Augusta Welcomes Taft as He Plays Golf in Augusta
President elect William Howard Taft arrives in Augusta Georgia greeted by a large crowd including students 150 Richmond Academy cadets and city officials Taft foregoes formalities to head to the Country Club for golf then tours the city by auto Tonight a theater party hosts Taft Mrs Taft and Mrs Laughlin Connecticut meanwhile welcomes Taft with a General Assembly resolution noting his intention to reside in the state and praising Yale and New Haven as welcome him as a citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Connecticut
Augusta
William Howard Taft
United States
Richmond Academy
Union Station
Taft
Helen
Mr. Taft
Country Club
Laughlin
Hilles
Airy Taft
Mise Helen
Thomas RK Jatughin
Charles B. Illes
Mischler
Atlantic Coast Line
Mitre
Washington
Startford
Young
General Assembly
Talike Tis
Ans
New Haven
Yale University
Conpechaut
Board of Trade Backs Taft Public Holdings Bill
The Board of Trade lauded Taft for backing the public holdings bill, approved on his last morning as president. It includes an appropriation to connect Footomac and Rock Creek parks, an park improvements pushed by the boards parks and reservations committee for four years. A special 15 member committee was appointed by President Droop in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Holdings
Taft
Footomac
Rock Creek
Board Committee On Parks and Reservations
Droop
Diet and health hints from Dr T J Allen
The article discusses diet and intoxication, noting the importance of nutrition and the consideration of meat in diets. It cites experiments suggesting vegetables influence auto intoxication, and claims beans and peas, though common in vegetarian diets, are still less harmful than fresh meat. Meat exclusion is not universally ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mletchuiherr
Taft credited as Washington beauty drive aids park link
Rock Creek fills with ashes and waste as a proposed park system link faces disposal issues. McMillan park commission urges action and lauds former President Taft for laws supporting the plan to beautify Washington, D C and enhance its status as a premier capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
McMilan Park Commission
Taft
Washington
Battle Memorials Defaced at Gettysburg Battlefield
Eight monuments on the Gettysburg battlefield were damaged by a hammer wielding vandal. Targets included Fifth corps HQ, Forty ninth and Ninety sixth Pennsylvania, Fortieth New York, Grant's Vermont brigade, Sixth Maine, Fifth Wisconsin, and Thirty seventh Massachusetts. Faces, guns, and a granite lion statue were injured. Investigators suspect a jobless man sought park employment. Also, 3150 clerks and messengers exposed to smallpox were vaccinated. the War Department disinfected the room and furnishings where the patient worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Fifth Corps
Fortyninth
Pennsylvania
Fortieth New York
Grant
Vermont
Maine
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Grant Vermont Brigade
National Park
United States
War Department
Army
Sixty six lost when German destroyer S178 sinks
In the North Sea the German torpedo boat destroyer S178 was rammed by the cruiser Yorck. Sixty six crew members perish including the commander Lieut Koch and his first officer. Only the surgeon, engineer, and fifteen crew survive. American secretary Joseph C. Grew conveyed condolences to Admiral von Tirpitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgoland
Germany
Yorck
North Sea
Koch
Berlin
Joseph C. Grew
Ministry of Marine
Admiral von Tirpitz
America
Russian and Norfolk suits for small boys in 1913 fashion
The article advises mothers on sewing boys clothes, detailing Russian and Norfolk suit styles. It covers fabrics, sailor collar scallops, embroidery cautions, belt and pocket placements, and practical home seaming notes for boys up to ages 6 to 12, with design tips and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Tact and truth in women’s speech debated by Barbara Boyd
A discussion on tact versus truth argues that tactful speech aims to kindness without falsehood. Examples show tact can soften firmness. genuine tact preserves honesty while avoiding offense. The piece questions whether tact equals deception and highlights kindness as a guiding aim rather than flattery.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed Across Generations
The medicine, a mild laxative tonic, is praised for gentle, effective relief of stomach and bowel complaints. It is used by two generations, safe for infants and adults, with claims of improving overall health. A free sample offer is extended via postal request to W. B. Caldwell, 417 Washington St., Monticello, Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Elsie Lewis
Elsie
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington
Monticello
On the Fence in Tea Table Talks by Cassie Monclae Lyne
In a reflective Tea Table Talks column the narrator muses on women's crossroads moral choices and the tension between love and duty. She contrasts sentimentality and practical motherhood with a satirical jab at male economists, noting the mother’s perspective shapes decisions for children and future care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Monclae Lyne
Tommy
Bella Donna at National Theater Stirs Washington
Mme Nazimova headlines a Washington week for Bella Donna at the National, with Frohman’s English and American company delivering a lavish staging of the Fagan adaptation from Hichens. The program features other top acts, including Bunty Pulls the Strings at the Belasco and Shubert-Brady company runs from London to New York, plus musical and vaudeville offerings around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazimova
Magdalen
Mme. Nazimova
James Bernard Fagan
Robert Hichens
Mme
Laugha
Belasco
Bunty
Washington
Shuberts
William A. Brady
Graham Moffat
Haymarket Theater
London
Comedy Theater
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Scotland
Godewski, McCain, and Philharmonic Signals in Washington
Musicians and students of music note Godowsky’s virtuoso Chopin interpretations on his U S tour. Nox McCain presents a travel lecture "Turkey Yesterday and Today" with rare views of Ottoman and Balkan scenes. National Philharmonic Orchestra under Stransky closes New York season in Washington with Ganz solo and a Schubert symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colossus
United States
Godewsky
Bach
Chopin
Godowsky
Paderewski
Polo
Columbia
Nox McCain
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Constantinople
National—Philharmonic Orchestra
National / the Philharmonic Society
New York
Joseph Stransky
Washington
Rudolph Ganz
Ganz
Laszt
Philarmonie Orchestra
Trial delayed by Tumulty in Wilson threat case
In Trenton New Jersey the government case against Seeley Davenport and Jacob Dunn, indicted for sending letters threatening the President, was postponed to the April Newark term due to the absence of President Wilsons private secretary Joseph P Tumulty. Tumulty read letters from the state house when Wilson was governor, making his testimony essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Trenton
N. J
Mar
Joseph P. Tumulty
Seeley Davenport
Jacob Dunn
Pedoral
Newark
Mr. Tumulty
Statehouse
Deeds of Trust List for Various Properties in City
A long list of deeds of trust recorded against multiple properties in districts including University Heights Bloomingdale and Barry Farm. Entries specify grantors, trustees, beneficiaries, loan amounts ranging from 50 to 50,000, terms from 1 to 64 months, and interest rates from 5 to 6 percent, with lots and blocks noted. Names include Metropolis Building Association Washington Loan and Trust Company and Continental Trust Company among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square
August Raeder
Henry H. Berxmann
George M. Emmerich
Metropolis Building Association
Charles H. Feusahrens
Same
Albert HB. Collins
Jesse W. Rawlings
Richard G. Rawlings
Frank T. Rawlings
University Heights
Mary W. Burrie Union Trust Company
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Squard
James Sharp
William B. Enmonston
Irvin B. Linton
Henrietta M. Halliday
Chichester
Loranzo T. Stewart Et Az
Chapin Brown
Henry H. Bergmann
Oriental Building Association
Charles H. Bauman
Joseph N. Saunders
Michael A. D'Manna
James H. Randall
Christian J. Gockeler
John A. Massie
Robinson White
John C. Athey
Francis Saul
James F. Shea
Home Savings Bank
Charles Barry
William EB. Edmonston
William D. Hoover
William H. van Vieck
Samuel E. Young
Coninental Trust Company
Washington Land and Mortgage Company
Underhill Stux
Washington Land and Mortagage
Barry Farm
Robert Brown
Thomas Walker
Thomas A. Johnson
Francis F. Martin
Wstate
Manwell Smart
Hiljah
Ida E Smith
Bloomingdale
Mary HW Sherter
George W Brown
Harry
William A Johnson
Arthur G Bishop
Ernest L Schmidt
Fred McKee
Wiliam Clahaugh
Hdward W Donn, Jr
American Security and Trust Company
National Savings and Trust Company
Sears
Robert L. Miley
Trinidad
Burdett Stryker Et al
J. Stryker
Holmead Manor
Annie Cracrin
Raxiandd G Graerin
Dridge
Christina S. Schraub
Gifert
C. Hillengas
Rhode Island Avenue Terrace
Ez Mandler Company
George J. Vogel
Equare
AORTA
Trenk
Collins
Albert E
North Capitol
BTA
Northwes Ieee Etrectsa
James HH. Butlaing
Ninth Street
James Suarp
Henriette
M. Hal- Waay
Lorenzo T. Stewart
Deanwood Heights
W. Groovy
T At
James H. Rendall
Martha Raelin
Virginia’ Edelin
North Addition
Ileum Cas
The
Theodore A Hostetler Dux
Brest
Galigbury
Vquire
Sou
Howe
Raventon
James C. Naughton
Jolmead Manor
Edward J W. Naughten
Tililun B
Fristeis
Laughten
Macy
Harding
James H. Brown
Bars ‘Farm
Frances
Robert Town
Liouisiana Avenue
Sechuel Tolbert Et
Barnes
Lot
Supreme Court legal notices and docket in district and circuit courts
The issue lists admitted practitioners and cases from the United States Supreme Court with numerous docket entries for Abilene National Bank and others, along with district of Columbia Court entries across equity and circuit courts. It records adjournments and calendar items, including probate and various civil actions, and notes public notices of estates and property transactions across numerous neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice McKenna
Justice Holmes
Justice Day
Justice Lurton
Justice Hughes
van Devanter
Julies Lamar
Pitney
William L Chenault
Russellville
Ala
Lawrence F. Putor
Eureka
Cal
Arthur H. Barendt
San Francisco
James A. Cahill
Providence
Edward Thomas Curren
New York City
Phoenix Knilling Works
Nathan J. Rich
N of Rich & Co
District Court of the United States
District
Ohio
Abilene National Bank
Abilene
Joseph N Dolley
John Webster
Roscoe Lyle
George W. Patterson
George C Srott
Appellees
Madison B Davis
Henry Bogert
Southern Parish Company
H. Snowden Marshall
Appellants
Arthur H. van Brunt
United States of America
Herman Knight
Walter J. Fisher
Department of the Interior
Frederic D. McKenney
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Justice Robb
Justice van Orsdel
George E Jacobs
Iran
Whitacre
Curtis W. Mitchell
G. Philip Werner
Wedger Va. Niditch
Wiinels Surety Company
Ve. Ditfenhaugh Construction Company
Velatus Dante
Hansen Va Nicoll
Ford
McLean
Birney
Lester
Mays
New Amsterdam Casualty Company
Gittings & Chamberlin
Dme
Kenney Flannery
Hitz
Phillips
United States
MeNet
Wilson, Strickland
Hutchise
Dante
Gittings & Chamberlin--Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Supreme Court
Equity Court No. 1
Bernard Green Vé
Riggs
W. R Laatér
Las Ovas Company
Va. Davis
J. J. Darlington
Joseph B. Jones
C. H. Hermans
Clarke Va
Clarke
Lambert
Pabury
Caldwell
Rickey
Booth
Stewart
Lambert—Jeffords
Helmick
Matteson
Smith—Wilson
Jarowne
Grexg Va
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board OF Trade
T. J. Allen
Rood
Joseph B Bowles
Gettysburg National Park
Alendar
Frances Irshall
Barbara Boyd
Flog E
Kildare
Fiske O'Hara
Edward Paulton
Charles Bradley
Ireland
Charles Lever
Chase
Parisienes
C Hase
Valerie Serice
Roland’ West
Allan Dinehart
Ann Heritage
Diero
Billy Haihgan
Dama Sykes
Mlle Lena Pantzer
Comedie Royale
Paris
Poli’ Sane
Hooran
Paul Armstrong
Satomy Jane
A. H. van Buren
Tzetta Jewel
Academy—McFadden’s
al Reeves
Mr Reeves
Andy Lewis
Sella Russell
Lucile Nanion
Catherine Hforter
de Graff
Lyceum—‘New Century Girls
Lyceum
New Century Girls
Century Club
Ted Burns
Charlie Saunders
Ralph Hockway
Harry Anderson
Oswald Kuhn
Arno Koch
Marcy Donnelly
Marie Fisher
Leopold Godowsky
Louvre
Old Man Jones
Ren Wubbard
Aen
Equity Court No
Anderson
Sdhwarts
Schwarts
L. G. Grossman
George H. Turton
Blake & Knowles Company
Rudolph
Worthington—Thomas
Circuit Court NO
Clabeugh
Benjamin
Capital Traction Company
Flaintif
J. Wilton Lambert
RH. Yeatman
Circuit Court
Justice Wright
McMahon
O'Brien
Perry & Bon
Alea
Piiton
Captteal ‘Traction Cotpany
Lambert & Yeatman
Dunlop
Berb
Washington Herald Company
Moulton
Urtén
Campbell Sos
Culley
Attornese, Turner, Kelgwin—Jones
Justice Gould
Daniel W. Coquillett
Zyane, Marye
Banby-Smith
Justice Anderson
Christina C. Dahle
Ernest C. Dahle
David Rothschild
William H. Butler
Frederick EH. Bailey
Bond
C. F. Benjamin
Catherine Diggs
Statle Anderson
Frederick FR. Dalrymnple
Annie E Dalrymple
Wo C. Préntias
Lorenzo P. Fowler
George EB. Fowler Guaniian
John L. Cassin Batata
Alfred S. Gillett
A. S Worthington
Wiliam G. Fond
Oscar M’ Bryancoe
George Buckler
John Rident
Arlington National Hank of
Rosstyx
William V. Mahoney
Crandal Mackey
Mechanic's Lien
Andrew
Smith Ve Emamsel Killinger Et al
Bernhard Schwerts
Punt Shop Et al
Plabott
Brdhie
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