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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1913

Page

4

Appeals castro case reviews mylius libel also

Secretary Nagel discussed the Castro and Mylius immigration rulings in New York, warning that upholding the district court decisions would limit the power to exclude aliens. He questioned how to determine admissibility if immigrants may refuse to answer pertinent questions, and whether defamation cases hinge on moral turpitude. He suggested appealing to the circuit court after initial steps toward the Supreme Court.

District Court At New York Nagel Immigration Service Weill Abel Mylius Supreme Court Circuit Court of Appeals

Goethals Seeks Judson For Panama Role

Secretary Stimson announced Col. William V. Judson will be detailed as assistant to Col. Goethals at the Panama Canal. District engineer commissioner will move to the isthmus. Maj. Harding named as engineer commissioner candidate. Judson praised successor and reflected on leaving a post marked by public efforts and improvements.

War Department to Keep Staff Despite Commission

The War Department will not discharge clerks despite the economy and efficiency commission recommendation. An investigation board reported that 200 employees could be dropped, but the department will not reduce its force, not filling vacancies to meet the last appropriation. The situation leaves the secretary of war to assess abolishments after President Wilson’s inauguration.

Economy and Efficiency Commission War Department Secretary of War Economy Commission Wilson

Attorney General Wickersham to Represent Government at Merger Hearing

Attorney General Wickersham will represent the government at a Federal court hearing in St. Louis Monday over the dissolution plan for the Union Pacific Southern Pacific railroad merger. Officials from both railroads have agreed on a disintegration scheme awaiting court approval. Wickersham departs today for St. Louis.

Wickersham Federal Court St. Louis Union Pacific-Southern Pacific Railroad United States Supreme Court Feneral

Pacific telephone inquiry and schedule of brick gift

Federal probe into the Pacific coast telephone trust runs parallel to the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry led by United States Attorneys John McCourt of Portland and Beverly W. Conner of Seattle. A brick plant manager sent a brick to Chicago for the lay products exposition, part of a nationwide parcel post shipment of 95 000 bricks for an exhibit house to be given away and re erected after the fair.

Telephone Trust Pacific Coast Interstate Commerce Commission Wickersham United States John McCourt Portland Oreg Beverly W. Coiner Seattle Pacific A. B. Lyon Hydraulic Press Brick Company Parcel Post Coliseum Chicago

Sunday Services at New Church and area churches

Sunday schedule across multiple faiths in northwest Washington includes New Church at Sixteenth and Corcoran with 11 am sermon by Rev Frank Sewall and 7:30 pm address by Rev Julian Smyth on what is the New Church. Methodist and Seventh Day Adventist listings, Christian Science services, Spiritualist and secular lectures also noted with times and venues.

NEW Church Sixteenth Corcoran Streets Frank Sewall D. D Julian K. Smyth New York City General Convention of New Church In America Uucle Suedenborg Methodist Episcopal Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church John Marshall Place James Shera Montgomery Epworth Leigue New France Publi Evangelical Christian Science Evangelical Christian Science Church Rauscher's Connecticut Avenue L Street Winfield S. Whitman Pythian Temple Ninth Otreet Northwest G. W. Kates God Kates Lyceum

Taft Urges Masonic Memorial in Alexandria

President Taft visited Alexandria to attend the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association meeting and urged all members to support a memorial to George Washington. He praised Washington as a leader with red blood and humor and noted the occasion included delegates from numerous lodges and a wreath plan at Mount Vernon. Public offices shut for the event and a local fire destroyed three small houses in the county.

Washington, Post Bureau King Street Alexandria White House Taft George Washington Masonic Memorial Association Thomas J. Shryock Mas ‘Ter Masons of Maryland Memorial Association Masonic United States Gen. Shryock George Washington Freemasonry Charles H. Callahan Alexandria-Washington Mount Vernon Charles «. Carlin Thomas A. Fisher Samuel W. Pitts Alexandria-Washington Lodge Clarence P King Washington Electric Car Lines F. H. Treat Washington Utilities Company William B. McChesney Virginia W. L. Gorgas Pennsylvania J. J. Mansfeld Texas Charles C. Flamer, Jr The Masonic Temple J.B. Dillon Michigan John J. Day Delaware Eugene 8. Weston Vest George A. Beauchamp W. O. Andrews Wir Hayes Laird H. J. Dell W. Bo McCoy North Carolina M. J. Hall Aemassa Sterling Kerr Scottish Rite Washington Elis Alexandria County Gronau

Maj Henry Romeyn U S Army dead veteran of Civil Indian wars

Major Henry Romeyn United States Army veteran of the Civil and Indian wars died yesterday at Walter Reed Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Monday with burial at Arlington Cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter Miss Tena F Romeyn, and son Captain Charles Romeyn, USA, then in the Philippines. born 1833 in Galton, Illinois. enlisted in the 105th Illinois Infantry at outbreak of Civil War. Congress awarded him a medal for bravery.

Henry Romeyn Walter Reed Hospital Arlington Cemetery Maj Romeyn Military Order of the Toral Legion Army of the Cumberland Society of the Indian Wars Galton 105Th Ianois Infantry Congress Tena F Romeyn Charles Romeyn Philippines

Taft Denies Hyde Pardons in Defrauding Case

President Taft refused to pardon or commute sentences for Frederick A. Hyde and Joost St Schneide r, convicted in 18 of conspiring to defraud the United States over lands in California and Oregon, who remain free on bond. Hyde faced two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Schneider fourteen months and $1,000. The matter had reached the U S Supreme Court.

Taft Frederick A. Hyde Joost St. Schneider United States California Oregon Hyde Schneider United States Supreme Court

Ladies' Night at Y M C A Drama Club Presents Too Much Married

The Y M C A Bachelors' Club hosts ladies night with the Y M C A Dramatic Club presenting the one act comedy Too Much Married. Principal parts by R J Hall R BE Eddy P J Bradley IH A Swanson and W L Platt. Music by the Y M C A Orchestra led by If D Fletcher G A Miller T A Nubson F Schellfeffer and A H King. Welcome by G K Ahrhorn with reception committee A Weinerth W K Springer F J Platt. Entertainment committee H C Bickel G H Emeh U D Tacoab.

Bachelors’ Club Association Building Y. M. A. Dramatic Club R. J. Hall R. BE. Eddy P. J. Bradley IH. A. Swanson W. L. Platt Y. M. C. A. Orchestra D. Fletcher G. A. Miller T. A. Nubson F. ©. Schellfeffer A. H. King G. K. Ahrhorn A. Weinerth W. K. Springer F. J. Platt H.C. Bickel G. H. Emeh UD. Tacoab

Washington Humane Society Moves to New Headquarters

The Washington Humane Society relocated from the Warder building at 1502 H Street NW to larger quarters closer to the vit area the directors wish to reach. The new offices include a business office an adjoining side room and a large room for directors meetings. The rooms are open during business hours and the public is invited to inspect the new place.

The Washington Humane Society Warder H Street

More Slides at Panama Canal Improve Excavation Efforts

Panama Canal reports show over two million cubic yards of earth and rock moving daily with unusual activity. About four million yards of regular excavation remain. Water is expected to be turned into the canal bed around October 1. army engineers say slides can be removed more cheaply by dredges.

Panama Canal Canal Zone

Washington Pioneer Mrs. Martha Saunders Dies at 90

Martha Saunders a longtime Washington resident died at age ninety at her home 163 Third Street NW. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 PM from the residence with private interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. She was widow of a former Department of Agriculture garden authority and is survived by three children eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren with two children deceased.

Martha Saunders Washington Third Street Rock Creek Cemetery Hoth Saunders Department of Agriculture

Free Hours wine and liquor sale promotions at city outlets

City bulletins advertise two daily free hours for wine and liquor purchases with a sample Montivello bottling, price lists for items like Va. Sweet Catawba and Pure Tal Brandy, and contact references. Also noted are dress cleaning services, seafood specials, lunch at Harvey's, repair services for fountain pens, and window seats at Harvey's and Cafe Republique with cabaret attractions by Count Imperatori's Orchestra.

Honor Patriot And Poet Honors At Cal State Association

Members of several state associations with chapters in the strict were guests at the California State Association meeting at the Public Library to celebrate Washington's birthday and honor Joaquin Miller. Speakers included Col John A. Joyce, Frederick Woodward, Representative Knowland, and others. M. M. O'Donohoe presided. The next meeting will elect officers in March. The June gathering will visit Joaquin Miller's cabin at Rock Creek Park.

Calfornia State Association Public Library Washington Joaquin Miller Joseph S Ieefer John A. Joyce Frederick ©. Woodward Knowland Miller California O'Donohue Tock Creek Park

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