Wreck Hearing Begins as Switch Company Testifies
District Commissioners hear testimony on the November 1 tunnel wreck at the south entrance. Washington Terminal Company employees ran only part of the switches, Union Signal and Switch Company installed the signal service, and a foreman admitted working on the switch shortly before the accident. Witnesses described instructions given that day, the track in use, and questions about whether all switches should be manned before December 1. The hearing resumes tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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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
Llysses Mc Herrell
Senin Signal and Switch Company
Teatt
Herrell Cata
Yeater Way
Hubert N Burge
Tain “Lo
Patrick Casey
Mao
North Tunnel
Casey
Agheer
Burecéa
Washington Goes Dry After Water Main Break
A break in the 36 inch main on Sixteenth Street caused widespread water outages in Washington. Service began returning at 7:45 but full pressure was restored by 9:30 as pumps indicated flow and residents regained supply. The incident disrupted daily tasks and prompted inquiries to the water department.
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Washington
Potowan
Work Re resurfacing Delaware Avenue begins at Station Front
The resurfacing of Delaware Avenue northwest of Stree to the main entrance of the new ration way began yesterday morning. Though terminal permission is not yet granted for the approach, the company officials ordered immediate steps to fix the muddy thoroughfare. Crack rock and brick will serve as a base for asphalt once authorization is obtained. Plasterers and iron workers are finishing the station’s refinements, with completion hoped for January 15 or February 1.
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Delaware Avenue
C Street
Terminal Com
Oifdaia
Orce
Titanstfers Panters Plasterers
Ron
Qadshlag
Movement to establish Catholic boys prep school in Washington
A movement was started to establish a Catholic boys preparatory school in Washington. Rev Father Buckley of St Matthews gathered parents and others to gather views on feasibility. A lay committee was appointed to collect data for a future meeting, with Cardinal Gibbons’ cooperation noted.
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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 leaves widow Anna M Donaldson the house, horses, and carriages with estate valued around zero. Executors Triton Trust Company manage remainder for annuity to the widow, with Henry A Donaldson and Jacy D Lauck as contingents. other beneficiaries include nieces, a gift to the Union Trust Company for Edward Hall Lewis, and a payment to the Washington Society of New Jerusalem. The notice also mentions probate filings for the wills of David Davies, Miss Susannah Albrittain, and Benjamin Smith.
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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 Racebook Case At City Court
Jurors convict Pfeiffer on the second count of the indictment charging a racing book operation on city streets last July. Judge Kimball remands him to custody of counsel, noting an appeal. Prosecution highlighted a six thousand dollar bank deposit as capital, defense objected to cross-examination, and the verdict carries a fine and potential jail time.
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Lous R Preiser
Kimball
Solid States
Pokicr Court
Pfeiffer
Monty
Council Weil
Prefer
Clothes clue to Crawford disappearance cited by police
Notes say Lieut John W Crawford and associates believed missing after a police boat found a coat and hat matching Crawford’s on the vessel Vigilant near Alexandria. Officers hope the body surfaces soon if still in the water as searches continue and the day ends.
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John W. Crawford
Dewes
Sule de de Pollenare
Leutenants
Dls
Crawford
Alexandria
Sergi Russel Dean
Funeral of John Francia Legge Honored Railroad Men
Railroad workers and officials, including Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Seaboard lines, attended the funeral train escort for John Francia Legge, longtime Washington terminal agent, with honorary pallbearers and floral tributes. The Confederate Veterans plan a reception at the Arlington Hotel on December 16 to honor Legge and sponsor the event. A reorganized Arlington Monument Association elected new leaders, and a meeting of the Associated Charities board in Washington set weekly conference times at 7:30 pm starting soon.
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Dye Ody
John Francia Legge
Shepherdstown
Legge
Washington
Baltimore and Onlo Railroad
Union Ballon
Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania
Seaboard Air Line
Stat
Pall
Hazen
George
Jarmen Douglass
Frank Pitzer
Joseph H Curran
H van Ross
Me Legge
Washington Camp No 38
USCW
Guden Hall
Arlington Hotel
Arlington Monument Association
Famp
Commandant Brilt
Wallace Streater
George Congton
Bernard D Donaldson
Palle Church
Willam
Lemmond Awiam Ryle
Clement C Heth
Wiliam Staney Davenport
Akemenue Oats
Naranem Wiroe
Board of Managers
Associated Charities
G Street
John van Schalk
Richard R Riedeil
Hobart
Bull injures man and boy as it rampages through Southwest
A frenzied bull ran amuck in Southwest Washington injuring Albert Depew a 76 year old resident and William Keys a four year old colored boy. Both were taken to Emergency Hospital in serious condition from multiple gashes contusions and trampling. The bull was captured after a chase ending near K and Eighth streets. it was later transported to a slaughter house.
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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
Over the Hot Sands at Almax Temple Shriners Meet
The Almax Temple of Mystic Shriners met in National Stiles Halle on Tuesday night. The highlight was the work of the drill body led by Capt Gibson who dressed as a farmer and the patrol members wore Thanksgiving turkey costumes. Delegates for the imperial council at St Paul in January were discussed with Ros Fulkerson likely to succeed Frank A Sebring as potentate. Fifteen novices were drilled through the hot sands. Next meeting December 19 to nominate. election December 20.
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Almax
Stiles Halle
Ral
Dri
Albert Johansen
Jom
Scribner
Willam J Holtman
Bencon
Alles Willam
H Allen Ghria Ramsing
Frank Campbell
Sidney
Benselleuse
Fred M Bock
Charles Sonne
Jocal Shrinera
Plac
Christian Endeavor Rally and Convention in New York Avenue
District Endeavorers finalize plans for a three day convention at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church next Monday to Wednesday chaired by Rev Francis Clark of Boston and William Shaw of Boston with Rev Edwin Hey Belk DD of Philadelphia. Program includes receptions and addresses by notable church leaders and local speakers.
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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 Smoke Event Aids Alumni Meeting
Dartmouth alumni gathering at the University Club featured remarks by Charles H Treat and Wottam J Wallis about education as political training. Committee members E G Kimball A Flecher Willamd Wallis BJ Adams and Davin WooUdreth were listed. various local ads and notices followed including a bakery bread promotion and business solicitations.
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Dartmouth
Dartmouth Alumni Association of
Washington
University Club
Charles H
United States
Wottam J Wallis
Dartmonth
G Kimball
A Flecher Willamd Wallis BJ Adams
Davin WooUdreth
Rosenfeld
Gook Stores Cuttexe Lamps and Offers Boer Sale
Fragmentary ad copy claims OM Gook stores Cuttexe Lamps and a one million item claim from C A Maddiman & Co. The text also mentions an Arlington Bol place and a sale of Sela Yoursch's Boer with unclear pricing or details.
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Maddiman & Co
Eis Ith
Arlington Bol Place
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 on the marble landing housed orchestra and speakers before about 4000 employees and guests. Benjamin A Lineback directed the program with Thomas A Connor conducting the orchestra. Danie No tape read the proclamation and a chorus led America.
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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
Indictments Bush Up Embezzlement and False Pretenses Case
Grand jurors yesterday indicted multiple defendants for conspiracy to defraud Ruth McCracken and her children, with charges of false pretenses and embezzlement. The list details firms from which goods were secured and amounts, and notes arrests or warrants for several individuals including Henry F Woodard and William Archer, with potential further indictments anticipated.
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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
Conklin Sues Over Mother's Will In Equity Case
David Paul Conklin seeks relief in the Supreme Court of the District naming New York Life Insurance Company as executor and Trust Company as executor of Garath B Conklin's will. He alleges his mother Sarah B Conklin's will divided property among children and grandchildren and claims railroad bonds worth 312950 were given for improvements on two brick houses. He asks in equity to recover the property 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
Excursion routes to Jamestown Expo across Norfolk and Washington
Closing days limit travel to the Jamestown Exposition using steamers between this city and Norial and Washington. Passenger service runs every few hours with ships docking near the exposition grounds anchored offshore. Landings occur at Ol Point Comfort opposite the expo. Tickets cost to be announced at Teurienth Street.
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Norfolk and Washington
Noriale
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Goa
Dr. Lyon
Rssaer
Elenor Walang
Cuone
Miurchell
Chas. Kaufsun & Sons
Burchell
N.W. Burchell
Washington Post
G W Marts
Urthulig Hoys’ School
Mel M Ow Parton
Robert B
Donaldson Gabe
Datatore
John F Legge
Trato
Uae
Southwest
Ronaway Ammai
Shriners
Turkey
Christian Endeavor Rally
Needham Debating Society
George Washington University
Yeaterday
George L Ambrose
Ray Nyemaster
P J Altiser
Reginald Rutherford
Intercollegiate
Charles A Sanderlin
George B Jones
Errol Horner
Alarme
Davis
JE Baker
Baker
Kennedy
Columbian Debating Society
City Bulletins
Wonder Store
Toye
Levine
Home ‘Life Huiiding
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
Victor E.adler Cintra Ho
Pettit & CO
Eye
SERES
Rotter
Purigom
Heurich
Maerzen
Senate
Aris
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
Reekanteri
Ater
Arvers
Barber & Ross
Indsey
Lindsay
Lavey& Go
Friedlander Bros
Eseley Baerrore
Weshington
Furnitire
Roesee
Foto
Iige
Comcmny Ik
Potomac Guarantee Lake
Crete
SS Bisbat
Denen Saas Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
Wspapel
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