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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

7

Hall installed as president of Gallaudet College

Dr Hall formally succeeds Dr E M Gallaudet as president at Gallaudet College during a large commencement ceremony. Speakers include G H Batley and Rev Osbert Whildin, with degrees conferred on graduates and tributes to Dr Gallaudet’s 60 years of leadership.

Sime Tennessee Percival Hall Gallaudet College Congress Cellaudet Sims George Hubbard Batley North Carolina Bailey Gallaudet South Flynn Wainfrey Niss Excuetes 8Ssone Oral School New York City Leslie Andrew Elmer California Hall BR. OM. Ganaudet Vercival Hall Osbert Whildin Robert Pattergan Ohio School For the Deaf Thomas Fell St John’s College Annapolis J of Dobyns Crastauctat Foster of Arts Mary Bess Michaels Vassar College New York Madison Jefferson Lee Central C University Kentucky George Hubbard Alley Ethel Fannie Maton Lesiia Andrew Elmer Homer Karl Grace Johm Tom Hower Henry Stevens Morris Goldie Annie Newman Wawin Winfred Nies Emma Lovina Take Elmer Dovice Talbert Wihan Haxter Moxey Bred Lee Craven Toa Merritt Rottingen Mary Matilda Possan Maud Ji. Peet Yonkers Poster Citty Wallaudet College Furat

Afghan Gunman Sentenced Eight Years For Jerusalem Shooting

Habib Miah an Afghan was sentenced to eight years for wounding two American women in Jerusalem while visiting the Mosque of Omar with a party of tourists on March 9 1910. Natale Morris of Mamaroneck New York and Agnes Parker Moore of Perre Efaute Indiana were among the travelers.

Jerusalem Habib Miah State Department Natale Morris Mamaroneck New Yorks Agnes Parker Moore Perre Efaute Indiana Omar

Railway Official to Lecture on California Views

Southern Bede official lecturer John Crum will give an illustrated talk at Central Road tomorrow evening. About two hundred colored views will depict California scenery and the state's development.

John Crum Southern Bede Cerminal Road California

Will Consider Merger of Board and Chamber

Five members of the Board of Trade petitioned for a meeting to discuss amalgamation with the Chamber of Commerce. Gen George Harries, president, scheduled a special meeting for tomorrow at 1 o clock. Names on the petition include D J Sailahan Arthur Moses Porter George Wo OP Sartzel and Wittam to Gide. A special board session had been planned last Monday but was not notified. A special Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for next Tuesday to devote the evening to the amalgamation proposal.

Board of Directors Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce George HW Harries

San Francisco Doctor Arrested in Baltimore Marriage Postponement

San Francisco physician Dr Frank B Morse was arrested in Baltimore on a charge of securing money under false pretenses from William N Moore of Washington over territorial rights to a disinfectant. The case arose as Morse, about to wed Miss Alice B O’Neill, faced multiple hearings and a postponement to allow Moore to attend.

Washington Baltimore Frank B. Morse San Francisco Alice B. O'Neill United States Morris T Bond William N. Moore Morse Bond Dr. Morse Rose United States District Court Harry B. Wolf J. Philip Hill Grannan George Pratt J. Craig McLannahan Wolf Dr. Morse Was Arrested. Commissioner Bond Mr. Moore Mr. Wolf District of Columbia der. Morse Moore East Fort Avenue Miss O'Neill

Alcantara Caravan Initiates New Members in Degree Meeting

Alcantara Caravan Number 18 of the Order of the Alhambra admitted several neophytes at a degree meeting last night at Rauscher's. Grand Commander Joseph 3 Cullen directed the services and the new members included Ben Johnson from Kentuck, Thomas Petty, George B. McClosky, G. Vincent Repetti, J. W. Ridenour, D. William Oyster, R. R. Farr, J. A. Linehes, Thomas Fisher, Martin F. E. Harne, D. B. Casley, William J. McGee, F P. Caulfield, and William H. Clarke. A banquet followed.

Alcantara Order of the Alhambra Rauscher's Joseph Cullen Ben Johnson Kentuck Thomas Petty George B. McClosky G. Vincent Repetti J. W. Ridenour D. William Oyster R. R. Farr J. A. Linehes Thomas Fisher Martin FE. Tlarne D. B. Casley Willam J McGee Caulfield William H. Clarke

Feeding the Poor of Philadelphia Breakfast Association Aid

The Philadelphia Breakfast Association provides a hot breakfast to thousands of city poor each morning. L A Bean spoke at the Federation of Gospel Missions convention at Luther Place Memorial Church. Memorial services honored Charles N. Crittenton. Mrs Kate Weller Barret delivered the eulogy. Sessions continue today.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Breakfast Association L A. Bean Convention of the Federation of Gospel Missions Luther Place Memorial Church Charles N. Crittenton Crittenton Mission Kate Weller Barret

Ben Suhgor Shot After Revolver Discharges in Northwest

Six year old Benjamin Suhgor of 800 Grant Place Northwest narrowly escaped serious injury when a revolver carried by 19 year old Louis Brown of 219 Twenty-Fifth Street Northwest accidentally discharged. Suhgor was struck in the left torso and was taken to Columbia Hospital for treatment before being returned home.

Benjamin Sungor Grant Place Louis Brown

U S Horses to Represent Country in London Show

Gen Wood backs Everett to train prize mounts for the London Olympian International Horse Show. Officers Vidner Henry Chaffee Johnston Graham will train with him at Fort Myer as eighteen horses, eight bought for the army, prepare for the international event.

Everett Everett United States London Everett Fort Myer Leonard Wood George Vidner Eleventh Cavalry Guy V. Henry Twelfth Cavalry Adna R. Chaffee Gordon Johnston E. N. Graham United States Army Duke of Ashley Justine Timberlost Tampico Tony Lansa Knight of Elway Quandary Chiswell Virginia Henry T. Allen John FE. Cowden New York New York State Timbertoft Madison Square Garden Harris-Ewing Everett/ Everett

U. S. Buys Morgan Mares From Willowmoor Farm

The Bureau of Animal Industry purchased nearly all Morgan horses from Willowmoor Farms Redmond Washington as part of a program to improve the Morgan breed. The stock, including five brood mares two fillies and yearling and multiple stallions, will be used at the Middlebury farm to preserve and enhance the breed, adding lines such as Indian Chief through Lady de Jarnette and integrating mares to Meteor Morgan and Roy Morgan.

Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Morgan Willowmoor Farms Redmond Wash J. W. Clise Seattle Middlebury Rouhadaur Willowmoors Morgan Horse Farm Gen. Gates Middlebury Stud Meteor Morgan Roy Morgan Lady de Jarnette

Mrs Maybrick's Son Dead in London Tragedy

Chicago readers learned that Florence Maybrick's son James Chandler Maybrick died in London. He was tied to the infamous Maybrick murder trial, once seen as an instrument affecting his mother's fate. Mrs Maybrick stated the past is dead and she had no contact with the children, who were arranged to live in England until adulthood under the estate's patronage.

Chicago Florence Maybrick Highland Park North Shore London James Chandler Maybrick Maybrick England

Camorra Chief Erricone Angry at Rapi During Trial

In Viterbo Italy May 10 Enrico Alfano known as Erricone erupted during the trial of Camorra members. He accused Abbatemaggio and accused treasurer Giovanni Rapi of evading inquiry and demanded to remove the presence of that man. The president adjourned the session fearing Erricone’s collapse.

Viterbo Italy Cammorrists Enrico Alfano Erricone Frelay Abbatemagero Giovanni Rapi Alfano Rapi Mom

Mind Gives Way Arrested Middletown Business Man

Edwin J. Sawyer a wealthy Middletown New York fruit grower is held at the Government Hospital for the Insane after a rapid mental decline. Authorities will hold him until his condition improves. His wife was warned not to travel to secure his release. Police and physicians remain baffled by the sudden lunacy and unable to determine a cause or release plan. Mrs Sawyer expected to arrive later in the week to decide custody or asylum transfer.

Middletown Edwin J. Sawyer N. Y Sawyer Washington George $. Wilson District Board of Charities Mr. Sawyer John E Ruebsam John FE. Rumblam Pope Biég Arlington Fire Insurance Company District of Columbia Fis James M Johnston W Bladen Jockson Thomas Brown William King Charles R. Edmonston Alexander B Legare Bur XN Edwards Samuel &. Phillips Herbert A. Gill Isaac EL Ie Robert C. Howard Washington Railway and Electric Company F. J. Whitesead F. YJ Whitehead P. J. Marshall Maryland Ave Oee Becary Hardy Vermont Union Building Company Ite F St M. Barker Louis Beyer, Jr Newark Dexen, Shoemaker Co Prone

Pleaded for Pastor's Love Mystery Affects McKeesport Church

In Pittsboro a feminine note found on Rev. Walter H. Price of McKeesport’s First Presbyterian Church prompts trustees to act. The pastor, 45, has vanished, leaving wife and five children. letters from women in the congregation fuel rumors as fathers of several girls search for him.

Washington Post New York New York Herald Pittsboro Walter H. Price First Presbyterian Church of McKeesport Price W. H. Hunter Board of Trustees

OFF TO STUDY WAR SCENES ON CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS

Under Lieut Colt Hunter Liggett Fifteenth Infantry thirty two officers from the general staff and Army War College left Union Station at noon for Fredericksburg Virginia. They will begin a four day horseback tour of principal Civil War battlefields with study and recreation in mind. The trip will mostly be on horseback with a train ride to Fredericksburg yesterday.

Colt Hunter Liggett Fifteenth Infantry General Staff United States Army Army War College Union Fredericksburg

Heat Claims First Victim On Steamship Lexington

Jerry Watzell of East New York collapsed from the heat while employed on the steamship Lexington at Pier 88 North River. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where doctors expect recovery, marking the city’s first heat victim of the year.

Apedal Washington Post New York Jerry Watzell East New York Lexington North River St. Vincent's Hospital

Potash talks between Americans and German syndicate postponed

Hamburg May 10 negotiations between American independent potash interests and German potash syndicate representatives were postponed to next Saturday. The delay is attributed to the nonarrival of several American representatives.

Hamburg

Farmers oppose Canadian reciprocity pact stance

Chicago May 10 John M Brahl legislative agent of the Farmers National Congress announced the organization will oppose the Canadian reciprocity agreement after reviewing industrial and economic conditions involved. The Farmers National Congress represents key farming states and issued the stand following its investigation.

Chicago John M. Brahl Farmers National Congress

American Arrested At U S Pavilion Entry

An unnamed American man was arrested today while attempting to enter the American pavilion at the exposition in Turin. The pavilion had not opened yet and the foreign affairs department in Rome has been notified.

Washington Post Turin Department of Foreign Affairs Rome

Miles B. Preston Dies After Virginia Pleasure Trip

Miles B. Preston former Hartford mayor and high sheriff died suddenly at his brother J T Preston’s home in Alexandria after a pleasure visit to Norfolk and Richmond He was 58 and survived by wife daughter and two brothers Also notes court suit over damages from a fatality and local civic events in Alexandria Virginia.

Norfolk Richmond Virginia Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Miles B. Preston Hartford Conn J. T. Preston C. Preston J. Preston Preston Bonner-Preston Company Preston-Kenyon Company Hartig Joh Knights of Pythias Maj James Crawford

Mount Vernon Ladies Prepare for Ten Day Session

Preparations completed for a ten day Mount Vernon Ladies Association session beginning tomorrow in Mount Vernon Virginia. Regent Mrs Harriet C Comegya will preside as much important business is set to be transacted, with unusual interest anticipated.

Washington Rose Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Harriet C. Comegya

Glanders Cure Sought as Public Health Team Trials Hopeful Treatments

Public Health Service researchers led by J Francis with Dr Fowler and Dr Flynn began experiments to cure glanders in E M C Combs a Virginia farmer at the Washington quarantine station. Combs and his wife are isolated. blood work and antiseptics are employed while Georgetown University plans seminars for students. Historically few human glanders cases exist with high fatality.

J. Francis Public Health Service Blond Fowler Flynn Washington E. M. C. Combs Virginia Glandere Combs William C. Fowler Dan District Health Department Francis J. A. Flynn Georgetown University Medical Society

Miss Taft Wins at Chevy Chase Club Tennis Match

Miss Helen Taft daughter of President Taft and partner C A Spencer beat Mr and Mrs Frank Poe 4-6 7-5 6-1 in a closed Chevy Chase Club tournament. Lee McClung US treasurer won a semifinal over H W Donn Jr 6-1 7-5.

Helen Taft Taft C. A. Spencer Chevy Chase Frank Poe Lee McClung United States H. W. Donn, Jr W. G. Denlop D. Fuller W. L. Littleflett J. W. Calvert McClung H. B. Rowland W. Boga, Jr Mrs. Brooke Miss A. Geoble Miss H. Downing Miss Shepherd Miss Sargent Miss 4. Downing Miss Finley Miss Geoble Miss Wisa Mrs. Rel Miss MacMurray Miss Stead Mira Lawaga

Two Milk Stations Open By George M Oyster Jr

Two charitable milk stations started by George M Oyster Jr have operated two weeks supplying infant milk to those unable to pay. The program grows with plans for more stations. Each station employs a visiting nurse and physicians. mothers receive feeding guidance. Advisory committee includes Dr Samuel S Adams Dr W S Bowen and others from health services and dairy division.

George M. Oyster, Jr Oyster Samuel S. Adams W. 8. Bowen W. ©. Woodward John F. Anderson Public Health and Marine Hospital Service George M. Whitaker Bureau of Animal Industry Dairy Division

Opposed to Peace Treaty Draws Germany Ireland Rally

Germany and Ireland unite to oppose the proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. The House foreign affairs committee receives petitions from Ancient Order of Fishermen and the German Alliance. They declare the treaty would entangle the United States with foreign nations and serve no good purpose, viewing it as coercive against European nations with no US grievances.

Germany Ireland United States Great Britain House Committee On Foreign Affairs Order of Flihernians German Alliance

Twins for couple past 70

Special to The Washington Post. Charleston W Va May 10 Twins a boy and a girl were born today to Mr and Mrs James Cawthorn off this city. Cawthorn is janitor at the Kanawha county courthouse and in 71 years old. His wife is 71. Mrs Cawthorn and the children are getting along finely.

Washington Post Charleston W. Va James Cawthorn Cawthorn Kanawha County

Cured or Treated Free by Anti-Toxine Company Offer

Chicago firm Anti-Toxine Chemical Co promotes Dr. Cunning ham's and related toxines with guaranteed relief or money back. Drugs sold through Affreck's Drug Store and others, with full formula on labels and promise of satisfaction or no payment. Thousands have benefited. critic notes this plan not extended to patent medicines.

Anti-Toxine Chemical Company Chicago Cunningham Affreck

Weather conditions from the U S Department of Agriculture chart

The May 10 weather chart shows disturbances over southwestern Europe, the Grand Banks, and the upper Mississippi. A deep low over Minnesota moves toward Lake Superior bringing strong winds and rain from the plains to the lake region. Warmer spells precede a cooldown through Friday with scattered thundershowers in the Ohio valley and plains. Warnings posted on the Great Lakes. winds vary by coast and lake region. temperatures range from mid 60s to mid 70s across areas.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Washington International Weather Europe Grand Banks Newfoundland Mississippi Valley Minnesota Lake Superior Upper Lake Region Mississippi Missouri Plains Steten Rocky Mouttain Lake Region Ohio Valley Ohio Plaina States Rocky Mountain Region Kansas Oklahoma Texas South Atlantic States Misalesippi West Gulf States Ohiovilles Tennessee Plateau Rocky Mountain Plaine States Mississing Quo Valley Atlantic Brater Maryland South Atlantic East Gulf States Lakes Superior Michigan Huron Lake Arte Cleveland New England Middle Atlantic East Gulf Erie Superior

Steinway Pianos and the Droop Firm’s Trusted Name

The Droop firm in Washington has linked its identity to Steinway Pianos for about 54 years. The article asserts Steinway’s worldwide prestige makes its dealers trusted and reliable, with Droop’s E. F. Droop & Sons Co. at 100 G Street NW presented as the leading District music house.

Droop Steinway Pianos Washington Music House Steinway E. F. Droop & Sons Co G Street District of Columbia

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