Lawmakers Clash Over Increased Juvenile Playgrounds Funding
The House debates a large appropriation bill to fund playgrounds for children, with Representative Macon opposing and others like Foster Sulzer Foyle and Burleson weighing in. A clash over a proposed $17 060 increase triggers questions of legality and taxpayer burden as speakers push for more playgrounds and juvenile court support.
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Robert Bruce Macon
Anape
Foster
Arkansas Statesman
Massacausetia
Tkansas
Olmsted
Macon
United States
Washington
Sulzer
New York
Foyle
Pro Children
Burlesonne
Tawney
Aniies
Ue Laxpayera
Sigoroud
Gieptt Pasons Suiver
Newark
Gillett and Corte
Massachusette
Taloard
Olle
Istrier Lepresentat
Wacom
Oto Foo
Wilsons
Aiunday
Triple Opera Bill Shines at Lyric Theater Baltimore
The Metropol Opera Company stages a triple act at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore featuring Maestro di Capata, Pagliacci with Lani P, and a dance showcase by Rita Sacchette. Performances include a grand aria finale and notable dancers, with critics praising the lavish production and violin and rhapsody interludes.
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Maestro di Fone
Baltimoré
Tlmore
Lyricater
Metropolia Opera Company
Feral
Rita Sacchette
Cargo
Lani
Pasqualerate
Ponty Jano
Nora
Savieticto
Nedda
Straus
Corsi
Barna
Max Beria
Yantington
Wilson
Fod Walsh
Candee
Wala
Lisits
Metropolitan Police Promotion and Staffing Changes
Superintendent of Police recommends changes in the Metropolitan Police ranks. Promotions and class adjustments set to take effect December for several officers, with new appointments to Class D and substitutions in street railway service.
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Promatchs
Teres Elliott
Peter A Weitz
Chang Yin-tang Emissary Seeks Stronger China America Ties
The new Chinese minister, Chang Yin-tang, vows to extend commerce and strengthen friendship with the United States. In an interview at his Washington residence he described a globe trotting career, outlined plans to boost business ties, and noted his family accompanying him. he will present credentials soon and hopes for cordial relations with President Taft and U.S. officials.
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United States
Gina
Flo
Chang Yin-tang
China
Connecticut Avenue
Chang
Mr Chang
Wi Chang
Ameren
Washington
Regation
San Francisco
Spain
India
Tibet
Europe
Asia
Ampertos
W& One
Ban Prane
Taft He Wan
Taft
Xam
Iim
Wuam Fend
Chin
Japan
Manchuria
State Department
America
Americans
Lily
Alice
Tang Shao ii
Legation
At the Hotels Boston and National Highlights
A dense list of names and affiliations appears under AT THE HOTELS, including readers and their escorts, hotel rooms and associations across cities. The jumble names and partial titles suggest a social register or society column noting visitors and guests in multiple hotels including Boston Chicago Philadelphia and New York with scattered initials and surnames.
Silver Gifts Planned for Retiring Commissioners
A subcommittee of the general committee met to select silverware as testimonials for retiring commissioners. Proposals from jewelers will be opened Monday at Star Bell’s office, then reviewed by the general committee at the New Willard. The finance subcommittee will meet at 11 oclock at EF Stellwagen’s Union Trust Company to plan a canvass of businesses for funds.
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General Committee
Charles J Hell
New Willard
EF Stellwagen
Union ‘Trust Company
Reformers Conclave Ends After Five Days in Hawaii
The Hawaii saloon reformers conclave concluded last evening with a reception for delegates hosted by former Senator and Mrs. John Henderson on Sixteenth Street and Florida Avenue NW. Jenny Walley testified before the Senate committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico in support of the Johnson bill to prohibit intoxicating liquor sales in Hawaii. The Hawaii memorial to Congress arguing Hawaiians can decide on prohibition was discussed, with opposition citing anti-Asian fears. Features included an antiopium conference with remarks by Dr Hamilton Wight, Dr F L Weber, and Rep. Richard Pearson Hobson, plus warnings about white slavery and calls for a national vigilance effort. The conclave endorsed reform measures including anti-racetrack legislation, Hawaii prohibition, opium traffic control, and white slave trade regulation.
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John Henderson
Sixteenth Street
Florida Avenue
Jenny Walley
Anuaaloon League of Hawaii
Senate Committee On
Pacific Islands
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Congress
Woolley
Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton Wught
F L Weber
Rich Ward Pearson Hobson
Eslock
Wesley Chapel
O Edward Janne
National
Tenney
Europe
United States
Auto law amended to expand emission fines in city streets
Judge Mulloway’s ruling led to the amendment of the presen automobile regulation by Corporation Counsel Thomas. The updated rule now prosecutes all motor vehicle owners whose machines emit smoke or vapors on any Washington street, replacing the prior focus on four or five main arteries. John Leslie Watson was arrested under the old measure weeks ago, and James Eaeby Smith argued to quash the case due to discriminatory character of the regulation.
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Mulloways
Washington
Invelld Corporation
Thomas
John Leslie Watson
James Eaeby Smith
James Eaeby Smith ,Who Represented Him Before the Polices Court
HackerMaker Held Over Death Pact Case
Harry Haghertonker a one year old at 1000 Twelfth Street SE was held by a coroner jury for the grand jury. He and John Jourdant 18 of 63 Virginia Ave SE allegedly formed a death by own action pact after Jourdant obtained a revolver from Hackermaker and shot himself at Eleventh and N Streets SE.
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Harry Haghertonker
Twelfth Street Southeast
John Jourdant
Virginia Avenue Southeast
Jourdant
Hackermaker
Eleventh and
N Streets
Real Estate Dealers Challenge Post Office Bosses on Outside Work
Real estate dealers charge government clerks in Washington with conflict of interest and argue after hour real estate and other outside work harms regular business. Chief Clerk McNeil and Gen Oliver defend civil liberty to pursue outside employment if duties remain satisfactory and no law blocks it. Navy and other departments echo stance while dealers demand limits.
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Uncle Bam
Washington
Geslers
William BeNeir
State Department
McNeil
United States
Robert Oliver
Imen
Oliver Guid
Mr Curtis
F Os Curtis
Navy Department
Ita
Weather Conditions and Temp Extremes Across Regions
Cold waves and rain forecast dominate the inland and coast as a Northwestern disturbance merges with the Northeast. Temperatures plunge across the central valley, Southwest, and Rocky Mountains with highs well below seasonal norms. Snow and rain expected from Texas coast to the South, with widespread cold by Sunday and warnings posted for Ohio and Gulf coast regions.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Texas
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain I
Plasnie
He Central Valley
Sind Fin
Sant Kult
Upper Lake Region
Central Gallery
Ono Valley
Gulf | Sialer
Louisiana
South Atlantic
Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
Waat Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Whropaan Portesi
Portrait label error sparks historical officer inquiry
A Senate Sergeant at Arms survey of paintings in the Sehata Fajoor reveals a gilded tab reading John C Calhoun on a Jefferson portrait, not John G Calhoun. The mislabeling likely stems from an abolitionist frame creator adding the mistaken inscription years ago, with further clerical blunders under review.
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Thomas Jefferson
Fatrick Henry
Senate
John G Calhoun
Rome
John C
Sehnta Hall of Fame
King of the Basin Basa Draws Five-Pound Prize Catch
George F Burch of 1417 Columbia Street Northwest landed a five pound big mouthed basa in the basin yesterday afternoon, with four other basa ranging from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds. Total catch weighed between 12 and 14 pounds. He displayed the heavyweights at The Post and plans taxidermy for the king of the basin.
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George F Burch
Washington
Flaherman
Columbia Street
North West
Burch
Benides
Janak Walton
Burell
Jess
Mr Burch
Bureh
Cocaine User Punished for Forged Prescription in Court
Charles Harper, 21, convicted in police court of obtaining cocaine by forging a physician’s prescription. Judge Mullowny, aided by handwriting expert testimony, sentenced Harper to one month in the workhouse after a $100 fine default. Dr Hayes faced an information charging him with prescribing cocaine to a known drug addict.
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Mulrowny
Charles Harper
Harper
de J R Hayes
Fourteenth Streem Northwest
Dr Hagen
Mullowny
Hiewleh
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Conn. Ave
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California
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7Th Street
Fort Mver Heights Land Company
Forter Heights Land Company
Colorado Huilding
Washington, DC
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Panay
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Newman & Smith
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