Thousands visit zoo as monkeys steal the show
Brisk spring sunshine drew crowds to the Washington Zoo for a Sunday of animal portraiture and playful antics. Children mobbed cages as the new orangutan, Dunk, puzzled by visitors, and old favorites like Dunk and Flo the gigantic bear drew keen attention. Monkeys entertained with antics, while other inmates like the two South American birds and a loud pair of Siberian snakes added color to a lively day.
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Zoological Gardens
Big Ourang
New York
Borneo
Blackburn
Marquis of Queensberry
Jules
Flo
Zoo
Havana DAR Chapter Represented At Continental Congress
Miss Mary Elizabeth Springer of Havana organizes the Havana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a children’s chapter. She will be represented at the continental congress by proxy, Adelaide Kean. Charter members include Dwight Aultman and several Springer family members.
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Mary Elizabeth Springer
United States
Tlavana
Havana
Continental Congress
Adelaide Kean
Miss Springer
Lexington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dwight Aultman
Annie Grace Springer
Richard Crenshaw
Albert Wright
Mias Ines Virginia Springer
Augustus Albright
William Croft
William Fair
Thoma Harris
Jacob Lythenheim
Baltimore AME Conference Adjourns Morning Session
The Baltimore annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at Metropolitan AME Church will adjourn this morning after Bishop Wesley J. Gaines announces appointments. Yesterday morning an ordination sermon was preached by Bishop Gaines followed by ordination of deacons and elders. Afternoon mass meeting featured addresses by Prof. C. T. Keating Rev. E. D. Hunter and Mrs Hi Waddleton. Evening service included a sermon by Rev. Dr. W. H. Heard.
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Baltimore
African Methodistiscopal Church
Metropolitan A M. E
M Street
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Wesley J. Gaines
Waddleton
W. H. Heard
Atlanta, Ga
Funeral of Nixon Brewer at Ryland M E Church
Funeral services for Nixon Brewer of 214 Highth Street SW, who died Saturday from injuries after a fall from six feet, will be held at 2 pm at Ryland M E Church at Tenth and D Streets SW. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Brewer ran a feed and grain store at 209 Seventh St SW. native of Fairfax County, Virginia, he came to the city during the Civil War. Survived by two sons and three daughters. active in church and business circles in southwest Washington.
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Nixon Brewer
Highth Street
Ryland M, HE
Tenth
D _ Streets
I Oak Il
Brewer
Seventh Street
Farfax County
Jie
Weshlington
Jesus and Socialism Claim Sparks Debate, Pastor Says
Alexander Kent, pastor of the Bengie's Church, Pythian Temple, told his congregation that Jesus rejected an economic system yet Socialist theories align with his teachings. He argued Jesus could not be reduced to any single economic model but supported socialistic ideas of sharing earnings and ending idle labor, framing Jesus as a Socialist in essence.
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Alexander Kent
Pythian Temple
Christ
Kent
Jesus
Christian Spirit in Law at M C A Round Table
Charles H Treat Treas US says passage of employers liability bill marks trend toward righteousness and Christian principles in recent legislation. Myron J Jones notes Mansfield Social Service Club in factories using sports and Bible study. Actor Robert Downing recounts conversion and choice of preaching over stage career, citing biblical influence and a life change inspired by a gladiator’s final words.
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Charles H. Treat
United States
Round Table Club
the. M. C. A
Treat
Jesus
Mr. Treat
Myron J. Jones
Social Service Club
Mansfield
Ohio
Hke
Robert Downing
Downing
Mr. Downie
Cherry Blossom Sermon Draws on Proverbs and Japanese Customs
Dr. Radcliffe at New York Avenue Presbyterian preached on cherry blossoms as a symbol of patriotism and virtue. He cited Japanese proverbs about nature, urged outdoor gospel, and urged love of woods and streams, sacrifice, and service as life’s true fragrance.
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Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Japan
Debate at Bloomingdale Builders Club Meeting
Members of the Builders' Club in Bloomingdale met at George Speidel's residence 2809 First Street NW for a Friday debate on the claim that La Salle was a stronger man than Capt. John Smith. The affirmative won, officer elections were postponed, and a magical and literary program followed with recitations by Mr. Speidel. Refreshments were served.
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Builders’Club
Bloomingdale
George Speidel
First Street
la Salle
John Smith
Speidel
Educators Convene for Manual-Training Convention in City
The convention of manual training educators opens today at the Business High School at Rhode Island Avenue and Ninth Street NW with an address of welcome by the Secretary of Agriculture. A 2 PM Tuesday business meeting leads into 3 PM roundtable discussions including Park of Oswego and Chamberlain of Washington schools.
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Business High School
Rhode Island Avenue
Ninth Street
Secretary of Agriculture
Joseph C. Park
Oswego
J. A. Chamberlain
Washington
William J. deCaten
Howard University
George ©. Myers
McKinley Manual Training
J. & Charles Bates
Jacob Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Mary .Davis
Public
Boston
Masa
Ada B. Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
William C. A. Stammel
State Normal and Industrial Schools
Greensboro
N. C
A. E B. Dodd
Trenton
N. J
Frank O. Carpenter
Department of Commerce
English High School
T. D. Senior
Buveau of Examinations
Department of Public Instruction
J. H. Morse
Columbus
Charles R. Richards
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
Lel Gates
McKinley School
Historic Cannon Ball Gift To National Museum
Dr. W Hutson Ford donated a forty pound cannon ball fired from Fort Sumter on April 12 1861 marking the Civil War start. Ford recalls Maj Anderson's shots at Sullivans Island, the ball found on a sand bar, and its journey to Charleston Aiken St Louis and finally Washington.
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United States National Museum
W. Hutson Ford
Fort Sumter
Dor. Ford
Maj. Anderson
Sullivans Island
Mount Pleasant
Charleston
Aiken
S. C
St. Louis
Washington
Alumni Reunion Banquet at Arlington Hotel
Members of the Business High School Alumni Association plan a reunion and banquet on April 21 at the Arlington Hotel marking the ninth anniversary of the group. Invited guests include District Commissioners, school officials, and Principal Allan Cavis. Paul E. Sleman, class of 1895, will be toastmaster. the program features speeches, music, and special features. W. C. Sullivan, class of 1805, chairs arrangements.
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Business High School Alumni Association
Arlington Hotel
Allan Cavis
Business High School
Paul E. Sleman
W. C. Sullivan
Marine Band Orchestra Concert at Marine Barracks Today
The Marine Band Orchestra performs at 3 o'clock this afternoon under Willam H. Santelmann at the United States Marine Barracks. The program includes Sousa Powhatan's Daughter Mendelssohn Midsummer Night's Dream Moret Heartsease Wagner Parsifal excerpts from Mignon and General Herwood.
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Marine Band Orchestra
United States Marine Barracks
Willam H. Santelmann
Sousa
Mendelssohn
Moret
Carsifal
Wagner
Gregh
Thomas
Hudson
Jlerman
Heywood
Santerny
Navy Yard
Enjing Schneider
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Saks & Company
Penna, Ave, Seventh St
Bay of House & Herrmann
7Th and Eye Sts
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Shades of Gene
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Friedlander Bros. Cor
Opties
Tfitter
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Avi
Lares
Congress
Gaines
Ryland M. E. Church
U. S
Cherry Blossom
His
Dr. Radcliffe
Builders’ Club
Wilson
Fort Sumiter
Smithsonian Institute
Business High School Association
City Bulletins
Callaghan
Connecticut
Wagner's
St Barrett's
J. T. D. Pyles’ S
St. Market
Wm. Cannon
Heurich
Maerzen and
Senate—brewery
Arlington Bottling Company
12Th Street
Co. A. Muddiman & Co
Columbia Wall Paper Co
Sth
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Baltimore, MD
James McCreery & Co
Stewart & CO
Stewart &Co
Milan
Coen
First Ploor—Stewart & CO
Jouvin Et Cie
Peng Iig
Aes
Anane Auesia
Chiffon
Panama
Lady Calvert
Edwin C. Burt
Her Majesty
Stewart
Prince Albert
Horn, Ze Tai the Tailor
Leia Asiicn An Acne Aten al
St. Ferale
Copenhagen
Pettit & Co
Washington. Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N
Barber & Ross
Latsburgh
Inter
Ocean Building
Randle Highlands
U.S. Piagram
Stapdle Highlands
Wit Capitol
Dupont Circle
Central National Bank
National Bank
7Th St
Cuerense
Castelberg’s
Toms
Opticians
Penna. Ave
Potomac
Jppi AG
Ai and
STAI
Che
Chas. Kaufman & Sons
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Uneeda
Milwaukee
Seniitz Brewing Company
Warner
Warner’ Safe Cure Company
Rochester
M. Y
Merton
John G. Meinberg
King Baker
Eleventh Street
Washington, D. C
Morsell
Aigert L. Jahnaen
Prop
Qconnell's
Fis Eyene
Washington Post
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