Misquoted Soper Denies Penl Link in Japan Remarks
J G Soper, in a 1908 statement, denies any Penl involvement in Japan and discusses religious freedom, education efforts, and the imperial restoration context. He recalls prior experiences in Tokyo and notes Protestant missions, a new university for women, and the Emperor's restored authority after the Meiji restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Soper
Japan
Nor Feren
Tom Aidress
Daeve
Perlasam
Feth
Nimoger
Romain Cahol
Tan
University For Women
Tokyo
Sitiataa
Lady Uriel
Hector
Foc Ige
Commodore Pere
Ty Visu
Bovine
Tonger
Gus Soper
City Bulletins Sum of Local Listings and ads in brief
A compact roundup of notices and advertisements including summer job prepararions at high schools, a government exam preparation note, local eateries and dessert offerings, grocery items and prices, hotel and dining services, clothing rentals, and various shop promotions from retailers and restaurants across the city.
Buried With Mason Charges For W Gaddis Funeral Rites
Funeral services for William Gaddis long prominent in Helena and the state were held with Masonic honors at his nephew P B Otterback’s home. Rev B T Bittinger officiated. Representatives from De Molay Commandery No 4 Helena Knights Templars Naval Lodge No 600 AM and Naval Chapter No 6 attended. Pallbearers from all three bodies included W H Hooker, William H Cooper, Charles A Stocker, Charles Shelse, Warren Diggs, and Frank P Weller. De Molay Commandery conducted the graveside service at Congressional Cemetery with Mrs D Olin Leech singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Gaddis
Helena Mont
P B Otterback
Fifth Street
T Bittinger
Gaddis
de Molay Commandery No 4
Knights Templars
Naval Lodge
Hor Faam
Naval Chapter No 6
Naval Chapter
W H Hooker
William H Cooper
Charles A Stocker
Charles Shelse
de Molay
Warren Diggs
Frank P Weller
de Molay Commandery
Congressional Cemetery
D Olin Leech Sang
Judge Rebukes Officer Over Juvenile Threats in Court
In a juvenile court session Judge De Lacy discharged three accused colored boys Emanuel Myers Theodore Williams and Frederick Brown after they denied confessing under threats from Patrolman Paul W Jones. The officer asserted the boys confessed, but the judge warned against coercive methods and stressed such threats are unlawful. Jones later said the threats story was a misunderstanding and he maintained his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudge DeLacy
Paul W Jones
Emanuel Myers Theodore Wiliams
Frederick Brown
Sarah Hap
Judge de Lacs
Callel
Pat Olman Jones
Mary
Evden
Brennan Hearing Delayed Over Extra Evidence Review
Grand Jury delay in Brennan hearing as work on obtaining additional evidence continues. Commissioners Waefarl nd and West near a decision within two weeks. Morrow to abstain. Public access unlikely until findings emerge. numerous experts contributed, with opposing views on contracts and ad hoc approvals under appropriation limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waefarl
West
Department of the District Enginer
Morrow
Court House
Fbis
Abi Wig
Ho Turner
Hayor Tientae
Lopora
Themas
Cranford
Mm Consel
Brennan Company
Unon
Wife Seeks Divorce From Ball After 1900 Marriage
Anna Ball files suit for divorce from George S Ball at Mount Vernon apartment house on statutory grounds alleging marriage on February 14 1900 and separation since December 1997 with no reunion. She claims cruelty and failure to support prior to separation and states Ball was brought to the Police Court in January 1908 on threats charges and released on his personal bond. She also seeks alimony during the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna & Ball
Mount Vernon
George S Ball
Po Nce
Hns
Board of Review Sits and Standardizes Government Supplies
A government wide board of review convened at the Treasury to standardize supplies and specifications for 1919 contracts. The panel includes officials from State, Post Office, Navy, War, and other departments, with Amos Hadley named chairman and George Simmons as vice chair. Also notes leave, vacations, staffing moves, and new office quarters as agencies shift locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Treasury Department
Washington
M C Hargrave
Instrict
Columba WA
Tite Simmons
Julian Taylor
Department of State
T . S Marshall
Bogan
Albert C Floyd
Sherwood
Department of Justice
Rthorpe War Department
Amos Hadley
George Simmons
Hales Fisher
Fnds
Fourth of July Fireworks Precautions Ordered by Health and Police
Health officer Dr Woodward and Public Health head Gen Walter Wynne urge rigid precautions to reduce fatalities from Fourth of July toys and fireworks. Police suspend noisy-activities rules from 7 am to midnight, allowing aerial firings but banning large devices, with officers targeting underage sales and advising parents to protect vulnerable residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witham
C Woodward
Walter Wynnin
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Wyman
Wood
Surgeon Generals
West
Pope Sylvester
Plans for Calhoun building on G Street NW announced
Plans by C C Calhoun to erect a five story brick and terra cotta business building at 1406 G Street NW. Frank P Milburn & Co is the architect. Ground will be broken after contracts are awarded. Jacob Belt buys block bounded by New York and Florida avenues and First Street NE from Edward L Snyder for about 5900. Improvements planned. 107 Florida Avenue property sold for 3600 to William G Carter via Willige Gibbs & Daniel. Elizabeth Simms purchaser, investment holding. Fourth store building in row sold in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Street
C C Calhoun
Frank P Milburn & Co
Calhoun
Wekk
Jacob Belt
Bewded
New York Avenue
Florida Avenue
First Street
Francis A Blandon
Simpson Sulman Company
Edward L Snyder
Bell
Furst and
Second Streets
William G Carter
Willige Gibbs & Daniel
Elizabeth 8
Simms
Thns
Useful Hints to House Keep Japalac House Care
A fragmented old tipsheet promoting Japalac wood finishes and protective coatings for floors linoleum doors screens wicker porch furniture pipes pipes frames and metalwork. It urges coating weathered surfaces with Japalac to extend varnish life and revive appearance, with suggested color options and application notes.
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Ineal
Lees
Bake & Company
Penna Ave
Seventh Se
TRI
Bes Yan
Wm. Hahn & Co
Kuppenheimer Clothes
Madras
Rogaer
United States
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
E Sta
Hirsh’s Shoe
Seventh St
K and
L Sts
Post
Rwabai
McLean
Jas
Weimesuay
Uucning
Elke
City Bulletins
Milton School
Connecticut
Pyles
Johnson Caten Seafood
New York
Mercantile Society
Claura
Congress Hall
Manuel
Heurich’s
Maerzen and
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
Chicago
Muddiman & Co
Columbia ‘Photo Supply
Blayketa
Tree Curmina
New Star Laundry Cleaning Co 1815
William Gaddis
Brennan
Anna E Ball
War Department
E ! Davis
Baltimore
James E. Waconghtiy
Treasurers Office
Thomas N R Clarke
Office of the Register
Mary Daskew
the Oesbursing
Navy Department
Bureau of Sunpaics
Bualy
Aghtingham
Collimore Bireau
Grice Wilcox
He Bureau of Construction
Ant Reprr
Charles Winterthur
Bureau of Construction and Repair
le Roy Parks
Paris
France
Wil St
John T.D
Saratoga NY
F Davis
Post Office Department
Thomson
Wasi Ingior Saturdas
New Fath City
F Driggs
Guthrie Okla
Washingto
Lows Mc Gladman
Wic
Nity
Washington Wilam
Robbins
Sons of Veterans
Charles B Robbins
Margaret L Buckie
Penstor
Edmond H Jones
D. A Taylor
Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Manufactures Department of Commerce and Labor
Adzis
Census Bureau
C M Towers
W D Clark Jr
Mr Towers
Philp H Ward
Collectors
Maurice Lanman
Health Department
Virginia
South
Pennsylvania Avenue
Government
Frank Aind
Columbia Trypographical Union
Kidd
Benjamin F Constantine
S . Constantine
Three Rivers
Albert Wilkinson
Joe S Cornish
Government Printing Office
District National Guard
Potomac Forts
Serst Cornish
Gen Harries
Frank E Elder
Sherman
Woodward
Bindon
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
House & Herrmann
Seventh and Eye Sts
N. W
Prince Albert
Cash OR
Credit Pettit & CO. 7Th and
Eye N. W
Chas, Kaufman & Sons
Seventh Street
The
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Wineberg’s Optical CO
N.W
Mt. Vernon Place
Sto & i
Lowe
Barber & Ross
11Th
Sts
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Steet N. W
Man’s Store
Schloss Bros. & Co
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Berce
Morsell’s Pao Sre
Albert L Johnson
Uneeda the
National Biscuit
Meeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Waanington, DC
District of Columbia
Maryland
OYD Automobiles
Shaw-Walker
Pe Cent Lansburgh Furniture Co
9Th Street
Randle Highlands
Iria
Cena
Schlitz
Bil Brewing Company
Waerington
Milwaukee
Arner
Doca
Warner Safa
Warners Rate Cure Company
Rochester SY
Mer
Potomac Electric Power Go
14Th St. NW
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