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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

9

School cadets elect Washington High regiment officers

Frederick Schreiber of Central High School was named colonel and led cadet selections for the Washington High School cadet regiment after a September 29 exam. The board announced lieutenant colonel, major, adjutant, and quartermaster designations for several schools, with company officers to be announced later after written tests at Central High School.

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 Proposes Park Move

The Georgetown Crazens association backs a 40 cent season to fund conservation efforts at Rock Creek and urges the removal of the old reservoir on Wisconsin Avenue and Te Street after fifteen years of use. The plan seeks a public park and asks the commissioners to cooperate with the War Department and Secretary Wearch. The board declined power to remove the reservoir, stating it sits on private property. Treasurer reports a road balance. winter work to begin and requests for restrooms and comfort stations in Georgetown will be considered.

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 Held at Massachusetts Venue

Mrs Etta Jarvis Shepard widow of Curt Justice Shepard of the Territorial Court of Appeals. Civil services were conducted at the family home and the Rev Dr Roland Idton Smith of St Johns Church delivered the sermon. Interment set for Louisville Kentucky. Mrs Shepard died suddenly early Sunday morning after being at home for some time.

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 with notable guests

In the Assembly Room of the MC A building many attended the banquet as the Bible study class season opened. Honored guests included Lawson Chambers Central secretary of the MC A in the Levant and Fred B Smith of New York. Also present were Judge Anson Taylor and G Ernest Trueman among others. Kentucky Republicans elect officers at their monthly meeting with officers and executive committee members named.

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 Church Chooses Officers Harmony Feels Strong

Luther Place Memorial Church last night emphasized harmony after a tense period. Rev Lloyd C Douglas accepted the call and will begin duties around October 24. W Hinbile elected elder to replace L F Randolph. Charles Shepard and M L Fries reelected deacons. Debt liquidation discussed with possible church debt bonds.

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 Drop Request in Assault Case

Donald Wilhoite, the musician arrested for allegedly assaulting Dorothy Koreth, was released after Koreth’s mother and two uncles urged dismissal. Assistant US Attorney Ralph Given warned he must leave the city by tomorrow or face no further action. Wilhoite planned to depart for New York with his wife and child following in a few days.

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

Car Crash on Fourteenth Street Injures Contractor and Son

A delivery tractor operator LT Matthews and his son Charles 23 were in a westbound car when a southbound electric streetcar struck them near Fourteenth Street and Fifth Street NW. LT Matthews suffered a fractured skull and cuts, and his son may lose a finger after the crash. The pair were rushed to Emergency Hospital and later stabilized as crowds gathered at the wreck site.

Matthews Charles Chevy Chase Golz At & Rapid Fourteenth Street Matthawa

Policemen to Face Trial Board After Hotel Poker Raid

Six officers and players were taken after a poker game raid at Merchants Hotel early Sunday. Bosler Castle and William Young were identified as officers. Harner Jones face hearings, four others to testify. An anonymous tip prompted Lieut Harrison to organize the Sixth precinct raid, with eight gardoners loaded into a patrol wagon and taken to the station.

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

$500 For Gompers Parade From Central Labor Union

The Central Labor Union voted 10 to the executive committee to use 500 toward parade expenses. James J Metwacken, grand marshal, announced plans for the parade are nearly complete. No reviewing stand at Masonic Temple. balconies at the Riggs House will serve officials and guests. President Gompers will reach Washington next Sunday. Reynolds to retire November 1 from Treasury post. Mrs Elizabeth Brough, 64, found dead by asphyxiation in apartment at 210 Tenth Street SW. coroner cites asphyxiation.

Central Labor Union Executive Committee Gompers James J Metwacken Enere Wite Masonic Temple Rigas House Federation Goropére Washington Brough Elizabeth Brough Fatney Tenth Street Newitt

Retrocession Debate Presses Constitutional View on District

Attorney F P Sands told a Chamber of Commerce audience that 1846 recession of Alexandria County was unconstitutional and lacked legal basis. He urged reviving federal control and reversing the backsliding with a three fourths district vote, citing exclusiveness of the District and future needs including police, schools, and health.

F. P Bands Chamber of Commerce Congress Alexandria County District of Columbia Sands Amon R Cusselman Spask Juattee Jan Marshall United States Virginia National Council Washington Maryland 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 at Public Library Exhibit

Hundreds of fathers mothers and relatives visited the Public Library yesterday to view the children's work from municipal and white school plays around the district during the summer months. The exhibition will continue for two weeks and be open from 1 to 4 in the afternoon.

Fine gowns on view at Parker Bridget Co in Washington

Elegant window displays feature Paquin models and other designers. Gowns include white broadcloth with hand embroidery and meteleyues, emerald green duchess satin with white fox fur shawl, and a Drecoll crape chiffon pink dress with crystal lace panels. Additional pieces show coats and three piece suits trimmed with fur and embroidery, reflecting high fashion showcases.

Washington Parker, Bridget & Co Drecoll Cabiot Antoine Aubert

Mrs Marion L Harper Dead 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 from injuries after a street car fall yesterday. She was years old and a sister of Maj Wilbur Williams U A 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 at Military Medical Meeting

Delegates from abroad 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 a public program at Continental Memorial Hall mark the opening with papers by leaders from Britain Canada Mexico France China and Japan among others. Talks include city officials and medical leaders as sessions proceed.

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

J C Davis Indicted Again in Major Case List

A grand jury returned multiple indictments including John C Davis for embezzlement and false pretenses, Lee Kim and others on gambling law violations, James Keating for housebreaking, Merton Heflin for inducement in a diamonds case, and additional charges against McKay Whistler Butler Horland and others for robbery assault and related crimes.

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 Changes Mer Edson Brings Matter Up

Washington Board of Trade moves toward complete reorganization with a six member committee to study abolishing non civic committees. President Small chairs the panel to realign focus to civic matters and limit commerce promotion under the constitution.

Mer Edson Washington Board of Trade Board of Directors Aoid Johnoy Edson Sleven Ida Board of Trade Eason Washington Chamber of Commerce Small 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 for Taft letters

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. They came as personal representatives of the Sultan of Morocco to the Hudson-Yukon celebration in New York and to deliver 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

American Band Drama Baffles London Censors at Aldwych

London Oct 4 A band centered entertainment at the Aldwych Theater faced censor trouble as officials ruled the venue could stage only a play. The producer improvised a thin plot around the band as a workaround while keeping the performance intact. Vaughn Clant’s Calvary Baptist class held its first winter meeting with Dr H C Rice presiding and committee leaders elected. Sem De Nedrey was elected AFL convention delegate despite opposition from the 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

National Inspector General Blush invited to exit Roosevelt Garrison meeting in A R Mall as members debated surrendering the charter amid Browne Bonner disputes. After hours behind closed doors the garrison voted to remain in the union pending resolution of alleged shortages and order disputes.

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 reopen inviting pupils of all ages

Night schools in the district opened last night for the winter session with strong attendance. Classes for whites are in Franklin, Gales, Wallagh, Jefferson, and the Business High School, offering courses in typing stenography and bookkeeping. Evening hours run from 7:60 to 9:30.

Poyd Franklin, Gales, Wallagh Jefferson Business High School

Or DeMoll & Co Piano Firm Celebrates Anniversary

A seventieth anniversary celebration at Or DeMoll & Co piano firm is held today at their Twelfth and Streets store. The new building is set for display with flowers and decorations. feminine visitors receive a bouquet. No business will be transacted as the firm welcomes friends and Washington residents to view the showroom and instruments.

Or. DeMoll & Co Plano Concern Washington

Opening of the Callenateath Cafe Draws Crowds

The Womens crown at Esnorthwest opened its spacious cafe yesterday with continuous crowds and De Marcos orchestra providing music. The venue was richly decorated with flowers and promises strong popularity for the season. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned in a garbled health note about catarrh and mucous membranes.

Womens Crown Reunsylvania Avenue de Marco

Weather conditions from October reports in Washington DC

Weather Bureau notes high pressure dominates the country except the Rockies where skies remain pleasant. Showers persist in the Rocky Mountain region then fade. temperatures largely unchanged with fair conditions across most areas. Light to moderate winds along the Atlantic coast and Great Lakes, with variable winds and mild to warm temperatures reported elsewhere. Postage stamps section mentions Hudson Fulton commemoratives and free want ads in The Post.

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

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