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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1907

Page

19

Earthquake Aid Sparks British Gratitude and US Reports

Dispatches from Edinburgh and Kingston relay British thanks to the United States for Kingston relief. Officials await a full mail report from Admiral Dayla him self, with earlier notes that Evans would file a report. Totals vary, with 2000 dead deemed unlikely, while fire losses reach about 3 million.

Dayla Washington Evans Davis Guantanamo State Department William H. Orratt United States Kingston Orrett Jlapaten Forwood Royal Mall Lfe Zabriskie Leland Admiral Davis Iti

Cotton grading changes take effect in 1908

New York Cotton Exchange adopts by law amendment narrowing deliverable grades to low middling stained. Effective January 1908, all quarter grades are eliminated. Movements of ocean steamers report arrivals at New York and notices expected dock times for several ships including Narreparett, Majestic, Stermiz, Roma, Teutonic, Arabio, Le Savoie, and La Lorraine.

New York New York Cotton Exchange Narrepaarett London Majestic Liverpool Sam Antwerp Queenstown Stermiz Boston Marseilles Roma Teutonic Cape Race la Lorraine Havre Mable Island Arabio al Brow le Savoie Trom Feach Haven Grafton Press

Undertakers and funeral services listings in Washington

A dense directory of undertakers and funeral directors with shops at Fifth and North West, Fourteenth Street, and East Capitol, offering first class service at moderate prices. Includes telephone numbers, chapels, embalmers, carriages, crematoriums, and floral designers Comley Bros Florists West 149 and other contact details.

R. F. Harvey Fourteenth ST John M. Mitchell W. R. Speare F Street N. W WM. S. Riley St. Oe J. William Lee Commodions Pennsylvania Ann George P. Zarhorst East Capitol Comley Bros Win Ave West 149 Keeley Institute North Capitol Street Washington, D.C District’of Columbia

Jamaica Governor Swettenham Seeks His Version

London reports show Sir Alexander Swettenham has sent his letter to Rear Admiral Davis and the Colonial Office will handle the matter through diplomatic channels. British officials assess Swettenham’s tone as reproachful but within rights, while Jamaica’s defense implications spark talk of strengthening naval stations and revising imperial defense plans.

Great Britain United States Mar. Howard Mire Eoward Grey State Department Foreign Office London Mr. Bacon Tward Grey Jamaica Sdhwarn Grey Cis Edinburgh Mr. Fleming State Kingston Colonial’ Office Alékander Swettenham Davis Lord Elgin Swettenham Associated Press Colonial Office Lord Higin Scotland Carter John R. Carter Associated ‘Press Gov. Swettenham Hami Davin Adlaire Davie West Indies

Porto Rico Aids Jamaica Relief Effort Inquake Sufferers

Porto Rico offers aid after Jamaica's distress and asks what form subscriptions to the Red Cross should take. An inquiry from San Juan reports the Red Cross would receive contributions promptly, with money preferred to supplies for relief.

Porto Rico Jamaica Gav Winthrop State Department San Juan Kmeston Red Cross

Baltimore Nurse Missing in Kingston Earthquake

Fears rise for Miss A. F. Henderson a Baltimore nurse who accompanied Miss Elizabeth T. Davidson to Kingston. Reports in the New York Herald claim a Miss Henderson of New York was killed in Hurcomb's linen store, though local ties to Baltimore raise doubt. Dr Courtney Henderson of Kingston was to host her during the island visit.

Kingston Baltimore A. F . Henderson Hopking Hospital Miss Henderson Elizabeth T. Davidson West Monument Street Jamaica New York Herald New York Philadelphia Courtney Henderson Island

College man slays self at Grand Union Hotel

Lathrop Smith a Columbia law student from Kansas City shot himself after registering at the Grand Union Hotel New York. A note to his mother and loved ones was found, room 7 at the depot in Kansas referenced. He was described as well liked by Columbia peers and would have graduated this year. Relatives in Kansas City report no known motive for the act.

Lathrop Smith Columbia New York Kansas City Grand Union Hotel Columbia University Pelon Union Depot Kansas Carpenter Abel Smith New England Bank’ of Kassas City Lattrop Smith Gardiner Lathrop Santa Fe Railroad Yath Chicago George Miller Isaac D Street Northwest Washington Honrdman Andover N. J Jones

Frogs and funds in the 1908 Agriculture bill debate

The House Agriculture Committee trims a frog survey item and shifts funds within the Department of Agriculture. It eliminates a 50,000 dollar frog habitat study, while expanding forestry loans and meat inspection and seed distribution programs as part of a total 1908 appropriation of about 12.65 million dollars. The discussion frames frogs as a funding controversy with lawmakers debating the value of rural experiments and public expenditures.

Agricultural Department Cy ‘Hart Bureau of Biolog‘vey House Benntn Mark Twain Calaveras County Business Baste Pinchot Bureau of Chemistry Sabe meat-Inspection Service Department of Agriculture Congress Department Wen

Rural Carriers’ Salaries Hike In House Subcommittee

The House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, preparing the post office appropriation bill, decided to raise rural carriers’ pay from 720 to 840 dollars yearly. The rise costs about 3.5 million. The panel also seeks to interchange carrier and clerk roles to enable promotions. The bill’s total for class A post office staff would amount to about 9 million.

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Licensed to Marry Across Parishes and Names

A fragmented license list records multiple marriages with couples named alongside ages and reverends, reflecting a broad mix of towns and parishes. The readable items mention Leonard F. Richards, Georgianna Fevana, Maude Y. Blabig, Mary L Bronson, and others, with several ministers including Rev. P. J. O Connell and Rev. John M. Cooper. The text is garbled but indicates a sequence of marriage licenses granted to diverse individuals in different locales.

Lee H. Willis Mavray la “Clark Maude Y. _Blabig John’ M. Cooper Howard A. Jones Mary L’ Bronson Walden’ Myer John Folts Eleanor’ Randall Huadiechael Sullivan Nore Cabsig Orconnell Richard Thorp Mary Kendal Mexandria Lewis L O'Neal I. P John 0 Mitchell Frances’ ¥ King Charles Alvin Smith Alec B. Curley Olle L. Jentina Veth Colonial Bench Theron Gutwater Robert A. Travis Moda Hungerford J. A. Taylor Charles Ernest ‘Thames Mary B. Young John W. Smitty Tsolah Hawkian Lucy Thornton James Hi, Lee Cato Bray Massie Murray James H

Health Office Records of Deaths Listed by Address

A health office death register lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including Mary Peck Ames and George Weshingtor among others. The fragment shows ages from 2 to 71 years, with entries referencing locations such as Sullivan's, 604, 605 10th Street, Anacostia, and the United States Novel Medical School Hospital, indicating a compiled list of deceased individuals with varying ages and street addresses.

Mary Peck Ames George Weshingtor Lorans Johodon Sullivan Johnson Ulivan George Te Haskin Celtel x Feare Henry F. Andrews 10Th St. Ow Andrew Russell United Tales Soldiers' “Homie Wiebe Crawford Freedmen’s: Homp Edward Fletcher N. At Jennie Campbell St. Av Jamea &, McCracken MD. Ave Mergeret Hodge Sumner Anacostia Richard T. Talbert Priscetta Gatewood Chester ‘Ct Iuey Bury Martha Simpley James White United States Novel Medical School Hospital Yerra Alberta Lewis Leann Coates Isobel Lindany Liberty Maltle Robinson Swernlty

TUBAS IS MADE FAMOUS By Missouri tipping ban satire

Special to The Washington Post New York reports a New York waiter in an uptown hotel comatose after a dramatic act and a taunting telegram from Missouri mocks tipping laws. The piece rails at Missouri’s tipless-waiter culture with satirical jabs at state officials and chambermaid groups.

Washington Pont New York Maconecidus Missouri St Louis Washington Bell Walters Golden Harvest Circle Gleaners ‘Society of Porters Tubbs Rman St- Louis

Tubbs Mania Sparks Missouri Prophecy and Mock Toasts

An eccentric local riff predicts fame for a man named Tubbs in Missouri. Optimists mock a national and international splash with Tubbs statues, hotel fame, and royal toast, likening real estate booms to Oklahoma and the Mecca pilgrimage. The piece blends satire and chaotic prophecy about Tubbs’ influence.

Tubbs Missouri Thar Oceans Gulf Dominion New York Oklahoma Mamie Taylor

Lynching Report From Greenwood Mississippi

News arrives that Henry Beil, a Black man accused of assaulting Mrs Graves in Greenville, was taken from a deputy at Greenwood and hanged from a railroad bridge by unknown assailants. A coroner's jury ruled death at unknown hands.

Jackson Van Henry Beil Greenwood

Woman Run Down by Buggy at Fourteenth and F Streets

A woman was struck by a buggy owned by GW Knox and driven by James F Belfingsty while crossing Northwest Fourteenth and F streets yesterday morning. She was taken to the Ebbitt House drug store for treatment of her injuries.

Mré Iyrmaus GW. Knox James’ F.belfingsty Ebbitt' House

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