District Nurse Exam Board Finds Theory Uniform Across Schools
The annual report of the district nurses examining board shows two exams this year with 47 applicants and a 79 percent pass rate. It notes a plan for two exam days annually, policies for retaking subjects, and that theoretical training is practically identical across district training schools.
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Purses’ Examining Board
Congress
Macfarland
Macfarland Wail
Distriet
Knights of Columbus Meet Convened in Mobile
National delegates gather for the Knights of Columbus convention at the Battle Motel auditorium Mobile Alabama beginning Tuesday. DC representatives Thomas Donovan and Patrick Hartigan travel with others sailing from New York to New Orleans. Major items include a $200000 fund to endow 50 scholarships at the Catholic University of America and plans for a Columbus statue unveiling in front of Union Station in 1911. Local knights aim to secure the 1911 convention for Washington.
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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 Sheets Held by Grand Army of Republic
Funeral services for Capt William Henry Harrison Sheets were held at King Creek Church with Grand Army of the Republic pallbearers and military honors. He is interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by his brother T R Sheets of Chicago, wife, one son Fraser Randolph Sheets, and 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 William K Johnson estate
Oliver H H Johnson was yesterday appointed by Judge Wright administrator of William Kurtz Johnson’s estate. William died at Randy Ceylon on May 4 while on his honeymoon. A bond of $0 was furnished. The widow M Williamson Johnson of Mexico City made the petition. The estate is valued at $207 200, mainly personal property.
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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 residents requested extra fire hydrants and the district will comply. The fire and water departments acknowledge the need and bids for additional hydrants will be opened August 7. Commissioner Macfarland said funds were unavailable until now.
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Chevy Chase
Fire Department
Water Department
Macfarland
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Sold as Priceless Skin Cure
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as priceless remedies for torturing disfiguring skin conditions. It appeals to infants, children, and adults, claiming dramatic relief from itching, crusts, pimples, and scalp troubles.
Real Estate Deal Involving Lease Option At 621 Seventh Street
A $150,000 real estate transaction was cloned yesterday when an out of town businessman sought a twenty year lease on 621 S28 Reventh Street with an option to buy at lease end. The property includes five storefronts and a theater, with 100 feet of Seventh Street frontage and 40 feet on EF Street, and may be upgraded to a large modern block if purchased. The arrangement was processed through Story & Cobb.
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Reventh Street
Seventh Street
EF Street
Office
Story & Cobb
Praise for fire heroes two privates carry victim to street
Amid ninth street blaze at 3847 Ninth street two privates C C McKay and JH Newton from engine and truck companies faced flames through a hallway to reach Miss Mabel Owens. They carried her unconscious body to the street where she later died. Other firefighters and officers were commended for bravery including handling of residents Mrs Elizabeth Gascoigne and Miss Chace Gascoigne while extinguishing the fire.
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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
WANTS RULES AMENDED FOR NEAR UNION STATION BUSINESS AREAS
City official recommends reclassifying streets near Union Station as business thoroughfares to spur development. Proposals cover Massachusetts Avenue, California Street, F Street, D Street, and others from New Jersey Avenue to Delaware avenues and nearby blocks, noting railroad improvements alter their character.
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Kelly
Drotret
Taon Staten Plaza
Welly
Smassachunetts
Union Station
Snathe West
Protest Against Plow Pit Hearing Seen at Capitol Street
Parishioners of St Martins Church submit a protest against the removal of the plow pit near Capitol and T streets to the city commissioners for a hearing. The parishioners met in St Martins Hall Sunday night and decision was sent to commissioners for consideration. Henry E Daxis, general counsel for the electric railway, asks that action wait until the company is also granted a hearing.
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St. Martin’s Church
Twenty Five Dogs Caught At City Pound
Poundmaster Einstein led a seizure of twenty five stray dogs, collar tags dated 1908 1909, to the district pound. Owners may recover pets for a 2 fee, with last year tags valid until July 1, 1909. A 26 day grace allowed for new tags prior to enforcement. George and Mike Mandis, former lunchroom partners, dispute blame over business. W E Ambrose seeks dissolution and receiver appointment.
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Einstein
Duli Tames
George
Mike Mandis
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Mike
W E Ambrose
Sompel
Juvenile Court Deals With Debt and Desertion in Bet Wy
Betty Mann in debt to District government for 76 dollars after a nonsupport warrant against her husband Thomas Mann. The court suspended sentence if he paid two dollars weekly for Louise and Andrew Mann, while Andrew faced probation for theft at age 16. A series of cases showed guardianship, probation, and payment orders as the judge urged compliance and moral consequence.
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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 of Baptisms by Father Callaghan
The Rev Martin Callaghan of the Canadian Sulpicians spoke at a missionary congress and for 49 years as a priest has baptized more than 2900 non Catholics and aided nearly 5000 conversions. He describes his success as loving non Catholics and notes early work with an aged Chinese man in Montreal. His quiet, tireless leadership is praised for improving the Chinese community there.
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Father Callaghan
Martin Callaghan
Catholic Missionary Congress
Hell
Apostels
Brooklan
Hoose
Hailer Tullaghan
Monteal Credit
Faether Callaphans
Bail hearing set for Colier appeal in murder case
The court will hear a bail appeal for former Polly man Collier held for months on a murder charge linked to Capt Mathews of the Metropolitan Police. United States Attorney Spring Stock Baker and Harvey Giveney oppose temporary release, citing notable prior cases where prisoners in similar cases were freed pending trial. An Muddiman & Col team will argue, noting a household rent factor and high stakes in first degree murder.
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Urenay Guage Wright
Pollyman Collier
Capt Mathews
United States
Helphenstine seeks limited divorce over liquor abuse
Mrs Sophis V Helphenstine filed in the Supreme Court for a limited divorce from Ralph J Helphenstine claiming habitual liquor use. She seeks custody of their child and notes the couple married in Rockville on September 21, 1903, living apart since July 1907 after numerous attempts to reform him failed.
Keefer Minor Sues Power Company for 50900 Damages
Louise K Keefer as next friend to minor Clarence H Keefer sues Potomac Electric Power Company alleging a work related injury during Kapfer’s duties left him totally incapacitated. Attorneys Rossa Downing George A Perry and James F Padgett appear for the plaintiff.
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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 health ad notes and product mentions
A cluttered notice lists health and food product claims from Fairfax Dairy at 177 Pa Ave and Schneiders Matt Bread praised for wholesome ingredients. It advertises Continental Brand Ott Sardinen at J T DP pyles II stores and Altamont Spring Water with Dr H B Me Donnet chemistry notes, plus Perfection Ginger Ale from Arlington Bottling Co.
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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 fragmented OCR line lists a string of surnames and given names including Von Blow Nicolad and Lampe. No full event or context emerges beyond a rosterlike sequence of personal names.
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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 Special
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
Peanle’s Drug Store
Washington Post Building
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