Union Consolidation Fight Gains City Support on Tour
Washington business leaders advocate merging 16 member Chamber of Commerce with the Board of Trade. Edward Droop urges immediate action as William Gude and John Dolph back amalgamation. The two groups hope to elect a single president and unify efforts after an excursion to Norfolk and Old Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington Board of Trade
Andraes
Ibdward H Droop
Mads
Droops
Willam Fude
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Gude
Thomas Grant
Chamber
Mr Gude
Mr Grant
John Dolph
Byron S Adams Granville
Huot
Danie
Gudk
Droop
Legislation
Board of Trade
Orgaman Tong
Wem
Yong
Luerssen will be probated with broad family bequests
Herman G Luerssen died after May 31 1910 leaving 1000 to be divided among Christians children and bequests of 500 to brothers George and Gerhard 300 to Emile Buabier 200 to Mary E Know Jelne 200 to Margaret Joy 3200 to Herman Luerssen and a remaining estate to the United States Trust Company for grandchildren Louisa RoRuerssen and Arthur HF Luerssen The filing notes forthcoming probate and mentions tax aspects and chauffeured transport at 6 3 per hour in a fragmentary ad context.
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Herman G Luerssen
Christian
George
Gerhard
Timer E Wood
Tre Alice Plicher
Emile Buabier
Mary E Know Jelne
Margaret Joy
Herman Luerssen
United States Trust Company
Louisa RoRuerssen
Arthur HF Luers
Theater Lease Filed for Riggs Realty Firm Project
The lease for a new theater by Riggs Realty Co for Fitrapton B Chase was recorded at the recorder of deeds. The theater will be built on the former Riggs Floane site and the old Citiveng Bank, with completion expected by August 1912 and a twelve year term. annual rent $40.00, seating 1928, vault under pavement on G street. Chevy Chan e Lake opens May 30 with evening concert by Machine Band and Arkansan lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riggs Realty Company
Fitrapton B Chase
Recorder of Deeds City Hall
Riggs Floane
Citiveng Bank
G Street
Meriam to Lead Zoological Foundation and Focus on Pure Science
Dr C Hart Meriam announces severing his administrative post to devote himself entirely to science. He will head the Harriman fund for North American mammal and animal collections with Henry and W Henshaw as assistants. A local office is to be formed with no plans yet, and a Westward survey is planned to outline new work scope.
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C Hart Meriam
C Zoological Foundation
C Hart Mernam
Pure Science
Merriam
Elies
Biological Survey
Henry
Playgrounds Benefit Game Sets Stage For City Movement
Merchants pledge support for the playground cause as a charity baseball game between the Chamber of Commerce and Knights of Columbus unfolds at American League Park. Proceeds go to the Playground Association treasury with notable figures managing and umpiring the event.
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Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
Sarebok
American League Park
Chamer of Commerce
Knights of Kho Ambos
Cruse
Washington
Treasury
Phil Ems
Princeton Athletic
Chamber of Gamemerce
Bette
King
Focal
Kingeng Lunen
Fort Monroe
Chamber Nine
Shronng
Soldier Leam
Soldier Boys
Tuket
James
Oshea
Murfalk
Chamber
Knigths of Columbus
Wee
Messrs Betts
Smismana Woll
Ctairy M Kaufman
Charles J Columbus
Teading Merchant
CANTEEN NOT FOR VETERANS IN HOUSE FIGHT TURNS ON AMENDMENT
The House reopened the canteen fight on Friday as Mr Kelcher of Massachusetts offered an amendment to the sundry civil bill to allow canteens at old soldiers homes within five miles where liquor is sold. The amendment failed 17 to 61 after debate on sobriety and policy.
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Kelther
Massachusetts
Imn
Kelcher
Sims
Tennessee
Congress
Capitol
Stafford
Wisconsin
Me ‘Thrres J
Craftsmen to Host Evening by Masters and Draftsmen
The Association of Masters and Draftsmen of the Boiling Crades, headquartered in the Builders Exchange Building on H Street Northwest, will present an entertainment and smoker in Lia rooms Wednesday evening, commencing at 8:00. Five percent savings on taxis offered via TTCO coupon books. Park side rates shown as $3 per hour. Prode North 1212 1.
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Builders Xchange
Wi H Street
TTCO
Tax Office Busy As June 1 Deadline Nears For May Receipts
Tax collectors report heavy receipts with estimates reaching near 1,000,000 dollars as May closes. Collector Rogera and staff work through holidays to post payments from banks trusts and large corporations. Major taxpayers listed include Caley C Willard Joseph A Willard Henry A Willard and Francis Riggs with varied realty personal and miscellaneous tax totals expected to reach high six figures.
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Chasies C Rosers
Colléstor
Rogera
Washington
Whch
Congress
Caley
Wilard
Joseph AW Willard
Henry A Willard
Columbus Alexander Estate
Francis Riggs
C Heurich
T Smith
T Fenderson
CC Glover
Perry Belmont
Lars Anderson
Decoration day flower arrival sparks libel dispute
The Washington Post Company faces a $80,000 damage claim over a publication by Chaloner alleging defamation. Judge Clabaugh ruled the language was not clearly susceptible to the plaintiff’s interpretation, with attorneys Ridout and Ambrose representing Chaloner against Walton J. Lambert in the Ciruit Court case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Cireut
Jagitr
Utobuus
Walton J Lambert
Washington Post Company
John A
Chalone
Abeton
Clabaugh
King Alphonso XIII Awards Prof Berliz Commander Rank
Information from New York states King Alphonso XIII has awarded Prof MoD Berliz the Commander of the Order of Alphonso XII for distinguished service. The story notes the clerks’ office closure on Decoration Day and mentions multiple local business ads and eateries in a crowded 1900s style street scene.
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Gerliz
Kew
York
Alphonso XIII
Spain
Mod Berliz
Order of
Alphonso XII
Croft Berlita
Walington
Martin Schneder
Marches and songs in a regimental concert program
A fragmented list shows marches and song titles such as Wisstonsire Insoeetion Abide With Wer Trumpet March Regimental Pride Pride of the Regiment Sacred Cfprert Cormet Solo The Lost Chord Transmigration Chant de Eapane Beyond the Gates of Paradise March Heligions with unclear attributions.
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Cormet
Paradise
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Chevy Chane Lake
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Second Baptist Church
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