Hearings Begin on Rate Increase By Eastern Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission starts daylong hearings on a proposed five percent freight rate rise by Eastern railroads. Shippers will present evidence over a month as Louis D. Brandeis leads the commission in examining increases. President Wilson declines to reveal views, saying the matter is under quasijudicial review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Wilson
Railroads’ Chance
Interstate Commerce Com
Toei
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Colison and Collett Obituaries and Funeral Notices
Notices record multiple obituaries and funeral arrangements from January 1914. Entries mention Colison Collett Duyli Kreidler Ward and others with ages, residences in Washington DC area, funeral times at various churches and cemeteries, private interments, and relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bied
Colison
Cami
Hig
Belovett
Mary J. Colson
Gorsuch
Cohlson
Grand Lodge
Odd Stellows Trail
Pastort
Gnorgh Z Collison
Mraternalis
Frank E Rapp
W Oe Clapp
Collett
Writley
Lewis J
Emily
George J. Collett
William H. Sardo & Co
H Street
Glenwood Cemetery
DI Varco
HE Street
Atskiustim
Antonio
Mana di Marca
al Om
St Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Duyli
Grace Stubbs Troy Ie
Hiryventh Street
Janary
Loudon Fark
Baltimore
Gary
Ennalus
Stephen Rozelle Gore
W. W Aeeleston
Balfour Apartments
Hinteenth
Streets
Mount Olivet
Carroll County
Hagan—Sddenly
Big Stone Gap
Thomas PP
Michael T
Bridget Monaghan Ha- Ran
Galem
Mass
James
Wid
East Captol Street
Luvenia L
J. Walter James
Clarence
Lewis James
Minnie A. Goodman
Virginia Nolan
Min Rena Lawlor
Jenkins’ Undertaking
King George County
Kreidler
Edward A
Sophia Bootes Kreidler
Edwin Patterson
Mrn
Joe Bateman
Q Street
Georgetown
Arlington Cemetery
Kuntz
Terra Alta
W. Va
Richard
Adolph Kuntz
Frank Geier
Suns
Redmond Says No Prospect of Home Rule Change
Irish leader John Redmond told a large Waterford gathering that there is little chance of altering the home rule bill this year and urged supporters to avoid contests with William O Briens Cork seat. He warned against compromising unity and said any change must keep Ireland united.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Ireland
John F. Redmond
Mr. Redmond
Ulster
William O'Brien
Cork
Redmond
O'Brien
Augustine Roche
M. P
North Louth
John Redmond Down
Moyer to Stand Trial in Michigan Conspiracy Case
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and six other union leaders under indictment for conspiracy will return voluntarily to stand trial with 31 striking defendants. A telegram from O N Hilton Denver general counsel for the federation urged immediate return. Special prosecutor George E. Nichols warned that extradition proceedings would follow if they do not comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Houghton
Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
George E. Nichols
O .N. Hilton
Denver
Nichols
New Railroad to Greece Linked by Paris to Athens line
Paris hailed a planned 40 hour rail link between Paris and Athens within eighteen months. The Greek minister in Paris and French contractors signed the contract in the presence of Prime Minister Eleutherios Venizelos. The line would connect Pi raeus Athens and Larissa with the Oriental Railroad, creating direct western Europe Greece service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eyrupse
Greece
Piraeus
Athens and
Lariysa
Oriental
Eleutherios Vanizelos
Pans
Athens
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington Area
Funeral directors and embalmers listed with multiple firms and locations in Washington D C and vicinity. Names include Frank Geier's Sons J W Lee Hindle Spear Zurhorst Sergeon and others with addresses on Pennsylvania Avenue Ninth Street Fifth Street and F Street N W. Many entries mention modern chapels crematoriums and reasonable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. H. Sardo & CO
J. W. WM. Lee
Pennslyvania Ave
Pelyphone
Thos
M. Hindle
W. R.speare
Frank A. Speare
Geo
P. Zurhorst
East Capitol Street
Chas
S. Zurhorst
Mer
Sergeon
Cain
Seventh Street
N. W
Telephona
Funeral Floral Services and Address Details
Funeral designs by J. H. Small & Sons florists listed with corner 1th and H Streets Washington. Mentions Wardorf Astoria at 1155 Broadway and Rene for funeral flowers. Advertises funeral designs of every description at moderate prices. Phone M. 4378.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Small & Sons
Washington
Wardorf Astoria
Broadway
Rene
Fork
Fldwers
Guypee
Uf Street
Congress Eyes Security Regulation and Labor Probes
Congress moves to give the Interstate Commerce Commission power to regulate railroad securities while advancing antitrust and coal mine investigations. Senate and House panels consider Ashurst and Thomas education resolutions and strike probe rules. Committee actions anticipate Lee seat contest, rural credits, and immigration bills with hearings possible in January amid treaty considerations with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Michigan
Colorado
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Ashurst
Thomas
Foster
Calumet
Houghton
Mich
Pueblo
Trinidad
Lee
Senate
Blair Lee
Maryland
Kern
Privileges and Elections Committee
Jackson
Rayner
Sutherland, Bradley
Dillingham
Frank P. Glass
Johnston
Alabama
Bulkley
Ohio
House
Banking and Currency
White House
Hitchcock
Fletcher
Special Commission On Rural Credits
Florida
Burnett
Baker
California
Humphrey
Washington
Pacffc
Japan
Sadical Wins in Milan Amid Imprisonment Rule
In Milan Cipriano, linked to the Paris commune, wins a Milan seat by over 11 000 votes, defeating Bergami chi who led the reformists. Treves had moved to a different chamber seat hoping Cipriano would win Milan, but his election will likely be annulled due to loss of political rights from past imprisonment. Demonstrations erupt as extremists celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipriano
Milan
Italy
Treves
Amilcari Cipriano
Leonida Bissolati
Chi
Barracks at New York Soldiers' Home Burned
Fire tore through the smoking room of the largest barracks at the New York State Sailors and Soldiers Home in Bath on January 25. The blaze caused about 20,000 dollars in damage to the facility, which houses veterans. Affected building, cause under investigation, no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
N. Y
Veterana
New York State
O'Gorman Firm Explains Gaffney Incident Link
Almuth Vandiver for Senator O Gorman releases a statement detailing the Gaffney incident. The note asserts the senator conveyed information to Sulzer after Stewart identified a bid issue and denies any contact with Charles Murphy about the matter. Stewart reported the affair to Murphy and then to the senator in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suiser
Gaffney
Stewart
Murphy
Whitman
New York
Albany
Iit
James W. Osborne
Glynn
Weatien
Osborne
John A. Bensel
Duncan W. Peck
C. Gordon
O’gorman
Almuth C. Vandiver
Sulter
James A. O'Gorman
James E. Gaffney
Murphy's
Senator O'Gorman
Sulzer
Charles .F. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Syracuse
Gov. Sulzer
Wilson
Washington
O'Gorman
Chinese New Year Raid Shuts Down Gambling Ring
Detective Harry Evans and Officer Wright of the Sixth precinct raided a gathering at 846 Pennsylvania Avenue, arresting Lee Gat for permitting gambling on his premises as about 45 Chinese attendees, many reportedly with funds from debt payments. A tense crowd blocked rear exits as Lee Gat posted $100 collateral for today’s court appearance. The article notes New Year customs and upcoming large celebrations with receptions and banquets in the following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Evans
Wright
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lee Gat
Ee Gat
Lee
Judge Lindsey Returns Home with Bride Amid Welcoming Newsboys
Judge Benjamin B. Lindsey and his bride Henrietta Brevoort Lindsey returned to Denver after a honeymoon at Honeymoor. Newsboys greeted them at Union Station with cheers and a spirited, humorous reception as Lindsey joked with the crowd.
Fire Destroys Fast Boats at Port Washington Plant
Fire swept the Stationary Marine Engine Motor and Supply Company plant in Port Washington Long Island. About twenty boats including speedboats cruisers sloops and hydro aeroplanes were destroyed. Notable losses include the Buljet speedboat valued at 50000 and a sailing fleet from local yacht clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marine Engine, Motor, and Supply Company
Port Washington
Long Island
Dass
Mystery
Ralph Pulitzer
Pandora
Arthur T. Vance
Bessie
B. C. Gould
L’amanaio
Thomas Lillig
Wee Bairn
C. L. Thompson
Terget
F. L. Kraemer
Plandome
Mermaid
Joseph Shaeffer
Clifford Barbee
Fred C. Kraemer
Diamond of 187.5 Carats Unable to Sell in London
Bowker, English diamond digger, arrived in London with 187.5 carat rough stone found at Draogeveld, South Africa. Unable to sell here, he will send the diamond to Amsterdam for cutting as a single stone, hoping for success. The cut outcome will determine market reception, and the gem is said to resemble the Kohinoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Bowker
Draogeveld
South Africa
Amsterdam
Sultana River Disaster Memorial Proposed in House
Representative Frank B. Willis of Ohio introduces a House bill to erect a memorial on the Mississippi River shore near the Sultana disaster site. The 1863 tragedy near Memphis killed about 1700 mainly Union soldiers recently released from Confederate prisons from Ohio Indiana Michigan Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
Haye
Cahaba
Ala
Macon
Andersonville
Indiana
Michigan
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Mrs John S Phipps Lands Giant Sailfish In Gulf Stream
Mrs John S Phipps fought a two hour battle with a sailfish in the gulf stream aided by her husband and her father H P Grace and landed the monster at the pier. The second sailfish of the season, it was the largest and earned a prize from Jason Walters of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S
Phipps
Washington Post
Palm Beach
Fra
John
Gulf Stream
H. P. Grace
Une
Jason Walters
New York
Toiled Six Years for $5 in Michigan Farm Hell
Arthur Pomeroy, 28, returned to his Gladwin county farmer father after six years away. He recounts living in a stable, earning just $5 for the entire period, with only one yearly haircut during sheep-shearing time. He says he disappeared six years ago while visiting their old home in Ohio and later worked for an Ingham county farmer who kept him there for the pittance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason, Mich
Arthur Pomeroy
Gladwin County
Pomeroy
Ohio
Ingham County
Woman leaps to death from 12th floor window
New York widow Mrs Josephine Bremser Amend aged 40, widow of Robert F Amend formerly with a prominent drug importing firm, leaped from a twelfth floor window of her West Side apartment tonight and was killed instantly. Despondent since her husband’s death, she was under relatives’ watch but escaped when left alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Josephine Bremser Amend
Robert F. Amend
Promilnent
West Side
Wied Hires Yankee Boat For Albania Entry
A London cable to the New York Times reports Prince William of Wied has finalized plans to leave Berlin for his new Albanian kingdom. He will proceed to Trieste next month to board the yacht Mohican, chartered from J Borden Harriman, for an imposing entry into his dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
London
New York Times
Prince William of Wied
Berlin
Albania
Trieste
Mohican
J. Borden Harriman
Tories in a Quandary Liberals Also Have Trouble
Special cable from London reports growing discontent within both major parties as naval spending debates mix with Tory tariff reform woes. Farmers furious at Bonar Law leadership accuse conservatives of abandoning English agriculture, while critics attack leadership style and decision making, urging a stronger, more decisive figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lontign
Edinburgh
England
Tores
National Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Union
Bonar Law
Parnell
Kappa Alpha Banquet Draws Notables At University Club
Gayety and good fellowship marked the annual Kappa Alpha banquet at the University Club Saturday night. President James Lee Boat welcomed guests and toasts honored themes from This Evening's Banquet to The Power of Public Opinion, with many attendees including R. L. Henry, J. Dawson Williams, Bradford Knapp, Joseph W. Polk, John Temple Graves, William B. Lamar, and Rep. Robert E. Henry among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayety
Good Fellowship
Kappa Alpha
University Club
James Lee Boat
R. L. Henry
J. Dawson Willams
Bradford Knapp
The
New Democracy
Joseph W. Polk
William B. Lamar
Edward Albes
Dwight Anderson
George Atkinson
Mr. Bates
Mr. Bartholomew
Charles M. Beall
James W. Beller
James Ee Bost
J. Armstead
Boston
Boyd
Thomas Bradley
Bailey E. Brown
Wloyé J. Cissel
Charles B. Coffin
Ernest H. Coolidge
Wiliam B. Crowell
Judson Ty
Cull
Rafua
A. Dennison
A. H. Dibert
John M. Faison
Aymaster
William (., Fite
Joseph W. Folk
Erskine Gordon
J. Blake Gordon
William A. Gordon
J. Harwood Graves
John Temple Graves
Robert £. Henry
Ralph Henry
W. J. Harris
Key Smith
Alden Smoot
Gar Snowden
A. Howard Stevens
John A. Taibout
Wilson C. Townsend
Townsend
Harry K van Alstyne
J. H. Waters
Walter D. Webb
R. §. Williams
R. E. L. Yellett
W. T. Bielder
Paul Bi
Newman Showed Paris Creations For Women at Columbia
E M Newman presented a travel lecture on Paris at the Columbia last evening. He showcased freed fashion material including lantern slides and motion pictures of Parisian gowns worn by models for top designers at the races. The lecture highlighted gowns created weeks ago and photographed for rapid display. The audience, especially women, saw fashions from Longchamp and Deauville. The talk will be repeated this afternoon at 4 45 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
E. M. Newman
Paris
Columbia
Longchamps
Eauville
Protest to the Vatican over Gould Casteli concerns
A papal nuncio in a major European capital is asked to interpret protests from influential Catholics against the Vatican annulling the Gould-Castelilane marriage. Both clergy and laymen condemn the move as a violation of sacred Catholic tenets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Berlin
New York Times
Vatican
National Playground of U S Wonders by L Grant at Belasco
Lawrence Grant presented an illustrated travel talk at the Belasco Theater describing Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Blackfeet customs, and Northwest travel quirks. His casual remark America first drew enthusiastic applause from a receptive audience appreciative of humor and human-interest stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
L. Grant
Glacier National Park
Yellowstone Park
Five Die In Michigan Train Wreck Near Jackson
Five persons were killed and many injured when Michigan Central passenger train No. 70 from Saginaw collided head on with a freight train three miles outside Jackson. The baggage car and a coach telescoped, with every passenger in that coach killed or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
Michigan Central
Saginaw
Movements of Ocean Steamers Sailed and Arrivals Listed
Movements show ships sailing from Queenstown Dover Havre and Newark to New York. Carmania Piniand France depart for New York. Arrivals include Campania Savois and Santa Anna arriving at New York from Liverpool Havre Marseille respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmania
Queenstown
New York
Piniand
Dover
France
Havre
Neckard
Newark
Bremen
Campania
Liverpool
Savois
Santa Anna
Marseille
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Railroads
Datention
International News Service
Robert Goelet
Olive Branch
O’brien
Moyer
Paria
Modern
Sreryth
Establi
Sadical
Gov. Glynn
Ogorman
Bluecoats
Bride
Leas
Farmer
Wied
Yankee Boat
Daily Citizen
Ashton
Hedinburgh
Waltham, Elgin, Howard, &c
K. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
A and D Streets
Apollinaris
Neuenahr
Germany
Whole World Drinks
You Can
Kirkman St
Bon Ami
Spotlem Ser
Ade
Abe
Ayers
Mic
Ancy
Maine
Belgium
Clothea Pina
Blue Bell
Conqueror Tomatoes
Elder
Trose
Cartoues
Wane
Joe
Janey Hominy
Lega of Per
Bacon
Lamb
Malaga
Meat Department
Virginia
Old Dutch Market, Inc
la. Ave
14Th St
F Sts
7Th
H Sts
Capitol St
Ga Ave
UO St
National Playground OF
U.S
Score
Tokalon Co., Inc
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