Crawford admits NIS steps to secure satchel contract
The trial of William G. Crawford, ex deputy auditor and Postal Device Company manager, continued as he testified in his own defense. Witnesses including Justices White and Hagner vouched for his honesty. Crawford described his role, connections with Machen and Lorenz, and efforts to introduce pegamoid materials for satchel components while denying direct involvement in awarding the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Crawford
Post-office Department
Postal Device and Lack Company
August W. Machen
George E. Loseng
United States
Crawford
Holmes Conrad
Justice White
Supreme Court of the United States
A B. Hagner
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Craneford
Wright
District Supreme Court
Andersen
earUer
Gould
George E Loranz
Henry E Pellew
White
Atund
United States Supreme Court
Loulsiana Supreme Court
Crawfords
Washington
John G Carlisle
Lee
Worthington
Beach
Virginia
James K Polk
John D King
Postal Device and Lock Company
King
Post Office Department
Machen
Postal Device Company
Poast Office Department
Willessen
Hila
Marthington
Lorenz
Polk
Loeng
Loreng
Heath
Postal Desica Company
Perry S. Heath
Lorens
Loren
Contractor Satchel Contract Details Surface in Testimony
In testimony Crawford denies involvement in supplying satchels other than leather and refutes Lorenzo’s claim of a subsidiary company. He asserts Machen’s interest in the satchel contract and says he noted fabrications in a letter to Wade Chance. Lorens reportedly visited before June 4, 102, and Crawford previously denied knowledge of such arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Chance
Lorens
Crawford
Lorenzo
Machen
Hottest Day Triggers Deaths and Prostrations Across City
The city endured the season’s heat with a high of 90 degrees as multiple heat prostrations were reported. One man, John T. Gibson, sixty five, lamplighter, died at Washington Asylum Hospital after collapsing in the sun near Anacostia. Several others, including Wesley Offutt and Octavious Edwards, were treated at area hospitals and released. Additional cases were noted across police reports with victims from Twenty-first and Pennsylvania to Thirty-second and K streets Northwest and Anacostia addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
John T. Gibson
Washington Asylum
Anacostia
Atricken
Wesley Offutt
Octavious Edwards
Georgetown University Hospital
Thornton G. Ragland
Canal Street
Twenty-first
Pennsylvania Avenue
Third Precinct
Hartson Scott
Lewis Vanzant
Frank Hayes
Beverly Nell
Nell
Douglas Court
Fourteenth
We Streets
Freedmen’s Hospital
Eighth Precinct
Holy Cross Academy Pupils Close Primary Exercises at St Patrick's Hall
Closing exercises for Holy Cross Academy primary and preparatory classes were held yesterday at St Patrick's Hall at 4 pm. The program featured songs, instrumental numbers, a minuet, mandolin pieces, and a “Grand Baby Show.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Hall
The
Holy Cross Academy
M. Chapman
J. Chapman
E Conroy
T. Conroy
A. Pyasowski
I. Rupp
M. Rhodes
Minis
A Mallet
L. Smith
M. Durham
D. Murphy
M. Crowley
M. Butler
H. Goodhue
M. Johnson
M. Papper
F. Pepper
M. Gallagher
B. Neutaud
M. Shugrue
R. Loughran
M. Reidy
M. Downey
Milfired Bone
P. Montgomery
Misa Mildred Bona
M. Curtis
Missea J. Schaefer
Mr. Emery
Miss L. Keegan
Miss G. Yerby
Oberthur
Misses G. Griffin
G. McDonald
A. McMahon
Matthews
Catholic University Degrees Dr Stafford to Speak at Commencement
Rev Dr J Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church will deliver the oration at Catholic University commencement today. His address will outline papal establishment policy as the Cardinal's mouthpiece and set the stage for undergraduate work starting in October. Distinguished audience eyed with invitations sent nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
J. Stafford
St. Patrick's Church
Catholic University
P. Grangan
Univeralty
Diomede Falconio
Aportolle Dulegate
Addrom
Ray
D. J Gretard
At Patrick's Church
D. J. O'Connall
D. B
Inatte
Medals Awarded to Music Pupils
Music pupils under Mrs. Cole held a recital at the Pythian Temple with readings by Charles Weston and Fred Seyfferth and songs by Emmet. Gold medals went to Henrietta Ray Irene Unhan Elma Holman Lydia Keefer Dorothy Clarkson Mary Gibson for various senior and junior class proficiencies and memorization. silver medals to Helen Harper and Julia Denham for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Keefer
Dorothy Clarkson
Mary Gibson
the Jones
Helen Harper
Julia Denham
Pleads Guilty of Larceny in Police Court Case
Joseph P. Altman admitted taking one hundred dollars belonging to his mother in law and spent it in New York. He pleaded guilty at arraignment, Judge Scott held him for the grand jury, and on default of bond Altman was jailed. Accused of prior thefts, the mother in law reportedly opposed prosecution before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Altman
Scott
Altman
New York
Washington
Baur
Ohio
Boston Golden
Hood's Sarsaparille touted as top economy tonic
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparille as economically superior medicine. Claims a bottle lasts longer and does more than any other, proclaiming 100 doses for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Proves Her Election Seeks Vindication Then Resigns Office
Mrs. Walter H. Weed of Montana resigns as vice state regent amid a stormy national D A R meeting in Washington. The board ratified Mrs. McLean’s choice of Montana officers while Weed denounced interference and demanded the congress record. Montana delegates split over Cracking and Weed, with Weed resigning to avoid further conflict as Montana vows to resist removal of its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Management
Walter H. Weed
Montane
Daughters of the American Revoution
Washington
George M. Sternberg
McLean
Amos G. Draper
Miriam Danforth
Weed
Yice
Montana
National Board For Investigation
Draper
Bluemont
Charlotte Main
Mra. Weed
Mra. cCrackin
Congress
Mra. McCrackin
Mra. Main
Eric- Lean
Main
Butte
District of Columbia
Copiea
McCrackin
Manila interposes limits as Russian squadron seeks port
Dispatches describe U S policy restricting Russian warships at Manila Bay after defeat by Japan. Gov Wright reported to Taft that 24 hour limit for coal and supplies must be enforced, no repairs, and neutral port access denied to avoid compromising neutrality. Russian and Japanese envoys were notified of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emquist
St. Petersburg
Enquist
Thut
Gov. Wright
Secretary of War
Taft
Barbur
Mynita
Gov ‘Wright
Hmit
Manila
Bengoing
New Japanese Ships Rearmed Before Last Naval Battle
Victoria June 6 British steamer Tiford captain McKechnie reports all Japanese ships had new guns for the battle with Russia. He carried 30 ton naval guns and cordite from England and knew of over a dozen ships transporting guns and explosives. Also notes Kereshi/Varing and Korietz salvage status. Japan orders 1000 railway cars to Pennsylvania firms with gondola and box cars. A minor stable fire in Washington Ridge district causes little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
British Columbia
Apt. McKechnie
Tiford
Togo
McKechnie
Armstrongs
Kure
England
Japan
Varing
Chemuipo
Surprise Party Endorses Grape-Nuts After Calf Ranch Heal
A distinguished authoress and her husband moved to a California fruit ranch seeking relief from stomach and nervous troubles. She recounts adopting Grape-Nuts after a prolonged illness and poor diet, noting rapid recovery, a weight gain of ten pounds in four weeks, and lasting use. Her family was amused by a birthday joke featuring Grape-Nuts, crediting the cereal with renewed health and converts. Postum Company endorsement is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bose
Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Fugitives Ordered Extradition in US Case
Montreal judge Lafontaine upheld extradition of John F. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Greene after ruling a conspiracy to defraud the United States existed and that fraud by Carter, an agent, and related embezzlement are extraditable crimes. Greene and Gaynor to await surrender, with possible habeas corpus appeal within fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Sudge Lafontaine
United States
John F. Gaynor
Benjamin D. Greene
Carter
United States Supreme Court
Carter Va. McClaughry
Canada
Gapatch
Lafontaine
Greene
Gaynor
Yeaterday
Department of Justica
Quebec
Court of Appeal
Weather forecast reports unsettled conditions across vast regions
A weather bulletin notes low pressure from the Upper Mississippi Valley eastward with no widespread thunderstorms. Torrential rain hit southern Lower Michigan Monday night, triggering river warnings. Showers are expected in the Lake region and New England Wednesday, with cooler central and southern Atlantic areas. Temperatures remain varied. winds shift along coasts and lakes with occasional squalls and showers toward Grand Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept of Agriculture
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Lower
Michigan
Rocky Mountains
North Pacific States
Mismleelnpi
Laka
Grand River
Rio Grands
Arkshans
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
New Mngland
Vallays
Ifare Atlantic
Grand Banks
Mazimuin
Miciaum
Bumitor
Sumapie
Mex
Min
Sp. m
All
Apheville
N. C. CT
Atlama
Autentic City
Bismarck
Benton
Buffalo
N.Y
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Denver
Cola
Dea Molnes
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Montcine
Jacksonville
Batt Lake City
St Louis
Moors
St. Peal
Springneté
Vickaburg
Mla
Labor Union Disbands to Merge with National Body
Council of Allied Building Trades votes to liquidate its affairs and consolidate with the National Building Trades Alliance. A committee including C W Winslow J Faulstick Thomas F Ryan J A Daly and B J Ratigan is to report on finances before next Tuesday’s meeting. The iron workers will not join the alliance after a referendum. The council formed four years ago as part of the Central Labor Union and later as an independent local group. Members listed include Bridge and structural Iron workers tile layers elev ator constructors and several trades. W Mineo presided at last night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Allied Building Trades
National Building Trades Alliance
C.W. Winslow
Structural Iron Workers
Aefd
Building Trade A Alliance
Central Labor Union
W. Mineo
Amnest y decree in Venezuela reported by legation
Venezuelan amnesty decree signed by President Castro and cabinet was issued May 23. It pardons political offenders abroad allowing return within set deadlines. Prisons within the country from colonel rank down receive amnesty, including fortresses. May 24 Congress elected Montenegro Senate president and Arnal House leader. Electoral body to meet soon to choose a president. Castro’s re election considered certain. Also notes Society of Washington meeting and a street accident involving a megaphone man and a dairy wagon, with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veloz-Goiticon
Castro
West Indies
Pusr
Cabste
San Carlos
Congress
J. M. Montenegro
Senate
Ignacio Arnal
House of Representatives
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NIS
Pat
Heard
Board of Management
Daughters
Continental Hall
Milas Stone
Pairbanks
J. Shults
Dr. Mclain
Philadelphia
Imperial Japanese Railways
Pennsylvania
Yeaterney
Winconsin Avenue
Woodley Lane
AR. H. Goldaborough
La~fontaine
Lansburgh & Bro
Ala
Namsook
Spe QE
Celal
Sree
Execs
Byasiefe
Emmy
AGC
Seventh Street
Sandars & Stayman Go
Nore
Labor Union Disbanidos
Venezuela
Tessa Society of
Texas Society of Washington
Pythian Temple
W. A. McNeil
P. M Kennedy
B. V. Wolfe
J. T. Robertson
Leroy Gaylor
Standard Ice and Dairy Company
First
C Streets
Magus” Mining Co
M2 5
Peter Grogan
Condit
All Washington
Transit Insurance
U. S
Lloyds
American Security and Crust Company
Fifteenth Street
Fussell’s
Fussell
Ifussells
CE Crean
New York Avenue
Pa. Ave. N. W
Pete
Temple Williams
Faumaphrey Coffee and Tea Co
REAL
Gasee Hassieyerre Raape
Medda Bio
Ik 422
Ninth Street
Sherwin-Wiliams
J. T. Walker Sons
Tenth Street
N. W
Home Savings Bank
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Ave
Dr. Shoop
Warner
Rochester
D.C
Distrect of
Columbia
Washington Stock Exchange
Darneille
Arsessor
de Jes
Union Lodge
William P Brown
Clinton F Wing
Rosite
Alexandria
Mit
B. Earnshaw & Bro
McGill & Wallace
Osteopathy
Ste Ww
T. Bids
Phos
Seo
St Petite
Rosme Iis
Rene Maia
Ata Ie
Tharp
Berkeley
Rye
St. N.W
Newsraper
HhUniyr
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