Death of Justice Brower roils high court cases in turmoil
The death of Justice David J Brower unsettles rulings on Standard Oil and American Tobacco Company antitrust matters and casts fresh doubt on the validity of the corporation tax law. The court faces deep consideration as Justice William H Moech’s absence further destabilizes decisions on pivotal corporate and interstate questions.
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David J Brower
Scan Tapares Company
William H Moech
Justice Stewar
Sulrec
Justice Moody
Mey Busin
Great Oil Andobacco
Ines
Noted Jurist Brewer Dead and His Liberal Legacy
Obituary recalls Justice David J Brewer as a fearless liberal voice on the Supreme Court and in public life. It highlights his eloquent speeches on universal peace, military excess, railroads, and the end of war, with remarks from Baltimore and Atlantic City speeches praising fairness and brotherhood.
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United States
Supreme Court
Universal Peace
David J Brewer
Theodore Roosevelt
Baltmore
Board of Education
Place
Justice Brewer
Hercules
Fleodor
Roosevelt
Graes
Fe Justice
Brewer
Milwaukee
Toraurosas Whch
Juste Brewer IL
Insurance Companion
Wissoue
Bob
Brotherhood of Man
Atlantic City
Jersey
United Action
Public scrutiny and railroad reform by Justice Brewer
Justice Brewer argues that public concern targets secret railroad practices rather than legitimate profits. He warns that government ownership would require open operations and asserts private capital serving the public must face full publicity and accountability in bids, stocks, and bonds.
Justice Brewer on Peace Power and Publicity in a Prosperous Era
The address argues America must avoid imperial dreams as brass buttons and new weapons tempt expansion. Justice Brewer lauds women for peace and warns business and labor against tyranny of wealth. He cites rail and oil giants, warns publicity shapes public opinion and safeguards democracy.
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America
Man
Atlantic City
Justice Brewer
Barri
London
New York
Pennsylvania Railrun Company
Standard Oil Company
Hrewer
Adopts Economy Plan for Tuberculosis Society Quarters
The Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis will use only part of its building at 23 H Street NW after April 1. The Associated Charities to occupy the main section post April. M Sternberg, president, announced the move to smaller quarters to cut expenses. The dispensary moves from second floor to basement after the month’s start amid a $7 budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuberculous Society
Association For the Prevention of Tubercues
H Street
Associated Charities
Get
M. Sternberg
Nardes
Sociery
Barebow Escape In Auto After Street Car Collision
Former treasurer Charles Hreat and Representative Jamey McKinney narrowly escaped injury near the New Willard Hotel when their auto was struck by a street car. The machine was hurled to the curb but no one was hurt.
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Treat
McKinney
Charles Hreat
Jamey McKinney
New Willard Hotel
Justice Brewer Dies Suddenl y in Washington
The article recalls the life of Justice Stephen J. Brewer, detailing his early education in Connecticut and New Haven, his rise through Kansas law and politics, and his long tenure on the U S Supreme Court. It notes major rulings on railroad rates, interstate commerce, stamping taxes, and ministerial contract labor, and mentions his two marriages and Taft’s tribute as news of his death reached the presidential party en route to Washington.
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Asia
Smyrna
America
United Iss
Connecticut Penitentiary
Hartford
New Haven
Isi
National Church
Housatonic, Ng
Jrewer
Wetherford New Haven
Wad Town
Daniel H. Chase
Therafter Wesleyan Triveratty
Ze ‘Faly
Ey M Depew
Supreme Bench
Yale
Brewer
David Dudley Field
New York City
Albany
Randes City
Pikes Peak
Denver
Cole
Kansas
Leaverworth
Archibald Wiliams
United States
Probete and Criminal Court of
Leavenworth
Kansas Supreme Court
City Board of Education
Leavenworth Library Association
Kansas State Teachers Association
Arthur
Texas
Delta
Fairbanks
Trimts Church
Justice Brewer
Cleveland
Venezuelan Boundary
Louise R Landon
Burlington
Emma Miner Watt
Washington
Taft
Justice Brewers
University Club
Vaccination Society Seeks District Board Hearing
A committee from the Anticompulsors Vaccination Society of the District led by Samuel Saloman asked Capt James ID Oyster to allow representatives to present arguments to the board of education. The society will be represented by President Bradford and Vice President Salocian and present a document urging repeal of the current compulsory vaccination law. A meeting is planned at Frthian Temple next Friday evening with public invitation.
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Samuel Saloman
James ID Oyster
Board of Education
Etts
Harry B Bradford
Salocian Wil
Frthian Temple
Funeral of Gen Hawkins and Gen Hamilton at Soldiers Home
Funeral services for Generals Hawkins and Hamilton, veterans of the Civil and Spanish wars, former governor of the Soldiers Home, will be held at the Home at 6 o clock tomorrow. Rev Charles H Buck of Rock Creek Episcopal Church will conduct. The body will depart Washington at midnight for West Point for interment.
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Soldiers' Home
Hamilton & Hawkins
Charles H Buck
Rock Creek Episcopal Church
Washington
West Point
Germent
Cupid Special brings eight marriages on Easter excursion to Washington
A Richmond to Washington Easter matrimony train chaperoned by Mrs James R Gill saw seven cars carry 460 excursionists. Rev James E Cook officiated three ceremonies with eight couples wed and more to come. Several couples tied the knot in Richmond before the train departed, while others planned to wed in Washington or Richmond depending on delays.
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James
Gail
Richmont
James E Cook
Baltimore
Washington
Mia Gid
Luther BE Baskett
Adam Tiler
Hanover County
Hevnert H Nichas
JuHa
Richmond
Charles A Madison
Reather T Laury
J B McLaughlin
Madisons
Tom E Briggs
Capitol
Gis
Easter egg hunt crowns Bothemerson boy with pony prize
Jerry Rogers, twelve, of Bothemerson street northeast, found the lucky Easter egg at Randle Highlands yesterday and won a Shetland pony. The event, hosted by Mrs Larz Amterson, drew hundreds of children who sought eggs containing small prizes like guinea pigs rabbits and pigeons. Col Artie B Randall spoke of sunshine, fresh air, and a grand view of the National Capital as families enjoyed the outing and music, with many youngsters traveling from Washington to join the search.
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Jerry Rogers
Bothmerson Street
Randle Highlands
Tim
Washington
Larz Amterson
Washington Society
Col Artie
Randle
Col
National
New York
Tondon
Walter Barth
Brookyn
Jersey
50 Cal
Columbia
Burns Corset Knot Fatal Fire Destroys Young Girl
Nellie Rousman, eight years old of Brooklyn, used a match to loosen a stubborn corset knot. Her clothing ignited, and she died from the injuries sustained in the blaze.
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New York
Nellie Rousman
Brooklyn Grn
Central Labor Union Probes Fireproof Roofing Materials
The Central Labor Union appointed a committee to press District commissioners for a full investigation of so called fireproof roofing. Leaders from Stonecutters Plate Printers and Sheetmetal workers urged action against combustible materials and pledged to oppose the Congress on related liquor legislation.
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Saps
Central Labor Union
James F McHugh
Stonecutters Union
Charles T Smith
Plate Printers Union
Charles Dausch
Sheetmetal Workers
Chlan
Eolpoys
Sheetmetal
Congress
Gaiinger Bil
Weather Shifts Bring Colder Temperatures Across Regions
The Weather Bureau reports an extensive disturbance moving into the central states from the plateau, bringing precipitation west of the Rockies and a marked drop in temperatures. Arctic air spreads from the plains toward the mid Atlantic, with warmer regions seeing rising temps by Tuesday and Wednesday. expect unsettled weather to continue into the eastern states.
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US Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Westington
Rocky Mountaine
Aslabia
New England
Rintua
Ohio
Rocky Mountain
Arizona
New Moxico
Western
Colorao
Biaing
Plateau
Mexico
Wilmung
Platue
Tusaday Air
Watnassey
Midle
Atlantic
Saint Valle
West Guates
West
Amich Ecole
Ollaw
Orica
Norbweslarn
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Standard Oil and American Tobacco Company
Meas
Maen
S. Goldheim & Sons
7Th St
United States Supreme Court
Iaet
Brownsekar
Washington Post
Barebow
Gen Hawkins
Seok
Guill
James C Talley
Minnie L. Talley
Kent County
Henry E. Dempsey
Mane Myers
George M Garth
Hattia E. Yancey
James L. Owens
Neca M. Martn
Cook
York
Effie Curtis
Sidney W. Goode
George M Taylor
Burns
Hunyadi Janos
Lansburghe Bro
Laure
Anna
Bunalo
Vega
Gateston
Helena
Oxaan
Sale Lake
Paul Minn
Bonerundsoo
Springfield
Tusoma Wash
Foleda Oo
Vicksburg
Bliss
Geans
Mayer & Co
7Th St.n.w
N. W
Elmer H. Catlin CO
Rectory and Salesroots
Foster
A.W. Foster
Ralph W. Lee
Bank
Iith St
N.W
Pulilog
ADAMS
Doran Shoemaker Co
Wilson & Mayers
G St
Story & Clark
G Street
Hilburm, Heister & CO
Washington DC
Leqaled Nelson ' Pefrigerator Company
Christian Xander
Natrarich Houses
Lang’s Supply Co
Brewietiss
7Th St.n. W
MERIT
LE Waterman & Co
Idea
Chas. G. Stott &Co
Ninth Street
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