Brennan contract inquiryHearings reveal graft and offers
Testimony in Philadelphia exposed alleged graft ties to the Brennan company. Witnesses said Sidney Bieber offered $23,000 to keep bids and a Cranford figure offered $25,000 for plant equity. Brennan denied accepting gifts and asserted district officials controlled contracts while criticizing past engineering department dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan Company
Sidney
Crawford Company
Overn
Philadelphia
James J. Overn
McMullen-McDermott Company
Brenton
McDermott
Sur- Ines
Marfarland
Fernald
Qvern
Brennan
Mo Flannery
Cranefords
Thre
Brentar
Flannery
Fianaere
Feenah
Fernala
Flanners
Board of Commissioners
West Fernald
Waa
stree.Or. H. Perry Johnson
Sidney Bieber
Bieber
Maj. Morrow
Cranfords
Cranford
Alto
W. Infor
Beeber
Lectures on Civic Beauty by Architect Albert Kelsey
Albert Kelsey of Philadelphia spoke to the Washington Architectural Club on civic beauty and sanitary urban design. He argued that U S cities need airy spaces and architectural beauty, citing foreign examples and urging improvements in Washington. The club yearbook features many drawings from the Corcoran Gallery exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kelsey
Philadelphia
Bureau of American Republics
Hubbard Memorial Hall
Washington Architectural Club
Wiell
Washington
Kelsey
Corcoran
Vanderbilt Cup Race Moves to Long Island on Private Road
The Vanderbilt Cup race is planned for a Saturday in late fall on a private road on Long Island, with a private route prepared for the international event. The American Automobile Association and the Automobile Club of America discussed organizational changes and limits on national or international events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
York
Long Stand Motor Parkway
American Automobiile Assacian
Carties
American Automobile Association
Feld
United States
Automobile Club of America
Savanes
Ken Aatin
Irtelion
Agetase
Automobile Club of Amert
Automobile Association
Wiinual
Automobile Line
Amer
New York
Musical Recital by Hamilton School Faculty in College Auditorium
The Hamilton School faculty presented a musicale in the college auditorium at 1607 It street NW last night. Evergreens and flowers adorned the setting and the program featured piano solos by Mlle Lena Hall, a violin piece by Anton Kaspar, and vocal solos by Miss Catherine Erney and Heoeger, with Otto Torney Simon as accompanist. An informal reception followed hosted by Mrs. Phoebe Hamilton Seabrook. ushers were Miss Cecilia Miller, Miss Louise Gohl, and Miss McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton School
College
M ‘Rilie
Lena Hall
Anton Kaspar
Catherine Erney
Heoeger
Otto Torney Simon
Phoebe Hamilton Seabrook
Cecilia Miller
Louise Gohl
Misie McGowan
Jurors Ousted Third Venire Ordered in Philip Case
Fifty talesmen were summoned as court exhausted the panel in the murder case of Gaston Philip. A second venire of thirty was ordered as only eleven sat, with four remaining at adjournment. Defense and prosecution have used many peremptory challenges while aiming for a fair, balanced jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston Philip
Frank Macaboy
Arlington Hotel
Attorneye Davis
Heehllog
Thomas J. Ryan
Henry Weldel
George W. Mason
James D. Finch
George ©. Wright
Southern Railway
Tenth Street
Edward T. Walkers
Hi Street
Hob Fert G Callum
de Sales Street
Michael H. Robinson
Iy Street
John H. Cok
Lectrician
Highth Street
George Gardiner
Streer
Robinson
Mason
Edward Opdirke
Ghartes
W. Chapman
Ninth Street
Richard W. Morgan
Haigat's
Broad
Upge
Northyrest
F. Crown
A. Casrell
John W. Tippett
Southéaat
Joseph Peyton
George W. Quinn
Oan
George Sly
C. T. Ripponington
James P. Riley
William A. ‘Grissett
Eighth Street
Paul J. Pelz
Corcoran
John 'T
Byatt Street
oDay
Summer Court
William ‘H Garter
Raleigh ‘Hotel
RF. Poore
Thirty Second Street
Charles H Bimpeon
M Street
Thomas B. le Cuyer
Columbia Hotel
Philip
Macaboy
Talesmen
Turner
Talesman
Paul D. Frost
Frost
Davis
John ©. Hill
First Street Routhenat
Justice Barnard
Tam
Mr. Hill
MIS8- COOKE AN ARMY BRIDE NORFOLK WEDDING OF MISS MARY LOu COOKE
One of Norfolk's most elaborate weddings joined Miss Mary Lou Cooke daughter of Mr and Mrs Meritt Todd Cooke to Lieut Harry Newtones Twelfth Cavalry US Army in Christ Church Norfolk ceremony by Bishop Randolph. Attendants included sister Kate Cooke maid of honor and bridesmaids from Baltimore Norfolk and Pittsburg with groomsmen Maj Cardwell Capt Littlebrant Lieut Campbell and Lieut Kimball. The couple to honeymoon in Europe. Representative Wiley better of Alabama reported improved after inflammation. Eight weeks in Metropolitan Hotel without progress. doctors optimistic after recent signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Mary Lou Cooke
Meritt Todd Cooke
Harry Newtones
Twelfth Cavalry
U.S A
Christ Church
Alfred Magill Randolph
Episcopal
Virginia
Kate Cooke
Graham Cootes
New York
Margaret Ramsay
Baltimore
Marguerite Taylor
Elizabeth Cooke
Albert Curry
Pittsburg
Edward Tayloe
Army
F. M. Cardwell
Wiliam Littlebrant
U. S
War Department
Mrs. Gootes
Europe
Licensed to Marry Court Spectators Watch Trial
A crowded courtroom notes the defendant Philip's demeanor and quiet smiles as jurors are questioned. He confers with brothers Capt. Van Ness Philip and Norman Philip and changes suit attire, while other names and dates of individuals appear in the surrounding text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Davis
Philp
Capt
van Ness Philip
Ntorman Philip
Health Office Record May 26 Names and Ages
Health office midnight report lists multiple residents and ages including Clara Haines 27, John Laserlett 68, Sarah Jackson 60, Theodore Martin 0, Georges Sotharon 52, Thomas Currell 73, Wilhalmina Schlerf - Fort Reno address, Catherine Gaskins TL years, Courtney FR Jones 2021 19th St NW, Daniel Calvin 66, Edelin 8? years, Love 58, Like Netezaan years, Sentry Lewis at Home for the Aged and Infirm, Mary Simms 23, Clayton Frezier 40, Smith Gibson 80, William Oakley 49, Smith 20, Persa Mosley 3 months, E Davis 14, Louise Diges 6 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara TS. Haines
Jackson St
Amacostia
John Laserlett
At. Se
Sarah N. Jeckson
Duncan St
Rex
Theodore W. Martin
MD. Ave
Georges M. Sotharon
St. Nw
Thomas Currell
Brightwood Ave
New
Wilhalmina Schlerf
Berkley Road
Fort Reno
Spara
Catherine EB. Gaskins
Fairmont St
Courtney FR
Jonea
19Th St. Nw
Daniel W. Calvin
4Th St. Nw
Edelin
Thie T. Love
Harverd St. Nw
Neteza
Callan St. Aw
E. Davia
Howart Ava
Hillsdale
Louise Diges
Union St
Stuart Girls Graduate at Seminary Commencement
The Stuart Seminary held its annual commencement at Gunton Temple Church Friday evening with relatives and friends in attendance. Graduates included Teresa F E Drexel of Nebraska Maude W N Parker of Washington Marion W Slocum of North Carolina and Eugenia Swanson of Washington. Rev George Fiske Dudley gave the address assisted by Claudia Stuart principal. Next year the school will reopen in four new buildings with principal Stuart departing for Europe May 30 for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Seminary
Gunton Temple Church
Teresa FE. Drexel
Nebraska
Maude WN. Parker
Washington
Marion W. Slocum
North Carolina
Eugenia Swanson
George Fiske Dudley
Claudia Stuart
Columbia
Landia Stuart
Europe
Strawberry festival aids parish charity at St Patrick's
A strawberry festival on grounds beside St Patrick's Church drew hundreds for charity and entertainment. The event raised a large sum for the parish poor, with attractions and the so called original Merry Widow as the main draw. Parish members directed by Mrs Joy and others organized the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Joy
Manderfield
Galloway
Jacques
Lyons
M Fu
Depositors Security DIRECTORS List Names
A long roster of directors includes Milton E. Aites eevee Hut les I Bell Henry Hurt F Biewat John Kasson C Boyd John H Melosa Samuel Burdett Clarence Norment Albert Carry Myron Parker William Coates Joseph Paul Robert Darman Albert Read James Fitch HS Reerige William Father Ward Thoron Henry Flather Frank Vanderup Daniel Fraser John Wilkin James Green Henry Willard John Hervell Joseph Wright listing numerous individualsTrusted with oversight of the Depositors Security company and its governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton E. Aites
Eevee F. Hut
Les I. Bell
Henry Hurt
F. Biewat
John 4. Kasson
Ohn C. Boyd
John H. Melosa
Samuel S. Burdett
Clarence F. Norment
Albert Carry
Myron M. Parker
Wiliam M. Coates
Joseph Paul
Robert Darman
Albert M. Read
James E. Fitch
HS. Reerige
William J. Father
Ward Thoron
Henry H. Flather
Frank A. Vanderup
Daniel Fraser
John F. Wilkin
James M. Green
Henry A. Willard
John E. Hervell
Joseph Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Terol
J. Brennan
Cempa
Heer Department
Macfarladd
Rettain
Murini
Brocsian
Femaid
Etopsa Company
Immassian
Fasore Smeaas
Wranfords
Hunt
Ars Pew
Tateret
Eowill
Architectural Club
Vanderbilt
American Association
Automobile Club
Faculty of
Hamilton
Philip Jurors
Venire
Mara
S. F P. Cook
Carroll St
T. B. Amiss
Willam H. Long
Thomas EF. Miller
Fifteenth Street
Charles McElroy
Cooke
Hewton Cootes
Wiley
A. A. Wiley
Alabama
Hie
Metropolitan Hotel
Philip Center of Interest
Rarks W. Zelders
Bethlehem
Agnes C. Wallick
J. B._ McLaughlin
William M. Stephenson
Elizabeth V. Reppart
Culpeper
Trev
J. H. Nelms
George H. Alexander
Sidney J. Taylor
T. B. McQuigan
Dela ¥. Shaw
Mary B
Health Office Record
Aera
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh St
Stuart Girls
Washington Gaslight
Tenth Street N. W
Peter Grogan
St. Bet. H and I Sts
Dr. Vineberg
Caruso
Weber
Metropolitan Opera House
Les
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Evans
Ig Baby
Henry Evans
St. N.W
POST
Keeley
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
McConnell
The
Cty
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F Street N. W
Uvatity Housa
Venth Street
Iausts
Berkeley
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