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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1908

Page

18

Officials press to unify inquiry into favoritism charges

Commissioner Macfarland says Fernald charges substantiated but requests full review of all allegations. Witnesses likely to know details will be summoned as commissioners insist on a comprehensive probe, not a segregated one. Charles H McDermott is out of the city and will be questioned upon return while James J Overn is summoned to explain his absence. The hearing is planned to close tomorrow afternoon as details unfold.

Cuba Fernald Maj Morrow Bren Charles Fernald Edird de Lad Meyer Apt Boas Tedar Serge Iestigiion Merce Thor Fernalt McKee Cava Percy Crawford Crawford Faving Company Devagias Pug First Street R. J Heal M- Crawford Joseph EH Crawford Fernard Douglas Crawford Ss Als Shell Gietrich Macfarland West Charles H McDermott McMullen- McDermott Company James J Overn McDermott Hunt

Underwood company marks tenth anniversary in Washington

The Underwood company celebrated its tenth anniversary at 1206 F Street NW Washington with a large reception. Manager J. Joerissen and assistant J. A. Gailey supervised an exhibit of its latest models including intricate billing machines and accounting tools. The lower floor was decorated with flowers as modern displays filled the expanded rooms and attracted many spectators and friends all day.

Underwood Company Washington Sts Pbuilding F Street Northwest A Joerissen J A Gailey Underwood

Dogs Bite Three Persons and One Is Killed by Police

Reports from Anacostia describe multiple dog bite incidents yesterday. A 18-year-old woman on Crerty Seventh Street North was bitten on the wrist and treated later. A child on New Hampshire Avenue Northwest received arm injuries. A 14-year-old boy on Oeals Court Southwest was bitten on the sex and treated at Emergency Hospital. One dog was killed by police after frothing at the mouth. the owner refused to admit rabies. The incidents spanned several neighborhoods including Seventh Street North East and 46th Street Southeast.

Sum Ard Fede Crerty Seventh Street North Emma Burns Polyemar Walsh Dlot New Hempshire Avenue Mild Percy Dive Eoure Emergney Hospital Sergi Mo L Rady Wie Anacastia Wonpe Street B Wookne Seventh Street Moe Kathis Itemonon Wilde Leo Osborne Ov Phasko John FP Lovett Third Street Larber Ratyrt Soliman Eighth Street Thomas J “Tanto Greer David Atkins Street Benjamin J Los Cham Plon Samuel Bers Nichelas Mit Southwest Hay Wegel al Quine George Mason Nicholas Arena Angcostia Dames D Finch North Capltel Hazel Davis Mary de Wacaboy

Licensed to Marry in Multiple Virginia Parishes

A fragmentary marriage license list records unions between numerous couples from Maryland Virginia and nearby areas including Limbersdale and Rickmra. Names include Stoneham Mase Panne Wade Harriet Nairn Elizabeth Oliver He Smita Fari Larber Ethel P Woy Luella Lobri Victoria De ley James Makit and many others with associated ages and locations.

Stoneham Panne Wade Baltmore Mido Mas Bates Sampson Harriet L Nairn Peter Oo Steves Bilizabeth Oliver Smita Fari Larber Ethel P Shreve Cassion Farmer Mertle Wondig Limbersdle Esmee Coscavel Luella Po Lobri Imme Me Irvine Vaden Lusa Co Dimmer Oth Rickmra Ya Frederick Wa Wolam Sen Loretta Dietch Batimere McLaugh Femali Pert Ani Victoria L de Ley Thomas Calberne James Makit Eodones Palo Gat Belreyile WooArthur Lawsburg Jeffe

Health Office Record Deaths Reported to 12 Clock May 20

Medical registry lists multiple death records with names ages and locations from Georgetown L Hospital Providence Hospital and other facilities. Included are Robert Harper Amelia Ty er Oscar Graham John Bot and many others with ages from 1 to 87 and notes on hospitals and wards. A separate entry mentions a wife slayer in Newark Ohio who alleged intent to kill himself amid ongoing quarrels.

Robert Harper Kenyon Amelia Wacker Rene John A Botand Georgetown Oscar Graham Gov Besse Brieker Blow Hopreal Thomas KB Beavers Shielt Hospital Robert F Castelo Garah T Crews Ind Jona Agin Margeret Ward Toys Wilheming Ho Smith Ade Fort Reno Samuel T Walker Charles M Hollind Lydis Gebmann Stanton Marta Thomay Washaslum Clara i Huertil Adolphus Whitley Rosa Cooper Gra Providence Hospital Mlth Cs St Julia Coleman Allen Thelma Cotemen Whitlam I Thomas Moe

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification

An old advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla will purge blood and cure eruptions such as pimples boils and eczema while alleviating nervousness biliousness indigestion headaches loss of appetite and fatigue. It touts itself as the best blood purifier appetite restorer nerve strengthener and stomach tonic, mentioning 100 doses per Datlan and chocolate-coated Sarantaha form.

Eleven jurors Called as Macaboy Trial Opens in Court

In Criminal Court Justice Barnard hears opening in the Gaston P Philip case. Fifty talesmen summoned for jury selection, with Donald Van Ness and family present. Prosecution and defense prepare to question jurors while witnesses and attendees fill the Arlington Hotel courtroom.

Gaston P Philip van Ness New York Washington Justice Barnard Frank Macaboy Arlington Hotel Hoffman Philip Tangier Morocco van Ness Philp Henry E Davis A Hoehlinger Tistaict Turner and McNamara Philip Beng Phip Davis Jun Rors Turner Juy Pennsshima Avenue Willian Buckles Dorthwest Davis Beause Lew Frank Mac Boy

Five Nurses to Graduate at Georgetown University Hospital

Commencement exercises for Georgetown University Hospital Training School for Nurses will be held at 4:30 Friday afternoon in Gaston Hall. Diplomas will be conferred by Rev David Hillhouse Buel and university president Rev John A Conway S J. Prof George Tully Vaughan M D will present medals. Recipients include Agnes H McGowan from Pennsylvania, Ann Doyle from Maryland, Annie E Gaskins from Washington DC, Minnie EK Scheufele from Maryland, and Irene 8. Dyer from Washington DC.

Georgetown University Hospital Training School Gaston Hall Georgetown University David Hillhouse Buel & J University John A Conway George Tully Vaughan Agnes H McGowan Pennsylvania Ann Doyle Maryland Annie E Gaskins Washington DC Minnie EK. Scheufele Irene Dyer Washington I. CG

Funeral for Mary Estelle Cole Buried at Mount Olivet

The funeral for Mary Estelle Cole age nineteen at Mount Olivet Cemetery will be held tomorrow after her mother Elizabeth Cole confirms the girl killed herself by drinking carbolic acid at home 1820 Sixth Street Northwest. The note left by Miss Cole mentions names George Chris and Freddie as companions but the family will not reveal last names and the hour of burial is undecided.

Mary Estelle Cole Mount Olivet Elizabeth Cole Sixth Street Burtai Mpenione George Chris Freddie Christ Miss Cole

Washington Chorus 14 seeks permanent organization with steady support

A committee has appealed to potential donors to establish a sound financial base for the Washington Chorus 14. After contributing to public work and inaugural ceremonies, the group hopes to be ready for another inauguration and aims to become one of the nation’s top choruses, led by Edward H Droop of 928 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Washington

Abduction Suspect Couple F led Fort Washington Pursuit

Sheriff Hurd of Prince George County pursued Grant Griffith and Estelle Acton, a 15 year old, after a warrant charged abduction. They reportedly boarded a Norfolk steamer near the Washington line following resistance at a saloon. Police were alerted with a full description as the chase extended toward North Carolina.

Estelle Acton Theodore Acton Fort Wasungton Frank Hurd Lainte George County Lewi Griffith Lorf Washington Hurd Ile Mans Onk Aus Tralan Céryant Walle Theodore Actions Acton Grifith Iis House Thorne Norfolk Sheutr Hurd Hehieves Guifsty Both Carolina

Track work halted for state funeral processions at Union Station

Temporary railway track laying near Union Station was canceled by orders from Commissioner Morrow at the War Department amid Delimare extension plans. The stoppage coincides with ceremonies for the removal of former Governor Clinton of New York from Congressional Cemetery after six years interred, and work to resume Thursday. Railway executives express disappointment but defer to patriotic duties and the bill urging rapid track veges to Union Station.

Union Station Kineston Statesman Grn George H Harries Yee Washington Railway and Electric Company Strac Vege Lian Staton Mshe

Fraternity Dinner At Willard With Washington Leaders Attended

Alpha delta Phi members hosted a New Willard dinner in Washington last night. About 125 guests including President Roosevelt, Senator Alison Rey, and Edward Everett Hale were absent with letters of regret. James K Hackett spoke later. Matthew Trimble presided. Attendees listed include Ames Blair Biss Rona Bratenahl Chessey Day Tudiey Fox Hawhurst Hildreth Huntington Jenkins Johnston Kerr Kimball North Reynolds Roe Smith Snow Spier White Crane Wyman Bowerman and Hackett.

Alpha Delta Phi Wassington New Willard Roosevelt W K A Alison Rey Edward Everett Hale Secrelais Adzrfield James K Hackett Matthew Trimble Ames Blair Bratenabl Shirles Chessey Justice William R Day Rex George F Tudiey Duane E Fox H Hawhurst Walter H Hildreth Frank Huntington Ralph Jenkins A Johnston Harry H Kerr G ‘Kimball N Wo North James B Reynolds T Roe S Smith Alpheus H Snow M Spier W P White Eugene Cranes Surgen Walter Wyman George F Bowerman James K Hett

Elks Plan Baltimore Visit For Rural Jubilee

Local Elks will travel to Baltimore to invite Baltimore Elks to a rural Jubilee and barn dance hosted by Washington Lodge No 16 at Benning Race Course on June 16 17 and 18. Fred J Mersheimer chairs the executive committee and oversees arrangements including a chartered train on the new electric railway leaving the city terminal around 6.00.

Baltimore Elks Washington Lodge No 16 Benning Race Course Fred J Mersheimer Executve Sity

Timbersville couples wed after Cupid’s help from Kelser

In Timberville Virginia two farming couples Edgar Mesnick and Myrtie Lindamond and Ernest Fraver and Luella Lohr secretly married after guide John O Kelser urged them to oath their ages and seek a pastor. The ceremony occurred with courthouse fuss and a Raleigh supper as the couples returned to country life.

Timberville North Mountain Range Rockingham County Virginia Cupid John O Kelser God Washington Kelser Edgar W Mesnick Myrtie V Lindamond Ernest G Fraver Luella P Lohr Sie Belew Rey JE Trine Messk Kess

Dinner of 1968 Keational Law School Alumni

The Elise of 1968 Keational Law School hosted a dinner in Congress Unit Hater banquet hall. Members of the class delivered reminiscences and speeches, with William Clibaugh and Judge Welsh among prominent participants. Mayor John Garrett faced humorous political jests as bogus gun receipts were joked about during the remarks.

Elise Keational Law School Congress Unit William Clibaugh Dave Wolf Welsh Ani John Garrett Gien Department of Justice Imhacime Garrett Society For the Distinetion of the Moessers Cobey York Newhiry Gluck Gibbs Pickham Enothebanel MeKay Paddock Warren Welf Thomas Strimmer Banjamin Garrett Fineh Wimsatt McLean Stevenson Baker Airpel Jartne Walsh Hardy Riles Escherich Stratton Iman Barse Hawkins Powel

Exhibition Opens For Poor Church Vestments At Pope Pius Shrine

An exhibition of vestments and church artifacts to aid poor churches opened Sunday at the Convert of Perpetual Adoration near Fifteenth Street Northwest. The display remains open today and tomorrow. Cardinal Gibbons will bless the items at 3 o’clock and address attendees.

Pope Pius X V Street Fifteenth Street Caniinal Gibbons

Washington Architects Named for Mississippi Central Terminals

Frank P Milburn and Co architects selected to prepare plans and specifications for the new freight and passenger stations for the Mississippi Central Railway at Natchez Mississippi. Buildings will be modern and up to date with contracts awarded when plans are completed. railroad expects trains running into Natchez by June 1.

Washington Frank P Milburn & Co Home Life Building Femit Mississippi Central Railway Natchez Mississsppi Central Natevez

Temperature at 93 Mark Weather Man Refuses Relief Promises

Weather reports show temperatures around 93 degrees as forecasts indicate heat will persist for several days. Forecasters caution residents to stay hydrated and seek shade, with humidity likely to feel oppressive amid continued hot conditions.

Weather Man's Heat Wave Hits Washington At Ninety Three

Yesterday's temperature reached ninety three in Washington causing public groans at Affleck's and on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Weather Bureau kept mum as residents brace for more stifling days and the public jeers the forecasts from the cold storage of the agency.

Washington Vistor Hugo Free America Weather Bureau Pennsylvania Avenue Mercury Chicago Storsee

Minister's Valet Improves After Suicide Attempt

The valet to Swiss Minister Vogel, Arnanyerm, improved after a Saturday shooting attempt. Georgetown University Hospital physicians report he is considerably better, with expected early discharge. The valet, in failing health and despondency, reportedly prompted the act as arrangements are made to return Herrt to Germany for rest.

Arnanyerm Miniter Vogel Switzerland Georgetown

Woman Shot At Northwest Home Endangers Life

Lucy Smith a woman described as a negress was shot at 246 Lightwood Avenue Northwest and taken to Freedmen’s Hospital in precarious condition. Husband William Smith surrendered at Habib precinct claiming he wrestled for a revolver after a quarrel. he said a discharge occurred, another shot followed, and he found his wife shot in the abdomen.

Lucy Smith Yiliam Smith Lrightwood Avenue Freedmens Hospital Precarimwes Smith Habib Precinct Sellers

Washington elder dies leaving estate of about 3000

Mes Nailor, a longtime Washington resident and thirty third degree Mason, died January 8 and left an estate valued around 3000 according to probate filings naming Mrs Margaretha Never the widow as sole beneficiary and Nailor as executrix. The petition by J J Darlington lists household furniture stocks and securities valued at 47000 and real estate holdings at 253000 with debts estimated at 125000. In a separate incident, Bawa Guanness, a 68 year old, was struck by a wagon at Sixteenth and L streets, sustaining a contusion and taken home. the driver Bide Dugenia was arrested.

Allison Sailor Washington Margaretha Nallore Will Voich Mre Nailor J J Darlington Bawa Guacnness Cuigreu Sixteenth Street Sixteenth L Streets Bide Dugenia Fourteenth Street

GEN EVAN MILES DEAD VETERAN OF TWO WARS

The adjutant general of the United States Army reports the death of Brevet Brigadier General Evan Miles widely noted for campaigns against the Indians and service in the Civil War era. Born March 28 1938 in Pennsylvania he held commands in the Sweltta Cavalry and later led volunteers in the Spanish American War receiving promotion to brigadier general before retirement for disability.

United States Army Baan Mies Spats Wiles Freen Ylvane Evera Leutenant Sweltta Cavalry Weldon Virginia Clear

Citizens Association Meetings P Streets Northwest

North Capitol Eckington Citizens Association held its regular monthly meeting at St Martins Hall. Dr D E Thompson presided. William G Henderson announced the Eckington railroad project is now assured. Herman E Blau read a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad communication about clearing Q street east of Eckington Place. The group planned to push sidewalk construction on the east side of the filtration plant on North Capitol Street.

North Capitol Eckington Asso St Martins Hall P Streets D E Thompson William G Henderson Ergestown Herman E Blau Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Q Street Eckington Place North Cap Mol Street

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