Portia for Morse Seeks Clemency from Capitol Officials
Mrs Morse campaigns with 2000 plus names urging President Taft to open the penitentiary for her husband Charles W Morse the imprisoned financier. She likens her plea to Portia and seeks political action in Washington with petitions and meetings to secure a humane release.
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Jake Modern Post Ia
Imiuce
Taft
Ras Mors
Capitol
Charles W Morse
Atlanta
Portia
Raton Tito
Medical Board Reverses Permit Denial in Thompson Case
The Maryland medical board reversed its denial of a license to practice medicine and obstetrics for Dr Thompson amid appeals in the District of Columbia. The board concludedThompson had previously practiced medicine and surgery, but claims of overestimation and license conditions were unresolved.
Calcium Club Honors Memory Of H A Willard
The event honors former Vice President Hen Willard with a memorial ceremony at the association. Attendees include George Washington University and George West University athletic figures, recognizing student contributions to benefit the Willard memorial fund.
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H A Willard
Willard Ovill
Cven
Pat
Willard Orent
Maine Warship Maine Wreck Raise Sought by Army Experts
President Taft signed a bill authorizing an Army led effort to raise the battleship Maine from Havens Harbor with a 3.1 million appropriation to recover the bones of sixty three missing crewmen and determine the cause of the explosion. Engineers assess whether plates bent outward or inward will decide if outside attack or internal explosion sunk the ship. Previous private salvage attempts failed after recovering limited artifacts and 188 bodies were interred at Arlington. 63 bodies remained unfound.
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Taft
Congress
New York
Meine
Havens Harbor
Maine
Fegts
Itaty
Simon
Spain
New World
United Stats
United States
Aclinatsm
Bleh
Washington Kennel Club Seeks Permanent AKC Membership
A Washington Kennel Club meeting reports a $514 net from the recent Arcade dog show and selects a delegation led by Mr Johnston and Mr Conroy to travel to New York on May 17 to pursue permanent American Kennel Club membership. The club plans a larger show next February and aims to establish a permanent base after AKC approval.
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Washington Kennel Club
Cecil Prench
Oluyans
Charles HL. Johnston
Arcade
John Stons
Kebriary
American Kennel Club of
New York
Uneder
United States
Johnston
Conroy
Wiliam B Moore
Washington
Weather Forecast From Washington May Disturbance Moves East
A disturbance from Monday over the central regions causes a northern flow into the Ohio valley with cooler air and chances of light rain in the northern states. Expect rainfall in the central valleys and Atlantic coast with temperatures falling by Thursday night. Winds shift from west to east over the Atlantic, with calmer conditions in the upper lakes aided by a westerly to variable pattern. Local readings show temperatures around 61 to 64 with humidity near 48 percent. rainfall measurements and sun hours vary through the day.
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Washington
Vidio Hockles
Ohio
Wildae
Permurea
Worden Lowa
Atlentic
North Western
Plates
Miscouri
Miselstipp
Lake
Fower Tale
Taatie
New England
Alec
Wodoree
Fire damages Winchester apartment house on Highteanth Street
A fire damaged the Winchester apartment house at 13 Highteanth Street northwest. Firemen found a brazed blaze in the hallway on the first floor and the flames spread through walls to the second floor. Much of the Horngood wall casing was torn down. the Arc was blamed on defective electric light wiring with insulation worn.
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Winchester
Highteanth Street
Severa Nigces
Taft Returns to Washington Amid Tariff Debate and Plans
President Taft returned to Washington from a trip to Page and New York and indicated support for a possible special session next year or later revision of the tariff bill. He planned Detroit and Ada trips in June, pending Congress adjournment, and pressed for widening the tariff board’s powers to investigate costs abroad. Aimed at reconciling insurgents and regulars, he signaled potential further revisions if investigations show fair profits for American manufacturers. Roosevelt’s name floated as a potential envoy for Edward VII funeral, contingent on official notice from Britain. Cooper of Wisconsin’s visit floated Roosevelt as a possibility.
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Taft
Senate
Roosevelt
Edward VII
White Hoge
Bryce
Col Roeuevelt
Representative Cooper
Wisconsin
House
Tabi
United States
Republlic
Congress
Pulaski Statue Unveiling in Washington D C Tonight
A Russian style event to unveil the Pulaski statue at Lafayette Square includes a Polish American Society parade, an address by M Steczynski, presentation to the United States by Anthony Schrgibar, a salute by Battery D, and a Polish language address with the Star Spangled Banner performance by the United States Marine Band. President Taft is expected to attend a Raleigh banquet tonight.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Paul P Rhode
Chicago
Pagin
Puylaski
M. Steczynski
United States
Anthony Schrgibar
Julian Smart
Battery D
Marine Gand
Polssh
War Dickinson
Bishop Harding
Raleigh
Taft
Washington
Estock
Triangle
Rhode
John F Smulski
Chicags
Helinski
United States Marine
Tasker H
National Guard
Polish National Alliance
Dickinson
Lafayette Square
Kosciusko
M B Sterzynekt
Anthony Schreiber
Julian Sanjnert
Trafeld
Wer
Ra Oleh
Ratl Road Arbiter Chosen for Railroad Labor Dispute
Judge Wiliam Lea Chambers was named the third arbitrator by Chairman Knapp and Dr Charles Nell to help settle the wage and time dispute between 49 Western railroads and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. Chambers, a former chief justice of the international court at Samos, will depart for Chicago to join the other arbitrators. He is a native of Sheffield, Alabama.
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Judge Chambers
Wiliam Lea
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Charles P Nell
Trator
Western
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Fniremen
Junge Chambers
Washington
Chicago
International Court
Samos
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Shefield Ala
Spring Tiredness and Vitality Claim Remedy
An old advertisement asserts spring tiredness signals impure blood and that Hoods Sursa parila removes the tired feeling, restoring energy and courage. It urges immediate use of Saraataby in standard or 199-dose tablets, claiming reliable relief.
University Fund Growth Reported by Knights of Columbus
Reports show the ramd growth of the fund for Catholic University with over 100000 already pledged and a $690000 goal. The state council of Knights of Columbus met in Washington as 180+ counties announced subscriptions. State deputy Thomas S Donovan, secretary W A Johnson, treasurer J A Duvail, advocate Charles W Boyle, warder E V Huntington elected. There are 1557 members in the District and 27000 in Gre United States.
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Catholic University
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Washington
Tneal Council
Pittsburg Postmaster Named in Taft Nominations
Yesterday President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of William H Davis to be postmaster at Pittsburg Pennsylvania and the nomination of Thomas J Alcoth to be United States marshal for the District of New Jersey.
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Pittsburg
Taft
Senate
Wlliam H Davis
Thomas J Alcoth
United States
District of New Jersey
Taft to honor Poles plan elaborate ceremonies
Polish Americans plan a Washington march from the Avenue to Lafayette Square for the unveiling of the Kosciusko statue with President Taft presiding. The event includes a reception, a Polish language address, a national guard and military parade, and a banquet at the Raleigh Hotel. Notables include Secretary Dickinson, John Smulski, and Anthony Schreiber. Roosevelt sends congratulations. The ceremony also honors Kosciusko and Pulaski.
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Lafayette Square
Kosciusko Stator
Dickinson
Roosevelt
Polish Natiral Alliance
Polsh National
Allianee
Washington
Kosciusko
Pulasit
Theolore Roosevelt Berl
Hitchcock
Allance
Ratelgh
Steczynski
Antoni Schrewer
Zgota
Chicago
Prat T Siemdradzki
Filip Ksyckl
Prat
Liaskawaki
Zpransk
John B Wickilnski
Wolszeck
Welmnski
Buechenses
Fredencie D Gwen
Wow Ayres ET Bates
James Berrall Bidney I Hesselierre Piylander Betts
Frank J. Bisoce
Paul Brockett
Philp
Walker WP
van Wiekle
WD Wirt
Jona Lwire
Polish National Alliance
Lemberg
Linow Krakow
Krosko Yrenna
St Petersburg
Alliance
Cpair
National Theater
Fetish Roman Cathic Union
Behop
Stan Adamplewles
Budzian
Joan Oxo
Ieia
Leon Zatmolski
Rostenkowaki
W Pollmer
X Chameka
Alh Graberski
Alb
Bt Louis
Grodzki
Frank
Krupski
Walter Buszak
Stan Wardinski
Capital Traction Liable for 3500 Verdict in Accident
District Court of Appeals sustains lower court verdict against Capital Traction Company in favor of Mrs Bettie Crump for injuries from an auto accident on Seventh Street Northwest. Crump suffered damages after an electric runabout she operated stopped for a passing storm, leading to liability findings against the transit firm.
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Capital Traction Company
District Court of Appeals
Bettie Crump
Crump
Seventh Street
Traction Company
Court of Appeals
Shepard
An Orsdel
Henry H Glassie
Charles Fo Murphy
Georges Creek Valley and Trap Company notices stock surrender
Special notices to stockholders inform of a stock distribution plan for the Jamison Coal & Coke Company. Surrender of shares and a 50 percent sinking fund distribution are authorized, with new certificates issued in blank indorsement. Transfer books reopen for the reissuance of shares at $9, with deadlines May 16 and May 20. William Kooper, treasurer, urges stockholders to act.
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Daitimers Manay
Iit
Georges Creek
Revalu Uns
Jamison Coel
Georges Sree Flemington “Wasa
Dhe Pice
Dlaioultan
Tur Capital
Ubon
Raliimone
Wwch
Gore
Murrendarad
William Ko Cooper
Dividend declarations at Washington Hallway and Electric
The Washington Hallway and Electric Company declared cash dividends on common stock at 0 percent from net profits for the year ended December 9 1894 payable to common stockholders of record May 1 1916 and May 3 1916 for transfer books from May 15 1916 to June 1 1916. Also a two and one half percent preferred stock dividend from net earnings payable to preferred stockholders of record May 3 3910 with transfer books from May 15 1916 to June 1 1916.
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Washington
Electra
Saramon
Whitchean
Washington Hallway
White AG
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LeRhEere
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American Kennel Club
River Bulletin
Washington Fast Marpors Ferry
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Urell
George H Harries
J H Mittengorst
William H Peck
Max Minfall
Ashevine
Tom
Hamas City
Memphis
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Omale
Pitsburg
Portual
Lake City
Utah
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Vickburg
Electrc Lghteinny Coystal
Ratleroad
William Lea Chambers
Hood
Catholic Institution
Pulaski
Sevngtadins
Sevinetasings
Sevingans
Nearsilk Petticoats
the Young Men's Store
Kaleman
ELLIS
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Stott & Co
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Berlin
India
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