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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
3
Force School pupils enjoy short spins in a Browniekar contest with a worldly list of entrants. New names vie for prizes as a motorized toy car sparks excitement. Morgan School hosts the event and posters invite voter involvement for two ultimate rewards.
Debates discuss whether osteopaths should face licensure exams and be allowed to practice in Washington. A committee forwards a bill favoring exams and good standing requirements, aiming to regulate osteopathic physicians and ensure qualified practice.
Fragmentary notice reports changes to a theater plan featuring Freston Gibson and a Turning Point production. Readable bits indicate a New York appearance and payments or dates, with references to Washington and New Haven. Names and places are uncertain due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a garbled item involving Larez Anderson and a gift linked to a death near a statehouse locale. References to New York, Washington, and a potential reply or comment hint at a broader political or memorial context amid unclear details.
Mrs Smalley head of the American Salvation Army in Washington condemns rival group methods and waste of funds cited in a New York Supreme Court case led by Justice Das ton. She says thousands of dollars were spent on the suit that could aid the poor.
Funeral services for Walliam Avury Gafford will be at his residence 1919 Wisconsin Avenue at 2 p m Sunday. Pallbearers from the Association of Oldest Inhabitants, of which he was a member, will attend. Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Died Wednesday morning after a brief heart trouble. He had lived in Washington over 40 years, born near Churchill October 12 1834. He served as assistant superintendent of Oak Hill Cemetery and later superintendent of Graceland and Woodland Cemeteries. He is survived by one son William W Gafford, whose whereabouts are unknown. his second wife died December 27 last.
Washington army lab scientists at Fort Wadsworth Staten Island trial a new antitoxin serum against yellow fever. Volunteers include 30 officers and men. Vaccination not compulsory as tests assess efficacy and safety under Army Surgeon supervision.
Army orders report Leach on absence and retirements of several officers including Mam Ineth and Daggon, with notes on ordnance and arsenals. Naval transfers list Surgeon Grunwell at Army and Navy general hospital, and ships and vessels movements near Hampton Roads and Norfolk. A British Astronomical Association telegram announces a new comet discovery near Halley's comet, to be named H 1910.
Navy Relief Society plans a March 20 dance at Washington Navy Yard to raise funds after the Army Navy football game cancellation cut revenue. Admiral Dewey leads a host of prominent patrons, with Taft invited, to support widows and orphans of Navy personnel. tickets from ball committee members.
Two sessions of the annual consent meeting of the Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy convened in the New Willard room with women members forming the group. Minnie Coates presided as president with Mira O Brien as secretary. new member Mrs Coun Campbell of Susnea England joined, christening the battleship. Officers elected for the year include Wiest Coates president, Mrs MacQuodal vice president, Mr Toland second vice president, Mrs Fels treasurer, Vic Kitchen secretary, and board members Miss Dickie, Mrs Hearne, and Miss O Brien.
Special to The Washtigves Syracuse house 4 Mr Doro thea Edgarita Crouse McVicker of New York won her case in the supreme court Wednesday sustaining her claim to the misitons settled upon her by the late Bridgar Crouse of Syracuse Mrs McViewer is a daughter of Countess Lula Potulick who maintained that her first husband whose name was Wilan was dead when she married Mr Crouse It had been contended many years that Mra seven was not a legitimate daughter of Mr Crouse the sports decision gives her undisputed possession of $292000 held in trust by the New York Trust and Deposit Company awaiting a court decision.
An old advertisement touts Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as a free trial offer to prove their stomach healing power. It lists ingredients and claims of curing dyspepsia and related stomach troubles, urging readers to request a trial by mailing name and address to FA Stuart Co. in Stuart Balding, Michigan.
A lively society column describes American guests dining in London and the fashion of a California poet at a festive event. It notes expanding American influence on manners, a Swedish language study by Princess Patricia of Connaught, and planned Stockholm visits by the Princess of Wales sister with lessons at Clarence House.
In Indianapolis February 24 the probate court ruled a deed of trust dated 1906 to Union Trust Company for Mrs Katharine T Dodge was invalidated. The case began when Mrs Dodge, once confined as insane, was deemed sound mind and released from guardianship by Judge Frank B Ress after testimony from prominent Washington figures. The Farmers Trust Company had acted as guardian and held cash and property until the court discharged them.
Press reports claim Russia may press to build a Aigun to Chin Chow railroad in Northern Manchuria, potentially diverting traffic from the South Manchurian line. Officials say Russia and Japan have cooperated recently, and Britain’s stance appears cooler as the project encounters backing shifts.
George G Ward, vice president of the Commercial Cable Company, announced that the firm will soon lay another transatlantic cable. This will be the sixth cable owned by the company between Europe and America. Wireless development did not worry the executive.
President Taft was elected honorary vice president at the Legal Aid Society annual meeting in New York. He promised to attend March 16 for an operatic benefit at the Metropolitan Opera House. The Andes region notes mention William Bryan and family arriving from Santiago toward Buenos Aires, and Dr. Frederick A. Cook and wife traveling from Santiago toward Buenos Aires with plans to cross the mountains.
Residents near Woods Hole Massachusetts protest a new fog horn at Nooska Point after tests claimed it could be heard for miles. The device drew endurance meetings as sleep was disrupted, prompting the Massachusetts delegation to seek action. Rear Admiral Marix, head of the Eighth Coast board, was appointed to visit Woods Hole, listen to the horn, and report on its sound.
A feature praising the old fashioned woman's virtues and modern balance. It argues women should stay true to principled homemaking while embracing progress such as steam heat, and notes how past matriarchs shaped leadership and virtue. Concludes with a London sale report: Hoppner portrait fetches $46,200.
At a Jefferson day banquet committee meeting at the Riggs House Henry D Clayton of Alabama was named permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention and toastmaster for the New Willard banquet on April 15. A sympathy letter to Senator Tillman was approved and a note urged his attendance. Strong demand for pickets suggests banquet covers may be sold between 60 and 70.
Archbishop Farley of New York sent a gold medal to the Vatican. Bishop Kennedy of the American College presented the piece to the Pope who praised its workmanship and asked him to convey thanks to Archbishop Farley. An identical silver medal was given to Cardinal Merry del Val, papal secretary of state.
The District Court announces probate actions and public notices about damages from street grade changes in Washington DC. It lists dates for hearings, claims deadlines, and appointments related to estates, including references to Union Station, streets, and sidewalks and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad alignment.
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