Taft and Mrs Taft Walk Afternoon in Wind and Snow
President Taft and Captain Butt, with Mrs Taft, braved wind and sleet on a one hour walk from the White House. They crossed Pennsylvania Avenue and Connecticut to Massachusetts Avenue, drawing smiles from onlookers as red cheeks testified to the cold. They later attended services at All Souls Church and received many floral tributes to hospitals and institutions.
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Mia
Taft
Capt Butt
White House
Secret Service
Fennsylvenia Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Dupontelele
Vikn
Irs Taft
Finiah
Dugont Circle
Maseachusetty Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Crista
Whitky
Gen Ezra Carman Dies After Long Army Career
Gen Ezra Ayers Carman, retired after more than 20 years as a resident of Trlet, died of pneumonia at 2 o'clock this morning at his residence 235 Q Street Northwest. Funeral at his house next Wednesday at 2 pm, led by Rev Frank Sewall of the Church of the New Jerusalem. Interment in Allington Cemetery with pallbearers from the Loyal Legion. Born February 27, 184, in Metuchen. educated there. Western Military Institute Kentucky graduate 1855. served as lieutenant colonel, then colonel, then brigadier general in the Civil War. Survived by wife Ada, daughter Ada Carman of Los Angeles, and sons John and Carman of St. Louis and De., along with Mrs. Carman of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Ayers Carman
Qtreet
Rey Frank Sewall
Church of the New Jerusalem
Merete
Trigata
Allington
Pallheartr
the Loyal Legion
Genarin
Gen Curman
Metuchen
Hawai
Western Military Institute
Kentucky
James G Binine
Sev
Tim New Jersey Volunteer Infantry
Department of Aartulture
Mre
Ada Caman
Misa Ada Carmanth
Los Angeles
Cal
T and John & Carman
Los Stes
de ED Camano Washton
Huntington Wilson III Confined to Bed After Health Scare
Huntington Wilson III assistant Secretary of State is bedridden after a Sunday return from the State Department. A physician reports his condition is not serious and he should resume duties within a few days.
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Stite
Hia
Maryland fugitive Hull held on forgery charge in Curaçao
New York dispatch reports detectives arrested John Andrew Hull also known as Leroy Orwell at Herradura Pinar del Rio under minister Morgan’s request. He faces forgery accusations in Maryland and has been turned over to American authorities.
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J & Ball
Master Morgan
Washington Port
New York
Minister Morgan
John Andrew Hull
Leroy Orwell
Herradura
Pinar de Rio
EAUL
Maryland
Americas
Admiral Dewey Celebrates 72nd Birthday At Home
Admiral George Dewey received a flood of congratulatory messages and visitors at his home in northwest Washington as the nation saluted the hero of Manila Bay on his seventy second birthday. Friends wrote, telegraphed, and called, while health concerns kept a formal dinner from taking place this year.
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George Dewey
Manin Bay
EX Streat
Adwifal Daway
Admiral Dewey
Peacemakers sermon at Hamline Church by Dr Guthrie
Dr Guthrie preached on peace and the need to curb armaments while urging international cooperation. A Central Labor Union delegation led by John B Colpoys and Bam De Nedrey attended, with Christmas music by a youth choir and De Nedrey delivering a closing talk on peacemaking and moral courage.
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the Hague
Charles E Guthrie
Hamime Methodist Episcopal Church
Bam de Nedrey
Guthrie
Ninth
Ninth Street
Iass
Mark A Watson
Sam de Nedrey
I R
Staggering duo held in Christmas night assault on minor
Thomas Gavin aged 25 of Twenty Fifth Street NW and William Noonan aged 23 of Twenty Second Street NW were arrested about 4 am by First precinct officers and charged with furnishing liquor to a minor. They allegedly met 15 year old Eins G Ford on Christmas night and accompanied her to various city locations ending on Pennsylvania Avenue near Ninth Street. The girl was taken to Emergency Hospital in an intoxicated condition and later to the house of detention before being sent home. Gavin and Noonan were released on $60 bail each. The case was set for police court the following morning.
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Thomas Gavin
Twenty-Fifth Street
William Noonan
Twenty-second Street
Sergt Lee
Polleman Heyes
First Precinct
Gavin
Noonan
Eins G Ford
Plekfora Place
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth Street
Sergi
Les
Earl
Sis
Dennis Mullany Dead Pioneer Washington resident dies after long illness
Dennis Mullany a longtime Washington merchant and philanthropist died after a monthlong struggle with heart trouble at his home on Fourteenth Street Northwest. Born in Ireland in 1844 he came to the capital at age 19 and built a liquor business that made him a popular figure among Senators representatives and editors. He supported Catholic charities and was famed for hospitality and knowledge of racing and current events. Funeral services are at St Patrick's Church followed by burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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Dennis Mullany
Congress
Dennis Mulleny
Dennis
Mullany
Washington
Helen Mullany
Mra
Kathryn Showalter
John J
Thomas Howard Mullany
Dennis” Mullany
William J Carroll
St Patrick's Church
St. Patrick’s Church
Carroll
Mount Olivet
McMullany
Little Braiy Trust
National Capital
Thia
New York
Benning
Dlr Mullany
Ireland
Europe
DcMullany
Dennie
Ben
Sisters of Charity
Inetilu
Tiong
Dennis Mullany and the Bohemian Club in Washington
Dennis Mullany ran a famous backroom in his bar where prominent men, reporters, and bohemian writers gathered. He offered moral and material aid, hosted musical programs, and kept a wide network of friends with a knack for tasteful irony and mentorship. The piece recalls his wartime pranks, the Knockers Club, and his enduring influence on Washington’s literary and journalistic circles.
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Dennis Mullanyne
Nemsa
Den
Mr. Mullany
Iust Congregational Church
Dusic
John M. Brewer
Mullany
Afteen
Denila
Ttte
Binilany
Dennis Mullany
el Unes
Sit
England
Great Britain
Burghery
Joubert
Bohemiana Glee
Irish Lancers
Mutlany
Murany
Dini
Washington
Robert Fitzsimmons
Acores
Revar
Christmas Cantatas and Peace Services Across Churches
Christmas observances filled churches with special services and music. Cantatas and carols marked the day as Peace Sunday, with pulpits and chancel displays of palms, flowers, and greens. Sunday schools planned cantatas and toys for children, and parishes highlighted Yuletide charity.
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Washington
Christmas Sermons and Services Across Churches
A long Christmas program recounts the Bethlehem birth with Rev Dr Samuel EH Woodrow highlighting the eternal rule of Christ. Clergy in Baptist, Lutheran, and Episcopal churches preach on peace and the nativity as Taft attends services while churches display festive trees and choirs perform eight to twenty numbers.
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Christ Chua
Muss Smith
Glebel
Ssmuel EH
Woodrow
iShaort
David
Jacob
Bethlehem
Dr .Woodrow
Ningveh
Babylon
Egypt
Gresee
Baba
Goa
Church of the Reformation
Capitol HH
Joha Weldley
Lutheran Memorial Church
Lloyd Douglas
V Leech
Independent Lutheran Church
Immanuel Church
Immanuel Baptist Church
J B Clayton
Tims
Washington City
St Paul's Moe
Taft
A G B Pierce
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sungay School
Wallace Radcliffe
Riot After Football Match Between Chinese and Japanese Team
A brawl erupted after a football match in San Francisco as Chinese and Japanese players clashed. The melee left several injured and the stadium police intervened, with hospital reports detailing battered players from both sides. The Japanese team, bolstered by players from multiple cities, won the game, following which a trophy dispute escalated into violence.
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San Fratesco
Byental
Washington
San Francisco
Dows
Isidex
Inflammatory Kidney Myths Across a Medical Debate
A garbled medical feature questions incurability of inflamed kidneys and the myth that pain signals indicate a cure. The piece debates treatment options and warns against fatal assumptions while citing unnamed experts, patient cases, and garbled data about kidney disease and prognosis.
Yuletide Cheer At Washington German Clubs With Trees And Gifts
German societies in the capital hosted festive events at their clubhouses with large decorated Christmas trees and distribution of toys and gifts to children of members. The Washington Sängerbund, Columbia Avenue, and Arion Gesangverein staged ceremonies, songs, and entertainment as tickets funded the club coffers. An annual officers election is planned at the Columbia venue, with future events including a January 14 dance and a January 23 lecture by Frank Claudy.
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Washington
Ssengerbund
Columba Turnversin
Amon Gesangverein
Toya
Washington Zaengerbund
Christmaa
C Street
Hervert
Lev
FC Lutz
Barthel
J J. Schaffert
Marcy Minster
Snengerbund
Columbia Auai Veren
M Street Northwest
Gugenheim
B Schwartz
George Finkere
F ‘Loux
B Waliner
F 5 Mann
Arton Gesengverein
H Street
Aly
Srren
Columbia
Turp
Werein
Tana Close
Society Yell
Hs Hyat
Seengerbund Hall
Frank Claudy
Arion
Gesangverein
Weather conditions from the Weather Bureau report on Atlantic states
A Weather Bureau bulletin from Washington reports a storm off the western Maine coast with heavy rainfall at Eastport, widespread unsettled conditions across the Atlantic states, and winds varying from northwest to southwest. Warmer conditions in the western half of the country contrast with cooler eastern regions. Forecasts call for generally fair weather Monday and Tuesday with some unsettled conditions returning by Tuesday, and storm warnings along the Atlantic coast.
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Dept Agriculturs
wWeather Bureau
Washington
Sandsy Dea
Maine
Weromeer
Eastport
Atlantic States
New York
New Haz Jang
Atlantic
Rasiély
Towa
Miaslaaipot
Dakotas
Hocky Mountelnd
California
Missis Appi
Ohio
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Easiwat Thor
Jexe Regind
Stimteasppt
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
New Suglend
Middle Atlantic
Staten
Minuiestoal
Lower
Hatteras
Foitport
New England
Gulf
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Hunter
de Me
Bam
Doo
Boy Sees Brother Drown While Skating on Lake Wonjinkmonk
Alfred Dew, 4, drowned while skating with his 17 year old brother George on Lake Wonjinkmonk near Spring Hole. George tried to save him, grasped Alfred's hand, but the boy was pulled under. Their father and seven brothers attempted to recover the body, racing against the open water as the ice weakened. Alfred is son of Nathaniel Dew, from Winsted, Conn.
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Washington Post
Winsted
Conn
Alfred Dew
Nathaniel Dew
Lake Wonj
Kunkmonk Thia
Dew
Christman Alfred
George
Res
Shor
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Huntington Wilson III
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Ainter
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DR. Guthrie
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de Netrey
Hamline Mle
France
Russia
Jad
Hague Tribunals
Becaye
Christ
God
Oi Fuera
Probey. Carriage Co
Portland
Iralang
Mullay
Price
Holy Wight
Chow
Luther
Presches
Church of the Covenant
Charles Wood
George C Martin
Pdm
Nat Walt
Ioan Ig
Joba J Ritts
Mist
Lansburgh
Pianos
Pianolas Phonograph
Sanders & Staymar
Sidney West
Sts
Christian Xander
7Th St. N. W
Ko Branch
Heusen
John H. Magruder
Santa
Citien
Max Mintom
Isheville
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Bisnarek
Remala
Boston Mass
Ackangrils
Pia
Law York NY
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St Lovie
San Prancinco
Serhagield
Vicksburg
Brother
Young Men’s Store
Edward J. Quinn
Ave
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Luccio
Mutual Lite Insurance Company
District of
Co Ambia
Cor
Lth
Street End
New Fork
L Fierce Boteler
Washington Market Company
Seventh Street Wing
Af Centar
Frank " Wilkins
Washington DC
Capital Traction Company
Béic
M Streets
Polly
Crampton
Firemen
Insurance Company of
Washington and Georgetown
Seventh Street
Loutal
Evenue Northwest
Firemens Insurance Company of
Washington and
Georgetown
Iliteatora
Palla
WM. Hoffman
John T Arms
Samuel A Devry
Arma & Drury
Tay
Drury
Frm
Aome
Arms
John Taylor Arms Sal
A. Drury
Washington, D C
Georges & Son, Inc
F Street
Sallantine
Newark
Dezen Shoemaker Co
Milsurn, Reister
Benj. K. Leon
D. Pyles
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