Urges Higher Rates Hopes C C Will Grant Plea
Chicago merchants urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant an early favorable decision on rail rate increases. Business leaders believe agitation hampers confidence, with bankers and retailers noting war taxes and the Clayton bill impacting costs and stability. The West seeks relief as Democrats face election pressures amid a cautious, anxious business climate.
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Girtiess
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Farwill
Mest
Couch
Saul
Barwell
West Greorg
Chicaky
Omar Sy
Elvis
Meath
Tran Bam
Auditor for Sands Case Decree Referes to Special Auditor
A decree signed by Tastloe Stafford refers the Sands vs Berl & Lampton case to a special auditor to count Miss Sands assets. The litigation concerns misaccounted funds from property and other transactions involving the trustee firm and agent Miss Sandy. Attorneys Sullivan represents Mrs Sands and Poe represents James Jamptom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tastloe Stafford
Margaret ¢ Sands
Berl & Lampton
Sandy
Ates
Ympesty
Charles
Teenage Sullivan
Mies Saris Thorny
Ot Tarthugton
Charles Poe
James
Bells of Heroes Hymn to Peace and Remembrance
Poem reflecting on WWI losses, cathedral bells, and a call for peace. Lines mourn fallen soldiers, emphasize bravery, universal brotherhood, and hope for a world without war. The piece evokes bells and memories across generations, urging comfort and unity.
Blame and money drive rail relief hearings in war era
At the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing Eastern railroads pressed for a general freight rate increase of at least 6 percent. Bankers and shipper advocates argued no industry faces war-caused conditions unique to railroads. Witnesses Daniel Willard and Frederick Straus testified stockholders show little pride in property, seeking cash returns, while coalitions questioned the link between dividends and property improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Meyer
Conant
Shippers and Shippers’ Associations
Interstate Commerce Commission
Witnogees
Daniel F. Wdllard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frederick W Straus
New York
Selaman
Mayer
Mr Straus
Wittard
McChord
Farmer Starts On Tour Of Country On Profits Made From Three Pigs
Spokane Washington October J K Smawley a farmer has started on a tour of the United States expecting to pay all his expenses from profits from three pigs bought a year ago The porkers have netted him 525 in that time He bought three thoroughbred Berkshires at a stock show and this year returned to the same show with fifteen offspring Selling the youngsters for 35 each he still has the mothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
J. K. Smawley
United States
Smawkey
Railroads seek new capital as war unsettles money market
Expert witness Charles Ronant of New York testified for the carriers on conditions in the money market due to the European war. He predicted railroads would face difficulty obtaining new capital amid loan rotations by belligerent nations, arguing higher earnings could make railroad securities more marketable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Charles Ronant
New York
Germany permits export of raw sugar to neutrals
American Consul Donegan at Magdeburg reports 150000 to 20000 metric tons now available with about 900000 more later. He urges American vessels for German origin raw sugar cargoes. The German beet crop is expected to yield at least 3 500 000 tons of raw sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Donegan
Madgeburg
State Department
Prussian diet to approve emergency credit plan
A Reuters dispatch from Anlst data states that German newspapers report the Prussian diet will approve an emergency loan of 375 million dollars. Of this sum 100 million dollars is earmarked for provisional aid to East Prussia.
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London
Anlst
East Prussia
Kaiser’s son promoted to captain in German Army
Berlin Oct 26 Prince Joachim Wim pere witham promoted to captain and reassigned as staff officer in the eleventh army corps. Joachim was wounded weeks ago but has recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Prince Joachim
Wimpere
Witham
Eleventh Army Corps
Frince
Joachim
Cows Feet Cut Off as Germans Ravage Villages
A French observer and Oxford graduate reports German destruction in retreat near a chateau. He describes cattle mutilation, stock and property damage, shattered windows, looted stables, and widespread pillage, noting scarce water and wine as lines of the front move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
Oxford
Tet Iter
GWU Students Elect Officers For Next Year
George Washington University announces student officer elections. The sophomore Medical School picks James E. Houghton as president G D Dickerson as vice president William T Tht Jr as secretary Edward A Cafritz as treasurer John S. McDowell as sergeant at arms. The Veterinary Medicine sophomore class elects Savage as president Lo Lawych as secretary treasurer YoTi Wright as class editor W C Pulsifer as sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington University
Medical School
James E. Houghton
G DD Dickerson
William T Tht Jr
Edward 4
Cafritz
John S. McDowell
Arma
College of Veterinary Medicine
Haa
Savage
Lo Lawych
YoTi
Wright
W C Pulsifer
United States Supreme Court Admits New Lawyers
The Supreme Court session lists new admittees including Mohawk Overall, Hooker, Deloss Shull, Welin Lee, and others from Chicago Cleveland Los Angeles Sioux City and more. Proceedings cover motions to dismiss or affirm, in error cases, and adjournment to the next day with a dense docket of numbered cases across several circuits and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Justice MeKenna
Justice Holmes
Justice Day
Justice Hughes
Justice van Devanter
Justice Lamar
Justice Pilley
Justin WeReynolde
Frederic Po Vose
Chicago
Industri
Victor Cannon
Cleveland
Ohio
Felix
Alley
Wernenske
Bredmer Welin Lee
Los Angeles
Cal End Deloss
Shull
Sioux
Mohawk Overall
al Plain Tits
Corser & Mitchell Company
Charles Fitts
Mirs
Robert C Bacon
William Dewey Loucks
Commonwealth Trust Company
Albert A Frocon
William Carrktt
Carr W Taylor
Northern Pacific Railway Company Plang
Swate
North Dakota
T F Miri
Monngapolis St Paul and Barl Ste Marie
Terminal Railroad Association
Et al
Ang
George M Block
Evens & Howard Brick Company
Bankruptcy Petition and Property Transfers Highlight District Notices
A bankruptcy petition identifies Ladkrus Levine as a merchant tailor with assets of 72550 and liabilities of 1295.68, with attorney Frederick M Peisman listed. The document lists numerous property transfers and interests across Northwest streets, including parcels on Twenty fourth to Twenty fifth, Hillside blocks, and Meridian Hill, detailing lot numbers, blocks, and small cash values associated with each conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladkrus Levine
Voluntery
Frederick M Peisman
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Washington Streets
Real estate transfers include Charles Brickwedde trustee to Henrietta Brickwedde and Edward Voight on 81 YF Street NW for 9 square 372 dollars. Holmes to Willits on Thirteenth Street NE for 2 square 1031 dollars plus 10 dollars addition to Anacostia. Sharper to Foyles on R17 Street NE for lot Block 1 dollars 10. Connell to Pratt on 92 square MIT for Thirteenth and G Streets SE. Berry to Florence Berry on Fifth and G Streets SE part lot 28 square 168. Margret Bug Dale to H Latane Lewis on U Street NW lot 202 future BH for 10 dollars.
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DLC
Kpin Leagle Terminal
Duckfin League
Shermans
Dwarle Rat
Hughes
B&h
Rat
Welen Ra
Burleffe Co
Ware
Deckman i
Snead Woz
Grimes
Cohn
Siu
Taylor Shipman
Lehmann Tea
Willams A
Allen
Senamney Langa
Kenn
Leagle
National Capital
Leagle Hin
Patomara Judd & Detweiler
Timea Mocormt
Holt
Morrisons Ve
Boyd
Wreiger
Read
Oy McCeney
Penn
Fellinger
Carter
Flanggan
Collins
Halle
Woo
Tal
Ase
Washington Post
Uscepin Leagles
AM Stare
Boutherh
Walsha
Bel Renzler
al de Fiseman
Mano
Goldberg
Sanders
Fen
Wehrle
Whailey
Blatadell
Poe
Laren
Jordan
Haley
Richardon
Carrol Counsil du
Fifth Baptist Calumbias
Crone
Cummings Ag
Kennedy
Noack
wNett
McNickle
Ninas Siveh Presbyterian
Bethany Rete
Hertatell
Moyen
OG Walters
Heliy
Hartstell
Horen Cid
la Smith
Laugl
Mo Carthy
Ant Departmental
Mount Plaa
ANT Duckpin
Emmian
Gilbert
Orgea
Haconas
Weston
Roberta
Lyddane
Zuber
Arata
Bae
Norton
Lew Son
Woore Spalding Council
Duchpin Leagm Departmeental
Tenpin Laagle Johnsons
Nerign
Lee Nave T Agriulture
Leary
Formtan Iy
Pallas
I Werner
Mo Leunan
Kelly
Drake
Alitte
Barger
Murphy
Mead
Npit
Nheehys Clearys
Franklin K Carr
O Dwyer
Belen
Dummy
Muller
Rusk
Burhaus
Damen
Tewmh
Teague
Auditors
Bante Eng Werring
Laganne
Bebb
Sosa
Maffert
Hutcheson
Mater LF
Dluckpin
Dorsey Northeast
Cule
Kehl Warerie
Specia
Ewers Tagris
Bluestone
Ahaven
Munch
Cotll
E Henderson
Herman
Woof
Imderwest
Ffoor— Hut Ho Ason
Charles Brickwedde
Henrietta Brickwedde
Edward Voight
Thirteenth Street
Patrick D. Holmes
Marle C Willits
Anacostia
Alexander Sharper
George Foyles
Margaret Connell
Walter Pratt Jr
Mit
George A Berry
Florence M Berry
Margaret D Bugdale
Elvir H Kirkus
H Latane Lewis
Alexandria Pamphlet Promotes Local Manufacturing Capacity
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce issued an illustrated pamphlet by Secretary James T Preston detailing city advantages for industry. It cites 48 factories 39 wholesale houses 326 retail outlets and $1000000 annual trade with strong shipping links and 18 electric trains plus steam service to Washington daily.
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Washington Post
Alexandria
Washington
Mnes
Alexandra
Lens
River Front
Potomac
War shadow on Korea protection for Germans and Japanese
Seoul Sept 10 reports separation of families amid war. An aged German couple sees daughters and sons married to Belgians and French, with many members serving abroad. Mission groups lose personnel. Governor Terauchi orders full protection for Germans living peacefully. Japanese Patriotic Association aids families of front lines. church elder William Campbell travels to Virginia for the Presbyterian synod meeting. J and Allen buy two houses at 726 and 728 North Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
France
Tife
Germany
Severs
St Benedit
Tsingtau
Tn Offits
Dumang
Datku
Sovernor
Eneral Teraucht
Ivermangs
Padues
Belgian lightship shelled as Zeeland bombardment shocks harbor
The Belgian lightship at Zeebrugge was shelled by German forces. The crew abandoned the vessel and were picked up by the Dutch warship Atlas at Flushing and landed there. The lightship is now crewless.
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Crew
Amaterdam
Oct
Sia
London
Neeuwe
Rotterdamsche Ourant Sava
Odeck
Trermans
Zeebrussée
Pass
Inter
Thutch
Atlas
Deeds of Trust Action Across Multiple Squares
A historical list of deeds of trust and security interests across numerous squares and blocks. Names include Henrietta Bneekwedda Edward Voigtet George Wommerich Douglas S Mackall and others securing varied building associations and loan arrangements. Terms show 3 to 6 percent interest, durations from 1 to 4 years, and monthly or semiannual payments in dozens of Melbourne area parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Bneekwedda
Edward Voigtet
L Square
Mary Jo Turner
James Barry
Marvin
Casile
Seture Perpetual Building Association
Kate J Jeffries
Gerge
Maud & Myers
Effingham
John SB Burke
Thomas H Yeager
Ho Colman
Quaker City Investment Company
Eaxt
Squarh
Allien Oliver
Pleasant Plains
William BH Warnan Et
Falladay
Square Poi
Barah J Richardson
Rnest
L Schmidt
Geome Mo Emmerith
German American Building Association
Grace
German
Francia Saul
G Percy NcGille
Edith H Gottwale
Horace P Springer
William F Poulton
Frederick Sliers
Rignold W. Heall
Jennie P Wlkinne
Trinidad
Alice de Misiar
Inest L Sebroldt
George M Epinierith
Craven Terrace
George Henderson Et
Thomas E Petty
Robert E Bradley
Paul Bartech
Semlaginsky
I Square
James Wattle
George A Marin
Edmond Fitagecard
Willam Pharmoyle
Building Association
Sianche
Crawford
Horatio & Taplin
Thomas Jo Demritt
Willa Murphy
Abraham E Felster
John A Thoppeat
James Ho Grean
James C Neaton
Chillum Castle Manor
William
Harrys B Weth
Charles Mare
Bessie F Welch
John J Piannery
Chayan Browe
Henry WH Bergmann
Asure Dental Building Association
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John V. Farwell
C. C
Europe
Central West
Congress
Tang
fFllen Democrats
Ff Corer
Sribed Avimas
seiAsin Amit
Quint
Sands Case
Hheems
Elizabe TI Tllcott Poe
Rhemy
Bella
Sears
Tim
Brotherhood of Man
Rheans
Failien
Amhemms
Laurel Park
H G Red
Fia Jorkeys Straight PLC
Bieward
Corey
Nicklaus
Heaymont
Lafferty
Agner
Waldron
Ambrose
R Botker
Hario
Wallahan
Erielt
Mordecai
Charcot Ag
Flatbush
Byrne
Helen
Buxton
Mallard
Ad Menard
Kederis
Hran Borard
Lainsborough
Las An
Muraein
Akin
A &N
Ako
Forwardly
Brian Byru
Hargo
Dear Olis
Pine
Ron Haymarker
Warenmont U
R MN Haeymaker
Syeet
Horney
Jockere
Baxter
Noble Gand
Srhutlinger
Dela Mack Lyan
Allahan
Tin Raltoir
Mcatee
Hende
Carroll
Nada
Lafferty Gor
Langereie
Buenner
Asrand
Marra
Oully
Nivender
Ford Wal
Melik Trovate
Ubarlea
Grainger
Noble
Anne Arundel
Bedweil
Ha Indes
Horsen
MoWler
Davie
Fairbrother
Atlee
le Schuttinger
Stewart Wah
Man Arthur
Straigh
Polly Ho Glace
Armaltt
Biman
Spi l
Pilly Ad
Amalfi
Tar Executer
Montfessor
Parsons B
Karrick
Metbe
Fin Jorkeys
Dharp
Hester Pryone
Arnich
Iitter
Pring Ueerd
Isidora
At & i
Bell ProMis
God
Captain Sigsbee
Hes Yalwe
Lars Om
Kederle
Polay
Willams
Fea Pere
McTaggart
Davis
Hopkins
Aids
Loce Ben
Egouge
Frett Concern
Farmer
Kaiser
Thase
George Washington
Medicos
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court NO 1
Justice McCay Thompson
American Security and Trust Company
Attornney A S Worthington
Nathaniel Wilson Mitheleon
Lind Report of Reestrern Railfind
Plalnifts
J. R. Alden
Fallp Miker
R Wilkow
Hans Gillam
Gillam
W Laker
H A Grant
W C Davis
Baker
J E Padgett
Anyon Wr
Coke Jeerse
Henry & Miner Caywood
Hepburn
CC Gaywood
Ian Yaype
George C
Gertman DuPont Laundry Company
McFarland
Pialoti
O H_ Osterman
Coombe + Gould va Cusick
Quinter Ronesifer
Hetherington Sale
Mangan
Wolf & Cohen
Decker
Marden
Spelra
Derker
Anderson
Marden, Decrere
Ralston & Richardson
Circuit Court
Gould Carmody
Simpson Sullivan Co
Plaintif
Handy
Dehosan
Lamson
Siddall
Gles— Siddall Gardiner
Burch
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Montague & Morierty
Hoover
Edwards
Kirby
Ridgut— Neale
England
Gregory
Blunden
Ralaten & Richardson
Hogan
Same
Ho Dt
Justice Stalferd
King Ve Boxwell
Justice Mctoy
George H Macdonald Terry
Maannheimer
McDutugh
Tobriner Newmyer
Carr Peyssr
Qurisman
Washington Railway and Electric
Ompan
Stearman, Glassie
Hoerverhoa
Shannerton Capital Traction Company
Baker Staggers
Parrs
Shoe
Capital Traction C
Ompany
Baker Staggert
Perry
Turner
Pennsylvania Hailroad Company
Linton
Mrheeney Flannery & Hitz, Maddox & Gatley
Criminal Court NO 1
Chief Justice
Coring
Benjamin Ty Campbell
Foustats Peyton
Truitt
Moses Smith
Ijah W Smith
Wiliam King
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Boa Chane
Samuel Silverstein
United “States
William T Houuchens
Justice “Etoy
W_ Leonhardt
Lazarus Logine
W. Hall
Criminal Court No
Sir Justice Anderson
Kormann Va Overland
Washington Motor Company
Ambrose Block
Fairfield Va Davia
Coombs —Harlow
Kexyn, Morse
Marshall— Johnson
Morgan Bros
Harlan
George C. Gertman
Justice McCoy Yetate
Thomas Lynch
Frederick A
En Ming
Spencer Gordon
Emma E Moore
Annie A Rotherty
Brennan
Clara P Jergone
Henry E Holdridge
William H. Farrington
Charles T Burns
Samuel M. Pollock
Marsha
Edward Means
Attumney
Sholea
John H Sutehor
Rutereiof Wilbur F Spransy
Fannie K Fox
Bessie King
Kinma
Law Plain
J E Potbury
H G Kimball
Cira Tyler Va
Toho Tyler
Thomas L Jones
Philip Kronmm
Mary FF H Wal
Kronheim
A L Newmyer
Laweuits
Thomas W Stubblefield
Portosi
Robert EL
I J Costigan
Edward la Portner
Robart EL Yelott
Costigan
Martin Roth
David Rothachild
Mousse Herman
Platotiffa
H A Vield
S J James
District Court Swt
United Stamm
Pure Food Law
MM Wampler
Henry
Lapham
Weary
Almanza
Linday
Mark Marr
Barry Farm
Alice E Luchey
Clarence W Tlanor
Fighth
Willam T Walker
Robert F Walker
Tohert & Walker Ooveys Tame
Kranish Walker
George Roo
Martha I. Nash
Belle Rothschild
Percival M
Bruce
Strest Northfast
Sixth
Annie Fo Simmens
Edgar I
K Davis
Northfast
Dealon Et Ux
Abraham E Felser
Lester A
Part Et Ua
Jamen A
Joner
R Jones
Nora J Carrigandal
LE Dhoit Park
Jerse
Mohler
America
Calvert Shop
Perkins
Alexandria National Bank
Wight
Woh Baum
Harry Oehler
Harry Webber
J Spellbringer
Central Jades Council of
W H Hamilton
Joral Trades Counci
Eastern Star
Martha Washington
Order of the Astern Star
Masonic Temple
Placer
Virginia
Mos & J
Puff Worthy
Nevell
Greenaciworthy
Brooke Powell Taylor
Brooke Powell Jayslor
Lawrence Berry Taylor
Danville Va
Gershem
Christ Protestant
Opal Church
Dts
Ian Hill Templers
John Lee Alsen
Second Presbyterian Church
Wiliam Campbell
Lynchburg
Presbyterian Synod of
Virginiea
J. S Alen
John & Allen
Calety Roberta
Washington Street
L. L. Perkins I Rondy
L. Equitable Surets Co
Southern
The
League of Washington
Nravspae
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