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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

15

Metcalf's Son III Again in San Francisco Amid Hospital Operation

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf's son Victor N Metcalf III underwent an appendicitis operation at Lane Hospital in San Francisco. The success was reported but cautions about his health were noted as he recently resigned from the U S Navy. Mrs Metcalf departed for San Francisco to be with him and likely will reach the city tomorrow.

San Francisco Victor N. Metcalf Navy Metcalf Lane Hospital United States Navy

Mrs Sousa Loses Suit Over Widow Pension Claim

Justice Barnard rules Mrs Elizabeth Sousa fails to recover about one dollar in accrued pension owed as the widow of Antonio Sousa. He suggests relief only through appeal to Congress while Commissioner Warner cites no law authorizing payment. Also notes district cases against Washington Railway and Electric Company for damages, and a divorce suit filed by Bertha Ready.

Justice Barnard Congress Elizabeth Sousa John Philip Sousa Antonio Sousa Maging Band Sousa Lea Congresa Vespasien Warner Commissioner of Pensions Sues Street Car Company Amelia Williams Georgetown Sait District Supreme Court Washington Railway and Electric Company Aleges

Disorderly Joke Lands Rag Man in Police Court

Josh Green a rag man by trade faced the Police Court for creating a disturbance as he told a joke to friends. Officers say the joke provoked laughter and disorderly conduct, leading to his arrest after a confrontation with a patrolman. The judge found Green disorderly and fined him.

Josh Green Green Gatherer of W. Priup Molloway Etter

Fire Department Inspects Seventeen Public Schools

Chief Belt reports seventeen additional public school buildings inspected for fire safety. Most are safe, but several have wooden stairways. iron stairs are advised. Overcrowded rooms at 40 First Street Southwest prompt continued use review. Inspections of churches will follow with orders for needed changes.

Belt Fire Department Macfarland Belt Hag Beltwe Sayles J. Bowen Caldors Bell Bell Annex Amidon Tefferson Jones Bannecker Carberry Tator Simmons M-Street High Scho Douglass Seaton Arthur Iron Baumnecker Bell School Chief Belt Mr. Macfarland Commissionera

Funeral of W C Gasch in Minneapolis

Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m yesterday for William C Gasch real estate man who died from injuries after being thrown from his horse Saturday afternoon The rites were at his brother in law Chris Arth 510 Second Street NW with many relatives friends and business associates attending Pallbearers were Howard Graham Abner C Shoemaker Albert Agnew Herman Gasch and Howard Fisk Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery Gasch was once a National Rifle member and was active in the Young Men s Christian Association He was about 29 and survived by his wife Franceska Arth Gasch his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Gasch two sisters Pessie and Lezzetta and brothers Edmund EB and E Richard Gasch

William C. Gasch Chris Arth Second Street Mr. Gasch Howard Graham Abner C. Shoemaker Albert Agnew Herman Gasch Howard Fisk Glenwood Cemetery Gasch National Rifles Young Men's Christian Association Franceska Arth Gasch Richard Gasch Pessie Lezzetta Edmund E. Richard Gasch

Fights Consumption Germs in City Workrooms

The District health official supports sanitary rules in printing offices to curb tuberculosis. Police captains were instructed to aid the campaign, with the health department coordinating. Separate notices cover a Southeast Club meeting with speakers and a request to improve Thirtieth Street in Acadia, including projected fills and required savings.

Columbia Typographical Union Maia Joseph B. Goodkey William ©. Woodward Sylvester poHce

Police Chazrges Approved: West approves special policemen

Maj Sylvester recommends and Commissioner Wert approves appointments and resignations of special policemen for duty in the District. Edward Kelly at Pennsylvania Railroad Station J B Moulton at Dump Ground Benning DC William Ischeon at Seventh and 0 1 Front Northwest Albert H Gawler at trest railway crossing resigns to take effect. Paul H Judy James Boyle and Andrew D Carey named for duty at Washington Aqueduct bridge. Polis Maj Crosby in charge.

Chazrges Epen Maj. Sylvester Comintéstoner West Edward Kelly Pennsylvania Railroad J. B Moulton Benning D.C William Ischeon Frente Northwest Albert H. Gawler Trest Onca Spencer Crosby AL. Incharge Washington Aqueduct James Boyle Andrew D. Carey Wert Sylvester

Maj Sylvester Plans Peace Information Bureau At Police Headquarters

Maj Sylvester tentatively intends to open a full peace information bureau at police headquarters and charge a small fee for services if the mail influx continues. Recent letters include a New York inquirer about aqueduct oversight in Catskill Mountaine, another from Manitoba on the signal Patrol system, and a New Jersey resident seeking state details. He fears that questions on psychic power and the open mind may overwhelm the office.

Sylvester New - York Aqueduct Cats Skill

WILL SHOW BUST OF HAMILTON AT MEMORIAL MEETING

The Alexander Hamilton National Memorial Association will hold a meeting at the New Willard Hotel at 8:15 this evening. Justice John M. Harlan will preside and address the gathering. Speakers include Justice Brewer Senators Beveridge Brown and Representative Cochran. Dr Allan McLane Hamilton, Hamilton’s grandson, will attend, and a bust by William Ordney Partridge will be shown. Otto Luebkert will provide music.

Memorial Association Alexander Hamilton National Memorial Association New Willard Hotel John M. Harlan Justice Brewer Beveridge Brown William Bourke Cochran Otto Luebkert Allan McLane Hamilton Alexander Hamilton William Ordney Partridge

Hanged murderer buried after execution in Mount Olivet Cemetery

The body of Josep Paolucci, hanged Monday for Elizabeth Dodge's murder, was buried yesterday at Mount Olivet Cemetery after a short service led by Rev. Nicholas Vaselli at Lee's undertaking establishment. Friends and acquaintances could view the body, with hundreds visiting the chapel Monday.

Josep Paolucci Elizabeth Dodge Mount Olivet Nicholas Vaselli Lee

New Jonadab Council Formed In Capitol Heights Md

A new chapter of the Independent Order Song of Jonadab has formed in Capitol Heights Maryland with about twenty members and will be formally installed Friday night. Officers will be elected as the council begins to expand across the district.

Song of Jona-dab Capitol Heights Calaghan’s N. Y Pyles

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