Supreme Court Sets First Docket Call Since 1877
The Supreme Court plans an April 9 docket call to reduce delay and prune the list. Twenty cases include New Jersey v Delaware and Maryland v Virginia from the 1800s to 1901. several others span Missouri Kansas Washington and North Carolina. Justice Harlan granted a stay for Ed Johnson a negro slated for hanging in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Colorado
South Dakota
North Carolina
State of Washington
Northern Secrrtion Company
United States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Hitchcock
Supreme Court
Ed Johnson
Hamilton County
Tenn
Harlan
Funeral for Simon Goodman Held at Home
The funeral for Simon Goodman was held yesterday at 2 o clock from his family home on Fifth Street Northwest under the Washington Centennial Lodge of Masons. Addresses were given by Dr Stern and Rev Dr Simon of the Eighth Street Temple with participation from the Masonic Veterans and the Independent Order of Bnai B’rith. Interment followed in the Washington Hebrew Congregation cemetery. Goodman, born in Barana eighty one years ago, was a veteran Washington resident with a wide circle of acquaintances. He is survived by his widow, three sons, and four daughters.
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Simon
Goodman
Fifth Street
Washington
Dynamite blast rocks Bryant Street Bronx
A heavy dynamite blast on Bryant Street in the Bronx rattled the neighborhood, shattering windows and sending stones across streets. Patrolman John Holtzer was seriously injured with a fractured skull. several others narrowly escaped as debris damaged about a dozen nearby buildings. Frank Spino, foreman for Gallo & Pinelli, was arrested amid the investigation.
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Washington
New York
Bryant Street
Bronx
John Holtzer
Frank Spino
Gallo & Pinelli
Mulberry Street
Aled
Mortimer to Edit Gazette and Other Promotions Revealed
W W Mortimer will edit the Patent Office Gazette succeeding J W Babson whose death was announced by the Commissioner of Patents. Mortimer has served twenty years in the department and assumes duties without a promotion. Magruder rises to chief of the assignment division at 8000 while F D Morris gains assistant chief despite a long service record. J W Sterner ascends from clerk at 800 to 1800. Additional shifts include H B Burch moving to 1600, Miss Gertrude Perry advancing to 1400, and Mrs C B Ashby reinstated at 1400.
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Patent Office
W. W. Mortimer
J. W. Babson
Commissioner of Patents
F. D. Morris
J. W. Sterner
Pennsylvania
H. B. Burch
Gazette Division
Drago Doctrine Favored At Pan American Congress
Argentine cable to State Department signals allied push for the Drago doctrine opposing forceful private debt collection between nations. Washington supports the general principle as Mexico and other South American nations back adoption. Officials expect a heated fight as European interests oppose. American delegates to Rio met at the State Department to organize, including William S. Buchanan Edmund F. James Leo S. Rowe James Barton and Tullo Larrmaga.
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Pan-American Congress
State Department
Washington
Mexico
Rio
William S. Buchanan
New York
Edmund FJ. James
Illinos
Leo S. Rowe
Pennsylvania
Jamey S. Barton
Iillmeis
Tullo Larrmaga
Porto Rico
Dying Mrs Strasburger Remembered In Washington
Funeral services for Mrs Mina Strasburger, 76, who died Sunday at her daughter Mrs M B Hirsh 215 Florida Ave NW, will be held tomorrow at 4 p m at the residence. A German native, she came to the United States early and married H L Strasburger in Georgetown in 1851, their fifty second wedding anniversary. She long served Washington Hebrew Association and did charity work as a Rebecca Lodge and Council of Jewish Women member.
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Mina Strasburger
Hirsh
Florida Avenue Northwest
Strasburger
Germany
H. L. Strasburger
Georgetown
Government shed menace at 922 F Street Northwest
Building Inspector Ashford warns a large frame shed behind the Forestry Bureau at 922 F Street Northwest, erected from combustible material without a permit, risks fire to nearby property. Assistant Inspector Henry Story notes similar sheds in the rear, urging removal of combustibles and compliance to avoid heavy government liability from any damage.
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Forestry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
F Street
Henry Story
Ashford
Agricultural Department
Get Their Property Back Regulations for Foreigners at Port Arthur
The State Department yesterday forwarded from Huntington Wilson in Tokyo detailed rules allowing foreigners to recover property left abandoned during the war. Applicants must describe the property and file through a diplomatic agent, with only one agent representing the owners.
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State Department
Huntington Wilson
Tokyo
Port Arthur
Danny
Second wreck attempt on Pennstroma Eastbound flyer
Greensburg Pennsylvania reports a second attempt to wreck the Pennstroma Radroad east bound flyer. A spiked switch was found in time Saturday night preventing disaster. Suspects remain unknown. Secretary Shaw travels to Des Moines Iowa to address Pek County Republican Club next Friday evening.
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Greensburg
Shaw
Iown
Treasury Department
Washington
Des Moines
Iowa
Pek County Republican Club
Labor Council Meets In Indianapolis Reports Submissions
The American Federation of Labor executive council convened with most members present to hear officer reports and outline week work. It plans to press labor legislation, including child labor bans, and consider miners strike and printers’ disputes. Telegrams sent to Mitchell and coal miners’ convention. In memory of P J McGuire the council adopted formal resolutions praising his life and work.
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A. F. of L
Congress
Indianapolis
McGuire
United Mine Workers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Gompe
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Incanapolis
Samuel Gompers
James Duncan
James‘ O'Connell
Max Morris
I. A Hayes
Dantel J. Keefe
William D. Huber
Joseph F. Valentine
John B. Lennon
Frank Morrison
Frye
Cannon
Mary McDowell
Chicago
Women’s National Labor Society
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
House
Senate
Mitchell
Gompers
Phisburg
Morrison
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
Tle
Brotherhood Carpenters and Joiners
America
Goropers
Duncan
Lennon
Ruling in rebate case limits prehearing testimony
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that witnesses need not testify before a notary public in advance of regular court proceedings in the rebate suit brought by the International Coal Mining against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The decision, issued in Philadelphia on March 1, shapes how preliminary testimony is handled for this case.
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Seer Company
St. Louis Dressed Beer Company
Maryland Caauatty Company
Supreme Court
Beet Company
Joan
Assured Company
Confert Bros
Felix Barcelon
Batangas
Philippine Islands
Phiippine Commission
Brown
A. Leschen & Sons Rope Company
Broderick & Bascom Rope Company
Dietermines
National Engraving and Stamping Company
New England Enameling Company
Automatic Switch Company
Baltimore
Cutters Hammer Manufacturing Company
Circuit Court
Southern District of
New York
Casas
Plecult Court
New England
Sustice Brewer
Tircuit Courts of Appeals
William J. Gallagher
Ilnois
Supreme Court Yesterds Galagher Ia
Chicago
Gallagher
United States
Henry Bockstruck
St. Paul
Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
International Coal Mining
For the Children Sarsaparilla Health Claim
An old advertisement urges parents to use Ayer s Sarsaparilla to strengthen children s health and blood. It markets the tonic as building overall vitality and cites a long history of sales. The fragment hints at a product line and local sourcing references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Miswamalaiteer
Cottonseed oil gains praise as substitute to olive oil
Census bulletin shows cottonseed by products valued at about 69.4 million dollars in primary products and 36.41 million in finished goods. It notes 715 establishments refining fiber and oil, with 122.8 million gallons of crude oil and 3.28 million tons of refined cottonseed products.
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Census Bureau
D. C. Roper
Consul Skinner
Marseilles
Roper
Europe
United States
Bookbinders Convention Planned in June Here
Local union prepares for the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders tenth convention to be held in June. Delegates will hear speakers including Samuel Gompers with events planned at Columbia Theater Regent Hotel and excursions to Marshall Hall and Luna Park. A souvenir book will feature engravings of officers and organizers.
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Jume
Union of Bookbinders
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Regent Hotel
Columbia Theater
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Marshall Hall
Luna Park
Woman's Bindery Union
Robert Gilockling
Department of Labor
Ontario
Canada
Dominion
Man Arrested on Bigamy Attempted Self Harm in Jail
Chester Pennsylvania March 19. Valentine T. Tytler of Pittsburg arrested on bigamy charge. After a brief confinement he attempted suicide by gashing his left wrist with glass, opening an artery. He was sent to Chester Hospital for treatment.
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Chester
Valentine T.tytler
Pittsburg
Chester Ho
Wrong Barclay Got Credit Fe L Barclay Ferret Work
The report cites FE. L. Barclay or brother C. M. Barclay as linked to chasing rats from the White House with ferrets. A claim is made that credit should go to the proper person. Also a patent cold remedy ad appears mentioning bromine quinine tablets and refund if not effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. Barclay
White House
C. M. Barclay
AL. Barclay
New Cotton Seed Promises Longer Fiber For Higher Value
The Department of Agriculture reports development of new cotton seed varieties yielding fiber 0.5 to 0.75 inch longer. Seeds, from upland cotton, will be shared with Southern planters for testing with gradual adoption seen as boosting U S cotton values and industrial prospects.
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Department of Agriculture
South
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Claim Quick Relief
A vintage testimonial promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a fast remedy for headaches neuralgia and other pains. It asserts soothing nerves and immediate relief without injury and notes a money back guarantee if not beneficial. A laundry forelady from Battle Creek Mich praises its usefulness for workers and headache relief.
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Miles
T. Francisco
Battle Creek
Mich
Rumors On Senate Fight And Cannon Dinner
Rumors from the New York Press allege Elihu Root may be the administration’s Senate appointee to replace Chauncey Depew, with Longworth eyed for Ohio governor and Taft urged toward the Supreme Court. The piece also notes Uncle Joe Cannon’s dinner stirring talk of his presidential bid and Illinois leaders shaping the GOP delegation.
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Nicholas Longworth
Chico
Taft
Uncle Joe
New York
Elihu Root
Senate
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
Albany
Gov. Higgins
Root
Washington
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
Senator Foraker
Boss Cox
Cincinnati
Cox
Longworth
House of Representatives
Congress
Quno
Foraker
Buckeye
Cannon
House
Tnele Joe
Fairbanks
Ilinois
Illinois
Custom
Deneen
Yates
Shelby
Sweet job to be filled in sugar laboratory
A $2,000 vacancy for chief of the sugar laboratory, Bureau of Chemistry, Department of Agriculture, will be filled after April 18 exam by the United States Civil Service Commission. Eligibles must be over 25 and tested in general and agricultural chemistry, training, practical experience, and a thesis on carbohydrate topics. Additional April 18 exams include a technical assistant in pharmacology and a seed testing laboratory aid, plus a machinist for Fort Monroe. Patent Office bids: specifications and drawings for foreign patents to be provided, with contracts for the coming fiscal year. proposals due by 2 p m April 2.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
United States Civil Service Commission
Division of Pharmacology
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Artillery School
Fort Mon-roe
Patent Office
The
Department
Commissioner of Patents
Install Cages at Zoo for Floodable Cleaning
National Zoo completes installation of large steel cages in new animal house. Floors flood for cleaning. similar cages used in Cincinnati and New York Zoos. Building for rare animals slated to be ready about May 1. Industrial Educational League of the South plans a meeting at the New Willard on Friday evening May 23 at o'clock to discuss business of importance.
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Zoo
National Zoo
Cincinnati
New York
the Willard
Industrial Educational League of the South
New Willard
Mayen
Yacht Morseman Damaged: Grounded Off Key
Tampa March 1 The yacht Morseman owned by former Minister to Cuba H. D. Squiers went aground off Hz mont Key. The vessel was towed into the port by the Government tug Pickering after sustaining damage. Squiers and party were not aboard at the time.
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H. D. Squires
Tampa
Fla
Morseman
Cuba
H. D. Squiers
Hzmont Key
Pickering
Trip Result in Suit Over Breach of Contract
Bennett A. Fowler sues E. S. Randall Steamboat Company in District Supreme Court seeking 500 damages for breach of contract after a ticket purchased August 12 failed to return him from Colonial Beach to Washington. He alleges inadequate arrangements left him stranded, incurring extra expenses and losing his Washington job as an insurance agent.
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A. Fowler
Randall Steamboat Company
District Supreme Court
Bennett A. Fowler
E. S. Randall Steamboat Company
D. W. Baler
W. J. Lambert
George M. Brady
Colonial Beach
I Got My Hands Dirty Fixing a Pocket Watch
A narrator recalls fixing a watch with a blacksmith watchmaker, using a saw and hammer. The repair involved removing glass, adjusting a stuck stem, and the watch then ran at a fast pace. An accident with a friend caused a scare but no lasting harm, and the piece was nearly complete.
City Snow Clearing Hampered by Exhausted Funds
Washington street cleaners faced inaction as the snow and ice fund was exhausted early in winter. Sup. Towhey and assistants could not clear streets and crossings, relying on light rain and hope for funds. Officials had sought $5,600 in an urgent deficiency bill, but the appropriation was cut before signature.
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Tawhey
Washington
Supl. Towhey
Cowhey
Business man accused in Ohio company loss
Silas L. Snodgrass, secretary and treasurer of the Morrison and Snodgrass Co., is charged in Cincinnati with converting to his own use 315.02 belonging to the firm. The attachment suit filed in Common Pleas Court by Andrew Morrison, president, alleges the money was misappropriated across multiple withdrawals from August 192 to January 196.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Silas L. Snodgrass
Morrison & Snodgrass Company
Commer Pleas Court
Andrew Morrison
Morrison
Snodgrass
Gole Wins His Suit Over Ballot Omission in Machinists Case
Nathan A. Cole sued the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinists in Equity Court No 1 alleging his name was omitted from the ballot and that he faced expulsion from Elysian Lodge Hoboken N J The court enjoined expulsion and barred counting ballots lacking his name The ruling held Cole remained in good standing under lodge rules and that a subordinate lodge cannot expel a member without charges and a hearing Justice Clabaugh noted many lodges nationwide watch the outcome Attorneys Brandenburg for Cole Hopkins for the defendants.
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Grand Lodge of International Association of Machinists
Nathan A. Cole
Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machiniats
Sus
Clabaugh
Equity Court No. 1
Elysian Lodge of
Coll
Elysian Lodge
International Association of Machinists
United States
Canada
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Grand Lodge
International ‘Association of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
Seneres Executive Board
General Executive Board
Cole
Grand Executive Board
Ttme
Brandenburg , Brandenburg
M. K. Hopkins
Wis i
Charles W. Dar
British Officer Gallant and a Boer War Veteran
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Captain Douglas Edmund Hope of Thornyerelits Cavalry alleging he was robbed of $0 and a London ticket at a Last Thirty-eighth Street house. Laura Chevalier was arrested. Hope requested her discharge. Hope, from Engle, has a long military line and served in China before the Boer War. He led a cavalry troop in South Africa, survived a killed horse and wounds, and returned to duty at war's end.
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Washington Post
New York
Douglas Edmund Hope
Thornyerelits
London
West Side Court
Laura Chevalier
Capt. Hope
Hope
Engle
Prince of Wales’ North Staffordshire Regiment
China
South Africa
Col. Thornycroft
Johannesburg
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Earth
Simon Goodman
Dr. King
Mortimer
Gazette
Drago
Argentina
Forestry Department
Labor Council
Professional Men OF
Ernest Wilkinson
Bookbinders’ Convention
Isplvaa
Barclay
Higgins
Gole
Halifax
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