Justice McComas to be appointed associate justice of Court of Appeals
Justice McComas will qualify next Saturday as associate justice of the Court of Appeals, succeeding Justice Morris who retires. The White House announced the move after a series of letters with the President, and McComas plans a summer of travel and private matters in Maryland and Michigan before resuming duties in Washington this autumn.
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Louis E. Maryland
Court of Appeals
Martin F. Morris
McComas
Justice Morris
K Street
Hagerstown
Washington
Belog
Justice McComas
Detroit
Michigan
National Committee
Maryland
White House
Justice Shepard
Morris
Congress
District of Columbia
Appropriations
Eenoroualy
Probe for Lanston Award Precedence at Public Printing Office
The Keep Commission will prioritize the Mergenthaler Company complaint over the Lanston contract for seventy two typesetting machines. Hearings begin this week with witness summonses and claims of favoritism, antiquated purchasing methods, and potential improper influence on Public Printer Palmer.
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Keep Commission
Mergenthaler Company
Lanston
Mergenthaler
Palmer
Philip T. Dodge
New York
Executive Commission
Congress
Government Printing Office
Hee
Joint Committee of Congress
Landis
House Printing Committee
Roosevelt Eyes Wide Shakeup In Steamboat Inspectors
Reports to President Roosevelt from Secretary Metcalf reveal lax inspection practices across districts including New Orleans and the Great Lakes. Retired naval officers urged investigations after the Slocum disaster, leading to dismissals in New York and potential removals nationwide. Inspector General George Uhler will tour districts to report findings.
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Steamboat Inspection Service
Roosevelt
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Meteail
United States
New York
Bodis
New Orleans
South
Great Lakes
Roosevelt Twas Segnonerble
George Uhler
Reyport
Port
Slocum’ Commission
Federal Commission
Slocum
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ad
National advert promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a world famous remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. Offers free sample bottle by mail and pamphlet with letters from cured patients. Includes address in Binghamton New York and urges readers to mention Washington Daily Post.
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Eminey
Iver
Pladder
Kimner
Dr. Klimer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. W
Washington Daily Post
Swamp !, Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Wi
Beach to quit office scrambles for vacancy
United States District Attorney Morgan H Beach resigns effective August 31 with no successor named. The District Bar divides among candidates, led by James S Easby Smith and D W Baker, as Roosevelt and Moody weigh the selection for Washington’s district attorney post amid a looming power split.
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United States
Morgan H. Beach
Roosevelt
Beach
Department of Justice
Moody
White House
Departmentum Suatice
Washington
Disgelat
Columbia
Morgan E. Beach
Morgan A. Bench
Warahington
D. C
Ciatriot
W. H. Moody
Beach Gtrip
Bristow
Lo Han Algo
Aspiranta
United
James 8. Easby-Emith
D. W.baker
Edward H. Thomas
Walter D. Davidge
Calet
Henry I. Davis
Pete
Ueen
Eseby-Smith
Head
Goth Menara
Baker
Exsby Smith
Uni
Oyster
District Supreme Court
Salvation Army Opens 700 Seat Tent Missions Nightly
Salvation Army begins daily gospel meetings in a big tent at the vacant Pennsylvan ia Avenue and Madison Place corner. Commissioner Macfarland to speak at opening. several ministers attend. nightly services all week including Sunday with a special song service by army soldiers. Stereopticon lectures Saturday night.
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the Avenue
Salvation Army
Pennsylvania Avenue
Madison Place
Macfarland
Army
Joy For The Children Boosts City Playgrounds
Nine teen playgrounds open from 9 to 11 in the morning and 5 30 to 8 at night for youths under fourteen or fifteen with trained directors and volunteers. Dr Henry Curtis leads a meeting at Franklin School and urges helpers as plans include athletic games tournaments and trophies. District contributions push the playground fund toward a brighter season.
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Franklin School
Henry 9. Curtis
Hays
Gune H. Rudulph
Washington
Curtis
Robber in disguise arrested after midnight Vermont Ave holdup
A 22 year old man, Harry Terril, wore a long wig and false whiskers to rob Albert Johnson on Vermont avenue near M and O streets. He demanded cash and a gold watch at gunpoint, then struck Johnson and fled, with police later pursuing and capturing him at Thirteenth and Q. Johnson identified his assailant and he was taken to police headquarters for a hearing.
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Harry Terril
Albert 8
Johnson
Vermont Avenue Northwest
Vermont Avenue
Lile
Dopnaon
Russell and
Lepew
Thirteenth
Q Streets
Fourteenth Street
Captain Graham's Gratitude for Cuticura Soap
Captain W. S. Graham of Wheeling West Virginia writes in June that a friend recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He suffered long with a skin condition on his face and back and faced diagnoses of blood poisoning or pediculosis. He reports his skin clearing significantly after using the product.
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W. S. Graham
Eoff
Wheeling
W.va
Locke
Still Another Cure Neck Govered With Sores and Hair Loss
Mr H J Spalding of 10g W togth St New Sass recounts a severe skin ailment with neck sores spreading to the hair loss and intense itching. After several applications of Cutienta the torment subsided, sores disappeared, and hair grew thick and healthy again.
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H. J. Spalding
Cuticura Help Promised After Long Suffering Ulcers
A testimonial from M. CG of Moss Gainesville Texas describes thirty years of painful ulcers and failed treatments until Cuticura. The patient claims relief after six months of use, amid a clipped, promotional tone.
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M.cg
Moss
Gainesville
Tex
National Elocutionists Open 14th Convention in Washington
The fourteenth annual National Association of Elocutionists met in Washington at the Public Library auditorium. Robert I Fulton opened the gathering with opening remarks and welcomed delegates, praising education and the art of public speaking.
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National Association of Eiocutionists
Affternoon
O'Cllock
Robert Irving Fulton
School of Oratory
Ohio Wesleyer University
Hey. Wallace
R. Irving Fulton
National Association of Hlooator
Entertainment session opens convention with varied program
A public TV convention session began at o'clock with a large crowd enjoying a program including Shakespeare scenes, songs and choruses, and readings. Notables present included Dr. Channing Rudd, Prof. Alexander Bell, George Lanson Raymond, and committee members from multiple states as organizing sections outlined plans for two daily sessions through Friday.
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Shakespeare
Hannibal A. Williams
New York
Syste
Buck
Schumann
Brahms
Guear Garaleven
Waeebington
D. C
Reckel
Ciehens
Christian Carol
John Duxbery
Manchester College
Yordgek
Ebbitt Use
Il D'Elock
Moethota
Texcbing
Thomas C. Brae- Pigod
Ann Arbor
Mich
Mia Cora M Wrooter
Utter
Adriex Y Nowens
Auman
Towa
Migs
Helena Zachen
New York City
Henry Davies Fawn
Iha ‘Benfey Judd
Leland T. Powats
Boston
Buffalo
Mia Bissbeth Mansfield Ieving
Toledo
Ohie
Misa
Mary A. Hioot
Chicana
Mic Katherine Eigleston
Heity
Dhper
Chicago
Mise Marie Ware Laughton
Man
Misa Emma Augusta Greely
Wilhems
Sealers
Chesapeake Beach Suit Against Railway Company
David H. Moffat of Denver filed suit in the District Supreme Court seeking 1 222 800 in damages from the Chesapeake Beach Railway Company on a demand note of 122 864 dated December 1. The note is said to be collateral and secured by 8 081 shares of Chesapeake Beach Railway stock, 25 first mortgage bonds of the company, and 1% shares of the Chesapeake Beach Hotel Company. The company lists S T Smith as president and Paul Waters as secretary and treasurer. Moffat is described as the largest stockholder, controlling about 96 percent of the capital. He is said to have advanced funds to secure his claim and seeks conversion to a judgment.
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David H- Mottut
de Denver
Millonaire
District Spree Court
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company
Maryland Corporation
Chesapeake Beach Hotel Company
S. T. Smith
Paul ¥. Waters
Charles J. Wilson
Moffat
Thomas 3. Walsh
Colorado
Desapeake Beach
Weather Conditions Show Widespread Showers and Cooler Temps
A U S Department of Agriculture weather bulletin reports a disturbance over the Great Lakes moving toward the New England coast bringing showers and thunder storms to the Upper Midwest, Lake regions, New England, and the Atlantic states. Temperatures fall in the Midwest and Northeast with mixed sun in the South and West. Winds shift north to northeast along Atlantic coasts. European ports departures expect fresh northerly winds. Local data include temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine hours, with notes on other cities and a muddy Potomac and Shenandoah rivers.
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U. & Dept. of Agriculture
Boreau
Washington
New England
Mae Atlantic
Scouts
Alsa
Rocky Mountain
Bia
Misalasippi
Lake Regina
South Atlantic
Dakotas
Pacifi
Middle Atlantic
Warner Wednesley
Lorior
Atlantic States
Lake Segion
Ohio
Mieslasippi
Middle Atlante
Faline
Atlntis
Desh
Gult
Tres
Wanker Haht
Steamera
Tuesdey
European Porta
Grand Banks
Maz
Min
Opm
Tel
Asheville
N. C
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Helm
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksongill
Kanaan City
Little Rock
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Drowning of Carpenter Robert Brace Offboard Steamer Jane
Robert Brace a thirty one year old carpenter of 21621 stream northwest fell overboard from the steamer Jane during an excursion about twenty five miles downriver on Sunday afternoon and drowned. His body remains unrecovered. Brace was among Washington Circle Squirrel Club members aboard the trip and was said to have slept near the railing when he fell. The boat stopped and a search was made but the body was not found. The Jane reached her Washington wharf later.
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Congress
McComas
Washington
Hae
Senate
Brian
Public Printing Office
Ran
MecCornas
Pritenard
McCoreas
Harrison
Justice McComas
National House
Justice McComas Gate
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Waa
Robert Brace
Jane
Bruca
Washington Circle Squirrel Club
Bormaater
Har Wharf
Falls Church farmer badly injured in fall from hay loft
Frank Burk, a 60 year old farmer from Falls Church Va, fell from a hay loft at his home yesterday afternoon, fractured his skull, was carried to Georgetown Hospital via electric car and police patrol wagon. Doctors operated, Burk remained unconscious late at night. Also one new yellow fever case reported on the Isthmus of Panama, F S Fortz, American trainman.
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Fas Church
Georgetown Hospital
Frank Burk
Falls Church
Aqueduct Bridge
Georgetown University Hospital
Burk
Panama
Gov Magoon
F. S. Fortz
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Missouri
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Dickingon College
Justice McComan
Georgetown University
Alelmore
Justice Mortis
Martin F. Mortis
Georgetown College
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Baltimore
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Richard T. Merrick
John H. Barratt
Washington Literary Society
Columbia Historical Society
Justice Morrin
Georgetown Law School
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Potomac River Bulletin
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Lansburgh & Bro
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Peter Grogan
Ail Washington
Newbro
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Aerpicide Co
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Ava
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Decker Bros
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Mozart
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Royal Pilsen
Establien
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U. S. Realty CO
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
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Fane
London
Wellville
Tsue Lung Co
Alexandria
Mt. Vernoz
Tennessee
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