Taft Upholds Santa and Reassures Grandson of Representative
Six year old Henry Gordon Helferran, grandson of Michigan Representative McMorran, gains reassurance from President Taft and Speaker Cannon that Santa Claus is real. Henry’s sister Shorty had cast doubt, prompting dialogue at the White House and with McMorran. Henry plans to stay up Christmas Eve to see Santa, hoping the visit confirms the officials’ claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gordon Helferran
Shorty
Santa Claus
Henry
Mister Taft
Grandpa
Mister Cannon
Santa Calus
Charlotte
Fleury
Tisso
Walt
Santa
Patt
Keadiy
Henry Gardom
AiMonan
Myster Shorty
Seta Claus
Santa Chus
Iluwalisa
McMorran
House of
Jim Mitwatb
Vannon
Nol
Weil
Kris Kringle
Tresklent Taft Speaker Cannon
Taft
Claus
Mr Taft
Bretatus
Henry Gordon McMorran
Michigan
Witte House
General G B Raum Buriied with Military Honors
Brig Gen Greene Raum former Pension Commissioner died in Chicago last Saturday. Funeral at Speares chapel 940 F Street NW with Department of the Potomac AR in charge. Arlington National Cemetery ceremony included firing squad, interment, and G A R pallbearers from local officers. Raum’s widow Mrs G B Raum and daughters Miss Francis Raum attended along with other relatives and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene B Raum
Chicago
Moon
Arlington National Cemetery
Speares Chapel
F Street
Department of the Potomac
George’ Fiske Dudi
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Blood
Grand Army of the Republic
Arlington Gate
Cavalry
Fort Myer
Bloodgood
Baum
Holbrooke
George P Ross
H A Johnson
M M Lewis ER. Campbell
Chase
Epts
Gen Raums
Washington
Arlington
G B Raum
F W Meguire
Francis Raum
Christmas safety tips from MRJ Sylvester
MRJ Sylvester yesterday issued a long list of precautions for the holiday season. The guidance warns against leaving doors unlocked, exposing valuables in crowds, and carrying purses openly, urging readers to secure homes, banks, and purchases and to seek police help if troubled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Weather Conditions Reported By U S Weather Bureau
The U S Weather Bureau in Washington DC reports generally low temperatures across the country with limited moderation since Monday. Light rain and snow occur in western regions and along the Atlantic coast, with fair skies in the central Rocky Mountain area and southern states. Winds vary by coast, with moderate westerlies along New England and Gulf coasts. northeastern winds on the Florida coast. Local notes include midnight observations and hourly temperatures with a forecast of continued cold, unchanging conditions for the near term.
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Mert
Washington DC
Arleta
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Atluulic
Gulf Staten
Rocky Mountat
Iowa
Iake
New England
Allende
South Atlantic
Florida
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Confederate Veterans elect officers in Washington meeting
At a large gathering of the Confederate Veterans Association Camp Im VCV District of Columbia held last night at 1a Vermont avenue northwest the group elected Maj Holmes Conray commander Chomay W Hunger ford first vice commander Fred Deall second vice commander Jota T Cale Jaghan adjutant Joshua Davin financial secretary Robert M Harrower treasurer Benjamin Thrift sergeant at arms Rev BR H McKim chaplain Drs J Wythe Cook and James Buddoth surgeons Magnus 8 Thompson chairman executive committee O S Moat chairman relief committee J J Gillwater chairman membership committee Hon Sath Shep and chairman employment committee for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans Association
Camp Im Vcv
District of Columbia
Vermont Avenue
IMC
Holmes Conray
Chomay W Hungerford
Fred Deall
Jota T Cale Jaghan
Joshua Davin
Robert M Harrower
Benjamin Thrift
BR H McKim Shaplain
Woman's Purse Snatched on Eleventh Street
Mrs F E Gardner of 18% Eleventh Street Northwest reported to Second precinct police that a unnamed Black man snatched her purse on Eleventh Street between H and I streets Northwest. Capt Charles Peck led officers but Mrs Gardner cannot identify her assailant. The purse held 7 and trinkets. The attack occurred about 8 to 9 o'clock as she walked downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F EB Gardner
Eleventh
Northweat
Eleventh Street
Charles Peck
Playground pledge assures equipment for Washington children
Maj Judson, engineer commissioner, promises Rock Creek park will host a new playground for Washington children. Capron and playgrounds association will secure permits and funds to install swings benches and necessary paraphernalia. Location described as a 2 acre wooded spot near Brightwood with spring water and good sod.
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Maj
Judson
Rock Creek Park
Firs Capron
Hake
Chidren
Ife
Washington
WV Jutson
Mra
Allyn E. Capron
Capt. Capron
United States
Hock Creek Park
May Judson
Maj. Judson
Mr. Capron
Mira Capron
Engneet Grabill
Brightwood
Capron
Pierce Mill
Henry W Fitch
C M Chester
Rot Wainwright
IW MacMurray
P M. Bixey
Poore
George BD McCreal
Matt Jansons
Mrs Capron
Franklin Mayor Objects To Figurehead On Temmessee Cruiser
In a letter to Bremerton Navy Yard, Franklin Tennessee Mayor EM Forkins says the figurehead on the armored cruiser Temmessee should not be a mermaid or sea serpent. He notes no funding or official request and asks the Navy to avoid any discount or sale. The letter was sent to the Navy Department.
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Franklin
Franklin Tenn
Tennessee
EM Forkins
Bremerton Navy Yard
Washington
Navy Department
French complaints on cotton moisture prompt study
United States Consul James Dunning at Havre reports French cotton spinners have long complained about moisture in cotton imported from the south Atlantic States. The moisture concentrates near bale centers due to pressing steam and water, injuring quality and giving fictitious weight that vanishes after opening and evaporation.
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France
South Atlantic
United States
James Dunning
Havre
Hotels and guests listed in scattered passenger manifest
A dense listing shows numerous names and residences across cities like Chicago New York Philadelphia Phoenix and others. The fragment appears to be a hotel guest or travel register with frequent mentions of couples and individuals including Mrs J Poghlelae HM Bhelitne Montegue Fiat and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bakauon
Shoreham
St Jammer
New York City
Georgan
Busby
Witcie Bushty
Wilerd
Schlichter
Lomas
Madioom Corey
Gavage
Albbart
Ben Lestaedler
McGrede
Poghlelae
Montegue
Fiat
Lackey
Baconberge
Barden
Mira Philip N Arnold
Gilmer H L.umphrey
Allen ‘Rateler
Gary
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White House
G. B. Raum
Grava
Atlington Cemetery
Mrj. Sylvester
Raia Max
Asborille
Fia
Fransar City
Rock Ark
New York
Portland
Plisburg
Ore
Salt Lake City
Tahais
San Frantisco
Toledo” Ohler
Vicksburg
Mies
S.m
Probey Carriage CO
Thirty-second St. Nw
Mrs. Capron
Arzona
H J Morris
Prescott
Willard
Indiana
Moh Nichols
Wiltend
New Jersey
Mo Lamylen
Newark
Boe
Orsons
Faleigh
STATZ
Shafer
Carolinas
D` McCall
Tharrotte
1 & Holt
Unitarbil
Raleigh
Ebbitt
Asheriye
Gerchill
Jaros Owioh Phearer
Cincinnati
Bualth
Staleigh
Virginia
JW White
Charlottesville
Tanna
Polndsetar
Warrenton
EH Seekson
GG Waller
AG ‘Weaver
Front Royal J M Hoffman
Orange CA
Koes Blackistone
Mery
Joyce Mount
MG. Traytor
Richmond
Bob S Daudteo Aia
Rebmond
Munlat
Santers & Statman
Topham’s
Sidney West
G Sts
Edward
Quinn
Lucios
Binge
Finn We
Goony
Vine. ES
Raincga
Wokweem
Ted Ith Sie
California Fruits
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Brentano
Xmas
Ninth Street
N. W
Velats
Christian Xander
7Th St
Alberto
Publicacion del
Periodico Wethington Post de Washington
Batacion Unidos de America
Heroica
Ciudad de Vera Cruz
L. Pierce Boteler
Biggs National Bank of Washington
Banking House
Henry H Flather
Firemens Insurance Company of
Washington and Georgetown
Seventh Street
Louisana Avenue
Firemen Insurance Company of
Georgetown
Hoffman
Commercial Fire Insurance Company
Aik
Sonnars Steak
Paul F Grove
Spenser Co
Ogg
Georges & Son, Inc. Foot Specialists
Milburn, Heister
Benj. K.,leon
Ave
Sareen Yles
Athald Geviccas
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th, St. NW
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