Receivership at End Settled for City and Suburban Railway
Chief Justice Clabaugh discharged the receiver for the City and Suburban Railway Company after findings that the business earns more than operating costs and fixed charges. The property will be conveyed back to the company officers, with all creditors settled. The United States Mortgage and Trust Company filed the bill in October 1901, and Allan L. McDermott served as receiver. Officials noted no expected changes to the transfer system between lines for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clabaugh
Mortgage and Trust Company of New York
City and Suburban
J. J Darrington
Allan L. McDermott
Kreeliir
Alabaugh
District Supreme Court
City and Suburban Railway Company
United States Mort Edge and Trust Company
New York
Alen L. McDermott
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Fire alarm prank sets city engines in motion
Two men riding in a buggy triggered six false fire alarms in the northwest section, tying up ten engines and costing the city over 400 dollars. A pedestrian saw them near Fifteenth and Charen streets and notified police. Separate note: San Francisco organizer P H Scullen arrives to push industrial peace and arbitration boards, aiming to engage local unions and employers to form a branch of the National Industrial Peace Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth and
Charen Streets
P H Scullen
San Francisco
National Industrial Peace Association
Jersey City
N. J
Scullen
American Federation of Labor
National Association
Game of Craps Interrupted in City Alley
About a dozen youths, described as negroes, were jailed briefly after a craps game near Eighth and B streets southeast last night when policemen arrived. Six youths fled, while Pinkney Hawkins Ernest Edwards Joseph Holle Ernest Gilliem Raymond Gibeon and George Bailey were held at the station. A separate burglary at 622 Hour-and-a-Half Street SW was reported as intruders knocked down a showcase and fled when the noise alarmed them. nothing of value appeared missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth End
Polleemian Totten
Fifth Precinct
Pinkney Hawkins
Ernest Edwards
Joseph Holle Ernest,Gilliem
Raymond Gibeon
George Bailey
Mackey Ko Stern
Stern
Painter and pedestrian hurt in Washington rail area falls
H Welsh, 61, toppled attempting to board a Pennsylvania Railroad train at a city station and suffered a severe head contusion. P W Murphy, 62, fell fifteen feet from a ladder on Seventh and E streets, fracturing his right leg below the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alden
H. Welsh
P. W. Murphy
Virginia Avenue
Wu Ladder
Seventh
E Streets
Death of instrument maker Thomas A Gibson
Thomas Alexander Gibson, instrument maker and acting engineer for the Coast and Geodetic Survey, died at his home 1922 Ninth Street Northwest yesterday at 2:40 pm. Born in Baltimore November 24, 1845, he worked as machinist and engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad before joining the Treasury and Geodetic services. He served as engineer until paralysis ended his work. His brothers ran Gibson Bros, printers and bookbinders, near Thirteenth Street and Pennaylvam avenue Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Alexander Gibson
Ninth Street Northwest
Gilson
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gratton
W Va
Treasury Department
Gibson Bros
Pookbinders
Thirteenth Street
Fennaylvams Avenue
Rachive
Odd Fellows Change Laws at Grand Lodge Session
More than 500 delegates gathered at Atlantic City as the Sovereign Grand Lodge in secret session discussed independence of the Patriarchs Militant and amended the constitution. Changes allow one grand delegate to serve as grand representative, keep others yearly, and empower the grand sire to fill vacancies and decide questions, with binding decisions subject to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Patriarchs
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sovereian Grand Lodge
Toronto
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Gramd
Atlantic City
Visiting Odd Fellows Drill Team from Dallas at city gathering
A large group of Odd Fellows from Massachusetts toured Washington yesterday visiting Mount Vernon and the White House area. Maj. Gen. Bliss praised the hospitality while outlining plans to visit Gettysburg and Boston after Harpers Ferry. The Oak Cliff Degree Staff of Dallas won 200 in the second degree drill with Captain Trotter leading the team. Daughters of Rebekah hosted open houses and nightly dancing. A White House concert by the US Marine Band was announced for this afternoon. Two parcels post amendments with Germany were adopted, allowing live bees and extending delivery hold times to two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Aty
Massachusetts
Canton
Mount Vernon
Rebekah
Alvin D. Bliss
Philadelphia
Supreme Grand Lodge
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Gettysburg
Boston
B. Welch
Fred W. Fuller
John Campbell
P WY Mingo
W. A Hastings
Malden
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Tex
Trotter
Charles Trotter
J E. Penry
W. & Dougherty
F Allen
E Ord
E. V. Henly
J of Witt
J Smith
Wooh Pippen
W. A. Davis
JO Gi
J. W .Thacker
W.H. Oliver
W. F Neely
H Whitaker
Robert Lambert
Malone
M J Ingersol
I. G. Etheridge
Lewis
R . Etheridge
A. Trotter
M. C. Durham
Teen cyclist injured after collision at Tenth and D streets
Lester Lewis fifteen year old son of Robert Lewis of 1608 L Street was knocked off his bicycle by a passing automobile at the corner of Tenth and D Streets. He suffered a severe sprain to his back and was taken to Emergency Hospital by Commissioner Macfarland's coachmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Lewis
Robert Lewis
L Street
Macfarland
Tenth
D Streets
A Bad Stomach Impairs Life and Happiness
A poor stomach reduces usefulness and happiness by limiting daily life. Symptoms include distress after meals nausea between meals heartburn belching vomiting flatulence and nervous headache.
Proof of Their Faith New Synagogue Dedicated
Large turnout from Washington Hebrew Congregation at the Friday service for the dedication of the new synagogue on Wighth Street. Dr Abram Simon preached "The Joy of Worship" in a ceremony highlighting the ark of Siena marble, restored interior acoustics, and the committee led by Jacob Esseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Simon
Ark of Covenant
Sienna
Washington
Wighth Street
Israel
Stearn
Afram Smon
Simon
Christiana
Knights Templars
Smith & Rupertus
New York Avenue
Jacob Esseman
Conference of Columbia National Life Agents in City
The Eastern and Southern managers of the Columbian National Life Insurance Company hold a two day conference in this city to plan district agency work for fall and winter. About twenty-seven men from New England to the Southern States attend under Franklin W. Ganse with W W C Marrow guiding entertainment. Meetings are at Hotel Richmond with sightseeing and theater outings. This afternoon they visit Mount Vernon. Local members include W C Marrow George T riggs John F Davis and John H Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baattin
Staten Dintuss
Columbian National Life Insurance Company
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Franklin W. Ganse
Www. C
Marrow
Washington
Richmond
Mount Vernon
W. C. Marrow
George ©. Triggs
John F. Davis
Baltimore
John H. Burgess
Cambridge
Nineteenth Annual Convention of Cemetery Superintendents Adjourns
The Association of American Cemetery Superintendents adjourned at Arlington Cemetery after adopting resolutions on five deaths and thanking local papers and cemetery officials. A special train visited Mount Vernon and Arlington, with a brief business session and a Fort Myer visit. The meeting, the most successful to date, drew 160 members from across the country. Tonight about sixty five will tour Baltimore area cemeteries, departing at 16 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Cemetery Superintendents
Arlington Cemetery
Mount Vernon
Arlington
Fort Myer
Boyd's Property Attached in Jewelry Case
The United States marshal levied writs of attachment by Cas telberg Jewelry Company against James W. Boyd a Marina Hospital clerk. Personal property conveyed to attorney G L Baker is pledged. Plaintiffs seek to void the bill of sale and Boyd’s case on false vouchers will go before the grand jury in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Matsral
Castelberg Jewelry Company
James W. Boyd
Marina Hospital
Boyd
G. L. Baker
Three Overcome by Heat in City Heatwave
Three heat exhaustion cases were reported in separate city areas. Robert Scott, 54, of 413 B Street SW, collapsed at Tiret and C Streets SE and was treated at Emergency Hospital. Robert Avers, 17, of Maryland, fainted near Four-and-a-Half Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW and received care at Emergency Hospital. Herman Miller, 65, of 407 Massachusetts Ave NW, grew ill at 15th and H Streets NE and was treated at Casualty Hospital. All were released after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scott
Tiret
Yester
Robert Avers
Maryland
Pennsylvania Avenue
Herman Miller
Massachusetts Avenue
Fifteenth
Unseasonable Heat Persists With No Relief Seen
The Weather Bureau offers a grim forecast for the hot spell with several cloudless days ahead and no relief in sight. Officials shrug at the severity, but observers expect continued heat through early next week as thermometers show readings around eight degrees, Aleck’s higher by one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Aleck
Weather Outlook and Temperature Report for Various Regions
Weather Bureau notes show a low pressure system over the St. Lawrence mouth with a second depression moving east from British Columbia. High pressure sits over the Dakotas. Clear skies and minimal rain prevail. temperatures rise in Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic. No major changes expected east of the Rockies Saturday and Sunday, with slight cooling in the Lower Missouri and upper Mississippi Valleys. Winds: New England to Middle Atlantic southwest, Gulf coast variable, Lower Lakes northwest to north. Offshore vessels to Grand Banks face southwest winds and fair weather. City readings list midnight to 9 pm temperatures from 63 to 83, with a 100 percent sunshine percentage. The Potomac and Shenandoah-Quake rivers nearby appear calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U, & Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
St. Lawrenas
British Columbia
Dakotas
Ohilo
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain
Missouri Valley
Upper God
Mississippi Valley
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Steamera
European
Grand Banks
Whathor
Itm
Bam
Fight Over Principal Swartzell Heats East Washington School
East Washington citizens push to shift appointment power from the school board to the President, hoping President Roosevelt will intervene after Swartzell’s retention. Weller and allies cite vote splits and race factors, while the Eastern High School community reports a calm opening as transfers and absences remain limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern High
Michael I. Weller
East Washington Citizens’ Association
Board of Education
Swartzell
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Weller
Senate
House
Honda
East Washingtoniang
Hest
Charles W. Needham
George Washington University
Mr. Gordon
Washington
Congress
East Washington
Eastern High School
School Board Debates Charges Against Mrs Cooper and Promotions Told
The school board devoted its meeting to Director Hughes’s statement on charges against Mrs A J Cooper, with a follow up meeting planned. Numerous teacher promotions were announced across grades, plus transfers and new appointments at Franklin and Washington Normal School No 1. An examination for kindergarten admission is set for next Wednesday at the Franklin School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Cooper
Hughes
M Biréetigh
Mra
A. J. Cooper
P. Holmes
B. L. Gardner
N. J. McKnight
Cc. A. van Doren
Anna McColm
M. H. Brewer
A. A. Jones
C. E. Parke
H. B. Riggs
Co. M. Thornes
M. Soverane
C.K Finckel
Brookland School
Franklin School
K. H. Bevard
A. H. Fuller
M. E. Sheads
M. M. Moore
M. Hall
Wv. J. Arnold
A. M. Coultry
Miss Sanders
M. O. Speaks
Ida Doyle
Cornela Allen
Washington Normal School
Marion E. Yoder
Melvin
Jackson
Daugherty
Dodge
McMurry
Oppenheim
Blow
Froebel
Cheyney
England
Deputy Commissioner Robert Williams Hurt in Auto Incident
Robert Williams deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue was knocked down by a car recently. He is recovering with a broken rib and stiffness but fever has passed. Doctors say his condition indicates a speedy recovery and he will stay quiet to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Interns Revenue
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City and Suburban Railroad
GITY
Mt. Vernon
Temple
White House
United States Marine Band
William H. Santelmann
White Houses
Maren
Lebanon
Gottachalk
Lucia
Dontzett
Smith
Mustciana Llewellyn
Stone
Rev
Germany
Hood
Hebrew Congregation
NEW Synagogue
Egretin
Commandments
William Hahn
Jacob Fiseman
Cem
Castleberg Company
United States Marshal
Weahington Post
Harpers Pyery
W. Va
Potomac
the Sunday Post
Fall
Asheville
Bigmarck
N. D
Buffalo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Danvar
Dea Moines
Iowe
Galveston
Texteas
Helena
Mens
Indiarepolin
Int
Jacksonville
Via
Ansasty
Little Rock
Ark
Marquetts
Mich
Aves
Memphis
Mr. Swartsell
Gwartgell
H Southard Parker
Prof. Swartzell
Parker
Gwartsrell
Fabrica
Schwartz & Pelzman
Tharp
Berkeley
N. W
Hughes Heard
Deputy Williams
Lansburgh & Bro
Manchester
Seventh Street
7Th St. N. W
Theth
Sunday Post
Frank Rockefeller
Little Hallelujah
Alvah Milton Kerr
Spain
Alfonso
Tenderloin
Mr. Sato
New York City
Children’s Court
House of Refuge
Henry Lane Wilson
Court of
Belgium
Sandy McNabb
Abe Cronkite
Marie Corelli
Helen Rowland, Savoyard
Jerome K. Jerome
Frederic Emory
Washington Merchants
Peter Grogan
Ceadit
7Th St
Topham
Crab
Lane Ee
Jas
Steinway
Players Music
St. N.W
Baldwin
Bon
9Th St
GA Whith
B. B. Earnshaw
Tanterson Institute
Alice M. Patterson
Wi. Smith
Washington Loan and Trust Co
Trumbull Graig Commercial National Bank Blaw
R. Cee
Ian
Aia
Emma DE Gates
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