Belted Washington measures shape district debates
Shild Bill goes over Beveridge to discuss amendments that defeated a similar bill last year. Sunday observance bill coming. Georgetown park action for damages noted. death not ensued. Commissioners report adverse on Rock Creek drive extension and Third street north west, citing public necessity and cost. Corporate trustees clause favored as citizens of the district. Secretary of War report on trolley connection amendments. Union Trust request seeks illegal use of the term trust company by noncompliant entities.
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Gallinger
Indiana
Georgetown Park
Congress
Representative Smith
House District Committee
Rock Creek Drive
T Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Third Street
New Hampshire Avenue
Aspen Street
Smith
Secretary of War
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
George F Fleming
Union Trust Company
Mr Smith
Trust Company
District Bills Passed By Senate and Introductions Made
A sweep of district legislation shows Senate approval for street and park actions including Gallinger proposals to purchase Mont rast on Georgetown Heights as a public park extend Oak street and Kenyon street new segments and Seventeenth street extensions. Also Air Lodge introduces retirement for Naval Observatory employee Thomas Hirson. House members push reimbursements for estate creditors and tax issues with a mix of local measures and notices, including a Sunday ball notice. debate on bills, potential amendments, and state interest.
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Senate
Gallinger
Montrast
Georgetown Heights
Proctor
Oak Street
Nus
Center Street
Fourteenth Street
Kenyon Street
Seventeenth
Mount Peasant Street
Seventeenth Street
Irving Street
Senate Air Lodge
Thomas Hirson
Naval Observatory
Highes
Lata Freedmans Sagnae An. Trus Company
Vans Siatkoy Acres
Cutie Gallinger
Re & Po
Tistrict
Jenera
Fort Ning Fr
District Committee Relocated to New Capitol Offices
The District Committees of the House lost their Capitol quarters yesterday. A resolution, introduced by Representative Mann, provides transfer to offices in the new building rooms 35 ov and 377 A and henceforth citizens must navigate the unfamiliar halls. The Military Affairs committee will move into the vacated space of Chairman Smith. Payne and Hoan will use the former Military Committee room once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Represetcatie Mann
Ullmer
Congress
Smith
District Committee
Representative Payne
Repun Hoan
District estimates up House committee inspects street improvements
House subcommittee on appropriations along with Aly Morrow visited the end districts to inspect proposed street improvements before approving estimates. The group plans further city trips to finalize the district appropriation bill, with work on framing the bill to begin immediately and a timely report expected.
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House
Aly Morrow
Prizes Proposed to Boost Navy Economy and Speed
Rear Admiral Jessen letters from Rio urge Navy to award annual prizes totaling 400 to stimulate efficiency and discipline. He cites prior fleet performance as uneven, calling for competitions modeled on successful gunnery programs to lift officer and crew interest and knowledge.
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Jessen
Navy Department
Vimar Kuang
Rio
Naval Militia Practice Expands to Two Rendezvous
The naval militia plans two summer rendezvous instead of one to better fit county sections. One will be at Gardners Bay with northern states, the other at Chesapeake Bay with Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Chesapeake maneuvers are expected in late July or August.
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Gardners Bay
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake
Petinsshanta Wall
Evans to command grand fleet review in San Francisco Bay
Rear Admiral Evans will hold supreme command at the grand review of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets in San Francisco Bay. The Navy Department states the senior ranking officer takes command when several officers of similar rank are present, in keeping with naval practice.
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Evans
Atlantic
Pacific
San Francisco Bay
Navy Department
Dispensary Debts and State Sovereignty Debate
Debate over South Carolina dispensary debts and the Eleventh Amendment. Senators and judges clash on whether a state can be sued for dispensary obligations, referencing Judge Pritchard and historic cases like Chisholm v Georgia and Planters Bank of Georgia. Strong entities include South Carolina, Eleventh Amendment, Judge Pritchard, Chief Justice Marshall, John Marshall, Virginia constitutional convention, and Moershall.
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South Carolina
Senate
House of Representatives
Pritchard
Circuit Court of the United States
North
Ashevill
Kentucky
Georgia
Congress
United States
Wheaton
Bank of the United States
Planters
Bank of Georgia
Justice Marshall
Justice Johnson
Alsy
Georgiia
Josent Wotaves
Hey
Briscoe the Planters Bank of
Greorgia
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Clarke
Wieming Chaymman
Senate Judiciary Committee
Post
Asheville
I Pritchards
Moershall
Iwaherton
Milman
Dispensary Board
Stas
Theis
Mir Tinan
Tad Prichard
South Caroins
Robert L Henry
Texas
House Judiciary Committee
Midiey
Virginia
Tenry
Mason
John Marshall
Chisholm
Supreme Court
Pritchards Deam Onls
Jinto Court
Army discipline improves since canteen abolition says Kell ar
Editor Post argues War Department reports show fewer general court martial trials after the canteen was abolished on February 2 1901. In 1904 full year data indicate 5462 trials with 1496 drunkenness offenses under 7 percent, and 3913 trials with 48 drunkenness offenses under 3.2 percent. Over seven years since abolition, overall trials fell 98 percent and drunkenness cases dropped 6o percent, implying conditions are improving, not worsening.
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War Department
Owen P Kellar
Sigsbee Appointed Midshipman by President
Charles Knight Sigsbee, son of Rear Admiral Sigsbee, was appointed to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis by the President. He is about eighteen and will undergo examinations. he vows to work hard to honor his father and pass the tests. The President also named alternates and principals for Annapolis appointments, listing multiple naval families and ranks.
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Charles Knight Sigshee
Sigshee
Lorat High Sehuary
Tardana
Cape Station
Ponerpals
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Campbell
Kdgar Sam
Webster A
Eden Mason
Chase
Secur Chase
Chaves
A & King Sn
Tieut
King Hameton Harlow
Marlow Allintes
Willam S Hogs Jr
Hogs
Charles Fllicott
John Milicott
Frank
Hester Hoogewerss
John
Ewerss Janes M Burns Jr
Harold Badd
Arthur
Paul Fitzaimans Jr
Mtg Simony
Mayflower to Cruise Southern Waters on Navy Yard Departure
The Presidents yacht Mayflower will depart the navy yard tomorrow for an extended cruise of several weeks or longer. The voyage will be confined to Southern waters with a crew of 14 officers and men and no passengers aboard. It will call at Norfolk or another South Atlantic port where a party of officers will join for the voyage.
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Presidents
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Revised Dates Announced for Coast Artillery Maneuvers
The War Department released revised dates for joint maneuvers by the regular coast artillery and militia to fit the current fiscal year. Alabama runs May 1 to 11, Georgia May 1 to 20, South Carolina May 7 to 30, North Carolina June 1 to 2, District of Columbia June 1 to 2, Massachusetts June 1 to 10, New Hampshire June 12 to 20, Connecticut June 7 to 16, Rhode Island June 1 to 8, and Massachusetts June 11 to 20.
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Coast Artillery
War Department
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolna
North
Carolina
District of Calum
Bia
Maasland
Sok Ghime
Connactilt
Rhode
Sind
Tn Sd
Matsachuss
Navy Yard Aims At Record Ship Construction Time
Valinjo aboard Mare Island Bays yard seeks to set a record for quickest ship completion. The Prometheus, at a cost of $1.89 million, will be built by the Navy’s construction and repair departments in ten months, potentially the greatest shipbuilding record in government work.
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Valinjo
Mare Island Bays
Army Orders Move Officers Between Posts and Roles
Directors of the President issue orders reassigning Capt Difford Carson to Manila duties and detailing Lt Col Faard Hardin and Majors D A Russell and J Palme. Reports cover promotions, quarters, leave, inspections, retirements, and the movement of recent recruits and officers among Manila, Washington, New York, Chicago, Callao, Guantanamo, Annapolis, and other locations.
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D Potts Los
Akme
Gulf
Difford
Carson
New York
William
Ken Fiety Pett Aratiens
Wits
Hardin
Manila
Melamel
Packersbute
Joep T Dasdeon
Pero
Mag Gry L. Polle
Dertal
Reo
Russell
Supreme Court Docket and Adjournments Recap
The legal record lists multiple cases before the United States Supreme Court and the District of Columbia Court, detailing counsel names, appellants and appellees, and adjournment notes. Entries cover Shawnee Company, Nell P Anderson, The Municipality of Ponce, and numerous patent and civil matters, with adjournments noted for Wednesday March 4 and other sessions.
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United States Supreme Court
Chref
Justice Harlan
Justice Brewer
Justice White
Justice Peckham
Justice McKenna
Justice Holmes
Justice Day
Juice Moody Witrn I Snyder
Salt Lake City
Utah
Shawnee Company
Appell Ania
Nell P Anderson
Andrew Wilson
James Robenton
Ror Blsheney
Municipality of
Ponce
Roman Catholic Apostolic Church
Porta Rio
Frederick Cou Qert
Howard Frarer Kingsbury
Mr Connell
Jessa Hoyt Smith
Lewis Magden
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Pqlity Court
Tinbang
Dilany
Weggeman Reeivers
Maddux & Galles Beanie Construction Company
Taft Et al
Brown
A. Bracley
Sot Rochert al
Toche
Witla
Seller
Buckley
Merlin Uren
Dobsen
Dobron
Alarneys
Owen
Crutt
Winer Gorden
Webb Ve
Webb Attorneys
Miller
Olver
Trench
Thompson Et al
A Distinctive Hotel St Regis Not Only the Finest in New York
The St Regis Hotel stands as a premier New York lodging renowned for unparalleled comfort and luxury. Guests enjoy elegant rooms, refined service, and a storied reputation that anchors the city’s high-end hospitality landscape.
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St Regis
New York
St Regis Hotel Promoted As Finest New York Hostelry
An advertisement extols the St Regis at Fifth Avenue and Fifty Fifth Street as the world’s finest hotel offering unmatched comfort and homeliness. It cites London Times praise, counters myths about luxury, and notes rooms from 4 to 6 dollars daily with bath options and comparable restaurant pricing to other first class hotels.
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Hone
New York City
St Regis
Fifth Avenue
Fifty Fifth Street
Reading
New York
London Times
Ita
St Regi
St Begiy
Fis
Restaurent
Real estate transfers past Capitol Street segment listing buyers
A long OCR style list details transfers between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets including Margaret and Murph, William te Johanna White, Clarence Cures, Wilim Stevens, George Kananey, Leta Bow, John A Unanxman, Jane Lavamen, and others. Properties span squares 9, 11, 181, and multiple blocks in Belport and Northwest areas with figures like $40, $16, $10, and $70 noted for various parcels.
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Capitol
Thirteeth
Tourteanth
Margaret & Murph
William
Johanna White Lot Square
Bostreit
Clarence Cures
Alice L
George K Talons
Willisin
Lilie
Ferey
Faye
Whitehaven
Aliane Oni Fox
Annie
Prainer Lot
William Saunters
Caerles Lagenberre
Deanwood Heights
Crezer
Deed Records Show Wide Range of Trusts and Lot Transfers
Property transactions list numerous deeds of trust and mortgages across blocks and squares. Names include Phelps Brown, Van Duzer, Wright, Fisher, and Parker, with properties in Salls Addition, Bellevue, Mount Pleasant, and Washington Heights. Several notes detail amounts from 100 to 8400, terms from 3 to 7 years, and interest rates around 5 to 6 percent, securing various associations and building companies.
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Sally
Brown
Phelps Brown
Lexie
van Duzer
Bigilants—Rovert
Bradbere
James Bo Wright
SALLS
Thomes Bones
Ceorge
Rena Hesse
Robert T Ballard
Walter Scot Pratt
Tsquart oOs
Anderson
Maris D Rosenberg
Alex Wolf
Victor P Adler
Henrietta Fo Guthrage
Alhert White
Frau
Columbia Putaing
Black
Barry Farm
John FL Gon
Jule Wo Tolson
John Williameen
Mery
Raporawa
Robert
Bradle
Rewthesto
Frak F
Isudonne
Jamea Bern
Perpetuel Building Association
Charles P Stone
Charles W. Fairfax
Ton Ruben
Property Square
William R. Jaynes
John Wo Pitig
John Childrees
George Heinen
Robert W Dunn ¢Ux
Wharton EE Tanter
Michael Colbert
Nalona Permanent Building Association
Ereng
Haver
Lialse Tras
Charer & Newman
Jamen W Garrison
Ernest L Schmidt
George Americh
Tinthicum Fstatf
Percy ‘Trompsor
St Ux
Ikin Gaashs
John Coughla
Lewa S van Duzer
Mount Pleasant
Hanwick Evans
Waro Horn
Lo Rast
Joan T
Herder Ta Wecun Haralt Leanson
Stears
Washington Heights
Charles W Wright
Peres Ho Russell
Thomas H Barnes
Frederick A Lahe
Karl Lenk
Long Mfadows
George Recs
Mtux
Wraven
James Fo Shea
Freeman
Vesra
Petition to pardon Captain Van Schick over Lucan s steamer fire
A circulated petition seeks presidential clemency for Capt William Van Schick master of the steamer Lucans, destroyed by fire in New York Harbor years ago, and earlier sent to penitentiary amid accusations. Alexandria steamboat men and others sign in support, arguing he bore no responsibility for the blaze or loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William van Schick
New York
Alexandria
Elrevry
San Es
Sésasaon
Vermont Election Races Highlight Local Shifts
Fragmentary Vermont dispatch notes gains for Republicans in Montpelier Barre and Vergennes with shifts in leadership across Albits? Vermonters. In major towns and London era references, returns indicate party gains and cross county support, while weather commentary frames the day’s news.
Minister Lee Retires After Four Years in Guatemala Service
Joseph TooJ Lee, a former Roz Rider and Minister to Guatemala, retires from diplomatic service after about four years. Health was given as the cause. He will be replaced by Wham Heim of Kansas, nominated to the Senate by President Roosevelt.
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Joseph Tooj Lee
Fromier Roz
Guatemala
Lee
Caneulim Gersee
Pa Ama Bciador
Hiqndras Nfaw
Iil
Uecnerie i Momster
Gustemala
Wham Heim
Kansas
Senate
Roose Eit
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Michigan
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Catholic University of America
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William H Dennie
William F Mattingly
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Trailes Menkor Cantusn al Jewel Filtration Company
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Carrington
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Doris Langno
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Isa Sten
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Marr
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