Boy killed in accident on White Lot near Fifteenth Street
John Barry a fifteen year old St John's College student died after his leg was caught in the rear wheel of a runabout driven by schoolmate Leo Hughes on the White Lot. The driver and two others were detained but exonerated. Barry died in the arms of Policeman Lipscomb.
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John Barry
J. J. Barry
St. John’s College
J. Barry
Howard Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Lee Hughes
N Street
Poleeman Lipscomb
Nevitt
Hughes Boy
St. John's College
Monument Grounds
Leo Hughes
Gan
Jerome Crowley
Rudolph Brennan
White Lot
Harry Boy
Leo
Barry
James O'Toole
Lipscomb
Scere
Hughes
Crowley
Brennan
Wil
St John’s College
Thieves Loot in Old Barn. Fifteen Bicycles Recovered
Detectives Grant and Srumbo tracked a gang of bicycle thieves to a hiding place in a woods at Four Mile Run Va. In an old deserted barn they found fifteen stolen bicycles, all recovered and taken to police headquarters. Owners were asked to claim their property. The spike in thefts continues with over 120 bikes stolen since August 1, and only about a third recovered.
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Grant
Srumbo
Yesteryday
Four Mile Run
Ambassador Meyer Calls on Root and Taft in New York
Anibinsiddar Meyer arrived in New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II and met Secretary Root, Loomis, Perce, and officials at the State Department before visiting Secretary Taft at the War Department. He will return to Massachusetts for rest before resuming duties in St Petersburg. As ambassador, he also handled Russian affairs and Japan’s prisoner welfare during a taxing winter and summer, and served as a liaison during Count Cassini's tenure.
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Root
Anibinsiddar Meyer
New York
Trkscay
State Department
Loomis and
Perce
Taft
War Department
White House
Meyer
United States
Massachusetts
St Petersburg
Mr Meyer
Russia
Japan
Count Cassini
Mrs McKenney Burned In House Fire On Chapin Street
A lighted oil lamp toppled in a second floor room at 147 Chapin street northwest sparked a blaze at the J M McKenney home last night. Mrs. McKenney received severe burns to her left side while trying to extinguish the fire before fire crews arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McKenney
Chapin Street
Services at Graves Hebrew Congregations Memorial at Cemetery
Hebrew congregations in the city hold a memorial service at 10:30 am Sunday at the Hebrew Cemetery on Congress Heights. Dr. Simon speaks, Dr. Stern conducts the services in the church ritual, with a short address on modern mortality thoughts followed by private devotions at the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Cemetery
Congress Heights
Simon
Stern
Death by own action in rooming house on 932 Pennsylvania Ave
Charles B. Downs aged 55 committed death by own action by inhaling illuminating gas in a third floor room at a northwest Washington rooming house. Coroner Nevitt issued a certificate. remains sent to the morgue. Once a whisky merchant, he had become despondent and dependent on drink. He left behind a widow and two daughters residing at 2238 Twelfth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Downs
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nevitt
Downs
Twelfth Street Northwest
Cadet Appointments Made At Board Meeting
The Board of Education held nightly sessions to hear charges against Anna J. Cooper principal of M Street High School colored. New cadet officers were ratified. Resignations from Charlotte M. White and M. S. Hart accepted. Multiple new appointments, promotions, and transfers announced for night schools and grades. Kindergarten candidates admitted to Washington Normal School No 1. Georgetown might host a night school at the Corcoran. Examinations for sewing and drawing teachers scheduled for Friday October 6 at Franklin School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Anna J. Cooper
M Street
Percy M Hughes
Charlotte M. White
M. S. Hart
Kate Bresnahan
Mabel C. Sands
Charles Anderson
George T. Bateman
H. H. Burroughs
L. S Welch
4. A. Brecht
M. M. Donovan
B. B. Mu
G. E B. Church
Department of Washington Normal School
M B. Weyman
A. B. Paret
MM Duvall
Rosalie Walker
M. A. Maydwell
Ick Capell
FP. A. Brown
Eana Shaw
Georgetown
Dramatic Umbrella Assault After Theatre Show
A middle aged woman and her young daughter attacked a man with an umbrella outside the Academy of Music after a theater scene. The man, husband of the daughter's friend, fled with another woman as police arrived. The assailants refused to name themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Wells
Young
Calderon for Chile appoints new Washington successor
Dr. Calderon, long time Peruvian minister to Washington on a special Chile mission, will stay as minister in Chile. He will be succeeded in Washington by Senor Pardo, while Calderon’s son, Mr. Calderon, serves as charge d affaires in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Calderon
Washington
Chile
Senor Pardo
Calderon
Stabbed Woman in Breast in Narrow City Fight
In Dinemore alley last night Lillie Wood a 31 year old black woman was stabbed in the breast by Ellsworth Delany a black man. The Emergency Hospital said the wound was not serious and Delany was jailed at the Fourth precinct. University Moon Assembly opened its regular noon gathering at George Washington University University Hall with President Needham presiding and a faculty line on the platform. Joseph D McFall sang and the hymns Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us and Saviour Again to Thy Name were included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinemore“alley
Lillie Wood
Ellsworth Delany
University Moon
George Washington University
University Hall
Needham
Joseph D McFall
Dy Bendemeer
Father
Honor Dr Stafford Came Back Better Citizen
Rev D J Stafford pastor of St Patrick s Church returned to Washington from Europe and was welcomed at Carroll Hall and the rectory. A large crowd attended with remarks by Commissioners West and Harris and Maurice O Connell. Stafford said he was deeply moved and vowed to devote himself to church and country, praising American citizenship and religious freedom.
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D. J. Stafford
D. D
St. Patrick’s Church
Washington
Carroll Hall
Commissioner West
Harris
Maurice O'Connell
the Treasury
Dr. Stafford
Pennsylvania
Philacclpnia
Thomas A. McGuigan
Willliam J. Carroll
James A. Smyth
Edward J. Hannan
A. A. Wilson
C. J. Colunrhus
J. D. Mankin
Tenth Street
New Carroll Hall
Pam iv
McKinley
William T. Harris
St. Patrick's
St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s
Lfe
America
West
J. D. Marr
Joseph McSorley
Charles Bart
Paul Grffith
John Ferlan
George Savange
J. Burns
BE. H. O'Donnell
Philadelphia
Francis Soller
Votive Mass at Georgetown Opens New Year at Dahlgren Chapel
A solemn votive mass of the Holy Ghost will be chanted at 1 o clock Sunday morning in Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart Georgetown College marking the opening of all Georgetown University schools. The mass will be led by Rev. David Hillhouse Buel president of the university with Rev. Charles B. Macksey prefect of studies as dean and Rev. Alphonse J. Donlon as sub deacon. Reverend John A. Conway will preach on sociology economics and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Holy Ghost
Georgetown University
Dahlgren
Alphonse J. Donlon
John A. Conway
O Laughlin Recalls Portsmouth Peace Conference at Hamline Club
Mr John Callan O Laughlin of the Chicago Tribune spoke at Hamline M E Church Men's Association gathering hosted by president Frederick Van Dyne Assistant Solicitor of the State Department. He described the Portsmouth conference and shared impressions as ladies provided refreshments at the close.
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O’laughlin
Hamline
Men's Association of
M. E. Church
Frederick van Dyne
State Department
John Callan O'Laughlin
The
Chicago Tribune
Portsmouth
Bankers Convene Here Next Week With Many Entertained
All ready for the Bankers Last Meeting of Executive Committee and a special committee appointed. About 1 700 bankers will stay at six large hotels or be hosted by local bankers. John Joy Holson will at New Willard and skip meals, dedicating time to the convention. A reception plan is set and a Cabinet representative to greet officials remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen Horseshoers' Union
Journeyman’s Union
Central Labor Union
Wis
Gain
Corby Bros
Theta
Hamilton& Celbert
American ‘Bankers’ Associaton
John Joy Holson
Washington Bankers’ Association
New Willard
John Joy Edson
Charles J. Bell
J. H. Moore
Edward Jr. Stellwagen
B. F. Baul
J. L. Norris
Scott C. Bone
Macfarland
Shaw
Weather Review Briefs From US Weather Bureau
Weather conditions report clear nationwide except Gulf coast Texas and North Pacific states. Unsettled in West Indies with falling pressure and some rain, no definite disturbance. Temperatures above average except extreme Northwest and South Atlantic coast. Forecast fair Thursday and Friday with possible heat showers in Gulf South. Winds by region detailed. local readings show temperatures, humidity, and rainfall figures. River bulletin notes Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are clear.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Gulf Coast
Texas
North Pacific States
Upper Lake Region
West Indies
South Atlantic
Gulf State
Misalasippi
Upper
Lake Region
Bam
Sam
Asheville
N. C
Allanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
N. D
Galveston
Helena
Indianapolis
Ind
Facksonville
Koneas City
Little Rock
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Ortesna
New York
North Platte
Nebr
Omaha
Pittsburg
Salt Lake
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minn
Springfield
Vicksburg
River Bulletin
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Shai Oah
Blackmail and Insurance Deals in Senate Fight Report
Testimony centers on New York Life and the Equitable Society with directors McCall and Holden. Questions address use of funds in political contests, branch payments, and loans from Metropolitan Life. Officials discuss deferred dividends, commissions, and influence on legislation while naming key figures and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firet Pach
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mutual Life Insurance Co. Ng
Hamilton
McCall
W. P. Thummel
Equitable Society
Tex
Iowa
Hughes
William A. Morse
Morse
Massachusetts Senate
McCay
Mr. Hughes
W. T. Holden
Massachusetts
New York Life
Mr. McCall
Elgy
Metropolitan Life
Albert McQuade
J. C. Burrell
The
The Value of Charcoal and Its Health Benefits
A Norse gas of health belief extols charcoal's cleansing powers for stomach and bowels improving breath complexion and blood. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges praised as safe affordable aid. Buffalo physician endorses use for gas digestion and liver benefit. Also a long report on New York Life Insurance Company cost of new business and dividend policies with remarks by Mr Weeks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life
Mr. Hughes
Mr. McCall
International Marine
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Armstrong
Hughes
McCall
Republican National Campaign Committee
Insurance Companies
Republican National Committee
Gibbs
Bie
Theodore Ban
McKeen
New York
Lafe
Rufus W. Weeks
New York Idife
Stuart
Buffalo
Mr. McKeen
Weeks
The
Equitable
Iroquois Club debate on federal control of insurance
Chicago October 4 The Iroquois Club debated federal control of insurance at a Democratic luncheon. Mayor Dunne and other city Democrats opposed federal investigations of major firms, while some speakers urged federal oversight. The motion was postponed for a later club meeting. M A Phillips Jr advertised life insurance policy purchases.
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Dunne
Chicago
Iroquois Club
Democratic Organization
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Graves
Man
Academy
Liebig Company
Liebig
Honor DR. Stafford
Europe
Annee
Votive
University
Edeon
M. A. Phillips, Jr
Colorado
J. H. Hilsman & Co
Atlanta
Lansburgh Gbro
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Gillette Balery
Jas. S. Topham
American Security and Crust Company
7Th St. N. W
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Pennsylvania Ave
H. W
Yan. Shaw
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
Sey
7Th St
Schwartz & Peltman
7Th Street
W.e
HUB Furniture CO
Allen Murray
Frederick Co. Butt
District of Columbia
New York Arena
City of Washington District of Columbia
Frederick C Butt
Fred. C Butt
G. A. White
Miller’s
B. B. Earnshaw’ & Bro
McGill & Wallace
Bond Building
Arlington
Patterson I Institute
M. Patterson
W. L. sMrre
Washington Loan and Trust Cal
Osteopathy
Trumbull Crass Commercial
Emma DE Vries
Farragut
Munyon
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
N.W
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