Garson Receives Chief of Manufactures Post Offer
The president offered Maj John W. Carson of the New York Times and Public Ledger the chief of the Bureau of Manufactures in the Department of Commerce and Labor. Carson, a long time Washington correspondent, is expected to accept and succeed Hampton Moore who resigned to head a Philadelphia trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
the Public Ledger
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
Republican
John W. Carson
Washington
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Manly Turaday
T- 13
Maj Carson
J Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
I- 18
Corps of Washington
Harrison
The
Treasury
McKinley
Pico
John Addon Porter
Vi Kinley
Congress
Ways and Means
Forty Seventh Congress
Wren
Iron’ Kelley
Thurman
Lie
Carson
Philalphia
New York
Buria
Carson Hay
Wil
Pennsylvania
Ehiladelphia
Post
Mirtreawag
Fuquirer
Columbus, Ga
Ota National Republican
Picane Hily
Public Ledger
Biluy Carso
Washington News
Times Bureau
Public
Public Ledger Diestal
Aso Wil Carson
Job Bureau
Benson Posts Bonds on Two Indictments in New York Case
John A. Benson appeared in Criminal Court No 1 and posted bonds for trial on two indictments. One accuses bribery of a General Land Office officer, the other alleges conspiring with Hyde Dimond and Schneiter to defraud the United States of forest land in Oregon and California. Bail set at 10000 for the conspiracy charge and 5000 for the bribery count. Trials likely next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Benson
General Land Office
Frederick A. Hyde
Henry P. Dimond
Jooat H. Schneiter
United States
Oregon
California
Benson
R Golden Donaldson
Beach
Justice Wright
Donaldson
Death at Commencement Father Dies at Washington College
James F. Heilman a Keating, Pennsylvania manufacturer, died of heart trouble during his daughter Lucy's graduation at Washington College in Washington, D C. He collapsed in the main hallway near 9 pm after arriving with his daughters to attend May Heilman’s graduation. Coroner Nevitt and Dr Abercrombie responded. death listed as heart disease. The body to be sent to Keating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Heilman
Keating
Washington College
Third
T Streets
Abercrombie
Tenth Precinct
Nevitt
Mr. Hellman
Dr. Abercrombie
Mr. Heilman
Arlas
Keatley
Recital by Pupils at Washington College of Music
The Washington College of Music in its first year held a pupils recital at the Columbia Theater. Director Bidney Lloyd Wrightson and faculty members presented a varied program featuring student works, vocal numbers, and instrumental solos with Miss Edith Pickering and Miss Olga Judd among soloists. The event showcased teacher and student effort, with Miss Arley Mott handling most accompaniments and prizes awarded for standout work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College of Music
Columbia
Columbia Theater
Bidney Lloyd Wrightson
Mme. Genevis
Johnstone Bishop
Mias
Clara Draw
BM. Fabian
Herman Rakemann
Joan Porter Laurence
Henry Jaeger
Bartlett
Voless
Sinclair
Young
Hobinson
Birch
Taylor
Gough
Caxton
Haynie
Miamison
Rosa
Winsted
Bristow
Harrison
Forbes
Boggess
Anthony
O'Bannon
King
Wellman
Carden
Adams
Toombs
Norton
Owens
Mesdames Chisholm
Wilmarth
Mary Emily King
Grand Vantasle
Barteri
Mr. J A. Parrott
Rameau
Rubinstein
Sons
Vartptel
Bruch
Misa
Mary H. King
Pius Grand Dana
Gounod
Mary Carden
Lisat
Mina Barda Wilson
Tnreel
Mendelwohn
Postmasters Hear Rural Delivery Debate and Roosevelts Policy Backing
The National Association of Postmasters of the Second and Third Class concluded sessions in Detroit, endorsing Postmaster General Cortelyou and President Roosevelt. Discussions covered rural free delivery, carrier issues, and the need for efficient management, with officers elected and next meeting set for August 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Postmasters
Cortelyau
Roosevelt
Detroit
Mich
Auggust
National Hotel
Frank H. Hitchcock
W. B. Shallenberger
Bawin C. Madden
V. da Graw
Merritt
K. A. Hopkins
St. Clair
Department
Lawson
Noble
J. W. Caes
Woonsocket
Frank M. Filson
Cameron
Hiroeslf
W E Cunningham
Louisa
White
Walton, N
Cass
Resolutions Committee
D. M. Taorner
Towanda
E. C. Miller
New Carlisle
Ohio
Cortelyou
Eareies
Taina
Roosevilt
Cortatyou
Third Assutant
Medden
Secondcana Maj
Pacond
Congress
Notable Names Gather for Motor Mail Convention Trip
On invitation of Secretary Hopkins, Detroit was chosen as the next meeting place with a side trip to St. Clair Michigan where he to postmaster. The convention then adjourned aine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Deer Lodge
Mont
Frank M. Filson
Camtron
William Parsons
Rockport
Mas
W. J Cook
Bla
Nebr
F. Blajock
Hickory
Bridgeman
Ridgewood
Him
Raton
N. M
A. Albrecht
Ardmore
Fark
Gilmore
Lacsuie
N OH
J. Anderson
Platt
D. Homry
White
Walton
E . Endh
Leforte
Ohio
C. J. Howard
Zoktage Grove
H. J Gilatrap
Clatder
Oklo
John W Hell
Crescent
Nathaniel H Brown
Mast Greenwich
Mim
Mix. Om
Barnwall
C.C. W Anderson
Plast
G. Hale
Winchester
Tenn
Henry A. Cady
Ballinger
Tex
Yough MacDonald
Bring Grove
Stab
G. T Barnsdale
Downvills
Henry E. Spenser
Prorter
John
Irby
Rattville
Wath
T. T Holfmas
Keyser
W. Va
William F. Grantamacher
Watertown
Wit
Andrew W McAnally
Saratoga
Wyo
Hopkins
Detroit
St. Clair
Mich
Aine Die
Memorial to Dead Pastor at Whitney Ave Church
Corner stone of the Kimmel Memorial Hall at Whitney Avenue Memorial Church was laid with Masons officiating. Ministers delivered addresses, funds were pledged, and the hall under construction will join the church to form a single auditorium once complete. A lawn fete is planned June 6-9 at Thirteenth and Spring Streets for donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmel
Whitney Avenue Memorial
District Grand
Lodge of Masons
Fant
Ira W. Kimmel
Waltermith
Frederick JD. Power
Vermont Avenue Church
J. E. Bruart
Fifteenth , Street Church
E D. Bagby
Ninth Street
Claud C. Jones
Thirty-fourth Street
Mount Rainier
Frederick D. Power
William H. Sechelt
J. Murray Taylor
Third Church
Kimmel Hall
A. Munro
Turtla R. Gion
Grand
Thirteenth and
Spring Atresia Northwest
C. B
G. Wilcox
Waitney Avenue Church
Beneit of Kimmel
Police Chiefs Depart After Baltimore Visit
The final contingent of police chiefs completed a tour of Washington and Baltimore after the convention. They toured public buildings including the White House, with their ladies, and will be hosted in Baltimore by Marshal Farnan and Chief Pumphrey with a clam bake and crab feast. Travel was aboard a special train supplied by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Sylvanter
International Association
White House
Ballymore
Thomas F. Farnan
A. J. Pumphrey
Monumental
Hardmore and Ohio Railroad Company
Lenman Building Sale Signals Trust Company Expansion
The Lenman Building on New York Avenue near Fourteenth Street is set to transfer in days to Thomas R. Jones president of the National Safe Deposit and Trust Company. The deal boosts the trust company's frontage to 186 feet on New York Avenue and 180 feet on Sixteenth Street, enabling future modernization and possible expansion. The property, valued for ground at 18.75 per foot and improvements at 28,000, spans 3,666 square feet with a four story office block and five stores. Miss Isobel Lenman, John T. Lenman's daughter, owns the parcel, marking the first time District real estate from the Lenman family has entered the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Jones
National Safe Deposit and Fruit Company
New York Avenue
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Trust Company
Lenman
John T. Lenman
Thiry
Jones
Immedista
New Fork Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Isobel Lenman
Secret Service Success by Carroll Institute Dramatics
The Lafayette Theater hosted Carroll Institute Dramatic Club in William Gillette's Secret Service. Edward J Walsh as Cant Thorne led a convincing cast with Catherine Loughran as Beth Varney and Nora Coker-Bagnam as Caroline Nutford. The production impressed with strong acting, refined stage business, and solid supporting players under Robert Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Institute Dramatic Club
Gillette
Lafayette
William Gillette
Secret Service
Robert Hickman
Cant Thorne
Edward J Walsh
Misa Nora Coker-Bagnam
Caroline Nutford
Bettle Mor
Afice Leach
Gen Varney
James O'Shea
Benton Arrelsford
Five Years for O'Brien Convicted Embezzler
John T. O'Brien, recently found guilty on an indictment for embezzling about 9500 from employer Frank Hume, was sentenced by Justice Wright to five years in prison. He was overruled on motions for a new trial and arrears of judgment and is released on a 37000 bond pending appeal to the District Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embezsler
John T. O'Brien
Frank Hume
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
Obrien
Distriet Court of Appeals
Policeman George Weck Defends Self at Trial Board
Policeman George Weck acted as his own lawyer in a police trial board hearing. Charged by Bergt C L Plammon with neglect of duty and being off his belt on May 1, Weck cross examined the sergeant about a 47 minute period near 34 Connecticut avenue after midnight. He presented a district diagram and many witnesses to prove his location and alibi, with the board to submit its finding to the Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weck
Police Trial Board
Bergt
L Plammon
Connecticut Avenue
Mr. Weck
Sargt. Plemmon
Weck
Tle Casa Lke
Masons Attend Funeral for Herman Baumgarten
Remains of Herman Baumgarten were buried at Washington Hebrew Cemetery after funeral services held at his residence on Massachusetts Avenue NW. Rabbis Simon and Stern conducted the rites. the Washington Hebrew Congregation organized the service, and Arminus Lodge No. 67 F. A. M. attended in a body. interment followed in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Baumgarten
Washington Hebrew Cemetery
Simon and
Stern
Derogsad
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Arminus Lodge
F. A. AM
Weufeil Taeanca
Washington
Government to Examine Witnesses All Next Week in Crawford Case
The government plans a full week of witness examinations in the Crawford conspiracy trial over satchels and straps sales. Machen pleaded guilty and Lorenz is expected to be the star witness, as Crawford faces separate trial and delays extend into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
August W. Machen
George B. Lorenz
Machen
George H. Loreng
Talk Ground Criminal Court No
Naval officer's widow sued over back pay share
Mary L Hawley widow of Commander Charles Hawley is sued by Pennebaker & Jones in District Supreme Court to restrain collection of a Treasury draft for her late husband's extra pay of 202.43. The complainants seek a one third interest in the fund for services under a contract to prosecute the claim and ask for a receiver to manage the draft. Tucker & Kenyon represent the complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennebaker & Jones
Charles E. Hawley
Mary L Hawley
Charles &. Hawley
United States Navy
District Supreme Court
Charles D. Pennebaker
John Paul Jones
Auit
Weather Forecast and Flood Warnings Across Regions
Weather conditions extend from the Lake region to the Gulf with cooler clearing weather over the central valleys. Flood warnings issued for the Rio Grande near San Mariel with rises expected to within a foot of the 1904 mark over the next six days. Local report notes temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and wind patterns across multiple cities and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U &, Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Region
Wast Gulf
Atlantic
Valleya
Lake
Plateau
Hocky
Avante
Rainia
Rocky Mountain
Minteau
North Pacific Coast
California
Gulf Coast
Harapéan Norts
Grand Banks
Polate
Rio Grande River
New
Maxiao
sAvicen
San Maraiel
Maxum
Wit
Ashovijis
W. C
Atlante
Atlante City
Nid
Blomarck
N. D
Boaten
Men Butalo
Cincinnati
Ohio
Eyenme
Ravenper
Lowe
Denver
Colo
Towa
Galveston
Texa
Helena
Maat
Indianapelia
Jacksonville
Hannes City
Ark
Marquette
Michagos
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garson
Hampton Moore
John M. Carson
Haigh
Maytainou
Gridean Club
Ste
Alco
Roosevelt May Carson
Aleo
Inc
Senate
House
Capitol
Interior Department
Studolph West &Co
Jumer Blamblo Lompeny
John BH Espey
Louta Harti
Hugh Reilly Praude Miler
Emil Q Schader
Marsland
Ammltsburg
Emma ¥. Zhomerman Mansachusetts
Lyon
William F. Craiyorth
Dakote
Park River
Lyman Brandt
Laud Rural Service
Board of Officers
Marshall Smith
Texas
Charles Sutter
Adele E. Haines
Old Nations
Richard F. Lawson
WyingHam, II
Wiliam Noble
South McAlester
Hannibal Allen Hopking
St Clair
Maraball Smith
Brownwood
J. W. Cass
D. M. Turner
George B. Marcellus
le Hoy
Petersburg
Alesender Seloman
Hagerstedlugte Mich
Cattle
Hastings
Mian
Boxene
Robertaoa
Collins
Miss
Cale
ROYAL
Kimmiel Hall
National Safe Deposit and Trust Company
O'Brien
George Petterson
Glenn I. Jones
George Washington University
Peterson
Bay View Hospital
George Washington University Hospital
Johhn A. Holmes
Jung Y
Feeterson
Jone
T. B. Rhodes
Seventh Street
Whitey Avenue
Whitney Avenue
M Street High School
Armstrong Manual Training School
J. Morin
Joe Lansburgh
Wasset
Chester Tanny
Lansburgh & Bro
Apollinaris
Table Waters
Neuenahr
Germany
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
Sanders & Stayman Go
American Security and Crust Company
Charles J. Bell
G Street
Buvn
HUB Furniture CO
G St. N. W
Buckingham
ST. N. W
Wis Ranges
Real Econ Ouromy
One & Shedd Uo. Co
Ars
Selinger
N. W
Abert F. Esch
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
N.W
Maleria
Munyon
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Artile
Henry BF. Macfarland
Henry L West
John Biddle
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Tranefer
Ares
JAS B. Lackey
Estra
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
M Gtr
MIT
Alexandria Ag
Verson
Shoemeker
Tennessee Whiskey
McGill & Wallace
T. Bmg
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