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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
18
In Takoma Park a new pay as you enter reception plan is proposed by Embryo Electricians for a social event at Bliss Hite bungalow. Feminine attendees are urged to wear street wear instead of formal clothes to fund the affair, stirring district debate on whether the model is financially viable.
Residents urged to register by 1 PM with local churches as a unity gathering promotes outreach and turnout. Officials expect a large attendance and plan community activities following the registration period.
A guardian was appointed for a child amid probate hearings. The court named a guardian from the estate and details of the appointment, including conditions and related expenditures, were discussed. The matter referenced a monetary figure of $10 and noted the presence of a mother figure in the proceedings.
A new Weg establishment pledges to be the largest and finest in town, offering the best suits and overcoats in Washington at fair prices. Workmen are on site but shoppers are urged to visit without delay.
Dentists at the joint Maryland State Dental Association and DC Dental Society meeting in Washington urged establishing free dental clinics in public schools to curb decay of children's teeth. The session included papers on prophylaxis and military dental corps, with broader discussion of morning clinic results and compulsory clinic service.
Justice Shepard and Corporation Counsel oppose altering oath form arguing honesty remains unchanged by wording. They state the oath should not affect witnesses' truthfulness and urge commissioners to recommend to Congress that the proposed law not alter the oath.
A joint committee arranged entertainment for a Japanese monetary commission in Washington. A special exhibition will open at Tort Wyer Hall November 109. A sightseeing trip to Annapolis was added, with a private view at Cartoran Galleries and a reception in the Presidential room. The visitors depart Washington Thursday morning for a tour of American cities.
Kuster S Villa reports a State Department relief plan after a Washington return from Valley Forge Pa. A conference with Seer lay of Shite Wier addressed Hankey on Chuan Rawoad loza and the status of the loan. German hesitance and American bankers’ demand for compensating concessions cloud the agreement.
Geneal Cash School Rifle club organized last night electing Dr WW Phelps president Wo Covell vice president ML Leonard secretary Ro Beach treasurer and G Hauwitton captain. Members to represent the O sheet school in the meet of the National Rifle Association on November. A team from each of three companies and a fish school team will be entered with additional competitors for the manual prize.
The second year law class at George Washington University elected President W Jefferson Davis of Virginia Vice President Walter J Gill of Massachusetts Treasurer Henry F bu Boin of Washington Secretary J Staley Preston of New York Chevy Pree Clas Editor J it Carl of Washington and Hatcher Class Orator David Paul Herriott of Pennsylvania. It was decided to divide the morning and afternoon sections of the class.
At a meeting of His South Washington Business Association last night Dr WS Richardson was endorsed as a candidate for postmaster of Washington. A committee of Dr GH Arms Prof JG Neu and D Jobs Allen was appointed to draft a letter to the President urging the appointment. Dr Richardson is a Republican and was a delegate to the Republican national convention in 2008.
Gen James M. Ashton of Tacoma says Edward Barrill fears no legal trouble from Dr Frederick A Cook. He testifies Barrill and others were paid only traveling expenses for guiding Cook toward Mount McKinley, while disputing Cook’s summit reach and corroborating Barrill’s statements.
Gook gathers affidavits amid controversy over who reached Mount McKinley. Dr Cook arrived in Missoula and argues settlement requires an expedition to recover records. An affidavit from farmer George Sellede of Taylor County questions the timing and proper drawing of the Mount McKinley statement, while Frederick A Cook swears to evidence dated September 1908.
The new 14 inch naval gun is nearly finished at Midvale Steel and other Navy Yard works. Final assembly includes breech mechanism and loading gearing, with delivery to Indian Head proving grounds for testing to assess future adoption and effectiveness. The completed gun weighs about tons and fires projectiles around 1400 pounds with powder charges near 3200 pounds.
The Macfarlan trophy, the annual award for the best kept firehouse in the District, will be presented to Engine Company No. 14 on November 10. Washington merchants plan a jubilation with the company as guests as arrangements continue. last year they won and will retain the trophy after this year’s committee decision.
Fors berg & Murray machinists buy the square bounded by Eighth Ninth Water and Eastreele igh from J Eakin Gadsby real estate brokers. A three story brick building for a foundry and blacksmith shop will rise on the site. Brokers also report sale of seven 60 foot lots in G street near Twenty third street northwest part of the Denf tract to B A Lane.
George Matthews, a Japanese waiter, was arrested Thursday night on HC street northwest charged with intoxication and brandishing a razor. Massie reported Matthews connected with culinary staff of a Navy officer and promised to ensure a fine in police court, restoring duties. Ada Kitchin of 140 T street northwest faced charges of appropriating two mattresses. she testified ownership unclear after storing them six weeks. Judge Mullowny urged restitution as Kitchin left the courtroom. Paul Wright, known as Foul, faced charges of holding out local collections. Detective Grave arrested him. Paul pleaded guilty and a one year sentence for robbers’ investigation was slated, with Lester identified as the prisoner. Preston Davis failed to answer stock charges. collateral forfeited. Witnesses claim Oasis overloading teams on June 20 and July rover.
Authorities announce dense police presence for Halloween to deter mischief. Officers, including blue coats and plainclothes, will patrol streets to prevent property damage and arrest anyone involved in stealing or vandalism during the night.
Eleven novices tread heated sand in October session of Almas Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the National Rifles Armory last night. About four hundred fez wearers watched as Potentates from seven temples joined in the event including fifteen nobles from Acca Temple Richmond. Lows A Dent, potentate of Almas Temple, oversaw the ceremonies.
One Rinehart and Dennis Company railway contractor in the city received a New York City Board of Water Supply contract for work on the Catskill aqueduct. The deal covers a large expenditure and sets a completion period of 3351 months from service of notice.
The annual meeting of the Episcopal Cauren department convenes in Washington to discuss missions across Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and West Virginia and the diocese of Washington. A mass meeting at Trinity Church on November 10 will feature leaders including Hishon Harding and Rev Thomas JGarland.
A fire started by burning leaves blown by wind damaged five frame tenements on North Patrick Street in Alexandria yesterday morning. Frank Edwards and a two week old infant narrowly escaped smoke suffocation as neighbors and firefighters rescued them. The homes, owned by Robert Taylor and occupied by Edwards, Guilman, Holmes, and Fameford families, were saved of occupants but rendered untenable. insurance covers losses. Authorities investigated ownership concerns around the old Alexandria House and a related property sale, with conflicting statements from the Alexandrian and Washingtonian.
Justice Anderson voices a ruling in the 7quicy Court concerning the Jefferson Brumback estate involving a complex will. The case centers on distributions among branches of the Brumback family and whether legacy shares pass to nephews and grandnephews or to broader collateral lines. The estate, valued around SEOMCHO, was instructed to be divided among the different branches, with the trial focusing on whether the one thirteenth share devised to Lerma Frank and Jacob Brumback should go to the Savin line or be shared by all. Attorneys Latimer, Landach, and Latimer represented the estate in Kansas City, with Frank Brumbach among the parties.
George Walsh of the Rootevalt Rough Riders was arrested in Philadelphia on a scheme involving two forged drafts and a request for funds from Deputy United States marshals. Walsh claimed to be seeking a pension and had interactions at the National Hotel and with several named individuals. A local man has offered to repay the money Walsh raised and the case will be settled out of court.
Chairman Enapp proposed as a possible replacement for the vacant Supreme Court seat. He hails from New York, has served as interstate commerce commissioner since 19%, and his age places him under the Roosevelt era limits. Meanwhile a six story fall at a Winston tobacco factory injured a worker.
Memorial services for Gen May Gen Olver Ots Howard USA retired were held in Bennington Vermont with a funeral chorus and a short address by President Thirkield. The service included wreaths from faculty and students and plans for a memorial gate at the grounds entrance.
The forecast indicates a broad cold wave moving east of the Bucy Mountains, with temperatures falling and winds varying from northwest to northeast. Rain, showers, and cooler air spread across the Pacific districts toward North Uakels and Recond 98, while the Atlantic region experiences moderating temperatures as a front moves in.
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