Washington Dairy Meat Policy Aims Tuberculosis Tests
Secretary Wilson outlines proposed measures to eradicate tuberculous milk in Washington District by tightening authority and funding for cattle testing. He cites interstate cooperation with Maryland Virginia and other states and the need for a federal laboratory to test milk and infected cows. District milk sources include Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York with 16136 cows supplied in the year 1909 and 3885 primary tests conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Whalhington
Washington
Alter States
Styway
District of Columbia
United States
Cneileve
Darlin
Maryland
Virginia
Congress
Parmigston
Pennsylvania
New Serges
New York
Negro Business League to Hold December Banquet
The Negro Business League of the District of Columbia led by President Booker T. Washington plans its annual banquet for December 18. Notables listed include Emmett J Scott and Nathan K. Fant among others, with local officers named including W. Sidney Pittman and A. H. L. Underwood in key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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, chairman, appointed to inspect district fire houses after receiving a letter from No M engine company members mourning TH. Lynn. They write that his death leaves the fire department without a friend and counselor and will be remembered for his qualifications shown while inspecting the department and its men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatue Gans
No M Engine Company
TH. Lynn
Nen
Taft Addresses 2500 at National Rivers and Harbors Meet
President Taft opened the sixth annual National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington with a caution on bond spending, urging a clear federal policy for inland waterway improvements. Count von Bernstorff spoke on German waterways, while Ransdell highlighted the need for a coordinated national program and opposed government ownership of railroads. Delegates from 22 states gathered at the Willard Hotel as committees formed to frame resolutions and push prompt congressional action.
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National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Union
New Willard Hotel
Taft
National Silvers
Harbora
Bunting
Saga
Dosepn H. Ransdeff
Tensginna
Congress
George Alexander
New York City
United States
Ransdell
Watt Apne
Mississippi River
Iink
Roosevalt
Stiil
Kandel
Am Denendor
Count von Bernstorf
Lloyds
Rivera
Canal
Fallroada
Couraea
T. RK. Bourland
Chinoiss
James BH
Dorland
Kentucky
M. B. Trezevant
Louisiani
J. Nippert
Ohio
Wiliam Jones
W. Ey Bmall
Georgia
J.S. Valentine
Connecticut
W. A. Gett
California
Burges
Texas
W. Crandall
St. Louis
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Albert Hattinger
Gov. Tadley
Milnsouri
John Dalzell
D. W. Blaine
Kansas
Ted
James E. Smith
Mixaour
Eachitats
Thomas W. Smith
Columbua
Avening
Congresa
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 CANAL PLAN AWAITS PRESIDENT TAFT APPROVAL
An army of enthusiasts seeks federal aid to build a Great Lakes to Gulf canal. They plan to petition President Taft and key leaders including Sherman Cannon and Secretary Dickinson. Two anti canal governors and engineer Dooley oppose. The group asks for 10 million dollars annually for ten years.
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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 from grade damage awards at Union Station
Attorney for the District petitions the District Supreme Court to set aside recent appraisements by the Union Station grade-damage commission. The filing seeks a jury to re determine damages on Second Street west side and east side testimony concluded after three weeks of hearings with numerous lawyers. The commission plans further sessions at 4 p m Monday and 7 20 p m Tuesday to view properties and hear more evidence about grade changes linked to 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
Governor Colton Demonstrates Tact at Inauguration
Governor Francis Colton of Porto Rico earns praise for handling a sensitive reception calmly. The anti government faction sent two delegates. the American flag was half mast with black crepe. Police arrested several on disrespect charges but bailed them, as Colton pressed a diplomatic note explaining the flag gesture honored a party member's memory.
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War Department Ofclass
Francis Colton
Porto Hiso
Uniontate
Colton
Unionites
Lancaster Commissioner Campaign Endorsement Report
The President received resolutions endorsing Charles Lancaster for a vacant Washington commissioner post. A 25 member Citizens Northwest Bar panel presented the memorial urging full consideration of Lancaster. James P. Willett Jr. is also recommended for a vacant commissioner role, praised for ability and familiarity with district affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FP
Willett
Witett
Washington
Haa
Patronal feast mass at Catholic University of America
solemn high mass commemorating the patronal feast was celebrated at the Catholic University of America in the presence of the faculty and more than 160 priests and seminarians. The rector Mar Thomas J. Shahan attended along with other titled clergy and university members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Director Durand to Lead Census Supervisor Conferences
Director Durand of the Census will meet 38 supervisors to press Taft’s demand for a precise economical census. The first Eastern States session in this city will be held tomorrow and Saturday with Taft and Nagel possibly addressing. Additional conferences are planned for Chicago Cincinnati New Orleans and Atlanta in December bringing nearby supervisors together.
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Atlanta
Collier Granted Bail After Manslaughter Conviction
John W. Collier, ex policeman and recent manslaughter verdict in the death of Police Capt. William J. Mathaws, was granted bail set at 10000 dollars yesterday on the arguments tied to W. W. Stewart and Samuel H. Walker. Justice Gould reserved ruling and said he would await further action from the district attorney. 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 Summary From U S Department Of Agriculture
The weather bulletin reports cold conditions across much of the country with a deep freeze in the central valleys and a west coast storm bringing rain and snow inland. Temperature lows reach into the single digits in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions while the plains stay cold. Strong winds persist along the Atlantic coast and western regions expect continued high winds and cold, with storm warnings on the Pacific. Local reports include temperatures, rainfall, and city observations across listed locations. The grand jury in Union Station tunnel cases indicts Dominies Falance for attempting to derail passenger trains, with forthcoming trial next week, alongside other indictments for assault, robbery, grand larceny, and 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 to Carve Dead Letters
Post offices report thousands of letters bearing Red Cross stamps are sent to the dead letter office or held for postage. Officials remind that these stamps are not postage and mail with only them should be treated as unpaid. Letters to Britain are not admitted. Germany allows only if stamps are on the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Neu
Portage
Postofice Department
Great Britain
Malta
Youthful Burglar Held After Bed Discovery
George H. White a youthful burglar was found under a bed at 146 Fifteenth Street Northwest by Policeman Waleh of the Third precinct. He was arraigned to poles court on a breaking and entering charge, waived examination through his attorney M J O Brien, and held in $4000 for the grand jury. White told a reporter he broke in to gather 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
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Panama Canal
Dayuine Honda Neisaries
Honoirst
Count von Bermstorff Goeaks
Gov. Weeks
Weeks
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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