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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1910

Page

2

City Aids Red Cross President Urges Support

Washington backs Taft call for a $2,000,000 Red Cross endowment. More than $22,000 of Washington’s $33,000 share already pledged. committee lists subscribers and names prominent backers including Admiral Robley D. Evans, Frederick A. Keep, Christian Heurich, and Gen John M. Wilson. The endowment aims to fund long term relief, first aid, and nursing programs nationwide.

Washington United States American National Red Cross Washington Endowment Fund Committee Union Trust Company Taft American Red Cross Fraat Wisari Red Cross War Department San Francisco Italy Ald Japanese Red Cross Central Office of the Red Cross E J Stellwagen Henry B F Macfarland Henry H Filather Charles C Glover Clarence Moore Mabel ‘Ty Boardman The National Society Arnold Hague Mame W J Boardman Lars Anderson Gibson Fahnestock Frederick A Keep Admiral Robley D Bwana W H Browngon D C Phillips Henry B F. Macfarland Maxwell Woodhull Henry H Blather William King John M Wilson Christian Heurich Hennen Jennings Gardner Willams C J Bell Nee Cna Zon MB Atles A. Hensal Bone Michael I Waller Washhitton Endowment Fund Committee Milton Eo Atles W HE Hrownson C Bone Edson Bradley Charles J Bell Admirel Robley D Feians John Joy Edson Uenty Flather Harley Hover Arnold Hague Christian Heurleh Hoover John A Johnston Frederik Keep Sigraund Kann Lisner Theodore Noyes Marrence Norment Thomas Nelson Page Duncan Philips Ross Perry J P. Sanger J Stellwagen Henry K Willard Maxwell Woodhull Herbert Wadsworth Gardner F Willams A W Woodward John M. Wilson Weller

Weather Forecast From Washington December 12

The great high pressure area over the U S and Canada brings abnormally low temperatures from the Mississippi valley eastward and near normal in the west. Light snow in the lake region and upper Ohio valley, with rain in the gulf states. Snow furxes on windward shores of the lower taker. Tuesday mostly gulf and central plains precipitation. warmer plains westward. Winds:NW to N along New England coast, brisk SE off Grand Banks. Weather for steamers to Europe shows NW to N winds with fair weather.

LS Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Ita Mississippi Valley United States Amd Canada Lake Region Ohio Valley Gulf States Texas Gulf Central Plains South Atlantic Upper Lake Zast Plains Missouri Goa Mississippi Oh Wednessay Uppery Lake New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Coast East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Grand Banks

Captain Fry found dead at boarding house in Washington

Captain William Fry aged 75, longtime pension office clerk, was found dead in his boarding house room in Washington. Coroner Nevitt cited hemorrhages as the cause. he had suffered a heavy cold recently. Fry, a Crawfordsville, Indiana native and Civil War veteran, had been superintendent of public instruction there before moving to Washington ten years ago. Relatives from Indiana are expected.

Bam William Try Reina Post Higett Nevitt Lee Indiana Fry Morris C. L. Shepherd Crawfordsville Ind Washington Mason Winson BF. Fry

Winners Named in Saks & Co Essay Contest

A board of judges announced the Saks & Co Greater Washington essay contest winners after a three hour session at the New Willard Hotel. More than 300 manuscripts were examined from public schools, with prizes awarded December 24 at Saks & Co on Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street. First prizes are gold watches. second prizes silver watches.

Saks & Co Greater Washington Rudolph William F Gude Chamber Lef Commerce D J Callahan W V. Cox T. Stuart New Willard Hotel Board of Judges Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street Juan Cooper Grant School Harrison Kildare Petworth School Stanley J. Goldsmith Abbott School Baldwin Tard3 Hilton School Jerome Goldsmith Edward O'Leary Margeret Runbech Bryan School Margaret Hildreth Force School Spencer

Washington bids to host Panama Canal exposition in rivalry with New Orleans and San Francisco

The Washington Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade prepare to press Congress for Washington to host the Panama Canal celebration. San Francisco and New Orleans contend for the opening ceremony while Washington eyes a compromise that could make it the official site. William F. Gude asserts Washington’s international scope and readiness, arguing the capital is the natural, proper place for the exposition tied to the canal project.

Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade Washington Congress San Francisco New Orleans William F. Gude Lakes Navy Yard Olle James Golden Gate Pacific Coast Gulf Washington Chamber of Commerce Washington Board of Trade Joint Committee Willam F. Gude Chamber of Commerce Panama Canal

Amos H. Pruitt Dies After Inaugural Parade Exposure

Amos H. Pruitt, who helped remove the show from Pennsylvania Avenue before the inaugural parade, died at his home in Alton Illinois last Saturday from exposure. He served as a street inspector for the District of Columbia for fifteen years and resigned shortly after the parade. He is survived by his son J A Pruitt of 26 Seaton Place NW. He was 58. Funeral will be held from his Alton home.

Amos H. Pruitt Pennsylvania Avenue Alton Subyeu Pruitt Atreet District of Columbia J A. Pruitt Seaton Place

National Naval Militia Banquet Highlights Push for Legislation

After a full day of meetings at the New Willard Hotel a banquet closed the session. Leaders including Rep George E Foss Near Admiral Richard Wainwright and Rep Richmond Pearson Hobson urged passage of a bill to place the naval militia on par with the national guard. Mitchison presided at the banquet as toastmaster. Beekman Winthrop spoke for the Navy Department promising support. In the afternoon officers were elected with Mitchison as president Bostick vice president and de Unger treasurer.

National Naval Militia Association New Willard Hotel Naval Militia For N Congress Auxiliary Naval Branch National Guard George E Foss House Naval Committee Richard Wainwright Richmond Pearson Hobson Hach Joseph M Mitchison Pennsylvania Beekman Winthrop Navy Department J W. Bostick Louisiana Albert de Unger New Jersey

Men starved on dredge voyage claim marooning at Colonial Head

Thomas Smith and Daniel McCarthy say they were lured aboard an oyster dredge steamer Three Rivers and marooned at Colonial Head. After weeks of hardship, police sent them to Emergency Hospital, then Washington Asylum Hospital. They walked from Colonial Beach to the city seeking help.

Thomas Smith Daniel McCarthy Colonial Head Yeaterday Washington Asylum Hospital Smith McCarthy Three Rivers Colonial Beach

Carmi Thompson Rewarded for Party Service in Ohio

The article describes Carmi A. Thompson likely to become Assistant Secretary of the Interior succeeding Jesse E. Wilson, with Wade H. Ellis of Cincinnati slated for a judicial post in the Court of Appeals. It explains political rewards under the Republican victors and mentions potential U.S. district attorney and other Ohio appointments, noting President’s broader plans and the need to balance patronage.

Carmi A. Thompson Ohio Interior Jesse E. Wilson Indiana Col. Thompson United States District Cincinnati Wade H. Ellis Court of Custaing Appeals William H. Hunt Court of Commerce Ellis Customs Court Republican Party of Washington

Guns to smash airships in future warfare

Salt Lake City engineer A M McSweeney, in Washington awaiting a board decision, promotes a steel land turret and a mobile skirmish machine to defend against aeroplanes and dirigibles. He claims armor only and a high firing rate would prevent hits on vital parts, arguing the system protects crews and guns in open emplacements during attacks.

A.M TF. McSweeney Salt Lake City Utah Washington Driscoll Board of Ordnance and Fortification McSweeney

Tribute to Brewer Shapes Charity Leaders New President

The Supreme Court and District charity workers honored the late Justice David J. Brewer at the Associated Charities annual meeting held at First Congregational Church. Hennen Jennings was elected to fill the vacancy. speakers praised Brewer’s life, peace efforts, and devotion to helping the poor, while the group endorsed the pending loan shark bill.

Supreme Court of the United States Charity Workers of Associated Charities First Congregational Church David J. Brewer Sal Dent Justice Brewer Societe Henry B. Brown Charles E. Hughes Samuel H. Woodrow Hennen Jennings Henry B. F. Macfarland Justice Hughes Myr. Justice Brewer Yale Supreme Court Samuel Woodrow Jennings Board of Governors

Taft Keeps Day Of Rest At White House

The White House settled into a quiet day as President Taft received Booker T. Washington and Jeanne Will trustees planning a large bequest to colored colonies in the South. Congress awaited court appointments, with Taft pacing through accumulated correspondence and awaiting reorganization talks with Republican leaders next week.

White House Booker ‘Jt. Washington Jeannea South Congress Tart Aid Champ Clark Norton Victor Murdock Funt Stephanson Lorimer Paynter Republican Party

Revenue Force Organizes National Revenue Association

Delegates from 87 internal revenue districts met in Washington and formed an association expected to become national in scope. A constitution was adopted and by laws will be perfected. sessions at the National Hotel will occur today. The group includes members from states across the United States and they express enthusiasm for the new organization.

Internal Revenue Service Washington Internal Revenue Association National Hotel United States

Funeral for Maj. Gen. Wallace F. Randolph Held

Maj. Gen. Wallace F. Randolph died by his own hand. His funeral was held at his home on New Hampshire Avenue with the widow requesting a simple service. The burial took place in Arlington Cemetery after ceremonies at the grave led by Capt. W. W. Brander and Rev. Randolph H. McKim.

Wallace F. Randolph New Hampshire Avenue Arlington Cemetery Randolph H. McKim W. W. Brander Fort Myer

Reception for Washington pastors by YMCA managers

The YMCA in the association building hosted a reception and dinner for Washington pastors. Eighty-one pastors attended, including two new arrivals in the past three months. Eighteen YMCA board members were also present.

Washington M C. A YT. MM C. A

Hotels and Guests Across City Listings

A long, fragmented list of hotel guests and associated places across cities including SHOREHAM in New York and CHICAGO CHICAGO, with numerous individuals named and linked to hotels in various locales. The items resemble a social register of attendees and visitors at notable hotels like Shoreham and Willard, spanning multiple states and including surnames, initials, and scattered affiliations.

Bostor H L .Brown Shoreham H J Donfam Willard J. Kaufman Releigh Chicago James H. Davis Whe William L. Bohrer C Barlow C. L Butekinsens Aminea E. Hathaway A AL Brand John Dunn JP Lind Ray A. S Satie Raleign New York City H. A. Grant le James Gerdner Symour Bari Foster Artingtai Samuel Willett Ise Belawin Iter Iro Archer Albert Caattess Lugram Wifs K.P. Robinson Ee A J Shanley T. Wad Henry Pritchett Ime At Short M Graca J.B. Dodson A Fosburgh McKee William Warray Ro J Ludwig RL. Jones H Ohepard Ebbitt C. Martin H. Allendorff L. CO. Crummins Mra C. J. Murray P Root F EB Jackson CH Berzac H. G’ Gin F.C Moyer H. J. Bushe D. B. Keller Raleigh Hiladelphya—Job CG. Leonard James George Wortward F. P Abercombis L. Goggle Euler D. BR. Cunninghes Bobbitt R. A. ¥ van Darfoot H. D. Coates J. Leslie Gahtaway MM Doras Raleigh -Usburg H. C. Newcomer M H Gable A. J. Barbour Halaigh Salipornia J. Brotar San Francisco Wittard Asorgia W. P. Clark Elverton St James W . Esper Atlenta J Lawry Au Harry Hodgeon Athens JM Berry Dues A Clues Seumnaah W. McWilmner Tifton Maryland W. C. Roberta C B Cook Woodstock H. C. Wells Albany St. James Barn A. Hilton Westfeld Henry P .Williams Ithaca Andrew D White

Fragmentary 1900s Names List Across States

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and places including Ithaca, J D Busch, Brooklyn, Mount Vernon, Raleigh, New Jersey, Tennessee officials, Texas residents, Virginia names, and Richmond. No coherent event or narrative is discernible beyond scattered locales and individuals.

Ithaca de Barrie Lensburg WB. Hollows War Charlotteshia James Howard Irvine Russell Bante Greenwood L Bens Balem T. F Teer Toms W A. Aiken Richmond JR Hews Mount ‘Vernon

Bargains in Dead Letters Auction At Post Office

The annual dead letter sale opened at 10 yesterday morning in the auction rooms of C G Sloan & Co at 1407 G Street NW and will run daily until Saturday evening. About 7,500 lots include 1.22 books and 455 jewelry with more than 1,200 sold yesterday at an average around 11.5. Jewelry and wearing apparel will be auctioned Saturday evening with an estimated total of about $17,000. Auctioneers include GH Emmona.

Post Office Department C G, Sloan &Co G Street Emmona

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City Aids U. S Indiana Pension Office Potomac and Shenandoah Salt City Urena Louis Paul Minn Cal Springfield Tacoma Wash Val Waltham Elgin Seena Selinger’s, F St., Cor. Ltd Daniel M Freeman C Street Lula Freeman Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pennsylvania and Railroad Avenues Twining City Mins Freeman Snowbank Washrington Banquet Wayal & Dinesal Carmi Thompson Buckeye Interior Department Wade Ellis Salt Lake Hennen Jensings Justice Roland Cotton Smith William T. Russell J. H. Bradford I. L. Blouf Mabel Boardman J. Philip Herrmann B. J. Janney Helén Nicolay William C. Rives Frederick L. Siddons Willard S. Small George 5. Wilson Lansburgh & Bro 8Th Street 7Th Street Getsecomb Droop’s Music House Steinway Pianos Victor Victrolas MR. Taft Revenue Force National Association Gen. Randolph Probey Carriage CO N. W Greign Mrs NT. Shipmy London England Rissa H. F. Bray Havana Guba Grand Rapids Mayer & CO St. N. W John H. Magruder Conn. Avenue K St John F. Ellis & CO Penna, Avenue Edro Domeca Christian Xander Wong * Wah Hing CO Oxford Topham’s National Union National Rifles Hall Frank E. Chapin Isdy Ave Ad. J. Jay Gould St. Toya Seta Pictures L. J. Naramore Sailentine Newark Milburm, Reister & CO Washington, B. C. el
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