District Bill Loophole Delays Signing Amid Rail and Playgrounds
A so called joker in the District appropriation bill prompted delays as Page and Sisson noted a loophole in the Borland street paying amendment. An amendment clarifies that street railways must pay half the paving cost beyond four feet from tracks, with the Senate likely to accept. Playgrounds can operate about four more days under continuing regulation. the bathing beach may run longer with Post funds.
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Wasi
White House
Congress
Paxe and
Sisson
Page
House
Senate
United States
District of
Coluwatia
District of Pulunnia
District of Columbia
Jay
Washlegion Post
Sunda
Army Worm Infests Capital City in Widespread Attack
The Department of Agriculture warns of a large army worm invasion damaging lawns and crops in the capital. Described as a smooth caterpillar about an inch long, it devastates oats grasses and corn. Treatments include arsenate of lead or a bran mix with paris green and molasses, sprayed or spread across infested areas.
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Department of Agriculture
Ita
Paris
Hearing on transfer of Rueth saloon license to Ninth Street
The excise board heard Charles D. Clark seek transfer of a saloon license from John B. Rueth on Seventh Street to 410 Ninth Street Northwest amid protests from Julius Landsburgh Stravers Business College and other local businesses. Clark was represented by Joseph C. Sheehy. A E Shoemaker of the Antisaloon League argued against the transfer. Decision was reserved.
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Excise Board
Charles d. Clark
John B. Rueth
Seventh Street
Ninth Street
Julius Landsburgh
Straver
Joseph C. Sheehy
A. E. Shoemaker
Antisaloon League
Engagement Rings Offer Wide Diamond and Gem Combos
Engravers advertise a large stock of Engagement Rings featuring a Diamond and the recipient's birthstone. The catalog promises options for a single Diamond or combinations of gems in nearly any size and price.
Murder by Ambush After Concealed Gun Plan
Murphy described an ambush with a hidden gun behind a suitcase after which he waited an hour to shoot his rival. He fired several rounds into the victim’s body, killing him instantly. The account details the fatal attack and the confrontation over Miss Ida Wil helm.
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Ida Wilhelm
Murphy
View Life Under Sea Drill Tomorrow for Terre Haute
Washington Company No 1 uniform rank departs for Terre Haute Ind to compete in the biennial encampment drill. Capt Fred Pelzman leads a strengthened unit with new members from the golden jubilee class and former high school cadets. The party travels 6 10 pm by Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in khaki uniforms, with Maj R T Whiting and Lieut C B Sanford coordinating. The roster includes many named officers and members. Also covered are motion picture undersea photography exhibits by Williamson and Gregory shown to the National Press Club and Secretary Redfield in Washington.
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Knights of Pythias
Washington Company
Terre Haute
Ind
Military Department
Fred M. Pelzman
Lef
Milwaukee
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Térra Haute
Richard T.whiting
Lieut
C. B. Sanford
Templars to Hold Outing at Marshall Hall Next Wednesday
Columbia Commandery Knight Templar plans its annual excursion to Marshall Hall next Wednesday. Athletic contests for all ages, with one hundred prizes, a fireworks display on arrival of the evening boat, and judges including T John Newton and Walter B Pettus will accompany the event. Committee members include Sen ton W Trunned and Charles B Matthews among others.
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Columbia Commandery
Marshall Hall
Knighty Templary
Tha’ Abigua
T. John Newton
Walter B. Pettus
Grand Royal
Aros
Gharieg Tysey
Grand Commapeer
Templar
Havi Guralon
Senton
W. Trunned
Charlenong
Charles B
Matthews Holgar
Charles BE. Baldwin
George Ik Tsernann
Carey Sarre Haury Aejamin F. Larcombe
Sci
Charles. D. Shackelford
C. Walter
Flather
Charles E. Foster
Masons Hold Annual Harmony Lodge Ball Team Cup Event
Harmony Lodge No 1 F A A M hosted a wake at the new Masonic Temple with about 506 members present. Past Master Roe Fulkerson led a banquet after conferring the master mason degree on several Capitol workers. The Harmony All-Masonic ball team defeated by Billy Betts All-Masonic squad, with the Betts cup then turned over to the Worshipful Masters Association. Speeches, songs, and “Casey at the Bat” recitations followed, featuring numerous lodge members and visiting guests from Arkansas and Washington.
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Master Young
Betts
Worshipful Masters’ Association
Masonic Temple
Harmony Lodge
Roe Fulkerson
Young
J. W. Humphrey
Capitol
Ams
Hallipolis Grote
Billy Betta
L. D. Garman
Henry G. Fegerer
Harmony
Batts
Mantera’ Association
Casey
Jacobua &. Jones
Sk. Goldsmith
Joy Castelli
Hamilton Smith
Curly" Byrd
Rufus M. Pearson
Otie Wingo
Arkansas
W. S. Greene
John H. Stephen
Arthur R. Rouse
P. P. Campbell
Charles Lteb
Lincoln Dixon
W. N. Carr
J. W. Burns
Bennett Clark
R. B. Gordon
P. Bonham
Carl Houston
William, Nichola
House
Washington Centennial Lodge
Stewart
Pierce
Riddle
J. C. Gray
L. CO. Chew
Frank
Prey
G. M. Foote
Monarch
Schmid
P. P. Pullmas
Grouo Band
Meessre Juslua Kamper
H. J. Schwann
B.C. Schmidt
W. T. Wade
H. McKenney
M. B
Herman
Mother's Burden and the Case for Women's Suffrage
The author argues that mothers bear a unique duty to shape the environment for children and should have a voice in governance. He stresses the mother's burden, the energy spent in childrearing, and that denying suffrage to honored mothers undermines family welfare and societal duty. He cites responsibility and Johnson to question excluding women from voting.
Francis Scott Key Council Leaves for Marshall Hall Outing
The Francis Scott Key Council No. %, Junior Grider of United American Mechanics held its annual excursion to Marshall Hall with several Sunday schools joining. The event featured athletic contests for the children. Arrangements were led by R. Give, chair, with Jessie Jol- Ure, William Bir, H. K. Parsley, Tighard Skinner, F. R. Fry, Thowan Mason and John Taylor.
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Francia Scott Key Council of Mechanics
Francis Scott Key Council
Grider
United American Mechanics
Marshall Hall
R. Give
Jessie ©. Jol- Ure
William Bir
H. K. Parsley
Tighard Skinner
F. R. Fry
Thowan Mason
John Taylor
Roosevelt’s Brazil Journey to Be Serialized in Washington Post
Col Theodore Roosevelt’s adventure story from the Brazilian wilderness will run as a Washington Post exclusive series starting next Sunday. The highly illustrated serial, with photos by Kermit Roosevelt and expedition members, promises peril, map‑altering discoveries, and vivid tropical life.
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Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington Post
Col. Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt
Outlook
Brazil
Controversy Grows Over Smith Carpentier Verdict in London
Reports from London papers reveal divided views on the Smith Carpentier fight decision. The Sportsman and Sporting Life criticize delays and technicalities, while Morning Post and Daily Express anticipate heated debate. Daily Mail backs Cork’s ruling, and Daily Chronicle and Telegraph reflect on differing opinions about fouls and the winner.
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London
Smith-Carpentier
Washington Post
Sportsman
Smith
Sporting Life
Corra
Morning Post
Eixpress
Ceretain
Daily Mail
Cork
Carpentier
The
Daily Chronicle
Daily Telegraph
Corri
Senate Judiciary Prods Clayton Antitrust Bill Breakthrough
Senate judiciary continues to study the Clayton antitrust bill with hopes to report early next week. Debate focuses on open courts versus commission powers and definitions of unfair competition while critics warn of government spies and panics if the public learns the regime’s reach.
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Senate Judiciary
Senate Judiciary Committee
I Powta
Trade Commission Bi
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Newlands
Brade Roe
White House
Trade Commission
Connecticut
Congress
Assante
Department of Justice
Prevent Death by Arsenic Casualty Hospital Surgeons Save Child
A man claiming to be Law rence A. Woodring, three years old, was found unconscious on the sidewalk at Sixth Street and North Carolina Avenue Southeast. He was rushed to Casualty Hospital where doctors treated him after he swallowed arsenic compound. an antidote saved his life. He said he lived at 28 G Street Northwest and had relatives in Washington, becoming despondent over illness.
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Casualty Hospital
Lawye A. Woodring
Lawrence A. Woodring
Sixth Street
North Carolina Avenue
Abyaicians
Woodring
Waghington
Peril in Bridge Traffic On Calvert Street Bridge
H D Gordon urges removing heavy 23 ton cars from Calvert street bridge due to overload risk. He notes total 60 tons with double tracks and possible 400 ton strain from vibrations, bridge 100 feet above water, risking sudden collapse. Calls for lighter vehicles only.
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Calvert Street Bridge
H. D. Gordon
Doors to Sick Reopen Suspended Early in June
Shareholders meet to revive interest in The Northern Dispensary and Emergency Hospital at 312 Fourteenth Street NW. The facility, closed since June last year, plans a June reopening led by Dr. L B Thomson with new officers and staff, aiming to better serve the Columbia Heights district and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whopa
Columbia Heights
L. B. Thomson
Fourteenth Street
House
N. M. Ambrose
Vise
C. C. Lanc Easter
Benjamin F. Gibbs
Henry Evaris
Daniel T. Birtwell
Louis B. Thomson
J. Gleeson
Henry ¥. Bawtelle
E. W. Watking
Thorpson
Cnerae
Labor Department in New Home Toy Rider Held in Bail
A labor worker known as Toy Rider was arrested after driving a car from a garage with seven passengers. He faced charges for taking a machine from the employer and damaging property. He pleaded guilty and was held on 1000 bail, awaiting grand jury action with the department moving to a new quarter next week.
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New Home
Bart Frisby
Pegun
Hig
Children’s Bureau
Gavage
Ita
Demigration Bureau
Arlington Hotel Blast Claims Two Separate 50 000 Suits
Clarence W. Marshall files two $50,000 damage suits in District Supreme Court against Arlington Hotel receivers Aulie Palmer and Peyton Gordon, Thompson-Sterrett Co, and the District of Columbia. He alleges a November 6 blast near Vermont Avenue hurled debris striking his legs, shattering bones, leaving him unable to walk. He cites excessive dynamite use and missing protective timbers after a building permit allowed limited charges.
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Hatel Company
Thompson-Sterrett Company
District of Columbia
Clarence W. Marshall
Distriet Supreme Court
George P. Hoover
James R. Shields
Aulie Palmer
Peyton Gordon
Arlington Hotel Company
Marshall
Twiveet
Vermont Avenue
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Biel
Post
Galt & Bro
Pennsylvania Ave
Jersey
Riverside
N. J
Edgar Murphy
Hermann Fisher
Fisher
Herman Fisher
Pythians
Bahamas
SHU
Pelzman
Maj
R. T. Whiting
Fred BM. Pelzman
George H. Whiting
G. Good Creesey
Otto Sonntag
Sera
C. Raccasin
Knights
A. T. Adams
W. P. Angle
E. A. Baruch
J. Baruch
H. Cohen
J.B. Conner
V. M. Fookes
H. Garrett
H. C.glading
J. C. Holmes
Kugler
George Welty
George F. Wheslack
W. W. White
George Willams
William M. Williams
Frederick Yatea
Talbert M. Pelaman
Gatest
George Williamson
J. Ernest Williamson
Carl Gregory
National Museum
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Lan
West Indies
Toins
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
National Press Club
F. WN. Glover
Norfolk
Military Affairy Committee
Simon Jones
Festaurant
Harry
Fastich Gould
Jones
Bation
Samuel Johnson
Pionic
Brandegee
Trade Commission Bill
Pramittes
N. M. Amarone
C. C. Lancaster
H. von Vayer
L. B. Theman
Ahareborgers
Institution
India
Sth
St Rotunda
Briscoe
Washington
Briscoe Sales Company
New York Avenue
C. W. Marshallt
Arlington
Morris Hacker
Colonial Beach
Brandywine
Semmes Motor Line
Phone
Lincott
Kneessi’s Sale
Kneessi
Seventh St
Thredento
Pyredento
Baltimore
Xander
Tennessee
Ditrict Title Insurance Company
Thuradas
Amd Remmio
Neon
AL H. Lawson
Tha Thave Company
Dei
Capital Storic Company
Mock
A. H. Lawson
E. Young
Artiage Repository
Penneylvania Ave
Me Cray
McCray Refrigerator Co
F St
W. Roone Mare Sas
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