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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1906

Page

5

Cotton Facts Secret Wires To Director North Latter Replies

President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association accuses the Census Bureau chief North of withholding and obscuring ginner data. He notes the 1921 crop is still under ten million bales and urges public release amid controversy over figures and publishing delays.

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

Industries in Indiana Milltown Yearly Industry Totals

A fragmented report outlines Indiana industries for the year ended December 1. It lists 7,04a establishments in operation with diverse output across building trades, dressmaking, blacksmithing, wagon manufacture, foundry products, glass, lumber, and meat packing. Salary figures and employment details appear for several sectors.

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

Fighting boll weevil report highlights cotton trials

The sheet notes work by Prof B T Gal Towias at the Plant In gos department documenting boll weevil experiences and cost analysis. It mentions emphasis on Egyptian cotton, new fibers, and plants including a Fort Trange orange variety with growth prospects north of the current orange belt.

Plant Ingos i Department of Agricul Willow Hasta

Zebra to Be Trained in New York for Experimental Station

The Agriculture Department reports Grevy zebra captured in Abyssinia will be shipped to New York City for immediate shipment to an experimental station. The animal, placed under guard, will be housed at a National Farm before transfer to a department station. Also noted is a Gainesville Ga request to study extending rural delivery service north and west of that area, with a grand jury backed resolution sent to the Postmaster General.

Taguitmrint of Agriculture New York Abyssinia Peur Tury of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Gainesville Grand Jury Grand Street Ward Wildenfels Waich Calcutta Chittagong Bay of Sangal Lassa Tibet United States Roma Hamilton Terry Slip Brooklyn Bronx Zoological Garden Cecil French Zoological Park Ras Makennen National Park Washington Bronx Harrar French

Searches for his uncle story in Marion Ohio paper

Niam Cowan believed to be in Washington, sought by Judge Black and Marion police as they aid Troy Cowan in finding his only relative. The boy, age twelve, traveled from Mount Airy to Columbus then Delaware, earning a few coins while authorities trace his Cowan uncle.

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 Lectures Draw Large Crowd at Public Library

The eleventh lecture in the school board series filled the public library hall as crowds overflowed stairways. Prof Otto Sahh of Berne spoke on Jura defile and Geneva moments in Swiss history, while John Hitz highlighted Ritter Haus and Swiss education. Louise and Ida Sahli sang native tunes in Swiss costumes.

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 Beetho ven

The Philadelphia Orchestra of eighty musicians under Mr Scheels direction presented Beethovens Fate Knocking at the Door in C minor. The program included Faist Overture Wagner Schillings Prologue to Sophocles Mine Samaroffs performance received hearty praise for Liszts War Horse and Beethovens Third Symphony. Samaroff handled the Liszt piece with notable strength and grace, declining an encore despite calls from the audience.

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. He was laid to rest yesterday in Rock Creek Cemetery with services by Rev George Bailey of the Western Presbyterian Church. Stumph Lyford plans their annual midwinter clearing sale starting Thursday February 1.

James W. Ratcliffe James W Ratcliffe New Hampshire Avenue Rock Creek George Bailey Nineteenth Street H Street Ratcliffe

Washington Christian Endeavor Union Plans 500000 Headquarters

Washington Christian Endeavor Union proposes a 500000 capital campaign to establish a world headquarters in the capital. A 25th anniversary banquet at the YMCA will host William Shaw of Boston, with Commissioner Macfarland chairing an international committee. No funds will be solicited at the event as the group discusses the plan and aims to gain business and religious backing.

Chrstian Endeavorers Washington Christian Endeavor Union 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 after a long illness. Daughter of the late William Thompson English colonist and writer. She married William Bowie Burford then John W Brill and is survived by son W K Burford. Funeral at St Johns Episcopal Church Beltsville conducted by Rev W J D Thomas. Interment in family plot. Pallbearers listed. accompanying mourners from Maryland joined friends along route.

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 for Principal Keene

Seventh division teachers host a reception for supervising principal Joe Keene as he marks forty years in district service. The event at Petworth School runs from 3 p.m. with brief exercises and an informal welcome to friends and former pupils.

Joe Keene Petworth Keene

New Officers Installed by Union Veterans Unit

H G Dean installed new officers of John C Kelton Command No 18 Division of the Potomac 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 notice mentions Southern's Panama Limited to Florida and other winter outings.

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

Lord Curzon remains bitter toward the defunct Unionist cabinet over his India viceroy resignation. He avoided contact with ex-premier Arthur Balfour and ex-secretary Broderick on returning to England, while King Edward and Queen Alexandra sent dignitaries to greet him on arrival. On the French Riviera the Curzons recover from long service in India as King Alfonso courts Princess Ena of Battenberg in person at Biarritz. The piece also notes proxy marriages for royal alliances across Europe and Bavaria’s centennial status after Napoleon’s fall.

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 German Empire Marquise DE Fonteno

New York Tales of Snakes and Monkeys Entertain Rumors

Random items from New York papers describe a ship Indrashana crew dealing with escaped pythons and mutinous monkeys, a Gravesend race course sale, a Mrs Whitney party for Dorothy Whitney, Dr Andrew J McCosh’s appendix operation, burglaries at Puck editor Keppler’s home, Ostwald’s talk on artificial life at Columbia, a Bronx boy gang called HOHA, and various city curiosities from Chittagong to Abyssinia.

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 listed at $25,000 for a detached colonial home in a fine neighborhood. The property features a very handsome interior with a large ballroom and is set among well kept surrounding homes.

Handsome 16th Street Residence For Sale At $13,000

The well constructed home on 16th Street features hot water heat and two modern bathrooms with a stone and brick front. A solid dwelling offering quality construction and period charm for $13,000.

16Th Street

Brownstone front with 10 rooms listed as bargain

An affordable brownstone front is offered at $8,500 featuring 10 rooms in a desirable numbered street area west of and near Conn. The listing emphasizes bargain pricing and prime location for prospective buyers.

Conn

Stone front residence near Conn offered at 14500

A white stone front house facing south in a choice location near Conn features 12 or 14 rooms and 3 baths including a servants bath with hot water heat and a first floor kitchen. Also offered for 33000 is a handsome stone front residence on the block between 20th and 21st Streets, unusually well built with a first floor kitchen and modern detailing.

Conn

High Class Residences and Business Properties Listed

Call or send to a list featuring premier residential and commercial properties. Includes upscale homes and businesses, with contact details and portfolio highlights for prospective buyers and tenants.

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