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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
6
Widow of Lieut Dennis Seeks Work After Husbands Death
Mrs Minna Dennis widow of Lieut L R Dennis with six children is stranded at the Confederate Veterans Home on Vermont Avenue. Knights of Pythias relief bureau plans to provide aid and find permanent employment. Dennis will be buried in Arlington as Panama records seek his Knights of Pythias affiliation. Officers Willey Bassett Bowman and Yost coordinate the relief effort and potential funeral delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna Dennis
Confederate Veterans
Arlington
Alinna Dennis
L. R. Dennis
Confederate Veterans' Home
Vermont Avenue
Knights of Pythias
Relief Bureau
Panama
Lieut
Dennis
Willey
Mrs. Dennis
Fort Myer
Hen in the Flat Sparks Family Scramble
In a comic domestic tale a man brings home a hen to the New York City apartment prompting arguments with his wife. They debate raising poultry, bribe a janitor, and recall state pride as they decide the bird must go back to its rightful owner and the calm, amused tension swings around the unlikely pet.
Plea of Virginia Peterson as she leaves hospital with aunt
Three year old Virginia Peterson, found starved beside her mother who died by her own action, is released from Casulty Hospital with her aunt Mrs W S Dodge of Anacostia. Virginia hopes to see her mother again while awaiting Indiana-relative decision. Nurses fondly bid her farewell as plans hinge on aunt's reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Peterson
Sarah Peterson
Casualty
W. S. Dodge
Anacostia
Rela
Indiana
Virginia
Mars
Dodge
Mamma
Vir
Binia
Miss Herbert
Misa Herbert
Richmond
Ind
Wisconsin official to study state director of industrial education
Supt C P Cary of Wisconsin visited Washington to scout candidates for a new state director of industrial education. He met with Dr Willam E Davidson and reviewed local prospects, aiming to create evening industrial courses for youths over 14 who must work. Davidson praised Wisconsin’s plan as a solution to educating working poor children. Cary plans to visit New York Boston and Philadelphia before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Cary
Washington
Wisconsin
Cary
Willam E. Davidson
New York
Massachusetts
Boston
Philadelphia
Davidson
Igh
Rudolph Studies Water Rates Change Position
Commissioner Rudolph said he has not decided his stance on the proposed District water rate increase. He was in Germany when the proposal arose, and has not delved into it since returning. Commissioners Judson and Markham are on vacation, with Judson reviewing the water department’s financial condition report by Supt. MacFarland. Rudolph supports metered service for Washington while the Chamber of Commerce inquiry committee has taken no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
Germany
Judson
Markham
MacFarland
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Anthony David Balfe hogiander Frey Voliatedt Hall
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Spirit in Navy Gratif ies Battle Pennant Note
Navy officials praised the crew of the Maryland for its esprit de corps and the Marsland crew for weaving the battle efficiency pennant at Mare Island California and sending it to Provincetown Massachusetts in honor of Johns Riles boatswain's mate of the Maryland The Maryland had previously held the pennant for gunner efficiency.
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Maryland
Michigan
Navy Department
Cant
N. R Usher
Cestain Usher
Marsland
Mare Island
Cal
Provincetown
Mass
Tohn Riles
Sunners
Smith to Lead United Spanish War Veterans in Oklahoma City
Washington Spanish War Veterans in Oklahoma City express confidence that John Lewis Smith will win a large majority to become commander in chief. A telegram from William A. Hickey confirms headquarters opened by Washington delegation as the annual convention begins and officers are to be chosen this afternoon. Delegates plan Westward tours after the convention ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Okinahoma City
John Lewis Smith
Oklahoma City
William A. Hickey
lunacy commission and odd poet Johnson sent to asylum
An elderly man in Alexandria claiming to be Tom Johnson the champion poet is deemed insane by a lunacy commission. He was sent to Staunton Hospital after the panel heard his verses and testimony. Local officials, including Commonwealth's Attorney Ford and Sheriff Allison, consider pursuing requisition papers for Edward Epps, accused of a $700 robbery in Annandale.
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Washington Post Bureau
Tea King Street
Alexandria
Tom Johnson
Napoleon
Walter A. Warfield
R. Lee Wilkiha
Richard B. Washington
Staunton
Johnson
Iinois
Virginia
Commonwealth
C. Vernon
Ford
J. R. Allison
Fairfax County
Gov. Mann
Fidward
Epps
Washington
Alexander McClintock
Annandale
Death of Joseph Harper Washington Clerk Remembered in Tributes
Joseph Harper longtime deputy clerk of the police court and juvenile court organizer died of pneumonia at his home in Washington DC aged 57. Funeral set Friday at 3 PM from the family residence with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. Judge DeLacy and court officers attend. Harper praised for charity and service to the poor and children. Survived by wife and two brothers Albert and N C Harper.
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Harper
Albert Harper
N. C. Harper
Washington
Arthur H. Thompson
Waugh Memorial Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
DeLacy
St. John’s Lodge
EK A
A. M
Waugh Memorial Church
Waugh Memorial Church Brotherhood
Brynes
Death of Joseph B. Freeman Florist in Washington
Joseph R. Freeman a Washington florist died yesterday at his home 2319 Wisconsin avenue northwest from Bright's disease and complications. He ran a floral shop at 612 Thirteenth street northwest for fifteen years and helped decorate events including White House functions. Born in England he came to Washington as a youth, married Mary E B Weaver, lived in Baltimore two years, then returned to establish his business. He was a member of several societies and will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery after funeral at Holy Trinity Church Thursday morning. He leaves wife three sons J W J S and William B and daughter Catherine Elizabeth Freeman.
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Joseph R. Freeman
Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Bright
Freeman
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Mr. Freeman
Waashington
White House
England
Washington
Mary EB. Weaver
Baltimore
Society of American Florists
Knights of Columbus
the Elks
Washerington, Florists Club
Holy Trinity Church
St Oak Hill Cemetery
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