District Fire Pensions and Modernization Plans for 1914
Washington District commissioners outline a sweeping program for 1914 including pension reform, motorizing engine companies, adding a repair shop, and a new municipal hospital. The plan foresees valuation of public utilities, potential municipal ownership, and social reforms under the Bruere-Mitchel framework. Commissioner Newman emphasizes serving the people and preparing bills for Congress to fund modernization.
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Newman
Congress
Board of Charities
Denies Arson on High Seas in Federal Trial
Beaton Dec 31 The trial of John Albert Fish a New York civil engineer and Boer War veteran for arson on the high seas opens in federal court. Indictment says he set fire to the auxiliary schooner yacht Senta off Edgartown October 23 1910 destroying the vessel. Fish arrested in New York last September freed on $10000 bail claims the fire came from a cigarette butt or stove and that he learned of it when awakened by flames. He and two women guests escaped in night clothes with four crew members in a small boat and reached shore. Fish served in South Africa oil Boer War and later joined the British army becoming a captain.
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Pish
Bris Sconsing
Tee” Fish
South Africa
Thirteen Formosan conspirators executed in Formosa
Tokyo reports thirteen conspirators were publicly executed at Taihoku Formosa for a November plot to overthrow Sapatees rule. The plan aimed to raise an army of 100000 Formosans and massacre the Japanese garrison before ceding the island to China. An additional 123 were sentenced to long terms in prison.
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Tokyo
Japan
Taihoku
Formosa
Sapatees
China
New Year Astral Forecast Predicts Mixed Prospects
On January 1 1914 astrologers foretell a year of scientific progress and political upheaval with labor troubles and heavy public spending. Saturn signals strikes and rail delays, Jupiter hints at financial strain, and storms threaten the Pacific coast while leadership gains and job shifts appear possible for Capricorn born individuals.
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Astralagera
Saturn
Pital
Enco
Nfe
Jupiter
Washington
Fas
Azip
Slars
San Franco
Pacific
Mebane
Free samples offer for Cuticura soap and ointment
Tiny ad promises free sam ples of Cuticura soap and ointment with a 32 page booklet The offer directs readers to send for the booklet to Cuticura Dept 27A Bester.
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Bester
What the Police Force Needs in 1914 Detailed Plan
Sup't Sylvester outlines DC police needs for 1914 including salary and fare relief, streetcar access for officers, more patrol wagons, a larger force of patrolmen and plain-clothes detectives, a new central station, a gym and range, a harbor patrol boat, traffic and sanitary bureaus, extended post service to suburbs, detention and juvenile court facilities, twenty minute curb time limits, and a formal reserve duty system. The report stresses efficiency, safety, and modernization to meet national capital demands.
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District of Columbia
Det Csive
Seeks to Divorce C F Myers in Rockville
Panline Myers of Montgomery County has filed for an absolute divorce from Charles Frederick Myers. The suit cites a Washington marriage on October 15 1904 and desertion on October 2 1916. Attorney John A Gearsett represents the plaintiff.
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C. F. Myers
Rockville
Panline Myers
Charles Frederick Myers
Chester
Washington
Myers
John A. Gearsett
Washington notes on New Year meetings and events
Adjutants of the District of Columbia National Guard hold home gatherings at 219 ME street Worthweat. Christmas and New Year activities include boys moving pictures at 10 o'clock, revival meetings at Shiloh Baptist Church, Central M C A open house events, a temperance oath ceremony, Socialist reception at Socialist headquarters, and a Salvation Army toy distribution with a large crowd. Also reportpost office holiday schedule and New Year ball by Jolly 24 club with 400 attendees.
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District of Columbia National Guard
ME Street
W. “A. McCathran
Harry Coops
I. B. Coffman
W. B. Sullivan
R.* Sherwood
Nw P. Walsh
W. H. Chase
G. A. Motagep
C. EB. “Smithson
L. “H. Windsor
Adit
WW. Fullam
M.C. A
Washington
Trustees
Board of Managers
Alleta Hannon
Warl.Carbaugh
Grace W. Beokpan
Pay RR. Bomphrey
Women’s Central
Socialist Party of Washington
St Aight
Socialist Headquarters
St Street Northwest
P. C. Rich
The
Salvation Army
Ninth
Tenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
BE. M. Braizer
D. Laing
Masonic Temple
Ninth and
F Streets
Jolly 24
Al-Shefferman
M. Gallen
B. Goldberg
M. Braunstein
R. Blacher
M. Brenner
L. Cohen
Hy, Gibberman
A. Garner
L. Garner
Haes
L. Harris
M. Karinsky
I. I. Meyrowitz
L. Spiegier
M. Pach
J. Stein
J.veax
the Ookelson
Islam Next Great Problem in Mission Work
Dr Samuel M Zwemer of Cairo Egypt told student volunteers in Kansas City that the greatest missionary problem after China is Islam with four hundred million adherents He noted a surge of Islam books in Europe and Moslems own sense of a world power The Rev Charles R Watson of Baltimore spoke on Islam in Africa urging immediate missionary advance due to North Africa political decline.
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Kansas City
China
Samuel M. Zwemer
Cairo
Zwemer
Charles R. Watson
Baltimoe
Europe
Mr. Watson
Africa
North Africa
Typhoid-Free Triumph For Prophylactic Army Health
Army records show a typoid prophylactic program cutting typhoid cases to two in 1013 among 80 000 troops, with only seven in 50 000 navy sailors. Prophylaxis and vaccine use on merchant ships helped reduce disease, while tuberculosis rates appear lowered. Encampment health near Texas City remains markedly better than home stations, supporting camp location.
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China
Navy
Atlantic
Texas City
Tex
Carter
War Department
Labor Mediation Progress Amid Strikes and Cold Death
Secretary Wilson reports progress in settling labor disputes under the Erdman Act amendment. Settlements include New York New Haven Hartford Railroad disputes and Erie Forge Company strike prevention. Some Michigan Colorado mine operators remain reluctant to accept mediation terms. Also noted: Patrick Mella, 60, froze to death near Rockwood, leaving a wife and daughter.
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Colorado
Wilson
Erdman
Department of Labor
Reading
Baltimore
Maryland
Chicago and Alton
Indianapolis
Michigan
Washington Rost Cumberland
Patrick Mella
Rockwood
Girl poisoned with needle in Newark attack
Elizabeth Hillsoary a cigar maker, 24, was lured by a phone call promising a package. She met a messenger at her gate, received a needle sting, then collapsed unconscious from convulsions. Doctors fought to save her life as police hunted the alleged assailant who fled.
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Newark
Ghio
Elizabeth Hillleary
Ste
Convicts Organize Good Conduct League at Auburn Prison
Auburn New York January 31 convicts adopt a New Year pledge to good conduct. They form a Good Conduct League to enforce discipline through convict public opinion. The plan, an experimental one, was suggested by Thomas Mott Osborne chairman of the State prison reform commission, who recently inhabited Auburn as a voluntary inmate. All convicts may join but bad conduct forfeits membership and privileges.
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Auburn
Thomas Mott Osborne
State Commission For Prison Reform
League
District notices and social events in brief
City news in brief lists a protest meeting against congressional attacks on the District to be held at Takoma Park and a Elkt on marriage of a young couple. It also notes German and Filipino community activities, a revival at the Church of Our Father, lectures at the YMCA and YWCA, a New Year reception for Junior Roosevelt Club, and a Vaughan Class Club meeting with remarks by Representative J. W. Bryan.
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Congress
Dremen
Wisconsin Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Engine Company No. 0
Tis
Henry George
Sion
Brookland
Chevy Chase
Takoma ‘Park
Acmass
District of Columbia
Tage
District
Vaughn
Calvary Baptist Church
J. W. Bryan
Washington
W. &. Shallenberger
Goverment urged curb on Gettysburg guides
Acting Secretary Breckinridge urged in a letter to Speaker Clark the need for legislation granting licenses to qualified Gettysburg battlefield guides. A draft bill, prepared at the Gettysburg National Park Commission's request, accompanies the letter and was sent to Congress.
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Breckinridge
Clark
Actie
Congress
Gettysburg National Park Commission
Shaw Peace Plan Urges Britain to Back Either France or Germany
Bernard Shaw contributes a long article to Daily News arguing a British pledge to defend either France or Germany could secure peace. He says Britain should announce that war between the two rivals would be inconvenient and pledge support if either is attacked.
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London
Jan
Bernard Shaw
Today
Daily News
Hurane
Great Britain
France
Germany
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Mercer Sprigg
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H. L. Wheatley
Elmer Kay Saul
Kate Randolph Whittle
Henry ©. Cook
Margaret Cramer
Wiliam Diffenderfer
Trenaurer
E. 8. Schroeder
Bmrs
Martha Hoyt
Mf Steimneyer
Gettysburg
Shaw
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Edmund §. Wolfe
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