Nine Story Emergency Hospital Opens Across from Corcoran Gallery
A new nine story modern Emergency Hospital and Central Dis pensary near the Corcoran Art Gallery will soon be occupied. The facility features expansive wards, private rooms, two roof gardens, and a full suite of operating and diagnostic rooms with views over the White House grounds. The project includes a memorial tablet program to honor donors and is hailed as a premier national charity effort with a history of free treatment for thousands.
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Corcoran Art Gallery
Central Dispensary
New York Avenue
Corcoran
Seth
Ted
Ray
General
Beard of Directors
ICM
Harry S Lewis
Washington
City News in Brief: Jitneys Grow and Services Expand
The public utilities commission rejected a route change for the Metropolitan Coach Company and kept current traffic patterns. Washington Society for Mental Hygiene holds its organization meeting at the New Fwiard Hotel. The Navy Yard branch of the American Society of Marine Craftsmen reports officer reelections and a talk on Wireless Telegraphy. Jitney service expansion promises more routes and 25 additional cars after strong first week results. The Washington Railway and Electric Company names committee members for the Chesapeake Beach outing on June 24. The Epworth League board plans a June meeting with a social addition and a large patriotic society attendance is expected at a Broad Creek dedication. A Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts traveling scholarship is awarded to Richard G Wedderspoon. The Elks roof garden opens with a dance and live music. Expectation of a summer Saturday half-holiday order to be issued by Tuesday. Dr Percy Hickling elected president of the American Association of Medical Jurisprudence. National Cathedral School alumni hold annual dinner at Willard with dancing. Mount Pleasant Civic Association plans a Rock Creek Park picnic on June 12. Carl Vrooman speaks at College Park on farmers’ day. Pi Beta Phi sorority hosts George Washington University seniors at a luncheon. Prof Samuel J MacWatters accepts a position as counseling professor at American University.
Police Notes Mini-Reports From Washington Area
A grocery wagon was slightly damaged in a collision with a Capital Traction Company car at Seventh and I streets NW. Erick Fisher, 13, was bitten on a finger by a horse near Benning Road. Richard Tilp, 30, sought treatment after falling through a trap door carrying a gas stove on Ninth Street. Two homes on Twenty-fifth Street sustained fire-wire damage worth 150 and 50 dollars. Jennie Dean, 1826 M Street NW, recovered after ingesting carbolic acid by mistake. A typewriter valued at 25 dollars was stolen from Second Baptist Church by an unknown thief.
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Harry
Cissell
Seventh Street
Capital Traction Company
William A Simpson
Benning Road
Anacostia
Erick Fisher
Gault Street
Hillbrook
Young Fisher
George 1 Epard
Benning
Richard Tilp
Sixth Street
Ninth Street
Twenty-fifth Street
George Pullman
D D Teérdy
Twentysixth Street
Annie O'Connor
Morris FL Scher
Harvey to be promoted Brigadier General in District Guard
Col William E Harvey of the District National Guard faces appointment as brigadier general to succeed Gen George Harries as officer plans consolidate two infantry regiments. The move clears retirement and reorganization questions, paving the way for Lieut Col Glenda Young to lead the new regiment and Lieut Col Anton Stephan to serve as lieutenant colonel. Harvey enters the guard in 1890 and has long worked for militia legislation, expressing gratitude upon learning of his appointment.
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William E Harvey
District National Guard
Tte
George H Harries
Harvey
Charles Hourand
First Infantry
War Department
del Harvey
Guard
Engineer Corps of the Guard
Colr Harvey
District Court News on Executors and Creditors Actions
Justice McCoy denied the petition of creditors of Edgar Bronk, Dewey Hotel proprietor, for an extension of a writ and the appointment of a receiver. Separate filings seek letters testamentary for Miranda Tulloch and administration for J Brainard Clarke, with estates valued around $5,000 to $80,000 and real estate in Washington, D C, and Bridgman, Michigan.
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Edgar Bronk
Dewey
L Street
Justice McCoy
Bronk
George F Curtis
Crandal Mackay
Wilson, Huidekoper & Lesh
Edward T Walton
Philadelphia
Henry P Blair
Miranda B Tulloch
John Walter Tulloch
Welton
Probate Court
F Leighton
J Brainard Clarke
Annie P M. Clarke
Belmont Street
Seventh Street
District of Columbia
Bridgman
Mich
New Fire Motor Truck For Rapid Towing Of Tolls
The fire department buys a ten and a half ton motor truck to serve as a supply wagon for rapid shifting of tolls and equipment. It may be in service within a week at a cost of 1.58. If successful, more wagons may follow and horse drawn wagons replaced. A committee reviewed trucks before ordering. It will be stationed at the repair shop near Engine House No north of North Carolina Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets southeast.
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Fire Department
Frank J. Wagner
Fullan L Sehley
TM Robinson
North Carolina Avenue
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Southern Society Elects New Leader and Officers
Brig Gen William C Gorgas was chosen president of the Southern Society of Washington at the Willard last night with a one year term. District vice president secretary of the Navy Daniel and many state vice presidents were elected along with other officers and historians. Past President Claude Bennett received praise for guiding growth to nearly 1,000 members as Amendments to the constitution were adopted and 9 new names added to the roster. A reception and supper followed with Hewin Callow delivering a monologue.
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William C. Gorgas
Southern Society of Washington
Willard
Secretary of the Navy
Daniel
Clarence J. Owen
Tucker K Sands
C. L. Bowman
George W. Atkinson
A. Quisenberry
William
Joh L Burnett
Alabama
H. M Jacoway
Arkansas
Henry
Brackinridge
Kentucky
James C. McReynolds
Tennessee
Claude Bennett
Bennett
Hewin
Callow
Briefs filed in Supreme Court on cash register convictions
The government seeks certiorari to review convictions of John H Patterson and other National Cash Register officers. The case arose from Sherman antitrust charges in Ohio federal court, reversed by the circuit court and remanded. The briefs argue the reversal is final and that further action belongs in district court, noting NRC's pioneering role, patent holdings and management strength as factors in its market dominance.
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Department of Justice
Cash Register
John H Patterson
National Cash Register Company
United States Supreme Court
Federal District Court of Ohio
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Tribute to dead firemen graves decorated with flowers
Washington mourns 98 firemen graves decorated by a committee. Chief Wagner unveiled the late Chiefs Cronin and Belt monuments. Memorial day observances began nine years ago under Chief He ltnine and include monthly 5 cent contributions for grave care and observances. Wreaths were placed from the District building to Mount Olivet and other cemeteries by named officers and volunteers.
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Washington
Wagner Parochally
Martin Cronin
Mount Olivet
Wiliam T Belt
Glenwood
Helt
Immaculate Conception Parish Campaign Hits Big Total
The Immaculate Conception parish reports rising donations in three days toward a 58 000 debt clearance. Pastor Rev Father Riordan praised workers and noted 19 169 raised so far with many large prospects yet to be called. Campaign headquarters in the school building will resume effort tomorrow with daily meetings at 8 PM.
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Immaculate Conception Parish
Immaculate Conception
Father Riordan
Nebraska G A R Coming Encampment In September
The GAR encampment in this city next September attracts many out of town posts. George C Humphray reports large Nebraska G A R and Women's Relief Corps memberships will attend and require reservations. Col R N Harper issues final entertainment fund subscriptions with a June 1 payment deadline.
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GAR
George C Humphray
G.A
Nebraska
Women’s Relief Corps
Col R. N. Harper
Entertain Panama Delegates at luncheon
The officers of the Commercial National Bank entertained at luncheon in honor of the Panama delegation to the Pan American conference. Present were Dr E A Morales of Panama J E Lefevre Senor Don Adolfo de Guardia Ramon Arias Ferand Jr Dr Jose Arjona Dr Ramon F Acevedo Dr Aristides Arjona Dr D J Mendez from Guatemala Francisco J Vanes H R Wil ford Colon Republic of Panama Walter & Penfield A B Howard and George S Schaetter.
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Commercial National Bank
E A Morales
J E Lefevre
Don Adolfo de Guardia
Ramon Arias Ferand, Jr
Jose Arjona
Ramon F Acevedo
Aristides Arjona
D J Mendez
Guata- Mala
Francisco J .Vanes
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