Receivership at End Off Lands Settled by Court Order
The City and Suburban Railway Company receivership is discharged. Chief Justice Clabaugh ordered the property returned to company officers by deed and delivery. McDermott, former president, acted as receiver from October 1901 after the United States Mortgage and Trust Company filed the bill. The company’s affairs are described as prosperous and no objections to the transfer system are anticipated.
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
False Alarms From Two Negroes Spark Fire Engines Riot
Two men in a buggy set six fire alarms in the northwest city streets early yesterday, tying up ten engines and costing the city over 400 dollars. A pedestrian saw them at Fifteenth and Charen streets and alerted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth and
Charen Streets
Game of Craps Interruption Leads to Detention
About a dozen youths, all identified as Pinkney Hawkins Ernest Edwards Joseph Holle Ernest Gilliam Raymond gibson and George Bailey, were questioned after a craps game near Eighth and B streets southeast drew a police response. Six escaped as officers approached. At the station, the group gave names. Thieves Frightened Away. Mackey Ko Stern reported a break in at 622 Hour-and-a-half Street Southwest. A knocked down showcase suggests intruders fled after the noise. No valuables reported 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
Fell While Boarding Train at Pennsylvania Station
H. Welsh, 61, of Alden Virginia, tried to board a PRR train last night and fell from the platform. He struck the back of his head on the pavement and was taken to Emergency Hospital for a severe contusion. P. W. Murphy, 62, painter, of Virginia Avenue Southwest, fell from a ladder on Seventh and E Streets Northwest, a fifteen foot drop, 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 Thomas Alexander Gibson instrument maker
Thomas Alexander Gibson, instrument maker and acting engineer with the Coast and Geodetic Survey, died yesterday at his home 1922 Ninth Street NW at 2:40 PM. Born November 24, 1845 in Baltimore, he trained as a machinist and engineer, served with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, then joined the Treasury Department’s engineer service in 1890, later becoming instrument maker and engineer for the Case, all Geodetic Survey, until his collapse from paralysis. His brothers ran Gibson Bros, printers and bookbinders, at Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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 at Atlantic City attended the Sovereign Grand Lodge session. Changes to the constitution shift delegate terms and powers, alter succession rules for grand officers, and retain current funeral practices after a decisive vote. The liquor ban proposal was tabled, and the Patriarchs Militant’s independence remains unresolved until Toronto's next annual meeting.
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Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Patriarchs
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sovereian Grand Lodge
Toronto
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Gramd
Atlantic City
Fellows Visit City by Dallas Drill Team and Guests of Local Fraters
A large Odd Fellows visit from Massachusetts, about 300, toured Washington, Mount Vernon, and Gettysburg sites. Maj. Gen. Bliss praised the hospitality, and Oak Cliff Dallas drill team won a $200 prize for the second degree drill. Daughters of Rebekah hosted open house and daily dances. A Marine Band concert at the White House announced for 4:30 PM. Two parcel post amendments between US and Germany allow live bees and extend German package hold to two months.
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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
United States
Germany
FifteenYearOld Boy Knocked Down at Tenth and D Streets
Lester Lewis son of Robert Lewis of 1608 L street was struck by an automobile last night at the corner of Tenth and D streets. He suffered a severe back sprain and was taken to Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Lewis
Robert Lewis
L Street
Macfarland
Tenth
D Streets
A Bad Stomach Weighs On Life and Happiness
A weak stomach reduces daily usefulness and happiness, with symptoms that include distress after eating, nausea between meals, heartburn, belching, vomiting, flatulence, and nervous headache.
Proof of Their Faith New Synagogue Dedicated
Washington Hebrew Congregation on Wighth Street unveiled a renovated sanctuary. Dr Abram Simon preached The Joy of Worship as the ark of the covenant in Siena marble and a grand organ impressed attendees. Smith Rupertus oversaw interior work while Jacob Esseman led the building committee and treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Simon
Ark of Covenant
Sienna
Stearn
Afram Smon
Simon
Christiana
Knights Templars
Smith & Rupertus
New York Avenue
Jacob Esseman
Washington
Managers Conclude Two Day Conference Across Districts
The Eastern and Southern managers of Columbian National Life Insurance Company convene a two day conference in the city to plan district agency work for fall and winter. About twenty seven men from New England to the Southern States attend, led by Franklin W. Ganse assisted by W W C Marrow. Meetings are at Hotel Richmond with sightseeing and theater outings each afternoon and a Mount Vernon visit planned for this afternoon. Local members include W C Marrow George C Triggs renewal manager John F Davis of Baltimore and John H Burgess of Cambridge Md.
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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 Adjourns at Arlington
The nineteenth annual convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents adjourned at Arlington Cemetery after passing resolutions on five deaths and thanking local papers and cemetery officials. Members toured Mount Vernon Arlington Cemetery and Fort Myer, with 165 attendees. Tomorrow about sixty five will visit Baltimore cemeteries, departing at 16 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Cemetery Superintendents
Arlington Cemetery
Mount Vernon
Arlington
Fort Myer
Boyd's Property Attached in Cas Telberg Case
The United States marshal levies writs of attachment against James W. Boyd. The Cas telberg Jewelry Company sues over Boyd's transferred property to attorney G L Baker. Plaintiffs seek to void the bill of sale and the case, including false vouchers, heads to the grand jury in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Matsral
Castelberg Jewelry Company
James W. Boyd
Marina Hospital
Boyd
G. L. Baker
Heat Exhaustion Strikes Three in City Heat
Three men suffered heat exhaustion in separate city areas yesterday. Robert Scott, 54, of 413 B Street SW, was removed from Tiret and C to Emergency Hospital. Robert Avers, 17, of Maryland, collapsed near Four and a Half Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW and was treated. Herman Miller, 65, of 507 Massachusetts Ave NW, fell ill at Fifteenth and H NE and received care at Casualty Hospital. All were released soon after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scott
Tiret
Yester
Robert Avers
Maryland
Pennsylvania Avenue
Herman Miller
Massachusetts Avenue
Fifteenth
Unseasonable Heat Continues With No Relief Expected
Weather Bureau gives a bleak forecast for the hot spell saying cloudless skies persist with no relief likely. Official stance is dismissive yet men expect heat to linger until early next week as thermometers show around eight degrees and Aleck’s records suggest even hotter readings.
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Weather Bureau
Aleck
Weather News From Washington D C and Nearby Areas
Weather Bureau bulletin reports a low pressure over the St Lawrence mouth and a second depression moving from British Columbia with a high pressure center over the Dakotas. Skies remain clear with little rain, temperatures generally above normal, forecasts indicate fair weather east of the Rockies into the weekend with cooler conditions in the Lower Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys. Winds vary by region and ships sailing to Europe may expect southwest winds and fair weather to the Grand Banks. Local observations record midnight temperatures around 60s, afternoon readings in the 70s, high humidity and no rainfall since yesterday with 12 hours of sunshine and full sunshine potential. River bulletin notes the Shenandoah Quaker River clear, Potomac slightly cloudy.
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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
Eastern High principal Swartzell dispute heads to President
East Washington citizens press to transfer school board appointing power to the President after a Board decision to retain Principal Swartzell. Michael I Weller says he will present the case to President Roosevelt and seek a law removing appointing authority from Commissioners.
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
Washington
Congress
East Washington
Eastern High School
School Board Probes Cooper Charges as Hughes Speaks
The School Board conducted a formal inquiry into charges against Mrs. Cooper, with Director Hughes detailing conditions at the school. A meeting Tuesday will continue the discussion. Numerous teacher promotions and transfers were announced, including K. H. Bevard and C. K. Finckel, plus textbook adoptions for Washington Normal School No. 1. An admission examination for the kindergarten department is scheduled at Franklin School next Wednesday.
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 Injured in Car Collision
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 left him. Doctors expect a speedy recovery and he will remain quiet until healing progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
Interns Revenue
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P H Scullen
San Francisco
National Industrial Peace Association
Jersey City
N. J
Scullen
American Federation of Labor
National Association
GITY
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Temple
White House
United States Marine Band
William H. Santelmann
White Houses
Maren
Lebanon
Gottachalk
Lucia
Dontzett
Smith
Mustciana Llewellyn
Stone
Rev
Hood
Hebrew Congregation
NEW Synagogue
Wighth Street
Israel
Commandments
William Hahn
Jacob Fiseman
Cem
Castleberg Company
United States Marshal
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Harpers Pyery
W. Va
Potomac
the Sunday Post
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Asheville
Bigmarck
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Cheyenne
Wyo
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Ark
Marquetts
Mich
Aves
Memphis
Hest
Charles W. Needham
George Washington University
Mr. Gordon
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. Seria
Phone Main Sec
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