Court details rail rebate sums to several firms across cities
The court outlines large rail rebates received by Barton Brow, Robert Keith Furniture, Webb-Freysehlag Mercantile, Mmery Bird Thayer Dry Goods, Burnham Hannas Mimger Dry Goods, and F P Kirken all Shoe, totaling thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. The judge notes more rebates and states indictments may follow after a U S Supreme Court decision ends corporate immunity. Attorney General endorses the ruling as a major public welfare matter and urges prison sentences to deter widespread unlawful discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suma
Barton Brow
Robert Keith Furniture Company
Kansas City
Webb- Freysehlag Mercantile Company
Mmery,Bird, Thayer Dry Goods Company
Burnham, Hannas
Mimger Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
F. P. Kirkenall Shoe Company
Omaha
Supreme Court of the United States
McPherson
Armour, Swift, Morris, and Cudahy Packing Companies
Burlington Haltroad
Taggart and
Thomas
Five Indictments from Drake Committee Investigation
Cincinnati reports five grand jury indictments tied to the Drake committee's inquiry into public offices. Critehell, former park superintendent, faces charges over city greenhouse flower disposals. The Luhing Coat Company and Marmet Company are charged under the Valentine anti trust law for supplying city contracts. Rudolph Kleyboidte and Henry Burkshold indicted for alleged false pretenses to aid the grand jury. No bribery indictments were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Unio
Grand Jury
Drake Committee
State Senate
BFP
Critehell
Park Super
Luhing Coat Company
Marmet Company
Valentine
Rudolph K Kleyboidte
Henry Burkshold
Ther Grand Jury
Charges of Fraud Against Flagler Iron and Steel Company
Chicago June 23 Allegations of fraud in a United States Circuit Court suit claim $90 000 against Flagler Iron and Steel Company of Chicago and several named officers and associates. The bill asserts the 1904 incorporation with 5 000 000 capital defrauded complainants via this company. Also note that Chicago Great Western Railway will discontinue grain elevator rebates as announced by President Stickney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagier Steel Company
Chicago
United States
Wplagier Iron and Steel Company
Alfred 3. Costello
H. H. Costello
Harvey Cheney
Robert Cheney
Harvey K. Flagler
Wills P. Dickinson
F. H. Head
W. R. Dickinson
Frank A. Holmer
John A. Clancy
George EB. Simpson
Flagler Company
I Np 1904
St. Paul
Minn
Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Frank Hume's Condition Worsens at Home
Frank Hume, longtime local grocer and Civil War veteran, remains critically ill at his home at 1235 Massachusetts Avenue. Doctors report only faint hopes for his recovery as he battles illness after thirty years in business with Richard Poole and subsequent sole management of the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puggilans
Frank Hume
Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. Hume
Culpeper
Richard Poole
Mr. Poole
Hume
Poole
Explosion near Sixth and B streets drains gas in manhole
A loud explosion and sheet of flame frightened pedestrians as a Washington Traction conduit grounding ignited accumulated gas in a nearby manhole after an electric car passed. The manhole cover was hurled and sank into the pavement. No injuries are reported and workers repaired the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Traction Company
Costly jewel found by laborer in coal yard
Richard Curréy, a Black laborer at Fourteenth and T streets NW, turned in a diamond and pearl brooch worth an estimated amount to detectives Parlam and O Brien. The jewelry, owned by Mrs J D Winsor of Haverton Pa, was lost on May 2 and recovered yesterday after Curréy reported the find. Eight bicycles were stolen on Pennsylvania Avenue. six were recovered at 2 a.m. in Alexandra Va. Three suspects, Bell, Parker, and Iggs, all Black men from the west city, were arrested for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Curréy
Fourteenth and
T Streets
Parlam and
O Brien
J. D. Winsor
Haversport
Pennsyvania Avenue
Alexandra
Ara ‘Aled Bell
Eugene Parker
James Iggs
Authwest
Tillman Attacks Bosses as He Urges Women’s Advice
Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina spoke in York Pennsylvania warning about corporate control and foreign influx. He urged voters to curb big business influence and advocate America for Americans, Pennsylvania for Pennsylvanians, and urged going to women for advice. He attacked the Republican machine and praised voter intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Politico
Washington Post
Benjamin R. Titman
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
United States
New York
Penn
Sylvania
Republican
America
Senator Tilmen
York Democratic Society
Thia City
Plate Printers May Merge At AFL Labor Meet
International Steel and Copper Plate Printers Union delegates met at the Ebbitt House to back a consolidation of plate engravers under the AFL. Resolutions urged merging local trades, printing government securities with high craft, and endorsing Roosevelt and AFL politics. Officers may be elected today as President Keegan plans not to seek a fourth term. delegates host a banquet at Light Infantry Armory and stay in the city to finish business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Steel and Copper Plate Printers‘ Union
Ebbitt House
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Gompers
Executive Council
Poscmen
Congress
Keegan
Light Infantry Armory
Bureau of Engraving and iPrinting
Rock Creek Park
Villa Flora
Becker Woman's Death Ruled Accidental Morphine Poisoning
Coroner Glazebrook ruled Mrs Lydia Becker's death accidental due to morphine poisoning after she was found at her home on M432 EB street SE. Her husband Charles Becker was released from custody at Seventh precinct after investigation. Baby removed to family home from the Washington Asylum. funeral plans not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Becker
EB Street
Glazebrook
Charles A. Becker
Seventh Precinct
Suit Against P B Chase For 15000 In Fallout From Theater Fall
Julia A Ewing filed in district supreme court yesterday a suit for fifteen thousand dollars against P B Chase alleging negligence at Chase's Theater caused her January 29 fall down the box steps. She says the accident fractured her left leg and left her permanently shortened and that she has spent two thousand dollars on medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. GB. Chase
Julia A. Ewing
Chase's
Bar Association appoints rules revision committee
A committee led by W. Moaby Williams with Willam Henry White and Wilam W. Millan was appointed by William F. Mattingly to revise court rules. The Bar Association desires written suggestions from local bar members. Justice Stafford signed an absolute divorce decree for Anna D Williams from Trezevant Wil ame, granting her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Moaby Willams
Willam Henry White
Wilam W. Millan
William F. Mattingly
District Bar Association
Bar Association
Williama
Justice Stafford
Anna D Williams
Trezevant Wilame
Williams
Glen
Dyspepsia and the Stomach’s Works in Health Advice
A concise health note urges strengthening and toning the stomach as the key to curing dyspepsia, warning that repeated improper demands have weakened its function and suggesting a corrective approach through digestive health practices.
Enteres Suit for $125000 Over Breach of Contract
Eugenes Davis sues Col. Orrin G. Staples in the District Supreme Court for $125,000 damages alleging Staples failed to secure $20,000 loan in a stock deal involving 6000 shares of Cepagaya Noning Company stock. Davis says he lost 23,700 shares valued at 35 cents each and seeks injunctions against transfer of stock certificates and relief to recover the seized shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Orrin G. Staples
District Supreme Court
Eugenes Davis
Mr. Davis
Cepagaya Noning Company
Davis
Col. Staples
Equity
Capuzaya Mining Company
Capuzaya Company
Alumni Officers Chosen at Business High School Meet
The Alumni Association of Business High School elected officers and restructured its constitution last night at the Assembly Hall on Ninth Street Rhode Island Avenue. Officers include President W. Sullivan, First VP H. C. Metcalf, Second VP G. H. Mattingly, Third VP Miss Grace Barlbut, Secretary William King, and Treasurer D. M. Smith. Executive committee members at large are Charles A. Jones, J. E. Troth, Miss Ruth Bowie, James B. West, and others. advisory board members include Jessie C. Suter, W. G. Stuart, Miss Madge Staley, C. Lambourne, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business High School Association
Alumni Association of
Business High School
New Assembly Hall
Ninth Street
Rhode Istead Avenue
W. & Sullivan
H. C. Metcalf
G. H. Mattingly
Charles A. Jones
J. E. Troth
Ruth Bowie
James BE. West
Advisory Board
For Life
Jessie C.suter
W. G. Stuart
Madge Staley
C. Lambourne
Clari Babcock
H. E. Stringer
T. L. Spelden
J. H. Wagner
H. ©. Houghtor
P. V.ieser
Ida M. Atchison
Suffrage Day Planned by DC League at una Park Address by Champ Clark
Suffrage League of the District of Columbia stages Suffrage Day at una Park to spotlight DC voters’ disfranchised status. Representative Champ Clark will deliver the principal address. other speakers include Sims, Dr. Robert Reyburn, Jesse B. Wilson, Josiah Millard, Samuel Gompers, Terence V. Powderly, and Frank Morrison. Marine Band Concert Today at the White House begins 6:05 PM with seven pieces including marches, overtures, and the Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffrage League of
District of Columbia
Atuna Park
Champ Clark
Missouri
League
Clark
Sims
Robert, Reyburn
Jesse B. Wilson
Josiah Millard
Samuel Gompers
Terence V. Powderly
Frank Morrison
Marine Band
White House
Solset Friedérich
Smith
Munialana Llewellyn
Stone
Breatton
Meg
McInthre
Pitted
National Benefit for Miss Hallowell at Shoreham Hotel
A national testimonial will be held next Tuesday at the Shoreham Hotel for Miss Hallowell known as the Invalid author reader and sunshine poetess of America. The program features Miss Hallowell with instrumental and vocal numbers including Marine Band members under Prof. Santelmann. Patrons include members of the President's Cabinet and other prominent officials and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hallowell
Shoreham
Halowsi
America
Hallowell
Marine Band
Santelmann
Ivens Hanged for Hollister Murder in Chicago
Richard Ivens was executed in Chicago for the murder of Bessie Hollister, a prominent North Side woman. The scene included his botched prayer attempt, his father’s futile request to see him, and a Sanity- questioned woman claiming another killer, while the case details recount the January crime and Ivens’s confession, trial, and failed clemency appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Ivens
Bessie Hollister
Son
Ivens
Jall
Yvens
Franklin
C. Hollister
Hollister Brothers
North Halstead Straet
Con Man In Town Uses Familiar Tactics In Washington
A smooth confidence man operated in Washington on Thursday and vanished by Friday, using familiarity with locals and a tale of meeting Dr Glazebrook to solicit small sums. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook was targeted and notified police after learning others were similarly duped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corponer Glazebrook
W. Riley
Deeble
Dr. Glazebrook
Leamington
Emgland
Barn Fire At Catholic University Grounds Causes Heavy Loss
Spontaneous hay loft blaze at Brookland near Catholic University destroyed a two story barn and its hay grain and farming tools. Loss estimated at 2600 dollars with insurance coverage. James Mulvihill alerted via store alarm. fire reached headway before firefighters arrived. structure stood 300 yards from dormitories and lecture hall, likely to be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University
Brookland
James Mulvihill
Quality epi two box plaits and belt for toddlers
Special children’s fashion item in excellent epi quality. Describes two box plaits in front and three at back with a black patent Hadise belt for ages 2 to 3 years.
Choose Irish sculptor for Barry statue debate
A delegation from Irish-American groups urged the statue commission to pick a site for the Barry statue. Lafayette and Franklin squares and the Massachusetts New Jersey junction were debated but no location chosen. Advisors suggested sculptors of Irish descent including St Gaudens and French. committee members Teft Bonaparte Wetmore and McLeary weighed options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Barry
Teft
Bonaparte
Wetmore
Representative McLeary
M. B. Doiscall
Congress
Barry
Hoyas
William F. Downey
Nicholas H Shea
Clarence Mangan
Frank P. Burke
P. J. Walshe
T. V. Powderly
D. F. Finnecan
J.D. Gallagher
M. F. O'Donoghue
Western Federation Rejects Ohio and Illinois Miners Entry
By unanimous vote the executive board of the Western Federation of Miners rejected the application of the coal miners of Ohio and Illinois affiliated with the Limited Mine Workers of America for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Federation
Ohio and
Ulinois
Denver& Colp
Western Federation of Miners Today
Coal Miners of
Ohio
Limited Mine Workers of America
Weather Outlook and Temperature Readings Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled showery conditions east of the Rockies with cooler northern warmth in the Midwest and Southwest heat. Forecasts call for showers in New England, Mid-Atlantic, Lake region, Western Florida, Missouri and Arkansas valleys, and Sunday showers in the Ohio and Upper Mississippi valleys. Winds vary by coast, with overall cooler trends in the Northwest and Central valleys. Local temperatures show midafternoon highs and overnight lows, with regional variations and humidity readings.
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U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountaina
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
New England
Midis Atlantic States
Florida
Missouri
Mississippi
Arkansas
Southwest
Ohio
Miattesinpl
Middle Atlantis
Ghin
Mlestacipns
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Hehe
Gulf Ovale
Lowar Lakes
Upper Lakes
Bam
Affec
Nightingale Subdued After Stabbing At Wharf Fight
James Nightingale, a 19 year old Negro, resisted arrest on Seventh Street wharf after allegedly stealing a watch from a woman aboard the Jane Moseley Somerset Beach boat. He stabbed Special Officers Norris and Turner, was subdued by Sergi Dunigan and Private Fields, and faces charges of larceny and assault with the watch recovered as evidence for the Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nightingale
Sergi
Dunigan
Fields
Fourth Precinct
Seventh Street
Nightingale
Jane Moseley
Somerset Beach
Mit
Norris
Turner
Gold Medal At Immaculate Conception Academy Commencement
The forty first annual exercises at Immaculate Conception Academy in Carroll Hall named Miss Marlo Baker as graduate of highest standing. Rev J D Marr delivered the address as music numbers and elocution drew praise. Miles R Sullivan and others performed instrumental pieces. Angle Markey won the gold medal for highest clay standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Senesation Academy
Marlo Baker
Immaculate Conception Academy
Carroll Hall
J. D. Marr
Miles R. Sullivan
H. Williams
M. Dunigan
M. Kelmer
M. Slattery
EB. O'Donnell
N. Claude
H. Berens
VM. Cannon
F. Smithers
M. Burke
G. Stewart
A. McMahon
J. Donovan
FH. Satfell
M. McInerney
M. Fitzgerald
M Connors
F. McWillams
M. Melling
M. Dunn
L. Roche
R. de Meza
G. Lynrk
M. Blakeney
M. Minnahan
M. Helan
E. Moore
I. Cale
Miss Angle Markey
Two Parties Among Them Bar Exam Beginnings
The semi annual examination for admission to the district's bar began yesterday at Georgetown University Law School Building with 160 candidates including two women. Examinations will take two days under a court appointed committee led by Hugh T. Taggart. Chief Justice Dinbaugh denied a receiver petition in Moxley vs The People's Mutual Benefit Association, noting the companys affairs are prosperous and well administered. Affidavits show no prior accounting request by the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsttict Supreme Court
Georgetown University Law School
Hugh T. Taggart Sa
Dinbaugh
Moxley
People’s Mutual Benefit Association
Showig
Wut
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Becker JS
P. B. Chase
Hood
Eugene Davils
Saya
Suffrage League
Luna Park
Ives
Iveng
Avens
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh St
Eighth St
Cisseseere
Morocco
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Bizmark
Boston
Buffalo
N.Y
Incinnati
China
Davenport
Iowa
Cheyenne
Wyo
Beaver
Colo
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Tudianapolla
Ind
Byoo
Jacksonville
Fin
City
Marquatte
Mieh
New Otlerns
North Platte
River Bulletin
Harpers Ferry
W. Ve
Both Rivers
Sauddy
Subane Negro
Garter's
Wittle Iver
Pillsy
Hegg
Peter Grogan
H and T
Wists
Diener
Cane
OLD Colony CO
H Street
Europe
H St. N- W
Vanpanea
Aeolian Company
Sanders G Stayman Co
F St
Phebe
Mr. Hennessy
Mr. Dooley
Collier's
Ational
Kent
Wilkins- Sheiry
Wilkens-Sheiry Printing Co
Security Storage Company
American Security and Trust Co
The
Law Reporter Printing Co
Fifth Street
N. W
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N.W
Christian Xander
7Th St
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