Carriers Ask 10 Percent Carload Rate Cut Plan
The Associated Press reports carriers proposed a six month 10 percent cut in carload freight rates on farm products to the Interstate Commerce Commission, paired with wage reductions. They urged reopening the Oct. 20 decision, arguing cuts should apply to grains hay cotton and cottonseed with limited sectors excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Onder
Railroad Labor Board
Uhrade
General Inquiry May Bring More Rail Cuts
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a general investigation to determine if further reductions in railroad rates are required. A hearing is set for December 14 to establish whether and to what extent rates, fares, and charges across carriers should be cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inter
Commission orders cuts under interstate commerce act
The commission stated it can legally require reductions by order under the interstate commerce act. It recalled two prior actions in the Western district: livestock rate cuts effective September and hay and grain reductions effective December 27.
Fine Arts Report Urges New Drives and Projects
The ninth annual fine arts commission report to the President and Speaker Gillett outlines completing original 1792 plans for Washington beautification. It calls for drives from Rock Creek Park to Antcostla Park, a garden between Union Station and the Capitol, a Mount Vernon drive, and relocation of gardens to James Creek canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillett
White House
Maj. L'Enfant
Fine Arts Commission
Rock ‘Creek Park
Antcostla Park
Union Station
Capitol
Mount Vernon
Yocal Gardens
James Creek Canal
Mall
Meade and Grant
Seventh
Ninth Streets
National Gallery of Art
Smithsonian Institute
Navy
Bids Opened for Additions to Wheatley and Eaton Schools
Commissioners opened bids for 12 room Wheatley addition with George Hyman and James L. Parsons Jr submitting the low bid of 206,194. Eaton school bids exceeded the 140,000 appropriation with M Seretto of Boston presenting the lowest at 158,509.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley
John Eaton
George Hyman
James L. Parsons, Jr
Haton
M. Seretto
Boston
Archbishop Curley to Be Installed in Baltimore Cathedral
Baltimore officials announced the mass at 10 o'clock next Wednesday in the cathedral to install Archbishop-Elect Michael J. Curley as archbishop of Baltimore. Bishop Owen B. Corrigan will preside. Rev. Wunder and Rev. Murray named as assistants. deacon Rev. J J. Murray. subdeacon Rev. Cornelius Dacey. E R Dyer to assist. deacons of honor Rev. Dunn and Rev. Gavan. other clergy travel from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Michael J. Curley
Cardinal Gibbons
Owen B. Corrigan
Corrigan
H. J. Wunder
Cumberland
J. J. Murray
St. Elizabeth's Church
City
Cornelius Dacey
Bradshaw
Curley
E. R Dyer
St. Mary's Seminary
J. E. Dunn
St. Pius’ Church
B. C. Gavan
Mer. C F. Thomas
Mgr. M. F. Foley
Louis R. Stickney
St. Augustine
Jailed on Theft Charge Involving Margaret Webb Property
Josephine Scott alias spueptla Brown was sentenced to 180 days in jail and probation revoked plus 30 more days by Police Judge McMahon after conviction for stealing clothing from Margaret Webb of 53 M Street Southwest. Scott, who roomed at the Webb home, allegedly took garments and fled to Maryland with Webb’s husband Harry Webb pursuing and having her arrested after crossing the District line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Scott
Spueptla Brown
McMahon
Margaret Webb
Josephine
Webb
Margaret
Maryland
Harry Webb
Washington Rapid Transit Wins Bus Line Authorization
The public utilities commission authorized a new bus line for the Washington Rapid Transit Company. The route runs from Union Station west on Massachusetts Avenue to Seventh Street, Mount Vernon Place, Ninth Street, to It, Eleventh, then back to Massachusetts Avenue to Sheridan Circle, with free transfers between lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Washington Rapid Transit Company
Union Station
Massachusetts Avenue
Seventh Street
Mount Vernon Place
Ninth Street
Eleventh
Sheridaneirele
Red Scandal Trials Focus on Alibis and Bias
The article analyzes the Sacco and Vanzetti case amid trial atmosphere and alleged juror bias. It notes police misstatements and disputed identifications by Mary Splaine Francie Devlin Louis Wade and Louis Pelzer s worker testimony.
Theaters and film selections advance in Washington area
Theaters announce a busy week with mecca and national venues presenting Wokine ballet and Genevieve Tobin in Little Old New York. Walter Hampden returns to Garrick for Macbeth, Servant in the House. Many vaudeville acts. Film lineups include Two Minutes to Go and The Boat, Wey Down East at Columbia, and Moonlight Follies at Knickerbocker with multiple city venues continuing shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
New York
Washington
Wokine Ballet
National
Genevieve Tobin
Garrick
Walter Hampden
Shakespeare
Macbeth
Hampden
Metropolitan
Charles Ray
Metropoltan
Buster Keaton
Tom Mooré
Helene Chadwick
Marie Prevost
Palace
Arbuckle Trial Testimony Describes Rappe Incident Details
Dr Olav Kaarboe testified Miss Rappe showed no pain and had no obvious injuries after the party in Arbuckle's room. Fred Yishback recalled inviting Rappe and Delmont to the party and later finding her distressed, placing her in the bath as she appeared drunk and uncooperative. An expert panel was named to examine Rappe's bladder as the trial continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Splaine
Francie J. Devlin
Slater and
Morrell
Sacco
Miss Spisine
San Francisco
Olav Kaarboe
Roscoe C. Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckle
Labor Day
Misa Rappe
Kaarbee
D. M. Erwin
Miss Rappe
Fred Yishback
Delmont
Alfred Semnacher
Evening of History at Confederate Memorial Hall
An Evening of History will be held tomorrow at Confederate Veterans Memorial Hall at 8 o'clock under the United Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs Samuel Burleigh Milton division historian auspices. Judge Carl Howry will be the speaker. A special music program and historical papers will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans’ Memorial Hall
Samuel Burleigh Milton
The
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Carl Howry
Army Seeks Photographers for Aerial Corps at Bolling Field
Uncle Sayp announces openings for young men with photography experience to join the United States Army Air Photographic Corps at Bolling Field. Recruits will study aerial photography under expert teachers and may enter a highly paid profession as the work expands. Openings are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayp
United States Army Air Photographic Corps
Bolling Field
Urges Women to Join Hygiene Campaign in Anthony League
The Anthony league met with Dr. Rachel Yarros urging women to support the social hygiene campaign and uphold leaders standards. Speakers included Miss Maude Younger on equal rights pills sponsored by Senator Curtis and Miss Edith MebDowell Grace McDowell and Mrs. Albert B. Marly. The monthly meeting set for December 1 features Ada Brown Tai pott with an illustrated lecture on Mexico and vocal selections by Rev George Dudley and N B Taylor. Mrs W id Frizzell will attend as district federation president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Yarros
Anthony League
Maude Younger
Senator Curtis
Edith MebDowell
Grace McDowell
Albert B. Marly
J. J. Locker
Anna Hendley
Nannette B. Paul
Biblical Museum
League
Ada Brown Taipott
Mexico
George 8. Dudley
N. B. Taylor
W. Id. Frizzell
District Fof
Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs
Allied flags to fly again on federal buildings
Public buildings will display flags of allied nations with Old Glory today following Col. C. O. Sherrill's order. After initial restrictions during the conference, flags will fly as a token of good fellowship. Private displays will be asked to honor the conference nations as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrill
Gol
Wether
Defense Witnesses Support Landru Case in Gambais Villa Saga
Versailles reports the Landru murder trial marked by defense witnesses aligning with prosecutors over the Gambais villa search. Testimony described a unguarded site from April 13 to 25 and bones found in a kitchen range. witnesses noted foul smoke from chimneys and the shock of press seats being cleared for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelzer
Sacco
van Zetti
Versailles
Associated Press
Henri Landru
Landru
Gambais
M. Moro-Giafferi
Fernando Segret
Lanéry
Daniet Mile
Segret
Landri
Jand
Vernouilet and
Gambs
Gilbert
Widow of Mark Hanna Leaves Estate Worth 150000
Mrs. C Agusta Hanna widow of Ohio Senator Mark Hanna died recently leaving an estate valued at about 150000 in a will filed for probate dated April 17 1914 The will covers only the widow a portion with executors Dan R Hanna and Frank F B Brown It lists specific bequests to servants friends and the remainder split between two daughters Mrs Mabel Hanna Parsons and Mrs Ruth Hanns McCormick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank FB
Brown
Phelps
Stella Hatch
Maggie Maloney
Mary Rhodes
August Sacks
Butler
Hubert Kleinporter
Albert Hostetter
Annie Sorrell
Mabel Hanna Parsons
Ruth Hanns McCormick
Philippine independence urged at Arlington luncheon
Jose P Melencio of the Philippine Press Bureau spoke to the Optimists Club at the Arlington hotel urging freedom for the islands. He argued independence is needed despite fears of Japanese absorption and dominance based on race numbers. Ban Welch and Frank Murphy of a vaudeville team were billed at Keith's theater this week with James Mays as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose P.melencio
Philippine Press Bureau
Optimists Club
Arlington Hotel
Ban Welch
Frank Murphy
Teant Ap
Keith's
Prey d Entertainment
James Mays
Alexandria Y M C A seeks 76000 for new building drive
The Alexandria Y M C A board set a target of 76000 dollars to fund a new building site and equipment, with total project costs around 100000 dollars. Campaign logistics will start in spring under State Secretary Lee, while Kirke E. Wallace outlines extensive winter programs and the women’s auxiliary continues its activities. Thanksgiving Day observances include many services and bank and office closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
N. Patrick St
Alexandria
Alexandria Y. M. C. A
Chamber of Commerce
Lee
Iment
En Tire
Kirke E. Wallace
C. C. Lamond
J. K. M Norton
Methodist Protestant Church
Robert Browne
Christ, St. Paul's
Grace
St. Mary's Catholic Church
City Briefs Reported Meetings Across Several Groups
The Greater Commonwealth post and National Disabled Soldiers league plan to meet in A R hall tomorrow night. The Vermont State society meets tomorrow night at the College Women’s club. The Washington branch of the Society of American Bacteriologists meets Monday night at the District building. The Iowa State society meets Saturday night at Thomson school. The Washington branch of the American Association of College Women meets at 1607 Hatstreet tomorrow night. The Women’s Alliance of All Souls Church meets tomorrow morning at 11 at the Unitarian House, 1789 Columbia Road. Jon meets Saturday night at the Cosmos club.
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Greater Commonwealth Post
National Disabled Soldiers League
A. R. Hall
Vermont State “Society
College Womens Club
Washington
Society of American Bacteriologists
Iowa State Society
Thomson School
The
American Association of College Women
Hatreet
Womann Alliance of All Souls’ Church
Unitarian House
Columbia Road
Jon
the Biological Society of Washing Cosmos Club
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick Nose Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for cold symptoms. It promises inexact dosing every two hours until three doses, claiming relief of nasal congestion runny nose headache feverishness and dullness with a pleasant taste and no quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Costa
Acta
Your Stomach Does It Work Relief From Dyspepsia Tablets
Do not let dyspepsia slow you. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve loss of appetite gas heartburn and heaviness after meals. A 60 cent box restores comfort and alkaline balance in the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Pimples Vanish After Phos-Pho Vitamine Tablets
Washington readers report rapid skin improvement and relief from indigestion after using Phos-Pho Vitamine tablets. Mr Sweeney of 114 C Street NE says pimples faded in days and appetite returned, while Druggists note many try the remedy for digestion and complexion.
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Wr. Sweeney
Washington
Mr. Sweeney
C Street
Union Station
Irving W Laboratory
Wheeling
W. Va
Croven
Irving Laboratory
Dro
Washington, D. C
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New England
Labor Board
Fine Arts Report
Mt. Vernon
Botanic Gardens
France
England
Graves Registration Office
Belgium
Brookwood Cemetery
London
Maine
Missouri
Alabama
Arlington National Cemetery
Vanzetti
Michael LeVangle
Harry Delbeare
Levangie
Vanzett
Dolbeare
Vandettian
Proctor
Massachusetts State Police
Barardelli
Berardelli
Venzetti
Haymarket National Bank
West Bridgewater
Michael Boda
A. N. Orclani
Boda
Orejani
Fali
Ivei
Sioners
G. Hyman
J. L. Parsons
Archbishop Curley
Cafe Triumph
Imperial Tire
New York Avenue
Rubber Company Telephone
Franklin
REDS
Sal
Department of Justice
Dedham
Thayer
Louis L. Wade
Bacco
Louis’ Pelzer
Polzer
Heith
Florence Walton
Kary Norman
B. FB
Keith
Sidney Drew
Beatrice Herford
Belasco
Jimmy Massey
Shubert
Vinie Daly
Joe Jackson
Pantomimie
Raths Brothers
Ziegler Sisters
Vine and Temple
Buddy Doyle
Johnny Jones
Rome
Strand
Anselemiths
Harry Gilpert
Harry Carey
the Fox
Ayety
Golden Crooks
Jack Callahan
Sid Gold
Matty White
Monte Carlo
Sarah Hyatt
Prima Donna
Arthur Lanning
Thomas Sullivan
Tialfo
Rialto
Dr. Griffith
Columbia Theater
Reimers
Paul Reimers
Magdeleine du Carp
T. Arthur Smith, Inc
Gatreet
Dorma May
Crandall's
Alice Brady
Crandall’s
Hoot Gibson
Bebe Daniels
U. BD
ARMY
Rolling Field
Rachael Yarros
Landau
Mark Hanna
Jose P. Melencio
Y. MC
Meeting of Women Voters
TRE
Aguoung
League of Women Voters
Chamber of Ecommerce
William J. Morton
Florence Evans
Ada Garrett
Board of Governors
Bic Oadcanl Bank
Citizens National Bank
Urban S Lambert
M. L. Dinwiddie
Clarendon Trust Company, Inc
iClarendon
Dinwiddie
St. Paul's Parish Hall
St. Paul's
Harrie White
Emily Marsh
Sherman
U 8. MN
Merrill Beagle
Mrs. Dreishier
Sherman B. Fowler
Knights of Columbus
Lyceum Hall
Carpenters
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Kenyon ST
Columbia- Heights
Raiat
H. R. Howenstein Co
F Street
N. W
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