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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

20

Antis Meet Defeat as Eight Elect Vice Presidents General

The D A R election filled ten vice presidencies general with eight administration picks winning. Fourteen candidates competed with Mary Washington Chapter facing questions over bond funds for Continental Hall. Delegates voted amid receptions and controversy as bond plans drew protests from Mrs Ballinger and others while McLean supporters pushed for a larger or smaller amount.

Mary Washington Chapter Kansas S. &. M. Hardy Kentucky D. Bushnell Iowa William A. Emool Virginia E. Gaylord Putnam Jersey Ira Yale Sage Georgia John T. Sterling Connecticut James M. Fowler Indiana M. B. C. Clarke New Dhampire Ira H. Evans Texas H. H. Dyer Vermont Sage Sterling

Father John's Medicine Promoted as Health Builder

An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a non patent remedy that cures throat and lung issues, builds up the body, strengthens organs, and drives impurities from the system. It claims to be the best remedy for overall bodily strength.

Father John

Contested D A R Politics and District Fund Appeals

The article outlines intra chapter splits over administration support, with two members defeated for the national board and a factional battle to shape leadership next year. It notesMary Washington Chapter loyalty to Continental Hall, fundraising delays, a May 4 entertainment, and a planned caucus to choose a candidate to succeed Mrs McLean. It lists district fund contributions and highlights the rapid voting progress at a patriotic congress with Miss Janet Richards praised for efficient ballot handling.

Aline Solomon Virginia Miller National Board Tesa Fants Mary Washington Continental Hall Lockwood Peachies McLean T Ety Sons of the American Revolution Wirst Congregational Church Olio Congress District of Columbia Hall Fund American Army and Navy Captain Pitcher Constitution Continental Continente Damea Dodly Madison Emily Neilson Judge Lyan Louisa Adams Lucy Holcombe Martha Washington Mary Bartett Stirs Kave Kearney Henry Washington Our Flag Luu 2. Wilkinson Marie Wilkinson Hodgkins Potomac Philip F. Larner Columbia Mary Bartlett Janet Richards

Indiana Women at the Capitol Receive Attention in Washington

Indiana delegates led by Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Guthrie stay at the Ebbitt while the Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks host a dinner for them. Guests include Mrs. Bybee Mrs. Cullup Mrs. Watson and others as Senator Hemenway hosts a box party at the Prince of Patches. Indiana ladies stand out in Willard reception.

Indiana Hoosier Canor Fowler William A. Guthrie Dinwiddie Endiana Ebbitt Fairbanks Guthrie By~ ‘Bee Cullup Watson Esty Miss Read Felyter Denny Hemenway William Wocker Indianapolis

Taft Abandons Taft? Crane Flirts for War Secretary at Capitol

A reported courting of Senator W Murray Crane by Charles P Taft and Frank Hitchcock at the Capitol signals efforts to win Crane over to Secretary Taft. Crane’s influence could sway New England delegates, shaping the Ohio candidate’s path to the Chicago convention while Hitchcock and Vorys maneuver for national committee control.

Charles’ P. Taft Frank H. ‘Hitchcock Massachusetts W. Murray Crane Capitol Charles P. Tat Frans H. Hitchcock Washington Bay State Senator Crane Taft Auger Hitchcock Crane Hitchcock Cranes Ohio Chicago New England Mathusetts Charles Reid Nash Portsmouth Fort Nelson Virginia Nash Abienhine Foraker Jane Mae C. P. Taft Cincinnati Arthur Z. Vorys Columbus Senator Foraker Senate Vorys Vorga Harry 8 New Indianapolis Hitchcock Or New York

Death of Alonzo Henricks a longtime hospital horticulturist

Alonzo Henricks seventy six a horticulturist at the Government Hospital for the Insane for forty two years died yesterday afternoon after a long illness at his home 1639 Thirteenth Street Northwest. Funeral Monday at 2 from the family residence with interment at Glenwood Cemetery Rev R R Wright of McKendree Church to officiate pallbearers to be announced. Survived by wife six sons and three daughters.

Alonso Henricks Government Hospital For the Thirteenth Street Glenwood Cemetery RR. T. Wright McKendree M Henrick

Bede to Act as Toastmaster at Republican Banquet

Minnesota Representative J. Adam Hede will preside as toastmaster at tomorrow night’s banquet of the League of Republican Clubs of the District at the Masonic Temple. Guests include Senator Cosgrain of the Canadian Senate and Montreal officials N. H. Dandurand and Louis La Costi. occasion follows Bishop Ellison Capers’ death.

Minnesota J. Adam Hede League of Republican Clubs Bede John G. Capérs Ellison Capers Masonic Temple Senator Cosgrain Canadian Senate N. H. Dandurand Louis la Costi Montreal Eer Ree Ial

Taft Delegates Favored by Ohio Representatives

In rapid talks yesterday with Representatives Mouser Banohh and Harding of the Thirteenth Tenth and Third Ohio districts the Taft and Foraker camps argue over national convention delegates. The conferences aim to strengthen Taft’s position amid a tempestuous district situation.

Varge Mouser Banohh Harding Ohio Taft Foraker Varys Banno

Welcome Back Rev W L Lynn at Gorsuch M E Church

cordial greetings were extended to Rev and Mrs Lynn by Gorsuch M E Church on Tuesday evening for their return to the church for the fourth year. William R Hunt presided and delivered the welcome address. Other speakers praised the pastor and church achievements. A musical program followed with readings and solos by local performers.

W. L. Lynn North Capitol Gorsuch Nellie Ramby Lillie Winter Lynn

Drag 4 Over Embankment Shielding Her Saves Vehicle Roll

A carriage carrying H Hines and wife Mrs Hines with two friends Mrs Milmore and Mrs Childs fell thirty feet down an embankment near 33 Massachusetts avenue NW. Mrs Hines, an invalid, was bruised. her husband shielded her and all others escaped serious injury. The accident occurred when one horse reared, pulling the other into the drop. Mrs Hines was treated by a physician after being rushed to a hospital.

H. Hines Riggs Street Mary Ll. Milmore Corcoran Street Mary S. Childs Oakland Cal Victoria Massachusetts Avenue Forest Lake Cemetery

O'Neill as Marc Antony in Julius Caesar at Columbia Theater

James O'Neill stars as Marc Antony in Julius Caesar marking Shakespeare’s birth bicentennial. Strong supporting cast led by Herman as Brutus Hackett as Cassius Staytor as Casca and May Clement as Portia. Sets are solid and the Saturday matinee will repeat the performance.

Bill Columbia Theater James O'Neill Shakespeare Owell Washington Mr. O'Neil Marc Antony Caesar Brutus Cassius Charles D. Herman Norman Hackett Cassia Joseph Staytor May Clement Portia Johne Caesar

Ministers Confer At Calvary on Family Religion

The American Society of Religious Education holds public sessions today and tomorrow at Calvary Baptist Church. A ministers conference discusses Religion In the Family with presiding Rev John Lee Allison and papers by Rev George A Miller Rev J M Schick and Rev Charles Wood. A Sunday school teachers round table led by Prof L F Day follows with talks by several scholars. A mothers conference opens tomorrow at 2 30 p m on The Spiritual Welfare of the Child in the Home led by Mrs Margaret E Sangster of Philadelphia.

American Society of Religious Education Calvary Baptist Church Sclock John Lee Allison Gunton-Temple Memorial Church Family Religion George A. Miller Ninth Street Christian Church J. M. Schick Grace Reformed Church Charles Avood Church of the Covenant L. F. Day W. S. Hough George Washington University George E. Meyers

Boy Catches Porpoise After Market Sign Cited

A boy, son of a famed fisherman, quiets with nature as a porpoise bites bait and the lad hauls it in. The tale, framed by a Center Market stall sign, mocks fake gripes and claims no affidavits for the colorful scene.

Porpoise Tale Headlines Center Market Fisherman Aleck Walton

A lively Center Market tale centers on Aleck Walton, descendant of Izaak Walton, who supposedly hauled a six foot porpoise near Long Bridge. Vendors and shoppers discuss the fish story as if true, noting the visual evidence and Aleck’s dramatic recollection of the catch and its sensational reception.

Mari Twain Aleck Walton Aleck David Hill Long Bridge Izaak Walton

Gnats Invade Washington In Curious Swarm

Entomologists identify the pests as genus Aphidae Lachnus winged during migration. Officials warn the gnats may linger several days, swarming streets and trees around the agriculture building area and notable business fronts.

Washington Department of Agriculture Peppar Finiah

Letters Show Hyde Influence With Government Clerks In Land Fraud Case

In a California forest lands fraud trial Justice Stafford saw District Attorney Baker present twenty letters between Frederick A. Hyde and Benjamin F. Allen outlining alleged improper ties and acts. The court accepted evidence from Hyde and documents tied to forest reserves while denying some fraud claims and postponing other witness exams.

Frederick A. Hyde California Blyde-Benson-Dimond-Schneider Justice Stafford Baker Benjamin F. Allen Blyde Allen Hyde General Land Office James J. Barnes Behneider

Wynne Dies of Injuries After Street Car Crash

Frank Wynne a 40 year old resident of 1106 New Hampshire avenue north west died of injuries from being struck by a Columbia Railway Company car near Deanwood Washington late Tuesday night. He was walking along the tracks toward a friend when hit and his body found about thirty feet from the impact. He never regained consciousness.

Frank Wynne New Hampshire Avenue Columbia Railway Company Deanwood D. C Casualty Hospital Wynne

Saturday Evening Post Promotes New Issue With Illustrations

An advertisement touts an upcoming story illustrated by A. B. Wenzell and Vernon Howe Bailey about an American family rich beyond dreams, a spendthrift son and a spoiled daughter, hinting at an international marriage. The ad notes back issues are scarce, the current issue is for sale at newsstands for five cents or $1.50 yearly by mail, and mentions Curtis Publishing Company distributing copies.

Rome A. B. Wenzell Vernon Howe Bailey Saturday Evening Post

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