District nurses exam results show uniform theoretical training
The annual report of the district nurses examining board, created by act of Congress, notes two exams with 47 applicants and an 80 percent pass rate over two trials. It records adjustments allowing retakes for low scores and confirms theory training is essentially the same across training schools within the district.
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Purses’ Examining Board
Congress
Macfarland
Macfarland Wail
Distriet
National Knights of Columbus Convenes in Mobile
The Knights of Columbus national delegates gather in Mobile Alabama at the Battle Motel auditorium starting Tuesday. DC representatives Thomas Donovan and Patrick Hartigan head to join delegates sailing from New York to New Orleans. A fund of 200000 dollars to endow 50 scholarships at Catholic University is to be reported at the convention. A Columbus statue in front of Union Station may be unveiled in 1911, with plans for Washington to host the 1911 convention as a major goal.
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Mobile
Knights of Columbus
New Battle Motel
Ala
District of Columbia
Thomas J Donovan
Patrick J Hartigan
Donovan Alll
Washington
New York
New Orleans
Hartigan
Natal
DP J Calaghan
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Catholic University of America
Kntgnes
Rata Wit
Columbus
Union Station
Loral Knights
Funeral for Capt William H Sheets by Grand Army pallbearers
Funeral services for Capt William Henry Harrison Sheets were held at King of Creek Church with Grand Army of the Republic members acting as pallbearers. The Arlington National Cemetery burial with military honors followed. Survived by brother T R Sheets of Chicago, wife, one son Fraser Randolph Sheets, and two sisters Miss Mary Randolph Sheets and Miss Catherine Randolph Shoals.
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Grand Army of Republic
Sheets
William
Henry Harrison
Misa
Mary Randolph Sinda
Fork Creek Church Road
Lhclock
Grand Army of the Republic
Cut Sheets
John McGrew
George Pitter
George Seager
Joh H
Motormick
Wurfal
Arlington National Cemetery
T R Sheets
Chicago
Fraser Randolph Sheets
Mary Randolph Sheets
Cathering Randolph Shoals
Johnson named administrator of estate after brother dies
Judge Wright appointed E Johnson administrator of the Johnson estate, left at 207200, mainly personal property. The widow Annie Johnson of Mexico City filed the petition. William Kurtz Johnson died May 4 in Randy Ceylon while on his honeymoon. Bond of 2000 was posted.
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Oliver HH E Johnson
Wright
William Kurtz Johnson
Randy Ceylon
Ynliam Johnson
City of
Mexico
Johnson
Plans for New Fire Hydrants in Chevy Chase District
Chevy Chase citizens request additional fire hydrants to improve coverage. The fire and water departments say the need exists and bids for the hydrants will be opened August 7 after funds became available. Commissioner Macfarland notes the delay due to funding.
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Chevy Chase
Fire Department
Water Department
Macfarland
Cutlurea Soap and Ointment Featured in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement extolls Cutleura Soap and Cutleura Ointment for treating skin conditions in infants children and adults. It praises their effectiveness against disfiguring itching scaly crusted pimply humors and claims priceless value.
Real estate deal seals 20 year lease with future purchase option
A $150,000 transaction involved an out of town businessman securing a 20 year lease on the property at 621 S Seventh Street with right to buy at lease end. The site has five stores and a theater with 100 feet frontage on Seventh and 40 feet on EF Street. The leaseeer plans improvements and a large modern block if purchase occurs, processed through Story & Cobb.
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Reventh Street
Seventh Street
EF Street
Office
Story & Cobb
Fire Heroes Praised as Bravery Saves Failing Building
Commendations given to Private C C McKay and Private JH Newton of two engine companies for braving flames at 3847 Ninth Street to carry unconscious Miss Mabel Owens to the street where she later died. Assistant engineers Nesline Kusley and Waters also praised for rescuing Mrs Elizabeth Gascoigne and daughter Miss Chace Gascoigne from the second floor. Lieutenant Mowatt reported the fire’s cause and the dangers faced as flames spread through the hallway.
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C C McKay
No 7 Engine Company
JH Newton
No 4 Truck Company
Ninth Street
Bulding
Mabel Owens
Freemans Hospital
Sullivan
Macfarland
F J Nesline
No 1 Engine Company
Kusley and Waters
No 5 Engine Company
Elizabeth Gascoigne
Chace Gascoigne
Mowatt
No 7 Engina Company
Emma Coppersmith
Oteer
Mise Qwens
McKay
Newton Car
Gefer and
Garrett
City engineer urges business zoning near Union Station
Acting engineer Commissioner Kelly advised Drotret commissioners to reclassify streets near Taon Staten plaza as business thoroughfares. He argued amended build regulations would spur maximum development, detailing Massachusetts avenue, California street, B street, F street, D street, Delaware avenue, Water route street and related blocks as targets while noting last three lie outside Union Station but nearby railroad improvements justify the change.
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Kelly
Drotret
Taon Staten Plaza
Welly
Smassachunetts
Union Station
Protest Against Plow Pit Hearing Set
St Martin's Church parishioners will appear before city commissioners for a hearing on the protest against removing the plow pit at Capitol and T streets opposite the church property. The parishioners adopted a resolution at Marlins Hall and submitted it to the commissioners. The electric railway company requested a hearing as well through its general counsel Henry E Daxis.
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St. Martin’s Church
Twenty Five Dogs Caught and Poundmaster’s Haul
Poundmaster Einstein captured twenty five dogs wearing last year’s collars and tags, to be held at the District pound for owners to reclaim at two dollars. Tags were valid until July 1, granting a 26 day grace. George and Mike Mandis, formerly partners in a Pennsylvanie Avenue lunchroom, dispute blame for poor patronage. W E Ambrose seeks dissolution of the partnership and a receiver.
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Einstein
Duli Tames
George
Mike Mandis
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Mike
W E Ambrose
Sompel
Juvenile court handles debt and truancy amid reform talk
Betty Mann, burdened with 76 owed to the District, seeks relief as judges hear a web of nonsupport, guardianship, and school-age issues. Her husband must pay weekly sums. a 16-year-old boy is placed on probation for theft after a spree by youths from Baltimore.
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Justice
Mercy
Imis
Betty Mann
Thomas B Mann
Louise Mann
Andrew Mann
Callan
Louise
Board of Childrens Guardians
Munn
Andrew
DeLacy
Mel Mann
Priest's Unusual Record Founder Baptized 2990 Converts in 40 Years
The Rev Martin Callaghan of the Canadian Sulpicians, noted for his mission work in Brookline, reports an extraordinary 49 year priesthood with 15 converts credited in half a century and baptizing nearly 2990 non Catholics. He recounts a compassionate approach, especially toward Chinese residents in Montreal, where his inscriptions and catechisms aided conversion. His warm personality and tireless, unobtrusive effort are highlighted as key to his success.
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Father Callaghan
Martin Callaghan
Catholic Missionary Congress
Hell
Apostels
Brooklan
Hoose
Hailer Tullaghan
Monteal Credit
Faether Callaphans
Bail sought for Collier in pending murder case
A bail hearing will fix the amount required to secure the release of former Polly man Collier, jailed for months on a first degree murder charge connected to Capt Mathews of the Metropolitan Police. U S Attorney Spring Stock Baker and Harvey Giveney oppose release, with Muddiman & Col aiding Colder aut in citing precedents of prisoners released awaiting trial.
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Urenay Guage Wright
Pollyman Collier
Capt Mathews
United States
Limited Divorce Sought by Mrs Helphenstine
Mrs Sophie V Helphenstine filed in the Supreme Court for a limited divorce from Ralph J Helphenstine alleging liquor addiction. She also seeks custody of their 9 year old child and notes they married in Rockville on September 21, 1903, living apart since July 1907.
Keefer suit seeks 50000 for boy’s injuries
Louise K Keefer as next friend sues Potomac Electric Power Company claiming minor Clarence H Keefer suffered a severe shock while Kapfer, in the course of his duties, caused a totally incapacitating injury. Attorneys Rossa Downing George A Perry and James F Padgett represent the Keefer side. The suit seeks 50000.
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Potomac Electric Power Company
Louise K Keefer
Clarence H Keefer
Kapfer
Electric Ligt Company
Rossa Down Ng
George A Perry
James F Padgett
City Bulletins Drink Our Buttermute For Health
Arlington Bottling Co promotes Grocers Continental Brand Ott Sardinen in new pack with keys three for one at Pyles II stores Altamont Spring Water touted for exceptional purity Dr H B Me Donnet recommends Perfection Ginger Ale with snap and flavor of the finest imported articles, offered at lower cost via grocers or phone.
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Farfax Dairy
Schneiders
Continental
Pyles ii
Altamont
Chemlet
Tel West
Arlington Bottling Co
Von Blow Nicolad Von Blom Wagner Ivanevici Lebar Linke Lampe
A compact list of names appears in a historical newspaper fragment. The item reads as a sequence of surnames and given names, likely a byline or roster. No events or clear actions are present to determine a fuller story or context.
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Unhoard
Sake & Company
Ihe
Potomac Electric Power
14Th St. N. W
Alppenheimer
Boe
Rosaer
Economy Cooperative Society
Prince Albert Amo Eress Sults
F Street
Hure
Friedlander Bros
E Sts
Barber & Ross
E Johnson
Dr.l Lyon
Miss Owens
Street
Betty
Capial
Baltimore
Tley
Gardian
Lacy
Priest
Justice Wright
Colorado
Chicago, Union Pacific & North Western
Chicago Lines
Ornom
Brown General Agent
Chestnut St
Phlatelphia Pa
Washington Post Co
the Daily and Sunday Post
Sunday Post
BO "A
Helphenstine
Post
Boy
Potomac Electric
Iowa Circle
Johing Kamper
Danube
Weyl
Pittsburg
A. Eberly’s Sons
St. N. W
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street
M. W
Andrews
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
Paper Hote
Wow Fork
la. Ave
N.W
Bundayt Post
Home
12Th Sts
PA. Ave
American Realty Company
11Th Street
Warner’s
Burchell
N.W. Burchell
Lansburgit
Behrend
Randle Highlands
Capitol OF
Randle
Dupont Tee
Eury Purmeuta
US Realty Co
Po Ave
Isgdma Eet
Keelfs Instituti i Werth Caphiol
Columbia
Marrland
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
People’s Drug Store
Washington Post Building
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