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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1908

Page

2

Roosevelt on Navy Hospitals and Medical Officers

President Roosevelt urges hospital ships to be commanded by medical officers with navigational duties assigned to a sailing master. He cites past practice in the army and foreign navies, argues such a setup preserves neutrality, and criticizes line officers commanding hospital ships. Admiral Brownson declines comment. Metcalf released Roosevelt’s letters.

Theodore Roosevelt Metcalf Navy Department Dona Congress Vivian White House Washington Moe Nmavi-I Solignag Addi Clorr Eviiaw Sivastip Firmen Ital Pen Nesses Red Cross Bnd Missouri Bay State Olivette Medical Department Secretary of the Navy Navy United States Solace Spain Adula Yandayi Tne Secretary of War Brownson Admiral Brownson South Carolina Roosevelt

Seth Bullock Buffed by Roosevelt Walk Refusal

A Washington dispatch to the New York Tribune says Seth Bullock United States marshal for South Dakota refused to take Roosevelt's planned walk, fearing danger to his reputation for sand. He left the White House office, recalling a previous walk with the President that left him drenched and exhausted, as Secret Service guards accompanied Roosevelt on a late suburban hike.

Seth Bullock Deadwood United States South Dakota Washington New York Tribune Seth White House Atong Rock Creek Baltimore Philadelphia Washington City Secret Service Bullock

Mystery at Embassy Hidden Cupboard Missing 31 Silver Pieces

Thirty one pieces of silver service imported from Europe by Senor Don Enrique C. Creel disappeared Saturday morning from the Mexican Embassy at 1415 I Street NW. A watch and chain valued at $5 also vanished but were later found missing. later the silver was recovered in a cupboard under paper. Detective Berman leads the inquiry as servants deny knowledge.

Europe Don Enrique C. Creel Dominic Giovanni Central Ofice Berman Ambassador Creel Ambassador Mme. Creel Senor Don Balbing Garret

Nation urges purchase of Chesapeake flag at auction

Rear Admiral George W. Melville argues the United States should buy the flag that floated over the ship Chesapeake and bring it home. He suggests government action through a consular purchase with a funded account, noting the flag’s link to Captain Lawrence. Halifax recalls the Chesapeake’s capture in 1813 and mentions the missing Shannon bell once in Shediac church tower.

Washington Post Philadelphia United States George W. Melville Chesapeake London England Lawrence Halifax Boston Harbor Shannon Shediac N. B

Track extension debate questions Congresss willingness

Representative Smith leading a House District Committee inquiry questions how many lawmakers could answer today whether Washington street railways can fund universal transfers or operate on 4 cent fares or pay a franchise tax. He notes expert audits may be needed and recalls Cleveland and Detroit debates, as railways might fight such mandates in court.

Congress Washington Street Railways Smith House District Committee Union Station Senate Hansbrough Cleveland Detroit Washington

Weather and Health Notes From Early January Dispatch

A U S Department of Agriculture weather bulletin forecasts an early onset of winter conditions across the United States with a deep low over the British Northwest area and developing Southwest low pressure. Rain is expected in the Southwest and Mississippi Valley, with snow in northern districts, followed by colder fair weather and high barometer. The piece also reports local temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sunlight hours, and lists regional temperatures and rainfall, then shifts to a public health notice warning that common colds worsen tuberculosis risk, advocating a controversial remedy from pine oil, glycerine, and whiskey to treat colds, with cautions about proper preparation and avoiding unsafe imitations.

U. S Mississippi Valley Lake Region Atlantic Coast Asbieville Nlc Atlanta Fiamarck Boston Buffalo X.Y Cincinnati Cheyenne Davenport Tually Denver Colo Dea Moines Svestom Tex Jacksonville Kansas City Little Rock Ark Arquette New Orleans New York N.Y North Platte Vickaburg Mass

Keeping Down the Cost of Living Remains Urgent

A Lawrence Mass. reader credits Father John’s Medicine with reducing family medical costs. Mrs. Orienx reports her daughter’s recurrent sore throat improved, avoiding doctor visits for six years, and notes the tonic strengthens the body to prevent illness. The ad promotes the remedy as effective for colds coughs throat and lung troubles and as a preventive against pneumonia.

Lfe V. Orienx Lawrence Masa John

Extension of Washington streetcar tracks to station eyed

The committee contemplates extending tracks as a separate issue from broader litigation. Parties expect court decisions may take a year or more, leaving Washington residents waiting for transportation until a final cage settlement. The committee will reconvene midweek, with track extension likely among first items.

Washington

Sailor Struck by Car in Northwest Washington

Charles Dalston a forty four year old sailor was struck by a car at Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW yesterday afternoon. He was crossing southbound when his left foot caught the fender and he fell. Taken to a drug store then Casualty Hospital his condition was listed as critical. Dalston arrived in Washington from San Francisco a few days ago.

Charles Dalston Navy Third Street Pennsylvania Avenue Casualty Hospital Dalston Washington San Francisco

Fair Change for All Man's Earnings Socialists urge producers taxed and rewarded

In Washington last night at Odd Fellows Hall J G Phelps Stokes and Rose Pastor Stokes argued for socialism. They opposed taxation without representation and urged payment based on industry and capacity. Mrs Stokes challenged Roosevelt's view that socialism endangers American homes citing child labor and poverty as reasons to destroy wage grave and pauper rich homes. The talk supported the Heonomic Educational League of the city.

W. A. Weditz J. G. Phelps Stokes Washington Odd Fellows Hall Stokes Airs Rose Pastor Stokes Statistica Roosevelt Congress

Funeral for Rev Dr Stafford Draws Thousands at St Patrick's

Body of Rev Dr Denia Joseph Staffora rector of St Patrick's Catholic Church lay in state at the church after the 11 o'clock mass amid a guard of honor. Cardinal Gibbons will preside at the funeral, with archbishop Falconio and other dignitaries in attendance. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery beside his parents.

Dr. Stafford Cardinal Gibbons Denia Joseph Staffora St. Patrick's Catholic Church St. Patrick's Church Jatate St. Patrick’s Church Carroll Hall Holy Cross College Daniel O'Connell Toledo Father Burns The Hidward J. Hannan James D. Mankin William Schwing Daniel Hannan James Fiizpatrick John A. Madigan James B. Lackey William C. Jacques F. Edward Mitchell Washington Falconio United States EH. R. Dyer St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Thomas Tice St. Matthew's City Father Buel Georgetown University Ether Burns Divine Office Bishop Curtis J. D. Marr G . Thomas Walker A. Caughy Himmel O'Rourke Thomas Dolan P. J. O'Connell Paul Griffith Mount Olivet St. Joseph's St. Vincent's Sisters of Charity Sisters of the Holy Cross Father McGuigan P. J. Hartizgan William H. Dewncy St. Vincent de Paul's Thomas K. Gallaher Patrick J. Brennan George F. Harbin St. Peter’s Conference James F. Shea Carroll Institute Henry W. Schon M. A. Mess Catholic Knights of America John Ebbert St Aloysius Catholc Knights of America Hugh F. Harvey Ancient Order of Hibernians John J. Dolan J. J. Slattery John J. Brosnan Joseph D. Sullivan Thomas P. O'Dea Daniel M. Stanton James 8 Knights of Columbus W. E. Pairo Keane Council Vincent A. Sheehy Spalding Council George T Kolb Carroll Council Thomas J. Donovan Potomac Council Francis P. Sheehy Patrick J. Hartigan Patrick T. Moran Joseph E. Ralph N. H. Shea M. I Waller Drestors St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum John F. Larcombe Upton H. Ridenour St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum St. Vincent de Paul's Conference Dward J. Hannan T. J. Donovan St.Patrick's Church Guard of Honor Maj Sylvester Father Stafford Tenthsteel New York Avenue de Lacy Wilkerson Easby- Smith Hannan Trainer Weller Ralph

Romance of a stamp buys a girl’s trousseau fund

A rare Provisional stamp from Alexandria, Virginia, sold for 8,900 dollars at the Freeman building, funding the trousseau of Janette Fawcett of Alexandria. Collector Percival Parrish highlighted its uniqueness. George H. Worthington of Cleveland bought it, edging out Earl of Crawford in a bidding frenzy among philatelists.

Washington Post Philadelphia Jan Freeman Trousseau Alexandria Fawcetts Virginia Janette Fawcett Janette Percival Parrish George H. Worthington Cleveland Ohio Parrish Washington

Butter Price Offer from Tennessee Dairy

The ad promotes FINE TENNESSEE DAIRY BUTTER at 32¢ per pound, five pounds for $1.50. It claims old-time production, traditional prints, pure sweet butter without artificial coloring, and serves well on hot bread with good taste.

Tennessee

Automobile Hits Boy Near Canal Road

Theodore Lipscomb Jr nine year old son of a Ninth precinct policeman was struck by an automobile owned and operated by Dr George W Wand at 26 P Street Northwest. The boy was taken home in a Dr Woods car after being playing near Thirty seventh Street Northwest when he was run down.

Theodore Lipscomb, Jr Policeman Lipscomb Ninth Precinct George W. Wand Dr. Wood Theodore Canal Road Thirty-seventh Street

Colored night schools open in multiple buildings tonight

Night schools for colored pupils begin tonight at Armstrong Stevens Randall Garnet Lovejoy and Garfield. An extra graded night school opens at Birney to serve Hillsdale residents. An advanced center operates at Sutaner School. Armstrong evenings consolidate business classes at Seven teenth and M to form new shorthand typewriting and bookkeeping classes. Advanced sewing dressmaking cooking carpentry and practical engineering offered for Sept attendees. Teachers will receive pupils at 7 20 pm. Classes meet Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 10 pm.

Armstrong Stevens Randall Garnet Lovejoy Garfield Birney School Hillsdale Sutaner School Seventeenth Armstrong Night High School P Street First Third Streets Thse

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