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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
9
Bavaria moves to crown Prince Ludwig, already regent, after King Otto is deposed. The diet approved the constitutional change to remove Otto following his mental collapse and King Ludwig the elder’s admission of insanity after his fatal plunge into a palace lake.
Mrs Abby G Baker during Roose velt era aided a long search by sending Tyler era silver fruit baskets and a Tyler dinner plate to the White House collection. Judge D Gardiner Tyler provides two silver baskets rescued from the Richmond fire. A Van Buren water pitcher gifted via Mrs Helen Singleton Green from Columbia SC ties to Mrs Abram Van Buren.
The Washington Rotary Club held its regular fall dinner at the Shoreham with Frank Jewel Reymond of East Orange New Jersey delivering an address on elements of business success. Guests included Carl Droop H Lansburgh Frank Fisher John W Browner Eugene G Adams and other prominent members and attendees listed in the report.
Three suits filed in the District Supreme Court seek damages from the W B E Company and the Washington Railway and Electric Co for injuries suffered during a Capitol Heights car disturbance on February 24, 1912. Albert and Clara Smith seek 5000 dollars each for beating and bruising. Harry L. Adama seeks 10000 dollars with two fractured ribs. Otto L. Schmidt sues Capital Traction Co for 1000 dollars after being thrown from a bar, with Leckie Cox and Kratz representing him.
Brig. Gen. Charles J. Allen, A. S. A., retired, was struck by an automobile at Thirteenth Street and New York Avenue Northwest while walking northbound. Chauffeur James Proctor, employed by P. W. McGuire, picked him up and transported him to Emergency Hospital for treatment of a cut above the left eye and a concussion-like shock, then to the Gordon Hotel. Allen, 64, formerly paymaster for the army in New York, was attended by a private physician afterward.
Three of four young people who plunged from a Queen Chapel road bridge near the Ram's Horn Inn remain in Casualty Hospital. George Mueller, 22, of 702 G Street Southeast, was moved to Providence Hospital and described as the worst hurt. Authorities say Henderson, driver of the car, and the others are not in imminent danger. Miss Emma Pumphrey suffers internal injuries. The car fell twenty feet into a creek and was retrieved yesterday heavily damaged.
A high powered racer belonging to M H Bray of this city lies wrecked beyond Hyattsville on the road to Laurel. The driver believed injured or dead, but no information could be obtained. The car struck a telephone pole and overturned. a farmer saw a blue car pick up a man and drive toward Laurel. Deputy Sheriff Lansbury notified Washington police later in the evening.
At the annual Building Association Council meeting in the Oriental building officers were elected for the coming year. President James F. Shea, vice president Albert Schulters, secretary treasurer Charles F. Benjamin, executive committee Hillive, Maedel, Johnson, Woodward, James Canton, Kinick, and Lester. Additional names appeared for the United States Lingua of Tebworthd.me and Loan Remains committee.
Dr Ernest Laplace performed a nearly bloodless operation at Georgetown University Hospital as part of the twenty fifth anniversary observance of the Medical and Surgical Society. The event drew over 100 physicians and featured two difficult surgeries, including an appendix tuberculosis case in a young boy, with optimistic prognoses and detailed explanations for attending surgeons. The visit included a luncheon with 160 local physicians and an annual banquet at the University Club where Laplace answered the toast American Surgery and discussed the society's history and influence.
Washington District Epworth League board meets 8 p m Wednesday at Wesley Chapel Fifth and F streets following chapter meetings. Tomorrow Rev W H Richardson speaks to Hasmine cotter, Lilla Masters addresses Foundry Chapter, and Umberger talks at Dumbarton Chapter. Willam L Evans class names itself Fyt-Omacron with John Farrar president Lewis W Klopfer VP Randall N Saunders secretary and Homer Claiborne treasurer.
Charles H. Albrecht now on duty in the State Department is appointed consular agent at Santo Domingo. He leaves the city Saturday and was formerly vice and deputy consul general at Barcelona. James M. Sullivan reports the revolution is fully settled and the Puerto Plata blockade raised, with all ports reopened.
A DC commission including Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery and colleagues will plan spending the $2,000 bequest for modernizing the money order system per C F McDonald’s will. Coverage includes George Washington University student newspaper launch, Rock Creek bridge bid results, safety space requests, and assorted civic, religious, and club events with names, places, and dates.
Washington Lodge of Elks hosted an entertainment night at the clubhouse featuring local talent and professional performers. R C Cumberland served as master of ceremonies with Howard Hutchinson chairing the event. Exalted Ruler John Gorman spoke, and a lineup included Wilson Oliver Oscar Robinson Lee Moxley Richard Hart William Shelby Ray Chick BE Hutchison George W Thompson and Edward Wright as performers.
The House discussed Representative Gray's proposal to honor the President's daughter with a wedding gift, criticising the move as inappropriate. Gray defended his resolution and refused to remove his remarks from the Congressional Record, later sending a check to the wedding fund and a letter explaining his intent.
State Deputy Edward P. Harrington presided at installation ceremonies for five Knights of Columbus councils last night. Officers named include Grand Knight Leo A. Rover and Charles W. Darr, with numerous deputies, wardens, secretaries, and trustees elected across Carroll, Keane, Spaulding, and other councils. The event, held at the Knights hall, featured aid from District Deputies William P. Normoyle, Harry J. Kane, and State Warden Redmond DeVaney.
More than 200 members of the American Clan Gregor Society gathered at the National Hotel for the annual meeting. The event featured Scottish pageantry with MacGregor tartan decor, songs, sword dance, poems, and papers on clan history. The chieftain Dr Edward May Magruder delivered the annual address as three sessions were scheduled for today.
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