Alleged brutality cited in House Rules Committee hearing
Attorney Richard P Evana, for the Medico-Legal Society, presents affidavits about brutal treatment at the Govern Ten Hospital for the Insane. Testimony claims attendants beat, abused, and restrained patients. witnesses describe dragging, bruising, and coercive discipline amid calls for staff reductions and reforms.
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House Committee On Rules
Richard P Evana
Medico-Legal Society
Richard F Exans
Govern Ten Hospital
Dasite Fom
Magne Gort
Open Door Assurance From Tokyo on Manchuria Trade
Officials report assurances from Tokyo that Japan will adhere to the open door principle in Manchuria. The State Department notes a Japanese pledge to permit foreign consuls to open offices in Manchurian ports and interior towns in May and June. Trade interests fear a push to stamp foreign goods with Japanese products before any opening for foreign trade.
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Tokyo
State Department
Tok
Prin Che
Manchuria
Bermuia
Cer Tila
Manchurian
Bisinas
Tames
Rechabites Celebrate First Anniversary With Hale Guest
Representative Hale of Tennessee attended the Jonny Henderson Tent Order of Rechabites anniversary exercises as guest of honor. He praised fraternal spirit and expressed desire to join. Recitations and songs enlivened the program. A large American flag was presented to Arthur S Woodward, chief ruler, by Mrs May M Cordell Roe on behalf of Onward Tent. Participants included Miss Nina Midden Edward Bennett FE Vowles and Thomas F Monahan who presided.
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Representative Hale
Tennessee
Jonny Henderson
Order of Rechabites
Arthur S Woodward
Mre May M Cordell Roe
Onward Tent
Nina Midden Edward Bennett
FE Vowles
Thomas F Monahan
Assembly Church Sold to Jewish Congregation
The Assembly's Church property at Fifth and Trees northwest was sold to the Ghex Schulom a Jewish congregation for 25 060. Delivery will occur in sixty days. The new owners plan to reuse the building with minimal changes, including removing the bell and replacing emblems, while maintaining the general layout.
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Dastrict
Union of the Assembly
New York Avenue
Shenoes
Eighth Street
Assembly
Protection orders issued for Indian Agent at Imatin Agency
War Department dispatched orders to Major Edwards at Imatin Agency Oregon via General Williams at Vancouver Barracks. If needed, one or two cavalry troops would be sent to protect the agent after Indian threats of bodily harm. Troops would be ordered from the agency at Walla Walla.
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War Department
Constant Williams
Vancouver Barracks
Fedawards
Imatin
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Walla Walle
Governor as Guest Senatorial Toga Discussed at Detroit Banquet
Nineteen of Michigan’s leading statesmen gathered at the House restaurant as guests of Representative Samuel W. Smith to meet Gov Warner and state Food and Drug Commissioner Tahle. The gathering teased several Senate candidates for Senator Alger’s seat while endorsing a direct vote plan for the November election.
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Senator Alger
Samuel W. Smith
Detroit
Michigan
House
Samuel W . Smith
Go. Warner
Colony Tahie Food and Drug Commissioner
Alger
Guv Warner
Lillie
Senate
William Alden Smith
Townsend
Hamilton
Synth
Warner
Congress
Grosvenor
Buckler Goes to Spain for Royal Wedding Mission
William Hepburn Buckler of Baltimore, named Secretary of a special Roosevelt embassy for the King of Spain’s marriage, is half-brother to Henry White, ambassador to Italy. Buckler, son of Dr Thomas Buckler, educated in France and England, owns the Buckler estate near Baltimore and is active in local literary and social life.
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William Hepburn Buckler
Baltimore
Roosevelt
United States
Spain
Henry White
Italy
Morocco
Algecira
Buckler
Thomas Buckler
France
England
Upton Street Grading Debate By District Commissioners
The District Commissioners reported on an amendment to the District appropriation bill to grade Upton Street east of Connecticut Avenue NW at a cost of 300. They would not favor this item if it displaces previously recommended items. Upton Street has been dedicated to the District and serves as an approach to a Carnegie Institution of Washington plot. the proposed grading funds would cover the purpose.
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Anil
Nannie Griffin
Moewet
Herbrit
Upton Street
Connecticut Avenue
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Newsboy Injured While Delivering Papers On Busy Street
Benny Ne vit, a Post newsboy, lies in Emergency Hospital with a leg cast after being struck by a car on Seventh and B Northwest while attempting to jump from a bucking auto. He frets about customers and insists he will recover to resume delivering papers as soon as possible.
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Tno
Benny Nevitt
Post
Young Netitt
Sam
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Me Hioki to Attend Cornell Banquet in Boston
Japanese Charge Mr Hioki will attend a Boston banquet in April honoring Coadjutor Bishop Connell who served as papal envoy to Japan during the war. Hioki will represent Japan and address the gathering praising Connell and the Vatican. Ambassador Aoki, posted to the U.S., will likely reach Washington around April 25. He plans to sail back to Japan on Bay 18 and will not return to Washington or receive another posting until visiting Tokyo.
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Cornell
Boston
Hioki
C Connell
Japan
Hick
O Connell
Vatican
Aok
Washington
Hiroki
Foreign Office
Tokyo
Washington to promote city as manufacturing hub
Washington Board of Trade launches plan to publish a booklet and literature touting the District of Columbia as a prime manufacturing center. A subcommittee led by Robert N Harper will prepare the publication to attract manufacturers, map its location relative to other centers, and promote a nationwide campaign.
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Washington
Suggesons
Committee On Commerce and Manufactures
Board of Trade
District of Columbia
Washington district to push city literature drive
The committee will focus on preparing literature and business outreach. Board of Trade members will distribute small inserts or folders with a free literature supply to attract applications for city information. Subcommittee members praise Washington as a manufacturing city and aim to educate the country about its transportation and labor advantages.
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Businessmien
Board of Trade
Washington
Business Men Split Over Four Inch Wagon Tires
The House District Committee heard arguments for and against a January 1 mandate requiring four inch tires on wagons over two tons entering the District. James F Oyster and Thomas F Holbrook supported the bill, while Knox Express president Knox and others opposed it citing cost and timing. Chairman Babcock noted most inbound Maryland wagons already use four inch tires, and Holbrook urged a longer phase in to prevent hardship.
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House District Committee
James F Oyster
Business Men's Association
Thomas F Holbrook
Knox
Knox Express Company
W S Hoge
Pearce
Perry Johnson
Montgomery County
Babcock
Sewer Bill Not Favored by Commissioners
The Senate bill to build a sewer from Wisconsin Avenue to Rock Creek was opposed by Commissioners. They warn that discharging into Broad Branch would foul Rock Creek and risk private-property claims. The engineer says the plan’s main fault is its eastward route. if built, it should follow Broad Branch to Rock Creek. The $75,000 appropriation would only cover construction to Broad Branch.
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Wisconsin
Avenue
Rock Creek
Senate
Broad Branch
Gamages
Thie
Biddie S
Eighth annual Florence Crittenton graduation held
The National Florence Crittenton Training School celebrated its eighth commencement on Third Street with eleven graduates receiving certificates and beginning work aiding Washington women. President Charles Critterton spoke from Atlante, joined by Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. Marine Band performed under Prof Frederick Cross. valedictorian was Mrs. May Johnson. class song by Margaret Donellon. diplomas distributed by Charles Crittenton.
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Florence Crittenton Training School
Third Street
Washington
Charles Critterton
Atlante
Marine Band
Frederick Cross
Kate Waller Barrett
Florence Crittenton
May PB Johnson
Callie Talkington
Ora Lee Schell
Josephine Blaha
Irene Cooley
Pearl Powers
Margaret Donellon
Lawanda
Straff
Cassie Bill
Nora
Hanrahan
Elizabeth Simmons
Johnson
Cooley
Blaha
Charles Crittenton
Talks on Wendell Phillips at Armstrong School
Archibald H Grimke delivered a sketch of Wendell Phillips life and works last night at Armstrong Manual Training School. He praised Phillips as one of the greatest men of his age.
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Archibald H Grimke
Wendell Phiilips
Armstrong Manual Training School
the Graton
Alumni Banquet At Georgetown University April 22
The annual banquet of the Alumni Society at Georgetown University will be held tonight April 22 at Ranechera. Justice White will serve as toastmaster and speakers will include distinguished men. Attendees may include graduating class members, faculty, and graduates whether or not they are active Alumni Society members.
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Alimant 1 Society
Georgetown University
Ranechera
Justice White
Cincinnati Rabbi to Speak at Highth Street Temple
Rev Ishar Landman of Cincinnati Ohio will occupy the pulpit tonight at the Highth Street Temple Eighth street between EE and I streets Concluding services of the Feast of the Passover will be held Sunday at 30 pm and Monday at 4 pm
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Cincinnati
Ishar Landman
Ohio
Abraham Simon
Highth Street
Eighth Street
EE and
I Streets
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