Thaw in Tombs a Year Wife Visits Him Daily
New York June 24 Harry Kendall Thaw nears a year in prison since the June 26, 1903 murder of Stanford White. His companion Rafael Cascone awaits trial after four years in detention. Evelyn, Thaw's devoted wife, continues daily visits amid hot weather as Thaw shows no sign of insanity, Mrs Thaw staying in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Raphaele Cascone
Cascone
Sing Sing
Thaw
Evelyn
White
Districts Farm Work Visited by Commissioner Macfarland
Commissioner Macfarland spent Saturday at Blue Plains opposite Alexandria inspecting the District Farm and the Home for the Aged and Infirm and the Industrial School for Colored Children. He praised the farm’s neatness, lack of odor, and comfort of about 200 inmates under Dr Smith, noting unusually successful gardening despite adverse weather and labor shortages. He also said the Industrial Home School needs more funds for building improvements and expressed optimism that Prof Cook will start a successful year, advancing the institution’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Blue Plains
D C
Alexandria
Industrial Home School
Smith
Industrial Home School For
Cook
Woman Injured by Horse and Wagon on Pennsylvania Ave
Mrs Jane Pendleton of Sunbrooke Park Baltimore was struck by a horse and wagon on Pennsylvania Avenue near Eleventh Street Northwest. She suffered facial shoulder and body injuries requiring removal to Emergency Hospital. Pendleton is sister to Mrs James S Snyder, assaulted on Rhode Island Avenue last Wednesday. Pendleton arrived in the city after the attack and her husband James Pendleton, tied to Baltimore offices, came to her side. The wagon is owned by J M Bell, 162 Heckman Street Southeast, driven by Walter Hughes.
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Jane Pendleton
Sunbrooke Park
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eleventh Street
Pendleton
James S Snyder
Vermont Avenue
Rhode Island Ave
Penddleton
James Pendleton
Baltimore and Ohio
J M Bell
Heckman Street
Walter Hughes
Builders blame labor unions for slow Washington construction
An Employers' Association statement claims 46 percent less building in Washington than a year ago, blaming building trades unions. It argues owners pay the wage cost and warns future costs may rise if unions override obligations and decisions, noting contractors defend self-respect, independence, and property owner interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employers’ Association
Washington
Building Trades Unions
Colored School Employes Appointed At Industrial Home
George W Cook recommends appointments at the Industrial Home School for Colored Children to take effect July 1. Coralie F Cook becomes matron of school at 7490 per annum. Sarah M Frater matron at 69. Elone Bibb assistant matron at 6. Rosa B Nix on matron at 60. Julia Alexander assistant matron at 300. Helen Clifford teacher at 480. Hosa L Keating teacher at 490. Albert W Hopkins manual training teacher at 8. Gertrude D Hopkins soming teacher at 800 per annum. Charles H Jones farmer at per annum. Willan E Gibson watchman at 240. Southern Railway vice president J M Culp denies changes to passenger traffic manager and general passenger agent offices. Silver price noted for New Orleans Mint: Treasury reports Ana Rocnacia per fine ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Cook
Industrial Home School For
Coralie F. Cook
Sarah M Frater
Elone Bibb
Rosa B. Nixon
Julia Alexander
Helen Clifford
Alnum
Hosa L. Keating
Albert W Hopkins
Gertrude D. Hopkins
Soming
Rannum
Charles H Jones Farmer
Willan E Gibson
Medals for Two Heroes Honor Train and Boy Rescue
President Roosevelt via the Interstate Commerce Commission awarded railroad lifesaving medals to Charles Arms of Clarkeville Tennessee and Hagar E. George of Parsons Pennsylvania. Arms saved three railroad workers from a flood-swamped train at Clarkeville while bedridden with malaria. George freed a Polish boy’s foot from a rail before an approaching engine, risking his own body to pull him clear at Parsons.
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Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mfe
Charles Arms
Clarkeville
Tenn
Hagar E. George
Parsons
Arme’ Beroic
J. G. Martin
Thomas A. Frazier
Robert'l. Morris
Nashville
Cumberland River
Clarisville
Pat Arms
George
George 1
Hearings on Stock Increase Promulgated in Equity Court
Justice Gould issues regulations for Georgetown Gas Company to raise capital. Initial hearing set after three weeks’ advertising and notice to District Commissioners and the Attorney General. Petitioners may be heard in person or by counsel. final hearing before an equity justice after ten days’ notice. Costs borne by petitioners. Initial hearing Monday July 23 before Justice Anderson in Equity Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Georgetown Gas Company
Ashley M. Gould
District Supreme Court
Georgetown Gaga Light Company
United States
Equity
Equity Court
Ariting
Anderson
Property to Daughter and Intertwined Estates
Mrs Louise C Moore directs executors Richard Moore and Robert E Mattingly to sell her 147 EH Street property and invest proceeds for her daughter Ethel Romaine Moore. Shares of Catherine Talburt and George Mattingly go to the daughter, with Anacostia half interest to her and remainder to husband John Mason. John Mason’s estate provides life interest to Ellen Mason and upon death residue to four Mason children. Ellen Mason named executrix. Morgen McInerney dies, leaves estate to wife Rose McInerney, who is named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise C Moore
Richard Moore
Robert E Mattingly
EH Street
Ethel Romaine Moore
Anacostia
John Mason
Ellen Mason
Mary Mason
Elizabeth Mason
John Thomas Mason
Safe Robbery at New York Avenue Store Seized
A safe at the Ailted Cigar Stores Company on New York Avenue and Fifteenth Street Northwest was rifled, with $550 missing after closing Saturday night and opening Sunday morning. Time lock indicates the theft occurred around 1 a.m. Evidence points to an intruder with a skeleton key. detectives Burlingame and Weedon are on the case.
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Cigar
New York Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Atore
Burlingame and Weedon
Arrest for Hosiery Theft in Department Store
Mrs Mary Martella an Italian of Irving street northeast was arrested by Policeman Dierkopf after store clerks reported stockings missing. She was placed in First precinct custody and faces petit larceny in Police Court with $25 bail. In a separate incident nine year old Myer Heresa accidentally shot peer Renoux Smith in the right eye with an air rifle, sending the injured boy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martella
Irving
Seventh Street
Dierkopf
Mariela
Myer Heresa
Renoux Smith
G Street
Food Prices Remain High Late Season Blamed by Dealers
Dealers blame late season for high prices with meats up to 3 to 4 cents per pound higher since the month began. Grain fed cattle keep prices firm while grass fed beef returns slowly. Vegetables, berries, and fruit show scarce supplies with lettuce two heads for 6 cents and new potatoes at 10 cents a quarter peck. Prices for lemons and bananas vary, while peaches are limited to Delaware redstone stock.
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California
Man seeks name change from Philips to Herbert
George Austin Philips filed in District Supreme Court for a legal name change to George Austin Herbert to match his fiancee who knows him as Herbert. He is a 25 year old foreman for Washington Railway and Electric Company, raised by HE H Herbert after his father died in a bomb blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Austin Philips
District Supreme Court
George Austin Herbert
Washington Railway and Electric Company
HE H Herbert
Begs Contest of Will Claiming Undue Influence on McCarthy Will
Kate Sullivan, claimant and heir, contests the Mary McCarthy will dated January 107, alleging undue influence and mental incapacity. She accuses Mary Ellen Fanning of pressuring execution and asks the probate court to declare the writings invalid. The court is asked to appoint collectors to handle the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Sullivan
McCarthy
Mary McCarthy
Probata
Mary Ellen Fanning
Fsa
Fight Over Dog Leaves Man Severely Injured
Wilson Meade 41 of 1806 London Court Southeast was cut in the abdomen and right arm during a quarrel over a dog. Ebner Druckett, a neighbor, was arrested after Meade was taken to Casualty Hospital in a dangerous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Meade
London Court Southeast
Ebner Druckett
Meade
Dockett
Millionaire Philip to be arraigned for murder Friday
Millionaire clubman Gaston P Philip indicted for first degree murder in the death of cabman Frank Macaboy on May 18 at Arlington Hotel. He will be arraigned in Criminal Court No 1 next Friday to plead and seek bail. Prosecution opposes easy release. bond likely set high, with precedents cited at $50,000 in two prior murder cases.
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Gaston P Philip
Grand Jury
Frank Macaboy
Arlington Hotel
Woose
Edward W. Opdike
Pullip
William Grisset
James A Brest
Arlington
Frank Melan
Evans and
Reilly George W. Taylor
Hazel Davis
Hugh F . Taggart
Philip
Stafford
Bend
Federal
Henry E Davis
Theovernment
Shields Macaboy's Son Delayed Probate in Arlington Shooting Case
Justice Gould in Probate Court postponed appointing an administrator for Frank MacAboy's infant son after petitions by the father and his ex wife. The infant's next friend must file a petition with notice before the matter proceeds. An order allowed R B Behrend to handle estate assets seized from the U S marshal, including a MacAboy brougham and a diamond horseshoe pin, against prior claims by Charles F Tribby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank MacAboy
Arlington Hotel
Justice Gould
MacAboy
Gould
Beyclist Sues for 10000 in District Court
M B Richmond sues the District of Columbia and Washington Railway and Electric Company for 10000 in the District Supreme Court claiming personal injuries from a bicycle accident on Eleventh street between Girard and Howard streets on August 18 1906. He alleges obstructions in the thoroughfare and a duty to maintain danger signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Richmond
Railway and District
District Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Eleventh Street
Girard
Howard Streets
Funeral of W. B. Speare Laid to Rest at Oak Hill Cemetery
The funeral for W. B. Speare was held yesterday at 2 pm from his 0 F Street residence. Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe conducted services, with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included A. F. Fox and others. active pallbearer Benjamin Wheatley led attendees from Alexandria. In a district court ruling, Chief Justice Clabaugh dismissed a wage claim against the four masted schooner Edwin R. Hunt, involving Robert Loiman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery
Wills R. Speare
F Street
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
A. F. Fox
E. L. White
Charles Shafer
Francis Hufty
B. R. Tiefeithaler
Henry Evans
E. D. Schaffer
Joseph Burkhart
J E. Borlang
M. G. Wheeler
B. I. Tucker
Baltimore
Mad
Edward Appel
New York City
Benjamin Wheatley
Alexandria
Issac Burch
Hichard Hervey
Charles Gawler
John B. Geler
Thomas Sergeon
Thomas Nally
William H. Scott
Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Edwin R. Hunt
Robert Loiman
Lobritan
Toby
Army and Navy Club May Buy Beale Property
Washington news reports potential purchase of the Beale estate Beale property at the southwest corner of H Street and Jackson Place by the Army and Navy Club. The site spans about 17,000 square feet with frontage on Jackson Place and H Street, valued around 170000 dollars. The club eyes larger quarters as other city clubs also seek new homes, with options and prices discussed.
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Army and Navy Club
Beale
H Street
Jackson Place
Hi Street
Bealey
Mary Engle Bakmetieff
Tokyo
George Beale
Connecticut Avenue
I Street
Washington
Metropolitan Club
Arlington Hotel
Seventeenth Streets
University Club
Sixteenth
Hatrest
Army and Navy Ub
Clerks Elopes to Marry in Frederick Maryland
Miss Lucy Stuart Wheeler a Post Office Department clerk from Washington and Roy Hinds Basel a Muscogee Indiana clerk married quietly in Frederick. Reverend Osborne Ingle, cousin and rector, performed the ceremony after they sought leave from their jobs and traveled to Maryland. The couple planned a short visit and gave New York City as their address on the license. They will reside with the bride’s mother at Stanton apartments for the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Stuart Wheeler
Post-Office Department
Mra Woodbury Wheeler
Frederick
Roy Hinds Bass
Muscogee
Ind
Osborne Ingle
All Saints’ Church
Ingle
Miss Wheeler
Mr. Basel
Washington
Basel
New York City
Wheeler
Missing Census Agent Lingers in Newark City
Elmore W. Sanderson special agent with the United States Census Bureau, reported missing in Newark New Jersey. He moved from Washington to Newark about two months ago due to ill health and a threatened mental breakdown. Disappeared June 12 after serving for years in the Census Office. wife and two children remain in city as friends continue searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmore W. Sanderson
United States Census Bureau
Newark
Twelfth Street
Sanderson
New Jersey
R W. Parker
Washington
Bandersen
Lewisohn Under Knife in Mount Sinai Surgery
News that J. Lewisohn underwent major operation at Mount Sinai Hospital after heavy cigar smoking and digestive failure. Doctors say cancer tongue is not present, him conscious though forbidden speech. Surgeons visit thrice daily. recovery progress uncertain, but patient improving.
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New York
Jesse Lewisohn J
Mount Sinai Hospital
Morris Manges
East Sevanty-ninth Street
Lewisohn
Manges
Nee
Dager
Ache
Wiss
Allian Russell
Ath
Carly Ead
Social Gossip Reveals Threats To Miss Morosini In Rivertale
The Morosini family faces a campaign of anonymous letters and a bold theft attempt at Tiffany's over Miss Giulia Morosini who monitors threats while preparing for the Horse Show and Riverdale candy distribution. Her guardians report 400 letters daily, with several menacing notes suggesting harm, though no monetary demands are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giulia Morosini
Himoaurst
Hiverdale on-the-Hudson
Miss Morosin
Miss Morosini
Tiffany’s
Wallace Gill
Coast Maine
Speedway
Tiffany’sa
Tiffany's
Himhurst
Sherry’s
Miss Morostni
Miss Morvain
Hhelena
Paralyzing threats target a young socialite after parade turf war
A string of hostile letters accuses the social figure of cowardice and extravagant spending, claiming the father’s fatigue kept her from driving in a matinee parade. The missives threaten her safety and hint at possible attack, prompting concern among friends and ongoing inquiries.
Dan R Hanna Weds Divorced Bride Mary Stuart in Cleveland
Dan R Hanna, son of the late Senator M A Hanna, married Miss Mary Stuart at her mother's residence in Cleveland on East Eighty second Street. The ceremony was performed by a justice of the peace with only the bride's mother present. After a short reception the couple left for the east and will reside at Hanna's country home near Ravenna. Hanna has been married twice before, with both former wives obtaining divorces. The bride had previously been married to Frank Skelly, a former hotel clerk, and her name was restored to Stuart after the divorce.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Dan Hanna
M A Hanna
Mary S Luart
East Highty-second Street
Ee Hanna
Ravenna
Hanina
Daisy Gordon Hanna
Phillips
Common Pleas Court
Frank Skelly
Mrs Foraker Visits Bryn Mawr Crowned By Family
Special report from Bryn Mawr notes Mrs Joseph B Foraker wife of Ohio’s senior senator visiting her daughter Mrs Francis King Waynewright and her other daughter Miss Louise Foraker. When asked about the senator as a presidential possibility she deferred to him and said he is in excellent health but taking a needed rest.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Joseph B Foraker
Ohio
Francis King Waynewright
Bryn Mawr
Louise Foraker
Foraker
Washington Port News Reports Bloomers Engaged to Paymaster
A Washington dispatch notes the engagement of Violet Beale Bloomer, a figure known in the capital, to a U. S. Navy Paymaster. The report, dated June, presents the betrothal as a notable social announcement in Washington society.
Engagement of Mrs Bloomer to Paymaster Heap
Paymaster Samuel Lawrence Heap and Mrs Bloomer announce an engagement to be followed by a summer wedding. Friends note the couple have known each other since youth and their union is a familiar topic among Washington society circles. Mrs Bloomer’s ex-husband, once wealthy, now resides in New York. Their children Miss Pansy Bloomer and Paymaster George Beale Bloomer are prominent in local social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngton Society
Samuel Lawrence Heap
LTS
Bloomer
Heap
Bloomers
New York
Reid's Luncheon Honoring Duchess Albany and Princess Victoria
London June 24 Ambassador White law Reid and Mrs Reid hosted a luncheon for the Duchess of Albany and Princess Victoria. Attendees included Count Wolff Metternich the German Ambassador Lady Evelyn Moreton Sir Robert H Collins Major Aubyn Alfred Tarleton and others. A July fete at Claremont was discussed at a post luncheon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
Duchess of Albany
Victoria
Count Wolff-Metternich
xEvelyn Moreton
Robert H Collins
Major Aubyn
Alfred Tarleton
John R Carter
Duchess of
Lee-Warner Marries Sherwin Daughter at Westminster St Margaret's
London June 24 At St Margaret's Westminster the marriage took place between Philip Lee-Warner eldest son of Sir William Lee-Warner and Mrs Mary Sherwin daughter of Gen Thomes Sherwin of Boston who was present and gave her away Gen Sherwin attended the ceremony in Westminster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St Margaret's
Westminster
Philip Lee-Warner
William Lee-Warner
Mary Sherwin
Thomes Sherwin
Boston
Lawn fete at Georgetown University Hospital raises funds
The Georgetown University Hospital lawn fete last week was a pronounced success. The finance committee reports the event netted over 1000 dollars. Sisters of St Francia and hospital board women thank the public and merchants for donations. A Monday hospital board meeting accepted reports and several membership applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University Hospital
Sisters of St Francia
B Ptr Hospital
Hospital
Funeral of Mrs Susan Schreiner in Forest Glen
The funeral for Mrs Susan Schreiner widow of Henry J Schreiner was held yesterday evening at 6 o clock at Keller Lutheran Memorial Church where she was a member Rev Charles Butler officiated The body will be taken to Frederick Maryland today for interment at the grave site Rev Dr Butler to officiate again at the grave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Schreiner
Henry J Schreiner
Maj Hermans Schreiner
Forest Glen
Charles Butler
Keller Lutheran Memorial Church
Schreiner
Frederick, Md
Dr. Butler
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Southern
J M Culp
Southern Railway Company
New Orleans
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Louise C. Moore
Washington Post Building
Rederick Alvey, JR
Herbert
Shields Macaboy
Cabman
Beyclist
W. 2. Speare
Seaman
Roy Hinds
Lucy Wheeler
Census Bureau
Lewis Jefferson
Jane Bassler
Paris
America
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Castoria
Lfe
Dan R. Hanna
Mrs, Foraker
U. S. N. Sperial
Washington Dispatch
Violet Beale Bloomer
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Miss May Sherwin
Marnes
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