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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1907

Page

31

Protests Over Filipino Rule Divide Episcopal Convention

A joint session of the Protestant Episcopal Church at its general convention debated changing the church name from American to Philippine references. Bishop Brent of the Philippines urged better treatment of Filipinos and argued for self government, while opponents sought to keep the current title and language. The debate included calls for justice, calls for unity, and proposed amendments to the resolution on church nomenclature.

Tate Jay Huntington Brent Wachingham Post Tichmond Sa House of Bishps House of Dep Tex Protestant Episcopal Church Rt Sev Charles Philippines United States Condiens Philppines Congress Christ Oramon Justice Shytera Deptes Bullres New York Saunders Stetson Huntington Episcopal Church Sierlan Viesinia Lautahuna New Apai Ingold Hammeton Lodup London Chicago Gade Turstian Elms Ortcagn Isis Howe Ooh Perinide

Washington Troops Ride In Historic Fall Church Parade

A column of sixty officers from the Washington Barracks undertook a strenuous ride through Falls Church and back to Fort Myer. The event featured periods of trot and gallop lasting about forty minutes, with mishaps and lively commentary from observers. General Duvall commended the riders and ordered physical exams at the hospital, while the Roosevelt portrait puzzle amused officers and sparked debate over presidential riding style.

Ataamart Falls Church Gabreith Casey Floush Mel Sturgis Duvall Oficers Rumbaugh Washington Department Roosevelt Roswell

Holtzman Stricken, Real Estate Operator in Shock

Lawyer and real estate operator F Holtzman of northwest Washington collapsed with paralysis yesterday near the corner of Fifteenth and Thirteenth streets. He was carried to a hospital, with grave fears expressed for his condition. A native of New Jersey, he had lived in the city for many years and is well known in business circles. His home is at 1124 Twelfth Street Northwest.

Pacalyaia Holtzman Lace Anim Holtsman Holteman Holtzman Rappa Tacavel Ssinn Dwelfth Street

Connecticut Election Patterns Show GOP Gains in Town Votes

A Washington Post summary notes Connecticut town and city elections produced GOP victories in about 130 of 136 towns, with Republicans winning most local offices. Constitutional amendments were rejected statewide by a strong margin, while many towns similarly backed unlicensed status.

Republicama Lacense Pevial Washington Post Ren Haven Connecticut Cenag

Teen-arrested for cigar theft at club sale scheme

Thomas Brooke, eighteen, of 1522 K Street NW, was arrested at the First precinct on charges of stealing a box of cigars from the Columbia Golf Club. He faced arraignment in Folica Court this morning after attempts to dispose of the goods at about fifteen for a quarter.

Thomas Brooke K Street First Precinct Columbia Golf Club Folica Court Fanceman Lila Brooke

Purse Snatching Leads to Arrests in Night Incident

Two young men accused of snatching a purs e from Mrs. Juin Priest near her home on Sixth and Pack. Alfred B. Gorges, a drug store operator, identifies Maltby as a former clerk involved. Police report Maltby fled with articles from stock. Officer Garrett shot during pursuit, later died, while Maltby and accomplice fled. Maltby held at Wirt precinct.

Twoz sToderick Maltoy Chevy Chosekop Cincinnati Anthony Wirt Garrett Garrett, Rented Out On Fats Sprane Garretty

Temperance Speeches By Garrie Nation Fund Stage Tour

Garrie Nation travels with a touring company performing ten minute interludes between acts to raise funds for temperance aims. She plans to use proceeds to back a Washington home for inebriates with an attached hospital and to equip a large hotel for that purpose, while touring the Middle West and Central State.

Mra Currie Na Yon Sn Middle West HL D Gordon Mra Nation Kentucky Uguek Ordtera Neton Tila Washington

Veteran educator Patton dead after long career in South Carolina colleges

Prof Edmund L Patton died at his Madeira apartments at age eighty one after a brief illness. A native of Abbeville County, he served as president of Erskine College Due West and West Tennessee College Jackson, Tenn, and taught ancient languages at the University of South Carolina for sixteen years. He retired in 1898 and lived with his two sons, W E L Patton and Lieut Cam J B Patton U S M N, leaving a widow. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev H Waddell Pratt with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Edmund L Patton Joy Madeira Apartments Twenty Second Street Pattons Tite Erakine College Due West West Tennessee College Jackson Tonn South Carolina Columbia W EL Patton Cam J B Patton U S MN Dr_Patton Abbevils Cou Willam Patton

Miles Camp at smoker highlights veteran unity and plans

Gen Nelson A Miles Camp United Spanish War Veterans met at Costello's Hall for a smoker. Rausch chaired and praised the Miles Camp as the nation’s best soldiers organization. Foster urged closer ties, Mitchell outlined growth methods, and leaders Smith Cogan Ruppel Leahy and Mellach spoke. Lowder noted Virginia governor Swan son’s message about mounting admission price at Mount Vernon grounds to be raised at the next Virginia legislature meeting.

Nelson A. Miles United Sucker Costellos Hall Post Department Rausch Miles Camp Army and Navy Union Henry Foster J Walter Mitchell Paat Department John Lewis Smith H J Cogan JF Ruppel D J Leahy Wiliam H. Mellach Fourth Immanea WH. Lowder Guv Swanson Virginia Mount Vernon

Government Clerks Salaries Debated in Heep Commission Report

The Heep Commission reports officials show higher grades and clerks are underpaid compared with private sector. It notes public service attracts two classes: those content with lower pay and those using government posts to study and advance. Evidence suggests merit system curbs favoritism, and a plan to end chief clerks’ promotion power.

Heep Commission Diralons Dureaua End Techniclans Commission

New Telegraph Evidence in Sherman Trust Case

Daniel L Russell chairman of the New York Commercial Telegraphers Union said evidence related to alleged Sherman and trust law violations by Postal and Western Union Telegraph companies will be filed with the Department of Justice in Washington. He said the purpose is a simple recovery business transaction connected to the telegraphers strike while denying any friction within the union leadership.

Postal and Western Union Telegraph Companies Department of Justice Daniel L Russell New York Commercial Telegraphers Union Washington Russell Wahington Tts

WANT PARK ESTABLISHED AT AQUEDUCT BRIDGE APPROACH

Fort Styer Colonial Heights Citizens Association met Monday to push converting five acre government land along Military Road to Arington Cemetery into a park. They urged Alexandria County Civic Federation and Rosslyn board to cooperate with Old Dominion Electric Road for a bridge area station and to improve walks in Colonies Heights.

Aqueduct Potomac Arington Cemetery Fort Styer Colonial Heights Mde Asaceiation Old Dominion Elactric Road Bridge Colonies Heights

Maccabees Hold Social Address by Great Commander

Mrs Forense Burns, Great Commander of the Ladies Branch, spoke at a Washington branch event in the Pythian Temple in her honor. Frances Burns of Port Huron described the Michigan society founded in June 190, now over a thousand members, with other speakers including Dr Teahill and Frank Thorphy. Musical numbers were performed under Dora B Hendrix and committee chairs.

Forense Burns Frances Burns Port Huron Ladies of the Modern Maccabees Washington Knights of the Modern Maccabees Pythian Temple Michigan Teahill Holdem Great Meifion Crammer Ho Jongham Frank Thorphy Mattie Klinkman Oloughlin Capital Hill Ie dL Ren Dora B Hendrix Lectia Betts RM Collins Smith

Choir Officers Named At St Paul Catholic Church Meeting

At St Paul Catholic Church annual choir meeting officers were elected led by WN Bosch as president and John Connell as vice president. Wardrobe, executive committee, and treasurer selections were made with Edmond Walsh in charge of wardrobe and B Fagan as treasurer. A parish organist and choirmaster Prof Wincheater led the choir as reports noted receipts of 125 and expenditures of 25 for a recent cantata. Sunday school officers were also elected led by Superintendent Frank Bidell with HL Schell as first assistant and James B Deel pes treasurer. various posts filled including secretary Enoch M Gathright and librarian Charles Lockhead.

St. Paul's Catholics Church St. Paul Catholic Church WN Bosch John Connell Schule WA. Merchant Tressurer B. Fagan Edmond Walsh Joseph Ryder Fogarty and Fenwick Merchant Walsh Hall Battle George Schulta Bingham Burne Ryder Caniel Carroll Hemlg McCloskey Brower Connor Batt Fogarty Frawley Hall Fenwick Atbingon Roath Fagin Jt Reed Kelley Prof “Wincheater Avene Christian Church Frank Bidell HL Schell James B Deel Pes Simon Mckinamle Remry Enoch M Gathright Annie Dowling HB. Schell Filmore Dowling Charles Lockhead Mr Watrous Wilson Mise Mantle Williams

Aid for Consumptives Winter Bree Dispensary Notes

The Associated Charities report shows 677 patient visits to the tree dispensary for consumptives at 25 Hf Street NW. Dr Jense HE Rainsburgh led an education effort on milk and eggs, with 186 new cases, 97 improved, 6 cured, and 605 cured overall. Visiting nurses made 113500 visits Dec 1908 to Oct 1907. Attendees included Geo George DE Sternberg, Miss Isabel L Strong, Miss Frida Broun, George S Wilson, and Charles F Weller.

Associated Charities Jense Rainsburgh Hamabtorgh Geo Geotge DE Sternberg Misa Isabel L Strong Frida Broun George S Wilson Charles F Weller

Final Debate Prep At Hague Conference

The Hague delegates Joseph H Choate Gen Horace Porter and James Brown Scott held a private briefing with Sir Edward Pry Count Tornelli Marquis de Several and ME Renault to align positions for the final debate. Key issues include obligatory arbitration, collection of contractual debts with Switzerland opposing, and establishing a permanent court with Austria and Hungary urged to reconsider.

Hague Joseph H Choate Horace Porter James Brown Scott Edward Pry Count Tornell I Taly Marquis de Several Portugal ME Renault France Ascuss United States Mércy von Kapos'Mavey Cartein Austria Huberry Mateo

Guardsmen rifle test yields good scores at three-day match

District National Guard participants endured variable winds at Congress Heights for the first day of the three day rifle contests. Prizes went to Mario B Atkinson and several Company teams amid scores reaching into the high thirties and forties. Maj. James B Bell oversaw the event with Maj. Alfred P Robbins and Capt. J. S. Tomlinson among range officers.

District National Guard Congress Heights Yesteray Ories Sigourney Yewlenday Mms Kemen Mad James B Bell Alfred P Robbins JS Tomlinson Goldrell Stephan Harvey Windsor Richardaom Biehest Lieut Lackland Eleut Clausel Sergt Richardson Soret Dent Wsgwenty Nevies Serst Farrow Liewt Putnam Atkinson Bergt Behretver Bennett Sergt Schreiver Putam Payna

Navy shore buys fuel and food for pacific fleet

Proposals to the Bureau of Equipment request more than 400000 pounds of supplies plus abundant edibles and drinks for the Pacific and Atlantic battleship fleets. Armour & Co. to furnish beef at 70300 dollars and George W Van Boskirk & Son of New York to supply 130000 pounds of flour at 5520 dollars. Estimates show price rises due to higher labor costs by 1 to 7 percent.

Atlantic Armour & Co George W van Boskerl & Sone New York Department Fromlia

Crack in Ohio 72 Inch Gun Likely Deep Scratch

Navy officials inspect a 72 inch gun at the Wattle in Ohio noting a crack may be a deep scratch from a shell impact. If damaged, replacement could take a week or two, with spare guns available as Ohio sails with the fleet. Other navy personnel transfers and shore assignments are noted in the dispatches from Washington.

Ordnance Bureau of the Navy Washington New York Navy Yard Ohio Loureau Ae Hoon Provincetown Pacific Ordnance Bureau

Army Orders and Assignments Amid Disorderly Fragments

Fragmented army orders note officers Relating to absences extended terms and station duty. Mentions Majors Creer, Gore, Woolson, Moody, Bankhead and others with transfers to Fort Baynard Kat Springs and Phitpring Inmpda. Includes medical commentary and cautions about subsistence and substitutes.

Joseph Burrard Thoous Creer Aetea Woolson Willian Caples Dircis Hay Gorge Amey Willaer P Hancock Cavat Fort Berranees Chesger Firab Wiest Beeracke Bartmas S. Butlet

Washington Exposition Special Train Service Notes

Rail brief notes a special Washington Exposition timetable with vestibule cars and buffet car daily service except Sundays between Washington and nearby stations. Details read as partial OCR but imply a dedicated train feature for fair visitors and travel convenience.

Washington Exposition Washington Ad

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