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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1910

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11

Kerby Discharged Over Confidential Information Breach

Secretary Ballinger dismisses Kerby from government service after a letter cites unworthiness and divulging confidential information. The stenographer’s conduct is cited as warranting removal and prompting public judgment on the case, with legal and political implications.

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Unclear OCR Note Mentions Alaska and Officials

Fragmentary text mentions Mr Nagel Gog, Alaska trip, a secretary, and Department of Commerce orders. The readable parts imply travel to the Northwest Alaska and Washington, with ignition matters of Portland and Salk sit Paript Alaska and a salon Asian tes.

Nagel Gog Alaska Welute Ete Commeren Norderd Alaka Washington Portland Salk Sit Paript

Funeral of Naval Hero Bowman H McCalla

Funeral services for Rear Admiral Bowman H McCalla will be held in the city Thursday from Rear Admiral Browneon s residence. It followed acclaim of his Spanish American War career and will include a graveyard rite at Arlington National Cemetery conducted by Rev Roland Cotton Smith. A novel funeral cortege of marines and bluejackets will accompany the ceremony.

Bowman H McCalla Brownaon Santa Barbara McCade Admiral Brownaon Arlington

Kansas Editors Feted In Washington Visit Pleases Delegation

Kansas editorial writers visiting Washington have enjoyed warm hospitality from senators and representatives. Notables include Frank P McLennan editor of the Topeka State Journal, Ewing Herbert editor of the Hiawatha World, and Willem Alfen White editor of the Emporia Gazette.

Kansas Washington Men Frank P McLennan Topeka State Journal Ewing Hervert Hiawatha World Hiawatha Kans Willem Alfen White Hmporla Gazette

New Orleans Delegation Goes to Washington for Panama Exposition

New Orleans Mayor Behrman and World Panama Exposition Company officials arrived in Washington to press New Orleans' claim for the Panama Exposition. They met with Louisiana's congressional delegation and other lawmakers to seek recognition and support, noting New Orleans nearness to Panama and Europe as advantages. The Panama plan has about 1.3 million dollars subscribed, with no congressional appropriation requested.

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Prelates to Convene for International Euchalando Congress

Catholic hierarchy gathers in Montreal in September for the Twenty-first International Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Gibbons will preach at Notre Dame Church and Cardinal Vannutelli is named papal representative. Archbishop Bruches and Duke of Norfolk lead English and British laity presence.

Cardinal Vanuutelli Pius K—Duke of Norfolk Great Britain Gibbong Bruchess Montreal Pope Pius X Vincenzo Vannutelli Vatican Francia Bourne DD Westminster Duke of Norfolk Unity of Farley New York Glennon St. Louis Cardinal Vanantelli T the Cardinal Gibbons Brachesl St James Cathedral City Hall Church of Notre Dame Congress

Senator Dick Favours Rain As Primaries Loom

Senator Vickor Amo voices concern over fair weather for Republican primaries. He notes recent bad weather has kept farmers away, urging action while joking about Willis store and Professor Moore’s inter interventions as if by chance.

Vickor Amo Republican Party Wiullisstoore Moore

Rush crafts building for national midsummer exposition

The Arte and Cratta building at the National Midsummer Exposition rapidly nears completion on Luna Park grounds. Major manufacturers are installing machinery and preparing demonstrations for the opening May 28, with firms such as The American Tinware Company Cinemaati Larkin Company Buffalo Daggett Maristell Sassman Kodak Company Standard Motorboat Company among those contributing.

Arte and Cratta Luna Park American Tinware Company Cinemaati Larkin Company Buffalo Daggett & Maristell New York Sassman Kodak Company Rochester N the Standard American Detroit

Sunday School Exhibit at National Rifles Armory Opens Tomorrow

Arrangements are under way for a world wide Sunday school exhibit at the National Rifles Armory from tomorrow noon to Wednesday. The show will feature teaching systems curios photographs and literature in connection with the world Sunday school convention opening tomorrow at Convention Hall. Admission is free. Ri Diftendorfer Sunday school secretary of the Young Peoples Missionary Movement is in charge.

National Rifles Armory Ri Diftendorfer Young Peoples Missionary Movement

Utica Bank Shortage Linked to Auditor Examinations

Treasury officials report discovery of a $120 600 shortage at Utica City National Bank tied to J Howard Lowery, once discount clerk and later cashier. They say the loss resulted from a policy restricting bank examiners from using clerks during field reviews. A portion dates back about four years with Lowery allegedly providing forged loan balances and postings amid audit probes.

Treasury Utica City National Bank J Howard Lowery National Bank Lowery

Carter Petition Seeks Supreme Court Review Over Bond Ownership

Former Captain Carter petitions the Supreme Court alleging the court erred in attributing ownership of certain bonds to him while claiming they belonged to Westcott. He accuses the court of being influenced by evidence not considered by the lower court and acts as his own attorney after spending thousands on counsel.

Carter Westcott Capt

Senate Senator Owen Ordered To Pay $10000 Fees In Indian Case

The U S Supreme Court refused a rehearing in Morse v Owen and upheld a lower ruling requiring Senator Robert L Owen of Oklahoma to pay 10000 in lawyers fees to Dudley and Michener in a Cherokee Indiana government contract dispute. Morse remains jailed in Atlanta. The decision affects various cases, including tobacco and standard oil rehearings and the Carmack amendment debate on interstate carrier liability. The Court also denied rehearing in the Nebraska grain elevator case and addressed naturalization perjury in California, Kentucky tax defenses, and a Georgia post statute. The session recessed until May and adjourned to October.

Charles W Morse United States Supreme Court Morse Atlanta Martin W Littleton Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Robert L.owen Oklahoma William W . Dudley Louis T Michener Dudley Michener Owen Indiana Wickereham Nm i Ehief Fuller Supreme Court Nebraska Missouri Pacific Railway Company Kentucky California Gustav Holmgren Georgia Yosephina King America

Yale Seniors Join Petition Over Morse Release

Yale seniors led by Edward C Roberts of Hartford circulated a petition to President Taft requesting the release of Charles W Morse the Ice King of Morse Penitentiary and his son Robert Taft heir to the presidency may sign. The effort targets clemency amid Morse’s imprisonment and Yale’s prominent alumni involvement.

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Educators Meet to Standardize Public School Statistics

Six city boards of education met in Washington with Commissioner Elmer E Brown of the Interior Department to form a permanent organization. Joseph McBride of Los Angeles was elected president and William Dick of Philadelphia secretary. Members include Henry R Cook of New York, William H. Htpon of Cleveland, William T Keough of Boston, and Charles F Mason of St Louis. Brown was named an honorary member.

Cimmasioner Brown United States Boards of Education Washington Elmer E Brown Bureau of Education Department of the Interior Joseph McBride Los Angeles Cal Wiliam Dick Philadelphia Henry R . Cook New York William Hhtpon Cleveland William T Keough Boston Charles F Mason St Louis Brown

Washington Chamber Plans Home-Coming Week

The Chamber of Commerce board yesterday decided to distribute circulars to gauge sentiment among merchants and business men in Washington about a proposed home-coming week in October. President Gude announced a Thursday meeting at Chamber roots where plans, conventions committee work, and needed support will be disclosed.

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Gifts Aiding University A Stranger Bequest Total Reaches 550,000

A stranger from La Porte Ind has donated 50,000 to the Catholic University of America. The report notes the university has received numerous bequests totaling about 550,000 this year, including funds from Mathew Core and others across Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston. The donor’s identity remains unknown to university officers.

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Weather Summary From May 16 Across Regions

The report describes a cool unsettled pattern with widespread showers from the Plains to the South and Midwest. Snow was noted in Wyoming and northern California, with improving conditions in the Middle Atlantic by midweek. Frost warnings were issued for parts of the Midwest and Northwest. Temperatures ranged around 40s to 60s across stations, with variable winds and a general shift to warmer conditions in the central and southern districts later in the period.

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