Hadley ends inquiry in sensationalism charges against process server
The Missouri inquiry into the Standard Oil actions closes with Attorney General Hadley declaring no further witnesses. He plans to return to St Louis to record testimonies from H Clay Pierce and others, with the aim of petitioning the Missouri Supreme Court to revoke licenses and charter links to Standard Oil affiliates. The case faces potential US Supreme Court appeal, and Hadley cites alleged press money for interviews as sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Missouri
Wall Street
Sanborn
Supreme Court
Flo Feft
St. Louis
H. Clay Pierce
Water-Pierce Company
Supreme Court of Missouri
Hading
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Republic of Company of New York
Pierce Company
Missouri Corporation
New York
Standard Oil
Supreme Court of the
Hudley
John D. Rockefeller
Patierrs
Re Company
Prrquest
A . Palmere
Hadle
Law Students to Debate at National University Law School
Law students prepare for the first semifinal debate at the National University Law School in Washington. The event features teams from Arkansas New York and Texas with Judge Burkett and Senator Haugen among the panel. admission is free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Uaversity Law School
Soposlowk
Erst Pialding
Thirteenth Street
New York Avenue
T Street
James J. Wilmeth
Arkansas
New
Debating ‘Society
Dennis O'Connor Death Notice in Local Rites
Taps were sounded yesterday over the remains of Dennis O’Connor who died Sunday at his residence on Heb Corcanar Street. Rev. Rutherford James Fo Suki officiated. The casket was banked with floral tablets before his temporary cremation. Pallbearers included representatives from Ven Veenan Eeeioi A. W. Nicholson and William 2 Wemsler, G A. H. Ight Finn and James A. Allen, and Army and Navy Mniow. Henry and John J. Strihan represented others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Oonor
HBT Corcanar
Ruther James Fo Suki
Hs Temeval Crem
A.W. Nicholson
Willam
Wemsler
Boston Correspondent O'Brien Resigns After Eleven Years
Robert Lincoln O'Brien, Washington bureau chief of the Boston Transcript for eleven years, resigns to return to Buxton. He came to Washington as President Clivelamt's personal secretary, later leaving the White House for newspaper work. He helped found the Washington Economic Society with Charles A. Conant, then treasurer of Morton Trust. O'Brien belonged to the Cosmopolitan and Gridiron clubs and the Washington Literary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert Lincoln O'Brien
Washington
Boson Transcript
Buxton
Clivelamt
White House
Washington Economic Society Inconfinncum
Charles A. Conant
Morton Trust Company
New York
O'Brien
Coamas
Gridiron J
Washington Literary
Soety
Burial of Goung McGowan at Mount Olivet Cemetery
The burial occurred yesterday morning at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Funeral services were at Moly Trinity Catholic Church. McGowan died at home on S233 Street after a long illness. His wife Mrs Margaret M Gow an and son William Mc Gowan of Pensacola Florida survive him. A Shakespearean recital will follow with Ernest Gichner, Johannes Miersch, Mrs Mignor Lamasurr, and Anita Shade listed as performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goung McGowan
Mount Olivet
Moly
Trinity Catholic
Ernest Gichner
Pytl Temple
Wille Prandt
Beethoven
Gichner Woll
Johannes Miersch
Mignor Lamasurr
Pianat
Anita Shade
Sunflower Fever Cure Alleged by Consul General
Consul General Guenther reports a Spanish professor's claim, cited by German papers, that sunflowers provide a potent febrifuge usable as a quinine substitute. Moncorvo reportedly discussed similar findings, with Russia showing use of sunflower leaves for fever relief and coloring matter aiding malarial fever. Trials with children showed promising results compared to quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther
Frankfort
Guelther
Moncorvo
Therapeutical Society of Paris
Peru
Measco
Moncervo
Lea
Mystery Over Carbolic Acid Incident At Thirteenth Street
A young man rushed into a Pennsylvania Avenue restaurant claiming a young woman and two men had drunk carbolic acid on the steps at 523 Thirteenth Street Northwest. He was taken to Emergency Hospital where an antidote was given. Doctors say beer would have been the proper antidote in such a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Emer-gency Hospital
Tarbotic
Buffalo Jones Visits Presidents On Buffalo Cattle Crossings
Buffalo Jones spent yesterday in the city returning from New Hampshire with a carload of buffaloes from the Austin Corbin Game Preserve for his Arizona ranch. He presented a fine cutate tone to the President and discussed buffalo cattle crossing with Carnegie Institution officials, which may fund further experiments. The Carnegie Institution plans to study the cattle buffalo cross and support Jones’s work. Presidents Woodward and Carnegie officials will tour Jones’s Arizona ranch Luther Burbank’s California establishment and other sites where similar research is ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J
Buffaln
Jones
New Hampshire
Austin Corbin Game Preserve
Anzona Ranch
Carnegie Institution
Arizona
Mr. Jones
Woodward
Railway Commissioners to Meet in Washington This April
National Association of Railway Commissioners will convene in Washington on April 4. Each member is instructed to come prepared for discussions of issues including classification of operating and construction, electric railway expenses, grading, railway taxes, and proposals to regulate uniform classification and tariff rates. Other topics cover railway statistics, legislation, safety devices, block signals, and duties of state commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Washington
Seris
Com
Seattle Becomes Reserve City Under 1881 Act
Comptroller of the Currency declares Seattle a reserve city by act of March 1881 and permits Seattle national banks to act as reserve agents for other national banks upon approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utrivarcial Banks
Seattle
Wash
Many Patents Issued in Official Gazettes
During the last week the Patent Office announced 386 mechanical patents granted to citizens of this country and 5 to foreigners. The District citizens led in mechanical patents and one trade mark was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Biddie Recommends Changes to Name Bill
Engineer Commissioner Trd dle yester day backed a favorable report on the Senate bill proposing to change the name of Suxteenta. The action signals support for the rename measure and sets the stage for legislative consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddie
Trd@dle
Senate
Suxteenta
Island of Pines Future Seen By Union Savings Chief
F H Smith president of Union Savings Bank returns from Isle of Pines with warnings that ratification of a pending Senate treaty to place the island under Cuban rule would depress American real estate and tobacco investments. He cites 600 Americans residing there and 1 000 landowners, urges continued U S control, and extols the island as a healthy citrus and vegetable region with remarkable mineral springs.
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F. H. Smith
The
Union Savings Bank
Island
Isle of Pines
Senate
Cuba
United States
Smith
Union
Walking Home Hatless After Night at Convention Hall
R T S Cole, a police headquarters clerk, reported his hat and coat stolen while skating at Convention Hall Monday night. Police and detectives pursue the thief, who was spotted by Cole and others near headquarters, as Cole laments walking home bareheaded in cold wind and the public’s gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. TS. Cole
Cole
Hin
Playful Interviewer's Odd Dispatch on Schoolyard Tale
A bustling reporter's visit to playgrounds yields a lively, slang filled account with Mass Rody Lovelace and Jack J referenced. The narrator recalls mass talk, trading lines about markets, ham, and home plans as a humorous exchange unfolds amid a busy office setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rody T.orelace
Storrie
Hulty
Milians
Storrle
Jack J
Rody Lovelace
Orilly
Body to Be Cremated for Charles H Comstock
The body of Charles Henry Comstock will be cremated today. He died Monday at age eighty four. He wed at 1635 Monroe Street North Well. His grandfather, Thomas Comstock, oversaw Norwalk burning during George Burgoyne’s invasion of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry Comstock
Mr. Comstock
Monroe Street
North
Weel
Thomas Comstock
Norwalk
Conn
Geo. Burgoyne
New York
Thieves Steal Coats Money Jewelry in Local Burglary Spree
Police report a spree of petty thefts across several homes and businesses. Articles stolen include a black overcoat with velvet collar, a pocketbook with $27, clothing items, a fleur-de-lis pin with diamonds, and a moleskin muff. A clerk lost a double breasted overcoat at Convention Hall, and no arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasserman
Tt. B. Cole
Polce
Convention Hall
W. B. Moses
Sisters of the Visitation File Lien Action Against Waggaman
The Sisters of the Visitation of Georgetown filed in District Supreme Court to establish a lien and force sale of Lot 9 Block 5 Cleveland Heights, property held by Thomas E Waggaman as trustee after alleging a $5 000 investment by Waggaman in a first mortgage on District real estate and contesting title after Waggaman’s bankruptcy with three co defendants named in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of the Visitation
T. E. Waggaman
Cleveland Heights
Thomas E. Waggaman
Georgetown
Gordon & Gordon
District Supreme Court
Robert J. O'Brien
Waggaman
O'Brien
Smokers and eight hour rule mix in vast notice
Gen Nelson A Miles Camp United Spanish War Veterans to host a complimentary smoker at Spanish veterans headquarters 719 Sixth Street NW Tuesday evening April 3. Entertainment includes recitations music and remarks by Comrade Vic tor of Rochester NY and others outlining the national encampment preparations for October in this city. Eight hour law applies to Geological Survey reclamation service engineers paid by the hour and laborers on irrigation works, with emergency entries possible by the Secretary of the Interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
United Spanish War Veterans
Spanish Veterans
Sixth Street
McConnell
Rupple
Luder
Orville G. Victor
Rochester
Geological Survey
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Taw
Travel Talk on Span Elmendorf tours Andalusia’s charm
Elmendorf, lecturer at the New National Theater, led a large audience yesterday afternoon through historic Spain using stereopileon and motion pictures. Views covered Madrid landmarks, royal portraits, Toledo Cervantes’ house, and Granada’s Alhambra, evoking Moorish Gothic fusion, chivalry, and legends with strong audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmendorf
Andalusia
New National Theater
Spain
Madrid
Armeria
Velasquez
Murillo
Goya
Raphael
Tizian
Moore
Mecca
Harun-al-Bar
Angalusia
Gaelic League Growing in Local Effort Across Parishes
The John McHale branch of the Gaelic League expands its work with Prof Flynn teaching at Carroll Institute on Tuesdays and Fridays. If a parish shows at least twelve signups and secures a hall, Gaelic classes will run Sundays from 8 to 1. The aim is to welcome Dr. Hyde of Ireland in May and deliver a welcome address. Local Irishmen Edmund Murphy, William Burnell, and Martin Cady support the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McHale
Gaelic League
Lynn
Western Ireland
Carroll Institute
Flynn
Washington
Douglas Hyda
Ireland
Hyde
Messrs
Edmond Murphy
William Burnell
Martin Cady
Shaping the Programme for Pan American Conference
The third Pan American Conference programme committee meets to decide topics for Rio next July. No firm agreement yet on controversial issues. Broad latitude expected in selecting subjects and informing governments in advance. Secretary Root has conferred with Senor Nabuco, Brazil’s ambassador and programme chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Senor Nabuco
Rio
Robert G Sutton Dead After Illness at Home
Robert G Sutton, chief of the mail and record division of the Bureau of Ordnance, War Department, died yesterday morning at his residence 921 Nineteenth Street NW of pneumonia. He served in the Signal Corps during the Civil War and was appointed a clerk at $1000 a year in 1878, remaining in the War Department. Funeral arrangements not yet completed, burial expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Sutton
Nineteenth Street
Bureau of Ordnance
War Department
Signal Corps
Will of George W. King Probated
The will dated September 5, 1891 provides Elizabeth R. King a life interest in the estate. At her death one half passes to Mrs. Annie Ingraham, while the other half remains to her sister. Mrs King is named executrix of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. King
Elizabeth R. King
King
Sleterance
Annie Ingraham
Negro Theater Planned for Central Virginia Location
The National Amusement Company, recently incorporated in Virginia, plans a new negro theater in a central location. The handsome structure will cost about 100000 dollars and seat around 2000 if the plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Amusement Company
Virginia
Fire Department Reorganization Aims to Raise Firemen Pay
Commissioner Macfarland pushes Congress to act on a bill reorganizing the fire department with a new superintendent and higher pay. He notes firemen have long earned less than policemen and seeks raises for ranks from chief engineer to privates to match other cities. A hearing before the House District Committee is sought to press the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macfarland
Campbell
Iiew
Aieutenant
Commissioner
Congress
House District Committee
Iremen
Taps Sound in Arlington for Maj. Robert M. Rogers
Maj. Robert M. Rogers a retired A. S. A. officer who served in the Civil War Egypt public works for the Khedive and commanded at Fort Preble died in Portland Maine last Friday and was buried in Arlington with full military honors. His funeral included a cavalry escort from the Thirteenth Cavalry and a Fort Myer band with chaplain Pierce presiding. Rogers served on Gen. Sherman’s staff, held a cadetship at West Point, and fought in Florida and Cuba before retiring February 2 19m as a major member of the Loyal Legion Maine Commanders. He had based his headquar ters in Portland for years and left many friends in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Rogers
Portland
Arlington
Thirteenty Cavalry
Fort Myer
Pierce
Rogers
Washington County
West Point
Gen. Sherman
Lincoln
Boxer
United States
Khedive
Cuba
Loyal Legion
Maine
Fort Preble
Epilepsy cured by Miles Nervine claim
A testimonial from John Lewis of Clarion Pa describes epilepsy improvement after using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. The ad claims the medicine cures epilepsy as a nervous disorder and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
I. Miles
John Lewis
Clarion
Outrage Claim by Gompers on Miners Arrests Editorial
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor denounces the arrest and treatment of Western Federation of Miners officials in Colorado. He argues the procedures violate statute law and the Bill of Rights, condemning the conduct as outrages against justice and Anglo-Saxon notions of human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Amercan Federation of Labor
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
American Federationist
Wi Federation of Miners
Will refuses probate over lack of signatures in paper
A will presented to the register of wills is rejected for insufficient witness attestations. The handwritten document, dated July 2, leaves $50 to Rev Father Lee for a Virgin statue and $94 for masses, with over $500 to the Mount Moly Land Mission. remainder to Eliza J. Whelan of Omaha. Letters of administration issued to the National Safe Verisit and Trust Company. estate valued at unknown amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Register of Wills
Mount St. Sepulchre
Eliza
Whelan
Omaha
Nebrana
Michael Million
Brassville
Westmeath
Ireland
National Safe Verisit and ‘Trust Company
Ramabai Message Read At Sixth Annual Meeting
At the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Woman's Interdenominational Union held at First Congregational Church, Ramabai urged Americans to give love and help to one another. Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis spoke on Congress, Smoot committee, and related bills after devotions and minutes. The gathering adjourned late without electing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Interdenominational Union
Wom An
First Congregational Church
Margaret Dye Ellis
Congress
Smoot
Weber Bill
Land the Excise Board
Smoot Committee
Miss Babcock
Bamnabai
America
Lord
Christ
Hous
Samuel Dickinson Dead at 70 in Washington
Samuel Dickinson died Monday at his home 1622 Seventeenth Street NW. The funeral is private at 3 p.m. He was a Caroline County, Virginia native who moved to Washington at eighteen, served under Gen. Longstreet in the Civil War, spent two decades in mercantile work, and joined the District tax office in 1888, retiring two years ago due to ill health. He leaves a widow and four children, Evy M Dickinson Elizabeth I Dickinson William S Dickinson and F Pendleton Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Seventeenth Street
Caroline Country
Washington
Longstreet
Dickhan
Evy M. Dickinson
Elizabeth I Dickinson
William S. and
F. Pendleton Dickinson
Jury Sustains Lipphard Will in Probate Court Ruling
The Lipphard will was sustained by a jury in Probate Court led by Justice Barnard. Adolph Lipphard and other heirs filed a caveat alleging mental incapacity and undue influence. The estate is devised to Rev. C. C. Men Gor in trust for the husband for life, then divided among Lipphard children. Barking Dee's Owner Fined for dogs that annoyed a neighbor's sick wife. case noted as appealed. Ida Walters sought divorce from Hone H. Walters for infidelity, with alimony and counsel fees requested. Perego worm may prompt legislation. a pneumonia of harbor bill debate cited, with Congress considering appropriations and possible Dill amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine Lipphard
Justice Barnard
Adolph Lipphard
C. C. Men Gor
Barking Dee
Cr. Heylman
al Douglas Place
W W. A. Rodgers
Heylman
Appenlad
Ida Walters
Hone
H. Walters
Attorress
Lyon & Lyon
Peticener
Corner Stone Ceremony Echoes Washington Past
Elites plan a House of Representatives office building ceremony echoing the 1793 Washington corner-stone laying. An ox barbecue and artillery salutes were part of the earlier event, with Masons, Virginia militia, and Georgetown officials participating in a grand procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Capitol
A. G Umer
Masonic Lodge No
Virginia
George Washington
G A R Post to Celebrate Ninety Ninth Anniversary Event
The Unety n ninth anniversary of Kit Carson Post No 99 will be celebrated tonight in the main hall at 152 Pennsylvania Ave. Invitations extended to post friends and families. Address of welcome by DS Wilder. National anthem singalong led by Takoma chorus under James Wiger. Miss Mar Buford Smith to recite Independence Bell. Music and recitations by local performers. Addresses by Dr George Bailey and Miss Laura Collie son. Fort Meade bugle and trumpet solos. Takoma post members to sing America. Comrade Genco Lillefridge in charge of entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kit Carson
Pennsylvania
Yenur
Post
DS. Wilder
James Wiger
Mar Buford Smith
Scholz
Gee
Arthur Bo Midleton
George Bailey
Laura Collieson
E. Wilcox
Fort Meer
Weno
Genco H. Lillefridge Takoma
Boris
Sin
Alt
Hubert Armus
Moores Promoted and Library Foreman Return
Moores is promoted as inspector at the Government Printing Office. MW Mewes will serve in the composing rooms for four years, then return as chief. Clay Espey reverts to foreman of the bindery at the Public Library. A reshuffling of departments followed, with staff moved to different sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawara & Moores
Ira
Boz
Gelden
Sraman
Every Little Counts Go Makes A Rood End
Fragmentary note urges saving money and prudent use of resources. It stresses a safe place for savings and anxiously invites trust in a financial institution. The text is garbled but conveys a push for reliable savings and financial security.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Tadley de- Lieven
Shawn
Standard Oil Trust
Broadway
West
Xet
da Scu
Uwadley
LAW
Dennis O'Connor
Buffalo Jones
President Roosevelt
Cptes
Florida
Financial
Samuel J. Prescott
Police
Ayer
Pan-American Congress
Adie
Negro Theater
Maj
Robert Rogers
Egypt
Gompers
Federation of Miners
Miss Mullen
Register
Ramabai
Samuel Dickinson
Columbia River
Oregon
Ravers
Harber
Capitol Stone
Gen. Washington
Annecy
Alexandria- Washington Lodge
No. 22
Cohler
E C. Dick
Department of Washington
Mayor and Corporation of
Virginia Artilery
Commissioners of Washington
Stonscullers and Mechanics
Ledge Co. 22 &c
United Suites
Henehyial
Grand Lodge of
Maryland
Tanle
Alexandria
Thomas Jounon
de Swart
Daniel Jurrell
Josent Clark
WG M
Isaac J Hoban
Stephen Hatha
Calim Williamsen
Mr. Chler
Kit Carson Post
Moores
Govermment Printery
Peoples’ Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
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