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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
20
An unnamed man, recently back in Washington, pleads his innocence amid quarantine. He insists he has leprosy fears and argues authorities detain him unjustly. He plans legal action and seeks release while health officials contend with tests and public safety duties.
Barry Garrison censures health officials in a meeting of William Barry Garnson No 2 Arm for condemning the arrest of John Wail, alleged leper, who traveled to Washington from New York. The group adopts a resolution asserting rights and justice, appoints a committee to present it to President Taft, and notes Army and Navy support. Members elected to leadership and new inductees listed, with Leckie honored as an honorary member.
Secretary of the Treasury and Charles D Norton named to lead the effort to establish a permanent endowment fund for the American Red Cross. Newark subcommittees announced with Bacon Vallam Keep Griscom and Warburg among appointees. Taft urges a $2000000 endowment to strengthen national organization and aid international relief work amid recent disaster responses and British mail exclusion issues.
Special to The Washington Pow reports Dr Duncan Bulkley of Madison Avenue, New York, who treated early for leprosy allegations, says Mr Early appears healthy and not afflicted. He notesEarly’s pension status, past segregation in Washington, and recent discharge from the pension toll, with family letters from the South praising his health. The doctor dismisses leprosy signs and predicts continued support if needed.
Sydney Wrightson presents an educational recital on interpretation and breathing in a program of sixteen numbers. Miss Donna Elizabeth Riegel accompanied, and Wrightson argued that interpretation is innate and must differ from rigid traditional methods.
Emerson Institute Alumni Association held a reunion at the University Club with Washington alumni who attended during Charles B Young’s half century as principal. Plans were discussed for a December 16 testimonial dinner at the Shoreham in his honor, with efforts led by secretary James St Blount to secure support for the event. Notables present included James L Norris jr, Edward Stellwagen, Henry Bergmann, Oliver Metzerott, Harold Godwin, and others.
Prof Themes H Wille secretary of the National Forestry Association urged conservation before a large crowd at Peoples Church House 112 East Capitol. He warned coal could vanish in about 100 years at current use and wood in a third of a century. He noted one eighth of a tree remains and claimed the last major hardwood forest lies in the southern Appalachians urging West and South polities to back national forest legislation in the Appalachians.
A large hunt party breakfasted at the Chevy Chase Clubhouse then rode to the Kenbels on Rock Creek farm for a day of riding. Migs Townsend on a Mall, Dr Bayne on Hustler, Capt Sowerby on Gormstone, and Legare with Knott led mounts as hounds pressed a line near Wheaton. Ground dried but scent faded in open fields. hounds were recalled after 20 minutes. Next meet at Cabin John with drag hounds. future drag times set at 3 PM.
Seaborn Wright of Georgia told the National Antisaloon League conference in Chicago that there was never a vacancy problem in the South, only a liquor problem. He argued the saloon will never return in the South and praised 95 years of anti liquor legislation as a culmination of persistent efforts.
The Northwest Citizens Association will meet this evening at the new Masonic Hall in Tennallytown to discuss funding the District public debt, improvement of the Eastern branch, and reclamation of the Anacostia. Major W J Judson, United States Army engineer commissioner, will preside.
An advertisement touts Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for all blood diseases and a system booster. It promotes Sarsatabs in 100 dose chocolate labels and urges immediate use.
Hivets Silva a 21 year old Cuban woman employed in elite Washington homes was arrested by Ninth precinct police for larceny from jeweler Adolph W Bleverling. While questioned she allegedly coughed up the missing gold band, denied taking it, and pleaded for liberty. She was held at the detention house.
W. B. Marye a Virginia descended surveyor turned evangelist, claims to have tramp 14000 miles since August 13 preaching across the South and planning a voyage from New York to England via Belmore and Philadelphia. He denounces modern churches and aims to restore the brotherhood of man as he travels toward Europe and Asia.
Peirce Guild opened yesterday at the old Masonic Temple for a three day luncheon to aid the Washington Home for Foundlings. Luncheons served today and tomorrow at noon while patrons last with Mrs WH Bayly as president and a line of officers and active members guiding the effort, plus honorary and assisting members listed. Approximately 80 guests attended, with a large attendance expected as the event continues through the next day.
Brig Gen Thomas Melardy, veteran of two wars, was interred in Arlington National Cemetery after a morning service at 10 oclock. The ceremony featured a cavalry and artillery escort, a requiem mass at St Matthews Roman Catholic Church, and participation from the Sons of the American Revolution, Loyal Legion, Burnside Fost GAR, and notable military and institutional representatives.
The Internal Revenue Service plans a 36 foot extension to the Treasury storage vault to handle growing stamp needs. About 90 million stamps are on hand. twenty new denominations will be printed and issued by February or March. The vault will measure roughly 75 by 20 feet and cost around 2400 dollars.
Mrs Barmey will stage a light opera The Man in the Moon at the Belasco Theater Monday night December 20 in aid of the Neighborhood House industrial department Washington society folk will play leading roles under Mrs Barnes management An industrial exhibit will run December 6 7 8 and 9 on the ground floor of the Western building Tickets go on sale with plans announced at the Neighborhood House trustees meeting and a number of society ladies are named among participants
Funeral services for Josephine Frances Phillips daughter of the late Thomas T and Mary F Phillips were held Tuesday at St Pauls Church. Relatives and friends attended including many associated with Phillips in local churches. The requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Thomas A Walsh with a male quartet. clergy from St Pauls and nearby parishes attended. Attendants named include Warren Why Thomas Stanton Wallan Vincent Griffin John Crowley James Collins and John Leonard.
Cincinnati report states on December 2 Frank W Fowler arrested at the request of Pittsburg authorities. He is linked to multiple manufacturing firms in Wittsburg Fattsburg and is charged with manipulating a sum of 76000 as parsons and associates allegedly conspired to capitalize on a novelty company venture.
The report outlines a broad weather pattern across the western and central United States with cold fronts, wind shifts, and storm warnings from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountain region. It notes a cool to cold spell extending into the upper Midwest and Northeast, with potential snow in northern districts. Local figures show temperatures around midnight and afternoon readings, plus humidity and sunshine, alongside a fatal burn incident and a banking partnership development in Washington.
Dr T A Lee resigns from Casualty Hospital staff to start private practice after serving about a year. He notified the board of trustees a month ago with December as his effective date. One of Casualty’s most popular physicians, he was transferred from Emergency Hospital and is a George Washington University medical school graduate praised for surgical skill.
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