Tragedy On White Lot Claims John Barry At Fifteen
John Barry fifteen, son of J J Barry, was killed on the White Lot near Fifteenth Street when he climbed into a runabout driven by schoolmate Leo Hughes. Barry, a St John’s College junior, died in the arms of Policeman Lipscomb after his leg was caught in a rear wheel. The Hughes party was detained and later exonerated by the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Found in Old Barn Near Four Mile Run
Detectives Grant and Srumbo traced a gang of bicycle thieves to a woods hiding place near Four Mile Run Virginia. In an old deserted barn they recovered fifteen stolen cycles and arrested suspects. Police recovered only a fraction of the 120-plus bicycles stolen since August 1, with many still missing.
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Grant
Srumbo
Yesteryday
Four Mile Run
Ambassador Meyer Calls on Roots and Meets Taft in Washington
Abibinsiddar Meyer arrives in New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm II and visits the State Department to pay respects to Secretary Root and officials Loomis and Perce, then calls on Secretary Taft at the War Department before luncheon with the President. He plans a rest in Massachusetts before returning to St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Abibinsiddar 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 Burns Attempt to Extinguish House Fire
A fire at 147 Chapin Street Northwest badly burned Mrs. McKenney while she tried to extinguish a blaze started by a lighted oil lamp in a room on the second floor. The flames damaged the home before fire engines arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McKenney
Chapin Street
Services at Graves Hebrew Congregations Memorial at Cemetery
Hebrew congregations of this city hold a memorial service Sunday at 10 30 am at the Hebrew Cemetery on Congress Heights Dr Simon will speak and Dr Stern will conduct the services per church ritual Short address will reflect modern views of mortality after the service private devotions at graves will be offered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Cemetery
Congress Heights
Simon
Stern
Death by Own Action Shades Life of Whisky Merchant
Charles B. Downs fifty five committed death by own action in a rooming house at 932 Pennsylvania avenue northwest by inhaling illuminating gas. He was found fully dressed with a rubber tube at the gas jet in his hand. Coroner Nevitt issued a certificate of death by own action. Downs had been a prosperous whisky merchant but recently drank heavily and lost work. His wife and two grown daughters, living at 2238 Twelfth street northwest, were notified. The landlady Mrs Hood had allowed him to stay after promising not to drink, but he left the house after being told to leave and later died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Downs
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nevitt
Downs
Twelfth Street Northwest
Cadet Appointments Made Amid School Board Sessions
The Board of Education met last night to continue an inquiry into charges against Anna J. Cooper principal of M Street High School. Night sessions were ordered while the case proceeds. New cadet officers were ratified and several resignations and appointments across night schools and staff were announced.
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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
Woman and daughter assault man at city theater
Lively scene after a performance at the Academy of Music ends with a middle aged woman and her daughter attacking a man with an umbrella as crowds depart. The man flees with another woman while police arrive. the assailants refuse to give names and depart separately. The affair stems from alleged infidelity involving the man and the stout woman's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Wells
Young
Calderon to Stay in Chile as Minister. Pardo Named Replacer
Dr Calderon long time Peruvian minister to Washington continues on a special mission to Chile and will remain there as minister. Senor Pardo will succeed him in Washington. Mr Calderon. a son of the minister, currently serves as charge d affaires here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Calderon
Washington
Chile
Senor Pardo
Calderon
Stabbed Woman In Breast In Dinemore Alley Fight
In Dinemore alley last night Lillie Wood a Negro woman thirty one was stabbed in the breast with a carving knife by Ellsworth Delany a Negro. She was taken to Emergency Hospital where the injury was not serious. Delany was locked up in the Fourth precinct. The report also notes a university assembly at George Washington University with President Needham presiding and a musical program featuring Joseph D McFall and hymn singing.
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 Back as Better Citizen After Homecoming
Dr D J Stafford pastor of St Patrick's Church returned to Washington from Europe to a large welcome at Carroll Hall and the rectory. Commissioners West and Harris and Maurice O'Connell spoke, praising his civic and educational work. Stafford said he comes back a better American and will devote energy to St Patrick's and American citizenship. The event featured a large crowd, decorations, and the Star Spangled Banner.
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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 University Year
A solemn votive mass of the Holy Ghost will be chanted at Dahlgren Chapel for Georgetown University’s opening of all schools. The 1 o'clock service in Georgetown College features Rev. David Hillhouse Buel as celebrant, with Rev. Charles B. Macksey and Rev. Alphonse J. Donlon officiating. Rev. John A. Conway delivers the sermon on sociology, economics, natural and cannon law.
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Georgetown
Holy Ghost
Georgetown University
Dahlgren
Alphonse J. Donlon
John A. Conway
Experience at Portsmouth Discussed by Hamline Men’s Club
Mr O Laughlin of the Chicago Tribune spoke at Hamline M E Church meeting describing the Portsmouth peace conference. The gathering at the club president Frederick Van Dyne's home concluded with refreshments provided by the church ladies.
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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 Conclave Near. Local Execs Plot Welcome Plans
All ready for the Bankers annual convention with 1700 guests lodging at six hotels and many entertained at private homes. John Joy Holson will preside from New Willard, skipping meals at home to devote time to bankers. A special committee of Edson Bell Moore Stellwagen Baul Norris Bone will represent the executive committee during the gathering. A federal welcome dispute looms with Commissioner Macfarland likely District rep and Cabinet members considered for Shaw or Root aides.
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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 conditions and regional temperatures report
Weather conditions summary from the US Weather Bureau notes clear conditions across most of the country with unsettled conditions in the West Indies and Gulf region. Temperatures are generally above average, with exceptions in the Northwest, Texas, and parts of the South Atlantic coast. Winds vary by coast and region. no significant rainfall expected beyond Gulf area showers. Includes local temperature readings and multiple city temperatures with rainfall data and river bulletin for Potomac and Shennandoah rivers.
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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 in Insurance Probe Spurs Senate Inquiry
The testimony details ties between New York Life and executives, including McCall, Morse, and Hamilton, with checks and loans from Metropolitan Life. Questions arise over improper use of funds, legislative influence, and campaign contributions to the Republican party, while officials deny wrongdoing and defend supervisory actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Campaign Committee
McCall
New York Life
Insurance Companies
Republican National Committee
Gibbs
Bie
Theodore Ban
McKeen
New York
Lafe
Rufus W. Weeks
New York Idife
Mr. McKeen
Weeks
The
Equitable
The Value of Charcoal in Health and Beauty
A pamphlet style note extols charcoal as a safe purifier aiding digestion, breath, complexion, and teeth. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for absorbent action, health benefits, and low cost, with a Buffalo physician endorsing their use for gas, cleansing the mouth, and liver support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Buffalo
Iroquois Club Aids Debate on Federal Insurance Control
Chicago October 4. Iroquois Club luncheon discussions featured Mayor Dunne and other prominent Democrats opposing federal control of insurance. The motion backing federal oversight was debated, with calls to let states regulate and investigate misdeeds. Final action was postponed to a later meeting. A pamphlet from J H Hilsman & Co offered life policy cash payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Chicago
Iroquois Club
Democratic Organization
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Graves
Man
Academy
Liebig Company
Liebig
Honor DR. Stafford
Europe
Annee
Votive
University
Journeymen Horseshoers' Union
Journeyman’s Union
Central Labor Union
Wis
Gain
Corby Bros
Theta
Hamilton& Celbert
Edeon
Firet Pach
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mutual Life Insurance Co. Ng
Hamilton
W. P. Thummel
Equitable Society
Tex
Iowa
William A. Morse
Morse
Massachusetts Senate
McCay
Mr. Hughes
W. T. Holden
Mr. McCall
Elgy
Metropolitan Life
Albert McQuade
J. C. Burrell
International Marine
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Armstrong
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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