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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1906

Page

24

Honor the President Gulick Named Leader at Banquet

The National Playground Association of America elected President Luther Gulick of New York as its first vice president during a banquet at the WMCA building attended by over 200 men and women and many officials. Roosevelt was elected second vice president, with Jane Andrews of Chicago and Joseph Lee of Boston named to other posts as speakers stressed outdoor recreation for children and the city’s lack of adequate public playgrounds.

Macfarland Roosevelt National Playminds Association of America Association Quer Luther Gulick New York Jane Andrews Chicago Joseph Lee Boston H S Curtis Seth & Stewart Luther Gullek Playgrounds Association American Physical Edaucational Society Amateur Athletic Union Ami George M. Kober Society of Americann Medical Colleges Sadie Atmorican National Council of Jewish Women Pinny Caid Washington HS Curtis Georgetown Mary McDowell Mane Ruef Yofe Blaine Sebring Tops Allen D. Albert Albert C Barmy Vr Walliam Baldwin Beckett John Fideor R. Wond Hor JP Bowerman J MH Bradford Alexander Bratton Elizabeth Vi Brown A.M. ‘Chesley B Coblengzer A P F. Clark, Jr Zod T. Copp Ellen $ Cromyeil Iiss Fos Richard G Davenport Abner Devin John W Douglass John Doy Exson Margaret Dye Eig C. E Emiz Jessie L. Engte J. H Fishback Hugh R Falter M Gitterman da A. Green Til Man Gunsalus Ho J Harris Charles Fart Walace Hateh Joel Hillman William Hy. Weeke Kathryn B. Howells Join F Ruxey Anna M. Bevan Myron J. Jones Richard Kingsman Julius Kahn George WM Kober Leonard Ellis Logan JL McCreer F Macfarland Charlote EY Mann Mart Merwin Bow Mureh Ellen Spence Muse Mire Witham H Musseys Dat Mary G Shand Edgar D Shaw JS Sherman John Boleman CW Skinner Clinton Smith Snow Rebecca Stoneroad Susan B. Sipe AT. Stuart William Tindall J BT Tupper HK Tyson Hichara Wainwright Irving P Wanger G. A. Weber

President Roosevelt backs nationwide playground movement

President Roosevelt expressed strong support for the playground movement in a speech to National Playground Association delegates at the Y M C A building. He urged establishment of playgrounds and outdoor education, noting benefits for millions of children who find recreation in the streets. The gathering formed the nucleus of a national campaign to place playgrounds in every city.

Roosevelt National Playground Association of America Jacob Tis Y. M.A National Playgrounds Council Seth Stewart New York Wallace Hatch Macfarland Congress EL S Curtis Chicago Seth T Stewart New York City Amalie Hofer Freebel Calvary Baptist Church

Gardner Silent Investigation Into McKinley School

Superintendent Stuart orders start to probes at McKinley Manual Training School after teachers accuse pupils and staff of discipline violations, misconduct, and lax morals. Principal Gardner defends himself, alleging jealousy and false signatures, with an official inquiry likely to last a week.

Public McKinley Training School I. Gardner McKinley Manual Training School Stuart Board of Education Gardner Warren

Mother to Get Child Latula Sidler Returns to Md Mother

Latula Mary Sidler, held as a fugitive from her parents and then placed with Miss Estelle Foster, will be returned today to her mother Alice Sidler of Laplata Maryland. The case had left police unsure where the child would be sent as both separated parents claimed her. A telegram from the mother prompted officials to turn the girl over to Mrs. Sidler who will travel to the city.

Latula Mary Sidler Estelle Foster Alice Sidler Laplata Chia Mrs. Sidler

Derrick Fall Hurts New Jersey Avenue Worker

James Davis, 40, a worker at a new pumping station on New Jersey Avenue Southeast, fell 35 feet from a derrick yesterday. He fractured his skull and was taken to Providence Hospital in critical condition. Davis resided at 2017 New Jersey Avenue Southeast. He reportedly started the boom to tighten a guy rope, then lost balance and fell.

James Davis New Jersey Avenue Southeast Providence Hospital Davis Sai

Uniform Weights Push For National Standard Bill

A new organization forms to unify weights and measures across states. Delegates from many states meet at the Bureau of Standards to discuss legislation via governors and legislatures or Congress. The conference notes great state law diversity hurts buyers and urges ongoing testing to prevent fraud. The group lists delegates from Kentucky to Vermont and Virginia, with Stratton and Fischer leading. The conference will reconvene at 10 a.m. this morning.

W. Stratton Bureau of Standards Bureau Congress Georga Maine Kentucky Ohio Thia Joan W. Hichardson Richmond Virginia C. J. Norwood HL. P. Wolf Maryland D. G. ¥. Palmer Massachsetts

Local Orators Clash in Debating Contest at Ra Tasco Theater

The Cincinnati University team faced George Washington University in a historic joint debate on trusts and wage earners, with Champ Clark presiding. The debate showcased strong performances by both sides as speakers argued whether capitalistic combines harm or help workers.

Ohio City Longworth Applaus Champ Clark Cincinnati University George Washington University Ra- Tasco Missouri C. W. Whitmore Lews Cohen F. D. Couden C. Hindman Edward W. Pflueger John D. Hillis Isaac Landman Otto Krippenberg Clark Charles E. ‘Littlefield Maine M Lindsay University of Pennsylvania J. H. Follander Johns Hopkins University Howard W. Pflueger Standard OH Company Pflueger Beef Trust Steel Trust

Monmouth Debaters Uphold Trusts Monitors Says Verdict

A heated debate on trusts and labor wages featured I D Conden arguing that trusts raise wages and profits while Teaac Landman countered that wage-earners improved before trusts. Judges then ruled George Washington University the winning side in a campus contest with a dramatic reading of George, Washington.

Bilis I. D. Conden Bomebody Teaac Landman Trunta

Detective Mullin Testified on Fur Coat Theft Charge

Detective Mullin testified that he caught a woman in the act of stealing a fur coat then went to her room and recovered more stolen goods. She protested her innocence amid the proceedings.

Mullin

Weather review reports widening storm and temperature shifts

The Western storm center tracks from Texas to the Dakotas with rain and snow in the Lake and Ohio valleys. Temperatures fall in the Rocky Mountains and Northern Plains while the Mississippi Valley remains warm. A Friday rain threat shifts to the central valley and Lake region, with colder spells in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and the East Gulf states. Offshore winds and storm warnings are noted for Great Lakes and Lake Pepin on April 8, 1860, with temperature readings from multiple cities listed.

Dept. of Agriculture Washington Kansas Texas Dalota Rocky Mountains Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Lake Region Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Okiatoma Taxay North da ‘Kota Lower Lake Region Central Valley Dakotas Nebrask Upper Lake Region Mivstasippi Upper Ohio Valley Rastery Upper Lake Misalasippi Missouri Valley West Gulf States East Gulf States Middle South Atlantic Staten New England Batunlay Middle Atlantis Uest Cast Gulf European Porta Grand Banks Noga Great Lakes Lake Pepin

Coupon Kaffee Klatsch Promises Prize Piano Race

The Washington Post coupon contest by the Council of Jewish Women offers a prize piano with admission price set by a Post coupon. Notables include Florence Herman, Mrs Bassat, Mrs Levi David, and performers Lawrence Hage, Walter Sondheimar, Ralph and Annette Goldsmith. Temple vestry rooms on Eighth Street host the event with coupons printed in Sundays Post guiding entrants.

Council of Jewish Women Washington Post Florence Herman Bassat Levi David Lawrence Hage Walter Sondheimar Ralph Annette Goldsmith Milas Bella Schutman Temple Eighth Street H. Coapona T.e Council Tas Linthicum Institute Eastern Star Olr Masonic Masonic Brothers Manaqhas

Shoplifter's Plunder Recovered From Alice Landerside Convicted

Readable items seized include coats and fur neckpieces totaling 147 dollars. Alice Landerside, described as a mysterious shoplifter, was convicted yesterday after authorities recovered the merchandise listed: long black coat with fur cuffs, a $25 plush coat, a green coat, a gray rain coat, a long fight coat, two fur neckpieces, and other items.

Alice Landerside

Woman Confesses to Shoplifting. One Year Sentenced

Alice Landerside admitted guilt to shoplifting in the Police Court after detectives linked her to a string of thefts in District department stores. She received a one year term, began imprisonment, and investigators recovered coats with store marks. The case linked morphine illness to her hospitalization before sentencing.

Alice Landerside Mullin Bottoad BC Street Washington Hospital Aho Alice Lanierside

Robbed of Revolver and Neckties On Saturday Night

BE EB ROESEKE of 4 Thirteenth Street Northwest reported to the police that his room was broken into Saturday night while he was away. A revolver four silk neckties and six handkerchiefs were stolen. He suspects a fake ge kay worker.

BE. EB. Roeseke Thirteenth Street Northwest

Gazette Work Debate Hits Government Printing Office

Government Printing Office employees weigh Patent Commissioner's plan to award Official Gazette duties to an outside firm. Last year about 180000 was spent, with 30000 going to the GPO, and the workload has grown toward 100000 annually. If outsourced, about 40 workers would be affected as reductions continue. A bid opening is set for next week.

Government Printing Office Allen Official Gazette Government Office Tate Public Shllings

Driver Thrown From Buggy After Runaway Horse

Walter Austin, driver, was hurled to the ground when a horse hitched to a buggy bolted past Third Street and Virginia Avenue Southwest. He suffered a deep scalp wound and was treated at Casualty Hospital before returning home to 1947 Fourth Street Northeast.

Sven Third Street Virginia Avenue Walter Austin Austin Csualty Fourth Street

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