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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
6
Mrs Archibald Hopkins announces Mrs Wilson will not address the National Civic Federation women’s branch meeting at the Playhouse tomorrow morning. She thanks Mrs Wilson for interest in social welfare, denies rumors about views on whites and blacks, and says Mrs Wilson may attend but is busy.
With summer near, the Agricultural Department urged health inspectors to stop waste by denaturing condemned milk and returning it to farms to feed livestock. U S experts favor rennet to turn condemned milk into thick curds at 3 cents per 10 gallon can.
Secretary Thomas Grant of the Chamber of Commerce reported that Mount Vernon will remain closed on Sundays. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association Regents refused to change the rule despite the chamber’s petition urging weekend public access. The chamber argued Sunday openings would enable thousands who cannot visit on weekdays to see the estate each year.
Susie A Tyrrell won a jury verdict of 7000 against the District of Columbia in Circuit Court No 2 for the death of her husband Conrad E Tyrrell. He was injured September 2 1911 when gas leaked in the basement of McKinley Manual Training School during installation work and died the next day. District authorities were shown to have been notified about the leaks on September 1.
Delegates to the upcoming police chiefs convention will be greeted with an entertainment program. A Chamber of Commerce meeting heard that 1168 dollars has been raised for the entertainment fund. Claude Miller and Joseph Stoddard were named to a committee to arrange automobiles for the visiting women’s trip, with reports from committee chairs noted.
The Department of Commerce issued a statement listing personnel actions including promotions, appointments of temporary clerks and special agents, resignations and transfers. George A Martin promoted. Miss Tthel MacDaniel and Miss Kenla Look appointed temporary clerks. Henry H Stewart and Alcule Gautreau named special agents. Wiss Kibertie Foudray discontinued. Benjamin Levin appointed secruity agent. Mar 1o WWH appointed temporary clerks. J Fred Cornwell resigned as clerk. Thomas R Amrhein probationally appointed machinist. John F Snyder named machinist. Bozeman Montana assignment for James Lo Gardner. John W Foutz transferred to Louisville by John H Voth. William J Garily extended as clerk. Numerous transfers in the eight hour service.
Richans: starum waaay SO 2 United Spanish War veterans will host its annual event for the ladies and families of members tomorrow evening in Eagles Hall at Xth and F streets NW. Camp Commander John A Gallagher says delegates to the national encampment in Buffalo in September will be elected. The committee in charge includes Henry Wilson, Joseph J Harvey, Benjamin Jr Tubman, Charlies Monninger, Frank McFarland, Serris K Thorne, William A Downing, and Jeremab O Connor.
Owing to an overflow of solutions on closing day for The Washington Post poesie contest the new subscriptions could not start in time for today. The correct solution will be published Thursday morning with the second puzzle to dispose of ties appearing next Sunday. Eight weeks will be allowed to solve the second puzzle.
Memorials from over 95 conference and mission groups in Europe request forming a European division covering Europe Asia and Africa. A plan to raise 180000 more annually for education and work in the U S is proposed via increasing dues from 15 to 17 1/2 cents per member per week. Prof W W Prescott warned that Romanism declines in the Old World and could Romanize America unless Americanized. He spoke to 3000 to 4000 attendees at the pavilion and agreed to lecture again on the topic.
The Court of Claims sustained government arguments that the 1907 back pay and bounty act does not override the statute of limitations. Brig Gen A C M Pennington, retired, sought arrears in pay, rations, and longevity pay from 1909 onward, suing after the auditor refused in 1912 for $3,322.
Justice Stafford ordered another reprieve for Nathaniel Green in Criminal Court No 1 until June 9. The condemned man faces execution for the attack on Mrs Adelaide, scheduled at the District jail after a prior hanging was postponed from Friday. Public anxiety surrounds the delay.
Rev Dr Emer Eugene Marshall was unable to attend George Washington University doctorate disputation yesterday. The defense of the thesis The Evangelical Revival was postponed until 1 o clock this morning. Louisiana residents in the District will meet at 905 F Street Northwest Thursday at 8 pm to plan a Louisiana State association with Senators Ransdell and Rep J T Watkins invited to speak.
City bulletins announce a sensational feature with modern methods and facilities. The note mentions fireproof storage, Tel Hinkel contact, and Mt Vernon Daily details, plus lines referencing Tyree and druggists on H Street.
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