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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

21

Mt Vernon trip a sing give yells and flirt at tomb

Special envoy T ang Shao Yen and five Chinese girls visited Mount Vernon on a party excursion aboard the Charlies Macalester. They placed two wreaths at Washingtons tomb while students from Yale Harvard Lehigh and Lehigh cheered. The party toured the mansion and grounds with Cap Dodge hosting and later sang college songs aboard the steamer.

T'ang Tomb of Washington Lade T'ang Shao Ylenne George ‘Washington Mount Vernon Uwe Harvard Lehigh Mi Fortisahing College Tegs Graysoners Ye Tsung Tsui Flarvard Yale Ipr Adala Charlés Macalester Br. Wig Corkell Mias Hata Women’s College Baltimore Miss Sze Damrogeh Conservatory of Music Milas Taso Woman's Medial College Philadelphia Miss Soon Misa Tsung Newark N. J Dr. Wu Daniel M. Chung de Lagcey School T. Chung Tsintain Dodge Henore Legation Star Cornell Marvard Crimson Columbia

Marriage Announcement for Grace Prenti and C G Pren

Married at residence Beates father Mr C G Pren Sreeoteenty atest bw Worhegles Mau Garg &: reoM Grace Prenti Nu cards born to Grace Prenti and C G Pren in what appears to be an old local notice.

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Mob lynch scare at society play in Lakewood affair

A violent mob attacked a suspect during Betty Hammond's Lakewood society performance at Manhattan Auditorium. Frank Jamkowski was fatally shot near Third Street and Lexington Avenue, while Olmen Matthews and Curtis were wounded. A posse hunted an accomplice as shots rang through J. J. Dwyer’s yard and Howard Applgate grounds.

Washington Pos Manhattan Auditorium Mias Betty Hammond Lakewood Society Frank Jamkowski Third Street Lexington Avenue Olmen Matthews Curtis Houl Town Ue Woods J.J. Dwyer Misacs Glover GD. Braman Desnerade Howard Applgate Ohe Janowski Iim

Inaugural Fireworks Plan Sparks Debate and Delays

A Washington committee weighed sites for a March fireworks display honoring the upcoming inauguration. The ellipse behind the White House was adopted with an aerial show budgeted at 3600 dollars, while March 3 or 4 dates sparked contention. Veterans groups join the civic parade effort, with Gen. C. O. Howard named veteran marshal as Osage and other organizations plan to attend.

New Witale Pennsylvania Col. Bromwell White House Joseph Strasburger Marc Z Tie Washington Stellwagen Capitol Grand Army of the Republic Union Veteran Legion The Army and Navy Union United Spanish War Veterans Committee On Civic Organizations C. O. Howard Thomas P. Morgan John &. Walker Department of the Potomac G. A. B Thomas J. Shannon United Veteran Legion J. Walter Mitchell Charles V. Pettys George L. Baidér National Aids Othe John, Moore Hebabites Jonadabs Good Templars William W. Hride Oklahoma Maj. Morgan Council of the Osages Hine Ailes Finance Committee Alles Public Comfort Committee M. I. Weller Jen. Bigham Massachusetts National Guard Draper Steff Bingham National Guard Salem Cadets Massachusetts New Magenic Temple Temple John Spencer Salem Busan Grant Chamber of Commerce

400 Children in Fire Peril at Decatur Street Church

Panic last night at Decatur Street Baptist Church in Richmond as a Christmas tree fire trapped about 400 children. Mrs. John Driver seriously injured, several children burned, exits limited, building damaged, tree and presents destroyed.

Washington Richmond Tan Joo John Driver Decatur Street Baptist Church Driver

Boy Hit by Train Near Laurel Struggles After Accident

Six year old Robert Krokaeder, formerly with the Salvation Army in Baltimore, was struck by a train on Sunday night aboard the Baltimore and Ohio near Laurel and thrown into a gully. He survived by Monday night, slept in a field, and was fed by a passing farmer before being brought to Emergency Hospital in Washington with a fractured arm and head injuries.

Robert Rokraeder Balvation Army Haltimore Washington Ghd Badsi Schraede Baltimore and Ohio Laurel

Five Thousand Dollar Gem Robbery Amid Fifth Avenue Trust

Mrs Helen M Gould’s mother in law, staying at the Manhattan, was robbed of jewels valued at 5000 after a wild Brooklyn route and a cab ride. A polite stranger offered escort on Fifth Avenue, then vanished. the jewel bag was cut from the belt leaving strings. Diamonds and rings worth 5000 were taken.

Fifth Avenue Manhattan Hotely

Falls Life Less in Street as Brown Drops Dead

Henry H. Brown a retired business man and active speaker in fraternal circles collapsed and died Tuesday afternoon at North Capitol and M streets Northwest He planned a lecture on Heaven and Hell Destroyed at the Pythian Temple next Sunday Clarence E B Fowler to deliver The death is believed due to heart disease Brown 46 resided at 2202 Decatur Street Northwest formerly ran an optical shop 1010 F Street Northwest He left a widow Post Want Ads are free in the Rest and secure results. No charge for advertising.

Heaven and Hell Henry H. Brown North Capitol T Streets Mr. Brown John F. Stevenson Commercial National Bank Pythian Temple Clarence EB. Fowler Brown Freedmen's Hospital Decatur Piece F ‘Street

Messina Earthquake Ruins Desolate City After Early Morning Shock

Eyewitness reports from Messina describe a devastating quake that collapsed houses and towers as tidal floodwaters swept streets. A wounded soldier and a Mes s in a survivor recount the terror, with 2,400 terrified residents gathered in the square and countless casualties feared in the ruins.

Enia Catania Mesgina

Boston financier found guilty after extended trial

A formerly well-known financial agent in New York City was found guilty after a prolonged trial. The case involved investors nationwide and stretched across weeks of testimony.

Boston ES Xing New York

Betty Marquand to Wed Lieut John Mellor in Baltimore

Betty Marquand daughter of Frederick Marquand of New York and George Ogston of Baltimore will marry Lieut John Seymour Mellor soon. The notice appears in a late 19th century society column.

Lonion Dee Betty Frederick Marquand New York George Ogston Baltimore John Seymour Mellor Tieta Rifles

China seeks alliance. Root rejects overtures

A Washington dispatch reports Dr Tang Shu Yo Yi, China’s special ambassador, failed to win a U S alliance. He sought friendly notes and a formal thanks for Boxer indemnity remission while pursuing a hoped for accord. Secretary Root indicated no war pledge or alliance will be offered. He will likely gain only formal courtesy.

New York Washington the Times T'ang’ Sheo Yi China Dr. Trang United States Bhis Indemai Yang Congress

Fragmentary text hints at war question and reform talk

Dissociated OCR fragment mentions war, nations, and a possible reunion of prime officials. It references administration, public support and Tang, but the unclear text limits concrete facts or dates.

Steud Rentent Mane Learis Tang

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