Death of Rev. D. J. Stafford Catholic leader dies after liver operation
Dr. D. J. Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church Washington died at Providence Hospital after a liver surgery done Tuesday morning. His death ends thirteen years of parish service marked by education outreach and charity work. Funeral planned for next Tuesday with high mass and interment at Abbot Four Cemetery. Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders expected to attend.
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Denis J. Stafford
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic
Black
Providence Hospital
By User
Phyal Laiu
Alfred C. Whitton
Margaret Stafford
William J. Carrol
James A. Smyth
George Dougherty
Catholic University
Berchmans
Stafford
Thomas E. McGuigan
Prigsera
Odil
de. Stafford
Odie Ierivan Ces
Vardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
John J Keane
Dubuque
John Ireland
St. Foal Mum
Christie
Portal
Une
Oregon City
Fushoap Lulis
Kansas City
Kans
Leavenworth
Dyer
St Mary's Seminary
Baltisiome
George Harrington
Varneagily
Melb
J. O’connell
Francs Church
Toledo
Ohio
Dip O Deannell
St Pholip’s
Boston
Gunn
D. D
Sacred Heart
Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
Niagara University
St. Ynyoo Smith
New York
O 'Morin
St. Patrick's
Chereh. Com
Aml Regil Oa
St. Patrick’s
St Peters Tisch
Washington
Cardinal Cabbons
Ratherafford
St. Patrick's Church
Father Gloyd
Father Stafford
America
Rtune
Gard of Avon
Stefford
St. Vincent's Academy
Sisters of Charity
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Perpetual Adoration Society
St. Vincent’s
St. Joseph's
Ladies of Charity
Christ Child Society
Mary V. Merrick
Richard T. Merrick
Dr. Stafford
Fresh Wit
Macfarland
Tia
Allison Nailor Jr Funeral at Church of the Ascension
Allison Nailor Jr dies at 1315 Fifteenth Street NW and funeral set for Monday at 2 PM from the Church of the Ascension. Rt Rev Henry Yates Satterlee will lead services with Rev Tayloe Snyder. interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary and active pallbearers are named from Masonry and the Knights Templars. special meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association to discuss the president's death and arrange attendance.
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Allison Nailor, Jr
Fifteenth Street
Church of the Ascension
Henry Yates Satterlee
Washington
Tayloe Snyder
Jn Rock Creek
James BD. Richardson
George F. Moore
Supreme Council
Francis J. Woodman
James H. Trimble
Inhabitants’ Association
A. B. Coolidge
Masons
William L. Boyden
Harrison Dingman
Nights Templars
Andrew W. Kelley
Knights Templars
District of Columbia
Francis A.sebring
Mithras Lodge of Perfect
Arrest in Baltimore in fatal Sixth Street saloon attack
Baltimore police notify Washington of Andrew Walker arrest for assault with a dangerous weapon in November 13 attack on Arthur Young at a Seventh street saloon. Young died days later after hospital care. Walker fled but was located in Baltimore en route to a cattle vessel. Coroner had ruled murder but death from pleurisy.
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Baltimore
Washington
Andrew Walker
Arthur Young
Salo
Young
Walker
Twelfth Street Lot Sold for Dr Bates by Fox Company
A lot on Twelfth street between M and streets northwest has been sold for Dr R A Bates by the A F Fox Company in connection with Early and Lampton. The buyer’s name is withheld. a four-story apartment building is anticipated. Lewis E Breuninger bought a 50 foot lot on New Hampshire avenue north of Monroe street through A F Fox Company. He plans two semi detached brick dwellings valued around 5600 dollars.
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A. F. Fox Company
Dr. R. A. Bates
Twelfth Street
R. A. Bates
Early & Lampton
Lewis E. Breuninger
New Hampshire Avenue
Monroe Street
Mr. Breuninger
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Grip Relief
The remedy booklet urges warmth and bowel movement with Hood's Pills at the onset of the grip. It claims rest 1–3 days for severe attacks and warns of relapse, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for cleansing the blood, restoring appetite, digestion, and strength, with a dollar for a hundred doses.
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Hood
Bride and Private Husband Face Court After 24 Hour Courtship
Nellie Starkey, who wed Sydney Freedman after a one day courtship New Year’s Eve, vows to stand by him as he faces charges of larceny and carrying concealed weapons. Her father Charles Starkey plans to attend the court to hear the tale of the rapid marriage and alleged theft. Freedman, a private at Washington Barracks, requested a jury trial as authorities linked him to a watch theft and forgery of a pawn ticket found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Freedman
Nellie Starkey
Nellie Freedman
Sydney XK
Freedman
Washington Barracks
Cecil Starkey
West Street
Alexandria
Law
Starkey
James Allen
Bernard's New Play Ends Frohman Era Tonight
Sam Bernard, longtime headlining comedian at Weber & Feld's and star of several productions, ends his stage career with Charles Frohman tonight at the New National Theater. The Rich Mr Hoggenheimer company disbands after two seasons as Bernard begins rehearsals for Nearly a Hero with Harry B. Smith, Reginald de Koven providing the music. first show to open in March at the Lyric Theater in New York.
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Sam Bernard
Weber & Vield
New York
Hoggenheimer
Charles Frohman
New National Theater
Frohman
Lis
Mr. Hoggenheimer
Hernard
Harry B. Smith
Reginald de Koven
Lyrics Theater
Cupid Off Day Marks Slow Marriage Licenses
The district marriage license office saw few applicants with only two colored couples and no white applicants. Clerk R. P. Berlew, promoted at year start, notes after Yuletide 1908 a hope to rebound as licenses issued last year rose to 4,090 couples, adding $1 to the Treasury per license to cover office expenses.
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Cupid
R. P. Berlew
United States Treasury
Father Maguire Improves After Illness at Rectory
The condition of Rev. Father Joseph J. Maguire rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter at 1 Fourteenth Street Southeast has improved somewhat after several days of illness though remains serious. Mrs. Maguire, his mother, is ill at the rectory with pneumonia and was reported slightly better last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Maguire
Church of the Holy Comforter
Fourteenth Street
Fire Escape Patentee Welcomes Inquiry Into Bribery Charge
B F Gibbs patent owner of a fire escape faces bribery allegations from A M Lawson an assistant in the building inspector's office. Gibbs says he welcomes any investigation and is prepared for district attorney inquiry. District Commissioners have sent Lawson affidavit to the district attorney and urged a grand jury probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gibbs
A. M. Lawson
United States
Lawson
Gibbs
Grand Jury
Funeral of Veteran Printer Lanning
Orvine N. Lanning long employed at the Government Printing Office and who learned his craft under Andrew Johnson was buried yesterday afternoon at 2 30 from the family home 227 Second street northeast. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. George Maydwell pastor of Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery the body being carried to the grave by James W. Hummer, George Von Rosen, H. P. Sills, and J. Pohlman.
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Orvine N. Lanning
Government Printing Office
Andrew Johnson
Second Street
George Maydwell
Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church
Glenwood Cemetery
James W. Hummer
George von Rosen
H. P. Sills
J. Pohlman
Prohibition Debate Divides District in Quick Start
The District sees a split start as dry bill advocates plan a First Congregational Church rally while the National German Alliance campaigns against prohibition by mailing protest letters to Senate and House District committees. C J Uexamer and Adolph Timm lead the alliance in urging rejection of House bill 9088. Meanwhile Seaboard Air Line cars are seized over a $5400 claim by Hoover and Denham, with traffic largely preserved and a likely settlement expected.
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First Congregational Church
National German Alliance
Con-Stees
Senate
House Committee On
C. J. Uexamer
Adolph Timm
Alliance
District of Columbia
United States
Republic
South
Teave
T. W. Sims
Tennessee
Crusaders
Seahuara Air Line
Hoover & Denham
Center Market
District Supreme Court
A. A. Birney
Henry F. Woodard
Birney
Woodard
Seaboard
Richmond
Trunk of Clothes Stolen From Mrs Pyles
Nicholas E. Wroten and Edward T. Rabbitt were arrested by Central Office Detectives for stealing a trunk of clothing from Mrs. Clara Y. Pyles at 928 C street southwest. They allegedly entered while she and her son were out on November 40. Wroten claimed he was her husband and had a right to take the clothes. An attempt to question Mrs. Pyles was unsuccessful as the house was dark.
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Nicholas E. Wroten
Central Union Mission
Edward T. Rabbitt
Seventh Street
Central Office
Hartigan and
Evang
Clara Y. Pyles
C Street
Wroten
Rabbitt
Evans
Headquarters opened for Republican district delegates selection
Sidney Bieber, chairman of the board of elections, announced Chicago on June 16 the board's headquarters at 611 Fourteenth street. Richard P. Covert was appointed secretary. Voter registration must be completed at least thirty days before the election with polling locations to be announced. Funeral notice for Mrs. Kate Ober lists services at St. Peter's Church with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. She is survived by Albert Ober and two daughters, Ethel and Nettie.
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Sidney Bieber
Board of Elections
Chicago
Fourteenth Street
Bieber
Richard P. Covert
Post Office Department
Kate Ober
Albert Ober
War Department
St. Peter’s Church
Second
C Streets
Father Curley
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Ober
Ladies' Auxiliary Society
Ethel
Nettie Ober
Flat rail fare set for Georgia travelers
Atlanta January 3 An order establishing a flat 2142 cent per mile rate for passenger rail travel in Georgia will be issued by the state railroad commission after a governors conference in Atlanta. Gov. Glenn of North Carolina Gov. Comer of Alabama and Gov. Smith discussed transportation and expect similar rates in North Carolina Virginia Alabama and Tennessee creating a 212 cent per mile interstate rate across the South.
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Atlanta
Via
State Railroad Commission
Conference of Governors
Glenn
North Carolina
Gov
Comer
Alabama
Smith
Virgina
Tennessee
Southern lowers rate in South Carolina rail travel
Columbia January 3 President W W Finley of the Southern Railway issued an official statement announcing a voluntary reduction to 212 cents a mile for passenger rates in South Carolina in recognition of the state's conservative railroad policy. He also said connecting lines will be urged to adopt an interchangeable mileage plan.
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Columbia
D. C
South Carolina
W. W. Finley
The
Southern Railway
Finley
Weather forecast maps Gulf Coast and Atlantic Coast shifts
Weather Bureau reports rain over central Valleys Southwest and Northern Pacific coast with fair conditions in the Middle Gulf States. Weekend forecasts push precipitation to the Atlantic Seaboard and Lake region, with snow in northern districts east of the Mississippi. Temperature ranges and winds vary by region as storms move, with higher temps in some areas and cooler air following systems. Coroner cites accidental death of Gilbert Ehlers, age three, after carbolic acid ingestion at home of uncle Robert Humphrey. Chief Justice Shepard shows improvement and is nearing court return. Funeral services set for Mrs Mary J Kennedy at 2 PM today, daughter Mrs J Walter Mitchell presiding.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Southwest
Stlandc Seaboard
Lake Region
Middle
East Gulf States
North Dakota
Appalachian Mountain
Atlantic Coast
Lake
Mississippi
Middle Atlantic
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Upper Lakes
Lower Lakes
Grand Banke
Gilbert Ehlers
Frank J. Ehlers
Eleventh Street
Robert Humphrey
Limited Divorce Sought by Madeline Mason
Madeline Mason sues telegraph operator Robert Mason for limited divorce and alimony in the District Supreme Court. The couple wed August 16 195, lived at 1478 Clifton Street until October 16 1807 when he allegedly deserted her. She cites drinking jealousy and abuse and seeks court-ordered support with appearance set for January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mason
Thhe Union Station
Madeline Mason
District Supreme Court
Clifton Street
Justice Clabaugh
Mason
George H Reynolds Dead in Mansfield at 79
George H Reynolds a leading mechanical engineer and gun construction authority died today in Mansfield at age seventy nine. In Willimantic Conn he had been noted as a pioneer in his field and his death marks a loss to the industry. Also reported was the death of Robert H. Thomas a Civil War veteran editor and organizer of the annual Grangers picnic at his home in Mechanicsburg Pa aged sixty three. Francis P. Peabody senior member of Peabody Houghteling Co a prominent Chicago banker died here today.
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Willimantic, Conn
George H Reynolds
Mansfield
Mechanicsburg
Robert H. Thomas
Cal
Chicago
Francis P. Peabody
Peabody, Houghteling & Co
Illustrated Lecture at GWU on The Aegean and Crete
George Washington University announces the eighth anniversary exercises of the classical club next Saturday at 8:30 PM. Prof. D G Hogarth will present an illustrated lecture on The Aegean and Crete. Tickets available from the registrar at Fifteenth and H streets NW or from Prof. Charley E Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington University
Classical Club
Aegean
Crete
D. G. Hogarth
Charley E. Smith
Butter Pricing Query and Quality Satisfaction
A reader asks what is being paid for butter and whether the quality and pricing meet expectations. The note seeks clarity on current rates and consumer satisfaction.
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Westiick Bowen
Atlantic City
Jim
Provi Hospital
George Andn
Genrelot
Leited States Public Health Rd Marine
Teorge Emerson Brewer
Honssit Hospital
Pr. L
Etey
J Stafford
Sam
St Patricks Church
Wpbuld
Dorstafford
St Matthews Institute
St. Charles
Sens
Anl
Niigata University
Georgetown Univeralt
St John's Cathedral
Cleveland
McKinley
Inurope
St. Patrick's Parish
St. Patrick’s Academy
Carroll Hall
Rabbi Simon
Eighth Street
Dr. Simon
Father
Carroll Institute Hall
Auxiliary of St. Vincent's
David D. Porter Garrigan
Army and Navy Union
Andrew
Burt
D. J. Stafford
Mr. Brockman
China
Fletcher
Brockman
National Y. M. C. A
Nevitt
Andrew A. Boyd
Boyd
RVAD
D.J. Stafford
Allison Nailor
Bishop Satterlee
Masonry
Dr. Shrady
Bride
Bernard
Father Maguire
Lansburgh G Bro
7Th St
8Th St
Congress
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Shepard
Seth Shepard
District Court of Appeals
Belmont
Sandy Spring Mill
Belmont Dairy CO
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Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Munyon
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H and I Sts
National Clearing House For
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George H. Reynolds
Sanders & Stayman Co
F Street
Elphonzo Youngs Co
Ninth Street
Oss. Groceries
Tennessee Dairy
Butler
J.J. Georges & Son
Tno
Pa. Ave
Christian Xander’s
Telliston
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