Perkins details on Tennessee Steel deal and panic halt
Mr Perkins testifies that a Monday telephone briefing by Judge Gary triggered an instant panic halt over a steel bonds exchange. He says there was no intention by the steel corporation to acquire Tennessee Coal and Iron, but one transaction aimed to soothe unsettled market conditions and restore public confidence amid fears for a New York institution.
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
Regulation of Expert Testimony Considered by State Assembly
A New York State Assembly committee drafts a bill to regulate expert testimony at trials. It proposes limits on expert witness fees, sets standards for admissibility, and details court appointment in homicide cases. The measure seeks to balance testimony relevance with witness protections and includes penalties for misapplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guesi
Washington
Jan
Npalormi Hy
New York State
Nas Javon
State Maven Society
Eambenaath
Amis
Woman foes of vivisection in England and beyond
A fragmented report details Lizzy Lind and Hageby as leading antivivisection figures. It notes visits to America, planned campaigns in Philadelphia, and efforts to promote experiments on live animals. Named participants include Princess Warnds and Thomas Lough among others in the antivivisection movement.
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 DESIGN COMMITTEE NAMED
The commission appointed to plan a Gettysburg monument for Virginia forces met at the New Willard with Swanson presiding and inspected the grounds. The committee, including Gov. Claude A. Swanson and Sen. John W. Daniel, will visit Gettysburg in March to finalize plans and select a design.
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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 grants temporary injunction to halt closing of St. John's
Justice F in the Supreme court issues a temporary injunction restraining Trinnity from closing St. John's edifice. The order requires the church corporation to justify why the injunction should not become permanent citing compensation and ongoing proceedings. The case centers on the threatened discontinuance of the chapel and a related claim by St. John's representatives.
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Justice F
Supreme Court
St. Jains
Orde- Wea
Court In Corporation
Cates
Cvinal
St. John's Compresation
Kieran Appears In Court In Fidelity Banding Case
In New Work van a referee of the Federal court and a state court heard Kieran once trustee of the Fidelity Banding Company now under receivership. He was excused until Monday morning with no evidence taken. Counsel for Warren urged quick action to help Catholic institutions meet notes. A coroner's jury ruled accidental death for A Burns a Black laborer killed by a dynamite blast near the site on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puting
Federal Court
Auet Tdlay
Bo. Kieran
Fidelity Banding Company
Moses Shire
Buffalo
Wlaron
Fidelity Company
A. Burns
Furinam
Baker
Stuart McNamara
New York
Stinson
Parahata
Cotterill
Henry E. Davis
Bay
New York World
Stay
United States Dietrich
Attorney Proctor
Shawn
Hss
Moses Haas
Peckham
Edwin Eulnws
Haas
Wright
Favorable 10 West District Bills Acted On in Senate
The District committee reported favorably on Fleury L West to succeed himself on the board of district commissioners. It backed a probation system bill for the District Court and police court, amending the child labor law, extending New York avenue, and reforming employment agency rules. Other measures included name change for a hospital, a land extension for Ward roads, and a framework for public utility and education bills. Joint actions approved housing troop use and a request for Jackson School land. Several bills were sent to subcommittees for police fire, education, judiciary, public utilities, and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Seek Agricultural Course and GWU Bill Action
President Nevanam of George Washington University and Commissioner Maffarland urged the Senate agriculture committee to favor action on a bill extending the agricultural course law to universities nationwide and to the District of Columbia. The measure was referred 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 ban on underage children in cinemas
New York January 2. Mayor McCleben signed an ordinance barring children under 16 from visiting moving picture shows without a parent. The rule takes effect immediately with penalties from ten to fifty dollars for violators, and enforcement starts at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCleben
Senate approves omnibus claims bill moving to conference
The omnibus claims bill passed the Senate yesterday and now goes to conference after the House already approved it. Nearly $3,000,000 in additional claims were allowed, with senators noting the measure may die in conference as amendments could extend debate. One key amendment revokes the current law sending Southern war claims to the Court of Claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Court of Claims
Oregon Messenger Delays Electoral Vote Arrival
Oregon's delayed messenger J M Butler arrived with the state's vote while Vice President Plnkins duties occupied the Senate. Delivery was postponed to today. Butler believed the return was due by February 10 and will not face the $1000 forfeit.
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Oregon
J. M. Butler
Hig State
Pairbanks Wea
Senate
Butler
Washington
Army court for Brownsville case debated in Senate
Compromise bill submitted by Senator Aldrich would authorize a court of inquiry of five Army officers to hear charges about the Brownsville shooting on August 18 1906. The court would report within a year and consider reenlistment of Companies B and D soldiers with back pay and allowances from discharge date. Democrats oppose any measure restoring negro troops. Republicans back the compromise.
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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 historic Lincoln centennial holiday plan faced reversal as Senate and House actions diverged. The Senate panel backed a Knox amendment for an immediate survey of a Lincoln Way road to Gettysburg, while the House pursued a holiday bill. A compromise to appoint a commission of officers and top architects for Lincoln memorial projects was not adopted, sending the measure to a Tuesday session.
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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 Endorse Golden Rule
Police Commissioner Bingham testified before a legislative committee that Cleveland’s “golden rule” plan to take drunken men home instead of arresting them is correct. He asserted women arrests may be tied to trackmail, described white slave traffic as widespread among immigrants, and warned the social evil would worsen without action. He noted owners of women act like a coordinated group, and cited police use of discretion in chauffeur arrests with a risky approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Bingham
Legislative Committee
Rainey Denounces Cromwell Links Over Panama Canal
Rainey, backed by Representative Lovering, presses for a Panama Canal inquiry citing charges against William Nelson Cromwell. He reads a cable from C P Taft denying ties to Cromwell and Panama business, while Cromwell and Ward deny the claims. Taft urges a formal denial to the Panama Assembly and Rainey calls for pursuit of the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Ratney
Ilinois
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal
Republic of Panama
Ratney
Charles P. Taft
Cromwell
Lovering
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 to be honored at church centennial event
The first Lincoln centennial celebration in Washington opens at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Our Father Universalist in Northwest. Optimist Club hosts. Rev. Dr. Abram Simon of the Washington Hebrew Congregation delivers the principal address. the event marks cross denomination unity in Lincoln’s memory.
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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's Suggestion in World Libel Case
Douglas Robinson brother in law of the President consents to act as complaining witness in the libel action against New York World. White House conference with Stimson Bonaparte indicates case may be moved to New York courts. Shaw and other witnesses summoned as grand jury explores the case and possible indictments.
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 calls naval commission to meet Friday
President Roosevelt yesterday asked the naval commission he appointed last Wednesday to meet at the Navy Department on Friday at 2 30 p m to consider an efficient naval administration and a state of preparedness for hostilities at all times. The commission will prepare recommendations on yards and measures needed for war readiness and for keeping warships ready for action. its report to the President will come after deliberations and be issued separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Will and estate planning consultation invitation
According to Law. The estate of any dying with out making a will will be dis tributed according to law, but perhaps not at all according to the wishes of the one leaving the property. To insure the exact carrying out of your wishes regarding your property, consult responsible trust company before drawing your will. If you contemplate making or altering your will, we Invite your consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consult & Responsible Trust Company
Army resignations and commissions announced
The resignation of Captain Edward T. Cabatt, Thirteenth Cavalry, was accepted by the President to take effect January 25 1909. Second Lieutenant Fredrick C Hogara of the Sixteenth Infantry, stationed at Fort Logan, Arkansas, will report to the commanding officer for duty with his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Cabaatt
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fredrick C."hogara
Sixteenth Infantry
Fort Logan If. Roots
Ark
Peat
Naval Orders and Passage Movements of 1909
Orders assign Lieut C F Cooper to submarine instruction. Paymaster Hatton to home and wait orders. Assistant Paymaster McDonald to duty at New York Navy Yard Feb 4 1909 as assistant to general storekeeper. Arrivals and sailings include Scorpion Nova, Norrell Cavite, Maine from Havana to Sombrero Light, Mirslassop from Havana to Guantanamo, Panther and Ajax from Algiers to Gibraltar, Buffalo from Honolulu to San Francisco, Prairie from Navy Yard Ford New York to Boston, and other coded vessels in transit.
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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 Tasked for Prime Sixteenth Street Mansion
A New York firm is reportedly preparing plans for a handsome residence on a Sixteenth Street site, bought by a prominent New Yorker and former government official. The eight-lot frontage on Sixteenth Street between L and M was sold for about 780,000, with per-square-foot price near 410. Senator-elect Root is named as a likely buyer, seeking a permanent Washington home.
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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 Signs Urged by Chief of Department
Complaints pour in about missing signs at post offices nationwide. About 6 000 small third and fourth class offices lack visible names. Meyer supports universal signs, urges Congress for funding, and instructs inspectors to press for sign erection at all offices.
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Postofice Department
United States
Meyer
Congress
Warship models sent west for Seattle and Quit Expos
The Navy Department moved 31 warship models from the department building corridors 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 go to Seattle and six to Quit. Shipments begin March 15. full size wooden gun models also included.
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Navy Department
Department
Washington Navy Yard
Seattle
Quit Ecuador
Prize Winners in Military Essays Award Gold and Silver Medals
The Military Service Institution of the United States awarded Maj. Wilmot E. Elis the gold medal a fifty dollar prize and membership for his essay on the decline in enlisted strength and remedies. The second prize silver medal and fifty dollars went to Capt. Harrison S. Kerrick for a similar essay on the same topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Service Institution of the United States
Fife
Wilmot E. Elis
Harrison S. Kerrick
Gseay
Religious notices and meetings listed in Unitarian and affiliated churches
A list of Sunday services and meetings across Unitarian All Souls and affiliated groups, Evangelical and Christian Science churches, Oriental philosophy and esoteric centers, with ministers names, sermon topics, and times. Includes Youth groups, healing class, and public invited notices. Also lists addresses and ages of attendees and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
COURT
ST. John's
Kieran
Gap
Reae
G W. U
Oregon Messenger
Brest
Clinois
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
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 Wee 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
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
Mionla
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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