Killed as She Sleeps and Hospital Fight in Washington
A Washington woman died from a gas leak in her home as efforts surged to keep Columbia Hospital for Women open. Protests to Taft and petitions by the Federation of Women’s Clubs urged continued federal aid and a new building to replace the aging facility. Letters from hospital supporters emphasized the hospital’s crucial care for women and its unique role in the city.
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Taft
Columbia Hospital
Board of Charities
Congress
Lady Visitors of Columbia Hospital
Senate District Committee
Tle
Federation of Womens Clubs
Friends of the Hospital
Senate
Washington
Columbia
Hong
Eggs Near $1 a Dozen as Butter Prices Fall
A Washington market overview notes eggs may hit about $1 per dozen while butter drops to 49 cents a pound. Retail price volatility stems from severe winter weather, egg shortages, and storage costs, with April storage eggs bought by grocers around 40 cents a dozen and Chicago-sourced supply cited as key to current pricing.
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Washington
Groter
Pateh
Tlizard
Weatarn
Noultry
Chicago
Patch
Cpes
West
Mike
Erewin
Wills and probate filings outline multiple estates and trustees
The hearing outlines Thomas L Matchett estate left to wife Hattle and two sons with a trust to Washington Loan and Trust, plus distributions to executors and heirs. Other wills dated 1909 to 1910 name Margaret Kelly, Rev Clarence Walker, Rev George Brent Sr, Henrietta Brent, and executors Jabz Lee and Georgianna Brown. Remaining estates allocate to Fannie Caddie Clark and others, with executors named.
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Thomas L Matchett
Hattle
Tod Kelly
Margaret Kelly
Hus
Clarence If Walker
Wil
Dupont Heights
George Wo Brent
A Waller
Yirs
Fenrietta J Brent
Henrietta J Brent
Lee
Rachel Mason
Georgianna Brown
Fannie
Caddie
Clark Georgianna Brown
Lucy “Morris Thoman
Patterson
Fireman Dies In Hospital Machine Accident
James Fogarty a 33 year old fireman at Freedmen's Hospital was fatally mangled yesterday when drawn into an automatic coal feeding machine at the institution. A Holyoke, Massachusetts family connection is arranging his remains for shipment after a coroner’s inquiry. New hospital machinery had been installed weeks earlier, and Fogarty may have become accustomed to it.
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James Fogarty
Freedmen's Hospital
Holyoke Mase
Siater
Corane Nevitt
Fogarty
Adams Street
Gude
Amusements and Ads in City Bulletins
The page lists amusements and local ads with prices and showtimes including Relesco and Sara Hermard vaudeville acts, The Convert, The Pree, Mrs Wiggs, The Cracker Jacks, Lyceum, and a Wine and Linens delivery service. It also mentions John T Crowley at a stag hotel, Arnold’s Ogdensburg ale, Arlington Bottling Co, and general grocer services.
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Relesco
Sara Hermard
Columgie
Mrs. Wiggs
Geriue
Boom Coomer
Gayaiy
Crarker Jacks
Lyceum Suar
Indictments Loom in New York Food Trust Probe
District Attorney Whitman signals imminent indictments against key figures in New York’s food trust. He describes a coordinated effort to restrain supplies and inflate prices, with eight to ten witnesses including officials of the mercantile exchange testifying to artificial shortages and unprecedented demand driving costs higher.
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New York
Whitman
Willand de Tord
Mercantile Exchange
Army
Exchange
Winners in Song Contest at Chase Theater
The Washington Post sponsored a song contest during Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth’s engagement at Chase Theater. First prize goes to Cora Poutz of 1716 M Street NW and second prize to OC Hardy of 120 TF Street NW for clever lyrics to supplement the Moon Months feature. Prizes can be claimed at The Washington Post business office between 1 pm and 6 pm with identification.
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the Post
Nora Bayes
Jack Norworth
Chases Theater
Washington
Wich
Wr Norworth
Inas
Cora Poutz
M Street
OC Hardy
TF Street
Miss Poutz
Hardy
Bayes Norworth
Miss Pouts
Mr Iardy
Washington Post
Suit to enjoin use of public funds in police defense
Jane W Stewart filed in the district supreme court to block commissioners from spending public money to defend a police captain in a civil proceeding. A hearing was set for February 9 by Chief Justice Clahaugh. Stewart says she obtained a judgment against Capt Hollinverger for an alleged unlawful arrest, with Assistant Corporation Counsel Stephens defending. An appeal is anticipated.
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Yeaterday
Thatrict Supreme Court
Jane W Stewart
Jim
Clahaugh
FX Rhoden
Ebert Johnson
T . Hollinverger
Stephens
Shevaya
Royal Life Insurance merger blocked by judge action
Justice Gowa overruled objections to a writ of mandamus filed by the Rosal Jafes Insurance Company seeking to force George W. Ingham District Insurance superintendent to issue a license for merging Modern Workmen of the World and Royal Safe Insurance Company The court allowed amendments or a new suit by the Royal Life Insurance Company attorneys Wilson J Lambert and Ro Yeatman represented the Royal Life Insurance Company.
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Justice Gowa
Rosal Jafes Insurance Company
George W. Ingham District
Ncente
Workmen of the World
Royal Safe Insurance Company
Wilson J Lambert
Ro Yeatman
Royal Lice Insurance Company
Motorcycle rule stands limits riders to one per bike
After a near miss the National Capital Motorcycle Club reports that commissioners declined to alter the rule prohibiting a second passenger on motorcycles built for one. They noted regulations permit two riders on machines built for two.
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Neating Moén
National Capital
Jone Peer
Elm Princess Medley Overture at 3100 Clock
A fragmented program note notes a performance featuring The Elm Princess Medley Overture and pieces titled Want a Girl and Gong Hut from a 3100 clock event. The text names M Z Zimmermard as director and mentions Blens Your Ever Voting Little Heart Marshall in a garbled sequence.
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Heart Marshall
Gong Hut
Pleasure trip ethos guides Pennsylvania Railroad service
The article praises the Pennsylvania Railroad for turning every passenger into a guest on a pleasure trip. Attentive porters, courteous conductors, well served meals, and friendly club cars are part of a system trained in courtesy and reliability. Firm aims to please passengers, treating patronage as an asset to cultivate.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Hs Hotel
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