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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1911

Page

5

Mgr Falconio Sails From New York to Europe

Cardinal designate Falconio bid farewell at Union Station amid a large crowd as he prepared to depart for Europe. He thanked Americans for their kindness and predicted he might not return to the United States. The delegation to accompany him included archbishops, priests, and Knights of Columbus leaders.

Fairey Europe Union Station America Gays York Falconio Washington New York

Congo to be Divided Under Drafted Plan in Parliament

Reports circulated in recent speeches claim a plan to divvy the Congo among Britain, France, Belgium, and Germany with Belgium withdrawing. Observers say the scheme would redraw colonial holdings along riverbanks and alter balance of power, prompting a parliamentary inquiry next Tuesday.

Vrunsels Belgium Congo Great Britain Jane Germany Réaute Linemburg Hhe Tert Bank of the Seheldt Holland

Double Track Line Opens Between Congress Heights Suburbs

Residents celebrated the opening of a double track street railway between South Anecontia and the Congress Heights area. The first car began free rides yesterday morning, followed by a regular schedule as the new car line extended service to the suburbs after years of planning.

Astle Aga Congress Heights

Honoring Col Joseph Belt Patriot of Chevy Chase

Memorial services were held at All Saints Episcopal Church Chevy Chase for Col Joseph Belt a Maryland patriot and patentee of Chevy Chase and founder of Rock Creek Parish The services included a sermon by Rev Dr Roland Cottonmith and remarks by Caleb Clarke Magruder The bronze tablet dedicated by the Society of Colonial Wars was placed but outdoor proceedings were cut short by bad weather The tablet notes Belt as a founder trustee of the First Primary School in Maryland and a colonial militia officer during the French and Indian War

Joseph Belt Maryland Chevy Chase Rock Creek Parish Society Col. Holt Society of Colonial Wars Waas Rockaty England District of Columbia Col Joseph Belt Ho Charles Province of Maryland Avalon Baltimore Seatch Igner Chevy Chase Circle Prince George Counts House of Burgesses Seymourtown John Seymour Leonardtown Benedict Leonard Calvert St. Mary's Chestertown Col. Belt Mrr Magruder Col Belt God Somerset Patentes Chevy Cause Rock Creek Society of Colonial Wara

Washington women barred from smoking in city restaurants

Washington restaurateurs and public figures debate whether women may smoke inside venues. District Corporation Counsel B H Thoman says proprietors may ban smoking to maintain order, while many hotel managers express reluctance and cite public opinion. Woman’s Christian Union endorses a ban, and observers warn strong social backlash against any authorized female smoking in public spaces.

Washington Corporation Counsel of New York Board of Aldermen B. H. Thoman Thomas Connecicut Avenue F Street Levi Woodbury St.James Reform Organi Clayton B Emig Woman's Christian Union Mrs. Emig J. W. Nigh Secular League

Hunt Coon in Va Forest Ends in Two Ponsume Captures

A Washington party led by Henry H. Flather of Rigé National Bank hunted in Virginia near Great Falls for two days. They left Washington Saturday night with hounds and lanterns, pursued a foxlike animal but found only two meat-like returns. Last year a constable halted the hunt, but this season no lawman challenged them. The group returned early yesterday morning after breakfast at the Anglers' Club.

Henry H. Flather Rigé National Bank Virginia Woods Great Falls Ponsume Cocns Washington Anglere’ Club Virginia Buttles Vir- Sinia Huntamen Anglers’ Club Snoratae Mr. Flather George C. Vaasa George Doane A. M. Nevius Cass Willsie W. H. Cooper John Cooper John J. McCarthy Jerome Lightfoot R. J Haines William Dexter Capital Banking Busines Ct Virginia Hunters Auides

Tariff Board Signals Big Wool and Cotton Duty Cuts

The Taft tariff board will submit data to support substantial reductions in wool and cotton duties under the Payne Aldrich law. It will present cost of production comparisons from US mills and foreign producers, tracing wool from animal to garment and gathering data from about 200 workers across 150 plants and 1,200 large sheep producers.

Taft Tarff Board Meanage Tait Congram Milla United States New England Middle West Texas Washington Australia Tariff Board Egels

Mrs Harriman Funds Experimental Public School Start

New York November 12 Mrs E H Harriman raises 40000 a year for five years to sustain an experimental school to study and administer public pensions and public affairs The bureau of municipal research announced the plan noting Harriman consulted 21 businessmen journalists educators and officials ahead of the gift Her gift covers 49000 first year and 10000 each subsequent year Rockefeller Carnegie Morgan and others contributed to the annual 40000 total

German sermon urges faith during India voyage

The Rev Martin Lenk of Prescott preached a German service at Concordia Church yesterday on his journey to central India. He urged strong faith in the Bible and anticipated further religious work abroad.

India Martin Lenk Prescott Wit

Brother Dutton Follows Damien to Molokai Leper Work

The article honors Brother Joseph Dutton, Damien’s successor, on the twenty fifth anniversary of his labor among Molokai lepers in Hawaii. Born in Wisconsin, Dutton joined the Episcopal path before converting to Catholicism and dedicating his life to Kalawao on Molokai, where he remains robust and uninfected by the feared disease.

Brother Joseph Tra Bames ‘Dutton Father Damien Moléka Talend Hawsil Alexander P. Davie Apostolic Mission House Catholic University Brother Dutton Ufe Feller Damien Molokat Ira Barnes Dutton Stowe Tewn Wiconsin Episcopal Church Damien Hawaii Kalawao

Leper Flees From St Louis After Quarantine Break

A 27 year old leper escaped quarantine in St Louis and is reportedly at large in the countryside. Dr Woodward, district health officer, said he has no information on the case and doubts the man will reach the district. He urged keeping lepers detained where found and noted New York has no work restrictions for the ill.

W. C Woodward Dr. Woodward New York State

Geographic Society Course Promises Noted Lectures 1911 12

Scientists and authors of international repute will lecture to the Geographic Society during the 1911 12 season in the new Masonic Temple auditorium on Thirteenth Street and New York Avenue. Lectures occur Fridays at 4 30 PM and 8 43 PM through April 12 with titles including China Barbary Italy the Young Turks and more by speakers like Frederick McCormack Charles W Furlong Walter McClintock Dora Keen and George Kennan.

Geographic Society Thea New Masonic Temple Thirteenth Street New York Avenue Urti China Frederick McCormack Tripoli Barbary Sahara Charles W. Furlong Italy Arthur Biggs Colby M Chester Nut Walter McClintock Migs Dora Keen Balan KF. Newman Formosa Inagy Nitobe Morocco Fer Frank Edward Johnson H.W. Wiley Far East George Kennan Amazon Obinoco Guianas Harriet Chalmers Adams Alexander Graham Bell C. F. Austin Ralph Tarr Columbia Frank M. Chapman Braall Great Mountain Great Falls Henry E. Crompton de Chambrun Japaneen Gardens Hitza R. Scidémore L. C. Howard

Outcry Over Muggsie the Dog Burial at College Park Aviation Field

Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball petitions Secretary Stimson alleging desecration of the United States flag in Muggsie the dogs burial at College Park aviation field. Soldiers defend their actions noting Muggsie served six months and was honored as pallbearer with taps.

Muggsie' McGraw Paul Peck Washington Ball Mugasie United States Nas Frank Scott J. K Martin Ward H. Rice Sergt. A. McCrea College Park Isabel Wortell Ball James W. Whalen Charles Morgan Bullfant O'Brien

Scottish Bride Is Here After Honeymoon Journey

Dr and Mrs Magruder married in Edinburgh and now reside at Ontario apartments. They toured England by car, visited major cities, and sailed from Liverpool on October 26 to New York before reaching Washington. Mrs Magruder, a Scottish native, is the daughter of a British admiral and this is her first trip to America.

New York Od Farottles England Antoinette Heckscher August Hecksvher Oliver Bylwain Balrol Bratt Viacoupt Maher Mies Mildred Sherman Lord Campys Brett Deanu Mre Ernest P Magruder Edinburgh Scotham Ontario Apartments Ontario Road Boplar Avenue Magruder Haveymoon Livernood Washington Nate Scotland Britay Navy America

Burkhard Bakery Fire Burns Proprietor at 168 Bladensburg Rd

Christian Burkhard proprietor of Burkhard bakery at 168 Bladensburg road northeast was badly burned about the face and hands when a grease fire started in his bakery last night. He tried to extinguish the fire by grabbing the boiling pot and succeeded in putting out the flames without damaging the property. The fire department answered box 679 but was not needed.

Christian Burkhard Burkhard Bladensburg Road

DAR Denies Shubbbing Claim Over Utah Platter Presentation

Local Daughters of the American Revolution members deny Captain Benton snubbed the Utah ceremony committee that presented a silver platter to the battleship. They say no committee members reported discontent, credit Benton’s sympathy, and note no Navy Department reports of trouble. An unofficial probe will follow if reports arise. no official inquiry will occur until formal word arrives.

The Daughters of the American Revolution Utah W. 5. Benton DAR Capt. Benton Francea J. 2B Richards Utah Allver Benhson

Dislikes Tobacco Ruling At Antitrust Hearings

Liana D Brande of Boston, counsel for the defendant in the American Tobacco Company reorganization, arrived in Washington to attend Senate Interstate Commerce Committee hearings starting Wednesday. Witnesses include George W Perkine and BE H Gary. Brande said the court’s judgment on the plan was wholly unsatisfactory and warned the Attorney General would appeal, predicting public sentiment would push Wick ersham to act despite his wishes.

Liana D Brande Boston Meresa Tobacco Company Wagtington Senate committee on Interstate+ commerce George W Perkine BE H Gary American Tobacco Company Brandeis Wickersham

Mission at St Patrick's Church Grows League to 1000 Men

The week's mission for men at St Patrick's Church closed last night with a papal blessing. A reception welcomed new members into the League of the Good Shepherd totaling more than 200 that brings the league to 1,000 men. Tonight missionary fathers begin a course of lectures for Catholics and non Catholics.

St. Patrick League of the Good Shepherd League

Escape of patient from Government Hospital for the Insane

Roy C Callahan, a Government Hospital for the Insane patient, escaped yesterday morning and headed toward the woods behind Congress Heights before being apprehended by Blevele Pollcenan Jr. of the Eleventh precinct. He suffers from a rare nervous condition and has been a patient for ten years, granted liberties that aided his escape.

Roy C. Callahan Government Hospital For the Insane Congresseights Blevele Pollcenan JR. Harcover Tha Eleventh Precinct Callafian bin Lia

Janitor halts Garfield apartments blaze and saves stampede

The Garfield apartment house janitor on Thirteenth and I streets NW phoned the fire department for a chimney fire that broke out and was extinguished before damage. Loyal Order of Moose met at 614 Twelfth Street NW with Bob Petiche as sole nominate for presidency. other seats left open until next Sunday.

Garfield Apartment House Garfield Thirteenth and I Loyal Order of Moose Twelfth Street Bob Petiche

Riordan Delivers Ireland Lecture at Knights Hall

The Rev. M. J Riordan spoke on the Emerald Isle last night as part of a five lecture series in the Knights of Columbus Hall. He praised Ireland, arguing its people are better off than many nations and that England uses its power to improve conditions.

Ireland M. J Riordan Knights of Columbus Emerald Isle Moat England

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