Elks Jubilee Today With Benning Track Races
Dense rain altered plans for the Elks Jubilee at Benning today with a covered walk protecting fans. Races begin at 2 o clock after opening ceremonies featuring Washington Lodge No 26 officials and Judge Willam Ho Velarsel. Prominent locals including Mauric Joyce and notable circus acts highlight the event as a tall platform tank and diving stunt promise spectacle.
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Washington Railway and Eectric Company
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Treasury
Chatman Wersheimer
Robert WV. McWale
Washington Lodge
Willam Ho
Juvile Court
Yesterda
Emir of Jarge Delacy
Jivenie
Riter
Amin
Mauric Joyce Ring
Cris
Thorers
Twill Invite Conventions
Representatives will be sent to meetings in other cities this summer to extend invitations. Details include committee involvement, dates, venues, and transportation plans, with coordination between offices and city hosts to arrange attendance and program slots.
Students Present a Play at Gonrag College Theater
A student production at Gonrag College featured a campus theater evening with a short dramatic piece and ensemble performance. Cast included Robert F Hot Int Joan, Joseph VORP, Tomi J Yareien, and Herbert Hendrews among others. the show impressed with polished acting and creative staging.
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Gonrag
Althaigh
Pacie
Roert
Joseph Vorp
Leanes
Jerome Woo
Herbert Hendrews
Tomi J
Yareien
D&c
Pat Qab
Horsishoers Session and Local Conventons Report
Fragmented notes describe a meeting involving Horsesteers from Uboa and officials including EPiert S Warshall and Patricia O Bren, with mentions of May 1 and various roles in an assembly. The text references streets, threats, asphalt, and governance concerns with sparse readable details.
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Wiest
Uboa
Presiden
Epiert S Warshall
Cincla
Patricie O Bren
Gloaty
Kenahan
Denver
Prelate Visits Mr Taft in War Department Tour
Apostolic Delegate Mevr Aversa called on Secretary Taft in the War Department. The visit touched on a proposed sale of church lands to the government with an option discussed earlier with Gen Wood.
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Apostolic Delegate
Cubs
Mevr Aversa
Apostoli
Delegat
Taft
Taft Yestern
Santiago
Fet
Gen Wood
Congress Blamed for Pickford Collapse and Building Rules
Engineer Commissioner Morrow asserts the building inspectors office caused the Pickford apartment house collapse. He says Congress must enact legislation barring permits from nonbuilders and that the commission seeks stricter building standards. A conference reviewed investigation plans as officials await grand jury results and potential reform.
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Morrow
Pickford
Ife
Congress
Ashford 5
Arcuierts
Mar J Morrow
Sewers to be Constructed in Various Borough Areas
Construction bids released by Beall Construction Company and Cranford Puy include sewer lines through multiple avenues and streets such as Beth Irving Brightwool Sherman M N streets and Klingle to connect parks and observatories. The commission schedules unit prices for excavation masonry and piping with awards to be made after bid review.
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Sherman
Irving
Fenyen
Nort
Khalsa
TE Ward
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Ingena
Narrows
Masa Lusetts
Ox Heniel
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Consi Yyegie Com
Cleselard Park
Klingle Norton
Newark
Jowest
Thia
Prison Reform Discussed by State Commission
Commissioner Macfarland and RS Yobu Joy led a meeting with Fison and other officials to discuss prison reform policy. Members included Tis n Justine Stafford and Ta Low of the Justice Department, aiming to appoint capable men to oversee reform efforts. The session covered duties, penalties, and program directions for the commission’s work.
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Rs Yobu Joy
Fison
Leurl of Charities
Macfacland
Justine Stafford
Ta Low
Justi
Jan
Tax totals and collection notes from Mason County official
G Davis, tax collector for Mason County, reports total taxes due of 3 777 51375 with $3077 due by the 16th. The majority of payments arrived smoothly. only six cases caused later adjustments. Business of the office completed with accuracy and dispatch, receipts prepared for mailing as U S Treasury balances show all accounts settled.
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Mmicssier
West Este Diy
Dury
Mason
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Maris
Rexellel
United States
Red Cross Degrees Conferred by Knights Templars
The Order of the Red Cross was conferred on two candidates by Orient Commandery No 1 at a regular meeting in Massinie Hall on South Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Eighteen degrees were conferred by regular officers. A large turnout of members and visiting Knights Templars attended, including Bernard Martin F Graves generalissimo of Washington Commandery No 1 and Charles D Lindsay past commander of Potomac Commandery No 7.
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Massnie Hall
South Street
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Dead Members Honored at Maccabees Memorial Service
A commemorative service for deceased National Tent No 4 Order of Maccabees members was held in the Sight in Pythian Temple. Chaplain Joseph F Moore opened with prayer. D B Gusdorf and Burton T Doyle gave remarks. soloists and a quartet performed, followed by W N Newbold on benefits of the order and closing hymns.
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Order of Maccabees
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M Hs Gulick
Knight Burton T Doyle
Bertha Hansen
Mes
E Golick
Marie [Hansen
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God
Mesare
H E Crouch
D B Gusdert
T Dosis
J D Smith
J F Moore
Guarding Against Fire in Two Dozen School Plants
The Commissioners sent two dozen city school buildings for fire prevention work including door changes to swing outward, metal fireproofing around furnaces, and metal covering for smokestacks. Henry Storey says more could be done with more funds while Larry Hime notes President James Forster will stay informed and asks which buildings were improved and how.
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Board of Education
Henry Storey
Larry Q. Hime
James Forster
Clerk's Life Crushed Out In Elevator Accident
Samuel Pennington a 31 year old clerk from northeastern district was crushed in an elevator shaft at the Munsey Building yesterday morning while en route to work. Coroner and inspectors found external injuries, not vertigo or heart failure, with Peake assisting the elevator at the time. Funeral plans pending inquest.
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Levitt
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Hayeheed
Olen
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Backbone
Ife
Chief Clerk Potts Improves After Illness
Joseph Y Potts chief clerk of the Po phee Cat was reported slightly improved this morning after a severe illness following the news of his mother’s death on Thursday. He collapsed suddenly at his home Friday night and became delirious before under care.
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Tl Derk
Am Earh
Noves Memorial Fund Receives Additional Subscriptions
Croshs Stuart Neves memorial fund treasurer Charles J Bell acknowledges receipt of further subscriptions including A R Serven 10 James F Ovater 109 H A and R K Willard 2 James H Young 7 A Van Orsdel fy M FM Ho Merole 0 WC bustle 429 Joseph Hornbower 106 D J Kaufman 30 George oo Marines 50 Charles Woo held 10 WC Hubs 35 Charles D Walcott 10.
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Charles J Bell
Croshs Stuart Neves Memorial Fund
James F Ovater
Skea
K Willard
James H Young
van Orsdel
Merole
Joseph Hornbower
D J Kaufman
George Oo
Metcalf Starts Homeward After Brief Washington Visit
Secretary Metcalf departed Washington yesterday afternoon for California without stopping at Chicago for the convention. He stated he was not a candidate for the Senatorship or any other office and would not seek any position.
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Metcalf
California
Washington
Cheaga
May head engineers clerks lured by fishing
Article describes a wave of leave across military and civilian offices as the War and Navy Departments reorganize and staff take vacations. It notes the new Division of Militia beginning work at 144 G Street, mentions potential chief appointment candidates, and lists numerous staff on leave or returning from trips, with anecdotes about local fishing and a trout case in Wayne County.
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John C Scofield
Chirtes R Howland
Wayne County
Jas
Fis
Pennsylvania
FEDERAL TITLES INQUIRY COMMISSION MEETS FRIDAY
A federal commission examining U S government land titles in the District plans a Friday 2 pm War Department meeting to organize site work. Secretary Taft and Commissioner Macfarland attended yesterday's session. Bonaparte is in Philadelphia.
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War Department
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Macfarland
Board of Commissioners
Senate Committee On
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Philadelphia
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Hartholdt
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Chicago
Commission
Judiciary Building Plan To Erect New Court of Appeals DC
The 20000 building for the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia will be erected on the northeast corner of Judiciary Square and will front on Fourth Street. Plans are prepared in the Capitol building and grounds office and submitted to the Attorney General for approval. The structure is described as large and commodious, two stories high with four basements, white stone exterior, and a design matching the present courthouse. Estimated bids will be requested, contracts awarded, and construction may not start until midsummer.
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Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Act of Centres
Judiciary Square
Furth Street
Capitol
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Swardh
Louisiana storm relief hinges on War Department ruling
The War Department weighs whether a recent storm in Louisiana and adjacent areas is a continuation of the earlier two week old storm or a new event. Secretary Taft signals willingness to stretch the relief law to provide aid if Congress remains silent, with efforts aimed at aiding sufferers in the South.
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Cheap postage to France pact signed by officials
A direct post agreement between the United States and France was signed yesterday by Postmaster General Moyer and French Ambassador Jisserand. The accord allows packages up to four pounds six ounces at twelve cents a pound, and raises the maximum mail weight to eleven pounds at twenty cents per pound for France.
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Plague Outbreak Reported in Venezuela Dispatch Details
Four new plague cases and three deaths reported to the State Department by Am bassador Sleeper, with updates from Caracas. Catarvis and La Guaira each report cases and deaths, Porto Cabello rail traffic under quarantine while communications continue.
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Idaho Officials Appointed In District Posts
President Roosevelt yesterday appointed It Pingenfelter United States attorney and Shidisch L Hadgims United States marshal for the district of Idaho replacing Sorman Ruick and Tovy Rounds. Pingenfelter, born in Mossour, moves to Lewiston where he has practiced law. Hodgins, Ada County sheriff, is a young man noted for service in Haywood and Pettibone trials.
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Diplomatic Corps Changes Announced at State Department
Transfers and promotions in the diplomatic corps alter secretary positions. John W. Garrett moves from Maryland as second secretary in Berlin to Rome as first secretary. KRS Hitt Wine shifts from Rome to Berlin as secretary, and Joseph C. Drew moves from St Petersburg to Berlin as third secretary.
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Berlin
Rome
Krs Hitt
Joseph C Drew Wasahugetts
St.Petersbburg
Shipping of explosives prompts federal safety probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an order for a thorough investigation into methods used to transport explosives and other dangerous materials. Meetings will begin June 2 with requests from the commission directed to the Navy and War secretaries, the American Railway Association, and manufacturers.
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