Washington City Echoes From a Former Congressman
Lafe Combs recalls Washington landmarks and manners during four years there. He praises the layout by L Enfant, notes circles on second blocks, contrasts congressmen and senators, recounts Coxey’s Army arrival and arrest on the grass, and observes access to the House versus Senate. His reminiscences come with historical color from 1903.
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Lafe Combs
National House of Representatives
Hepburn
Iowa
Washington
Gombs
United States
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
L’enfant
Combs
Goxey
Ihs
Balimore
Coxey
Corobs
Ted
Capital
House of Representatives
Senate Hall
Washington City
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
National Capital
Reed
Maine
Combe
Shoreham Hotel
Brooks Foreshadows Forest Reserve Concerns for Colorado
Congressman Brooks of Colorado cites forest reserve issues and seeks early consideration of withdrawal decisions in Chaffee and Saguache counties. He notes avoidance of annual assessment work and alleges that more land than proper is withdrawn, affecting Salida and agricultural areas. The correspondence, released by the Government, outlines the department's position on forest recreation and mining near reserves.
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Washington, D. C
FE. Brooks
House of Representatives
Dean Sta
J H. Fimple
General Land Office
Salida
Colorado
Bureau of Forestry
Congresman Brooks
Brook
Fimple
F. E. Brooks
J.H Fimple
Arkaneas Valley
Grrrorp Pixcxort
Hitchcock's Order on Withdrawals for Proposed Est Reserves
Washington lettered dispatch dated November 21 1903 asks if temporary withdrawals for proposed est reserves affect mineral location and entry under the June 4 1897 act 30 Stat 36 and clarifies that nothing shall prohibit any person from filing locations or entries not expressly forbidden by the act.
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E A. Hirencock
Washington, D. C
General Lond Ne
Memorial Exercises by Elks at Opera House
The Elks held annual memorial exercises at the opera house last Sunday attended by a large crowd. Decorated stage with cut towers and plants, purple and white bunting, front-row lodge members observed. The event aligns with the first Sunday in December sacred session tradition honoring departed members. Gen Maupin gave a magnificent address, noted for its eloquent benevolent message.
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The
Elks
Opera House
Lodge of Eiks
Washington City as a government district and costly living
The article contrasts Washington City with other U S locales noting its status as a federal district, limited commercial activity, heavy government employment, and high living costs. It cites the government ownership of land, differing salaries for congressmen, and anecdotal remarks about prominent figures and personal finance in the capital.
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Washington City
Territories
Committee On
District of Columbia
Washington
Baltimore
Wednesday Musical Club Program Highlights
The last program meeting listed performances by Mesdames Smith, Stewart, Maupin, Prentiss, and Biggs. Featured pieces included Dipplomaten Polka, Andante and Impromptu, Poet and Peasant, and a vocal duet The Return. Assistant lists: piano duet, piano solo, piano trio, and vocal selections with multiple performers.
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Strauss
Mesdames Smith
Stewart
the Return
Kuchen
Mesdames Maupin
Prentiss
Andanta
Bruch
Mre Stewart
Supge
Mirees Biggs
Davis
Mrs. Stewart
Rose Dark
Soleme
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Workshop
Nation
Ric
Brooks
Congressman
Brooks and
Secretary of the Interior
Canon City Lodge, B. P. O. E
Garden of the Gods
Foltz-Hardy Company
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Congress
Brotherhood of Ellis
Lodge
Auld Lang Syne
B. E. Hart
Golden Gates Ajar
Miss Sommerville
A. H. White
G. A. Prentiss
Pasadena
Thomas J. Freeman
Howard
Stila H. Seed
Chicago
Illinois
California
Freeman
Pesmiena
Jacob H. Preemen
Wednesday Musical Club
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