Actor Dilger Ends Life Under Despair Over Illness
Frederick H Dilger thirty three year old actor living with his sister at 125 Fifth Street Northwest hanged himself with a necktie in his room after a prior attempt last December. Despondent over blindness and recent stage offers he declined, his body was found by his sister Mrs E L Lerch and pronounced dead by a coroner. He had previously been rescued from the Potomac after leaping from a ferry boat at Sixth Street and Alexandria was named as his native city for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
H. Dilger
Arthur McMahon
Fifth Street
E .L. Lerch
Dilger
Alexandria
Sixth Street
Harbor
Dilger's Stock Company
West Virginia
Former Kansas official Silas Robb dies in Washington
Silas C Robb a former Kansas forestry commissioner and longtime Interstate Commerce Commission official died at his home 821 Bhehth Street NE Washington. He was 74 and survived by a wife five sons and three daughters. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 1 pm with interment at Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas C. Robb
Kansas
Robb Wan
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robb
Grand Army of the Republic
Potomac Post
Department of the Potomac
Council of Administration
Arthur
Herndon
Edgar
Harry
John F
Funeral of Thomas M. Boucher With Spanish War Veterans
Funeral services for Thomas M. Boucher were held at Hoy's Hotel before a requiem mass at St. Patrick's Church. The service drew relatives and friends and included representation from all local Spanish War Veterans camps. Pallbearers included members of the Spanish War Veterans, Horseshoers' Union, and District fire department engine and truck companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Boucher
Hoy’s Hotel
Sixth Street
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
St. Patrick's Church
Father Smyth
Harry Walsh
Charles J. Harlow
GW. Sisson
Luther Jones
John Donohue
Rudolph Putnam
Thomas Bourke
Horseshoers’ Union
J. M. Offutt
Farrar Funeral Today for Veteran Treasury Clerk
James Williams Farrar a veteran of the Treasury Department dies after a short illness at seventy one. He served forty years including the revenue bureau and the Comptroller of Currency office. He native of Vermont leaves two daughters Juliet Farrar of Washington and Mrs. Harry Cobb Kennedy of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Rock Creek Cemetery
James Wiliams Farrar
Treasury Department
Rock Creek Chantel
C E Buck
Farrar
Revenue Bureau
Comptroller of Currency
Vermont
Juliet Farrar
Harry Cobb Kennedy
Philadelphia
Arrest of alleged bookmaker tied to race bets
Charles B Cable of 505 Thirteenth Street Northwest was arrested by Detective Mullen after police found racing sheets and bet records in his possession. Cable, 31, faces a police court hearing today. He posted bail of 509.5? for custody. Capitol Circle hosts a literary program and bean bag contest with prizes won by Miss Cafigshan and Mr Abbott among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B Cable
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Mullen
Bali
Station
Meuse
Cable
Capitol Circle
P. H C
Misa Florence B Callahan
James Coe
W. H. Abbott
Tomes Eeperon
Cafigshan
Jady
Abbott
Smoot
H. Shapiro
Response to Appeal Falls Short for Associated Charities
Board of managers issued a special appeal for 3000 to readers through newspapers. Secretary Charles F. Weller reports no subscriptions received despite wide reader support expectations. Some funds finally pledged total 57 dollars 60 cents from various individuals to aid a hospitalized woman and her feeble minded husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Charles F. Weller
M W
PB Alden
A. Geary Sohmson
Nellie F D Stoddard
R R. F
Fred Webber
Robert Reyburn
Lucy E Abbot
Ramseyer Proposes Stamp Trading Venture For Theater Tickets
Samuel H Ramseyer of a Boston trading stamp firm asks city officials for guidance on a proposed scheme to exchange stamps for theater and streetcar tickets. Corporation Counsel says the plan is not clearly disclosed and may violate district law. Such ventures are typically considered gifts or lotteries and barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H Ramseyer
Boston
Commissionera
Lew
Thomas
Ramseyer
Appeals Over Exonerated Policeman Case
Attorney for Rela Feeney appeals a prior exoneration of Policeman J. J. McCarthy of the Third precinct on a charge of assault. A hearing requested by Feeney’s lawyer was granted by Commissioner Macfarland and likely to occur next week. The incident allegedly happened October 21 196, when Feeney was struck with a baton and injured while running for a car on Twenty sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. He was kept overnight on a disorderly conduct charge before the case was dismissed following police testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCarthy
Rela S Feeney
P. J. Ryan
Feeney
Macfarland
Ryan
Twenty Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
McCarthy
T. Newton
Condemned 103 Buildings Mark Board's Year Effort
The board of condemnation of unsanitary buildings reports 103 buildings condemned and demolished since its formation nine years ago. Opposition from owners is noted, yet the board continues its work to improve property. An annual appropriation of $6,000 supports the board, with members including William Kelly, Health Officer Woodward, and Building Inspector Ashford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattle
William Kelly
Woodward
Ashford
District notes and civic actions spark council briefings
Policemen Potter and Hester face resignation after trial board actions. Protests halt liquor licenses for 3300 M Street NW and 705 Second Street SW. Pension increased for Capt. Heffner, others retired with lower pensions. Northeast Washington groups seek Roosevelt Park and roadway improvements. Building permits issued for several downtown and southeast structures. Christian Endeavor elects William S. Kinney president. group explores new matrimonial agency venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F Potter
Polices Trial Board
Addison R. Hester
Police Trial Board
Fosce Sylvester
Eset
Washington Heights Citizens’ Association
Edward L Stanton
Bowen Road
Board of Education
Michael F. Hayes
M Street
Excise Board
N. B. Wigginton
Second Street Southwest
Sylvester
J. E. Heffner
Bat
Mhefarland
Police Retirement Board
Heffner
Park Association of
Northeast Washington
Roosevelt
Twelfth Street
Florida
Avenue Northeast
Park Association
Northeastshington
Anniversary Tea by city groups at Hoarding Home
City bulletins announce an anniversary tea presented by the Women’s Christian Association and Young Women’s Christian Association at the Hoarding Home 1719 Thirteenth Street NW from 4 to 7 PM. Names of attendees include Mrs. John M. Harlan, Mrs. David J. Broner, Mrs. E Whitelesey, Miss Helen C. Woodward, and others. musical selections by violinist Bilton Bononville and accompanist Elsie Gilian. A two act comedy titled A Perplexing Situation will be staged for Christ Church Georgetown choir funds at Pant ie Hall on Thursday evening. tickets are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Thirteenth Street
John M. Harlan
David J. Broner
E. Whitelesey
Helen C. Woodward
W. L. Clit
W. H. Hocke
Frank N. Thurston
Woodbury Pulyifer
Sao
Kirkola
Ww. Eagly
A. A. Aspinwall
R.ipotd
N. A. Robbins
Bilton Bononville
Elsie ‘Glilan
Christ Church
Georgetown
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Seventh Street
Burchell
7Th and
H Sts
N. E
7Th St. 5S. W
C. & P. Telephone Co
Mayer & CO
White House
Boston Baking Co
Sts. S. W
Potomac Electric Power Co
Idth St
Terminal Storage Company
THE
UNION
Fidelity Storage Company
UT Street NW
United States
Taylor & Dean
Pittsburg, PA
I. Grosner
Penn. Ave
N. W
Father John
H. N. Blendin
Webster Street
Middleboro
Mass
Reeser
Si. N. W
Frederick M. Dilger
Potomac
Harbor Police
LAW ON Trading Stamps
Corporation Conngel Thomas
Tte
L H. Patterson
Northeastern Citizens’ Association
Franklin Street
Twenty-fourth
Twenty-sixth
Rhode Island Avenue
Inspector Ashford
Alexander BilHar
Bryant Street
A Miller
Jeb Briggs
South Carolina Avenue
Eschitect
A. M Poynton
R. @ Hess
William A. Burt
G Street
Grove
Bay of House & Herrmann
House & Herrmann
Sts. N. W
Washington Post
IFF, Brooks Co
Sth
Cardinal Voigt
Tih St
Donnelly’s
Bond
Donnelly, Mth
Inn
Cheltenham
Ernest Ndall
Wilson McElwore
John Smith
Leas
Gregory
Gag Consumpton
C. A. Muddiman & Co
National Paint Works
F St
Great Cleaner
Magic Renovator
TI. Brooks Co
7Th St
District Supreme Court
Anacosa Bridge
Wacrlek
Day Fayers
Goulde
J. J. Kidd & Coy
St. Nw
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
T. P. Culley
Horn
Gregory S Governor
Burzer
C.a.muddiman & Co
Ith
Castelberg’s
Jewelers
Opticians
Penna
Ave
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Phone West
Weliville
Dels Hale
Washington Gaslight
10Th St. N. W
Bert
Hubbard Heating
Phobe Main
Hendy
R. P. Andrews Paper Go, Incorporated
la. Ave
Stumph & Lyford
Mass. Ave
Hudson's Variety Store
F Street
Kelcy Institute
Orth Capital Street
Washington, D. C
District of
Colunia
Maryland
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
Come, O
Ceres
Ewspapert
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