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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
16
The House moves to start appropriation bills including the District of Columbia budget. Republican insurgents arrive seeking rally and push for tariff revision. Charles Fowler of New Jersey rails against Aldrichism, warns of imminent defeat, and outlines a plan for a 15 member tariff commission and flexible rates with a staggered effective date to allow industries time to adjust.
In a tight season outlook at Washington Post, Virginia's relay squad aims to strengthen a weak 5 прием. Captain Caldwell and Wilshire lead a lineup including Jones, Martin, and Forsythe with prospects of new additions from Lannigan and Conlact. Expectations center on strong indoor hurdles and track events as the team races to set a record.
Manchester city attorney Charles L. Page resigns effective immediately citing concerns with the annexation committee and the legal adviser’s role. Page sent an extended letter to J. K. Brown outlining reasons for stepping down during a critical stage of the joint assembly process.
Cecil county prominent lawyer Alayshall Haines died at home in Elkton after months with tuberculosis. Born December 10, 1846 near Rising Sun, he belonged to one of Maryland’s oldest families and is survived by a widow and two sons Broderick and Warren J. James. His death follows another notice of Anne Der aged 74, who died yesterday in Dublin district Somerset county. She was twice married and survived by five children from two marriages living in Sullivan Indiana, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Stueheld West Virginia, Richland Virginia, and Somerset Maryland.
Assistant Superintendent William C. Heckman of the Railway Mail Service died in Baltimore after a stroke. He had left Washington Friday for Syracuse on department business and was found unresponsive Saturday evening at the Hotel Caswell. His body awaits officials in Baltimore as relatives are notified. he was 53, a native of Fort Wayne and longtime federal employee.
Henry A Willard former Willard Hotel proprietor and early Washington business leader died last Saturday in Walpole New Hampshire at eighty eight. He built a vast real estate fortune, led banks and trust firms, and funded civic and religious causes including Garfield Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be in Walpole with Westminster burial. his Washington office at 1410 F Street Northwest remained an active hub of his extensive holdings.
Ferd A Rocker, 62, president of the Arion Singing Society and owner of a wholesale tobacco shop at 615 Twelfth Street North, died at Providence Hospital of diabetes. A native of Hanover, he led German groups in Washington, helped buy club quarters, and was active in the United German Societies. Funeral services will be held at J. William Lea’s at 3 Pennsylvania Avenue with cremation to follow. Arion Society cancels December entertainments in his honor.
Gov Swanson, member of the R A Peatie Bible Class, spoke at Main Street Sunday School recalling its aid to his education when a poor boy. He left for Washington after the visit. John Hy Myer aged 83 Fredericksburg pioneer dies of paralysis. Civil War Confederate veteran and former city council member survived by two daughters four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Rev Dinwiddie criticised members for lack of interest at the Wasley Chapel event marking the order’s 44th anniversary. Prof Charles Scanlon spoke on temperance as the reading noted efforts to strengthen District laws and liquor traffic enforcement.
Attorney Egbert O. Everest of Plattsburg N J says he will arrive to defend John F Barry in a leprosy case before the police court tomorrow. Postponement is likely if key witnesses are not in the city Dr J Duncan Bulkley of New York Skin and Cancer Hospital would be the principal defense witness Health Dept ready to present Dr C Augustus Simpson and Dr J Kinyoun who originaly examined Early upon quarantine at Hastern Branch If the dept prevails Early faces permanent quarantine in the brick cottage and possible removal of witnesses Mrs Early expected from Manchester Va has not arrived Health Officer Woodlware noted no visitors except one call.
Mrs. Della R. Henry national president of the Ladies of the G. A. R. stops in Washington en route to Atlantic City to plan the twenty fourth patrioal enfarpment next summer. She represents 20,000 women nationwide and praises local circles while on her journey she is joined by Mrs. Isabell Warrall Ball of the city, a trusted local organizer.
The colored churches of Washington held sacred sessions for Elke memorial day under the Grand Lodge of Improved Elks. At Metropolitan Baptist Church Rev. Dr. M. P. Norman delivered three sermons on the Order’s work and departed brethren. Exalted Ruler Charles Freeman spoke briefly, then B. I. Gaa King, secretary of Columbia Lodge, and Dr. S. gave short addresses. A musical program with vocal and instrumental solo numbers highlighted the event.
A large crowd gathered at the New National Theater in Washington under the Elks banner for memorial services honoring nine members who died since 188. The program featured a cross and star of bulbs, music by the United States Marine Band Orchestra, readings of obituaries, a sermon, and the Elks’ choir performing The Vacant Chair and Nearer My God to Thee. A long procession of officers and a memorial committee read the dead’s names as lights blazed on stage and throughout the theater.
A man identified as Philip Parker died of two gunshot wounds after a Saturday night encounter with Officer W H Seater of the Fourth precinct. Parker slashed the officer with a knife during the struggle at Third and L streets, sustaining abdominal and lung injuries. Parker’s death followed more than three hours of surgery at Emergency Hospital. Lester, wounded in the face and neck, remains under care at Casualty Hospital with a serious condition. An inquest will be held when Lester is able to attend, and the body was sent to the morgue for carrier’s jury review. Fred Gwens, a Black man, faces charges after a separate brawl in Willow Tree sley southwest.
Weather conditions across the middle West to the Atlantic coast bring rain, gales, and a cold march into Monday and Tuesday. Snow is expected in the northwest and plateau regions, with mixed precipitation along the lakes and coastal areas. The report also cautions readers about kidney health and promotes Old style remedies, urging inquiries and feeding back from readers.
Mrs. ya MacDonald Valesh resigns as organizer and assistant editor of the American Federation of Labor after twelve years. She will move to New York to broaden her work with the Women's Civil Federation and will lecture on labor history, aiming to bring women workers closer to leaders who champion their interests. She created more than ten unions in the Eastern states and organized women in the bureau of engraving and printing.
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