New Dacia Inquiry Probes Secret Pact on Hamburg Line
Investigation continues into sale of the Dacia by Hamburg American Line amid rumors of a non use in Allied trade. Officials assess promises from a New York broker and insurance details tied to a war risk claim to determine if a secret pact influenced ownership and future voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg-American Line
Amstip Dacia
Hamburg American Line
NN Brelung
New York
Amerie
F Hamburg
Asenis
Toedt Og Toon
Dacia
Fatiur
Fred
Hamburg
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices in Washington Area
A garbled obituary list dated January 1915 records numerous individuals including BLANTON, SHANDOFR, CORONATION, ANNA TSARET, TMMONS, TENSY, MAELA, TUNTINGTON, ANDREW STYLUR, PETES, PARMPEED, NAMIEL SPENCER, J RNBHAN, WARGARET, ARLOL, SENAY, and BFILDING. Entries specify survivors, death dates, and funeral arrangements, with interments at Mount Olivet, Waterville Me, and other locations. services largely held at residences or St Joseph Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanton
Kansas Avenue Northwest
Clinta Riddick
Haxymond Blanton
North Carolina
Shandofr
Homie
T Street Northwest
Fred Hast
Lilla Chandler Seriues
Waterville
Anna Tsaret
Mine N de Coronado
ibetTarle
Albemarts
St Pauls
Tmmons
George Bk
Westminster
Fanniry
Tex Anweres
Tual Maela
Cottharles Fair
Tuntington
Wenrce
Andrew Stylur
Severty
Lis
Arboicton
New York
Shorefield
Boone Watilla
Tsivters Chapel
Travaday
Namiel Spencer Earmelep Aonatus
Jullford
Washington
Jhutips
Treseda
Mos Rosa Lage
Eist
Pinkie Alvea Fnee
EH Thi Ups
Dhiredis Jin Wary
Richmand Vna
Dantile
Mandar Taingary
Lbi
Wargaret
Tohn
Mars Renehan
Cumberland WI
Thuradiy
Mount Olivet
Arlol
QO Street
Thomas D Sariol
Sixteenth Street
Harry
Martina L
St Pauls Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Tuesay
Tinary
Biltmore Street
Hinson
Harry Spaldings
Paris Bandit Rages At Being Kept From Fighting
A Bonnot gang member, Dieudonne, writes from Parte Jan 27 about a sentence to the guillotine commuted to April 1912. He laments being kept from the army and vows rage, saying he envies those who died on the field of honor as others fight and die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dieudonne
Bonnot
Guillone
War orders and supposed bribes hit Washington diplomats
A World dispatch reports European war powers envoy to Washington are convinced American businessmen seek to profit from war trades. Allegations include a $100 600 fee offered to influence a diplomat to accept inflated goods, and broad pressure on officials and Congress members. Horse trade profits also claimed, with a 3000 horse deal netting 6750 per horse for promoters and commissions to the purchasing agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
United States
Congress
Europe
German Exports to the United States Fall in 1917 Trade
Berlin dispatch notes Germany’s exports to America in 1917 totaled 159 million dollars, a drop of about 31.6 million from the prior year. Embargoes crippling leather and related goods cut deliveries while copper and electrical machinery also declined. some lines like cotton shipments show resilience, with spring fairs and freight rates shaping expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Tutus
Genermiphora
Thar
Ameriamagerra
Menecan
Cernan
Cop
Argu Merts
Canoris
Sunday for Cincinnati invitation held under conditions
A delegation of New York ministers met with evangelist Billy Sunday to discuss a potential Cincinnati campaign. Sunday told the ministers he must finalize several arrangements before he could consider the proposal, and he asked for a further report from the clergy before any formal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pladelphia
Jane
Billy Sunéa
New York
Evangelist
Campaig
Metropolis
Quean
Jim
Cincinnati
Admits Gaining Island Power of Attorney From Father
Lee Hutchins, son of Vuti King, testified in his father’s will dispute that he accepted a power of attorney in 1904 while the elder man was regard as mentally unstable after a paralysis stroke. He acknowledged a 1904 conveyance to Governors Island and alleged his brother Walter Stilson Hutchins used undue influence to secure the 1910 will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hutchins
Vuti King
Romoas Perry
Perry
Hutchins
Stilson Hutchings
Walter Stilson Hutchins
Thief Held Without Bail After Brooklyn Pawnshop Attempt
Police tracked a dapper suspect described by a Brooklyn pawnshop clerk who noted a luxury lifestyle and watched for days. Detectives halted him last night, finding a jimmy and ash lantern in his silk-lined coat as they held him without bail for a suspected burglary attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklin
Brooklyn
Jimmy
Hutzler Estate To Be Divided Among Five Children
Baltimore Jan 27 The bulk of the estate of David Hutzler the merchant who died January 21 will be divided equally among his five children upon the widow’s death according to his will probated here today The will specifies more than 200000 in bequests including 31000 to the Hebrew Orphan Asylum of Baltimore 300 to the Maryland Association for the Relief and Prevention of Tuberculosis 3000 to long time employees of his company 2000 to Mrs Barbatta Gould a sister 1801 at in plae property and contents to his widow 14400 to daughter Mabel Thutzler and 35000 to son Joel Wutzgler held in trust until age 25 or marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
David Hutzler
Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Marysland Association For the Relief and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Barbatta Gould
Plae
Mabel Thutzler
Joel Wutzgler
War's Effect on Zionists Address at Adas Israel
On Sunday evening next senmarya Levin will speak on The Effect of the War on the Zionist Movement at Adas Israel Synagogue Sixth and I streets at 7 oclock under the Shavas Zion So ic auspices. Three years later Tessin was elected one of the heads of six who lead the Zionist movement the seat of this committee is Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senmarya Levin
Adas Israel Synagogue
Sixth
I Streete
Oclobh
Shavas Zion So Ic
Tessin
Berlin
Wills Body to Science or Fire in Infidel Sting
Harold Osgood Binney of Newport Rhode Island died November 22 1914 and in his will directs his body not to be buried but used for science if his wife agrees and ashes to be strewn near the sea for plant use. His wife Elise Martin Binney is the residuary legatee petitioner for probate. estate valued around 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Harold Osgood Binney
Newport
Elise Martin Binney
Mount Vernon
Chance for Baby to Live Tied to Father's Earnings in Study
The first Children's Bureau report on infant mortality shows babies with fathers earning under $10 a week died at 256 per thousand, while those with fathers earning $25 or more died at 84 per thousand. Artificial feeding, maternal heavy work, and poor sanitary conditions increased mortality. Johnstown, Pa was the initial study site chosen for its representative town characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Bureau
United States
Julia C Lathrop
William B . Wilson
Johnstown
Lathrop
Miss Standard Severely Beaten by Hall Couple in Georgia
In Qhoopee Georgia Miss Angie Standard, a public school supervisor, was severely bruised and cut after a confrontation with W J Hall and his wife. Hall threatened with a shotgun as Mrs Hall assaulted the teacher who had disciplined their son James. Trustees planned a meeting to discuss the incident with the community joining in concerns over punishment methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Standard
W. J. Hall
Mrs. Hall
Qhoopee, Ga
Washington
J F Greens Will Filed and Probate Petitions
The will of John Green who died January 21 at 1416 Q St NW distributes an estate valued at 225000 with 900 in bequests to individuals and institutions and the rest to seven children. Provisions name Monsignor Mackin, St Josephs Male Orphan Asylum, and Little Sisters of the Poor, with 1900 for a tombstone and residency life for his widow. A separate will for Elizabeth Chester and others details gifts to Presbyterian Hospital Philadelphia and a family vault fund. The Legare Phenix estate is placed in trust for Minna Mahan until 16 then for Douglas King at 21. George W Hurlebaus will to wife Mrs Margaret Hurlebaus filed for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
Q Street Northwest
Office of the Register of Wills
James B Green
Michael A Green
Mount Olivet
James F Mackin
St Josephs Male
Celena Adelaide Green
Ife
Q Street
Elizabeth Chester
William Chester
Presbyterian Hospital
Philadelphia
Mary Bayard
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Presbyterian Board of Relief
John Chester
Elizabeth Alward Chester
George W Hurlebaus
Mra
Margaret ¥ Hurlebaus
W. Hamilton Smith
Nathan Sails for America Inauguration of Exposition
Naples via Rome January 27 Farnesto Nathan the Italian royal commissioner to the Panama Pacific Exposition left for the United States aboard the steamer America to attend the exposition inauguration. The Italian exhibit will follow aboard the steamer Yega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Rome
Farnesto Nathan
America
Pair Killed in Flat Involving Miss Franklin Letter
A double murder in a New York flat wounds a Mrs Kriegelder and her janitor husband. Miss Franklin’s letter to Christopher surfaced with accusations and confusion. Kriegleder fled as police traced a bloodstained scene with a hammer and peroxide nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witches
Barre
Miss Franklin
Christopher
Kriegleder
Mra Kriegleder
Miss Frankin
Jay
Skriegieder
Linolleum
Bkrmegleder
Lieut McNaught
King
104Th Street
Fred Hernstein
Trast
14Th Street
Kriegieder
Bernstein
Wage Cut Sparks Fight Over Government Stamp Contract
Director Ralph of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing pushes a wage reduction for plate printers to protect the government stamp contract. About 27 workers earning ten dollars per day are cut to nine, with private-press rivals and congressional champions backing or challenging the move amid broader retrenchment. The contract renewal runs four more years from February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ralph
Bureau Plate
Congress
House
Senate
Joseph L. Ralph
Bureau of Engraving Andprinting
Benefit Theater For Trinity College Endowment
A Monday night benefit performance will raise funds for an endowment scholarship at Trinity College open to Washington district high school graduates. Tickets are sold through a long list of committee members including Mrs Thomas H Carter and Miss Ella Loraine Dorsey, with proceeds to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trinity College
Trinity Board
Thomas H Carter
Ella Loraine Dorsey
John J Noonan
Frank O'Hara
Elizabeth C McCartin
Charles McGilley
Frank Majoy
George May
P P Mullett
Elmer Murphy
M F O’connor
Angela Ewing
Charles
Fagan
Bruce Fahnestock
N E Wealy
Louis Wason Gulick
W G Johnson
Countess Leary
Zebulon
Vance
John J Walsh
Julia R Ward
John A Hamilton
Mary Ro Roach
Arthur Powell Davis
Maurice Talty
Milton & Alles
Henry F Ashurst
Richard P Bland
John Cammach
Marx H Dew
William KF Powney
Maurice Francis Eagan
Mary A Eagan
Mary O Maley
R A Sweeny Pescia
Joseph E Ralph
Margaret Blaine Salisbury
Misa
Rebecca I Shanley
Charlies
Bennett Smith
P Jtennes
G Lynch
Henry P McCain
Mary A Aukward
Rachel T Barrington
Augusta K Bashford
M Corinne Beavens
Anne Heers
John H. Burch
Margaret Carraher
Rose Carraher
Thornton Chesley
Harry Coope
M J Colbert
Fane Daly
John A O Dapray
William H DeLacy
Jules Demonet
Katherine Dempsey
Io Bo Densmore
Chauncey M Depew
John T de Line
W W Dixon
John Donohoe
Thomas J Donovan
James William Doocy
Maury Deve
M E Driscoll
Rose
Dugan
Henrietta Dunlap
Frances Lillian Flanners
MP Flannery
Voeg Fogg
Forbes
Welen Gardner
Cecilia R Taeer
Lawrence Grogan
William
Gwinan
Frank P Herron
Kk Hetfield
Hzabeth Hickes
Samuel
Sarah J Kealex
Wis
Charles W King
Thomas J
Mars Catherine Lax
John T Lenhan
Elizabeth McMahon
Richard W WeWahon
M Alice Mc Mantz
TD Arey Magee
Etta H Matthews
Frank P May
Murphy
P F Nehigan
John FO Newman
Maurice Ab
Oconnell
George H
Monnor
J C O Laughiin
May Hamsdell
George W Ray
Janet Richards
George
O Rippard
Repeal Effort Aims at City Office Creation In Virginia
Washington Post Bureau Alexandria VA reports a city council meeting to receive the joint committee report on repeal of a statute creating the office of civil and police justice in certain populated cities. Delegates and aldermen push to send representatives to Richmond to urge repeal during the current extraordinary session. The chartering of two Rosslyn companies and a succession of local court and estate actions are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Roswell Thornton
Fred Birrell
General Assembly
Office of Civil and Police Justice
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Rubinstein Club Concert Showcases Spross and Blair
The Rubinstein Club under Mrs A M Blair presented a demanding second concert at the Haleigh Hotel ballroom. Charles Gilbert Spross, pianist and composer, impressed with refined technique while tenor Joseph Mathieu delivered lyrical, expressive interpretations. The chorus and soloists powered Wagner and Dvorak pieces, with Spross and Miss Hugelin supporting the program on piano and voice, earning warm audience acclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubinstein Club
Mra A M Blair
Haleigh Hotel
Charles Gilbert Spross
Joseph Mathieu
Mathieu
Sprosa
Mathieus
Branscombe
Wagner
Blair
Dvoraks
Mr Spross
Th Rubinstein
Gilchrist
Miss Hugelins
J Mach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uneral
Thos. S. Sergeon
Cain
Seventh Street
H. Sardo & CO
Fosfrat
Pat George F. Zurhorst
Foseral Tire Tor
Emlalmer
Frank Geier’s S Sons
Seventh ST
All North
WM Lee
Tel Zurhorst
CAP ST cHarness Lincoln
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Fyerythin
Tly
Ff von Frank SN
Saey
J. H. Small, & Sons
Florsts
NELM
U. S
U.S
Ohio City
Sone Tattle
Dave Alt
Sultebie
R. Harris & CO
Kalon Co., Inc
Hutzler
Wilk
H. O. Binney
Wilson
White House
Congressional
Senator Lodge
Taft
J. F. Green
Testator
Mgr. Mackin
St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum
Little Sisters of the Poor
Nathan
Tim
Bureau
Columbia
Julius Garfinkle
Lion Trust Company
Rosalyn Industries Incorporated
The
Corporation Commission of
Virginia
Commonwealth Company
Rosslyn
Alexandria County
Tasker Weir
Reoaslyn
Greathouse
Washington Hardware and Paint Company
Wor Hooper
Joe Jenninge
Washington, DC
Alexandrina Elient
Peligabeth Mumford
Frederick Mumford
Finney
Mackey
R. Gordon Finney
Wne
JB Ot ‘Thornton
Fle Alexandrila
Commonwealth
Randal
Spross
C of Rubinsteinm Club
Hotel Gotham
New Yorks
Wetherbee & Wood
Fifth Ave
Fifth St
New York City
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