Wreck Hearing Begins as Switch in Tunnel Pointed to Cause
Testimony shows Washington Terminal Co and Union Signal and Switch Co crews were at work on the tunnel switch before the November 1 wreck at the south entrance. GW Martin says one track could be used for trains, but a proper turn from one track to another was not established, leading to the collision. Witnesses Clark, Casey, and Burgea describe their roles and timing. The commission plans to reconvene at 10 o clock tomorrow.
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Washington Terminal Company
Union Signal and Switch Company
Martin
Washington
Cam Pup
Ana
Atvert
Hat
Awlien
Ir Marin
Tor Oir
McCauley
Marth
Frain Nu
Llysses Mc Herrell
Senin Signal and Switch Company
Teatt
Herrell Cata
Yeater Way
Hubert N Burge
Patrick Casey
Mao
North Tunnel
Casey
Burecéa
Washington Goes Dry After Water Main Break Hits City
A break in the 36 inch service main on the Warteenth Street road disrupted water across the city yesterday morning. Officials traced the fault to a 6 30 o clock rupture, causing outages until pump No 4 indicated trouble and the line was restored by 9 o clock. By 9 30 normal pressure returned for most consumers.
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Washington
Potowan
Improve Approach to Station Resurfacing Delaware Avenue
Work on resurfacing Delaware Avenue from the northwest front Street to the mariner entrance of the rationway began this morning. The terminal company has not yet been granted permission for asphalt the approach. Officials plan to use cracked rock and brick as a base until permission is granted. Finishing touches on the station are underway with completion expected around January 15 or February 1.
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Delaware Avenue
Street
Delaware Ave
Fe E
Tita
Panters Plasterera
Ron Workfin
Movement for Catholic boys prep school in Washington
A drive to establish a Catholic boys preparatory school in Washington was begun led by Rev Father Buckley of St Matthews. A committee of laymen was appointed to gather data and present plans at a future meeting with Cardinal Gibbons’s support indicated.
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Washington
Father Buckley
St Matthews
Laing
Cardinal Gibbons
Will of Dr Robert B Donaldson Filed for Probate
The will dated September 2007 for Dr Robert B Donaldson is filed for probate. The estate valued around zero, with real estate, horses, and carriages left to widow Anna M Donaldson and various bequests to nieces, a son, and institutions. The Triton Trust Company is named as executor and gifts fund ongoing dental business, annuities, and trusts for Edward Hall Lewis and Henry A Donaldson. The remainder transfers to the widow and others under specified conditions. The entries include additional probate offers for David Davies and Susannah Albrittain wills with multiple bequests to relatives and named individuals.
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Robert B Donaldson
Donaldson
Anna M Donaldson
Annie da
Ina Alice Donaldson
Paconian Springs
Alice Moor
Margaret, Miller
Baltimore
Merrill
Harriet Randall
Portland
Maine
the &Ecutor
Triton Trust Company
Henry A. Donaldson
Union Trust Company
Edward Hall Lewis
Washington Society of New Jerusalem
Henry A Donaldson
Jacy D Lauck
David Davies
Susannah Albrittain
Mr Davies
Kla Aon
Mra J . Levenson
Misa Sturittain
Slater
John Albrittain
John Greer
Irene Walter
Roca
Benjamin Smith
Mary E Langley
Pfeiffer Found Guilty in Racing Book Case
A jury convicted Pfeiffer on the second count of the indictment charging operation of a racing book on city streets last July. Judge Kimball ordered custody of the defendant with appeal likely. Prosecution cited deposits of not less than 6000 dollars as capital for racing book activities and the court imposed a fine or three months in prison or both at its discretion.
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Lous R Preiser
Kimball
Solid States
Pokicr Court
Pfeiffer
Monty
Council Weil
Prefer
Clothes clue to Crawford mystery surfaces in police work
Police note a 314 coat and hat worn by Lieut John W Crawford on the day of his disappearance. Witnesses say associates had not seen the items before. The apparel resembles that worn by Sergt Russell Dean, pilot of the Vigilant, who dragged the boat channel in hopes of locating Crawford’s body. authorities anticipate a possible surface find today or tomorrow.
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John W. Crawford
Dewes
Sule de de Pollenare
Leutenants
Dls
Crawford
Alexandria
Sergi Russel Dean
Funeral for Railroad Man John Legge in Washington
The body of John Francia Legge, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad terminal agent, was sent to Shepherdstown for internment in the family plot. Honorary pallbearers included Dr. Hazen, Dr. Douglas, and other railroad officials, as workers and Confederate Veterans plan a reception at the Arlington Hotel on December 16.
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John Francia Legge
Shepherdstown
Legge
Washington
Baltimore and One Railroad
Uuety
Union Pialion
Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania
Seaboard Air Line
Hazen
George
James Dougls
Frank Pitzer
Joseph H Curran
H van Ross
Me Legge
Washington Camp No 38
USCW
Guden Hall
Arlington Hotel
Sts
Arlington Monument Association
Famp
Brilt
Wallace Streater
George 5
Congton
Bernard D Donaldson
Palle Church
Willam W
Bull Rampage in Washington Injures Elderly Man and Child
An enraged bull ran through Southwest Washington yesterday morning tramping bystanders. A 76 year old man, Albert Depew, and four year old William Keys were seriously hurt and taken to Emergency Hospital. The bull, shipped from Louisiana Avenue, charged several pedestrians at Seventh and K streets, injuring Mr Grimth and knocking a rider from a bicycle before being captured near Falland and K streets. The animal was later led to a slaughter house. its horns had been severed and it showed signs of being exhausted from the rampage.
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Albert Depew
Highth Street
William S. Keys
Waslington
Harry Randall
J B Abell
Loutriana Avenue
Seventh
Fornberg
Humber
Eighth
HC Grimth
Grimth
D Treats
Denny
Waters
Depew
D Street
Boy Keys
Fowland
Hell
K Streets
Shriners Hold National Stiles Halle Meeting in Debate
Almax Temple of Mystic Shriners met at National Stiles Halle Tuesday night. The program featured a drill by fifteen novices and a costume show with members dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys. Delegates for the imperial council at St Paul were discussed. Ros Fulkerson expected to succeed Frank A Sebring as potentate. An election is set for December 20 with four delegates to be chosen and nominations to be made December 19.
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Almax
Stiles Halle
Ral
Dri
North
America
L Ife
Imperial Council
Thomas P Morgan
Frank Gibson Willam
Guido Jacobus Jones
Mesaca Fulkerson
Behring
Morris Savage
Samuel J Prescott Harry
Stiles Laws P Darrel Henry Evana
Albert Johansen
Jom
Scribner
Willam J Holtman
Bencon
Allen Willam
H Allen Ghria Ramsing
Frank Campbell
Sidney
Benselleuse
Fred M Bock
Charles Sonne
Jocal Shrinera
Plac
Christian Endeavor Rally Opens New York Avenue Church Next Week
District Endeavorers announce a three day convention at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church starting Monday evening at eight. Speakers include Rev Francis Clark of Boston first CE Founder and Worlds Union president, William Shaw of Boston United Society general secretary, and Rev Edwin Hey Belk DD of Philadelphia. A reception, music, and short addresses planned. delegates invited.
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First CE Society
Christian Endeavorera
New York Avenue
Presbyteria
Francis Clark
Boston
First Christian Endeavor Society
Worlds Christian Endeavor Union
Wiliam Shaw
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Edwin Hey Belk DD
Philadelphia
Clark
Shaw
Misa Pauline Whitaker Galalat
Dartmouth Alumna Smoker Highlighted by Alumni Association
A Dartmouth Alumni Association event at the University Club featured a smoker with remarks by Wittam J Wallis and Charles H Treat on education shaping political careers. Committee members included E G Kimball A A Fleher William J Wallis B J Adams and Davis Wo Hudreth.
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Dartmouth
Dartmouth Alumni Association of
Washington
University Club
Charles H
United States
Wittam J Wallis
Dartmonth
G Kimball
Fleher
William J Wallis
J Adama
Davia
Schneiders Mall
Rosenfeld
Cuttexe Lamps Sold By C A Maddiman & Co
Fragmentary ad copy notes OM Gook stores Cuttexe Lamps with 1M of stock and mentions C A Maddiman & Co. A stray line references selling Boer items and an Arlington Bol place. Details are unclear but indicate a trade notice or catalog snippet with multiple entities.
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Maddiman & Co
Eis Ith
Thanksgiving at Government Printing Office by Philharmonic Society
The Philharmonic Society held a Thanksgiving Day program at noon in the Government Printing Office. A temporary stage featured orchestra, singers, and speakers amid palms and flags with about 4000 employees and guests present. Benjamin A. Lineback directed the event, Thomas A. Connor led the orchestra, and Danie No tape delivered the proclamation. The chorus sang America at the close. numerous society members and staff were listed among performers and accompanists.
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Philharmonic Society
Tig
Pheyzaothemume
Benjamin A. Lineback
Thomas A Connor
Hoosewelt
Danie No
Jason Waterman
America
Society
Ben-jamin
Lineback
Kate Ells
Nelle
Hol
Unger
Lucille Smith
Katyerinh
Lula
Fanadell
Bessle
Sweet
May R. Proctor
Eleanor Burges
Mary AL Walsh
Matilda
F Roester
Mabel E Gose
Mester
Bunch Lasumme
Morrell
Florence
Mary M
Harry J Redfield
Grand Jury Indicts Wrganks for Embezzlement and Fraud
A grand jury indicted several defendants for embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud in a case involving Mrs Ruth McCracken and her daughters Jane and Ruth along with son William. The list includes Sorel Lake Phillips Bond Co Ernestine A Saum IM Stein Co and others with various sums. Indictments also name Whitt and Porter for subequipment and embezzlement while Canadian arrest efforts continue.
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Ruth McCracken
Jane
Ruth
William J McCracken
A. Trelimpinary
Sorel Lake
M_ Phillips born & Co
Ernestine
Saum
Stein & Co
Moses & Sons
Samuel Rosa
Henry F Woodard
McCracken
Henry & Porter
Tormerly
Irving K Farrington & Co
Porter
Montreal
Canada
Wiliam Archler
Jerry Duane
Jerry Duane Larceny John Mackisdault
Howlett T Jones
John Batsonnaeault
Jotm
Pearl Bryant Falea
Ellax Jacobson
Challenges to Mother's Will in Supreme Court
David Paul Conklin seeks relief in equity against New York Life Insurance Trust Company as executor of Garath B Conklin's will. He alleges his mother Sarah B Conklin promised him railroad bonds valued at 312,950 for improvements on two brick houses. He asks to title the property in fee in equity to the assets he paid for and which his mother agreed he should receive.
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David Paul Conklin
Supreme Court of the District
New York Life Insurance Ag Trust Company
Garath B Conkin
Sarah B Conklin
Dye
Luprove
Excursions from Jamestown Expo Reflect Local Transit
Closing days for the Jamestown Expo special steamship service between Norfolk and Washington promotes passenger rides to the fair. Ships anchor near the expo grounds with warships nearby and landing points at Point Comfort opposite the expo. Ticket prices mirror nearby street fare, with details at 10th Street.
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Norfolk and Washington
Noriale
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Elenor Walang
Cuone
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G W Marts
Urthulig Hoys’ School
Mel M Oow Parton
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Datatore
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Trato
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Christian Endeavor Rally
Needham Debating Society
George Washington University
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Reginald Rutherford
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Errol Horner
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JE Baker
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Columbian Debating Society
City Bulletins
Wonder Store
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Home ‘Life Huiiding
Arlington Bol Place
Wgragkens
Conklin
Atle
Cravenette Semaconta
SO Opera
DJ Kaufman Dermes
Adtec
D. J. Kaufman
Ps. Ave
Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Singer Sewing Machines
Wheeler @ Wilson
Déalera
Singer Sewing Machine CO
F. Street
N. W
New York
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Pettit & CO
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Purigom
Heurich
Maerzen
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Ion Thor
Heurichs
Maerven
Heurigh Brewing CO
E Street
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Munyon
AM Grogeibe
Dumonds
Watchet
Castelberg’s
Weahington S Lending Jewelers and Ophcions
Penna. Ave
Johnson Bros
F St
Munich
Just Prime
Mayer & Co
Seventh Street
Warner's
Sidya
Welch Lolz
Welch Lolz of Twat
Goa Ands
Frear Pratt
Warners Safe Eine Atoot
Warners Kafe
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Lacey& Go
Friedlander Bros
Eseley Baerrore
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Furvitire
Roesee
Foto
Comcmny Ik
Potomac Guarantee Lake
Strede
Crete
SS Bisbat
Denen Saas Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
Wspapel
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