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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1908

Page

13

Representativer Aviltarme and the House Dilatory Tactics

The opening session features dilatory motions led by Representative Willams as the House debates the diplomatic appropriation bill. The Speaker adjourns until Sunday after a viva voce vote, while Williams seeks a division who would spread yeas and nays on the journal. Williams criticizes the Speaker’s adjournment as high-handed and vows to press for remedial legislation with Presidential aid.

Aviltarme House Weasion Will’iama Williams Payne Willamy Chairao Carrier Representative Williams Jake Mr. Willams

Eminent Men to Speak at Republican Club Meeting

A meeting of the executive committee of the District of Columbia Republican state clubs was held Thursday to plan a dinner and speech program. Speakers include Canron United States Senator rk and several other lawmakers. a musical program will follow a formal dinner at 8 pm with speeches starting at 9 pm. The guest list features Gov Charles of New York, Sen A Knox, Sen Robert Moo Foliette, Rep Frank O Lowden, and Warren Bradleye among others.

Inventaar Gtic League of Republicanm Cocombo Asalvunialub Con Ze Cape Irman Speakton Canron United States Senalee Scott Armer Ebun Hill Adare Bede James France Trurke Charities B. Land Stewart Yohn M. Thurston Thur B. Hay President Camp C. O. Buckingham Col. J. William De-Grange Gus A. Sehulil Ll. A. Neuer H. Foc BE A. M. Laon James T. DuBois William Connor M.R. Speckman Marion Butler H. H. Millard Robert H. McNeil C. W. Pafflow Charles M. Shinn Harry Gilvannoll Fugar C. Enyder Milo Shanks A. M. Lawson

Met Opera at National Theater Delivers Double Bill

Critics praise the Metropolitan Opera Company for a matinée of Mignon in Italian with Farrar Abbott and Plancon, noting Farrar’s revelatory acting and Plancon’s encore. Night program features Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci with notable debuts by Rita La Frina and Riccardo Martin, plus strong turns by Stracciari and Dereyne. conductor Ferrari earns praise for a vivid Latin temperament.

Bessie Abbott Piancon Bonci Cavalleria Rusticana Rita la Farina Ricardo Martin Geraldine Farrar Bessie Abbott Piancen Borel Metropolitan Oper Company National Theater Fexterday Mignon Ghalles Ambroise Thomas Mme Farrar Abbott Federica Jacoby Guégielmo Filina Are Fomia Biitang Mr. Martin Stracciari Lola Lucia Fely Dereyne Caruso Scotti Ferrari Bernice Thomps

Hearing on labor disputes closes ahead of campaign

In New York on April 1 the conciliation committee of AFL officers finished sessions on labor disputes begun Thursday. Decisions will be announced in a few days as labor groups seek unity before finalizing political plans for the campaign. Some cases await AFL officers' return to Washington for ruling.

New York American Federation of Labor Vegeration of Labor Washington

Real Fight Onstage Ends In Arrest Of Local Wrestlers

Joel Turner and Roy Mackay, two known local wrestlers, were arrested by First precinct police during a theater bout for disorderly conduct. They posted $25 collateral and were released for Police Court appearance. A planned wrestling match was halted as punches were thrown and a fighter toppled into a theater box.

Joel Turner Roy Mackay First Precinct Sergi Headley Lee Shen

Brilliant Opera Audience Crowns Lent Finale Night

Last night closed the Lenten season with a grand opera finale drawing a brilliant audience. Women wore elaborate gowns and jewels, as Mr. and Mrs. Longworth and Mr. and Mrs. Bourke Cochran led fashionably. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Audenreil appeared in black satin and lace, with other notable attendees including Mrs. Newberry and Miss Carol Newberry in elegant attire.

Longworth Bourke Cochran Audenreil Newberry

Pageant of gowns and diplomats fill elegant box seats

A crowded audience of dignitaries and society figures fills boxes with gowns of satin lace and chiffon. Mrs Townsend and Miss Townsend stand among guests as diplomats from Belghim, Belgium, Brazil, Argentina, and Russia mingle with Washington society in a night of color and diamonds.

Lawrence Townsend Thomas F. Welsh Senator Horace Westcott John W. Foster Richard Butler Hugh Legare Alexander Legere Robeson Frank Hills Viscountess de Sibour Charles L. McCawley John Reyburn Mang Diplomatic Corps Mme. Godoy Mme Cortes Guzman Corea Pardo Diaymond Herbert Parsons Hunt Slater Pullman Lowden Bennet The Senate George Loward John Hudson Poole James F. Barbour Marguerite Barbour Richard Ilariow Stanley Matthews Georgia Knox Charles S. Bromwell Miss Harlan Edward Mitchell Cannon Justice White White James Harlan M. Quay M Davidson Percy Tickling de Amaral Janssens Legation Hartington Wilson Dv That Cansnen Horace Hood Salinas Costa

New Spanish War Society Organizes Washington Commandery

A local commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish American War was formed in Washington at the Star building under authority from New York on April 6. Eligible members include war veterans, active duty officers, and cadets who served in the war or the Philippines insurrection, with purposed patriotic aims and no political agenda. Notables helping organize include Gen George H Marries, Adm C M Chester, Col lord M Brett, Maj Pitt Scott, Lt Ralph N Chappell, and Capt Atchara L D Simms.

Washington District of Columbia Star Building National Council of The’order New York United States Army Navy Marine Corps Spain Philippines Swain United States George H. Jdarries C. M. Chester Lord M. Hrett Pitt Scott Ralph N. Chappell Atchara LD. Simms

Vice President Pairbanks to Attend Mount Pleasant Club Event

Vice President Pairbanks will be guest of the Men's Club of Mount Pleasant Congregational Church for its annual ladies night tomorrow evening starting at 8. Admission by card only.

Pairbanks Mount Pleasant Congregational Church

Kidney ailment and Swamp Root remedy promotion

Weak kidneys prompt warnings and medical neglect risks. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with claims of wide symptomatic relief and a free sample offer via mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York as seen in The Washington Sunday Post.

Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Washington Sunday Post

Washington Nailor Dies After Pneumonia From Runaway Accident

Washington Nailor, 64, well known resident and former livery stable owner, died at Cas Ulty hospital from pleuro pneumonia aggravated by injuries from a runaway accident last Tuesday near Tennessee avenue and EB streets. Funeral plans pending uncertainty over sister Marion Francis Clark's ability to travel from Denver. He was active in local affairs and a lifelong Democrat.

Washington T. Nailer Washington Casualty Hospital Nailer Matthew Trimble Nailor Marion Francis Clark Denver Naiior Rosedale Tennessee Avenue EB Streets Iftis Betty F. Nailor Rachel EB. Trimble Joseph W. Trimble

Funeral for Capt. Randall Held at 4:30 P M

Funeral services for Capt. E. B. Randall will be at 4 30 in the chapel of Lee's Undertaking at 332 Pennsylvania Avenue with Father O Connell of St Vincent de Paul s Church officiating Interment follows at Holyrood Cemetery Pallbearers to be chosen from local business leaders and steamboat owners who long knew the captain The services occur at his home 1353 Wallace Place

Randall Wallach Place Lee’s Undertaking Establishment Pennsylvania Avenue Father O'Connell St. Vincent de Paul's Church Holyrood Randal

Farewell to Don E. Clark at Corinthian Yacht Club

Corinthian Yacht Club hosted a farewell smoker for Don E. Clark as he leaves the city. A diamond ring was presented to the guest of honor by club members. Commodore G N Waterbury delivered the presentation speech. Clark, formerly secretary and treasurer, thanked attendees. About 150 members and guests attended, with several club members on the program lineup.

Corinthian Yacht Club Pou EB. Clark G. N. Waterbury Clark Thelf Otto Veerhoof Fred C. O'Connell F. M. Steele Tom McGrew A.morsell Arthur Middleton Dave Holland Commodore Waterbury

National Encampment Plans For 1909 In Washington

National Encampment plans were finalized with a five member committee to organize the 1909 gathering in Washington and to back T. J. Shannon for national commander. A joint memorial service with Ladies Auxiliary groups was set for May 24 at Waugh Chapel with Rev. George K. Maydwell delivering the address.

Union Veteran Legion Washington T. J. Shannon Ladies’ Auxiliary U.V. L Waugh George KE. Maydweil C. S

Weather Conditions From April Forecast and Reports

Weather bulletin notes a fast moving disturbance bringing general rains from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic. Warmer conditions prevail in the upper Midwest and East, with cooler in the Southwest. Local reports show varied temperatures and humidity. southwest storms warnings posted for New England and Middle Atlantic coasts. Dr. W A Murrill spoke on Cuba and Cuban agriculture to the Biological Society at Cosmos Club.

U. 8 Capt. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Kansas Pennsylvania Mississippi Valley Atlantic Regon North Pacific Coast New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Biological Society W. A. Murrill New York Botanical Garden The Assemible Cosmos Club Dr. Murrill Cuba

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