Banquet for Italian Immigrants Honors Admiral Call and Officers
Admiral Call and officers from the cruiser Floromrasca were feted at a Freund's banquet by the Dante Alighieri Comitato United Italian Societies and the Italian colony of Washington. Music by the Marine Band accompanied Italian airs as speeches urged continued high standards among immigrants to win U.S. trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cali
P. Giuliani Tong
Marine Band
Italy
United States
America
Call
Pleramoges
Freund
Comitate Dante Alghieri
United
Washington
H. F P. Glavina
Comitato
Dante Alighieri
Br. Glavine
Admalrat
Roosevelt
Charles Pfister
Tialan Legation
P. Ghillani
P. Schiaffino
Baltimore
G.C. Montagna
Legation
Montagna
Ehearedrane
Admiralcui
Floramoesca
Caporella
G. Verdi
Ioste
T. Amato
M. Robertiella
A. Corso
Ds Verna
O. Spluebl
A. Gérard
A. Messines
Z. Amato
Fiorentino
G. Trompetti
RB. Tirevi
Po Miscina
V. Statco
AG. Bett
V. Verone
M. Abilino
L. Croato
M- Cuneo
V. Maina
G. Marino
P. Marino
V. Accordino
T. 38Cefim
A. Chieoa
GC. Mesuina
A. Mistretta
AL Li “ de Marco
G. Nasalla
A. Pucci
M. Tev- 2
Scaldaterso
Ind Nunzio
le DeAmiromy
F. Boctazal
Santer
Strike not imminent in Southern Railway machinists
James O Connell president of the International Association of Machinists said a strike by Southern Railway machinists is not imminent. He noted negotiations between the machinists committee and Southern officials are ongoing and the international board will consider the matter after the committee acted, with talks likely to resume soon. General Manager Spencer of the Southern city reported discussion of the issue. The committee representing Southern workers is in the city awaiting international board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Connell
International’ Association of Machinists
Southern Railway
Spencer
Internacional Board
MUST REMAIN A WIDOW Will blocks remarriage to claim estate
The Cahill will dated June 14, 1905 filed yesterday requires Mrs. Sarah C Cahill to remain a widow or forfeit bequests. If she remarries all estate reverts to the heirs. Bequests include $100 to Mrs. A L Clemens nee Rene A Cahill, $100 to James B Cahill, $200 to Joseph H Cahill, with the remainder to executor Edward N Cahill of Elkins West Virginia and Sarah C Cahill Tutt. Estate valued at $15000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Cahill
Gas Street Northwest
Nicholas Cahill
Office of
the Register of Wills
James 8. Cahill
Joseph H. Cahill
Edward N. Cahill
Elkins
W. Va
Swhock
Sarah C. Ca- Tutt
Jease E. Potbury
Edelin May Recover After Winchester Hospital Shooting
In Virginia, Pallip Wacln of Washington, shot by Stuart Gilmore son of Commander Gilmore of the U S army, is expected to recover though prayerful. The shooting occurred while the youths were hunting. Amore says it was accidental and Edelin was not the intended target. Relatives arrived in Winchester to offer support as Edelin’s condition improves slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winchester Hospital
Pallip
Married in Needham for Miss Lord and Edwin Packard
A Washington Post special from Needham notes the marriage of Miss Buth Mabel Lord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Lord, to Edwin A. Packard, assistant examiner in the U S Patent Office, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Packard of Mansfield Massachusetts. Rev Francis J Fairbanks officiated at the Lord home. After a Virginia wedding tour the couple will reside at 22 Second Street Northeast Washington after November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Buth Mabel Lord
Charles A. Lord
Edwin A. Packard
United States Patent Office
Washington
Wiliam Fackard
Mansfield
Mass
Francis J. Fairbanks
Royaston
Brejanin
Canton
Congressman Mors
Virginia
Mrs. Packard
Second ‘Street
Northeset
Lawyers Meeting Off Over District of Columbia Bar Endorsement
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia called off a meeting to revisit endorsing a candidate for the Court of Appeals vacancy left by Justice Duell. Dissatisfaction arose over endorsing Justice Stafford, though objections to her elevation itself were not raised. Some urge waiting for a Supreme Court endorsement. Attention shifts to Attorney General Moody, back in the city, awaiting a recommendation to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association of
District of Columbia
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the District
Justice Gould
W. H. Moody
Col John L Lusk Dead at Sandy Hook New Jersey
Col John J Lusk of the Engineer Corps United States Army dies by self induced wound at his daughter's home in Sandy Hook New Jersey. He was a West Point graduate of 1878 and served in key engineering posts including Rock Island Lake Survey Detroit and District of Columbia projects. His mental health declined after typhoid fever and he had been on leave prior to his death at age fifty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
N. J
West Point
Engineer Corps
Army
Washington
John J. Lusk
United States Army
Sanity Hook
N. Jd
Mackenzie
J. B. Dillard
Ordnance Corps of the Army
Col. Lusk
Rock Island
Detroit
Agaiin
Colt Lusk T
Lusk
District of Columbia
Double Wedding at Luna Park in Park Romance
At Luna Park on Shriners Day two couples will wed in separate ceremonies. Alexandria mayor Fred F. Puff will give away one bride, while the other groom receives his bride under park crescents as Cupid and Hymen play their part. Local bands, private car transport, and gifts from Jackson Brothers accompany the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid, Hymen & Co
Shriners
Luna Park
Baen
Lane
Gill
Jackson Brothers
S. Jones
Yelock
Fred F. Puff
Alexandria
Clarke's Death Causes Regret in Alabama Leader
Announcement of the death of furmber representative Richard H. Clarke of Alabama, who died Tuesday night in St Lo Mo. His eight years in the House included introducing the first measure toward rural free delivery. During the recent Alabama campaign he was presented as an alterio candidate for Senator but was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H.clarke
Alabama
St Lo Mo
Washington
Clarke
Probe School Mix Up Sparks Board Demands Explanation
The board of education met to review Assistant Superintendent Montgomery's substitution of three night teachers for those named by Superintendent Chancellor. Critics say Montgomery acted under board pressure to favor C. K. Wormley amid salary concerns, while others insist no member may override the superintendent. Chancellor absent, plans for further investigation unclear as the ways and means committee advances next year's budget estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Montgomery
Board of Education
Attern
Dr. Montgomery
C. K Wormley
A. A. Craig
I. L. Ruskell
Bruce Evans
C. H. Madella
T. N.jackson
Chastcellor
Montgomery
C. K. Wormley
Wormley
Mel Wormley
Chancellor
Franklin
Mormer
Stuart
Hughes
Moves depot to four miles from Chase in Indian Territory
Three Chase citizens Cornelius J. Jones Hannah Jones and William James file with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad moved the depot four miles away. They claim loss of facilities and discriminatory treatment denying freight and passenger access, urging redress as permitted by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chase
Ind
Cornelius J. Jones
Hannah Jones
William James
St. Louis
Saig Road
Commission
Commission to Investigate Mail Campaign Contribution Solicitations
The Civil Service Commission received complaints that the mails are used to solicit campaign contributions from federal officeholders at their workplaces. The issue, previously ruled unclear by the courts, is being revisited as Congress centers influence operations here. The commission will seek a Justice Department ruling on whether sending such letters to a office holder constitutes a legal violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Somralsstan
Mall
Department of Justice
University Opens Eighth Sixth Annual Session at George Washington
Opening day at George Washington University reports enrollment expected to surpass all prior years. Receptions and registrations dominated the day as registrars handled crowds. Chapel at 9 10 followed by Yechatohs at 9 30. Opening exercises featured C R Gavelse n solo and a string quartet performing Tschaikowski and Haydn pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Washington ‘University
University Hall
C.R. Gavelssen
Tschaikowski
Hayan
Sargent Defeated for Grand Master of BLF&E
A Milwaukee dispatch reports Frank P. Sargent of Washington, Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, defeated by John J. Hanrahan 255 to 250 in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen election. Sargent resigned after a spirited contest to take his current post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, Wis
Frank P. Sargent
Washington
Immigration and Naturalization
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Bargent
John J. Hanrahan
Sargent
Houdini to Attempt Secluded Packing Case Escape Tomorrow
Houdini, famed for escapes from sturdy boxes, will undergo a new test at Chase's theater tomorrow night. He will be placed in a fine lined packing crate by William Knabe & Co placed in a chair, with a strong top fastened and a rope wrapped around. The challenge aims to prove he enters the box himself amid prior rumors of a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Houdini
Chase's
William Knabe & Co
Houdini
Nas
Ixnabe
Week of Deaths in District Reports 127 Percent Rise
During the week ended Saturday 127 percent deaths occurred in the District, 12 more than the prior week. Seventy-one deaths were white, the rest colored. Deaths per 1 000 inhabitants were 19.9. Main causes: consumption 16, heart disease 16, kidney disease 10, malignant growths and diarrheal diseases 9 each, pneumonia 3, apoplexy and bronchitis 4 each. Births numbered 126, 91 white and 34 colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwhtteli
Indian Ute Situation May Bring Troops to Utah Camp
Interior Department officials await a pending report from Indian Inspector McLaughlin who was sent to Wyoming to urge 306 Ute Indians near Douglas to return home. Governor Brooks seeks troops to remove and escort the Indians if coercion fails, while Inspector McLaughlin negotiates and the 10th Cavalry is at Douglas for the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
McLaughlin
Wyoming
Utah
Douglas
Brooks
Ryan
Viciniiry
Washington
Tenth Cavalry
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Ians
Ityan
Plans for new fireproof hotel design competition
A syndicate plans a fireproof hotel at the northeast corner of Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. Architects will compete for designs with Bach as trustee naming one architect. The group includes Christian Heurleh R T Warwick J P Burke F V Killian James Lansburgh John Wilkins and Charles B Wood. Expected cost around 440000. Eleven stories high with a large ratheller. Plans due November 1 work to start early next year finishing by fall 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeust
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bach
Christian Heurleh
R.T. Warwick
7. P. Burke
FV. Killian
James Lansburgh
John ‘Wilkins
Charles B. Wood
Railroads Face Large Fines for Rebates and Safety Violations
Yesterday the total collected since January 1 reached 288075 dollars from rebates and conspiring to grant rebates, not including funds from safety appliance violations. Over 200 cases were filed, many railroads confessing judgment in court. DOJ and ICC say prosecutions progress in harmony and expect higher totals as more trials occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Funeral of Col Hill in Loudoun and Johnstown burial
Funeral services for Col Isaac Hill were held yesterday in his Loudoun apartment with Rev Albert Evans of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church officiating. Pallbearers included I B Courts Kennedy Rea Charles W Combs and others. Mrs Hill and James J Hill accompanied the body to Johnstown Ohio for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Ohio
Isaac BR. Hill
Loudoun
Albert Evans
Ing Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Col. Hill
I. B. Courts
Kennedy ¥. Rea
Charles W. Combs
John Chaunce
Doctor's endorsement and questions on Ayer's Cherry Pectoral
A reader asks a physician how long he has known Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and whether he uses it for his own family. The letter requests his recommendations for threats and lung troubles including coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis and weak lungs and asks readers to follow his guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&k
Ayer
J. D
Murder Charge Follows Laundry Mark Clue in Death Case
Sheriff W H White of Los Angeles reports Antonio Besold, held on a murder charge tied to the death of his wife near Los Angeles on July 4. Detectives Hartigan Bauer and Mind Miller traced the crime from a laundry-marked garment, establishing motive related to property and jewelry. Besold was arrested last Thursday in Seattle after writing to a San Francisco contact about his wife’s supposed death and a plan to seize her assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meager
W. H. White
Los Angeles
Antonio Besold
California
Hartigan
Bauer
Mind Miller
Headquarters
Besold
White
Washington
Sharif
Santa Monica
Bésold
Mekico
Mrg. Besoldad
Weunomen
Santa Mouney' Canyon
Penny” Horton
Los Angelas
Winted
Antonio
Hill Street
Hil Street
Mexico
Beaold
Besoldi
Sveral Weeks
San Francisco
Seattle
Wash
Thia City
More Money for Sewers and Salary Increases Proposed
Superintendent D E B McComb presents annual estimates for 1907 08 seeking 593 760 for sewer maintenance and improvements, 200000 above this year’s allotment. He plans dyke construction, sewer disposal plant work, a Rock Creek west side sewer, and Brookland sewer progress with salaries up adjustments for clerks engineers and firemen. Additional crews and pay raise requests accompany the project list including Broad Branch Soapstone Branch, Stickfoot Valley, and related completions with substantial funding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. EB. McComb
Rock Creek
B Street
Military
McComb
Leveler S. Gags
Payrol
M. Hodgson
Phillips
Pricipal
Valley of Broad
Valley of Soapstone
Brookland
City News Include Mint Purchase and Damages Award
The Director of the Mint bought 200000 ounces of finest at 68.75 cents to be delivered to Denver. The Union Grade Claims Commission awarded $8000 to the sisters of the Pour for damages to their property on A street between Second and Third streets north east. George P Pit a 52 year old postal clerk fell from a car at the Baltimore and Ohio station and was hospitalized after injuries. A request from a New York broker led to a recommendation to give a picture to the Corcoran Art Gallery in Columbus. An incident at the Potomac Stone Company quarry left a man injured and another amputee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
Denver
Union Grade Claims Commission
George, Spraway
C. A. Bakers
G. W. Moss
Northésst
George P. Pit
Peaiteard, Ohio Railroad Company
Hla
Baltimore ‘and Ohio
New -York
Posta
Hamburg
Germany
Domission Era
Corcoran
Tony
Columbus
Afty
Atettat
Georgetown University ‘Hospital
Hank
Potomac Stone Company
Virginia
Aqueduct
Rosonlo Matell
Ice Supply Tension Between New York and Washington
A letter to Kimberly of the American Ice Company commands immediate shipment to New York as surplus from Washington becomes available. The piece notes New York may rely on Maine and other sources until plants resume full output, with shipping costs around $2 per ton and a general strain from cooling demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boriel
Kimberly
American Ice Company
Yesterda
New Fork
Washington
Dara
Maine
Richmong
Annapolis
Weil Aa
Alexandria
Héra
Gler
Severe tropical disturbance affects Florida coast winds
Weather bulletin reports a tropical disturbance near Pensacola with 48 mph winds at 8 pm Wednesday. Forecasts expect a north-northwest track, shifting northeast along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Temperatures drop in the Midwest and Northeast, with higher winds along New England and Gulf shores. Charles H. Treat to Philadelphia for bank events. William Bridgely to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Dept. of Agricuade
Bates
Washington
West Florida
Pensacola
Goth Atlantic
Middle Gulf
Avantte
Gulf
Hie
Raglan
New England
Tegion
Netddie
Mountsta
Fezion
Missouri
Vatleyn - Rath
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Atiantic States
New, England
South J
Midis
Ohin
Thuraiay
Grand Banks
Norfolk
Toodupttes
Tampa
Port Ente
Court of Appeals Opens Calendar With Heavy Patent Appeals
The Court of Appeals begins its session at 10 o clock with a calendar spanning fourteen years. It includes eighteen special calendar cases, forty-seven general, and forty-five patent appeals. Patent appeals are running especially heavy this year, up from last year’s 76 percent rise, and 100 percent the year before. Chief Justice vacancy and bench details were noted by the court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Calandar
Benchel
Fragmentary Names List From a 19th Century Notice
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, places, and possible affiliations such as Woodbury Station, Philadelphia, Abington, Richmond, and Muscherter. The text reads like a social or church register snapshot with many misread spellings and broken phrases, lacking coherent narrative.
Obscure Health Office Deaths Reported in September
The Health Office records several deaths for September including Mary G. Emory Olomote Lith Egatia and Herlet W. Reeve of Newton Street. Also listed are Feasely Wood Neal and Martha L Merchant among others. Ages range from mid forties to eighty, with hospitals and addresses noted. The fragmentary OCR provides names and places but obscures complete details and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary G. Emory
Olomote
Lith
Egatia
Tyre
Charles
Barnett
Marthe L
Jats Dunnran
Welter
Gialth
Agylum
Hiattle Icholis
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Edelin
Needham
Packard
T. $. Patent Office
Mabel Lord
John L. Lusk
Luna
Cupid
Hood
PROBE
Indian Territory
George ‘Washington
East
AGATE
Troope
Lansburgh&Bro
7Th Street
8Th Street
Salem Sheets
Finch’ Hem
Ase Ney
York
Sao Sa Bo
MO “Mills
Salemi
Cazee
Spe
Ige
Frort
Peter Grogan
Seventh St. Bet
Haines Bros
Sanders & Stayman Co
Creasurer Treat
Philadelphia
Charles H. Treat
United States Treaster
Mechanics’National Bank
Belevie-Stratford
Pennsylvania Bankers
William’ Bridgely
the Treasury
Toon
Raine
Athevlile
Atlantic City
Blemarck
Lake
Borton
Maze
Belena
Mont
Intandpolis
Ted
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Mick
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Saucy
Pittebute
St. Paul
Minn
Vickshur
Saringfeld
Tae
Sun Table
Blas
Naison
Woodbury
Allala
Panerion
Minery Mets
Wistiper
Hanbatt
Smut
Rev. Joseph
Tagulne
Bagarie
Giette
Haimdga
Penkel
Ore Stheley
Rey
J.john ‘T
Seber
Yoie
B. Quintin Mashington
D. Row
Perkin
Mamie
Murdock
Stateside
Nec
J.” Lax
Joba
Philip Carridon
Iele
Elta
Edward Foreman
Phehta i Jéeeph
Sexcat
Paul
Grigith
Enver
E. I. Hei
Bindeanbury
Nahalait
Hey
Charles W
Ogres
Abington
Sailimore
Edward Dward H
Dowring
Venlo Howell
Tahnna Meaty
Julia A Howard
Toptering
Robert E. ‘Claments
Newalt -Robarteon
W. Lee
Edward‘Thetits
Maréwell
Martha I ‘Bhrnes
Peter
M. Hackett
Richmond
Marr Monarch
Muscherter
J. J. .Mlaughlin
Wiliam Z
Heinhart
Mary
Water
George J.D
Harlow
Clivence
F. Suillvan
Apags J. Snellings
Fredertelatiung
Vay
Ray D. Ta Hlakemere
Sozodont Soci
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. N.W
Health Office ‘Record
Consult Planon
WM. Knabe & CO
F Street
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Charles J. Bell
Plano
Wilkens-Sherry
Asti Burgundy
Aonoma
Christian
Xander
7Th St
Just
Droop
Bya Bas
Ave. M. W
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Hiyes
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