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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1914

Page

8

Cattle Scourge Here Entire Herd To Be Killed

Foot and mouth disease spreads from Maryland to Washington area dairy herd on Brentwood road. Seventeen cows to be destroyed under federal quarantine as investigators trace infection and secure new milk supply for hospital. Officials stress low human risk and minimal impact on meat and dairy shipments.

Washington Federal Bureau of Animal Industry Maryland Brentwood Road Health Department Bureau of Animal Industry North Capitol Street Woodward Johnf. Mohler Virginia

Inquiry Over Girl Death Sparks Maryland Investigation

Sheriff Hardy of Prince George's County Maryland arrived in Washington after police reported Lily Windsor a white girl from Brandywine died Sunday morning at Casualty Hospital under suspicious circumstances. Windsor was brought to Washington Saturday afternoon in a wagon driven by a man found near Brandywine and en route to Providence Hospital. Her condition worsened and Casualty Hospital physicians say an operation attempted there preceded her death.

Sheriff Hardy Prince Georges County Washington Lily Windsor Brandywine Prince George County Miss Windsor Providence Hospital Fifth Precinct Casualty Hospital

Union opposition to national donations defeated at meeting

Members of Columbia Typographical Union No. 101 failed to block money donations from the national body without a union referendum. A revolt led by taabhes headed the effort, but the resolution was left on the table and carried to the September meeting.

Columbia Typographical Union No. 101 Joval Umton Eeph KE Taabhes

New Honor for Mgr Sharan at Baltimore Consecration

Thomas J. Shahan rector of the Catholic University was consecrated titular bishop of Germanicopolis at Baltimore cathedral on Sunday morning. The elevation followed Pope Pius X. Cardinal Gibbons led the consecration with Bishops O Connell and Nitan assisting. A large display from the university and Ancient Order of Hibernians attended, with music by the cathedral and St Marys Seminary choirs.

Mer. Thomas J. Shahan Catholi University Germanicopolis Baltimore Washington Pius X James Carsinal Gibbons Catholic University All Ole Order of Hibernians Tadies Cardinal Gibbons D. J. O'Connell Wedmond J. W. Nitan Hartford Conn Mgr Edward J. McGorrick Brooklyn N. Y

Meet in General Assembly at Western High School

The first general assembly for Western High School students convened yesterday in Woodward and Lothropia. Welcomed by William W. Jiverett, with brief talks from Principal Edith Westcott, football captain Miward Dublin, cadet captain Longstreet Welchell, John Leetch, and Mrs. Lyman B. Swarmate. Fire-related scattering of classes delayed prior gatherings.

Western High School Woodward & Lothropia William W. Jiverett Edith Westcott Miward Dublin Longstreet Welchell Cadet U Company H John Leetch Western Lyman B. Swarmatedit Western Home and School Association

Italy to Aid Christmas Ship Jason

Ambassador Page reports Italy will provide free transport and hospitality for the Christmas ship Jason. The Italian foreign minister relayed that every courtesy and facility will be extended at the port of Cienca upon the vessel's arrival.

Italy Jason Thomas Nelson Page Cienca

Will Return Root's Visit to Uruguay Envoy

An executive decree out of Montevideo appoints Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco minister of public works as special envoy to the United States to return Secretary Boat A's visit. The telegram says Blanco aims to study U S industrial relations and conditions related to his ministerial interests during the trip.

Montevideo Juan Carlos Blanco Uruguay United States State Department

Mrs Hoxie Not Improved Amid Illness At Washington Home

Mrs Richer T Hoxie wife of Brig Gen Hoxie US Army retired and noted sculptress remains critically ill at her Washington DC home 1642 K Street NW. She has many famed works including Lincoln and Farragut statues and a Sequoyah commission for Oklahoma. Born 1847 in Madison Wisconsin she studied in Paris and Rome and married Gen Hoxie after serving in the US Engineers.

Richer T. Hoxie Hoxie U. S.A K Street Northwest Wan Hoxle Mary Ream Fuller Washington Iowa Vinnie Heans Lincoln Capitol Farragut Gov. Kirkwood Sons Oklahoma Sequoyah Winita Woxte Madison Wis United States Engineering Corps Christian College Columbia Paris Bonnat Rome Mafolt

President sends cordial greetings to Brazil on independence anniversary

The President sent a message to the President of Brazil on the anniversary of Brazil's independence. It extended cordial felicitations from the United States government and people and wished prosperity for Brazil, highlighting traditional friendship and shared ties.

Brazil United States Pepuliic

Railroad Officials Meet to Discuss Valuation and Accidents

National Association of Railroad Commissioners opens a four day session at the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. Key speakers include Laurence Finn and Charles Prouty with reports on valuation and common carriers. A ten year study shows 127,871 train accidents injuring 127,542 and killing 8,806, with nearly $195 million in losses.

National Association of Railroad Commissioners Oelock Interstate Commerce Commission Judson (. Clements Interstate Commerce Laurence B. Finn Railroad Commission of Kentucky Clements Charles A. Prouty Milo R. Maltbie New York Commission Halford Tarickson Wisconsin Lawton HH. Hemans Michigan Arthur Lewis Washington George A. Henshaw Oklahoma Fred J. McLeod Massachusetts Milott. Mauhie New York Charles Chord J

Home Talent Show by Washington Saengerbund Delights City

Vocal and instrumental music marked the annual home talent evening at the Washington Saengerbund quarters on 314 Street NW. Despite rain, a larger crowd than ever enjoyed performer lineup including Wekc, Frank Wolf, Max Schmidt, G Callan, A Lepper and others. Armand Gumprecht directed. a Saengerbund concert is planned for next Sunday.

Washington Saengerbund Saengerbund J Entertainment Weck Frank Wolf Max Schmidt G. Callan A. Lepper W. Hannemann Gravelotte

Sherman criticizes district market location and waste in supply shipments

John H. Sherman, superintendent of weights and measures, told the Secular League at the Pythian Temple that the municipal market in the District is poorly located for economical and sanitary food purchases. He urged unloading cold storage directly into market facilities, buying wholesale, and a six year plan to counteract rising prices by reducing wastage and improving handling.

John H. Sherman Secular League Pythian Temple Ninth Street Sherma Sherman

Up o' Me Thumb to Aid Belgians at Playhouse

The Playhouse hosts Up o Me Thumb tonight with Washington talent to fund relief for Belgian children. The event is under the Children's Relief Committee and Readers' Club guidance, with Misa EK Dabney as committee chair handling ticket sales and noting tickets won’t be sold at the door. A Supreme Court denial halted a new trial for Albert Freeman of New York, tied to Hawthorne and Morton in a mining stock mail fraud case. Hawthorne and Morton have served their sentences.

Playhouse Washington Belgium Children’s Relief Committee Chib Misa EK M. Dabney Supreme Court Albert Freeman New York Julian Hawthorne William G. Morton Hawthorne Mortontt

West School Flood Delays Sessions After Boiler Room Flood

Teachers and pupils at West School Farragut Street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets arrived yesterday morning to find the basement flooded from the surly fire water, disabling the boiler room briefly and prompting a holiday for children. The building will reopen for today’s sessions.

West School Farragut Street Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets

Births Reported In Local Notices

Birth announcements list several couples with newborn daughters and sons. Entries mention Joseph A and Worguvia Sesrin with a girl, Bertholamaw and Jula Moore with a boy, and other pairs including Frans A and Dorothy Jotss, Joho YW and Matilda Herman, Joseph A and Blaneda A Hull, among others, indicating multiple births.

Toho Mazel Wedet Alva Gola ¥Te Joseph A Worguvia Sesrin Ber Wifiian Mary Parry Bertholamaw Jula Moore Bey Frans A Dorothy Jotss Pes Brace WL Cine Harilton Bev Joho YW Matilda Herman Blaneda A. Hull Harry A Bessie FR. Gehrmann John and Woonie Chrems James T and Carrie Fo Prede

Commission to hear urgent claims for plaza awards

The most needy cases were investigated yesterday at the Southern building offices to dispose of them first. Awards will be made by blocks, prioritizing undisputed cases. Once property owners accept the commission award and the Department of Justice approves, the money will be paid.

New Plaza Commission Sooon Department of Justice

Sophomore Society Reorganized at George Washington University

The Order of the Skull and Chrele, a GWU sophomore honor society, reorganized for the coming year, elected officers, and outlined a program of activities. It promotes student achievement by conferring membership on juniors distinguished in athletics debate editorial work and scholarship.

Order of the Skull and Chrele George Washington University

Licensed to Marry In Federal Notices of Multiple Names

A chaotic listing from a marriage license section shows numerous individuals linked to cities including Kremlin Ta Warsax Va Richmond Va Pittsburgh Pa and Washington DC. The fragment references officiants such as Rev K Hardin Rev J Hermes and Rev HV Howlett along with several surnames and ages, indicating a batch of marriage license data rather than a single event.

Kremlin Warsax Jadeon Pontes Meggie Mc Auir Burgs John M. Redpath Jessica Adameau K. Hardin Frederick J. Lewis Adam Kendrick HV. Howlett Granville D. Davie, Sr Granute Carter Bach Richmond Tae Rey H. T Stevensor Pittsburgh Washington

Shaffer's Mowers Opens New Store With Low Prices

City bulletins advertise Shaffer's Mowers at a new store on 800 Lyth offering thorough work and low prices. Also listed are Philadelphia area specialties at Gyrtec & Chop House and Harvey’s as a dining and after theater spot with music.

Hink Gs Tel AL Shaffer Lenacsh Our Speciatty Phila Gyrtec & Chop House 11Th St

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