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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1912

Page

7

Ospina Calls Arbitration Path Over Panama Row

Colombian minister Senor Ospina urged arbitration as the remedy for the Panama dispute. He said the 1904 severance and U S conduct harmed Colombia and hindered friendship and trade with the United States. Representative Sulzer and Rep. Rainey criticized U S methods and urged reparation. Secretary Knox’s pending visit to Mexico drew mixed expectations in Washington and Bogota.

State Department Senor Owpina Corte Foue Bulzee Rainey Itowa Panama Sates Republic of Colombia Central South America Sulzer Pangua United Bate Illinois United States Panama Canal Zone Onpina New York Roosevelt Senar_Oupina Senor Ospina Republic Ceorbia Senor Ospina Mexico Benor Martines Y Crespo Foreign Office Knox White Gepina Waite House Taft Atgte Bea Canal Zone Strip

Envoy Cautions Knox as Pacification Mission Questioned

The Colombian minister warned Secretary Knox that his trip may fail to pacify Latin American troubles if not properly instructed. Senor Gapine pressed his government’s stance on Knox’s visit, while Panama and the United States prepared for Knox’s Caribbean and Central American itinerary aboard the armored cruiser Washington bound for Palm Beach.

Knox Senar Owoma Huntington ‘Wilson State Department Ino Mma Senoc Gapine Tom Aura

Seek Lost Wife in Washington Relatives Aid Search

The Rev Walton H Greever editor of the United Lutheran church paper and his brother arrive in Washington to help locate Mrs W H Greever who vanished in a shopping district last Friday with Miss Annlee Ryan. Police have no clear lead as relatives in Zanesville and others are notified. The husband says she may have suffered a nervous breakdown. three children await news with relatives in Tadwell Virginia.

Walton H. Greever Colurt Die 8. C Mra W. H. Greever Arthur Ef, Kobn Columbia Haggar L. Greever Tagwatl Theodore Philadelphia Vie Wearch Greever Annlee Ryan Corcoran Street Ste Zanesville Oho Im Greever Washington United Bynod Flo Mr& Greaver Huaband Biacita Walt Fie Mima Wiria Otharr Taxewell. Va Alstarrce

Night schools in Washington closed for lack of funds

Superintendent William M Davidson approved a plan terminating thirteen night schools after budget cuts reduce maintenance from 220 to about 17 500 dollars. Over 1400 students lose instruction and the board of education may veto the recommendation. White and colored schools face reduced schedules while several sites will remain open with fewer nights.

Washington Wiliam M. Davidson Henry B. W. Murch Oper Davidaon Murch Vans Parsons Bape Board’ of Education Maperintentent Cape Orner Bales von educa+tion Davidson Murph Hvana Cuno H. Rudolph Dreserd Hia Rudolph Amd Judson McKinley Bussiges Pranklin Aludenta Schdals Gales Jettore

Washington Mall Clerks Banquet At Hotel Continental

More than a hundred Washington city post office employees attended the annual banquet of the United States Mall Clerks Association at the Hotel Continental. Speeches by First Assistant Postmaster General Charles P. Grandfield and Postal Department leaders highlighted the event. Committees in charge of the dinner included SM, W. Stephenson, D. H. J. Brown, J. W. Murphy, and others.

Washington City Post Office Washington United States Mall Hotel Continental Ros Tulkinson Aaslastant Poati Charles P. Grandfeld Norman A. Merritt Postoffice Department Theodore 1 Weed J.C. Koons L. J. Robinson Granville M. Hunt P. Springer W. H. Haysock Ne ‘L. “Onsen W. Stephenson D. H. J. Brown J. W. Murphy P. Stewart Wiliam Warren F. D. Roberta R.¥. Bond H.R. Brandock W. R. Sherwood 3. H. Simmons E.G. Church Frank Byrom C. B. Matthews W. Ok Warner

Extra Pay Denied in Broru Iter Case at Court of Claims

An opinion issued yesterday in the Court of Claims denies extra pay to Broruiter in the Byencer BK Philips case, an enlisted man on recruiting service. The ruling upholds the long standing practice of both army and marine corps denying such extra duty pay, noting the small amount involved but emphasizing the precedent and potential broader implications for government compensation.

Court of Claims Byencer BK. Philips Maring Corde Army Marine Cords

Julia Marlowe recovering from throat ailment in Tulia

Brys E H Sothern known to Boers as Julia Marlowe was treated yesterday at the Episcopal Kya Eat and Threat Hospital by Dr C W Richardson for a throat trouble. She is improving rapidly and will likely leave the capital within a few days. Mrs Sothern had been suffering throat trouble for a long time during her engagement here and became hoarse.

Brys E. H. Sothern Julia Marlowe C. W. Richardson

Movements of Conan Steamers and Related Names

Fragmented OCR lists movement of people and places including New York and Nieuw Ame tardaen. Mentions Harre-Rechambeau and other names with no clear dates or context. Ends with health advice about laxatives and caution to proceed after ensuring health.

Conan Fanarvnip Ay “Toth Daacd Trom Anteerp Nieuw Ametardaen Rotiiram Chaage Marre Harre Caroline New Toth Pipmowth Kengorina Wihelta Frosn New York Agined

Army urged to form national cavalry and artillery remount group

Dinner remarks by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Gen. Wood support a National Cavalry and Artillery Remount Association to coordinate racing, breeding and remount needs for Army horses. Belmont and Alten endorse the plan, aiming to centralize records and promote racing at posts with mounted troops.

Dom Wood Belutent, Whateman Jocksy Club Sportamen's Association Brancita United States“Army Eidimont National Cavalry and Artillery Remount Association Washington S. Rémister Leonard Wood Staf Bachren Alec Riled Ott. Weed Henry T. Alten Alec Attenkers Belmont Maj Aller Press Oby

Takoma Cimzene Ir Bow Discussion On Berger Bill

The Takoma Park Citizens Association held a heated meeting last night over whether to record support for Representative Berger's bill, with the association's legislative committee having reported favorably. The committee's recommendation was rejected by a close vote amid spirited debate. Also noted were new memberships for Guresa and Nusbaum and a planned lecture by Judge W. J. Delacy at 8:15 PM Friday at the branch library.

Tp Botialistis Tahoma Park Citizens' Association Berger Bov B. O Nusbaum Anssineéinénl Delacy

Kentucky hospital seeks government fire alarm system

A House resolution proposes an investigation into the Kentucky Government Hospital for the Insane needs for fire protection. Rep Cantril notes the facility lacks fire fighting equipment and relies on a rented alarm system as the government delays acquiring apparatus.

U. S. Institution Kentucky

Welfare Work Highlighted At Annual Monday Evening Banquet

The Monday Evening Club held its annual banquet at Ragadher's last night with speeches by Rep Shaulesy Rev Frank J Gootwin and Mrs Medill McCormick on the nations welfare work. The discussion covered the National Civic Federation efforts to improve living and health conditions for all classes, laborers, and a push to curb loan-sharking.

National Civic Federation Sibila? Organitetione Reuscher Mra Medill McCormick Congress O'Shaunessy John van Solisick Church of Our Ghalles FE Neabh Edwin Mount Pleasant Gonaragadonalthe Church Walter C. Clephaita Harvey W. Wiley

Collapse at Pittsburgh plant kills worker and injures four

A structural collapse at the Myung, Chattont & Co. cement plant in Piptaburgh, Pennsylvania, killed one worker and injured four others. The building, under construction, suddenly collapsed into the cellar trapping additional workers. Investigation and cause are not yet known.

Piptaburgh Fey Ates Myung, Chattont & Co Steed Eine Trom & Cause

Navy Yard Employes Ball At Washington Navy Yard

The fourth annual bar of the Clarke and Draftemén of the Washington Navy Yard drew about three hundred couples and several new officers. Officers listed include H. C. Bradley as chairman, J. H. Mills secretary, J. May treasurer, with J. H. Mitternfort, L. In Steiner, and B. German noted among organizers.

Navy Yard Washington Navy Yard Naval Gun Factory Exnratice H. C. Bradley J. H. Mills J. May J. H. Mitternfort Steiner B. German

Naval Academy Chief Gibbons Denied Relief Over Friction

Capt. John D. Gibbons head of the Naval Academy at Annapolis sought removal from his post due to friction with Secretary Meyer. Navy officials deny any change, noting Gibbons remains in position while investigations and internal recommendations continue. The secretary is away from the city.

Capt. Gibbons Peteomasl T. M. Potts John 4. Gibbons United States Nat ‘Val Academy Annapolis Naval Meyer Potts Gibons Academgy Secretary of the Navy Gipbons Ty. T Sen Giovona Naval Academy Gibbon London Naval Department Annapolie Md&i Lieut. Andrews Gibbons Naval Office

Five Midshipmen Resign Over Lowered Standards

Annaparte Md Feb 19 Five midshipmen of the fourth class resigned from naval service citing changes in study standards and their status in recurring semiannual examinations. Included were F D Birtland Kansas C G Thomas Texas W rly J W De Boer Michigan and B A Wahl Minnesota.

Annaparte Academia Board Naval Service Thair Gual Pean Roarka F. D Birtland Kanssas C. G. Thomas Tinoia W. Rly Texas J. W. de Boer Machigan Wahl Minnesota

Charges Plot Against Labor in Washington Union Speech

Pawick Sughrue of the bricklayers union claimed District commissioners plot to arrest mechanics under the vagrancy act to remove workmen from Washington streets. He said authorities aim to compel alliance with builders of a new workhouse using convict labor and that orders were given to Maj. Sylvester to enforce arrests of men who appear to be mechanics at night. The police chief called the charges absurd.

Pawick Sughrue Bricklayers” Union Central Labor Union Wahington Sughrue Ommiantonern Bulding Maj Sylvester Aaron Commissioyera

Smythe Dead Daughter of Capt Levy in Street Collapse

Wes E I Smythe, daughter of Captain S M Levy US Navy, collapsed while shopping on a street corner at 1am and died hours later at Emergency Hospital. The funeral is planned from the family home tomorrow afternoon. She was the granddaughter of Rabbi Morris in New York City.

S. M. Levy U. S. HW Mra Witeabeth T. Smythe Eleventh Street Northwant J. Wright Sroythe Bherrig M. Levy Sranddaxrhter Iste Morris , Coaprall New York City Shawag’wice Shela Martin Lomby Eien B. Levy Thin City

Leprosy Virus Experiments Reported At Hospital

Special to The Washington Post describes a leprous Chinese man at Allegheny General Hospital where a virus tested on handkerchiefs is used in a research effort. The article notes the disease’s slower progression since admission and states it is too early to assess any effect or cure from the experiments.

Washington Post Teo Allegheny General Hospital

Byrne Charged With Perjury In Rockville Elopement Case

Fred H. Byrne of Artola Virginia stands trial in Rockville Maryland on perjury charges alleging he swore that Ancle Linton was 16 to justify an elopement. The girl’s father Theodore J Linton and two brothers testified the girl was underage and Byrne believed her age falsely.

Rockville Fred Hy. Byrne Artola Ancle Fue Linton Rockvile Yun Bripe Pt ‘Waa Theoders J. Linton Hed Tok Bryne Abe

WRECK REPORTEDLY CLAIMS A LIFE ON SETH VOUJET

New York Feb 1 Williem Peterson aged years old, an officer of the Advance of the Paharia Ri fly Company, died suddenly today on the Seth , the voubet, which sank Friday. Peterson was second mate of the stated Financ namie inn, which sank off Banty. Hook Teone five years, hao, when he rescued two moment and a child swept from the deck.

New York Williem Peterson Paharia, Rifly Company Seth Peterson

Fire Lieutenant Belled Killed in Grand Opera House Fire

St Paul fire department lieutenant John Thorn was killed and pipeman Miles McDonnalough was fatally injured when a ladder fell during a blaze at the Grand Opera House. The fire caused an estimated $108,000 in damage and was nearly under control before the accident.

St. Paul, Minn John Thorn Miles McDonnalough

Smoke Eills Two Sliters Springfield Mass

Fire in a Springfield home on February 18 killed two elderly women Anna and Mary Mack aged 45 and 40. One woman reportedly overturned an oil stove and the resulting blaze spread, causing both deaths.

Springfield Mass Annie Mary Mack Gisters

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