Brennan Lied In Hearing On District Engineer Charges
Testimony at a long hearing alleges that J Brennan called a crane firm to form a price cartel for district street work and that Cranford and Brennan sought high bids. Witnesses describe pressure to stop the probe and claim Hunt and Fernald were not suspected of graft. The session, continuing this week, features sharp exchanges as officials defend their department while investigating alleged irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hunt
Coomtaaloner Morrow
Chargia
Investie
Asion
Joseph @od
Perry Cranford
P. J Brennan
Yerrell
Cranford Comrane
Sidney Bieber
Coutrpes
Red
Ft Agein
Alinrres
Cranfer
Bieber
Cranford Company
Jahssor
Colerstand
Will
Ley
Douglas
Markham
Firat Street
Sheehan & Drew
Beall
Brennan
Davis
Bradley
Frennan
Mr. Bradley
Mr. Brennan
Hunt
Fernald
Crawford
Morrow
Mr. Davis
Brens Nan
Atorney Douglas
Engineer Department
Ferrald
Mecfarland
Tmn
Joseph T. Bradley
Potomac Sand Dredging Company
Ralel@h
Tan
Mr. Macfarland
Macfarland
Dea
Hat Craford
Joseph C. Welling
Navy Yard
Maryland
Fermatd
Firth Street
Yelock
Funeral for Mrs. Kate Watson Cottrell to be held Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Watson Cottrell wife of Edward B. Cottrell who died yesterday after a long illness will be held Friday afternoon at Jonlock from the family home 1730 Q street north west. Rev Herbert Scott Smith rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery. Mrs Cottrell leaves one son Dr Jeremiah Watson Ayres. She was a native of Toronto Canada and daughter of John Macintosh Watson. Cottrell had lived in this city about twenty years most of which time she was an invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Watson Cottrell
Edward B. Cottrell
Jonlock
Q Street
John Macintosh Watson
Cottrell
Dr W Wallace Radcliffe Leaves for General Assembly
Dr W Wallace Radcliffe departed for Kansas City to attend the Presbyterian General Assembly sessions. He will report on chaplaincies in the army and navy and Christian work among soldiers and sailors, plus the DC Sunday observance movement and deliver the Marshall College baccalaureate sermon in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Wallace Radcliffe
Kansas City
Presbyterian General Assembly
United States Army
Butterfly Dance Leads Pageant of Costumed Young Women
The Stonewall Jackson Chapter L D C hosted an Arlington May event featuring the Butterfly Spring Dance led by a miniature Queen of the May, Little Miss Louise Lipscomb, with a reception and grand march. Dozens of young ladies wore white, green, and mauve gowns with silver wings, while officers and guests, including Mrs. Magnus Thompson and Mrs. George S. Derrick, helped organize the ball and reception.
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Stonewall Jackson Chapter
LL. D. c
Stonewall Jackson
Arlington
Confederate Memorial Home Fund
Louise Lipscomb
Hallie Eng Ush
Frances Floride Lipscomb
Anna Wilkins
Ruth Bowie
Mildred Perris
Julia Wiliams
Mies Gillespie
Mabel Towers
Gladys Towers
Edna Sanders
Katherine MecDermont
Ethel Shaffer
Margaret Young
Anna Fauntleroy
Margaret Parham
Eline Williams
Rita Wrenn
Virginia Griffith
Camille du Bose
Rebecca Cumpston
Margaret Cumpston
Tielen Plant
Ethel Safford
Mildred Newman
Ferne Tin
Polly Mason
Francis Youngblood
Sadie Rollins
Rosalie Briscoe
Sue Riley
Bell
Mary Spiers
Mies Small
Myrtle Mitchell
Aliee Bucker
Frances Dodge
Rosalie McDermont
Bessia Waters
Crump
Miss Marr
Luli W. Sims
Atkinson
Charlotte Lee
Frank Martin
Magnus
Thompson
Drury A. Ludlow
Augustus Jackson
J. ©. Wilkins
J. M. Webb
Samuel Spriggs Bell
Stevenson
Gustavus Werber
Lee M. Linscomb
Marton Butler
Bre. Irwin
Kansas City
H. C. Wilkins
Rosalie H. Hoccek
George Derrick
Rust Smith
Areli- Ward Young
David
Menudrick
Louise M. White
Frances
Newman
Clemmer
Batiste
Virginia Heth
Ruth Griffiths
Edna Hayes
Kassie Waters
K. Hamilton
Miss Crapper
Miss Gillespie
W. H
Lula Hanna
Misa Mitchell
Benckhart
Blanche Cooksey
May Kearney
Clark
Blaine Williams
Mildred Rueni
Bessie Dunn
Misa Beppa Hil
Genevieve Small
H. L. Bishop
Miss McDermont
Julia Willams
Monroe Huntt
BC. Reilly
W. L. Chambers
John R. Lamson
J. W. Wrenn
J. W. Frey
F. Parham
Miss Goddard
Seth Shepard
Local Names List Obscure OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads a long list of names including Dowell Carrington Seines B Hoge Xyank Martin Lee M Lipscomb Frank Hincking Thatcher Dry Moore Le Roy Eivingston Monrae Brett E R Travel George Covington Robert H Hough T L Emon Charles Fitzhugh EH Daniel James Schneider Hen T McBirney J H Borden Frank Moore J E Nybaker FE C Dutton Thomas Neale W Frank LT Hunt and other initials.
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Dutton
Thomas Neale
Frank LT. Hunt
Denfer
May recall acceptance of Hanna memorial dedication
Vice President Fairbanks said he would likely recall his acceptance to preside at the dedication of the late Senator M. A. Hanna memorial in Cleveland on May 7. He had agreed to participate weeks ago, expecting Congress to adjourn, but with Congress in session he believes his Senate duties require him to remain.
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Fairbanks
M. A. Hanna
Cleveland
Ohio
Congress
Senate
Goulds Arrive in Paris for Anna Gould Wedding Decision
Mrs. George J. Gould and her children arrived in Paris from New York. Her visit is expected to influence executors position on Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan marriage, with any remaining opposition to be withdrawn.
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George J
de Sagan
Paris
George J. Goulds
New York
Anna Gould
Prince Helie de Sagan
Ghurgh Celebration Ends at St Pauls Lutheran Anniversary
Hundreds attend the closing exercises marking the sixty-fifth anniversary of St Pauls Lutheran Church at Eleventh and H streets NW. The event featured congratulatory addresses by Lutheran and Presbyterian clergy, a musical program, and a reception hosted by the Ladies Aid Society.
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St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Eleventh
Chur
Orier
John T. Huddle
John Lee Allison
Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church
Paul Menzel
Concordia Church
L. H. Waring
Georgetown Church
John Weldlev
Church of the Reformation
J. Luther Frantz
St. Mark's Church
George Hrodthage
St. John's Church
D. , Yelseman
Church of Qur Redeemer
Samuel Domer
St. Paul's
John Monaghan
J. F. Sheetz
A. R. Lankins
J. F. Huddle
J. G. Meyers
Sheetz
Monaghan
Past Masters Fill Posts at New Jerusalem Lodge Session
An extraordinary gathering of master masons filled every station at New Jerusalem Lodge No 9 last night as five candidates received the master Mason’s degree. Past masters from across the United States attended along with rulers of Masonry’s District bodies. Over 200 members and visitors were present while Thomas C. Noyes led Temple Lodge officers. Refreshments followed the degree work and a long list of past masters in attendance capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Brandh
United States
L. Wensler
London
Roy Fulkerson
Morgan
Thompson
Coolidge
Grand Lodge
Harry K. Simpson
New Jerusalem Lodge
Thomas C. Noyes
Temple Lodge
Harrison Dingman
Willam G. Henderson
J. H. Joehim
Lawson
Thomas A. Chandler
Howard D
Feast
William ‘McNeil
James 0. Bayler
Ars
Edward Matthews
Andrew. W. Kelle
C. "Coombs
WY. Godman
Edwin’ S. Clarkson
Rival factions elect urge suffrage for district delegates
The Democratic district convention split between the Carr faction and the Kelley faction, naming sixty six delegates and sixty six alternates to the district convention. Delegates from the Carr faction elected six alternates and six delegates to the Denver National Convention, while the Kelley faction chose a larger slate to send to the national gathering. Delegates listed include Charles W. Carr and others. alternates include Richard A. Curtin and F. Ogle. proceedings opened by William B. Carr with resolutions supporting tariff revision and self government for the District of Columbia.
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Kelley Branch
Carr
Denver
Bryan
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Seventh Street Northwest
District of Columbia
Charles W. Carr
Wiliam E. Carr
Robert Allen
Henry ©. Davis
M. P. Lynch
John J. O'Conner
Richard A. Curtin
F. Ogle
J. 3. Peyser
Harry Hayden
H. A. Martin
Timothy Costello
William B. Carr
William E
Denver West
Columbia
National Democratic Party
Kelley
National Rifles
Nenver
Naval Officer Wins Bride In Quiet Baltimore Wedding
Lieut William J. Giles of the Dolphin and Miss Louise K. Ryan wed quietly in Baltimore yesterday after a secret ceremony at a friend's home. The couple avoided informing friends in the city, the bride’s mother confirmed no further details, and Giles, a naval officer, was stationed near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise K. Ryan
Revecca H. Ryan
Sunderland Price
Wiliam J. Giles
U. S
Dolphin
Baltimore
Miss Ryan
David J. Neely
Giles
Post
Bran Homme
Ryan
Weather Conditions May 18 Outlook Across Regions
Weather report from the Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes showers in the Gulf and South Atlantic areas with high temperatures in the western Mississippi Valley. Drying and warmer trends expected in the East by Friday, with winds varying along coastal regions and rain toward New England and the Middle Atlantic. Local observations include hourly temperatures and humidity readings, plus Potomac conditions at Harpers Ferry.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Burema
Washington
Tuesdar
Ghia Valeley
East Gulf
South Atlantic States
Penia
Ohio
Mianiseipni Valley
Pladne
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Grand Banke
Leo
Deaf mute George Berry speaks after train accident
George Berry, a deaf mute from Shawnee, Oklahoma Territory, was struck and run over by a Katy train Friday. He remained unconscious for twenty hours but then spoke clearly asking for water, shocking relatives and doctors who call his recovery remarkable. His injuries included a broken leg and severe head trauma with an unbroken skull.
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Berry
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Tenth Street N. W
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England
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American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
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Charles J. Bell
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F Street N. W
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Seventh St. N. W
Talcum
Henry Evans
Potomac Electric Power Go
14Th St. NW
Tesla Ceresas
Hirsh’s Shoe Stores
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