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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1906

Page

36

Cotton Facts Secret Wires to Director North

President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association denounces the Census Bureau for concealing ginner data and withholding estimates. He cites Director North's refusal to publish figures on bales ginned, average bale weight, and remaining crop, asserting the crop remains under ten million bales and urging final publishing and canvassing.

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

Industries in Indiana overview of 7a year ended December 1

A historical state industry survey lists 2400 establishments in Indiana with total capital and payroll figures. It highlights chief sectors including wagons, carriages, meat packing, foundry products, lumber, glass, and iron works. Salaried officers, total wages, and employment figures are noted for the year.

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

Fight Against Boll Weevil Drives Cotton Research Efforts

A report to the Department of Agriculture notes progress in boll weevil control and cotton breeding. It highlights expenditures of 120,893.40 on combating the pest, evaluates Egyptian cotton adaptations, and mentions several new fiber crops and trees. The piece discusses agricultural research near Fort Range and new orange varieties ripening 300 miles north of the existing orange belt.

Agricul Willow Hasta

Zebra Lands in New York and Rural Post Office Study

The Zebra arrives in New York from Abyssinia for the Animal Industry and will be housed at the National Farm before moving to an experimental station. A Gainesville Ga inquiry into extending rural delivery north and west was ordered after a grand jury resolution thanked the Postmaster General for attention to the matter.

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 ask The Post to assist in locating William Cowan believed living in Washington. Troy Cowan, 12, traveled from Mount Airy to Columbus then Delaware seeking his uncle, Cowan, to restore family ties after earlier parental losses.

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

Swiss Chancellor Talks At Public Library Lecture Series

The final lecture in the board of education series drew large crowds to the Public Library lecture hall where hundreds stood on stairs. Prof Otto Sahh of Berne and John Hitz of Deves spoke, highlighting Jura defile history, Genevese sites, Roman battles, and Swiss cultural glimpses, with songs by Louise and Ida Sahli.

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 Astonishes Audiences

The Philadelphia Orchestra under Scheels direction delivered a large ensemble of eighty musicians. Beethoven Symphony in C minor Fate Knocking at the Door impressed with its mystic four-note motif. The program included Faist Overture Wagner and Schillings Prologue to Sophocles Mine. Samaroft’s piano performance in Liszt War Horse demonstrated exceptional strength. she gracefully declined an encore despite eager applause.

Columbia Theater Scheels Sophocles Samaro

James W Ratcliffe Buried In Rock Creek Cemetery

James W Ratcliffe died Sunday night at his home on New Hampshire avenue Northwest and was laid to rest yesterday in Rock Creek Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev George Bailey of the Western Presbyterian Church on Nineteenth Street near H Street Northwest. 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 Endeavor Union Ponders World HQ Plan

At the Washington Christian Endeavor Union twenty fifth anniversary banquet at the YMCA building, leaders discuss raising half a million dollars for a world headquarters in Washington. Commissioner Macfarland leads an international committee. William Shaw of Boston keynote attends. no funds solicited at this event.

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 Bell at St Johns Beltsville

Mrs Elizabeth A Bell died Sunday evening at nearly four score years from complications of ailments. She was daughter of the late William Thompson English colonist and writer. She first married William Bowie Burford of Montgomery County Md and later married John W Brill. Survived by son W K Burford of this city. Funeral held yesterday at 1 pm at St Johns Episcopal Church Beltsville with Rev W J D Thomas officiating. Interment in family lot at Beltsville. Pallbearers named and mourners from Maryland joined by friends to honor the deceased.

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 Joe Keene

Seventh division teachers host a reception for principal Joe Keene at Petworth School on Thursday February 1 from 3 until 5. The event marks his fortieth year in district service with brief exercises led by school officials and an informal gathering for his friends and former pupils.

Joe Keene Petworth Keene

New Officers Installed by Union Veterans Unit

H G Dean installed new officers of the John C Kelton Command No 18 Potomac Division at the Soldiers Home Thursday night. Officers named: 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 train to Florida leaves Washington daily except Sunday at 5 p.m.

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 Exile

Lord Curzon remains estranged from the defunct Unionist cabinet after resigning as viceroy of India. He avoided contact on return to England while King Edward and Queen Alexandra greeted him, but ex-premier Arthur Balfour and ex-secretary St John Brodrick offered no notice. Curzon and family now recuperate on the French Riviera amid royal mobilizations and distant court happenings.

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 Snakes Monkeys and Mirth on a Ship

Mutinous crews and a twelve foot python wreak chaos aboard the Indrashana as it docks in New York. Sailors capture or starve five monkeys while one clings to the mizzen, later leaping into the sea.

New York Lascar Indrashana Craven Singapore Terro Abdulbn-Jangir Gravesend Race Course Gravesena Dwyer Brooklyn Jockey Club

Handsome Colonial Residence With Large Ballroom For Sale

Price three words: $25,000. This handsome colonial residence sits in a fine location among large homes. The house is detached and very well finished throughout with a spacious ballroom as a key feature.

Price 13000 for 16th Street residence

A well built 16th street home listed at $13 000 features hot water heat two modern baths and a stone brick front detailing strong construction and curb appeal.

16Th Street

Cheap Brownstone Front at Bargain Price Near Conn

Cheap at eight thousand five hundred dollars this handsome brownstone front offers ten rooms in a choice location on a numbered street west of and near Connecticut Avenue. The listing promises value and convenient access in a sought after area.

Conn

Stone front residence near Conn with 12 to 14 rooms

For 14,500 a solid white stone front house facing south offers 12 or 14 rooms and 3 baths with a servants’ bath and hot water heat, plus a first floor kitchen. A second option lists 33,000 for a handsome stone front residence on an unsurpassed block between 20th and 21st Streets, well constructed and modern throughout with kitchen on the first floor.

Conn

Call or Send To A List Of High Class Residence And Business Properties

A formal notice invites actions related to a curated list of premium residences and commercial properties. Requirements and contact details accompany the notice for interested parties seeking to engage in transactions or inquire about listed holdings.

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