Actor Frederick M. Dilger Ends Life Amid Illness Despair
Frederick M. Dilger, a 33 year old actor, killed himself yesterday by hanging in his sister's home at 125 Fifth Street Northwest. Despondent over failing eyesight and recent rejections to resume acting, he previously attempted suicide in December by leaping from a ferry at the foot of Sixth Street, Alexandria bound. Neighbors and the coroner confirmed death by own action, with funeral planned to be in Alexandria, Va.
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, former Kansas forestry commissioner and I C C official, aged about 64, died at 821 Bhehth Street northeast. A 18 year Washington resident, he led Potomac Post of the Grand Army of the Republic and served as chaplain. Survived by wife and five sons and three daughters. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm from his residence. 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 at Hoy's Hotel and St Patrick's
Funeral services for Thomas M. Boucher who died Tuesday at Hoy's Hotel were held at the hotel and a requiem mass followed at St Patrick's Church led by Father Smyth. Represented were Spanish War Veterans camps including Harden Camp No 2 U 3 W and local fire and horseshoers unions. Pallbearers named from Spanish War Veterans and District fire department units.
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 Wiliams Farrar, a 71 year old Vermont native and long time Treasury Department clerk, dies after brief illness. Funeral services by Rev. Dr. C E Buck will be held at Rock Creek Cemetery, with interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Juliet Farrar of this city and Mrs Harry Cobb Kennedy of Philadelphia.
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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 Alledged Bookmaker in Police Case
Charles B Cable thirty one of 505 Thirteenth Street Northwest was arrested by Detective Mullen after police say they found racing sheets and betting records in his possession He will have a Police Court hearing today Also Capitol Circle No 25 P H C entertained members with a literary program and bean bag contest with Miss Callahan James Coe W H Abbott and Thomas Eeperon speaking Prizes included a salad dish a tobacco jar and more velvet ice cream ad findings follow-ups not stated
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 Fails to Draw Funds for Charities
The Associated Charities reports no subscriptions from its three thousand dollar special appeal, despite wide reader support. Secretary Charles F. Weller laments the lack of cash as donors listed amounts including $26 from Margaret Hutter Snow and several smaller anonymous gifts, totaling $57.60 to aid a woman returning from hospital to care for a feeble minded husband.
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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
Trading stamps plan from Boston firm raises law questions
Samuel H Ramseyer seeks to exchange stamps for theater and street car tickets in Boston. The Commission and Corporation Counsel note the proposal is not clearly disclosed enough to assess legality in the District, as such enterprises are typically treated as gift ventures or lotteries and prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H Ramseyer
Boston
Commissionera
Lew
Thomas
Ramseyer
Appeals Court Orders Hearing On McCarthy Assault Verdict
Attorney for Rela Feeney appeals an exoneration of Policeman J. J. McCarthy by the police trial board. A hearing before Commissioners was granted and likely to occur next week. Feeney alleges the trial was not properly decided after the October 21 196 incident on Twenty Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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J. J. McCarthy
Rela S Feeney
P. J. Ryan
Feeney
Macfarland
Ryan
Twenty Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
McCarthy
T. Newton
Condemned 103 Buildings Spark Board Efforts
Since the board of condemnation of unsanitary buildings was formed nine years ago, 103 buildings have been condemned and demolished amid opposition by owners. The board allocates $6,000 annually to improvements, with officials William Kelly, Health Officer Woodward, and Building Inspector Ashford noted among those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattle
William Kelly
Woodward
Ashford
District Notes Reflect Personnel Actions and Local Proposals
Police officer resignations recommended after trial board actions. Licenses at 3300 M Street and 705 Second Street SW rejected amid protests. Pension increase for Captain Heffner approved. Northeast Washington seeks Roosevelt Park status and funding, plus local paving and grade changes discussed. Building permits issued for multiple residences. Christian Endeavor elects William S. Kinney president. new matrimonial agency concept noted. Preventive health ad ends with Grove laxative quip.
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 Women’s groups at Hoarding Home
City bulletins note an anniversary tea today by the Women’s Christian Association and the Young Women’s Christian Association at 1719 Thirteenth Street NW from 4 to 7 PM. Attendees include Mrs. John M. Harlan and Mrs. David J. Broner among many. musical selections by Miss Bilton Bononville and Miss Elsie Gilian accompany a program featuring a two-act comedy “A Perplexing Situation” for Christ Church Georgetown choir, with tickets on sale through 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. J. Kidd & Coy
St. Nw
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
T. P. Culley
11Th St
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
Worth Capital Street
Washington, D. C
District of
Colunia
Maryland
Adler
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
Come, O
Ceres
O'donnell’s
F St
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