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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

Page

24

Tulsa Delegation Captures White House Welcome

A Tulsa Commercial Club delegation of over a hundred visited Washington to meet President Roosevelt and tour Capitol sights. They pressed for fair Indian treatment, an alienation law, and strong Oklahoma pride as they planned a return trip and a New York stop.

Roosevelt Oklahoma Tulsa Tulsa Commercial Club Washington Senate House of Tentatives Her of Commerce Neyt Sopping Place New York Mt Ant Tt Isb Twa Hoa Fokmoma

Local University Debate Sets First Semifinal

The first semifinal debate of the Na’locnal university taw 89 season will focus on anarchy and public policy. Affirmative speakers include Charles Redwood Texas Dodge Hemming Kartas and Patrick J Turles of Oklahoma, while the negative lineup features Mipert Turner Marslard Victor P Mlarmmner Smith Carolina and John P Tarbos Smith Carolina. Judge Charits Proigs leverett and Jon Gladtelter will preside.

Sloocloen Charles Redwood Texas Dodge Hemming Kartas Patrick J Turles Oklahoma Mipert, Turner Marslard Victor P Mlarmmner Sorta Carolina John P Tarbos Smith Caroling Wii Charits & Proigs Leverett i Pnglesbs J Willer Kenyon Jon T Gladtelter Tulmeis

Death toll rises from Boston Chelsea fire ruin

In Boston two more bodies were recovered in the Chelsea fire ruins, bringing deaths to thirteen with eleven found. The two recovered today were men, one identified by a means not fully stated, as investigators continued search efforts from last Sunday's blaze.

Boston Mass

Matrimonial Agency Fraud Suspects Named in Chicago Case

We have evidence to convict three men prominent in business and social circles who funded and profited from fraudulent matrimonial agencies. Mrs Jennie Call, who ran an agency, was found guilty of using the mails to promote a fraud. Her offense mirrors a prior case in which Miss Marten Grey was sentenced to a year in the House of Correction.

Chicago Seward Shirer United States District Attorney Jennie Call Call Marten Grey House of Correction

Easter Music Across City Churches Elaborate Services Planned

Easter choral programs will fill Catholic Episcopal and other churches with elaborate sacred works by Beethoven Haydn Gounod and masters of sacred music. Notable ensembles and soloists will perform Gregorian pieces orchestral accompaniment and Saint Saens trios as crowds fill morning services.

Beethoven Haydn Gounod St. Aloysius Church Willnstall Bors St Patricks Church St Pauls Catholic Church Echo Ernest “Wanchester Sem Nariains Paulist House of Studies Cathole Arman Aumprecht Brethoven Music Commission of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Calvary Baptist Church Arthur Mayo Saint Saens New York Tenue Presbyterian Church John Porter Lawrences

Veteran killed in trolley pit accident in Brightwood

Edward Neviaser a Spanish American War veteran was crushed to death yesterday morning in an underground trolley pit at Brightwood Avenue and W Streets NW. Funeral services under Spanish War Veterans will be Sunday at 11 in the Thomas M Tin dre Hirth establishment chapel. Interment at Above Schmidt Cemetery. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict. Neviaser, 35, lived at 1108 Seventh Street NW and served in Batters L Third Artillery, distinguishing himself in the war.

Edward Nevinser Bightwood Ayenue Thomas M Tiindie Hirth Schotm Neviaser Brightwood Nevinser3 Beig Freedman's Hospital Nevilaser Seventh Street Brandwine Wth Batters L Artilers

Hood's Sarsaparilla Trusted by 40 366 People

A long testimonial appeals to readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy for blood purify appetite and rheumatic troubles. It promotes liquid medicine or Sarantabs chocolate coated tablets with a 100 dose bottle priced at one dollar.

Aged Woman Burns in Kitchen Gasoline Stove Explosion

Mrs Bridget Craven sixty five of 216 Seventh Street Northeast burned from head to foot when a gasoline stove exploded in her kitchen yesterday afternoon. She ran down Seventh Street toward Casualty Hospital where she collapsed unconscious. Dr Conklin and Patrolman Hauschild, both burned aiding her, smothered flames. The house fire spread briefly but was quickly extinguished. Mrs Craven remained unconscious at Casualty Hospital with life deemed hopeless.

Bridget Craven Seventh Street Casualty Hospital Craven Mrs Craven C B Conklin Conklin Otto Haus Hild Ninth Precinct Craven Home Huuschild

Boy Injured By Street Car Crash In City

A twelve year old boy, Harry Shackleford, was struck by a city streetcar at Ninth street and Massachusetts avenue yesterday afternoon. He suffered head bruises and lacerations, was rendered unconscious, and treated at Casualty Hospital before returning home to 1123 Ninth street. Another boy, Annie Earl, twelve, of 712 H street northeast, received a toe wound after accidentally shooting himself with a small cat rifle while playing.

Harry Shackleford Hirt Street Massachusetts Patesgeie Pesiea Jifth Street Massachusetts Avenue I Street Ninth Street Earl Annie H Street Casualty Hospital

D A R Women Arrive Committees Plan Continental Congress

D A R women prepare for the seventeenth Continental Congress to open at Continental Memorial Hall. Mrs Donald McLean will preside over about 1500 delegates as committees finalize plans and fundraising for the hall. The Children of the American Revolution also convene with memorial services and patriotic events in Washington.

Donald McLean Children’s Order Seventeenth Continental Congress Continental Memorial Hall Society McLean New Willard Congress Europe South America St Johns Church Sixteenth H Streets Sto J and Cotton Smith

Bryan disclaims Abbott publicity role amid misstatements

A telegram to Willi J Abbott from William Jennings Bryan denies employing Abbott as publicity agent and states Bryan did not authorize or speak for him. Abbott, claiming friendship since 1914, says Bryan should not be held responsible for his writings, while Bryan says Abbott misrepresented their relationship.

Willi J Abbott William Jennings Bryan Mr Abbott Bryan Abbott Brian

Aid For Women Who Sew In New England Fund Plan

Boston Miss April 17 The income of a fund established in 1501 by Thomas Thompson of New York for needy seamstresses in Rhinebuk N and Brattleboro Vt is proposed to aid similar women in all New England towns. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Hammond noted trustees Laurence Minot and Richard M Bradley may adopt this suggestion after a petition by the trustees.

Boston Miss Thomas Thompson New York Rhinebuk Brattleboro New England Hammond Massachusetts Supreme Cent Laurence Minot Rihard M Bradley Cam Bufara Supreme Court

Auto Shatters Railing as Streetcar Rides Auto Crash

An Adams Express electric delivery auto ran out of control on Tenth Street NW near E and F. It bounded onto the sidewalk, struck a showroom railing, and toppled, throwing its occupants to the pavement. Police cleared the scene. vehicle escaped with little damage. Drivers G F Butler and assistant Herbert Simons were reported in charge.

Adams Express Company Tenth Street Antroi Fries Weall & Sharpe Company G@ F Butler Herbert Simons Butler

French Berber Horde Attack Near Algeria Frontier

A French column on Islazaza Hill near Tamiet was attacked at daylight by Berbers and armed Arabs. The French rallied and pursued the retreating forces for six miles, capturing several flags. eight French were killed and about 100 wounded, while Berber losses were about 125. Separately a colored woman died of heart trouble in Washington. Clement A Griscom met King Victor Emmanuel in Rome. William K Vanderbilt Jr arrived in Havana aboard the Tarantula yacht.

Colomb Bernir Islzaza Tamiet Algeria Clement A. Griscom Quirinal Rome Victor Emmanuel Clement A Griscom Philadelphia Tloyd C Griscom United States Italy Griscom William K. Vanderbilt Havana William K Vanderbilt, Jr

CAPT E S RANDALL DEAD Pioneered river passenger service

Capt Ephraim S Randall died at 58 after a long career in steamboat and excursion management in Washington. He built the River View resort, operated the Mary Washington and Crystal Wave, rebuilt the John W Thompson as the Harry Randall, helped form the Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company, and later faced liquidation as the firm was placed in receivership. Survived by wife Louise, son Harry, daughters Jo Frank Carlin and Elizabeth, and his mother. Funeral arrangements pending with William F Carne of Alexandria.

Ephraim Randall Wallach Place William F Carne Alexandra Holy Georgetown Canandaigua Nyc Virginia River View Mary Washington New York Atlantic Big City Delaware Big Catantgue Samuel J Pentz Baltimore Mevon John W Thompson Harry Randall Randall Steamboat Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company Capt Randall Queen Anne St Johns Louise Randall Misa Louise Hamiler

Valuable Necklace Missing Reported by Doctor’s Wife

Dr Charles W Richardson reports the loss of a string of pearls valued at $400, property of his wife. The necklace disappeared Thursday evening between the theater and home after a streetcar ride and a walk home. The pearls are small, beautifully colored, with a gold clasp set with two pearls and a small diamond.

Charles W. Richardson Charles W Richardson Connecticut Avenue Richardson

Talks on Oregon Country Lecture At Public Library

A picture trip through the Oregon country highlighting its resources and irrigation work by the United States Reclamation Service official C J Blanchard was shown at the Poo hie Library. Representative W R Ellis supported the views. The National Academy of Sciences holds its annual session in the city for three days starting Tuesday April 7 with elections and papers at the National Museum.

Stator Owen Comerihatie Oklahoma Soto United Stat Tle Oklal Mai Sarfoce Ata Mae Tarland Oregon Oregon Society C J Blanchard United States Reclamation Service Poohie Oregon Country W R Ellis National Academy of Sciences National Museum Academy

River Victim Unidentified Found in Potomac

The body of a white man was found in the Potomac River and taken to the morgue. Unidentified by early morning, friends of missing persons examined it but no ID was found. Suspected ages around forty five, stout build, false teeth, shabby black suit.

Potomac Potomac River Frst van FE Canada Glen Eddo Merchant M Kels Kennethy Pennsshama Avenue

Weather forecast from the US Weather Bureau for Friday and weekend

Fragments of a Washington Post weather bulletin show scattered showers across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and in Nebraska southward to Eastern Texas due to a low pressure system. Mostly fair elsewhere with warmer conditions in the Midwest and Northwest. weekend outlook calls for more showers in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Middle Atlantic, with generally fair weather in the Western half. Local readings list temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, and tide data, plus Potomac and Shenandoah conditions at Harpers Ferry on April 17.

US Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Misyssnpi Missouri Nebraska Texas South Atlantic Yast Gulf North Pacific Cntral Misessippi Ohio Gulf Middle Atlantic States New England Northwest Atlantic Eset Gulf States Valle England Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast Tarlabla Steamera Europe River Bulletin Washington Post Harpers Ferry Potomac Little Smuddy Shenandoah

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