Washington Birthday Exercises at Penn with World Powers
At the University of Pennsylvania Washington Birthday service in Philadelphia representatives of three world powers attended. President Roosevelt spoke on Washington's maxims while Baron von Speck Sternburg and Sir Henry Mortimer Durand represented Germany and Britain. The event featured cheers, honors, and notable degrees for Roosevelt and others.
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Philadelphia
Washington
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Roosevelt
Germany
Baron von Speck-Sternburg
William
Henry Mortimer Durand
Academy of Music
Green Room
Mayor Weaver
S. Weir Mitchell
Bishop Whitaker
Wharton Sinkler
J. Woodward
Senator Knox
Mr. Watson
Admiral Clark
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand
Governor Pennypacker
Provost Harrison
President Roosevelt
Quinona Promises New Life For Ailing Boston Readers
Boston readers report Vi reached by Quinona with Mrs F J Dolan claiming blood and nerves improved after two bottles and baby avoided colds. FE Colpitts says grippe left him depleted, Quinona restored appetite energy and health. Horne notes indigestion cured and better sleep. Endorsers urge pickup of $1 bottle from druggists and free advice from THE QUINONA CO.
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F. J. Dolan
Tremont St
Cambridge Dist
Boston
Horne
Warren Ave
Quinona CO
Hartford St
Penn Provost Replies to Wilhelm Approval Message
Dr Charles C Harrison Provost of the University of Pennsylvania responds to a royal message from Wilhelm Imperator Rex Berlin dated February 22. He thanks the Kaiser for the honor while noting the university welcomes the inclusion of Wilhelm Roosevelt and George Washington in its body.
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Charles C. Harrison
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
George Washington
Berlin
Wilhelm, I. R
Harrison
Wilhelm
Imperator Rex
President Roosevelt
President Addresses Complex Education Duties and Courage
The speech links education to duties and benefits, urges problems to be tackled with Washington era spirit of sanity and courage. After a meeting at the Academy of Music, the President dined with the First City Troop and later thanked police at West Philadelphia station, noting he once served on the force.
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Academy of Music
West Philadelphia
Washington
Porters speech on Paul Jones grave search at Washington banquet
Ambassador Porter recounts a five year hunt to locate John Paul Jones grave in Paris. He explains the uncovering at the abandoned St. Louis Cemetery shafts were sunk 17 feet and bodies found undisturbed. He warns Congress must fund the 35 000 inquiry to secure a proper US memorial.
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Paris
Washington
American Club
Ambassador Porter
John Paul Jones
France
Porter
Jones
St. Louis
Congress
Roosevelt
George Washington University Dedication Marks Name Change
The George Washington University, formerly the Columbian University, was formally dedicated today under its new name in Washington. Justice Brewer of the US Supreme Court and former Attorney General MacVeagh delivered addresses at the ceremony.
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Washington
George Washington University
Columbian University
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
MacVeagh
Washington Birthday Celebration at Mercantile Library
The Mercantile Library Association held its Washingtons Birthday celebration at 674 Tremont Street attended by about 7 percent of members. Addresses were delivered by Rev Edward A. Horton and ex-Senator William A. Morse. Henry T. Richardson presided and a collation followed the exercises.
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Mercantile Library Association
Washington
Association
Tremont Street
Ward A. Horton
William A. Morse
Henry T. Richardson
Requiem for Deceased Knights of Columbus Held
A solemn high mass for Mt Benedict Council Somerville K of C was led by Rev Father Mullin at St Josephs Church. Members of Back Bay Council 331 attended memorial mass at St Ceceliass Church for deceased brothers. Rev Joseph G Anderson chaplain presided. Fitton Council 84 held memorial service at Church of the Most Holy Redeemer East Boston with Rev Lawrence P McCarthy officiating.
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Mt. Benedict
Knights of Columbus
Somerville
St. Joseph’s Church
Albert C. Mullin
Back Bay
K. of C
St. Cecelia’s Church
Joseph G. Anderson
Fitton Council
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
East
Boston
Lawrence P. McCarthy
Washington's Birthday Observed at Rome Embassy
Several hundred Americans gathered at the American embassy in Rome to mark Washington's Birthday. Attendees included General Lucius Warren, Harvard professor Warren, W K Vanderbilt, Bishop W H O Connell, Mrs Levi P Morton, Dexter of Boston, Mr and Mrs Craig Biddle, BE Bowen, Miss Holt and Ambassador Meyer noted for celebrating five consecutive birthdays as the first U S diplomatic head in Rome to do so.
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Rome
Washington
Lucius Warren
Warren
Harvard University
W. K. Vanderbilt
W. H. O’connell
Portland
Levi P. Morton
Dexter
Boston
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
BE. A. Bowen
Venezuela
Miss Holt
New York
Meyer
Russia Accepts Meyer as Ambassador to Russia
St Petersburg Feb 22 United States inquiries about George von L Meyer as ambassador to Russia in succession to Robert McCormick were answered with the Emperor's personal assent Meyer is persona grata McCormick will not leave until late April.
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ST. Petersburg
United States
George von L. Meyer
Italy
Robert 8. McCormick
Russia
Meyer
McCormick
Perkins Institution Show Delights Visitors With Student Stringer
At an afternoon entertainment for Perkins Institution pupils, the deaf blind student Thomas Stringer drew strong attention for his outstanding literary performance. The program featured a majority of orchestra members and a string quartet whose numbers received special applause.
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Perkins Institution For the Blind
Thomas Stringer
Newcomb Leads City Gentlemen on First Annual Dinner
A party of 17 gentlemen headed by H. W. Newcomb of this city held its first annual dinner at Hotel Essex yesterday. In the afternoon the group attended the Majestic Theatre. The members were those who last October toured Washington and other southern cities.
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H. W. Newcomb
Hotel Essex
Majestic Theatre
Washington, D. C
Heart Trouble Warns of Deterioration and Cure Claim
The excerpt argues that heart affections worsen if the cause remains, driven by exhausted nerve force, and that the heart must keep working until it is completely disabled. It suggests immediate action at first signs to halt progression and cure by use of a stated remedy.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Endorsed By Port Elgin Clergyman
The advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens the heart and nerves. Reverend W A Robins from Port Elgin Ontario testifies the remedy and Nervine restored his health in two months with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
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Miles
W. A. Robins
Port Elgin
Ont
Washington Compared to Present Day Leaders
Reverend Daniel C. Roberts of Concord argues Washington stands unmatched among modern leaders. He cites Monmouth as proof of Washington's plain, decisive style and statesmenlike qualities. Other speakers include Reverend James Eells General Francis H Appleton and E D Sibley. A silk banner with a revolutionary flag facsimile is presented to the Massachusetts Society S A R via Julia Goddard of the D A R.
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Washington
Daniel C. Roberts
Concord
N. H
Massachusetts Society of Sons of the American Revolution
Monmouth
James Eells
First Church
Unitarian
Boston
Francis H Appleton
Massachusetts Society
E. D. Sibley
Ladies Join 11th Massachusetts Regiment Reunion
The seventh annual reunion at Dwight Hall on Tremont Street featured a historic first as the ladies were guests of the veterans. About 50 members attended, with informal exercises and resolutions mourning seven members. Officers elected: R. E H. Lushman president, T. F. Gerald vice president, Charles R. Mansfield secretary treasurer, Charles T. Wood chaplain. An 11-member executive committee was chosen.
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Eleventh
Massachusetts Regiment
Dwight Hall
Tremont Street
R. E H. Lushman
T. F. Gerald
Charles R. Mansfield
Charles T. Wood
Parnell Club Observes Washington's Birthday in Brighton
The Parnell Club of Brighton held a Washington's Birthday program yesterday afternoon featuring literary and musical exercises. Massachusetts State President Matthew Cummings of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gave the address, with a banquet closing the event.
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Washington
Parnell Club
Brighton
Massachusetts
Matthew Cummings
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
New Departments Nearing Completion at Wolf’s Stores
Work on the forthcoming departments at Wolf's My Clothier's Hanover and Portland streets is nearing completion. Glove department cases are nearly finished and the store is taking on an inviting, modern layout with a handsome, convenient shopping space planned.
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Wolf’s
My Clothier’s
Hanover
Portland
Tucker at Any Entertainment in East Cambridge Jail
Yesterday Charles L. Tucker marked his first holiday in East Cambridge jail since conviction. He attended a jail Chapel entertainment with 450 inmates, stayed through the nearly two hour show, and then sat with friends and families of officers in the afternoon. Mrs. Tucker visited later in the day.
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Charles L. Tucker
East Cambridge
House of Correction
Tucker
Entertainment for the Vets at Chelsea
Inmates of the Soldiers Home Chelsea were treated to a musical program yesterday. Performers included John Agnew William F. Hartigan Castle Square Trio Miss Lillian Thain Miss Frances Devers Miss Annie Betteney Daniel B McInnes George Durgan Mrs A Tucker Miss May Crimmens John Sheehan J Pettingill and F J Thain. The entertainment committee was led by Mrs A R Pettingill president of the Woman's Relief Corps 40 with help from Francis J Thain.
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Chelsea
John Agnew
William F. Hartigan
Castle Square
Lillian Thain
Frances Devers
Annie Betteney
Daniel B. McInnes
George Durgan
A. Tucker
May Crimmens
John Sheehan
J. Pettingill
F. J. Thain
A. R. Pettingill
Woman’s Relief Corps 40
Francis J. Thain
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