Pastors in Overalls Session Opens for Seventh Day Adventist Meet
Ministers arrive in Washington to help erect a vast encampment at Takoma Park for the thirty ninth general conference of the Seventh Day Adventist denomination. Elder Wight of Nashville leads the effort as Chilean delegate Dr Marchant travels from Santiago with his family after his children contracted measles and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Nashville, Tenn
Marchant
Con Kerence
Takoma Park
Mass
Munsiers
Washington
S E Waght
Nashville
Southern Union Conference
Br. Alibornoz Marchant
Santiago
Chile
Swift
New York
United States
Shad Bake Preparations Under Way By Board of Trade
The Board of Trade committee for the annual shad bake plans a River View inspection this morning to ready the athletic field and park facilities. Departing by boat at 10:00 a.m., they will return about 2:00 p.m. Parks and reservations meet at 4:15 p.m. Souvenir arrangements were finalized yesterday by the souvenirs committee. The newly formed general committee includes Odell S Smith as chairman and a long list of members such as W H. eher, E S Arnold, F. L Averill, Theo Barnes, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
River View
Ia Op
Nist
Committee On
Lust
Odell S Smith
W H.eher
E S Arnold
F. L Averill
Wl Halderston
Theo Barnes
Conrad Fricker
EB Berry
J M Bird
W. Bowie
R F Bu
Geo. A. King
Philip F Larner
D M Lea
Wm. A. Leetch
Geo R. Linkins
A. B Lyon
A McCarthy
AR. McChesney
Fred McKee
KE. W. McIntire
D. A. O'Connor
Louis 4. Dent
Chas. S. Domer
J. Maury Dove, Jr
Charles R. Duenay
H Rozier
Jas J. Parsons
J. Sprigg Poole
Leslie H. F. Prince
Samuel ¢. Redman
F E Sargeant
W. Saunders
Henry D. Schmidt
Wm. B Thompson
Joseph I Weller
Again Attacks the Juries in Landmark DC Murder Case
In Criminal Court No 1 the trials of John Patten Frank Dougherty Joseph ODonnell and Joseph Needham for the death of John Spencer on Benning road in July faced a lengthy morning of motions by United States Attorney Lawrence R Wilson and assistants against Patten's lawyer O Brien The judge overruled most motions including constitutionality challenges to the grand jury and trial jury The sole upheld motion severed Patten s case from the others Eleven jurors were sworn with a twelfth to be drawn this morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patten
Frank Dougherty
Joseph O'Donnell
Joseph Needham
John Spencer
Benning Road
O Brien
Patten
Efforts in Congress to Extend Mrs Grant Leave
The Court of Appeals heard arguments on Nathaniel Green, the black man condemned for assaulting Mrs Adelaide B Grant on Christmas night. Defense urged a sunts plea to avoid prison. the court rejected it and the jury recommended the extreme penalty. U S Attorney Wilson argued the conviction followed proper procedure. Lawmakers push a federal leave extension for Mrs Grant, still on District rolls and awaiting operations. Senator Johnston aims for quick committee action pending appropriation debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Green
Adelaide
Grant
Court of Appeals
George H Macdonald
Benjamin Lawkins
United States
Clarence R. Wilson
Green
Senate
House
Congress
Johnston
Committee
Wills Filed for Probate in Local Court
The will of Ellen Foley dated May 22 1911 offers $1000 to daughter in law Mary Foley wife of John A Foley for care and kindness. Rest of estate to sons Michael A Foley Thomas F Foley Daniel J Foley and John A Foley share and share alike. Elizabeth C Stanley leaves personal property to Alice Saunders Sadie Harrison Elsie Hempstone W B Harrison Sarah Harrison Frank Saunders William Hempstone and others. Real estate goes to son William B Harrison and daughter Sadie Harrison with $1.00 to be paid from the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Foley
Mary 5
Foley
John A. Foley
Michael A
Thomas F
Daniel J
Elizabeth C. Stanley
Alice C. Saunders
Sadie E. Harrison
Elsie C. Hempstone
W. B. Harrison
Sarah Prince Harrison
Frank Saunders
William DT. Hempstone
William B Harrison
Sadie E Harrison
Two nurses seek damages in two district suits
Della B Funk houeer, a trained nurse, sues the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company for 20000 injuries from a August 21 1911 collision between trains near this city and Baltimore. Her right arm is paralyzed. Lawyers: Charles C Lancaster and Michael J Culbert. Sarah E Pierce, another nurse, sues the District for 35000 damages for a July 9 1912 fall into a sewer trap on K Street Georgetown claiming the sewer trap cover was not secure and tilted when she stepped on it. Attorneys Leckle Cox and Kratz represent her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Della B Funkhoueer
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Baltimore
Charles C. Lancaster
Michael J Culbert
Sarah E. Pierce
K Street
Georgetown
Leckle, Cox & Kratz
Urell Camp Muster Tonight With Notables
A meeting of Urell Camp United Spanish War Veterans will muster distinguished recruits tonight at the hall at Eleventh and E streets northwest. Expected attendees include Senator Vardaman of Mississippi Representative Humphries Brig Gen Evans U S A Brig Gen Mills WA S A Intent Col Downey 17 S A Lieut Col Baker and Lieut Comdr White U S Navy. Also present will be numerous Congress members who served in the war with Spain and Department Commander J A Costello along with camp commanders of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urell Camp
Eleventh
E Streets
Senator Vardaman
Mississippi
Representative Humphries
Evans
Mills
WA. S A
Downey
S A
Baker
Comdr. White
Congress
Spain
J. A. Costello
Wedding Gifts in Court as Jury Hears Dispute
Mrs Rauscher testifies about gifts valued at 3500 dollars allegedly taken when she left husband Renee Rauscher. Court inventory places value between 4000 and 5000. Witnesses include C W Turner of Adams Express and other store employers. Rauscher claims gifts sent to his business address are his property. The divorce case dates back to 1912 with prior pleadings and later abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gould
Renee Rauscher
Julia Marie Hauscher
Rauscher
Wyoming
Mra Rauscher
Hiowa
United States
Callahan
Leonard J. Mather
C. W. Turner
Adams Express Company
Julia Marie Miller
Mra
James 5. Easby-Smith
Dayton Flood Reported By Needlework Guild Officers
Dayton Ohio branch officers spoke about the flood experience at a Guild meeting in the Church of the Epiphany parish hall. Mrs George Goodhue led the program, noting initial donations came from the Washington branch and listing other local leaders. Miss Mabel Boardman tied the Guild to the Red Cross while attendance hoped for Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Oscar Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Needlework Guild of America
Church of the Epiphany
George Goodhue
Nedlework Guild
Washington
George G. Shaw
Mabel Boardman
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Oscar Underwood
Henry A. Peckham
Harding Estate Wins Suit Over Syndicate Debts
The Court of Appeals upholds a District Supreme Court ruling in favor of Caroline Harding executrix of Theodore Harding against the Eleventh and E streets syndicate for 2445.41 with interest from 1907. The defense that the syndicate was a partnership and could be sued only in equity was rejected. Mrs Harding’s legal team included Mason Richardson and Kappler and Merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Shepard
Wright
District Supreme Court
Caroline Harding
Theodore Harding
Eleventh and
E Streets
Harding
Mason Richardson
Kappler & Merit At
Post's Great Figure Puzzle Draws Fresh Interest
Readers praise solving efforts as contestants report progress and struggle with the figure puzzle. Subscribers hail the contest offering a total of $3,500 in prizes, with eleven days left to claim a thousand dollars and more winning opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Ald
Benius
Lot of Men s High grade Neglige Shirts at Abbott & Hermans
Lot One features famous makes such as Star Cimptt Atrew with Abbott & Hermans own labels. Shirts use best malliy Scotch Madras Percale Soisette with wide design and color options. Sizes available. Prices $1.75 and $2.00. Lot Three collects Abbott & Hermans stock of stiff and semistiff shirts in white and striped styles from Arrow and other brands. Regularly $1.50 and $2.00. Our price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott & Herman
Pennsylvania Avenue
the Avenue
Beng
Washington
Ag “Star
Cimptt
Atrew
Abbott & Hermans
Wistminster
Abbott & Tiermans
Madras
Abbott Akerman
Abbott & Frerman
Adlers
Wowne’s
Meyers
Abbot & Hirmans
Mens Silk Neckwear Sale At Regular Regular Prices
Fragmentary catalog snippet shows neckwear and knitted items with prices around 50 to 150 dollars. Mentions men’s silk and knitted goods offered during a sale period. Readable names or firm details are not present.
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Pacific
Japan
Cno
Green Mountain
Far East
Calan Rockies
America
Jacine Oriental
Australasian
Caliom
Waidnan
Vancouver
Meeler Rubber Co, Inc
Tith St
Washington, D.C
Firestone Tire & Rubber Ca
Thron
Obie
Firestone
Igsa
Manchester Hall
Hilyer Pl
Connecticut Ave
Dupont
Mfp Reid
Emily Fred Barnes
Seventh St N
EL Phone L
Seventh Day Adventists
Board of Trade Committee
Telephone Street
THE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Negro
Houses
Calliston
Urell
Needlework Guild Officers of
Harding Estate
Horlick’s
Abbott & Her
Bera” Berg
Arthur Abbott
Mens Furnishings
Abbott & Herman’s
Lotoef
Pa. Ave
Roxford
Abbot & Herman
Abbott & Her Ccman
Abbott & Herman’s Price
Ae Poe
SA Nichett & Hermans
Shinee
Abbott & Hermans Price
Our Price
Sea Island
Abbott & Herman's Co Pie
Abbott & Hermans Pie
Abbott Herman's
Abbott A Hermins
Abbott. & Herc Man's
Parasmesh’ Union
Ecru
Abbott & Herman's
Eens, Hemmlae Berek Tae
Abbott & Herman + Cc
Fownes Sisir
Apbott & Aeiman
Abbott & 7 Br
City Bulletins
Virginia Theater
Caren Stek Pens
Chas. Macalester
Mt. Vernon
Dear Overarting TS Cme Et Thene Forces i Business Desc Fap
Byron S. Adams
Gittinh Ston
Phene M
Prince Albert
Tharp
Berkeley
Nhone
Nwsea
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