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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
23
A long critique argues that doctors can better apply science to mental healing than clergy. The piece surveys reform ideas, praising medical progress while noting spiritual movements and public interest in moral improvement, with references to influential figures and debates of the era.
Miss Marie MacNaughton of this city received from the French government the diploma and insignia of Officier d Academie for services linked to the Paris treaty with the United States and Spain and for promoting French language and literature in the United States. The insignia with double palms studded with diamonds and rubies was presented in Washington by J W Jaros of New York. a Belasco theater party followed with Mr and Mrs Jaros and guests including the U S minister to Colombia and Mrs Dawson.
Funeral services for William T Belt former head of the Washington fire department were held at Eastern Presbyterian Church with a guard of honor of 120 firemen from engine and truck companies across the District. Out of town chiefs attended, including Chief Croker of New York and Chief Sainton of Baltimore. Gongs sounded at 11 o clock and all districts joined the ceremony. Pallbearers included City Fire Marshal and other senior officers. services concluded at Glenwood Cemetery with Masons and Elks rituals observed.
Representative Hull of Iowa said Jules Waterbury was arrested Tuesday on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Waterbury, arraigned yesterday, claimed to be an agent of the Associated Press and allegedly obtained $968. The case, discussed with defense attorneys, was postponed until January 9.
Lis Requess of WoT Weller president of the Isatated Charities that the Ht Rev Alfred Harding bishop at Mashington and the Rev William Russell rectory of St Patricks Church he appointed on the board of managers of the Clauzens Relief Association has been approved by Commissioner Macfarland. He will succeed Henry F Aflount and George X McTaintian, both of whom have tendered their resignations as members of the board.
A dated roster lists many named figures including MIYLA Sie HAPLAY HART AN Cellent IPDHAM in Washington LOU TAY from New York HAMILIOS ETSIE SFNATORS from Wear Virginia SCOTT West Virginia HOPAING Tiineis HFEMENWAY Indiana MIRON Nevada PUPALUT from 'ehredt PLPL RSFNATIVES STERLING 1 now CRAHAN Pennsylvania GAINES West Virginia HUGHES West FOCHT Pennsylvania PARSONS New dri AMES Mansa hasitis CALL Alas 0 WATSON Indians SPATERMAN Flo tdi BEAEF Pennsylvania CATDER New York DWEEDT New Yoh STEVENS Minnesota and others.
Mrs J W Wadsworth Jr, sister of the late Adelbert Hay, rejects the late 1800s marriage rumor to Mary Ryland as false. She and her father investigated at the time, finding no marriage certificate or evidence. Clergyman Rev Wattlan Tastoesnyder denies performing any ceremony and notes Miss Worick never married Hay. State Department records also show no license or record of such marriage, with Hay still abroad in Africa during the claimed date.
District officials debated leaves of absence for temporary and per diem workers under a 2105 act. Corporation Counsel Thomas admitted commissioners can grant absences up to 30 days per fiscal year to regular employees paid from general funds. Audiner Twredile urged Congress to authorize ware for temporary staff. Commissioner West supported the idea.
Job Bennet aged 63, a linen man aboard a Potomac River houseboat near the Independent Tea Company plant, cut his throat with a rusty razor yesterday. He was moved to George Washington University Hospital, then returned to the houseboat slightly injured. Renner, a brother of Thomas F Renner who owns the boat, has been fit for some time. Thomas previously sought admission for John into the Washington Asylum Hospital, which reportedly refused. Authorities will be asked to care for the injured man.
The Secretary of the Navy orders a naval court of inquiry in Boston next Monday to investigate the grounding of the cruiser Yankee in Buzzards Bay last September. The panel includes Capt Herbert Winslow as president, Capt Aaron Ward, Commander Roy C Smith, and Ret sub Commander A L Hoff as recorder.
Charles M Schwab, allied with dock interests, informed Secretary Newberry of priority for naval use of Hunters Point docks near San Francisco. The facility has hosted the battle fleet on the Pacific coast, with strong docking records.
On the recommendation of Lyn Zink superintendent of the Washington Asylum the commissioners approve changes in staff. The resignation of Boury overseer takes effect November 30. Miss Burney second year pupil nurse resignation takes effect December 6. Miss Genevieve Paitca is promoted from first to second year nurse effective December 3.
The President nominated John A Holmes private secretary to the Postmaster General to be purchase agent for the postal service. Holmes rose from copy boy at the United Press News Association to private secretary through stenography civil service exams and steady promotion. He studied medicine at George Washington University and graduated with honors. Stanker of Ohio will succeed Holmes as private secretarysu
Children seeking work permits must apply at Franklin School before the new year. Permits for street trades suspended Dec 1 to Jan 4. office and business permits paused Dec 23 to Jan 4. Renewals scheduled by district section on specific December dates. bring permits and badges, unaccompanied.
In southwest Washingley the Colored Social Settlement conducts active work reaching over 600 families in shanties and alleys. It runs a day nursery a penny savings bank with over $1000 deposited in a year and operates a city library branch along with cooking and sewing schools. The settlement is volunteer-funded and has no endowment fund.
Wells Woodward of 1518 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest was severely burned when a lamp he was working on exploded last Monday night. He has been in Homeopathic Hospital and was reported improved by physicians last night. Police Seek Missing Boy Raymond Cx aged 2 years of 1223 F Street Northeast disappeared from home early yesterday morning.
Navy Department announces that 81 graduates from the class of 1907 will be commissioned ensigns in the U S Navy dating from September 13, 1908. The list includes relatives of notable figures such as Beauregard and Rep Roberts, with many sons of officers among the names like Gardner Gaskey, Ralph Spruance, and Charles Dunn, highlighting connections to military and political families.
Army orders list leaves granted to Capt J Fr Tor and several artillery and infantry officers. Includes seventeenth infantry, station details, and department duties. Names such as Tan el Rheston and Amos Ho Shaton appear in the fragments with unclear spellings.
The document lists hospital and medical corps staffing changes, ship movements, and personnel assignments across multiple theaters. Key figures include Howard A Pach, Lieut Walter Finley, and Col Luu Mo Mase, with duties spanning San Francisco, the Philippines, Richmond, and Norfolk. It notes transfers to the Philippine Division, chief surgeon roles, and various naval vessel movements with dates around March and other months.
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