Senate Hearing on Panama Canal Company Funding
An excerpt from a Senate inquiry shows Senator Morgan pressing Cromwell for full disclosure of 5,000,000 shares tied to the Panama Canal Company and related concessions. Cromwell refuses to reveal professional connections, stating matters are public records or beyond his discussion. The committee recesses to resume testimony later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itanama Canal
Cromwell
Morsan
Morgan
Day
Columbia
Panujot Canal Company
Cronywell
United States
Une Senagar
Kneisel Quartet Delights in Washington Performance
The Kneisel Quartet delivered a refined Washington concert at the New Willard, fourth in a five concert series. They performed Beethoven in B flat, Rubinstein in C minor, and Grieg in A minor with precise unity and expressive timing, drawing praise from attendees including social and musical figures. The final concert was announced for March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneisel
New Willard
Washington
Heethoven
Balney
Kneasely
Miei Rue
Beethoven
Rubinstein
Grieg
Two Horsemen Suspended by Ascot Park Board
Los Angeles March 1 The Ascot Park board of directors suspended J J McCafferty and C E Durnell for one year for practices derogatory to West interests. McCafferty fined for stimulating dives with The Hu Ruenat at Ascot February 19. Durnell punished for alleged improper plating of Alderman Hatt in races at Ascot December 20 55 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Board of Directors
Ascot Park
J. W. Brooks
W. Hamilton
Rnles
J. J. McCafferty
Ce. Durfiell
McCafferty
Ascot
Darnell
Alderman Hatt
Commerce and Finance Report on January Trade Flows
January data from the Bureau of Statistics shows gold imports of 1,895,395 and exports of 16,366,105 in 1903, versus 2,600,971 imports and 3,471,068 exports in 1908. Merchandise imports rose from 100,000 to 15,009,000 and exports from 113,000,000 to 170,600,000, signaling rising precious metal movement as the government aims to retain gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lummacy ‘of Commerce and Finance
Bureau of Statistics
Expor
Banana Men In Trouble At First Precinct
A round up of banana vendors last night overwhelmed the First precinct station like a Babel temple. Police arrested six men under Madam Sylvester's sidewalk obstruction orders. The detainees named in court are George Revertis Marco Hedroff Peter Cloner William Spone and Nick Nikeslom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babel Temple
Sylvester
Cyrms
Hille
Macedonia
Semson
Polise Gourt
George Revertis
Marco Hedroff
Peter Cloner
William Spone
Nick Nikeslom
Stillings on Race But Few Facts Gleaned at Hearing
Ten days after a dramatic clash over the Public Printer Charles A. Stillings faced the House Appropriations Committee. He admitted uncertainty about many operations and defended his authority from the President while promising to learn more. He argued Congress bears little influence and sought time to study huge rising printing bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Stillings
Walters
Bulletin Boar
Congress
House Committee On Appropriations
Stillings
Capitol
Billings
Menver
Sullings
Stittings
Suillings
Dava
Stilinga
Stilllings
Stings
Allie
Stilings Dill
Psiad
Carslegeneva
Stillspas
Brown
Collies
Eliza
Ham
Canine Show Draws Washington Crowd at Armory
At the Washington Light Infantry Armory a busy dog show unfolds with judges at work and many spectators. Local hounds from Chevy Chase and Maryland dogs vie in novice to open classes as Beagles and foxhounds compete for prizes amid a festive crowd including notable figures and visiting officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Light Infantry Armory
Washington Light Infantry
Mr. Totten
Mr. Untermeyer
Boston
Jong
Boston Terriers
New York
Washington
Henrietta Wallace
Buster Brown
Wand
Wilbur
Hans’ Gyerbrook
Miss Wallace
Chevy Chase
Hunt Club
M. F. H. Charles Johnston
Venturer
John C. Bentley
Walker
Maryland
John
Gale
Rodney Marlin
Chage City
Tals
Piedmont
Col
W. Blughes
M. I
Ape Camerom Runhounds
Alexandria
Charles R. Hoof, Jr
Tha Natinds
Hantsmen
Hhoda Lovelace
Light Infantry
Muis
Tennallytown Road
Russell Sage
Minish
Revising Costs At The Public Printing Office
The hearinger Mr Stillings cites foremen competence and worker indifference among causes for high costs in the government printing office. He notes union printers from civil service, annual leave, and lax administration as key factors. A nine hour day and tighter pay controls are proposed, with a full staff list to be prepared for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Stillings
Srag
Stings
Itan
Congress
Fiscal year end report and pay row at Public Printer
Yesterday a worker finished their task and will report to Secretary Show in a day. Investigators left the printery without noting the result. The Public Printer set the superintendent of documents salary at 1000 dollars a year, but this was reportedly reduced to 2000. Mr Stillings warned that high salaried writers and clerks must improve or share income with peers earning 600 to 0 dollars less annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrell
Stillings
Head Gashed with Hatchet at Dental Office
Frank Sanford, wounded with a hatchet at Dr. Charles C. Graham's dental office, alleges trouble over a wrong tooth extraction. Sanford is in the Emergency Hospital while Graham says the weapon was used in self defense after being held down. Graham plans to seek a warrant for attempted extortion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Graham
Frank Sanford
Graham
Sanford
Imergency Hospital
Firm Signs Eight Hour Pact Ends Local Printer Strike
Stormont & Jackson, a 15 year old firm at 62 Twelfth Street, signed the eight hour agreement with the Columbia Typographical Union. The decision was announced at union headquarters with satisfaction. Striking printers feel the end of the dispute may be near.
Knights of Pythias Ball Concert at Pythian Temple
Germania Lodge No 16 Knights of Pythias held a concert and ball at the Pythian Temple last night. The program included violin solos, duets, airs, a comic blackface act, vocal solos, a piano solo, a vocal trio, and an orchestra under Frederick W. Helbig Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
Sola
William
Weber
Amacalgolo
IF. Nolda
George Plitt
Soto
Helbig
Cora Woltz
Irena Woltz
Florence Woltz
Frederick W. Helbig
Treasury Experts to Report on Ferrell Case Soon
Treasury investigators, probing the official records of L. C. Ferrell, the suspended superintendent of documents for the Government Printing Office, are expected to file findings shortly. The inquiry centers on irregularities in the department’s handling of documents and possible financial improprieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Ferrell
L. C. Ferrell
Government Printing
Weather Conditions Report From Western Kansas To Midwest
A central low pressure system over western Kansas moves northeast with thunderstorms in Kansas and Oklahoma and snow in South Dakota Wyoming and Colorado. Temperatures rise in eastern districts while the Pacific coast trends fair. Rain expected in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Lake region with snow in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota Friday. Much colder weather indicated for Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska and down to Northern Texas. Winds shift along coasts with fresh westerlies offshore and brisk northwest on Lake Michigan. Temperature readings and humidity for the day and comparisons to last year are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculure
Weather Bureau
Washington
Kansas
Militla
Mississippi Valley
Kanana
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Paultte
Middle Atlantic
New England
Misalesippi
Hio
Lake
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Alentiegoon
Iowa
Misaouli
Texas
Missusippi Valley
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Terapersturea
Silks Worth We to Ie Silks Worth and to One Dollar
A fragment notes that silks are valued at one dollar, with unclear context and figures. The text lacks full sentences but suggests pricing or quantity related to fabric items. No identifiable people or organizations are present.
Bulldog and hound show results with placings and winners
A chaotic listing records many classes of bulldogs and beagles with winners, reserves, and highly commended entries. Notable names include C G Hopton Rodney Merlin and Mrs Alf Delmont Bouncing Kate among bulldogs, Windholme Kennels Ringmaster in beagles, and several Beagle and Bulldog classes across weights and sexes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Lewis Lansdowne Cave- Alery
Fred B. Miller & Bros. Drum
AY. Delmort
Lords Brisley
C. J. Wply
Doctor Jack
Charles W Eatwisle
Kempest
Umi
G. Hopton
Rodney Merln
Jean Keaman
C._G. Hopton
Rodney Merlin
Walsh
Baron
C. G. Hopton
Yesurve
Evice
AIF
Delmont
Kate
C. G. Hapton
Rodney Audrey
Beagles
Windholme Kennels
Windholme
Gul & Cranmiller
Thornfeld Sim
Somerset Beagles
Reagise
Owen
Windholma
Bret
Gill & QraniniNer
Thornfield Warker
Somerset Heaates
Domerenty Pippant
Clasper
Warners
Flogs
Virst
Windholme Konnulst
Windhelme
GUL & Cronmilla
Thornfieth
Chase
Beagter
Novies
Uitckes
Somerset Dainty
Winchollas Kennels
Wuuholme
LL Anderson
Mit, Bitches
Somerset
Kits’ Somerzet Dainty
Windholme Kenn Wincholme
Sceneree Feagies
Gil & Cronmuller
Winghelme Kennels
Windhorne
Somerset Heagles Somerset Glacmese
Gil & Cronmftlar
Nora
Winaara
Bitches
Someret Beagles
Windholma Kennels
Windholme’s Dayty
Cisse Img
Hoston Terriers
SpowWord Kennely
Spottswood
Peter Pam
Arc
Frand F. Dele
Edgewood
Qigss
Boston Terriers
Myron W. ReLingon
Bayside Amaan
Claes
Boston Terslars
Joseph M. Dale
Ted HV
Spotawood Kennula
Spotswood
Wrbur
E. Evans
Overbrook
Las
Henricta “Wallace
Bunter Brown TV
Spotswood Kennels
Spotswood Banker
Boston Istrierz
Myron W. Robinson
Joseph M. Date
Spatewood Kennels
Spotswood Teter Pam
Witbur E. Evans
Clg
Rowlon Terriers
Burn Rabingon
Joseph B. Dale
Little Dogs And Big Dogs Out Rival College Yells
A humorous account of a dog show held at a local university event in a vaudeville tone. The feature includes descriptions of dogs of many breeds, spectators, antics, and the lively crowd in the kennels area, with quirks and witty remarks from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Madden Escapes Jail in Public Apology Plea
John E Madden Kentucky horseman had a $260 fine and 30 days jail for contempt of court in a Brooklyn proceeding. Justice Burt modified the sentence to purge contempt upon payment and a public apology after Madden argued he had answered all questions in Kentucky. He has been absent from New York since the original order. Terrible Disaster Averted by Electric Hitters, per drug ad claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Madden
Kentucky
Burr
Ter Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Burt
Madden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Cromwell
State Department
Kittredge
Mickel
Taiterro
Ron
Kneisel Quartet
Usig
Ascot Track
Commerce and Finance
atUhive
Big Shop
Eran Ae
THE
Washington Post
FIM
Quentin Roosevelt
Dodge
Archie
Quentin
Owers
E. M. Oldham
Roosevelt
Oldham
Isabelle Wells
Henry I. West
Clarence Moore
Lee
George Howard
Col. Davis
Baward WeLean
Penn Cresgon
William ¥. H
Fitt
Rogers Wetmore
Senator Wetmore
John Davis
Ada Newlands
Jones Wilkins
Thomas C. Noyes
Rudolph Kauffmann
George Hellen
Willam ] Morrow
Richard Sylvester
Charles H. L. Johnston
Vigorous
Charles H. L. Johnacan
Ventures
John C Bentley
Mra
B. P. Lewict
Lansdowne Cavaglier
F. Lewis
Lansdowne Nevada
Mrr. Stillings
Stilings
Hovisa
Iouse Terday
Charles Graham
Stormont & Jackson
Rala- Max
Wim
Tal
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlansi¢ City
Bismarck
Cal
Burton
Mex
Cinginsati
One
Bo Chesenne
Wyo
Inn
Pitiwburg
Sale Lave Cir
Vian
St Pau
Ban
Chads
Ang
Christian Xander
Hansburgh & Bro
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
H A
National Capital
Sanders & Stayman Co
F St. N. W
Pergy S. Foster
Dicky Davis
Judsea
Hichard T Harding
Eyra
Mme. de Stael
Paris
Eye Teadle
Marcel
Metropolitan Opera House
Turfman
Ali Arugsists
Pin
Chopin
Chemn
Gabriel-Marte
Godarn
Haniel Hardn
Hensett
Jensen
Jack, Lindow
Elise Beart
Cavalleria
Mpg
Schumann
Wagner
F ‘Droop Sons CO
Steinway and Other Pianos
Ave
N. W
Mascagni
Mendelssahn
Moszkowski
Mozart
Paderewski
Rachmaninas
Scharwenka
Schubert
We Grech
Singer Automatic
Wilcox & Gibbs Automatic
Mead
Oppenheimer’s
Tharp
Berkeley
St.n. W
Baltimore
the Bureau
Criterion
Bureau
Rothskeller
Hilmerichs
Ty Bureaus
Sage
Rathskeller
Plate Printers
Criterion Ya Bureau
Ody Hohman
Nai Henrert Konder
Tsa
Budkee
Seybold
Land
Gerizenbach
Lord
Scotty
Jos Hardie
Robert Whales
Olive Arena
Northwest
Wittok
Whal
Georgetown
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