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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

40

England Faces Turmoil and War Fear in 1900s Era

Fragmented essay argues unrest in Germany and socialist pressure in France threaten stability. It warns England may drift toward war to halt a continental upheaval, while Britain and Germany surge naval power and alliances, with America urged to act as global arbiter.

William Ruasis Russia Germany France England Eltleen St Rine Ingland Gemany Edward Japan Alance Turmell Indlands China India Cms of Barque Hussia Britain Helgoland Kiel Austria

Snow interrupts skating along Potomac and city areas

Yesterday morning a snowfall halted outdoor skating as hundreds of would be skaters pulled from last year and Christmas presents to join the sport. Ice was slick yet disrupted by snow and chunks lined the Potomac and its channels. Chevy Chase Rock Creek and the Zoo attracted small gatherings with limited skating.

Potomac Tidal Basin Chevy Chase Rock Creek Zoo

Washington fourth in asphalt area among U S cities

Advance sheets from the Census Bureau bulletin show Washington ranking fourth in asphalt street area with 4,000,000 square yards, behind New York Chicago and Philadelphia. The report also notes extensive cobblestone and macadamized surfaces, a shift toward asphalt, and New York leading in net debt per capita among the 168 largest cities.

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

ASKING ADDITION TO ASYLUM FOR GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

Dr Willem A White superintendent of the Government Hospital seeks urgent expansion and funds. He reports patient growth of over 300 annually and requests 100000 for enlargement 40000 for repairs 190000 for epileptic unit 150000 for dairy help and 5000 for roads and grading. Total requested for coming year 364200 including miscellaneous expenses.

Willem A. White Ingene Tas Annus Hallinger White Whiter

Gen Carman Buried at Arlington After Civil War Service

Gen Ezra A Carman veteran of the volunteer army lays to rest at Arlington with services at the Yamley residence 1361 Q street led by Rev Frank Sewall of the Church of the New Jerusalem Interment followed at Arlington He leaves wife Ada and nine children all of Los Angeles except two sons F J and John Carman and Dr I D Carman of the city The pallbearers included Loyal Legion members who served in the Civil War He later held civil offices including chief clerk of the Department of Agriculture

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 Birthday

Col John Boyd a longtime Washington business figure and railroad representative fractured his right arm after slipping on ice near Fourteenth Street and Rhode Island avenue northwest. He was taken home at 147 Rhode Island avenue and underwent an operation after which he rested. He would mark his seventy eighth birthday tomorrow. doctors described the injuries as not immediately dangerous.

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

Stirling A Kerr Honored and District Advisory Post

Stirling A Kerr Jr recently attaining the thirty third degree in the Scottish Rite was named deputy to the District of Columbia ruler during Mr Rosenbaum's absence. Kerr will chair the general advisory committee guiding fraternal affairs in the district. Representative Martin of South Dakota conferred with Taft on proposed federal corporate licensing. William Meyers, 88, died after being found ill at Central Union Mivalox Hospital. no relatives.

Stirling A. Kerr, Jr United States Haaeen Charles E. Rosenbaum District of Columbia Rosenbaum Kerr Fan Reary Wness Wiliam Meyers Central Union Mivalox Cogualty Hospital

Body of Rechabites' Chief Ruler Will Be Taken to Virginia

Funeral services for N Elwyn Vowles high chief ruler of the Rechabites of North America who died of apoplexy at his apartment were held at Wright's undertaking establishment. The Rev Samuel H Greene pastor of Calvary Baptist Church spoke briefly and Masonic services were given by Lafayette Lodges No 1 F A A M of which Vowles was a member. The body will be taken to Stevensboro Culpeper county for interment. Surviving brothers John J and J Slaughter Vowles accompany the body along with Gratz B Duncan master of Lafayette Lodge and J Norman Whitehurnt nephew of Vowles. He was born in Stevensboro April 28 183 and came to this city in 1871 engaging in grocery later entering real estate and insurance. He was active in fraternal circles and belonged to Mount Hore Lodge No 7 Royal Arch Masons and the Odd Fellows.

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

A Washington audience of diplomats and notable figures applauded Herman Sandby, soloist with a rich tone and superb technique. The program included Goltermann's Con certo in A minor, Danish Folk Song, Nocturne by Chopin, and numbers by Rubstein Club performers with Mrs. Blair directing.

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 Bergman in Gas Poisoning Incident

John Quinn, fellow carpenter at the Ogw Naval Hospital project in Georgia Avenue NW, found his foreman Bergman unconscious from gas fumes in his room after failing to return to work. Bergman recovered consciousness but could not explain how the gas was turned on.

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

Memorial Services for Dr John Geofee Butler Held in Washington

Memorial services for Dr John Geofee Butler, former pastor of Luther Place Memorial Church, were conducted by the colored Lutherana of Washington last night at the Church of Our Redeemer on Eighth Street Northwest near Florida Avenue. An address was delivered but the speaker could not attend in person.

John Geofee Butler Luther Place Memorial Church Colored Lutherana of Washington Church of Our Florida Weaver Kengla & Co Wal Street Td L Tylephone West P.O Box York Rengla & CQ Charles F. Crane Paul Sleman Miles Shand E Street Fusion Li O'Cicek John Rm'lean EDWARD 3 _M'LEAN Bec and Treas Storkholders Capital Traction Company 326Ird Matreets Washington, DC H_D. CRAMPTON Ogleeck H. E.brocklor Washington Basteeee Warridelon Aayloot Firemen's Insurance Company of Georeetomn Seventh Street Lonkala Avenue Firemens Insurance Company of Washington and Georgetown A. Im Oflock Hear W. IM. Horpman Secretars

Col Payne to Be Buried at St Johns Church Today

Funeral services for Col James Payne auditor of the District of Columbia Supreme Court will be held at St Johns Episcopal Church this afternoon at two oclock. In addition to survivors mentioned yesterday he is survived by Miss Sarah A Payne Miss Inpes Randolph Payne and Marion A grandchildren.

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

Public costed gifts for retiring district officials invite all

A district reception honors Commissioners Macfarland and West with a $1000 silver service and a $1000 law library nucleus. Edward J. Stellwagen and John Joy Edsall announce $2000 raised by subscriptions from $1 to $25. Elaborate presentation pieces will be displayed tonight. women’s presence is urged. Mayor Mahool plans to attend with Baltimore officials.

Thomas F. Walsh 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 Second Grand Session

The Kallindils Grotto No 15 of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm held its second grand ceremonial session at the new Masonic Temple last night with 40 candidates initiated. An officers election is planned for January at the temple and the next ceremonial session likely February 15.

Kallindils Grotto Kallipolig Grotto Grotto

Boy Camp Reunion Brings Washington VMA Youths Together

An old boys camp reunion of Washington VMA Boys South River Camp was hosted at a NMGA building. Attendees enjoyed a typical camping meal followed by sketches and singing. Organizers aim for at least 76 campers with the M.A. next year.

Washington V.m . A South River Tila

Weather Watch: Cold Front Shrugs Across Plains and South

A December weather bulletin notes a high pressure area over the plains and South with a cold wave sweeping southeastward. Temperatures run below seasonal averages from the plains to the mid Atlantic while the Northwest stays warmer ahead of a low pressure system. Widespread cold, with snow in the upper Mississippi valley and Tennessee, persists into Thursday and Friday with rain or snow forecast in the Ohio valley and lower lake regions by Friday night. Warnings issued for northern Florida and the Gulf coast with winds diminishing along the coast from New England to the Gulf.

Ulm Lower Lake Esther Inks New Zealand Erith Mleriverpol Eedwand Algo Tennesse North Carolina Atlantic State Lake Region Ono Miealgalppi Upper Mississippi Valley Northwest Arm Mimouri Mlalmipri Valiese Upper Lake Region Ohio Valley Orion Rocky Mountaineum Jacksonville Newport News Pacis Sist Gulf Comit Florida Flerida Maui New England Middle Atlantic Nouth Atlantic Cami Gulf Michigan Grand Banks

Waterman Dead Third of Line of Preachers

Waterman pastor and preacher heir to Revolutionary line dies at 1:50 PM yesterday at 24 Todd Street Northeast. Born December 13, 1923, he studied at Princeton 1860, served Michigan Congregational churches seven years, retired 1889, lived in Washington since. Survived by four children Charlotte Hutchins Detroit Jean 816 Seaton Place Northeast Caroline Darrow Defruit and Storrs Seymour 34 Todd Place Northeast. Funeral set for 8 PM at Beboppert Chapel 2008 Pennsylvania Ave. Services by Odd Fellows and Rev Samuel H. Wasserman, with cremation per his wishes.

Alfrea Z Waterman Toad Street Het Hitjan Princeton New England Michigan Washinston Mr. Waterman Br My Stocking Perdia Charlotte Hutchins Detroit Mich Jean Seaton Place Caroline Darrow Defruit Btorrs Seymour Toda Place Bebippert Syrchapel Pennsylvania Avenue Odd ‘Fellows Samuel H. Wossérow First Congregations Church Winh

White House fires alarm system centralizes control

The Fire Department reworks White House alarm control to centralize calls in the chief usher’s office on the west floor. Auxiliary boxes now trigger only after a signaled supervisor’s decision, reducing false alarms. A faulty box prompted a recent unnecessary engine response, prompting the change to improve accuracy and calm.

Winte Fre Executive Mansion White House Flre Zel Manson

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported

Movement updates show steamship passages between New York and Atlantic ports with several routes listed. The items mention arrivals and departures, including connections to Liverpont and Saleturions, reflecting maritime scheduling and passenger traffic during the period.

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