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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1904

Page

24

Inaugural Ball Dispute Halts Action In Congress

Congress adjourned for holiday recess without a decision on inaugural ball plans or a Capitol venue. The District of Columbia Committee debated authority for public vehicle rates and debated the Pension Office resolution, with Representative Mann opposing the language. Morrell backed the Pension Office route and a bonding requirement.

Congress House Committee District of Columbia Representative Morrell Pennsylvania Senate Representative Mann Lbnais Afr Mann Morrell Willams Underwood Alabama House Capitol Union Smith Allen Wadsworth Morgan Slemp Wiley Meyer Sims Pou Benson Tr. Mann Dascher of Columbia Committee Nas Congressional Library Pension Office Sala Washington

Inaugural Committee Plans Parade Roles At Capitol

The inaugural committee mapped a general outline for ceremonies at the Capitol and named Mr. Foster director of the chorus. Gen Johnson met Gen Wilson to discuss parade details and the potential inclusion of U S troops from Porto Rico. Missouri shows show me in plans to represent state in inaugural events with a rally at the Willard.

Imauathesa Committee Ponder Ct Wilner Focke Foster Capitol Johnson Chaffee Wilson United States Porto Rico Hitchcock Missouri Bartholdi Willard Bartholdt St. Louis Kansas City Durige Congress Southwest United States Senate Barthold Burtholat Mluri Jewell H. Aubere Charles P. Keysor The Globe-Democrat Hastings McAdam St. Louis Republic R. H. Thindsay H. B. Nesbitt Kansas City Star Fred Schrader Kansas City Journal P. W W. de Graw St. Louis Westsche Post G. J. Karge Scripps-McRae League Reginald Schroeder New York Staats Zeitung W. H. Hunter

Many Teachers Promoted and Resignations Approved by Board

Board of Education met last night accepting resignations and approving numerous promotions transfers and appointments. Resignations include L Chase and B E Beard. Promotions cover M L Compton N H Weatherless A S Hazel Rosa Stui4 Gilbert Kelly Ne F Brown Kate Tindall Annie Campbell Kath Burden M L Burke M J Jones Gerdle Milter A K E Thompson BE Patterson Ho Nlade MoO H Williams A Williams A Thackset M Spin L Williams Barnes Maury Brown and others with varied salary increases.

Board of Education Chase Seaton B. E. Beard May Hersey Ethel M. Jolinson Josephine Clark A. V. Turley Eva H.prather Jessie M Newland Bertha Mahony Gray Ne F. Brown Kate Tindall Annie Campbell Katherina Burden M. &. Burke 2. M. Jones Gerdle Milter A. K E. Thompson Ptinetpalsulp BE. Patterson K. Ho Nlade Moo. H Willameon A &. Willams A. A. Thackset L. Willameue Te Barnes Ta. Carroll France Maury Brown Éled A. M. Covey M. J. Gibson

Society Honors and Elections in Washington DSA Chapter

The District Organization of Sons of the American Revolution held its final session of the year at Rauscher's with many members in attendance. New members Francis Edward Meloy David Brainard Peck James Sheldon Jr John Tufton Mason and Frank J Lewis were installed. President Earnest reported on the national board meeting in Philadelphia December 6 and noted ongoing prospects for uniting the order with the Sons of the Revolution if supported by most state societies. The treasurer showed a building fund and cash balance, and upcoming events include a chalk talk by C K Berryman and a January meeting with remarks by Commissioner West. The gathering adjourned to a banquet with numerous attendees listed.

Washington Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Rauscher’s John Paul Earnest Francis Edward Meloy David Brainard Peck James Sheldon, Jr John Tufton Mason Frank J. Lewis Earnest National Board of Management Philadelphia Order Independence Hall Bailey C. K. Berryman Noom Washington William E. Curtis Ailver Earl of Selkirk St. Mary’s Island Scotland John Paul Jones Marnest Commissioner West Gom FE. D Sewell Cal W. A. Meloy H. A. Robbins B. H. Warner A. B. Dent H. B. Parkinborn Tt. H. Donnally G. W. Tiaird J. Meb. Stewart H. P. Gerald H. M. Fulton T. Hood Yeager A. K. Smith Cadwell Tylor M. Lewis Fraf J. W. Chickering Hev. T. Schilis D. D W. T. Powell F. J. Lewis Ira W. Dennison M. D H. H. Bower F. W. Mitchell H. F. R. Holt Mosea Dr. J. 3. Wall R. J. Walker W. J. Riees Jeff Jennings E. D. Stocking Henry Seymour Capt B. A. Krudler M. L. Dawkins W. J Somervell Karl H. Fanning John H- Moore Bernard RB. Grean William Hamilton Bayly C. M. Sweitzer Ww. Hurnett Wallace Mecfann Stevens C. Davidge W. A. de Cannary As, Chipman H. Morris Husbands J. A. Marris W. S. Baxton Dot W Barker Philip Walker Got H.W. Huster A. IL Vin Gewen Hy, Bryan Woo Cullamer Be Ta da Eeu Halt Gen Yan KH. Key W. B. Gross Bey A. Fowler Hutte WB Glavin Grice Chariva W. Donnally Mok. Croxall F. L. Blacosé Williams Donnally W. A Ceopannaves Hesselierre J. A Dayley Jonna W. A. Hillyer Gosnawalt George Maynard Charles W. Needham G. Pfalffer C. V. Haskell F. O St. Clair John W. Douglas F. C. Prindle J. Nexton L. D. Carman Otis J. Eddy Wiliam Arlington Domer William Elroy Curtis F. C. Bryan William H. Pearce H. W. Lamson Commissioner Wert Selden M. Ely Jacob Scharf George Suharf B. F. Meyers R. A. Smith J. Eilte William H. Wiley O. &. Firmin John E. Fenwick E. Southard Parker

Metropolitan Club House Fire Shocks Washington

The Metropolitan Club on Elev enteenth and H streets NW burned early yesterday, causing about 50 thousand dollars in damage. A defective electric wire in the basement near the elevator shaft started the blaze, which raced to the roof in a strong wind. The library valued at over 15 thousand dollars survived largely intact, and several priceless ornaments were saved. Firefighters, aided by a water tower, fought the flames while members aided in saving belongings. The building was insured for 45 thousand dollars.

Metropolitan Club Eleventeenth H Streets Gaiy Martin Deponia Seventeenth Street Deponia Deponla Myr Lee Phillips Seventeenth A. J. Sullivan O'Connor Sullivan Belt Auong Wagner Congressional Library P. W. Nicholson Cosmos Club Wit Macdisan Place Aremeén’e Coffee Fund Jit Diplomatic Corps Fifteenth Vermont Avenue H Street

Metropolitan Club Fire Remembers A Historic Loss

The Metropolitan Club, rebuilt after a prior 188 fire damaging $7,000, suffered a second serious blaze. Members, especially army and navy bachelors and government officials, lament the loss of a private gathering space where officials once discussed national affairs and voiced views without wider exposure.

Metropolitan Club Army Navy

Four Small Downtown Fires Strike Firemen Response

Four minor blazes lit the downtown area as the fire department, returning from a Metropolitan Club fire, tackled fires at Golden & Company on Louisiana Avenue and the Castelberg jewelry store basement, a Ninth Street window display, and the Crown lunch room on Eleventh Street. damages were minimal with usually no injuries.

Metropolitan Club Wholesale Commission House of Golden & Company Louisiana Avenue Excelsior Castelberg No. 14 Engine Company Joseph Soal Ninth Street Crown Eleventh Street

Blair Fages Charges Settled With the Estate

In St Louis the Mutual Insurance Company suit to annul James L Blair s 200000 policy heard sensational testimony from Edward S Robert who stated Blair paid about 63000 for forged deeds tied to the Blow estate He and Blair mismanaged estate papers including deeds of trust for loans on properties and Blair resigned as trustee after exposure of misconduct Credit for the forged deeds came from a safety deposit box where the deeds were kept with Robert noting Blair paid them and related indebtedness.

Blair St. Louis Mutual Insurance Company F P. A. Schofield Hannibal United States Circuit Court New York James L. Blair Edward S. Robert Robert Hlow McKeighan Blow Susan H. Blow Martha Blow Wadsworth William Taussig Dr. Taussig Mr. Robert John Dwyer Michael O'Laughlin John T. Williamson Victor Daudet James J. Blair Judge McKeighan

Boston School for Workers Fund Seeks Carnegie Grant

Boston December meeting of Benjamin Franklin fund managers reads a Carnegie proposal to double the $400,000 fund if used to establish an industrial training school. MIT president Pritchett conveyed the offer and the board plans early consideration and location study along Cooper Union lines.

Boston Benjamin Franklin Fund Pritchett Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andrew Carnegie New York Carnegie Franklin Fund Unep Cooper Union

Bishop Carroll Consecrated in Dubuque Cathedral

In Dubuque Iowa Rev John P Carroll former St Josephs College president was consecrated Bishop of Helena Montana Archbishop Keane of Dubuque presided and Archbishop Gennen of St Louis preached with twenty prelates and two hundred priests in attendance Meanwhile a Bangor Maine house fire killed Mrs John Johnson and her two sons ages seven and three as the mother died trying to save them.

Dubuque Iowa John P. Carroll St. Joseph's College Helena Mont Keane Gennen St. Louis Bangor John Johnson

Weather Conditions and Local Reports for December 21

Weather conditions indicate high pressure over the eastern blocks and low pressure in the Rockies with colder readings in New England and the Ohio Valley. Rain expected for the Gulf States and Lower Mississippi Valley Thursday and Friday, with snow or rain Friday in the Ohio Valley and South Atlantic States. Local temperatures show midnight around 40, with a high near 40 and a low in the mid 20s. sunshine hours totaled 9.4 with 9.4 percent possible sunshine.

Dept. of Agricultura Weather Bureau Washington West Virginia Rocky Mountain Plateau North Pacific Coast States Texas New England Ohio Valley Gulf States Miseitaippi Valley South Atlantic Staten Lake Region Missouri Valley Montana Dakotas Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Creat Grand Banka

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