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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
34
The 13th annual Episcopal convention in Washington opens with Bishop Brent favored to lead but no local selection imminent. Clergy and lay delegates from Trinity Church Boston and others prepare for sessions as candidates, debates, and committee work unfold amid cautious expectations.
The council elected officers as community leaders and committee chairs in a tense session. Reports indicated a $1.00 philanthropic export and concerns over charity work among poorer residents, with several named members listed for various subcommittees.
A general arbitration treaty between the United States and Japan was signed yesterday by Secretary Ioot and Ambassador Takahira. The accord mirrors prior agreements with European nations and follows Hague ideas. It allows arbitration of nearly all disputes between the signatory powers.
Members of the Girls' Friendly Society of the diocese of Washington closed their eleventh annual meeting with a social evening at the National Rifles Armory. Readings by young authors from Epiphany and Ascension branches highlighted the program, followed by music and dancing.
Rev Dr Bastol of this city is named a candidate for bishopric as the twenty-ninth session of the General Conference of the Methodist Church begins in Baltimore. Delegates from multiple regions gather for this historic assembly with discussions on church union and episcopal elections to be held throughout the month.
Alexander Weir testified he found and chased the doctor after an alleged intruder entered Weir’s residence. The defendant claimed a planned crime with elaborate schemes, admitting involvement in a Cape May ruse as part of a broader attempted burglary. Police and court proceedings followed.
The Washington Readers Club plans a charity recital at Church of Our Father on Saturday evening. Notables Elizabeth Peehin Bertin Wolf Emma Ostrander and Frederic Barber will perform with local musicians. Tickets are sold at WF Saunders office 101st Street and at Associated Charities HQ 311 G Street. The 400 Club lists members Maxwell Wood hall Bell Hogpin Lenman and Chap Brown, raising funds for a Citizens Welfare Association project and Crematorium maintenance.
A quoted promotional item warns readers that fatigue after exertion differs from pre exertion tiredness and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. The ad urges readers to start taking it immediately and to buy two bottles today.
Cardinal Logue primate of Ireland visits the United States as guest of President Roosevelt and speaks warmly of America. He attends mass at St Patrick’s and plans a nationwide tour including Boston Niagara Falls Chicago and San Francisco before returning home.
A new auxiliary to the United Spansh War Veterans was formed at Miss Minnie Roths home. Mrs Ida M Galloway, senior vice president general, presided and presented Ruth M G Pealer as mustering officer. Officers elected include Mrs Marx Ice Bonnabel president and Miss Minnie Roth corresponding secretary. A trustees election will be held May 1. donations from Dr I Tredgian and Bart Bonnabei noted. The group plans to participate in Spanish war memorial services on May 17 and May 20 in Arlington.
Government evidence shows John A Benson used fictitious applicants to secure land. Notary Moses Greenblat testified he placed jurats on Benson filings based on Benson's word, collecting 27 1 2 cents per jurat. Fresno deputy treasurer Miss Cora Trowbridge identified treasurer records. Henry Trico noted notaries often jurated without the named person if a prominent sponsor vouched.
A Northwest Washington district reports an outbreak of conjunctivitis known as pink eyes. Doctors treat dozens of child patients, rest eyes for about a week, and race to prevent further spread while researchers seek explanations for spring prevalence and the Weeks Bacillus origin.
Residents of Washington resist burdensome legislation says Louis P Shoemaker at Columbia Heights Citizens' Association meeting. He urges streetcar reform, track extensions to Union Station, and municipal control, praising congressmen's efforts while reelecting officers for the summer session.
Mrs Edith McCarten of 24 Anacostia Avenue Benning swore out a warrant charging assault by Grover Deavess of Benning, 22, after she identified him during a struggle near the old race track station. She lost a pocketbook in the incident and described a very lonely spot along Benning Road near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks.
The programme for the governors conference at the White House next week covers office proceedings and entertainment in the Rast Room. A morning and afternoon session run daily from May 13 to 15 with a final Friday discussion on natural resource conservation. Social events include dinners, receptions by Gilford Pinchot and Inland Waterways Commission members, a garden party, and a New York delegation-hosted welcome for Gov Hughes contingent on acceptance.
Mamie Simms, a Negro woman, attacked Policeman Cole during attempted arrest near Sixth and It streets. She drew a penknife, slashed his right arm, ripped his coat, and was overpowered. she was jailed on assault and disorderly conduct charges and awaiting a police court hearing.
The National Society of Americans of Royal Descent has been organized in the city with charter members limited to presidents of various colonial organizations. Honorary president is Mrs Heverly Kennan of Tudor Place and founder-president Miss Sally Somervell Mackall of Georgetown. The War Department awarded Newport News Shipbuilding a contract to construct a cable ship for army service, with a bid around $194,000.
Lindsay Watson was arrested early Monday for assault and battery on Dorothy Wells, daughter of Sherman Wells of 14535 P Street NW. He pleaded guilty in Police Court before Judge Kimball and received 364 days in jail. Watson, reportedly very drunk with a hazy memory, was linked to the contracting firm Carrera Hastings Architects of New York, which also had ties to Stanford White. Sherman Wells is connected with the same company. Poundmaster Samuel Linstein reported April fees totaling 290.50 collected by the department’s office.
APARTMENT HOUSE DESIGNED J U Warren received a permit to erect a brick apartment at 2109 Eighteenth St NW with Hunter Bell as architects and building plans. A separate permit for a colonial home at 582 Wyoming Ave NW valued around 2000, designed by Marsh Peter, features a three story brick structure with white stone trim and a large entrance hall, dining room, library, billiard room, and servant areas. Additional listings note a three story cedar dwelling on Newton Street NW sold via Stone & Fairfax and a Hanover Park residence on Hexary Avenue sold to Mrs Arnie KV. The buyer, Lannon Benton, was appointed Cuba agriculture superintendent, with family in Santiago since October.
Dr Harryclean urged commissioners to require dog tax license tags to be worn to prevent impounding, noting owners’ ignorance of the law leading to untagged dogs being seized. Commissioner Macfarland approved the recommendation. Complaints arise over hospital inquiry delays at Washington Asylum Hospital, with Albert Dieterich alleging no reply to letters about a contagious disease concern. Superintendent Zinkhan explains the communication delay and lack of recollection of a second note.
Proceedings in the investigation of charges against Building Inspector Snowden Ashford brought by E F Gibbs president of a local fire escape company were postponed to 2 PM after William Henry White requested extra time. White sought postponement to prepare final arguments while Davis for Ashford offered to submit based on Monday’s testimony but could be compelled to argue if necessary.
President Roosevelt welcomed Clark Griffith and the New York American League team at the White House. The executive spoke informally for several minutes, expressing disappointment he cannot attend more games due to state matters. He shared admiration for baseball and talked about his son Quentin following major games and keeping track of players.
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 will deliver the sermon Active pallbearers include Gen Van H Bukey James McFisher George B Poster and others as high officials from the Treasury and War Departments. Floral tributes and a Monday night employee meeting followed with resolutions of sympathy adopted by bureau staff.
Andrew Benner Schofield died at his family home 322 Fourth Street NE after a illness of about six months. He founded and directed plate printing in the government bureau, served since the Civil War, led the New York plate printers union, and was first president of the Central Labor Union of Washington. Born November 1834 in Chester County, he leaves his wife Elizabeth Wardlow and six children, with funeral arrangements pending for Thursday.
James B Reynolds Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Edward P Scanfrter of the Department of Agriculture and Mor ris Jacobsen of the Department of Commerce and Labor were yesterday appointed a commission to report on possible amendments of trade regulations between France and the United States. The commission will act under the Franco American reciprocity arrangement signed by Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusser and January 284 miler commission will be named by France Frank H Mason American consul general at Paris will assist the Americans in an advisory capacity. Questions raised by the American pure food law and the French regulations governing inspection of American meat at ports are expected to come up.
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