Actor Frederick M. Dilger Dies by Own Hand in Despondency
Frederick H. Dilger a 33 year old actor of Dilger's Stock Company killed himself with a necktie in his sister's home at 125 Fifth Street Northwest The tragedy followed a prior suicide attempt last December when he jumped from a ferry at Sixth Street but was rescued He left a note saying he would end his life due to failing eyesight and ill health The coroner and police investigated and Dilger is to be buried in Alexandria Virginia his longtime home city
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 C Robb dies in Washington
Silas C Robb, age seventy four, a former Kansas forest commissioner and longtime Washington resident, died at his home 821 Bethlehem Street northeast. He served in the Interstate Commerce Commission at the time of his death and was active in the Grand Army of the Republic. He is survived by a wife and five sons and three daughters. Funeral will be held at his residence tomorrow at 1 p.m. 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 for Thomas M. Boucher Held at Hotel Hoy’s and St Patrick’s
Funeral services for Thomas M. Boucher who died Tuesday at Hoy’s Hotel were held there at 3 o’clock and followed by a requiem mass at St Patrick’s Church. Represented were the Spanish War Veterans including Harden Camp No 2 U U W and several Horseshoers’ Union members. Pallbearers included Harry Walsh Charles J Harrow W Sisson from the veterans and engine company and fire department members from District stations.
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. Harrow
Ww. Sisson
Luther Jones
John Donohue
Rudolph Putnam
Thomas Bourke
Horseshoers’ Union
J. M. Offutt
T Bolger
W. E. Boyle
W. B. Handy
Farrar Funeral Today for Veteran Treasury Clerk
The funeral for James Williams Farrar, 71, a Treasury Department veteran, will be held today at Rock Creek Chantal. Interment follows at Rock Creek Cemetery. Farrar served forty years in the Treasury, later in the Comptroller of Currency office, and is survived by two daughters, Juliet Farrar of this city 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 Alleged Bookmaker After Bets Found on Prisoner
Police claim Charles B Cable, 31, of 505 Thirteenth Street NW, kept racing sheets and betting records while hand booking on a racer. Det Mullen of the First precinct arrested him yesterday. bail set at 509 dollars. He faces a Police Court hearing today. Capitol Circle hosts a Wednesday literary program after its meeting with Miss Florence B Callahan and others presenting remarks. Prizes included a salad dish and a tobacco jar. multiple contestants received awards.
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
Thomra Eeperon
Response to Appeal Falls Short for Associated Charities
The Associated Charities report a failed special appeal for 3000 dollars as readers did not contribute, though funds were secured to aid a hospitalised woman and her feeble minded husband. Subscriptions listed include Margaret Hutter Snow 26, various anonymous gifts, totals 57.60.
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 Seeks City Rules On Trading Stamps For Tickets
Samuel H Ramseyer of a Boston trading stamp firm asks Boston officials for clarification of laws governing trading stamps tied to theater and streetcar tickets. Corporation Counsel notes the plan is not clearly disclosed and may violate laws by resembling gift enterprises or lotteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H Ramseyer
Boston
Commissionera
Lew
Thomas
Ramseyer
Appeals Seen Over McCarthy Police Verdict
Attorney for Rela Feeney appeals the exoneration of Policeman J J McCarthy from an assault charge. A hearing requested by Feeney’s counsel was granted and set for next week. The 1906 arrest occurred after Feeney was struck on Twenty sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, with a baton, during a near-car incident.
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
Since the board of condemnation of unsanitary buildings was formed nine years ago, 103 buildings have been condemned and demolished. Owners have opposed, yet the board allocates $6,000 annually. Members include William Kelly assistant to the Engineer Commissioner Health Officer Woodward and Building Inspector Ashford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattle
William Kelly
Woodward
Ashford
District Notes and City Office Actions Recap
District notes cover police resignations after trial board recommendations with Potter and Hester. Protests shape liquor license decisions for Hayes and Wiggin ton. Pension increases for Captain Heffner approved. Northeast Washington park push and street grade requests discussed. Building permits issued for multiple developments. End of note includes local society meeting with Kinney elected president and a brief civic program.
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
Sylvester
J. E. Heffner
Bat
Mhefarland
Police Retirement Board
Capt. Heffner
Park Association of
Northeast Washington
Roosevelt
Twelfth Street
Florida
Avenue Northeast
Park Association
Northeastshington
Anniversary Tea for Women’s Christian Associations
City bulletins note an anniversary tea today at the Hoarding Home 1719 Thirteenth street from 4 to 7 pm. Attendees include Mrs. John M. Harlan Mrs. David J. Broner Mrs. E Whitelesey Miss Helen C. Woodward and others. Musical selections by Miss Bilton Bononville and Miss Elsie Glilan accompany a planned two act comedy A Perplexing Situation for Christ Church Georgetown choir fundraising. Tickets sold by choir members.
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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Saks
Seventh Street
Burchell
7Th and
H Sts
N. E
7Th St. 5S. W
C. & P. Telephone Co
MAYER
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
Associaton
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
Magic Renovator
TI. Brooks Co
7Th St
District Supreme Court
Anacosa Bridge
Wacrlek
Day Fayers
Goulde
J. 3
Kidd & Co
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
Kelicy Institute
Orth Capital Street
Washington, D. C
District of
Columba
Maryland
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
Come, O
Ceres
O'donnell’s
F St
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