Milk Ruling Sought With Wide World Impact
Dr G Lloyd Magruder asks President Taft and the Department of Agriculture to issue an official decision on the relative value of pasteurized and raw milk as food for infants. He argues pasteurization prevents serious milkborne diseases, citing earlier drops in death rates and urges a government board to weigh the issue, with potential global influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Lloyd Magruder
Taft Agricultural Department
Taft
Loyd Magruder
Stoneleigh Court
Department of Agriculture
Durcan of Public Health
Magruder
Washington
Colombia
Megenden
United States
Nathan Straus
New York
Lack
Congress
Gilinger
Mil ' Stecus
Death notices from early December 1910 era
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list residents of Washington and nearby areas with names including Cynthia Hodge Brid en, Frank Cyrfor, Warren Frames, Charles Francis Pletcher, Florence Bacon, and Carl Al Gusies. Details cover dates December 16 to 22, ages, residences, funeral times, and burial locations such as Glenwood Cemetery and Mount Moriah Cemetery Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridex
Woot
Cynthia Hodge Briden
Hart Wood
Alton
Ctor
Frank Cyfor
Vineral
Noneteenth Street
Mam Wary
Park
Cuarles
Rheds Island Avenue
Glenwood Cemetery
Fsa
New Yah
Florence Bacon
Tow
Tos
Andrew Geddes
Edward Inners
Loi
Lop
Roshipal
John J Roane
Virginia
Babies and milk safety sparks at YMCA gathering
The Monday Evening Tavering Club met at the YMCA assembly room to discuss infants welfare. Dr J W Mason Knox of Johns Hopkins outlined the path to grow up for babies and cited Washington efforts on milk supply. Dr W C Woodward read law extracts, while Dr Louie Tassor Jones highlighted the milk laboratory’s work and its achievements in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magruder
Taft
YMCA
WW Mason Knox
Johna Hopking University
Baltimore
Lowise Willige
Washington
W C Woodward
Louie Tassor Jones
Kober
Milk Laboratory
Weds in haste and repents a GWU athlete on liquor charge
Eleanor A Mee of Jersey City sues William P Carr former GWU star and U S Army first lieutenant for a limited divorce after a hasty three week courtship and a March 21 wedding. She claims domestic troubles arose from his liquor addiction and abandonment after June 1 1920 as he refused support and offered grounds for absolute divorce. Her attorney is Andrew B Duvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor McG Carr
District Supreme Court
William P Carr
United States Army
Eleanor A Mee
Jersey City
George Washington University
Equity
Fort Monroe
Andrew B Duvall
MacVeagh urged to submit public building estimates
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh was asked by Representative Tawney to provide Congress with estimates for construction of public buildings authorized at the last session. About 26 million was allotted for buildings nationwide but MacVeagh did not include these in his current estimates. Tawney indicated he would not seek an appropriation without Treasury consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
House
Tawney
Congress
Tawner
Appropriations Committee
Rate Advances Are Suspended By ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed freight tariffs advancing rates on lumber shingles and other forest products eastbound from North Pacific points until April 23, 1911. The action pauses rate increases to allow review and public consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pactite
Interstate Commerce Commission
Takoma Park Citizens Hit Cars as Buffets in Winter Delays
Takoma Park residents condemned Washington Railway and Electric Company service on the Brightwood line. They accuse conductors and motormen of lunch breaks on cars and car barns as repair points, urged Brightwood route changes, and noted crowding plus delays. An appropriation was approved to study line management. Carnegie Library bids exceed authorization, plans to be altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takoma Park
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Brightwood
Platt
Washington
Ninth Street
Takoma
Pratt
W A Orton
C W Pafflow
Griffiths
George J . Burton
Oan Schools
H. F Taft
Carnegie Library Committee
Balloonist's body found in North Sea after Saar race
A fishing cutter recovered the body of Lieut Lange, pilot of the balloon Saar, from the North Sea. The Saar vanished after the November 12 start from Essen on a race with eight balloons. 22 German torpedo boats and warships searched the area without success. On board were Lieut Rommeler and a Chilean, Herr Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
North Sea
Lieut Lange
Saar
Essen-on-the- Ruhr
Rhenish
Prussia
Hessen
Germany
Lange
Lieu
Rommeler
Chilian
Herr Zimmerman
Licensed to Marry In Many Pairs Listed
A historical list shows numerous marriage licenses granted for men and women from various towns including Petersburg Salisbury Roanoke Canton Middlesborough Aiken and Kansas City with grooms aged in twenties and brides mostly in their twenties. Names include Charles McKenney Grace A Hosell Jennie Wagner and Mary L Collier among others with ministers listed such as Rev M G Seaman Rev Eugene A Hannan and Rev J M Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Funk
Roanoke
John Reid Stannon Holgar Perking Walle
Canton
Olive S Kimbertin
T E ‘McGungan Alfred Jones
Mary L Collier
Richmond Va
J M Little Townsend W Belt
Margaret M Danner
Hrunewich
John Reid Shannon Joseph G Cutton
M Yancey Dawson
Jamea M Little Rutua P
Lillian G Johnson
Connell John Barker
Kansas City
Bue Skinner
Oshkosh
Wis
G MeGluhe
Fragmented Health Office Record of Families and Hospital Notes
Health office intake lists numerous families with listed parents and children, mostly births and ages. Several hospital and home addresses appear with ages from infants to elderly, including named families, hospitals, and street locations.
Farmers Bank of Toronto Fails
The Farmers Bank of Toronto has suspended payment. Head office is in Toronto with branches across Ontario. Capital stock stands at 1,000,000 while deposits in branches total about 1,400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank of Toronto
Toronto
Ontario
Farmers Bank
Change in Rates to Become Effective January 1911
Tentative ICC approval favors fixed upper berth charge at 60 percent of lower berths. New nationwide scale sets a 12 hour rate of 2 dollars, lowering Washington to Chicago lower berths from 5 to 4 dollars. The reform targets reduced prices across the country with implementation on or before January 1, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Washington
Chicago
Census of Small Cities Populations Listed
Marshall Texas shows a population of 11,452 in the latest census, up from 7,859. Alabama towns Anniston Bes semer Gadsden Selma are listed with populations ranging from about 10,500 to 13,700, while Michigan cities Adnan Alpena Escanaba Ironwood Ishpeming Manistee Marquette Menominee Muskegon Pontiac Port Huron Traverse City report varied counts, reflecting regional population data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Tex
Alabama
Anniston
Bessemer
Gadsden
Selma
Michigan
Adnan
Alpena
Escanaba
Ironwood
Ishpeming
Manistee
Marquette
Menominee
Muskegon
Pontiac
Port Huron
Traverse City
Supreme Court Rules Laborer Hazard Rule Upheld in Rail Case
The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law extending railroad hazard status to section laborers not operating trains, striking down fellow servant arguments. Justice Lurton announced the opinion. The court set Oct 1 1911 for Maryland West Virginia boundary survey commissioners to finish by Jan 1 1911, with WV opposing later than June 1 1911. West Virginia notes house eaves caused damages of 9000 by Juan Herencia of Mayaguez Porto Rico in a related ruling. Frederick W Lehmann introduced as solicitor general, succeeding Lloyd W Bowers. court adjourned to Jan 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
Ruli
Lurton
Maryland
West Virginia
Juan Herencle
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Supreme Court
Shriners to Hold Circus and Nominates Officers
Almas Temple Mystic Shrine announces a circus and fair to run for one week at Convention Hall beginning January 18. Officers nominated at the monthly meeting at the National Rifles Armory include Rotentate Adolf Gude chief rabban Hamilton Sith assistant rabban James Gibbs prophet Cary Fry secretary Harrison Dingman treasurer F A Sebring delegates to imperial council Rochester NY July 12 1911 four to be chosen Adolf Gaude Alexander Grant Joseph G Stelle T P Morgen Ross P Andrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almas Temple
Mystic Shrine
National Rifles’ Armory
Ares Rotentate
Adolf Gude
Rabbban
Hamilton Sith
Rabban
James Gibbs
Cary Fry
Harison Dingman
F. A Sebring
General Jared A. Smith Dies at Cleveland Veteran Engineer Officer
Brig. Gen. Jared A. Smith United States Army retired died in Cleveland Ohio last Saturday He served from 1862 through the Civil War and later rose to brigadier general in the engineers He was born in Maine July 6 1840 attended the United States Military Academy and earned brevet promotions for gallantry at Cedar Mountain and other Civil War actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Jared A. Smith
United States Army
Cleveland
Ohio
Smith
Maine
United States Military Academy
Corps of Engineers
Engineers
Cedar Mountain
Virginia
Haiti Seeks Loan for Government Salaries
Two Haitian deputies Pierre Paul and Marisellene Jacksen are in New York negotiating with bankers for a loan of several hundred thousand dollars to cover arrears in government salaries. It is likely the loan will be extended and a larger loan negotiations may follow, though exact amounts are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pierre Paul
Marisellene Jacksen
Haiti
Chilean Minister Cruz Dies in Washington Funeral Planned
Latediplomatic circles report the death of Chilean Minister to the United States Don Anjhat Cruz. His widow Senora de Cruz will have his body returned to Chile on an American battleship if she consents, with funeral set for 11 AM at St Patrick's Church. Pan American Union leaders and Secretary Knox mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lati
Legation
Charge V Affaires
Senor
Don Albert Yoacham
Senora de Cruz
Don Anjhat Cruz
United States
Taft
Chile
Washington
Thomas C. Dawson
Panama
Senora
Dona Maria de Calvo
Senora, de Rano
Moura
Cruz
The
Pan-American Union
Knox
Senor Cruz
de la Barra
Mexico
St. Patrick's Church
Mgr. Cerretti
Pope Legation
Local Party Officials Named from Several States
Consul Carl F. Deichman in Nagasaki Japan, National Committeeman James Ken Nedy from North Dakota, and James Moore of Seattle are listed among party officials in a terse notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Deichman
Nagasaki
Japan
National
James Kennedy
North Dakota
James 4 Moore
Seattle
Sarony Dies in Poverty in Pittsburgh Theater
The body of Gilbert Sarony, a veteran actor, identified by a letter from his wife Nellie Sarony in Brookline, was found at Allegheny General Hospital after pneumonia. He had no job, stayed at the Stag Hotel, and left only 28 cents. his burial may be arranged by the Actors' Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Allegheny General Hospital
Gilbert Sareny
Nellie Sareny
Brookigh
Trotters
Sarony
Actors' Fund
Satony
Stag
North Side
Greek Officer Handed to U S Immigration
Greek consul general met with Commissioner Williams and conceded U S jurisdiction over Nicholas Simopulos, the Greek army officer aboard Themistocles, accused with 21 others in a 4,000,000 franc embezzlement plot. The captain had refused to surrender him, and the ship will sail back to Greece tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N Botegim
Williams
Nicholas Simopulos
Themistocles
Simopulos
Port
Greece
Care for Wounded Burglar In Rural Nebraska Farmhouse
A grain merchant Henry E B Smith of Howells Nebraska shot a burglar who entered his bedroom door and lunged at him after midnight. The intruder Joan Cronin was wounded in the neck and taken to a hospital where he is expected to recover. Cronin, drunk and non talking, offered no motive for the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Middletown
Henry EB. Smith
Howells
Smith
Mr. Smith
Society no court excuse eyewitnesses to auto suit
In Newburgh New York December 18 an action to recover 10000 damages from an automobile accident opened but proceedings halted as three witnesses including two women were bound for social engagements in New York. Judge Mills warned witnesses must honor court orders despite social plans. Two witnesses are daughters of Rev. Dr Chalmers of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Newburgh
N. Y
New York
Mills
Chalmers
New York City
Widow Held As Husband Slayer In Detroit Murder
Detroit December 19 Francis Kniffen was found dead in bed with his head split open. His widow Nellie Kniffen was taken into custody after waking when she heard his groans. A bloody ax was found in a woodshed. She denies knowledge of the murder and says little beyond her initial account. Family says Kniffen was a street railway conductor and about 35. they had four children and had been married fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Francis Kniffen
Nellie Kniffen
Call to arms in Martinique sparks election outrage
In Fort de France on December 19, charges of gross frauds in yesterday's cantonal elections were raised as ballot boxes brought in by government officials were rifled during the night. Deputy Lagrosiliere and allies issued a call to arms amid alleged tampering that could tilt the result to the minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort de France
Martinique
Lagrosiliere
Wife of Preacher Murder in Philadelphia
Mrs Mary A Coleman a colored maid at the Pennsylvania Railroad station was found dead at her home with her throat cut and head crushed. Police suspect robbery but her money remained intact. Her husband a Negro preacher and her brother and his son found the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Coleman
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guerra Blames Officials In Manifesto After Attempted Assassination
Havana dec 19 Maj Gen Pino Guerra publishes a manifesto suggesting the administration bears responsibility for his attempted assassination He says his conduct as army commander was duty driven and he will now serve as a private citizen focused on Cuba's best interests. North Washington group urges school swimming pools with a plan to fund installations in district schools Dr Edgar D Thompson leads the push for swimming instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pino Guerra
Cuba
North Washington
Movements of Ocean Steamers Listed for New York Arrival
Shipping news notes multiple ocean liners sailing from European ports to New York. Vessels include RHLV III from Glasgow, La Tou raine from Havre, Amerika from Hamburg, and many others with routes to New York. Several ships are due to dock Thursday or around 9s m Wednesday, reflecting a busy transatlantic traffic period.
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RHLV
New York
Californis
Glasgow
la Touraine
Hevre
Amerika
Hamburg
Columbia
Naples
Madoine
Cleveland
Liverpool
Cedric
Antwerp
Gothland
Kelseria Auguste Victoria
Lapland
Rotterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam
Satled Flame
Carmania
Cape Rece
George Washington
Bremen
Vaderland
Dover
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U. S
Tauber
Providence Journal
Leveland Plain Dealer
Syracuse
Fast Standard
Victago Recall Herald
F Paul Pioneer Press
Foital
Recheater Herald
New York Tinea
St Louis Republic
Bston Glebe
Pheladelphia Public Ledger
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Dndertaker and
Fubrimer
East Capitol St
J. William Lee
Ardenbhalmer Eilers
Chanel and
Woods Remritorium
Pennsylvania
John R. Wright
Tenth Rowd
BR. F. Harvey
BR. F. Harvey's Sons
Pumphrey & Son
Fynert
Vents Phra
Fearila
Frank Geier's Sons
Seventh ST
North Bs
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank
Spearexer
Howarapre
William P. Carr
Army
Cator
George Franklin Cator
Providence Hospital
E R Nichols
Pennavitania Avenue
Nate
Kalon Wine Co
F ST
Phona Main
Citizens’ Association
Carnegie Library
Lieut. Lange
Health Office Record
Lugene
Margaret Helsley
Wallace
Ella Acton
James O
Anna Thompson
Fred G
Catherine B
Winkler
James M
Elizabeth M
Mooney
Dave H
Mary J Beckett
George
Margerite Karschouty
James LeRoy
Blery
M Groes
Walter D
Laura Briscoe
Wyman
Sarah Zirkin
Adelbert M
Harriett Kilburn
Charles HL
Margerat
Angergon Bay
Frog
Way C Branzeil
Herman
Emma C Schreiber
Boory L
Anna Byram
Eaward
Caroline GhBian
Pil ‘Thompson
Mianvel M Pearson
Joseph H
Florence M Hawkins
John
Lavinia Greenfield
Gerard
Irene Montgomery
Fred
Ross Hill
Benjamin
Mary C&émmon
Elenora Bell
Charles F Fieney Hospital
Coldren
Park Road
Ambu Crux
Vtavo
Williem
Freedmen's Hospital
Marjorie A
Ela Luces
Washington Asylum Hospital
Jom M Faxto
Linwood Heigts
D C
Lee
Rosa Pendleton
Iles Road
Dave
Michigan, Alabama
Texas
Shriners
Westminster
Trinity
R. Harris & CO
White House
Vic Presgent Bhermad
Winthrop Govebfrysart
Minnesota
Kean
New Jersey
Wccumber
Hrowy
Nebraska
Brandegeze
Connecticut
Cusom
Illnois
Flint
California
Root
Frye
Wheeler
Weeks
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Lord
Maguire
Pickett
Ows
Langley
Kentucky
Gardner
Humphrey
Potters Field
Householder
Man
Elphonzo Youngs Company
18Th St
Colum
Elgin Creamery
Meridale
James F
Penna. Ave
Guerra
Iction
Paris
Washington F
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