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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1913

Page

8

Doctors Open to Friedmann Serum Despite Cautions

U S public health chief Dr Rupert Blue said the government will extend full facilities to Dr Friedmann to examine and test his serum for tuberculosis while acknowledging past failures. He stressed the need for expert review in hygienic labs before any interstate sale or use.

U.S Rupert Blue United States Public Health Service Friedmann America Blue Dr. Friedmann Rone Friedmann J 35 Br. Prioliaann Chary Rach Une Askane Hysieric Tretsu Public Heart Service Public Fort Stanton Predmeanon Tor. Blue

Safe Baby Harness Saves Four Children At Risk

A Washington mother writes detailing a safety device to prevent infant accidents. A belt style harness with shoulder straps and multiple fasteners is described as a tested aid, designed to secure babies and reduce danger. The device, made by a local dealer, cost $2.50 and aims to spare families similar tragedies.

Edward Noseh Wasra Washington Miotier Felito

Norwegian relief expedition fails to reach stranded Germans

Claithimia Norway February 16 The second Norwegian relief mission to rescue German scientists stranded in Spitsbergen failed. Departing Advent Bay late January it retreated to Green Harbor in dire condition after 2 hurricanes halted progress. Seven dogs died, crew frost bitten, two sledges destroyed, leaving only minimal rations and improvised rescue plans until fresh dogs arrive.

Spitzbergen Claithimia Norway Secod Spitsbergen Advent Bay Green Harbor Dickson Bay Kvaerts

Minister James Robinson Opposes Jones Works Bill

Pastor James Robinson of Mount Vernon Baptist Church denounces the Jones Works bill before a large northeast Washington crowd at 114 m offering a moral defense. He argues morals arise from within and that passage of the bill won t curb drinking, urging destroying the appetite for whisky instead.

James Robinson Mount Vernon

Vote to Avoid Liquor Fight by Washington Printers

Printers from the government printing office and downtown plants via Columbia Typographical Union No 101 condemn any action by five delegates to the Central Labor Union on liquor regulation legislation. They repudiated Central Labor Union positions as not representing their stance. The union also voted almost unanimously to abstain from participation in the inaugural parade.

Washington Government Printing Office Columbia Typographical Union Central Labor Union Congress

Low Prices Attract Balkan Siting Sentiment In Markets

Financial eyes watch easing prospects as peace chances are seen as relief for markets. Tight money, sinking stock prices, and reduced capital flow keep sentiment gloomy. Bank lending supports some bond issues while foreign underwritings aid Union Pacific stakes amid cautious Wall Street tone. The Mexico upheaval and railroad wage shifts add to unsettled outlooks.

New York London Bank of France New York Bank Union Pacific Southern Pacific Europe

Taft to Visit Alexandria for Masonic Memorial Meeting

President Taft will attend the Washington Masonic Memorial Association meeting in Alexandria on Friday and may stay for the Alexandria Washington Lodge banquet Saturday. Delegates from two grand jurisdictions are expected. the group supports a George Washington memorial in Avis city. The Holy Name Society and several funeral notices follow.

Masonic Association Ishington Post Bureau King Street Alexandra Taft Alexandria Washington Masonic Memorial Association Grrand United States T. J. Shryock Maryland Avis City George Washington Alexandria-Washington Memorial Association Charles A. Towne The Elks’ Home Holy Name Society of St

Holland writes of men who have directed the nations finances

In New York a February report hints that President elect Wilson will lean toward a Treasury Secretary guiding reforms in banking and currency. The piece weighs past secretaries’ paths, notes McAdoo as a likely choice, and argues successful Treasury heads came from varied backgrounds, not only bankers, shaping a capable administration.

Holland New York Feb. W Woodrow Wilson Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department the Treasury Wall Street William G. McAdoo Treasury McAdoo Hudson Tubes Manhattan Island New Jersey Salmon P. Chase Cincinnati Hugh McCulloch Indiana Washington Department of the Comptroller of the Currency Georges. Boutwell Alexander Stewart Boutwell Windom William Windom McKnley Hhis United States Exchequer Great Britain Gladstone Disraeli Gov. Wilson

Steel Output At Maximum As Railways Buy Heavily

New York reports steel mills operating at near capacity with shipments exceeding orders. January U S Steel Corp results show ingot production around 2,426,000 tons and finished products about 1,895,000 tons. Railroads since Feb 1 placed orders for roughly 490,000 tons. car orders last week totaled 12,300 with 2,300 provisional.

New York United States Steel Corporation Pennsylvania Company Grand Trunk St. Louis Southwestern

Eliot says he did not criticise Taft in postmaster remark

Boston February 16 Dr Charles W Eliot former Harvard president denied misquotation accusing him of criticizing President Taft over civil service for fourth class postmasters He stated reporters failed to quote him accurately and he did not name Taft while noting the fourth class postmasters were patronage appointees

Eliot Boston Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Taft

Will contest seeks $333 990 fee if he wins

William Travers Jerome challenges the Parker will in New Haven Connecticut, aiming to overturn a $1 000 000 estate, potentially rising to $5 000 000 in Parker's Parker's will filed May 1910. Contestant Miss Katherine Trowbridge testified Jerome would receive one third if the will is broken.

New York William Travers Jerome Joseph Parker Harrison Hewitt New Haven Conn James H. Townsend Katherine Trowbridge New Traven Jerome American Female Guardian Society Yale University James M. Townsend Yale Law School

Burke Hill Dies of Injuries in Baltimore Hospital

Burke Hill aged 19, son of Charles Hill of Martinsburg West Virginia, died last night at Maryland University Hospital Baltimore from injuries suffered at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shops in Martinsburg two weeks earlier when a windlass handle escaped and struck him on the head. His skull was fractured.

Burke Hill Washington Post Martinsburg W. Va Charles Hill Maryland University Hospital Baltimore Ohio Gorkmen

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