Washington mourns Beriah Wilkins editor at Post
The Gridiron Club and Washington correspondents held meetings to honor Beriah Wilkins late editor and publisher of The Washington Post. The stock exchange suspended trading. funeral services will be held at 1711 Massachusetts avenue with interment at Rock Creek Cemetery private. Honored by Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Gorman among others. tributes spoke of his impartial journalism and civic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlah Wilkins
Washington Post
Massachusetts Avenue
Tennis & Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Gridiron Club
Arthur P Gorman
Charles Abbey
Rock Creek Cemetery
Wilkins
Congress
Washington
Washington Stock Exchange
Griffron Club
Corps of Washington
Associated Press
John M. Carson
Arger
daSiy
Wilktua
Trong
Phyaload
Acteodancs
Boynton
Marth
Mme
Wilking
Bono
Arlington
Beriah Withing
Wikins
Maj. Carson
Commissioner West
Howard University Investigators Appointed by Board
Rev Dr Tennis Hamlin president of the Howard University board and pastor of the Church of the Covenant named 8 committee members to investigate conditions across all university departments. The May 1 meeting followed petitions to remove President Dr John Gordon, brother in law of Hamlin, presented by 50 prominent African Americans and argued by former Congressman White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennis
Hamlin
Board of Trustees
Howard University
Church of the Covenant
Trusteax
John Gordon
John Gordon, President of the University and Brother-In-Law of Dr. Hamlin
Gordon
White
North Carolina
Howard M. Gallaudet
Gallaudet College
Thomes Anderson
District Supreme Court
B. H. Warner
Charles Bird
C. H. Richards
New York
Congregational Missionary Society
Francis J. Grimke
Fifteenth Street
Colored Church
James H. Merriwether
Roosevelt to Visit Rapidan Farm in Virginia
President Roosevelt plans a two or three day trip from Washington to the Mrs. Roosevelt owned Rapidan farm near Rapidan Virginia. He is to depart this morning around 10:16 and may return by Saturday night or Monday morning. Secretary Losh and a physician will accompany him with no others confirmed. Plans for the Rapidan visit were kept secret until a leak revealed the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Rapidan
Washington
Losh
Rapin
Hoopevelt
William Mollifian Dies After Fall From Street Car
William Mollifian twenty six of 712 A street northeast was knocked from the running board of car 1605 of the Metropolitan Traction Company by a pasting ash cart last night. He fell with great force to the ground and received bruises about the head and body. He was treated at the Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mollifian
Metropolitan ‘Traction Company
Mae
Cure by Cuticora for milk crust in baby head
A reader reports a three month old infant with severe milk crust on the scalp cured after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She describes applying the products under a cap, noting hair regrowth and no relapse after partial usage. Signed Mrs. H. P. Holmes Ashland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. H. P. Holmes
Ashland, Or
Crawford breaks down on stand in postoffice contract trial
William G. Crawford facing conspiracy charges in a government contract case to supply postal satchels and arrows broke down under cross examination. Tears came as he recalled his mother’s illness and death in New Orleans, after which he regained composure but remained emotional. The court adjourned to Monday as Maj. Conrad pressed questions about Bristow, Lorenz, and Machen and Crawford’s dealings with inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam G. Crawford
Joinilg
August W. Machen
George
Loreng
Pont Office Department
Maj
Holmes Conrad
Justice Wright
Criminal Court No. 1
Maj. Conrad
Mr. Worthington
Crawford
New Orleans
Machen
New York
Worthington
Postal Device and Lock Company
Little
Thin City
Postal de Vice and Lock Company
Simmons
Washington
Bristow
In Spectors
Mr. Bristow
W. G
Post-Office
Conrad
Cliant
Worth
Maj. Santee
Lorenz
Jn Per
Dea
Pebru
New Orleane
Lorena
Newburg
Pegamoid
Bite
Cortrade
Lorens
Barenz
Voman Rean
Karr Freed on $15,000 Bail in Smithsonian Embezzlement Case
In Washington Police Court Judge Scott set bail at $15,000 for William M. Karr, accountant for the Smithsonian Institution, amid embezzlement charges of about 48,000. The prisoner, detained since Wednesday, secured release after his son Charles and a friend from Smithsonian aided by lawyer A. S. Worthington. Bail posted by Title Guaranty and Trust Company of Scranton. Further details pending full accounting under Superintendent Langley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
The
Smithsonian
Karr
United States
Scott
William M. Karr
Baltimore Street
Mullen, Peck
McNemee
Smithsonian Institution
Karr la
Samuel P. Langley
Maj
Bylvester
Boardman
First
F Street
Flrat
Helan and
McNamee
Polo
Cant
Worthington
Relph Given
Guaranty and Trust Company
Scranton
Cuchtody
Philip Walker
Smithson
Langiey
Necklace Theft Case Involving Vice President’s Daughter
Mrs. Timmons, daughter of Vice President Fairbanks, testified against James Hartman, a Black man charged with larceny in police court. Hartman was fined for the necklace and umbrella and sentenced to days for eyeglasses, with the third sentence suspended on his departure to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John” W. Timmons
Fairbanks
James Hartman
Hartman
Timmons
Ewls
Julian
Scott
Virginia
Stone Hurd Boy Hurt In Marble Fight Near Washington
Iver Beers, thirteen, son of Capt. Charles F. Beers of Truck D, Washington Fire Department, was treated for a fractured skull at Homeopathic Hospital after a stone was hurled by Alvin Beck, ten, of 20 Morton Street NW. Beck was arrested and released after Capt. Beers declined to press charges. The boys, playing marbles at New Jersey Avenue and Morgan Street, fought briefly before Beck allegedly threw a large stone hitting Iver in the head. Capt. Beers carried the injured youth to the hospital where he was revived on the operating table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Beers
Charles F. Beers
Truck D
Washington
Homeopathic Hospital
Alvin Beck
Morton Street
Beck
New Jersey Avenue
Morgan Street
Bock
Capt. Beers
All Not Fair In Love Sparks Bank Fraud Arrest
Cogswell Macey of 170 West Fifty Ninth Street New York was arrested on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after checks given for a hotel bill and a flower bill for a young lady were returned marked No funds. Detectives Namco and Helan arrested him after the Bank refused payment. Macey blamed overbusy wooing. He faces a Police Court hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogswell Macey
Weat Fifty-ninth Street
New York
Macey
Beat
Baquitable National Bank
New York City
Policn
Namco
Helan
Police Agurt Taiav
Powder Explodes Injuring Sixteen Miners at Inverness Shaft
Sixteen men and boys employed by the Inverness Railway and Mining Company were injured by a powder explosion about 600 feet down the shaft. Physicians say all will recover as powder cans and tools were hurled among workers. A miner's lamp spark is suspected to have ignited the powder. In another item, Violet Rovingon, an eleven month old colored girl, choked on chicken meat at 1612 Tenth Street NW and died. coroner certifies accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaney
Joshua Cheney
Pennsylvania
Hajbour
Sixth Street
Virginia Avenue
Provi- Genca
F. Chandray
Postum
Thia
Levtators
Inverness
C. B
Inverness Railway and Mining Company
Violet Rovingon
Tenth Street
Nevitt
Farnham Charged With Mail Fraud Over Cooperatives Scheme
Frank H Farnham was arrested in Boston by U S officers and brought to Detroit to face charges of fraudulent use of the mails in a cooperative railroad scheme. He allegedly promoted an electric line between Flint and Saginaw and sold stock to motor men and conductors at 10 a share, promising jobs or positions. The case centers on misleading advertisements and stock sales to recruit participants for the railroad venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Farnham
Detroit
Mich
Boston
United States
Flint
Saginaw
Farnham
Indians May Smoke Cigarettes Imported from Other States
Judge James Weather, Marion County Superior Court, ruled the anti-cigarette law constitutional except where it conflicts with interstate commerce law. Smokers may import and smoke cigarettes from other states, but it is unlawful to ask or give them away. Mr. Lowry was discharged and the State will appeal to test the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
James Weathers
Marion County Superior Court
W. W. Lowry
Lowry
Weather Conditions Report From Washington June 5 2 PM
Weather Bureau bulletin notes clear eastern half. a low to the north brings rain and storms in the Midwest and Plains. Thunderstorms persist in the Southwest. Temperatures remain below seasonal averages east of the Mississippi, with rises in many western regions. Grand River valley and Grand Rapids levels cited. rain and flooding warnings issued. Railroad traffic partial resume. 3,000 workers seeks work amid plant shutdowns. Forecasts call for showers in the West and slopes, with warmer conditions east of the Mississippi Friday and cooler in the West. Coastal winds vary, with seasonal shifts along Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Local report includes hourly temperatures, humidity, sunshine hours, and tide data. temperatures in other cities listed with sporadic rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic
Tennesse
Montana
Colorado
Grand River
Michigan
Grand Rapide
Rio Grande
Slope
Rocky Mountain
Missisipoi
Weatera Upper Lake
Missienippi
Texas
Missieaippi
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
New England
Abbeyile
N.C
Atlanta
Blemarck
N D
Boston
Masses
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Obie
Cheyenne
Denver
Golo
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
N.Y
Platte
Nebr- Tootahs
Nebra
Pittshara
East Lake City
Utah
St. Louie
Momonn
Paul
Mino
Bpringfeld
Boo ‘Vienburg
Destroy the Cause Hair Treatment Ad
Many wash scalp Saturday night to curb dandruff but by Monday itching returns and Tuesday brushing reveals dandruff. The ad claims only Newbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff germ and hair loss, touting a selenium-based formula. Sold by druggists with sample offer via stamps to The Herpicide Co. Detroit and agents listed in Philadelphia and on Peachtree avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpielde Co
Detroit
Mich
Edward Stevens
Ave
Philip G. Atleck
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Promotes Health
An advertisement claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey keeps one young strong and vigorous with a tea spoonful in water or milk three times daily. It asserts fifty years of purity and medicinal properties with no fusel oil, sold by druggists and grocers. A medical booklet and testimonials are offered by mail from Duffy Melt Whiskey Company in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DUFFY
All Drugmsts and
Grecera
Dotty, Melt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Father to Keep Children in Cator Custody Case Disposed
Ellen Edwards filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking custody of her nephews William and James Cator and niece Margaret Cator from William Cator and his wife. Chief Justice Clabaugh dismissed the petition after the couple denied the allegations, asserting they could properly care for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cator
Ellen Edwards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gridiom Club
Stock Exchange
Klso
Hssntire
Colambia
Wiking
Ely
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Mad. Carson
Col
O. C. Stealey
Max Cohen
Views
Berlan Wilkins
lCapteat
Donde
Witkina
Bie
Frank Hatton
Wit Jong Atand
Beriah Wilking
O. O. Stealey
Edgar D. Shaw
FP Morgan
C. Snyder
E. Max Hasselbach
Charles J. Puil- Ups
A. N. Dar
James McNabb
J. John Boyle
J. B. Marrow
A. J. Halford
R. L. Fearn
Regineld Shroader
W. Germaine
H. J. Mack
B.S Little
L. W. Thavis
Germaine and Boyle
From the Press of Washington
People of
Behaif
Weshington
Washington Times
Berjah Wilkins
City of
Post
Esteen
Howard Investigators
President
Mrs. Roosevelt
Cuticora
Mother
Bristow and
Lespectore
United States District Attorney's Office
District Attorney
Postoffice Department
Inspector Fornes
Fornes
Mayer
Magu Mining Co. An F
Stone
Beers
New Yorker
Lansburgh & Bro
Ste
DALOS
Seventh Street
Greer
Ioopeole
Peter Grogan
Condit
All Washington
Crockery
Haviland
Zeus
Sanders & Stayman Go
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
Pa. Ave
N. W
Duffy's
American Security and Crust Company
G St. N. W
D. C
Columbia
Auton Biles
Sali U Canses
Knights of the Maccabees
Pythian Temple
Ninth St
K An L
Alex
Sadria
Mt. Vernom
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Y Allen
Patterson
D. al
P. Bond Buthos
Uth
Vince Test
Gow
Phone Maladia
Tharp
Berkeley Rye Sm
N.W
Munyon
TEE Sunday Post
By Mail
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!