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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

9

England Faces Global War Tides in Uneasy Year

A London commentator warns that unrest in Germany and socialist gains in France threaten stability across Europe. The piece argues England may drift into a great war, with Germany seeking naval supremacy and Britain massing ships while balancing diplomacy with Russia and France. It suggests America could prevent catastrophe by a wise, dignified role.

Pires America Lava England Germany Europe Jms Edward Willem Arden Pacific Sue

Snow halts skating at Potomac sites and zoo ice

A light snowfall yesterday morning halted most outdoor skating as skates clogged and ice remained uneven along the Potomac tidal basin and nearby venues. Enthusiasts shifted to Chevy Chase and Rock Creek while small groups visited the Zoo for hours despite limited conditions.

Potomac Tidal Basin Chevy Chase Rock Creek Zoo

Washington fourth in asphalt area among U S cities

Advance census bulletin shows Washington ahead of Pittsburg and behind New York Chicago and Philadelphia in asphalt street area totaling about 4 000 000 square yards. It also notes cobblestone area and sewers across major cities and compares city debts per capita led by New York and including Detroit and San Francisco.

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Requests for Major Expansion of Government Hospital

Dr Willem A White superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane reports to Interior Secretary Hallinger that patient growth requires hospital expansion. He asks for 100000 for expansion, 40000 for repairs, 190000 for epileptic building, 150000 for dairy, 5000 for roads. Total requested for the coming year is 364200 including miscellaneous expenses.

Willem A. White Ingene Tas Annus Hallinger White Whiter

Gen Carman buried at Arlington veteran of volunteer army

Gen Ezra A Carman longtime public servant and former chief clerk at the Department of Agriculture was laid to rest at Arlington after services at the Yamley residence 1361 Q street The Rev Frank Sewall of the Church of the New Jerusalem presided One pallbearer group included Loyal Legion members Carman served as a volunteer officer in the Civil War and later held several civil posts He is survived by his wife Ada Carman a Los Angeles duo daughters Ada and three sons F J John Carman also of Los Angeles and Dr I D Carman of this 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 John

Slips on the ice injure Col. John Boyd on eve of birthday

Col John Boyd, longtime Wahine top business figure and railroad representative, fractured his right arm after slipping on the ice at Fourteenth Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. He was taken home to 1417 Rhode Island Avenue and underwent a procedure, then rested quietly. He turns 78 tomorrow and his physician said injuries are not dangerous.

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

Stirling A Kerr Honored and New District Deputy Named

Stirling A Kerr Jr recently elevated to the thirty third degree honorary by the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction selects Charles E Rosenbaum as deputy during Rosenbaum's absence. Kerr will chair the general advisory committee formed to regulate district fraternal affairs. Representative Martin of South Dakota and President Taft discussed proposed corporate interstate licensing measures. William Meyers aged 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 Rosenbaim Kerr Martin South Dakota Taft Wiliam Meyers Central Union Mivatou Cogualty Hospital Azso

Body of Rechabites Chief Ruler Taken to Virginia

N Elwyn Vowles high chief ruler of the Rechabites of North America died of apoplexy in his 70s at his apartment in Washington DC. Funeral services were held at Wright's undertaking establishment with Masonic rites by Lafayette Lodge. The body was sent to Stevensboro Culpeper county Virginia for interment. Surviving brothers John J and J Slaughter Vowles accompanied the body along with a nephew. Vowles born Stevensboro April 28 183? and moved to the city in 1871 entering the grocery and insurance trades. He was active in Mount Hore Lodge 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

Brilliant Rubinstein Club concert by Herman Sandby in Washington

Music lovers praised the Rubinstein Club concert at the Arington Hotel ballroom. Soloist Herman Sandby, formerly with the Philadelphia Orchestra, drew repeated recalls for his rich tone, superb technique, and diverse program including Goltermann concerto in A minor and Chopin nocturne. Pianist Felix Garaigha accompanied. Mrs. Blair directed a refined choral attack.

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 Mr. Sandby Falthin Trpe Wagner

Rescues Fellow Worker in Gas Incident

Carpenter H Bergman of 137 W street NW was exposed to gas at a job site near the Naval Hospital in Georgia Ave NW. A foreman John Quinn found Bergman unconscious in his room, gas still flowing from a jet. Bergman regained consciousness and could not explain how the gas was turned on.

H. Bergman Vedra Fold Atreet Jn At Iman Ogw Georgia Avenue John Quinn Bergman Bergmay

Memorial Services for Dr John Geofee Butler Held

Memorial services for Dr John Geofee Butler former pastor of Luther Flace Memorial Church were held last night by the colored Lutherana of Washington at the Church of Our Redeem on eighth street northwest near Florida. An address was delivered but the speaker was prevented from being present.

Teev John Geofee Butler Luther Flace

Col Payne to Be Buried Today At St Johns Church

Funeral services for Col James Payne auditor of the District of Columbia Supreme Court will be held at St Johns Episcopal Church at 2 pm. Besides previously listed survivors he is survived by Miss Sarah A Payne Miss Inpes Randolph Payne and Marion HL grandchildren.

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

Invitation for costly gifts to retiring district officials

A public reception tonight honors Commissioners Macfarland and West as they retire from office. Gifts of a $1,000 silver service and a $1,000 law library nucleus are funded by voluntary subscriptions totaling about $2,000. No speeches. the public will pass through the east door, shake hands, and exit via the west door. Women’s presence is explicitly requested. The event is at the District building with decorations by local florists and expects attendance from Mayor Mahool and Baltimore 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 Highlights Masonic Ceremonial Session

Grotto No 15 Myatic Or ter Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm held its second grand ceremonial session at the new Masonic Temple with 40 new candidates initiated. Kallipolig Grotto formed recently and officers will be elected in January at the temple. next ceremonial session likely February 15.

Kallindils Grotto Masonic Kallipolig Grotto Grotto

Boy Campers Hold Reunion At Indoor Camp Set

An indoor reunion of the Washington v.M . A. Boys' South River Camp was held at the NM. G. A. building. Boys enjoyed a camping meal then a program of sketches and songs. Organizers plan to host at least 76 campers next summer.

Washington V.m . A South River Tila

Weather Summary From December 2nd Notes And City Listings

A dense weather bulletin reports a broad cold air invasion sweeping the plains to the South and Atlantic states with lingering low temperatures and scattered light snow in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Tennessee. Forecasts call for continued cold on Thursday and Friday across the Atlantic states with rain or snow possible in the Ohio and lower lake regions by Friday night. The report also lists prominent names and cities from Boston to New York and Philadelphia with brief local weather observations for each, along with a long roster of residents and institutions noted in the day’s city summaries.

Ulm Jake Rarfon Esther New Zealand Mle Riverpol Eedwand Algo Tennesse North Carolina Atlantic State Lake Region Ono Mlealgatppi Missisippi Pising Mimouri Ohio Valley Lake Rorion Rocky Mountaineum Atledtte Jacksonvile Newport News Pacis Gulf Coast Florida Flerida Miami New England Middle Atlantic Grand Banks

Waterman Dead. Long Line of Preachers Traces Roots

Waterman, third of a long line of preachers dating to the Revolutionary era, died yesterday at his home 24 Todd Street Northeast. Born December 13, 1923, he studied at Princeton, served Congregational churches in Michigan, retired in 1889, and lived in Washington. Survived by four children Charlotte Hutchins, James Stocking, Caroline Darrow, and Flora Seymour. Funeral at Beblmppert's Chapel with Odd Fellows and Rev. Dr. Samuel Wosserow officiating. cremation per his wishes.

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 centralizes alerts

The fire department tightened alarm control at the White House to prevent false alerts. Five auxiliary boxes now feed a central system in the chief usher's office, where one supervisor can authorize a general alarm after proper investigation. A recent false trigger caused unnecessary fireman deployment, prompting the change for smoother operation.

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Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived in Port

Movements of ocean steamers show arrival from New York and other ports. The Sag FerttORTe of Byanasaplensten arrived on voyage to Liverpont with unclear cargo and multiple destinations including New Yor via Chem beune au Saleturions.

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