Church War Over Election at Adas Israel Split Deepens
Washington district reports a fierce rift at Adas Israel Synagogue after Rabbi Louis Egerson lost reelection. Progressive supporters vow a new election to retain Egerson, while orthodox members threaten withdrawal. The controversy draws wide Jewish community attention amid debates on tradition versus modernizing trends.
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Egerson
Adas Israel Synagogue
Sixth Land I
Louis J .Egerson
Washington
Adas Israel
Big Sewer for Capital to Start in District Within Year
Washingtons sewerage system will be greatly expanded with a major project from P street near Rock Creek to the Military road. A six foot diameter concrete reinforced pipe will run through ditch and tunnel sections, funded by the current year appropriation, costing about 200000 dollars.
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Washingtons
P Street
Rock Creek
Military Road
Beaten When He Fires? Employe In Police Court
Patrick Rafferty testified in police court that after firing from his job a man described as well known in Forgs Bottom, Wooster Johnson, assaulted him with short jabs and uppercuts. Johnson was arrested by Mounted Officer Pat Creagh and charged with assault. he did not appear in court and forfeited $25.
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Patrick Rafferty
Wooster Johnson
Johnson
Pat’ Creagh
South Carolina Cities Grow Rapidly in 1910 Census
The thirteenth census shows South Carolina municipalities with more than 5,000 people rose from eight to thirteen in a decade. Spartanburg led growth with 646 percent, Greenville 327 percent, Columbia 2417 percent, and Charleston 54 percent. Charleston remains highest with 5933 residents. Columbia 26319. Spartanburg 17517. Greenville 15741. Nebraska data notes thirteen such cities in 1910 with Omaha contributing over half of a 39,000 total increase. Nebraska City fell.
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South Carolina
Spartanburg
Greenville
Columbia
Charleston
South Carolinas
Anderson
Sumter
Rock Hill
Florence
Greenwood
Orangeburg
Union
Georgetown
Newberry
Nebraska
Omaha
Nebraska City
Columbus
Fairbury
Norfolk
Train de Luxe Florida Special makes inaugural trip north to Morida
The Florida Special proudly passed Washington at 7 10 PM on its first run to Morida. The electric lit, luxury armada departs New York 1 26 PM and arrives Palm Beach at midnight next day, with staterooms and en suite cars. About 3 Washington residents rode the initial train, joined by 10 total passengers. E M North of Atlantic Coast Line accompanied the set south. This marks the 24th straight season of daily operation except Sundays through late April.
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Florida
Washington
Morida
Pennsylvania
New York
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Palm Beach
Savannah
Losses Big in Damage Suit by Ex Judge Kimball
Former judge Ivory G. Kimball failed to collect $16,000 from the Quebec Steamship Company after a jury verdict in Circuit Court No 2. He claimed injuries from a loose door on the steamship Guiana during a January sea voyage from a rough voyage to British Guiana. The defense argued contributory negligence.
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Kimball
Steamship Company
Pete
Ivory G. Kimball
Circuit Court No 2
Quebec Steamship Company
Justice Anderson
British Guiana
Guiana
Henry E Datis
Harry G Kimball
Jamce Hayden
Ninety Dogs Impounded Under Muzzling Rule
Poundmaster Samuel Einstein reports last week impounded ninety dogs many unmuzzled but tagged. The dog muzzling ordinance expires August 4 and is expected to remain in effect despite protests from dog owners. Commissioner Rudolph earlier suggested removing muzzles, but health department opposed.
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Samuel Einstein
Rudolph
Health Department
Baby found strangled in vacant lot on Pierce Street
A two day old baby body was found in a rear lot at 47 Pierce Street Northwest by William Johnson. Coroner Nevitt to investigate while police determine the child’s race. The body is at the morgue.
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Pierce Street
William Johnson
Nevitt
Canal celebration committee to meet after noon
The joint committee from the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade on the Panama Canal celebration will hold a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tomorrow afternoon. Subcommittees, appointed days ago, will report at the gathering. Pot Thin Number on Your List M 6670 and call it every time you want a Federal Taxicab.
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Champer of Commerce
Hoard of
Panama Canal
Chamber of Commerce
Disputes Son Debt and Fake Charges Prompt Equity Case
Catherine R. O Toole seeks an injunction to prevent sale of her 115 Fourteenth Street Northwest property after alleging her son James J. O Toole and two partners in Rider Lewis Automobile Co. forged papers and embezzled 3000 dollars. she only learned the truth when her son’s whereabouts surfaced in Indianapolis. The suit names Harry Lemson and others and cites a note and deed of trust signed under duress. A rule to show cause was set for January 12 at 10 o'clock.
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Indianapolis
Guinness
Wilton J.lambert
Rudolph H Yeatman
Equity
District Supreme Court
Catherine R. O'Toole
Harry Lemson
Fourteenth Street Northwes
James J O'Toole
Benjamin F. Anderson
William B. Murray
Rider-Lewis Automobile Company
O'Toole
Werson
Lamnon
Retail Dealers to Elect Officers at Chamber Tomorrow
The annual election of officers for the Retail Merchants Association will be held tomorrow at 3 o'clock in the chambers of the Chamber of Commerce. Current officers Joseph Sitras burger president Capt James F Oyster vice president JT C Dulin treasurer George H Gall secretary. Oyster will not seek reelection as vice president and Ross P Andrews is expected to run for that post. Other officers are anticipated to be reelected.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Governors
Joseph Sitrasburger
James F. Oyster
JT C Dulin
George H Gall
Oyster
Ross P Andrews
Mrs Morse Seeks Pardon for Husband in Capitol Visit
Mrs Charles W Morse met with Senator Hale and visited the Department of Justice urging early action on a pardon or commutation. Reports say Morse’s health is improving at Atlanta penitentiary as a semiofficial plan to speed his case was dropped.
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Charles W. Morse
Hale
Department of Justice
Morse
Atlanta
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National Soldiers’ Home
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Mth' & I
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Navy Yard
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