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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

18

Schreiber Heads Cadet Regiment After Exams at Central

Frederick Schreiber of Central High School is named colonel of the Washington High cadet regiment after leading in military tactics in open competition with rivals from nearby schools. The military committee announced appointments for lieutenants colonels majors adjutants and quartermasters. company officer results will follow this week.

Frederice Schreiber Clana Central High School Bier Washington High Cool Flurton Ro Hose Fish School Richard O Brien Walter McCathran Board of Edurar Frederick Schreiber Central High School BV Harlan Business High Robert Gatta BK WeAllister Rewern Hin OW Harty McKinley Manual Trulaine School Ring of Ceytiln Hough Mefonls Vanuil Training School Auatter D Fornet Businan High School Company Central Flugh School le Xeon Nere Fasinesa Central McKinney Schools Eastern Western Wee

Conservation at Rock Creek and Reservoir Removal Debate

The Georgetown Crazens association pushes for a conservation policy and seeks action on removing the old reservoir at Wisconsin Avenue and Te Street. They urge the commissioners to pursue a public park plan with the War Department, while the district board cites lack of authority to order the reservoir’s removal. Treasurer notes a road balance as winter work begins and a petition for a public restroom is tied to future consideration.

Georgetown Crazens Association Mital Toth Creek George & Worthington Wearch Wisconsin Avenue Te Street NGS War Department A & Farsis George A King Treasury Georgetown

Services for Mrs Shepard at home and funeral in Kentucky

Mrs Shepard widow of Curt Justice Shepard of the Territorial Court of Appeals died suddenly early Sunday morning after a brief illness. The Rev Dr Roland Smith led funeral services at her firmly home in Massachusetts yesterday afternoon. Interment will be in Longtaile Kentucky today. Mrs Shepard previously lived with Miss Etta Jarvis and her marriage. she resided in Toulay.

Baneriervices Vira Seth Shepard Curt Justice Shepard Testral Court of Appeals Massasetts Roland Dton Smith St Johns Lonleale Ky Mipird Miso Mary D. Tarvig Louis Wie Etta Jarvis Toulay

Banquet Opens Bible Study Season at MC A Meeting

Members attended the banquet in the assembly room of the Bt C A building marking the start of the Bible study class season. Guests of honor included Lawson Chambers Central secretary of the MC A in the Levant and Fred B Smith of New York staff member of the International committee. Commissioner Mecfarl and Dr Mortis E Miller, Wardmann, Judge Anson Taylor and G Ernest Trump man were present. Kentuckians Elect Officers At the Kentucky Republican Club meeting last night the roster of officers was completed by election of Assistant secretary NOT Johnson sergeant-at-arms Goodkay and the executive committee E W Blanford, BS Ballups, Steele, Ben A Bireback, and others. Inter State League Republican Clubs LM Walter TF Langley and C E Gooitkey.

Das Hyndrey Ane Bt C Lawson Chambers MC A Levant Fred B Smith New York International Committee Mecfarl Mortis E Miller Wool Wardmann Anson Taylor Ernest Trueman Kentuckians Kentucky Republian Club Johnson Goodkay W Blanford Bangle Ballups U Steele Ben A Bireback Inter State League Republican Walter TF Langley E Gooitkey

Meeting at Luther Place Ends With Harmony

Luther Place Memorial Church last night held a peaceful meeting after a recent pastor search. Rev. Lloyd C. Douglas accepted the call and will begin duties around October 24. W Hinbile elected elder to replace L F Randolph. Chmntles Shepard and M L Fries reelected deacons. debt liquidation discussed with council to decide final steps.

Luther Place Luther Place Memorial Church Lloyd C. Douglas William H Finkle Douglas W . Hinbile L F. Randolph Clmmtles Shepard M L Fries Church Council

Wilhoite Freed After Dropped Assault Case

Donald Wilhoite, the musician arrested Saturday by Detectives Cox and Kleindiener for assaulting Dorothy Koreth, was released after Koreth’s mother and two uncles asked prosecutors to drop the case. Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given said Wilhoite must leave the city by morning to avoid further action. He will depart for New York, with his wife and baby following in a few days.

Donald Wilhoite Cox Kleindiener Dorothy Koreth United States Ralph Given Given Thia Witholte New York

Fourteenth Street Crash Injures Contractor and Son

LT Matthews a 40s contractor and his son Charles 23 were injured when their auto was struck by a southbound electric car at Fourteenth and 5 streets northwest. The father suffered a fractured skull and multiple cuts. the son may lose a finger after his right hand was badly crushed. Both were taken to Emergency Hospital. the elder remains unconscious en route to recovery.

Matthews Charles Chevy Chase Golz At & Rapid Fourteenth Street Matthawa

Police raid catches six poker players at Merchants Hotel

Police from the Sixth precinct arrested six players in a Sunday dawn poker game at Merchants Hotel. Two players, James Edward Harper and William Jones, face $360 bail for permitting gaming. Policemen Bosler Castle and William Young were identified as officers and suspended for conduct unbecoming. The six players, with four witnesses, await trial board hearings and court appearances in the United States branch on Thursday.

Bosler Castle William Young Reconda Third Merchants’ Hotel James Edward Harper Willam Jones Sixth Precinct Harrison Sergt Conrah Preather Armstrong Little Lieut Harrison Gardoners Castle Young Sith Harner

Central Labor Union backs $500 for Gompers parade

The Central Labor Union voted to supply 500 dollars toward the parade reception catering to the Gompers event. James J Metwacken, grand marshal, announced parade plans are nearly complete with no reviewing stand at Masonic Temple. Balconies at the Riggs House will host federation guests on the night. President Goropére will reach Washington next Sunday.

Central Labor Union Executive Committee Gompers James J Metwacken Enere Wite Masonic Temple Rigas House Federation Goropére Washington

Retrocession Debate Leads District Virginia Question

Attorney F P Sands told a Chamber of Commerce audience that the 1846 act receding part of Alexandria county to Virginia was unconstitutional and urges retrocession. He argued exclusive federal jurisdiction blocks transfer and cited Supreme Court practice, saying the District’s needs and a boulevard project justify reconsideration by a public vote.

F. P Bands Chamber of Commerce Congress Alexandria County District of Columbia Sands Amon R Cusselman Spask Juattee Jan Marshall United States Virginia Union Maryland National Council Washington Virgina District of Colombia Ita Mc Sands Arlington Mount ‘Vernon R. Golden Donaldson Willam €. Woodward Charles W. Carr Walter B. Guy John B. Sleman Louly H, Stabler

Work of Playground Children Seen Exposition at Library

Hundred of fathers mothers and relatives visited the Public Library yesterday to view the exhibition of work done by children in the municipal program. The display covers the district playgrounds and will continue for two weeks open daily from 1 to 5 in the afternoon.

Fine gowns on display at Parker Bridget & Co in Washington

Window show features Paquin white broadcloth gown with hand embroidery and yaks, a white duchess satin ensemble with fur shawl, CrèDol Cre Colombier piece in pink crystal beaded lace, Cabiot wrap in pale pink, white cashmere satin gown with pearl bead corsage, and three piece walnut shaded suit with martens. A robin blue suit with satin breia, mousnage velvet, and silver braided yoke completes the lineup.

Washington Parker, Bridget & Co Drecoll Cabiot Antoine Aubert

Mrs Marion L Harper Dies After Street Car Fall

Mrs Marion L Harper widow of Henry M Harper of the Harper Brothers firm and mother of Samuel Wy Harper vice president of the National Telephone Company died today after a fall from a street car yesterday. Aged 42, she was sister of the late Maj Wilbur Williams and Col Charles A Williams and Mrs Glover of Washington DC.

Washington Marion L. Harper Henry M. Harper Harper Brothers Samuel Wy. Harper National Telephone Company Wilbur Wiliams Charles A. Williams Mra

Honors foreign surgeons meet at military medical men gathering

Delegates from multiple nations attend the eighteenth annual meeting of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States at the New Willard. A reception by Surgeon General and Mrs Rixey, luncheon, and a public evening session at Continental Memorial Hall feature prominent foreign and U S army medical leaders.

Mixes Navy Association of Military Burgeone United States Association New Willard JC Boyd Usn Tieenth Cavalry WSA Henry B F Macfarland 8 . Adams PM Rixey Sir Alfred S Keogh Medical Department British Army James Porter Cladio Stoiza Army G C Jones Cnl Alejandro Ross Mdint Ruotte Mal Hawt ¥Ingyang T’ang Wen-yan Runzo Tamotsuri China Japan

Indictments Return in Grand Jury Case List

The grand jury returned multiple indictments against John C Davis for embezzlement and false pretenses, and against several individuals including Lee Kim and Lee Jam for gambling law violations. Other charges include housebreaking, robbery, assault, and receiving stolen property across numerous defendants in the same session.

John C Davis Ona Lee Kim Lee Youen Lee Jam Lee Hing Lee Yor Lee Hong Lea You James Keating Johnn O Donel Merton W Heflin Whitehead John F McKay Robert Whistler John H Butler James T Horland William Jenifer Richard Berry Joan Montgomery Eobn P. Nelsonarson Leonard Cumberland Samuel R Beach Grant Mason Edward Dickinson Jacob Gyens Albert Alas Kid Curry William Harris George Miller Ajlan George Snyder Wrant Smith Allan Frank Seymore Arene

Trade Board Moves to Reorganize Washington Board of Trade

Washington board of directors votes to overhaul structure with a seven member committee to cut non civic committees and refocus on civic interests. President Small to chair the new panel as Edson and others press a consolidation toward promoting civic matters over commerce.

Washington Board of Trade Board of Directors Aoid Johnoy Edson Sleven Edson Small Board of ‘Trade Chamber of Commerce Ida Board of Trade Eason Washington Messrs Edeen Thawh Larnan Noyes Bone Morgan Thomas P Morgan D J Callahan J H Small Washington Aero Club Phiadelphia Board of ‘Trade Rade Committee On Segura Actuat W W Finley Southern Railway Company Finley Europe South America

Moroccan Envoys Visit State Department in New York

Sid Laarby Zenhagl first secretary and Eid Movamed Hen Abenian Ben Jelula native of Fez, with Interpreter Dr Holtmann, met at the State Department with Adee and Phillips as personal representatives of the Sultan of Morocco. They delivered congratulatory letters to President Taft and Secretary Knox.

Morocco Sid Laarby Zenhagl Eid Movamed Hen Abenian Ben Jelul Fez Dr Holtmann State Department Adee Phillips Hudson-Yukon New York Taft Knox

FLAy WRITTEN FOR BAND AT LONDON ALDWYCH

London October 4 censorship forced a musical to be staged as a play. An American performer remained engaged but the censor limited the production to band and simple dialogue around the bandstand. No plot, only loud meaningless talk, yet it satisfied the license. Vaughn class meeting at Calvary Baptist Church elected officers and committees for the winter as Dr H C Rice presided. GA Oursnd named pianist for the class. De Nedrey elected AFL delegate to Poronte convention amid opposition from Columbia Typographical Union and others.

London Aldwych Theater Vaughn Clant Vaughn Calvary Baptisl Church H C Rice A Copeland G H Judd W. K Evans W Hoersch R © Edwards H E Farmer T Leke H A Wood J A ‘Patterson Edward Kines E T Leake B S Garber E L Toigon W M. Leath W ON Carroll Harry Hillis W Gratton C M. Styron GA Oursnd Sem de Nedrey Central Labor Vnion American Federation of Labor Io Poronte Mr .de Nedrey Columbia Typographical Union

Roosevelt Garrison Decides to Stay in Army and Navy Union

At a Rosevelt Garrison session in A R Mall the group debated surrendering its charter amid Browne Bonner disputes. National Inspector General Blush, invited then ejected, withdrew his resignation and the garrison chose to remain in the union pending the alleged shortages and order troubles being resolved.

Ads National Office Charles W Blush Rosevelt Garrison Army and Navy Union R Mall Roosevelt Garrion Gedda National Organization Blush Roosevelt Garrison Browne Bink Lush Roosevelt Browne Bonner

Night Schools Open Across District For Winter Term

Night schools across the district opened last night with pupils of all ages from teenagers to gray haired adults. Five white schools and several for colored students began sessions, promising a record turnout. White classes operate in Franklin, Gales, Wallagh, Jefferson, and Business High schools with courses in typewriting stenography and bookkeeping from 7 30 to 9 30.

Poyd Franklin, Gales, Wallagh Jefferson Business High School

Or DeMoll & Co piano firm marks seventieth anniversary

The Or DeMoll & Co piano firm celebrates seventy years with a today event at their Twelfth and Streets store. The newly completed building is arranged for piano displays and decorated with flowers. Each feminine visitor will receive three bouquets. No business will be conducted. The public is invited to tour the new building and view the instruments in Washington.

Copenhagen Or. DeMoll & Co Plano Concern Washington

Opening of the Callenateath cafe draws crowds

The new Callenateath cafe on No. 9 Reunsylvania Avenue Northwest opened with a spacious interior, tasteful floral decor, and De Marco's orchestra providing music. Attendance was strong, signaling solid popularity for the season. The piece also includes an unrelated medical ad about catarrh and Hood's Gargparius.

Womens Crown Reunsylvania Avenue de Marco

Weather Bulletin from Washington DC October 4 8 PM

Weather report from TB Dent of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes high pressure dominates across the country with pleasant conditions. Disturbance in the Rockies causing showers. temperatures steady. Western regions expect occasional showers while eastern areas see fair weather. Atlantic winds light to moderate. European ports report variable winds. Local report lists temperatures from midnight to evening with highs near 68. Postage stamps section mentions Hudson Fulton commemoratives and urges use of classifieds.

TB Dent Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington DC Rockies Rocky Mountain Pisteat Rocky Mountains Walt Coast portAsast Per Lakes Grand Banke

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