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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1905

Page

2

Chorus Aims to Illuminate City Monuments for Inaugural

Hundreds gather at the Pythian Temple to rehearse songs for March 6 at the Pension Office building under Percy Foster. Plans cover alternating color lights on the Capitol dome and Monument, plus a street decoration scheme to comfort and inspire the public.

Bnteen Pythian Temple Ninth Street Percy & Foster Pension Office Foster Roosevelt Tannhauser Hichbere de Koven John Knowles Paine Edmund Clarence Stedman New York Bernard R Green New Willard Capitol Bilding Subcommittee Committee On Pennsylvania Avenue Chase's Committee On Decorat Uvens M I Weller Committee On Public Order Subcommittee On S Street Northwest Washington F Street

Inaugural Committee Names and Police Meeting Plan

A list of inaugural committee members is presented along with the note that Maj. Richard Sylvester will coordinate with the National Bureau of Criminal Identification for an early January Washington session. The Bureau’s governors include Col Mathew Kiely J T Janssen Maj Michard Sylvester Francis ONeill and others. The Roosevelt Club of Service Men reports 100 names already joined and seeks a parade role in Washington.

Roosevelt Roosevelt Home Club Gilesel W P van Wickle Marcus Benjamin Cosmos Club van Wickle Civic Organizations EB H Warner Committee On B H Warner Thomas C Moyes Gen Pickard Cochran New York John W Stork Baltimore Chird George E Emmons JW Buck HA Alexander Sydney Hate F A. Berea Lorenzo Brown Amhur W. Beell Bacon James W Hevans W W Brown Henry T Birchard Fred Brackett Henry K. Bryan G Betts Lester A. Bare Barry Bulkley George G Brown Lewis Baar Zeno B. Babbitt Richard J Beall IC A. Beckman Edw W. Burgfeld II H Berman J P Derthrong H. le Biscoe Joseph W I. Collamer Wilam W Cookson J Harry Cunningham Daniel William Downey Mitchell Dyrenforth W A. Domer Addimon G Dubois Charles L, Dubois Georges W Drew H Bradley Davidson Viorence Donahue Lewis H. Douglass Allan da Maj Richard Sylvester Board of Governors National Bureau of Criminal Identification Washington Mathew Kiely St. Louis J. T. Janssen Milwaukee Wis Michard Sylvester D. C Francis O'Neill Chicago Ill John Journee New Orleans Thomas F Farnan William A. Pinkerton Paul A Milliken Cincinnati Ohio Frank Cassada Elmira N Y Benjamin Murphy Jersey City N. J William A. Pierce Boston Mass Edward A. Evans Bureau Roosevelt Club A Franklin Baumbauer Firth Street B. H. Warner A. Franklin Baumbauer Fifth Street

Public Lands Withdrawn for Irrigation Projects

The Interior Department ordered withdrawals of 448640 acres in Lakeview Oregon, 299590 acres in Redding California, 109440 acres in Susanville California, and 7720 acres in Independence California from disposal to support the Klamath River irrigation project. A man named Samuel Williams, 1806 Vermont Ave NW, broke his left leg after slipping on a sidewalk near Ninth and 9th Streets NW and was taken home.

Klamath River Interior Department Lakeview Oreg Redding Cal Susanville Independence Owens River Samuel Williams Vermont Avenue Ninth

Harvard Alumni Banquet Addresses by Notable Harvard Figures

The Washington Harvard Club held its penman meeting and banquet at the Raleigh with officers elected including President Edward Lander and treasurer Pickering Dodge. Speakers included Dr. Edward Everett Hale, Charles J. Bonaparte, Stephen Heckscher, and Robert Lincoln O’Brien, followed by Harvard songs and performances by the Schroeder Orchestra. a long guest list featured numerous club members and Harvard affiliates.

Washington Harvard Club Penman Raleigh Edward Lander Frank W. Hackett Oliver Wendell Holmes J Macbride Sterrett J. & Diller Robert Lincoln O’brien Pickering Dodge J. W. Davidge Herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress Harvey W Wiley Edward Everett Hale Senate Harvard Charles J. Bonaparte Baltimore Stephen Heckicher Philadelphia Robert Lincoln O'Bren Dr. Wiley Mr. Bonaparte Civil Service Bonaparte Harvard Yell Messrs Stone Abbe, Baxter, Vaughan Helprin Schroeder Charles J Bonaparte Stephen Heckscher Ames E C Felton Flannery Melvin Green L. O. Howard Parrish Valentine Wengell Philip T. Gerry Truman Abbe Charles Aiken Charles Arthur Barnard John K Baxter W. G Beaman Frank W P Grant Bernard Richardson Green Foster H Green Frank W Hackett Harry W. Hahn Matthew Hale Percival Hall Daniel L. Hazard Frasier Devenport W. A Hoellprin Joseph Adna Hill Franke ‘Hitchcock Willem Hitz John W Holcombe Ia Hooper Franklin T Howe Mahlon Hutchinson EH B Kimball Story B Ladd George Lawrence Charles H Lincoln Euetus N Littmaer Joseph M. Long Daniel W Lord Edward Bartholomew McGetrick B Pickman Mann Charles Edward Monroe Ross Perry Jr A M Potter James ‘Birch Rover Daniel ,W. Rhea William A. Slater J Munobrida Bterrett Ralph W Stone Edgar D. Shaw Walter R Tuckerman Walcott Tuckamman Howard Ruggles van Law T Wayland Vaughan Maurice J Wall Wiliam Grant Webster Elton L Whitney Henry T Wiliams Clarence R Wilson John A Collier ‘Wright

Harvard in Need of Funds and Football Morality Concerns

Cambridge, Feb 1. President Charles W Eliot reports a deficit of 20000 in 1909 04 and warns of further deficits. He calls for a larger endowment, about 2500000 dollars, as a moderate goal. He critiques football ethics, condemning surprise ambush and overpowering smaller foes as ungentlemanly. Also notes a complexions specialist visit and real estate ads.

Cambridge Mass Charles W Eliot Harvard University Milot Eliot

Heroic ice rescues as boy clings to ice cake

Four boys risked their lives during a perilous Potomac ice breach. John Clark, fourteen, clung to a cake of ice for about twenty minutes after breaking through near Twelfth street southeast. Rescuers included Harry Shepherd, Albert Luckett, William Flaherty, John Persing, and James Harbin. Clark was taken to Providence Hospital in serious condition.

Potomac John Clark Eleventh Street Canalton Clark Providence Hospital Anacostia Gan Works Twelfth Street Harry Shepherd K Street Solidies Shepherd Albert Luckett G Street William Flaherty I Street Harry Bailey Luckett Flaherty John Persing Hit N Street Southwest Persing Bailey James Harbin lAnacostia Patrick O 'Whalen

Saengerbunders at Fair Highlight Busy Saenger Night

Saengerbunders attended Washington Temple fair night with largest crowd. Welcome by executive committee, strong music by Saengerbund led by Max Fischer, President Frank Claudy quipped about generous hospitality. Songs rendered were Die Wacht am Rhein and Dimwi. Entertainment continued with refreshments and fair access. Tonight features business men’s night with speakers James Oyster and W W Cox. Saturday highlights include mergemine agent event and prize drawings for children and adults.

Saengerbund Washington Temple Max Fischer Frank Claudy Rewhlng Am Rhein Dimwie Prof. Mander James Oyster Business Men’s Association W. W Cox Board of Trade Associa Hone Woodward Germania Miss Ale Wil Harper Wits Sol Lansbureh May Wenzel Amelia Wolf Ike Herman Lou Hiseman

Proclamation for Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy

A proclamation-like notice promotes the Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy sold with a positive guarantee to cure indigestion heartburn gas tritis and related stomach disorders. It claims instant relief and a permanent cure and cites an American rights claim from Grover Graham Co Newburgh New Jersey with references to Prof McDermott European use.

Hostetter Grover Graham Grover Graham CO Prof McDermott Europe Neweurge N. J Cat Afteck

Catholic University pursues 78000 against Wagaman

The Catholic University of America filed suit yesterday to recover 78,308.54 owed on promissory notes held since 1897 to 1900. Rector Dennis J. O Connell explains notes were presented and refused, with the university seeking full recovery plus interest. Attorneys Hamilton and Colbert represent the university.

Catholic. University Connell Catholicstjniversity Argo John Fi Wadgaman Thobias B J. F. Waggorhan America E. Waggaman O'Connell Hamilton & Colbert Catholic University of America Andrew Y Bradley Tes Brediey

National Rendezvous Plans for Spanish War Veterans Group

A committee formed after the U S Spanish War Veterans convention in St Louis aims to establish a national organization in the city. Delegates will meet during inauguration week to secure property for club use and a daily meeting place. Prominent military figures are involved and a suitable house with option to purchase is sought. The Working Boys and Children's Aid Association reaffirms leadership and expands to Working Boys Home and Children's Aid. Central Pacific notes paid.

Spanish War Volunteer Service United States United Spanish War Veterans St. Louis William Volunteers’ Association Army and Navy Club David C James J T Harrison W. J. Hulings I D Hancock T. R Dominick Working Boys and Children’s Aid Association George Maulsby William Ker R.H Atwater Panny G. Childs Mya. J Cc Heald W. E. ©. Wilbur NM D North Grooks Prindle Working Boys’ Home and Children's Aid Association Board of Managers

Weather Conditions and Cold Wave Across Regions

Weather report from U S Department of Agriculture notes a large high pressure system moving east from the Missouri Valley with a second recent high from the Canadian northwest. Very low temperatures prevail in the Upper Missouri Valley. light snow in the Middle Atlantic, Middle Mississippi Valley, and Middle Rocky Mountain regions. rain on the Pacific coast and in Texas. Forecast calls for precipitation east of the Rockies Thursday except Florida, with snow flurries along the Lower Lakes. Temperatures to fall across the East and South. warmer in the Upper Missouri Valley Thursday. highs in the Rocky Mountain region Friday. Winds: northwest along Atlantic coast, northerly along Gulf coast, and northwesterly over Lake Michigan. Continuous temperature and humidity readings included for various cities.

Uogs Dept of Agriculture Washington, DC Missouri Valley United States Canadian Northwest Middle Atlantic Missigelop Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Texas Florida Lower Lakes Gulf South New England Upper Mirktasippi Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Bismarck Waste Potas Way Beaching Bay

Metropolitan Club to erect new commodious clubhouse

Governors authorized to build a comfortable plain exterior clubhouse on the burned site if funds exist. Metropolitan Club sparred over insurance and dues or special assessments. Also notes substitute teachers appointed at Franklin School and the arrest of two men in Hempstead for assault and robbery of a Rosslyn merchant.

Metropolitan Club Arlington Hotel John G Walker Isthmian Canal Commission Board of Education Franklin School Ollvye KE Pushaw Elle Ruth Tibbetts Etta Louise Taggart McGrath Alice C Winch Annie | Nevitt Mona W Gill Bessie Mosher New York Chester Peters Harry Lyons Hempstead L I Willet ‘Itus Rosslyn Titus

Cape to Cairo Railway plan to settle settlers along line

Sir Charles Metcalfe sails to supervise the Cape to Cairo extension from the Zambesi to Borotseland. He outlines a scheme to grant 160 acre plots to bona fide settlers along the line, with land reserved from Bulawayo to Salisbury and beyond. The Victoria Falls cantilever bridge progresses with ten spans and large material stocks on site as construction moves from both river banks. The project aims to boost white settlement and rail access across Africa.

Cape To Cairo New York Tribune Charles Metcalfe Victoria Falls Zambesi Barotseland South Africa Reuter Cape Charles Bulawayo Salisbury Kalamothe Borotseland Zambeai Kalama Tanganyika

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Committee On Public Comfort Qghio Pennsylvania Eckington Maryland Eliot Woods Lkely United Mine Workers Indianapoli Ins Gen. Lewellyn G. Hates Watson W. Eldridge Howard O. Emmons William Fox HW. Fuller J. W. Fenton William T Galliher David L. , Gitt Samuel Gompers John T Guakin William F Uds Andrew Gleeson O. W. Gleason Clarence Gothin Heylman Lewis Hart Col W. F. Hart James W. Hart Gilbert M. Hunted Abraham Hart Frank L. Hewitt Joseph I Keefer Arthur D Kidder J Quest King Carter B Keene Weed Lincoln E A. M. Lanson George C. Lewin Wilton J. Lambert R. O H. T. Leipold Judson WiLgens Charles A Langley Ralph W. Lee M Loeffler Frank Law Wallace D. McLain Robert H. McNeill James F McHugh John Mitchell McLean Dom. I Murphy Oliver S Metserott John McElroy Moora A F Morrill Lee F. Miler Walter C Murphy Benjamin Micou Frank Morrison Whitfield McKinley A. F McMillan Harry B Major Albert F Marsh Thomas H Martin L. W Maxon Guion Miller Parker A Nevin T V. Noonan F. R. Nalbel Henry Neale George W Pratt Dr C. V Pattys George Peter S J Prescott William FE Pearson Alex K. Phillips George B Pitts Robert Potts Hon W. J Purman W. H. Fierce Charles B. Pearson Carroll Purman Brainard W. Parker S W Rittenhouse Elmer H. Ramey Charles G Robinson Clarence B. Rheem M. W. Richards W F Roberts E Rogers Ruff W. Stone Arthur Simmons Gus A. Schult Joseph Strasburger John T Smith U. S N Laula P Shoemaker Abner Shoemaker N, Lansbury Wiliam B Severe William M Shuster John B Simering Col O. G. Staples Robert MH Stone George W F. Swartzell F W Sowby John Sherman C. G Simeps J AB Slemaker Willam Mal Robert L. Stone Henry Steanbuager J Tf Sulivin H S& Suler A” Swatbel Harry H Thompson M R. Thorp Edwin Re Truel J R. Taylor W. M ‘Terrell John B Thompson John A. Johnston Washington Club Mme. Green Oxzyn Bam Company Affieck’s Tosas Skapers TN Peril Johnny Clark John_ Persing Berlowe Saengerbunders Hebrew Entertainment Macgaman National Rendezvous Working Boys’ Home Association Central Pacific Treasury Department Central Pacific Railroad Company Treasury Lansburgh & Bro Seventh St Metropolitan Peter Grogan Credit For All 7Th St. Bet. H and I Sts Mr Blank Moet & Chandon United States Customs Reports Bonfort Messrs. Geo. A. Kessler & Co The United Aaa Liniment United States Sanitary Company Corporation Court Alexandria Virginia E Porter United States Sanitary Missouri Washington Gas Light Company William Borme Jardd&Aé Tofes Washington Heights South Fairfax St Alexandria Va H Weaver Macdonnalys, School OF Parenology and Psychology Sth St. Nw Mme L Macdonnel MT RS B. B. Earnshaw & Bro Mt. Vernon McGill & Wallace Pope Clara & WE Brinkwick Alice M Paterson Wilbur L Kirkpatrick Tharp Berkeley N.W Philo Hay On H.Z
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