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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1911

Page

3

Doctors Debate Government Medical Care Plan

Dr Lewellyn Barker of Johns Hopkins and Robert Hertick of Chicago say government care may eventually cover all surgical and medical work though other Washington physicians doubt this. Oswald West notes gradual government provision for the poor and insane. Horace Fuller agrees private physicians will remain, with free care available but not widely used.

John Herrick Llewellyn F. Barker Johns Hopkins West Fuller Lewellyn F. Barker Robert Hertick Chicago Washington Barker Oswald West Horace Fuller Dr. West

Street Car Fight Leads to Assault Arrests in Md

James Mulholland and Fred Buddy Heh of Mount Rattler Maryland were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Thomas H. Garrison on complaints from Clarence B. Fox steamboat Inspector Joseph F. Gates conductor and Andrew Grigsby motorman. The arrests followed a Saturday night clash on a Mount Rainier street car. Fox’s skull was fractured and the men were jailed in Bladensburg awaiting arraignment at Mount Rainier.

James Mulholland Fred “Buddy" Heh Mount Rattler Thomas H. Garrison Prince George County Clarence B. Fox Joseph F. Gates Andrew Grigsby Mount Rainier Bladensburg Witt Fox Gates Grigsby Cox

Windows Unveiled at St Stephen’s Church Dedication

Three stained glass windows were unveiled at St Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church by donors and the congregation. The panes depict the nativity, the resurrection, and the ascension, with an altar rail dedicated during yesterday’s service. The windows, ordered last September, were made in Columbus Ohio and dedicatory exercises are planned for February 1 with Bishop Harding addressing.

St. Stephen's St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church John N. Piste Christ Bis Columbus Ohio Harding

Three Arrested in Highway Robbery and Streetcar Device Trial

William Smith alias William Laughter is jailed at the first precinct for assaulting Dudley Decator and fracturing the skull near Twelfth and C streets northwest. Frank Smith of Chattanooga is held as a government witness. Frank Clements and Harry Blackburn are jailed at the Fourth precinct for holding up Lewis Johnson at Third and B streets. A new pay-by-car device is being tested on Capital Traction streetcars to log passenger entries and aid conductor accounts.

William Smith Wiliam Laughter Dudley Decator Newy Yard Twelfth Lecutor Frank Smith Chattanooga Tenn Frank Clements Harry Blackburn Lewis Johnson Capital Traction Company Pennsylvania Avenue Fersons Make & Coimsete Eae Eee Mutual Fire Insurance Company District of Columbia Car 13Th St New York L. Pierce Boteler Commercial Fire Issurance Company Paul Grove Washington Post Company Washington, D. C John R. McLeean Edward McLean Freaageer Firemen’s Insurance Company of Washington and Georgetown Th Street Louisiana Avenue Firemen's Insurance Company of W. M. Hoffman Mercisants and Mechanics Savings Bank William Worthington Washington Judd & Detweiler, Inc Ballentiné Newark

Bankruptcy case discussed by federal court and state action

A fragmented note discusses bankruptcy law the role of federal courts in declaring debtors bankrupt the five year default period and creditors management of a debtors affairs. It mentions the Beckraty Lumber Campa and Acme Harvester Company in Peoria and potential Missouri state court filings.

United ‘States Thia Beckraty Lumber Campa Missouri State Dour Acme Harvestar Company Peoria Gesbre Si Ey

Photographers clash over fake White House portraits in court

Washington photographers contest a U S Attorney order to halt reproductions that show clients with presidents. Leonard argues his 4 photo reprints forged a sense of access during Roosevelt Taft eras, raising wider questions about image rights in the United States gallery trade.

Washington John Leonard Order of & Gallery United States Clarence L. Wilson Patt Pleax Leonard Léonard Roosevelt Taft White House

Shooting at Golden Eagle Hotel Alters Christmas Plans

Miss Charlotte Skinner and James Brooks were involved in a shooting incident at the Golden Eagle Hotel on New Jersey Avenue Northwest. Berger, the hotel proprietor, was hit in the thigh by a stray bullet as Brooks was cleaning a revolver near a window. Skinner was arrested. Brooks was found blocks away. Berger’s wound was not serious as patrons continued their Christmas celebration.

Charlotte Skinner James Brooks Berger Golden Eagle New Jersey Avenue George Berger Sixth Precinct Brooks Saein Beratr Miss Skinner Mr. Brooks Christihan

Weather Summary Declines with Western Cold Wave

The Weather Bureau reports a Northwesterly disturbance moving east of Manitoba bringing a temperature drop across the central and western States. Fair to partly cloudy in New England New York and the lake region with northern areas seeing snow. Winds shift from northwest to variable along the coasts Tuesday as Arctic air spreads from the Missouri valley to the Ohio valley and Lower Lake region. Steamers bound for European ports will have moderate northwest winds then become variable with generally fair weather. Local reports show temperatures across cities and the day’s high and low ranges.

Dept. of Agriculture Tureau Washington Manitoba Utah New England New York Ohio Rocky Mountains Tareday Worthwestern Lake Borg Tienday Tito Texas Kemtra Plains Rocky Nouptala Missouri Valley Spper Lake Ohio Valley Tennessee Staten Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Steamera European

Two Women Arrested for False Pretense in Jewelry Theft

Police fail to identify two women, alleged mother and daughter, detained after they obtained about 300 dollars worth of women’s apparel from a street store by false pretenses. Attorney William Ambrose represents them and says they aim for bond after preliminary hearing. Christmas detention scene depicted with the older mother Mrs Ryan and the daughter, Mrs Reid, refusing comment.

Bras Aman B. Ryan Reid Gubeose William E. Ambrogs Washington Ambrose Prom. Theatery Ite House of Detention Tyr Yomen Yesterda Ryanlt Mrs. Reid Rothar Ryan

Presidents on Committee for Science Association Convention

The American Association for the Advancement of Science holds sessions in Washington starting tomorrow with about four thousand attendees expected. Notable figures include President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh, hosting receptions at the White House, women visitors events, and a large honorary and reception committee. Papers will span the entire field of science with topics ranging from pellagra to sociological problems.

American Association OE Scince Washington Easy MacVeagh White, House American ‘Association For the ‘Advancement of Science Diplomatic Corps Iin Robert 8. Woodward Frank Wigglesworth Clarke L. @. Monard Marcus Benjamin Wiliam J. Humphreys Cornelius L. Shear Hugh ‘H. Gyrth Charles J. Bel Charles D. Walcott Hugh M. Smith Gilbert H. Grosvenor Charles J. Bell Taft John Barrett Alexander Graham Bell T. E. Burton George F. Bowerman F. W. Clark W. M Davidson John Joy Bolaon Grove K. Gilbert T. M. Gill S. W. Woodward F. Wright

GIVES LECTURE ON CHINA AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

The Rev Donald C MacLeod spoke at First Presbyterian Church on China detailing its educational progress and anti opium movement. He contrasted Chinese reforms with local issues, noting corruption in his own country and urging restraint in criticism.

Donald C. MacLeod First Presbyterian Church China Leod Mr. MacLeod

Fire at SD. Waters building traced to cigarette butt

Fire Marshal Nicholson completes investigate of a Saturday morning blaze at 30 Pennsylvania Avenue. The fire started on the fourth floor amid inflammable carriage seats used in remodeling vehicles. A lighted cigarette thrown by a worker is believed to be the cause, with the fire spreading in the early hours before the ruin.

SD. Waters & At Pennsylvania Avenue Nicholson

Police hunt for ex editor over wife shooting in Ocean Grove

Asbury Park New Jersey December 24 police search for Andrew McConnell former magazine editor and lecturer charged with shooting his wife Marion McConnell in Ocean Grove last night Mrs McConnell was wounded but not seriously hurt. The couple had been living separately for some years and Mrs McConnell resided with her father.

Asbury Park N. J Spldce Oceto- Grove Andrew “McConnell Marom McConnell Ocean Grove

Wool tariff report cited by Smoot in defense of duty plan

Senator Smoot lauds the tariff board report on wool schedules while advocating a single specific duty. He argues the United States costs for producing wool outpace Australia and England, proposing 27 cents per pound as fair. The statement defends protection and outlines future graduated rates to balance costs and duties.

Tigsé Tariff Board United States Australia Smoot New Zealand Wight England Rnli Jegister Senate

Saloon Debate Anchors Pennsylvania Ave Meeting Tone

A Watershed discussion unfolds at a Woman’s Christian Temperance Union gathering on Central Union Mission Street. Rev. Samuel E. Nicholson argues for stronger saloon suppression while urging broader membership. A plan favors a single duty rate on wool based on scoured content to protect American producers.

Weppen Australia New Zealand Ohio Samuel E. Nicholson Ance Union Central Union Mission Pennsylvania Avenue Peace Monument

Tariff War Near. Germany Ties With Sweden and Japan

A US Germany tariff dispute sparks concern over sanctions on American steel and rubber goods. Reports say Germany’s treaties with Sweden and Japan lower duties, prompting State Department investigators to probe if favored-nation arrangements hurt US exporters while the wood pulp issue and Russian threats add to unsettled trade relations.

United States Russia Germany State Department To Be Agetaet Sweden Japan Canada

Yacht Ollie A Wreck Recovered By Highway Bridge Watchman

On the Potomac last night a 36 foot sailing yacht named Ollie A wrecked after striking submerged piles near the old Long Bridge in heavy mist. Watchman William Tillet and six family members were rescued by Tillet in his crowded skiff, with Lieut. Davin noting all were saved. The owner Gus French credited Tillet with saving several lives as water poured into the yacht from a hole in the bow. The party had been returning from a Christmas celebration at Jackson City river urban area when the crisis occurred.

Potomac Olle Old Long i Bridge Gus Franch Hieventh Street William Tillet Highway Bridge Tilet Lieut Davin French Tillet Jackson City River Pe H Highway

Detective O'Brien Foils Attempted Pickpocket at Store

Detectives Pat O'Brien and Springman chased a thief Saturday night in a Pennsylvania Avenue department store. O'Brien felt a pocket band and grabbed a suspect as the would–be robber tried to steal a watch. The prisoner’s coat department goods were found on him.

Q’stien Coat—Department Store Pat” O'Brien Atr Thig Gentry J O'Brien Springman Pennsylvania’ Avenue O'Brien Mingmin Ike

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