Tariff Debates Split Pennsylvania Politicians Over Rates
Pennsylvania lawmakers and business interests clash on tariff revisions. Representative Mahon defends no revision and warns against sudden changes fearing price disruptions and market instability. He cites railroads and trusts seeking rebates as reasons to maintain protection, while urging expert study and cautious reform.
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Pennsylvania
Erant
Abalgo
Ter
Interstate Commerce Cosmission Op Union
Yoit Commission
Pennsylvader
House Committee On
Wu Ai
First class Postmasters Convention Opens at Dayton
The annual first class postmasters convention will begin September 22 in Dayton Ohio and run about four days. Acting Postmaster General Mitchcock has ordered leave of up to ten days for attendees. Thirty post offices will be represented by postmasters or assistants. The meeting aims to discuss postal matters and improvements. Washington postmaster Britt will attend along with two department representatives.
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Dayton
Ohio
United States
Mitchcock
Rritt
Washington
No Profanity Name Proposed for Hardeman County Post Office
Cecil Sayon a Texas Republican leader and Roosevelt host advocates naming a new Hardeman County post office Damsite to avoid profanity. He notes irrigation reports use Damaelte and says a growing town needs a post office, dismissing an Indian name suggestion.
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Cecil Sayon
Texas
Roosevelt
Lone Star
Hardeman County
Tex
Mr. Iyon
Damaelte
Post-ofice
New Spa Perhalatye
Wabash River Declared Navigable by Federal Inspectors
Solicitor Edwin W. Sims issued an opinion for Supervising Inspector General Uhler holding that the Wabash River is navigable and subject to Federal inspection laws. The dispute between Federal and Indiana authorities centered on the steamer Lafayette and passenger capacity, with the case noting 340 miles of navigation and $710,000 spent on improvements since 1872.
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Edwin W. Sims
Department of Commerce and Labor
General Uhler
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
Wabash River
Wabash
Indiana
United States
Lafayette
Sims
United States Supreme Court
Old Ironsides Fund Effort Aims At Brooklyn Donation
Brooklyn man James Matthews urged 200000 school children to raise funds to buy the Constitution from the government. Secretary Bonaparte replied there are serious obstacles but will consider preservation efforts. The ship cannot be sold without Congress approval or Navy condemnation steps.
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Brooklyn
Bonaparte
James Matthews
Navy Yard
Boston
Matthews
Congress
Navy Department
German Day Programme at Benning Race Track Oct 2
The United German Societies of the District of Columbia stage a German Day at Benning Race Track with 12 o'clock gates, races from 1 to 4, and a 6 o'clock German address by Kurt Voelckner introducing Commissioner West. Events include weight over 220 pounds, hurdles, shot put, sack race, potato race, and a tug of war between butchers and brewers.
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Benning Race Track
United German Societies of
District of Columbia
Guntons
Payitlon
Maennerchor
Arion
Kurt Voelckner
United German Societies
Commissioner West
West
United German Society
Uintah town site lot sale set by land office
A three member commission led by Daniel Webster and Charles E. Groseclose will appraise town-site values in Uintah Utah. The Myton Beandett and Duchesne lots will be auctioned at Vernal land office with N J O'Brien as auctioneer. Lots unsold will be resold at appraised price by the Secretary.
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New Land Office Commission
Uintah Indian Reservation
Utah
Daniel Webster
General Land Office
Charles E. Groseclose
Secretary of the Interior
Capt
C. G. Wall
Uintah
Commoner Stichards
General Lane
Messrs
Webster
Groseclose
Utitaah
Myton
Beandett
Duchesne
N. J. O'Brien
Denver
Trade on Korean coast gains fifteen year concessions
Tokyo and Seoul reach navigation pact allowing Japanese vessels access to Korean coastal and inland waters for trading with a yearly license set between 156 and 150 yen. The agreement binds for fifteen years and is expected to benefit Japan and other foreign traders under favored nation treatment.
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Japan
Griscom
State Department
Tokyo
Korea
Man Damus Sought Against DC Building Inspector
Lewis Smoot filed a writ of mandamus against A M Poynton acting inspector of buildings in the District of Columbia demanding that the party wall be set for a Wyoming avenue building. Poynton refused to visit the premises, and Smoot asks the court to compel action.
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Lewis Smoot
A. M Poynton
District of Columbia
Wyoming Avenue
Poynton
Seven Authorized Bromwell Monuments At Various Stages
Col Charles S Bromwell head of public buildings returns from vacation to oversee garden propagation for official functions and new monuments He notes seven statues Jefferson Grant Von Steuben Pulaski Kosciusko Mercer and Sheridan funded but delayed The Mercer statue expected by October and being erected at Fredericksburg with design delays common in monument projects
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Charles S. Bromwell
Fair Haven
Gilbert
Col. Bromwell
White
Sherman
Army Corps
Jefferson
Grant
von Steuben
Pulaski
Kosciusko
Mercer
Sheridan
Gen. Mercer
Washington
Fredericksburg
Brig
Gen
Princeton
Congress
Casey & Shrady
Books on Open Shelves Change to Be Made at Public Library
The District Public Library plans exchanges with large municipal libraries for copies of the M4 District directory to obtain last year and next to last directories due to limited funds. A reader's assistant is stationed at the information desk. Open shelves will shift from science and German literature to philosophy, religion, and French literature, with French works representing foreign literature.
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District Public Library
Trade Mark Office Buckles Under Surge of Applications
The trade mark office, spurred by a February law taking effect April 1, has seen the largest rush of applications in its history. Since April 1, 12,885 marks entered, far exceeding prior yearly totals. Seven assistant examiners and three extra typewriters were added as backlogs grew, with 1,600 entries awaiting entry and the flow still rising. Whisky and liquor marks spiked early, then patent medicines rose as filings continued, aided by new publication rules and a 30 day opposition window.
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Congress
Patent Office
Chapman
Rem
Lafayette Theater Deeds Transfer to Belasco and Shubert Group
Three documents filed in the recorder of deeds record the transfer of Lafayette Square Opera House to David Belasco and the S. S. Shubert Amusement Company. An assignment from the Lafayette Square Opera House Company involves a ninety nine year lease and a trust deed securing 75000 dollars, with the theater assets included. Also recorded is an assignment of the current lease and a trust deed to secure 8000 dollars due on the purchase, with new lessees to pay 10000 dollars each May for four years and 45000 dollars in the fifth year.
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Lafayette Square Opera House
David Belasco
S. 3. Shubert Amusement Company
Recorder of Deeds
Lafayette Square Opera House Company
Harriett. Blaine
Lafayette Amusement Company
Belasco
Shubert Company
Citizens Oppose Pen and Pencil Club on East Capitol
Residents near Ninth Street oppose the Pen and Pencil Club arguing it will resemble a saloon under Aaron Rosenfield and seek license denial. The excise board is considering the permit as community fears persist. One ad notes Hereford's Acid Phosphate claiming germ destruction of typhoid and fevers.
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East Capitol Street
Ninth
Pen and Pencil Club
Aaron Rosenfield
Excise Board
Hereford
Cabinet officials and government stationery costs debated
A long discussion traces government stationery and visiting card costs from private embossing to the Government Printing Office. It notes that larger departments spend 20,000 to 60,000 yearly on varied paper, while some officials favor private engraving for dignity. The Treasury Comptroller cites a 1895 law requiring executive printing at the GPO and says officials should generally pay for personal visiting cards.
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Government Printing Office
Washington
Keep Commission
Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Treasury Department
Shaw
Atttorney
Secretary of Agriculture
Comptroler
The
Treasury Tracewell
Opening of Gonzaga College for the new scholastic year
Gonzaga College opens Monday at 9 o clock with mass of the Holy Ghost led by Rev Edward X Pink rector and assisted by Rev J B Pittar and Mr Fitzpatrick. Rev F T McCarthy S J will give an address. All pupils from the college and parochial schools attend. The Mitch 1 case record was filed in the US Supreme Court yesterday on a writ of error from the Oregon District Court, involving a conviction for complicity in land fraud.
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Gonzaga
Gonzaga College
Mitch
United States Supreme Court
United States District,Court of Oregon
Mitchell
Oregon
Advertising Is The Post’s Important News For Readers
Advertising is emphasized as essential news for readers of The Post. The piece targets women as bargain hunters and men seeking prices, noting merchants use The Post to reach shoppers and promote goods. It frames The Post as a good newspaper and a key advertising medium.
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The
Post
Washington
Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment Aged Firm In City
A long established cleaning and dyeing house operates with personal attention from the proprietor. They offer dry cleaning, scouring, tailoring, and alterations with delivery citywide. Office and works at 1241 Hf street northeast. Also notes arrival of pine lumber cargo schooner Alert and other local business notices.
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Alert
York River
Twenty Years of Business in West End
Martin Bros real estate brokers at 1995 Pennsylvania Avenue mark twenty years of growth in the city and especially the northwest. The firm handles investment, property, loans, mortgages, and rental management with a large list of properties and a rents department. fire insurance is a major feature with strong insurers. The BE. & Irwin schooner, arriving Monday, carries hollow building brick to Georgetown wharf for unloading.
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Boston
Alexandria
West End
Northwest
Martin Bros Real Estate Brokers
Pennsylvania Avenue
Excursions on the Charles Macalester Down the Potomac
Tomorrow at 2 30 P M the steamer Charles Macalester offers a forty mile down river and return trip giving an eighty mile passage with meals a la carte and refreshments at city prices The trip passes Indian Head naval proving grounds Fort Foote and Fort Washington Sightseers can also visit Mount Vernon Old Point Comfort and Norfolk via the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company while the Chamberlin Hotel offers dining and a game preserve Tickets available at the wharf office foot of Seventh Street Sixth and Pennsylvania Avenue or 705 Fourteenth Street Colorado Building
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Charles Macalester
Potomac
Indian Head
Naval Proving Grounds
Macalester
Seventh Street Wharf
Mount Vernon
Washington
United States
New War College
Frederick the Great
Alexandria
Fort Foote
Hunt
Old Point
Chamberlin
Salling
Norfolk
Edston
New York
Seventh Street
Sixth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Colorado Building
Judge Wylies Estate Fruits of Letters of Administration Granted
Horace Wylie granted letters of administration on his late father Andrew Wylie. Heir and estate include 1452 1453 1454 MN Street NW 1205 Vermont Ave NW 617 F Street NW and about 50000 in personal property. Mamie Peyton sues Thomas Parker Blanche Parker for 5000 damages over false larceny accusations and wrongful detention. attorney Fountain PeyOn.
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Judge Wylie
Horace Wylie
Andrew Wylie
District Supreme Court
Mamie Peyton
Thomas Parker
Blanche
Fountain Pey- On
Mount Vernon Visit Highlights Washington Heritage
A feature on Mount Vernon from its 236 year history, noting the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, 1837 purchase, and visitor appeal. Describes the palace car Mount Vernon, built by St. Louis Car Company for $16,000 with Brazilian mahogany interior and frosted electric lights. Mentions Russian envoy M. Witte and rail travel through historic Virginia landmarks.
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Mount Fernon
John Washington
George
Mount Vernon
Washington
Long Bridge
Virginia
Peame
St. Louis Car Company
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Round Hill
George Washington University
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Florida Ave
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Ethel Paxon
D Street
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Sheeta Northwest
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Juniata Chipley
Josephine Leesnitzer
Baltimore, Md
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J. L. Kerrand
Pa. Ave
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Joyce Company
Star Building
Iith and
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Joyea Engraving Company
Horsford
Evans
Amanda Lewis
Center Market
BE. & Irwin
Port
Georgetown
Capital
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Army
Sehoece As
Massachusetts Avenue
Affleck’s
Ross Pharmacy
Charles E. Gross
Mount Pleasant Pharmacy
Portman's Pharmacy
Farmers' Friend
Fort Washington
W. Burchell
F Street
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