New Colony Club Opens Luxurious Madison Ave House for Women
The Colony Club in New York opens with women clerks at the desk and a formal opening planned for Thursday. Notable members including Miss Jeannette Hitler and Miss Elisabeth Marbury attend, as the six story building on Madison near Twenty-ninth Street features a colonial design, quill pens, green trellis decor, a tea room, card room, assembly room, gymnasium, bed rooms in chintz by Elsie De Wolfe, two dining rooms, a strangers’ elevator dining area, a pink and gold private dining room, and a roof garden.
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Washington Post
New York
Mar
Colony Club
Jeannette ‘Hitler
Elisabeth Marbury
Madison Oneyenus
Twenty-ninth Street
Elsie de Wolfe
J Borden Harriman
John Jacob Astor
Mary Harriman
Harry Payne Whitney
Richard Irvin
W. 8. Ratheford
Government charges cruelty to cattle on railroad line
United States District Attorney Pass filed fifteen complaints against the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company in Buffalo New York alleging violations of federal transport rules for cattle. The government seeks 500 dollars per case totaling 7500 dollars claiming cattle were confined beyond the allowed 28 hours and without owner-approved extensions. The longest confinement alleged is 55 hours 30 minutes and the average run about 44 to 45 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
United States District Attorney
Pass
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Conductor Accused of Embezzling Street Car Tickets
George W Clarke a conductor for the Washington Railway and Electric Company faced Judge Mulloway on a charge of embezzling 192 street car tickets. Police say Clarke failed to punch tickets when collecting them and let them be sold for six dollars at A Gerscowitz store on Half Street Southwest. After a preliminary hearing he was held for a second jury and committed to jail in default of $20 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Clarke
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Mulloway
Clarke
Hayden
Gerscowitz
Funeral for Stuart Murray in Eckington Presbyterian Church
Stuart Murray died yesterday at 1611 New Jersey Avenue after months of illness. A Scotland native and long time New York Central Railroad employee, he leaves a daughter Mrs. F. E. Buckland. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 from his home, with Rev. W. Taliaferro Thompson officiating.
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Stuart Murray
Morntang
New Jersey Avenue
Murray
New York Central Railroad
New York
Scotland
F. E. Buckland
W.taliaferro Thompson
Eckington Presbyterian Churely
Cardozo's Attorneys Meet Over Dismissal Case
At a conference of Cardozo's lawyers in the thirteenth district dismissal case, multiple legal remedies were discussed but no chosen path announced. Possible mandamus in the Supreme Court and $10,000 damages actions were mentioned, with another meeting planned and strong community backing reported.
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Francia L. Cardozo
Cardozo
Mason N. Richardson
Supreme Court of the District
Chancellor
Montgomery
Board of Education
Congress
Woman Falls Under Subway Train In Rush Hour Crush
In New York at Ninety-sixth Street a crowd of 2000 onlookers watched Margaret Lee of Southport Connecticut fall from the downtown platform in front of a Broadway local. She survived briefly then died from severe internal injuries and crushed legs after three cars passed over her. Motorman Charles Morrison was arrested. Ms Lee worked as a stenographer for Bond Thread Co of Stamford.
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Washington Post
New York
Mar
Ninety-sixth Street
Margaret Lee
Southport
Conn
J. Hood Wright Hospital
Charles B. Morrison
Miss Lee
Bond Thread Company
Stamford
Guardsmen at inspection reveal strong turnout at Armory
The Second Regiment District National Guard held its annual inspection at Center Market Armory. Maj Licya M Brett led the review with Maj R D Simms commanding Companies E and G. Company E earned excellent attendance while Company G posted near full attendance. Drill work judged fair but below the standard, with many NCOs being former regulars. The Field and Star and First Battalion will be inspected again tonight.
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District National Guard
Center Market Armory
Licya M. Brett
First
United States Cavalry
R. D Simms
Simms
Company E
Loot Found In Her Room Leads To Larceny Charge
Rosina Brooks of his super street northwest was arrested on a grand larceny charge after William W. Boswell reported she stole silverware and household goods while employed. Police found a large stash including china two diamond rings a silver umbrella hats and clothing. The value identified is about 200. Daughters of Veterans Hold Meet at 418 Tenth Street Northwest featured a silk pennon and a travel panel by Miss Lillie Ketm with songs by Miss Quick.
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Rosina Brooks
Super
Northwest
Green
William W. Boswell
Monroe Street
Boswell
Brooks
Daughters of Veterans
Eton Spencer Massey
Tenth Street
John G. Maynard
Garfield Post
Lillie Ketm
Europe
Miss Quick
Funeral rites for JS Duvall set for 1420 I Street
The fuser of JS Duvall who died last Saturday will be carried from 1420 I Street this morning at 30 o'clock to Annapolis for burial. In Potomac Court John A Kelly 55 of 59 Myrtle Street suffered convulsions, was revived and taken home by patrol wagon. Mrs Nottie For of St Mary County Maryland rode a steamboat when wrecked near 1238 K Street southwest, moved to friends’ home.
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JS Duvall
I Street
Telen
Annapolis
Potlea Court
John A Kelly
Myrtle Street
Mra Nottie
St Mary County
Aassenger
Anne Arandel
Eiken Mil
Home of Friends
K Street
Archie Roosevelt Improves After Diphtheria Illness
Archie Roosevelt son of the President recovered from diphtheria at the White House. He ate steak and potatoes for the first time since illness began and showed steady improvement. Dr. Lambert, arriving from New York, expressed gratification at his progress while remaining in attendance for several days.
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Archie Roosevelt
White House
Lambert
New York
Archie
Cross Town Railway Need Prompts Local Leaders Debate
Evan H Tucker, president of the North east Washington Citizens' Association, urged Congress to act next session on a cross town railway for eastern Washington. He praised 375,000 allotted for playgrounds and urged Northeast protections in park funding. The group plans to adjourn to September. A mad dog was shot by police near New Hampshire Avenue and U Street after threatening children. A Twentieth Century Club debate centers on whether the modern newspaper helps or harms religion and morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan H Tucker
Northeast
Washington
Congress
Kila
J. H. Gallinger
J. W. Babcock
Sowerbutte
Babcock
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Claim Health Purifier
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a powerful stomach purifier that absorbs gas, purifies blood and breath, improves appetite, and leaves a fresh feeling. It promises quick relief from belching and sour taste, claiming the charcoal absorbs gas and impurities, with a free sample offer from the Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
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Charcon
Yuee
Ome Marcon
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshail, Mich
Wife Vanishes After Swindling Denver Groom of 6000 in a Week
Mrs Sophie Wambaugh, formerly Finlen, of Denver, married William Wambaugh in Denver court last Friday. He reports she disappeared after he gave her more than 6000 in a week, including 3000 today when she allegedly pressured him in a department store. He is a Colorado farmer planning to return to his farm.
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Chicago
Mar
Sophie Wambaugh
Sophie Finlen
Denver
Cole
Wiliam Wambaugh
Wambaugh
Colorado
Executors sue banks over shares of late officer
Julia T Baldwin and Thomas W Baldwin, executors of Lieut Col William H Baldwin U S A, sue in District Supreme Court to cancel stock certificates in Washington Loan and Trust Co worth about 5000 dollars. Defendants include National Metropolitan Bank and Albert B Bedford. Bank president says stock hypothecated to secure unpaid note. sale proceeds applied to the note.
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Julia T. Baldwin
Cornwall
N. Y
Thomas W Baldwin
West Chester
William H. Baldwin
U.S. A
District Supreme Court
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Col. Baldwin
National Metropolitan Bank of Washington
Albert B
Col Baldwin
Gurley
National Metropolitan Bank
Trust Company
E. Southard Parker
Rival Majors 10 Meet Broadcast in early March
The Ego Society of the Boys of 44 plans its first public event for Thursday evening March 2 at AR Hall 142 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The program includes a discussion of 1844 and the lives of Polk Clay Morse plus songs and airs from that era with vocal violin and piano solos. Two unnamed Kentucky born Civil War veterans will attend as featured guests. Wednesday post noon march the society will visit the Treasury for photographs on the southern steps of the building.
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Ego Society of the Boys of '44
A R. Hall
Pennsylvania
Avenue Northwest
Polk, Clay
Morse
Kentucky
Joffer
Clay
Polk
Treasury
Toms
Funeral for Civil War Vet Henry Queenan at St Cyprian's
High mass at 9 this morning for Henry Queenan who died last Saturday at his home 1333 C street southeast. Queenan served as color bearer of Charles Sumner Post No 9 G A R and will be honored by the post and Summer Relief Corps at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Queenan
Hequlem
St. Cyprian's Catholic Church
C Street
Queenan
Charles Sumner
Summer Relief Corps
Georgia Claims War Service Pay for Spanish War
The Vampiriser of war treasury yesterday ruled that Georgia is owed 23222 for the Georgia volunteers services in the Spanish War. State authorities submitted a bill for 62824 and were allowed 10470. Comptroller Tracewell awarded an additional 18912.
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Vampiriser of
Treasury
Georgia
Spain
Tracewell
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported From New York
Shipping notices list multiple ships sailing from New York to Genoa Naples Palermo Bremen Marseilles Rotterdam and Petersburg including Citta di Milano and Trave. Other vessels head to Plymouth Cherbourg Bremen and Gibraltar with arrivals at Plymouth around 9 20 am Tuesday and 2 pm Wednesday. An educational contest entry deadline is April 1 with back numbers and catalogs available at the editor’s office.
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QTV
New York
Liguris
Genoa
Naples
Palermo
Trave
Bremen
Citta di Milano
Naplea
Macallin
Marseilles
Rotterdam
Petersburg
Kenig Albert
Gbraltar
Koenigin Yiates
Plymouth
Pennsylvania
Brow Head
Hainer Wilhelm Dar Grosse
Cherbourg
Finland
Nova Scotia
Nica Amst
Wadnesday
Office of Publication
Mrs Eddy Placed Under New Suits In Conspiracy Case
Fred W. Baker and Dr. E J Foster Eddy join as next friends in a bill seeking an accounting of Mrs Eddy’s property. Baker claims Mrs Eddy invited him and family in the past while being kept secluded at Pleasant View, and alleges she is incapable of managing her affairs. Attorneys for both sides confer. Mrs Eddy’s health is described as normal, with no immediate subpoenas issued.
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Christian Science Church
Concord
N. H
Fred W. Baker
Epsom
Mary Baker G. Eddy
E. J. Foster-Eddy
Waterbury
Foster-Eddy
Eddy
Frye
John W. Kelley
N. Martin
Gen. Frank
Strester
Photographer Loses Suit Over Portrait Rejection
Photographer George Prince sued United States Marshal Aulick Palmer for 200 claiming a pastel portrait was ordered and paid for. Justice Samuel C. Mulls ruled in favor of Palmer, dismissing the suit after evidence showed Palmer ordered the portrait before Christmas 1906 and reserved the right to reject it if it did not suit his caprice.
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Marshal Palmer
George Prince
United States
Aulick Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Justice of the Peace
Samuel C. Mulls
Palmer
Funeral of Mrs Manning Widow of Former Representative
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Z Manning widow of former Mississippi Representative Van H Manning will be held tomorrow at 3 o clock at St Thomas Episcopal Church with Rev C Ernest Smith officiating She was sixty eight and had lived in this city twenty three years Surviving children include ten in number
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Mary Z. Manning
van H. Manning
Mississippi
J. CG. Fletcher
Ontario
C. Ernest Smith
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Funeral for Charles W Charter Arranged by Connecticut GOP
The Connecticut Republican Association of the District met at Henry M. Camp’s residence to finalize funeral plans for Charles W Charter, former board member who died last Friday. Services are at J William Lee’s chapel today at 2 pm, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. pallbearers are association members including Camp, Phelps, Sheehan, Buckingham, Heding, Thompson, Golsy, and Stranahan. The report also notes GWU Freshman Law elects officers with William Birnie as president and a slate including Clark, Carpenter, Dalzell, Stuart, Aldrich and executive committee members Horner Gonzales Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Republican Association of the
Henry M. Camp
Charles W Charter
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Avenue
Glenwood Cemetery
Association
Oliver A. Phelps
Patrick J. Sheehan
C. G. Buckingham
John Heding
Emery Thompson
SH. Golsy
George Stranahan
George Washington University
William Birnie
Harry Clark
W. C Carpenter
Robert T. Dalzell
Pittsburg
Paul Stuart
Charles Aldrich
Horner
A C Gonzales
B F. Briggs
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