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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1913

Page

6

Trusts Here To Stay At Pujo Inquiry

Henry F Davison of J P Morgan & Co told the House money trust committee that current New York financial resources are sufficient to handle national business and commerce and that holding company control may be best in certain cases. He argued concentration in the U S is not yet as advanced as in Europe and voiced a mixed view on trusts and regulation versus disintegration.

Henry P. Davison New York Henry F Davison J. P. Morgan & Co House Money Trust Committee Pavison Samuel Untermyer Untermyer England France Germany U. S M. Davison Mr. Untermyer Mr. Davison Intermver Davison Atlantic Ocean

Kansas Election Case Dropped After Supreme Court Dismissal

The Kansas election clash over Roosevelt electors on the Republican ticket last fall ends as the Supreme Court dismisses the Taft faction appeal upon request by Representative Armatead. The ruling closes the case in Kansas courts, with the Taft side ceasing further challenge.

Wma Kansas Roosevelt Supreme Court Representative Armatead Taft

Obituaries Dated January 1913 List for Local Residents

Multiple death notices dated January 1913 for Annie E Donovan Edward Enright Florence Scott Hariett Ward and Sarah E Wise. Notices include officiants locations such as Shrine of the Sacred Heart Mt Olive Cemetery St. Dominic's and Rock Creek Cemetery with funeral times and interment details. Names addresses and church links indicate Northwest and Northeast Washington DC area observances.

Hanorah Eneught Q Street Edward Enright Wo White Ninth Street St. Joseph's Church Mt. Olivet Scott Cobourg Canada Florence Mas Douglas M. Scott William L. Scott W. C. Watts St. Margaret's Church St. Dominic's Church

In Memoriam Plemmikken and Cohen Remembrances

In memoriam notices mourn the loss of W. C. Flemmiken and Julius Cohen with loving remembrances from their spouses and families. One year since departure, dates noted, messages of peace and soul rest.

Plemmiken W. C. Flemmiken Ito Cohen Julies Cohen

Funeral Directors and Undertakers Names and Addresses

A garbled list of funeral directors, undertakers, embalmers, and cremation services with multiple street addresses and phone numbers. Names include Frank Geier's Sons, W R Speare, Frank Al Speare, Geo P Zorhorst, Thos Hindle, Wm Sardo Co, G Pumphey & Son. Locations mention Hodera, Washington area streets, and Rockville.

WM. H. Sardo & CO TPR Embalmers Modern Chapel W. RB. Pumphrey & Son Embalsers Er Bos Narslund Htochen Rockville

Castro in Rage Orders Board Members From Room

Gen Cipriano Castro enraged by Ellis Island board refusal to admit him ordered the three members from his rooms and tried to eject them. He shouted I will not talk with you Away and banged the door. The board read telegrams alleged to prove he ordered Paredes killed. Nagel will delay ruling pending extra recommendations from New York after a supplemental hearing Wednesday.

New York Cipriano Castro Special Board of Inquiry Ellis Island Venezuela Castro Paredes Luise Varela Ciudad Bolivar Varela Caracas Criminal Court of Harold A. Content Nagel United States Williams

Cotton Mills Suffer in Tariff Revision Debate

The Ways and Means panel nears a low tariff revision amid cotton mill opposition with expected large cuts on cheap goods and luxury textiles. The plan, led by Parker of South Carolina, targets flax, hemp, jute and lace industries as part of a broader Democratic reduction push. A separate robbery report notes George C. Shanks robbed of jewelry, money, and clothing by a stranger guest at a Salisbury lodging house.

Ways and Means Committee Lewis W. Parker Greenville S.C American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Enset George C. Shanks The Southern Railway Salisbury N.gc Alent Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Shanks

Congressional Notes Pass Campaign Fund Bill

The Senate approved a broad campaign finance measure prohibiting corporate political contributions for conventions or primaries with penalties for officers. Individual contributions for key elections would be capped at 5600. A naval militia reform bill would place it under the regular navy and subject to presidential call in wartime. The retired list for Civil War officers was not supported. Efforts for a new Philadelphia custom house and an extension of Sherman antitrust to farmers and laborers were noted. The immigration bill's certificate of character clause led to a further Senate-House conference.

Senate Ne Culbernon Byrne Tennessee House Gardner Massachusetts Burnett Alabama

More Light On Oil Letters In Senate Campaign Probe

C P J Mooney former Memphis editor testified before the Senate committee on campaign contributions about Standard Oil letters. He said a white man brought some letters to his office and he paid under five for photographs. Mooney denied claims of inspecting letter books or negotiating with Chamberlain and Stearne. He called the 334000 price for copies an absurdity.

Standard Oil Senate Committee C. P. J. Mooney Memphis New York

Lincoln Memorial Journal Delayed by Filibuster

The House spent three and a half hours yesterday approving its journal of Wednesday. Minority Leader Mann, an expert in filibusters, forced a read of the journal to delay proceedings and teach the minority’s resolve. He abandoned the fight after gaining a parliamentary advantage, likely paving the way for Lincoln Memorial hill discussion next Wednesday.

Mann Friends of the Lincoln Lincoln Memorial Hill

Masonic Veterans Dinner Brings Elites and Speeches

The Masonic Veterans Association of the District of Columbia held its thirty-fifth annual dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel with Gen Nelson A Miles Senator Charles Johnson of Maine Judge George W Atkinson and other dignitaries as speakers. Officers for the year were elected including President William G Henderson and Past Presidents Simon Wolf George Gibson and others.

Masonic Veterans’ Association of District of Columbia Metropolian Hotel Wiliam G. Henderson J. Harry Cunningham Grand 'Edge Blanche Muir Dalgieigh J. H. Cunningham Frank BE. Birgfeld Ed Muth Charles F. Roberts George E. Lillebridge John A. Joyce Charles B. Baldwin Grand Lodge James M. Carter Maryland Nelson A. Miles Charles ¥. Johnson Maine George W. Atkinson Court of Claims West Virginia William G. Henderson James B. Lamible Jacobus 3. Jones Albert H. van Deusen James A. Wetmore Albion B. Jameson Theodore Iriebus William TH. Wunder James H. McIntosh Louis D. Carman Tyler Wiliam H. H. Gould Simon Wolf George Gibson George Ei Carson James A. Sample George W. Baird Robert Armour

Nazim Pasha Led Turkish Army In War Turbulence

Nazim Pasha served as minister of war in multiple Ottoman cabinets and commanded troops in Constantinople during the Abdul Hamid overthrow. He again led in 1912, checked Bulgarian advances at Tehatalja, and reunified scattered forces after Tchodlu, earning credit for improving the army despite disease and disarray.

Kiamil Committee On Union and Progress First Constantinople Abdul Hamid Nazim Pasha Mukhtar Tehatalja Ines Tchodlu

Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Apparent Notices

A mixed list of marriage licenses shows individuals from multiple states including Abe Bilverstone of Pennsylvania and Yetta Canter, with others such as William Moran and Lilly Farrall, Albert Prescott and Emily Rider, and Jesse Herrell with Anos Barksdale. Clergymen named include Rev G Sivergione, Rev Ct L F Edwards, Rev E V Roxister, and Rev Pasquale Di Pooli.

Abe Bilverstone Southork Yetta Canter

Shields Elected United States Senator in Tennessee

The Tennessee legislature yesterday elected Chief Justice John K. Shields of the State supreme court as United States senator for the term starting March 4. Shields is described as a regular Democrat. The deadlock was foreshadowed after Col. A. Enloe, an independent, and Representative K. D. Kellar, a Democrat, withdrew, ending the balloting. Balloting without result continued in Delaware, Idaho, and New Hampshire.

Tennessee John K. Shields State Supreme Court United States Justice Shields Shields 3. A. Enloe K. D. Kellar Delaware Idaho New Hampshire

West Virginia Senate Ends Deadlock With Woods Victory

Charleston West Virginia June 2 The Senate ended its long deadlock when Samuel W Woods a Democrat won the presidency on the 110th ballot Republicans voting solidly for him. The stalemate had persisted since January 2.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va Senate Samuel W. Woods Supper House Woods

Crusade to End Trusts and Weaken Sherman Law

Representative Robert L. Henry denounced Supreme Court moves to read new words into antitrust statutes and urged Congress to repeal the judicial amendment. He called for precise definitions, harsher penalties up to 12 to 15 years, and penalties for holding companies and watered stock to eradicate trusts and monopolies.

Congress Wilson Washington Post Columbia D. C United States Henry Supreme Court

Oyster Club Meeting Recalls Wars Reminiscences

Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington spoke at the G. A. R. Oyster Club at Schmidt's on Seventh Street Northwest. Jefe Costello urged a square deal for Spanish and civil war veterans in government service and criticized officials who discriminate against soldiers. Several officers and members attended, with Capt. W. H. Daly presiding and a decorated chair honoring William H. Bailey.

Miles Poindexter Washington Seventh Street Jefe Costello Mr. Costtello Wilson William H. Bailey G. A. R. Oyster Club United States Thomas H. McKee John Lewis Smith G. E. Rausch John Murphy M. Burkett W. F H. Evans B. M. Wynecoop Capt. W. H. Daly Club L H. Patterson A. H. Chase Isaac Williamson J. W. Clark Frank Jones Daniel Coughlin H. Finley Kitson J. Balgate

Twin sisters marry in same ceremony and live together

Miss Josephine Davis and her twin Susie Davis, 17, wed last night to Kenneth Nuttall and Charles Reed, both 19 or younger, at the clergyman's home. The brides will live with Rael's mother and sister at 2% Ninth Street Northwest while planning a shared future. Their mother, a trained nurse, learned of the marriages after the ceremonies. Movements of Ocean Steamers note several sailings between New York, Havre, and London.

Josephine Davis Susie Davis Mary Catherine Davis C Street Southeast Josephina Kenneth Nuttall Susie Charles M. Reed William S. McKenney Mr. Rael Atrest Northwest

Inauguration Preparations Draw Fire and Funds Moves

The committee votes to raise allowances for events and fireworks to 3500, 11000, and 1000 respectively while denying souvenirs. Donor Robert Bain seeks return of 100, noting it was for a ball. Intercollegiate committee opens in Woodward building with J R Truesdale in charge. Ten states plan participation in the parade led by Maj. Gen. Wood. Virginia inspired stands to honor Jefferson and Mount Vernon in design. Saloon closures during inauguration face no immediate action without Congress.

Nluinations Civic Organizations Committee Robert Bains Woodward Building J. R. Truesdale New York Leonard Wood Maine Rhode Island Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Missouri Georgia Utah Kentucky Idaho Washington Arizons Iowa Kansas Louisiana Nebraska South Dakota Vermont Wisconsin Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Oregon Montana Wilson Virginia Court of Honor White House Monticello Thomas Jefferson Pennsylvania Avenue Mount Vernon Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Congress

Senators Adjourn Early Amid Appointment Deadlock

The Senate adjourned early with routine unobjected bills passed. Democrats refused to consider nominations and warned Republicans that army navy and diplomatic appointments would only proceed if taken up in order. Senator Smoot planned a Tuesday caucus, while Republicans remained unsure. Renomination caucus by other senators was planned for today.

Senate Army Navy Smoot Republians

Prouty Quits Johnson Insurance Hearing After Clash

Prouty a minority member of the Johnson insurance investigating committee left the hearing after Chairman Johnson and Rep. Berger ruled against his demand for less hearsay. The Iowa Republican said the session was misused to wash linen and bundled his papers before the adjournment at 1:30 PM with only three members present.

cChannela Iowa Carneigie Col. Judson James 8. Hasby-Smith Johnson Col Judson Berger Prouty

Shipping Trust Hearings Reveal Transatlantic Rate Pooling

P A 8 Franklin, vice president of the International Mercantile Marine Company, offered bulky contracts and pooling data to a House shipping trust panel. He testified that rate agreements and pooling arrangements governed the north transatlantic trade and urged that copies be filed and kept public. He asserted eastbound rates are controlled in the United States as well as abroad.

Franklin International Mercantile Marine Company House Shipping Trust Committee Congress Mr. Franken

Saloon Fight Ends in Death of Snowden in Lincolnville

In a Northeast saloon at 3:20 yesterday Thomas Sharp 1622 Turner St NE and Thomas Snowden 35 of Lincolnville fought. Police say Sharp struck Snowden on the right head causing unconsciousness. Snowden died at Casualty Hospital. Sharp was arrested by Officer J G Dellamico.

Thomas Sharp Turner Street Snowden Wrete Shome Lincolnville D. C Sharpe J. G. Dellamico

Alexandria to Appeal City Officials Cite Unfriendly Tone in Testimony

The Alexandria city council votes to appeal Judge Bennett T. Gordon's ruling in the annexation suit with Fairfax counties. Mayor Fisher condemns the witnesses as unfriendly and pompous while offering aid to outlying districts. no extra attorney fees are expected. Iria Realty Association holds annual banquet. KE Castell elected president, with Dr. F. F. Repetti, S. M. Jones, and A. Whitl named among directors.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria City Council Bennett T. Gordon Nelson County Fairfax Counties Brockett Lambert Fisher John M. Johnson Iria Realty Iria Realty Association of Washington Ramme KE. O. Castell F. F. Repetti M. Jones A. Whit

Banquet Invite for Griffith and Realty Officers Named

The Nationals manager Clark Griffith will attend a banquet at the Hotel Rammel next Wednesday evening as a guest of local baseball fans and players. In Alexandria County Realty Corporation, officers were elected for the new year with P. W. Page as president, W G Collings vice president and GM, E. W. Stearns treasurer, R. Gordon Finney secretary, and Finney & Ball acting as general counsel. directors include P. Page, Arthur J. Porter, and W. G. Collings.

Griffith Clark Griffith Nationals Rammel

Beavers Confesses Defalcation At High Bridge Bank

High Bridge New Jersey bank closes after cashier Abram L. Beavers admits taking about 100000 of bank funds. Vice president Henry Rose says Beavers turned over assets totaling around 26000 and is reportedly in New York. Comptroller assigns an examiner to investigate as details remain undisclosed.

High Bridge N. J High Bridge National Bank Abram L. Beavers Henry Rose Beavers New York High Bridge National Bank Today Murray National Bank A. L. Fowler Washington

Twelve of Bark's Crew Drowned in Boating Disaster

In Great Grimsby England on Tuesday the bark Agdsa foundered at the mouth of the Humber and twelve crew members drowned as a small boat carrying men escaping capsized. Three survivors were picked up by a trawler and landed at Grimsby.

Great Grimsby England

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