Walcott Charges Navy Tugs Over Speed On Potomac
I B Walcott filed charges with the Department of Commerce alleging that government tugs speeding on the Potomac near Washington endangered small-boat owners. The claim follows the Thursday night sinking of Walcott's motor craft off an industrial area, allegedly caused by a navy tug's high speed within 85 feet. Owners of small boats plan to meet Monday to back the complaint.
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Walcott
U. S
Potomac River
Washington
Commissioner of Navigation
Department of Commerce
I. B. Walcott
Navy
Secretaries of Commerce and Navy
Grenfell Nurse a Pioneer in Grand Falls Visit
Miss Laurie Coates, American nurse linked with Dr Wilfred Grenfell, arrived in New York aboard the Stephano. She says she is the first white woman to view the Grand Falls in Labrador after a 325 mile canoe journey from Hamilton Inlet with a half breed Indian guide, during which they lost one canoe.
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New York
Laurie Coates
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Far North
Red Cross
Grand Falls
Vabrador
Coates
Hamilton Inlet
Tax laws under fire special committee meets
A Alexandria Chamber of Commerce panel formed to join statewide groups urges equitable tax assessment reform. Fifty counties and cities shoulder different burdens, with 71 counties bearing no burden while others pay over $500,000 yearly. The group plans further talks in Richmond in December and a December 3 meeting for broader attendance.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. M. White
Washington Post Burau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
John W. May
W. A. Smoot
C. Taylor Burke
Gardner Ju. Boothe
George D. Hopkins
Richmond
Pleads for Shipping and Canal Use as Nation’s Future
Col William I L Seibert of the Army engineer corps told National Geographic Society members at the Masonic Temple that the Panama Canal’s value hinges on creating a U S merchant fleet for foreign trade. He warned Congress will decide whether Atlantic and Pacific markets are served by the U S or by foreign nations, noting the canal nears completion and outlining challenges like canal slides foundations sanitation and lake island operations towed to the ocean.
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Ranama Canal
United States
Congress
William i L. Seibert
Engineer ‘Corps
Gatun
Isthmus
National Geographic Society
Masonic Temple
Atlantic
Pacific
Col. Seibert
Washington Elks Plan Annual Beefsteak Social
Washington Lodge No 1 Elks gears up for its annual ladies night a beefsteak social at Elks Hall 915 H St NW at 8 pm Tuesday. Entertainment from city theaters, souvenir gifts for all guests, and a full program led by Henry Hull with subcommittee chairs handling steak novelties reception and cooking.
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Washington Lodge
No. 1
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks Hall
H Street
Henry Hull
Charles S. Zurhorst
W. E. Patro
James Farrell
William I. Evans
Samuel Hoover
Henry Ane
Timothy Castello
Albert H. Huber
James L. Ward
Edward
Hutchingon
A. Abbott
Hugh F. Harvey
A. V W. Girard
Sport Dead in Haystack as Former Baseball Hero Dies
In Chicago an inquest into Edgar Howe's death, body found in a suburban haystack, could not decide if murder or self destruction. Howe, once a keen insider at races, faded after tracks closed, befriended Billy Foley who recalls Howe’s decline and suspicions of suicide.
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Chicago
Edgar ©. Howe
Howe
Howes
Billy” Foley
Condon
Foley
Cap
Brief Court Items From District Court Actions Several Cases Noted
Involves injunction against commissioners directing Corporation Counsel Syme to defend the district in the Simmons vs Sullivan case. Etchingon sues to restrain. Also parole for Benno Seibold on liquor charge. Isaac Boggs pleads guilty to eight housebreaking counts. will of Henry Johnson filed. Jerome F. Johnson wills case. Cowie sentenced for interfering with a U.S. marshal. associates also punished. Milk dealer prosecutions expected. intoxication arrests. El Reno Hotel Company seeks dissolution over liquor license denial.
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Howard A. Etchinson
District Supreme Court
Syme
Cape
Leo Simmons
J. F. Sullivan
Metropolitan Police Force
Etechingon
John Ride
Benno Seibold
Jumes Mulloway
C R. Cowle
District Criminal Court
United States
Clabaugh
Occoquan
Cowie
James Hyers
Frederick A. Palmer
el Reno Hotel Company
Excise Board
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court No
Justices Gould
Ebel
Washington Fees and Provision Company
George L. Whitford
Wardys Hanvey
Plaintif
Chapin Brown
Kueeraive
Krenssi
Chapin Kewna
Haries
Sitorney
H. F. Kennedy
Currance
Gibbons
W. B. Guy
Hamilton, Yerkes & Hamilton
A. Leftwich
George B. Sullivan
el Rene Hotel
Canmans
Lyon @ Toon Barnes ve. Barnee
J.B. Collins
Defendad
Atubeness
HNY
AL OL. Gaskina
Turkey Trot Driven Out By New York Schools
In the fifteenth annual report the New York City board of education states that the turkey trot, grizzly bear, tango, and similar dances have been reduced to a minimum in mixed dances under educational auspices. It also notes playground activities and the removal of ragtime songs deemed objectionable in words or music.
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iNew York
Board of Education
City Superintendent of Schools
Prison for former mayor in Floyd County case
Wesley H. Terry, a former mayor of Floyd Courthouse, pleaded guilty to attempting to attack a prominent young woman, daughter of the county clerk. He appeared at a special term of the circuit court in Lynchburg and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Wesley H. Terry
Floyd Courthouse
Moffett
Terry
National League Meeting Prominent Officials Attend Conference
Government themes take center stage as Commissioner Newman hosts a national conference on popular government at Continental Mall. U S senators representatives and officials discuss constitutional amendments initiative referendum recall the public schools civic centers and the formation of the National Popular Government League with speakers including Bryan Gompers Folk Richards and others. Sessions run next Saturday with Newman and Siddons present.
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Tne National League
Oliver PP. Newman
National Conference On Popular Government
United States
National Popular Government League
Bryan
Owen, Poindexter
Norrin
Kent
Joseph W. Folk
Samuel Gompers
Janet Richards
Jackson H. Ralston
Continental Mall
Newman and Siddons
United States Court of Claims and Customs Appeals rulings
Long legal docket notes from the United States Court of Claims and the United States Court of Customs Appeals, detailing trial post dates and numerous case numbers, with opinions announced by Judges Montgomery Barber De Vries and Martin. Included are decision summaries on duties for reeds, bamboo baskets, a marble monument, wire imports, coal tar dyes, and other tariff disputes, plus calendar assignments for December 1, 1913 and district court equity and circuit court matters.
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United States Court of Claims
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Montgomery
Smith
Barber
United States
A. A. Vantine & Co
Board of General Appraisers
Anna Haaker
de Vries
Hn Porter
Tush & Co., Inc
de Vr
Board of General Ap
A. Klipetein & Co
Martin
John J. MacNaugh
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Regan
Distriet of Columbia
Bashy-Smith
Fame
UW. Hamilton
Davis
Calhoun
Henderson
Cobb
Clementa
Wright
Zai
Kartick
Wilson
Kuda
Yutton
Cox— Ridout
Morse Ve
Hine
Selden
Robeson
Kelgwin
Deeds of Trust at Holmead Manor and Nearby Properties
The article lists deeds of trust involving multiple parties across Holmead Manor and adjacent properties. Names include Georgie, John M, Herbert A. Gi, Harry A. Tiss, Nellie V, Henry H. Bergmann, Charles, Fred Reeves, Seger Richardson, Augustus Trew, and Kate Troner. Transactions reference sums such as 1,650 dollars and 1,060 dollars with 6 percent interest, tied to parcels and builders in Northern Liberty and surrounding blocks.
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Holmead Manor
Georgie
John M
Herbert A
Harry A. Tiss
Serajanina
Bria
Henry i H. Bergmann
Charies Sert
Slain
Fred Wo Reeves
Seger Richardson
Augustus
Ant Henry A. Berga
Onertal Haliding Association
azaDra
Rm Vosedene
Hs Sewer
Weare
Gree
Gree Py
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Gat
Locomodus Co. of America
Locomobile Co. of America
Newt
14Th St
Whoprson & Orme
Rambler Mitchell Maxwell Studebaker
Commercial Auto & Supply Co
W. Tel
Chalmers Rep Zell Motor Car Co
Cadillac Baker
the Cook
Stoddard Co
Hendersontowe Auto Co
Tel
Irvin T. Donohoe
Oldsmobile America
Pollock Car Corporation
Iaas
Ave
W. W
Marmon Potomac
Wood's Electrics
R Car CO
Ave. Aa
Wilcox Trax Congressional Garage Co
Agts
Pa. Ave. S.K
Tel. L
Rales
Pho
Eye Tourist Auto Livery CO
H St
P.l.paylor Standard Garage
14Th St. N. W
North
Auto Hire CO
Lincoln
Grenfell
Labrador
James Middleton White
Fourth Ward
Prince Street
Ada V. White
Harry White
Alexandria Retail Merchants’ Association
Thomas W. White
First National Bank
Elizabeth P. White
John Lee Allison
Second Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's Cemetery
White
Charles Tines
Edward Black
Warrenton
William Schoeni
Marshall
R. P. W. Garnett
United States Court For
Virginia
Robinson Moncure
Confederate Monument
Lee Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Prince and
Washington Streets
Motor Company
B. F. Board Motor Truck Company
Walter A. Varney
Eugene B. Taylor
G. W. Lewis
S. G. Brent
Chum
Isaac Boggs
Henry Johnson
Mary M. Johnson
Jerome F. Johnson
Ufe
Turkey
Cascade
GEO. A. Dickel & CO
Distillers
Nashville
Tennes
Joseph Gruffridea
George F. Carfick
Paradind
Kathryn M. Zellar
William EF. Zeller
W. C. Bald
Sexton
Howard M. Etchison
District Af Columbia Commissioners
Conrad H. Syme
Jobs Bidaut
Siociali i
Arell W. Weaver
Capital Traction Company
Piaintiff
W. BE. Ambroses
Easley-Smith
R. B. Mieharty
A. Moinerneyve
Fidelity Mutual Life Theurynca Company
Patley
Piaintifs
Nelavyg Wilson
P, Lorillard Co
Equity Court NO. 2
Dusiien Stafford
Emmet Va. Saunders
Will and Juig
Plapwrit
J. Wright
Intornesa
L. Saunders
FR. Wilson
B.S. Juidekoper
Peelle Rawlings
Howard
D. Rosenberg
Irving W Famron
Allen
Pleintis Etrarneve
F. B. Rhodes
B. 3
Cromeria
George FH. Colling
W.7
Ve. Lyon
Setire
John Ridout
Bauer
N. Carroll Downs
Examiner
T. M. Baker
A. D.smith
Franzie Northwest Ecking‘on Improvement Company
Williams—Ambrose, Ridout
Cooper Vs. Landers
Rhodes
Cromelin
Garllner
Grahar
Christan
Dietrict
Plummer
Snea
U of Wrley
Jeave
Platouf
Attornes
Newfendants
Hamilton, Yerkes & Wamlinton
Gibbs
Oyater
OB Rhodes
H. A. Herariy Vale Ve. Gardiner
W. G. Gardiner
Berkeley
Bai
Watnti’s
Attorner
J. J. Mather
Atorner
H. W. Wheatley
Hatuees Vs. Pacife Coast Casualty Company
Motous
Rhodes & Uromelia
Defendanc
Cy U James
Rs Vn
New Amsterdan
Casualty Company
Exianted
Calender
Evercules
Gitlings & Chamberin
Markalt
Atorneys
McKenney
Plannary Wire
Morgan Vs
Dunlop
Washington Post Company
Miller—Lansby
Rosestehire
Stearman Perry & Son
Dilive
Lusby
Atureux
Bradley
Plumiey
Mason
Clapham
Archer & Smith
Heamulser
Douglas
Ruffin & Obear
American Ive Company
Chick
Whitford
Pearlyiin Smith
Tepper & Gusack
Lusty Smith
Circuit Court
Justice Anderson
Milionkey
Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad
Woo. Gardiner
Mattingly
George FP
Honver Totten
Diane
Columbia
Worthington
Washington Railway and Electric Company
New USA
Plainatic
Newmyer
Hoover
Beckley
Plaintin
Gitar Lambert & Yeatman
Gle
Interstate Ve. Moore
Plataiitt
Teuve
jTorney
JW Wheatley
Frank Bo Fides Broake
Vole
Denaurier
Plainiit
Leon Tobrinerdaat
H. I Winship
Manila
Cmbher J
Bananuds
Carter
Mc Neil
Green
Jefferson
Iugle & Swin- Ji
Berry
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company
Atturnera
Baker, Horen
Carrington-Hoehling
Mulien Ea Disc
Criminal Court No
Etaef
Farlye
Watson
KE Padgett
Minday
James Te
Vreminal Cooprt
Arts
Cury
Didd
Marafre
Anding
Mendas
Teunross
Yar Cess
V8 Mann
Widder
Lawson Vs. Huckey
Cles— Keane
Adems Vn. Moore
Shinn
Cles
Lassbureh Purnity Dorey
Hoeilander Soie
Schneider Vs. Luther
Lester—King & King
Jones
Company
Justice Gould
John H. Berger
Sai
Jarry
Ate
Atinmneys
Levenie
Elva A. Melon
Mores
Attorn TW
Mouilen
Helen T. McCormik
Albert KF
Bayardoni'i
Marian J. Hasard
Bond
Iwu
Alorneys, Maddox & Gatley
Wehacna Waruny Ieller
Admin
Wola
Lkomivva Goneales
Maren
Virginia C. Benedict
FR. & H. Wood Fink
John Hofman & Sons
F West
Mo Durkers
Norrier
Satire
Wake
Square
Meridian
Andrew M
Nortin
Mary
Edmund & Read
Foni Ux
David A. Baer
K Street
Ori Agees Severssteeeta
Harman Ho Vai Sr
Byrem Bo Collings
John H
John H. Sadie
Drew N. Caude
Barry Farm Cares
B. Taylor
B. Hall
Reber
Ho MeNelil
Lot
Mount Pleasant
James Martin
Petworth
Mary KE
Shompr Roberts
James A. Tegges
L. L. Perkins Bond
Royal Indemnity Co
Bond Building
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