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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
18
The passage argues for swift nationwide uniform laws on interstate employment and universal compensation for work injuries, opposing costly court battles. It cites President and Congress failings on labor issues, urges sustained union political action to elect workers who will demand justice and broader child labor protections.
A list of 21 candidates for the Trade Board election is presented with names including J Lows Willige, Thomas Wo Sidwell, A Jocrasynins, JL Rudolph, Will 1 vnal Beatt, C Bone, William Hyer, Graham Jonn, B Larner, Jeun S darn, Ten T Weaver, Jo A Eller, Kenyon Michael T Weller, William Pasi, Rarushain Lhomat, Martha Samuel S Shedd, James be nm LD Allalee, George Lines, Jom Wo Nolan, Thomas Giant Who Marks, and George Schutt. The committee on membership, chaired by J Lows SWonge, presiding, has met to discuss nominations and seek favorable recommendations for board and chairman positions.
Father Villaragga departs for Bogota to join South America mission duties after completing theology and lay ordination at Wood Tech. He served four months at St Stys 4 Church and completed tenure at St Andrews on Ue Ssdso before assignment to Nis no tye parish in Bogota.
At a Howard Park Citizens Association meeting, a resolution was passed endorsing Theodore W. Noyes for postmaster of Washington. The vacancy arose after the death of BF Larner.
Six cabinet members met at the Department of Justice to arrange a brief formal reception for President Taft’s return to Washington. They pledged to meet him in silk hats and carry out a quick, unannounced greeting, with talks touching on routine matters and the Glavis Ballinger controversy reportedly avoided.
Residents near Twenty-fifth and H streets NW report a man broke his wife Ada Gollan’s nose during a confrontation last night. Police Young and Mudd found Ada bleeding and unconscious on the second floor and took her to hospital. William Gollan, 49, was arrested on an assault charge. Police say he is jealous of his wife.
Weather conditions show a lingering unsettled pattern across the central and eastern United States. Rain is forecast for New England and the Middle Atlantic on Tuesday, with generally fair weather to follow by Wednesday. Winds shift from west to north along the Atlantic coast, and temperatures turn colder in the Northwest and central valleys. Local readings note midnight temperatures around 50 with a mix of sunshine and showers expected through the day.
Miss Elizabeth S Colton of Easthampton Mass will address the Washington Town Women’s Society at 11 a m tomorrow. Hosted by Mrs Charles W Richardson at 17 Connecticut Avenue the visit forms part of Colton’s tour titled In the Footsteps of Buddha She will speak on The Religions of India on I Have Seen Them with women welcome and notes her previous lecturing in Berlin Paris and Epston.
Frank Edinger, 42, was arrested by Policeman Passeno on a charge of violating game laws after being found gunning in prohibited marshes. In Rockville, Roy Fleet, 2, a Washingtonian, paid a $25 fine and costs for hunting without a license as game wardens report no nonresident hunter has paid the $15 license fee.
Richard J. Lamb, district commander of the Spanish War Veterans, announced he will resign at the District council of administration meeting tomorrow evening in the Office of John Lewis Smith at 458 Louisiana Avenue. He cites pressure from private business interests, while praising his work for the organization. The council will select a successor, with senior vice commander S. Mawson said to be the majority choice.
Roosevelt Garrison severs affiliation with the Army and Navy Union transferring most members to the Army and Navy Veterans Club. The charter records and books were sent to the adjutant general in New York. New club officers were elected and meetings set for weekly gatherings at AR Hall with several new members initiated.
The North east Washington Citizens' Association formed a five member committee to canvass civic groups across the District to secure endorsements for a petition to Congress. They seek funding and action to reclaim the Anacostia flats and remediate conditions along the Anacostia River, arguing a combined civic petition carries more weight than individual signatures. The group aims to press Congress to reclaim the flats to prevent health hazards and bolster the capital city's welfare.
An ordinance to fund and install 20 water meters, with $100 cash and $1, six bonds of the corporation for the remaining cost. Meters to be owned by the town and rented for 7 dollars annually with rates of 0.750 per 100 cubic feet after the first 500, and 0.25 per 100 cubic feet for non residents. Fountains and sprinklers banned 7 pm to 7 am. LR Grabill reported on Miration plant plans and financials show receipts 3799 and disbursements 1418 with a balance of 419045 and available balance 3 167.
Acting Secretary Hilles says the Treasury is not worried by the recent decline in sale values of government bonds and sees no need to bolster the market. He notes Panama bonds trading near par and that most bonds remain held in the Treasury for deposits and circulation guarantees. Also listed are firms involved with a model baking plant at the Pure Food show in Convention Hall, including The Boston Baking Company and Corby Bros.
Plans for a six cent Washington nickel were drawn by United States mint engravers in Philadelphia. A Treasury examiner admitted the drawings, but they had not been submitted to Secretary MacVeagh, who would decide. Officials doubt adoption, citing policy against placing citizens heads on coins, though a limited number may be produced like the Lincoln penny. Washington opposed coinage of his likeness in his lifetime.
About 1 500 laymen from fourteen denominations prepare for a missionary convention opening next Thursday and running through Sunday. With 26 hours left to register, over 1 100 names are listed for registration work in the MCA building. An extra force was added to handle the rush as organizers anticipate surpassing the original 4 200 attendance estimate. A luncheon at the Commercial Club discussed last minute plans with representatives from many churches and denominations, while the program remains unchanged aside from contingency provisions.
The Chewy Chase Hunt Club postponed yesterday's fox hunt due to ground dryness making it impossible for the hounds to follow a scent. Classified ads in The Post urged readers to use the Want Adz section for results, noting no charge for the advertisements.
A long heated meeting of the Central Labor Union of Wastangton resolved to seat Sam De Nedrey, a delegate from the Carpenters Local No 1%, after hours of debate and protests from the Typographical Union. A later AFL letter criticized the election, sparking renewed protests from the De Nedrey faction.
A caricaturist named Carlo di Fernara was sentenced to one year in prison for criminal libel of Rafael Reyes Es ombele, editor of El Imparcial in Mexico City. The libel appeared in a recent book attacking President Dias and his administration.
A Board of survey reviewed the criminal court building in New York and after temporary repairs today decided occupants may resume duties while the structure remains under broader observation for a year. New foundations will be laid after that period.
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