New Colony Club Opens Luxurious Women’s Club House
The Colony Club in New York opens with women clerks at desks and a formal opening to come. The six story Madison Avenue building features colonial decor including quill pens, a trellis lounge, a tea room, a blue card room, a red and gold assembly floor, two large dining rooms, a gymnasium with running track, and a roof garden. Notable members include Mrs J Borden Harriman, Mrs John Jacob Astor, Miss Mary Harriman, Mrs Harry Payne Whitney, Mrs Richard Irvin, and Mrs W S Rath eford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 files fifteen cruelty charges against railroad for cattle transport
United States District Attorney Pass files fifteen complaints against Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company for violating federal law on cattle transport. Each seeks 500 dollars, totaling 7,500. Government alleges cattle were confined 39 hours 30 minutes or more, with longest 55 hours 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
United States District Attorney
Pass
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
AR Conductor Accused Of Embezzling Street Car Tickets
George W Clarke a conductor for Washington Railway and Electric Company faced Judge Mulloway on embezzlement charges involving 192 street car tickets. Police say Clarke failed to punch tickets and turn them in. Police seized tickets and money. preliminary hearing held. held for second jury. $20 bond set and he jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Clarke
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Mulloway
Clarke
Hayden
Gerscowitz
Death of Stuart Murray in this city
Stuart Murray a twenty five year resident died yesterday morning at his home 1611 New Jersey avenue after several months illness He formerly worked for the New York Central Railroad of New York He was born in Scotland He leaves a daughter Mrs F E Buckland Funeral services will be held today at 2 30 o clock from his home Rev W Taliaferro Thompson pastor Eckington Presbyterian Church of which he was a member will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Francia L. Cardozo's lawyers they discussed possible remedies but gave no decision. They may pursue mandamus in the Supreme Court of the District and possible $10,000 defamation damages claims against school officials. More talks planned. Cardozo seeking reinstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia L. Cardozo
Cardozo
Mason N. Richardson
Supreme Court of the District
Chancellor
Montgomery
Board of Education
Congress
Subway Tragedy On Ninety-Sixth Street Platform
Margaret Lee a 38 year old stenographer from Stamford Connecticut fell under a Broadway local as a rush hour crowd surged at Ninety six street station New York. She was alive but unconscious with severe internal injuries and crushed legs. Motorman Charles Morrison was arrested as the crowd fled amid alarm and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Show Notable Neatness
At Center Market Armory last night the Second Regiment District National Guard held its annual inspection. Maj Licya M. Brett of the First United States Cavalry judged the event with Maj R. D Simms commanding Companies E and G. Company E posted excellent attendance. only three from Company G were absent. Simms praised drill work as fair, above last year but not yet at the standard. Company E includes many former regulars. Company G comprises men with prior regular or volunteer service. The field and star and First Battalion of the Second Regiment face inspection tonight at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Northwest Precinct was arrested on a grand larceny charge after William W. Boswell of 1451 Monroe Street Northwest reported she stole silverware and household goods. A search uncovered a bag of silverware, china, two diamond rings, hats, and other items valued at about 200 dollars. The Daughters of Veterans held an open meeting at 418 Tenth Street Northwest with a silk pennon and a Europe trip panel by Miss Lillie Ketm, interspersed with songs by Miss Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
E. M.collins
Vermont Avenue
Dixon and Kleindienst
Tenth Precinct
New Hampshire Avenue
U Street
Funeral for J S Duvall in city today
The funeral of J S Duvall, who died last Saturday, will be held from 1120 I Street this morning at 10 o'clock. The body will be taken to Annapolis for burial. John A Kelly, 55, of 59 Myrtle Street, collapsed but revived and sent home in a patrol wagon. Mrs Nottie For, of St Mary County, Maryland, boarded the steamboat Anne Ardindel, and was moved to the home of friends at 1238 K Street Southwest.
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JS Duvall
I Street
Telen
Annapolis
Pottes Court
John A Kelly
Myrtle Street
Mra Nottie
St Mary County
Anne Ardindel
Home of Friends
K Street
Archie Roosevelt Improves After Diphtheria Battle
Archie Roosevelt, the President's third son, improved at the White House after several days of critical illness with diphtheria. He enjoyed steak and potatoes for the first time since illness began, under care by Dr. Lambert from New York. The doctor expressed gratification at his progress though relapse remains possible as convalescence begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Roosevelt
White House
Lambert
New York
Archie
Cross Town Railway Debate Spurred by Local Leader
Evan H Tucker, president of the Northeast Washington Citizens' Association, urged Congress to act next session on a cross-town railway for Washington's eastern section. He praised playground funding, thanked Congress members and Senators Gallinger and Babcock, and announced the group’s final meeting in April before September adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan H Tucker
Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association
Northeast Temple
Congress
Washington
Mr Tucker
Northeast
Kila
J. H. Gallinger
J. W. Babcock
Sowerbutts
Babcock
House
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Purify Stomach and Breath
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as absorbing gas, purifying stomachs and blood, improving breath, appetite, and complexion. It claims rapid relief from belching and sour rises after meals, and offers a free sample by mail from BL A. Stuart Co. Marshail, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charcon
Yuce
Ome Marcon
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshail, Mich
Wife vanishes after draining Denver farmer of thousands
Mrs Sophie Wambaugh formerly Sophie Finlen, married in Chicago last Friday, left after obtaining more than 4000 from her husband in a week. He told police she induced him to surrender 3000 at a department store before a trousers fitting. He is a Colorado farmer planning to return home.
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Chicago
Mar
Sophie Wambaugh
Sophie Finlen
Denver
Cole
Wiliam Wambaugh
Wambaugh
Colorado
Executors sue banks over estate stock in loan trust
Julia Baldwin and Thomas Baldwin, executors of Lieut. Col. William H. Baldwin's estate, sue in district supreme court to reclaim twenty shares of Washington Loan and Trust Co stock valued around 5000 dollars. Defendants include the Washington Loan and Trust Co and National Metropolitan Bank. The case traces stock certificates pledged by brokers Gurley and Barross to secure a bank note, with later cancellation and reissuance sought. Bank president E Southard Parker says the stock was hypothecated to secure a note that was unpaid and that the bank has no further involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Public Entertainment Set
The Ego Society of the Boys of 44 plans a public entertainment on Thursday evening March 2 at AR Hall 142 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The program includes a discussion on 1844 historical events songs and airs from the era vocal violin and piano solos and a guaranteed appearance by two Kentucky born Civil War veterans. They will join a group photo at the Treasury on the southern steps after a Wednesday afternoon meetup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ego Society of the Boys of '44
A R. Hall
Pennsylvania
Avenue Northwest
Polk, Clay
Morse
Kentucky
Joffer
Clay
Polk
Treasury
Toms
Funeral for Henry Queenan at St Cyprian Church
High mass for Civil War veteran Henry Queenan will be celebrated at 9 o'clock this morning at St Cyprian's Catholic Church. He died last Saturday at his home 1333 C street southeast. Queenan was color bearer of Charles Sumner Post No 9 G A R, which will be joined by the Summer Relief Corps at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Queenan
Hequlem
St. Cyprian's Catholic
C Street
Queenan
Charles Sumner
Summer Relief Corps
Georgia Granted War Service Pay Totaling 23122 Dollars
The state of Georgia was awarded 23122 dollars for the Georgia volunteers in the Spanish American War after state authorities sought 62824 dollars and were approved 10470. Comptroller Tracewell then added 18912 to the entitlement, finalizing the pay due.
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Vampiriser of
Treasury
Georgia
Spain
Tracewell
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Across Major Routes
Maritime notices list multiple liners sailing from New York to Genoa Naples Palermo and other ports including Bremer routes to Rotterdam and Petersburg. Vessels such as Trave Citta di Milano and Naplea Macallin depart for European ports while others return to New York, with Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen arrivals noted. An education contest deadline is set for April 1, and back numbers or catalogs are available at the office of publication.
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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 A Prisoner In Two New Pleadings
Fred W. Baker and Dr E J Foster Eddy join as next friends of Mrs Eddy in a bill seeking an accounting of her property against Christian Science Church leaders. Baker alleges Mrs Eddy is virtually imprisoned and secluded. Foster Eddy contends she is incapable of managing her affairs. Lawyers confer. no notices issued tonight or tomorrow. Mrs Eddy remains in Pleasant View, in good health, with counsel Henry M Baker.
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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
George Prince sued United States Marshal Aulick Palmer to recover 200 for a pastel portrait ordered before Christmas 1306 that Palmer declined to accept. Justice Samuel C. Mulls ruled in favor of Palmer and dismissed the suit, noting Palmer reserved the right to reject if it did not suit his caprice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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. Mrs Manning aged sixty eight had lived in the city for twenty three years and ten children survive her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Z. Manning
van H. Manning
Mississippi
J. CG. Fletcher
Ontario
C. Ernest Smith
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Funeral for Charles W Charter Arranged in DC
The Connectcut Republican Association board met at Henry M. Camp’s residence to finalize funeral plans for Charles W Charter, former board member who died last Friday. Services were set for today at 2 pm at J William Lees chapel, with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were fellow association members. Also noted, George Washington University Law Freshmen elected officers including William Birnie as president and Harry Clark as vice president.
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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Ego Society of Boys of 44
Mrs. Eddy
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Piedmont
Washington Tobacco CO
Penna. Ave
N. W
Washington, D. C
Misa Hattie Manning
W. H. Hoffmann
Corby
Corby’s Modern Bakery
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