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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1906

Page

28

Cotton facts secret wires to Director North

President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association criticizes the Census Bureau for withholding ginning data. He cites Director North’s refusal to publish figures on bales ginned, average bale weight, and remaining to gin after January 15. A November government summary suggests the crop remains under ten million bales, with ongoing calls for full disclosure.

Jordan Kaita Ga Harvie Jordan Southern Cotton Association Censis Bureau Washington North Thesus Bureau South Worth Seadws Norti Das North Sus Bureau Ulat

Industries in Indiana report detail on state establishments

The report outlines the Indiana industrial landscape ending December 31 with 2400 establishments. It lists capital, production, and employment across sectors such as food, textiles, metal goods, lumber, wagons, foundries, and meat packing, noting salaried officials and wage totals.

Simmary Ronafitur Og Imdustries Surf Thais Amory Banyon Ipal Industries Ill Products Gliss Iron Haguers Lumber

Fighting Boll Weevil and New Plant Varieties

Report outlines efforts against boll weevil with claims of trials led by Prof B T Gal Towias at the Plant In gos department. Noting expenditures and yearlong work, it highlights Egyptian cotton breeding, fiber plant developments, and a new Fort Trange orange variety said to fruit 300 miles north of the current orange belt.

Plant Ingos i Department of Agricul Willow Hasta

Zebra arrives in New York for immediate government care

The Animal Industry division of the U S Department of Agriculture reports receipt of a Grevy zebra from Abyssinia. It will be housed in New York pending transfer to an experimental station or the National Zoo. the post office service feasibility inquiry also tops Gainesville Georgia townwide thanks to the Postmaster General and grand jury.

Taguitmrint of Agriculture New York Abyssinia Peur Tury of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Gainesville Grand Jury

Searches for His Uncle Niam Cowan Sought by Boy

Marion Ohio police and Judge Black seek William Cowan prompting a nationwide search. Troy Cowan a twelve year old, last living with his mother in Mount Airy, traveled from Washington to Columbus, Delaware, and Marion seeking his only relative. He earned coins during his quest and was taken in by H H Cowan until authorities can be reached.

Niam Cowan Judge Black Marion Ohio William Cowan Washington Cowan Troy Cowan Manon Delaware Marion Daily Star Mount Airy N Mount Airy Columbus H. H Cowan Grand Street Ward Wildenfels Waich Calcutta Chittagong Bay of Sangal Lassa Tibet United States

Swiss Chancellor Talks At Public Library Lecture

The final of eleven lectures drew large crowds as the Board of Education hosted a Swiss themed evening at the Public Library. Prof Otto Sahh of Berne discussed Jura mountain history and Genevan sites while John Hitz highlighted Swiss architecture and notable figures such as Henri Durant and William Tell.

Board of Education Otto Sahh Berne Legation John Hitz Deves Valta Burean Georgetown Switzerland Sahh Jura Bourbaki Cliiron Geneva Boninard Count of Satoy Bittlefields Divico Lucius Cassius Hitz Schaffhausen Henri Durant International Red Cross Heiden Willlam Tells Tell-Gessler Misees Louise Ida Sahli

Philadelphia Orchestra At Columbia Theater Impresses With Beethoven

The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Mr Scheels presented eighty musicians in a season program at the Columbia Theater. Highlights included Beethoven Symphony No. 3 Fate Knocking at the Door with its four-note motif, the Faist Overture, Wagner, Schillerings Prologue to Sophocles Mine Samarofts, and Liszt War Horse featuring Mme Samaroff who performed with notable clarity and restraint. The artist declined an encore amid hearty applause.

Columbia Theater Scheels Sophocles Samaro

James W Ratcliffe Buried at Rock Creek Cemetery

James W Ratcliffe who died Sunday night at his home 1007 New Hampshire avenue northwest was buried yesterday in Rock Creek Cemetery. Rev George Bailey of the Western Presbyterian Church conducted the service. Stumph Lyford at 631 to 633 Mass Ave commence their annual midwinter clearing safe Thursday February 1.

James W. Ratcliffe James W Ratcliffe New Hampshire Avenue Rock Creek George Bailey Nineteenth Street H Street Ratcliffe Stumph & Lyford Mass. Ave

Washington Endavor Union Plans World HQ Bid

Washington Christian Endeavor Union sets a campaign to raise about 500 000 dollars for a proposed World Headquarters in Washington. A banquet marks the society anniversary at the YMCA with Mr Shaw of Boston as guest, no funds solicitation. A campaign kickoff aims to win backing from business and religious leaders and compete with Boston and Philadelphia for the project.

Washington Christian Endeavor Union Chrstian Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Baltimore Macfarland Washington Almet William Shaw Boston Worlds Christian Endeavor Union Union Shaw Washinngton Unon Philadelphia YMCA Association Washngton

Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth A Bell at Beltsville

Mrs Elizabeth A Bell died Sunday evening at nearly four score from complications of ailment. Daughter of the late William Thompson, an English settler and writer, she married William Bowie Burford of Montgomery County and later John W Brill. Survived by son Wk Burford of this city. Funeral Monday at 1 PM at St Johns Episcopal Church Beltsville. Rev W J D Thomas preached. Interment in family lot. Pallbearers W R Smith Frederick A Scruffeley Witham B Davis George B Gray Charles W Con ley Dr C A Fox. Accompanying party from this city included Mrs 4 B Hoff Jennie Fawcett Mrs Rogers and Mrs Emma T Molinm. Friends from Maryland joined at Beltsville to pay respects.

Elizabeth A Bell William Thompson Bell William Bowie Burford Montgomery County John W Brill W_ kK 4 B Hoff Jennie Fawcett Rogers Emma T Molinm Beltsville Maryland

Teachers Plan Reception to Principal Keene

Teachers in the Seventh division host a reception for supervising principal Joe Keene who marks forty years in District service. The event at Petworth School runs 3 to 5 pm on Thursday February 1 with brief exercises and an informal reception for friends and former pupils.

Joe Keene Petworth Keene

New Officers Installed by Union Veterans Union commander

H G Dean installed new officers of the John C Kelton Command No 18 Division of the Potomac at the Soldiers Home. Offic ers include Joh P Wright colonel James Barnes lieutenant colonel John Bowen major John Henniss chaplain Jerome F. Candelett adjutant C B Hayes officer of the day Thomas Green officer of the guard and John Keizer sentinel. The Southern's Pabn Limited runs to Florida and other winter outings with daily Washington departure and lighted coach service.

H G Dean Union Veterans’ Union John C Kelton Division of the Potomac Joh P Wright James Barnes John Bowen John Henniss Jerome F. Candelett C.B Hayes Thomas Green John Keizer Sentinel

Lord Curzon and the Unionists in Europe and India

Lord Curzon remains estranged from the defunct Unionist cabinet after resigning the viceroyalty of India amid tensions with Lord Kitchener. On his return to England he avoided contact with ex-premier Arthur Balfour and ex-secretary St John Broderick. Meanwhile, European royal matchmaking and proxy marriages surface in anecdotes from Alfonso, Berry, and Ena of Battenberg, as monarchs pursue modern methods in courtship. Bavaria marks a centennial transformation without official celebrations due to historic Franco-German alignments, while the Loyal Legion of the District of Columbia prepares its 24th annual banquet at Rauscher's.

Lord Curzon Viceroyalty of India Lord Kitchener England King Edward Queen Alexandra Arthur Balfour Mot St John Broderick Curzon French Riviera India Alfonso Hina of Battenberg Biarritz Blacas Mary Caroline of Bourbon-Naples Duke of Berry France Naples Duchess de Berry M de Blacas de Blacas Duke de Berry Spain Tetuan America House of O'Donnell Vienna Archduchess Christine Mother Portugal Florence Trasbon Austria Paris Prox Munich Bari Ena of Basitenberg Bavaria Elector Palatine Napoleon Max Joseph Av Barana Count Montgelas Max Joseph Versailles Lous XVI Marie Antoinette Nancy Federation Marquise DE Fonteno

New York Night Chronicle of Oddities and Events

An eclectic New York page recounts wild shipboard chaos in Singapor e involving a dozen foot python and mutinous monkeys, social events at Mrs Henry Whitney’s home, a serious appendectomy by Dr Mccosh, burglaries, scientific lectures, street justice by youths, and colorful notes on theatre, zoo arrivals, and Kansan pride.

Price at $25,000 for a handsome colonial residence

A well described detached colonial residence priced at 25 000 dollars. The property features a large ballroom and is surrounded by fine homes in a refined neighborhood.

Price 13000 for a handsome 16th street residence

The listing advertises a well constructed home on 16th street priced at 13000 dollars. It notes hot water heat and two modern bathrooms with a stone and brick front.

16Th Street

Brownstone Front Bargain Near Conn Street Offer

Cheap at eight thousand five hundred dollars a handsome brownstone front offers ten rooms in a prime location numbered street west of and near Connecticut Avenue. This bargain listing highlights value and accessibility for prospective buyers.

Conn

Handsome Stone Front Residence on Prime Block

For 33,000 we offer a well built stone front residence on an unsurpassed block between 20th and 21st Streets. Features include a south facing facade, 12 to 14 rooms, 3 baths with a servants bath, hot water heat, and a first floor kitchen. Call or send for list of high class properties.

Conn

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