Washington Post Dinner Skits Highlight Staff Follies
The Washington Post hosted a luncheon in the New Willard dining room with 80 staff members staging humorous skits about newsroom life. Performances lampooned telegraph editors, city room disputes, and the bustling editorial office, concluding with a toast and the vow that the event would recur annually.
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Cook Hunting Caribou at the Washington Fest in Ontario
A Montreal medical man known as Dr Cook was spotted in Windsor Hotel, using an assumed name and keeping a mustache, en route to Quebec. He claimed profits from his article reaching about su in Laurentide, while a cheerful letter from Lake Edward spoke of moving camps and a north pole discovery. Commander Peary and the Royal Geographic Society were referenced in connection with polar exploration honors and invitations.
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Lake Edward
New foe for Tammany faces reform plan
A reform effort within New York Democrats introduces a new square on the party line as William Hepburn Resell and L J Reilly nominate leaders and John Cow is named temporary treasurer. The plan seeks a constitutional reform to weaken Tammany Hall’s control and restructure district leadership.
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Balloon to Aid in Climb to Mount McKinley
New York departs balloon plans to lift mount McKinley ascent. Nashville aviator El Fgbirney joins Dr Cook debate in aiming to scale the peak. Balloon sized at about 20 feet carries limited gas to lift harnessed climber aloft for ascent.
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Old Woman Demands Rockefeller Money at His New York Home
An elderly woman claiming ties to a Rockefeller connection appears on the steps of the Rockefeller residence in New York. She says enemies have stolen her funds and that she has written to Mr Rockefeller asking for money to be ready today. She mentions plans to travel to Pocono Hills to see him.
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Washington Among Top U S Cities for Asphalt and Sewers
Census bulletin highlights Washington's high ranking in asphalt area and sewer length among large cities. New York, Chicago, Philadelphia lead asphalt areas. Washington fourth in asphalt, with 4 000 60 square yards, and 821 miles of sewers tied with Pittsburgh. The report notes large debt shares in New York and low per capita debt in San Francisco.
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White House fires now controlled by single official
Fire officials replace multifaceted alert system at the executive mansion with centralized control in the ushers office on the first floor. When an alarm box rings the head usher investigates and may trigger a general alarm. The change aims to prevent false calls after recent incidents and prevent unnecessary firemen responses.
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Curtiss Free to Fly After Court Injunction Lifted
Court dissolves injunction grounding Glenn Curtiss allowing him to fly again. Augustus Herring and Curtiss faced a stock dispute over Curtiss-Herring partnership in Hammondsport with claims of unpaid stock and disputed patents for automatic airplane control. The case involves Ormsby McHarg and efforts to dissolve the Herting-Curtiss Company amid patent and partnership tensions.
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Department of Commer
Meade the Money and the Stage Turn with Frank Gould
Washington reports the scandalous tale of dancer Bessie De Voe returning to vaudeville after her millionaire fiancé Frank J Gould allegedly ended their engagement. A flood of letters reveals manipulation and accusations, including comparisons to pearls and imitation gems, and a demand for $20,000. The sensational letters claim businesslike control over a romance once hailed as perfect.
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Wages at Navy Yard Set for 1910 Salary Scale
Assistant Secretary Winthrop approved the Washington navy yard wage schedule for 1910 with small increases for molders ordnance men painters slagers wire men and dispensary attendants in Class 1 while machinists remain unchanged Rear Admiral Capps reports poor condition of marine railway tracks and wharf No 1 at the slips east side and calls for better docking facilities and an additional drydock at Norfolk plus pay raises for civilian bureau employees.
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Linut J F Bell Wedded in Washington Pennsylvania
James Franklin Bell of Washington DC marries Miss Ina Bailey, daughter of Mrs Henry Railay, in a Methodist Protestant Church ceremony. The bride is attended by Prof A A Hays. ushers include Capt W A Mitchell and Lieut Tyler. The couple plan to reside in Washington after February 1.
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MacCormick Theological Seminary
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West Point
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Evans Estate Settled and Philadelphia Awarded
New York reports Judge MacLean signed an order finalizing the $7,000,000 estate of Dr Thomas W BVane, famed American dentist of Paris who saved Empress Eugenie. The ruling enables Philadelphia to proceed with the Thomas W Vans Museum and Dental College, funded from the residuary estate.
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Gen Bragg Warns of Rising Anarchy and Revolt
Gen Edward Bragg, commander of the Iron Brigade, warns in Fond du Lac Wisconsin that recent strikes show growing anarchy and threaten civil war if social conditions do not change. He cites a lack of government action and says the French Revolution should warn the United States.
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Poisoned Bride-to-Be in Glendale Tragedy Shocks City
Bessie May Priest dies at her Glendale home on Christmas Eve after a 20 day illness blamed on poisoning. Relatives believe a jealous rival engaged to Harry Sayre of Newark caused the death. Doctors split on poison type, diagnosing plombaine or zinc poisoning. Authorities investigate. Sayre family denial in New York.
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Four Masted Barge Sunk Off New Jersey Coast
A coal barge named John A Briggs sank off the New Jersey coast after breaking away from the Thurmond during a blizzard. Four masts were sighted above water near Point Pleasant, with the fate of Captain Joes Wy man and crew of a dozen men unknown.
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King Edward to Visit Canada and United States
Ottawa December 30 Senator Belcourt at the Ottawa Board of Trade forecast a possible royal visit by King Edward to Canada and the United States. He said the event could cement a close alliance between Great Britain and the United States and promote world peace. Sir Wilfrid Laurier praised the US role in civilization’s growth in the 19th century.
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Rubinstein Club Delights Fans With Ambitious Concert
Music lovers praised the Rubinstein Club for a richly varied program at the Aumeton Hotel. Soloist Herman Sandby, previously with the Philadelphia Orchestra, earned acclaim for tone and color, while Garzighs piano and Nevin trio impressed. The Norfolk audience included Washington leaders and diplomats, with selections spanning Chopin, Elgar, Sullivan Bartlett, Pepper, and Offenbach.
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Reverend Alfred Waterman Dead After Preacher Line Traces Revolution
The Rev Alfred T Waterman died Wednesday at his family home 84 Todd Street NE. Born December 13 1832 he studied at Princeton and served as a minister in Michigan before living in Detroit and Westington. He married Pm Uy Stocking and had four children Charlotte Hutching Jason Caroline Darrow and Storrs Seymour. Funeral 30 o'clock tonight at Shipyard's chapel 2008 Pennsylvania Ave. Services by Odd Fellows and Rev Dr Samuel O Woodrow. Body will be interred per Waterman's wishes.
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ASES Addition to Asylum Urgently Needed
Annual report by Dr Wilhiagn A White, superintendent of Government Hospital for the Insane, to the Secretary of the Interior, requests expansion of the hospital reservation. He notes patient numbers rising and urges funding for land, repairs, a new epilepsy building, dairy construction, roads and grading, totaling 80 0000 for the coming year.
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Shonts Not To Quit Interborough Presidency
A Dec rumor claimed Theodore P Shonts would retire as president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and the Interborough Metropolitan Company on February 1, with Hackert Ackert of the Southern Railway named as successor. Shonts denied the retirement, saying no offer was made and Ackert had not been informed.
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Cold weather hampers firemen as blaze causes 1100 damage
Fire yesterday afternoon damaged Ramiel H Carter's home at 57 Hi Street Northwest to the tune of 1100. Firemen, hindered by extreme cold, reached the blaze after an employee spotted smoke. Officials suspect overheated stove as the cause.
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Dr Peters Talks With Women on Dignity and Duty
A quoted lecture urges women to value honest work and modesty over money. It stresses acting with integrity, serving employers well, dressing modestly, and resisting temptation, while condemning unfaithfulness and pride as threats to character and family.
Mayor Gaynor ally linked in pier lease bid intrigue
Charles H. Slyde former mayor elect Gaynor partner faced charges of complicity in a bid to lease Piers 15 and 17 on the North River to the Mallory Stewarts ship Zine for 1000 a year while a rival offered 27000. Mayor McClellan hinted Dock Commissioner Spooner faced undue influence and the commission debated the proposed lease, with potential removal discussed.
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Boatswain May Save Seals in San Diego Report
An unclear San Diego item notes a boatswain from the revenue cutter Seat, Judson Thurber, newly assigned to report to Washington. Fragmentary text mentions orphan fur near Pilea and a seizure tied to sea life, with references to seal salvation and starvation fears, though details are obscured.
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