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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
16
The article discusses policies on dependent children, arguing against home-only care and signaling government responsibility. It cites Dr Washington and others, noting the need for balanced treatment, institutional roles, and concerns over segregation, with references to Alabama and Tuskegee. It highlights debates on family support, public funds, and the welfare role of state and church groups.
The derelict destroyer Seneca reached New York with Capt Sealby and volunteer crew after the Republic sank northwest of Nantucket. Gresham found the liner at 19.2 miles west southwest of Nantucket, ferried survivors, and Gunner Carl Johanson led a rescue boat that saved Sealby and Williams as the ship vanished in 84 fathoms.
Representative Boutell lauded John R Binns the Marconi operator aboard the ill fated Republic for remaining at his post until the ship sank and signaling for help. He declared Binns a silent hero whose actions symbolize unseen bravery in emergencies and praised all who perform unrecognized tasks.
William White, Civil War veteran, was convicted of assault with intent to kill for shooting William Demington amid a snoring dispute in the same room. Witnesses testified Demington’s snoring annoyed White, who claimed self defense after Downes pushed him during coughing.
Women’s interdenominational missionary group in the District hosted speakers from foreign mission circles. Loren, Culherson, and Crass discussed opium trade, the failed conference of nations, and Western religious response while Dr Nelson spoke at the Memorial Temple about Presbyterian training in Tupoh.
Gustav Lansburgh, senior member of Lansburgh & Bro, received a handsome loving cup from employees to mark his seventieth birthday. Born in Hamburg, Germany, he helped build the Washington firm with his brother, a pioneer business and civic figure. He is esteemed in the Masonic fraternity and has four sons and five daughters.
District commissioners asked the Chamber of Commerce to appoint a special committee to draft a new law regulating bread manufacture and sale. The chamber has not asked for withdrawal of the appeal on Justice Kimball's decision that the present law is unconstitutional. Commissioner Macfarland urged continuing the appeal while civic bodies advise a satisfactory regulation. The committee will include four members plus Arthur C Moses as chair.
Inspector Boardman and his force report numerous burglaries across Washington as professional crooks arrive for the inauguration. Entries include a $10 set of valuables from Mrs. Bours, silverware stolen from a Mount Olivet Road home, and a gas fixture theft from 1111 Foot and a Half Street. Two suspects seen fleeing a Columbia Building office, and more thefts target clothing, hats, buttons, coats, and a hat rack.
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