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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

6

QUT FOR POST TRIPS PUPILS HELP MISS GIBBS

Popular school teacher Miss Gibbs draws strong support from pupils and teachers across Jackson Addison Grant Home Industrial Filmore Corcoran Weightman schools as The Post Jamestown contest grows. Policemen and other professionals signal entry. 6000 votes shown for Franklin Moore as secretary of the Anales ian Boat Club, with several large ballots expected.

Franklin Moore Androstan Boat Club Post Jamestown Jackson, Addison, Grant Home Industrial Filmore Corcoran Weightman Miles Helen H. Gibbs Miss Gibbs Jamestown Department

Regants of American Religious Organization Fill Vacancies

The annual meeting of the American Society of Regants convened, with Dr J E Gilbert reporting travels and writings. The board approved an assistant secretary and elected officers including Lews Henry Jones as president, J E Gilbert as general secretary, Joseph Edmund Smith as treasurer, and George W White as attorney with other named appointees.

American Society of Reseaaucation Spanish Treaty Claims Commission J. E. Gilbert Reents WL. de Vries St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church Jonm 24 Allison Gunton-Torple Memorist Presbyterian Church Isaae Clark Howard University J. Faulkner United States Westh Virginia Thomas Fosiland Michigan State Normal School George W. Atkinson T H Anderson A.mackay Smith SJ Burral J E Gilberts Joseph Edmund Smith George W. White The Commercial National Bank J Fawkner Cyrus Bussey Grace D. Woodburn

Funeral for E T Cullison Held After Brief Illness

The funeral for E T Cullison, a contractor and builder, was held yesterday from the Thomas Sergeon chapel with Rev Dr Lynn officiating. He died at Sibley Hospital after bronchitis and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery. Born in Baltimore County Md, he lived in Washington for 35 years and was 99. He is survived by a son and daughter.

E. T. Cullison Sibley Hospital Thomas ’. Sergeon Seventh Street Lynn Glenwood Cemetery Cullizon Baltimore County Washington Cullison Culligan Goushier Eureka

Patent Office Promotes New Chief Draftsman and Staff

Alexander Scott succeeds W W Hite as chief draftsman in the Patent Office, with a $2 000 annual salary. Promoted staff include D W Evel as assistant chief of drafting, Clifford K Berryman from 1 400 to 1 600, George G C Edilson 1 200 to 1 400, and numerous others with raises ranging to 2 000 for J B Moore and related postings.

Alexander Scott W. W. Hite Patent Office D. W Evel Clifford K. Berryman George GC. Edilson Misa "Helen D Bailey S/N. Mallory Misa Marton C. Veltenheim Miss B B Hi J. B. Moore Daniel Beach, Jr

Theosophists Stand By Annie Besant Letter

Mrs M L Howard of Chicago writes to correct a Washington Post report claiming universal attacks on Masters. She says loyal Theosophists worldwide support Besant and seek her election as Oswald Collett’s successor, noting Colcott’s wishes and Leadbeater’s resignation rather than expulsion.

Washington Post Col. Olcott Annie Besant Col. Osvalt Leadbeater M. Ll. Howard Cheago

Metcalf to Investigate Marines Ejection Claim

Secretary Metcalf will order an official inquiry into the Marine Corps ejecting two men from the Con Professional Library after an incident. The library seeks a full fact inquiry, with testimony from both sides and a Justice Office liaison. Private Fahott and Corporal Rye were reported by the watchman as in the act, while the Marines say they were removed for their uniforms. Secretary Metcalf will act on his return from the Jamestown position.

Marine Corps Metcalf Wil Junge Advocate General’s Office Putnam FaHott Kansas Rye Navy Department Elliott Frye Metcalf

Georgia's Captain Davenport Faces Detachments Amid Sailor Complaints

A Washington dispatch reports discontent aboard the U. S. S. Georgia under Captain Richard G. Davenport. Chaplain seeks detachment over barred Sunday worship and officers request transfer. crew pleads to move to another ship. Navy notes limit on shore leave and rising opposition to Davenport's command, tied to past Samoa turmoil. Roosevelt may be asked to inquire during Hamp ton Roads visit about the unusual situation aboard the Georgia.

New York Washington New York Evening Post Roosevelt Hampton Roads U. S. S. Georgia Richard G. Davenport Georgia Piney Point Jamestown Navy Department The Davenport Department Bureau of Navigation Boston Cubs

Revival Attends Grow at McKendree M E Church

Revivals at Mc Kendree M E Church led by Maj George A Hilton and Rev B D Bailey attract large crowds. Tonight Major Hilton speaks, with H D Gordon and others featured. Sunday services include the Baltimore Gospel Trio and a closing talk by Hilton.

McKendree M. E. Church George A. Hilton B. D. Bailey H. D. Gordon Mel Leaman A. H. Tyson Ye H. Evans People’s Mission Baltimore Gospel Trio Maj. Hilton Dr. Wright McKendree M. E

Question over Gen Wood duties in Brown courtmartial

The Supreme Court review centers on General Leonard Wood alleged overstepping in ordering a second court martial for Lewis B Brown a discharged first lieutenant in the US Army volunteers The Cuban trial at San Luis in 1910 faced Brown with a conduct unbecoming an officer charge for gambling with enlisted men The initial five officer panel acquitted but Wood then ordered reconvening and a second trial in his absence resulting in a guilty verdict and dismissal Wood endorsed that verdict and the sentence Brown now of Houston Texas sued for salary lost from dismissal to suit filing The Court of Claims had allowed 658 dollars while Brown and the government both appealed to the Supreme Court

Leonard Wood Lewis B. Brown Brown United States Army United States Supreme Court San Luis Miltary Department Santiago Cuba Martal Wood Houston Tex Court of Claims Supreme Court Es Pentane Nea Hpe

Fremont Case Submitted After Court-Martial Trial

New York, April 21 The Fremont court martial closed and submitted to the full court the charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman based on financial dealings. The judge advocate argued some charges were proven while defense counsel Patrick B. Loftus disputed others. If he pays debts, it would not erase the disgrace, the judge advocate said, calling for clemency considerations.

Judge Advocate Major New York Francis P. Fremont F. D. Grant Patrick B. Loftus Fremont Mas San Francisco Loftus Thirty-fourth Street National Bank Donnelly Mas. Fremont Maj. Fremont

Lieut Foote Discharged After Court Martial Trial

Second Lieut. Morris C. Foote of the Twenty-eighth Infantry, a Washington, D C native who previously served with the District of Columbia Volunteers during the Spanish War, was honorably discharged from the army following a Camp Columbia Havana court martial on twenty two specifications. The case alleges contracting debts across the country and nonpayment, with creditors including Washington tailors and haberdashers and bills for food and drink at officers clubs at Fort Snelling and the Presidio.

Morris C. Foote Twenty-eighth Infantry District of Columbia Volunteers Spain War Department Camp Columbia Havana Washington Lst Fort Snelling Presidio

New York Accepts War Department Drill Invitation

Assistant secretary river yesterday received from Gov. Hughes formal acceptance of New York State militia participation with the Coast Artillery in a joint drill next summer. Gov Hughes asks to move the date from early July to June 1, and the War Department agreed to the change.

Gov. Hughes State of New York War Department Hughes

Guard Torpedo Boats Tested At Newport

Government imposes strict visitor controls at the naval torpedo station due to tests of two marine torpedo boats. Strangers are screened on arrival and escorted to Commander Albert Gleaves. No roaming allowed and cameras are prohibited within the reservation.

Newport Naval Torpedo Station Octopus End Lake Navy Department Abmarine Ofice Albert Gleaves

Consular Service Changes From White House Transfers

Transfers and promotions in the Consular Service announced at the White House include Ethelbert Watts of Pennsylvania moving from consular general in St. Petersburg to Brussels and Soren Listoe of Minnesota moving from Rotterdam to St. Petersburg. The changes follow the death of George W. Roosevelt, relative of the President, who was consul general at Brussels.

White House Ethelbert Watts Pennsylvania St. Petersburg Brussels Soren Listoe Minnesota Rotterdam St Petersburg George W. Roosevelt

Wedding Report From Buenos Ayres Enchants Society Pages

Social gossip continues with Mia Nina Ross Turnbull of Philadelphia wed to Col Count Hans von Below in Buenos Ayres on April 3 at Hagish American Church. Countess von Below, daughter of the late Campbell Bryca of Columbia, was previously married to Frederick Turnbull of Philadelphia who later divorced. Turnbull then wed Miss Bosale Milligan and went to Philadelphia. Turnbull’s former wife announced engagement to Count von Below in Berlin, now aiding in Argentine army reorganization. The von Belows may relocate to Berlin after leaving Buenos Ayres.

Mia Nina Ross Turnbull Philadelphia Count Hans von Below Buenos Ayres Countess von Below Campbell Bryca Columbia Sue Frederick Turnbull Turnbull Bosale Milligan Restling Europe Count von Below Berlin von Belows

Hughes Succeeds Lowrie at Trinity Church Newport

The Rev Branley Hughes was chosen rector of Trinity Church Newport to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Rev Walter Lowrie who became rector of the American Episcopal Church in Rome. Hughes, assistant rector during the vacancy, is a Princeton Theological Seminary graduate. prior pastorates included St John s York Pa St Luke s Altona Pa and Church of the Good Shepherd Morwold Ohio.

Syeotal Washington Post Newport Branley Hughes Fashionable Trinity Church Walter Lowrie American Episcopal Church Rome Hughes Princeton Theological Seminary St. John's York St .Luke's Altana Church of the Good Shepard Morwold Ohio

Hold Silent Smiths Will Read At Funeral In New York

Sir George Alexander Cooper and Lady Cooper arrive in New York as sister of the late James Henry Smith and his widow discuss the rumored will. Cooper says the will will be probated here, with funeral plans in the city. He downplays a possible contest and notes the estate amounts to tens of millions with no confirmed heirs.

Washington Post New York George Alexander Cooper Lady Cooper Slater James Henry Smith Japan Southampton Deutschland George Smith Chicago Cooper Mr. Smith San Francisco Gotham

Czar's Cousin to Wed in Crimea May 12

Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaieviten, cousin of Emperor Nicholas and Se Petersburg district commander, will wed Princess Anastasia of Montenegro, ex wife of Grand Duke George of Leuchtenberg, in the Crimea on May 12. Bliss Leah Wilen and W H S Spillman were married in Martinsburg, with Washington society guests including Maj. Easterday and families.

Petersburg Nicholas Nicholaieviten Nicholas Se Petersburg Anastasia of Montenegro George of Leuchtenberg Crimea W. H. S. Spillman Mise Leah Wilen Washington Post Martinsburg W. Va Bliss Leah Wilen Washington Wiliam H Spillman A. C. Nadenbusch Maj. W. 4 Easterday Herbert Wasterday

Swinburne Birthday Prompts Library Ban on Works

Public Library shelves his six volume Poems and Prerequisite volumes and critical studies while noting a ban on Swinburne works amid the poet’s seventieth birthday. Readings include Swinburne’s poetry, essays, and biographical studies. Several major critical volumes are listed among library holdings.

Charles Swinburne Willam Blake Shakespeare,” “Studies, In Prose and Poetry,” ‘“Hsaays Lbrary Swinburne Alexander Dumas Charles Dickens Czar Louie King Richard SR. Sewell Mr Swinburne G E. Woodhurry Theodore Wratislaw Algernon Charles Swinburne

Former Quaker City Belle Elizabeth King Dies

Elizabeth King, a former reigning belle of Philadelphia and descendant of Judge William King, died after several months illness at the Donald Hotel. Born in Philadelphia seventy eight years ago, she traveled extensively in Europe and Asia. Funeral at St Pauls Church at 9:30 this morning with Rev Harding officiating. interment in Baltimore. No relatives survive.

Elizabeth King Philadelphia Elle Donald Hotel William King City St. Paul's Church Dr. Harding Baltimore Haiky

Massive 1907 Washington piano clearance sale in progress

In Washington on April 1907 the W F Frederick Music Co invites buyers to a great clearance sale of pianos including Chickering Steinway Knabe and Bradbury models. Prices listed from 225 to 800 for uprights and grand types, with some like Chickering Hardman Fischer to be moved to new flagship premises as stock is reduced. The sale emphasizes deep cut prices, shop-worn items, and full guarantees, with store hours extended evenings. D G Pfeiffer, manager, stresses urgency and rapid end to the sale.

Washington, D. C W. F. Frederick Music Company Cumberland Hyattsville Falla’ Church Alexandria Chuckering Steinway Behning Price & Tesple Knabe Cote Brandbury Marshall & Wendell Foster, Webster Chickering Knabbe Bradbury D. G. Pfeiffer Hardman Fischer Haines Bros Price & Teeple Tan

Army Orders Report Leaves of Absence and Transfers

Army orders list leaves of absence for Capt. Henry C. Whitehead extended to June 6 and First Lieut Joseph Uhrig extended to May 3. Surgeons George J. Newgarden to retire April 24. Promotions and reassignments include First Lieut Joseph Unelg in the Philippines to May 50 107 and Lieut Col Loula M Maus to San Francisco for transport to the Philippines around July 6 1907. Col Edward S Moseley to report for retirement board examination. Samuel W Noyes to Fort Sam Houston for exam. First Lieut Elliott M Norton reassigned to proper station. Capt Henry C Whitehead to San Francisco and then Manila transit. Capt Earl I Brown to Wilmington to relieve Maj Joseph E Kuhn in fortification and harbor works.

Henry C. Whitehead Tenth Cavalry Joseph Uhrig Philippine Deputs George J. Newgarden Wes Joseph Unelg Philippine Seguts Loula M Maus San Francisco Wall Jlands Edward Moseley Army Retiring Board Wistant Samuel W. Noyes Cal Will Sei Manila Earl I Brown Corps of Engineers Wilmington Joseph E. Kuhn

Capitol Hill Boys to Stage Second Annual Concert

The Capitol Hill Boys Orchestra will present its second annual concert at Naval Lodge Hall Fourth and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast this evening at 3 o'clock under director Samuel Bolce Pole. The program features violin and piano solos, violin duets, a string quartet, and a vocal number. Dancing follows from 10 to 12.

Naval Lodge Hall Capitol Hill Pennsylvania Arenue Samuel Bolce Pole Ag Fol Monon Enlaerrumg Mesars Pole Pitts Pole Misa Etlis HB. Pole Potonoise Teldora Pottar Gondalirfo Mesers Avood Poles William Seaffeld Mr. Jaronillas Mies Wmon Largo Cepitel

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