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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

2

Notable Guests At Diplomatic Reception Abroad

A list of attendees includes stance Hoyt Min Jean Loring and many Misses and Misters from Boston New York Philadelphia Providence and Austria Hungary Germany and the United States. Names cited include Hamilton Fish George Roosevelt and other diplomats and officials amid a large assembled guest roster at the embassy event.

Stance Hoyt Min Jean Loring Meryhhew Faith Simpkins Nathanlet Kimpking, Jr Miia Clara Fargo New York Husu de Wintach Berflarding Boston Carrie Louisé Mili Charles Munn Leslie Bradley Helen Thomas Margaret Thomas Hamilton Fish Thomas Bloomer Provident Arthur Newbold Phila Eipton Parker Representative Richard Wayne Darker Olga Gonverse Leutze Misahig Harvard Misa Claire Mim Klady« Wright Harriet Hatch Hien He Emory Langitt Yvonne ‘Townhgend Mildred Fearn Prisee Windiseh Teade Emsarop von

Germany Leads Initiative on Patent Law Accord

The article notes Germany’s push for a patent law agreement with the United States aiming to ease protection for inventors. It emphasizes the plan is not a coercive move against Britain and mentions safeguarding parens patriae concerns while detailing the broader international effort. Numerous names and fragmented OCR text appear as readable hints within the passage.

Germany Uied Sire Squires

Army Orders and Naval Movements Reported

Army orders grant Lieutenants and captains for Philippine service and fort duty in New Jersey, with naval vessel movements and a weather forecast. The report lists postings in Fort Mott and Newport News, fleet infantry assignments, and a noted trial in progress. Weather and tide data accompany the military notes.

Not in graft crusade will quit capital today

San Francisco lawyer Henry H. Heney, shot in a city court, says he will return to the Pacific Coast soon and will not aid Pittsburg graft prosecutions. He insists he will stay in San Francisco, where he has ample work. Loeb confirms no plan to send him to Pittsburg. The president plans only a banks investigation when needed. Post want ads are free in the classified columns.

Momlay Der Gulf Middle Gulf Sats Vainfall Hax Virgin San Francisco Pacific Coast Loeb Vannis J. Weney White House New York Heney Pittsburg Mr. Heney Arizona Frisco

Musicians Oppose Aliens Seeks Foundling in Vain

The American Federation of Musicians and New York officials urged President Roosevelt to block alien musicians under immigration and contract labor laws. They argued foreigners, including Mexicans, are undercutting wages and taking jobs from Americans. Police seek missing girl Ruth Bradfield, 11, who wandered from her home in Washington. Mrs Kilkenny and Inspector Boardman pursue a foundling case involving a child spirited away from Foundling Hospital near Fort Washington. authorities plan to reclaim the infant.

American Federation of Musicians Joseph N. Weber New York Philip Hauser Musicians’ Union Roosevelt White House E. J. Gavegan Tabor Metropolis Chicago Immigration Service Department of Commerce and Labor Straur Aly Messrs Gavegan Weber Houser Mustcrang Ruth Bradfield Lstreet Northwest Clilé Washington Vienna H.W. Kilkenny Foundling Hospital Friend Wttle Gorman Ward Kilkenny Fort Washington Lieut Sutton Vermission

Hood's Sarsapamilia claims health boost and cures

The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsapamilia as enriching blood and strengthening red and white corpuscles to protect and restore health. It lists cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia fatigue dyspepsia loss of appetite debility and overall systemic build. It appeals to general well being and vitality.

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Lincoln’s Indiana bays Nancy Hanks buried there in Lincoln City

Southern Indiana residents debate inviting President Roosevelt to Lincoln City after centennial events. The article describes Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s grave, the Lincoln family’s early struggles, and cites Spencer County where Lincoln studied law. It notes monuments by Studebaker brothers and a state park now encompassing Nancy Hanks Lincoln Park.

Boonville Ind Abraham Lincoln Spencer Lincon City John OH. Brackenridge Lincoln Nancy Hanks Lincoln Park Indiana Lincoln A Springfield Studebaker Brothers South Bend Spencer County

Holiday Stamp a Success in Red Cross Plan

The American National Red Cross in Washington plans a permanent Christmas and New Year stamp program inspired by this year’s sale. About 2,500,000 stamps were shipped from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore in December though not all may sell and final gains are uncertain. Next year designers will submit stamp designs and prizes may be offered to encourage art. A new stamp would be adopted annually. Fort Myer Hop Postponed to January due to New Year events.

Red Cross Society Red Cross American National Red Cross Washington Ttia New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Yeggmen Leave No Clue Behind In Jewelry Store Heist

Special to The Washington Post reports a bold burglary at Oscar C. Jackie’s Jewelry, 866 Third Avenue. Thieves entered through a rear yard, drilled into the cellar, cut a floor panel, and pried open the safe locking mechanism. They took about 20 000 dollars in watches and jewelry plus 5 000 dollars in cash, packing items into suitcases and fleeing unseen.

Washington Post New York Yeggmen Oscar C. Jackie Third Avenue Dayligt Jackie Ninth Street Third “Nue Mr. Jackle Bret

Rainey Heads to New York on Panama Canal Inquiry

Representative Rainey of Illinois, author of a resolution for a strict Congressional inquiry into the United States purchase of property and rights from a French syndicate on the Panama Canal, will travel to New York to confer with financiers alleging Americans profited. He has been reviewing War Department papers but found nothing indicating U S funds went to American hands.

Representative Rainey Mlinois House United States Panama Canal Washington New York Congress Rainey War Department

Scotty the Spender Enlists Quiet Life Claim

Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty and Scotty the Spender arrived in Chicago and entered the U S recruiting office to enlist in the marine service He says he wants a quiet life after years of lavish tips and public fame He passed the physical and will be sent to New York for basic training then to Cuba after a ten day furlough He previously traveled by special train to claim wealth in Death Valley and shocked the press with lavish tips to bellboys and hosts and others

Chicago Walter Scott Death Valley Scott New York Cuba

Grand Jury Probes Packing House Inquiry in Chicago

Federal grand jury in Chicago hears witness testimony as it investigates packing house operations. Dowling notes many witnesses served in other cities and none evaded service. He expects the inquiry to continue for at least three weeks.

Federal Grand Jury Chicago Der Harry A Dowling

Rifle Range Plan Urged By Col Dimmick At White House

Col Dimmick urged President Roosevelt to back a Virginia rifle range purchase near Washington. A bill by Rep Carlin Virginia seeks approval, with Washington schoolboy rifle shoots planned for Easter week and national rifle groups meeting January 10 to set year plans and requests to Congress. Gov Hog gatt of Alaska pressed for a new judicial district and uniform liquor license law, while Barrios Guatemala’s foreign minister recovered from a car crash and leaves December 3.

Roosevelt Alaska Hitchcock White House Col B J. Dimmick Virginia Washington Carlin House Committee On Military Affairs Col. Dimmick National Board For the Promotion of The National Guard Association National Rifle Association Camp Perry Ohio Gov. Heggart Congress Gav. Hoggatt Hoggatt McCumber Gamble Princeton Africa Frank UH. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Augusta Taft Republican National Chicago Senor Barrios Briege Will Sall

Last Honors to Davey Funeral of Rep Robert C Davay in New Orleans

A national House committee attended the Congressional funeral of Representative Robert C Davay of Louisiana's Second district in New Orleans. Services were at St Patrick's Catholic Church with interment in Metairie Cemetery. Washington members Hamlin Hackney Madison Campbell Rodenberg McGavin attended alongside state officials, governor, lieutenant governor, and all Louisiana legislators.

House New Orleans National House of Representatives Robert C. Davay Second Louisiana St. Patrick's Catholic Church Metairie Cemetery Washington Hamlin Hackney Missouri Madison Campbell Kansas Rodenberg McGavin Illnois

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