Senate hearings reveal tensions over Panama Canal bids
The record covers tense exchanges between Senators and witnesses on the Panama Canal inquiry. Cromwell refuses to answer certain questions while Markel testifies about the food contract for Isthmus workers, noting connections to Millard and the Hotel Millard. Affidavits allege bid substitutions after submission, and minutes of the meeting on a large payment are sought for the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Markers
Markel
Chitcago
Omaha
Isthmus
John F. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
New York
Chicago
Faliaferro
Witnhes
Tallaferry
Wathel
V Talaveara
Taliaferro
Hudgins & Dumas
Mr. Marker
Hudsins & Dumas
Senatorial Debate Over Cromwell Credibility and Isthmus Contracts
The transcript records Senator Momgan questioning Cromwell's presence at specifications and bid openings, with Markel stating Cromwell appeared during the contract cancellation discussion. Market cites opposition from certain merchants over profits, notes a Panama tariff concession and a friendship trio of Paul Mourton and Gov. Magoon, and remarks on labor feeding conditions on the isthmus, contrasting hogs trough eating with that of workers’ tin plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momgan
Cromwell
Markel
Market
Dob
Carrie
Vallaferro
Brandon Brothers
Panga
Chem Forth
Panama
Muarket Sant Paul Mourton
Gov
Magoon
Taliaferra
Vint
Injunction Sought in Typothetae vs Columbia Typographical
Justice Stafford set hearing for Wednesday March 7 in Equity Court No. 4 on the Typothetae of Washington request for an injunction against Columbia Typographical Union Trion No. 10 strike committee. attorneys for both sides exchanged affidavits, with Parson submitting to counteraffidavits noting alleged office donations, employee departures, and noncooperation claims amid labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Stafford
Equity Court No. 4
West
Washington
Columbia
Trion
Jackson H. Ralston
Tynothetae
Employms Prters
Tommeys I
Edward Hessette
PC. Hilton
Frank Thornsburz
James JD. Shirley
Bela Feeney
William Warris
Charles Dering
E. 8. Edelen
Stamey Johnson
Golden Rule
D. H. Witherspoon
Measrs
Hilton
Thornburg
Feeney
T. C. Parsons
Parsons
Charles Y Crane
J. C. Hill
Tipothetae
Cypothetae
Vics
Jagt
Mcintosh
The
Bush
Agams
James F. Richardson
Supreme Rater
Masons
Iff
George E Howard
Howard
Columbia Typographical “Union
Richardson
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury
A grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Edward P Atherton for false pretenses Jona Johnson for larceny Charles Friedlander for forgery Hubert Jackson for housebreaking Wien L Lewis for forgery HB Dovled for forgery William Morris for grand larceny Jesse Furs for grand larceny Josh Wilkinson for larceny from the United States John T Wennaman for forgery Catherine Baleh for forgery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Atherton
Jona Johnson
Charles Friedlander
Hubert Jackson
Wien I Lewis
Alae
Dovled
Wiam Morris
Wiliam Morris
Jesse Furs
Josh Wilkinson
United States
John T Wennaman
Rrceline Baleh
Catherine Berger
Claims Personal Injury in District Court
George W. Coale filed a personal injury claim in the District Supreme Court seeking 10000 dollars from the District of Columbia and Charles Early. He says, near Florida Avenue and Connecticut Avenue at 9:40 PM, he hit an unlawfully placed post in a parking area on Twenty first Street NW, was thrown to the street, and suffered cuts and bruises with left side disability. The suit names Warfield as complainant and notes police court engineer replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Coale
District Supreme Court
District of Columbi
Charles Early
Gitings & Chamberlin
Coale
Florida Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Twenty-first
Barry
Georgetown College Answers Gannon Mandamus Request
Georgetown College filed an answer denying a contract with Edward Gannon and contending it may dismiss students under its regulations. The college says Gannon was withdrawn by his father with President Buel’s full consent, and a mandamus is not due. A hearing is set for next Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown College
Edward Gannon
Father Buel
Hamilton & Colbert
Young Gannon
New York
Frank 9. Gannon
Mum
Buel
The Post Pianola Contest Ends April 15
The Washington Post Pianola contest lists competitors with Mildred Wallace a strong candidate despite rumors of withdrawal. Subscriptions and coupons run through April 22, with five instruments valued at $1,000 each to be awarded, and the prize program promotes participation by clubs and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wallace
Washington Post
Sim
WL Thirteenth Street
Mildred
Ballot reform urged by Ohio delegation in Columbus hearing
Representative T. E. Burton of Cleveland will address a Columbus committee on ballot reform next Tuesday night. The Ohio delegation plans a Monday morning meeting to review pending primary and ballot reform legislation. Members express mixed views on the Massachusetts system, with several undecided about wholehearted support or opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ee.’ Burton
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
House of Representatives
Congress
Massachusetts
Osten
Grosvenor
J. Warren Kelter
Bannon
Pike County
Lkely
Burton
Fear Break With Colombia Over Indemnity Arbitration
The Colombian minister Senor Mendoza has not been in Washington since Colombia rejected submitting the indemnity question from the United States to arbitration. He is reportedly in New York with whereabouts unknown. Diplomats fear renewed Colombian demands could lead to severed relations and his departure signals a potential move toward breaking ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Colombia
Panama
Senor Mendoza
Washington
New York
Uic
Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser Aims to Raise 25000 Dollars
Treasurer Stevens outlines the Washington Symphony Orchestra Corporation debt list totaling 4499.82 with 3713 paid into the treasury by Mr de Koven. He invites further subscriptions to restore credit, fund concerts next season, and secure executive roles, noting his own costly experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Symphony Orchestra Corporation
Weason
Y Am
Byron & Adama
Littlefield, Alvord & Co
Musical Courier Company
New York
National Publishing Company
Arthur W. Tums
Washington Post
Washington Star
Washington Times
Baltimore Herald
H. Tt. Linthicum
Baltimore
Nolley Advertising Agency
Baltimor National Press Association
WG. Owst
B. Ulrich
Lyric Theater
Traders’ National Bank
E. E. Stevens
de Koven
Jroura
Ashe
Tugene E. Stevens
Washington Symphony Orchestra, Incorporated
Property Held Against Mrs Hughes Chattels
Justice Anderson ruled in the United States Trust Company case that most assets tied to Mrs. Hughes are owned by her estate. The exception is 138 Massachusetts Avenue NE, owned by Mrs. Mary Niles. The court found items moved from Mrs Slughe’s residence to Mr Niles’ home belong to the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Anderson
Salt of the United States Trust Company
Louise Beachamp Iughes
Boward G. Niles
Niles
Hughes
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary Niles
Elected Secretary for Home Building Association
At a stockholders meeting held at the hall on Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, J Morris Woodward was elected secretary to succeed the late William H Wetzel by a very large majority. Attendance by stockholders was the largest in the association’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Home Building Association
Nineteenth Street
Pennsylvania
Avenue Northwest
William H. Wetzel
J. Morris Woodward
Bishop of Washington Fund formed for church debt relief
A new corporation named The Trustees of the Bishop of Washington's Fund was formed to receive invest and manage money or property for the extinction of debts on Protestant Episcopal Church property in the diocese of Washington and to extend Christ's kingdom. Incorporators include Henry Satterlee Alfred Harding James H W Blake Charles Buck G Calvert Carter Clement Brown Herbert Scott Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop of
Washington
Mariner
Board of Trustees
Henry ¥. Satterlee
Alfred Harding
James H. W. Blake
Charles ©. Buck
G. Calvert Carter
Clement Brown
Herbert Scott Smith
G. Co. B Bratenaal
Willan G. Davenport
Frederick B. Howden
George F. Dudley
C. Ernest Smith
Charles C. Glover
William C. Hill
George Trues
Del
Charles J. Bell
Doho H. Chen
Henry M. Hoyt
Richard J. Earnshaw
Samuel D. Phillips
Melville W. Fuller
Morgecot K. Enlugett
James W
Is Not Too Old to Drink Claims 108 and Sobriety
Barney Hughes told Justice Barnard he would be 108 on March 16 and had been sober for years, while admitting to habitual drunkenness. Officers testified he was often drunk. a hospital record showed extensive treatment for overindulgence. The jury found him an habitual drunkard and a committee was appointed. He claimed memories of the War of 1812 and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Bogota
United States
Alabama
Hay
Kittreege
Toms
Iny
Morgan
Kittredge
M. Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua
Cromwell
Congress
New
Wittredge
Cryer
Tallaferro
Shants
Oat Hudgins & Dumas
Shonts
Ross
Jacob & Markel
Shonte
Markel
Cromowell
Chuir- Newspaperfalhive
Barney Hughes
Justice Barnard
Barney
Sixth Precinct
Vermillion
Frederick A. Fenning
Capitol
Indian leader Hillside escape from gas in Hoy's Hotel
John Mines, a Kickapoo delegate to Washington, narrowly escaped death after a gas incident at Hoy's Hotel. He failed to strike a match after turning on the gas in his room and was unconscious before being revived at Emergency Hospital. Mines helped secure congressional support for Kickapoo patents in fee simple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Mines
Saa
Hoy's Hotel
Louisiana Avenue
Sixth Street
Mines
Penroge
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Mexico
Oklahoma
Watchmen Salute Public Printer in New Guard Pitch
Washington correspondent reports New York World story that Public Printer Stirlings orders watchmen to salute him as he enters or leaves the printing office. Guards may receive spiked helmets rifles uniforms and a trumpet and drum corps for a roll and flourish amid printers fearing a broader guard mounting and band concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York World
Stirlings
Wanted heir sought to claim $9000 estate in Washington
Heinrich Mattern who died in Washington last Wednesday left no will and apparently no heirs. Probate court filings reveal remaining real estate valued at about $39,000 in the city. Joseph A. Dempf asks the court to appoint a collector to manage rents during the search for an heir, with property to escheat to the District if none is found. Attorney Albert Sillers represents the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich Caristram Mattern
Washington
Florida Avenue
Eighth Street
Mattern
Dempf
Albert Sillers
Weather Summary 1916 March 2 8 pm Storms and Forecasts
Western storm moves through Mississippi Valley with heavy snow and high winds in South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and Upper Michigan. Rain in Ohio Valley Tennessee Gulf States. cooler in Kansas and western Missouri. Saturday cooler with heavy snow in Upper Lake region and rain in Ohio Valley and South. Sunday generally fair but rain or snow in New England and Middle Atlantic. Storm warnings along Pacific coast. Local temps show midnight 86 to 62 in various cities. rainfall reported and sunshine percent at 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississippi Valley
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Upper Michigan
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Gulf States
Wester Missouri
Upper Lake Region
New England
New York
Middle Atlantic States
Lower Lakes
Gule Valley
Mincissippi Valley
Langley Body Sent to Boston for Burial
The body of Prof. Samuel P Langley was sent to Boston after funeral services at All Souls Church Washington D C. Honorary pallbearers were Smithsonian Institution regents Harvard University and MIT representatives with others including Chief Justice Fuller and Senator Lodge. Active pallbearers included Drs Rathbun Adler Baker Holmes Abbot Adams Traylor and Dorsey. Langley died in Aiken South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Langley
Boston
All Souls’ Church
Fourteenth
L Streets
Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Hfe
Edouard Everett Hale
A. G. B. Pierce
Forest Hill Cemetery
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Justice Fuller
Fairbanks
Senator Lodge
Bacon
Representative Adams
Howard
Bell
Cannon
Henry Adams
Arnold Hague
Walcott
Richard Rathbun
Cyrus Adler
Frank Baker
W. H. Holmes
C. G. Abbot
Adams
James G. Traylor
H W. Dorsey
Mery Wernick
Clifton Street
Prof
Aiken
S.C
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J.B. Markel
Jacob . Markel
Mr. Markel
Will
Strike Committee of Columbia Typographical Union
District of Columba
Warfield
R. Warfield
Sitth Street
George Patterson
Hood
Mall
Ston Post
Gannon
Mendoza
Symphony Orchestra Fund
Stevens
E. G. Niles Estate
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Bishop's Fund
Corporation
District of Columbia
Episcopal Church
Christian Xander
Heinrich Christian Mattern
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Dak
Boston Mi
S . Buffelo
N.Y
Cincinnati
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Galveston
Tex
Helens
Mont
Indianapolis
Jecksonville
Peter Grogan
H and I
America
Laurie
Republien
Ocean
Darling Nellie Gray
Emmett
Lena Darling
Kentucky
Jerusalem
Jesus
John Brown
Georgia
Maryland
Massa
Bonnie
Connery
Boldier
Charme
Jack
the Swallowa
E. F. Droop & Sons CO
Steinway and Other Pianos
Pennsylvania Avenue
Richard W. Henderson
F Street
N. W
Politen Piano Store
C. J. DeMoll & Co
Collin Ling
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenus
Singer Automatic
Wilcox & Gibbs Automatic
Oppenheimer
Aseieseiee BB Aeio Sire
Tharp
F St.n. W
Drrhiye
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