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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

7

Washington Park Plan Aims to Beautify Capital

Senator Martine pledged support for a strengthened park system in Washington and noted property owners who rent to the government earn 40 percent returns. Representatives Pomerene and Murray backed parks, while Rep Moore urged rebuilding Pennsylvania Avenue with grand public buildings and a commercial museum. Dot Judson outlined the proposed outlying parks system.

Herator Martine Washington Sard Pomerene Murray J . Hampton Moore Philadelphia Lvania Avenue Cme Dot Judson

SONS OF JONADAB MEET ELECTS NEW GRAND OFFICERS

The Grand Council of the Independent Order of Sons of Jonadab met at Northeast Street venue and elected J C Daley as grand chief succeeding J T Rolls. Also chosen were James T Hollf as past grand chief William Creamer as treasurer Edward Ar thambaull as secretary James Lee as chaplain George E Durand as herald John McKean as sentinel and Charles Bommerset as past grand chief with installing officer Wayne W Cordell. A Unity Council session preceded the grand council and produced officers Philip Weber as worthy chief James O De y as recording secretary BF Williams as financial secretary Howard Archambapull as chaplain and other posts. A musical program and buffet followed.

Grand Council J. C. Daley J. T. Rolls Independent Order of Tene P Watcheet Wey Rand Cart Joc Daley James T Hollf Wiliam Creamer Edward Arthambaull John Bangs Janes Lee Herald George E Dur Sentinel John McKean Star Charles Bommerset Chet Rolis Wayne W Cordell J Walter Mitchell Brand J C Daley Philip Weber M. J O'Dey George E Durand BF Williams Howard Archambapull W J Creamer P. Sweeney F. W Reinbold Wiliam Colbert

Lectures On African Cities Draw Attentive Audience

Members of the Archaeological Society and guests met at Col Robert Mo Thompson’s home to hear Prof Gorton J Laing of the University of Chicago discuss explorations among ancient African ruins. Highlights included visits to Carthage Tingad Nougga Constantine Kitrowan and other sites in last summer’s fieldwork.

Ancient Warthage Tingad Nougga Constantine Kitrowan W. T Gill Ales Hrdiicka M Oo. Liscum Edith Marsdep Mary L. Milmore N_O North Betty Poe Anna

Miss Lena B Holmes Brida Marriage in Boston

Florence January report of Lena B Holmes of Boston wedding to Agner Gino Perugzzi in a morning ceremony. The event marks Holmes and Perugzzi joining in matrimony with attendance noted by the press cable from Washington Post.

Lena B. Holmes Washington Post Florencé Jan Miay Lena Bragiera Holmes Boston Agner Gino Perugzzi

Taft Urges Currency Reform Civil Service Expansion

President Taft told a Willard Hotel banquet that currency reform is the nation’s top issue and urged the United States Chamber of Commerce to press for comprehensive currency legislation and a stronger economy and efficiency commission. He also supported extending civil service to local appointive offices, improving consular staffing, and defended the October order placing postmasters under civil service scrutiny while noting party dynamics and the need for careful implementation. He stated he is not seeking a third term, but may endorse a second term to complete ongoing work.

District of Columbia United States Philippines Congress Taft United States Chamber of Commerce Willard Economy and Efficiency Commission Jasue Eliot Engileh Bodie Boards of Trade National Board of Trade School of Commerce of Chambers, of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Charles W. Hilot Harvard University Chamber of Commerce Enot Theas Renault

Congresional Club Nominees and Reform Proposals

The article reports on congressional club delegates debating civil service reform and economy. It covers calls to appoint officials via merit and fixed tenure, plus plans to organize chambers of commerce and boards of trade. Taft hosts delegates. discussions include a permanent tariff commission and fears of disrupting the chamber.

Chamber of Commerce to Name Officers at Meeting

The Chamber of Commerce board, recently elected at the national meeting, will meet Monday night to organize. Two offices, secretary and treasurer, will be filled. Thomas Grant is likely to remain secretary, while A. Lisner’s treasurer role is in doubt. Isage Ganss is being mentioned as a possible treasurer successor.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commercce Thomas Grant Indoubt A. Lisher Isage Ganss Mr. Lisner Treasury Department Comptroller of the Currency Washington DC Eral National Bank OF Washington Cty Washington District of Columbia United States Lawrence Murray Citizens Savings Bank CHAS 16Th St N Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company Baltimore Georges Creak Coal and Iron Company Hoyser Hugh Pope Ander James Hartnatt 4Th Street Maury Dove Company, Incorporated Dolly Madison Howard First Street Corcoran B McGuire UY & Bib Washing

Congressional Club Holds Heated Officer Nomination

After a long ballot fight for club offices, Mrs. Duncan A Fletcher led as presidential candidate with 57 votes, edging Mrs. Claude Swanson. Mrs. A W Gregg and others split the rest. Mrs. Fletcher is favored to become president, while Mrs. Swanson has strong backing. Nominations for second vice president Mrs. Gore and other officers followed a lively contest. Voting day set for February 6 at 10:00 AM.

Congressional Club Duncan A. Fletcher Florida Claude Swanson Virginia Fletcher Swanson A. W. Gregg Texas T Memmbers Colonial Ex Sither Vioe Frank O. Briggs Maine William A. Cullad Intiana Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma Briggs Cullop Senator Frye Congress Southern Railway Company Gore Everts A. Hayes California Gorg Misa Page Beyond & Merry Horace M. Towner Iowa Seth Shepard Judge Shepard Alice Page Senator Page Vermont John B. Raker Henry A. Cooper Wisconsin John Sharp Williams Mississippi James T. Lloyd Miagour Eugene F. Kinkead New Jersey Lemuel P. Padgett Tennespre Willige B. Francia Ohio Robert N. Page North Irolina Frea Dennett Janda

Drummer Boy Johnny Clem Honored at Grand Army Hall

Johnny Clem the Chickamauga hero, famed as the drummer boy who became a sergeant, was celebrated at a Grand Army Hall reception by Kit Carson Post. Col. John L. Clem spoke as drums, colors, and stories recalled Civil War exploits and Clem’s courage at age twelve.

Johnny Clem Chickamauga Grand Army Hall Kit Carson Post Battlefeld John L. Clem United States Army Kit Carson Peat Department of the Potomac, A. R John McMroy Kit Carson Burdett Nathan B. Scott West Virginia Gen L .R. Sherwood George ‘W. Cook Kingman Chauncey B. Baker John A. Joyce Johnny Waas Rosecrans Clem Master’s Department

Child Dies After Bathhouse Accident In Washington

Police report the death of 2 year old Matthew Du Barrie of 37 F Street NW from scalding injuries after he fell into a tub of hot water Monday morning. He was taken to Casualty Hospital, then returned home. only portions of his body were burned.

Matthew du Barrie George du Hartie F Street Northwest Ecalds Bute Casualty Hospital

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