D A R Women Build Memorial Hall Amid New Committees
The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution marks its fifteenth anniversary with plans for Memorial Continental Hall funds. Jamestown committee names include Mrs Benjamin Purcell as chair, with 31 prominent members, and 18 additional women join Memorial Hall efforts. Donations from across the country surge, signaling potential doubling or tripling of Wednesday receipts as new pledges push the fund toward work on a D A R building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald McLean
Royal Daughters of the Patriotic Society
Memorial Continental Hall
Society
Memorial Hall
United States
McLean
Benjamin Purcell
James Knox Taylor
Ways and
National Society
Lady Sterling
Seattle
Wash
Genecral and Memoral Hall Committee
West Congress
Reading
General Headquarters
Jamestown
Roger A, Pryor
Katharine Eivingston Eagan
Andrew F Heneberger
Re. Dleanor Washington Howard
Ira John D Horsley
Samuel W. Jemison
Lyons
James G. Penn
Edith P Roberts
Robert E. Park
Mary Desh
J Eakin Gadsby
K. K Henry
Misa McLean
Louisa Key Norton
John Ritchie
Charles H Todd
Sally Marshall Hardy
John R Walker
Benjamin F Gravy Jr
Charles , Keith
Wiliam W. Knight
C. Leavitt
William H. Pittman
Ella S Pepper
James D. Igiebart
Mra. Cochran
Samuel W. Helm
Bras
A Murphy
Adam Gray
Memorial Continental Hall Committee
Thomas K Noble
Mary M. Hallowell
Richard €. du Bois
Frank Sullivan Smith
Edgar van [Iten
John T. Mort
John Holson Bell
Lyman B. Swarmstedt
George F. Beach
Mary Wseon
P . Matthews
Wood Ballinger
William ©. Roome
Theodore Li. Greve
Harry Guss
D. C. Kudtow
YE Boothby
F. B. Moran
Harry M. Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Henry B. F. Macfarland
Board of District Commissioners
Brainard H. Warner
Wallace McLean
Immigrant Landing Figures Highlight August Reports
The Bureau of Immigration notes 63,409 aliens landed in August, far above the previous year’s 9,777. Russia led arrivals, followed by Italy and Austria, while China saw 215 entrants vs 520 last year. Debarments numbered 1,311, including 930 paupers. Also, the District Board of Pharmacy announced John A. Nelson and Cyrus W. Nelson passed the quarterly exam for registered pharmacists, with six candidates total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Immigration
Russia
Italy
Austria
China
Board of Pharmacy
John A. Nelson
Cyrus W. Nelson
National School of Pharmacy
District Board of Pharmacy
Frank C. Henr
H. A. Johnston
Murray Galt Motter
D. W. Prentiss
Fred Haffelfinger
Fire Under Water and Dr New Life Pills Aditie
An old newspaper fragment touts Water Fire and claims quick curative effects of Dr New Life Pills. The brief promotes remedies with persuasive language and minimal context, reflecting period advertising style rather than a news report.
Yannes Named Temporary Secretary at Bureau of American Republics
Francisco Yannes, a Venezuelan native with long Bureau of American Republics ties, won the temporary secretary post after Senor Nicholas Veloz-Golticoa took indefinite leave. Yannes passed the exam after a board meeting confirmed his selection. He previously helped Taft era efforts on a Tagalog lexicon and served in various high posts here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of American Republica
Nicholas Veloz-Golticoa
Venezuela
Bureau
Francisco Yannes
Bureau of American Republics
Taft
Philippine Commission
America
Mexican War Veterans to Meet in Raleigh
The annual reunion of the Veterans of the Mexican War will be held in Raleigh North Carolina October 17 to 19 inclusive. A parade to the fair grounds and a reception to the President are planned. The first day opens at city hall with an address of welcome from the mayor. part of each day is for business and the rest for sightseeing and Raleigh festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Fair Grounds
United States
Milk Price Fixed by Dairymen Association Meeting
Dairymen of Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia held a fall meeting in Spanish War Veterans Hall. They kept the milk and cream price at 18 cents per gallon for milk and 9 cents for cream for six months starting November 1. A committee will push inspections and permits for creameries supplying city milk. Officers elected include James W Roberts president and A C Ritchie secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Producers’ Association of
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Milk Producers’ Association
Dairymen of
Washington
James W Roberts
Alexandria
YB Diamond
Galthersburg
A .C. Ritchie
Francis Thomas
Edna
J. Meetze
Prince William County
Thompson
Prince George County
A Thompson
Klopfer Verdict Today In District Lawsuit
Night watchman Benjamin Klopfer sues the District of Columbia for 10000 damages claiming a February 13 1903 sidewalk hole on C Street NW near Twelfth Street caused a broken leg and other injuries. Trial before Chief Justice Clabaugh concluded yesterday with Ambrose and Mervilat for the plaintiff and Corporation Counsel Thomas with Blair for the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District
Benjamin Klopfer
District of Columbia
Clabaugh
Klopfer
C Street
Twelfth Street
Ambrose and
Mervilat
Thomas
Blair
Bulgarian laborer struck by Baltimore and Ohio train near Cloppers
Paul Ashiop an eighteen year old Bulgarian and Chesapeake Construction Company worker was struck on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Cloppers Maryland while working on the Ger mantown Gaithersburg double track project. He suffered a fractured skull but doctors expect recovery after being taken to Providence Hospital. A Colombian debt conference at the State Department was postponed indefinitely due to the illness of the Colombian minister's wife. Bishop McCabe dedicated the Bummerfield Methodist Church in Ripon Wisconsin a $100000 structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ashiop
Chesapeake Construction Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Cloppers
Providence Hospital
Ashiop
Germantown
Gaithersburg
State Department
Senor Mendoza
New York
McCabe
Charles Caldwell McCabe
Washington
Bummerfield Methodist Church
Ripon
Wis
Washington Man Elected High Chief Ruler of Rechabites
Wayne W. Cordell of Washington chosen High Chief Ruler with W B Kelly of Washington as High Secretary and Mrs Margaret Ellis of Pittsburgh as High Treasurer. A new High Tent board of directors was elected including J R Mehovey James White and L Lyles from Washington St Paul and Michigan and Mrs Hille of Pittsburgh. Next meeting set for Zanesville Ohio with a graduated death benefit scale approved and installations completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. B. Kelly
Matte
J. R. Mahoney
James White
L. Lyles
Union Tent
Fifth
Scottish Rite Hall
Union
Order
Wayne W. Cordell
Margaret Ellis
Pittsburg
Stanley Jones
Alberts
J. R Mehovey
St. Paul
Michigan
Hille
Miss Mary Bennett Assumes Presidency Of Potomac Club
The Potomac Literary Club opens its season with Miss Mary C. Bennett as president, pledging member support for a successful year. Dr. D. Lamb, longtime former president, attends and reads a paper on English usage while a varied musical program concludes with a brief reunion request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Bennett
Potomac Club
Potomac Literary Club
Litchferd
D.& Lamb
Alice Brown
R. L. Townsend
Joseph and
Silas Boyce
Pastor George P. Wilson Completes Twenty Fifth Year
Rev. George P. Wilson, pastor of Assembly's Presbyterian Church, marks his silver anniversary in ministry. The congregation hosts a reception at the church on Firth and I streets northwest, celebrating his decision to withdraw resignation and continue as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Wilson
Assembly’s
Presbyterian Church
Firth and I
Smoker of Princeton Men Gather for Annual Club Event
Princeton graduates meet at the University Club on Monday October 16 for their annual smoker. A large silver loving cup, offered to the District high school football champion, will be exhibited. Arrangements are made for a delegation to the army and navy game at Princeton field December 2. A Southern Princeton reunion is planned in Nashville December 9, with a DC Society delegate chosen Monday. The event promises songs and Nassau cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
University Club
Army and Navy
Princeton Field
Nashville
District of Columbia Society
Sons of Old Nassau
YM C A to Celebrate Last Sunday in Old Building
The Young Men's Christian Association plans a farewell meeting next Sunday marking seven years in the OM building before transferring business to the new structure under construction for two and a half years. President Woodward, John W. Foster, and Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland will speak. surviving founders and longtime backers will attend. Mrs. William T. Reed to sing during the prelude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YM. C. A
Young Men’s Christian Association
Washington Association
Woodward
John W. Foster
Henry B. F. Macfarland
William T. Reed
But One Woman Delegate at Bankers Convention
Mrs L A Batchelor of Fingal New Mexico serves as vice president of Fingal National Bank and the state bankers association. She is the sole woman delegate at the American Bankers Association convention and was elected state association vice president. She co-owns a bank and 3200 acres of farm land subleased to tenants. She traveled to Washington alone due to her husband’s wheat harvesting. She previously taught school before marrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fingal National Bank
L. A. Batchelor
Fingal
NM. D
American Bankers’ Association
Association
Shoreham
AID FOR SICK WOMAN CONTRIBUTIONS ACKNOWLEDGED
Treasurer Edson of the Associated Charities acknowledges receipt of funds for a refined sick woman in a sanitarium appeal. Contributions include $5 from Annie L. Edwards, $5 from Mrs E J Somers, $5 from Mrs Elizabeth Hooke, $5 from Mrs Emily R Dunlop, $5 from Dr R B Donaldson, $1 from M A C, and $5 from Brig Gen Henry W Cosson, with amounts collected by Charles F. Weller and acknowledged by John Joy Ea-801.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson
Associated Charities
Charles F. Weller
John Joy Ea
Association
Mies Annie L. Edwards
E. J. Somers
Hizabeth Hooke
Emily R. Duntop
R. B Donaldson
J. R
Henry W. Cosson
Bazaar Draws Crowd at Washington Athletic Club
A bazaar for St. Vincent de Paul Church held at the Washington Athletic Club hall on South Capitol Street drew a large crowd. Arranged by parish ladies after Father O Connell's Europe trip, the event opened on Tuesday and offered new amusements, proving a great local success. Also noted are wills filed for probate including Edward Farquhar and James M. Gingell with executors named and various bequests and shares outlined.
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St. Vincent de Paul
The
Washington Athletic Club
South Capitol Street
O Streets
Europe
Father O'Connell
Edward Farquhar
Mary Farquher
Allan Farquhar
Ellen Paranbar
Arthur B
Alan Farquhar
Frederick Dee
Faust
James M. Gingell
Montgomery County
Artemisia Gingell
Rebecca Parclay
John H
George J
James
Anna Lochte
William H. Gingell
John H. Viers
Henry Maurice Talbott
Freshmen Claim Victory in George Washington Class Rush
Freshmen of George Washington University report a triumph in a chaotic class rush night. They claimed to organize boldly, bar doors with chairs, fend off sophomores, and eject rivals amid cheering freshmen girls. Officers elected include Dunbar Dodgen as president and Miss Pierce as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
George Washington University
Hobson
Eays
Old University
Dunbar Dodgen
Central High School
Miss Pierce
Western High School
Bessiellevre
Hastert’ High School
Newhauser
W. Backus
Technical High
Bandit Leader Confesses to Twelve Robberies Conspiracy
Charles Mahl the Hobart Ind bandit leader confessed to a plot to raid northern Indiana cities in quick succession. Chicago crooks would commit the robberies and a nerve man would mislead police. Mahl aided by an attorney turned state’s evidence. Within a week twelve successful robberies occurred before the judge delayed sentencing to aid police in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Mahl
Hobart
Ind
Hammond
Mahl
Indiana
Tuthill
Mahi
Victim of Assault Dies After Street Car Incident
Chicago on October 12 Patrick McGarry a wealthy manufacturer was believed assaulted by two men and four women and left in the street where he was struck by the fender of an electric car dying without regaining consciousness Rockford Illinois October 18 Clayton B Fellows president of the National Order of Foresters a newly formed fraternal insurance society for negras was arrested on complaints of Rockford lodge members charged with obtaining money under false pretenses
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Chicago
Patrick McGarry
Negro Forester Uniter
Rockford
Ill
Clayton B. Fellows
National Order of Foresters
Atkinson
Rockford Lodge
Lawyers Rely Absolutely Upon The Post's Legal Record
The Post emphasizes the strict accuracy of its legal records relied upon by lawyers. It highlights careful verification, authoritative sourcing, and consistent standards to ensure trustworthy documentation for judicial use. The notice underscores commitment to precision in case histories and court-related details.
Dahlias in Many Shades At Guide’s Exhibition
A notable display at Guides on F Street NW features a wide collection of dahlias, including six to seven inch blooms and numerous named varieties. Notable picks honor figures such as Mrs. Roosevelt and Admiral Togo, with colors from crimson to lavender and many fringed forms among 300 to 400 varieties and thousands of blooms.
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Guide's
F Street Northwest
Roosevelt
Admiral Togo
Gen
Oyama
Kaiser Wilhelm
Elcine
Gabriel
Client
Olympia
Kreimhilda
Ruby Queen
Henry Patrick
Pres Viger
Lady Lyndhurst
Injunction Bars Western Life Shareholders Meeting
Judge Theodore Brentano issued an injunction prohibiting a policy holders meeting of the Western Life Indemnity Company set for this afternoon. The suit seeks a receiver and an accounting amid claims of mismanagement and dwindling assets. The bill accuses founder W H Gray of fraudulently taking over 200000, with Rosenfeld and President Moulton alleged to have shared in 75000 taken from assets when Gray stepped aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Theodore Brentano
Superior Court
Western Life Indemnity Company
Western Life
W. H. Gray
Marpger Rosenfeld
Moulton
Gray
Rosenfeld
Address by Mrs Woodruff at Washington Home Missionary Meeting
Mrs Mary Leonard Woodruff secretary for Porto Rico gave the principal address at the annual all day meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Washington district. She shared experiences from a Chippewa camp meeting in Michigan and rescue work of Chinese slave girls in San Francisco. The event at McKendree Church included other reports, officer elections, and a $8000 year total for home missions. The next conference will be at Mount Vernon M E Church Baltimore October 31 to November 2.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Methodist Biscopal Church
Washington District
Mary Leonard Woodruff
Porto Rico
McKendree Church
Massachusetts Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
R. M. Moore
Woodruff
Michigan
Department Secretarive
J. Gilbert
J. W Duvall
Secretar
M. Lake
F. T. Israel
D B Street
Eta Stinemnetz
C. A Williams
George A. Linkins
Woman's Home Missions
Howell Bartel
Carrie M. Fernandez
Grace Chandler
Emma Norels
BE. H. Lamar
R L. Wright
Home Guards Mothers Jewels
M. M. Mitchell
Children’s Home Missions
Helen Ferguson
Secrtary Memorial
T. ©. Smith
President
Will H. Chandlee
Mount Vernon M. E. Church
Baltimore
Insurgent Mormon Insists on Public Hearing
John H. Scott of 132 Green Street Salt Lake City a British subject and Mormon convert renews his complaint to the British Embassy alleging excommunication by the Mormon Church on September 29 1905 for presenting letters to the President and British Ambassador He seeks a public church hearing and warns other British subjects against Mormon proselyting backed by his status as a British subject and advocate agreement between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
John H. Scott
Green Street
Salt Lake City
Scott
Edward
Confederates Honor Dead Negi Funeral in Atlanta
Funeral for Amos Rucker, an ante-bellum negro, held in Atlanta on October 12. He was a member of Camp Waller, United Confederate Veterans, which escorted the body to the grave. Gen. Clement A. Vans officiated. pallbearers included former Gov. Allen D. Sandler, Gen. A. J. West, and Judge W. Lowndes Calhopn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negi
Atlanta
Amos Rucker
Camp Waller
United Confederates Veterans
Clement A. Vans
United Confederate Veterans
Allen D. Sandler
A. J. West
W. Lowndes Calhopn
Fredonia Bank Cashier Indicted by U S Grand Jury
Fred R. Green, cashier of Fredonia National Bank, is indicted on 35 counts for false bank entries and misappropriation of funds ranging from 200 to 73900 dollars. He is under bond awaiting further court action. Fourth class postmasters named include Sylvester Champion in South Lyone Connecticut and May F Walem in Virginia Quinby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia Bank
Lockport
United States Grand Jury Today
Fred R. Green
Fredonia National Bank of
Fredonia
Green
Connecticut
South Lyone
Sylvester A. Champion
Virginia
Russian Consul's View of Japan Published in 19th Century Notice
The Land of the Rising Sun translated by the author with Mme De Wollant from a Russian consular official in Japan. The book offers a keen observer’s view of Japan based on years in office and links to Washington. Reviews praise its breadth, insight, and balanced portrayal. Hardcover octavo 401 pages. Price 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. de Wollant
Japan
Washington
Mexico
Chicago man shoots son in hotel rotunda over fare
Charles Swann, a Sears watchman, shot his son Walter Swann in the Continental Hotel rotunda in Chicago on October 13 after a quarrel over paying the railroad fare for the boy's mother. Swann was arrested and Walter sent to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Continental
Charles Swan
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Walter Swann
Swann
Wyoming
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Liberal
D.A.R. Women
Immigration Bureau Report
Pharmacists
Rock Creek
MR. Yannes
Association of Veterans To
Producers’ Association
Dairymen
Joy ‘Track Workman
City
High Tent
North America
Order of Rechabites
Lola V. Marks
Onward
Zanesville
Ryler Moore
Ohio
Ayer
Lowell
Sobs of Nassau
L. A. Batcheller
Bankers’ Convention
Harrar
Pingel, N. D
St. Vincent de Pauli Church
Washington Post
All-day Meeting of Woman’s Society of M. E. Church
Mary L. Woodruff
South Carolina
Navy Yard
Library of Congress
Geo. W. Linkins
19Th St. N.W
NEW Publications
Herrick Ve
Christina Seience
Hoy Knabenshué
Man
Human Life Pub
Boston
Land of the
Rising Sun
Gregoire DE Wollant
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Toursts
Cherieston News and Courier
the Nealey Publishing Co
Broadway
Fifth Ave
Eleventh Street
N. W
Hood
ADLER
Mass, Ave, Wlw
Adler's
Victor E. Adler
Clothing House
7Th St
N.W
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Higbhard
F Street
A. Welephone
Washington Gas Light
10Th St. MN. W
Udden’s Credit House
Cor
Home Savings Bank
7Th and Mass, Ave
Shlumpls
Lyford
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