Washington's Great Union Station Terminal Project Progress
Special to The Sun reports on Washington DCs Union Station expansion. The 160 acre project by Baltimore and Ohio and partners aims for a $20,000,000 cost with completion within the year. Structural work shows 73 percent done including granite, brick, steel, and roofing. vast earthmoving moves 900,000 cubic yards within the site.
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End Question Sparks Witty Exchange
A brief dialogue features two speakers debating how to phrase completion. The banter centers on timing and clarification about the ending. The exchange reveals a playful tension over interpretation.
Mrs. Page Gifts 50000 to Chicago Orchestral Association
Mrs Thomas Nelson Page donated fifty thousand dollars to the Chicago Orchestral association in a fund set to support the group. The gift, described as a trust, will be used at the association’s discretion. Page, formerly the widow of the brother of Marshall Field, is noted for contributions to the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Chicago Orchestral Association
Orchestral Association
Roosevelt plan to federalize railroads stirs old south fears
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt’s tentative proposal to substitute federal for state control of railroads provokes strong south reaction about states rights. Critics fear federal power over rail lines, with implications for Jim Crow cars, while the president seeks judicial guidance on the commerce clause before pushing amendments to the rate law.
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Roosevelt to announce federalization plans for traffic law
Secretary Root argues congress must act via amendments to the rate law before the supreme court will acknowledge states’ lack of jurisdiction over traffic matters. President Roosevelt plans a formal announcement of federalization, timing unclear but possible at Jamestown exposition April 26, Indianapolis May 30, Lansing May 31, or National Editorial association June 10.
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Fraunce's Tavern Restored to Colonial Form in New York
New York's Fraunce's tavern at Pearl and Broad streets has been rebuilt to mirror Washington's farewell to his generals. The two story structure was altered with a shorter roof and altered facade while retaining much of the original brick and wood. The Sons of the Revolution plan to dedicate and reopen the historic building on May 1.
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City of rich widows migrate to Washington homes
Mrs Perry Belmont plans a 500000 dollar winter house in Washington and joins a growing group of wealthy widows choosing the capital for social prominence. Mrs George Pullman and Mrs Marshall Field are also linked to Washington residences as high society leaders seek rewards there.
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Washington
Belmont
George Pullman
Marshall Field
Pullman
Misidentified Colonel Sighted in Cleveland Case
A Cleveland sighting allegedly places Colonel Bryan in the city last Sunday but he refused to talk, suggesting a case of mistaken identity as reported by the Karcas City Journal.
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Karcas City
Pacific Fleet Formed With Admiral Brownson to Command
Washington March 27 The Pacific fleet will be organized by April 1 from vessels across the Asiatic and Pacific stations. Admiral W W Brownson will command, with two fleets remaining and the force not to be increased. The armament includes the West Virginia Connecticut Maryland and Pennsylvania battleships, five Chicago and Milwaukee class destroyers, torpedo boats, gunboats, a mosquito fleet and rebuilt Spanish vessels. Brownson is noted for attire and for handling hazing at Annapolis. He is described as small in stature.
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