Man shoots at would-be suitor after marriage refusal
Amos Brown a cab driver fired on Mrs Joachim and her daughter when she refused his marriage proposals, injuring both. He tackled the mother and then shot the daughter who tried to shield her. Both were taken to Casualty Hospital with the mother in critical condition and the daughter recovering from neck wounds. Brown was captured nearby and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Hackman Amos Brown
Joachim
Fredericka Joachim
Amos Brown
Brown
Tnes
Mss Joachim
Ata
Mrs Joachim
Miss Joachim
Robert Miler
Alt Street
Stephen Oday
Willee
Leighbors
Mack
Tarut Daley
Jim
Pole
Nellie Stuttel
H Sureet
Wail Against Cars Triggers City Committee to Congress
Bitter denunciation of Washington street car service at Nass meeting in Masonic Temple spurs formation of a committee to travel to Congress. The group will press for legislation to compel the Washington Railway and Electric Company to fulfill obligations, with support pledges from several citizens associations and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G Headletsst
Skeleton Found During Preparations for Percy Russe Real Estate Remodel
Workmen unearthed a skeleton beneath 9.7 G Street Northwest during excavation for a remodel of the Percy Russe real estate property. The old house had been occupied by Mrs Amelia Clagp for 25 years and previously used as an A&A residence. Neighbors recall no explanation for the discovery by last night. The Predential Building Association held its annual stockholders meeting and elected Robert N Harper president, Dr Maurice E Miller vice president, Lows H. Stabler secretary treasurer, and directors including Hulton Jackson Henry E Bittinger William F. Gude Harry C James A H. Line John Serv ener Thomas M Stearn John C Weedon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy H Russe
A&a resiGgere
Amelia Clagp
Predential Building Association
Robert N Harper
Maurice E Miller
Lows H. Stabler
Hulton Jackson
Henry E Bittinger
William F. Gude
Harry C James
A H. Line
John Servener
Thomas M Stearn
John C Weedon
National Bank
Washington, DC
Poard of
Seventh Street
Geograte
Board of Directors
Washington Post
Wrshington
Cox
John
Eckloff
Deldid&s
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Copany
Pidrch Botdler
THL
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Capitol Streets
Washington DC
Jas Blackty
Alot
Mrs Morris Still in Bed at White House Last Thursday
Mrs Morris, recovering from a nervous shock, remains confined to bed at the New Willard Hotel. Dr Morris reports she is much worse, a very sick woman, after the alarming incident at the White House last Thursday. Free Rheumacide offer ends today at Affleck's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
New Willard Hotel
Morris
Alice H Marris
Affleck’s
Pennsylvania Avenw
Was Not In Norfolk
Townsend and Jaynes report Mrs. John F. McCormick of Washington owns Norfolk real estate but denies knowledge of her husband. They note no negotiations or calls regarding her holdings. The Bay Line says Mr McCormick boarded in Baltimore, a coat and letters found in his room, possible landing at Old Point without notice.
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Washington F
Norfolk
Townsend & Jaynes
John F. McCormick
Washington
McCormick
Darding
Bay Line
Alabama
Missing broker McCormick’s disappearance sparks police probe
John F McCormick real estate broker and contractor has not been heard from since boarding a Baltimore to Norfolk steamer on Wednesday. Family and police seek motive amid financial embarrassment with debts on Park street and Sheridan avenue north west. Brother says McCormick planned to go to New York to recover money after losing 2000 on the street. Clothing and papers found in his steamer stateroom raise questions. sister and daughter dispute a self inflicted death, while relatives fear a fatal incident in Chesapeake Bay remains possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F McCormick
Baltimore
Norfolk
McCormick
James N. McCormick
Capt Boardman
Park Street
Sheridan Avenue
Miss McCormick
Post
Wither
McCormeck
New York
Bay Lane
Capt. Loardman
LeMore & Cloworthy
Continental Trust
Thomas F Riley
Riley
T Riley
Old Point
Cheasapeake
Van collision endangers twenty prisoners near Forty-ninth and B
A police van carrying prisoners collided with a street car near Pourtenth and B streets NW. The high speed crash tossed the inmates about. panic ensued but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pourtenth
Mme Bishop to Sing at Washington College Musical
The second weekly Washington College of Music musicale is set for this Friday at 4 30 PM in Carroll Institute Hall. Soloist Genevra Johnstone Bishop will perform with assisted by Margaret O Toole in a program featuring soprano arias and collaborative pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College of Music
Carroll Institute Hall
Ome
Genevra Johnstone-Bishop
Margaret O'Toole
Rey
Ohio Senators Unite to Oppose Glasgow Nomination
Ohio's Foraker and Dick unite to block President Roosevelt's pick Richard Austin of Tennessee for Glasgow consul, citing a breach of prior understanding. The Ohio delegation demands full conference before any Ohioan in federal office is moved, with talks extending to other patronage and a potential compromise candidate for Columbus port surveyorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Taylor
Ohio
Pordkeer
Roosevelt
Richard Austin
Tennessee
Scotland
Samuel McArthur Taylor
Ate
Senator Jack
Senator Foraker
Senate Committeee On Commerce
Mr Austn
Taylor Taylor
Foraker
Root
Mr. Austin
Austin
State Department
McKinley
Sherman
Sherman Republicans
House of Representatives
Committee On jCommerce
J B. Speaks
Columbus
Howard Mannington
Charles Pierce
Gen. Speaks
Commission to Inspect Coin Weights at United States Mint
Secretary Shaw appoints a diverse panel to examine weight and fineness of coins stored at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. The group includes Gen Francis S Dodge, Prof J Ames, Prof W A Noyes, and others. meeting set for February 14 at the Philadelphia mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Bevaral
Secretary of the Treasury
Francis S Dodge
United States Army
Augustua St Gaudene
Windsor
A & Hewittt
Princeton University
J . Ames
Johns Hopkins University
W A Noyes
Bureau of Standards
University of California
George S Graves
Bennington
G Chase
Providence
John Kennedy
Mich
Stevens
Toledo
Ohio
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Durand Saves Mrs Thompson Intercedes for Countrywoman
Lydia M Thompson the Englishwoman held for deportation after being adjudged insane by New York immigration authorities was admitted to the country by order of Secretary Metcalf. Sir William Durand, British Ambassador, visited Secretary Root to press the case. Root wired Metcalf to issue the order at once. The detention stirred indignation among the Singlish colony in New York. Dr C L Dana attributed her nervous state to the voyage. She has been staying with her nephew at 110 East Sixty Second Street while awaiting further steps stemming from an invitation by Mrs Eb Skull of Overbrook, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia M. Phompson
New York
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Root
W. M. Durand
C. LE. Dana
Bur- Sell
East Sixty-Second Street
Kbb Skull
Overbrook
Honor Dr Fletcher at 83 on medical landmark birthday
A banquet honored Dr Robert Fletcher chief compiler of the United States Army medical and scientific library on his eighty third birthday. Dr William Osler praised the work as foundational to the medical profession while Dr Yarrow introduced the guest of honor. A silver loving cup was presented by Dr W W Keen and various speakers lauded the library’s vast collections and its impact on American medical literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fletcher
United States Army
England
William Osier
Regius
Oxford
King Edward
Waugh
Marine Corps
Ogier
Osler
Fletcher
Gratitttde
Surgeon General
America
Yarrow
J & Bulings
U. S
W. W Keen
Philadelphia
J. S. Billings
Army Medical Library
N. 8. Thayer
Baltimore
W. D. McCaw
Army
J. C Wise
USN
Naval Medical Corps
G. G. Tully Vaughn
Marine Hospital Service
H. N. Wyse
A. F. A. King
Post Office Move Aims At Union Station and Rail Service
Postmaster General Cortelyou seeks Congress funding for a four-acre site beside the new union railroad station to house a modern post office and the division of supplies along with a mail bag repair shop. Assistant Hitchcock backs the plan to cut wagon runs, enable later pneumatic tube mail, and save over thirty minutes on outgoing mail. Details on size await PG decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cortelyou
Union Railroad
Hitchcock
Raiload
Union Station
United States
Indifferent Consumption Story From Michigan Farmer Wife
A Michigan farmer's wife recalls illness in spring 1902 with nerves, sleep trouble, and weakness. She attributes improvement to Grape Nuts after quitting medicines and coffee, noting rapid strength gain, renewed sleep, and ability to handle housework for a family of six. Postum Co. promotes The Road to Westville booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Westville
Overstreet Beveridge feud roils Indiana politics
In Indianapolis a clash within the Republican machine centers on the Overstreet Beveridge dispute over the surveyor appointment. Allegations tie James A. Hemenway and U S District Attorney Joseph Keating to Overstreet losing patronage, while Beveridge seeks to tilt state control to his camp. The party fight hinges on Goodrich versus Shideler for Indiana committee leadership as delegates align with Foster Chaney Watson Cramer Brick or Overstreet Crumpacker Predb Landis Gilbert. The controversy sparks threats to the Congressional campaign committee and hints at possible shifts in the next House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overstreet-Beveridge
Indianapolis
Overstreet
James A. Hemenway
Joseph B. Kealtting
United States
Indiana
Fairbanks
Beveridge
National Administration
State Committee
Fairbanks-Hemenway
Gerstreet
Senate
Hemenway
Joe Keating
Leopold G. Rothschild
Washington
Mrosevelt
Seneiier
Keating
Goodrich
George H Shideler
Canaléate
Shideler
Congressional Campaign Committee
Ita
Supreme Court Hears Chicago Street Railway Case
The Supreme Court began hearing six Chicago streetcar franchise cases involving lines from the center to North and West Chicago. The city contends charters were invalid or expired in 1883, while the companies argue they extend to 1957. Argument was extended and will likely run into next week. Attorneys Tolles, Auerbach, Miller, and Johnson represent the street car firms. Tolman, Plumb, and Darrow defend the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Supreme Out
United States
Chicago
Brainard Tolies
Joseph S. Auerbach
John &. Miller
John G. Johnson
Dear B. Tolman
Glen E. Plumb
Clarence 5. Darrow
Countess claims damages vs United States over Havana slaughtering right
Judge Holt rules countess of Buena Vista has a legal property right to hereditary Havana slaughtering privileges but no remedy against Maj Gen John R Brooke. He says she may pursue damages against the United States or Cuba for the abolished right, which was confirmed by Brooke and Secretary Root. The suit against Brooke is dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holt
United States District Court
John R. Brooke
Donna Frantesca O'Reilly Decamara
Buena Vista
Brooke
Havana
Cuba
United States
Gen. Brooke
Guba
Ludlow
Root
Gen Brooke
Spain
France Severs Relations with Venezuela Over Castro
The State Department was informed by French Ambassador Jusserand that diplomatic ties with Venezuela are fully broken. Secretary Root and Jusserand held a half hour talks on the issue as France insists Castro recognize M. Taigny, the French charge d affaires the Venezuelan leader will not yet acknowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
M. Jusserand
France
Venezuela
M Jusserand
Root
M. Taigny
Castro
France 18
M Taigny
Weather Conditions Report from Washington to Pacific Coast
Weather bulletin from the Bear Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes high pressure moving off New England with incoming low pressure north of Lake Superior and another over Florida. Rain in the South Atlantic and West Gulf states, snow in the Upper Ohio Valley, rain on Pacific coast north of San Francisco. Warmer trends east of the Rocky Mountains. Friday rain in Atlantic districts, fair elsewhere with near seasonal temperatures Saturday. winds vary by coast. Also lists temperatures at midnight through 10 pm and notes sunshine percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
New England
Lake Superior
Florida
Pacific Coast
South Atlantic
West Gulf States
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio Valley
Pacific
San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Rocky Mountains
Atlantis Coast
Lake Region
Otlo Valley
Middle Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European Porta
Grand Banks
Pactte
Wrather
Bunabina
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Combined Citizens’ Associations
Amelia Clapp
Building Association
Mrs. Morris
Him
Ned
Mme
Bishop
Durand Saves
Mrs. Thompson
Honor DR. Fletcher
Government Medical Library
Dr. Osler
New City
Postmaster General
New Union Railroad
Division of Supplies
Pregilent Pendleton
Maritime Exchange
Tidenela
United States District Attorney
Butterick Publishing Co
Flatiron
Countess of
Lansburgh & Bro
Melton
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Ave
Schwartz
BO ' Pelzman
Strean
Taigny
HUB Furniture CO
Cer
D Sts
Ashevilla
No C
Atlanta
Wes
Atlantia City
Bipmarck
N. Dak
Cheyenns
Wye
Daversport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Dea Moines
Tow
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapolia
Ind
Jackgmville
Kansas City
Little Reek
Aric
Marquette
Memphis
Tenneson
New Orleans
la New York
North Flatts
Nebr
Omaha
Pitteburg
Salt Lake
Utah
Yefield
Tit
Ickeburg
Mie
Connecticut
Martin M Smith
Annapolig
Reperal Lodge
Washington B Willams
Glenwood Cemetery
Joseph R Fague
G. J .Y Atleer
Isth Stand
Waslington
J Bell
Jawls F Hood
Ps Ga
Miss Whith
Eighth Street
Th. Giottome Weta
Arlington, Osteopathy
winGtumpu
Baltes
Mt. Pleasant
Bond Bldglith
Ave
London
Shanghai
Morning Post
Hupeh
Lysholm’s
Throndhjem
Aquavit
Christian Xander
Peter Grogan
City and Suburban Railway of
Fourteenth
East Capital Streets
Ashington DC
Jas Blackey
Jnd
Amacosta
East Capitol
I Poman
D. White
Baltimore Sun
Arthur Plann
Fhone Eiffle
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Commercial National Bank
Poraboth
Rhc Hiye
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