Social and Personal Guests at Dunner’s Railway Congress Events
Social and personal notes describe Vice President Dunner hosting a reception at Massachusetts Avenue home for twenty seven guests including Stuyvesant Utisa and others, plus a Friday afternoon tea for New York and Washington visitors connected to the International Railway Congress. Miss Alican Roosevelt visits New Park and will return to Washington for a Monday performance. Other entertainments include Mrs Spencer’s and Mrs Grinnell’s receptions for delegates, Lord Charles Beronford’s Washington visit dinner with government officials, and a garden party for the Washington Home for Incurables with John R. McLean’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alican Roosevelt
New Park
Belcont Park
Roosevelt
Washington
Lieut
Fortesque
Massachusetts Avenue
Stuyvesant Utisa
Me Schultz
Max Bar von Leber
Francois Monguk
Wencelas Sura
C . D Ambit
Guardo Loprz Navarro
Mir Marw Joule
Francis GC
Mowat
G A. Anderson
Callingwood Schreiber
D. J. Downie
Uneh McLachlan
Thomas Rovayne
PB Hemere
Mimato
Blas
Suelties
Henry GQ Davin
le Consaier D'Ieu
Kologrnett
Gehrts
Axel Refort
Curin
Anon
Eles
Yairfax Harrison
Congress
Samuel Spencer
Geome
Oor More Suesta
Wra Speniir
Nair Guista
Mlegey
Spencer
New York
Om Spencer
Fancy Bb
Miss Mean
Veatin Spencer
Mr Jimee
Golden Gate
Tom
Reeve
Magion Fand
Anothro Kuren
William Morton Grunell
Cirimela
Frnat
Grinnall
Grinhall
Ronsresa
Central Railroad
Brnst
Bim
Secretary of the Navy
Morton
Navy
Mea
Dewey
Schley
Maron
Baroness du Tuy
Lvigiaat Legation
Friendship
John RK McLean
Coopera
Fort My
Ieva
Pittsburg
R P Andrews and the rise of the RK Paper Company
Identified with Capital's growth, R P Andrews, president of the RK b Andrews Paper Company, born in Warren County, Pa, started in the paper trade at fourteen. The firm formed in spring 1986, succeeding J C Addison, with Andrews and J George Smith guiding out of town and government contracts respectively. They quickly outgrew 27 Louisiana Avenue and expanded their operations.
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R. P. Andrews
RK. B. Andrews Paper Company
Warren County
Keystone State
Andrews
J. C. Addison
Mr. Andrews
Washington
Louisiana Avenue
Andrews Firm Expands to New Warehouses in 1903
R P Andrews company, incorporated in 1901, occupies 6% Louisiana avenue and 628 and 6H 7 street after adding adjacent premises. Officers include R P Andrews as president and general manager, J George Smith as vice president and treasurer until 1903 when Neill J Brown became VP and treasurer. Andrews remains president. He serves as first VP of the Business Men's Association and belongs to Harmony Lodge, Lafayette Chapter, Columbia Commandery, and Almas Temple.
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R. P. Andrews
D Street
Louisiana Avenue
RPF
Andrews
J. George Smith
L. R. Winston
Smith
Neill
Brown
Business Men's Association
Harmony Lodge
Masons
Lafayette
Columbia Commandery
Almos
Mystic
Shrine
First Concert by Church Choral Society Pleases Lafayette
The Church Choral Society presented its first Lafayette Theater concert led by Otto T. Simon. About 100 Episcopal women in violet gowns performed Pergolesi Stabat Mater and Handel and Haydn pieces with soloists Mrs. Marie Kunio Zimmerman, Mrs. Maude Wilson Grove, and Mr. J. O. Van Hulsteyn. The choir and artists drew praise for tone and interpretation, while organizers Mrs. John E. Reyburn and others worked to sustain the group.
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Simon
Church Choral Society
Lafayette Theater
Otto TF. Simon
Pergoleal
Marie Kunio Zimmerman
Maude Wilson Grove
J. O. van Hulsteyn
Zimmerman
Bethlehem
New York
Volca
Haydn
Handel
Teodora
Mr. van Hulsteyn
Svendsen
Roznance
Spphi
Tartini
Schubert
Otto T. Bimon
John E Reyburn
Washburn
Conuch
and Mra
Mark Twain and the first typewriter autographs
The article recalls Mark Twain as the era’s notable author who used the first model Remington typewriter housed in a wooden case with capital letters only and a foot treadle. It notes Twain’s Harper’s Weekly description of his inaugural typed autograph letter to a young autograph collector, Edward Bok, and traces the source of the “typewritten autograph” joke to that exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Harper's Weekly
Mark
Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Mark Wi
Mid-City Advertiser Listings and Local Services
A collage of 14th street nw business notices details from A. G. Spalding & Bros sporting goods to local eateries, banks, real estate, car sales, roofing, and services. It promotes Ford automobiles, Calvert Luncheon, Kazel's restaurant, and various shops with prices, hours, and contact numbers.
Father O Keefe Likely To Lead Catholic Negro Missions
Rev. Thomas M. O Keefe assistant pastor at Church of St Benedict the Moor in New York is under consideration by archbishops to head the proposed Bureau of Catholic Negro Missions. He has extensive experience among colored people and would head the new field from offices of the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions in the interim. The Catholic Negro strongholds are in Baltimore and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father O'Keefe
New York
Thomas M. O'Keefe
Church of St. Benedict the Moor
Bureau of
Catholicc Negro Missions
Catholic Church
Catholic University
Bureau of Atholic Indian Missions
Brenginoce
Baltimore
New Orleans
Painters Seek Wage Increase After Union Meeting
Over 600 members of the Local Journeyman Painters Union convened to authorize a wage readjustment. A five member conference committee was appointed to meet bosses to push for a $3.00 daily rate, replacing $4 9. The union hopes for a peaceful settlement, while related horseshoers talks proceed with expected joint conferences next week. George F. Hedrick assisted in the discussions. Secretary Hugh Disney to notify employers of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeyman Painters' Union
William M. Lewis
Thomas Sheahan
E H. Hancock
P. A. Shea
George F. Hedrick
Albany
N. J
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America
Jon Washington
Lewis
Hugh Disney
Bossen
Horaeahoers
Mitchell
Tt la
Bosses’ Association
Navy personnel changes announced for Washington board
Commander N F Usher announces captain Thomas Perry to lead the examining board in Washington and replace incapacitated officers. Beery moves to assist Perry at Pensacola while Perry’s successor at Charleston Navy Yard gains command. Other shifts include Capt George P. Colrec, to command naval widshhmnen at the Naval Academy, and Capt BB Prime reassigned to Caarkeetem. Movements report vessels arriving along the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida with ships listed at key yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Perry
Washington
N .F. Usher
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Yard
Pongacots
Rober M. Beery
Gosstuandant
Navy Yart
Charleston
Perry
Penspcole
William Mt. Bechler
New York Ablebuilding Company
Caméco
N. J
George P. Colrecoremmes
Widshhmnen
Naval Academy
BB. Prime
Naval Station
Port Horal
Caarkeetem
Orders Issued For Army Officers On Leave And Assignments
The report lists multiple officers granted leaves of absence and new assignments. Prana Sentajeqt Toit and J 2 Beister are detached naval despsiel to Heat ORDERS TO FORMOT OFFICERS. Twenty-fourth Infantry officers Chasen B. Bay and PalIe J. Yacher receive one and four month leaves respectively. Herbert M. Lord and Contrest Murgsen Bare D Cortuater are noted for pending duties. Cape Tracy C. and others are assigned to works and duties at various locations including Warner & Way Compens. Further updates indicate movement to New York and Baltimore with implied transportation changes and extended postings.
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Chasen B. Bay
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Mel Herbert M. Lord
Parmester
Palle J
Yacher
Seanad Infantry
Adestee
Peraiedén
Murgsen
Port Mamateld
Cape
Tracy C
Didbonn
Ordaanon
Ordarek
Warner & @waay
Williers
Fantri
Dow Co
Aviive
New York Bisz
Ava
Bilt
Jones B. Jackson
Kier
Receivers Appointed For Interstate Live Stock Insurance Co
Justices Anderson in Equity Court No 1 appointed Homer Guerry and Loover receivers for Interstate Live Stock Insurance Co after its collapse. Papers and assets vanished, with examination pending to determine the amount of its debts. Gov Wright reported a Moros attack at Mantia with a stenographer Ferdinand Vering identified. Meine Countess Samtheim of New Brighton, Staten Island noted as nearest relative.
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Fangied Disaics
Interstate Live Stock Insurance Company
Anderson
Equity Court
Homer Guerry
Pa Interstate Live Stock Insurance
Ehab
Corpore Ion
O A. Apis
Washington Savings
Yesicreay
Mali
Omnes
Msn
Moros
Wright
Mantia
Ferdinand R
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Lir
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Busk
Addington
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Robert P. Porter
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Uc King Meal Ho Rendell
Mott
Malcolm
Gihson
Gates
Col
Mehooworks
Hon
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Keep
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Wadsworth
He FE Westinghuise
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Senator Newlands
Eyada
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Mire Newlands
Umall Company
Lieut von Hredowe
Son Verdy du Vernols
Wie
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Misa Ardeude Inwin
Sivexton
Atlantic City
Misa Jean Wieon Aml
Mme Genevra Jonnatons
Priendshin
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Harmeas Stemburg
Myre Formker
Richard Townsend
Mra
Westinghouse
Hentz
Kirke Porter
Alexranham Bell
Thrupp
John
Slair
Edward Lauder
EL Street
Fladden Hall
Mary W. VacCeney
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Columbia
Mra & Hayward Fairbanks
Philandtphis
George W Cochran
Cochran Hotel
Mra. J. Ransom
Barvard
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Conrad Irkel
Alice v. Jordan
Court of Appeals
the Post Heathe
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the Fest
Artemus
Brightwood Driving Club
D&c
Van
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H Zirkin
Furrier
Georgetown
Potomac Park
Ures
Elliott
M That
Charlie Kateina
Mckstein
New Zor Avenue
United Irish League of the
District of Columbia
William F Downey
Hicafayetta Theater
Messra Lal & Co
Itz
Kingdom
Potomac
Analostan
Moore & Hill, Inc
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Rhode Island Avenue
Ashington
John Kalb
Phone
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Newman G. Little
Kensington
Maryland
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Varioua
Wood
Ai Auto
Ay Ma
Pasen
Thirteenth Street
National PI
A. G. Spaljing & Bros, Wee Ae
Leae
Columbia Road
Riverdale
Mala
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Roain
Bellevue
11Th
Charles B. Fonda
Real Gatata
Stone & Fairfax
Berry Hill Dyspepsia
14Th St. Nw
Jobo Kolb
A. G. Spalding & Bros
W. C. Thacher
Mgr
Hettar
Union Savings Bank
Bent
Baturdeys
Rabato
Curar
Ica
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Chemical Roof Paint Co
F Street
T. J Donovan
Billards
Oxford
Calvert
114Th St
Nlw
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Pwhbtlc
Geyer
Pabst Brewing Co
Kazel
14Th Street
D. H. Evang
Hunt & Edwards
Martin Brand
Mr. Brand
Ford
Hest
Charles B. Miller & Bro
14Th
Alterus
Josh
York
Hing Brom
Sgrounda
Hatresta Worthonel
S. Spalding & Bros
Harper
Mth
Joseph Auerbach
Colorado
Grafton & Son
Ath St
Marshall
Saunders
Vaasel
Bay
4Th
R Streets
Bert BH. Trevis
Pa.ave
Manson
Elsmere
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Hurleheus
Ore, Dik
V Sts. Nw
Charles
Miller & Bro
14Th St
Public Library
McFarland & Cos
Boyreenth
Rete
Agenta Qity
Renirou
Berry Hill
Bureau OF Negro Missions
Lord Charles Beresford
Navy Department
Higginson
Washington Navy Yard
Converse
Lord Beresford
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Feek
Corfode
Stumph & Lyford
E. B. Stumph
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Alaga Pt Pr
Wilke
Faroe Cod
White Mountain
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Whipgie
Morfalt
Maine
Missouri
Hennoky
Alabame
Reattarge
Jows
Massachesetta
Kay West
Oumeiniy
Chicago
Peitil Pay Jones
Batary
Gente Ores
Mortis
Sag Harbor
Hercules
Hoy West
Cassar
Hampton Roadstun
Sta Joan Fer Sante Dowlan City
Toit
Prana
Burgvon
Beister
Dached Naval Despsiel
Philadelphia
Raleigh
Nees
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