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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1906

Page

4

Insurance Code Too Rigid Committee to Seek Change in New York Law

The Committee of Fifteen, formed at the February Chicago insurance convention, will propose modifications to New York's insurance code to increase liberality. The annual meeting of state insurance commissioners will convene Tuesday at the Arlington Hotel with James D O'Brien of Minnesota as president guiding the report on a uniform code. Johnson of Minnesota and actuaries from major insurers will attend as deliberations address the code's rigidity, notably its expense provisions and company size limits, which may be altered. President Roosevelt will receive the delegates Wednesday at 2:30 pm.

Chicago New York Arlington Hotel James D O'Brien Minnesota Johnson Roosevelt

Young Mewsoriston Association hosts evening of games and shows

The Young Mewscoriston Association opened its doors at 6 pm for a city event. Occupants on the third and fourth floors competed in a tug of war with fourth-floor teams prevailing, followed by a basketball game. The program included swimming, diving, bowling, magic, and a stereoptical lecture on the association’s year’s work.

Young Mewscoriston Association Muale

Buoys to Mark Line on Lake Erie Boundary

The U S Revenue Cutter Meritt will cooperate with Canada’s Vigilant to reestablish a buoy line in the center of Lake Erie as a tentative boundary. Complaints claim American fishermen are unfairly charged with fishing in Canadian waters. Secretary Agee approved laying buoys though not a formal international boundary.

United States Revenue Merrith Lake Erie Treasury Department Department of Commerce and Labor Revenue Cutter Service Agee State Department

Hope Conquers Experience In Marrage License Case

The report notes the marriage license for Willam S Lathrop and Mrs Anna E Donaldson of 1005 Sixth Street NW, with Rev J B McLaughlin as officiating minister. Justice Ashley signed a divorce decree separating Mrs Donaldson from John Donaldson after a long custody case. The district court timeline spanned 11 years.

Willam S Lathrop Anna E Donaldson Sixth Street J B McLaughlin Justice Ashley Donaldson John Donaldson

Street Narrowing Sparks Protest on Northwest Avenue

Engineer John Diddle approves reducing New Street width from 30 to 24 feet between Fourteenth and Nineteenth streets NW. Protest by Tank Dy Waring of 1423 Neston Street NW argues the commissioners lack authority to narrow or “widow” streets at will.

Waring Neston Street John Diddle

Transatlantic Shipping News From Southampton and New York

Shipping arrivals and sailings listed with vessels such as Oceana Amalfi Noordam La Lorraine La Cretagne and Kreontend bound for New York or European ports. Ships depart from Liverpool Rotterdam Boulogne Plymouth Cherbourg and Queenstown with arrivals including Gibralter Cherbourg and Naples. dates range Sept to Sept 29 with multiple sailings and arrivals noted.

New York API Fousaelonta Southampton Rahe Liverpool Umbria St Louis Plymouth Ghertourg Finiada Antwerp Ria Dover Henry Albert Naptos Genon la Gascogne Havre Minnetonka London Lucanthc Queenstown Cliian Prines Raples Palermo Sable Island Nova Stotia Potadam Rotterdam Boulogne Oceana New ‘York Naples Geags Atrhed Cherbourg Kaberly Auguae Autoria Aremburg St Paul Newark Rottstram Noordam Alled Minneapolia Uarre la Lorraine la Cretagne Bramnen Balted Friedrich der Groese Kreontend

Sergt Hall Improving After Wounds in Philippine War

Sergt Hall of 310 Street NW, operated on Sept 21 at Soldiers Home Hospital, slowly recovering. A veteran of the Spanish American and Philippine insurrection, he was severely wounded six years ago serving with the 17th United States Infantry in the Philippines, where he earned praise for gallantry and was recommended for a certificate of merit. He later joined the United States Capitol police and served as special guard to President Roosevelt.

Will P. Hal Street Northwest Soldiers’ Home Hospital Seventeenth Infantry Seventeenth Regiment Hall United States Cagito Police Roosevelt

ASK STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR Barry Farm AREA

Obers of the Hillsdale Citizens Association appeared before the Commissioners and asked that streets in the Barry Farm subdivision be included in next year’s improvement plan. The Commissioners said the sites were not dedicated to the District, so dedication must be completed first. J B Anderson, acting as spokesman, said the dedication topic would be handled by the association in a few days, after which the improving request would be repeated.

Obers Hillsdale Citizens’ Association Barry Farm J B Anderson Gukusman

Jacks Capacity Key in Engine Lift Probe

Sylvester questions if the three jacks used by railway workers could lift the engine from Hugh Murphy's body. Foreman J H Carmen of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Capt Matthews dispute the jacks' capacity, while authorities weigh whether police actions were censurable.

Sylvester Jacks J H Carmen Perms Lvania Hugh Murphy Southern Railway Mal Sylvester Washington Maj Sam Murphy Ishi Matthewy Link Matthews Macfarland

Free trial offer for Stuart's Calcium Wafers purify blood

An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a harmless, rapid cure for skin problems from pimples to eczema. It promises dramatic face improvements after a few days and includes a free sample offer by mail to Marshall, Michigan, with a push to buy a box at the druggist.

Stuart Dong Atuati Driggist's Address Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

More Paupers Transferred to Blue Plains

Forty five inmates of the District Alms house were moved from the Washington Asylum Hospital to Blue Plains. The elderly residents, timid about the move, inspected the new facilities as the transfer completed, bringing the male patient total to about 120 at the new institution. About ninety women remaining at the old Alms house were to be moved next week.

Blue Plains Washington Asylum Hospital

Clerks End Half Holiday Before July Work Return

Government clerks concluded their half holiday yesterday as they prepare to work full days starting next Saturday. Most had already used their annual leaves, making yesterday their final vacation day. Resorts and department stores reported clerks enjoying leisure or shopping for the coming season.

Uncle Sam

Oldest Inhabitants to Meet at Corcoran Building

The Oldest Inhabitants group will meet Wednesday at 740 p m in the Corcoran Building at Fifteenth and streets. The club promises entertaining and instructive memories and asks all members to attend for the adoption of autobiographic standards.

Record-breaking edition at Government Printing Office

Government Printing Office completes a record edition of the Congressional Record in three months after adjournment. The Public Printer credits the staff for timely printing binding and delivering an edition totaling 11 742 pages.

G.P. D Government Printing Office Congressional Record

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