Fund for Aged Clerks Growth of Organization
Jacob W. Starr, president of the United States Civil Service Retirement Association, reports rapid growth from 70 members in 1900 to about 18,000 government employees, seeking a retirement fund tax plan. He notes Roosevelt's interest, data gathering from Census, and plans to finance retirement via a 2 or 4 percent contribution, with the government acting as custodian and investing in bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Starr
United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Congress
Turkey
Venezuela
United States
Jeading Insurance Companies
New York
Roosevelt
Funeral of Maj Piper at All Souls Church and Arlington
Simple but impressive funeral services were held yesterday for Maj Horace Bord Piper, longtime Life Saying Service official. Harmony Lodge F A M led the church rites at All Souls Church with Rev A G B Pierce officiating. Burial followed at Arlington National Cemetery with Masonic and G A R honor guards and music by the Masonic Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All “Souls
Arlington Cemetery
All Souls Church
Horace Bord Piper
Harmony Lodge
G B Pierce
Elijah
Elias
Pierce
Arlington National Cemetery
Clarence A. Weaver
Masonic
C. BE. Myer
Henry Kelser
Charles W. Hancock
J F Blackmar
Masonic Order
Messrs
Lee
May
Eaterling
Burke
Janden
Firman
Borden
E. J. Sweet
Ww. W. Chambers
Joseph Ford
Biscoe Coodhart
the Loyal Legion Eae
Capt. Jameson
Bradter
Round World Jokes and Fractured Tales Amid Conversation
A garbled exchange of satire features Savonarola urging women to abandon jewels while Fior enting complains of a lack of purpose. A veteran claims his wife ruined his feet, others riff on crime, policemen, and ragtime. The fragment hints at a shift from tragedy to light mockery and nursery lore morphing into politics.
Local News Notes and Oddities From Remulus And County Fair
Local items describe Remulus visiting his twin Remus and a garden festival for V I A with 10 cents plates. Feeds include fair hog entries, stray dog warnings, hints of a pen night, and playful verses about a hob o and a waiter tip. A governing factor closes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olimple
Remulus
Remus
Misa Flora
Pennatt
Parta
Wheat Saved Empire by Dr McLoughlin in Oregon’s Early Days
The story recounts Dr. John McLoughlin’s role in saving Oregon settlers with wheat beginning in 1824. He built supply chains, switched trappers to farming on French Prairie, and helped halt flour imports by 1828, securing U S claims and sustaining settlement amid peril.
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Oregon
John McLoughlin
Dr. McLoughlin
Hudson's Bay Company
Rocky Mountains
Hudgon's Bay Company
Northwest Company
John Jacob Astor
Astoria
Columbia River
Alaska
Count Baronoff
Titka
McLoughlin
French Prairie
Portland
Wwillamette
Whitman
Vancouver
Parkman
Marcus Whitman
Loregon
John Hall
Lanningburg
Y. Ball
The Mechanical Suitor and Other Tales From Oregon
A fragmented text blends a humorous tale of a talking mechanical suitor with regional history. It references a two ton engine, a proposed marriage to Miss Engine, and a comical clash of love and machinery. The piece shifts to historical notes on wheat shipping from Portland, Oregon, including early exports, the 1850s flour trade, and the Joseph Watt venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Jean Libby
Engine
Bible League Convention Highlights John Urquhart
The American Bible League convention in New York May 26 to 18 features Rev Dr John Urquhart, noted biblical scholar, speaking on prophecy and Old Testament topics. Other speakers include Wright, Wilson, Kyla, and Pentecost as sessions cover inspiration, prophecy, archaeology, and criticism with attendance expected to be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
John Urquhart
American Bible League
Urquhart
Biblical Archeological Society
Victoria Institute
Bible League
Considerti
Luther T. Townsend
Brookline
Maes
G. Frederick Wright
Oberlin
League
William Phillips Hall
D. J. Burrell
Marble Collegiate Church
Wright
Clay
University of Pennsylvania
MG. Kyla
Robert Dick Wilson
Princeton
Dixon
D. 8. Gregory
George FE. Pentecost
Hvangellam
Willam Phillips Hall
News of the railroads and industry shifts
The Harrisburg Railway proposes a Saline County route to Harrisburg while Nickel Plate names B. 4. Miller as superintendent of motive power. Delaware and Hudson appoints John R. Skinner as superintendent of stores in Oneonta. Several lines plan tourist excursions to the Pacific coast. traffic eastbound tightens but tonnage rises overall. Court action seeks to enforce interstate rail order on California oranges. Missouri Pacific adds James T. Nolan as traveling salesman in Pittsburgh. Chicago Rock Island Pacific to build a 260-room hotel for staff at West Moline. Brattleboro and Whitehall reorganized as Went River Railroad Company. Charles C. Neuville named passenger agent for New York Central and Hudson River. William Stellwagen, former master mechanic, dies aged 74. Engineering Education council favors aviation meeting in Atlantic City. Freight rate cuts announced to match Gulf competition. Wastern trunk lines reduce to 21 cents per 100 pounds. G. Lynch appointed superintendent of Charleston and Western Carolina. Chicago and North Western stock subscription plan approved. Dr W. St Bohart named chief surgeon of Eastern Illinois in Chicago. Alvin Hawkins dies at 83 in Huntingdon. Railway Signal Association to meet May 2 at Grand Union, New York. Southern Railway approves 40,000 for Young Men’s Christian Association buildings at division points. Erie Dispatch dairy agent T Magan appointed in Chicago. Hocking Valley appoints Northern Freight agent. Lehigh Valley president returns from California amid freight growth and higher shipments.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
vMice
John R. Skinner
Oneonta
James G. Batemas
Chicago and Northwestern
Union Pacific
Southern Paste
Padge Coaststead
Lim
Railway deals and diversions highlight Washington notices
A string of rail and corporate notices fills the page. The Detroit Southern Railway sale at Springfield brings Otter Barnard as bid winner. Plans for a Chicago to Decatur line surface. Admin changes include H C Snyder taking Youngstown rail duties and E Evansville leadership shifts. Dividend declarations appear from several lines, and a missionary hospital report notes patient totals in Young Kong China. Local events include a picnic at National Lutheran Home, a zoological park bird day, a Russia talk by J R Conrad, and a Missouri Society meeting in Washington.
Catholic Church Notes and Local Parishes Schedule
A long column lists church activities across Washington DC area churches including St. Stephen, St. Dominic, St. Joseph, St. Patrick, and St. Augustine. It covers mass times low and high, rosary, benediction, catechism, Sunday school, Holy Name Society meetings, confirmations, first communions, processions, and parish events. Also notes delegates for a Toronto Sunday-school convention and upcoming evangelistic services at Bethany Chapel and Easton Church.
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Egan
Lowmans
Holy Name Society
St. Stephen's Church
Twenty-fifth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Caughy
T. Grybon Smyth
T. Dwitinen
Venetan
T. Gibbon Smyth
St. Dominic's Church
Sasi
H Gee
J. A Hinch
Benen
Big Holt
Pet Ahs
Peas Brookland
N. Southgate
Eek
Steve Hol
Celegr
Father Mark
Notra Dame
Trinity College
St. Joseph’s Church
Valentine F. Schmitt
Ignatius Fealy
Catholic Ladies’ Benevolent Legion
Mer
Eee
Father Elliott
Catholic University
Gree
Mgr
Falcon Lo
St. Patrick's Church
Terith Street
D J
Stafford
P. D
Theos
Eb, McQuigan
William J. Carroll
Hoatclock
Father Carroll
Teparatory
Atrich
Archbishop Keane
Dubuqué
Town
Kent
O'Gorman
Siouxin
Seta
St Augustine's Church
Fifteanth Street
Metreet
Paul Griffith
F. X. Bischof
Is J. Olds
Operetts
Cinderalla
St. Aloyelus
North Capitol
I Streets
Ward X. Fink
Spine
Bocas
J. B. Pittar
League Pee the Sacred Heart
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Colored Badality
John B. Kelleher
Sanctuary Society
Building Bund Association
Epworth League Rotes Install Officers Across Chapters
District officers will install new leaders at Sunday services. Trinity League elects Charles Pan as president with T B Cous East vice president and several others named. Douglas Chapter appoints Sol Carr treasurer and Hana Neramore first vice president among a slate including Miss Nettie Ennis secretary and Matthew Patterson treasurer. Brookland and Hildbrooke Leagues elect multiple vice presidents and secretaries as upcoming installations are scheduled with a White service planned at Gorauch Church.
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Lyn Sheter
Cineten
Charles Pan
Trinity League
East
T. B Cous
Anca Hunter
Mire. J. Grinith
Snares Hein‘ Mae
Dumbarton
Arbeeley
Abraham Joseph
Tutus
Palestina
William BR. Hunt
Kk Gorsuch League
Corinne Arma
Treasseires
Julie Yenney
Homer Fisher
Hldbrooke
Orth League
Enday
Harry Freer
Everett Huddleson
Milton Riley
Enum Warren
C Crymes
Charles “W Fitton
Misa Fannie BR
Fitton
League
W. L. Lynn
Gorauch Methodist Carel
L. Lynn
Chost
Hyver
WL. Lynn
Jerusalem the Golden
Epworthians
Speen
Epworth Epworth League
Anid
Cleveland
Washington
Varius
Leeee
Waseb
Charen
Dr. Doney
Hamline
WANTED Classified ads seek cash for worn garments and services
Numerous notices offer top cash for castoff clothing and shoes with names and addresses in Washington area. Also listings for manicuring and beauty services, employment ads, a palm reader, a variety of help wanted posts, and requests for clerical, plumbing, and other skilled work. Some ads include phone numbers and street addresses.
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J. Tarshes
St. Aw
Singer Machine
New York
Sheetz
Demaris
Miss Macy
Ith St
MQ Brown
Toola
Drop Patal
Schaffer
Lost and Found notices from city listings
A jumble of late 1950s style lost items. Diamond pin in the vicinity of Brightwood and Whitney avenues. Pocketbook with money photos and a receipt. Gold pin with pearl crescent. Pocketbook left near M mendota flats and loop. Pocketbook with money and visiting cards near Dupont Circle. Fern Lea old gold brooch pin between Nations Hotel and Botany Gardens. Dentists advertise without plates. Return items for rewards or contact names including W. J. Wagner and Dr. J. Beato.
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Bright-Wood Ave
Whitney Ave
Hard T Sts
W. J. Wagner
8Th St
Mendota Flats
Boo N Nw
Dispont Circle
R Ford
Richmond
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A. H. Schuttz
New York Post-Office
OW Hite
Driftsmans Division
Patent Office
Wilson Falls
War Department
Census Office
Uncle Sam
Maj. Piper
Rattles
Next Sunday
Post
Sherlock Holmes
Ewspaper
Savonarola
Patra
Presa
Bach
Cinderella
Jack
Harry
Harriet
Mabel
Stella
Adam
Hudson Bay Company
MrLoughliin
Department of Commerce and Labor
China
Joseph Watt
Cape Horn
Damaagen
Bella
News OF the Railroads
Harrisburg Railway
Saline County
Saline
Willinmeon
Harrisbure
Miller
Los Angeles
United States District Court
Taterstate Commerce Commission
California
Pointe Esat
Missouri River
Missouri Pacific Haa
James T. Nolaou
Pittsburg
Chicago
Rock Island
Pacific
Hest Moline, Jr
Brattleboro and
Vharles C. Neuville
New York Central
Hudeoy River
Ofige
Broadway
N. Y
William Mr. Stellwagen
Philadelphia
Reading
Palo Alto
Tsa Society For the Promotion of Engineering
American Society For Testing
Atlantic City
Atlantic Coast
George €. Rogs
Burlington and Quincy
Iowa
Seaboard
Gulf
Missoui River
G. Lynch
Auguste
North
Alvin Hawkins
Nashville and Northwestern
Naxhveile
Chettanport
St. Louis
Huntingdon
Tenn
10 & M
Grand Union Hotel
Fort Iecondstreet
Park Avenue
New Yor
Southern Railway
Young Men's Christian Association Et Division Pointa
T. Magan
Erie
Railway Exchange
George Bain
J.D. Anderson
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Northern Freight
Thomas
Lehigh Valley
Bill
Great Britain
Detroit Southern Railway
Springfield
Ohio
Zele
BH. R. Cowen
Otter. Barnard
New York Trust Company
Decature
Bloomington
H. C. Snyder
Bradford
Atvinton
Youngstown
J. J. Henderson
F. C.thayer
Voluntary Relief Department
Pennsylvania Ines Neat
H. I. Miller
Eamern
Evanavilis
Terre Haute
Evanavilia
Indianapolia
George E. Nicholson
Basta Fe
Michigan Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York City
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Georgia Southern and
Florida
Grand Trunk
Great Northern
Norfolk and Western
Rome Watertown
Ogdenburg
Rce Walhington Yan
Forman Memorial Hospital
Young Kong
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
W. H. Dobson
National Lutheran Home
National Lutheran Home For
Langdon
Maryland Hne
Owen's Chapel Road
Zoological Park
National Zoological Park
Hussia
J. R. Conrad
Seventhity Adventist World's Congress
Takoma Park
Rusina
Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Missouri Society
Sixth Street
Missouriana
Catholic Church Notes
Toronto
Sandey-school Association of
District of Columbia
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
Canadas
W. W. Millan
John 8. Alleman
J. H. Lichter
L. D. Alden
P. H. Bristow
A. L Dietrich
William H
Shailenberger
M. H. Pottis
Mount Vernon Place
M. ER. Church South
International Committee
C. H. Butler
J. W. Relaner
Richard F. Jones
Sturgia
Bethary Chapel
Bethany
Fuiday
So'clock
Frederick D. Sturgis
D. D
Boston
Torrey
Alexander
London
Easton
Eastern Presbyterian Church
John Knox
Germany
Joseph Kelly
Fourth Presbyterian Church
General Assembly of
Presbyterian Church of the United States of America
Knox
Masonic Temple
Ninth
San Oats Post
Fey
Epworth League
ROTES
Christ Church Choir
Christ Church Choir Guild of
East Washington
Hell
Amy Law Ormsby
Mabel Trazzare
Henry Kruger
H. Thornton Hynson
William A. Hopkins
Roland R. Rodrick
Helen F. Hunter
Rick
Cnc
Dagud
Busin
Mme
Rita
6Th St Nw
Lawrie Manicurines
Lawrence
ST. NW
Alpina
Justh
Poes
A. T. Taree
Metzsrott
Electric
Salexy F
Outfit Free
Ziegler CO
Epys
Aes Ant
Navy
Hoy S
la Ave
Mandtacteree
P.Q
Toung
Ee Ee
Catarogue
Coyne Brosco
Ginelanetl
Ghic
St Louis
Bridgeport
Conn
Columbia
Ron
St. Av. Nw
Erpei- Sikes
Prof Livingston
Clark
O Ats
Walter
St. Sw
15Th St
Corcoran St
Alma Smith
Waldorf North Avenue
Calvert Street
Baltimore
Carly
Butterick Pattern Agency
Mall Capital
Baldwin
Texan
Sheaffer & Hardy
Washington Loan and Trust
Schmid's
12Th St
MTH ST Hospital
J.ix Tae Beato
IBGH
Ee Hartung
Gi & J
Sas
Rambler Beowr
Newspapel
Rihi
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