Holmes Cash Testimony Sparks Defense at Holmes Trial
Testimony centered on Edwin S. Holmes ownership of Western mines and cotton market speculation. Lawyers sparred over loans to Holmes and his pre leak wealth, while witnesses described his mining interests in Tyson Idaho and a supposed New York capital group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin 5. Holmes, Jr
Stafford
Holmes
Baker
Charles L. Abbott
A. & Worthington
Worthington
Mr. Worthington
Wall Street
Abbott
B. C. White
Bureau of Statistics
Hyde
White
Stable stables vs water supply prompt public protests
A letter from Dr. J 8 Allen opposes locating the proposed District stables near a new reservoir. He argues proximity threatens water purity and public health, urging commissioners to separate stables from the reservoir and to avoid damaging municipal sanitation standards. Building permits follow with several new dwellings and additions listed by inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Second
J. 8. Allen
Fliat Street
Washington
International Union sues for subscription calls in vaccine trust case
The International Union has filed suit in the Supreme Court over calls on subscriptions to the National Vaccine trust. Plaintiffs include William Spencer Chantese Campbell and others, seeking $6,600 and $400 payments. The action alleges failure by defendants to pay certain calls on their subscriptions, with $50,000 from the trust company tied to the security of these subscriptions. Proceedings were filed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
William. Spencer
Chantese Campbell
Ruras
Helphenstine
R. M
Bal
George
Howard Harrison Crook
Hyde. Company
Waggaman Sued by Catholic University for Bond Claim
The Catholic University of America filed suit in the Supreme Court seeking 200 000 on Thomas E Waggaman s bond with John L Waggaman Daniel B Clarke and Union Trust Company named as co defendants The university says Waggaman as treasurer owed 876168 96 at death and the sureties are liable for the amount due due to failure to account for funds collected for the university and lack of settlement with heirs or administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University of America
Supreme Court
John Lenthil Waggaman
Daniel
B. Clarke
Thomas E. Waggaman
Alexander P. M. Daniel
B. Clarke Waggaman
Union Trust Company
Dr. Clarke
Catholic University
John L. Waggaman
Thomas HB. Waggaman
Car Kills Carpenter on City Tracks Near Rhode Island
Richard Dexter a 42 year old carpenter of 1254 Girard street northeast was instantly killed by the City and Suburban car shortly after 1 am while asleep on the tracks near Rhode Island avenue and Brentwood road. Motorman John G Hailey and conductor Harry Faya were arrested as witnesses and later released. Dexter, a Maine native, had reportedly been drinking heavily Monday night and may have wandered onto the track. The body was taken to the morgue for an inquest set for 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dexter
Girard Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Brentwood Road
John G. Hailey
Harry Faya
Tenth Precinct
Hailey
Jett
Gald
Thoee
Dexter
Maine
Police Chiefs Prepare Welcome for International Police Association
Maj. Richard Sylvester and high ranking city officers plan a reception for International Police Association delegates arriving in Washington en route to the Jamestown Exposition. The five day visit includes tours of public buildings Arlington Soldiers Home Mount Vernon and remarks by Sylvester who has led the group seven years. The Bureau of Criminal Identification board will meet next Monday with members from Milwaukee Jersey City Chicago Cincinnati Memphis Baltimore Philadelphia Elmira and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sylvester
International Police Association
Washington
Arlington
Mount Vernon
Maj
Sylvester
Bureau of Criminal Identification
John T. Janasen
Milwaukee
Benjamin Murphy
Jersey City
William Pinkerton
Chicago
Paul M
Directors for Playgrounds Adds Three to Staff
Three additions join the playground director staff this week. Richard P. Williams, Frank P. Cassidy, and Dr. Charles J. Bushnell bring varied experience from Madison Wisconsin to New York City and Tiffin Ohio. Williams will assist Dr. Curtie and Cassidy becomes physical director at the Twenty third street branch. He previously taught at Heidelower University and will oversee the North Capital area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard P. Williams
City of New London
Frank P. Cassidy
New York
Charles J. Bushnell
Tiffin
Ohio
P Fee
Willams
Madison
Wis
Ind
Washington
W.ooom
C. A
Williams
Curtie
Frank P. Cassidye
Twenty-third Street
York
Salary scale debate on teachers' pay raises and promotions
A school hearing examined salary inequities for eighth grade teachers and proposed pension deductions for a funded plan. Teachers urged equal pay, higher five year rises for kindergarten principals, and faster maximum salary advancement, while a chancellor favored eliminating the sliding scale. The hearing continues today at 3 p.m. for final positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigith
W. Vanderworker
Adelaide Davis
J. McWilliam
WW. Murch
Anne ‘Beers
Li Hendley
Hendley
M. D. Moot
F. Ross
B. A. Yoder
E. A. Hayden
Funeral for Melvin Cleveland to be held at parental home
The body of Melvin Leonard Cleveland, found in the Potomac near Palmer's Point, was brought to Washington. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the residence of his parents, 48 Florida Avenue NW, conducted by Rev. A. Johns. A National Guard Naval Battalion detachment and Bloomingdale Cub delegation will attend. Remains to be shipped to New Britain, Connecticut, for interment. President Roosevelt sent a condolence letter with a floral offering. The death trace stems from a November Potomac Naval Reserve incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Leonard Cleveland
Potomac
Palmer's Point
Washington
Florida
Avenue Northwest
A.8. Johns
United States Steamship
Puritan
National Guard
Bloomingdale Cub
New Britain
Conn
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Policeman's Alleged Assailant Held in Court
Charles Erichton was arraigned in Police Court on the charge of assaulting Policeman J W Jones Monday night on a street car on New York avenue. The officer, a colored man, contends the assault sprang from arresting Raymond Callan, a white man, a friend of Krichten, who resented the arrest for disorderly conduct. The case is continued. The Montezuma mining outlook and Gold Divide Mining properties are noted with expected output around 1000 tons daily and stock activity. Gift items and local ads supplement the page along with a Strawberry Festival notice at Gorsuch church and a Rye Bread promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Erichton
J. W. Jones
New York Avenue
Raymond Callan
Calan
Krichten
Montesuma
Montezuma
Cotp
Gold Divide Mining, Milling, and Tunnel Company
Mgnager
Washington
N.C
Upham
Life
Man Charged With Stealing Overcoats in Nebraskan Acquaintance Claim
A man identified as Frederick Harrison alias Richardson, said to be a Nebraskan who knows William Jennings Bryan, was arrested after attempting to dispose of three overcoats in a second hand shop. Two coats were identified by Rev. Donald C. MacLeod and F. O. Parker. He was photographed at police headquarters and his measurements taken as police review past arrests. He may face arraignment if police court schedules it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Harrison
Alias - Richardson
Fortney
First Presbyterian Church
F. O. Parker
Norris
Harrison
William Jings Bryan
Lincoln
Denver
Cording
Bast
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Saka & Company
Penna. Ave
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14Th Street N. W
I. Grosner
Pa. Ave. N. W
Pettit & CO
7Th and
Eye
Randle Highland Cares
Randle Highlands
Capitol
Dupont Circle
U. S
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U.a
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Fyford
Mass
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H.W
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Spokane
H. W. Destranges
State of Washington
Mr. Destranges
Tyson
A. Cole
Idaho
Concern
Informaion
Emmans. Thompson
Statistician
Appleton Cady
William Ditmar
Willard Hotel
C. L. Vermillion
Metropolitan Hotel
Frederick Peckham
Ashford
Twyman S. Jonee
Frente
Twelfth Street
A. le Tedle
Twentieth Street
A H. Beers
John Boyt
Virginia -Avénua
Prank
Torper
Bob Richandson
Orwell
Richard ‘Dexter
Maj. Sylvester
Association
William Highlan
Roland T. Marshall
E Street
Young Marshall
Gude
Ipémand Fer Co
S. Lee
Pure Velvet
Tryst
Drugeists
City Bulletins
Voigt's
Gerons
Gorsuch Methodist Church
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Gorpuch
Benneider
Erée
Yalle
Health Department
Agricultural Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster
Herrmann
Bryan
Julius Adams
Keating
Shriners
Chesapeake Beach
Oes
A. F. F. Barnett Bro
Scoarerg and Dyers
ST. N.W
Daniel Doody
M. Cap. St
Sale
H.W . Phan
Cr Cravenette
Madras
Orr & Co
Blesele
Loni Panta
Victor E. Adler
Mass. Ave
UNION
Washington Savings Bank To Exchange Bank
Advice
E. Quincy, Smith
W. Woodward
W. Prest
Geo. D. .Walson
Banky
Business
Gt Investment Properties
Thos, J. Fisher & Co., Inc
F St. N. W
Eberly
A. Eberly
Seventh Street N.W
GEDOL
Goa
Evans
Wien
Shedd & Bro. CO
Johns
Est
Lucas
Ainly
R. Mc Brown
N. W
Hushela
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
White House
House
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Maerzen
Senate
Destrey
Heurich Brewing Co
Surrey
Dso
Mie Rubber
Lacey
Auiok
Uist
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