After Lurton Taft Death Vacancy Discussed in Washington
Rumors swirl over who may fill the Supreme Court seat left by Associate Justice Lurton after his death. Among names named in whispered talks are former President Taft and Secretary Lehmann, with other possible candidates including Franklin Lane and Secretary Garrison. officials stress no decision has been made and discussions are informal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiliam Howard Taft
Supreme Court
Agaociate Énaties Sutton
Frederick W. Lehmmenn
United States
Niagara
M. Garrison
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Dusties Fiermes
Miles
Taft
Hitself
Ums
Iecemd
Roosevelt Ha
First Eight Hour Law Case Heard Before Judge Pugh
The first eight hour work day case for women is argued before Judge Pugh in the district court. Sarah Hempstead, hotel housekeeper, and Townley A. McKee, Southern Hotel Co. manager, are principals. A S Worthington represents the defendants with George Taghehart aiding as assistant district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh
Arsuerdt
Digittet
Morhine
Sarah Hempsteadt
Metropolitan
Townley A. McKea
Southern Hotel Company
A. S. Worthington
Getensants
George Tagehart
Buckles Promoted as Comfortable Strong and Stylish
Advert shows new belt buckles described as comfortable, sturdy and good looking. Offered in sterling silver or karat gold, mounted on fine leather straps. Silver price from 450 dollars, gold from 25 dollars and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearat
Judge Lurton Deas. Appointment and Civil War Years
The piece details the life of Judge Lurton Deas Lurton born in Kentucky who served in the Confederate army, was captured, escaped, and later joined Morgan’s cavalry before dying in Tennessee. It covers his education at Cumberland University, practice in Clarksville, tenure as Tennessee chancellor and supreme court judge, and his 1909 appointment to the U S Supreme Court by President Taft. It notes opposition to age but cites support from Senate members. It also recounts Taft’s early 1909 visit to Willard and a phone chat that same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actimte
Supreme Court
Tatt
Alen
Taft
Shawn
Conalterlos
Lurton
Peckham
Larson
Paft
Frederick W. Lehmann
Justisa van Bevanter
Elahth Judiciat Étreui
Lehmann
Resalva Atripa
Acviphar
Dia Declaon
Morgan
Kentucky
At & University
Chicago
Init
Fort Donelson
Gen
John
FF. Morgan
Owls
Wiliam H
War Department
John Morgan
Tennesse
Luirton
Supreme Bench of the Nation
Abraham Lincoln
Justics Moody
Magsachusetta
Rossavelt
Lorton
Hut Roosevelt
Justice Lurton
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Twatco Lurton
Justice Wurton
Fedeeral Prizon
Tin
Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tenn
Clarkaville
Allo
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Cleveland
Litton
Supreme Bench
Mr. Taft
Justice Lerton
Justee
Washington
Cape Archie Butt
White House
New Willard
Justice
Judge Lurton
St Wan
Cheoty Va
Alwaya
Indianapollo
Bob Burman
Burman
America
Lake Keuka
Janitors Back Him in Tariff Debate
The janitor Harry Parker defends the tariff measure amid charges of raising living costs. He claims no ground exists for assertions that the tariff increases costs and says wage demands from colored janitors are unfounded. He attributes agitation to mixed motives and a bid to threaten his job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry Parker
Pnntta Colored
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
la Endawed
Ike Nighief
Harry
Underwood
Capitol
Barry
Pools Reopen as Washington Post Funds Restore City Swim
In Washington a large crowd of men used the municipal pools at the Mall after contributions to The Washington Post fund kept the service operating during a funding gap. Dr. Hudson said daily costs run about 50 dollars, with hopes of federal aid by Thursday to extend pool operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Municipal
Poole
Mall
Washington Post
Washington
William B. Hudeon
Post
Congress
Hudson
Treasury
Hudaon
Potomac
Thamesiyes
Slightly Injured Man Jumped Before Train Near Ivy City
Elijah Fields, 41 years old, owner of a small shop on H Street Northeast, was struck and injured by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train near Ivy City yesterday morning. Witnesses say Fields ran in front of the approaching train. He was taken to Providence Hospital in Washington in unstable condition. Doctors report he is suffering a nervous breakdown and melancholia. hospital staff note little hope of serious recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah’ Fielda
Elijah Fields
Tt H Street
Ivy City
Washington
Providence Hospital
Fields
Merle Serloun
Aviation forecasted crossing fails to convince experts
In a lengthy opinion on Lieut Porte and the trans Atlantic flight plan, the writer doubts success and urges thorough testing of the America aircraft. He warns of mental strain and overestimation of speed, advocating longer trials on large lakes and urging a second seasoned aviator for over water work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Beachet
Lin
Porte
Ab ‘Aig Arso
Atlantic
Lowi
Pragent Tenatcie
Han
Charlie Witmer
Frank Coftyn
America
Stesp
Lieut. Ponte Ag
Europe
Morpheus
Lumeriean
Frorresa
Iteeta
Tess Strong
Sven
United States
América
Limut Porte
Turopeane
Cordign Destinera
Reyes Urges Treaty Protest to the President
Former Colombian president Rafael Reyes writes from Hotel Majestic in Paris urging the United States to back the Thomson-Urrutia treaty over Panama. He claims U.S. action preserved Colombia’s territory, supports Latin America, and asks for publication of his defense of canal rights and anti-Imperialist stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rafael Reyes
Colombia
Hotel Majestic
Parly
Kia Excellency
United States
Washington, D.C
BIE
Boxota
Pestuvia Canal
Latin America
Colon
Zorcea
Tethusius
Patams
Pacife
Isthiaus
Almple Citisen
Colonia
Panama
Republican Party
Asamblea Nacional Contituyiente Y Legislativa
Democratic Party
Europe
America
Érips
France
Spain
Portugal
Madrid
Panama Canal
Frederick Stokes Company
New York
Traffic Card Checks Near District One Stirs Auto Scene
Constable Thomas F Garriston set up on Marlboro Road near District One checking Maryland auto owners for missing operating cards. Each violator paid 4 cents collateral before magistrate Joyce, creating a makeshift traffic blockade as names of those without cards surfaced from the list. The incident included a White House motorcade moment and a joke about President Johnson’s chauffeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas HF. Garriston
Bert Wym Md
Maryland
Oscde
Marlboro
Nin
Roh
Joyce
Prince George County
Timgs
Garrison
Garrizon
White House
Johnson
Costable
F. Hi. Bugher
K Street
Cherlam
Seventh Stréat
Crowo
Louisiana Avenue
Thomas A. Minytor
R Street
BM. Frasier
Nicholy Avenue
John W.tolesa
F Street
J. F. Wocier
W Street
C. H. Disttar
Tk Straet
H. Shapiro
Etrest
Conrad Witzel
IT Etrest
Obituaries for Edwin C Reid and Benjamin Franklin Evans
Edwin C Reid a Civil War veteran of the Eleventh Virginia cavalry died at 2100 G Street NW. He belonged to United Confederate Veterans Camp JTL with funeral at 3 o'clock at his home. interment in Arlington Confederate section. Benjamin Franklin Evans a Union Army courier who survived the Ford Theater cave-in died after two years illness. funeral at Oak Hill Cemetery chapel at 4:90 oclock with attendance by several orders and associations. survivor list includes his mother and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Reid
Hawk C. Bald
Eleventh
Virginia Cavalry
United Confederate Veterans
Acsington
Benjamin Franklin Evans
Union
Army
Burd Theater
Chapel of Oak Si
Mr. Evans
Enlehts
Fythlas
Gem. John St Schofeld
Army’ and Navy Union
Association of
Bishop Under the Knife in Washington D C
The Rt Rev Alfred Harding bishop of Washington underwent an operation on July 4 at Garfield Hospital. The nature of the ailment was not disclosed and his condition requires several weeks of recovery. He may be moved to his home at 147 Massachusetts Avenue NW if improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Harding
Garfield Hospital
Wash Inston
B. H. H. Donnally
Thomas Mar UN
Gartold Hospital
Bighop Harding
Massachugettz Avenue
Defends the Pact in US Colombia Treaty Debate
The article presents a late 19th or early 20th century defense of the US Colombia treaty, detailing opposition labels such as blackmail and calling for arbitration or direct negotiations. It argues for justice to Colombia, assesses canal route compensation and reversionary railroad interests, and stresses that friendly relations and prestige depend on a fair settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Colombia
Colombie
Ehe
Panama
du Bois
People of
Columbia
Canal Zona
du Basie
Wins Fight Against Pests At Capitot Reservation
Eliott Woods superintendent of Capitot buildings and grounds reports victory against tussock moth caterpillars threatening large trees on the reservation. Insects appeared two weeks ago, more numerous than in ten years. Gardens swept walls, trees sprayed with arsenate of lead and Bordeaux mixture, girdled with tanglefoot bands. Most trees are now safe, with continued precautions through August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott Woods
Baltimore Officials Visit District Workhouse in Wisconsin Tour
Baltimore officials and police magistrates visited the District workhouse at Oteo auma Wisconsin on Saturday. Superintendent Whitaker guided the visitors through the yard brick kilns and other prisoner labor sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mar
Oteoauma
Whitaker
Bride to Take Excise Office Today
Cotter T. Bride qualifies today as excise commissioner for a full three year term after being appointed to fill the unexpired term of Joseph C. Sheehy who resigned. Bride has long civic ties in the District of Columbia and has been a Democratic party delegate and at one time a member of the Democratic congressional committee.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hauera
Lime Aloo
St. Louis
Suathélamar
Me Lehmann
Ningare Falls
Jham
Franklin & Dans
Tia Activities Ag
Hia Rareser
Preatient
Galt & Bro. Jewellers
Pennsylvania Ave
Lurton Deas
Preme Court
Rufus W. Peskham
New
York
Lutton
Supreme Tenth
Jones
Columbus
Ess
Bis Tauitt
Harry Parker
Wiha
Ant Congress
Iim
Boyle
Lincoln Beachey
Piyself
Thia
Ametica
Ejent
Xear
Lake
Kouks
Great Lakes
Gsreat
Keuka
mid-Atlantic
Reyes
Rapeditimn
Dow
Mesera
J. Holguin
Pedro N. Ospina
L. Cavallera
Fay
Weabington
Erierances
166
Coton
Solomon
Paris
Sorbonne
Tribune
Esnator Root
Latin
Safar Cortes
Latin-American Unity
Penams Canal
Berwyn Constable
Canal
Atrats River Canal
Coombia
Ubon
South America
Supt. Woods
Kneessi’s Trunk Sale
Kneessi’s
Seventh St
Xander
Tennessees
Mscray Hnewe
McCray Refrigerator Co
GLIF
Pettit
Gecovat
Grinsteider
Wits
Youngs
Righelass
Cerdege
E Young
Gago SS
Gorcoran Gallery of Art
M’adoo
Newton
Alsa
Byron R .Newton
the Treasury
James W. Good
Iawa
Qhet
McAdoo
Good
Mr. Newton
Haring
McAsoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Walt
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!