Conference Discusses Care for Destitute Children
Proceedings detail afternoon talks on creating an Interior Department bureau for child welfare, cooperation among agencies, and dissolving State Annexes. Speakers urged keeping children in homes when possible, with institutions as last resort, plus calls for reforms to private charities funding and federal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Principe
Department of the Interior
James B. West
Richard Crane
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Cincinnati
Frank Streeter
New Jersey
Homer Folks
E. T. Devine
Itwon Fr. Lovejoy
New York
Seymour FL. Stone
Boston
J. F. Jackson
Cleveland
W. B. Streeter
North Carolina
John Barrett Montgomery
Michigan
Lucy M. Sickles
George W. Wilder
W. &. Sherrand
North Dakota
Rranch
Amos W. Butlel
Indiana
Pather Reusing
Nebraska
Max Mitchell
Snd
Tie Bev
Dimgerland
Town
Elert
Sluyahl
Wuthorit Neebers
Wireless Compels Use by Ocean Liners Under Burke Bill
In a House debate Representative James Francis Burke urged mandatory wireless equipment for passenger liners. The bill aims to require ships bound to or from the United States and distant voyages to carry fully functional radio telegraphy with trained operators, effective after one year. The measure follows a near-disaster prevented by wireless on a noted vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Francis Burke
Pittsburg
Ocean
Sigs Neenin
Burke Roe
Reuben Milhea
New York
Wicked Republic
Sen Mel
Oan International
Suisse
Alisa
Hessage
Burke
Penal- Reevidel
Taft's Son Ill at Yale From Yale Infirmary
Robert A. Taft Jr a Yale junior and son of the President elect has been ill since Saturday with a stomach illness. Doctors report the condition not serious and expect him to return to campus in a few days.
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van Te
Washington
Tost New Blaven
Conn
Robert A
Art
Yale
Lim Yale
Health Office Record Deaths Shows Numerous Listed Names
A health office record lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses, including Margaret Caldwell 26, Theodore Wilson unknown, Annie Bauer 11 months, Fant Robinson 1 year, Moliin Askew 2, Mabel Smothers 30 days, Raymond Lo Mawkins 1 month, and other individuals. The document reads as a roster of deceased persons with varying ages and street addresses, reflecting a citywide mortality register.
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Wino Hess Te Vpara
Warder
Waa
Cave
Margaret Caldwell
WiMam
Davidson
Theodore F. Wilson
Vere
Woogburh
de Vnemas
Donnell
Fl. Sn
Marv. Campbell
Newton
William Mothers
Sheridan Ave
Hirsdale
Moliin Askew
Lingen
Wigabeth Leonard
Sears
Raymond Lo Mawkins
Mabel Smothers
Right to Seize Urged in Conference Scene
A man calling himself the Hon. Mr. Stewart demanded front seat access at a conference on dependent children at the District building yesterday. He attempted to rush the watchman and enter the boardroom, drew attention from delegates, and was escorted from the building after being recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Frank Stewart
North Dakotan
Boarum
Wannington
Lew
London
War Wesseld
Bnt
Mall
Colliflower
Ucket
Watch Strain
Lone
Strain
Minnesota
Capt. Strain
Jefer
Doctrine of continuous voyage sparks international debate
An American official endorses seizing contraband at once under continuous voyage, arguing it blocks transshipments to enemy ports. Analysts note mixed global support with Great Britain backing the view while continental Europe resists, fearing harm to neutral trade.
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West Indies
Nassau
Japan
Europe
Great Britain
United States
Cieties
Institute On International Law
France
Italy
Liverpool
Bahamaslands
Liverio
Contelersey
Liverpoal
Scandal Angers Mikado Count Todo Marries English Wife
Tokyo scandal shocks imperial circles as Count Todo, 23, wed an Englishwoman abroad, then divorced. He sought Princess Take of a collateral line, but the emperor revoked consent after a Tokyo editor published details. Officials resigned and royal prestige suffered in Japan. Elena Adrigon, a Hungarian widow, was linked to the English wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tado
Japan
Spectel
Washington Post
London
Tokyo
The
Standard
Imperial House
Todo
Hingland
England
Princess Take
Todos
Todoa
Elena Addrigon
Taormina
Messina
American Fleet Heads for Tetuan Bay to Salute Morocco Sultan
The American fleet sails westward from Smyrna and France, with Rear Admirals Sperry and Wainwright leading the first and second divisions. Vessels include Connecticut Kansas Minnesota Vermont Missouri Ohio and Rhode Island. They will coal at Tetuan bay and salute the Moroccan sultan before returning to Hampton Roads, while a reception in Algiers honors Potter and the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Wainwright
Tangier
Morocco
Sperry
Gibraltar
Nics
Mediterranean
Tetuan Bay
Seaton Schroeder
Missouri
Ohio
Louisiana
Virginia
Smyrna
Georgia
Nebraske
Richard Wainwright
Marselliegs
New Jersey
Rhode Island
France
Connecticut
Kansas
Minnesota
Vermont
Villefranche
William P. Potter
Wisconsin
Wiinals
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Algiers
Panther
Ajax
Azores
Bermuda
Hampton Roads
Australia
Japan
World
F. L. Chapin
Paris
Reginald R. Belknap
Berlin
Coass
Gibralar
Straits
Atlantic
Alglure
Potter
Young couple weds after midnight amid illness
Ethel D Robinson aged 16, daughter of Henry T Robinson of 14 C Street NE, married Hugh F Donch aged 18 of 4 Third Street NW just after midnight yesterday. The bride, confined to bed with typhoid, grew worse Monday evening, prompting immediate nuptials witnessed by both families. The Rev J B McLaughlin officiated as the bride’s health was reported improved the next night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel D. Robinson
Henry T. Robinson
C Street Northeast
Hugh FP. Donch
Third Street Northwest
J. B. McLaughlin
Donch
Taft cabinet choices echo Lincoln precedent in New York view
A veteran observer in New York argues Taft should name Senator Knox to the cabinet first, citing Lincoln’s practice of allowing leading Republicans to shape the team. The piece compares Knox to past Secretaries of State and Treasury, notes New York political strength, and foresees Panama Canal implications for policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft
Knox
Lincoln
Linculn
Lincoln Ge
Seward
State Department
Gov. Chase
Iifs
Treasury Department
Jorge | Bates
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania
Simon Cameron
Grant
Hayes
John Sherman
Garfield
Blaine
Senator Windam
Treasury
Cleveland
Albany
Samuel J. Randall
Bayard
Senate
Garland
Lamer
Harrison
Beward
Windom
McKinley
House of Representatives
Thomas B. Reed
Roosevelt
Tait Wasa
Gov
Hughes
Roat
York
Mfe
Jr. Pierponc
Morgen
E. H. Harriman
Buchanan
Jeremiah 8. Black
Great Britain
James Bryce
United States
Bryce
Pierpont, Morgan
Chleago
Morgan
New York City
Secre
Panama
Panama Canal
Southwest
Treasury ‘Department
Far East
South “America
CHASE PRECEDES CAPTURE IN ROUGH BIOGRAPHY OF ROOT
The article assesses Elihu Root’s rise from New York lawyer to Senate leader material. It notes his early influence in state politics, his temperament, and the evolution of his mind toward decisive, masterful leadership. It contrasts press views with his evolving public role and forecasts his Capitol impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Department
New York State
Senate
Hobart
New York City
Whitelaw Reid
Rogt
McKinsey
Roosevelt
M. Rootte
New Sket We
Union League
Root
McKintey
Senator Knox
Ross
United States
Holland
Possum Inaugural Visit Delights Washington Crowd
Georgia possum Mr Possum journeys to Washington to witness inaugural events. Sergt Plemmons and Sergt Duvall pursue along executive avenue. After brief chase they collar the visitor near Roosevelt’s tennis court and escort him to the Sixth precinct. Plemmons offers to host the animal at his home until Taft returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Plemmona
Fat
White House
Bert. Plemmens
Sergt. Duvall
Pesident Roosevelt
Tenis Court
Possum
Sergt. Plemmons
Sixth Precinct
Plemmons
Taft
Plewmens
Two Jurors Face Charge at Carmack Murder Trial
Nashville juror chaos as a second 500 juror pool is exhausted with nine jurors challenged. Judge Hart announces tomorrow's hearing on charges against Jurors Lehigh and Jackson while more men are summoned. Juror G W Kieber refuses service, the judge warns him he may be sent elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Saurpe
H. W. Carmack
Hart
Lehigh
Jackson
H. C. Jackson
H. P. Jackson
Carmack
Fr. Grier
John D. ‘Sharpe
Paul
Vinton Elects New Officials After Tax Embezzlement Scandal
The town of Vinton elected new officials including H. H. Walker as mayor and five council members after a period without proper leadership. Former postmaster and ex-treasurer Dr. Amos, jailed for embezzling about $1,000 in postal funds and an estimated $500 of town money, left the town with no bonded officials. Justice W. S. Pollard had served in multiple roles since last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Roanoke
Vinton
H. H. Walker
Co. J. Cook
W. L. Wald
J. B. Brizandine
Joly Michael
A. J. Pedigo
Amos
Justice of the Peace
W. S. Pollard
Norfolk and Western Railroad
False Pretenses Charged In District Case
Bennett Fowler a four year old boy was arrested by detectives Evans and O'Dea yesterday on a complaint by James Reed a messenger with the Washington Gas and Light Company. Fowler is held to answer a charge of false pretenses for allegedly obtaining 75 dollars by claiming authority to sell property at 2013 Vermont Avenue Northwest. Prof. Simon Newcomb recovering at Johns Hopkins University after a surgical operation and expected to leave hospital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Fowler
Corporation Messenger
Bennett A. Fowler
Mf Street
Evans
O'Dea
Central Office
Fowler
James Reed
Washington Gas& Light Company
Vermont Avenue Northwest
Newcomb
Gallmore
Simon Newcomb
Washington
Johns Hopking University
Blind papoose found a home at Brooklyn Sunshine Society
Arrangements were completed to transport a blind Indian baby from Olney Oklahoma to the International Sunshine Society nursery in Brooklyn. Mrs Cynthia Westover Alden, president general, and organizer, led the effort urged by Mr and Mrs E N Wright who spoke during the Congress for Dependent Children. The Brooklyn home is described as the nation’s only shelter for blind babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Okla
Bind
International Sunshine Society
Brookly
Cynthia Westover Alden
Society
E. N. Wright
Alden
Hite
Brooklyn
United States
Mra. Alden
Ig Ang
Sunshine Branch For the
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Thie Culon
Sint AP Poveray
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University Infirmary
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Francia J
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Albert Po
Lole C. Stott
Norge
Angin Nally
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May J. Houghton
James Coad
Julia BR. Biggs
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Joe R. Haliave
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Aoi
Mary £. Davies
Box
Andrew W Ant Myrtle Bean
Tor
Dowph TV
Sarah E. Bradles
Albert Paul Lanoa
Johnson
Wiliam
Viola Caner
How
Ini Progress
Mikado
Gil
Lucius
Amart Dreserg
Lucas ‘Art Ewelay
Bret Experience
Jude Taft
Anl
John Baggett Moore
McKinky
Franklin
Tlamnilton Fish
Geneva
John Hay
Spain
Linenin
Pacific Coast Line
John W. Foster
China
Foster
Harrigan
Fish
Faw
Secretary Root
Mr. Root
Congress
van Buren
Talesman
Judge
Brooklyn Institution
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Ave
Charles J. Bell
Browning & Baines
Lour Grocer’s
Wachusett
Lansburgh & Bro
Ith Street
Sanders & Stayman Co
Percy
White
Pa. Ave
N.W
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Avenue
K St
Steinway
N. W
M. Marceau
Bauterme
Christian Xander
7Th St
Hig Seno
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F Street
Schwartz & Peltman
7Th Street
India
Besort Dart Farm
Fred
Opticians
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