Commissioners Press to Probe Favoritism Charges in Fernald Case
The commissioners insist on a full probe of all charges tied to Fernald, seeking light on every aspect and opposing segregated inquiries. Witnesses connected to the McMullen McDermott Co. are summoned, with McDermott reportedly out of the city. The hearing will continue and close tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss Als
Shell
Fernald
Gietrich
Macfarland
West
Charles H McDermott
McMullen- McDermott Company
James J Overn
McDermott
Hunt
Underwood Company Celebrates Tenth Birthday in Washington
The Underwood company marked its tenth anniversary with a public reception at its Washington building, 1206 F Street NW. Manager C A Joerissen and assistant J A Gailey arranged flowers on the lower floor and showcased its latest models of typewriters and accounting machines. The display included every Underwood model ever made as rooms were enlarged to handle growing demand and sales visitors filled the building all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood Company
Washington
Sts Pbuilding
F Street
Northwest
A Joerissen
J A Gailey
Underwood
Dogs Bite Three Persons in Anacostia as Rabies Fears Rise
A week of troubling dog incidents in Anacostia left three people bitten and one dog killed by police. Victims include a 18 year old woman on Sew Limpting Avenue and a 14 year old boy on Oeals Court Southwest, both treated for injuries. a third man on Tenth and D streets was bitten as paramedics tended him. Police say a dog attacked several others before being slain. owner disputes rabies link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Licensed to Marry Across Many Names and Places
A long OCR fragment lists numerous couples tied to marriage licenses in various towns. Names include Stoneham Mase, Panne Wade, Harriet L Nairn, Elizabeth Oliver He, Ethel P Woy, Luella Po Lobri, and others. Locations mention Baltimore, Virginia, Maryland and Washington state towns like Limbersdle and Belreyile. The text outlines officiants, dates, and parishes in a jumble, reflecting a public notices wedding license aggregate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
A Health Office death list includes names and ages such as Robert Harper 47 Georgetown L Hosp Oscar Graham 4% and John A Botand 47. The notes mention hospitals like Emergency Hospital Providence Hospital and Govt Hosp Insane. Several entries reference addresses in NW and NE wards, with multiple individuals and ages, including Margaret Ward Toys 83 and Charles M Hollind 40. The document also briefly notes a wife slayer case in Newark Ohio where confession mentions choking and intent to kill himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Purity Cure
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and cures pimples boils eczema scrofula and nervous symptoms. It touts benefits as a blood purifier appetite restorer nerve strengthener and stomach tonic with reference to preferred forms in liquid and chocolate-coated tablets Saraataha priced at 100 doses per dollar.
Eleven Jurors Called as Trial Opens in Manslaughter Case
In Criminal Court Justice Barnard faces selection of fifty talesmen for the trial of Gaston P Philip, linked to the Van Ness family, charged in the Arlington Hotel shooting case against cabman Frank Macaboy on May 18, 1907. Witnesses and jurors are examined as defense and government teams prepare, with prosecutors aiming to exclude potential bias and secure a fair panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Jax S
Heenna
Jis
Dfense
Stong Pont
Clint Cons
Isseid
Ringron
Maca Bays
Akabay
Rourl
Capt van Hess Philip
Atror
Mas Davis
Ticehling
Wasernm
Stee
Philips
Willam
Grisset
Arlington John 4
Heath Fg
Seventh Street
Atdames
Brest
Tifteenth Street
Arlington Policemen
John Roy
Maron Reilly
Thomas D Walst
Frank M Helan
Harry Gratt Hagel Davis
Virgil Bracken
Amliwest
Maraboy
Glazeboskh
Charles 8 White
Eimersenty Hospital
Wiurabo
Orme
Cunningham Cashie
Arlington
Hugh F Tageirt
Siater
Hesst
Polyc Eidquartere
Five Nurses To Graduate At Georgetown Hospital
Commencement exercises for the Georgetown University Hospital Training School for Nurses will be held Friday afternoon in Gaston Hall. Diplomas will be conferred by Rev David Hillhouse Buel and university president Rev John A Conway S J. Medals will be presented by Prof George Tully Vaughan M D. Nurses receiving diplomas include Agnes H McGowan of Pennsylvania, Ann Doyle of Maryland, Annie E Gaskins of Washington DC, Minnie EK Scheufele of Maryland, and Irene 8 Dyer of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Miss Mary Estelle Cole Held in Mount Olivet Tomorrow
The 18–year–old daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Cole died Sunday afternoon at her home 1820 Sixth Street NW after drinking carbolic acid. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow morning at her home with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Family declines to name her companions mentioned in a suicide note. Mrs Cole believes melancholy prompted the act and says she did not have the acid for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Estelle Cole
Mount Olivet
Elizabeth Cole
Sixth Street
Burtai
Mpenione
George
Chris
Freddie
Christ
Miss Cole
Washington Chorus 14 Seeks Permanent Organization
Financial aid sought to establish a stable base for the Washington Chorus 14 as it prepares for future inaugurations. A committee writes to potential supporters to fund a sound business structure, with Edward H Droop driving the plan from 928 Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abductor Couple Feared to Have Fled Fort Washington
Sheriff Hurd pursues fifteen year old Estelle Acton and her abductor Griffith after a disorderly attempt to board a Norfolk steamer. A warrant for abduction was sworn before Magistrate Thorne. Police nationwide are alerted with descriptions and search for the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
The laying of temporary street railroad tracks to Union Station was called off by DC Engineer Commissioner Morrow at the request of the War Department. The pause coincides with the removal of former Gov Clinton of New York's body, disinterred and reburied near Congressional Cemetery, delaying the extension project planned to Kineston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Kineston
Statesman
Grn
George H Harries Yee
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Strac Vege
Lian Staton
Mshe
Fraternity Dinner at New Willard Draws Notable Attendees
Alpha delta Phi Washington members held a dinner at the New Willard with about 125 guests including President Roosevelt and Senator Alison Reed absent with letters of regret. James K Hackett spoke before the close, and Matthew Trimble presided as reminiscences of college days followed. Attendees listed include Ames Blair Biss Bratenahl Chessey Day Dodd Fox Hawhurst Hildreth Huntington Jenkins Johnston Kerr Kimball North Reynolds Roe Smith Snow Spier Trimble White Cranes Wyman Bowerman and Hackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 to Visit Baltimore for Jubilee and Barn Dance
Local Elks plan a trip to Baltimore to invite Elks there to Washington Lodge No 16s rural jubilee and barn dance at Benning race course on June 17 and 18. Fred J Mersheimer chairs the executive committee in charge of arrangements and has chartered a train on the new electric railway, leaving the terminal at 6 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Elks
Washington Lodge No 16
Benning Race Course
Fred J Mersheimer
Executve
Sity
Timberville couples wed after unlikely cupid plot
In Rockingham County Virginia two farmers Edgar Mesnick and Ernest Fraver with their brides Myrtie Lindamond and Luella Lohr left timberside life for a courthouse ceremony after guide John O Kelser arranged the marriages. The couples faced questions of age and consent but proceeded with licenses and a local clergyman, returning to the countryside with a new start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timberville
Mountae
Rockingham
Bere
Faraway
North Mountain Range
Rockingham County
Virginia
John O Kelser
God
Washington
Kelser
Edgar W Mesnick
Myrtie V Lindamond
Ernest G Fraver
Luella P Lohr
Dinner at National Law School banquet hall in 1908 style recital
The elise of 2008 National Law School hosts a dinner in Congiss Unit Hater banquet hall with courses followed by songs and speeches. William Clibaugh led updated melodies while Judge Welsh and E A Codex president spoke, Mayor John Garrett clashed politically with Capt. lay Pinch of the Justice Department amid staged im gumentors. A bouquet was given to Pfrimmer. attendees included Cabey York Newhirs Gluck Gibbs Pickham Enoth ebanel MeKay Paddock Warren Wolf Thomas Pfrimmer Benjamin Garrett Fineh Wimsatt McLean Stevenson Baker Airpel Jartne Walsh Hardy Riles Escherich Stratton Freiman Barse Hawkins and Powel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise
National Law School
Congiss
William Clibaugh
Dave Wolf
Welsh Ani
John Garrett
Gien
Lay Pinch
Department of Justice
Imhacime
Garrett
Convent Exhibition Opened For Poor Churches Honors Pope
Display for poor churches in honor of Pope Pius X opened Sunday at the Convert of Perpetual Adoration near Fifteenth Street Northwest. The exhibit features vestments and church service articles. the wall remains open today and ends tomorrow. Cardinal Gibbons will bless the pieces at 3 o clock this afternoon and deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Pius X
V Street
Fifteenth Street
Caniinal Gibbons
Washington Architects Named for Natchez Railway Terminals
Frank P Milburn Co architects selected to draft plans and specs for new freight and passenger terminals for the Mississippi Central Railway at Natchez Mississippi. Buildings to be modern and up to date with contracts to be awarded when plans finished. Mississippi Central aims to have trains running into Natchez by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank P Milburn & Co
Home Life Building
Femit
Mississippi Central Railway
Natchez
Mississsppi Central
Natevez
Temperature at 93 Mark Weather Man Refuses Relief Promise
The weather forecast notes the temperature at 93 and the forecaster declines to promise prompt relief. Probabilities suggest mercury will remain influenced by tropical patterns for several days, keeping heat levels high with possible continued humid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Man
Weather Man Delivers Scorching May Heat in Washington
Yesterday the thermometer hit ninety three in Washington as the Weather Bureau offered hot projections for days to come. Downtown comparisons showed 87 at 3 pm, while temperaments soured toward the meteorologists who forecast more warmth and kept residents fanning anxiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vistor Hugo
Free America
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mercury
Chicago
Storsee
Minister Vogel's valet improves after suicide attempt
The valet of Swiss Minister Vogel, Arnanyerm, reportedly in ill health and despondent, attempted suicide Saturday by moving to shoot himself. Physicians at Georgetown University Hospital say he is considerably improved and may leave soon. Minister Vogel plans to send him back to Germany for a rest of several months to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnanyerm
Miniter Vogel
Switzerland
Georgetown
Woman May Die of Wound in Northwest Home
Lucy Smith, a woman described as a negress, was shot at 246 Lightwood Avenue Northwest and taken to Freedmen’s Hospital in precarious condition with poor chances of recovery. Her husband, Yil iam Smith, surrendered at Habib precinct police station after a quarrel during which the weapon discharged accidentally. he said a second shot occurred as they fled and he returned to find his wife wounded in the abdomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Smith
Yiliam Smith
Lrightwood Avenue
Freedmens Hospital
Precarimwes
Smith
Habib Precinct
Sellers
NAILOR ESTATE TOOK $3000. EXECUTRIX NAMED
MES. NAILOR, longtime Washington resident, died January 8 leaving an estate about $3000 per probate schedule filed by J J Darlington. Margaretha Never the widow is the sole beneficiary. Nailor will voice executrix, with household goods, stocks, and real estate valued at $253000 and debts about $125000. In a separate incident a boy, 13, was injured near Sixteenth and L streets when struck by a wagon driven by Bide Dugenia. driver arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Sailor
Washington
Margaretha
Nallore Will Voich
Mre Nailor
J J Darlington
Bawa Guasnness
Cuigreu
Sixteenth Street
Sixteenth
L Streets
Bide Dugenia
Fourteenth Street
GEN EVAN MILES DEAD VETERAN OF TWO WARS
Veteran brigadier general Evan Miles dies after a long career spanning Civil War Indian campaigns and the Spanish American War. Born March 28 1838 in Freenylaone he served as a lieutenant in the Sweltta Cavalry and earned high rank for actions on the Weldon Railroad and at Clear Weavee. He retired for disability and was later advanced to brigadier general in the Spanish American War commanding volunteers from 1898 to 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Baan
Mies
Spats
Wiles
Freen Ylvane
Evera
Leutenant
Sweltta Cavalry
Weldon
Virginia
Clear
Citizens Association Meets North Capitol Eckington group
The regular monthly meeting at St Martins Hall North Capitol and P streets NW was led by president Dr D E Thompson. William G Henderson announced that the Georgetown railroad project is now an assured fact. Herman E Blau read a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad notice about clearing Q street east of Eckington place. The group planned to push a sidewalk on the east side of the filtration plant on North Capitol Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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Cuba
Maj Morrow
Bren
Charles Fernald
Perry Johnson
Fernalds
Brennan Company
Matfarland
Prennald
Fairness
Ofirials
Pennslvania
Uuping Hive
Avowel
Ayerg
Bernard Tie
Ayery
Sroitub
Barrante Beven
Rah
Bernala
Teen Jermild
Fon
Ely
Eiss
Cepout
Bern
Bernard
Thomas Tid
Lad Meyer
Ex Apt
Boas
Hnoks
Tedar Serge
Iestigiion
Uaest
Merce
Thor
Atoicyllal
Fernalt
McKee
Cava
Percy Crawford
Crawford Faving Company
Devagias
Pug First Street
R. J Heal
M- Crawford
Joseph EH Crawford
Fernard
Douglas
Crawford
Mr Douglas
Robert Farnham
Brennan and Beall
Underwood Typewater Company
Tro
Anacostia
Health Office Record
Newark Ohiog
Mass
Terwilin
Hood
Venice
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
Georgetown School
of Washington Chorus
Mseeks
Fort Washington
Clinton
Party Wall
Sie
Girs
Cupid
Gelew
Marrage
Belew
Rey JE Trvine
Messik
Kessel
Hunyadi
Janos
Newport
Copenhagen
Izte
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh St
Weber Affleck
Bureau
Dr Vogel
Mar
Germany
Nailor
Peter Grogan
St. Bet. H and I Sts
Caruso
Weber
Metropolitan Opera House
Cathedral Glose
Mt. St. Alban
Ascension Day
Raydolph H Waim
Rosharlfs
Bethlehem Chapel
Manary
Rey
Sattvalo Dod Fini Tishop
Estedcia R
Delaiment
Marine Band
Takf Tealiytowsn
Evan Miles
Citizens’ Association
North Capitol and
Eckington Organization
Ripecaees Pd SA
ONS
American Security and Trust Company
Miierth and
Charles J Bell
Wilson & Mayers
The
Post
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F Street N. W
Aventh Street
Talcum
Henry Evans
Sama Tharp
Berkeley Rye
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