Blind Readers Reclaim Reading Room in Congress Library
More than 60 blind residents gathered in the old Congressional Library reading room yesterday to celebrate the return of the headquarters from the Carnegie Library. The room has been reestablished in its former quarters with books restored, and resolutions praised Senators Gore Martin Perkins and Curtis for backing the move.
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Library of Congress
Herbert Putnam
Putnam
George F. Bowerman
Hoth
Congressional Library
Gore
Oklahoma
Martin
Virginia
Perkins
California
Curtis
Kansas
Wright
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DEFECTIVE GAS STOVE KILLS IN HOME TRAGEDY
A faulty gas stove caused the deaths of Annie Zell and her son John Curtis in a northwest Washington D C home. Dora Curtin found them dead at 6 am after smelling gas and entering a locked bedroom. Both were pronounced dead on arrival at Freedmen's Hospital. Coroner Nevitt ruled death accidental due to gas stove defect.
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Annie Zell
John Curtis
Fifth Street
Dora Curtin
Freedmen’s Hospital
Eldred
Nevitt
Workhouse Salaries Cut Prompted by Deficiency
The commissioners, facing a 61 000 deficiency in the workhouse appropriation, ordered salary reductions for all officials and employees. Those earning 75 per month or more will lose 5 percent while those under 75 per month lose 10 percent. The measure causes hardship as many workers support large families and guards receive only 60 and 40 cents per month respectively.
Orme Estate Trustees Order Alimony To Wife
Trustees of Harry A. Orme’s $50 000 estate were directed by Chief Justice Clabaugh to pay Mrs Thaddenia W Orme $200 a month as alimony while the maintenance suit proceeds. The trustees say Orme has no alternative but to be absent from his wife and he has not yet answered. he is reportedly in Europe. Wiltes J Lambert represents the trustees.
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District Supreme Court
Orme
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McDonald Jury Incomplete In Murder Case Next Monday
Jurors were examined in Criminal Court No 2 in the trial of Edward J McDonald charged with shooting and killing his wife Gertrude in the Colorado building last May at 3 o clock The court adjourned to next Monday for further jury examination Defense aims to prove intoxication affecting his actions Attorneys Baker and O Shea present The rest of the article notes a union meeting electing officers and a sick committee with refreshments served.
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Gertrude
McDonald
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James O'Shea
Baker
City Bulletin Aims Polite Dining at Oyster House
Fragmentary OCR text records an event at a local Oyster House with mentions of dining, location, and times. The readable elements indicate a civic bulletin style, noting a 2:18 time and a cooking setting, but precise details are obscured.
The Theaters To Present Mrs Fiske And More
The Columbia next week will feature Mrs Fiske in a bustling new comedy “The Lady’s Reward” as her only New York engagement, with Donald Brian in “The Siren” at the National and Belasco–Holbrook Blinn’s “The Boss” at the Belasco. Chase’s offers “A Musical Surprise Party” and other vaudeville acts, while Fantasma returns at Academy Hanlon’s with new scenery and songs. Washington Symphony plans a concert with Bart Wirt, cellist, at the Columbia alongside Tschaikowsky and Bizet selections.
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Adoiat
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Unidentified man found dead on former Senator Henderson estate
A body in snow on the John B. Henderson estate at 16th Street and Florida Ave NW, with a gunshot wound to the temple, was discovered by coachman George Fowler. The victim, unnamed, had a fountain pen and pipe, pockets empty, and a blue flannel suit. The Henderson family heard two shots at 1 am and searched the grounds without identifying the corpse.
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Brown & Sons
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City approves limits on advertising lamps beyond building line
The commissioners yesterday adopted an amendment to police regulations prohibiting lamps for advertising that project more than 3 feet 6 inches beyond the building line. Previously private lamps or lamp posts on sidewalks or roadways used as signs or ads were banned. Electrical Engineer Allen noted the rule aimed at curbside lamps when first adopted.
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Will Investigate Charities Endorsement Committee Forming
Commissioner Rudvinh states a charities endorsement committee is ready to operate to review the standing of institutions applying for public funds. Applicants must answer questions and submit books minutes and financial accounts. Walter C Clephane secretary, office in the Fendall building Suite No 2 for information.
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Walter C. Clephane
Fendall Building
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The Cataloguing Woman in Social Life
A reflective essay critiques women who judge others by outward signs like willow plumes and fit coats. It argues such cataloguing harms both the observer and the observed, praising restraint and inner character as the basis for lasting friendship and genuine worth.
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