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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1906

Page

13

Daughters Pour $32,000 Into Continental Hall Fund

The third day of the Daughters of the American Revolution congress saw a record cash contribution to the Memorial Continental Hall fund. Connecticut led with $5,400.73, while Mrs Frank W Benedict topped individual gifts. funds stem from state chapters and numerous supporters nationwide. The meeting also debated vice regent residency and election procedures amid other memorial room and funding discussions.

Memorial Continental Hall Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Friends of the Society Montana Connecticut Frank W. Benedict Treas McLean Continental Hall Continental Congress Continent

Brilliant reception for Daughters of the American Revolution

A grand reception in the New Willard suite honored Mrs. Donald McLean, president general, with a throng of society ladies in pale pink and yellow moire gowns, diamond ornaments, and elaborate floral arrangements. Guests included Mrs. Solomons and Mr. Charlotte Eimersag, as dignitaries greeted attendees.

New Willard Daughters of the American Revolution Donald McLean Deziting Peatra Aline Solomons Charlotte. Eimersag Dain

Dal R Entertained Vice President and Mrs Fairbanks Reception

A garbled account describes a reception hosted by Dal R and Mrs Fairbanks. The article mentions Mrs Gharies and others arriving, a buffet luncheon, and a cordial gathering with guests from many sections of the country. The text is tangled but indicates a presidential era social event with notable attendees.

Memorial Hall drives fund drive and constitutional changes

A Virginia era meeting details fund raising for the Memorial Continental Hall with state by state contributions and new methods to rent the hall for lectures. Debates over residency requirements for state regents and vice regents sparked parliamentary questions and amendments as leaders promote enhanced national work. A San Francisco earthquake disaster note prompts sympathy resolutions.

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Election Activity and Candidacies in Daughters of the American Revolution

May meeting reveals contest for national officers with nominees from New York District of Columbia Georgia Michigan Rhode Island and New Jersey. Names include Mrs Walter Harvey Weed Montana and Miss Virginia Mason Hardy with Pursuit of support from New England and other states amid shifting eligibility rules.

Allen Utah Washington Washinton Bounéaville Georgia Washton Weed Walter Harvey Weed Montana National Board of Management Haskell Continental Congress Sweeting Walter Harvey Vic Geological Survey Miss Mickley Pennsylvania Mielley Atgona Glarendon‘Smith Terry Charles “H. Terry New York Henry ‘V. Boynton Columbia Lindsay Kentucky Bates Rhode Island New Hag Barker Elder Brewster Massachusetts Park Truman H. Newberry Michigans Warnes Wew England Iindiana New England

Patriotic Children Visit Washington Library Event

The Children of the American Revolution and visitors to Washington gather at the library for a patriotic observance. Mrs Lothrop and the Colonial Dames organize the event with songs around the elm trees and a chair presented by Mrs Jai Duke of New York. Dates of sale April 2 3 and 24. Apply 105 5th St. or the Pa. areas.

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Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting Hears Nomination

D A R figures in national elections with Miss Kacheriné Datran of Texas and Miss Daffsim named for vice president. Mrs. Kearfott active in patriotic education. Congress seating includes Miss Lucy Atkinson and Judge Dudley siblings. Attendees include Mrs. Roberts of Bardstown and Mrs. Allen of Park City at Ebbitt House.

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