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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1912

Page

5

Rights row hits Red Cross at Passmerica conference

Report covers dispute over authority of the American Red Cross and its relation to the Order of the International Red Cross, with delegates debating the charter and international status. Miss Mabel Boardman reports in Passmerica while officials praise Red Cross peacetime work and disaster relief efforts.

American Society Mabel Boardman Passmerica Union State Department Te Mach International Red Crone Toon Bu ‘Ng Red Crose Order of the International Red Cross Canon Es Teting Philadelphia Tenn Lovers of Mercy Order of the Red Jet Davis Chacrman Samtea Red Crow Tea Tha Con Trrenva Aose Ue Honding Yecal West Beard Air Jona Furles Beg Rot Thei Huese Dod Craag Mims Boardman Tina Maa Huardman Red House United States Maas Hischman Mas Foatiman Red Cross Michal Rae Paris Eugenio Sanches de Fuantes Cuba Edward T. Devine Columbia University Ernest P. Bicknell American Red Cross Hubert de Forreat New York Joshua R. Clark Western Hemisphere Actve Clark

Chamber opposes liquor bill after lengthy debate

The Washington Chamber of Commerce rejected a proposed federal act to regulate intoxicating liquor traffic in the District of Columbia after hours of discussion. Members urged delaying or defeating the bill, with committees on law and municipal legislation submitting reports and the chamber adopting a resolution urging that the measure not be enacted into law for the District’s citizens.

Chamber of Chapin Brown Municipal Tewtalation Committee On Law and Legistation J. Leftwich Sinclair Committee On Law and Legislation John Magruder Sinclair Harry King John Schultela District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce Eity Washington

Rescue Home Matron Shot at Benedict Rescue Home

Des Moines Iowa May 4 immediate ly following early morning prayer services at Benedict Rescue Home Mrs Hinabeth Evans matron of the home was shot and seriously wounded by George Robbing 41 an inmate of the home Robbing then turned the pistol on himself but was only slightly injured No reason for Robbing act has been made public.

Des Moines Iowa Benedict Rescue Home Mra Hinabeth Evans George Robbing

Brooklyn Woman Sues Menagerie Owner Over Hyena Bite

Mrs. Anna Plante of Brooklyn sues for fifteen thousand dollars in Brooklyn Supreme Court after a June 1904 Coney Island incident where a hyena bit off the index finger of her right hand. The case seeks damages from the animal exhibit owner.

New York Coney Yaland Anna Plante Brooklyn Jett Mira. Plante Supreme Court Agen

Madame Rubinstein Beauty Cream Ad Promises Perfection

A vintage ad promotes Madame Helena Rubinstein’s Valaze beauty cream offered in Paris and London markets. It boasts anti aging effects, claims to brighten dull skin, erase wrinkles, and restore "succulence and colour" with prices listed at $1.25, $2.38, and a pot.

Randle Highlands Association Defeats District Rates Move

C A Barker condemned the Commission's approval of prepared water rates for the District at a meeting. He argued Congress is too busy to focus on District matters and opposed endorsing the Gallinger Bill to keep current water rates. The association adopted a resolution urging district action be left to commissioners and citizens.

Ing Comgrem C. A. Barker Randle Highlands It Wens’ Association Berker

Church Meeting Sets Creed Change and Officers Named

The New Jerusalem Church general convention closed with creed changes and officer elections. Officers include Rev. Julian K. Smyth of New York as resident, Justice Job Barnard of Washington as vice president, John Cabott of Waltham as secretary, and others from Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cincinnati, and more. A special committee was named to raise funds to aid needy preachers.

New Jerusalem Julian K. Smyth New York Justice Job Barnard Washington John Cabott Waltham Mass Paul H. Seymour Urbana Ohio James T. Carster Boston H. C. Hay William W. Wunsch Bath Paul Sperry Brockton Henry W. Guernsey Frederick Behof Philadelphia Charles Whittemore Newtonville Willam McGeorge

Smoke nuisance case ends with Highlands owner found guilty

George A Mills proprietor of the Highlands apartments was found guilty in the United States branch of the police court of maintaining a smoke nuisance. Mills said a smokeless device installed last October disproves violations and noted approvals by health and police authorities. Witnesses testified to black smoke from chimneys. Mills and wife supported his claim the device prevents smoke. Witness Wendell urged more smoke inspectors and enforcement of regulations across large buildings.

George A Mills Highlands Apartments United States Ten Eyck Wendell Connecticut Avenue Milla Highlands the Highlands Neerth Whittaker Wengell Mills Wendell Washington Mr. Wendell

Willard Memorial dedication marks hospital era growth

Henry A Willard memorial building at Garfield Hospital was dedicated with Henry E Willard and Mrs Henry K Willard in attendance. The five story addition, funded by Willard and a hospital board vote, houses wards for white and colored patients. Dedicatory events included speeches by Gen George Sternberg and Rev John Van Sehrick Jr, with nine nurses receiving diplomas from the Mursea Training School.

Henry A Willard Garfield Hospital Henry E. Willard Henry K. Willard Gatfield Hospital Mursea Willard Memorial Willard Hospital Sts Justice Harlan M. B. Pullock John A Logan Public Works Commission National Capital B. H. Werner Henry Augustus Willard 2d H. ©. Yarrow George M. Sternberg John van Sehrick, Jr

Nurses Receive Diplomas at Providence Hospital

At graduation on the roof garden of Providence Hospital eight women and three men received nursing diplomas. Rev William J Kerby opened, with Dr J Mitchell stressing the nurses role as hospital emissaries and public servants. The first class to include men, diplomas were awarded by Dr Marbury, with a concert and refreshments. Names include Genevieve Carroll Margaret Murphy Dunnigan Margaret Harrow Margaret Kaytos Mary Duffy Elsa Golding Anna Hofman Henry O Grace Charles J Jones and A A Benninghor.

Providence Hospital Willam J. Kerby Mitchel Nia Oliver Wendell Holmes J. M. Stoddard Hospital Board of Visitors Marbury Providence Dorothy Hennett George O'Connor Genevieve Carroll Margaret C. Murphy Margaret C. Dunnigan Margaret Harrow Margaret Kay

Judge Howry Returns from Jackson Address

Judge Howry resumes duties on the United States Court of Claims after returning to Jackson Mississippi where he spoke Thursday to the Mississippi State Bar Association by special invitation.

Howry Judge Howry United States Court of Claios Jackson Miss Mississippi State Bar Association

Madison Hall Banquet Honors Graduation Class

The Madison Hall School held a banquet at 340 R Street NW last night with senior and junior classes, parents, and out of town guests in attendance. Toasts by Frieda Snyder, Ethel Young, Edith Hart, Corinne Tomson, Gladys Courtright, Frances Hammill, and Gradge Morrison concluded the evening ahead of diplomas and a reception for graduates.

Madigan Hall School Aohoo R Street Sores Winaton Presidad Frieda Snyder Ethel Young Edith Hart Corinne Tomson F. & Courtright Atlantic City Isibele Hammond Oakland Caroline Shields Johnstown James Crutcher Georgetown

Child Welfare Center Urged For Washington

Rev Abram Simon spoke at the Friendship House annual meeting urging a central headquarters for child welfare in Washington. He proposed a civic center with upper floor dancing spaces to provide legitimate recreation and reduce reliance on hall dances. The group favors united fundraising among settlement houses and a central charity building.

Washington Friendship House Association Abram Simon New Willard Hotel Archibald Hopkins Woman's Welfare Department National Civic Federaton Friendship Simon Hid Child's Bureau

Levee Breaches Reported North of New Orleans

Two new Mississippi River levee breaks reported in Louisiana threaten Crib and nearby lands. One breach at Hymelia 2 miles north of New Orleans widened to feet by 8 pm. A second breach near Nestor below New Orleans impacts oyster beds in Breton Sound. Water levels rise from Cairo to New Orleans with encroachment near Plaquemine.

New Orleans Mississippi River Louisiana Hymelia Nestor Breton Sound

Battain Returns in Aida at National Washington

Eugene Battain, a leading tenor with the Aborn company, returned to Washington to sing Rhadames in Aida at the National Theatre last night. He drew a cordial response in the florid Verdi role, while Miss Jane Herbert as Amneris delivered a queenly, melodic performance.

Johann Kristoffy Abercromble von Busing Carttea Alda Ammneria Rhadames

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