Public utilities board advised against bond approval
An official opinion from Conrad E. Syme, general counsel of the Public Utilities Commission, argues the Washington Railway and Electric Company cannot compel the commission to authorize a 341,000 bond issue. The company may appeal, but the court would likely deny enforcement, as funds would fund dividends from une arn ed profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhinston Railway and Electric Company
Éom Telasion
Weiter
Conrad EL Syme
Eqnty
Syme
Judement
Aberion
Early Thay If Ang
Capiwil
Caereaa
Obituary fragment with multiple names and dates from early 1900s
Fragmentary obituary items list individuals born or died on July 1919 and July 14 1915 with references to Newport Washington Milian Wisconsin New York Times and national cemeteries. It mentionsHoward and Clark families among others and includes burial and interment notes with scattered place names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Newport
Waehington
Milian Woo
Howard
Clare Feinson Mehun
Wisharr
Korvieoe
Tenth Street
Ofrl ET Vitely
Gale
MATIC
Ordon Thompson
Rufus
Seyttle
Thaw's Turbulent Path to Liberty Chronology Highlights
A timeline recounts Harry K. Thaw as he killed Stanford White on Madison Square Roof Garden, faced murder charges, and endured insanity rulings. It tracks key dates from 1906 to 1923 including escapes, deportation, and trials on sanity and conspiracy with ongoing legal battles shaping his custody of liberty and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Matteawan
Thaw & Counsel
Wireless links and amnesty chatter mark Mexican capital crisis
Reports from Mexico City describe a quiet capital under Carranza control with railway lines to Vera Cruz supplying food and plans for an amnesty law while Villa presses from the north. Zapata’s forces retreated from waterworks and Obregon’s exact location remains uncertain as battles loom for Ciudad de Mexico. An emergency wireless station is to be erected at Chapultepec to maintain city Vera Cruz communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Shanklin
Zapata
Villae
Washington
Gondésles
Villa
United States
Aguasca- Nentes
Queretaro
Obregon
Carrenza
Chapultepea
Silliman
Thaw Freed After Verdict as Crowd Urges Justice
Thaw kissed his mother and shook jurors hands after a jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity in the White murder case. Judge Hendrick scheduled briefs and arguments for tomorrow on a motion to dismiss the commitment. Outside, vast crowds cheered as Thaw walked to the sheriff’s office and later sought medical care for a hand injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B Stancheld
Thaw
Bowling
Thaws
White
Hendrick
Becker
Euch
Thawimself
Chambers Street
Uptown
Wae
Ludlow Street
Paul J Marke
Borough of
Manhattan
Marka
Mena
Uberty
Coaticook
Quebec
New Hampshire
New York
Matteawan
Richard D Mohun Dead After Africa Service as Agent to Kongo
Richard Dorsey Mohun a 50 year old Washington native and noted Africa specialist died in Royal Oak Maryland after seeking health for African fever. He spent 20 years in Africa guiding trade governance stopping slave trade and cannibalism, decorated by British French Belgian rulers and the Sultan of Zanzibar. He leaves wife Harriette L Barry two sons Rex and Cer i and his mother Mrs Clare H Mohun. Funeral at St Matthew's Catholic Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dorsey Mohun
Washington
Royal Oak
St Matthew's Catholic Church
Oak Hef
Mahon
Africa
United States
Zanzibar
Mobun
Red Cross
Belgium
Royal Geographical Societies of
England
France
Tax on certain debts barred as 1912 deduction
Treasury rating states that debts from unpaid wages salaries rents and similar taxable income due after March 1 1912 will not be deductible unless the income represented is included in a gross return for the year the deduction is sought or a prior year. Debts payable before March 1 1913 may be deductible if actually charged off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Worthleka
Attorney General Sees Greater Compliance By Corporations
Attorney General Gregory said corporate bodies have improved their willingness to follow the law and align practices with federal rules. He noted prosecutions will continue and urged final Supreme Court rulings, citing the Harvester trust reargument and the US Steel cases as examples of cases needing national tribunal resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Department of Justice
Harvester“trust
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Wariabes
Shooting Death At Home In Southeast Street Scene
Robert A Milstead, a bricklayer living at 1211 HL street southeast, was shot in the head at his home last night and died at Cagually Hospital. Milstead’s wife Mia was taken to the hospital with him and detained for examination but later collapsed and could not provide a coherent account. Milstead was found unconscious in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. MiNatesd
HL Street
Cagually Hospital
Mia Milstead
Milstead Waa
Bureau of Engraving Employees Organize Death Benefit
A new group named the Burazu Protective Association forms among Bureau of Engraving and Printing staff to provide immediate death benefits. Membership is limited to bureau employees with an initial payout of two hundred and fifty dollars upon a member’s death. Officers elected include President James H Hektor, Vice President Irving P Tada, Secretary Mary F Harper, and Treasurer Daniel W Beach. The board comprises the officers and a representative from each division, with about 500 initial members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Burazu Protective Association
Bureau
James H Hektor
Irving P Tada
Mary F Harper
Daniel W Beach
Seci
Egsociacion
Villa Driven Back Obregon Forces Move Toward Torreon
Gen Francisco Villa evacuates Zacatecas and Aguascalientes and prepares to make a stand at Torreon as Carranza troops advance. The retreat involved two trains, one wounded and one carrying supplies, with severe rear guard action noted by officials monitoring the Mexican situation. Carranza controls most major stations between Mexico City and the Texas border, excluding San Luis Potosí and Querétaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Torreon
el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Zacatecas
Aguascalientes
Carranza Torces
Villa
Aguascalienter
Kead
Mengage
San Lula Potosi
Queretaro
Mexico City
Laredo
Texas
Heat relief noted as cooler day follows record heat
Weather bureau says temperatures were a degree or more cooler yesterday than Tuesday. Julia Norbeck 58 of 316 Indiana avenue northwest collapsed from heat and injured her right arm near Wirth and streets northwest. Arthur Littleton 59 of 1810 1 street southeast suffered heat prostration after a street car ride near Georgia avenue and Park road and was taken to Freedmen's Hospital. Emory Wilson 37 of Good Hope road southeast was injured by heat while driving a team near Kramer hothouses and sent to Casualty Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Julia Norbeck
Indiana Avenue
Wirth
Arthur Littleton
Georgia Avenue
Park Road
Freedmen’s Hospital
Juror Missing Halts Trial Of Policeman Hilton
Juror William Cassidy failed to appear in Criminal Division No 1 delaying the trial of George T Hilton, a suspended policeman charged with house breaking and larceny. Cassidy was reported as having sought treatment at Providence Hospital, but details of his condition remained unavailable as court adjourned and rescheduled. Judge Justice Stafford ordered further adjournment until 10 o clock this morning.
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Tre
George T Hilton
Criminal Division No 1
Rell
Cassidy
Providence Hospital
Stafford
Policeman Hilton
George P Hilton
United States
MoComas Hawken
Winning of Smart Set Headquarters Opens in Newport
The Congressional Union sends Miss Isabella Mott to Newport to organize suffrage sentiment among Newport society women. Headquarters open with fine offices donated by a prominent Newport man and furnished by Mrs GO H P Belmont and Mrs Maradan Perry. Plans include deputations to Senators Lipitt Colt and Representatives OSheunessy Sitness Kennedy, plus calls on visiting congressmen. A July 31 danse at Marble House is planned, chaired by Mrs Leonard M. Thomas with committee heads named from New York society.
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The
Congressional Union
Washington
Isabella Mott
New York
Newport
Henry F Lippitt
LeBaron
Colt
O'Sheunessy
Sitness
Ambrose Kennedy
State Organization of
Rhode Island
Agnes Jenks
Dansante
Marble House
Helmont
Leonard M. Thomas
Bilas Blanche Oelrichs
Thomas Iz
Thomas
C de Loogey Oelrichs
James Kidder
Herbert Shipman
John J Manon
Henry Oelrichs
Marian de Barril
Marsden Perry
Preston-Satter~white
Daniels to See Edison Secretaries Plan for Navy Board
Secretary Daniels and Thomas A. Balson will discuss inviting inventors to head and join a civilian advisory board for navy problems. The plan seeks better engines for submarines and aircraft and aims to initiate solutions rather than hold regular meetings. Orville Wright and Hudson Maxim express support. Ford remains silent awaiting formal notice.
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Daniels
Thomas A Balson
Mvention
Edison
Qvanne
Navy
Dannels
Orville Wright
New York
Daniela Az
Thomas A Emison
Army
Wright
Hudson Maxim
Wen
Maxim
Ford
Thousands view dead Chicago archbishop Quigley at funeral
Thousands filed past the casket of Archbishop James Edward Quigley who died at his brother’s Rochester home. Crowds gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Name for the body in state and a pontifical mass celebrated by Rev Paul P Rhode bishop elect of Green Bay diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Edward Quigley
Rochester
Cathedral of the Holy Name
Paul P Rhode
Green Bay
Wie
Military film showcase at National Press Club
Army and Navy units displayed in a motion picture program at the National Press Club, funded by F O Nielsen of Chicago. W H Rudolph produced 6000 feet of film titled Guarding Glory seen by club members and guests. Secretaries Garrison and Daniels and Maj. Gen Wood attended the first public screening before the general public viewing. From air planes to submarines and superdreadnoughts the footage highlighted national defense assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy
United States
National Press Club
F O Nielson
Chicago
W H Rudolph
Guardiig
Phey
National defenses educational program outlined
A proposal describes showing illustrative pictures nationwide to explain land and naval defenses. The plan targets schools and VVoCA branches to clarify how defenses function and how they can be improved and strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwoca
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W. R. & E. Bonds
Legai
Huron
Tees Tis Uly
Josew
Frank E Gibon
Ise
Zurhorst
Lincoln Baiat
Joseph Wler
Lym
Tehesium
Avenue Northwest Cos
Sardo & Co
Pune
Bingen
Vincin
George F
Frank Geier’s Sons Co
Sevench
Ehay
R Speare
F Street
Gsity Bird Cines
Mont
Lee
Antennsles Livers
Clavel Ae
Puneral Designs
J H Small & Sons
Florists
fRiHive
Madison
Chapultepec
Vera Crus
Richard D. Mohun
Dark Continent
JTS
Treasury Department
Kilis R. A. Milstead
Prom
Sombrerete
Agussco- Ventes
Hilton
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Anola
National Biscuit Company
Will
Orange of
Navy Invention Board
Detroit
Henry Ford
Naval Advisory Board
Quigley Liea
York
Sobor Gassiable Copany
SF Steel Corner
John Joy Edson
Ellis Spear
John B. Larner
Andrew Parker
Harry G. Meem
Joyal Davia, John Joy Edson
Frederick A. Fenning
Irene
Leno
Boyd Taylor
Thos. Bradley
Frederick Exchelberger
Worthington
Anytidy
J. Darlington
A F Fox
John A Johnston George
King Martina, Knapp
Dgha
Larner Theodore W Noyes
Andrew Parker Arthur Peter Samuel L. Phillips
Joseph I Saka
Shea
Louis P
Thomas W South Ells
Pear George Truesdell Horne
Harvey Wiley Als
Washington Loan and Trust Company Corner
9Th and
F Streets
N. W
Colon
Wisconsin
Canal
Naval Academy Corps
Panama
Naval Academyr
Annapolis
San Francisco
Panama Canal
BorSrads
Washington Post
Auto Touring Route Books
Baltimore
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Trenton
Harrisburg
Richmond, Fredericksburg
Mount Vernon
Leesburg
Winchester
Bluemont
Cumberland
Pittsburgh
Hagerstown
Leonardtown
Benedict
la Plata
Donohoe
Neonth and
I Sis
Union Garage
G Bt
MR. Foster
Fourteenth St
Joll's Cigar News Store
Pennsylvania Ave
Leroy Livingston
14Th &. N. W
Record. Auto and
Eeco
Mass. Ave
Automobile
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