Col Minetree Dead After Civil War Service and Rail Career
Col Joseph Powhatan Minetree long served as purchasing agent for the Southern Railway for fourteen years and died at his Washington home aged sixty seven after an intestinal illness and unsuccessful operation. Survived by wife Mrs Vil la Elizabeth Eppes and nine children, with burial likely at Rocker Cemetery after services. He was active in Virginia politics and Confederate veterans groups and had a distinguished wartime record with the Fourth Battalion Virginia Volunteers.
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Virginia
Southern Railway
Ent
Joseph Powhatan Minetree
Southern Railway Company
South
P Street
Col Minetree
Col. Minstree
United States
Washington
Pegan
G. F H. Bowman
Richmond
Trocker
Col. Minetres
Dinwiddie County
Or Seven Inll
Minetrees
America
David Minetrea
Marie Tene Durand
France
Haiti
Toussaint
Manakin
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Minetree
Virginia ‘Volunteers
Confedarate States Service
Atlantic, Mississippi, and Ohio Railroad
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Telchmend
Danville
Royal
Arcanura
Knights of Honor
A. P. Hill
J Fdes
Villa Elizabeth Eppes
Eppenville
Prince George County
Alexandria
John HE. Minetree
Joseph Powhatan Minetrees
Greensboro
N.C
Charles F. Fitts
Chicago
Giveth E. Minetree
James Lawrence
George McPhail Minetree
Wily Haines Minetree
Hives
Wade
City
DoJ Opposes Chattanooga Venue for Testimony in Prohibition Case
The Department of Justice through Solicitor General Hoyt asked the Supreme Court to keep testimony in the contempt proceedings against deputies away from Chattanooga. The department argues local atmosphere would threaten candor and safety for U S witnesses, and that confidential DOJ information supports warnings of danger to those testifying.
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Department of Justice
Hoyt
Walter Sites Supreme Court
Chattanooga
Ciephice
Department of Jus
Sid Johnson
Supreme Coin
Attorne C General
United States
Bank Clerks Hear Treas urer on Currency and City Growth
Treas urer Charles H. Treat spoke on currency origins and public confidence, praising Salmon P. Chase as father of the current system. W E Ambrose discussed bank relations, while Robert N. Harper outlined moves to advance Washington as a commercial capital. Washington Chapter plans to send delegates to compete with Baltimore in an upcoming annual bank clerks debate.
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Treat
Washington
Charles H. Treat
United States
W. E. Ambrose
District Bar
Robert N. Harper
American National Bank
Greater
American Institute of Bank Clerka
Tres
Treasury
Salmon P. Chase
Ambrose
Harper
Wiliam King
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
E. &. Wolf
F. B. Devereux
National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
Baltimore
Bank Clerks’ Organization
Griggs Praises Carlyle as Moral Leader in Lecture
Dr Edward Griggs delivered the third of five Public Playground Association lectures at the Church of the Covenant on Connecticut Avenue and N Street. He called Thomas Carlyle an exponent of German literary flowering and French revolution, noting Carlyle’s belief that right is might yet warned that might is not always right. He cited Carlyle’s Edinburgh education and the library as his best university, and hinted Carlyle influenced a countryman who distributed libraries nationwide. The next lecture on February 1 will cover Emerson, with Leo Tolstoi slated for March 3.
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Thomas Carlyle
Germany
Edward Howard
Griggs
Church of the Covenant
Connecticut Avenue
N Street
Garlyle
University of Edinburgh
Scotland
Carlyle
Emerson
Leo Tolstoi
Victory for the Church as Maura Returns to Power
Madrid reports King Alfonso recalls Senor Maura to form a Conservative cabinet amid clerical gains and a pledge to end anti clerical campaigns. Ex ministers warn Spain not ready for radical religious reform while Rome welcomes the move, signaling a shift away from secular drives.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Senor Maura
Conde de Allende Salazar
Senor Lucilerva
Senor Osman- Scull
Senor Besaba
Gen. Lona
Capt
Fernandez Mino
Senor Rodriguez San Pedro
Marquia Figueroa
Rios, Moret
Dominguez
Spain
Senor Canaisjas
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Mauraté
Rome
Vatican
Russia and Revolution Told By Kellogg Durland at Wesley Chapel
Kellogg Durland, American correspondent, spoke on Russia and Revolution at Wesley Chapel M E Church describing Siberia under the Japanese Russian War. He recounted scenes from the Winter Palace and an interview with Marie Spiradanova, noting peasants form the vast majority and that unified peasant action could topple the regime.
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Kellogg Durland
Russia
Wesley Chapel
M. BG. Church
Futh
PF Streets
Mr. Durland
Boston
Far East
Revolution
Siberia
Durland
Winter Palace
Marie Spiradanova
Dakota Town in Need Dispatch From New Rockford
A postmaster dispatch to the Interstate Commerce Commission via Senator Mansbrough warns Dakota town New Rockford N Dak faces severe shortages of coal and provisions with imminent suffering unless immediate relief arrives. Officials of the railroad serving New Rockford will be urged to act.
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New Rockford
N. Dak
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mansbrough
Whiteley Murderer Identified as Horace Rayner
London police identify Horace George Rayner as the killer of William Whiteley. A former schoolmaster now unemployed, Rayner lived at a Bloomsbury hotel claiming to be the son of a wealthy Yorkshire businessman. Passports show travel in Russia and other regions. Rayner underwent surgery this morning, an eye removed and the bullet extracted. Doctors expect recovery. motive remains unknown.
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London
William Whiteley
Horace George Rayner
Bloomsbery
Yorkshire
Whiteley
Rayner
Rusia
Ambassadors Meet with Emperor on tariff mission
Tariff Commissioners North Gerry and Stone presented to Emperor William in Berlin. He praised the mission and asked North to deliver a personal message to President Roosevelt. Foreign Secretary Tschirsky attended the interview and the envoy sails January 30.
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William
Roosevelt
Berlin
Ambassador Tower
Messrs
North
Gerry
Stone
Emperor Wiliam
United States
Tschirsky
Will Try Land Fraud Cases and Sunday School Day
The report states W. C. Bristol nominated as United States district attorney for Oregon may remain in office to conclude pending land fraud cases, with a Tecum appointment after Congress adjourns. Church notes McKendree Methodist surveys a monthly Sunday School Day with Judge George W. Atkinson to speak, followed by services. The church officers and departments are listed. The Government buys silver with 160,000 ounces purchased at 68.54 cents per ounce for delivery in Denver.
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W. C. Bristol
United
Oregon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bristol
Congress
McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church
Massachusetts Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
George W. Atkinson
Court of Claims
West Virginia
T. Israel
Archie W. Davis
Horace Naylor
Wilson Brown
C. S. Mackenzie
Mbrarian
James’ Con- Way
A. R. Taylor
Ming Mamie Fowle
Irs
J. KR. Biffle
Bessie Latham Gibson
Denver
Evacuation Steps Noted by Russia Under Agreement
China and Japan have been notified of the decision regarding Russo-Japanese arrangements. Russia reports steps taken to assure the evacuation will be completed at an early date.
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China
Japan
Russia
Government to create national university for Ireland
James Bryce outlined Britain’s plan at Dublin Castle to establish a national university for Ireland. The project would replace the Royal University of Dublin with a new, theology-free college, endowed and governed by crown appointment then shared with teaching staff, integrating Trinity College Dublin and colleges in Belfast and Cork.
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Dublin
Dublin Castle
James Bryce
Great Britain
United States
Ireland
Royal University of Dubln
University For
Trinity College
Belfast
Cork
Bryce
Battle With Terrorists In Grodno Ends Fierce Shootout
In Grodno police and troops clashed with terrorists after two gunmen killed a prison warden. The gunmen fled to a church and a private house, where authorities pursued them. Three officers protecting the church were slain by a crowd, and the second assailant killed two pursuers before troops killed the remaining gunman. Several bystanders were wounded.
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Grodno
Russia
Government Agent Hurt in English Crash
Manchester, England, Jan 5. William Whitlam, special representative of the U S Bureau of Manufactures, investigating cotton and lace trade abroad, was injured in a motor accident January 2 at Chorley Wood. He is progressing toward recovery in Manchester. He formerly resided in Charleston, South Carolina. No information has reached the U S Department of Commerce and Labor.
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Manchester
England
Whittam
Chorley Wood
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
William Whitlam
Bureau of Manufactures
Charleston
Whitlam
Lehr in Original Garb At Berlin Court Showing
Special to The Washington Just from Berlin reports Harry Lehr in court Tuesday drew attention with fashion misfit trousers cut to expose white socks and pumps. Lehrg described as buoyant, shouting about his wife s dregs made for the occasion costing $1 000.
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Washington
Berlin
Harry Lehr
Lehrig
Greger Sues Countess Over Slander Diamond Theft Claim
Alexander Gregor ex-secretary to the Russian emperor in Washington and Rio Janeiro files damages suit in Brest France against Countess de Rodellec du Porcic over calumny and libel related to an accusation he stole a diamond. He seeks 300 dollars and previously sued for slander and character defamation, and reportedly whipped the count in Paris last month.
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Brest
France
Alexander Gregor
3Achington
Rio Janeiro
de Rodellec du Poraic
Calumny
Vbel
Brittany
I. Greger
M.greger
Paris
Local Athletes Entered in Tonight's Indoor Meet at Richmond
Dozens of city runners and field athletes, representing Washington School for Boys, Central High, Georgetown, Catholic University, and Woodberry Forest, prepare for the big indoor meet at the Horse Row Building in Richmond. Notables include H J Heffernan and E M O Gorman in shot put, Kemper and Britton in sprints, and a pivotal Catholic University versus Richmond relay showdown.
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Richmond
Georgetown
Johns Hopkins
George
MD College
Hatchetttes San
Centralish School
Haffernan
Baltimore
O'Gorman
Kemper
T. A. Canaley
Santo Catholic University
John Brittén
J. W. McCarthy
Jonni Herittan
W. Burke
W. McCarthy
George L. Lewis
Washington School For
R. J. Kennedy
Cathelle Ualverutr
C. M. O'Boyls
S. I Burch
Central High School
D. Flowerer
George L. Lawis
Anti racing bill passes Senate in Nashville Tennessee
Nashville Tenn January 25 By a 30 to 1 Senate vote an anti racing bill passed total failure of bookmakers and bettors in or out of state faces penalties. Track operators face felony charges with fines 250 or more and charter forfeiture for corporations. Individuals convicted face one to three years in prison while bettors receive 50 to 200 fine and three to twelve months imprisonment. The measure targets in state and out of state racing betting.
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Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Boxing bouts and promoters loom in Grand Haven plans
Hopes for resumed boxing events in Grand Haven Michigan rise after a council compromise allowing bouts with permits. Promoter Tom McCarey from Los Angeles lobbies for matches including a possible 20 round bout between Billy Mellody and Will Lewis, while other heavyweights such as England’s Guymor Mair and faces like Philadelphia Jack O’Brien are tied to scheduled fights.
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Grand Haplan
Mich
Ets
Leimeck Weest
Tom McCarey
The
Pacific A
Liz
Los Angeles
Cal
Darkey Haley
Jimmy Walsh
Boston
Saley
al Delmont
R. T
Billy
Honey") Mollody
Wills Lewis
New York City
Johnny Mooney
Mellody
Tupopah
Nev
Auch
Lewis
Mooney Wll
Melody
Guimor Mair
England
Tiger Smith
Wales
Ne‘Honar Sporting Club
London
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Joe Thomas
Ssya Thomas
Tom O'Rourke
Jack Blackburn
O*rourke
Blackburn
Hacey Lewis
Tan
Stean
O'Rourke
Walcott
Fas Abe
Attel
Corbett Eyes Nevada Bout After L A Victory
Corbett arrived in Chicago en route to Tonopah to press promoters for a bout with Murphy and to back a possible match against Kid Herman. He offers a 35000 forfeit to prove his seriousness and willingness to train, while Donyerite aims to secure a Tonopah purse for a Corbett clash.
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Harry Baker
Dacifle Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Attell
Aum
Baker
Jasin
Marty Pollock
Young ‘Corbett
Chicago
Tonopah
Corbetta
Neveda
Riley
Corbett
Murphy
Donyerite
Kid Herman
Faithé
Sugar men appeal for right to use lime and sulphur fumes
Secretaries Shaw and Straus held a hearing with Representative Meyer and a New Orleans delegation from the Louisiana sugar and molasses industry on permitting the use of sulphur fumes and lime in manufacturing. Secretary Wilson, advised by Dr. Wiley, said such fumes are injurious and should be inhibited, a view the conference sought to appeal. The quantities were described as small and not deleterious, but approval requires all three departments.
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Shaw and Straus
Meyer and Brousserd
New Orleans
Louisiana
Wilson
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Harvesters Company Investigation Authorized by Senate Resolution
The Department of Commerce and Labor through the Bureau of Corporations begins an investigation of the International Harvester Company. Senate resolution adopted December 17, 1908, requests scrutiny, with officers reporting no objection to the scope or character of the inquiry.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau ‘of ‘Corporations
International Harvester ‘Company
Senate
Harvester Company
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Tennessee Senate
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