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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
Mrs. McLean states committee advised against contracts while President General urges unanimous action on Hall construction. Architects estimate $200 000 necessary and plan to use society dues, declared safe as J S bonds.
The programme lists morning session at 10 with prayer and minutes, nominations and elections, with vice presidents and magazine editors named. At 2 30 p m the President receives the Continental Congress at the White House, 3 p m announcements of elections after ballot count, followed by a musical evening.
Animated discussion occupied the afternoon session of the seventeenth Continental Congress over bonding the Continental Memorial Hall for 200000 and the real contribution by states to finish the structure. A clock gift from Berks County was presented as funds and contracts were discussed amid a mood of financial caution.
Among convention pages in the city Miss Carrie Hume Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Lewis of Kansas City Mo has attracted attention for her manners while serving as sponsor for Missouri at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham next June. She traces ancestors to the eleventh century and belongs to the Hume family, a member of Elizabeth Benton Chapter as the youngest in the state. Mrs Ralph Emerson founder and honorary regent of Rockford Chapter Ill with her daughter Mrs Hinchcliffe are guests at the Shoreham. Mrs Horton of New York will host a tea for all pages at the New Willard. D A R night at the Belasco with Prince of Waleschi opera draws boxes and seats for society. Mrs Hutter M Meriwether regent of Elizabeth Benton Chapter of Kansas
A spring testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as fixing pimples boils eruptions loss of appetite bilious turns indigestion and stomach troubles It promises renewed appetite strength and well being based on thousands of testimonials Get a bottle today at your Gruggist 194 doses One Dollar.
Memorial services for twenty four Washington deaths from the past year were held at Vermont Avenue Christian Church. Edward Libbey led the exercises as illness prevented some speakers. The program featured organ music, eulogies for Crosby S. Noyes and others, and tributes to Dr. William M. Starr and Allison Nailor Jr. Notable members listed include Starr, Nailor, and Noyes along with several officers and presidents.
A Susquehanna and New York Railroad work train was struck by a runaway car on the Laquin Lumber Company road near Laguin Pennsylvania. Nine men died and fifteen were injured, some critically, as the derailed car plowed into the lumber crew during a descent toward the mountains twenty six miles from Ralston. Names and exact times not fully confirmed in the report.
Taft supporters forecast a first ballot nomination at Chicago with more than 600 delegates counted yet. Charles P. Taft and Arthur Vorys met with Secretary Taft and Frank Hitchcock and voiced optimism, while Foraker stays in the race and the Taft team plans no immediate cession of the battle. The secretaries campaign management believes a successful culmination is likely, with Roosevelt also backing Taft.
Thomas F Meehan, saloon proprietor, was cited by Chief Justice Clebau gh in the District Supreme Court to show cause why he should not be adjudged a bankrupt. Creditors including P J Maury Co Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co and H Shea allege Meehan is insolvent with debts over 1000 and stock valued about 7000.
A long list of marriage licenses is recorded, naming numerous couples with ages and their officiants, including Maurice B. Higher and Agnie C. Malfoy, Charles A. Miller and Frances Kidwell, Clarence C. Hitt and Carrie Parsons, and many others. The entries cover Richmond Virginia, Chester Ta., Baltimore Maryland, Portland Oregon, Manchester Virginia, Pittsburg Pennsylvania, Charlottesville Virginia, and Fredericksburg Virginia among others, with officiants such as Rev. Thomas A. Walsh and Rev. J. B. McLaughlin.
Health Office records list deaths including Caesar Knear 65 of Soldiers' Home and Mary Kelly 75 of 522 7th St. SW. Others include Charles A Barnes 5¢ years, William McGrath 69, John Balin 44, Robert L Rohinaen 30, John H Lane 01, George St. Clair 40, Alice M Mills 34, Vernon W Ashby 62, Sallie Holmes 30, Tucretin R Smackum 81, John H Williama 4 months and several residents at Gavt. Hosp. Insane and Casualty Hosp. cases.
A fragmented roster lists numerous guests at major hotels across the United States. Names tied to hotels include Keeney Raleigh Metropolitan and New Willard with individuals such as Mr and Mrs. Hall in Whitington and Mr. Carey in Watertown. The compilation spans Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond and many state listings with entries for Indiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York and more, including foreign entries for Liverpool and Mexico City.
Remarkable sale of dress goods featuring Cream Wool Crepe White Mohair Brilliantine Cream All-wool Batiste 40-inch Imported Albatross All-wool Gray Panama Shepherd Checks Plaids Tri-colored Mixed Suitings Mohair Checks Assorted Fancy Suitings Plaids Stripes Cream Silk-striped Charlie Tan and Gray Fancy All wool Panama Fancy Striped English Mohair Cream Cashmere. Dress goods bargain time urging new purchases. Worth up to 75c per yard.
Policemen Pehrs son and McGowan saw a man seize a woman from a cab on Fifth Avenue and 125th Street. The suspect fled after a chase. the woman, Mrs Stella Sherwood of Jersey City Heights, identified the driver Walter A Romer. She declined to name the kidnapper. Harlem court yesterday refused her summons for the man alleged to have struck her.
A rear end crash between two eastbound electric streetcars at Pennsylvania Avenue and Four and a Half Street injured Representatives James A. Tawney of Minnesota and John C. Chaney of Indiana and about a dozen others. Passengers, mostly clerks, fled seats as car 124 struck the trailer, with no serious injuries reported.
Senator Robert M. La Follette was endorsed for the presidency by the Wisconsin Republican Club at an informal smoker in PuMan Temple. Representative John J. Esch urged support, noting national momentum for a Republican administration. Unanimous approval followed with A. W. Cowles presiding and other Wisconsin legislators and club leaders speaking on party record and unity.
Zoltie A Wright an employe at the Travy yard was sued for absolute divorce by Mrs Jane T Wright in the District Supreme Court yesterday. The couple were married last January and two months after the ceremony Mrs Wright alleges her husband showed too great a fondness for another woman. James L Turner a laborer of 1203 Twenty.eighth street northwest yesterday filed suit for legal separation against his wife Maria L Tugger. He claims she deserted the home and removed all furniture.
In Marquette Michigan on April 22 Republicans of the Twelfth Congressional district elected William H Johnston and Charles B Osborn as delegates to the national convention. The meeting adjourned with the selection of alternate delegates and a pledge to support the party nominee.
Alfred Henry Lewis presents a conversa tion excerpt attributed to a Tammany district leader and followers. The dialogue critiques Anti Roosevelt strategy with sly digs at diplomacy and Wall Street. The piece frames tactics as a critique of leadership and political maneuvering. The Saturday Evening Post issue is promoted with pricing and mailing details.
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