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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1911

Page

7

Gospel Mission Backs Federation for Central Charity Board

Mission groups in Washington line up behind a proposed federation to centralize charity work. The Gospel Mission leads by endorsing a citywide central board under the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce, with formal action by member boards after plans are elaborated at the next committee meeting.

Gospel Mission Washington Charities Board of Trade Committee al Charitable Orienisarions Mit M.C Superincendent Lukens Centralnlun Mission Tie Board of Trade The Pennsylvania Avenue Weedon Central Board of Charities Chamber of Commerce Ellen S. Mussey New York Avenue K .Cooper Mussey Zedd H. Copp Walter Safford

Printers Seek Opposition to Smoot Bill Printing Change

Practical plate printers from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing urged a chamber subcommittee to oppose the Smoot bill which would replace hand printing of government notes and bonds with power press methods. The committee said they would call Bupacasters of the Smoot oil to testify on potential advantages and risks, citing a projected annual saving of 750000 dollars.

United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing Bureau Chamaber of Commerce

Swindlers Get 350 in Fortune Robbery Tale

Italian music teacher Nicola Deale living at 7 B street NW was duped as three men posed as countrymen to pool funds and a supposed fortune in a handkerchief. Deale counted the rolls and discovered only paper. other victims, including Robert Peacock and Capt. John H. Frederick, also fell to a pawn and magazine scam along Fifth Street and near Fort Myer.

Nicola Dente B Street Deale Peale Rome W. Va Robert Peacock St. Inigees St. Mary County John H. Frederick Fifth Street Lieut Seasten Fort Myer Thomas Watson Arms Office

Prominent lawmakers back aid for Miss Houghton case

Secretary Nagel urged Senator La Follette to push a government aid bill for Miss Alice V. Houghton, a Census Bureau worker whose scalp injury prompted promises of swift action. La Follette pledged committee action and rapid reporting, while Crumpacker volunteered support.

Nagel Census Bureau Robert M. la Foliette Wisconsin Senate Committee On Alice V. Houghton Secretary of Commerce and Labor Senator la Follette Congress la Follette Miss Houghton Representative Crumpacker House Census Committee Humber Iss Houghton

Killed Between Two Cars In Street Collision

W H D Dickinson a Capital Traction motor man was crushed between two stalled cars at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and killed instantly. Coroner Nevitt to hold an inquest. police held motorman Charles Chick and conductor Harry Watkins then released on promise to appear.

W. H. D. Dickinson Capital Traction Company Lines Seventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Nevitt Dickinson First Charles D. Chick Harry L. Watkins

To Be Diplomat's Bride Engaged in Berlin Bond

Count Hermann von Hatzfeldt-Wildenberg and Miss Maria von Stumm are engaged, linking two noted diplomatic families. The German envoy previously served in Washington and now represents Germany in Cairo. Miss von Stumm, sister of Ferdinand von Stumm, attended her brother's wedding in Washington, where she was bridesmaid at the Hoyt residence on Rhode Island Avenue.

Berlin Hermann von Hatzfeldt-Wildenberg Maria ‘On Stumm Count Hatzfeldt- Wudenburg Washington Cairo Bern Count Hatzfeldt-Wadenburg Miss von Stumm Count Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg Ferdinand von Stumm Constancioyt State Department Henri ML Flext Maria von Stumm Germany Fiulip Hichbern Hoor Hoyt Rhode Island Avenue

Richard Claytor Dead in Washington Residence

Richard Claytor a West River Maryland native and former Baltimore and St Paul real estate man died at his home 1323 New Hampshire Avenue Washington last night of an acute attack He was 21 years old He is survived by a son Dr Thomas Claytor and two daughters Miss Annie Claytor and Mrs P D Griffin all of Washington

Richard Claytor West River Washington New Hampshire Avenue Claytor Baltimore St. Paul Thomas Claytor Annie Claytor P. D. Griffin Daisy Flynn Flynn Walter Wilcox Street Mary Flynn New Jersey Avenue

Peace Dinner Highlights World Federation League Aims

Oscar T. Crosby hosted a Metropolitan Club dinner to promote international peace discussion by Congress. The event praised hospitable Congress members and urged creation of a non armament agency to improve security and justice between nations while reducing costs. Attendees included ambassadors and numerous senators and representatives from the United States and Europe.

Metropolitan Oscar T. Crosby World's Federation League Crosby League Congress World Federation League Jusserand London Bartholdt Foster Sulzer Hull Chandler Newlands Nelson John Harringston Ambasssador Netherlands Jonkheer J. Loudon John Harrington W. EB. Chandler Knute W. J. Bartnett J. Osgood Nichols New York

Planned Escape of Girls at House of the Good Shepherd

Florence Carey, 16, declared herself ringleader of a plan for five inmates to escape via knotted sheets with a young man to provide an automobile. Three girls balked. Carey and Elsie Worthington were arrested at Fifteenth and H streets NW after the scheme unfolded Tuesday night. Judge DeLacy warned Carey she faces reform school next time.

Florence Carey House of the Good Shepherd Fifteenth H Streets Elsie Worthington Detective Cox Central Office Miss Carey Bladensburg

Bernhardt Stars in Sapho in National Night of Praise

Review lauds Sarah Bernhardt as Fanny Legrand and M Tellegen as Jean Gaussin in Sapho at the National. Bernhardt’s range praised from lighthearted to deeply affecting, with Tellegen’s performance equally acclaimed. The cast earns applause after each act as the audience follows the evolving romance and tragedy.

Tellegen Jean Gaussin Mme Sarah Bernhardt National Fanny Legrand Duke of Reichstadt Camille Madame X Jeanne d’Arc la Osta Bernhardt Jean Mme. Bernhardt M. Tellegen M. Danenbourg Max Mioe Goem Asheville Fink Cipa Atlanta Atantic City N. J Bly Boston Mass Cincinnati Ohio E . Cheyenne Wyom Davenport Iowa Denver Colo Des Moines Wisconsin University Association Galveston Texas Helena Mont Univeritaranapolis Ind B H. Meyer Jacksonville Fla Interstate Commerce Commission Kaness City Meyer Uni Bute Rom Yirquette Mich J. J. Memphis Tenn Esch Wisconsin Pra University

Missing Washington dairyman sparks nationwide search

George W. Flynn, 30?1, a prominent dairy employee in Washington, vanishes on the eve of his wedding to Miss M Walter of Baltimore. Family fears foul play after he refuses to join a strike and omits any farewell. Sister Daisy Flynn and Miss Walter prepare to assist in a broad hunt as police broadcast his photo.

Walter George W. Flynn Washington M. Walter Baltimore Daisy Flynn George Gisike

Weather Conditions Report From U S Weather Bureau

Unsettled conditions west of the Mississippi with a severe storm on the north Pacific coast and disturbances in Texas and the north Pacific states bring general rain in the west. East of the Mississippi most areas fair with local snows in the lake region and upper Ohio valley. Temperatures vary, with warmer in the West and cooler in the lake region and Ohio valley. Storm warnings on the Pacific coast. winds vary along all coasts and the Gulf. Local readings show temperatures from midnight to afternoon with notable rainfall and sunshine percentages.

U. 8 Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Mississippi River North Pacific Coast South Dakota Colorado Rio Grande Texas North Pacifi Lake Region Ohio Valley South Atlantic Gulf States Missouri Valley Pacific States Middle Plateau Rocky Mountain Northwest Central Plains Missouri Middle Misgissipp Middle End Atlantia New England Ventral Valley Middle Allantic West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan

Denounce Wood's Dismissal By Suburban Association

At a Hast End Suburban Citizens' Association meeting last night a resolution protested the dismissal of former Street Cleaning Superintendent James M. Wood. It condemned Commissioners Judson and Johnston for appointing an outsider to a district post, arguing it undermines home rule and harms local governance. A copy was to be sent to the U.S. President and district commissioners.

Hast End Suburban Citizens’ Association James M. Wood Judson and Johnston Best United States Commissionera of the

Georgetown Students Debate Fortifying Panama Canal

Georgetown University students debated whether to fortify the Panama Canal after its completion in Gaston hall. The senior team led by James J. O Leary and Joseph D. Abbott carried the affirmative over Horace H. Hagan and James R. Jones of the junior team. S. Edward Beach presided.

Georgetown United States Panama Canal Georgetown University Gaston Hall James J. O'Leary Joseph D. Abbott Horace H. Hagan James R. Jones S. Edward Beach

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