Lanston Machines Questioned as Mergenthaler Tests Continue
A two day hearing by the Roosevelt commission into Lanston machine procurement examines cost figures and tabular work. Foreman Hay and Foreman Berg present samples and cost data, challenging Lanston claims while urging careful review before a Monday adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Lanston
Foreman Berg
Foreman Hay
Forman Hay
Mergenthalers
Treasury, War, Navy
Post Office
Commerce and Labor Departments
Hay
Mergenthaler
May
Rosen Named Russian Ambassador to United States
Baron Rosen arrives in Washington to assume the Russian diplomatic post and plenipotentiary duties for peace talks. He will meet President Roosevelt within days and present credentials after a luncheon with Count Cassini and talks with Acting Secretary Peirce. Further, no meeting with Japan’s Takahira is planned until after the plenipotentiaries are received. American trade officials urge active export promotion and agency setup to facilitate postwar commerce and credit terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Rosen
Count Casalat
Russia
United States
Washington
New Willard Hotel
Count Cassini
Kuuasian
Aaron Rosen
Peirce
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Takahira
Tskahira
Japan
Oyater Bay
State Department
St. Petersburg
Ethelbert Watts
Sean
Department of Commerce and Labor
Rear Admiral Allen Buried With Military Honors
The remains of Rear Admiral Louis J.7.Adien Sere Jala thfrest were interred in Arlington National Cemetery with naval and marine escort from Fort Myer and the Marine Barracks. The ceremony included an admiral’s salute, a three volley gun salute, and Episcopal burial rites. Attending relatives and honorary pallbearers are listed, and Secretary Bonaparte arrived in Washington to assume duties at the Navy Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nalute
Louis J.7
Adien Sere Jala Thfrest
National Cemetery
Arlington
Fort Myer
Marine Barracks
8. D. Davenport
Wiliam K. Harris
J. Jaylee Snyder
Church of the Incarnation
Allen
M. A. Ludin
Duncan Harrison
Edward Allen
Covington Allen
Wilam W. Kimball
Alfred B. Canaga
William M. Parks
Walter 4. McClurg
William T. Wallace
Navy
Marry K. White
Marine Corps
al~ Jen
New York
United States Navy
Mortality in District Report Shows Week Increase
Health officer Dr. Woodward reports the District of Columbia recorded 182 deaths in the past week, up from 108 and 161 in prior periods. Death rates by race, disease tallies, births, and public health notes accompany details on diphtheria, scarlet fever, typhoid, and smallpox, with a July river outing for children and mothers planned by navy yard employers. Savannah River dredging contract awarded to George W. Catt of New York for $30,450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
District of Columbia
Navy Yard
River View
Associated Charities
Pendleton
St Ia
Savannah River
War Department
George W. Catt
New York
Savananah River
Southeast Washington residents urge longer fire limits to curb frame houses
A Southeast Washington delegation led by William M. Potter urged the City Commissioners to extend fire limits to the Eastern Branch. They argued rapid growth and brick housing require protection. commissioners will consider, and no frame-house permits will be issued in the area meanwhile. The list of attendees includes numerous residents from Fourteenth Street and Georgia Avenue Southeast. Also reported is the death of Thomas W. Chase, prominent local figure, with funeral at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church and a note on his public service. Additionally, Joseph H. Schmeck was appointed fourth class postmaster at La Salle New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strewa
Palmer
Lanston
Foretian Hay
Mergenthaler
Bushnell
Tapley
A. P. Marston
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Georgia Avenue
William M. Potter
Potter
Mr. Potter
Georgia Avenue Southeast
Andrew Johnson, Jr
T. Oliver Probey
J. EH
H. C. Gummers, and
George J. Besser
Thomas W. Chase
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
Chase
Howard University Law School
Eureka Lodge
Reve Mawnan
Good Samaritans
Boston Chamber of Commerce Attacks Interstate Rates
The Boston Chamber of Commerce publishes a subcommittee report condemning the Interstate Commerce Commission differential rates on freight from interior to seaports. It argues the commission invites rate cutting and violates the Constitution by favoring certain ports, urging abolition of export differentials and calling for free competition. A Fenwick Island Canal dredging contract in South Carolina was awarded for 18,000 dollars.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boston
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston Chamber of Commerce
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Buffalo
Airport
Potts
Commiscsivu Uas
New York and Boston Railroad
Ines
Clements
Henry M. Whitney
Fenwick Island
War Department
P. Sanford Ross
Charleston
Beaufort
9. C
Desperate Diamonds and Delayed Deception in Mint City
In a tense sequence at the Clifton and Royal Cafe, Anas Henry Mannering and Rosenbaum circle a potential diamond sale. Mannering pressures for a quick deal as Rosenbaum follows from the jeweler’s, while a Chicago visitor Mr Johnson schemes to bind both men to a single stake. A rare, perfect gem captivates attention as negotiations hinge on a match for a prized stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannering
Mr. Rosenbaum
Windsor Hotel
A. J. Johnson
Chicago
Cittzan
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Royal Cafe
Advertising and sales drive spring stock push in Washington
A broad collage of local ads and notices highlights newspaper advertising as key to business success. Readers are invited to inspect fall and summer stock, floodlit by price cuts on suits and furnishings, while several shops tout window displays and half price items. Community events, shipbuilding bids, ice purity pitches, banking promos, and a mix of local services fill the page with commerce and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Elseman & Sultan
Home Savings Bank Notice at Mass Ave
Short notice inviting depositors to learn about banking services including deposits and check writing. Mention of Home Savings Bank at Mass Avenue offering assistance in all banking matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Savings Bank
Th and
Mass. Ave
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EMS
Lanston Records
Government Printing Office
Layston
de Mergenthaler
Erinter Palmer
Anton
Yeo
Morganthaler
Thea Moat
Tarston Dock
John R. Berg
Toreman
Record Division
Greal- Gear
Columbia Typographical Union
Erie Black
Garfield
Cierd Pinehot
Rikon
Helsman
Murray
BCE Gilfieit
Garbell
Feros Fttia
Thoopruroos
Chiek Kmngteer
Att Barth Spats
Wenesses
Teal
Partin Minter Palmer
Tomas
Dri
Atviaran
Bylis
Marineis Sturrs
Marston
A. F. Marston
Theodora Hades
BO Foreman Berg
Derg
Commission
Berg
Lanston Lawyera
Rosen
Cassini
Mr. Peirce
Lantcheon
Rear Admiral Allen
Arlington Cemetery
Bonaparte
Navy Department
Baron Roman Romanovitch Rosen
Joseph H. Schmeck
la Salle
N.Y
Mainwaring
Mr Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum
Anas Henry
Mrs. Mannering
Mr. Rosembaum
Clifton House
Thange
Clifton
the Otier
Mr. Mannering
Manitering
Tham
Ming
Aft
Giamond
Atr
The
Diamond Dutchman
Amail
Thither
Rosenbawn
No. 4
No. 3
Royal House
Germany
Beeslew
POST
Cosmopolitan Temple Bapist Church
Street
Minon B. W. Drew
American Ice Co
Ith St
John Callahan
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Norfolk and Washington Company
Moore É Hill, Inc
Mthst
Phillips
Mrs. Phillips
Carrie Phillips
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Seventh Street
Siajers
St Ann's Infant Asylum
Berwyn
J. H. Sims
Hillyard
Harvard College Observatory
Cambridge
Mass
Lowell
Flagstaff
Ariz
Mars
Propontis
Howard Voigt
Seventh St
Carter & Clark
Marshall Hall
Merchants and Mechanics
Savings Bank
L. A. Clark
Niagara Falls
North
Schuster’s. Gem
Iire
Jona
A. Schaefer
7Th St. Aw
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Edmund S. R. Brandt
New Jersey
Henry M. Buller
Ohio
Robert P. Gingter
Edgar Arden Logan
William Fans
Iowa
Stewart A. Manahan
Free-land
A Danbine
Mississippi
Lemuel Earl Lingsay
Alfred Lewis Ede
Nevada
George L. Humbert
Pennsylvania
Earl P. Ordway
Michigan
Leo J. Lindsay
William D. Billingsley
Mississipni
J. P. Kimbrough
Tennessee
Monarch
7Th St
Potomac
Zatabrook
Nauck
Fla. Ave
Ross
Denver
Jack Donnelly
St. Louis
Donnelly
W. Ranss
Seventh Street Nn
Darlington
New York City
Bronaugh
Drugelstith
Virginala Furniture Company
Engine Company No. 6
Massachusetts Avenue
Fourth
Fifth Streets
W. W. Sherman, Grocer
Mindie
Colonial Beach Contons
St. Georges Island
Ponts
St. Marys ‘River
Cain River
Charles J. Pitt Co
Rebecca W
Don Wilkison
Bennett's
Frederick A. Dodge
7Th
T Streets
Bennett's Boatyard
Offlee
Tth
William Cannon
Frank A. Towner
Seventh St. Nw
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