U S Architect Oscar Wenderoth Named Treasury Chief
Secretaries MacVeagh appointed Oscar Wenderoth of Carrere Hastlings New York as supervising architect of the Treasury Department to succeed James Knox Taylor. Wenderoth helped build Senate and House office buildings with Kiitt Woods and previously worked six years in the supervising architect’s office. He plans to start July 15 and resigning Taylor defended his tenure amid disputes.
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Senate
House
Taylor
Vacar Wenderoth
Carrere & Hastlnga
New York
Secretarie MacVeagh
Treasury
James Knot Taylor
Will
Wenderoth
Kiiitt Woods
Capitol
Archits
Attal
Regorla
Ata
Everglades inquiry nears end with Wright testimony
The committee on expenditures heard supplemental testimony by J G Wright state drain engineer of Florida. Wright reiterated his testimony about securing an option on property in North Carolina for WM Phoon the assistant secretary of agriculture. Officials stated none of the agency involved participated in the commission’s operations and urged caution amid uncertain deals.
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Department 1 Griultuice
Everaindea
Florida
Lake Mattamusneat
Committee On
Expen
GQ Wright
Flapdu
Wright
North Carolia
Agri
Ala
Haves
Lawsuit filed against railways for damages in two cases
Truadge filed in the District Supreme Court against Cashington Railway and Electric Company for 6000 damages claiming the plaintiff was thrown from a moving car on Eleventh Street and New York Avenue NW on June 7, 1911, incurring injuries that disabled her. Mary J. Clark as administrator seeks 109 damages for death of Jefferson Clark in a derailment near Woodstock Virginia on November 21, 1917, and caused his death on March 4, 1912.
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Figma Adama
Needhany
Truadge
Supreme Court
Cashington Railway
Electric Pany
Plaintff
Eleventh Street
New York
Mary J. Clark
Jeffery
Clark
Bouthem
Mrlark
Woodstock
Threat to Life of New Jersey Judge Stuns Atlantic City Case
Newark report says Kyat Samuel Kallach who presided at Atlantic City election fraud trials admitted awareness of a plot to kill him if he did not resign. He said he ignored the threat and continued his duties. William J Surns reportedly obtained a telephone-recorded conversation from a New York resort detailing the threat to Justice Kallach.
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Newark
Supreme Court Kyat
Samuel Kallach
Triaia
Atlantic City
William J Surns
New York
Ifs of
Kataeh
Thaw Transfer Ordered From Mattea Wan to White Plains Jail
Supreme Court Justice Keogh issued an order permitting Huerry K. Wyhaw to move from the Mattearwan asylum to the county jail in White Plains New York. The transfer will occur on June and Thaw will be confined at the jail pending further court orders. Attorneys in the release proceedings scheduled to begin June 17 are believed to have sought this arrangement for Thaw’s safety and containment.
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White Plains Jaw
White Plaina
N Y
Supreme Court
Keogh
Huerry K. Wyhaw
Mattearwan
Runaway Truck Slams Into New York Street Crowd
A heavy truck, unchecked, careened through zigzag streets and struck bystanders at a street corner. Three injured, including a 10 year old boy who died later. The driver, Michael Nagyer, 42, was arrested on murder charges as police labeled the incident a fatal accident. Also confirms a separate election canvas reporting that Harmon faction delegates won in Elwha district, led by Mr Hines. Nelson, 18 M Twelfth Street NW, Washington DC, notes June 5 1912.
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New York
Gnkn Avenue
Alten Dennee
Kannie
Michael Nagyer
Fidttor
I Ag
Harmon
Apy
Elwhin
Musele Toy
H Hines
Nelson
Twelfth Street
Washington, DC
Dalzell Cotton Report Vanishes from House Records
The minority report on the cotton revision bill disappeared from the House Ways and Means Committee list just before adjournment. Representative Payne urged leniency to allow one more day to locate Dalzell who has vanished, as searchers and Longworth continued the frantic Capitol chase for the Pennsylvania member.
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House
Payne
Daleek
Longworth
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Mace
Dalzell
Blames cost of living at tax hearing in Washington
Boston R Walters and M I Weller told the House Tax Committee why deposits in city savings banks are down. Walters blamed high living costs leaving less income for savings while Weller said deposits decline as wage earners can now finance homes. They discussed taxation and eastern city advantages, and questioned property assessments and government form proposals.
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Boston
R. Walters
M. I. Welle
M I Weller
East Washington Savings ‘Bank
Weller
Egat Washington
George 'T Snow
Waller
Walters
Hame Bife
Fifteenth
Gstregss Horthwéat
George
Denies Gompers Is Target in Darrow Trial
In Los Angeles June 8 1924 Clarence Darrow defense denounces detective Burns accusing him of hounding labor leader Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. The exchange centers on Burns and Gompers in the jury bribery case with Rogers denouncing Burns and defending the prosecution as watching their witnesses. The district attorney counters that Burns has no relation to the case and no charge against Gompers exists.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bert HH
Franklin
Clarence
Darrow
Rogers
William J Burns
Burns
Ramuél Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Witnems
Fredericks Naif
Burms
National Chamber of Commerce Chartered by Federal Incorporation
The judiciary committee recommended federal incorporation of the recently organized National Chamber of Commerce. The chamber, formed at Taft's conference, aims to centralize local commerce work, promote foreign trade, and connect government with business activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Chamber of Commerts
Judiciary Committee
Taft
Panama Canal Budget Cut Sparks House Debate
The Panama Canal appropriation faced a $16 700 000 reduction amid claims the cut was based on secret committee information not disclosed to the House. Col Goethals testified that many canal employees were discharged in six months and efficiency improved, while tariff board funding was attacked as blocked information access. Former Speaker Cannon attended portions of the informal discussion.
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Nitsgerald
Becau
Tariff Board
Panama Canal
Appropriations Committee
House
Col. Gosthals
Mann
Fitzgerald
Page
North Carolina
Shirley
Kentucky
Col. Goethals
Cannon
Republian
Monk Will case may dissolve religious orders across nation
Attorneys for the Order of St. Benedict ask the U S Supreme Court to review an Eighth Circuit ruling that a monk’s heirs, not the Benedictine order, inherit his property. If upheld, the decision could threaten the structure of Catholic religious houses and related organizations.
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Order of St. Benedict
New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
Eighth
United States Aleart Court of Appeals
Augustin Wirth
Springfield
Minn
Rail Road Sued Over Lynching Aid Case Before Supreme Court
Mrs Ancle May Rodgers and her three children sue the Vickeburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company for damages claiming the line carried a mob from Monroe Louisiana to Tallulah where Rodgers was lynched. The case seeks review of whether the railroad bears liability for the mob's actions. The lower court ruled the railroad might be liable as a matter of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Ancle May Rodgers
Vickeburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railroad Company
Monroe
Tallulah
Rodgers
Restrains Aluminum Trust Decree to be Entered Today
The degree restraining the Aluminum Company of America from continuing alleged Sherman law violations will be entered at Pittsburgh today. William T. Chantland, special assistant to the Attorney General, left Washington for Pittsburgh to present the decree to the U S district court. The decree has been agreed upon by the Department of Justice and the aluminum company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aluminum Company of America
Trust
Pittaburgh
William T. Chantland
Washington
Pittsburgh
United States District Court
Department of Justice
Aluminum Company
Tax on Guns Proposed by Rep Sisson Increases Duties
Representative Thomas Upton Sisson proposes a bill to tax gun owners and dealers with a revenue stamp of 250 dollars plus 3 percent ad valorem on every firearm stored in warehouses or shops from July 1. The measure defines deadly weapons as pistols dirks swords canes or brass knuckles and imposes an import tax on foreign made weapons.
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Mississippi
Thomas Upton Sisson
United States
Bil
Panama Canal Bonds Proceeds Spent and Waterway Costs
Secretary MacVeagh announced that the Panama Canal bonds of 1961 proceeds have been spent. The entire loan program was wiped out yesterday, with $1,000,000 disbursed for construction. In addition, $655,000 was deducted from the Treasury general fund. The Waterway project will be financed by customs and internal revenue for months, with total estimated cost at $575,200,989 and $276,908,000 already expended to date.
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MacVeagh
Macv Aagh
MecVeagh
Sfiut
The
Treasury
Customs and Internal Revenue
Battleship numbers fuel Senate clash over navy strength
The Senate opposed House cuts to the fleet and warned of a prestige drop abroad if ships are reduced. Senator Lodge and other foreign affairs members argue against weakening national defense while Democrats face pressure to maintain a strong naval plank. Staff corps promotion changes spark further debate among naval officers and engineers.
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Lodge
Senate
Navy
Meyer
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Democratic Party
Baltimore
West Coast
Pacific
Senate Naval Committee
Naval Academy
Civilif
Construction Corps
Leesburg Horse Show Injures Rider at Diamond Dillon Event
Paul Lambert of Ryan Virginia was thrown from Diamond Dillon during a Loudoun County colt show, suffering a severe brain concussion and bruising. He was carried unconscious to Leesburg Hospital as judges awarded prizes across various classes for roadsters, harness horses, green hunters, cross country horses, and jumpers with Julian Morris repeatedly earning top honors.
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Washington Post
Leesburg
Loudoun
Diamond Dillon
Paul Lambert
J. D Lambert
Ryan
Gentlemen's Roadsters
Buntervy J
Francis
Prince
Packette Brothers
King Lownstatt
Lloyd Anderson
Loudoun Harness horsea—Flist
Lady Lightfoot
Lucy G Harrison
Cilla Virginia
C S& Gaver
Buster
Francis Green Park Saddie
Belldane
Bowles Brothers
Madam Sherry
J Elizabeth White
Noradays
Loura C Ferguson Park
W. L. Humphrey Hunter
Sweet William Julian Morris
Sambo
Bernard Ryan
Redwing
Crouch Brothers
Green Hunters
Merry Xmas
Julan Morris
Silver Tip
E L Redman
Dunhom
Julian Morris Ladies
Green Hyntera
Gungadin
Julian Morris
Lord Baltimore
W. Davis
Aslan
Sowers
Huntera
Keswick
Mayfield
J A. Lynn
Aquilla
Wilbur
Loudoun Hunters
J A Lynn
Glennwood
Leithton Stables
Sir Dixon
G W Bradshaw
Sweet William
Princess J. Heflin
D McDonald
Lady Malba
Everhart
Port
F Wilbur
Rattler
Blakeley Lodge Sporting Taindem
Howies Bros
W L. Humphrey & N. Ledies
Hunters
Kenwick
Julian Morrie
Ascend
House subcommittees seek probe into coal price rises
A three subcommittee panel of the House interstate commerce committee urged Commissioner Nell to conduct a full inquiry into coal price increases in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania. They seek to determine if price elevation exceeds wage growth by threefold and whether any price fixing violates the Sherman Act. The move aims for an immediate investigation during Congress recess, targeting miners’ wage hikes and public cost.
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Naill
Bureau
Labor
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Diefenderfer
Adamson
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nell
House
General Committee
Diefenderter
Senate
Neill
U S To Free Indians From Fort Sill Apache Surrender
A band of Apache prisoners of war held since 1886 at Fort Sill Oklahoma are slated for release under a Senate provision in the Indian appropriation bill. The group, led by Geronimo, will be moved to the Mescalero reservation in New Mexico along with three long devoted white advocates granted similar land rights.
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Fort Sill
Okla
New Mexico Reservation
Senate
United States
Geronimo
Fort Sil
Oklo
Mescatero
N. Mex
Guticura Cures Daughters Eczema Evidence
Mrs H D Oopped reports her daughter’s eczema began as watery spots on hands, spreading to sores around ears. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Reforms, the child’s skin healed completely with no further irritation.
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Mys
H. D. Oopped
Pimples on Face Ended by Cuticura Treatment in 1911
A 1911 testimonial from G. Banmel claims three years of acne disfigurement ended after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The letter notes pimples, white heads, and facial clearing within weeks with continued use, urging readers to mail for the product brochure and soap samples.
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W. 20Th Bt
Chicago
Bret
G. Banmel
Boston
Norfolk Dinner Honors German Navy Visitors
Norfolk Virginia June 6 five hundred German and as many American sailors from the international fleet were guests tonight at a dinner at the Norfolk Young Men's Christian Association Building. Toasts were drunk to the President and the Emperor of Germany. A cable to Kaiser Berlin followed. The city of Norfolk extends congratulations on the magnificent personnel. Harvey M Dickson, Chairman of Committee.
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Norfolk
Chisena of
Naysl Young Men's Christian Association
Germany
Berlin
S Navy
Harvey M Dickson
German Guests at Naval Academy June Week Honors
At Annapolis officers from German warships tour the Naval Academy during June week. Admiral von Rebeur Paschwitz and German officers, with Ambassador Count von Bernstorff, inspect drills, attend parades, and witness torpedo and gun exercises while Washington guests mingle at a German class dinner. The Eighth company wins colors and supplies next year’s color guard. Vice Admiral Uriu of Japan is elected an officer of the Graduates Association. Washington women attend a class German dance event with many local attendees.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Hampton Roads
von Rebeur-Paschwitz
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Admiral Ward
Comér Belknap
Ward
Gibbons
Highth
Hilzabeth Hall
New York
Uriu
United States Naval Academy
John H Upshur
D M Garrison
G W Logan Leutenant
Bainbridge Hoff
H H Christy
L. M. Nulton
R. M Thompson
Ariu
German Officers Dined by Navy Secretary Meyer in Washington
The twenty German squadron officers visiting the United States spent a strenuous day in Annapolis and Washington. Secretary of the Navy Meyer hosted a dinner at his Kis Scott Circle residence for Rear Admiral von Rebeur Paschwitz and nineteen officers, with 42 guests. They will tour the Washington Navy Yard gun factory and Mount Vernon on the Mayflower, then sail to Norfolk and on to New York. An elaborate entertainments program is underway, and the squadron plans to depart for New York tomorrow, with sailings and additional visits outlined.
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Meyer
United States
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Washington Navy Yard
Mount Vernon
von ttebeur-Paschwith
Washington
Norfolk
New York
Gaynor
Moltke
United States Navy
Two Perish In Fire At Budds Lake Home
Newton New Jersey June 6 Mr and Mrs Charles E Edgerton of Brooklyn were burned to death in a fire that leveled their Budds Lake summer home. Their daughter Mrs A W Neils had a broken leg and her husband was injured jumping from the second story. Mrs Nellis awakened her husband and escaped as flames overtook the house. the Edgertons were found dead amid the ruins.
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Newton
N. J
Charles E. Edgerton
Brooklyn
A. W. Neils
Edgerton
Budds Lake
Nellis
Mrs. Catgerton
Sanderson Flags Inherent Sea Risks For Transatlantic Vessels
London June 6 Harold A Sanderson a White Star Line director testified at today s wreck inquiry that despite Tilame disaster the present equipment of transatlantic steamers remains practically sufficient There are risks from the sea that cannot be eliminated he said and small boats exist only to transfer people from ship to ship or to land He noted that more seamen would not help unless there was immediate demand and argued added boats would be idle If wealthy passengers space is increased the millionaires suites would not interfere with safety efforts.
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London
Tilame
Harold A Sanderson
White Star Line
Sanderson
Passenaye
Sailor Welfare and Ship Regulations Debate in Senate
Senator Nelson urged kinder treatment of sailors amid a congressional discussion on Titanic disaster reforms. Navy officials and industry leaders argued for ship construction standards and safety rules, with emphasis on life saving gear and double hulls as a general bill nears passage.
Double Titanic Survivors Sail for Wedding Tour
Sisters Misa Elizabeth and Clare Allen daughters of James B Allen former St Louis postmaster sailed on the Baltic for a double wedding in London and New York in July. Misa Elizabeth will wear Dr J and Mennell dress while Clare weds Prof Charles Haskins of Harvard. The Titanic survivors travel from New York to London for the ceremonies.
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London
New York
Misaes
Elizabeth
Clare Allen
James B Allen
St Louis
Baltic
Misa Elizabeth
J & Mennell
Clare
Charles Haskins
Harvard
Counterfeiters Case Appeals in New York Supreme Court
The case against Giuseppe Morello for counterfeiting reached the New York Supreme Court as W Rourke Cochran sought a review of the conviction. The defense argued authorities wrongly tied Morello to counterfeiting by linking it to murder, with Morello jailed for years. Elizabeth Mentzer, 88, widow of George Mentzer, died of dropsy today at her daughter’s home in Smithburg, leaving four children including Fannie Duvall of Washington.
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New York
Supreme Court
W Rourke Cochran
Giuseppe Morello
Morello
Moallo
Hagerstown
Elizabeth Mentzer
George Mentzer
Ferdinand Bikie
Smitheburg
Fannie Duvall
Washington
Movements of Ocean Steamers and Arrivals
Shipping news lists vessels sailing from New York to Rotterdam Antwerp Hamburg Havre Liverpool and Cherbourg with several liners including Victoria Louise Kronprinz Wilhelm and Queenstown Olympia plus incoming arrivals from Liverpool Queenstown for New York and Sable Island Cedric due dock Saturday morning. Also note Meiji Friday Browhead Keiser Auguste Victoria sailing to Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg with Plymouth due 9 am.
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Tlvenfutl
Etter Oem
New York
Rotterdam
Sant Anna
Marceille
Liverpeal
Celtic
Victoria Louise
Hamburg
la Province
Havre Baithr
Liverpesl
Volturna
Hellz Olav
Sopenhagen Veneriz
Marneilles J
Cherbourg
Kronpring Wilhelm
Queenstown
Olimpie
Mauretana
Liverpool
Browhead
Keiser Auguste Victoria
Plymouth
Sable Island
Cedric
East Washington Citizens Association backs liquor bill protest
An East Washington Citizens Association meeting at 3H Pennsylvania avenue southeast urged members to back the Jones Works excise bill as is. The executive committee favored the measure without amendment, but the vote favored against endorsement. Capt I N Hibbard protested a seamen’s labor bill before the House Merchant Marine Committee, calling it demoralizing to discipline and commerce. A Panama parcels post convention established immediate system with the United States and Panama, setting 12 cents a pound, weight limit up to 66 pounds.
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East Wasrington
Frederick Dieterich
I N Hibbard
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisdo
House Marchant Marine
Representative Wilson
Pennsylvania
United States
Republic of Panama
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Panama
Ray Goethals
Monk
U. S. Supreme Court
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Sisson
MR. Meyer
Labor Bureau
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Admiral Uriua
Eighth Company of Midshipmen
Washington Girls
Phoebe Adams
Helen McCumber
Mignonne McCabe
Nannie H Hull
Helen Heyl
Margaret Smith
Olga Hull
Edythe McQuade
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Ethel Rose
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Harriett G Conger
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Hjeanor Jones
Leona Curtis
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Elizabeth E Craven
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Marie Tunstall
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Christine Richards
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Kaiser
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Ernate Committee On Commerce
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Naigahen
Euegene T Chamberlain
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Hibbard
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U. S. Marine Band
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Gtizangt
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Dodge O'Neil
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