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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

14

Pension Law Push Aims at Permanent Police Fire Pension Fund

The Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce plan a joint campaign to urge Congress to establish a permanent adequate pension fund for police and firemen. Walter A. Brown and William F. Gude will confer this week on strategy, with the public order committee backing a permanent funding source. The group may announce new data at Monday's meeting and also weighs separating the excise board from the board of assessors, while reaffirming a new house of detention.

Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Walter A. Brown William F. Gude Chamber Con Sens Public Order Committee The Brown Board of Trade Itei Compitter Excise Board Board of Assessors

Socialites dine at navy yard amid war talk and mischief

Anne Morgan daughter of J Plecpont Moreau and her secretary visited the New York navy yard in Brooklyn to watch Gov Spry present a silver service to the battleship Michigan. Morgan dined on corned beef and cabbage costing 20 cents and left for home after a brief stop, while a taxi fare rose to $2 waiting time. The report follows Paris fashion duties and a portraits with notable figures and sculptor links, including Vinnia Ream Hoxie and Rambo Clews.

Anne Morgan J. Plecpont Moreau New York Navy William Spry Etah Miss Morgan Sbe Bradison Avenue Thirty-sixth Street Paris Europe New York Wil France

Miss Lucinda Carpenter Pennebaker to be maid of honor

Miss Lucinda Carpenter Pennebaker will be maid of honor for Miss Margaret Easterday at the West Street Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. Miss Malvina Herr and Miss Williams of Washington will be bridesmaids. Capt. Harry Lay A M will be best man with ushers including John A By Smith and several others. A small reception will follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Basterday. Also notes on residents returning to the city and others visiting.

Lucinda Carpenter Pennebaker Margaret Easterday John 8 Frederick A. Payne David M. Adilwon Iuther M. Overatreet John Leo Pryor George W. Basterday Misq Basterday George Basterday Miss Basterday George, Jrown

Boston Symphony Matinee Delights Large Washington Audience

The Huston symphony orchestra presented the eighty eighth performance at the New National Theater. Beethoven's Symphony No 3 in E flat major opened the program with the "Herete" theme glorifying a great soldier. Mme Schumann Heink sung as soloist with pure technique though her famed past rotes are now only remembered.

Huston Symphony Orchestra Washington New National Theater Isiclan Society Beethoven Heaton Mme Schumann-Heink Acholar

Recital for Charity Draws Warm Praise in Washington

A charity recital featuring Ralph Goldsmith with soprano Mrs. W. H. Shircliff and pianist Miss Ethel Tozier was held in the New Willura red ballroom last evening. The program was well received both artistically and financially, with strong audience appreciation and favorable notices for Goldsmith and Tozier.

Ralph Goldsmith W. H. Shircuft Ethel Tozier Jewiah Foster Willura Goldsmith Misa Troziar

Die on Golden Wedding Eve in Hammond Indiana

Grief struck Hammond as Mr. and Mrs. Alton Autrey were found dead in bed by guests awaiting their golden wedding celebration. The couple died from gas asphyxiation, with James R. Aubrey and Edward Aubrey among the visitors awaiting the event.

James R. Aubrey New York Hammond

Cure for Rheumatism Prominent Doctor's Bent Prescription

A dubious home remedy claims to cure rheumatism and backache using Toris compound and syrup of Sarsapatilla mixed with whiskey. It advises requesting the original one-ounce sealed package and warns against patent medicines. The notice alleges “good results” within days.

Shane

Thought for Today on Initiatives and Recall

Readers explore initiative referendum and recall as tools to empower voters. The note explains how petitions trigger statewide votes, allowing citizens to propose laws, veto excessive actions, and remove officials before their term ends. The mechanism mirrors New England town meetings in spirit but operates at state level.

New England S Mall Secretary of State

The Pluck of a Parlor Maid in a Prestigious Club

A young woman, once a parlor maid in a resort hotel, rises to become president of a town women’s club, facing snobbery from peers who favor wealth over effort. The piece urges women to overcome superficial judgments and support broadened ambitions for progress.

Sustem Ville Viking Kiel Mom Earla St

Wisconsin committee studies cooperative marketing aid

A State board of public assets committee in Madison Wisconsin met to discuss cooperative marketing to address the high cost of living. Attending were Gov. McGovern and Wisconsin University professors. The panel weighed selecting an expert to work with the university to gather statistics and advise on costs and farmer cooperation.

Madison Wis State Board of Public Assetts

Carmel-Six Nuptials At Sacred Heart Church

Miss Julie Tax married Mr. George Carrol in Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Magee and two assistants officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Angela Kiernan and bridesmaid Miss Martha Ebel. The couple plans a home at 62 Irving Street after a West North trip. The Plain, Va hosted a house party with guests from New Orleans New York and Washington including Sadie Cameron McDonald Sadie Downman and J R Downman. A hunting party followed by a social gathering concluded the weekend activities.

Sacred Heart Church Julie Tax George Carrol Joseph Magee Edward Buckey James Eckenrade Daniel 3. Lis Angela. Kiernan Martha Ebel Merk Duan William Desmond William McGrath Joseph Kennelly R. Lee Fleming Green Mont the Plain Sadie Cameron McDonald New Orlean Sadie Downman New Orlenn Margaret Crutchfield Frederickburg Harvid Gray New York Robert Kampman San Antonio Tex J. R. Downman Washington

Army Orders Selections and Assignments for Duty Abroad

Leaves of absence and new postings for many officers and medical corps personnel. First Lieut. Waring and Capt. Roohersperger proceed to San Francisco to join Manila-bound duty. numerous lieutenants and officers charged to various posts including Vancouver Barracks and the Presidio of San Francisco. Commands, boards, and appointments list officers, ranks, and destinations across the Army and Navy General Hospital system.

Pitt Francis X. .Strong John H. Waring Stephen M. Roohersperger Saveiry San Francisco Cal Manila P. Ly Moulin Hig Proper Almon L. Parmerter Twenty-Qret Infantry Ember Kret i Infantry Vancouver Barracks Wah Ligut Thomas Ridgway Coast Artillery Corps Robert A. Patterson Prank Jewwla Samuel T. Angell Rndge Charles J. Boxhs Medical Reserve Corps Port Banks Maas Hans Q. Olson Eighteenth Infantry Presidio of San Francis aMoer William . Gambrul Parcutter Hot Springs Ark Ofear Army and Navy General Hospital Arthur AM. Whalmy Medical Corps Fort Manor Amog A. Fries Austin

Anti-Mormons Present Tray On Utah Class Battleship

The New York ceremony aboard the battleship Utah saw the national anti Mormon committee gift the mess a silver tray to replace Brigham Young imagery. The substitute features a young girl symbolizing Utah and bears a note of loyalty to Utah and the United States. Mrs. Erna Von R Owen chaired the presentation in the Utahs main cabin at the navy yard.

New York Cish National anti-Mormon Committee Brigham Young Mormon Church Uish Mormon Temple Utah United States United States of America Navy Yard Erna von R. Owen

Thief's Shot Wins Pension for Injured Private Graves

Jonction City Kang Nov 7 A board of army officers at Fort Riley granted Private William Mr Graves of the mounted service schools a disability discharge and a pension of 35 a month. Graves was shot during a midnight encounter with a burglar who broke into his home. one of the burglar's bullets splintered a bone in Graves leg.

Jonction City Kang Army Fort Riley William Mr. Graves Mounted Service Schools Graves

Florist Shoots Burglar During Poultry Coop Heist

Emil Schraeder wealthy florist of New Springfield Staten Island was woken by an alarm and confronted a burglar in his poultry coop preempting the robbery with a shotgun. The thief knocked him down as he tried to seize the gun and was shot dead.

New York Emil Schraeder New Springfield Staten Island Schrader

Savannah Auto Showkeepers Aid Hotel Rooms Ahead of Race

Savannah Automobile Club and Havannah Chamber of Commerce run a bureau to arrange accommodations for Grand Prize Vanderbilt Cup and light car races on November 27 and 30. W R Finegan heads the bureau with a directory of rooms and inquiries. Previous Savannah Grand Potereis had ample space with unused rooms listed in the publicity directory. T D Brewster of Goodrich Tire was in town as a guest. Congressional Garage reports a Wilcox truck map to George W Knox Express. Charles J Miller and family toured Maryland and noted good roads.

Hove Savannah Savannah Automobile Club Havannah Chamber of Commerce W. R. Finegan Bureau of Publicity T. D. Brewster Goodrich Tire Company Congressional Garage Company George W. Knox Express Company

Portugal to Buy Warships in British Allied Move

Lisbon reports that Portugal as Britain ally will reorganize its navy. The government plans to buy several warships and artillery with a $50,000,000 loan at 4 percent conditional on ships being built in England, while bids from French and German constructors will be invited.

Lisbon Via Frontier Portugal Great Britain England

Ambassador O'Brien Reaches Rome in Italy Visit

American Ambassador to Italy Thomas J. O'Brien arrived in Rome today. He was met at the station by embassy staff and was accompanied by Mrs. O'Brien.

Ambassador O'Brien Rome Italy Thomas J. O'Brien O'Brien

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