Roosevelt third-term talk stirs GOP power networks
The New York American reports Gen Grosvenor's push for a Roosevelt third term raises deep currents in the Republican Party. Senators and representatives discuss the issue, noting White House influence over machine politics and potential cabinet reshuffles. Julian Hawthorne and others warn of manipulated power and a broader conspiracy against the people.
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Grosvenor
Republican Party
Julian Hawthorne
New York
Furs Gan
George Washington
Pat
Senate
Mesers
Foraker
Hopkins
Burkett
Roosevelt
Tiltman-Gillespie
Beer Trust
Chicago
Ohio
Charles H. Groavelior
New Electric Lamps Installed on Fireboat Firefighter
The Malcolm W Hill Company installed a new electric lighting system aboard the steamer Firefighter. Last night the lamps, including starboard and port bow and stern lights, proved brighter and more navigable in dark river waters, marking a display of improved vessel illumination.
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Malcolm W. Hill Company
Alabama Sheriff Escorts Alleged Murderer Through Washington
Sheriff Albert Stratford of Birmingham and Micky Brennan were seen in Washington as Brennan is sought for murder. Brennan, captured in a Pennsylvania.gen house after five years on the run, is charged with killing two policemen during a Birmingham hotel raid in 1900.
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Alabama
Washington
Sheri Albert Stratford
Birmingham
Micky Brennan
Brennan
Pennsylvania
Promoters Seek Quaker City Rail Plant Plan
A proposed Philadelphia elevated and underground line from Sixty third and Market to the Delaware River could be built by the Philadelphia and Western Railroad Company. It would pay Philadelphia 2 percent of gross receipts for two years, 2 percent third year, 4 percent fourth, 5 percent fifth, then 5 percent for 30 years, with transfer to the city at term end. The plan sparked stock activity, as Philadelphia Rapid Transit fell, and reports linked the Wabash Railroad to the project via the new company.
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Philadelpha
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Weaver
Philadelphia and Western Railroad Company
Jay
Market Streets
Philadelphia
Eay
Delaware River
Stalf
Enuadelphia and Western Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Corporation
Parkesburg
Philadelpha Rapid Transit Company
Wabash Railroad
Wabash Road
Philadelphia and Western
Sons of Jonadab Increase Meet Advances and Delegates
Gold buttons were distributed at a Sons of Jonadab meeting last night. A committee report showed 100 new members in the past year and progress for the society. Resolutions honored Mrs. Martha Lucas. Hive delegates were elected to the national council and a grand council meeting was set for Tuesday at Thomas J. Clark's home. Charles A. Tows ford, Sam De Nedrey, R. W. A. Schultz, O. W. Bradt, and Thomas J Clark were named delegates. Mr. O'Brien presided and was named organizer of a Baltimore council.
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of the Sons of Jonadab
Martha Lucas
Ro Simmer O'Bwen
Grand Council
Thomas J. Clark
YQ Street Northwest
Sam de Nedrey
R. W. A. Schultz
O. W. Bradt
Thomas J Clark
Charles A. Tuesford
O'Brien
Baltimore
Boarding House Partner Dissolution Sought in District Supreme Court
Everell B. MacDonald petitions the District Supreme Court to dissolve a verbal partnership with Nimeel and George Ott in a boarding house business at 726 Twelfth Street Northwest. He alleges Ott mismanaged the enterprise causing damages noted in the complaint. Attorney Walter P. Plumley represents MacDonald.
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Everell
B. MacDonald
District Supreme Court
Nimeel
George Ott
Twelfth Street
MacDonald
Oltais
Walter P. Plumley
Lighthouse Signals Pamphlet Issued by Lighthouse Board
The Lighthouse Board issued a pamphlet listing light and fog signals for the Pacific coast of the United States and Canada and stations of the Hawaiian Islands. It helps mariners identify lighthouses and their locations at a glance. The Pacific coast service and Hawaii have been improved, and the volume includes pictures of many lighthouses in the chain.
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Lighthouse Board
Issacs
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pacific
United States
Canada
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Coast Service
Hawaii
Sherrick Convicted in Indiana Embezzlement Case
Former Indiana auditor Sherrick found guilty of embezzlement in Indianapolis. Jurors concluded he misused about $121.00. The governor approved the resignation, and the state treasurer has received the funds back.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
David Sherries
Sherrick
Treis
Urs
Will of T F Corridon Filed Names Margaret Owenacl Sole Legatee
The will of T F Corridon dated March 25 393 was filed naming his aunt Margaret Owenacl as sole legatee of his property and person. Fourth-class postmasters appointed Maryland Glenn Dale Reginald Thompson Pennsylvania Large Charles A Smith.
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T. ¥. Corridon
Thomas FP Corrudon
Margaret Owenacl
Maryland
Glenn Dale
Reginald T. Thompson
Pennsyania
Large
Charles A. Smith
ROOT MAY VISIT CHILE ON TRIP EXTENDED INVITATION
Secretary of State Root considered a request from Joaquin Walker Martinez Chilean minister for a Valparaiso visit and possible extension beyond Buenos Aires. The Chilean government says attendance at the Pan American conference is binding, aims for a harmonious programme, and would not withdraw if topics spark controversy.
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Valparaiso
Joaquin Walker-Martines
Chile
Root
Miister
Buenos Ayres
Walker- Martinez
Reot
Mexico City
New Geological Survey Building Urged by Director
Head of Geologic Department asks Congress for a new fireproof building to house about 1,000 employees. Director Walcott cites crowded offices, unreliable light, vibration, and fire risk in current rented spaces and museums. Proposed facility would provide at least 150000 square feet of net area at an estimated cost around 1200000 dollars.
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Walcott
Congress
Geological Survey
Odo
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
British King disaster linked to signal misreadings
An account of the sinking of the British King after a misread signal from the Mannheim, which could have saved crewmen if stopped earlier. Captain Schau testified eleven survivors reached Mannheim, boats were smashed, and three lifeboats failed. at least eighteen men reportedly drowned near Sable Island.
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Mannheim
New York
Sable Island
Andrew Schau
Schau
Pwats
Bostonian
Sayer
W. F. Sayer
W. Dares
W. Weigell
P. Dapelage
A. Voltelina
W. Ins
Detroit River Freight Traffic Measured by Commerce
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports Detroit River domestic freight reached 54,629,086 net tons for the season, with 99,991,085 tons southbound and the rest northbound. Foreign canal flows through Soo and Welland total 44,270,680 tons, 36,778,738 southbound, while U S canal movement was 28,821,490 tons and Canadian 6,468,490. The Detroit River carried more freight than the Soo canals by 9,368,406 tons. Welland Canal totals for 1903 show 94,07 tons with 263.2 upbound.
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Department of Commerce and
Lavor
Detroit River
Upper Lake
Lake Erie
Iron and Steel
Pennsylvani
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
Ontario
United States Canal
Canadian Canal
Soo Canals
Welland Canal
Lake Ontario
Negro Soldier lecture at Armstrong Manual Training School
Ligur. Thomas Jr. a Treasury Department clerk and Spanish war veteran spoke to students on the Negro soldier. He traced black troops in ancient to modern wars, citing figures like Hannibal Diaz Toussaint L Ouverture Macio and Gen Alfred Dodge to illustrate leadership and obedience. The lecture is part of a Congress funded series for educating Washington’s African Americans.
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Thomas Jr
Clark
Treasury Department
Armstrong Manual Training School
Sannibal
Diaz
Liberator
Brazil
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Antonio Macio
Alfred Dodge
Congress
Washington
Canning Industry Gains Across All Trade Branches
A Bureau of Manufactures report shows capital in canning and preserving rising from 47000000 to 49000000 in five years, a 45 percent gain. Output grew 32 percent to 107000000 annually. officer and clerk salaries up 7 percent, wages up 10 percent. Dried fruits lead in production growth, with smoked fish curing also markedly increasing.
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Bureau of Manufactures
Anacostia Citizens Meet Elects New Officers
Dr James A Watson was re elected president of the Anacostia Citizens Association on Wednesday night Julius W Tolgon first vice president George O Watson second vice president Charles R Burr secretary James C Leonard treasurer James Marbury sergeant at arms The new executive committee includes Dr George W Fisher Dr R A Pyles Co & Humphrey and Thomas J Moore Members Dr George W Fisher and Henry P Werres were admitted Speeches covered public topics including plans to build an approach on the Anacostia side of the Eastern Branch to the new bridge over the Potomac and the extension of Monroe Street
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James A. Watson
Anacostia Citizens’ Association
Julius W. Tolgon
George O. Watson
Charles R. Burr
James C. Leonard
James Marbury
Anacostia
Potomac
Monroe Street
Aged Woman Eckloff Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Sarah Eckloff, 71, wife of Patrolman Adolphus Eckloff, died yesterday afternoon at her daughter’s home after a lingering illness. A longtime police family member and first squad member of the Metropolitan police, she leaves her husband and ten children among 31 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Also, Rabbi Simon will lecture on the third commandment at the Washington Hebrew Congregation tonight.
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Eckloff
Sarah Eckloff
Adolphus Eckhloft
Metropolitan Polices
Ecklof
Simon
Eighth Street
Washington
Kinney Will Filed Names Laura Kinney Sole Beneficiary
Addison D Kinney's will dated June 11 1904 was offered for probate Laura C Kinney is named sole beneficiary and executrix under the will of her husband. Mississippians to Attend Lecture Mississippi Society members will attend Bishop Charles B Galloway lecture at Mount Vernon Place MM E Church tonight and meet at Miss Cameron 1015 1st Street at 7 30 p m
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Addison D. Kinney
Laura C. Kinney
Addison 2. Kinney
The
Mississippi Society
Charles 8. Galloway
Mount Vernon Place
Cement firms seek Roosevelt push on Panama Canal cement
A delegation of American cement manufacturers and jobbers met President Roosevelt, urged use of American cement in Panama Canal contracts, and claimed U S cement could be priced as low as foreign products. Representative Schngebelt of Pennsylvania introduced the group.
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Roosevelt
Schngebelt
Pennsylvania
Panama Canal
Grip and Nervine Cure Featured in 19th Century Ad
A testimonial from Mrs. Geo G Hall of Jackson Tennessee touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for recovering from grip illness. She claims the remedy builds the nervous system and fights germs, detailing relief from chills pains nausea coughing and headache after weeks of ineffectiveness. The ad promises a full refund if not benefited.
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Miles
Geo. G. Hall
Jackson
Tenn
Government Will Not Audit Prison Ship Memorial Funds
The Prison Ship Martyr Commission’s accounts will not be audited by the United States. Secretary Shaw says funds designated by Congress cannot be treated as public money once paid to beneficiaries. In 1962 a $100,090 appropriation for a Fort Green monument, matched by private and public subscriptions, was supervised by state and city officials with Col. W. G. Marshall as disbursing officer. The Treasury Comptroller’s decision ends public audit expectations.
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Martyre’ Commission
United States
Shaw
Congress
Fort Green Fork
Brooklyn
New York Harbor
New York State
New York City
New York
Tmaryar
W. G. Marshall
Beasley Offers Free Service as Confederate Gravemarker Commissioner
Col. W F Beasley of Plymouth NC the youngest former Confederate brigade commander seeks appointment as a Confederate commissioner under the Foraker act to locate and properly mark graves of Confederate dead without pay. He asks Secretary Taft to name the commission presently and argues ex Confederates should fund the position while noting the task could take up to two years.
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North Carolina
W. F. Beasley
Plymouth
N. C
Beasley
Taft
Secretary of War
Congress
Easley
Bate
Vermont Association Met in March Session at Clubrooms
The Vermont Association held its March meeting at 1710 I street with President H B Moulton presiding. Henry C Adams from Wisconsin attended though ill while Mr Cotton spoke for half Vermonters and half Southerners. A resolution for compulsory school attendance passed unanimously. Miss Grace Ross introduced University of Music and Dramatic Art performers who contributed to the program. The line up included vocal solos by Mrs Parkinson and Miss Tozier, piano solos by Miss Kolb, readings by Miss Wyrick, and more. Ice cream and cake followed. The association is described as one of the citys most enthusiastic groups.
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Vermont Association
H. B. Moulton
Henry C. Adams
Congress
Wisconsin
Cotton
Vermont
Temple
Grace Ross
University of Music and Dramatic Art
E. F. Parkkinson
Ethel Tozier
Mildred Kolb
Lule Wyrick
F. Parkinson
Ethel Tozler
Jim
Lulu Woyrick
The
Bequests Named in Delilah Bacon Will of 1901
In the December 1 1901 will of Delilah Bacon the District Supreme Court probate grants bequests to friends. Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church at Eleventh and K streets NW receives 100 dollars. Other beneficiaries include Ella Elizabeth Brown 200, William H Stevenson sr 200, Charlotte Smith 300, Mary E Lyles 40, Frances Hall sr and Mise Annie M Smith each. The remainder goes to Mrs Elia Brown and Miss Annie M Smith. George R L Brown named executor.
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Delilah Bacon
District Supreme Court
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Eleventh
K Streets
Ella Elizabeth Brown
William H. Stevenson
Charlotte Smith
Mary E. Lyles
Frances Hall, Sr
Annie M. Smith
Elia &. Brown
George RL i Brown
Raymond F. Crist Returns From China and Japan
Special Agent Raymond F. Crist of the Bureau of Manufactures arrives in Washington after eight months abroad gathering trade statistics. Agent Burrill also returns but has not reported to headquarters yet. The Bureau of Labor announces several promotions, including Newton H. Clark, Frank J. Landvolet, Matthew A. Cram, and George A. Bentley Jr. to higher clerical positions. An advertising note contrasts evening versus morning ads for business reach.
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Raymond F. Crist
The
Bureau of Manufactures
China
Japan
Washington
Burrjll
Mr. Crist
Bureau of Labor
Newton H. Clark
Frank J. Landvolet
Matthew A. Cram
George A. Bentley, Jr
Czar Friend of Jews Premier Offers to Resign Amidst Opponent Pressure
Emperor refuses to allow Count Witte to retire citing urgent need to settle the Jewish question. Witte parenthetically asks to resign as authorities prepare a bill granting equality for Jews except in official military positions. Polish prisoners in Warsaw endure brutal torture, including starvation, beatings, and forced confessions as cited by Prof. Courtenay.
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Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Audence
Witre
Count Witte
Ms Majesty
National Assembly
Empire
Baron Gunsburg
Courtenay
Academy of Sciences
Voday
Greun
Russian Naval Scandal Over Submarine Plans Sale
A major scandal erupts in the Ministry of Marine as plans for Russian submarines were found to be sold to agents of a foreign power. The incident prompts a high level inquiry and raises questions about security and defense contracting.
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Plang
St. Petersbuug
Ministry of Marine
Forsyth Will Arrangements Probed for Probate
James H. Forsyth, longtime district surveyor chief clerk, had his will offered for probate after three papers were filed. The valid will dated June 27 provides for Mrs Forsyth, with the remainder held in trust by daughter Mary Ann Forsyth until son William James Forsyth reaches thirty, then the estate is split among three children, with Mary Ann named executrix. An earlier draft and a signed agreement by the children and D Carroll Diggs accompany the filing.
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Mary Ann Forsyth
William James Forsyth
Mary .Ann Forsyth
D. Carroll Diggs
Government Printing Office Inspectors Tour Branches
Public Printer Stillings Superintendent Ricketts Chief Inspector Brown and Secretary Colling led a tour of all Government Printing Office branches yesterday. They found great improvement. if Mr Ricketts moves up tomorrow he wants Mr Stiles to assess the condition and meet department staff.
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Stillings
Ricketts
Brown
Colling
Government Printing Office
Mr. Ricketts Mves
Stiles
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