Real Courtly Is the National Capital Now
Washington in May 6 commentary notes changes under the Taft era modernizing the White House grounds and social life. It details the Lanetta park, Saturday Marine Band concerts, and shifts toward a European court ambiance. It mentions the president's entourage, new staff practices, and the standard of official theater attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
F. Wilson
Washington
Spain
Lanetta
Marine Band
White House
Department
Roosevelts
Tafts
Taft
Scientist Died a Martyr to Science in Mexico
Dr. I. T. Rickets a Chicago pathologist died in the American hospital Mexico City of typhoid fever while studying the disease to discover its germ. The government offers a large reward for such research. Typhus fever kills hundreds in the dry season among American and foreign colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
T. Rickets
Chicago
Rickets
United States Marine Hospital
AT&T plans underground trunk line from Boston to Washington
The American Telephone and Telegraph company announced a plan to establish an underground trunk line telephone service linking Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. The proposal aims to modernize long distance communication and expand intercity connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Freee
Baltimore
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone plan seeks $12 million for conduit network
The Chesapeake and Potomac company proposes a project costing over 12 million dollars to enhance telephone service and prevent city isolation during storms. They applied to Maryland Good Roads commission for a permit to lay conduits along the Baltimore to Washington state road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Telephone Company
Good Roads Commission of Maryland
Baltimore
Washington
Peary Honored by Royal Geographical Society in Berlin
Robert E. Peary arrives in Berlin today for elaborate society arrangements. He will give the discovery of the North Pole address tomorrow and receive a gold medal, the society’s supreme honor, last awarded to Lieut. Shackleton. Roosevelt is also expected to visit as the society faces a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Royal Geographical Society
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Lieut
Shackleton
Peary
Theodore Roosevelt
Spring Signs On The Skin Prompts Quick Poslam Relief
An advice note explains spring skin troubles signal overloaded pores and urges using Poslam to soothe itching and clear blemishes. The article notes Poslam treats eczema acne herpes and similar conditions from first use and promises rapid relief. It mentions availability at Quaker Drug Co priced 60 cents and offers free samples from New Laboratories, 32 West Twenty-fifth Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Drug Co
Duta
Pimplea
Wea
Twenty-fifth Street
New York
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Real Courtly
Archibald W. DeClavering Butt
Mrs. Taft
White Hone
Washington Theatre Managers
Roosevelt
Speedway
Dy United Pree
Peary and
T. R
Third Avenue
Warren
Areigoig
Warren's
Postoffice
Navy
Roseda
Alice
Jassa
Taicum
Butherland
Noribbed
Paris
Children’s, Misses’ and Women's Outfitters
Spuchanan
Ave
Seneca St
Tne
Begi Pe
Scott
Second Ave
Union St
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