Railroads vow no appeal on freight-rate ruling
Thirty five Western railroads decided not to appeal the Interstate Commerce Commission denial of rate increases. The decision, reached at Western Trunk Line Association headquarters in Chicago, dismisses the tariff issue as final. President Lovett of the Harriman lines said the Panama-Pacific exposition plans would not be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sheyv
Western Trunk Line Association
New Commerce Court
Commission
Anl
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Unioa Pacific
Robert 8. Lover
Harriman Lines
Janett
Lovett
Censures College Men At Sigma Chi Banquet
Representative James Francis Burke of Pennsylvania delivered the principal address at the Weslington Alumni Association banquet of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the Shoreham Hotel. The event drew 100 Washington attendees and featured remarks by Lt Governor Taylor Wilson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Weslington
Sigma Chi
Shoreham Flotel
Washington
Sigma Chis
Robert Farnam
Taylor Wilson
Virginia
Tamiton Douglas
Atlanta
Kemper
Clarence Hensey
Willam. Kemper
S.A. Weaver
Stanford Briggs
Henry Weeh
Edwin G. Evans
Bryan W Morse
EL. W. Moffitt
R. M. Packard
W. Quiggle
W. H. Evans
Urgent US aid urged for China famine relief
Consul General Wilder in Shanghai appeals to the American public for 3100 to be sent by cable to feed starving Chinese. The army transport Buford is distant, making Red Cross relief vital. State Department notes relief has begun with some funds, total $23000 disbursed to aid victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
Shanghai
United States
China
Buford
Seattle
State Department
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
Allto
Philippine Auditor Resigns Amid Clash Over Audit Office
Governor Forbes and Clarke clash over control of the audit office. Clarke resigns, accepted by Secretary of War Dickinson, to take effect April 1. Inquiry and testimony sent to Washington as disputes over investigation expenses and methods unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cenerge Forbes
Phupyar
Clarke
Dickinson
Cable Testiony
Severne
Auditon
Ragut
Forbes
Keneral
Washington
Mrs Walker Again Sues In Rhode Island Residency Case
In Washington Post Newport March 1 story, Mia Mina China Walker sues civil engineer J. W. Walker, Naval Station attached, for divorce. Case assigned for trial next week. Walker, daughter of Virginia S. Chinn, left husband in 1909 and filed repeatedly. first suit dropped for lack of jurisdiction, now renewed after establishing Rhode Island residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soerallo
Washington Post
Newport
Mia
Mina China Walker
J. W. Walker
Naval
Pont
Alvorce
Sirs Walker
Rhode Island
Elks Elect Officers In Last Night's Installation
The Elks lodge held its officer election at the NW Washington clubhouse IT Street. James Ward was unanimously elected exalted ruler to succeed Roosa F Downing, with Charless Connor as trustee and Thomas Kink as Tyler among others. Franks Kidd and John Sylvester Garmin named leading knight and forelight. Thad Brben retained as secretary and Michael McVor mick named transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
James Ward
Roosa F. Downing
Charless Connor
Thomas Kink
Tyler Fiossa
Bowning
Atlantic
Clb
A Kidd
John Sylveeter Garman
Bone
FO Flaser
Thad . Brben
Michael McVormick
Odell Tours New York Leaders as Albany Battle Looms
Governor Odell visits Washington with New York Republicans led by Barnes and Littauer. Odell aims quick action before midnight while Chicago politics and the Harrison Sullivan feud reshape Democratic power. The piece notes ongoing senatorial deadlock, Lorimer’s shadow, and West Virginia’s Senator Scott nearing retirement with Taft allies seeking a loyal national committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furine
BR. Odd
New York
Wastinston
Tlr
Barnes
Old Guard
Tom Platt
Odell
Chapman Barnes
Puins
Congress
Willard
Washiton
Luems N. Littauer
Littauer
Ife
Sherman
York State
Taft
Gar Odell
Cov
Ins State
Albany
Carter Harrison
Harrison
Sulivan
Peramittee
Sullivan
William J. Bryan
Congrisa
Trepew
Washington
Senate
Hotel guest list across major cities in the era
A long OCR style directory lists hotel guests in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Connecticut Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New York Virginia and beyond. Names include Pearson Dunton Booth Dodds Willard Meed Fish Gilbert Crichtonfield Riggs Fletcher Ellsworth Travin Woodwell Lewis, Harsch, Doherty, Shoreham, Arlington, Raleigh, Willard, and Eb bbit among others. The entry reads like a social register of visitors and residents with multiple repeats of hotel affiliations. The document emphasizes prominent hotels such as Willard St James Shoreham Arlington Ebbit and Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Pearson
Alfo
St. James
K. R. Dunton Willard
T. B. Booth
J. G. Knoyles
Alexander Dodds
A. McLellan
Shorefam
Wre
M. Williame
Raleigh
W. E. Mumber
Ebpitt
Chicago
T. Hlakemor
Mr. and
J.B Ton
Brown
Arimth
Bates OW
Dr G. Deck
Ebbitt
Arington
A Reoes, Jr
Shoreham
F. Martin
Ebret
F. A, Ondrey
D. Kellogg
Meeiunts
J. Rogers
H. Rogers
W. A. Jackson
Pittsburg
H. ‘C. Cole
H. T. Frazier
St James James
B Morgan
F. R. Nichols
D. S. Bowman
California
F. McLaughlin
San Francisco
Arlington
A. Baird
H. D Arley
F. G. Monahan
New Haxen
St James
JC. Shaw
Bridgeport
Willard
Georgia
Burt Nine
Barne
Riggs
He Pinks
Atlanta
Maryland
Forrester
Baltimore
George P Wheeler
Cumberland
N. Griffe
Rai
Titar
Altel Arees A Reilly
Mes
Harrie Forler
Plath
Willard Mronang
Hoar
Reratk
John EB Collns
Newark
H. K Weeks
Montclair
Harries
Cleveland
James A Wall Toledy
CP Dix
TER
Cinewmeats
BPN
Ian Lenehburg
West Virginia
Milter Uesst
Kaine Fienne
Gardner
RNA Parket Turg & L Diate Charleston
Kaleigh
Gallinger for Parks blocked plans spark debate in DC
Senators and residents clash over joining Rock Creek and Potomac parks and securing land along Massachusetts Avenue extended. A March 2 testimonial dinner honors Senator Jacob Gallinger, who advocates more parks to improve children’s health and eastern city green space. The New Willard ballroom will host the event with about 500 guests anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gallinger
Senate District Committee
District of Columbia
Senate
Washington
Taft
Hock Creek
Potomac Parks
United States
Rock Creek Park
Massachusetts Avenue
Notable Ladies Laxative Syrup of Figs Endorsed Worldwide
An 19th century style ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe gentle cleansing laxative for ladies and children. It claims quick relief from colds indigestion and constipation, notes imitation risks, and directs buyers to California Fig Syrup Co with a 50 cent price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Genwne
Capital commemorates man who aided city with praises
A speech praising a benefactor marked a notable civic moment as residents heard gratitude for the man who has done their city much good. A committee on arrangements will be appointed next week to finalize details, with committeemen drawn from the invitation signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sory
Quits Civic Federation In New York Resignation
John Mitchell former head of the United Mineworkers and former chair of the National Civic Federation trade agreement department publicly resigns from the Civic Federation and its membership. President Seth Low accepts the resignation to take effect at month end as Mitchell cites union opposition to members holding Civic Federation posts. Mitchell praises the federation’s role in industrial peace despite the miners union stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Mitchell
United Mineworkers of America
National Civic Federation
Seth Low
The
Civic Federation
Mitchell
Miners’ Convention
Low
Mitchells
Cox charges bias against judge in perjury case
George B Cox filed an affidavit in the court of common pleas alleging bias and prejudice by Judge Frank M Gorman who presided over the criminal branch and directed the grand jury that indicted Cox and others. Prosecutor Hunt will resist the affidavit's effect to remove the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
George Box
Court of Common Pleas
Frank M. Gorman
Gorman
Cox
Hunt
Wind Wagon test authorized on Speedway this week
Col Spencer Vospy, superintendent of imbic buildings and grounds, issued a permit for the Overland Wind Wagon, an automobile with a rear propeller, to operate each morning at 4 PM. Army and Navy officers and congressmen will witness the test to explore propeller powered speed machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Vospy
Imbic
Army
Navy
Ruef Ordered to San Quentin for 15 Years
San Francisco March 1 An order committee Abraham Ruef to San Quentin penitentiary where he will serve a term of 15 years for bribing Supervisor John J Furey was made today by Superior Judge William P Lawlor Ruef, however, received a seven days stay of execution of judgment to give him time to settle up his affairs before going to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fratcisco
Abraham Ruef
San Quentin Penitentiary
John J. Furey
William P. Lawlor
Ruef
Deaths not due to pact in triple Philadelphia tragedy
Coroner and Germantown police say Janet Levis 27 poisoned her mother Sarah Lewis 87 and forced Edward Michlen 9 to drink cyanide, then drank some herself. officials credit distress over sister’s death for motive. not a pact. Samuel Lewis of Philadelphia learns of family deaths in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ford
Germantown
Edward B. Midien
Janet Levis
Sarah Lewis
Edward B. Michlen
Miss Lewis
Edward B. Midlen
Samuel Lewis
Savannah
Lewis
Army Orders Leaves and duty assignments chang es
Army orders list leaves of absence for Lieut Col Lyman W V Kennon and other officers. It records transfers to active duty, post destinations such as Jefferson Barracks and Fort Monroe, and details where each officer will report for duty. Several officers shift from aid to Maj Gen Hodges to join proper stations, with reported reporting dates in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman W. V. Kennon
Fourteenth Infantry
Fred. W. Rugber
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Joseph H. Palgt
Ordnance Department
Morris M. Keck
Twelfth Infantry
Guy L. Qualls
Medical Reserve Corps
United States
Jefferson Barracks
Easton R. Gibson
Thirteenth Infantry
Port Leavenworth
Kana
Philip 3. Connolly
Medical Reserve Corpe
Fort Monroe
Tahet
Charles L. Hodges
Walter
Grant
Third Cavalry
Carroll B. Rodges
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Staf
Uty
Naval Orders Report Movements To Camden And Ports
Lieut H B Shoemander and Midshipman B C Wills are assigned to duty at New York Shipbuilding Company Camden NJ. Movements list ships Alllved Shubrick Lebanon Hampton Roads Patapes Norfolk Helene Slahwan Salvell Wheeling Puerto Cortez Cubi Shabrik Savanna Charleston War ren Foote Savannah Brunswick Incan San Diego Mare Island San Pedro Lebanon Norfolk Hampton Heads.
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H. B. Shoemaner
B. C. Wills
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Shubrick
Charleston
Lebanon
Hampton Roads
Patapses
Norfolk
Helene
Slahwan
Sallel
Wheeling
Puerto Cortez
Cubi Shabrik
Savanagh
Warren and Foote
Savannah
Brunswick
Incan
San Diego
Mare Island
California
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
S] Diego
San Pedro
Hampton Heads
Ships Outgrowing Piers In New York Harbor
The harbor line board of the army engineer corps refused permission for a 1000 foot extension of piers into the Hudson River. The International Mercantile Marine Co sought to extend about 10 feet on two piers in Chelsea, North River, New York, while New Jersey’s riparian commission sought longer pier-head lines from Fifteenth Street in Jersey City to Weehawken Cove. The report notes dock facilities lag behind ever longer ships under construction, with Cunard’s new liner cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
Harbor Line Board
Army Engineer Corps
Secretary of War
International Mercantile Marine Company
Chelsa District
North River
New Officers Installed by Congressional Club
The Congressional Club installed its newly elected officers yesterday. Retiring president Mrs. Gregg spoke briefly and new president Mrs. Ernest W. Roberts replied. Officers include Mrs. Roberts as president, Mrs. Crumpacker as first vice president, Mrs. Henderson as second vice president, Mrs. Hill as third vice president, Mrs. Hubbard as fourth vice president, Mrs. Smith as fifth vice president, Mrs. Driscoll as recording secretary, Mrs. Borland as corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Garner as treasurer. The club reports no debts and a bank surplus of 4779 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Club
Gregg
Ernest W. Roberts
J D. Crumpacker
John B. Henderson
E. J. Hill
Elbert H. Hubbard
William B. Smith
M. A. Driscoll
Borland
John N. Garner
Banker Robin Pleads Guilty to 27000 Theft and Faces Long Sentence
Joseph Robin, former president of Washington Savings Bank, admitted guilt to stealing 27000 from the bank. He was remanded to the Tombs for sentencing on March 27, with potential five to ten year term. Jerome withdrew as counsel after declaring Robin insane, while Aliensists’ incompetence ruling stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph G. Robin
Washington Savings Bank
Robin
Louise Robinovitch
Wiliam Travers Jerome
Jerome
Justice Seabury
Whitman
Prisoner Claims Officials Share Guilt in Talks
The report notes the prisoner expressed willingness to speak openly and indicated that persons high in authority were just as guilty as he, adding that he had already stated such officials shared responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
New Women’s Store Opens in Washington at 87 Pennsylvania
Washington women gain a new shop J S S Leatherman Co at 87 Pennsylvania Avenue. The firm showcases high class garments including street and house gowns evening costumes waists and tailor made suits and coats. Spring styles on display feature models approved by leading modistes and tailors with a wide fabric variety. Popular prices promised and early buyers receive bargains. The store will open late during the initial days to allow all to view the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. S.S. Leatherman, & Co., Inc
Pennsylvania Avenue
Funeral of 8B L Nevius in Washington
Funeral services for Burnett Lewis Nevius age 83, who died at his home on Maryland Avenue NE, will be held at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev. W W Barnes presiding. He came to Washington in 1852 and lived here since. Survived by wife, two sons B L Nevius Sr and A M Nevius, two daughters Mrs H Spieder and Anna R Nevius. pallbearers G S McCathran J D Nevius L F Gardner Dr Charles Holmes and M Pleett. interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnett Lewis Nevius
Maryland Avenue
W. W. Barnes
Douglas Memorial M. E. Church
Nevius
Washington
B. L. Nevis, Sr
A. M. Nevius
H. Spieder
Anna R. Nevius
G. 5. McCathran
J. D. Nevius
L. F. Gardner
Charles Holmes
M. Pleett
Glenwood Cemetery
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Union Pacific
Burke
Consul Wilder
Philippine Auditor Out
Erachive
Illinois
Wills
Abbot
Bryan
Carter H. Harrison
Congress Hall
Harison
Dunne
A. J. Graham
Graham
Roger Sullivan
Winds
Democratic National Committee
Sabath
Sullvan
Depew
Paulding
National Museum
Maj
Andre
Williams, Paulding
van Wert
West
Republican National Committee
Scott
Urole
White House
Denver
Joe Gaines
Upshur Higginbotham
Frank
Lowden
Oregon
Mark Hanna
Hanna Committee
National Committee
S Powel] Clayton
Arkansas
Blaine
Franklin Murphy
New Teather
Whinia
Senator Gallinger
B. H. Warner
New Willard
G. W. Buck
Quits Civic Federation
Miners’ Union
G. B. Cox
Columbia
Grafonola
Regent
J. S. Leatherman & Co., Inc
L. Nevius
Gold
Wasiaunie, Ier
Ipa
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