Farewell tributes to Col Biddle engineer commissioner
A district farewell honors Col Cal Jobs Biddle Corps of Engineers United States Army as he leaves the post of Engineer Commissioner. Officials praise his five years of service and governance of District affairs. The Park Board admires his work. Magfarland Mackenzie West and Morrow attend, and Morrow becomes secretary.
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Biddle
Col
Thomas
Cal. Jobs Biddle
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
District of Columbia
Biddie
Thi
Com Missioner
Macfarland
Board of Commissioners
West
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Rock Creek
Monument to Columbus Memorial Commission Call
Secretary Rooth calls meeting of the Christo pher Columbus Memorial Commission at the State Department on May 18 to select a site and design for a Washington memorial. Congress appropriated 100000 dollars. The commission includes the Senate Library Committee chair, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, and the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
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Rooth
Christopher Columbus Memorial Commission
State Department
Christopher Columbus
Washington
Congress
Senate Committee On
Library of the Fifty-ninth Congress
Secretary of State
Secretary of War
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Gould Denies Receivership Of Mutual Benefit Firm
Justice Gould in Equity Court No 2 yesterday denied Ed ward M Moxley and others request to place the People s Mutual Benefit Insurance Company in receivership and for accounting The court decreed 3706 with interest from 19K due the People s Mutual Benefit Association from the People s Mutual Benefit Insurance Company plus accrued earnings for policyholders The case referred to the court auditor to fix the earnings amount.
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Justice Gould
Equity Court No
People’s Mutual Benefit Insurance Company
People’s Mutual Benefit Association
People's Mutual Benefit Insurance Company
Chandler Adds 190 to Humane Society Drinking Fund
Mrs William B Chandler vice president of the Washington Humane Society donates 190 for erection of horse drinking fountains. Tala makes thirty six fountains in all given by Mrs Chandler. The Humane Society operates more than 160 fountains across the city and District serving about 12000 horses.
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W. E. Chandler
Humane Society Drinking Fund
William B. Chandler
Washington Humane Society
Tala
Photographer at Geological Survey poisoned by unknown liquid
Charles Ross, a Geological Survey photographer, drank from a bottle in a Seventh Street saloon and spilled contents before a patrolman halted him. He was rushed to Homeopathic Hospital for treatment of suspected poisoning. Ross reported to work but showed odd behavior, and is believed to live with his wife and child at 629 New Jersey Avenue NW.
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Charles Rogs
Geological Survey
Homeopathic Hospital
Seventh’ Street
Steet
Sai Ross
New Jersey Avenue
Seventh Street
Kleindinat
Say ' Ross
Woman Attempts Suicide by Slashing Throat and Wrists
Mrs. Chrissie J. Porter, 36, wife of Isaac D. Porter, cut her throat and wrists with a carving knife in her apartment at 924 O Street NW. In a state of extreme nervousness and hallucinations she believed she was persecuted and feared poison through a transom. Maid Mary Nichols found her bleeding, and Drs. Well ington and Dallas G. Sutton rushed her to Emergency Hospital where she was placed in surgery. husband summoned and police investigated.
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Chrissie Liola Porter
Isaac D. Porter
O Street
Les
Mary Nichols
Dallas G. Sutton
Smoke problem solution offered for short appointment
Swearingen of 513 Second Street Northeast offers a permanent method to fix a city smoke issue. He claims to transform atmospheric heat into mechanical action and seeks funds for patent filing. He promises a written description within four days of starting his ten day service. The matter was taken under advisement. One Fare From City Chevy Chase, D. C. Open Saturday. Thos. J. Fisher & Co.
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Swearingen
Second Street
Mr. Swearingen
Charity fund drive seeks $756 to finish by November
The Associated Charities reports receipts of 3228.65 and a remaining 756.75 needed to fund work through November 1. Treasurer John Joy Edson thanks donors and urges larger gifts to reach the annual goal. Contributions listed include many individuals and organizations. Army and Navy Union aims to secure the National Guard Armory for July encampment as delegates gather in the city, with Gen. Andrew Burt and Capt. J. Walter Mitchell named for election as national commander. Chevy Chase subdivision opening noted for next Saturday.
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Associated Charities
Board of Managers
John Joy Edson
G Street
C. BH. Alden
KS. F
George GO. Little
Orrine Company
W. GC. Hell
Julie Darling Strong
Jor
Hugh Milton
Ailes
Eugene Brooks
Executrix Estate
J. We. Eaoby
A. B
Law Reporter Printing Company
George O. Little
Conn
H. Thos
J. Fisher & Co., Inc
Chevy Chase
D. C
Army and Navy Union
Barry Garrison
Fauly
Aes
Andrew &. Burt
J. Walter Mitchell
Imander
Washington Chamber of Commerce names 90 nominees for board
Ninety men have been nominated for the Washington Chamber of Commerce board of directors, with more names expected before nominations close. The eventual board of thirty will direct policy and management, selecting leaders from law, banking, real estate, newspapers, and wholesale trades. A mailed ballot will present the nominee list to members, while supporters praise the move toward a centralized business association.
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Washington Chamber, of Commerce
Willam F. Gude
Chamber
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
City bulletins and local notices from Bradley School meeting
At a teachers advisory council meeting at Franklin School Misa Anna Van Horn was elected a member, completing the council. The group will meet next Wednesday to organize with a chairman and secretary to be chosen. Also noted are acts from the Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges ad and a travel display on Filipino midgets at 815 7th St. plus a building inspection of the Anthony Hyde School Building near Thirty‑second Street awaiting minor changes.
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Teachers’ Advisory Council
Franklin School
Misa Anna van Horn
Bradley School
Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges
Best
Bakers Best
Wigag CA Muddiman &Co. Se
Board of Commissioners
Macfarland, West
Storrow S
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