Observatory in Peril Depends on Appropriation
A fragment describes the Astrophysical Observatory, child of late Prof Langley, facing funding danger as Congress debates the appropriation bill. It notes Langley’s quiet methods and strong backers and opponents, the sun’s influence on climate research, and anticipated leadership changes shaping the project’s future.
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Langley
Mall
Astrophysical Observatory
Congress
Tt Ia
Hake
Herschel
Interstate Commerce Commission Dismisses Case Over Scrap Dynamo
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the complaint brought by National Machinery and Wrecking Co. of Cleveland against Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway et al. The decision held a certain munition part consigned to the petitioner as scrap iron, though the shipment was contested. The commission noted the dynamo could have been shipped as junk, had the shipper chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commussione. Proaty
Will probate names daughter as sole heir to property
Mrs Susan nah Baker's will dated May 18, II provides that premises on U Street Northwest pass to her daughter Estully Baker while she remains unmarried. If Estully marries or dies, the property goes to her brother Wills J. Baker. A small cash gift is left to Kulv and Maker, sons of the testator, who are said to need support. Executor named as W. B. Williamsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Baker
U Street
Estully Baker
Misa Baker
Wills J. Baker
Smail
Kulv
W. B. Wilamsen
Back Driver Sentenced Five Years for Crime
Amos M. Brown, the back driver convicted of attempting to kill Predeticka Joachim and Macia Joachim in January, received a pesterdly sentence of five years at Moundshille, as announced by Justice Gould in Criminal Court No. pesterdly.
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Justice Gould
Moundshille
Amos M. Brown
Predeticka Joachin
Macia Jouchin
Wests Markwood Sues for 320000 Over Injuries in Street Crash
In Platelet Supreme Court Wests Markwood, by attorney Chaya Brown, sues Flournoy Menefee for 320000 claiming injuries from a January 25 incident on a street near Ninth Street where a horse and driver allegedly threw him and trampling by bystanders caused permanent injuries. Fourth class postmasters appointed in several towns including New Freeport Vermont Jeffersonville Shel don Woodstock and Wan Woodstock with listed appointees.
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Supreme Court
Wests Markwood
Chaya Brown
Flournoy Menefee
Markwood
Ninth Street
Yesiv.aw
Moots Prats Looka
Charles St Mert
Rup
Peter Weiser
New Freeport
Thomas Gil
Y Vermont
Jefferaongil E
Laura A. Smith Sheldon
Walter V. Curtis
Wan Woodstock
Dyron Anderson
Indian Office Bids Change for Supplier Contracts
Due to retrenchment the Indian Office changes bid handling. All samples go to headquarters while samples go to designated sites. bids opened in this city. Dates: clothing April 5, blankets and goods April 12, rubber goods and others May, groceries in May.
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Indian Ofice
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Franises
Sherty
Arafas Tollmwa
Yeel Cultural
Navy to Graduate 21 Doctors in Naval Medical School Class
The United States Naval Medical School will award diplomas to 21 graduates in a ceremony addressed by Charles J. Bonaparte of the Navy Department. Rev. Veruls Heumta will deliver the invocation, with speeches by Dr. T. M. Binney of Johns Hopkins and Medical Director J. C. Wise, president of the EMTS. The list includes Bletcher H H Brooks North Carolina, J Eytinge New York, Thomas G. Foster Alabama, and voters from Massachusetts, California, Tennessee, Iowa, Minnesota, Virginia, Texas, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
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Charles J. Bonaparte
Nive Department
United States Naval Medical School
Ken
Veruls Heumta
Church of the Cove- Nank
TM. T. Binney
Hopkins University of Baltimore
J. C. Wise
United Sites Navy
Bletcher HH. Brooks
Northy Carolan
Graece
J. Eytinge
New York
Thomas G. Foster
Alabama
Genies Tashaway
Massasetts
Milton Indo
California
Kidsward
Mershall
Tennessee
Oan
Rubinstein in Gongert Gives Third Recital of Russian Programme
Large crowd fills Columaia Theater for Rubinstein recital as he discriminates in program making. He opens with Bach Tocata and Fugue in G minor reimagined, followed by Schumann fantasy pieces and Chopin polonaise, Liszt Waltz, and Wagner selections. Noted for clear pure tone and varied moods.
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Columaia
Artlar Rubinstein
Esterda
Rubbistein
Schumann
Stubinstein
Havig
Dex Aberds
Guillen
Christian Herald Sends 25000 to famine relief via State Department
A check for 84000 wig was sent to the State Department yesterday by the Christian Herald for transmittal to famine relief in Northern Japan. The total remittance from this source reaches 25000, supplementing the Crusader Herald appeal.
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Christian Herald
State Department
Japan
Ths
SRE
CV Ristice Herald
Tosis
Sunday Rest Law Approved for District Groceries and Meat
Commissioners yesterday recommended favorable action on a bill restricting Sunday grocery and meat sales in the District of Columbia with delivery allowed before 10 am from June 1 to October 1. Violations carry fines from 85 to 100 dollars. The measure mirrors a prior Fifty-eighth Congress proposal and aims to protect rest for working people.
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Fie
House
District of Columbia
Sesson
House of Representative
Institute Work Grows at Carroll With New Members
Carroll Institute reports rising activity across branches after a special library meeting. 123 new members were introduced, and committees highlighted gymnasium events, a Pramat ic Cub production for spring, and an evening school exhibit detailing class progress.
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Carroll
Carroll Institute
Umang
Mte- Chania Teacing Clas
Carnally
Veterinary Graduates at Unica Veterinary College Commencement
Graduates of the Unica Institute College of Veterinary Surgeons will receive their diplomas at the twelfth annual commencement held in the Pythian Temple. President West will preside, with addresses by Dean C. Harnwell Hubingon and other officials.
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Unica Iwtea College of Veterinary Surgeons
Nowelfth
Bpon
John R. Ausente
Wittyoun Francis Davis
Maryland
Robert Henry Dwenner
Pennessee
Charles Jefferson Frey
Nosw York
Oscar Harry Gratz
Pen Jolur
Phillip Kiefer
Institute of Cohmblay Wiam
D. V. Distrit
Columbia
West
Harnweil Hubingon
Bre
Moonage
Meeting to aid Manassas Industrial School for Negro Youths
A meeting to aid the Manassas Industrial School for Negro youths will be held at the residence of Justice and Iy J Brewer at 16 Sixteenth Street at 4:30 this evening. Oswald Gar Gd, president of the board of trustees, and Miss Jennie Dean, the founder, will preside. No funds will be solicited. Building permits issued yesterday include a three story brick building at 12 Welsh Street NW and a four story brick building southeast of Grangee POE Webb for Walter G Voss.
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Manassas
Ashford
Gout
Swelsh Atreet Northwest
Sherman
Wan Rider
Broderick
Beers
Tao
Arctic
Elevator tragedy at Capitol ends in accident verdict
Inquest into the Senate wing elevator death of Mrs. Mary Wallace finds operator Jesse Cray not responsible. Witnesses include Senator Patterson and Senator Warner. Coroner's jury recommends warning signs on elevators and the body to be sent to Denver for burial.
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Mary V. Wallace
Senate
Capitol
Colorado
Wallace
Denver
William S. Davado
Jesse J. Cray
Casualty
Wiliam Lee Undertaking Establishment
Patterson
Senator Warner
Missouri
Washington
District Attorney Crafts Rules for District Incorporations
An official opinion by District Attorney Baker holds that a certificate of incorporation must name the trustees and prove they are stockholders. The International Building Association sought to file under section 687. initial terms named five directors, while the plan would allow fifteen. The ruling notes the majority of trustees must reside in the District of Columbia and conform to the statute.
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Ihe
Hkecorder
Dutton
Baker
District of Columbia
Iternational Building Association
Deputy
Recorder Nation
United States
Gaid District
Allnmey Baker
Police Raid Dice Game Near Benning Track
Seven boys arrested in a dice game beneath the railroad bridge near Benning race track were taken by a six‑man police squad. Four youths were fined five dollars each by Judge Mullowny after failing to appear at the hearing. Names given include William Crawford Aloy Bell David Knight John Bodeck James Hall Louis Levy and Harry Harris.
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Benning
Levy
Harris
Extension of Time Asked for Completing Tracks of East Washington Heights Railroad
Stockholders of East Washington Heights Traction Railroad offer to deposit 10000 with the District to widen Branch avenue southeast for track laying. Report to House District Committee notes several extensions of time since 1880 and pending Congress bills granting franchises for similar routes. District will not pay for widening and will favor the company agreeing to fund the widening, amid competing routes that also use Branch avenue.
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East Washington Heights Railroad Company
East Washington Heights
Pennsylvania Avenue
Branch Avenue
Congress
Lectures on the Eclipse by United States Expedition Leader
Admiral Chester described the 1905 US Eclipse Expedition as the largest of its kind. Five stations were used in Spain Africa and aboard ships Minneapolis and Dixie with a royal Spanish reception noted. A moving eclipse picture highlighted the event. Mary Kane sues John Devine for 310,000 for injuries at Shoreham Hotel laundries. PAZA OINTMENT advertised as pile cure with money-back guarantee.
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United States
Colby M. Chester
National Geographic Society
National Rifles
Admiral Chester
United States Naval Observatory
Spain
Africa
Minenéapolis
Dixey
Chester
Minneapolis
Mary Kane
District Supreme Court
John Devine
Shoreham Hotel
Benhheim~ & Rothschild
Edmund Burke
Hove
Strikers restrained by injunction in printers case
Judge Stafford grants a preliminary injunction to restrain the union and eight hour committee from interfering with Washington Typothetae members. The order bars picketing and efforts to induce contracted workers to quit, forbids surrounding, taunting, or persuading employees, and preserves individual liberty in work choices amid the labor dispute.
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Stafford
Siisters
Byron S. Ada
Washington
Nervous strain on homemakers boosted by Dr Miles Nerve Restorative
The ad claims women with heavy household duties suffer exhaustion headaches backache and insomnia. It touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a nerve food and tonic that refreshes strengthens and induces rest. A customer testimonial from Palmer Lexington reports relief and regain of energy after using Dr Miles products.
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Miles
Judge rules on union boycott constraints in early dispute
The court notes early union statements warned of work delays and urged customers to use union shops, but later union statements stayed within the law. No injunction against a boycott is issued now, though a future petition could be considered if necessary.
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Liaford
Strikes End Quietly as Court Dismisses In injunction
In the case against the Typothetae, the court denied the injunction grounding its decision on the claim that Typothetae members induced removals from Typographic Union contracts. Judges noted peaceful persuasion and avoided coercion while the strikers praised the largely peaceful stoppage and denied violence charges.
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Typothetae
Memhers of Columbia Typographical Union
T. C. Parsons
Eight Committee
Teographical Union
Topothetas
Stefford
National Organization of
Shum
Eighth Lineal Descendant Of John Alden Highlighted
Mary B Whiten of Plainfield New Jersey has died. The article traces her ancestry to Joan Alden and Priscilla Mayflower passengers and notes her status as eighth linear descendant. It also discusses her resignation from National Cathedral School for Girls and clarifies staff roles and school leadership.
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Mary B. Whiten
Plainfield
N. J
Miss Whiton
National Cathedral School For Girls
Whiton
Joan Alden
Priscilla
Miss Whitton
Miss Bangs
Vermont educators tour Capitol escorted by lawmakers
About 200 teachers and pupils from southern Vermont public schools visited the Capitol yesterday. They were shown around by Senator Proctor and Senator Dillingham and Representative Foster and Hopkins. The group is making a tour of Eastern cities with planned receptions arranged by a self appointed committee.
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Vermont
Capitol
Proctor
Dillingham
Foster
Askins
Washington
Kuhnemann Represents Bonn at Harvard for 1906 07
Prof Eugen Kuhnemann of Bonn University will serve as Germanys representative at Harvard for 1906 07 marking the second year of the academic interchange between Harvard and the German government. The previous year Germany was represented by Prof Wilhelm Ostwald and Harvard by Prof Francis G Peabody. Kuhnemann, born in Hanover in 1868, is noted for unusual scholarly attainments.
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Harvard
Eugen Kuhnemann
Bonn University
Germany
Wilhelm Ostwald
Leipzig
Francis G. Peabody
University of Berlin
Kuhnemann
Hanover
Prioleau Seeks renomination for South Carolina District One
Aaron P Prioleau the Black Republican candidate for Congress in South Carolina's First District plans to return home and seek renomination as the Horee Relection Committee prepares to report his case. He previously contested in the Fifty eighth race, was renominated and elected as a delegate to the Republican National Convention while his contest was pending.
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Aaron P. Prioleau
Congress
South Carolina
Horee
Bill to condemn unsanitary alleys gains strong support
A House District Committee hearing heard Bishop Satterlee and officials urge a bill creating a board to condemn unsanitary District buildings and alleys. They cited plague risk and tuberculosis spread, while opponents debated scope and remedies as officials praised the measure.
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Hahcock
Satterlee
Commestoner Marfarland
Frederica L. Siddens
Charles ©. Weller
Builiing
Ashford
George M. Rober
Chantes Wilson
Woodward
House District Committee
Representative Marrell
Government to Participate in Mecklenburg Independence Celebration
By direction of the President the Marine Hand and several troops of infantry and cavalry will attend the Mecklenburg declaration celebration in Charlotte North Carolina on May 24 22 93. Mayor McNineh and Walter Coleman discussed the features. The event includes a drill, state troops, and a prize drill between Confederate veterans and the GIA, reflecting Civil War era ties.
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Charlotte
N. C
8. & McNineh
Walter Coleman
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Mecklenburg
Thirteenth Cavalry
Washington
Atlanta
Carter Wanted Good Work in Savannah Case and YMCA Branch Meeting
In Savannah on March 20 the Greene and Gaynor case dominated the session with documentary evidence on R F Westcott finances, to be supported by expert Myte Pherson. Captain Charles Sweeney testified that Carter urged Cooper to maintain standards, and that work was “getting on finely.” The YMCA branch board held a monthly meeting in True Reformers Hall with Secretary A A Scott praising the branch work and Sunday meetings aiding numerous churches through conversions.
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Savannah
Greene and
Gaynor
Carreh
Cooper
Carter
Iranch
True Reformers
A. A. Scott
Every Little Counts Bank Savings Message
A promotional note extols the value of starting to save and emphasizes the bank as the safest place for savings. It highlights resources and facilities and invites an investigation to realize the bank’s security and reliability.
Peoples' Savings Bank Notice at 610 14th Street
Regional bank issue details a public notice concerning the Peoples' Savings Bank located at 610 14th Street Northwest. The readable fragment suggests regulatory or notice actions affecting the institution but lacks complete context or dates. Further readable text needed for full summary.
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Peoples’ Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
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