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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1907

Page

28

Mrs Sage to Direct $10 Million Russell Sage Foundation

Mrs Sage plans to contribute $10 million to establish the Russell Sage Foundation with an annual $450000 income. Initial aims focus on investigation and then charitable work aimed at improving social conditions, with Mrs Sage as an active trustee shaping expenditures and pursuing education and public welfare objectives.

Washington Post New York Russell Sage Foundation DeForest

Funeral for Police Captain Francis F McCathran at Home

Funeral services for Captain Francis F McCathran of the Fifth precinct will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at his home 311 Tenth Street Southeast. Superintendent Sylvester has detailed thirty four officers to attend and will report to Inspector F E Crosa and Acting Captain Anderson. The loss of his thirty eight years of service was announced with high praise for his devotion and efficiency in the department. The new Fifth precinct commander has not been announced pending the captain's condition.

Francis F. McCathran Fifth Precinct Tenth Street Sylvester F. E. Crosa Anderson McGathran McCathran NG Ann Maj. Sylvester

Soldier Under Arrest Over Stolen Horse Plot

George B. Cleavis a trooper with the Thirteenth Cavalry was arrested in Washington after attempting to dispose of a gray horse accused by Harrington Stables Alexandria Va. He admitted his identity after inconsistent statements and is held at Sixth precinct. Alexandria and Fort Myer authorities notified.

George B. Cleavis Thirteenth Cavalry Myer Washington Harrington Stables Alexandria Central Office Helan and McNamee Frank Downs Cleavis Four Mile Run Gale Sixth Precinct Fort Myer Cleavin

Mantell to Stage All Shakespeare Roles This Week

National star Robert Mantell presents a week of Shakespeare at the New National Theater starting Monday with Macbeth and Othello, then The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, Hamlet, and Julius Caesar with Brutus, plus a returning Belasco run featuring Playing the Game at the March 18 lineup. Other highlights include The Walls of Jericho starring Hackett, and vaudeville by Chase’s with Gallagnes Barrett and company, plus Gay New York at the Majestic and The Champagne Girls at Lyceum next week.

Robert Mantell San Mr. Mantell New National Theater Mr. Mantel Romeo Hamiet Jusius Caesar Brutus Messia Cleveland Moffett Hartley Davis Belasco Theater Joseph William Jefferson the Oval Chase Too-Soon Gallagnes Barrett Julia Sanderson Estelle Vordette Julia Ganderson New York Estelle Wordetts and Company Catskills Majestic Harry Jimeison Lilian Hoerlein Edward B. Adams Ollie Omega Edward Bretman Florence Clements Magda H. Foy Beaste Bartell Richard Bartlett James Devine Lyceum New Lyceum Theater

To Owners of Bad Breath Trial Package to Prove It Sent Free

A historical ad promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for bad breath and indigestion. It claims charcoal absorbs odors and gases, improves complexion, and serves as a laxative. Readers are urged to request a free sample by mailing name and address to the Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Addreys F. A Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard to lecture at Columbia Theater

Elbert Hubbard editor of Philistine Magazine and Little Journey and Roycroft leader will deliver The Spirit of the Times at the Columbia Theater Tuesday March 19 at 4 30 PM. Hubbard, regarded as a top American stylist and orator, visits Exet Aurora home of the Roycrofters yearly amid many pilgrim visitors.

Columbia Elbert Hubbard Philisting Magazine Little Journey Roycrofters Spirit of the Times Columbia Theater Hubbard America Exet Aurora

McKay Wants to Die Amid Murder Charge

William H. McKay, jailed in Rockville on charges of murdering his mother in law Mrs. Mary Lang, shows worsening condition and desires to die. He sleeps little and eats scarcely, with extreme nervous strain. Jailers closely monitor him to prevent self harm as he contemplates the crime and possible confession in days ahead.

Washington Post Rockville William H. McKay Mary Lang McKay

R E Jackson seeks divorce over missing wife in travel saga

Renfro Be. Jackson, a Mono route commercial agent in Atlanta, says he will file for divorce from Mary Speer Jackson. The petition alleges her disappearance from Atlanta after a visit to Washington and subsequent movements to Baltimore and Indianapolis, with Charles Creelman, Chicago lumber executive, and hospital trips noted. Jackson is a descendant of Gen I R Jackson and Justice Speer, linking to notable families.

Washington Post Atlanta Renfro BE. Jackson Mono Mary Speer Jackson Indianapolis Creelman Birmingham Jackson Washington Mr. Creelman Ua Jackson I. R. Jackson Savannah United States Russia Mexico Justice Speer Emory Speer

Hotels list of guests by city and name clusters

A long OCR fragment lists numerous guests staying at hotels across major cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and others. It names many individuals and couples with surnames and titles alongside hotel references such as Willard Metropolitan Ebbitt Shoreham and more across cities. The passage ends noting a cigar distributor and address in Washington DC.

Baltimore W. B. ‘Turnball HE. Cur “Lett New Willard Sehindiar C. M. Winkiett George W. Bly St. James Henry J Frank National William Kelley E. A. Nouree Metropolitan G. A. iNlowgh James ‘Turner Wiliam C. Poe. Jr Raleigh Mra Florence Darby Wyge J. P. B. Saddler Ebbitt Boston J. W. Wright Robert Batchelor George Dickman B. g.Fuller L. Kolltos Arthur Smnclair J.G. Coalridge Barry Bennett Grim Milner Mauda A. Hux WR. Beres Purdy Dr. James W. N. Roundey J. J Cormick W. D. Soule P. J. Honaworth Edwin Heysworth Arlington W. J. Jenks George EB. Waldo Shoreham New York City S_ 8 Dunham R. R. Cowing George A. Seward M. EB. Stone Ming E Kern Marguerite’ Inez T. Ho Sursel EB. A. Carpenter Doran Cel A. Fowler R. ‘Endrich O. B. Sanderson D. 0. Sprague D. L. Hallander A. Rogeem Ward Louis Schmidt Wolfe J. R. Appleby Mark Richard Oft Enthosen W. TW. Boyne J. L. Lavy Levin George Lci Cunningham Vite Herr H. Mf. Drucker Robert L. Berter Miss Hatch D. J. Leary Somner Riggs J. J. Hamilton W. B. Well Charles H. Meltzer Regent C. Daggett Capt F. F. College Epbitt I. A. de Fries A. 1’ Patterson G. le’ Patterson Gordon Patterson Oakland Charles H. Sherman Santa Barbara Misa Nelly Gregory Misa Malvin Gregory Sacramento A. P. Grustpint San Francisco Connecticut Charles Slivan Hartford Charles Eulick Bridgeport Mcv L. Brainard C.f "Pratt Escox FE. Ful Cinetmnat Charlier Jenkins Cleveland Eawarl Renas Clocinnett Raipigu W. H Warriett H. B. Turpin Dayton Cecil Fanning Columbus Shorebars HH. Miller Canton Ebbtt Tennessee Sewell Sandera Chattanooga J. W. Overall Nashville New Witlard Robert Armatring Harriman Vinginia Thomas L. Watson M. Washington Greenwich G.tornar Middletown G. H. Oust Lexington D. Attle Greenville John Church Richmond R. Walton Moore Fairtex Thomas Alexandria Coleman Clxonton Repeat U. 5 NAVY H. Morrill Charlot Masa Philip R. Alger Shoraham W. Wonder W. G. Center Ebbiet Nora J. K. Osborn Toronto B. Ruck Friecels B. Ruck Friecels Gers, Germany; HP. Rebusom, Carepridge, England, St. James Tn. Waurinsky Storkholm Maria Power London

Philanthropist Mayer Dies After Fortunes Made in Washington

Obituary for Theodore Mayer sixty one prominent Washington business leader and philanthropist. Swiss born immigrant who donated two hundred thousand dollars to George Washington University and built W M Galt & Co into a grain empire. Funeral set for his home on B Street Southeast with cremation per his wish.

Theodore Mayer Washington Mr. Mayer Frm W. M. Galt & Co Switzerland America Friedrichnhafén Germany Mayer W. M. Galt Susan Florian Hitz Albert Theodore Mayer Swiss Benevolent Association Central National Bank Artshe-Tnion Trust Company Eastern Disposary and Casualty Hospital Molsond George Washington University Tomorrover

Goulds Fear Future Continues from Second Paragraph

A sweeping interview with financier George J. Gould warns of a severe business low mood nationwide unless anti railroad legislation ends. J P Morgan plans a presidential visit after Wall Street meetings led by Paul Morton as fears grow over credit and railroad stock issuance amid restrictive politics.

George J. Gould Gould Morgan J. P. Morgan Metropolitan Club Wall Street Paul Morton Washington Nel United States

Railroads Hope For Dividend Stability Amid Reform Pressure

The industry faces legislative limits on charges and cuts concessions to travelers. Missouri Pacific executive Mr Gould signals potential 8 12 percent earnings and a regular dividend in the second half of the year, while praising Washington talks as aligning railroad and public interests.

West Missouri Pacific Gould Wall Street Mr. Gould Washington

Arrains Railroad Heads Clash Over Slump in Consols

London dispatch notes a sharp drop in consols as government buying for the sinking fund slows. Causes include Boer War debt, municipal loan expansion, and risk of gold exports to the United States. Markets fear a Wall Street crash amid speculation, while editors urge sound finance over futile conferences.

Washington London Mar United States Bank of England New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Morning Post Railroad Administration

Hill warns rail shippers of higher Northwest rates

President James J. Hill of the Great Northern testified before Minnesota lawmakers that rates will rise in the Northwest to sustain service, a move he said is necessary and would not bankrupt the roads. He noted the nationwide industry faces a long-term check on value. Meanwhile Union Pacific Vice President Mohler blamed aggressive anti-railroad campaigns for a looming panic, citing loan restrictions in New York and a defensive retrenchment strategy.

St. Paul Mina Mar Northwest James J. Hill Great Northern Railroad Senate

Wreck Survivors Still Hospitalized After Terra Cotta Wreck

Among the many injured in the Terra Cotta wreck on the Halti more and Ohio Railroad on December 9 1907 only four remain in Washington hospitals. Several seriously injured have left in recent days while others continue slow recoveries at Providence George Washington Casualty and Freedmen’s hospitals. Elisabeth Kunlo remains at Providence with a compound thigh fracture and slow recovery. Clarence A Proctor at George Washington has compound fractures in both legs and recovers slowly. Jona A Kunld, at Casualty Eisele, is improving and may be discharged. J Morkling at Freedmen’s Hospital expects to depart soon. The Providence ballot notes no change in the United States Senator race after the thirty sixth ballot.

Washington Elisabeth Kunlo Lfe Providence Hospital Clarance A. Proctor George Washington Hospital Jona A. Kunld Casualty Eisele J. Morkling Freedmen’s Hospital

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