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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1911

Page

7

No Aid For The Sick As District Contagious Disease Dept Faces Shutdown

The District of Columbia faces the possible closure of its contagious disease department by Monday due to an alleged lack of funds. Only 200 remains, with the law barring attendants from serving without charge, and Congress appears unable to approve an emergency deficiency appropriation this week.

District Contagious Disease Department Senate House Appropriations Committee District Department W. C. Woodward Congress District of Columbia Oldfield Arkansas Mano Johnson Kentucky Mann Illinois Fitzgerald Appropriations Committee Health Department Washington Witzgerald Ulis MiLzgera Woodward Secretary of the Treasury Contagious Disease Department Gervies Fileyburn Idaho Shennan Heyburn Smtallpox Hospital Representative Trewry Cules

District Committee to Probe Tax Dept Operations

The proposed investigation would examine the District of Columbia assessment and tax collection operations and the organization and indebtedness of public utilities. Chairman Henry cited costs of 2304 to 5006 dollars, with potential city visits, while Johnson defended the inquiry as necessary and proper to reveal facts or clear charges of bad administration. Commission and health officials pressed for action, but Fitzgerald deferred until a deficiency request and House committee action.

District of Columbia Henry Moore Johnson Mann Washingon Johnston Woodward Health Department Representative Fitzgerald House Committee

Taft Approves Plans for New Government Buildings

President Taft and the cabinet approved initial plans for three government buildings to rise north of the Mall on condemned ground. Designs by Donn Barber Philip Sawyer and Arnold W Bounner await final fine arts commission review in Washington. Congress allocated 38000 for the structures.

United States Taft Congress Treasury Department National Fine Arty Commission Washington Departments of Justice, State, and Commerce and Labor White House State Knox the Treasury MacVeagh Commerce and Labor Nagel Wickersham Donn Barber Department of Justice Philip Sawyer Arnold W. Bounner Department of State Fine Arts Commission

Dolphin Culprit Fay collision blamed by witness

Two witnesses testified before the general court of inquiry into the Dolphin and Culprit Fay crash that killed Alexander Yellowess. Lieutenant Commander Edward McCauley said the Dolphin held straight course until the Culprit Fay altered course abruptly across the bow. Witness Butler said he heard nothing and praised Culprit Fay’s helmsman J. G. Lindsay as careful. Court reconvenes at 9:30 this morning.

Lieut. McCauley General Court of Inquiry Dolphin Fay Alexander Yellowess W. T H. Butler Edward McCauley McCauley Butler Far J. G. Lindsay

Testifies Against Miller In Embezzlement Trial

Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions across the eastern half of the country with showers and thunderstorms. In a separate item Attorney William E. Ambrose and William F. Ambrose appear as witnesses in the embezzlement case of John Barton Miller, former treasurer of a Davenport society, with details of a shortfall in the association’s cashbook.

Sept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington New England Middle Atlantic States Lake Region South Atlantic Missouri Mississippi Missouri Valley California Nevada Lower Lake Region Atlantic States South Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Plateau Valley of Middle Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Tower Lakes Grand Danks P.m William E. Ambrose Asnelle N. C.f Atlanta Atlantic City William F. Ambrose Jamer First Cooperative Buffalo Building Association of Georgetown Chicago Hi Hipesax Cincinnati Ohio Wve John Barton Miller Davenport Iowa Society Denver Calo Justice Wright Des. Moines Fons Reece Association Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fla Karman City Little Hair Ark Marquette North Platte Nebr Zed H. Copp Maha Yesterdas Philadelphia Pittsving Portland Ore Salt Lake City Utah St Loui St Fani Minn San Francisco Cal Springhela, Tt Tacoma

FAR EAST A MENACE SPEAKS BEFORE LUTHERANS

Baltimore preacher Charley E Keedy warns that Eastern industrial growth endangers Western civilization. He spoke before the Federal Council of Lutheran Brotherhoods in Washington urging more missions. Taft and other officials to address tonight as biennial sessions continue.

Charles E. Keedy Baltimore America Europe General Synod Taft East Charley E. Keedy Federal Council of Lutheran Brotherhoods Luther Place Memorial Church United States Nations Orient L. B. Wolf George B. Remensnyder Sunbury

May Strike Looms Over Southern Railway Firemen

Negotiations for an adjustment of grievances on the Bremen of the Southern Railway reached a critical point yesterday with a large firemen’s union poised to strike. Mediators reported no statements from either side, but a fast proposition was under consideration and a 24 hour deadline loomed. The firemen have demanded a 20 percent salary increase as the sole concession acceptable.

Bremen Southern

Cardinal Gibbons Honored on Baltimore Jubilee Day

The event honors Cardinal Gibbons with broad praise for religious toleration and public service. Presidents Roosevelt and Root, Speaker Clark, and many lawmakers attend a dinner and ceremonies, highlighting church state cooperation and devotion to national unity. Government work slows as officials travel to Baltimore for the tribute.

Roosevelt Clark Cardinal Gibbons Senator Root Baltimore America Atheram Great River House of Congress Supreme Bench Navy Army

Railway Wins Damage Suit Against Great Falls Railroad

Justice Barnard directed a verdict for the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Company on the combined Dixon cases seeking $35,000 for injuries to Mrs Dixon from a platform fall at Great Falls on August 25, 1907. The ruling held no legal duty for gates or fences and no clear proof of lack of reasonable care. The Dixon cases, tried after a prior 1909 verdict for $1,000 later set aside, were consolidated with claims for Mrs Dixon and associated expenses. Attorneys Mather, Mahon for plaintiffs and Lambert, Heathman for defendants appeared.

Justice Barnard Mary I. Dixon Robert L. Dixon Great Falls Washington Dixon Clabaugh Messrs. Mather and Mahon Wilton J. Lambert R. Heatman

Man Reports Robbery Near Wine View Club on North Side

William J. Fuhrman of 8 H Street Northeast told Ninth precinct police he was held up near the Wine View Club at Montana Avenue and Brentwood Road Northeast Sunday night. He said four men knocked him down and robbed him of 9 14, cannot identify or describe the assailants.

Wine View Club Montana Avenue Brentwood Road William J. Fuhrman H Street Ninth Fuhrman

Holy Cross Ends Year Ten Girls Complete Course

Archbishops and dignitaries attend Holy Cross Academy commencement at the New National Theater. Archbishop Falconi presided as Misses Adela Burdine, Katharine Esher, Mary Machen, Beatrice Mallett, and Irene Schaefer received senior diplomas and medals in the academic class while others earned awards in the musical course. Representative John J. Fitzgerald delivered the address. a long program of songs, solos, and instrumental pieces followed, with premiums awarded across multiple preparatory and special classes.

Archbishop Falconie Holy Cross Academy New National Theater Adela Joan Burdine Katharine Alice Ilsher Mary Kathearine Machen Beatrice Viola Mallett Irene Louise Schaefer Ethel May Brown Mary Christine Esher Mary Cecelia Palmer Pau Ine Hfflager Sachs Harriet Ward Swart John J. Fitzgerald New York Edward A. Pace Catholic University Adelia Burdine Chopin Mary Palmer Harriet Swart Godafroid Suxanne Yerby Mary Mawhinney Katharine Esher Saint-Saena Mary Esher Mary Palmar Ethel Brown Suzanne Yerby Katherine Machen Irene Schacter Chaminade Imogen Karnsharp Susante Yerby Turgarian Peetzeia Plano Mary Escher Lieutaud Imogen Karns Irene Schaefer Medeling Bernhardt Emily Kolb Mary Shugrue Gertrude Eichhorn Claudia Lieutaud Gertrude Murphy Ratherweh Mary McInerney Marie Mawinnay Eugenia Lieutaud Elizabeth Woodward Lily Beck Ethel Schaefer Gertrude Ruppert Katherine Sheehan Ivy Rupp Margaret Bonner Madéline Bernhardt Barbara Stedman Anna Fischer Margaret Machen Isabel Petrone Elvaline Stone Loretta Liomin Ena Conroy Theodogle Conroy Ria von Culin Mathilda Knill Cecil Tachiffely Gertrude Foubenier Helen Forbes Adelaide Danpenhower Eleanor Rivera Gertrude Dakin Louise Allen Marianna Machen Ruth Dakin Cynthis Guista Helen Neuman Matilde Kolb Mgr Thomas J. Shahan Immaculata Seminary Wisconsin Avenue Beethoven Fidelio Marie Simon Eleanor Brophy Miriam Harding Rebecca Stonesifer Lillian Muncaster Hack Misa Laverine Bhner Beatrice Lansburgh Miss Marony Louise Noonan Winifred Buck Marie Hack Laurine Ebner Frances Maroffey Beatrice Lanaburgh Elizabeth Redmond Anna Loughborough May Kengla Anna Smith Louise Chapman Aretta Ashburn Margaret Brohlman Helen Mulvaney Irene Mulvaney Marie Rose Lillian Mary Muncaster South Carolina Washington, D. C Louise Haslam Noonan Washington Marie Rose Hack

Davidson to Join School Board as Education Chief

In Washington discussions confirmed that Dr. Davidson would accept and that the assistant superintendent should be chosen from present school officers. He toured the system with board members and Superintendent Stuart and will assume duties upon arrival. Banquet and graduation exercises followed.

Davidson

Veterinarians Graduate at First Class Banquet

Admiral Stockton and George Washington University president spoke at a New Fredonia Hotel banquet honoring the 25 graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The class, founded three years ago, marked the college's first graduation with a list of 25 names including Brett, Cotton, Dillard, Dumavey, Divine, Fry, Franz, Graybill, Graham, Grubb, Hornbaker, Hugins, Hicks, Humphrey, Koon, Kerrick, Kushner, Lowry, Miter, Moore, McCarthy, O Hara, McCray, Riley, and Shore.

Admiral Stockton George Washington University College of Veterinary Medicine Colege New Fredonia Hotel George W. Brett Wiliam B. Cotton Willam EF. Dillard R. J. Dumavey John P. Divine William H. Fry Louis

Class Window Dedicated at Cathedral School for Boys

Bishop Harding presided at the dedication of the senior class window at Cathedral School for Boys yesterday. Attending clergy included Rev. Dr. Bratenahl of St. Alban's and Rev. George F. Dudley of St. Stephen's. A choral service followed and the bishop led the window dedication ceremonies.

Bishop Harding Cathedral School Bratenahl St. Alban's George F. Dudley St. Stephen’s Church

Scholarship Medals Awarded At Washington Collegiate School

The annual final examination at Washington Collegiate School concluded yesterday afternoon. Preston Bacon won the 80th medal for the second year class with the highest general scholarship average. Vinton Pierce earned the medal for the highest general scholarship year. Fenton Saunders received the senior class scholarship award. The three will be presented at today’s noon commencement exercises at the school.

Washington Collegiate School Preston Bacon Vinton Pierce Fenton Saunders

Law Alumni Banquet Encourages Stronger Association

Rev Thomas J Shahan of Catholic University urged a stronger law alumni association at the annual banquet held at Rauscher s.Mgr Russell presided and a business meeting elected officers led by President Rev William J Fitzgerald and vice presidents Clarence Martan and Lawrence Murray. numerous attendees included judges clergymen and officials.

Law Thomas J. Shahan Catholic University Rauscher Mgr. Russell William J. Fitzgerald Clarence Martan Lawrence 0. Murray John W. Melody James O'Connor William H. DeLacy William Turner C. J. Lennox George A. Dougherty W. T. Russell Edward A. Pace T. S Shield John J. Daly Charles F Thompson J. Roland Denies Charles PR. McDonnell John Glarter Jamesb. Dempsey Edward V. Carter Joseph Baijlin, Jr Timothy V. O'Donnell R. Emmet Montgomery John @. Moran Alfred J. Hackman P. H. McClean M. J. Coane John F. Sullivan Joseph FB. Smith P. J. Hayes

Diplomas Granted to Eighteen Nurses at Insane Hospital

Graduating exercises for the Training School for Nurses at the Government Hospital for the Insane were held last night. Eighteen nurses received diplomas as Dr. D. Percy Hickling and Dr. William A. White led the ceremony. The graduates hailed from Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and nearby areas. A reception followed with a dance for the nurses.

D. Percy Hickling Asylum For Insane Nurose Government Hospital For the H. P. Stevenson D. Percy Hicking William A. White Virginia Messrs. Keating & Knight Maryland Cesalies Moran F. &. Pennison District of Columbia Harry Johnson Charles E. Tucker Harris M. Gloves

Georgetown Class of 1901 Banquet at Shoreham Hotel

The class of 1901 from Georgetown University will hold a reunion and banquet this evening at the Shoreham Hotel. Tomorrow evening the class will attend the Georgetown University alumni event.

Georgetown Shoreham Georgetown University

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