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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1912

Page

5

U S TO HONOR EVANS MANY TROOPS AS HIS ESCORT

A funeral procession and commemorative services honor Admiral Evans with a large escort of Navy officers and dignitaries. The event includes a cannon salute, a burial at Arlington and a national observance led by officers from Annapolis and the Navy Yard.

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Taft Seeks Surgeon General Appointment Amid Vacancy

An apparent authoritative report last night indicates President Taft and Secretary Mar Yeukh have decided on Surgeon Rupert Flue to fill the vacancy created by Surgeon General Neral. Taft reportedly refused to confirm the current nominee.

Taft Mar Yeukh Rupert

Dead Capt Jorgen­sen Veteran of Indian Wars

Capt Joachim Christian Jorgensen, veteran of the Indian wars and former assistant member of the Senate, died last night in Blahomo of heart disease. Born in Copenhagen on February 21, he came to America in 182. He entered the army in 41583 and earned a gallantry promotion for rescuing explosives during a fire at Fort Wingate New Mexico. He is survived by his wife a daughter and two sons.

Joachim Christian Sorgapsen Blahomo Copenhagen Denmark America Jorgensen Fort Wingate New Mexico Tulding Jorgemen Twa Sone

Real estate tax bill sparks mass meeting protest

Nearly one hundred property owners gathered at a Chamber of Commerce mass meeting to denounce a new Congress bill that would require naming the true consideration in sales or transfers. Warner chaired the session with Worthington as secretary, forming a 20 member committee to protest before Congress. Speakers argued the measure invades business privacy and could depress property values, while some warned constitutional challenges if passed.

Chamber of Commerce Bramart Ko Warner George W Worthington Con Resa ‘Phin Gordoy James L Parsons William FH Saunders Kuls Willige Sampel Apbakera Congress Board of Trade and Chamber of Commeroe

Halffare Tickets Urged in Missouri House Bill

Representative Dyer introduces a measure to provide half fare streetcar tickets for district school children. The plan would issue 48 ticket books by railroad companies at 1 dollar per book, usable by students traveling to and from school, with the scheme taking effect 60 days after enactment.

Dyer Dev Missouri

Proposed Inland Waterways To Save Atlantic Vessels

U S engineers back a continuous waterway linking Trenton and Philadelphia to the South via the Delaware Chesapeake and Albemarle canals. Private canals would be bought for 250000 and 19 million estimated, enabling inland navigation for large ships. The plan, supported by Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association, aims to reduce storm losses and place waterways under government supervision.

Delaware Chesapeake Chesapeake and Albemarle Atlantic United States Engineers Atlantic Beacer Waterways Association J “Hampton Moore War Department Engineera Congress Trenton NJ Beaufort Trenton Philadelphia Cape Hatteras Board of Engineers Delaware and Chesapeake Canal Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association Delaware and Chesapeake Chesapeake and Albemune Moore Small North Carolina Secretary of War Norfolk Chesapeake and Delaware Bays Delaware River New York Bay York and Narragansett Massachusetts Narragansett Cape Cod

Virginia objects to Hook in proposed Supreme Court appointment

Virginia’s state corporation commission protested to President Taft on January 4, arguing Judge William Hook should not be elevated to the U S Supreme Court. It cited his Oklahoma rate case jurisdiction while issues stayed before Oklahoma’s high court, claiming it contradicted U S Supreme Court precedent and hindered railway rate regulation progress. The commission attributed the objection to the President’s views on judicial appointments.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Taft William& Hook Supreme Court of the United States Commission Fudge Hook Oklahoma Supreme Court of Oklahoma Obay Supreme Court of

Battleships sail for naval war games on Atlantic coast

The Michigan sails for two week Atlantic naval maneuvers with Connecticut Delaware Michigan and North Dakota leading ships. A crewman James Kelsey 20 from Seabrook NH died after falling in a coal chute. his body was removed at Brooklyn Navy Yard before the fleet returned to sea. The Minnesota Idaho Panther and two torpedo boats also joined the exercise while Rear Admiral Osterhaus led the Connecticut into action.

New York Michigan Atlantic James Kelsey Seabrook Brooklyn Agyvy Yard Qster

Plan to study power and garbage plants for city needs

The District proposes bills to create a commission to study conditions at Great Falls and to devise methods for obtaining prisoners to manufacture fertilizer. A garbage reduction plant at Occoquan and a power plant at Great Falls are explored with preliminary appropriations of 9 000 and 10 000 respectively. City engineers would evaluate property for condemnation and advise on maintaining a district water plant.

Qesoquan Wa Appropriations Committee Board of Engineers Great Balls Johnson Qecoqnah Great East Ohio Fac Asta Shest Theormittee Talen Messrs Cox and Taylor Ghia Cleland Columbus Washington Potomac River

Chinese Minister to Washington Quits Amid Weather and Crime

The Chinese minister Chang Yim Fang resigns and departs Washington with his family in early February. Severe cold and snow sweep the U S east of the Rockies, while reports cover a robbery case at a medical institution involving William Lindsay, a missing boy, and court actions.

Dept of Agricuture Esther Jean Washington Alaska Northwest Canadian Lngfcaltva Hocky Mountains Upper Lake Chang Deedes Sze Rocky Moutain Smultent Texas Washington Easf Stans Chang Yim Fang Ghio Valley Yeglon Jantlo Yung Kwai Chang Wei Law Nao Lane Valiew Nigh Post Alfred Se Imperial Mortiwest Frida Sae Lake Region China Atlantic Hatteras New York Mio Chang Sinla Maryland Tientsin Colimbian Virginia West Virginia South Atlantic Johnson New England William Lindsay Jaeger Labia Rio Grands Wiley and Snow Philadelphia Ana Itman Bockr Wountais Withera Ynuor Fey Cola Ovew Exen Paria Middle Ottoman Zar Adusht Hameh Mezdaznan Tak Norshwemerty Perthwesterly Jurisdicton Gulf Coast Michigan Stanmore Mundey Charles R Lindsay Cuits Bel Lindsay Sumadl Manish Hayish Hannah Chituge Add Hig Mia Lindsay

Movements of Ocean Steamers and Local Weather Report

Arrivals and sailings of numerous ocean steamers are listed with ports of origin and destination including New York Philadelphia Hamburg and Plymouth. The report also notes a resignation from Army Medical Service Captain Henry B McIntyre and a Wilmington Delaware weather and civic notices section with temperatures forecasts and election details.

Big meet planned by American Bar Association in Milwaukee

Arrangements for the next regular conference of the American Bar Association were completed at a meeting of the executive committee at the New Walara Hotel. The conference will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 2 to 8. William Rann Kennedy of London has agreed to deliver the opening address. The committee includes Stephen & Gregors, Frederick B Wadhame, George Whitelock, W Thomas Kemp, Edgar H Farrar, Hollis R Bailey, Lynn Helm, Tobn Hinkle, Aldis trowne, and Ralph W Breckenridge.

Walara Milwaukee Wis Wiliam Rann Kennedy International Law Association of London England S Association Stephen & Gregors Mico Frederick B Wadhame New York George Whitelock Maryland Thomas Kemp Edgar H. Farrar Louisiane Hollis R. Bailey Massachusetts Lynn Helm California Tobn Hinkle Aldis Trowne Brechen Ridge Nebraska

Fire destroys village post office and two other buildings

Mount Rainier residents report a major early morning blaze wiped out the post office, a drug store, and a shoe shop. Two engines from Washington aided by local volunteers saved mail and a few valuables. losses run into several thousand dollars with limited insurance. A temporary post office was set up across the street as investigators seek an incendiary cause and expect an arrest in coming hours.

Mount Rainier Plummer Ian Mount Washington Tao Washngton Maurice Stallings Postettice Mount Rainier Real Eatate Company L Michels Estimiates Hia Losa Tony Rigka Mr White Neurance

Abolish Public Cups Proposal Delivers Heavy Fines

District commissioners push bills in Kentucky style congress style session. Representative Robipson seeks to bar public drinking cups and levy fines on individuals and groups allowing cups on premises. Other measures target street widening and wharf lease termination, plus reimbursement to Sidney Bieber for land advances along the Analsty River.

Dstrict Commissioners Fobipson Kentucky Howe District Committee Parson Partnership Association Johnson Commiss Wo Wo Riley Congress Sidney Bieber Analystia River

Dr Lad Lectures Tonight at Inarin Congregational Church

Dr George Ro Lard formerly of the University of Wisconsin will lecture tonight at the Inarin Congregational Church on Washington Message to the Twentieth Century. This will be the seventh number in the lyceum course at Ingram Church for the season.

Lad George Ro Lard The Univerity of Wisconsin Wil Lectwe Inarin Congregational Church Lyceum Coursy Ingram Church

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