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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
7
The Commercial Club at 1634 I Street NW held its annual beefsteak dinner last evening. Guests included invited members and many special attendees who enjoyed aprons, drinks, and a cabaret between beef courses. Members performed dances such as the tango and fishwalk while a lively vocal program complemented the feast.
The Kantara Caravan of the Order of Alhambra held its annual reception and banquet last night at Rauscher's to honor the ladies of the order. Grand Commander William McGee introduced toastmaster Dr Henry Crosson after welcome remarks, with speeches by George Hepetti and Leo Rover. The guest list included numerous members and spouses such as Mr and Mrs John Meinberg, Miss Jennie Coleman, Mr and Mrs James Pow, Mrs W Roach Jr, Dr and Mrs E J Collins, and many others.
Detective George Hierbert of damite City N J returns home Tuesday to learn his daughter Jace has died from an incurable disease. Simkins, arrested in Laurel Maryland, was traced across the continent by the sleuth’s work, but the girl died before his arrival.
Senator Pomerene of Ohio gains brief fame as a Paris Stark County baby is named after him. A stark picture postcard arrived announcing the birth on December 4, 1913 with gratitude from the baby’s parents Mr and Mrs Atlee Coleman.
Campaign in theaters and churches to raise a $25,000 fund for the National Welfare League. Stanley Finch opens headquarters to enroll women from the Florence Crittenton circles and his drive aims to place at least 100 women into new work with shelter. A local drive of $1 per member is planned, with weekly pay of at least $8 and homes provided.
Delegates from Costa Rica Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and El Salvador concluded the sixth Central American congress in Tegucigalpa outlining plans for a uniform consular service three regional institutes a Cartago court relocation a foreign relations commission and harmonized measures money weights and telegraphic money orders They proposed a pedagogic institute parcel post exchange security for telegraph service and better maritime and coasting trade Officials noted Nicaragua may urge the Washington treaty of 1907 be deemed obsolete and the talks may end without formal recommendations due to inaction by regional governments.
Pittsburgh witnesses favor a 5 percent increase on rail rates citing current conditions. Shippers present tables and data from tile, brick, and clay industries to argue against the proposed rise. Carriers contend a 5 percent boost could be earned with better service and cost cuts, as C. M. Thirlkeld reads from the National Fireproofing Company.
Senators Cummins and Nelson examined Canadian efforts to attract American agriculturists, noting a yearly outlay of about 70,000 for U S publicity and 42,000 paid to a press service. They argued the campaign is unfair and untrue, while testimonies touched on patriotism and jurisdiction issues in a briefing that included ad man H E Washington and international subject Win J White.
Senator Jones introduced a bill to establish the Parthenon at Union Station for memorials to American women and their achievements. He notes few monuments honor women and argues the site would greet visitors with tributes to noble, inspiring womanhood.
A series of incidents reported on local streets includes a collision on F street between Eleventh and Twelfth streets injuring none, an auto on Ninth street hitting a lamppost breaking street signs, and two slightly hurt individuals from a wagon accident. A horse ran away on Pennsylvania avenue near Fifteenth to Seventeenth Streets. Detectives pursue a locker theft at Business High School with Miss Mary Dunn reporting missing items including a black hat, black plush coat, and red fox furs worth totals.
Washington born Dr G Lloyd Magruder former dean of Georgetown University Medical School and early mover in creating purer milk in the District died at Georgetown University Hospital after weeks of illness. He helped found Central Dispensary and Elmer- Bency Hospital and served on Providence Hospital staff. Survived by wife Pauline and son Burns, funeral plans not announced.
Groundfronting Vermont avenue and H and J streets northwest, bought by a Delaware corporation for a $6 million hotel, will be sold today at public auction. Trustees Aldis & Browns and Frederick B. Chapin will conduct the sale at 11 a.m. The Arlington Hotel Company, behind on interest payments, may bid to cover an $800,000 loan from Equitable Life. Directors did not meet before the hammer, though a morning session was anticipated. If bids fall short of the loan, the trustees will bid in the property.
President Wilson pushes passage of rural credits in this session while balancing antitrust work. He met with Rep Glass and Rep Bulkley to map a country tour for information and discussed delaying bank guaranty legislation. Anther meeting with Bulkley and Underwood is planned to refine procedure and possible bills.
Obituaries from a Washington newspaper recount the death of William C. Gaynor in Chicago at 62 after 18 years in the Post Office contract division, notes survivors, and mentions other carryover notices including John Wokes Nokes. the piece lists funeral plans for William J. Young, Ella Cotterill, and Frederick Degetau, and reports Henry Lee Heiskell’s passing with details on his career and survivors along with several other obituaries and funeral arrangements from various addresses and churches. The column also covers death notices for Dorothy V Thomas and Martha S McCullough with service times and familial ties.
Rumors of a $4000 theft at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing were denied by Director Ralph. Employees claimed theft occurred days ago and money was recovered, while others spoke of fines on the division. Ralph called the reports ridiculous and said no money has been stolen in years.
President Wilson could not consider two McReynolds municipal court recommendations yesterday as he has not acted. Reports say Saward B. Kimball Frederick Tyler may be among the four nominees, but officials confirm no names will be disclosed until the President acts on the proposals.
Expressions of congratulations poured into the home of Willam Howland and his wife at 429 Fifth Street Northwest as they marked their 50th wedding anniversary. The Caledonian Club ladies auxiliary held a reception at Eagles Hall in their honor. Mr Howland is lieutenant of the watch at the Post Office, coworkers giving him a $50 purse.
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