Brennan Demanded Resignations Amid Inquiry Controversy
Testimony reveals Brennan pressed for resignations over an investigation into the engineer department. Fenild Fernald is described as strong willed. Bradley relayed Brennan’s intent to suspend the inquiry. Cranford company protests over Beall bids raise accusations of bid favoring and irregularities in the proposal process.
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Hunt
Brennan
Fenild
Itom
Tanan
Tole Bradley
Brenan
Bradley
Engineer Department
Crawford
Carlas Fernald
Cranford Company
Boul
Stalwarts for Bryan Protest Dominates Denver Delegates
The Denver Democratic convention saw a sharp split as anti Bryan factions argued against instructed delegates. A resolution to vote for Edwin A Newman as national committeeman passed 19 to 9, despite Bryan supporters and calls to keep unpledged delegates. The platform demanded tariff revision and distrust of trusts, pledging Bryan's nomination and election.
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Rational Rifles Hall
Edwin A Newman
D Fred Kelley
Central Democratic Committee
Bryan
Edwin A Newnan
Hs Eglectam
de Egair
Carr Facion
Carr
Laude
Rovrares
Ryan
Fivan
fLarit
Democratic Party
Architects to Close Exhibit at Washing ton Arcade
The seventh annual exhibit closes today at the Washington Arcade gallery. Clean-up and packing proceed after a successful showing that drew many patrons. A catalog with key pieces and artists’ notes is available for collectors and visitors.
Favors consular school movement at GWU training project
At an April Trades League of Philadelphia meeting a plan for a special training school in Washington for the consular service linked to George Washington University was advanced by Dr Richard D Tiarton. A special committee was formed to report at the May meeting, with many notable subscribers including J P Morgan and John D Archbold pledging substantial yearly sums. The aim is to establish a Washington based college of sciences connected with GWU to train diplomats and consular staff. The overall subscriptions average about 7500 dollars annually.
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Washngton
Philadelphia
Trades League of Philadelphia
National Capital
Richard D Tiartan
George Washington University
George Purliam Qt
Baldwin Locomntise
al Foroxis
Rslard
Vic Tas Alwass
League
Washington
al Sciencs
Washington DC
Haig
Fain Gomtry
Phiadel
Morgan
Colorado Alumni — Association
Lucius McGuthbert
Denver
John D. Archbold Cornelius Sir Bliss
Ducge
Gary Ovo Ho
Paul Warburg
John
Kennedy Seth Low
Comptroler
Metz
Levi P
Morton
Inomas A Phelan FE
S$ Sbearson
HH. Claflin Company
Deering Miliken & Co
Taulkner
Paige & Te & Db
Juilliard & Co Winatlooper & Clo Ochichs & Co
Clarenga Whitman & Co
Woodward & Baldwin
All
New York
Amory & Brown
Boston
Joseph Kield
Victor Lawson G
Mckinlock James
Lafayette Lodge chooses Jacob H Lichter secretary
At the Lafayette Lodge No 19 A F and A M meeting held in the Masonic Temple about 300 of the 50 members attended. Jacob H Lichter was unanimously elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the April 27 death of John H Olcott a prominent thirty third degree Mason. Olcott had been deeply active in Masonic circles for years. Harry Olcott acted as secretary after Olcott’s death. Lichter is a local attorney active in lodge work and was congratulated when the result was announced. Ten candidates were initiated after a musical program.
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Lafayette Lodge
FAA
Jacob H Lichter
Jonn H Olcott
Olcott
Lafayette
Lich Jlster
Harry Olcott
Luafayetts Lodge
Eer
Masonic Temple
Lichliter
Beveridge's Life in Danger From Foraged Canned Meat
Debate reveals Beveridge once suffered a serious ptomaine poisoning after eating canned goods on a railroad train. He described the cans as dating from twelve to fifteen years ago, prompting senators to question accusations about the danger of long-stored meat.
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Mr Beveridge
Inamry
Mr_ Beveridge
Wrights claim 32 mile airship flight at Manteo NC
Wilbur Wright announced with Orville that their airship traveled 32 miles at about 40 mph after three climbs at Manteo NC. They say prior flights reached 18 and 24 miles with a slight accident repair cost under 50 dollars. They plan to use vanadium steel for lighter craft and have discussed funding with financiers. Wu Tingfang the Chinese minister visited Edison’s plant and had car trouble in Newark en route West Orange.
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Washington
New York
Wright Brothers
Manteo
Wilbur Wright
Park Avenue
Orville
Wright
Amen
Mantea
Slright Brothers
Devton
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Wilzht
J Planners
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Fittsburg
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Manhattan
Chnese
Newark
wWu Tingfang
New Jersey
Charles R Flint
West Orange
Edisons Laboratory
Bellevue Avenue
Bloomnrld Avenue
Five Ballots For Bishops Leaded By Regent Hughes
The Washington Post reports on the fifth ballot for two bishops at the General Conference. Regent Hughes and Rev Fis Ideid Hughes led on the fifth voting round as Bristol’s support waned. The Committee of Fifteen opposed a common creed, while other nominees gained varying support and the conference completed without a final report.
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Bristol
Dal
Washington Post
Balangie Md
Methodier General
William
Andreson
Dwcation
Bourd
Fohn
jNoelen
Nast
Wiliowk
Eer
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Ocpauw
Lewis
Wormsle College
King Christian Advocate
Goodell
Calvary Church
New York
Metropolitan Church
Aniam
Sterday
Seciond
Committee of Afteen
General Conference
Methodist Bbylscopal Church South
Chutes W Baldwin
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Demand That Lilley Resign Expulsion Threat Draws Fire
Democrats in the House threaten Lilley’s expulsion after a special committee found him in contempt in several instances tied to alleged Electric Boat Company methods. Representative John Sir Williams would introduce the expulsion resolution if Lilley does not resign or if Republicans act. The House mood is bitter, but a two thirds vote remains doubtful.
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Yesterdaly
Lilley
John Sir Williams
Electric
Williams
Meny
Partes
Man Held in New Jersey Case Faces Midnight Court
Maj Richard Sylvester served a writ of habeas corpus for the release of Jyler Gibbs of Merchantsville New Jersey. Gibbs, employed by Raymond Concrete Pile Company, is accused of defrauding Monet Gagi engineering of $1000. Gibbs posted 2000 bond and will appear in Circuit Court for extradition proceedings in Woodlawn.
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Sylvester
Daniel T Wright
New Jersey
Thomas
Bradley
Gibbs
Habeak Corous
McKee
District Supreme Court
Roberts
Wight
Daniel T Wight
Wiight Pressling
Lout Woodlock
Loh
Merchantsville
Gbbs
Washington
Raymond Compi
Town Circle
Mole
Companie Deni
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Death of Miss A R Green in Cleveland Park District
Miss A H K Green, aged over eight years, a scion of one of the district’s oldest families, died at her home in Rosedale Cleveland Park after a period of illness. She was daughter of the late John and Ann Green and granddaughter of Gen George Plater. Survived by brother George Forrest Green and sisters Mrs L K Norton and Mrs Virginia Fielding. Funeral plans to be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The Green family once owned much of the Cleveland Park tract, and Grover Cleveland bought Jon country place from them during his presidency.
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A HK Green
Rosedale
Cleveland Park
Miss Green
John and
Ann Green
George Plater
St Anns Catholic Church
Lennallstown
George Forrest Green
Class of Girl Graduates Musical Programme Highlights
Graduation ceremony held in the New Willard ballroom at eight o clock with Mrs Eben Spencer Massey delivering the address and diplomas awarded by Mrs J Sylvester Philips. Faculty and students performed a musical program led by instructors Anio Kaspari Bo Frank Gebest and Miss Constance Winifred McCannell among others.
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Eben Spencer Massey
L Atse Philtips
Willard
Res Wooa
Ptites
Curts Jarviss
Lomre
Helene Leseaux
Inders
Ots
Drew Swett
Vncu
Kaspari
X Ohn Music
Bo Frank Gebest
Princi
J Hen Spencer Mutsey
Washig
Texas
Kinan Boyd Saund
Distraf Colum J
Mosses Goddall
Wright
Schubert
Deficiency Bill Amended After Senate Passes House Revisions
Senate votes reflect several House amendments to the deficiency bill affecting the District of Columbia. Provisions removed for delaying the International Tuberculosis Congress, due next September and October, adjust building funding. Senate adds four thousand dollars for temporary prep of Agriculture Department and National Museum facilities. Also appropriations proposed for statue remains, marble base and a presidential directed inquiry into the Government Printing Office with a one hundred dollar allocation.
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Senate
House
Columba
Department of Agriculture
National Museum
Greenough
Wishimeton
Capitol
Government Printing Office
Banks push foreign gold as reserve alongside Europe move
The Washington and New York report a push to let national banks hold foreign gold coins imported for export as reserves. This mirrors European practices where banks retain foreign gold as currency reserves, a change prompted by dwindling U S gold bar supplies and the move to curb exports.
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Europe
Washington Pott Ow
York
United States
Executor Seeks Citizens for Advantage Booklet Request
An executor calls attention to a company claiming multiple benefits in security and economy over individuals. It invites readers to send for a booklet detailing advantages and cautions, suggesting rapid action.
American Security and Trust Company Note
American Security and Trust Company operates from the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue with Charles J Bell serving as president.
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American Security and Trust Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J Bell
Weather conditions and river bulletin at Washington Post era
Special River Bulletin reports damp conditions across the central valleys and Great Lakes region. Temperature ranges show highs near 66 and lows around 61 with rainfall and sunshine figures. The message notes steady river levels in the Potomac and nearby streams and signals winds shifting from southeast to southwest with storm activity on the Great Lakes and Atlantic coasts.
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Washington
New Engana
Great Plais
Rocky Yanton
Mussippi
Midis
Wissinpi
Middle Atlanta
New Farland
Misssippi
Toke
Batureau
Lake
Ohio
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Outhern
Gera
Antouthwest
Furonean
Grand Banks
Study of vice and crime group forms in Washington
A preliminary meeting organized by a coalition to study vice and crime convened at Willard, naming William A. White as superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane as chairman. Rev. J. U. Aiber and Simon Wolf were secretary and treasurer, with numerous notable members from federal courts, government agencies, and universities discussed.
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Willard Wadnesdas
Willam
JU Aiber
Simon Wolf
Jugo George W Atkinson
J E Giberman
Gearzme Walkinson
United States Court of Chams
Wool Chamber
United States
James Gilert
Rucharad Kester
Washington
Minster
W A White
Frainaid Ho Warner
William M Bhays
C J Faulkin
Charles Neill
Richard Kingman
Benjamin F Leehten Dan
Howard University Law School
George Ho Icher
Dinner at Methodist Home Annual Dance May 26
Managers of the Methodist Home will host their annual dance at the home on M Street Northwest on May 26 from 4 to 6 pm. Proceeds support the home’s work. Local figures expected to attend.
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Methodist
British Repel Mohmand Rebellion at Tumri Kill
British forces under Maj Gen Sir James Willcocks face heavy resistance from Mohmand tribesmen during punitive operations. At Tumri Kill yesterday, tribesmen charged bayonets, two British officers were killed and another wounded, about a score of Sikh troopers injured. Mohmand losses exceed two hundred.
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Simla
Mohmand
James Willcocks
Tumri-Killi
Dover
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