District to pay for cattle tested for tuberculosis
Agriculture department pushes measures to remove infected cattle and tainted milk in Washington. Secretary Wilson cites lack of authority and funds, expects action by Congress to allow tuberculin testing and enforce strict dairy health rules. Inspectors already test herds near the southeastern edge of the district and dairy cattle from five states supply Washington milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Whalhington
Washington
Alter States
Styway
District of Columbia
United States
Cneileve
Darlin
Maryland
Virginia
Ealth
Woodward
Congress
Parmigston
Pennsylvania
New Serges
New York
Negro Business League of DC Plans December Banquet
The Negro Business League of the District of Columbia, a branch of the National Negro Business League led by Booker T. Washington, schedules its annual banquet for December 18. Officers listed include W Sidney Pittman as first vice president and Charles HM. Jomans as recording secretary among others, with extensive notable members named.
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Ito Negro Businena League
Direct of Columbia
National Negro Business League
Gorker T Washington
Washington League
Naval League
Booker
Washingti
Napier
Nashville
Fenn. Mal
Moton
Hampton
Warshop
AHL Grant
Kansas City
TR. Jewith
Texas
Giehrnst Stewart
Newark
James B Shepard
North
J. T. Moreland
Atsams
John
Firemen Express Regret Over Death of Committee Member
Tatue Gans, committee chairman, was appointed to inspect the fire and house districts after receiving a letter from No M engine company members expressing regret at the death of TH. Lynn, an committee member. The letter says the fire department has lost a friend and counselor and recalls his fine qualifications shown during inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatue Gans
No M Engine Company
TH. Lynn
Nen
Taft Addresses National Rivers and Harbors Congress
President Taft opens the sixth annual meeting in Washington with calls for a general federal policy on waterways and cautions against rushing bonds. Count von Bernstorff outlines German inland waterway progress, and delegates push for prompt congressional action, favoring bond funding and a unified national plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
United States
Congress
Taft
Burges
Texas
W. Crandall
St. Louis
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Albert Hattinger
Ohio
Gov. Tadley
Milnsouri
John Dalzell
FIAN BIG LAKE CANAL PLAN MOVES TOWARD TAFT APPROVAL
An advocacy group seeks federal aid to build a Great Lakes to Gulf canal. They meet President Taft and key lawmakers including Speaker Cannon and Secretary of War Dickinson. Opponents led by Deneen Harman Hadley Francie Dooley oppose the project. The committee seeks 10 000 000 annually for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Gulf
Fatt
Sherman
Cannon
Congress
Dickinson
New Orleans
Taft
Aix
Gov
Deneen
Ilinois
Handera
Lowlalyna
Hadley
Missouri
David R. Francie
Lyman B. Dooley
Minoit
Chicago
District appeals Second Street grade damages ruling
Attorney A Leftwich Sinclair for the District petitions the District Supreme Court to set aside recent appraisements by the Union Station grade-damage commission. He asks a jury view to determine proper compensation for properties on the west side of Second Street between Hand II Street and northeast. The commission hears testimony from east side owners and will reconvene to view properties and consider damages tied to F Street grade changes for the railroad terminal project.
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District
Leftwich Sinclair
Pet
District Supreme Court
Unter Station
Second Street
Hand II
Union Station
F Street
Second
Third Streets
City Hall
Lsten
Colton Shows Tact In Porto Rico Inauguration
Governor Francis Colton handling a delicate precursor to his inauguration faced a homegrown faction that boycotted the welcome. Police arrested several for disrespect as the flag flew at half mast. Colton requested natives’ restraint and explained the flag drape was for a party member’s memory. Delegates were sent to greet him.
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War Department Ofclass
Francis Colton
Porto Hiso
Uniontate
Colton
Unionites
Lancaster Commissioner Bid Endorsed by Citizens Group
The President received resolutions endorsing Charles Lancaster for a vacant commissioner seat. A 25 member Citizens’ Northwest Bar association committee will present the memorials to President Taft. James P. Willett is also proposed for one vacancy, praised for ability and familiarity with federal affairs.
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Ransdell
Congress
D. W. Blaine
Kansas
Ted
James E. Smith
Mixaour
Eachitats
Thomas W. Smith
District of Columbus
New Willard Hotel
Lastavening
Congresa
James FP
Willett
Witett
Washington
Haa
Patronal Feast Observed at Catholic University of America
A solemn high mass commemorating the patronal feast was celebrated yesterday at the Catholic University of America with the faculty and more than 160 priests and seminarians in attendance. The rector, Mar Thomas J. Shahan, led the ceremonies along with Rev. Dr. Charles Francis Aiken who preached on the Immaculate Conception in the chapel. Following the service, university leaders hosted an inner faculty reception with dignitaries from Holy Cross, St Thomas, St Austin's, Marist, and other affiliated institutions in attendance.
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Catholic University of America
Allatea
Thomas J. Shahan
Charles Francis Aiken
M. FE. McAvoy
Daniel J. Kennedy
College of the Inmaculate Conception
Catholic University
Mar
Haban
College of the Immaculate Conception
Holy Cross College
St. Thomas’ College
St. Austin’s Oollera
Marist College
Apostolic Mission House
Franciscan Monastery
Census Supervisors to Meet in Eastern States
Director Durand of the Census will confer with 38 supervisors to stress Tafts aim for a precise economical census. The first Eastern States meeting including Virginia and North Carolina will be in this city tomorrow and Saturday with Taft and Nagel likely addressing. Additional conferences are scheduled in Chicago Cincinnati New Orleans and Atlanta in December for nearby supervisors.
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Atlanta
Collier Granted Bail After Manslaughter Guilty Verdict
John W. Collier, former policeman convicted of manslaughter in the death of Police Capt. Williate J. Mathaws, was released on bond of 10000 yesterday on the salaries of W. W. Stewart and Samuel H. Walker. Justice Gould reserved ruling and will await district attorney action on a new trial motion. Collier’s lawyers have not filed notice of a new trial, but are expected to act today.
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John W. Collier
Williate
J. Mathaws
W. W. Stewart
Samuel H. Walker
Gould
Grantpa
Callier
Weather Forecast and Grand Jury Indictments
Weather bulletin reports cold Western and Midwestern conditions with heavy winds along the Atlantic coast and storm warnings on the Pacific coast. Temperatures plunge in the Upper Midwest and Central Plains, with continued cold through the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. Grand jury returns two indictments against Dominies Falance for attempting to derail passenger trains in Union Station tunnel on Oct 10 and Nov 19, with trial set next week. other indictments include Robert Ford for assault with a dangerous weapon James Clauskhan for robbery Charles C Pleasant for grand larceny and Wilson Firehull for housebreaking.
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U.S Dept. of Agriculture
Washington
Wednesda
Rocky Mountainc
Inks
Mississippi
Plalie
Dferrieta
Pacific Coast
New Wegland
Mid- Atlantic
Stete
West Virginia
New England
Middle Atlantic
Atlante
Gull
Jakes
European
Grand Banks
Ratafall
China
Enosanaty
Davenport
Jows
Deaver
Colo
den Mula Calvaston
Halen
Jon
Feremene
Wenace Ci
Estus Rock
North Platte
Neh
Obama
Portland
Parana
Bal Lane Cies
Lanle
Paul
Stine
Jam
Falance
Robert Ford
James Clauskhan
Charles C. Pleasant
Wilson Flrehell
Red Cross stamps misused as postage prompts mail office action
Read letter office busy as thousands of letters bearing Red Cross stamps go to dead letter or stay at post offices for postage. Officials remind these stamps are not postage and mail bearing them alone is unpaid matter. Letters without proper postage may be sent to dead letter. Red Cross stamps not admitted in Great Britain unless postage is affixed. German mail accepts only if stamps are on back of letter or parcel.
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Congress
Iink
Roosevalt
Stiil
Enebomy
Dayuine Honda Neisaries
Honoirst
Red Cross
Neu
Portage
Postofice Department
Great Britain
Malta
Youthful Burglar Held After Break In at 146 Fifteenth Street
George H White, a youthful burglar found under a bed by Officer Waleh of the Third Precinct, was arraigned to poles court charged with breaking and entering. Through attorney M O'Brien he waived examination and was held in 4000 dollars for the grand jury. White told a reporter he entered homes seeking funds to travel to St Louis for factory work.
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George H. White
Fiffteenth Street
Waleh
Poles Court
O'Brien
White
Post
St. Louis
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Rovige
Waterway
Panama Canal
Union
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Harbora
Bunting
Saga
Dosepn H. Ransdeff
Tensginna
George Alexander
New York City
Watt Apne
Mississippi River
Count von Bermstorff Goeaks
Kandel
Lloyds
Rivera
Canal
Fallroada
Couraea
T. RK. Bourland
Chinoiss
James BH
Dorland
Kentucky
M. B. Trezevant
Louisiani
J. Nippert
Wiliam Jones
W. Ey Bmall
Georgia
J.S. Valentine
Connecticut
W. A. Gett
California
Gov. Weeks
Weeks
Woman's Waterways Congress
National River and Harbor Congress
Amfteld
Hoyle Tomiklea
Shreveport
Charles W. Wairbanks
Women's Congress
Tubite
Cincinati
Charles P. Taft
White House
Thomas P. Egan
FIAN
Big Lake
Jovernura
Teinks
Porto Rico
Booet
Lancaster
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
Th St
Toles Bay
Sidney West Cor
14Th and G Streets
Collier
Christian Xander
Ampelos
Gefullet
7Th Street
Falasco
Barber & Ross
G Streets
Lucios
Waukesha
AL Urocers
Kaufman
Ricky
Georges
Georges & Son, Incorporated
Lin F St
DR. Senj, K. Leon
Smilburm, Heister & CO
Architegts
Ballantine
Shoemaker Co
Grosery
Topham
St. N. W
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Wilson & Mayers Manufacturers
G St
Story & Clark
Wilson & Mayers
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