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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1910
Page
22
The horse show committee announced entries for the Speedway event on April 30 would close on April 23 no later than midnight. Hazen said prize lists are complete and awards will be announced early next week. Workmen prepared the ring and arena while officials consider army officers' participation under post equitation rules.
Mgr Mackin delivered the sermon at St Aloysius benediction. Father Froelich officiated at Stepiena Shrine. Father Magee spoke at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Rev T G Smyth to preach at St Ann and St Patrick. Rev Willam Cartell to lead at St Pat’s funeral mass. Choir music planned. sermon series by various clergy tomorrow.
The Washington branch executive committee met at President Dr Arnold lids residence to establish a Red Cross day camp. The camp will operate at Fourteenth Street and is free but supported by the local Red Cross. It will serve residents unable to receive medical treatment during emergencies, offering a relief station for the summer season at Rock Creek Park.
Captain Markham reports Talcott recommended as successor to E B Talcott as assistant engineer in charge of street extension. Bailey began as draftsman in 1893, rose to assistant superintendent of sew ers, and helped with Anacostia bridge construction. Bailey born in Massachusetts, moved to Washington in 189?, Lehigh University graduate.
Eugene Grubb, a farmer and Luther Burbank associate, has been named by Secretary Wilson as envoy extraordinary to inspect potato cultivation abroad. He plans to study European yields, aiming to boost American production beyond 80 to 98 bushels per acre, and reduce imports of nearly 20 million bushels. He will visit Britain, Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands to learn methods and bring back insights.
Dr Kermabon the French army surgeon questions tobacco preventing spinal meningitis. District Health Officer Woodward calls the claim hard to verify, noting long studies and uncertain accuracy. A playful jab at ecigarettes follows amid anticigarette talk. A Hartford group of three teachers visits Washington with editors and a party planning to sail to Norfolk.
Reported across streets yesterday as newsboys and locals engaged in typical April Fools jokes with hats brimming with bricks and strings. Secretary Wilson and Col. Lyon figures drew curious attention while offices buzzed with prank calls and mischief.
The Fifteen member committee of the Washington Chamber of Commerce endorses forming a central association of representative citizens to gauge public opinion on general matters. Chairman Daniel will appoint a delegate and alternate for a meeting on April 16 to discuss the plan in detail. The April 16 session will be in Chamber rooms and follows William Eghannon’s initial proposal months ago, with civic groups weighing the idea.
Goodwin Yorke At Lee longtime secretary and general manager of Potomac Terra Cotta Company died yesterday at his home 122 street Born in Detroit years ago he moved to Washington as a youth He served in the Civil War joining the National Rifles later the quartermasters department He married Mary Ellen Crosson He survived by children William E At Lee Mrs A May At Lee Louisa At Lee Richard A At Lee Frank V At Lee He was federal lodge No 1 secretary and held posts in Washington Council Royal and Select Masters and the Order of Anointed High Priests He attended the thirtieth degree in Scottish Rite Funeral at Arlington Monday under Federal Lodge direction Burial to follow he was Mason of Arlington district and a former Worshipful Master
Five year old Alton W McGuiness son of Policeman Jay McGuiness of the tenth precinct was run over by a milk wagon on Blevedth street Northwest. He suffered severe shock and injuries to the back and abdomen with possible internal injuries, though no fractures were reported. He was taken to his home for care and treatment.
Weather conditions summary reports showers in New England and eastern Texas on Thursday night and Friday, with fair weather elsewhere. A trough of low pressure moves over Alberta, with the central United States seeing variable winds and warmer temperatures in the north. Local data show temperatures around 63 to 68, high humidity near 87 percent at 2 PM, and 9 7 hours of sunshine for the day.
A group of plaintiffs including Alleeing, Hall and the Pope Automobile Company filed suits in the District Supreme Court against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Washington Railway and Electric Company seeking damages up to 30000 dollars for injuries from a train crash at Boyds and a car collision on July 27, with other actions including a 1600 dollar claim by Brightwood Railway Company. Frank Ross and Papalaria Carmellce were sentenced to six months each for counterfeiting. Perseverance Lodge 10 plans a quarterly open meeting at 919 Pennsylvania Avenue NW with entertainment and refreshments.
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