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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1906

Page

10

Wholesalers Convene as Poacher Debate Shapes Policy

The National Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association gathered at the New Willard with President Lewis Dill asserting a need to curb dishonest sellers who undercut terms and blacklist illicit traders. He warned the industry to brand the poacher and halt all dealings, while noting booming profits, potential overproduction and ongoing battles with railroads over equipment and freight costs.

New Willard Lewis Dill National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association New Witlara Ottawa Interstate Commerce Commission Fort Rockies Pacific Coast Great National Association On Lumber Sno

Wider Mills Road Opening Would Pass Cost to Property Owners

District Commissioners favor a bill to widen Mills Avenue from Rhode Island Avenue to 24th Street turning a private road into a public thoroughfare. Estimated cost about 7600 dollars would be assessed against benefited property. Owners oppose due to dispossession and assessment fears amid built up area. Commission recommends favorable action with plan to create a new highway plan for the surrounding area.

Babcock Mills Avenue Rhode Island Avenue Twenty-Fourth Street Mery Snne District of Columbia

Panama Canal labor wage order cuts pay to two cents an hour

An isthmian wage order signed by 11 D Reed executive secretary John F Stevens and Wo G Tubby chief of the Division of Waterful and Supplies went into effect February 1 setting a maximum wage of 2 cents an hour for laborers. The prior scale included higher rates, which critics say encouraged underhand schemes and deception.

Panama Canal Reed John F Stevens Wo G Tubby Isthmian Canal Commission Westeray Tando

Lecture on Sociology at George Washington University

A lecture on the Nature of Practica Sociology WIN will be delivered this afternoon at 2 o'clock at George Washington University on 14th and H streets NW by Dr Lester F Ward, eminent sociologist. Ward discusses remedies and mentions Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure.

George Washington University Ilteenth H Streets Lester F Ward

Funeral for Lieut Gen John B Schofield in Arlington

The funeral of Lieut Gen John B Schofield United States Army retired was held at St John s Protestant Episcopal Church with the President and cabinet in attendance and leading officials marching to Arlington. Soldiers from Washington Barracks Forts Monrovia and Washington joined a large escort as the casket draped in the American flag was carried to its grave in Arlington National Cemetery.

Pennsylvania Avenue Potomac River Arlington Thomas H Barry St John’s Schofield Washington Episcopal Liurgy Roosevelt Society of the Army of the Ternessee Co) Bromwell Corps of Engineers United States Army Key U . N ‘Hey Secretary of Secretary of War Bsgeretary of the Interior Supreme Court of the United States Wallace F Randolph USA Alger Proctor Elking Dewey Wood Merritt U. A John C Bates Army J P Sanger G M Dodge Thomas M Vincent W M Wherrs United States Anny Society of the Army of the Tennessee Dorge John @_ Black General Staff St John's Coast Artillery Fort Monras Fort Washington, Aa Washington Barracks Tvilty Bort Myer Fifteenth Street Pennslvania Avenue Anneduct Potomag River Fort Ger District At Columbia Military Order of the Loyal Legion Maxwell Woodhull Commando Georges W Baird Calvin Dawiu Cress Clay Anson Mills Frank G Smith John Simpson Alfred Moerdecal

Ladrone Leader Cornelius Velzuro Killed in Philippines

A cable from the governor general to the War Department confirms the death of Cornelius Velzuro, a noted ladrone leader, shot by two Philippine constabulary members. Thirty-two witnesses, including Mrs Trias, identify the body as Velzuro, a prime mover in last year's Cavite province disorders.

Philippine Islands Cornelius Velzuro Philippine Constabulary War Department the Philippines Pelizardo Aong Trias Cavste Goy Cailles Kbaguan Felizardo Cavite

Directors Are Elected At Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co Annus Meeting

At the annual meeting of the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company held at the office foot of Seventh street, directors for the ensuing year were elected: John Boyd, Daniel J Callahan, John Callahan, Daniel Fraser, Edward Graves, W B Hibbs, Clarence F P Norment, George W Pearson, Odell S Smith, Hylas T Wheeler, and Ley Woodbury. A board meeting later elected Lévi Woodbury president, Clarence Fo Norment vice president, John Callahan second vice president and GM, and Odell S Smith secretary and treasurer. Daniel J Callahan was named assistant general manager.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Seventh Street John Boyd Daniel J Callahan John Callahan Daniel Fraser Edward Graves W B Hibbs Clarence FP Norment George W Pearson Odell S.smith Hylas T Wheeler Ley Woodbury Lévi Woodbury Clarence Fo Norment Odel S Smith

Campbell Charged In Stock Certificate Fraud Case

Thurston of Crescent Compound Manufacturing Co files suit in District of Columbia Supreme Court against Thomas J R Campbell alleging he filled a blank stock certificate with 250 shares to appear genuine. Court granted a temporary restraining order and set hearing for March.

John M .Thurston Crescent Compound Manufacturing Company District At Columbia Supreme Court Thomas J R Campbell Ellwood City Fa George P Hoover Robert W Wells Justice Clabaugh

Judge voids affidavits as pre January court rules unions hiring case

Equity Court No 4 heard the injunction petition by printers against Columbia Typographical Union 101 and its eight hour committee. Judge Stafford barred affidavits based on pre January filings and ordered removal of pre hire incidents from record. Ralston sought to shorten the hearing with a contested affidavit about alleged violence, which was not admitted.

Columbia Typographical Union No 101 Equity Court No 4 J BH Ralston Justice Stafford Int F D McKenney Ralston A A Braddock Kuchinle Md Washington

Plumbers Seek Bond as Evidence of Good Faith

Both sides plan to issue statements within days as a lockout is charged to excessive use of apprentice boys on first class work and journeymen claim.

Plumbers Strike Talks Turn To Bonds And Deadlock

Figures from both sides show 150 journeymen out, about 50 shops affected, and earnings around 50 a week for the unemployed. Masters demand a 1000 bond to honor the contract ending in two years while journeymen refuse any bond. Officials foresee gloomy prospects as both sides promise formal statements in a day or two.

Hays Plumbers’ Union

Garfield Routed By Census Clerk At Side Door

Commissioner of Corporations Garfield tried to enter the Census Building through a side door to reach the Keep Commission meeting. A clerk, enforcing the building policy, refused entry without using the front door, noting he could not admit Garfield. After recognition, the clerk admitted defeat and admitted Garfield only through the front door next time.

Beef Trust Garfield Keep Commission 3S Tts Second Street Commissioner of Corporations Keep Commission Grant

Coast and Geodetic Survey raises salaries for assistants

The Department of Commerce and Labor announces salary advances for Bureau assistants. Names include Dellas B Wainwright District of Columbia from 2400 to 2500 Edmund Dickens California from 2200 to 2400 John E McGrath District of Columbia 200 to 2200 Daven Frewen Ohio 1800 to 2000 William Bowls District of Columbia 1800 to 1800 Richard G Dickinson Tennessee 140 to 1000 Benjamin A Baird California 1300 to 1400 Chmera G Quillian Georgia 900 to 1200 Bertrand D Barker Vermont 78 to 900 Frank Hayes New York appointed typewriter at Ellis Island Immigration Service 1000 per annum Alfred Be Menkle clerk 202

Bureau of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Department of Commerce and Labor John W Gilbert Washington Dellas B Wainwright District of Columbia Edmund Dickens California John E. McGrath Daven G Frewen William Bowls Richard G Dickinson Tennessee Benjamin A Baird Chmera G Quillian Georgia Bertrand D Barker Vermont Frank Hayes New York Ellis Jaland Immigration Service Alfred Be Menkle

Feast Day Observances At Catholic University

Archbishop Moeller presided at pontifical high mass in Caldwell Hall as clergy and students in academic gowns joined solemn rites for the feast of St Thomas Aquinas. Rev Edwin J Ryan and Rev H J Helser served as deacon and subdeacon with other clergy assisting. The sermon was preached by Very Rev Dr Kenedy O P of the Convent of the Immaculate Conception. St Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican, was described as the most saintly of learned men and the most learned of saintly men.

St Thomas Aquinas Moeller See of Cincinnati Danity Caldwell Hall Edwin J Ryan H J Helser P J McCormick J P Spencer P T Costello

Loffler Damages After Beating Contract Suit

Jury awarded Beast Loffler 1250 dollars in Justice Anderson's court against Hugh Harten for breach of contract over sale of real estate saloon and license on Brightwood Avenue near Tat leground Cemetery. Plaintiff claimed full property, while defendant said only 60 foot front was promised. Leon Tobriner represented plaintiff and Lorenzo A Bailey for defendant.

Beast Loffler Hugh Harten Leon Tobriner Lorenzo A Bailey

Fund Drive Urges Community Support in Charity Meeting

A special executive meeting is convened today to plan public education on fundraising needs. Winter weather reduced contributions, leaving 1,200 still to be collected. Treasurer Edson reported new donations from Dr John W Buckiey, Miss S P Lynot, Wright, Mrs Noble D Lerner, Stilton Hutching, Clifford M Lewis, Miss Kitte, Mendenhall, Miss G P Carson, Alice J Boomtan, Gen Charles Botello, Western Presbyterian Church, Mr and Mrs Batley Wills, among others.

Board of Charities Edson John W Buckiey Misa S P Lynot Wo Wright Noble D Lerner Stilton Hutching Clifford M Lewis Miss Kitte Mendenhell Misa G P Carson

Concessions to Germany Amended Customs Rules Issued

The Treasury Department published amended customs regulations governing government agents abroad in valuing goods for export to the United States and inspecting market value. New steps require consulting chambers of commerce before investigations and consular invoicing in the correct district. Open hearings may replace private sessions in appraisal cases where the public interest warrants.

Treasury Department United States Germany Chambers of Commerce Treasury Iris Board of General Appraisers New York

The Greatest Safeguard Bank Advertisement

The message promotes Thoose 2 Bank as a secure place to keep money and urges thorough investigation of the banking institution. It highlights the business standing of officers and plentiful resources to appeal to sound judgment.

Thoose 2

Green case to go to jury as special counsel finishes

George E Green former State senator of Binghamton on trial before Judge Gould for attempting to defraud the government, with special counsel May Holmes Conrad near conclusion of argument. Worthington, Green’s counsel, praised Green’s standing and argued the government relying on circumstantial evidence. He warned the jury to require beyond a reasonable doubt an overt act showing conspiracy with Beavers. The defense contended the check transactions were proper and that no conspiracy existed. the court overruled objections to remarks about Green. The jury was to be instructed to disregard absence from the stand.

Green Gould Worthington George E Green Binghamton Holmes Conrad Conrad Beavers Worthington Green and Beavers Tima Recording Company He & Commission Wynne Washington Beavery Mss Conrad Conrad Tari

Painter and dealer David M Frain dies at 78 in Washington

David M Frain a painter and paint dealer at 143 Fourteenth Street NW died suddenly of a stroke yesterday at his shop. He came from Valley Forge Pa after the Civil War and shared Civil War era memories learned from his grandmother who tended Washington’s winter headquarters. He is survived by his wife and eight children, six living in the city. Funeral services will be Saturday at Christ Church Ninth and P Streets NW, burial in Congressional Cemetery.

David M Wprath Fourteenth Street Frain Washington Valley Forge George Washington France Mafayette Withiran Finneral Gershes Christ's Church Ninth P Streets Congressional Cemetery

Iron supply crisis warned by European figures

Consul General and colleagues report European data indicate at current consumption the world's iron ore could be exhausted this century. Germany holds more ore than the US while France and Russia also surpass the United States. The US is consuming iron faster than the rest combined, suggesting an impending iron famine and possible shift to coal exports. Bainbridge named special agent of the customs service for Paris to replace Williams. William A Keppler wins contract to repair third band time recorders for the Post Office Department.

Nora Genere Mason Paris Department of Commerce and Labor Europe Germany United States France Russia Bainbridge Williams Shaw W W Bainbridge Iowa Customs Service of Willam H Wiliams Bainbrdge Stup Amoz Ching William Post-office

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