Metropolitan Police Chief Seeks Central Station and 106 New Officers
Major Richard Sylvester submitted a budget plan for the ideal year ending June 30 1909 asking for 1 127 895.95 to fund 106 additional officers and private staff and to improve department efficiency. He calls for a central headquarters on Twelfth Street NW and new station houses with modern facilities, a motor for detectives, and trained telephone operators at headquarters. He also seeks salary increases for inspectors sergeants and lieutenants, plus new stations in Brookland and northeast, and an inebriate asylum. Additional laws on licenses traffic and procurement are urged to boost enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Police Department
Richard Sylvester
Potles
Helice
Attenuw
Twelfth Street
Diariet
Maj
Syisesser
Brookland
Tikington
Barber
Voorhees Dead A Washington Statesman Passes at Spokane
Durles 8 Voorhees son of the late Sunater Daciel S Voorhees dies at his Spokane home after months of illness. He was twice elected Delegate in Congress from Washington Territory as a Democrat and helped push the Statehood bill making Washington a state in 1889. He was brother in law of Tanry Le Wilson, recently named ambassador to Mexico, who sailed from Antwerp to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durles
Voorhees
Sunater Daciel S Voorhees
Spokane
Wash
Congress
Washington
India
Tanry le Wilson
Belgaum
Mexico
Jost Saturdey
Antwerp
New York
Pigeon Will Keeps Estate To Wife's Family Drain Warned
Dr Pigeon in Wall Seys Estate case dated November 10% probate offered yesterday. Widow told not to receive any husband’s kin due to resource drain. Will directs estate to wife's immediate family, with Edith given $200 and a $600 life endowment. Dental business and 2920 Bitmore Street are left to the wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigeon
Wall
Seys
Man
Dr. Pigeon Atlas
Tageon
Edith
Dr. Pigeon
Bitmore Street
Electric Road Commission to Meet This Afternoon
One weekly session of the District 1 electric ratway commission is set for this afternoon at 3 o clock. No special business is listed, but representatives of several citizens may appear asking questions on WUL at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Road Commission
Mest
District 1 Electric Ratway Commission
Arsncles
Wul
Drop Appeal From Award In National Property Case
The decision of Orrin G. Stuptes and Frances Clark ends the appeal against the awards for five city blocks between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets south of Pennsylvania Avenue. The government awaits title examinations before taking possession to begin demolitions. Possession is expected around March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin G. Stuptes
Frances Clark
Grand Opera Horge Company
District Supreme Court Cop
Serine
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Taft
Birney
Aero Meetings Planned Honorary Members eyed for Thursday
The Aero Club of Washington plans several meetings over the next two weeks to address club business and the upcoming international aviation meet. Directors will elect aviators to honorary membership, with leaders Wright and von Zeppelin already honored. Possible new names include Glenn Curtiss, Henri Farman, Louis Blériot, and Charles Latham. An annual officer election is set for the second Monday in January, likely uncontested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero Club of
Washington
Thew
Union Trust
Fifrteenth
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Count von Zeppelin
Glenn Curtisa' Mame
Rheims
Henri Farman
M. Bleriot
Latham
Imall
Aero Club of Washington
Los Angeles
Charities Rally Raises Funds From Diverse Donors
The Associated Charities and Citizens Relief Association report a vigorous fundraising drive led by A Lisner chairing the joint finance committee. Donations from many individuals and firms, including The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and Gen George B Davis, are listed, with totals to support the organizations. A Washington Chamber of Commerce manufactures subcommittee meeting is set for this afternoon to discuss several proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities and Citizens’ Relief Association
Withh A. Lisner
Reesady
John Joy Haven
Associated Charities
John Cornall
Spencer Casby
Mist Mary E Symonds
Admiral EH Glicen
Chesaparke and Potomac Telephone Company
Ko. Caed
Jonsa H. McDewan
Mie
Helen Nicolay
William F. Draper
Bint George & Remey
FG Smith Plano Company
Simon Abies
George & Gillespie
George B Davis
Misa Loulan
Mre
Eliphalet Oy
Justhe David J. Brower
Farwell
Vermodt
Aveoun Christian” Church
Annie Donnelly
Sam Gansanheloer
LW Molloy
RF Woite~ Tend
Janet Fitch
William Mattingly
Joseph J. Weller
Mies Tanbella G. Machiar
Misa Amalie
M.C
Donce
George George W Brows
William Hales
Mises Coyle
Lir
CG. Neal
J. Barber & Rom
Mise Merle L. Fout
Amanda J
Atlee Anne Hogan
James M Hoge
Walter 8. Herban
Wiliam A. Hall
Citizens’ Relief
Milton B. Alles
Ol. Qpescar Cosby
Ofery E. Bemonds
Admiral
BH. Ghesn
Chesapeake and Potomac Telepnous Company
Jonas H. McGowan
Hofen Nicolay
Gen
Willam F. Draper
George C. Ramey
Staith Plane Company
Mixs Leale F Symonds
James W. Corcoran
Maj
Thomas F. Tobey
Edward E. Sc
Re. Thomas Jefferson
Luther F. Hall
End Mim Hobert Shepard
Joh Hey
Mra Deh. Roten
Alay Helen Micros
Eugens Brooks
Gen. H.C. Merziam
Suatico
David
Brower
James J. Bile
Josephi
Weller
Marla L. Duncan
Migs J
Jota C. Wise
Catherina G. Rise
J. Linn McGriew
Mint
R. Winanor Johnston
Hy Mies Doce Cole
Emily Smith
Min Richard Weinwrigni
Anne A. E. Kiots
Met Eaifle Berliner
K. V. Crucendes
Mira Sire Catdnar
C.K. Gould- Ing
Laws. Thompada
Capt
Wiliam
J. Rerdon
Wisom N. Partes
Mere
W. G. Alden
Douglad
Sterret
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chambers
Union Station work prompts urban grade damage report
The Urban Statin grade damage commission reported to the District Supreme Court regarding real estate appraisals on the north side of F street between Second and Third streets. Assessments reflect changes in street status linked to the planned Union Station and plaza, listing multiple properties with improved and unimproved values and various petitioners and owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
F Street
Union Station
Plaza
Prewioon
Pragerick
A. Beyer
Eee
Joseph
Bethlehem
Axe
Barthel
Patitioner
Schiatiz
Pewmisen
Ls Maller
Petitioner
Eabler
Gremleen
James &. Mebawell
BTS
Lot BP
Promime
Margaret J. Daly
Promise
Denastien
Christmas Pageant at St Patrick’s Sunday School
Children at St Patrick’s Sunday School in Carrot Hall enjoyed a Christmas program with Santa gifts, five tableaux depicting the Nativity and Epiphany, and songs by the children. Mrs Anna Grant Fugit performed Holy Night as scenes unfolded with named participants and a large list of instrumental selections conducted by Hobart H. Famasatz and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrot
Santa Claus
St. Patrick's
Bethlehem
Anna Grant Fugit
Margaret Weaver
Prantz Jones
Joseph
Regina Flaber
Gabriel
Awan Cgoomore
Gl Wnleabeth
Daniel Sullivan
Zachary
Hobart H. Famasatz
Min Lillian Miiovlek
George W. D. Slatted
Mee
W. R. Bobey
Mise Jobaca Olostenst
A'Forter Lee
Mina Ethel Lae
Faul Rams
Planu
Wissagian Cowling
Mins Keathartos Iachafe
End of Forty Hours' Devotion at St. Aloysius Church
The Forty hours' devotion ended with a solemn procession and benediction. Father Mc Donnell celebrated, with Father William F. Gannon as deacon and Mr. John J. Monaghan as subdeacon. A large crowd, including 100 altar boys and many sanctuary choir members, joined the procession amid Christmas decorations. The church will chant the Miserere and Te Deum at the close of the year and Rev. Joseph A. McElpany will preach the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius
McDonnell
William F. Gannon
John J. Monaghan
Jesuie
Sing
Sime Tecmon
Joseph A. McElpany
Woodstock College
Firm Dines Its Salesmen at Annual Dinner in Alexandria
Frank Armstrong and B F Board of Board Armstrong Co Alexandria va hosted the second annual salesmen dinner at the Commercial Club. Joseph U Dellinger won the gold watch prize for top sales in the past year. Guests included Howart Miles George Bowie A L Lanman G W Tay man Harry Howell W Race and James Carrigan. The firm, a leading cider and mineral company, recently moved to expanded quarters in northwest Alexandria as sales surged. Both hosts are Alexandria residents active in Greater Washington efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Cider and Vinegar House
Frank Armstrong
B. F. Board
Board, Armstrong & Co
Alexandria
Commercial Club
Joseph U. Dellinger
Howart M. Miles
George R. Bowie
A. L. Lanman
GW. Tayman
Harry D Howell
W. W. Race
James Carrigan
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Boart-Armatrong Company
Beard
Mr. Armstrong
Washington
Greater
Marshal Palmer Sued Over Damaged Yacht India
John F. Costello filed in District Supreme Court against United States Marshal Anlick Palmer seeking 92,000 in damages for alleged neglect leading to the sinking of the yacht India during a storm while libeled in February 197. Costello’s attorneys EN Eapetell and Leonard Mather say the marshal should have returned the boat in good condition after legal proceedings ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Costello
EN. Eapetell
Leonard . Mather
District Supreme Court
Anlick Palmer
United States
Marahalla
Costello
India
Cosstello
Taft Delays District Commissioner Picks as Thom Refuses
President Taft sought to name new District commissioners yesterday. Corcoran Thom declined a board seat citing business interests and preferences. Rudolph expected to join pending Senate confirmation, Hemphill dropped from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Corcoran Thom
American Security and Trust Company
Thom
Hitchcock
Agiarag
Cano H.rudolph
Senate
Taft Hag
John James Hemphill
Traveling Salesman Amuses National Audience at Forbes Comedy
Frank McIntyre shines in The Traveling Salesman at the National, delivering broad humor and sticky gags that kept the audience roaring. The plot follows a tax sale ruse and a veteran drifter named Blake, with strong performances by McIntyre and a supporting cast including Miss Coghlan and Mr. Blakemore as well as Sarah McVicker in a burlesque role.
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Frank McIntyre
National
Forbes
Columbia Theater
the National
Pim
Beth Biliott
Miness
Bob Blake
Blake
Sharps
Hotel Clark
Mr. McIntyre
Sarah McVicker
Mrd
Babbitt
Gertrude Coghlan
Washington
Shirley Rosamore
the Lion and the Mouse
Beth Hicott
Middleton Wedding in Westfield Mass Feature
Robert L Middleton secretary of the Georgetown Gaslight Company married Miss Minnie Dewey at the bride’s parents home in Westfield Massachusetts. The couple will honeymoon in Boston New York and Lakewood after which they reside at 30th Street Northwest Washington. Salvation Army to treat poor children at Christmas tree event planned for New Philadelphia Avenue offering candy toys clothing and other gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L Midateton
Georgetown Gastight Company
Minnie & Dewey
Thomas J. Dewey
Westfield
Mass
Lille
Lily
Thomas J. Dewey, Jr
Mindleton
Boston
New York
Lakewood
Edna Middleton
Middleton
Georgetown
Salvation Army
Pennsylvania Avenue
Club Aims $700000 Bond for New Army and Navy Club
The Army and Navy Club plans a seven story Farragut square clubhouse with frontage on I Street NW. Members pledged about 96 000 toward a new home, with 200 000 in bonds to be issued. Nonresident support continues as circulars seek increased membership to accelerate construction and stabilize finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Club
Farragut Square
Bn I
Tevlars
Tlind
Johnson Hagood
George H. Warrles
Jom A. Johnson
Washington
Loyal Legion
New Rome
Bethowen
Agseta
Thia
Cant Hagood
Thellava
Central High School Alumni Pledge for New Building
About 400 graduates at Central High School reunion voiced support for constructing a new school home. Supt. Stuart urged alumni to press the project, citing the Business High School Alumni as a model. Speakers included Harry Englah and John Boleman, with 28 years of graduates present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School Alumnui Association
Stuart
Washington Public Schools
Central
Business High School
Harry Engilah
John Boleman
Morgan Shuster
Gilbert Kelly
Blenan
Jofn
Teunion
Assembly Hall
Bina Scott Smith
Mr. Hoover
Walter Glephane
Hifott Kramer
Percy M Hughes
Writ for Carrie Nation Seeks Review of Union Station Case
In the District Court of Appeal yesterday Chief Justice Shepard signed an application for a writ of certiorari to review police court proceedings in the case against Certa A Nation the barroom wrecker Mrs Nation was found guilty of smashing the bar at Union Station and was sentenced to pay a $109 fine Constitutional questions are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Appeal
Shepard
Certle A. Nation
Nation
Union Station
Washington Chamber of Commerce Names For Board Nominations
Nominations closed for ten director seats from thirty four candidates with William F. Gude and Arthur C. Moses expected to be reelected. presidency and two vice presidencies not set in advance. Election to be held January 11 at the Auletzh. many directors listed as retiring and nominees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Auletzh
William F. ‘Ude
William F. ‘Ude, Who At Present Occupies That Posiion
Wll
Thomas ©. Noyes
T. Dut
Frederic P. May
A. P Claris
W. BF. Saul
BH Droop
W. Ft. Galliher
RP. Andrews
W. S. Knox
B. 8. Graves
Frederic C. Handy
Henry L. West
Isaac Gans
Daniel
Joseph Strasburger
Ralph W Lee
Albert Schultes
H. c. C Sthes
Charles W. Carr
Wiliam F. Gude
James P. Oyster
Charles J. Bell
O Graham
John L. Weaver
Ira E Bennett
Whit Herron
Theodore W Noyes
Thomas W. Smith
George ‘Truesdell
Clarence Moore
Rhedd
Byron
Adams
Washington Topham
Corcoran
Yhowm
George ¥. Worthington
John H. Magruder
John Mitchell
H.W Henderson
George E. Walker
Frank P. Milgurn
B. Harnshaw
Arthur T. Rameny
Arthur C. Moses
Weather forecast and officers installation update
unsettled weather across northern districts with low temperatures and advancing fronts from Alberta. Disturbances expected to bring rain along the northwest coast and into the northern interior. temperatures to fall further in the Midwest and Mississippi valleys. Installation of new Spanish War Veterans district officers set for January 3 at G A H Hall with speakers from national organizations and club leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Washington
Bruce Nanday
Rocky Mountaine
Nave
Ontario
Hugh Ures
Ohio Valley
Rocky
Omaland
Gulf
Lake Michigan
Welnesday
Porte
G. A
Elena
AOC Meepdoren
Indianapolis
Tachonville
Bea
Ranney Cis
En Angeles
Mariusti
Meaphis
New Oussa
Sorin Baise
Neda Pinte
Omaha Revie
Cee
Vicksburg
Well
Law
All Humors Are Impure Matters From The Body
The ad claims impurities in the body such as impure humors cause skin issues edema digestion trouble and fatigue. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to cleanse these impurities and restore health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
McBurg
Nurse dies after tending Gen Carman in Washington
Miss Sarsh Washington a nurse of 12 Twelfth Street Northwest died Monday night of pneumonia developing after she cared for Bris Gen Sara Ayers Carman who died early Saturday. Washington, a Garfield School graduate, passed away three hours after falling ill at home. Funeral from the family home today with interment at Roriz Creek Cemetery. Gen Carman's funeral set for 2 PM at the family home 25 Q Street Northwest. Pallbearers to be drawn from the Loyal Legion.u
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bris
Sara Ayers Carman
Garfield School
Bhes
Roriz Creek
Carman
Q Street
Frank Sewall
Church of the New Jerusalem
Ariington Cemetery
The
Loyal Legion
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Sylvester
Anapat
First Precinct
Lar
Presrat
Bars Wife
Washington Club
Chosam
Joint Finance Committee
Chamber
ST. Patrick’s
SANTA
Union Station Commission
Mary
Elizabeth
Angela
Christ
St. Aloysius’ Church
FIRM
Marshal Palmer
Mr. Taft
Cuno H. Ru
Solph
Hemphill
the Traveling Salesman
Robert L. Middleton
Miss Minnie Dewey
Pps
Procey Carriage CO
Cest
Portland
Army
Navy
Gentral
MEW School
Supt
Carrie Nation
Court of Appeals
Poles Court
Chamber of Commerce
Gude
Mosea
ON & Sanders & Stayman Co
Sidney West
Edward J. Quinn
Secret of Beauty
Bonshine
Maine
Gen. Garman
Munyon
Young Men's Store
California
Christian Xander
7Th St. N. W
Ally
Phexe M
Brasch
Joh T Arms
Samuel A Drury
Arma & Drury
Washington DC
Tandaby
Drury
G Street
Arma
John Taylor Arms
Ashington Market Company
Washington Market Company
Saturany
Seventh Street
Center Market
Washington, DC
Frank G. Wilkins
Washington, D
Washington ‘Post Company
Imi FE
Atreet Wasbiemian
al Worhieck
John Fe
Lean
Edward Bom
Span
Capital Traction Company
Sth
Washington, D. C
Crampton
Eleventh
H.eebrocks
Firemev's Insurance’ Company of
Washington and Georgetown
Louimiana Avenue
Firemen's Insurance Company of
Ofits
Polis Opan
W.M. Hoffman
Georges & Son, Inc. Foot Specialists
Ballantine
Newark
Wleurm, Heister
Benj. K. Leon
Apeel
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