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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

18

England Faces Inevitable War As Europe Turmoil Grows

A long analysis argues that unrest in Germany France and Russia pressures Britain toward war. It depicts Germany building dreadnoughts fortifying ports and planning secretly while England seeks peace via alliances. The piece speculates on American potential to avert conflict and Britain’s uncertain fate in 1906.

William Ruasis Russia Germany France England St Rine Ingland Gemany Edward Japan Alance Turmell Indlands China India Cms of Barque Hussia Britain Helgoland Kiel Austria Pires America Lava Europe Jms Willem Arden Pacific Sue

Snow Stops Skating At Potomac And Local Rinks

Snow from yesterday morning halted skating across the Potomac tidal basin and local rinks. Would-be skaters dragged last year’s skates toward Chevy Chase Rock Creek and the Zoo areas where icy surfaces were broken by drifting snow and chunks along the channel, leading to a quiet day for outdoor winter recreation.

Potomac Tidal Basin Chevy Chase Rock Creek Zoo

Washington in Asphalt Area Among Top US Cities

Advance sheets from the Census Bureau bulletin show Washington fourth in asphalt street area with 4,000,000 square yards, behind New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia. The bulletin notes a shift toward asphalt pavement and details sewer totals, debt, and per capita indebtedness across 168 large cities. Washington ranks high in macadamized streets and cobblestones, with Detroit and San Francisco among leaders in debt figures.

Census Bureau Washington New York Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Buffalo Baltimore United States Giao Phiadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit Bulletin New York City Pittsburg Mags

Asylum Expansion Sought for Government Hospital

Dr Willem A White superintendent of the Government Hospital for the In gene reports to Interior Secretary Hallinger that the hospital needs rapid expansion. He cites patient growth of over 300 annually and urges $100000 for enlargement, $40000 for general repairs, $190000 for an epileptic care building, $150000 for a new dairy help, and $5000 for roadways and grading. A total of $364200 is requested for the coming year.

Willem A. White Ingene Tas Annus Hallinger White Whiter

Gen Carman Buried at Arlington Veteran Leader Remembered

Gen Ezra A Carman veteran of the volunteer army and former chief clerk of the Department of Agriculture was laid to rest at Arlington after services at the Yamley residence 1361 Q street. The Rev Frank Sewall officiated with Loyal Legion pallbearers present. He leaves his wife Ada Carman and nine children including Ada Jr of Los Angeles and F J Carman John Carman and Dr I D Carman of the city.

Arlington Ezra A. Careman Chickamauga Bat- Uelletd Park Commission Yamley Q' Street Frank Sewall Church of the New Jerusalem Loyal Legion Carman Department of Agriculture Ada Carman Misa Ada Carman Los Angeles Cal F. J. and John §. Carman Angeles I. D. Carman

Slips On Ice Injures Col. John Boyd On Eve Of 78th

Col John Boyd longtime Wahine top business figure and former railroad rep fractured his right arm after slipping on ice at Fourteenth Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. He was treated at home at 147 Rhode Island Avenue where an operation was performed. Boyd planned to celebrate his seventy eighth birthday the next day. Doctor John Dunlap said the injuries were not of a dangerous nature.

John Boyd Wahinetop Fourteenth Street Rhode Island Avenue Col Boyd John Dunlap

Stirling A Kerr Honored and District Advisory Post

Stirling A Kerr Jr has been honored with the thirty third degree by the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the southern U S. He was named deputy in the District of Columbia during Mr Rosenbaum's absence and will chair the general advisory committee for regulation of the fraternty's affairs in the District. Representative Martin of South Dakota conferred with President Taft on proposed federal corporate licensing. William Meyers, 88, died after a brief illness at Cogualty Hospital, with no known relatives.

Stirling A. Kerr, Jr United States Haaeen Charles E. Rosenbaum District of Columbia Rosenbaum Kerr Martin South Dakota Taft Wiliam Meyers Central Union Cogualty Hospital

Body of Rechabites Chief Ruler W Vowles Taken to Virginia

N Elwyn Vowles high chief ruler of the Rechabites of North America died by apoplexy at his home in Washington DC. Funeral services were held at Wright's undertaking establishment with Masonic rites. The body will be transported to Stevensboro Culpeper county for interment. He was born in Stevensboro on April 28 183 and moved to the city in 1871 entering the grocery and insurance trades. He was active in fraternal groups Mount Hore Lodge and Royal Arch Masons and Odd Fellows. His surviving brothers John J and J Slaughter Vowles accompany the body.

N. Elwyn Vowles North America F Street Wright Samuel H Greene Calvary Baptist Church Lafayette F. A Vowlee Stevensboro Culpeper County John J J. Slaughter Vowles Stevensburg Masonic Lodge Gratz B. Duncan Lafayette Lodge J. Norman Whitehurnt Vowles Stevensbore Taal Entate and Swanrance Mount Hore Lodge No. 7 Royal Arch Masons The Odd Fellows

Music Lovers Delightful Rubinstein Club Concert at Ariington Hotel

A Washington audience brimming with diplomats enjoyed Herman Sandby as soloist with the Rubinstein Club in a refined program at the Ariington Hotel ballroom. Highlights included Goltermann and Chopin pieces, Sandby’s Danish Folk Song, and a graceful Sullivan Bartlett arrangement. Miss Mullaly’s organ and Mrs. Blair’s directing were noted for their polish.

Rubinstein Club Ariington Hotel Teadera Music Ifa Washington Manly Corpa Herman Sandby Philadelphia Orchestra Rublestein Goltarmann Sandby Dehuman Tranmere Poppers Felix Garaigha Blair Sullivan Bartlett Mamite Mullaly Hisarly Nevin Tolo Doris Mus Hana Sheehy Mian Adrienne Mickman F. B Gilmore Eigar Rubbstery Club Groling Horace ‘Dunn Mary B. King Mary Remey Mes Tohanno Groetzner Lilian Mnozich’. Th Ana Sheehy Misa Adrienne Kirkman Girmdre Obligato Misa King Miles ‘Lee Water Nymph Rubinstein Sato Goltermann Allegro Mr. Gandby Offenbach Lokt Chord Rubin Stein Club Male Mulluty Snantah Dahce Popper

Rescues Fellow Worker From Gas Poisoning

A 23 year old foreman of carpenters at the Naval Hospital project in Georgia Avenue Northwest collapsed from gas fumes. Fellow worker John Quinn found him unconscious in his room with a sawed gas jet leaking. Bergman could not explain how the gas was turned on and was treated for serious exposure.

Bergmar Yedra Atreet Iman Ogw Naval Georgia Avenue John Quinn Bergman Berrmay

Memorial Services for Dr John Geofee Butler Held

Memorial services for the Rev Dr John Geofee Butler former pastor of Luther Place Memorial Church were held by the colored Lutherans of Washington at Church of Our Redeemer on Ninth Street Northwest near Florida Avenue. An address was delivered but the speaker could not be present.

John Geofee Butler Luther Place Memorial Church Colored Lutherana of Washington Church of Our Florida

Col Payne to Be Buried Today at St John’s Church

Funeral services for Col James Payne auditor of the District of Columbia Supreme Court will be held at St John’s Episcopal Church this afternoon at 2 o clock. Survivors include Miss Sarah A Payne Miss Imes Randolph Payne and Marion A grandchildren noted in the Post obituary notice.

Col. Payne Col James &. Payne District of Columbia Supreme Court St. John’s Episcopal Church Sarah A. Payne Misa Inpes Randolph Payne Marion A. Grandchidren

Invitations for costly gifts to retiring officials in district

A district reception honors Commissioners Macfarland and West with a $1000 silver service for West and a $1000 law library nucleus for Macfarland. Gifts raised by voluntary subscriptions totaling about $2000. The public is invited tonight at the district building with no speeches. Women presence urged as a highlight. Local florists prepared elaborate floral decorations with thousands of roses and carnations. Mayor Mahool of Baltimore plans to attend with other officials.

Law Library Thomas F. Walsh Mactannand West Con Hf. Rudolph Etty & Whitmore Macfarland Edward J. Stellwagen John Joy Edsall Thance Committee West Vor Jine Rungipy Thomea F. Walsh Citizens Committee Gude Bros J. H. Small &. Hons Barry Mahool Haltimore Commissioner West Afirce Baltimore

Grotto Banquet Marks New Masonic Temple Session

A Grotto of the Veiled Prophets held its second grand ceremonial session at the new Masonic Temple last night. Forty candidates were initiated as Kallindils Grotto No 15 formed recently and will elect officers in January with another ceremonial session likely February 15.

Kallindils Grotto Masonic Kallipolig Grotto Grotto

Boy Campers Hold Reunion at Washington V.M. A. Camp

An annual reunion of Washington V.M.A. Boys South River Camp was held in NM G.A. building. Boys enjoyed a camping meal then took part in sketches and a sonar wag program. Organizers aim to host at least 76 boys next year at the M.A. camp.

Washington V.m . A South River Tila

Weather Digest Reports Cold Wave Across Plains and South

A weather bulletin from the ULM Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes a high pressure area moving southeast over the central plains and South, bringing a cold wave. Temperatures fall well below average with scattered flurries in the upper Mississippi Valley and Tennessee, while the Northwest remains warmer due to a low pressure system. Forecasters expect continued cold for Thursday and Friday in the Atlantic states, with warming trend by Friday in the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Winds shift from northwest to southwest along the coast, and frost warnings extend to northern Florida.

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Waterman Dead A Pioneer Preacher Remembered

Waterman died yesterday at 24 Todd street northeast after a long career as a Congregational pastor. Born December 13, 1823, he studied at Princeton and served in Michigan before retiring in 1889 to Washington. Survived by four children Charlotte Hutchins Janon Caroline Darrow and Storra Seymour, funeral at Bebippert’s Chapel with Odd Fellows and Rev Dr Samuel Wesseword in charge. Body to be cremated per his wish.

Alfrea Z Waterman Toad Street Het Hitjan Princeton New England Michigan Washipston Mr. Waterman Br My Stocking Perdia Charlotte Hutchins Detroit Mich Janon Seaton Caroline Darrow Defruit Btorra Seymour Todd Bebippert’s Prchapel Pennsylvania Avenue Odd ‘Fellows Samuel H. Wossérow First Congregations Church

White House fire alarm control tightened after false alarms

The Fire Department centralized control of White House alarm boxes to one chief usher's office on the west floor. Attendants no longer trigger general alarms. the usher reviews and authorizes alarms if needed. A faulty box previously caused a rush of engines and large crowd at the mansion, now reduced by repaired systems.

Winte Fre Executive Mansion White House Flre Manson

Movements of Ocean Steamers Revised Report

Movements of ocean steamers updated with revised routing and departures. The listings show ships sailing to New York via various ports and intermediate stops, noting baggage, cargo shifts, and expected arrival times.

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