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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

Page

4

Bishop Fowler Dead Was Missionary Secretary

The Rev Charles H Fowler bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church died in New York City after a period of illness. He founded Peking University and Nanking University, opened the First Methodist Episcopal Church in St Petersburg and helped consolidate Nebraska colleges into Nebraska Wesleyan University. He initiated the Twenty Century Thank Offering and the Open Emergency Commission, raising millions for church causes.

China St. Petersburg tIn IM Health W York Mar Charles H Fowler Methodist Episcopal Fowler Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Metropelian ‘Temple Washington Methodist Fifth Avenue Madison Avenue Metheast Episcopal Church Moore Kesin College Syracuse Universty Garrett Biblical Instiute Peking University North Nanking University McClay College of Theology California Nebraska Nebraska Wests University Lincoln Great Cleveland Syracuse University Jitew ‘Theological Seminary Madison Nia American University Methodist Missionary Society The Church Extension Society Freedmen's Aid

Peary Speaks On Far North Plans And Adventures

Commander Robert Peary addresses a large Beebe Theater audience detailing his forthcoming July launch of a new Arctic expedition toward the North Pole. He describes northern landscapes and the dangers faced, analyzes past failures, and emphasizes the progress toward achieving his historic goal.

America North Pole Robert B. Dears Bee Theater Sun Feary Fa! Muna Peary

Aged Contractor Jonn E H Bird Dies in Onancock

Jonn E H Bird aged eighty three died at his Onancock Virginia home Thursday night. Born October 26 1823 in Onancock he moved to Washington with his parents at age three and lived there seventy five years as a contractor and builder. He erected the National Museum the Irish Commission building several old magazines and other public structures before retiring to Onancock. He married Miss Georgiana Polknhorn in 1853 and left thirteen children five living. Funeral from Glenwood Cemetery chapel at 3 this afternoon.

Jonn E H. Bird Onancock Mr. Bird Washington Bird National Museum Irish Commission Georgiana Polkinhorn Lving Webster Marshall Samuel A. Wood New York H. H. Stinemetz T Geliney Bird Boston Mass Maurice Bird Hird Dawson Lodge Glenwood Cemetery Vielack

Debate on Party Allegiance at National Law School

A public debate will be held tonight at the National Law School on party allegiance versus independent action in state governance. On the affirmative are J A Anderson Idaho W H Jordon North Carolina John Walsh South Dakota. On the negative are J A Turner Maryland J Thomas Saree GP Haden New York.

National Law School J. A. Anderson Idaho W. H. Jordon North Carolina John Walsh South Dakota J. A. Turner Maryland J. Thomas Saree GP. Haden New York

Capuzaya Mining Case Moves On After Grand Jury Issue

Judge Justice Stafford overruled a motion to quash the indictment against Eugene Davis of Capuzaya Mining Co. The district attorney’s request that a grand juror abstain from sessions due to conflicts of interest drew disapproval and was argued as improper influence. Davis could be retried if the petit jury finds fault with the indictment.

Gerry Stafford Gates Gapuzaya Mining Company Justice Stafford Eugene Davis Capuzaya Mining Company Davis Henry ¥. Davis United States Adkins Fred W. Pratt Pratt Capu[ers Company

Witness Pay Request Faces Pacific Coast Subpoenas

District Attorney Baker opposed a motion by A A Birney for summoning more than 100 witnesses from California and Oregon at government expense in the Donson Hyde Diamond land fraud cases. Benson’s affidavit cites San Francisco earthquake losses. Attorneys deny any improper joint cooperation among defendants.

Pacific Coast Baker A. A. Birney John A. Benson Justice Stafford California Oregon Benson San Francisco Hyde

Damages sought in case against Sib ley Memorial Hospital

James Brown’s administratrix sues the Woman's Home Missionary Society alleging wrongful death after Brown, a paying patient crippled by typhoid fever, leaped from an unguarded ward window at Sib Ley Memorial Hospital in August 1907. The suit seeks 10000 in the District Supreme Court, stating it is the first such action in this court.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Sibley Memorial Hospital James Brown Brown District Supreme Court

Christian Science Defended in Post Opinion Page

Editor argues that medicines cannot restore wealth and that spiritual healing proves the Bible true. He cites Peter’s words and insists eternal life comes with health restored through spiritual means. The piece defends Christian Science healing as unfanatical and increasingly recognized.

Peter Apostle

Gold production in Transvaal mines 1907

The Transvaal gold mines produced 136.75 million dollars in 1907 with all but five million from the reef near Johannesburg. The State Department cites the U S consul at Victoria South Africa and notes that mining ventures outside Johannesburg yielded little.

Transvaal Johannesburg State Department United States Victoria South Africa

Bankers Liable For Advice Say German Court Rulings

Supreme Court of Germany has issued several decisions holding bankers liable for investment advice to clients. The report to the State Department calls this a move toward a solid, responsible banking base. Advertisements from F. P. Weller's Droz Store and Post branch offices will be relayed to the publication office for prompt communication to readers.

Supreme Court of Germany State Department F. P. Weller Droz Post

Supreme Court Records From 1908 Legal Session

Proceedings list admitted counsel and numerous docket entries across Equity and Circuit Courts. Names include Me Harlan Brewer White Peckham McKenna Holmes Day Moody, and attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants. cases touch on wills, divorces, trustees, bankruptcy, and criminal indictments with adjournments and assignments through March 1908.

United States Supreme Court Harlan Justice Brewer White Peckham McKenna Holmes Justice Day Moody W. W. Gooch New York City Frederle C. Seofeld Nathan Loeser Cleveland Ohio Amos Burt Thompson Sclevelasil John G.johnson Adolph F. Lipphard Ve. Ide P. Humphrey Chapin Brown C. Clinton James B. F. Leighton

Real Estate Transfers in Washington District Numerous Parcels

Real estate transfers include northwest Capitol streets parcels to Creed M atten et al for Calvary Methodist Enlacopal Church, northeast streets to Willam Pickford, Ames Place to Harriet Robinson, Alay to Mary McNamara, Hightrentic and East Capitol to Lucy Dyer, northwest 33rd to 34th to John Wilkinson, northeast Twelfth Street to William Wheatley, Randle Park lot 41, T Street to John Nolan, Garfield addition to Hutchinson and McKenzie, Le Droit Park to Keefe, Reno to Philip Riler, Washington Highlands to Philip RM, F Street blocks to Bratmayor and Neikirls, Chichester to Clarence Gilbert, Langdon Yard to Herbert Chrettzberg, AM Street to Veresca Allen, Street Southwest to Robert Diver, among others. Names include Creed M Atten et al, Calvary Methodist Enlacopal Church, Willam Pickford, Harriet G. Robinson, Mary C. McNamara, Lucy Dyer, John Wilkinson, William B. Wheatley, Samuel Liringeton, Arthur Rendle Newcomb, Emily C. Matthews, John H. Nolan, George W. Stewart, Robert Diver, Chation Hoover, Thomas Keefe, Agnes E. Smith, Philip R. Latt es, Ronald R. Tyler, and others.

Creed Kennedy & Davla Co Harriet G. Robinson ALLAY Edward H. Booth Mary C. McNamar Hightrentic East Capitol Virginia Dyer Lucy Dyer Randle Park Arthur E. Rendle Arther Randle Newcomb Fourteenth Fifteenth Emily C. Matthews John H. Nolan Garfield Ramuel Walker Et al James E. Hutchingon Alexander McKenzie Trustert LE Droit Park Chat Ninth Tenth Streets George W. Stewart Robert Diver

Deeds of Trust Notices Across Several Districts

Deeds of trust filed by multiple lenders secure various sums from borrowers including William Abbott, F. A. Savage, and Emily C. Matthews. Amounts range from 1,000 to 8,000 dollars with terms from 1 to 4 years at 5 to 6 percent interest, secured on lots and blocks across centers such as Eckington Center, North Grounds, Chichester, Langdon Park, and Columbia University area, noting property descriptions and square numbers.

Nhon Brewer Et al Russell Abbott Elmer B. Fisher Wiliam Andrew D. Torrayson Richard A. Ford F. A. Savage Aquare Charles F. Dickey Harry H. Dickey Vivian Dickey Henry H. Ueiemann Charles Schafer Northern Liberty German American Building Association Center Eckington John H. Nolenet R. Bralley Davidson Henry S. Matthews Emily C. Matthews WiMam Limerick Et Clarence I. Geasford Waller C. Davis Mary EB Walter A. Brown George W. White Lida HR. Long George J. Pritchard Washington ‘Loan and Equitable Co-operative Building Associa ArQny Mf Cirbitzberg

Netherlands-America Steamship Co Reports 1907 Dividend Status

New York on March 20 announces the annual report of the Netherlands America Steamship Company operating the Holland American line shows no dividend of 11 percent on capital stock for 1907. Also notices Ready. Post Educational Contest Pictures Nos. 1 64 on sale at specified prices. Some copies with Pictures Nos. 1 to 35 still available at 17 cents by mail.

the Post The Washington Post New York Netherlands-America Steamship Company

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