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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1911

Page

6

Judd and Detweiler Inc WHE HK Print Shop

Judd and Detweiler Inc operates a printing shop at 420 221th street. The item appears as a short business notice referencing the WHE HK Print Shop.

Reform in pensions plan eyed to save millions

The pension system faces a simplified direct-pay plan to cut costs and mailings, with checks sent to pensioners’ last addresses and post office cooperation. Commissioner Davenport reports 892,098 current pensioners, a yearly pension total of 157,321,800 and a drop in administration costs to 2,517,127. Fraud checks show 26 improper pensions among 47,181 examined, while 570,050 soldiers and widows remain on rolls.

United States J. L. Davenport Secretary of the Interior Brittannia W. Kennon Washington, D. C Martha Washington Tyler Davenport Congress Post Office Department Washington Knoxville Phoebe M. Palmeter Jonathan Wooley New Hampshire Brookfield

Services at St Patrick's League of the Good Shepherd

Nearly all the men of St Patrick’s parish attended the second meeting of the League of the Good Shepherd. Mr Russell answered questions. The boys’ choir directed by R Mills Silby sang Tantum Ergo and O Sacramentum. Men adjourned to New Carroll Hall for badge and rail ticket distribution for today’s jubilee in Baltimore. Five special trains will carry men women and children to the event.

St. Patrick's League of the Good Shepherd Mer. Russell R. Mills Silby Westminster Cathedral London New Carroll Hall Baltimore

Transfer Cases Up Today In District Court Fight

The receiver for Washington Transit asks the District Supreme Court to compel Capital Traction to issue transfers at Fourteenth and Kennedy streets NW. Justice Wright will hear the case, setting up a major legal battle over universal transfers in the District. Concurrently, Col. George A. Armes sues Washington Railway and Electric for $10 in municipal court for a conductor refusing to issue a transfer from F Street to Seventh Street.

Washington Transit Company Capital Traction Company Fourteenth Kennedy Streets Northwest Justice Wright District Supreme Court Col George A. Armes Washington Railway and Electric Company Col. Armes F Street Seventh Street

Canary Lost From Thompson School In Northwest District

The Thompson School at Twelfth and L streets NW reports its sole canary missing. Teachers and students act as detectives to determine if it was stolen or escaped. Miss Wall and Miss Stockard supervised the pet. The canary had resided at a nearby home before two weeks ago and was adopted by the school.

Thompson School

Last Day To Object On Capitol Area Condemnation

Objections to government condemnation of two city squares north of the Capitol between New Jersey and Delaware avenues must be filed today in the District Supreme Court. Five committee members will appraise the property under consideration, with owners testifying on valuation. The government has appropriated 500000 dollars for the condemnation. Stanton J. Peelle will oversee government affairs in the proceedings. College head M A Speaker and Dr George L Mackintosh addressed the Young Men's Christian Association after a Bible class meeting.

District Supreme Court Capitol New Jersey Delaware Capitol Grounds Union Station Park Barnard Stanton J. Peelle United States

City Bulletins Amusements and Theatre Schedules

City bulletins list showtimes for Belasco Harry Lauder Matienel Lee Moleson The Cave Man The Old Homestead Chase's Polite Vaudeville Academy A Prisoner for Life and Cosmos Vaudeville continuous hours The Whirl of Mirth and more Also notes on Arnold's Ale advertising and local services including carpet cleaning and bottled beverages with various business contacts and hours The Post Want Ads are free and classifieds are encouraged for results

Belasco Harry Lauder Matienel Lee Moleson Columbia Gayety Harry Hastings Lyceum Ave Weethe ‘Webster

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