Browne on the Grill Probes At Sea During Hearing
The George report on local realty values sparked a heated congressional inquiry. Representative Browne faced cross examination as critics sought to discredit findings, with Worthington pressing Browne to testify against his own figures and later signaling more witnesses from title insurance firms to probe property valuations.
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George
Browne
Elerbert J Browne
Joint Citizens’ Committee
S. Worthington
Citizens’ Committee
Senator Works
Worthington P
Mr Browne
Ana
Citizens Committee
Browne Thomas Bradley
Harold T Doyie
Bradley
Doyle
Morthington
Congressional Committee
Imatrict
Charles B Mirsh
Columbia Title Iusitinge Company
Ensurcance Company
Prolems
Surgeon's Brain Surgery Wonders Exhibited For Children
A dozen children from ages 2 to 12 were shown at New York's Academy of Medicine and New York Neurological Society last night as marvels of modern brain surgery. The record described open and partially open skulls, with dramatic recoveries noted as the young patients regained movement and speech previously lost to paralysis.
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Washington Post
New York
The
Academy of Medicine
New York Neurological Society
Sinking of Ancona Prompts Mixed Reports and Grief
Reports from London offer only fragmentary details about the Ancona disaster and whether the submarine’s commander allowed passengers time to launch lifeboats. Vatican and Italian authorities express grief, with Pope sending instructions to aid survivors. Press commentary contrasts Ancona’s sinking with Lusitania and questions Austro German chivalry.
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Austria
Germany
Rome
Paris
Ancona
Tunis
Lusitania
Ancona Victim Mrs Sagsoli Not Recalled in Washington
Inquiries among Italian residents in Washington failed to reveal any information about Mrs Sagsoli reported to have been a passenger on the Ancona bound for the city. Locals deny knowledge of her or any relatives. directories lack her name and steamship agents know nothing.
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Ancona
Washington
Sagsoli
Steamship Line
Will Make Bust of Wilson by St Louis Sculptor
Franz Vitter, a St. Louis sculptor, announced he has been commissioned by Thomas Fortune Ryan of New York to model a bust from life of President Wilson. The President has consented to pose during the winter for private gallery use. Vitter, former New York resident, is a National Sculptors' Society member and honorary Richmond Art Club member, noted for his Stonewall Jackson statue design.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Franz Vitter
Thomas Fortune Ryan
New York
Lfe
Wilson
Vitter
Kyan
National Sculptors’ Society of New York
Richmond
Stonewall Jackson
Bookwalter Will Leaves $4 Million to Heirs in Ohio Probate
John W. Bookwalter died in Genoa Italy last September. His will filed in probate court names Frank Bookwalter of Springfield and Charles W. Constantine as executors without bond. The estate of $4,000,000 includes both real and personal property left mainly to direct heirs W H Bookwalter of Bookwalter Nebraska and Mrs Meliasen J Baxter of Columbus. He was once a gubernatorial candidate and Springfield’s wealthiest citizen.
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Washington Post
Springfield
Ohio
Frank Bookwalter
W H Bookwalter
Bookwalter
Nebr
Meliasen J. Baxter
Columbus
John W. Bookwalter
Chase and capture after car theft ends with two suspects
Detectives chase a stolen Auburn five passenger car for over 30 blocks firing several shots in the air. The car was abandoned at Iowa circle after a high speed pursuit. Two men, William Miller 16 and William Hall 23, were captured and held at First police precinct.
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Joy Riders
Ralph K. Walker
Auburn
Evans Building
Central
Sergia Howlett and
Springman
Herfeuth
New York
New Jersey
Walker
Howlett
L Street
Twelfth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Vermont Avenue
Thomas Circle
Vermont
Iowa Circle
Smuggled Jewelry Seized From Villa Kin Safe in El Paso
Jewel collection valued at $20,000 including a gold Villa badge was found in the home of Hipolito Villa a brother of General Francisco Villa. Special agents Locke and J Ayers announced the seizure classed as smuggled goods with a 1914 Villa medal among the items. The safe was opened at Hipolito Villa’s request and the treasure delivered to George Benton, uncle of Hipolito, a packing company driver. A separate notice offered Rifles from Villa deserters for $5 each at the Mexican consulate, stating ownership by the de facto government and intent to prevent private sale.
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Hipolito Villa
el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Locke
Treasury Department
Gen. Villa
J. Ayers
G. P. Locke
Uncle
George Benton
Villa
Benton
Treasury
Andreas D. Garcia
Russian attack fails near Riga and Czartorysk
Berlin reports Russian offensive in the Riga district failed with vain attempts near Kemmern 20 miles north of Riga repulsed strong attacks at Jacobstadt. One officer and 117 men captured. Russians also pressed near Czartorysk but were checked and forced back by counterattack.
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Berlin
Sayville
Riga
War Office
Kemmern
Jacobatadt
Czartorysk
Budka
Blaze at Baldwin plant burns seven workers near Philadelphia
Seven men were severely burned in a $60,000 fire at the Eddyastone plant of Baldwin Locomotive Works near Philadelphia. The two story Pattern No 1 building was gutted while about 50 workers were burned saving patterns. Many patterns survived but undetermined numbers were destroyed, complicating replacements.
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Philadelphia
Eddyastone
Baldwin Locomotive Worka
Here
Prussian War Losses Reported Amid Turmoil
Rotterdam in London reports German losses from October 10 to November 10 total 78 376 dead wounded and missing per the Courant. Prussian losses to date reach 2 099 454 not counting 230 Bavarians 293 Würtemberg 280 Saxon 60 navy lists and officers lost while with the Turkish forces.
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Rotterdam
London
The
Courant
Asquith Proposes War Council to Guide Allied War Effort
Premier Asquith outlines plans for closer allied cooperation including a potential war council with ministers from Britain and France, aiming to coordinate military and naval operations across theaters. He cites exchanges with Russia and Italy and calls for formalized intergovernmental conferences to strengthen the war effort. The debate in the Lords raises concerns about long term funding and financial stability as costs rise with war needs.
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War Office
Asquith
Russia
Italy
House of Lords
Viscount Peel
Devonport
Marquis of Crewe
Lord Peet
Elman With Orchestra at Belasco Theater Debuts
Mischa Elman headlined the Symphony Society of New York under Walter Damrosch at Belasco Theater for a sea son opening concert. The program featured Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Frederick Delius On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring, and the rarely heard Goldmark violin concerto in A minor with Elman. An encore presented Weber’s Country Dance. The reviewer notes lack of program notes.
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Symphony Society
Symphony Society of New York
Walter Damrosch
Belasco Theater
Prizice
Mischa Elman
Washington
Frederick Delius
Damrosch
Delius
Gres-sur-Loing
Grieg
Bach
Wagner
Chopin
Elman
Weber
New York Symphony Society
Boston Symphony
Philip Hale
Car Line Defies Order To Install Grounded Circuit
Charles Selden Jr president of Washington and Maryland Railway says the line between Takoma Park and Fourteenth and Kennedy streets NW cannot comply with a June 1 1915 deadline due to financial and other difficulties. The commission ordered discontinuation by June 1 after a fire destroyed the substation. community supporters urge continued operation, matter taken under advisement.
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Charles Selden, Jr
Washington and Maryland Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission
Takoma Park
Fourteenth
Kennedy Streets
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Selden
Charles Langley
Woodburn-Chillum Castle
Holy Name Society Meeting At Holy Trinity Church
An important Holy Name Society gathering is set for tonight in the parish hall. Rev P C Gavin new spiritual director will speak as guests include prominent Holy Name officers. The event celebrates the success of a recent demonstration and features various addresses. Reappointment of Surg Gen Rupert Blue discussed. Secretary McAdoo to recommend Wilson for a four year term starting January 1.
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Holy Name Society
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Name
P C. Gavin
Surg
Rupert Blue
Public Health Service
McAdoo
Wilson
Morning hot water and limestone phosphate cure claim
An advertisement-style piece urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowel. It claims this simple interior wash prevents constipation bilious attacks nervous days and sleepless nights and improves overall health.
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Alek
Bath
France to spend $160 million yearly on U S machinery
Maurice Damour, head of a French delegation, said rebuilding France will require American machinery and supplies amounting to about 160 million dollars annually, far exceeding wartime munition costs. The commission plans New York headquarters for several months to visit U S manufacturers and place orders.
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France
Germany
Willi
America
Saya Maurice Damour
New York
Maurice Damour
Committee of Appropriations
French Chamber of Deputies
la Fayette
Damour
Commission
Gould Tax in Highest Court Over Alimony Deduction
Howard Gould appeals to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn New York court rulings on deducting $36,000 annual alimony from income tax. He argues the alimony is deductible. the state court ruled it is not income to Mrs Gould and ordered repayment of $21,279 retained by him to the government.
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Wisconsin
Thomas Bradley
Browne
Mount Pleasant
Meridian Hill
Eslin
Bradley
Cooper
Works
Congress
Howard Gould
Supreme Court
New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Justice Hughes
Gould
Burglars Take $10,000 in Gems from Noroton Home
Jewelry valued at 10000 dollars was stolen from the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Weed at Noroton Connecticut Tuesday night. The loss was not found until morning. Entry was gained by climbing a rear porch while the family dined. Stolen items include a ring with sixteen diamonds and Mr Weed's solitaire engagement ring. In the past two nights similar robberies occurred at homes of Mrs Hiram Dowing Mrs Lowell F Palmer and Douglas Alexander.
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Stamford
Conn
Harvey Weed
Noroton
Weed
Hiram Dowing
Lowell F Palmer
Douglas Alexander
Mount Vernon Road Signs Planned by Alexandria Club
The Alexandria Automobile Club, with city council permission, placed signs at key intersections to guide drivers to Mount Vernon and aims to push an appropriation for street corner name signs. A fire protection forum with city officials and insurers discussed fire alarms, engines, and water supply.
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Alexandria Automobile Club
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
North Washington Street
Automobilista
Virginia State Automobile Association
National Theaters Offer Anna Case Recital and Wide Run
T Arthur Smith presents the Ten Star concert series with Miss Anna Case soprano of the Metropolitan Opera making her first Washington recital at the National. Overton Moyle, bass, is the associate artist. Next week John Drew stars in The Chief with Laura Hope Crews, followed by Belasco’s A Pair of Silk Stockings with Sam Sothern and Eva Leonard Boyne. Other features include films starring Marguerite Clark and Mary Pickford, plus a varied bill at the Cosmos, Loew’s Columbia, and Moore’s Strand.
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Anna Case
T. Arthur Smith
Soprango
Metropolitan Opera Company
Miss Case
Overton Moyle
Barytone
John Drew
Horace Annesley Vachell
Uytu Harcourts Geugntcu
Comeas
London
New York
Belasco
Winthrop Ames
Little Theater
Sam Sothern
E H
Eva Leonard- Boyne
Darning Dera
Fanny
Alison Skipworth
Sybil Carlisle
Gladys Knorr
Washington
Columbia
Marguerite Clark
Loew's
Dainty Marguerite Clark
Mary Pickford
Bryan to face libel charges over Navy League claim
Former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan is to be brought into court to answer malicious libel charges against the Navy League of the United States unless he publicly denies statements attributed to him that the league is subsidized by munitions manufacturers. Col Robert M Thompson, president of the league, outlined proceedings in a formal city statement issued last night, and a letter from Thompson to Bryan demanding denial or readiness for court action was made public.
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William Jennings Bryan
Navy League of the
United States
Navy League
Robert M Thompson
Bryan
Col Thompson
Calli Mg
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Representative Cooper
Nat
Me Browne
Mel Browne
Tie
Tay
Committee of Congress
Harold E Doyle
Rainey
Hlinois
Will
Thomas F. Ryan
U. S
Drina Front
Baldwin
Eddystone
Holida
Hope For War Council
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Wend M. Co. Utilities Board
Gen. Blue
Demour
State Fire Underwriters’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
City Counci
Alexandria Retail Merchants' Association
C Dunn
Wo A Smoot, Jr
Kenneth W. Ogden
Virginia
Maryland
Arlington National Cemetery
Elka
Vance Posey
William Posey
South Payne Street
J M Gidding & Co
H St. N. W
Shoreham Hotel
Belgsee
Keith’s
Bernard Granville
Kertha
Mr Granvills
Town
Homer B. Major & Co
Porter Emerson Brown James
Bonnie Thornton
Mlle
Marion Vadie
Frank North
Loughlin
Henry Rudolf
Poli
Lonesome Pine
Eugene Walter
John Fox Jr
Paul Players
Florence Rittenhouse
June
Charlotte Walker
Upton, Ingraham & Company
Pearl Brothers & Burns
von Thizer
Dixon Sisters
Frank Norman
Gayety
al Reeves and His
al Reeves
Mr Reeves
Frank Wakefield
Billy Inman
Maude Rockwell
Monarch Comedy Four
Crandall’s
Nance O'Neil
Cran- GaiPs
John Kang
Frederick Lewis
Hthel Greg Terry
Holbrook Blinn
Vivian Martin
Casino
Gun Hill
George McManus
Irene Fenwick
Moore
Kieine
Green Cloak
George Fawcett
Fiverett Butterfield
Francis X Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Our National
Thomas Dixon
Adrien Mackefert
John Vassar
Virginia Holland
Vangar
Vassar
Republic
Palestine
Samuel Schulman
Mabhi
Temple Beth-El
Schulman
Roland Hugins Red Hays
Henry Yh Rowe
8. J. Woolf
Roze
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