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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

8

Officials Push Plan to Halt Bookmakers at Benning Races

A secret conference of Benning officials and Corporation Counsel Thomas discussed tightening anti bet laws as spring races near. They ordered an opinion on arrests for bookmakers and whether current statutes can curb betting, with Major Sylvester and Inspector Swindell reporting back on enforceability and possible legal challenges.

Benning Thomas Police Department Macfarlard Hhar Cornins Arests Vaefariand Tostice Stafford Baskmihers Tre Gante Italy Ile Commissionera Declara Mate Treasurt Dorinns Ted Sylvester Unl Swindell Gowasel Sylvester Yeserday Suapcms Peraons

Weekly mortality up in 1910 districts with higher nonwhite deaths

The weekly mortality report shows an overall rise from last week and a 13 percent increase over the comparable 1907 period. Of 90 deaths were white. respiratory diseases remain a leading cause with pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis totaling 39. Diphtheria and smallpox up, whooping cough down, births total 33 with 3 3 white and 2 colored.

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Blames Flower Beds At Carberry School And Asylum Deficit

Commissioner Morrow cites flower beds along school walls as causing damp basements and unhealthy conditions and urges discontinuation A report by HB Davis inspector of plumbing prompted the call to action Supervising Principal Ely highlighted insanitary conditions at Carberry School J Arnold medical inspector urged concreting serial wards at the asylum hospital and pending funding shortfalls George S Wilson approves a deficiency for contingent expenses while Superintendent Zinkhan says extra funds are essential to continue operations

Kengineer Morrow HB Davis Ely Carberry Mi J & Arnold Medical Inspector Asylum Hospital

Subways sidewalk cleaning request from NE Washington group

The Northeast Washington Citizens Association urged the Commissioners to maintain cleanliness in the H Street subway sidewalks. Engineer Hunt blamed waterproofing failures on the sidewalls and said the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co has been asked to address cleaning, but no reply had been received yet.

Northeast Washington Citizens Association H Street Subway Hunt Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Taps for Henry Gardner Old Soldier Laid to Rest at Arlington

Henry Gardner a 43 year Washington resident and Civil War veteran was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Funeral by Rev William T. Lynn with the firing party and taps at the grave. Survived by four daughters and a son Sterling J Gardner. He served in Company E Thirty fourth Massachusetts and worked in government service at the Treasury and Court of Claims.

Arlington Henry Gardner Washington William T. Lynn Gorsuch ME Church Arlington National Cemetery Burnside Post Mr Gardner Boston Thirty-fourth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Hannah Jane Ewin Wesley M E. Church Burgess C O Reed C Dunning William L Lynn Sterling J Gardner

Georgetown University suspends leaders over St Patrick’s Day unrest

About 75 Georgetown students faced expulsions or suspensions after a St Patrick’s Day demonstration. President Father David Hillhouse Ruell vowed firm action, with several leaders already cut off from the university and others losing extra privileges for six months.

David Hillhousa Huel Georgetown University Tather Ruel Ig J Dlamisual

Dixon committed to Washington asylum hospital after arrest

Trank Dixon, arrested Tuesday by Central Office Detective Larry O Der after attempting to contact the President, was sent to the Washington Asylum Hospital for observation. Police report he claimed immense wealth and requested the President appoint him a bodyguard. he later had only a few cents on him.

Admiral Kane buried in Arlington after New York death

The funeral of Rear Admiral Theodora Kane, L SII, who died in New York on Saturday, was held from Gawler's Undertaking Establishment in Uus City yesterday morning. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery. Eight bluejackets carried the casket as military ceremonies occurred. Retired navy officers Wo 8 Schley, Silas Casey, George Temer, Albert S Harker, Fred erick Rogers, and Rush R Wallace served as honorary pallbearers. Kane died at the Park Avenue Hotel in New York. services were held at Trinity Chapel there Tuesday morning.

Theodora Kane L Sii New York Gawlers Undertaking Uus City Arlington Cemetery Navy Schley Silas Casey George Temer Albert S Harker Frederick Rogers Rush R Wallace Kane Park Avenue Trinity Chapel

Fergusson's Body En Route to Washington San Francisco

War Department reports Arthur T Fergusson executive secretary of the Philippine Commission died en route to Washington. His body arrived in San Francisco Monday aboard the Sherman and departed for Washington to be interred in Rock Creek Cemetery. Mrs Fergusson accompanies the body to Washington.

War Department Arthur T Fergusson Lele Philppine Commission San Francisco United States Sherman Washington Rock Creek Fergusson

Driver Held For Accident and Assault Tale

Walla Walker, the driver of the wagon that struck and seriously injured Annie Kepnick on Twelfth Street Northwest, was held from bail to await gal. Annie Kepnick suffered a fractured collarbone and was hospitalized after the runaway horse bolted the wagon. Walker was arrested on assault charges claiming the harness broke and frightened the animal.

Miss Kepnick Walla Annie Kepnick Kepnick Twelfth Street

Art committee selected for National Gallery of Art

The advisory panel for the National Gallery of Art has been chosen. Frederic Crowninshield and Herbert Adams lead the group, with Eiwin H Blashfield, Francis D Millett, and WH Holmes also named from major arts organizations and institutions.

National Gallery of Art Frederic Crowninshield Fine Arts Federation of New York Herbert Adams National Sculpture Society Eiwin H Blashfield National Academy of Design Francis D Millett New York WH Holmes Waslington Smithsonian Institution

Noyes Memorial tribute set for April at National Theater

A memorial committee plans a public tribute to veteran journalist Crosby S Noyes who died last month in California. The memorial service will be held Sunday April 6 at 4 pm at the Netlone Theater, with the executive committee in charge and a list of speakers to be finalized at a midweek meeting.

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Night School Lighting Upgraded Citywide

City commissioners report improvements in lighting at several night schools after a complaint. Henry Storey, superintendent of repairs, notes the facilities are now in satisfactory condition. The piece also mentions local ads and notices about products, salaries, and club plans, reflecting era commerce and public affairs.

Henry Storey Wrates

Useful Hints to House Keepers from a Vintage Ad

A vintage home care notice promotes Japlac products for restoring and beautifying furniture, woodwork, screens, porch furniture, wicker, water pipes, radiators, metal fixtures, and old automobiles. It urges matching colors to old finishes and claims easy use for beginners.

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