Forefathers Voice in Government Cited by Gorham Letter
Gorham cites James Madison to argue the founders intended citizens to have a voice in government. The piece discusses Maryland cession terms, Article I powers, and Congress authority over the District of Columbia, noting the 10 mile square limit and subsequent territorial developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Madison
Maryland
Congress
Columbia
Vaep
Virginia
District of Columbia
Government of
United States
Crtt
Madison
Hey
George C Gorham Washngton
Death Notices from 1908 Obituary Column
Fragmented OCR obituary list noting deaths and interment details in 1908. Mentions Mary A Chuls, John Blare, Louis Vier, and Frankotn-related lines with private interments, residences in Pittsburgh and Baltimore areas, and dates in December.
Pitteh ry Piapateh Frevi tens Joral PRster Herald
A fragment from the St Louis area press references an event at Center 1 and lists names such as Paul Honear and Thowacuss Pst Standart in a terse bulletin. The short item signals a local community notice or brief update without a full narrative.
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Pitteh Ry Piapateh Frevi Tens Joral Prster Herald St Louia Republic
Paul Honear Press
Doen Thowacuss Pst Standart
Bo Teler
Madison on the District of Columbia and federal rights
George C. Gorham reviews Madison's views on the federal district seat of government and Maryland's cession terms. He notes promises of municipal local consent and protections for Marylanders, contrasted with the 1900 district population of 278,718 and perceived gaps in granting full rights.
New German Aeroplane Described for War Use
Washington Post telegraph reports from Clifden Ireland on a newly described German airship design by Parseval. The craft, built for warfare, features a half elliptical front, sky steering appendage, and a hollow spar supporting five seats and five Parseval propellers. The design aims to reduce weight and fuel while improving stability and control in combat conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Lenn Dees
Clifden Ireland
Els
Cortp
Urship
Mai
Wright
le Mans
Ebery
Brad Great Simplity &Sgi
Towliun
Hospital Buys Farm Near Hagerstown Maryland
The Washington County Hospital Association acquires the Wirres of the William and Meee farm in the northern suburbs of Hagerstown for 3000 dollars. Edward W Wesley treasurer will transfer the deed to the hospital tomorrow. A hospital with barn and dairy buildings is planned to support hospital needs including vegetables poultry and cattle. A $7000 donation was contributed though the donor’s name was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Igerstown
Wirres
William & Meee
Hagerstown
McBee
Edward W Wesley Treasuer
Paris Not So Pretty Finds London Attractive
The narrator, traveling from Venice to Paris and then to England, notes Paris as busier and noisier yet London impresses with polite police, theaters, and art galleries. He recalls visiting embassies, the Sacre Coeur site, and the Arc de Triomphe area, praising English scenes, gardens, and a favorable political climate while contrasting travel ease and courtesy with French delays.
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London
Venice
Paris
Gothard
France
Germany
England
United States
Sacre Coeur
Poesessi
Org Tal
Urges Fast Steamers for Pan American Trade
Barrett director of the International Bureau of American Republics calls for rapid passenger and express steamship links between North and South American republics to boost trade. He advocates first class rail and shipping facilities and U.S. capital backed banks in Latin America to expand credit and commerce with measures to quicken inter-American transport and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
South America
Johm Barrett
International Bureau of
Amercan
Tn Ulgong
Peter Transportuun
Republies
Barrett
Bureau of Internatonal Republics
Amerca
Thas
Internation 1 Bureau of Republics
den Woo
Pan America
Europe
Tapa Ne Uly
America
Peru
Graal
United States
Ted Alates
Fanima
Latin’ America
Vi Barrett
Bureau For the Advancement of Commerce and Friendship
Root
Mexico
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Notable Arts and Rail Policy Reflections in Observer
The Observer discusses superior art collections and a strong gallery scene, citing Mor egon and Wallace Tate holdings, alongside European and domestic access to masterpieces. It advocates taxation that supports fine arts and notes rail traffic agreements in England as beneficial, urging Congress to permit pooling for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portrett
Wallace and
Tate
Pierpont Moregon
England
Congreza
Eugene Kelly Inions By Wireless From Rome to Clifden
Eugene Kelly of New York arrives and conducts papal ceremonies at Rome. He has hosted several dignitaries including the archbishop of St Louis, the Irish MP Sir Thomas Esmonde and Lady Esmonde. Sir Thomas serves as papal chamberlain and is in Rome for official duties.
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Rome Dee
Clifden Treland
Eugene Kelly
New York
St Louis
Rome
Thomas Esmonde
Esmonde
Thomas
Pension questions flood in from readers seeking military support
The column coordinates readers across states on pension rights for soldiers and widows. It covers acts from 1880s to 1908, eligibility for mothers and dependents, remarriage effects, increases, and procedures to apply or appeal. It cites cases from New York, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, and Michigan, with names and positions noted and general guidance on required documentation.
Newsboys Route Suit Upheld by Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia sustains Judge DeLacy’s ruling that distributing newspapers is not merchandise under the child labor law. Lynn L Reider, a route agent for The Washington Post, was charged with employing Tony Weldman, under 14, before 8 am. The appellate panel finds newspapers are not merchandise, affirming the lower court’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Lynn L Reider
Reider
Wilton J Lambert
Court of Appeals
Dstrict
Frank H Stevens
Guyer In Prison Again for Twenty Years
Albert Goyer, with a long criminal record, was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary by Judge Reynalds in Keyser for robbing the saloon of Dick Bocely of Keyser West Virginia. Fifteen years were for larceny and five for the criminal reward. His record includes prior terms in New Jersey prisons and an early reform school confinement for youth.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Albert Goyer
Dick Bocely
Keyser W Va
Reynalds
Keyser
Guyer
New Jersey
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Speare
Weon
H Sardo & CO
Mont
Lincoln
Thoss Sergeon
Fasgr
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Tatenhone
Thos
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Fine Pal
Ponrcyisanik
John R Wright
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Pmbalhera
Chapal
Truth
F Harvey
Ewhalmers
Geo C. Shaffer
Alexander Harmilton
John Jay
Act of Maryland
Hospital Buys Farm
Washington County Institution
Amencan
Loup Doles
Arc de Priomph
Place de la Concorde
Ensemble
Pennaslyanw Avenue
Binds Pars
Calets Harbor
Sini
Iti
Junder
Oxford
Lennon
Wes
Mars
Egurne
Bobby
House of Lotus
Qelock
Caardian of
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Galeries
Cer
American Republics Bureau
U. S
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E. Jones
Peneion
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Lst
Farragut
Quartermaster's Department
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George J Attorneys
Secretary of the Interior
Baltimore
Iga Neressar
Wimant
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Cvatemary
Board of Examining Surgeons
Pension Bureau
Michael P
Detroit
Adeh Tam
Benry HA
Esther 3
Damon
Plymouth Union
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Mlle
Yvone Mezzo
Erat Bar
Cale Sive
D Day
ST. Andre
Arthur Smith
St. Sears
F. Ziegfeld, JR
Adeline Genee
Klaw & Erlangerompany
Victor
Washington College OF Music
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Josef Kaspar Citer
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Georgetown Rch
Oscar Franklin Comstock
Arin
Sosat
Beebverratra
Bhee Runny Seweny Sete
E . EC. Heintz
E. C. Heintz
Lezeons
Susie Humphreys
EA Pregelot Voles
DeLacy
Pillsbury’s
Sanitary Grocery Co
Hubbard Elliott
New Willard
Masonic Hall Association of
Foclock
National Union
F Street
Philip F Larner
E Kahanowicz
al F Street
Southwest
Washington DC
Theodore
Ghriser
Poo
Washington Pe
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
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Galfers
Mordas
Jim
Hraal and
Lang
Remsen
APHRT
Ulleaning Company
Frank P, Milburn
White
McGill & Wallace
E Street
H.W
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Peter Grogan
Blanche ‘Walle
Jules Forfrt Goodmanne
Highte
Chicago
Nicholson
Belasco
Ivan Abramson
Grand Opera CO. Orchestra
Norns
Cavalilpria Rusti
Ana Pagliacci
Wiss
Harry L. Tighe
Colledians
Satee
Devo & CO
AMI
Long Ache
Nee Son
Elizarft Otto
Garele
Waterbodt Reew
Dupree Oand Cage & New Academy
Mats Tles
Mat Ngeph LeBrandts
Ura
Death Valley
Bronx
Broadway
Favorie
Harry Emerson
Wonderfil
Pirgscoffis
JT Gislers
Barton
Lyceum
Will Ward Watt
DFW
TORS
David Bispham
Adelaide
Tanst and
Iife
Ec Beethoven
Ie Br Heneft
Holsf OF Merc
National Theater
Tuesda
Wilton Trebetau
Ofederick Pla
Prince
ODD Fellows Hall
Order of Odd Fellows Benefit OF Home Fund
Evelyn Sisters
Alice Livyd de Cone
Alhambra Theater
7Th Street
N. W
Sttson Pearce & Sebeck
Baltimora
Palace Theatre
Washington Post Building
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