Five Mack family deaths haunt Washington years apart
Howard Mack, twelve, died after slipping from a ladder into an elevator shaft at Golden & Co on Lowslana Avenue NW. The Mack family, including husband George L. Mack and five of their six children, have died over ten years in intervals of about two and a half years. Coroner ruled accidental. funeral set for Wednesday from the Mack home.
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Mack
Howard Mack
Cecelia Mack
L Street
Grim Reaper
Howard
George L. Mack
Ruth
Raymond
Freddie
Harry Lee
Thomas Quigley
Nexitt
Burglar Uses Skeleton Key in Northwest Apartment Theft
A clever thief entered Henry T Stancliff’s second floor apartment at 713 Fourteenth Street Northwest yesterday, stealing clothing, jewelry, wagers, a revolver, a clock, a pipe, and other items totaling nearly 44 dollars. Detectives Peck and Pratt found no forced entry and suspected a skeleton key, while officers organized a house-wide search with residents nearby unable to identify the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T Stancliff
Fourteenth Street
Brancliff
Peck
Pratt
Set Aside Conveyance Alleged in Chicago Equity Case
John T. Dale a Chicago lawyer files and supplements a bill in equity seeking to set aside a conveyance to Raymond O. Evans of Owensboro Kentucky for Castleview on Conduit road. Dale says Evans misrepresented conditions and the stock given was worth 100000 in R O Evans Company. Minnie Evans allegedly conveyed the Chicago and Washington property to Archibald Smith to defraud the court.
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Valvelese
John T. Dale
Chicago
Herbert Gdesy
Raymond O. Evans
Owensboro
Castleview
Evans
Dale
R. O. Evans
Evane
Evama
Minnie E. Evans
Minnie B. Evans
Archibald A. Smith
Atlanta
Smith
Washington
Paid Tribute to McKinley at Virginia Avenue Church
Memorial exercises for President McKinley were held at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church under the District of Columbia Colored Professional and Business Men's League. About 400 prominent Black residents attended to hear addresses by Dr. C C Stewart and others, followed by a collation in the Sunday-school room.
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Virginia Avenue Baptist Church
President McKinley
Colored Professional and Business Men’s League of
District of Columbia
C C. Stewart
J. W. Coles
Wilbanks
D D
Stad
Missey Maud Austin
C C Stewart
Leyton
J C Dancy
Rey I
Toliver
D. D
Long and Berry
Robert Reyburn
Henry Lewis
C. H. Strother
T Ls Jones
Holy City
Newman
Misa Pearl Keys
W Calvin Chase
Frances Braxton
John Braxton
Arrested in New Mexico Embezzler Griffin Held for Washington
Robert W Griffin aged forty was arrested in Albuquerque New Mexico on a Washington embezzlement charge. He allegedly took two rings from Warren Johnson pawnbroker on Pennsylvania Avenue and fled. Detectives Parham and O'Brien traced him, an indictment was issued, and US Marshal Foraker prepared papers for transfer. Griffin expected to reach Washington in custody soon.
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Robert W. Griffin
Washington
Robert W Griffin
New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Griffin
Warren Johnson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Parham
O’brien
Foraker
New Mexico City
United States
Early Hoxt Wee
Eight Hour Work Complaint Against Contractors
At a Central Labor Union meeting it was charged that contractors on street improvement and excavation for the House of Representatives office building are employing workers beyond eight hours. The legislative committee was authorized to investigate and prosecute if the charges are proven, focusing on granolithic sidewalks and pavement work. Cranford Paving Company holds most contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
House of Representatives
Cranford Paving Company
Three Men Arraigned For Blocking Street On H Street
John T. Waller Edward Barry and Edward Kraft faced police court arraignment on charges of obstructing the street after they stood for an hour and a quarter on H Street NE. Prosecution said they caused pedestrian annoyance during summer by gathering in Bamé place.
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John T. Waller
Edward Barry
Edward Kraft
Ninth Precinct
H Street
Waller
Bameé
No Delay In Keeping Social Or Business Pledges
No Delay In keeping social or business engagements caused by nervous or sick headache or other pains or aches by those who have learned the merits of Dr. Miles Antipain Pills. They simply take a tablet when symptoms appear and they are quickly dispelled. In fact
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Dr. Miles
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promoted As All Pain Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal remedy promising to prevent and cure all pains and ease nerve and muscle irritation. It cites a testimonial from Mrs G N Gripf of Santa Ana California praising relief from headaches and urging readers to try the first bottle, with refund if unsatisfied.
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Miles
G. N. Gripf
Santa Ana
Cal
Manyon
Mr Holmead Death Marks DC Political Pioneer
William Holmead a longtime District resident and influential Democrat died at 2513 Thirteenth Street NW at age 54. A merchant, banker and contractor, he helped develop Mount Pleasant and served as a Citizens National Bank director. He was active in Jackson Democratic Club and Democratic National Conventions. Funeral plans were not finalized.
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William Holmead
Thirteenth Street
Mr. Holmead
Columbia
Holmead
Columbia Road
Mount Pleasant
Citizens’ National Bank
Alice Ankle
Maryland
Jackson Democratic Club
Democracy
District of Columbia
Eckington Citizens Meet Reports Improvements Since Last Meeting
The Eckington Citizens Association held its season opener at St. Martin's Hall with large attendance. Committees reported paving and street lighting progress on Quincy street west and Eckington place east slide, plus opening plans for Gage School in October and Union Transfer Company service routes. A City issue on streetcar speed drew criticism and may prompt action. Officers to be elected October 24. The National Baptist Preachers Union met at Cadets Armory with a mass meeting planned for September 2 and a committee formed to draft a resolution.
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North Capitol
Eckington Citizens’ Association
St. Martin's Hall
T Streets
Herman H. Blau
Quincy Street
R Street
Eckington Place
Florida Avenue
Gage School
Second Street
Union Transfer Company
Fourth
First Street
W Street
HE. D. Thompson
Association
National Baptist Preachers’ Union
Cadets' Armory
O Street
P. W. Drew
E.cooper
Tiwan
Cadets’ Armory
Reva. J. ¥. Curtis
A. H. Strather
G. 8. Toliver
Accused of Robbing Employer in City Hearing
John Killman of 126 D Street southeast faced a Police Court hearing on embezzling 19.75 from his employer. He was held under 5300 bond to await grand jury action. George S. Croswell of 431 Seventh Street Southwest testified that a letter sold 118.75 worth of candy recently and did not return the cash.
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John Killman
D Street Southeast
Georges. Croswell
Seventh Street Southwest
Kiliman
Condemnation Commission Appointed for Union Station Area
Chief Justice Clabaugh signs an order naming Albert A. Wilson Thomas W. Smith and Louis P. Shoemaker to appraise land for condemnation to create the union station plaza and nearby streets. The commissioners must give ten days notice of testimony times and places. Prisoners to be arraigned in indictable cases begin today under U S Attorney supervision with Chief Justice Clabaugh presiding each day at 8:30 a m in Court No 1. Pick Cotton by Moonlight in Augusta Georgia reports planters starting tonight to harvest under moonlight with bounties to workers from sundown to midnight. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for restorative effect claiming to refresh tired blood curb dulled appetite and restore courage amid vacation cost comparisons.
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Clabaugh
Albert A. Wilson
Thomas W. Smith
Louis P. Shoemaker
Union Station Plaza
Circle
New Streets
United States Attorney's Office
Hoa.m
Equit. Court No 1
Hood
Law Question on Tenant Payment to Court in Possession Case
Mandamus case filed by Daniel G. Knight against Justice Samuel Mills questions if a tenant can defeat a possession judgment by paying into court rent due after appeal time but before execution. Property is ten rooms on 3rd to 5th floors at 1006 G Street NW. Montgomery paid August rent. Knights argues Mills must enforce delivery of possession as ministerial duty. Knight is represented by Howard Boyd.
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Daniel G. Knight
G Street
Justice of the Peace
Terrell
J. E. Montgomery
Justice Terrell
Justice Mills
Montgomery
Knight
Mills
Howard Boyd
Census Office Clerk Named Cashier at Government Printing Office
Walter E. Bennett of Hanover Illinois a Census Office clerk is appointed cashier at the Government Printing Office with a 2000 salary. He succeeds the late Major Clifford who earned 2500. Bennett born in Iowa now resident in Jo Davies County in the Thirteenth District is a 29 year old law graduate with a strong Census Office record and prior pay increases from 900 to 1200.
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Illinois
Maj. Clifford
Walter E. Bennett
Hanover
Maj
B. A. Clifford
Hitt
Bennett
Iowa
Jo Davies County
Thirteenth
Peace in Labor World Luncheon in New York
Delegates of the Interparliamentary Congress met in New York for a Civic Federation luncheon at Hotel Astor. The talk centered on industrial peace and the federation’s work, aiming to spur formation of civic federations across European nations and eventually an international body.
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American Federation
New York
Interparliamentary Congress
United States
Civic Federation
Hotel Astor
Europe
Richard Bartholdt
Interparliamentary Union
J. J. Gardner
House of Representatives
America
Englund
William Randall-Grener
M. P
Austria
Vladimir Ladislaus V
Gniewosz
Paul Strauss
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
E. J
Doukhobors on March Trek for Warmer Climate
Winnipeg dispatch reports a large Doukhobor group from near Kaskatoon heading toward the United States on a prolonged pilgrimage seeking a warmer climate. The movement stirs excitement as 286 people pursue their ends, with police rushing to the scene amid fears of a long march. Mrs Sage expected to recover after a serious fall at Fifth Avenue home.
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Winnipeg
Man
Kaskatoon
Northwest Territory
United States
Jesus
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Russell Sage
New York
Russell
Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Cure
An advertisement touts the Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy with a guarantee to cure dyspepsia and stomach disorders. It claims immediate relief from digestive distress, promotes nourishment, and asserts European roots plus American rights. Included are offers for pamphlet history and personalized advice.
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Grover Graham
McDermott
Europe
4& Graver Graham Co
Newburgh
Waggaman Bankrupt in Third Suit Is Referred to Referee
Thomas E. Waggaman was adjudged bankrupt in the third of three cases filed by Columbia National Bank and others. Chief Justice Clabaugh referred the case to Referee Andrew Y. Bradley for trustee selection, with creditors to meet to elect or appoint a trustee. Debate on whether a trust company or an individual should serve arose among creditors and lawyers.
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Andrew Y. Bradley
Thomas E. Waggaman
Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Mr. Waggaman
Columbia National Bank
Francis H. Gerdiner
John Walter, Jr
Waggaman
Washington Loan and Trust Company
McCalmont and Hallam
McCalmont
Joseph D. Sullivan
Sullivan
Raferes Hallam
Frederick L. Siddons
Hallam
Mr. Bradley
C. C. Cole
Siddons
M. Agnes Gardiner
Messrs. McCalmont
Bradley
Marshal's Office
Gunfire in street over fifteen cents debt ends with coins tossed
Neigro men Benjamin Campbell and Elsie Banks argued over fifteen cents owed. Campbell drew a revolver and fired at Banks near Highth and Grant streets NW. Banks escaped unharmed, then rifled his pockets and threw all his money at Campbell. Campbell is being sought by police.
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Negra
Elsie Banks
Benjamin Campbell
Campbell
Banks
Highth
Grant Streets
Poice
Indians Impoverished by Lands Policy In Indian Territory
Kansas City, Sept 26. Charles J. Kappler, chief clerk of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Stewart concluded a week journey through Indian Territory. The Dawes Commission did good work but Creek Nation negroes sell lands cheaply, spend proceeds rapidly, risking pauperism. Chickasaw lands leased at absurd rates. one white buyer controls 120,000 acres. District Court orders leases for reasonable consideration, potentially restoring lands to Indians after nine years effort by Congress.
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Kansas City
Charles J. Kappler
United States
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Indian Territory
Stewart
Dawes Commission
Kappler
Congress
District Court
Weather conditions and reports from Sept 20
The Weather Bureau reports below normal pressures across the nation except the Pacific States, with little storm activity and variable temperatures 4 to 16 degrees above seasonal in interior regions. Showers forecast for several regions Tuesday and Wednesday, with fair conditions in the Atlantic Northwest and Gulf coasts, and lighter winds along major lakes and coastlines. Local figures note midnight temperature 68, highs 81, humidity figures, precipitation 0.00, and tide times.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Weahington
Pacific States
Interior States
Rocky Mountains
California
Middle Plateau
Middle Slope
Missouri
Missinnippi
Rocky Mountain
Lake Region
West Gulf
East Gulf States
Atlantic States
Northwest
Elope
Rocky Mountain Region
Gulf States
New England
Middle Atlantia
South Atlantic
Gulf Cosatsieht
Upper Lakes
Lower Lakes
European
Grand Hawks
Aqnabine
Affleck
Three Boston Men Held by Grand Jury in Mail Fraud Charge
George E B Stillings Guy Stillings and J Franklin Kniseley officers of the Preferred Mercantile Company were held before the United States grand jury on a charge of using the mails to defraud. The government says the firm disposed of diamonds by chance methods to violate the law. The company and its officials were recently denied mail privileges under a fraud order issued in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
George EB. Stiings
Guy ©. Stillings
J. Franklin Kniseley
Massachusetts
Preferred Mercantile Company
United States Grand Jury
Ashington
Cows on Track Wreck Passenger Train in Michigan
In Bay City Michigan cows strayed onto Linwood tracks derailing a Michigan Central through train from Mackinac. The locomotive and five coaches left rails. Engineer Thomas Rae of West Bay City fatally injured. Fireman Horace Shaw and Mail Clerk BE Miller hurt. No passengers injured.
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Bay City
Mich
Linwood
Michigan Central
Mackinac
Thomas Rae
West Bay City
Horace Shaw
BE. Miller
Detroit
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Tennessee
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