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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1906

Page

5

Trade Volume Large as June Trade Summary Reports Strong Abroad

Bradstreet notes very large general trade and heavy railroad business despite low wheat prices. Iron and steel sold ahead with ample surplus crop outlook. June railroad earnings soar. exports, imports mixed but overall robust. labor tight across sectors and wage disputes largely settled.

New York Bradstreet Iron and Steel Pittsburg Chicago Canada United States Dan’s Review & G Tin & Crs T.nogts Goft-Coal Amporta Uonited States

Shaw Talks With Bankers On Panama Bonds Plan

Secretary Shaw met with New York bankers at the subtreasury to discuss preliminaries for floating 10000000 in Panama Canal bonds while clarifying that preriminaries and portions of issue pricing remain unsettled. Out of town inquiries mention funds likely staying in banks to meet crop moving needs. A separate note reports Hoosier police seeking information after a July 4 burglary. three suspects named Hammond Murray Murphy, with Hammond identified in a photo lineup. Presbyterian churches merge, planning joint services at North Presbyterian in July with Assembly's Church, Rev Dr Go Be P Wilson leading.

New York Shaw William H Porter Chemical National Bank Foreign Department The National City Bank Panama Canal Hoosier Boardman Frankfort Ind Atv James Hammond James Murray James Murphy Hammond James Egan & Yegeman St Paul, Mine

Bakers Day at Luna Park Planned by Alexandria Officials

The Bakers Union sets an Alexandria Day outing at Luna Park with a large crowd expected and a full program. Mayor Frederick J Paff chairs the general committee with J Y Williams as secretary and A D Brockett among officers. A fire drill by Friendship Engine No 1 and a Custer massacre scene re enactment are scheduled, with Red Men and Alexandria Light Infantry in role play.

Bakers’ Union Luna Park Alexandria Frederick J Paff Virginia J Murphy Alexandria Light Infantry E Downham J McHil D Frockett A D Brockett Marshell J M Hill Worth Hulfish P J Murphy Carlin Hubert Snowden M E Harlow J T Swinney George T Caton Joseph T Colin James F Peyton Lucien Smith Richard Carne L H Thompson Alexander J Wedderburn Friendship Fire Engine Company George Washington Park Company Alexandra Redskins

City waste wagons and din of carts stir calls for reform

Editor laments noise from district garbage wagons and rattling iron covers. He urges the Commissioners to extend reform beyond state matters and curb the loud nuisance, noting the garbage man is under their control and should not be subjected to louder torture.

Quizzing Drain Roads Seeks Railway Grain Ties Probe

The Interstate Commerce Commission, urged by a Senate resolution, begins a nationwide inquiry into railroad control of grain elevators and forwarding firms. It asks railroads to list elevator names, locations, capacities, ownership, and any financial arrangements or privileges linked to grain transfer.

Interstate Commerce Commission United States Congress Brig

Legal Record highlights from equity and courts in DC

Summaries of court actions across equity, circuit, criminal and probate courts. Dockets include rulings, alimony orders, testamentary matters, recognizances, judgments by default, and petitions for guardianship. Notable entries name multiple solicitors, plaintiffs and defendants, with dates and specified sums where shown. Local officials and firms such as Ralston Siddons, Leckle Cox, Williamson and Ford appear repeatedly in solicitor roles.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court Wright Tigrne Waggaman Thomas and Ralston & Siddons Sollotors Carlisle Johnson Jnne Armia Armes W . Prentiss Golletters, Leckis, Fulton & Cox Solieitors Ralston & Siddons Southern Shade Company Disney Shade Company Hemilton, Colbert & Amillian Ges Grayts WiKey Sale Ratifed Nfs Solicito LC Williamson Jf A Stewart Autler Neinburg Reinburg WG Gardiner Lester & Bree Forrest Ve Forrest Ralston & Siddona WE Richardson

Real Estate Transfers listing multiple Washington avenues and streets

A highly fragmented record of real estate transfers detailing numerous properties across Northwest and Northeast Washington. Names include Susie Atkins John Hirsch Grace Beach Evelyn Franklin Theresa Luckett and others. Properties span streets like Twenty second to Twenty third, East Capitol, Holmead Manor, Ivy City and Meridian Hill with various lot and block numbers and nominal prices.

Betwen American Security and Tront Company Widow & Mite Howen Road Susie B Atkins Guntay 'A. Thurm Aaron & Basteys Susie E Atkins John Hirsch Yeo Freterec Chapin Mary L Chapin Whltehaven Philht Sacén Grace Beach Holmead Manor Evelyn & France Joseph D Mary W Cora Frank East Capitol Street Theresa FR Luckett Thomas T Io Patrick Donald Thomas Yurheld Thomas T Luchatt Mall Josephus Ie Lear Oysues Fourth Street Yuta Raval Sinth Street McAullye Seventh Street Waller Meridian Hole Charles W Ting Bernard A Duke Owen [ Browne Hugh M Browne Lelia AE Clementa Allen L McDermott Brightwoop Park Harry Wardman Margaret A Giles Fourth Pitth Atreets Martha G Walling Fritz W . Baum Meridian Hill George H Miller Harriet Colne Thirty-Third Street M Street Harriet Colma Adam J Dickbaut Square Abraham Burnstine Fux Gusta Subler Thirty-Fourth Sireste Susin F Oklo Grace Okla le Fevre Leonte St Clair le Ivy City Frederick Okie Grace Okie la Favre Brognard Okie Et

Deeds of Trust Listings for Various Properties

A long list of deed of trust entries from several properties including Whitehaven, St Philip and Jacob Bliss, Holmead Manor, Square, Randlo Highlands, American University Park, and others. Entries name granters and trustees, securing sums from $250 to $2,2000 with terms from 1 to 5 years, mostly at 6 percent interest, with monthly or semi annual payments and lot and block designations. Notable locations include Metropolis Building Association, Enterprise Serial Building Association, and United States Realty Company, with numerous trusts dated February 1, 1903.

Whitehaven ST Phillip Jacob— Grace Beach Et Lyle T Samuel Bicher Alexander Wolf Holmead Manor Mary W Frank Cora Franko HR Howenstein PH Bussall Evelyn France Yeorn Monte, & Pon Sama Yoha Riddie, Sr Chopin Brown Henry WH Hergmann Oriental Building Association Randlo Highlands John T Chyppalt Albert L. Martin J Henry Brown United States Realty Company Squard Patrick J. McDonald Washington Loan and Trust Conmany Evra Equitable Co-operative Astoclathon Patrick Shugrun Grorga Howard Et Ux Same Sam Segura Thomas Ticket Brneat L Schmidt William Haunders Wilmot Jame Wilton Jesee MH Wilson Levin S Frey Idquare Citizens Equitable Building Association Richard L Eliott Willam Ho Walker William W Burdette Walter W Burdette

Licensed to Marry Amid Quick-Tempo Names

Frederick H. Taylor aged 42 and Mary Ethel Mathen aged 26 seek marriage. Rev Frenk M Bristol officiating. Archie Lovett age 29 and Winnie Norris age 27 also listed with Rev Aurita Sayler. Wham Ephraim aged 28 and Annie B Morley aged 20 tied to Rev Wa L Morton.

Frederick H. Taylor Mary Ethel Mathen Frenk Bristol Archie Lovett Winnie Norris Aurita Sayler Ephraim Annie B Morley Wa L Morton

Health Office Record Deaths Aged Children and Adults

Health Office records list multiple deaths with ages ranging from infants to elderly. Names include Patrick Grady, Della Fletcher Sumner, James Howard, Lewis Yrie, Vernet Sehottro, O Handy, Mary Campbell, Veronica Miller, Bari Bell, and others. Causes and exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR but entries note age, month, and residence information in a historical record context.

Patrick Grady Veary Newsy Della Fletcher Sumner Greysbaum Ol Weetminster Jemes Howard Coler Sool Arm Manthe Lewis Yrie Abere Tome Robinson Mary Campbell Veronica Miller

Broadside on Grain Shippers and Railroad Involvements

A government inquiry seeks the ten largest grain shippers along the railroad lines since June 196. It requests details on each railroad’s grain buying and selling, involvement of officers or employees in elevator operations, and any special facilities or privileges granted over the past three years to boost grain traffic. The commission expects three to four months to obtain the information.

Comrolasion

Chickens on Spree In Dry Town Chaos In Riverhead

A wild drunken chicken spree swept Riverhead Long Island last Friday. In a dry town the owner kept a wine cask hidden. After finding spoiled wine Mr Flint Citzen emptied it in his yard, triggering intoxicated roosters and hens to cavort. The scene devolved into chaotic chatter and disrupted poultry behavior, with hens refusing to lay and roosters silent after the night of revelry.

New York Calekens Riverhead Long Island David Harum Flint Citzen Nps

Railroads Plan Campaign to Fight ICC Rights

Chicago July 11 Railroad general attorneys and solicitors from western lines including Rock Island and Santa Fe meet to discuss amendments to the Interstate Commerce law. They vow to resist surrender of rights and plan a campaign as the law takes effect.

Chicago Casey Rock Island- Trisee Inteests Santa Fe

Oliver Summer Leal Estate Leaves $125 Inheritance

Oliver Summer Leal, once a notable New Yorker and reputed to be among the two wealthiest men, left an estate valued at $125. Letters of administration were granted to his mother in Surrogate Court here today.

Syracuse Oliver Summer Leal

Hotels and Guests Listed Across U S Cities

A long OCR list records guests staying at notable hotels in multiple cities including Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia and Chicago with numerous individuals and couples named alongside their hotel affiliations such as New Willard St James and Shoreham Observe the scattered names of guests from various states and nations indicating a wide network of travelers and social visitors in the period.

Baltimord Max Genvite National Wilhem Fibbott St James Mrss Tyler Atlas Tyler Raleis Boston Aman Brown A E M Milikeo Nxt Proctor New Willard Scorchan AK Harimam Natonal OT Grisn Wellington Raleigh Chicago N C Abbott Regent HH McZuve Bobbitt JW Menfield Sytyia Halpin Lucy Halon M Heas Dewey Max Mayer TC Halt Ready Auleti PO Sloughnessy Navona Kay Ingepix Cronatry The St Jamies Wo Pinkham W Glover HC Hunt End J. P Ven Hook L Kent Mason Chaos JA Wood A’ Smiley Wite J Wehrisy Fwiladelphia Hottenstein Aball and Wits Willard G Jacobeom Ebbite Fonash M Hugnea L Perry Glummbet M Gutman Matignel JOH Rodgers Lou's Reyburg James Rosberry Witton Raleigh Fittsburg George W Sammis EP Aitman Hegent Shaltenberser L_ Chengy Meriden Janet Henry Berry Derby Illinois Charles Woodward Springfield New Willard George A Neeves Oak Fork St James Rey P Gholsan Gatro Retelph Indiana CT Colling Elkhart Til Charles A Raking Evanavile Releigi Kansas William Docking Clay Center Ralsted Louisiana J C Arbogast Take Charles Nas Monal Maryland Harold Smith Annapoliz Misgissippi Edward McLeot RB McLeod Brookeville Shoreham Missouri E PF Thawani Wiss Hozerl H Tudor A Tlfany St Louisa Wilfart L Jarrett Louia E Blake Charles Bloom St Loui Nevada Joseph Ho Freeman Tonopah DEW Jersey Biddle No Hunt Kirkwoon Wilferd Union Hit Nzional New York State Burrell Little Falls Edward Wilhelm Karl EB Wilhelm Duttala Giark Albany North Carolina Ome Carr Haviland Steyn von Asheville ED Foerebee Stavens Asheville Witter Charlotte Hocky Mountain Ve- Quer Sanford Bertolet Aten York St James Rhode Island Chapman Providence South Carolina Abner Columbia Bengmont Brodie M Crosson James Tenresefe F Diehineon Memphis KK Morgan Bristol Mallorn Memphia Rosa Mock Aforris Chattanooga John B Kimberly Old Point Comfort Wiscomstn J_F Fohnson Rasine Louis Kuyn L. J

Japan Looks for Trade Advantage in Manchuria

Counselor Miyaoka of the Japanese Embassy defends no unequal trade practices in Manchuria. He says ports opened to foreign merchants were on equal terms, cites ongoing troop embarkation at Dalny, and argues Japan seeks a fair share of profits to pay its war debt. He notes strong activity in Southern China as well and asserts Japan can win the market.

Menchuria Miyaoka Dalny Mukden Eigilan Manchuria China

Excursions to River View and Colonial Beach Resorts

The article touts Sunday trips from Washington to riverfront resorts including River View, Colonial Beach, and St Johns, with steamer schedules from early afternoon to late evening. It highlights entertainment by River View Orchestra, concerts at Marshall Hall, and trips to James Town, Old Point Comfort, and Norfolk. The piece promotes ample amusements, dining, dancing, bowling, and breezy river hospitality for weekend outings.

River View Thin City Colonial Beach St John Potomac Jolena Colonial Howe Ing Colonial Chesaperka Beach Tha Bay Chesapeake Beath Marshall Marshall Hall Schroeder Charles Macalestar Maewester Marshall Hunt Prof Schroeder Lester Waldry Jamestown Toom Washingtonlass Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Foint Comfort Norfolk Far Old Point Virginia Beach Osea View Fine Beach Norfolk and Washington Olsen Lex Boston New York Seventh Street

District of Columbia amends building rules for pavilions

The District of Columbia Commissioners propose a new section adding permits for dancing pavilions. Applicants must obtain written consent from owners of over half the property in the block and adjacent sides within set distances. If unused within 60 days or not operated for a year, the permit is void.

Jftich Commissioners District of Columbia Washington, DC Office of the Inspector of Buildings Sach Anacostia Broosland Bnehtwood In Spector Henry LWST John Biddle Commisaron

United States Marshals Sale in District of Columbia

Probate style notice: sale of real estate in Washington DC to satisfy a law execution. Property includes Lots 59 and 60 in Wiltberger subdivision, square 442, with improvements. Sale set for Friday July 20 1908 in front of the courthouse for cash. Auctioneer Adams Weschler. Claim held by Adams & Boy Co via Wilson Palmer US Marshal.

United States Supreme Court of the District of Columbia James H Keistern Richard Keister Jet Sidteen i Wiltberger WBM Surveyors Office District of Columbia James H Kelster Adams & Eboy Co Aulick Palmer U_S Marahat Adam A. Weschler

Washington Gas Light Company Seeks Coal Supplier Proposals

Sealed proposals from bidders are invited by the Washington Gas Light Company at 413 Tenth Street NW for supply of gas coals and anthracite broken coal for the period starting July 3 1908 through April 1909. Quantities include 380 000 tons of best 2 4 inch screened coal and 29 000 tons of anthracite broken coal, to be delivered to wharfs and tracks at various city locations. Additional bids for steam coal and other coal types are requested with security for contract fulfillment.

Washington Washington Gas Jight Company Tenth Street East Station Gas Works Hast Shth 12Th M Streets Washington Gas Light Washington Gas Light Company Syh Dét Offich Columbia Washington DC John Biddle Dot Dot Office OF the Commissioners OF District of Columbia Henry BF Macfarland Henry U West John Byddlu Ted

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