Perkins details on steel bonds and Tennessee Coal case
Mr Perkins testified that a key move by steel interests aimed to calm unsettled market conditions and deny intentions to acquire Tennessee Coal and Iron. He explained bonds were convertible to cash due to public confidence and noted pressure from a New York institution, avoiding naming it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Regulate Expert Testimony Guesi to The Washington Dis
A legislative draft in New York State contemplates regulated expert testimony at trials. The measure proposes fees, limits on who may testify, and compensation to witnesses, with exceptions for certain professionals. The bill seeks to balance expert input with court control while protecting witnesses from undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guesi
Washington
Jan
Npalormi Hy
New York State
Nas Javon
State Maven Society
Eambenaath
Amis
Woman Foe of Vivisection Moves Across England
Mary Hageby, a leading antivivisectionist, plans a major tour to rally support against live animal experiments. The campaign includes meetings in England and Philadelphia with prominent supporters such as Princess Warnds and Thomas Lough, aiming to energize the antivivisection cause and pressure authorities.
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
PLAN VIRGINIA MONUMENT FOR GETTYSBURG SITE
A commission to design a memorial at Gettysburg for Virginia’s fallen forces met at the New Willard. Swanson presided as March plans were outlined. Members include Gov. Swanson, Senator John W. Daniel, and others with Lomax attending by request.
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von Side
Seans
Virgina
Gettysburg
Virginia
Oar Ace
New
Willard
Gov
Laude A. Swanstn
Menatur
John W. Daniel
Nt Thomas Smut
Lomax
Feos Rovet
Court Stops St John’s Closure With Temporary Injunction
Supreme court justice grants a temporary injunction preventing Trinity from closing St John’s edifice. Hearing set to determine if injunction should become permanent. Local church trustees sought to halt chapel discontinuation amid ongoing discussions and compensation claims.
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 the Fidelity Banding Company in receivership, appeared before a Federal referee and a state court. excused until Monday morning with no evidence taken. Fr Moses Shire of Buffalo said the aim was swift action to allow Catholic institutions holding Fidelity notes to meet obligations. Death Due To Accident Inquest Finds Explosive Incident Caused A Burns's Death The coroner's jury at the morgue ruled A Burns, a Black laborer, died from a dynamite explosion near All Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puting
Federal Court
Auet Tdlay
Bo. Kieran
Fidelity Banding Company
Moses Shire
Buffalo
Wlaron
Fidelity Company
A. Burns
Jim
J. Angus Shaw
Press Publishing Company
Artisles
United States District
Baker
Shaw
Justice Gould
Roger Farnham
William Nelson Cromwell
Charles A. Cotterill
Associated Press
Melville E. Stone
Farnham
Favorable 10 West District Bills Move Forward
Senate District committee reported favorably on Fleury L. West to succeed himself on the board of district commissioners. A probation system bill for the district was advanced, with a chief officer and staff salaries. Other measures covered hospital name change, street extensions, child labor law amendments, employment agency rules, and authorization for courthouse use by a Maryland regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Senate District Committee
Fleury L. West
Senate
Gatt ‘Inger
District Supreme Court
Police Court
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
Senators Hear Bid to Extend Agricultural Courses
President Nevanam of George Washington University and Commissioner Macfarlane urged the Senate agriculture committee to favor extending the law that funds agricultural courses in universities nationwide to include the District of Columbia and designate George Washington University to receive the benefits. 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 Curfew Barring Minors From Theaters
New York January 2 1920s Mayor McClement signs resolution barring children under 16 from visiting moving picture shows without an accompanying parent. The ordinance takes effect immediately and violators face fines from ten to one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCleben
Omnibus Claims Bill Advances Through Senate
Senate passed the omnibus claims bill and sent it to conference as the House had already approved it. Nearly $3 million in additional claims were allowed, with analysts predicting possible failure in conference. Debates favored delaying the measure to allow conferees to settle it amid amendments. An amendment repeals the current practice of referring Southern war claims to the Court of Claims.
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Senate
House
Court of Claims
Oregon Messenger Delays Vote Return Postponed
Oregon's delayed messenger J M Butler delivered the state's electoral vote to the Senate yesterday. Vice President Pairbanks engaged with Senate duties as the formal delivery was postponed to today. Butler believed the return was due by February 10. a $1000 messenger forfeit will not be assessed. An Oregon vote copy had arrived by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
J. M. Butler
Hig State
Pairbanks Wea
Senate
Butler
Washington
Army Court to Review Brownsville Troop Reenlistment Plan
Compromise Senate measure authorizes a five officer court of inquiry to probe the Brownsville shooting of August 18 1941. The panel would report within a year on personnel of Companies B and D eligible for reenlistment and provide back pay and allowances from discharge dates. Republicans back the plan while Democrats oppose it as reinstatement of negro troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Senate
Aldrich
Foraker
Warner
Brownaville
Melaurin
Culberson
Secretary of War
United States Army
Lincoln memorial plans clash over Lincoln Way survey
The Senate and House debate a February Lincoln centennial holiday and a Knox amendment for an immediate survey of a road to Gettysburg named Lincoln Way. ANewlands proposal to form a commission of officers and architects to study Lincoln memorials failed, and the bill awaits action after Tuesday.
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Lincoln
Senate
House
Senate Committee On
Knox
Gettysburg
House Committee
Lincoln Way
Newlands
Trust Holds White Slaves and Golden Rule Policing Debate
New York police commissioner Bingham endorsed Cleveland’s “golden rule” plan to take drunken men home rather than arrest them. He testified before a legislative committee investigating courts, claiming police know of arrests of women on Streete for trackmail and criticizing the social evil as widespread among immigrants. He described the owners of women as a lowest class with an international scope, likening women to property. He noted officers may use discretion in arrests of chauffeurs, suggesting they sometimes accept bribes.
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New York
Cleveland
Bingham
Legislative Committee
Rainey Defends Panama Canal Links Denies Taft Ties
Representative Rainey repeats charges of Panama Canal dealings linking Cromwell and others, reading a cable from C P Taft denying business ties. He praises Taft while urging a full inquiry, and references letters from Cromwell and Ward challenging the accusations.
Lincoln Centennial Celebration Opens at Universalist Church
The first Lincoln centennial event will be held at the Church of Our Father Universalist in northwest Washington on Tuesday at 8 oclock. Optimist Club sponsors the program with Rev Dr Abram Simon of the Washington Hebrew Congregation delivering the principal address. Dr Simon helped unite Protestant and Catholic representatives in the previous blast week movement and has long studied Lincoln’s life. Public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Father
Universalist
Optimist Club
Church
Abram Simon
Washington Hebrew Congregation
District of Columbia
Lfe of
Robinsons Plaintiff Follows Jerome's Libel Testimony Hint
A White House conference led to Douglas Robinson, brother in law of the President, becoming the complaining witness in the New York World libel case. The decision favors trying the suit in New York, with testimony and grand jury actions unfolding as government officials weigh constitutional rights and prosecutorial strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Roosevelt selects naval commission to study readiness
Yesterday President Roosevelt ordered the newly appointed naval commission to convene at the Navy Department Friday at 2 30 p m. The group, chosen for wide naval experience, will focus on an efficient state of preparedness for hostilities and report findings promptly. It will then propose recommendations on yards and other war readiness measures for ongoing actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Will and estate planning notice from a trust company
Law outlines intestate distribution for dying without a will but may ignore the deceased’s wishes. The notice urges consulting a responsible trust company to ensure exact execution of wishes, and invites consultation for drafting or altering a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consult & Responsible Trust Company
Army Resignation Accepted for Captain Edward T Cabatt
The President has accepted the resignation of Captain Edward T Cabatt Thirteenth Cavalry from the Army effective January 35 1909. Second Lieutenant Fredrick C Hogara Sixteenth Infantry will report to the commanding officer at Fort Logan Arkansas for duty with the remainder of the Sixteenth Infantry serving there.
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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 in 1909
Orders issued to Lieut C F Cooper and Paymasters Hatton and McDonald for submarine instruction and navy yard duties. Ships listed include Scorpion Arrived Norrell Cavite Maine Havana Sombrero Light Mirslassop Guentanano Panther Ajax Bulfalo Honolulu San Francisco Prairie Natvy Ford Boster Saturn San Diego Reinbow and others in transit or arrival.
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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 Architect Plans Handsome Washington Mansion
A prominent New Yorker, reportedly Senator-elect Root, has purchased eight building lots on Sixteenth Street between L and M in Washington for about 780000, with plans for a grand residence by unidentified architects possibly Carrere & Hastings. The site fronts 135 feet on Sixteenth and lies amid upscale homes, with per-square-foot price around 410. Also sold was a Massachusetts Avenue apartment house for 60000 to Anton and George Geofroy, with two adjacent lots transferring to Mrs. Halliday for possible Westover expansion.
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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
Signs urged for post offices to aid traveling public
Chief of Department says complaints to the Postoffice Department focus on lack of signs at about 6 000 third and fourth class post offices nationwide. Meyer supports universal display, but no appropriation exists except at large offices. Inspectors to urge erection of signs during visits, with local postmasters supplying equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice Department
United States
Meyer
Congress
Warship models sent to Seattle and Quit for expos
The Navy Department moved 31 warship models from its building to the Washington Navy Yard for shipment to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle and the International Exposition in Quit Ecuador. Twenty five models will head to Seattle while six, including two first class battleships, two second class ships, and two cruisers, go to Quit. Shipments begin March 15 with full size wooden gun models included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Department
Washington Navy Yard
Seattle
Quit Ecuador
Military Essay Prizes Awarded By Military Service Institution
The Military Service Institution of the United States awarded Maj. Wilmot E. Elis the gold medal, life membership, and $100 for an essay on the decline in enlisted army and navy numbers and remedies. The second prize went to Capt. Harrison S. Kerrick for a related essay and prize of $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Service Institution of the United States
Fife
Wilmot E. Elis
Harrison S. Kerrick
Gseay
Ieee
Religious notices from Unitarian and faith groups
Public church notices invite attendance at Sunday services and classes across Unitarian, Evangelical Christian Science, Christian Science, and Oriental Esoteric Center venues. Details include ministers, sermon topics such as The Attitude of the Modern Man, and dates, with multiple locations listed and names of attendees or members mentioned in passing.
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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
Kik
Allison
Cummins
Iowa
William B. Allison
Iowa Cty
Ames
Houge
Icommittes
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hardy
City of
Capitol Grounds
Jake
G W. U
Oregon Messenger
Rainey
Panama
C. P. Taft
Brest
Cromwell
Lovering
Clinois
Representative Ratney
Ilinois
Panama Canal
Republic of Panama
Ratney
Charles P. Taft
Rameny
Raiex
Taft
C. P. Tatt
William Watson
Fsbmags
Mr. Taft
Cromwoll
Rainey Adder
Ward
Humoriats
Ralygy Ilegyena
Massachuatts
Janus
Electric Light Ecompany
Panama City
Furinam
Stuart McNamara
Parahata
Cotterill
Henry E. Davis
Bay
Stay
United States Districh
Proctor
Shawn
Moses Haas
Peckham
Edwin Eulnws
Haas
Wright
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
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
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
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
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
Micnla
Hora
Charlea
Sarah Garfinkle
Jessa Fo
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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