Clash on Baggage Law Declares Reed Is to Blame
A dispute erupts over baggage legislation with Reed named as the accused party. The confrontation centers on regulatory changes and their impact on travelers, drawing sharp accusations from supporters and opponents alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Washington City Notes on Property Payments and Prohibition Movements
The city commission on plaza approved payouts to condemned area owners near Union Station and acquired government title. Reports mention Dr M X Sullivan leaving Towan for Spartanburg and ties to the soil fertility division. Ongoing debates over the Cummins baggage-valuation law, rail and express impacts, and upcoming Republican presidential prospects frame local civic meetings and protests. Prohibition events include speeches by J Frank Hanly and a mass meeting at Metropolitan Memorial Church as community groups organize a united stance on Washington Dry campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Plaza
Union Station
T. P. Barrett
Julia Diviney
M. X. Sullivan
United States Department of Agriculture
Towan
Washington
Spartanburg
S&s C
United States
Missourian
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Washington Civic Association
Metropolitan Memorial M
John Marshall Place
William Knowles Cooper
G A R Folk Seek Quarters for Encampment
Secretary Grant inundated with letters from citizens seeking accommodations for the encampment period. No action taken by the citizens' committee since Wednesday's meeting on spectator stands and census building supervision. Candidates for grand commander and supporters organize from headquarters to campaign before election time. Named figures include Rohas, Monfort, Tet, Patterson, Cole, Baggett, Van Veet, and Downes with various national auxiliary leaders to attend organizational events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Thomas Grant
Cctizens
Eltirena Committee
Rome
G. A. Rohas
Monfort
Caphor
Ohio
William J) Patterson
Plitsbuch
Pennsylvania
ATL
Frank Cole
New Jersey
Nic
Peasident Department of the
Poternay Wtec
Admiral Edwards Retires From Charleston Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Edwards, longtime commandant of the Charleston navy yard, retires on age grounds and will be placed on the retired list today. He graduated in February 191[year], the last of his generation, and will be succeeded by Captain Benjamin. He served as an instructor at Felina, studied law, and was admitted to practice in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teor Waniretr Conn
Rinwards
Charleston Navy Yard
Aikee
Um- Felina
Eirta
Edwards
Death of Edwin W. Grafton at 1802 First Street NE
Edwin W. Grafton head of the firm Gratton & Son Med yesterday at his residence 1802 First Street Northeast Washington. Funeral notice not given. Born in Toronto Ontario, he came to Chicago at age (unspecified) and moved to Washington in 1890. Lived in city 33 years. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Grafton and son. He was president of the incorporated firm Gratton & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawin W. Grafton
Ration & Son
First Street
Jonas
Mio Girafton
Toronto
Canada
Chicago
Weathernis
Washington
Ile
Gratton & Son
Thaires
Elizasbeth
AID FOR COLORED RACE AT CHICAGO CONVENTION
Three hundred Southern men and women delegates to the World’s Christian Endeavor convention in Chicago announced brotherhood with the colored race and planned to extend fellowship. They formed the Southern Extension Committee, viewed by Rev Ira Landrith as the start of an Interdenominational union of colored people and pledged to bring the Endeavor to colored churches and aid enlightenment. President Wilson sent wishes. next convention set for New York City July 17, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christian Endeavor
Southern Extension Committee
The
Ira Landrith
Nashville
Tenn
Interdenominational Union of the
Colored People
Dr. Landrith
Congregational, Methodist and
Presbyterian Churches
Canada
W. H. Barraclough
St. John
N. B
Wilson
Board of Trustees
New York City
Mystery of the Mound Builders Baffles Scientists
Garrett PF surveys American archaeology, noting vast earth and stone structures across Ohio and other areas. The serpent mound in southern Ohio and a 900 foot circumference pyramid near Wheeling suggest ancient builders with copper mining, burial mounds, and possible religious symbols. The article debates whether these works are ancestral to Indigenous peoples or a distinct race, citing the Blackbird burial of 1802 and the scale of prehistoric operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wheeling
Ohio River
Egypt
Lake Superior
Blackbird
Miegouri River
Bumper Crops in 1915 Outlook Sees Record Yields Across Crops
American farmers planted record acreages as world demand rises during wartime. Department of Agriculture estimates expect corn to reach 2.414 billion bushels on 109.273 million acres, wheat near a billion. oats, barley, rye, potatoes, tobacco and other crops also show substantial production gains despite weather setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Promas
Alabama Railroads Denied Rate Increase Petition
The Alabama State Railroad Commission denied the Louisville and Nashville Railroad petition to raise passenger rates on its Alabama branch lines from 2.14 to 2 cents per mile. The commission said future consideration will treat all branch lines as a whole, not as divisions of a trunk line, and require uniform rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Alabama
Alabama State Railroad Commission
Taxpayers rise as more millionaires eyed in returns
Treasury officials expect about 600000 filers to have paid income tax, up from 257198 last year. About 91 taxpayers reported incomes between 500000 and 1000000, with more than 44 millionaires anticipated this year. Tax collections are near 80000000 with an additional 3000000 expected. Convicts to build a cross state road from Kansas City to St Louis with 500 convicts assigned, Governor Major said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
State Road
Kansas City
St. Louis
Elliot W. Major
Army and Navy Changes of the Day in 1915 personnel moves
Army officers receive duty transfers and new assignments including Flint Terrell from Kemper Military School to an Aug 7 posting, First Lieut Kart Truesdell to await assignment, Henry Morrow reassigned from judge advocate, and others ordered to Fort Leavenworth and San Francisco. Several officers granted leaves of absence and details for signal school and engineering districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Firat
Agnry L. Watson
Firat Cavalry
Yellowstone Fork
Fort Yellowstone
Wye
Army Signal School
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Army Kernel
Charles &. Swartz
Rain Infantry
Charles Meals
John H. Statesman
Twenty- Third Infantry
Ick TE. Ter. Rell
Infantry
Gar W. Tatlber
Toelftu
Allen Smith
Matin Craig
First Cavalry
George B. Duncan
Fredprig V
Corps of Equineera
Legal Record items from District of Columbia equity and other divisions
A compact summary of diverse court actions across Equity and Circuit divisions including lunacy cases for Edward F Hoff and W H Isaac, accounts approved for Richard Kabayashi, and transfers or decrees in Barns and family matters. Includes divorces, guardianship orders, probate notices, property disputes, and bankruptcy petitions with involved attorneys. Names many judges, lawyers, and parties across multiple cases and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court, District of Columbia Equity Division
Justice Stafford
McQueeney Va
Ruth
Guardian Ad Item
Platottt
Esber
Edward F. Hoff
Frederick A. Fenning
W. H. Isaac
Richaro Kabayashi
Ball “Ya
First Cooperative Building Association
George L. Whitford
Peters Va
Peters
Plaintif
B. E. Gaskins
Bick Va
Marden
Maurice H. Hamberg
Trastee
Ralston & Hivwardson
Heine Va
Arnot
H. S. Welch
Harry B. Anderson
Jackson Vx
National Clay Products Compact
Piainthtt
Baldwin
Leckie, Cox & Krite
Br.e Fenerty
W. J. Hamilton
Tarnesse, Bates Et al
Piaintif
John G. Hodges
Atformers
18. E
Garkins
Au, Jr
Real Estate Transfers and Naval Orders Notice
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with buyer seller and price details across blocks and streets including Kentucky Avenue Northwest and Northwest neighborhoods. The document also lists naval personnel movements, ship arrivals and departures, and assignments involving Annapolis Boston and other ports.
Deeds of Trust in Various District Lays Plans
Numerous deeds of trust are listed securing loans from $400 to $8,000 across multiple tracts and blocks. The properties include lots in Square areas and named developments such as Meridian Hall Highlands and Friendship, with terms ranging from 1 to 8 years at rates from 4 to 8 percent. Parties include Washington Loan and Trust Company, Equitable Cooperative Building Association, Quaker City Investment Company, and individual trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vortant
Imma J. Carter
Faonkc Madlinon
Hwma J. Carter
Maward Peters
Fortune
Imme J. Carter
Robert Peters
Intel
Portent
Imam J. Carter
Tarry Peters
Raddy G. Peters
Marta Peters
Smith Art
Washington
Heights
Ernest G. Walker
Mary H. Merry
Blanche X. Merry
BA Addchon
Hnights
Ralph CL Maran
Gu Ht Johnann
Samuel J. Breslin
Kentucky
D. Fulwer
Jennie Appler
Patrick J. Babbingtod
Mary ¥. Hagee
Burrville
Jesse
Fliarbeth Johnson
Eonare
Etamas
Fightrenth Ambostheets
Willam A Crair Et al
Trion
Navinga Hank
Square
Telawarr Avenue
Jes
Rit
States of America
Aquare Gre
Frank Hema
Katie Vin Mee
Homes Moe
Hart
Marenret
Mullan
Harey ‘M. Tante
National Say
Inge and Trust Company
American Keeurity and ‘Twist Company
Lot Bi
Ware
W. Fred Halts
Man Pt
Charles M
Margaret C. Garter
Square Nonth
Sip
William of Shields
George Stelz
Marr F. Williams
Samuel Arkin
Atamna
Jacob
ST. Phietp & Jacob
Whit. Waven
Paup & Jacob
Screft
William V. Tudor Et Az
Charles Wine
Javah
St. Philin & Ineah
Agi Aquate
Edward M. Navnee
Nellie
Savage
Sarah W Smith
Fourteenth
Street Terrace
Lyne Inta Investment Company
Sarai Wi Smith
Yart
Isthman
Sintronth Street
Highland
Sarah W. Smith
Edward M Aml
Nellie & Sayneepart
Hamoe
Colma Heights
Chaden Wineeting
WI Ve Tader
William T. Colling
Edmund L. McClelland
Edward & Wentcote
Kidder Charity Fund of Friendship Lodge
T. C
Thomas Sampson
Thomas H. Yeager
John & Mitchell
Quaker City Investment Company, + Incorporated
John W. McKitrick
John B. Mitchell
Quaker City Investment Company, Incorporated
Joseph Schrepfer
John E. Mitchell
Thomas H. Xenger
Clark Mills
Edward B. Simonda
James Berry
Marvin A. Custis
Perpetual Building Association
Peter’s Mill
George J. Jones
Wilmot W
Frank Branson
Harry K. Boas
H. Glen Phelps
Mamie Lu
Columbia Heights
Albert Wilgus
Washington Loan and Trust, Company
Thomas P. Wilrur
Charles M. Gates
B. Francie Haul
G. Percy McGile
W. Fred Holtsman
Achevizen Park
Kawin T. McPhee
R. Francia Saul
James
Shea
Home Savings Bank
Anthony M. Hay
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Equitable Cooperative Building Association
Turner
Mary E. Stelson
Wuahington Loan and Trust Company
Sammel Arkin Et Ax
Warbington Loan and Trust Company
Frank E Anderson
Sera
Dollar Sells Two Ships Amid Vancouver Talks
Captain Robert Dollar, head of the Dollar Steamship Co., returned to San Francisco from Vancouver after selling two steamers and negotiating for British registry. He noted that seamen's bill effects, starting next November, hinder profitability of U.S. ships in transpacific service. Also, Charles J. Kelchner, ex scout for the St. Louis Americans, was named manager of Lowell’s New England Baseball League team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Robert Dollar
Dollar Steamship Company
Vancouver
B. C
Dollar
Dollar Line
Lowell
Mass
Charles J. Kelchner
St. Louis Americans
New England Baseball League
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Cummins Disclaims Valuation Act
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Senate
Capitol
Albert B Cummins
Iowa
James A Reed
Missouri
Cummins
Cumming
Tatay Fle
Vuninins
Congress
Cum Ming
Middle West
Ain
Washington Board of Trade
Girls’ Civic Betterment Club
Margaret Wilson Social Center
Grover Cleveland
Lev
Public Utilities Commission
Washington Street Railways
Petworth M
Illnois Avenue
Upshur Street
New Hampshire Avenue
Clifford G. Gard
Rock
Elks
Kallipolis
J. Frank Hani Grotto
G. A R. Folk
Admiral Edwards
Edwin W. Grafton
Christian Endeavor Society
Palais Royal
Pirates
Matte Vronk
Mieh
Palais Nayal
Sarick Tncar
Washing Creek
Southern Michigan
Sunleft Conlaht
Miladelphia
H. Shaab
Palaia Royal
Pittsburgh Nationals
American
Red Man
Garrett PF
Serviss
State Railroad Commission of Alabama
ARMY
Horton W. Stickle
Varna of Engineers
Mason M. Pathick
Charles L. Potter
Cornr
Eixteenth
Seventeenth Diatricte
Lan. Singil Beach
Corps of Engineers
Digtriet
Herond National Bank Ve. Havena Et Mle
Tefanit Agaliet
Defordant
FR. Whippler
George W. Ingham
Auppore
Samuel H. Walker Eurely
Baxby-Smith
United Latex Yu
Frank Smith
D. A. Bigonesa
My. Tantiie Stator
George Israel
McCalmoot
Mmr. Juatice Mistford
Sarah
Mary J. McCarthy
J. C. Leonard
Samust
Shelley
BR. B. Behrend
George R. Eiliatt
Elizabeth H. Willett
Uardian
Ate Jomes
J. BR. Flynn
Wallace Whitaker
Petheian
Adwintatratlea Gled
WW. C. Gardiner
Jallis
WIT
Carr & Peyser
Vona E. Moore
Atlan
Fay
Margaret A. Fay
George C. Gertman
Alice M. Weight
CC. Heltman
Mao Brown
Carr & Pevser
Samuel
Mbolley
R. B. Behrend
Ethel
Whitaker
W. G. Gardiner
James Barrett
T. A
Joanna Chisholm
Bond
Archer & Smilth
Earate
Thomas C. Noyee
Aehrend
Tare
Allan R. Far
Marvel A. Fay
Guardian
George C. Geriman
dIames G. H. Burkia
Clara A. Marden
Balkton & Richardson
Fidelity Storage Company Ra
Potomac Eelectric Power Company
C. H. Merillat
Drederick” Meyett Ta
Beling H. Merett
Tadiot
George Iarael
Iarael & i Vo
Ib Street
Attomney
R. Newton Donaldson
NAVAL
J. A. Holden
Annapolis
Navy Department
Favanagh
Navy
Bosteo
Maas
AL Merlduff
Paducah
Navy Yard
Portemouth
N.H
E. J. Alankensup
Naval Radio Station
Radin
Mare Island
Stewart
Paul Jones
Preble
Perry
San Diego
New Orleans
Ta Paz
San Diva
Misennet
Obie
Guantanamo
Terry
Managuan
Hoe
Sterett
Perking
Frow
Charleston
Newport
Nera
San Francisro
Georgia
Panther
New Flampshire
Virginia
Newports
Nem
Revern
Potomac
Cristobal
Preston
Hoston
Reif
Boston
Tuxpam
Powhatan
Dardiners
Nebraska
Hector
Tiburon
Petre
Hyaghts
Sameet J. Resin
Cure
Pacific Company
L. L. Perkins
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Southern
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
New York
Modern Palace Steamers
City Ticket Office
15Th St. N. W
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat CO
Trans, Co
Providence
New Castle-By-The-Sea
Narragansett Pier
Itindrar
W. P. Turner
G.P. Awaltiaoee
Maynard
Benny
Pacific Coast
DD. C
Pennsylvania R. R
Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest
Yosemite Valley
Big Trees
Glacier National Park
H. L. Maynard & Allan Benny Managers National Bank of Commerce Building
Norfolk, Virgini
OCEAN
Barbados
Raha
Rio Delambirg
Santos
Montevideo
Buenge Ayres
Lamport
HOAT
Saillney
Rube & Danvils Gen
Breadway
RM Hicks
Letat Agmet
Resorts and Travel
Atlantic City Hotels
Atlantic City
Chalfonte
Leeds Company
Alamac
Ovesn Front
Latz-beller
Aacing
Mack~ Atl & CO
Lexington Pacific & Ack
el Ameri- Garage
Paul C. Rosechan
Amer
Willard
New York Ave
Galen Hall Hotel
WN. J
Tonis
Stendals F. J
Monticello
Kentucky Ave
West Beach
Rookler
Islesworth
arbrough-Bienheim
N. J. Josiah
White & Bons Company
Merion Fit
Vermont Ave
Beach
G. B. Prettyman
Longeetlontay
J. P
Hotel Majestic Vetoin
Ocean View
Ecapacity
Smith
Wiltshire Fis
Curten
Kenton Hall
Rench
Belmont Ave
Chalsea
THOS
Kent
NEW England
Oaroling Ave
Réach
Pine
Noreher
AN & Williams
NEW York’ City Hotels
Faotel Bretton Fiall
Broadway
S6th Sts
Riverside Drive
Central Park
Cne
New Yo City
Bancroft Gor
28Th
H Sts. N
Cairo
Fatally
Stratford
Moneoz Sts
ST. James Hotel
Pa. Ave
N. W
Mountain Lake
Voufortalle
G. Porterfield
Mer
Gliex Court
Alleghany Mountains
Lleghany
Vnn
Goshen
George H. Lehker
Mgr
Elnton Watel
Elkton
Shenandoah Hiser
D.C. Grabam
Orkney Springs
Carlsbad
Tate
Bootlet H
Carter
Pennsylvania Resorts
Tmont Cottage
Blue Ridge
Arandale
Sdford
Aglip & Smith
Cape May, N. J
Cape May
Wrorld
Jerrell See
Board of Trade
HOTEL
Cape MA Cape May
N. J
JAMER_B. GALBREY
SEA Crest Innocat
Mra
Wildwood
North
Wildwood Manor
Americas Plan
WM. BR. Lester
Tagirt
Maryland
Lower Potomac
Dunbar
Shell Road
New State Road
Wash & Balto
W. Dunter
Ridge
Bt. Marys Co
Loch Lynn
Mountain Lake Park
Alleghantes
Locs
Motor Club
LBC
Keet Tryst
Harpers Pers
WM. Clark
Maple Hall
Bongelow Annex
Miles Fiver
Chesapeake Hetterton’n
Bayside Inn
Delaware Resorts
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Henlopen
Walter Burton
Gweer
Union Trust
Fort William Henry Hotel
Ke George
Rotel Champlaiy
Laxe Champlain
Bluff Point
N.Y
Abert Thierct
Oty Sf
Virginia Resorts
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