Four scientists for top Geological Survey post
The President may appoint from four leading scientists to succeed Charles D Walcott as head of the Geological Survey. The candidates are Wilard Hayes, Charley R Van Hise, A Holmes, and William J Clark, each with strong reputations and varied ties to US geology. Decisions are awaited, with equal chances for any candidate.
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Whhile
Charles D Walcott
Geological Survey
Smithsonian
Wielard Hayes
Charley R van Hise
University of Whaconala
1 A. Holmes
Yiressnt
Profe Hatts
Holmes
University of Wisconsin
Trot van Hise
Clark
Jonas Hopkins
Maryland State Geological Survey Intment
Popuer
Ion
Telon
Watcott
Hayes
Wancott
Ehet
Cyowght
Siner Lr
Tegarded Ag
Dinecio
Fhe
Fesivans
Fissletat
Seimaril
Office
Director Reclamation Service
Catarrh of the Stomach Urged as Indigestion Cure
An ailment long deemed incurable is described with symptoms such as fullness after meals sour risings dull headaches and bad breath. The recommended treatment is Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets made of Diastase Asgatic Pepa Nux Golden Seal and fruit acts to aid digestion after each meal and has many testimonials. People are urged to send names and addresses for a free package from F A Stuart Co. Marshall, Mich.
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Theresa
Harlanson
Workman
Chicago
Jil
Stuart
Stuart Co
Stuart Bla
Marshall, Dich
Lottery agent arrested for selling tickets in Georgetown
Thomas Williams fifty six, an employee of the Georgetown Aramy Express branch at 122 Wisconsin avenue, was arrested by Detectives Hartigan and Baur on a warrant charging him with selling lottery tickets. Reports indicate the tickets were loaned by a lottery concern linked to Mobile authorities. He is detained at the First Precinct station. arraignment expected Thursday after summoning witnesses.
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Thomas Williams
Georgetown
Aramy Express Company
Wisconsin Avenue
Hartigan and Baur
Mobile
Williams
Palice Department
Recarda
Burial with full honors for Private Frederick Gosney at Arlington
Private Frederick Gosney, killed by Private William Wineberger near Fort Washington Maryland, received full military honors at Arlington Cemetery. The body was escorted from Fort Washington by a soldier detail from Gosney’s company. Funeral services were led by Rev Henry A Brown Fort Myer chaplain. A bugle call and three volleys marked the interment after Lieut Col Coffin received a message from Gosney’s mother requesting the burial in Arlington.
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Arlington
Gosney
Frederick Gosney
William Wineberger
Fort Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Henry A Brown
Fort Myer
Fred
Ariingbey Cemetery
Coffin
Gorney
Chicago
Full fares for soldiers delay not on movement to Philippines
Omaha reports that Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads refused special government rates for transporting 600 troops, horses, and equipment from Forts Robinson andRush to San Francisco. Though military rates exist, the two lines adhered to regular fares, while Santa Fe connects Omaha to San Francisco at a discounted rate. The Interstate Commerce Commission noted government transport can receive lower rates if not discriminatory, but the Army says no further vessels are needed as of now.
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Omahn
Nebs
Jao
Union Parole
Northwestern
Philippines
San Francisco
Omata
Forts Robinson and
Rusgeis
Union Pacific
Aran Pacific
Trops
Omaha
Quartermaster General's Department
War Department
Pantheas
Messmer Favors Canteen Policy in New War Era
Wisconsin Archbishop G R Messmer advocates reestablishing the canteen in army posts and national soldiers homes. He calls the prior law harmful though well meant, arguing the canteen is a strong temperance factor and should be revived now that active participation in legislation is not being pursued.
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Wisconsin
Dilwankes
Sentinel
Variazs Mutuars
G. Messmer
Fort Leavenworth instructors to face fitness review
War Department reports 0 percent of officers assigned to the Fort Leavenworth military school are physically unfit to begin instruction. Col George LeRoy Grown notes varied causes and directs that officers undergo a compulsory physical examination at every post before being detailed for the course.
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Fort Leavenworth
San Antonio
Texas
George LeRoy Grown
Pucifth Infantry
War Department
Col Brown
Les
Army Orders Transfer and Naval Movements Report
Army transfers list Second Lieutenant Charles Heller and Paul Clarky to new infantry units to assist a court martial. Recruiting officers mobilize in New Orleans and Detroit for evidence gathering. Naval movements note arrivals at coastal yards and a Dragon sailing from New York Navy Yard. Warrant machinists and pay clerks assigned to naval duty and station in Texas.
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Tranefere
Laent
Charles Heller
Th Third Infantry
Twenty-Ord
Lieont
Paul 4
Clarky
Twants- Atah
Detroit
Cenem Chy
Fort Yayns
Tarktown
Mary Island
Lebanon
New Yor Navy Yard
Yanidoa
Guantaramo
Gatuen
Bremerton
Naval Hospital
Boston
Navy
Guom
Texan
Dressmaker and orphan boy appeal for aid and work
Associated Charities highlights two cases for aid. A northwest Washington dressmaker, wife of a sick husband, seeks fair-pay sewing work to support three children and furnish food and rent relief. A Georgetown orphan boy, crippled but bright, hopes a bicycle will enable him to earn through errands. a refined boarding place is sought. Donations and possible aid channels noted at 11 G Street and Slip Street.
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Associated Charities
Ciizens
Weller
Washington
Sant
Georgetown
John Moran & Co
Hessick Brothers
Thowag H Melton
Slip Street
Juha Joy Solgon
John Warner
Joby A Kasaon
H. Mary
Osborn
Mary ‘Leiter
Mra
William A de Caindry
Charles Hare
Katon Wise Company
C E Grupaky
Ellen P. Shapsoi
Loulee
Swan
Billa Elizabeth B Schmuck
Maria G Yonn
Stepher Aah
EB C
Phitp Ginkh
Forpe
EB Smith
Allee
Citizens’ Relief Association
Thomas FP Waleh
G Street
John F Wiking
Mro
Mary A Brown
Barry Nornant
Ly Sturtevant
L ‘Thornton
Mrs Octavia Sewell Dies in New Orleans
Mrs Octavia Sewell widow of Gen Leonard Sewell of New Orleans died at 2105 O Street NW early yesterday. She served for years with Cercle des Preciesises Ridicules known as the French Club as secretary and later president. A linguist, she was noted in diplomatic circles. Her daughter Miss Rosa Sewell is a translator in the Postoffice. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow.
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Octavia Sewell
Leonard Sewell
New Orleans
Atreet
Sewell
Cercle Des Preciesises
French Club
Rosa Sewell
Warner's Safe Cure Promises Kidney Disease Relief
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver ailments and other diseases. It claims varous conditions including gout lumbago rheumatism and Bright's disease improve with the product. A free trial bottle offer is extended to readers who write to Rochester New York and mention The Washington Post.
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Warner’s
The
Washington Post
Charles Mackin
Babylon
Bright
Warners
Warena
Bridger
Warner
Rochester
Avery
Testifies for Elkins in $500000 equity case
Associate Justice McComas testified as a witness for the defense in the Burton and Dubreuill suit against Senator Elkins for 500000 in compensation for services linked to the Western Maryland Railroad sale to the Fuller Syndicate. Jurors heard McComas describe his dual roles and his efforts to ensure State gain from the sale. RC. Kureng corroborated he was not present in the Elkins Burton interview.
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McComas
Senator
Louis E. McComas
District Court of Appeals
Burton & Dubreuill
Baltimore
Elkins
Western Maryland Railroad
Putler Syndicate
Wright
District Chrest Court
Justice McCamus
United States
Maryland
McComas, Galthar & Greenbaum
Jumilee McComas
Dolar
Fuller Syndicate
Burton
Dubreuill
RC. Kureng
Policeman Sued by Wife in West Virginia Divorce Case
Mrs. Georgie G. Leach sues James H. Leach, a Metropolitan police officer, for absolute divorce and maintenance in District Supreme Court in Richland, Greenbrier County, asserting cruelty and drunkenness. She cites their 1908 marriage, a 1909 birth, and claims of violence and habitual intoxication. He served briefly in Cuba before returning to Washington and joining the police force.
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Washington
Leach
Ate
Richtanile
Jase
Name Change Prayer by Christian Eickel in Court
Christian Eickel, claiming to be the orphan Harry J. Jeffries, yesterday petitioned the District Supreme Court to fix his name as Christian Bickel. He states he was born in Baltimore November 2 1880 and raised by Carrie Neager and later by James J. Jeffries, who treated him as their son. He seeks a permanent name change to the one adopted by his foster family.
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Christian Eickel
District Supreme Court
Harry J. Jeffries
Eickel
Baltimore
Brrs
Carrie Neager
Bra
Neager
Washington
Hikel
Christian Bickel
Milan
Kate Neuxer
Mra. Bickel
Lueband
James J. Jeffes
Thts City
Harry J. Dettries
Will of Edward B Curtis Leaves Son 600 and Property
The will dated July 28 1905 and filed yesterday for probate leaves 3400 and personal estate to son Clarence E Curtis. Executors named without bond include Clarence and Frank E Curtin. Grace Agnes Matingly’s will filed yesterday leaves all property to Wille Delahay. The restatrix died December 1 190? at 708 North Carolina avenue southeast.
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Edward B. Curtis
Clarence E. Curtis
Frank E Curtin
Grace Agnes Matingly
Wille Delahay
North Carolina Avenue
Lta
Funeral rites mark Andrew Colton’s burial in Rock Creek
Andrew Colton, 75, longtime Washington businessman and founder of Potomac Terra Cotta Company, died recently. Retired Mason leader from Stansbury Lodge oversaw pallbearers at the 127 Tenth Street NW residence graveside service at Rock Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Dr Edward Mott delivering the sermon. Colton came from Maine 33 years ago and built a career as a manager. survived by wife Elizabeth George and two grandchildren. The article also notes interest in electric carriages in Washington and Rutherford B. Hayes, once a confectioner, applying for bankruptcy protection.
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Andrew Cotton
Washington
Nah
Cotton
Tenth Street
Rock Creek Cemetery
Stansbury Lodge of Masons
Brightwood
Edward M. Mott
Church of the Advent
Nfe
Colton
Myr Colton
Maine
Potomac Terra Cotta Company
Pallbentars
Stansbury Lodge
Eee
Mies Elizabeth George
Ope Ella
Leend Elemond
Pare Hurt B
Andrew’ Gleeson Hammond
Child Wife Seeks Absolute Divorce and Custody
Beatrice J Nye files for absolute divorce from Edgar H Nye artist of Washington. She requests custody of their two year old daughter Blanche and permanent alimony or lump sum. Nye abandoned wife in 1904 and 1906, spent years abroad, resides with parents in Washington, two English corespondents named, one involved in a child birth. Nye earns about 1500 annually from paintings and support from father, wife says, never properly supported her.
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Beatrice J. Nye
Edgar H. Nye
Washington
Yesteray
Esther M. Noah
Blanche
Hingland
Nye
Making Way for Theater on Ninth Street Near F Street
Construction plans for the Gayety Theater on Ninth Street near F Street call for a $150,000 extravaganza house designed by J. B. McElfatrick & Son with George A. Fuller Company building it. The fireproof concrete and steel structure will feature cantilever balconies and galleries, seating 1,600 plus, on a 12 1 2 thousand square foot lot. Walter & Rush of New York bought the property for $90,000, and completion is expected next fall.
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Ninth Street
F Street
J. B. McElfatrick & Son
Theater Architecte
New York
George A. Fuller Company
James Baird
Lip Partons
Aummer Walter & Rush
David Moore
Woodmen of the World unit to stage Northeast Temple entertainment
The Woodmen of the World Thirty-second Regiment Uniform Rank will present an entertainment at the Woodmen Hall in Northeast Temple Thursday night. The company has been reorganized and is preparing a program of varied acts for members and guests.
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Thirty-second Regiment
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen of the World Hall
Zem Ple
Postal clerks seek funding as mail volume grows
First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock asks Congress for 100 108 to hire 600 more post office clerks through next July to handle rising mail, especially second class, with appeals pouring in from the Pacific Coast and nationwide. The request aims to alleviate bottlenecks in a heavier fiscal year.
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Hitchcock J
Congress
Are
House
Senate
Anel
Post Office Department
Clree
Post-office Department
Hitchcock
Desperate Dakotans warn of rail blaze for fuel
A telegram to the Interstate Commerce Commission from New Rockford North Dakota says residents fear burning railroad property within forty hours due to no freight this year and no mail for twelve days. The commission relayed the message to Hott of the Northern Pacific seeking relief.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
New Rockford
N. Dak
Hott
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Hiliott
Carrington
Central
North Dakota
Old Bill Causes Arrest in Store Burglary
Two young men Hed for grand jury were charged in Police Court with breaking into Gustav Hartis 509 H Street Port northeast. Robert Blake 18 and Taquette 19, both of northeast streets, were held under $800 bond. The burglary occurred January 19, notes and a gift item were involved.
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Grand Jury
Vutela Tannette
HC Street
Robert Blake
Fifth Street
Gustav Hartis
H Street
Portheast
Mulloway
Grand
Old United States
Hartig
Naw
Hartte
Nan
Max Needle
Seventh Street North
Weal
Nestlie
Taquette
Blake
Jost
Boy 18 Wins Damages Over Terra Cotta Wreck
John R Dickens aged eighteen was awarded 3125 damages by Olrenft Court No 2 Justice Anderson after settling with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for injuries from the Terra Cotta wreck on December 90 last. Dickens, represented by his father Edward Dickens, had sued for 5000 damages for injuries while on the Terra Cotta station platform awaiting a train. The railroad consented to a settlement, and the verdict followed.
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John R Dickens
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Olrenft
Justice Anderson
Young Dickens
Edward Dickens
District Supreme Court
Anderson
Publisher fails to gain injunction over Belasco Theatre programmes
Chief Justice Clabaugh denied William Osgood publisher of Belasco Theatre programmes an injunction against the Philadelphia Orchestra and Albert N Conner and S J Arthur Smith from circulating concert programmes at Belasco Theater The dispute hinges on a contract dating July 3 19 for exclusive rights to publish and advertise theatre programmes for 2000 annually and alleges ongoing circulation harms his business. A separate deed of trust was recorded by Emochs B Smith and wife to secure a 375000 loan.
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Belasco Theater
Clabaugh
William Osgood
Philadelphis Orchestra
Albert N. Conner
S J. Arthur Smith
Osgood
Washington Theater Company
Waich
Furden
Smith
Itaabel Q. Smith
California Avenue
Frederick Prelinghausen
Edward A. Bane
Newark
N. J
Typographical Temple lecture on consumption fells short
Fragment from an In and About the City item discusses a lecture by Associated Chariton on preventing consumption at Typographical Temple. It notes the lecture was postponed due to Congress adjournment and mentions government printing office workers and speech timing. The rest promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as cures.
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Associated Chariton
Cha ‘Abeoner
Fuon
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