland Henry L. West Spencer Gosby D.C District of Columbia General Supply Committee Treasury Department State Department Typaaury Department War Department Department of Justice Postoffice Department Navy Department Ncluding Naval Observatory Howard University Capitol Building Department of Agricuture Department of Commerce and Labor Government Printing Ofice Smithapaian Institution Astrophysical Observatory Bureau of American Ethnology International Exchanges National Museum National Zoological Park Interstate Commerce Commission State, War, and Navy Building District of Columbus Washington, D.C W. W. Ludlow Smithsonian Institution Charles D. Walcott Fet

Money to Loan on Washington Real Estate

Multiple lenders advertise money to loan on Washington, D C real estate at low rates. Firms named include H Walker, Moore & Hill, Harrison Realty, Smyth Co, Rawlings Co, Acker, Shoemaker, Tyler & Rutherford, and Seaboard Air Line office ads. Firms promise loans from 4 to 6 percent, with various terms and locations cited. Several addresses and contact details appear alongside claims of large funds available and favorable repayment options.

District of Columbia H. Walker 15Th St Washington Bullain T. Law Joan Om D Virginia West Virginia Oklahoma South Carolina Georgia Harrison Realty Company 13Th St. W Ula GUR Datafax D. C Jowest Smyth Company N.Y D.C WM. MH. SA Real Eaters Security Frank T. Rawlings CO Arlington Fire Insurance Company Building Association Oatner C. A. Baker Morgoratt Walter H. Acker Fat BE. Hoon Reed Corcoran Ride TYLER &@ RUTHERFORD (incorporated Shoemaker Wational Loan and Iy. CO Xen Drug Mutual St. H.W H. Elwood Union Loan and Trust Co Iinome Std & F Tolstan

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