Mass meeting urged Roosevelt on Russia relief
A large gathering at the Masonic Temple is planned to press President Roosevelt to influence relief for Jews suffering in Russia. Simon Wolf described the meeting, with proceeds to aid oppressed Jews, and urged a united humanitarian response.
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Simon Wolf
Roosevelt
Russia
Masonic Temple
Sue Wolf
Ne Wo Snelety
Jr Syed
Senitt
New York
Gwoney
Atten J Wa
Jort Hillman
Counci
Joaian Wanten
Ued
Muestinis
Me Walsterday
Kid
United States
Citizens Seek Sewers on Congress Heights Petition Sealed
Petition from Congress Heights property owners requests sewerage and water service. Agent H J Newcomb of United States Realty Company presented to Commissioners, detailing over a hundred signatories. The Heights facing drainage and cost challenges, with routes described for sewer connections along Philadelphia Street Nicholane and related streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Heights
H. J. Newcomb
United States Realty Company
Heights
Diacket
Andoostia
Eighth
Madelphiia Strocta
Philadelphia Etreet
Nicholenne
Dows
Nichuly Avenue
Wackard Place
Waclord 7
Brothers Place
Ninth Street
Hamilton Road
Hamilton Tod
Nichola
Avenue
Fifth
Trenton Atrests
Fourth
Savannah Atrests
Fourth Street
Niehota Avenue
Appraisal Hearing on Plaza Land in California Street
The city commission finished testimony on the value of land on California street northeast to be condemned for the plaza near the new union station. A Tuesday session will hear arguments before the commission makes an appraisal for court submission. Attorneys for owners include Col George C Hazleton and R Rose Perry with district counsel Leftwich Sinclair representing the District Commissioners. Jury members include Frederick J Moore and William M Somerville among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Street
Union Station
Kalorama Avenue
Columbia Road
Nineteenth Street
Col
George C. Hazleton
R. Rose Perry
John Hidout
Mason N. Richardson
Charles H. Merillat
John C. Heath
Leftwich Sinclair
Frederick J. Moore
Percy 8. Foster
William M. Somerville
Clement W. Howard
Philip F. Larner
John & Swarmatedt
John J. Barnard
Will Amend Regulations On Electric Light Sign Displays
Col John Bradle the engineer commissioner sent to colleagues a recommendation to amend police and building wiring rules governing illuminated signs at night. The proposal allows signs on roof tops sidewalks and building walls under strict frame construction noncombustible materials weatherfast coloring and sturdy fastenings to prevent accidents before adoption and publication.
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John Bradle
Bill Amends 1904 Act to Raise Appraisers Pay
Drafted at the request of A Leftwich Sinclair special counsel for the District the bill to be sent to Congress proposes increasing daily pay for commissioners handling damage claims from grade changes linked to the new union station and fixing juror compensation in condemnation actions under the 1904 act.
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Missioners
A. Leftwich Sinclair
Union Station
Chemists Hear Papers at Local Society Meeting
The Chemical Society of Washington held its November gathering at the Cosmos Club assembly room. B T Allen and W P White presented on polymorphic forms of calcium metasilicate, followed by J B Chamberlain on wheat proteins and A Seidel on mercury and iodine in antiseptic soaps. FF Voorhees of the Treasury and L Munson of Agriculture were elected to represent the society at the American Chemical Society meeting in New Orleans in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Society
Cosmos Club
Chemical Society of Washington
B. T. Allen
W. P. White
J. 8. Chamberlain
A. Seidel
FF. Voorhees
Treasury Department
L. & Munson
Department of Agriculture
American Chemical Society
New Orléans
Fifty Hands On Pianos In Lieberman Concert
Miss Lieberman hosts a Belasco concert on Sunday November 19 featuring fifty hands at pianos performing The Spanish Dance by Moskowski with a full orchestra. The program includes works by Gounod Mendelssohn Wagner Verdi and Beethoven among others. The Columbia Historical Society meets November 33 at 8 pm at the Shoreham to hear Ainsworth Spofford speak on The Eloquence of Congress Historic Notes.
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Gounod
Poldine
Mendels
Sghn
Winderstine
Watt
Clemend
Moskowski
Beethoven
Verdi Bartlett
Karst
Wagner
Columbia Historical Society
Real Estate Changes Hands in North and Northeast Areas
A sale of 612 Louisiana Avenue North goes to Joseph 3 Justh, who plans two stores on D Street and improvements on the Louisiana Avenue side. A row of twelve C Street Northeast houses is sold to Dr John Toner as an investment. The John Molrale Gaelic League has been organized with James D Flynn as president and other officers, meeting at Carroll Institute on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Honda
Louisiana Avenue
Wet
D Street
Joseph 3. Justh
C Street
John Toner
Gaelic League
John Molrale
James D. Flynn
Michael D. Sullivan
Patrick Shugrue
Joseph Malloy
Carroll Institute
Persian famine threat widens as Persia faces ruinous crops
Presbyterian Board reports from Crumla Persia and Gen Morteza warn Western provinces near famine due to rain and insect damage, cholera, and Russo Japanese war impacts. High prices strip livelihoods. imports from Russia scarce. Board urges Americans to donate through Charles W. Hand at 1d Pitth Avenue, Newark.
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Presbyterian Board
Morteza Reviewa
Persia
Presbyterian Board of
Fev. RR
AL. Larabee
Crumla
Morteza
Washington
Larahee
Larabee
Russia
Mortéza
Caucasus
Providence
Ghett
Ranarlea
Labaree
Presbyterian Foreign Board
Charles W. Hand
Pitth Avenue
Newark
Missionary Institute Opens at Metropolitan Church
The Missionary Institute opens this morning at 9 o'clock at the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church. Delegates from young people's groups may register at attendance with no credentials required. Doors open 7:15 p.m. for the missionary exhibit and sessions. Morning and afternoon days are for delegates only. evening and Sunday afternoon sessions are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Methodist Church
Young People's Interdenominational Missionary Institute
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. H. Smith
Young People's Society
Missionary Society
Bank leaders invited to Washington Stock Exchange dinner
Presidents and vice presidents of all banks are invited as honor guests at this year’s Washington Stock Exchange dinner. Invitations were mailed midweek and the event will be held at the New Willard next Wednesday evening. A committee of William A. Gears, W. B. Hibbs, and Thomas L. Burne will oversee arrangements. Also, Miss Caroline Dunbar, sister of Mrs. ALN. Couden, died at 14 20 yesterday at her sister’s home on Columbia Road. The body will be taken to Mount Vernon, Ohio, for burial.
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Washington Stock Exchange
Exchange
New Willard
William A. (Earns
W. B. Hibbs
Thomas L. Burne
Caroline Dunbar
Aln. Couden
Henry N. Couden
Columbia Road
Miss Dunbar
Mount Vernon
Ohlo
Indigestion Cured by Nervine Claims in Letter
A letter from A H Malcolm of Ft Dodge Kansas describes chronic indigestion and stomach trouble. It credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with removing obstinate indigestion by strengthening nerves, claiming relief from prior planed trouble and battles. The note adds a refund offer if not cured.
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Miles
Anckets
Miles Norvine
Ritter
A. H. Malcolm
Ft. Dodge
Kans
Lowenthal Pleads Guilty In Check Thief Case
In Criminal Court No 1 United States v Louis Lowenthal alias Glick alias Blum the defendant withdrew a not guilty plea and pleaded guilty to one count. He admitted buying goods with worthless checks and received $200 in city purchases. he claimed the buyer fled with the goods and he hoped to make good the checks. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Geto
United States
Louis Lowenthal
Glick
Blum
No. 1
Lowenthal
Pittsburg
Syracuse
Imade
Three Couples in Trouble at District Supreme Court
Three divorces or separations were sought in district court. Elver Underwood seeks an absolute divorce from Kate Underwood, alleging infidelity in aRockville marriage begun September 16, 1902. Cornelia Wheeler seeks a limited divorce from Thomas H. Wheeler citing nonsupport after a January 18, 1905 union and domestic tensions. Mrs. Alfre L. McCormick asks the court to compel alimony from John H. McCormick, after twenty six years of marriage and prior support during separation.
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District Supreme Court
Elver Underwood
Bendheim and
Rothschild
Kate Underwood
Rockville
Cornelia Wheeler
Thomas H. Wheeler
A. W. Scott
M.T. Clinkseales
Alfre L. McCormick
John H
Widow Wins Judgment Against Railroad in $4,000 Compromise
Elizabeth Williams, administratrix for her husband Andrew J. Williams, sued the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad for $10,000 after engineer Williams was killed by an engine boiler explosion at Halethorpe in April 194. Attorneys J A Efnne and Burton T Aagle for the plaintiff and A McKenney and Flannery for the defense aided in the compromise verdict and court-ordered judgment for $4,000 plus costs.
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Elizabeth
Williams
Halethorpe
Timore
J. A. Efnne
Burton Taagle
Caveats Filed In Will Probate Case For Kate Rosy
Two caveats challenge probate of Kate Rosy's will. John Riddie Sr and Alpheus E. Riddle, through L A Batley, claim next of kin status and allege undue influence by Frank Gideon affecting a testatrix in frail health. Hamlet Morgan and Cathalena C Mercer oppose probate of William Hogan’s alleged will dated January 27, 1905, citing mental incapacity and undue influence.
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Kate Rosy
Probie
John Riddie, Sr
Alpheus E. Riddle
L. A. Batley
Cmarge
Frank 2
Hamlet Morgan
Cathalena C. Mercer
William Hogan
Lur. Hogan
Fess
William G. Johnson
Shea estate petition seeks letters of administration
A probate petition filed by Mrs. Anna Shea requests letters of administration for the estate of her deceased husband Daniel F. Shea formerly a local contractor. Shea died October 22 leaving five children, two of whom are infants, with personal property over 5000 dollars and a 300000 dollar third interest in real estate comprising about twenty six houses and multiple unimproved lots, plus a Montgomery County farm.
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Anna Shea
Daniel F. Shea
Tida
Wilton J. Lambert
Shea
Montgomery County
Law Students Hold Smoker for Georgetown Class of 1908
Georgetown University Law School’s class of 1908 held a smoker at Rauscher's last night with a buffet lunch and speeches by faculty member Mr. Smith, temporary chairman Mrr. Burton, class member Mr. Taggart, Mr. Deutscher, Judge Ashley M. Gould, and others. Donald B. Edmondson presided as toastmaster. Judge Gould entered to a college yell and urged thorough study and preparation for future work at the bar.
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Georgetown
Rauscher’s
Law
Georgetown University Law School
Smith
Mrr
Burton
Taggart
Deutscher
Ashley M. Gould
Donald
Edmondson
Gould
Apeak
Marriage in New Orleans Links Spottswood and Nordstrom
The wedding of Mr. James C. Spottswood and Miss Frances Nordstrom occurred Wednesday evening in New Orleans. Spottswood has an engagement at the Grand News House, while Nordstrom has joined the Truth Teller Company. Navy renames tug Southwest to Wicomico after Maryland river. other tugs Patuxent and Pay tapsco receive river names.
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New Orleans
James C. Spottswood
Frances Nordstrom
Washington
Spottswood
Grandeis House
Miss Nordstrom
Truth Teller
Wicomico
Bonaparte
Southwest
Naval Station
Maryland
Patuxent
Paytapsco
New Haven Freight Agent Denies Freight Rate Bias
Cleveland November 9. F R Holbrook general freight agent for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission denying discrimination in freight rates. He said no obstacle to transport and that rate information was freely given to complainants. W J Marshal of Sun Company Philadelphia testified he had not experienced discrimination.
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Seneral
New Haven
Cleveland
Ohio
Holbrook
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pred S. Clark Company
Waverly Oil Company
Pittsburg
Standard Oil Company
New England
Arid
W. J. Marshal
The
Sun Company
Philadelphia
Record Iron Industry Gains Signal Market Momentum
New York November 9 The Iron Age reports record October production in pig iron and steel with 2 003 127 tons from anthracite and coke furnaces and 1 870 980 tons from steel companies. United States Steel Corporation produced 1 173 451 gross tons ingots in October amid firm pig iron markets and expectations of further price advances.
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New York
United States
Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
Bessemer
Steel Cor
New York State
Albany
Troy
Birmingham
Uhtcaugo
G-ich
Kansas City
St. Louis
Rate dispute settlement committee named by Ohio railroads
Columbus November 3 a meeting of higher freight traffic officials from Ohio railroads ratified an agreement with the Ohio Ship Pers Association to appoint joint committees to hear all complaints about rates and classifications A committee of traffic officials selected G W Davis of the Cleveland Akron and Columbus Railroad A E B Billings of the Lake Shore and J H Hackett of the Erie as representatives to the joint committee
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Railroads
Ohio Shippers Association
G.W. Davis
Lake Shore
Toledo
J. H. Hackett
Erie
Gallon
Mortgage tax law upheld by New York court
Justice Giegerich of the New York State Supreme Court ruled the mortgage tax law constitutional in a mandamus case to force a register to record a mortgage with tax paid. At the American Malting Company annual meeting in Jersey City, the retiring board was mostly re-elected with two replacements, E M F Miller and Frederick Vullmahn replaced by Wilberforce Suilly and Marshall S. Briggs.
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Giegerich
New York Supreme Court
New York
New York State Supreme Court
Michael & Elaman
Malting Company
American Malting Company
Jersey City
E. M. F. Miler
Frederick Vullmahn
Wilberforce Suily
Marshall
Briggs
American Cotton Oil declares dividends on preferred and common stock
New York November 9 The American Cotton Oil Company today declared a semiannual dividend of 3 percent on its preferred stock and 1 percent on its common stock. The last dividend on its common stock was 1 percent last year.
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New York
American Coton ON Company
Ite
Threa Abram F Springsteen Joins Roosevelt G ar rison No 74
Threa Abram F Springsteen of the medical division Bureau of Pensions was elected to membership in Roosevelt Garrison No 74 Army and Navy Union on Tuesday evening November 7. He enlisted in Company 4 Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteers October 13 1861 at age eleven and was discharged as a minor December 2 1863. He re enlisted as drummer boy in Company I Sixtythird Indiana Volunteers July 19 186? and served until June 21 1865. He was discharged with his regiment at Greensboro NC and mustered out at Indianapolis July 2 1865, after serving over three years before his fifteenth birthday. He is a member of Lincoln Post No 3 G A R and Hancock Regiment Union Veterans Union.
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Abram F. Springsteen
Bureau of Pensions
Roosevelt Garrison
Army and Navy Union
Springsteen
Indiana Volunteers
Greensboro
N. C
Indianapolis
Ind
Lincoln Post
Hanecock Regiment
Bertie and Eva Tie Pact Over Breach of Promise Suit
Eva Bowen faces a High Court breach of promise claim brought by Bertie Pilkingham seeking five thousand pounds. After intense legal correspondence, Eva agrees to a settlement sealed by a formal contract as Bertie presses for specific terms and witnesses, ending with them sealing the agreement themselves.
Ice bound whalers in Arctic face supply danger
Treasury records first official notice from Capt. C. C. Hamlet aboard the Bear reporting twelve whalers frozen east of Point Barrow near Kay Point Mackenals Bay. Seven ships lack provisions beyond November, others may last two years. Nome telegraph links exist. two winter mails, possible overland expedition if needed.
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Arctic Ocean
Treasury Department
C. C. Hamlet
Bear
Unslaska
Hamlet
Bodfish
William Baylius
Poit Barrow
Kay Point
Mackenals Bay
Bodish
Nome
Point Farrow
United States
Taylor
Rev Joseph Rich Ordained at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
Ordination services held yesterday at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church to install Rev Joseph Rich in gospel ministry. Rev Wing Robinson presided as moderator with Rev J S Loring as secretary. About thirty delegates attended. The Howard University graduate was examined, found eligible, and ordained as evangelist with the standard prayer and charge ceremony.
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Joseph Rich
Hel Yesterda
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
Wing Robinson
J. S Loring
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