Panic Stopped by News of Steel Bond Move, Perkins Testifies
Mr Perkins told senators that a Monday telephone report from Judge Gary about a likely steel bond deal halted a market panic. He said no plan existed for the steel company to buy Tennessee Coal and Iron, only a move to ease unsettled conditions. He discussed bond convertibility and public confidence shaping cash value, avoiding naming a New York institution.
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Perkins
Gary
Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal Anc Iron Company
Clark
Tennessee Company
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Hoogevelt
Bonaparte
Messrsrick and Lary
Inmortanre
New York
Rennesses Coal and Wren Company
Hein
Cutterson
Ferking
Tennessee
Efe
Culterary
Perkona
Insvituaa
Mr. Perkins
Instituinn
Regulation of Expert Testimony Debate in New York Assembly
A draft bill reviewed by the New York State Assembly aims to regulate expert testimony in trials. It outlines compensation, qualifications, and testimony procedures for expert witnesses in homicide and related cases. The measure seeks to balance witness independence with court needs while restricting undue influence.
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Guesi
Washington
Jan
Npalormi Hy
New York State
Nas Javon
State Maven Society
Eambenaath
Amis
Woman Foe of Vivisection in Royal Circles
Controversy surrounds Lizzy Lind af Hageby a fervent antivivisectionist. She plans travels and appearances in Philadelphia and elsewhere to push opposition to live animal experiments amid a circle that includes nobility and notable advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wass
Yu Jin
Miga Lizzy Lind
Hageby
England
Mauretania
Philadelphie
Ulngeon
Sie
Aioe Shue
Loren
Warnds ¢ Wey
Hissake
The
Hague
Thomas Lough
Solhare Leh
Virginia plan for Gettysburg monument design
The commission, appointed to draft a design for a monument at Gettysburg honoring Virginia forces, met at the New Willard. Swanson presided as secretary, with Swanson, Daniel, Head, and Smut among the committee, along with Gen Lomax. The group agreed to inspect the grounds before proceeding and planned a trip in March to view the site.
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Gettysburg
von Side
Seans
Virgina
Virginia
Oar Ace
New
Willard
Gov
Laude A. Swanstn
Menatur
John W. Daniel
Nt Thomas Smut
Lomax
Feos Rovet
Court Saves St John s Injunction Restrain Trinity
Temporary injunction granted by Justice F in the Supreme Court restrains the Trinity from closing St John s edifice. The order demands the church corporation show why the injunction should remain in force and prevents discontinuation of the chapel pending further action. The case involves compensation claims by the St John s congregation over the potential closing of the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice F
Supreme Court
St. Jains
Orde- Wea
Court In Corporation
Cates
Cvinal
St. John's Compresation
Kieran Appears In Court In Fidelity Case
Kieran, ex president of Fidelity Banding Company now in receivership, appeared before a federal referee and a state judge but was excused to next Monday morning. No evidence was taken as counsel sought a quick proceeding to aid Catholic institutions holding notes. Death verdict: A Burns, a Black laborer, died in an accident caused by a dynamite blast near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puting
Federal Court
Auet Tdlay
Bo. Kieran
Fidelity Banding Company
Moses Shire
Buffalo
Wlaron
Fidelity Company
A. Burns
Favorable 10 West District Bills Up For Consideration
The Senate District committee approved Fleury L. West's nomination to the district commissioners board to succeed himself. It advanced a probation system bill for the District, changes to the Washington Hospital for Foundlings, and an extension of New York avenue. Bills favorably reported include street grade fixes, child labor law amendments, and employment agency regulations. Various measures were assigned to subcommittees including police, education, judiciary, and public utilities with actions on pensions, road widening, and a bronze statue site for Senator Allison.
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Senate District Committee
Fleury L. West
Senate
Gatt ‘Inger
District Supreme Court
Police Court
Gallinger
Washington Hospital
New York Avenue
Fourth Street
Biadens-burg Road
Byenator Carter
Montana
Carter
Walter P. Rogers
Sarah Eaward
McCullough Street
Uouse
Maryland
McCreary
Kentucky
Jackson
Police and Fire Departments
Scott
Minnesota Avenue
Sherif
Franklin Street
Bladensburg Road
Massachusetts Avenue
Bowen Road
Fortieth 1
Allison
Cummins
Iowa
William B. Allison
Washington
Iowa Cty
New York
Ames
Massachusetts
Houge
Icommittes
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Hardy
City of
Capitol Grounds
Jake
Washington Uni seeks federal support for agricultural courses
President Nevanam of George Washington University and Commissioner Macfarlane urged Senate agriculture committee to favor a bill extending the law for university agricultural courses across states to include the District of Columbia and designate GWU to receive the benefit. The bill was sent to two subcommittees led by Senators Burnham Burkett and Money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevanam
George Washington University
Macffarland
Senate Committee On Agriculture
District of Columbia
George Washington
Burnham, Burkett
Money
Mayor signs 16 and under ban on movie theaters
New York mayor McClellen signs an ordinance barring children under 16 from visiting moving picture shows without a parent. The rule takes effect immediately and violators face fines from ten to zero dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCleben
Omnibus Claims Bill Advances After Senate Action
The Senate passed the omnibus claims bill and sent it to conference as the House already approved it. Senate actions added almost $3,000,000 in claims with talk of possible derailment in conference. Some senators favored amendments to delay final settlement and allow conferees to decide. An important amendment repeals the current law referencing Southern war claims to the Court of Claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Court of Claims
Oregon Messenger Delays Vote Delivery From Oregon
Oregon's delayed messenger J M Butler arrived with the state vote for the electoral college. Vice President pairbanks occupied Senate duties. formal delivery was postponed to today. Butler believed the return was due by February 10 to Washington. A $1000 fine for late arrival will not be assessed against Butler after Oregon's vote copy arrived by mail.
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Oregon
J. M. Butler
Hig State
Pairbanks Wea
Senate
Butler
Washington
Compromise bill on Brownsville affair headed to vote
Senate Republicans back a substitute measure to create a five member court of inquiry to review the Brownsville shooting of August 14 1941 and report on charges against men of Companies B and D. Democrats oppose any move to reinstate negro troops while debate continues. The plan would allow reenlistment of qualified officers and men with back pay and benefits dating from discharge.
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Brownsville
Senate
Aldrich
Foraker
Warner
Brownaville
Melaurin
Culberson
Secretary of War
United States Army
Lincoln Memorial Holiday Plan Blocked by Senate and House
A proposed Lincoln centennial holiday on February 14 faced mixed progress as Senate and House committees moved separate paths. A Knox amendment to survey a Lincoln Way road was added in the Senate, while the House reported a bill for the holiday alone, with Knox’s survey proposal carried forward.
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Lincoln
Senate
House
Senate Committee On
Knox
Gettysburg
House Committee
Lincoln Way
Newlands
Trust Holds White Slaves in New York Police Testimony
Police Commissioner Bingham endorsed Cleveland’s golden rule plan to take drunken men home instead of arresting them. He testified before a legislative committee investigating courts, claiming police corruption in arrests of women and that white slave traffic among immigrants is widespread and organized. He warned that stopping it would ease the social evil, and described owners of women as a low, international-minded class. He noted police may use discretion in arrests of chauffeurs, even suggesting casual bribes.
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New York
Cleveland
Bingham
Legislative Committee
Rainey Defends Panama Canal Plot Charges
Representative Rainey presses allegations over the Panama Canal affair amid denials by C P Taft Cromwell and Ward. He cites documents and a cable from Taft while urging Congress to push an inquiry with Lovering supporting investigation and repudiation of Cromwell on the Isthmus.
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Brest
Cromwell
Lovering
Clinois
Representative Ratney
Ilinois
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal
Republic of Panama
Ratney
Charles P. Taft
Massachusetts
Rameny
Raiex
Panama
C. P. Taft
Taft
C. P. Tatt
William Watson
Fsbmags
Rainey
Mr. Taft
New York
Cromwoll
Rainey Adder
Ward
Humoriats
Ralygy Ilegyena
Massachuatts
Janus
Electric Light Ecompany
Panama City
Lincoln Centennial Celebration Opens at Universalist Church
The Lincoln centennial event begins at 8 PM next Tuesday at the Church of Our Father Universalist in Northwest Washington. Optimist Club hosts with Rev. Dr. Abram Simon of the Washington Hebrew Congregation delivering the principal address.
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Church of Our Father
Universalist
Optimist Club
Church
Abram Simon
Washington Hebrew Congregation
District of Columbia
Lfe of
Robinsons Plaintiff Follows Jerome Suggestion in World Libel Case
The White House conference leads Douglas Robinson, President’s brother in law, to become the complaining witness in the New York World libel suit. Attorney Stinson indicates the action may be moved to New York. Robinson met with the President and Bonaparte. Grand jury proceedings continue with Shaw and Cotterill summoned. witnesses from the World staff expected next week.
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New York World
White House
J. Angus
Shaw
Stinson
New York
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Enid
Douglas Robinson
Nbel
Stimson
Washington
Jerome
New York State
Robinson
Grand Jury
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Furinam
Baker
Stuart McNamara
Parahata
Cotterill
Henry E. Davis
Bay
Stay
United States Dietrich
Attorney Proctor
Shawn
Hss
Moses Haas
Peckham
Edwin Eulnws
Haas
Wright
Naval Conference Called by President Roosevelt
Yesterday the President ordered the commission he appointed last week to meet Friday at 2 30 p m in the Navy Department to study an efficient navy administration and a state of constant preparedness The group will report on necessary sites and recommendations for war readiness including navy yards and readiness of warships for action
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Roosevelt
Navy Department
Will and estate planning advisory notice
Law reminds that estates of those dying intestate are distributed by law not by the deceased wishes. It urges consulting a responsible trust company to ensure exact wishes are carried out and invites consultation for drawing or altering a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consult & Responsible Trust Company
Army Orders Resignations Accepted for 1909 Transfer
The president accepted the resignation of Captain Edward T. Cabaatt Thirteenth Cavalry to take effect January 35 1909 He reports to the commanding officer Fort Logan Arkansas for duty with the Sixteenth Infantry Also resignations announced for Second Lieutenant Fredrick C Hogara Lo Fort Logan Arkansas with assignment to duty with the same unit at Fort Logan
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Edward T. Cabaatt
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fredrick C."hogara
Sixteenth Infantry
Fort Logan If. Roots
Ark
Peat
Naval officers orders and ship movements 1909
Orders to Lieut C F Cooper to submarine training and to Paymaster R Hatton to home and wait. Assistant Paymaster J X McDonald assigned at New York Navy Yard, Feb 4 1909. Arrivals include Scorpion at Putanurup Norrell Cavite and Prairie from navy yard, San Diego to Boston and other ships sailing from Havana and Algiers toward Gibraltar and San Francisco.
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C. F. Cooper
Octopus
R. Hatton
J. X. McDonald
Navy Yard
New York
N. Y
Easistant
Scorpion
Vtawanurup
Norrell Cavite
Maine
Havana
Sombrero
Mirslassop
Guentanano
Panther
Ajax
Algiers
Gibraltar
Bulfalo
Honolulu
San Francisco
Prairie
New York Architects in Talks for Robert Bacon Home Plan
A New York architecture firm is preparing drawings for a proposed mansion on a Sixteenth Street site in Washington. Rumors point to Senator-elect Root, former Secretary of State, as the purchaser, with the property fronting 135 feet on Sixteenth Street and eight building lots. The sale price reportedly exceeds 78000 per square foot and signals plans for a grand residence amid a premier residential area.
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Sixteenth
M Streets
Washington
Story & Cobb
Connecticut Avenue
Root
Story &Cobb 2
United States Senate
Sixteenth Street
L Streets
Hale
Simon
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Henrietta BM. Halliday
F. W. Graham
Anton
George Geofroy
Sixteenth and
U Streets
Geofroy Brothers
Halliday
Fronta
U Street
Westover
Postoffice Sign Request Urged by Chief of Department
Complaints about missing signs at post offices across the United States prompt a push for universal display. Most concerns come from third and fourth class offices, about 6000 locations, with Postmaster General Meyer leading efforts but noting no appropriations for funding.
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Postofice Department
United States
Meyer
Congress
Warship models moved for Seattle and Quito expos
The Navy Department sent 31 warship models exhibited in the department building to the Washington Navy Yard for shipment to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle and to the International exposition in Quit Ecuador. Twenty five models will go to Seattle and six to Quit. Shipments begin March 15. Full size wooden gun models will also be included.
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Navy Department
Department
Washington Navy Yard
Seattle
Quit Ecuador
Military essay prizes awarded to Maj Elis and Capt Kerrick
The Military Service Institution of the United States awarded Maj Wilmot E Elis C A C the gold medal a life membership and 100 dollars for an essay on the decline in enlisted army and navy strength and remedies. The second prize silver medal and 50 dollars went to Capt Harrison S Kerrick for a similar essay.
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Military Service Institution of the United States
Fife
Wilmot E. Elis
Harrison S. Kerrick
Gseay
Ieee
Religious notices and upcoming talks at area churches
A compact listing of services across Unitarian, Evangelical Christian Science, Christian Science, and Oriental philosophies. Includes sermons at All Souls Church and Scottish Rite Hall, plus mental and spiritual healing classes led by Mrs Seaton and public lectures at 144% Q Street. Names of speakers and attendees appear amidst a schedule of worship, Sunday schools, and evening discussions.
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Methodist Episcopal, Sethopolitan Memorial M
John Marshall
John Reid Shannon
D. D
McKinley
William McKinley
Epworth League
Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church
16Th
Cinchsia
Robert Moore
Episcopal
Church OF the Ascension
Massaci Betta Avenue
Twelfth Street
Henning
Roland Cottonsmith
B.S. Dunlap
Presbyterian
Church OF the Covenant
Coxn
Charles Wood
Tyler Denvett
James McC. Tlenry
Peck Chapel
Marine Band
Christian
Endeavor
First Congregational Church
Corner Tenth and
G Strenta Northwest
Samuel Woodrow
ALL Souls' Church
Corner
Lilysmes G. BW
Pierce
Anc Unity
Young People's Religious Union
Mindeter
Evangelical Christian Science
Evangelical Christian
Gliv Brangetleal
Christian Seemet
Even K. Trimmer
Christian Science
Christ
Scientitape Rete
Stelock
al Weats
Colorado Building
Y. W
Vesfer
Tolng Wome Clan Association
le Dana Beet
Bethlehem Institutes
Calhubjees
Lier Amengdom
Trange
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New York Bar Association
Lizzie Lind-Ai Hageby
Virginia Monument
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ST. John's
Kieran
Gap
Teak
G W. U
Oregon Messenger
Jim
J. Angus Shaw
Press Publishing Company
Artisles
United States District
Justice Gould
Roger Farnham
Charles A. Cotterill
Associated Press
Melville E. Stone
Farnham
Naval Conference
Commission
Law
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvan E Ave
Havel
16Th Street
Bas
Exposition
Pacific Coast
Hermsdorf
Plese Ane
Services
the Secular League
Secuar League
Addrate
G. L. Raymond
George Lawrence
Debata
Fyttles Temple
Pythian Temple
Ind
Ninth ST
Mn Pelgeete
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Health Office Record
Mark Achford
Loulea Pierce
Ulfre
Albert Linkins
Bohrer St
Marshall C. Bsayren
Hos
Frances A. Reed
Conrad Kirfer
Thones Wilkinz
Richardeon St
Catherine Jonnzon
Pat
Frank Harrison
Seaton Gt
Zechariah Johnson
Sfrre
Madgicon Xf
Benjamin F. Evans
Yezra
4Th St. Nw
Terces Fenwick
Thoman Kael
Sanders & Stayman Co
F Street
Percy
Foster
John H. Magruder
K Si
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Chabanne
Christian Xander
Ree Pease
7Th St
Schwartz & Peltman
7Th Street
Belmgat Bairy Farm Almay
Fred Ant Melicsey
Strait Praes
Ee Wbe
A. Ofticians
Mark TR
Florence M. Woodward
George Iz
Sara
J. Wynkoep
Gustaves
Gertrude A. Willems
g/k. Geforge
Emma Thom
Lewis FE
Alma K. Talbert
Tor
Samuel B
Allee B. Stewart
Paul Ti
Stacia Ml. Stelomen
Bernard E
Artella F. Richaréson
William H
Rosie E. Phipps
Seruel J
Clara Pate
Michael W
Angua M. Payne
Allan F
Eva Poore
Joseph R
Ellen NM
O'Connor
Wilfora M
Hotella M. Noll
John
Jenple Mortis
Frank J
Rhea C. Mizell
John T
Mary
Linkins
Mosea
Bewte Lewis
Thomas
Azole Keane
Clade F
Mary N. Nore
Robert
Mabel B. Hutchison
Joan H
Ruth A. Hawalth
Francis
Mary L. Barrington
Peter A
Mionla
Hora
Charlen
Sarah Garfinkle
Jessa F
Mary Gates
John M
Berita Gestrelight
Lewis
Aluin Glassman
Nathan
Kate Oer
Edgar C
Carria K Faarso
George M
Rose C. Dixon
William N
Ruth & Daley
Rafeele
Anmersa Deltufe
Nelson H
Alice W. Darton
William J
Laluy
Chester
Edward
Rose J. Barker
David J
Lecy A. Worrell
Jame
Ada Thomas
Richard
Josephine Gray
George
Gertrude Greeney
Tucker
Emme Coles
Wirt
Eva Eubanks
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