District government urged to adopt sweeping reforms
A District of Columbia special committee report calls for major changes across most departments to modernize management and tighten control of funds. It covers tax collection, hospital disbursements, payroll, records, and routine office rules, with detailed recommendations and long-term steps.
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Granny Gilbert Dies After Final Chicago Stage Tour
Chicago remembers Mrs. George Tienry Gilbert the eldest American actress after a cerebral stroke at Sherman House ended her stroke belatedly during her final tour. The 70-year career spanned from 1851 debut in Chicago to major roles in Daly era productions. Born Ann Hartley in England, she appeared across New York and Cincinnati theaters and became a prominent figure in American stage history.
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Harry Powers
Frank E. Aiken
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Lancashire
England
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Stage star in late life gains national acclaim
The article recalls a longtime New York favorite who, though aging, became a star this year. A Clyde Fitch play written especially for her showcased her talents and drew national public affection, marking her final peak in a celebrated career.
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Clyde Fitch
Ladies Banquet Celebrates Legion Anniversary
The Legion of Loyal Women held its anniversary banquet last Wednesday in a festively decorated hall. Rev. H. Cowden gave an invocation, and Mrs. A. S. Perham, toastmistress, urged cheerful words from all attendees. Dozens of members and guests delivered remarks or readings, including an original poem by Miss H. hk. Holmes, with music by Mrs. Florence Donohue’s committee.
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H. L. Vining
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D. L. Burnett
H. Hk. Holmes
M. A. Knapp
Julia G. Burnett
Florence Donohue
Scotch Social Charms Union Veterans Ladies Series
The Ladies of the Union Veteran Legion Auxiliary No 32 hosted a Scotch themed social at Spanish War Veterans Hall 719 Sixth Street NW. The program featured Scottish songs recitations and dances with Misses M Elwood Audrey Johnenn Grace Graham and Mabel Kirby among performers. Audience closed with Auld Lang Syne as cake and coffee were served.
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Bluebells
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Hi Ton
Scotland
A. BR. Weiss
M. Elwood
Audrey Johnenn
Grace Graham
Ums
Mra
Mira L. Tanner
Miss Johnson
Irvin Cosgrove
M. C. Cameron
B. Cosgrove
Mabel Kirby
M. Cosgrove
Work for Better Houses Committee Meeting in Washington
The district housing improvement committee met at the Allied Charities office on G Street NW. Attendees included S. W. Woodward chair, B. T. Janney, G. M. Sternberg, G. M. Roper, RK Bond, Cuno Rudolph, C. F. Weller, and Wallace Hatch. A January mass meeting is planned to address housing conditions, noting 396 houses unfit for occupancy per the health officer. New members elected: W. D. Baldwin, R. H. Thayer, J. R. McLean, F. L. Sitdona, Mrs. W. H. Horter, Mrs. A. T. Stuart, Miss Goulding, Mrs. J. G. Waller, Mrs. M. H. Totten, Th. Isaac S. Stone, Zebine Moses, Georges A. King, James F. Wood, James G. Hil, John F. Hayfors, Charles E. Foster, Mrs. R. W. Dutton, Mrs. E. A. Fay, James A. Sarople, Bernard R. Green, Col. George L. Andrews, Henry TF, RBiount, Mrs. H. C. Rowde, Juste 9. J. Brewer, H. Bo Brown, Frank G Carpenter, Frazier D. Head, Mrs. A. M. C. McKim, E. J. Bomers, Gen. Ellis Spear, Miss May T. Thompson, Charles Q. Tottmann, and T. Francis Riggs.
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S. W. Woodward
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George M. Roper
RK. Bond
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Charles F. Weller
Wallace Hatch
Miss Goulding
John G. Waller
M. H. Totten
Th. Isaac 8. Stone
Zebine Moses
Georges A. King
James F. Wood
James G. Hil
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Charles E. Foster
R. W. Dutton
E. A. Fay
James A. Sarople
Bernard R. Green
George L
Reception to Pastor at Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Rev Dr and Mrs Hvans hosted a reception yesterday for members and friends of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church at their home 226 East Capitol Street Dr and Mrs Evans assisted by church officers and their wives with Mrs Curtis aiding Mrs Evans The house featured wild smiles chrysanthemums asparagus fern American Beauty roses and red poinsettia An orchestra played in the upper hall Guests included Dr Jamiln Dr and Mrs Radcliffe and Dr Halley of Vermont.
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New Swiss Music Boxes Demonstrated at Kans Stores
traveling representative Mr Rambalingta from TReat Music Co shows Mira music cabinets at S Kann Sons Co. in New York, highlighting disk boxes as piano-like in tone for dancing and singing. He notes stores now stock them. concerts and varied daily tunes run through Christmas. A talking-machine attachment is shown. Fifth Maximum steeplechase noted with strong field and renewal of Thanksgiving Day contest.
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Treat Music Company
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Awitherland
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Sambalino
S. Kann, Sons & Co
Mira
Washington social and personal notes on engagements and gatherings
In Washington social pages the engagement of Miss Eleanor Roosevelt to Franklin Delano Roosevelt is highlighted with details on family ties and presidential connections. Other items note society receptions at residences on New Hampshire and M streets, marriages including Miss Mabel Henderson Swingle to Dr. D Vacn Street Jr., and various hosting arrangements, with brief mentions of naval and political figures and upcoming social dates.
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New York
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Washington
Biliott Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Theodore Robinson
Helen Roosevelt
W. S. Dalaen
Pittsburg
John Daglzell
New Hampshire Avenue
Society Notes Mention Prominent Guests at New Willard
Mary Bradley of Kensington Maryland and Delius M Edwards of New York are noted guests. Dr and Mrs Street will reside in Jersey City. Senator Thomas C Platt and Mrs Platt with Miss Louise Snow have arrived at the New Willard for the winter apartment. Mrs Platt will not receive until after the year begins.
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Roanoke Street
Spooner
Sixteenth Street
Mary Bradley
Kensington
Delius M. Edwards
New York
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Jersey City
N. J
Thomas C. Platt
Carmen at the Columbia a strong amateur effort in musical drama
The Washington College of Music operatic department directed by Thomas Evans Greene with Reginald de Koven conducted and Miss Katie W Wilson in charge presented Bizet s Carmen at the Columbia Theater. Mae Buckler as Carmen showed promise at seventeen while M Harry Stevens as Don Jose offered a fine tenor. The two gypsy roles were well sung by Frasquita and Mercedes with Mrs Arthur J Dunn especially notable. The orchestra received praise for its quality and the overall amateur performance was pleasing.
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Washington College of Music
Thomas Evans Greene
Washington Symphony Orchestra
Reginald de Koven
Bizet
Carmen
Columbia Theater
Katie W Wilson
Mae Buckler
Frasquita
Mercedes
Arthur J. Dunn
Hounds Run Fast Despite Obstacles in Chevy Chase Hunt
The Chevy Chase Hounds met at 3 30 PM at the Tennall Btown power house and ran about twelve miles from Tunlaw road to Rockville pike. The pack faced many fences on farms including Henry Kengla Walter Brown McLerran Harrington and Weav er properties. Lead figures included Gist Blair on Maryland and others on Rooster Sunlight Pigskin Wantahala fred Gauntlet and a thoroughbred.
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Tunlaw
Henry Kengla
Walter Brown
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Arthur A. Snyder
Florence Field
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Frederic L. Huldakoper
Charles H. L. Johnston
Fred Gauntlet
Dietrich
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George and
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Death of Father Welch at Georgetown Hospital
Reverend Edward Holker Welch a Jesuit priest and former Georgetown University professor of constitutional history died at Georgetown University Hospital in his eighty third year from pneumonia He was born in Boston educated at Harvard 1840 studied Heidelberg and joined the Jesuit order Survived by brother Charles Welch and several nieces and nephews Funeral set for 10 am at Dahlgren Chapel Georgetown
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Georgetown
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