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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1911
Page
6
A Syracuse area firm named CHEAT TAC QT A PATRY CO. appears in a damaged OCR fragment discussing packaging and cheese items for distribution. The readable parts reference a cheese package and Syracuse location, suggesting a regional market notice or product labeling note.
Washington officials weigh four funding choices to fund a meter system or a $4 million new aqueduct. Maj Judson outlines options including Congress appropriations, general revenues, consumer meters, or rate increases to cover costs. Government aims to avoid profit from water while preserving delivery.
Experts from the bureau of animal industry confirmed the rabies diagnosis in the horse used by two District National Guard officers at Camp Ordway. Dr John A Mohler examined the brain after the horse died Wednesday and announced the finding. The animal showed symptoms Tuesday and was placed under care. A stableman connected with the horse may receive Pasteur treatment at the hygienic laboratory. The horse was bought in Hagerstown Maryland and sold to Charles Hireary of Hillreary and Sons in Washington. It is unclear where infection occurred. A second horse, bitten by a mad dog last week, is at Bethesda awaiting observation. Incubation for horses ranges two to three months.
Postoffice Department officials discussed the New York attorney general view that postal savings deposits are taxable. With Postmaster General Hitchcock absent, no action will be taken until his return. Courts will decide if tax applies and Hitchcock may pursue the New York case to the Supreme Court on his return to Washington.
Richard Tuthill, 6, of Chicago, will wed Misa Susan Payne Trimble, 60, at St Margaret's Episcopal Church. Misa Ela D Trimble, a Trimble niece, will marry Rev Fromery H Hartman of Lyons Mass. The families kept plans secret and license records show both grooms arriving before 9 oclock.
A Georgetown versus Gallinger playground baseball game is set for the Gallinger playground behind the juvenile court this afternoon. Gallinger defeated Rosedale 22 to 10 yesterday in a prior match.
Theodora De Land a well known Treasury clerk who served over four decades in government service died at his home 1415 Newton Street NW from heart disease. He reported to the Treasury and later to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing before falling ill. Funeral services will be conducted by B B French Lodge F A A M of which he was a member. Pallbearers to be chosen. He is survived by two daughters and a son.
Auditor Alonzo Twerdsle reports ambiguity in school laws causing unsettled salary talk for two new grade manual training school principals. He questions transfer and promotion rules, required qualifications, and whether salaries above minimums may be paid, noting board action awaits comptroller guidance.
W Scott Towers age six lifelong Washington resident died yesterday at 3345 Seventeenth Street Northwest from asthma. Born July 2 1848 in Washington he led a career at the Washington Critic and later the Postoffice Department. Funeral at St Margaret's Church Monday at 11 with Rev Dr Herbert Scott Smith officiating. survived by wife and two daughters Frances and Lee Lenthal Towers.
A large crowd is expected at American League park this afternoon as Eagles and Knights of Columbus teams play for St. Vincent's Orphanage. The Fifteenth Cavalry Band, led by George F. Tyrrell, will perform at 2:30 p.m. The gates open at 3 p.m. The game, originally set for Tuesday, was postponed by Sutrein and rescheduled for today.
Rev Dr William H Bates begins as successor to retiring Rev Zed Copp at Bethany Presbyterian Chapel in Washington. Bates arrived two years ago from St Louis where he led Webster Groves Presbyterian Church and has served at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Swollen by heavy rains the Potomac above Great Falls rose several feet by 6 PM and flooded crops. The rise, lasting about four hours, sent driftwood and cattle over the falls while rowboats were carried away. Sightseers found the scene beautiful despite danger.
About half the needed expenses for the National German American Alliance convention have been raised in the last two weeks. Plans were set at Bruegger's Hall for arrivals at the New Willard October 6 to 9 with hospitable events including excursions, a banquet, and the karamers at Carroll Institute Hall. German day at the National Rifles Armory is scheduled October 6 with Dr Christian Stack organizing. The guests will be free to enjoy activities, and the Saengerbund Arion and Columbia Turn Verein will keep open house during the convention.
Labor day at Chevy Chain Lake draws large crowds with music by genelog and Marine Band performers. A special program of excellence features motion pictures in the rustic theater and dancing to close the day. The St Jenna steamer departs Seventh Street dock at 2 30 for Colonial Beach for a weekend of crabbing swimming canoeing sailing and amusements. Tomorrow and Tuesday the St John will offer Labor day trips leaving at 1 pm and returning in the evening.
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