Taft Attacks Shyster Lawyers at Labor Inspectors Meet
President Taft addressed the International Association of Factory Inspectors in New York, opposing measures to destroy the phosphorus match industry and urging a compensation system. He condemned shyster lawyers in damage suits, urged reform to protect injured workers, and urged Congress to pursue fair compensation and industry safeguards.
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International Association of
New York
Illinois
Taft
Snorehim
Kinen
Sident Taft
Congress
Matt
Anc
Simu Gomperd
Amar- 1
Obituary notices from Washington DC area June 1912 deaths
A compilation of brief death notices and funeral details for residents and relatives in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. Entries include George W Elzey, Byard Bennett, Arthur Deakins, Litte De Lagnet, Miss Anisie Goodwin, Miss Elizabeth Sweeney, Mrs Bessie Hodges, Anna Mary Koontz, Clara Schausten, and James C Wheeler, with funeral locations, dates, times, and interment arrangements.
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Rlentis
Alexandria
Mendota
Julitte DE Lagnet
Alexandriera
Baltimore
Ansiem Goodwin
Eighth
N Streets
I Hercher
Titl Colman
Perdisand Hercher
Maral
Wright
Hodwues
Bessih L. Hodges
Lee's Chapel
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Rock Creek Cemetery
Koontz
Anna Mary Koontz Inca Puney
M. P. Koontz
Thirteenth Street
Chicago
York
Achat Aten
Clara Schausten Pinsrat
Chapin Street
Sweeney
Elizabeth Adelaide
Wood Sweeney
St Aloysius’ Church
District of Columbia
Sons of the American
James C Wheler
Society
German Labor Delegates Debate Factory Safety at Hampton Roads
delegates from multiple states discuss labor laws on sanitation safety and fire drills under New York’s strict standards. remarks praise low child labor in Illinois and threats of legal action against cities. convention continues with talks on factory inspectors and welfare programs for workers.
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Association
Messrs. Williams
New York
Davies
Mlinoig
Williams
United States
Chicago
George McLean
Connecticut
Henry T. Davies
Tenois
John Jo Walsh
Indiana
John W. Smith
Michigan
W. W Williams
Missouri
John Willams
John Whelan
C. L. Dougherty
Oklahoma
G. E. Warren
C. P. Hoff
Oregon
C. V. Hartsel
Pennsylvania
J. Eliing Hudson
Rhode Island
George Kennedy
Tennessee
A. L. Garrett
Texas
James F. Bank
Ontario
L. Guyon
Quebec
T. M Malloy
Saskatchewan
A. J. McKelway
National Child Labor Committee
Miss Gertrude Beeks
Employers’ Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Mise Beeks
Veterinarians at Smokers Smokers? Washington Univ Smoker Vet Class
A large veterinary science smoker by the 1912 Washington University class was held at the Hotel Continental. Dean David B Buckingham outlined outlook for veterinarians, W. W. Bride spoke on professional courtesy, and faculty and students contributed remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington University School
George, Washington University
David B. Buckingham
W. W. Bride
Dre. J. Traum
H .W. Graybill
C. BE. Munroe
T. M
J. B Munro
F. H. K. Reynolds
J. EB. Shillinger
W. 8. Trigg
C. Thigpen
C. C. Whitney
Licensed to Marry
A list of wedding notices shows multiple couples from Martinsburg West Virginia and surrounding areas with various minors and ages listed, each pairing accompanied by a minister or officiant. The fragmentary items reference names such as Reed, Eckstein, Robertson, and Collins among others, with several reverends named.
Southern Railway guests toast Finley at New Willard banquet
The passenger traffic department of Southern Railway honored President W. W. Finley at a New Willard banquet. Finley praised revenue growth from 4 3 29 499 in 1895 to 16 066 303 76 in 1911, then stressed the need for careful railroad regulation and highway improvements supporting Southeastern development. Dozens of company officials from across the country attended and applauded.
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Line
Em J
The
Southern Railway Company
New Willard
W. W. Finley
Finley
United States
Southern Railway System
Customs Collectors Guests Dinner at Continental Hotel
In honor of George W. Allen of Key West and M. B. Macfarlane of Tampa Col. T. J. L. Brown hosted a dinner at the Continental Hotel attended by many prominent Senate and House members.
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Col. T. J. L. Brown
Continental Hotel
George W. Allen
Key West
Pla
M. B. Macfarlane
Tampa
Fla
T. J. L. Brown
Continental
Senate
House
W. U. Graduates Dine For Second Annual Banquet
George Washington University seniors from Arts and Sciences Political Science and Teachers College held a banquet at 2023 Gatreet NW. Rear Admiral Charles Stockton urged progress in gender equality as a toast. Senior officers named include H. BR. Chubb president Anna L. Rose vice president Katherine Summy secretary Joh Fleming treasurer Harold Keats orator and editor Jennette Testictar. Edward McNiest presides Teachers College with Edward Mc Niest, Louise Berry, Ellen Bouldin in official roles.
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College of Arts and Sciences
College of Political Science
Teachers’ College
George Washington University
Gatreet Northwest
Charles Stockton
University
H. BR. ‘Chubb
Anna L. Rose
Katherine Summy
Joh Fleming
Harold Keats
Jennette Testictar
Edward McNiest
Louise Berry
Ellen Bouldin
Seek New Head for Howard University Nominating Committee
The Howard University trustees committee charged with naming a successor to President W P Thirkield has begun reviewing all eligible candidates. The panel includes Justice Stanton Peelle as chair, Bishop Thirkield, Dr A Richards, Dr Marcus Wheatland, Dr J F K Moorland, Dr John R Francis Jr, and John Emleen. They will report to the board at a meeting set for April 28, the date Thirkield resigns.
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Philadelphia
Thirkield
Germans Here Today Welcome to German Naval Visit at Fort Monroe
German and American officers exchanged felicitations on a squadron visit to American waters. At Fort Monroe Virginia a parade and luncheon honored Admiral von Rebeur Paschwitz and his officers while Admiral Winslow toasted the German commander. President Taft and the German emperor sent messages of goodwill as the Mayflower returned to Washington with the German fleet aboard.
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Christian von Phessens
Henry XXXVII
Reuss
Stettin Fring
Taft
Moltke
von Rebeer Paschwits
Count von Bernator
Navy
George von L. Meyer
Fort Monroe
von Rebeur
Paschwitzs
United States
Washington
Winslow
von Rebeur-Paschwitz
Coast Artillery Corps
Col
F. S. Strong
Chesapeake Bay
Otlock
Hampton Roads
Emperor William of
Germany
White House
Meuspalais
William
R. I
H. M
Moltke 1
William H, Taft
Capital Horses Again Win at Lancaster Show
Exceeding all prior efforts, the Lancaster Horse Show opened with Edward B. McLean of Washington entering six firsts and four seconds. Pride o Prides won high-stepper blue, Ringing Bella second. Oakwood and Ringing Bells first in harness. Pride o Prides and Tissington Behet second. Miss Kitty Smith rode Rifle to blue in ladies saddle and overall jumper. McLean paid Julian Morris $8000 for jumper. Snapshot won blue in special harness. Pride o Prides and Oakwood won park pair harness blue.
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Washington Pont
Lancaster
Edward B. McLean
Washington
Mclean
Pride O' Prides
Bella
Oakwood
Ringing Bells
Tissington Behet
Kitty Smith
Philadelphia
Julian Morris
Snapshot
Pride O’ Prides
Civil War Seen Then and Now First Time by 1861 Veterans
The paper presents newly discovered Civil War photographs with captions showing where and when taken. It recalls Lieut Joseph W Alexander captured at Savannah and Lieut Thurston recaptured after escaping Fort Warren. Portland crowds first saw Confederates, offering a stark glimpse into brothers and sons who marched away.
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Charles Edward Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hartford
Conn
South
Potomac
Mason
Dizon
Ine
Mississipp
Mississippi
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Georgia
Carolinas
Joseph W Alexander
Savanna
Atlanta
Thurston
Fort Warren
Boston
Portland
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Todarn
M. Hindle
Undertaer
Embalmer
Firth and How
8Ardo & Co
Modern Chapel
Martland Ucensa
Rockville
Frank Geier's Sons
Spventh
Chapel
North Orm
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W. Cole
Tames
T. Clements
Ae West
Wisconsin Ave
George P. Zurhorst
Erabliss Diet
Zurhorst
Mer
Mark WM. Lee
Probaber
Modest Sricea
Ennoyivania
R. F Harvey
Fourteenth ST
Motions Chapel
Sergeon
TOR & Cain, Saventn
M. J. Falvey
Eleventh Streets
Lewaera
President Taft
Otes
Marre AG
Owen S Spisher
Tressie M. Reed
Martinsburg
W. Va
John M. Schick
Samiel F Woot
Anna B. Padgett
Paul B. Washington
Arthur Leon Koyl
Saskatoon
Canada
Josephine E. Eckstein
Frank J. Goodwin Harvey L. Hutchings
Margaret W. Scott
Joseph M. M Gray
William H. Norton
Sarah TP. Pitsgerald
St. Elmo
John E. Briggs
John J. Broderick
Mery E. O'Connor
James D. Marr
F. Willey
Zenerstile
Ohio
Emma E. Robertson
Jay J. Dimon
W. Finley
J. M. Culp
A. P. Thom
Southern
Southern Railway
H. B. Spencer
E. H. Coapman
A. P. Om
W. A. Henderson
L. H K. Jeffries
C. B. Northrup
Ebangel
J . K. Graves
H. C. Ansley
L. Green
Fic
G. R. Browder
EB. H Kemper
H. H. Laughton
EB. F. Parham
G. W. Taylor
M. W. Richards
Waernieke
RW. Hunt
George H. Smith
New Orleans
W. A. Becker
Cinei- Nati
William Pedrick
R. L. Stall
B.J. Lockwood
Charles L. Davis
Warm Springs
H. E. Palme
J. Wiliams
A. DeSaussure
Brown
A. Thweatt
A. Augusta
A. E. Acee
Bostwick
Jacksonvile
Rol Bay
Birmingham
J. H. Burgess
H. H. Board
M. Ralthis
Charlottesville
T. J. Coney
St. Louis
Stanton Curtis
W. M. Culpeper
Norfolk
FS Carroll
W H Caffey
Columbus
Ro Chesney
Cleveland
G. . Carter
Montreal
R. B. Creagh
Dallas
Oo Carson
Macon
Devries Davis
George © Daniels
T. L Dyer
F. H. Jones
H. C. King
Lexington
A. J Lee
J. F. Logan
Louisville
WP Tester
Charlotte
H. H. Little
T. W. Luckett
H. H. Luscomb
Lowry, Jr
Rome
H. McLean
Columbia
T. B. Martin
John Metcalfe
Montgomery
Ala
BE. McGee
Charleston
I. Muckenhaupt
B. A. McDonald
Richmond
F. R. McMillin
Houston
Tex
H Motley
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. R. Martin
D. EB. Moncrief
H. New
Addison
Evansville
Ind
BH. Todd
W. R. Taber
Greenville
Asheville
N. C
J. A. Wood
G. G. Walker
F. York
Greensboro
Customs Collectors
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
W. U
Howard
Gayettes
Old Point
Capital
E. B. McLean
American Bankers’ Association
American Express Co
United States Trust Co
N. E Cor
Fifteenth and H Sts
N. W
Ste. H.W
Conn. Ave
Crater Market
H St. N. W
the Collier Agency
Dist. Nat. Bank Bldg
G St. N. W
Ronen
Husbands
Abe
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