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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

16

Bishop Brent in Lead Convention Set Today

A large Episcopalian gathering in Washington plans to discuss the thirteenth annual convention. Dr Mann of Trinity Church Boston and Dr Lloyd are urged by supporters, while local delegates question a local candidate selection.

Mann Trinity Church Boston Lloyd Henry Yates Satterlee Washneton Witch St Pals Charing N Brent Alexander Marioreta Rosen Rey Girrall Althout Seerabha Charon Eft Iplan Rex Jar Rylind Toten St Johns St From Teorg Calvert Garter St Andrew Trenton Telor & Bee Virginia Pein

Council Elects Officers In City Meeting

Reports slow that $1.00 was exported last year on philanthropic work while council members from various committees include Mrs Sausburger, Mrs Seaman, and Mrs Ham. Officials listed include Mrs Neumin, Mrs Sydney, and Mr Grussen among others as the group outlines its civic roles.

Toe Joe Teeriwig Ite Biel & Sree Deny Troop Nark Ge Isn Postin Beral Wisl Neumin Aber Sausburger Xe Stonmittes Leos Sydney West Op Ham Grussen Seaman

Sign treaty with Japan expands arbitration scope

A treaty signed yesterday by Secretary Ioot and Ambassador Takahira extends arbitration between the United States and Japan. Mirroring earlier European accords, it follows Hague conference ideas and allows arbitration of nearly every class of disputes between the signatory powers.

United States Janin Ioot Takahira Acordance

Girls' Friendly Society closes eleventh annual meeting

Members dressed in best and enjoyed a social evening at the National Rifles Armory closing the eleventh annual meeting for the Girls' Friendly Society of the diocese of Washington. Readings by young authors from Epiphany and Ascension branches highlighted the program, followed by music and dancing.

Girls’ Friendly Society Diocese of Washington National Rifles Armory Epiphany Epiphany Chapel H C Bolton Littie Mr Perry Ascension Annie Handy Susie Dorsey Claudine E Clements St Margarets Margaret Bell Nellie E Davis

General Conference Opens in Baltimore for Methodist Church

Rev Dr Bastol of this city named as candidate for bishopric as the General Conference of the Methodist church convenes in Baltimore. Delegates from nations including Sweden and Brazil attend while sessions span through May with discussions on church union and episcopal elections.

Bastol

Anderson Goes to Jail After Testimony of Capturing Doctor

Alexander Weir testified he found and captured a doctor after a struggle inside a residence on a morning in Sommoned. Fireman and officers described the arrest and the alleged elaborate plan related to a crime in Cape May. The defendant Anderson claimed innocence and age was noted during proceedings.

Alexander Weir Robert Tooa Rose To Eats Mendis Alesandro Mii Inc Ogramett Morming Ugo Drandson Cape Ardersen

Readers to Aid Charity Recital by Washington Club

The Washington Readers Club teams with the 400 Club and Citizens Relief Association to stage a charity recital at Church of Our Father on Saturday evening. Performers include Miss Elizabeth Peehin Miss Bertin Wolf Miss Emma Ostrander and Mr Frederich E Barber with local musicians. Tickets are on sale at WF Saunders office 101 I Street and at Associated Charities 311 G Street. The 400 Club reports new members Gen Maxwell W Woodhall Charles J Bell Joseph C Hogpin Elizabeth Lenman and Chap Brown raising the fund to 1800 toward a 3000 goal. Auditor Tweedale notes at least 300 dollars is available for the crematorium maintenance. Health Officer Woodward asks the Commissioners to confirm this amount.

Washington Reneers Club Citizens TE Itef Association Church of Our Father Moss G Street 400 Club Maxwell & W Wood Hall Charles J Bell Joseph C Hogpin Witt Elizabeth Lenman Chap Brown Tweedale Woodward

A Warning On Tiredness After Exertion Suggests Hood’s Sarsaparilla

A fragment urges readers to treat fatigue after exertion as a warning and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy. It claims tiredness before activity signals reduced vitality and urges buying two bottles today.

Honor Logue Luncheon and a Reception at the White House

Cardinal Logue primate of Ireland, guest of President Roosevelt, to dine at the White House today. A Catholic University luncheon honored him yesterday, with Cardinal Gibbons praising Ireland’s church and influence as Logue praised American vigor and newspapers in Washington. He plans further U.S. visits to Boston Niagara Falls the Midwest and San Francisco before returning home.

Insh Roosevelt Washington America Cardinal Logue Ireland Father Russell St Patricks Church President Roosevelt White House Catholic University O Connell Cardinal Gibbons Ima Nawark Tonnec Cletwaton Mass St Patrekshire Fece Cevel Bourks Cockrin Rectms Patie Annista J Monsgnor Falent Tie Apostaly Mars Talwing Chetti Cardinal Flexue Oorth Herere St Patek Cardinal Pogue Me Catal University Cardhal Ginbens Mgialoo Archlalinws Rvan Philadelphia Ceinell Testya Layelie En Hayes New You Futhe Quiny Fether Rawlinso Pendrik Dew Eorget Lajesty Fev Thomas Lee Wilan Thomas B Wesigan Baltigan Hinenlane Nat She Ament Order of Toernans Dean Wilsiry Cluctunati Wey Af Akio Rey Albery Noy Licas Scranton Duff Josepha Woodle Water Jews Farley Wail New York Jonna Burke Harris of Negra Mlest Ocairell Cleveland Lenry Charles Granman Rey Thomas J Snanan Gosep Orme Eduard Shanahan Willlam Kerby Georgy Melville Bulling Toteeagh Maguire ¢Haries van Is Alken Wenry Andrew Poe Willan T Retinson Tannoy Joseph Duin Julge Willam H DeLarvere Bod Dunont Caldwell College Albert Sperlov Albert Ball College Jast Cienings Cardings Dogue St Patrick 3 J Lennox Catholic Unversity Tennox Cardinal Togue Cookian St Patucks Cathedral Hew York United States Boston Niagara Falls Middle West Chicago San Francisco

New Auxiliary Formed to Serve Spanish War Veterans

A new auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans was formed at Miss Minnie Roth's home on Eleventh Street Northeast. Mrs Ida M Galloway oversaw the formation and presented Ruth M G Pealer the mustering officer. Officers elected include Mrs Marx Ice Bonnabel president, Mrs Cora Lampbell senior vice president, Mrs Tillie Roth junior vice president, Mrs Ida M Gailoway chaplain, Kathryn Wood treasurer, Jimm Bowling conductress, Annie Smith guard, Emma Coumbe color bearer, Melle Bockley recording secretary, Minnie Roth corresponding secretary. Two trustees will be elected May 1 at Miss Roth's home. Donations came from Dr I Tredgian and Bart Bonnabei. The auxiliary plans active participation in Spanish War memorial services on May 17 and May 20 at Arlington.

United Spansh War Veterans Ormed Minnie Roth Eleventh Street Noutheast Ida M Galloway National Association Ruth M G Pealer Marx Ice Bonnabel Cora Lampbell Tillie Roth Ida M Gailoway Kathryn Wood Jimma Annie Smith Emma Coumbe Colo Melle Bockley

Land Entry Fraud Case Details Involving Benson and Hyde

Government evidence in the Hyde Benson Dimond Schneider land fraud case centers on fictitious land applications. Notary Moses Greenblat testified he placed jurats for Benson based on Benson’s word, with payments of a quarter and a half a dollar per jurat. Fresno deputy treasurer Cora Trowbridge identified records, showing funds paid into California state land treasury.

John A Benson Moses Greenblat San Francisco Greenblat Benson Margaret Andrews Cora Trowbridge Fresno Baker Hyde Treasury of California Henry Trico

Pinkeye Epidemic Affects Northwest Wasiune District Children

Doctors battle a weeks bacillus conjunctivitis outbreak among schoolchildren in Northwest Wasiune. The painful pinkeye causes eye rest for a week, spreads in a small urban area, and resists animal inoculation. Roots lie in human infection, with spring prevalence puzzling physicians.

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Citizens Association Re-elects Officers Demands Railway Legislation

Louis P Shoemaker addressed the Columbia Heights Citizens Association last night urging street railway reform and new legislation. He called for municipal control, compression brakes, and track extensions to Union Station, with efforts praised for Representative Sims of Tennessee.

Citizens’ Association Shocpmaker Congress Shoemaker Witiess Congress Warinrs Savor Charles Hundy Malham Ho Saunders Bri G Jeffrys Willam Ro Hillyer William Is ‘Todd Treasure Seaietar Louis Stablers Bundy Columbia Heights Woob Todd Association For Better School Faciliitee F MM Barnes

Woman says man seized her near Benning old railway station

Edith McCarten of 24 Anacostia avenue Benning swore out a warrant charging Grover Deavess of Benning with assault after she says he attacked her in a lonely lane near the old race track by the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. She told detectives she recognized him as a former classmate and lost her pocketbook during the struggle.

Benning Edith McCarten Anacostia Avenue Grover Deavess Ninth Precinct Buick Disney McCarten Benning Road Suduemyne Deavers Winn

Governors Conference at White House Programme

The conference of governors at the White House next week covers office proceedings and entertainment in the Rast Room. Sessions run morning and afternoon from May 13 to May 15 with a final discussion on natural resources conservation. Social events include a President dinner, Cabinet and Supreme Court guests, and a reception by Gilford Pinchot and officials at the Inland Waterways Commission May 14.

White House Miaclock Sessons Govenors Supreme Court Rperuit Tiling Waterways Commissar Gilford Pinchot Lnsted States Forest Inkind Waerwase Commission

Woman Gutts Policeman During Arrest With Knife Incident

Mamie Summs, a negro woman, drew a penknife as Policeman Cole attempted to place her in a patrol wagon near noon. He was slashed on the right arm, coat ripped, and he used a blackjack to subdue her. She was jailed on assault and disorderly conduct charges and faces a Police Court hearing.

Cole Fenrth Avda Mamie Summs Ste Fn Thomas Kirby Simms K Street Sixth Ha J

Royal Descendants Unite in Colonial Society Formation

The National Society of Americans of Royal Descent organized in the city with charter members as presidents of colonial organizations. Honorary president is Mrs Heverly Kennan of Tudor Place. founder and president Miss Sally Somervell Mackall of Georgetown. The War Department awarded Newport News Shipbuilding a cable ship contract for army service, bid about $194,000.

National Society of Mra Heverly Kennan Tudor Place Sally Somervell Mackall Georgetown War Department Newport News Shipbuilding Company

Suspect Pleads Guilty In Assault On Child

Lindsay Watson arrested for assault and battery on Worothy Wells, daughter of Sherman Wells of 14535 P Street NW. He pleaded guilty before Judge Kimball, sentenced to 364 days in jail, and testified to heavy drinking and hazy recollection. Watson linked to Carrera Hastings architects of New York, with ties to Stanford White. Sherman Wells is also connected to the firm. Poundmaster Samuel Linstein reports $290.50 collected in fees for April.

Lindsay Watson Worothy Wells Sherman Wells P Street Kimball Watson Carrera & Hastings Architects New York Stanford White Harry Thaw

Apartment House Permit for 2109 Eighteenth Street NW

APARTMENT HOUSE DESIGNED J U Warren received a permit to erect a brick apartment building at 2109 Eighteenth Street NW. Plans prepared by Hunter & Bell on scope of the site, with a stated cost around 000 dollars, and a three story brick structure with white stone trim and a large entrance hall leading to parlor and dining areas. Additional details describe a basement billiard room and servants spaces, plus mahogany doors and brass hardware in a classic interior.

J U Warren Eghteenth Street Hunter & Bell Architects Winlding Aids B Browne Marsh & Peter Architects Wyoming Avenue Nmg Charles Wo King Stone & Fairfax Newton Street Washingtam Ilannon Benton Hlexary Avenue Takeme Park Arnie KV Benton Cuba Santiago Cala Mycra & Lightfont

Tax Law Ignorance Spurs Dog Tag Rules In County

Dr Harryclean urged Commissioners to require dog tax license tags to avoid impounding dogs and fines. Dr McLean said many untagged dogs are seized and owners wrongly think they are exempt from pound fees. Commissioner Macfarland backed the recommendation amid complaints about hospital communications delay.

Harryclean McLean Macfarland Aas

Will Argue Gibbs Charge In Ashford Case

Arguments in the investigation of charges against Building Inspector Snowden Ashford by E F Gibbs president of a local fire escape company were postponed to 2 pm today at Gibbs attorney William Henry White's request. White sought delay to prepare final arguments while Ashford's attorney Davis said he would submit on Monday’s testimony and may still present arguments.

Washington Asylum Albert Ineteich Ouray Dieterich Supt Zinkhan Snowden Ashford E F Gibbs William Henry White Gibbs Air White Davis Ashford White

President Roosevelt meets New York Americans at White House

Clark Griffith’s New York American League team visited the White House. President Roosevelt, informal during conversation, said state duties keep him from frequent games and spoke of his son Quentin’s baseball interests and coverage of major games.

New York Clark Griffith Roosevelt White House Quentin

Funeral of Bureau Chief Sullivan with numerous officials as pallbearers

Funeral services for Thomas J Sullivan director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will be held tomorrow at 10 oclock at St Pauls Catholic Church. Rev Thomas J Shahan of Catholic University to deliver the sermon. Active pallbearers listed include Gen Van H Bukey James McFisher George B Poster and others. A long roster of Treasury and War Department officials named as honorary pallbearers. Floral tributes have been sent. Employee meeting adopted resolutions offering sympathy and condolence to the Sullivan family.

Thomas J Shahan Catholic University Thomas J Sullvan Bureau of Engraving and Printing St. Pauls Gathol van H Bukey James Mc Fisher George B John Ro Ini Nathan King William McKinnes John B Murray Patrick J Sheehan Louis A Coolidge the Treasury Michael Cooney WooMurray Crane Massachuantts Theodore Land Treasury Department James K P Mirapatrick Lieasury Huntington Cater Land and Currenty Thomas J. Kane Currenty Edwins Laamasure George W Maher Sullvan Famil Air Direytue Sullivan The Gate League James Ilynn Society Jeffrey G Oconnell

Death of A. B. Schofield Oldest Plate Printer in Government

Andrew Benner Schofield, likely the oldest plate printer in the government service, died yesterday at 322 Fourth Street Northeast after a months long illness. Born November 1834 in Chester County, he worked through the Civil War era, led the New York plate printer union, and served as first president of the Washington Central Labor union. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Wardlow, three sons George W, Robert H, Emile H, three daughters Gertrude, Helen, Edith, and two brothers Samuel T and Harry Schofield. Funeral arrangements pending, likely Thursday afternoon.

Andrew Benner Schofield Fourth Street Schofield Hhe Bureau Singer Treasury Department National Hank Note Company New York T He Plate Printers Union Thin City Chester County Hilizabeth Wardlow New York City George W Robert H Emile H Schofield Gertrude Ho Helen Schofield Edith G Rogers Samuel T Schofield Harry Schofeld Paol Pa

Trade Commission Named To Review Franco American Rules

James B Reynolds Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Edward P Scanfrter of the Treasury Department Mor ris Jacobsen of the Department of Commerce and Labor were named to a commission to report on possible amendments of trade regulations between France and the United States. The panel will operate under the Franco American reciprocity agreement signed by Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusser and will include Frank H Mason in Paris to advise. Topics include questions raised by the American pure food law and French meat inspection requirements.

James B Reynolds The Treasury Edward P Scanfrter Department of Agriculture Morris Jacobsen Department of Commerce and Labor France United States Thie Commission

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