Inaugural Parade Plans Include Indian Chiefs and Penn Squad
At a New Willard meeting the inaugural committee voted to allocate 92,000 from the fund to cover expenses for an ornate civic division parade. Chiefs Geronimo Buckskin Charley and others from Carlisle Indian School will travel with interpreters and 6 ponies. Fortunes of spectators and arrangements for tickets, booths, and reduced rail fares were outlined, with flags to adorn streets and a large visitor turnout anticipated.
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New Willard
Geronimo
Buckskin Charley
America
Presidenta
Carlisle
Hollowhorn Bear
Quenah Parker
Little Plume
American Horse
Willalso
Washington
Capt. Mercer
Warner
Committee On Civic Organizations
Glover
Finance Committee
Ailes
Pension Office
Knights of Columbus pledge to raise funds for Catholic University debt
Cardinal Gibbons leads a Knights of Columbus delegation at St Stephen's rectory to address the Catholic University debt from the Waggaman failure. They pledge to raise several thousand dollars to liquidate the obligation with papal dignitaries and clergy present. A Jewish Women’s Council mass meeting with Jesnette Miriam Goldberg is set for next Sunday at the Temple vestry. Rebekah Lo postpones its meeting to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Knights of Columbus
St. Stephen’s Church
Catholic University
Thomas E. Waggaman
Msr
Falconio
Marchetti
Father Stickney
Council of Jewish Women
Temple
Jesnette Miriam Goldberg
Rebekah Lo
Western Presbyterian elects new pastor Rev George Bailey
A mass meeting of the Western Presbyterian Church congregation last night elected Rev. George Bailey PhD as pastor to fill the vacancy created by Rev Hart A Wilton’s resignation to answer a Providence call in BR. Ts). Bailey, president of Westminster College Salt Lake City, is noted as a leading western minister. Dr Charles Alvin Smith Georgetown Presbyterian Church served as moderator. The congregation’s action now goes to the Presbytery for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western, Presbyterian Church
George Bailey
Gerhart A. Wilton
Providence
BR. Ts
College
Western
Presbyterian Arch
Charles Alvin Smith
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
New Diocesan Women Choir Formed For Charity Concerts
A new chorus drawn from thirteen Episcopal churches in the Washington Diocese plans annual charity concerts and to support Lenten choirs. Bishop Satterlee approves, with chapters led by church chairpersons who recruit at least ten singers each. Rehearsals begin February 7 at St Johns Parish Hall under Otto Torney Simon, with first work Stabat Mater by Pergolesi.
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Episcopal Churches
Diocese of
Washington
Satterlee
Ascension
Miss Satterlee
Christ Church
Georgetown
Miss Bell
Navy Yard
Miss Gibbon
Epiphany
Robertson
St. Andrew's
Ballenger
St. Joan's
Johnston
St. Margaret’s
de Peyster
St Mark's
Miss Howson
St. Michael and All Angels
Burbridge
St. Paul's
O’reilly
St. Stephen’s
MacLeod
St. Thomas
Washburn
Trinity
Perry
Emma Washburn
Westover
Roland Cotton Smith
St. John’s
England
Stabat Mater
Pergolese
Otto ‘Torney Simon
St. Thomas’ Parish
Sishon
Peabody Conservatory
Beltimore
London
Paris
Milan
Heopal
Blood Germ Killer Grape-Nuts Claim
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as the best digested food to build strong blood and fight disease. It cites a Philadelphia man claiming tuberculosis improved after using the cereal, restoring weight and vitality, and credits the product with aiding recovery when medicine failed.
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Philadelphia
4Um Co
Bettie’ Creek
Mick
Celebrated Court Pianist Rubner to Solo with Washington Symphony
Cornelius Rubner, famed soloist and former court pianist to the Grand Duke, will appear with the Washington Symphony Orchestra at the Lafayette today. He has led the Grand Ducal Musical School at Carlsruhe and holds a chair at Columbia University. His repertoire includes thirty to forty works among which one will be performed by the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Duke of Baden
Europe
Denmark
Germany
Russia
Spain
France
Montenegro
Columbia University
New York
McDowell
Hostory
Washington Symphony Orchestra
de Koven
Cornelius Rubner
Washington Symphony Orchestra Faces Public Support Drive
Friends of the Washington Symphony Orchestra plan voluntary contributions to ensure its future. A committee of five will confer with orchestra directors on a fundraising plan after a meeting of supporters at Washington College of Music. The exact amount needed was not stated, but general support hinges on a 4 45 Saturday session.
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Washington
Washington Symphony Orchestra
Washington Musical College
Washington College of Mu- Ca
de Koven
Wadia
Stardes
Valentines at Woodward & Lothrop's Exhibition
Novelty Valentines for 1905 draw crowds at Woodward and Lothrop's display. Hearts and Cupids, including a mirror-heart device, charm visitors as February 14 nears. An ensuing note previews Dr. Edwin A Grosvenor's talk on the Russian government at the National Geographic Society tonight.
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Woodward & Lothrop’s
Woodward, & Lothrop’s
Edwin A Grosvenor
National’ Geographic Society
Cepr
Grosvenor
Maciel ‘Iudy
Bisel
Qa Treaent
Opposition to Storage Yard and Cross-Town Rail Plan
Local committee debates a cross-town street railway franchise, weighing the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad against Capital Traction Company. Residents near proposed routes protest, citing safety and privacy concerns for embassies and schools while favoring a universal transfer system and local investment. The group endorses a district commission recommendation for juvenile court funding and delays final franchise approval.
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W. Mosby
Wiliams
Appociaton
Great Falls and
Old Dominion Railroad Company
Capital Tractionompany
Old Dominion Company
Tenth Street
A. Girouard
Proctor
Somers
Soundrs
Anandntal
Capital Traction Company
Smith
House
Tenth Street East
Association
District Commissioners
Groffs Seek Pardons in Post Office Scandal Case
Diller B Groff and Samuel A Groff among defendants seeking presidential clemency in a conspiracy tied to post office irregularities. United States Attorney Beach said to review pardon petitions while Circuit Court Justice Jeter Pritchard is asked to advise the Justice Department on grant or denial. District Attorney Bench plans to file a report next Monday as appeals loom. Supporters, including Holmes Conrad of Virginia, promote petitions to President with hundreds of signatures from clergy, business leaders, and ladies aiding the effort.
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Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
August W. Mathen
George ‘. Loreng
Samual” A. Groff
United States
Beach
Jeter 3. Pritchard
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court of the District
Tts
Department of Justiice
Groff Brothers
Department
Court ‘of’ Appeals
Samuel’ Groff
Holmes Conrad
Virginia
Counel
Samuel Groff
Senington
A. Groff
Beilee Spearord
Local Official's Death Reveals Community Roles
An obituary notes the deceased served as an inspector in the cleaning department at the time of death. He was active in the Elks, holding the rank of past exalted ruler in his lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serarinets
Judgment for Depositors Against Capital Savings Bank Stockholders
Judgment rendered yesterday by Circuit Court No. 2 in favor of multiple depositors of the Capital Savings Bank, which failed November 22, 1892. Stockholders named J. T. Bradford, John A. Pierre, W. S. Montgomery, W. S. Gorton, R. H. Terrell, Whitfield, McKinley J., Archer Lewis, Wyratt Archer, and R. T. Douglas. Dr. J. R. Francis cleared of liability for not disposing of stock before failure. Awards included National Benet Company 4.80, W. R. Staff 2000, Isadore Small 239.50, Zion Baptist Church 1408, FH. Will 203, plus two minor sums. Attorneys Birney & Woodard for plaintiffs. A. Peter et al for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jngs ‘Banc Cadga
Iy i Tustice
Barnard
Jm Circuit Court
Capital Savings Bank
J. R. Francis
J. T. Bradford
John A. Pierre
Will
Birney & Woodard
Mr. Richards
G. F. Collins
A. Peter
John Larner
John Ridout
Lamberton
Banquet Honors Stengel Edgall At District Medical Meeting
The February meeting of the Medical and Surgical Society of the District of Columbia convened at Rauscher's with President Presley Frunt presiding. Prof Alfred Stengel of the University of Pennsylvania lectured on chronic myocardial disease. Drs James Dudley Morgan and John D. Thomas discussed. Dr David L Bassall of Penn presented papers on infected milk and typhoid milk outbreaks. A reception followed in honor of Stengel and Edgall, then a banquet. Attendees included numerous physicians from the capital area. The March program features copper sulfate water sterilization by Gen George M Sternberg and tuberculosis prevention methods by Dr George M Kober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stengel
Edsall
Philadelphia
Medical , and Surgical Society of
District of Columbia
Rauscher
Presley €. Frunt
Alfred Stengel
University of Pennsylvania
James Dudley Morgan
John D. Thomas
David L. Basall
W. P. Carr
F. T. Chamberlin
James Kerr
G. ML Kober
A. F. A. King
J. R. Kenn
Avi F. Leech
Marmion
N. L. Mackall, Jr
G. Brown Miller
E. Morae
G. L. Dlagreder
Clifton Mayfield
A. M. McKinnie
J. F. Moran
E. L. Morgan
J. D. Morgan
J. F. McKalg
J. M. Murray
T. N. McLaughlin
M.@. Motter
W. G. Morgan
R. J. McAdory
J. B. Nichols
E. ¥. Pickford
B. G. Poole
MH. W. Reisinger
G. M. Rufin
R. Reyburn
Ruffin
C. W. Richardson
Roman
A. Stengel
G. M. Sternberg
A. R. Shands
Stone
F. F. Smith
L. & Savage
H. Suter
L. Stanley
F. Dohon
J. G. Skinner
J. D.thomas
H. Taylor
J. F. Thompsan
G. T. Maughan
Z. N. Vincent
J. van Rensselaer
J. E. Walsh
W. Wyman
J. R. Wellington
W. G Woodward
W. HB. Wilmer
George M. Sternberg
George M. Kober
Romeo and Juliet at the National with Sothern and Marlowe
Sothern and Miss Marlowe star as Romeo and Juliet at the National Theater in a careful, picturesque production. The review praises Miss Marlowe’s poetic charm and Sir Sothern’s sincere, artful Romeo, with strong supporting cast and well-handled staging including mob scenes.
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E.H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
The
National
Mr. Sothern
Miss Marlowe
National Theater
G. Harrison, Hunter
Mercutio
Mrs. Sol Smith
Mr. H. W. Crompton
Friar Laurence
Sydney ©. Mather
Paris
Norman Hackett
Benvollc
T. A L. Coleman
Tybalt
Jafet
Romeo
Benedick
Hamlet
Ela Deer
Weather Summary From Washington February Weather Fronts and Forecast
A Washington Weather Bureau summary details a broad high pressure area moving east from the Northwestern states bringing subzero readings to Missouri and Kansas, snow across the Rocky Mountains and Plains, and rain on the Pacific Coast. It notes warmer conditions in central and eastern districts by Sunday, with winds along the coasts and from the Gulf to Grand Banks. Local report lists temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sun hours, and tides, plus a note on a Woman's Press Association meeting at Mrs. Crandall’s home on O Street Northeast.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Iowa
New Jersey
Rocky Mountain
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Pacific Coast
Plateau
Utah
Missouri Valley
Owlahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Oho
Missixnlpot
Gulf
South Atlantic
Florida
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Grand Banks
Woman’s Press Association
Woman’s National Press Association
Michigan Representative Samuel W. Smith Seriously Ill
Michigan Representative Samuel W. Smith of the Sixth District is gravely ill with pneumonia at Buckingham apartments. His condition fluctuated from 104 to 105 in the morning, then rose to 1425 in the evening. Doctors Henry Burtt and D. Percy Bickstoge attended, with Mrs. Smith and two sons at his bedside. other sons from West Point and the University of Michigan were summoned.
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Michigan
Samuel ‘W.W. Smith
Buckingham
Henry Burtt
de. D. Percy Bickstoge
Cit Keprecantetive
Mareh
Tilinoie
Business Men Do The Fair at Washington Hebrew Temple Fund Drive
Substantial citizens and bankers attended the Washington Hebrew Temple fair and bazaar at the Armory, with Dr Henry B. F. Macfarland W. V. Cox and others speaking. Booths raise funds to remodel the temple. German garden leads revenue. Dutch-clad attendants march about the armory serving edibles. Insurance men night, Manonie night, and labor night programmed. matinee for children. fair closes after religious services. Ejectment suit filed by Mavauretta B Porter against Washington Railway and Electric Co to recover White Haven and Memorial Hill rent and damages. damages sought $2000 plus rent $600 per month since Sept 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hebrew Temple
Washington Light Infantry
Henry B. F. Macfarland
Board of ‘District Commissioners
W. V. Cox
Board of Trade
Chester
Commercial National Bank
James Gyster
Business Men's Association
George C. Henning
Traders ’National Bank
Frank Kk. Raymond
Mia
Va. M. Machel
Hebrew Temple
Railway
Mavauretta
B. Porter
Washington, Railway, and Electric Company
White Haven
Your Complexion Offer Coupon Promises Free Trial Set
An unclear scanned promo touts a free first set of a facial treatment, claiming quick, permanent skin benefits. It mentions soap meditated germicidal formulas, a coupon, and a request for a 5 cent return in some variant of the offer. The legibility is poor and several phrases are garbled.
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Eronimo
Budakin Cheley
Weller
Committee On Public Comfort
Senate
Hernaré BR. Green
Capitol
Treasury
McGuire
Hege
Committee On Transportation
Trunk Line Association
Frederick W. Owen
Owen
Department of the District of Columbia of the
United Spanish War Veterans
Spanish War Veterans’ Hall
Sixth Street
Clifford Cox
Khald
Tne
Grand Army
Wiite
Pennsylvania Avenue
Weler
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Stewart
Gobin
National Guard of
Roosevelt
MR Rudolph Kauffmann
George
Bailey
Presbyterian
NEW Choral Society
Episcopal
ST. John's
Symphony Orchestra
Valentines
Maintaft
Congréss
Fifth
Navy
Itd Ditizbris
Association Macha
Groffs
Diller B
Cracy
Lansburgh & Bro
Issit O
Ur. Priess
Sanders & Stayman
Angelia Co
Medical Society
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
St. Bet. H and I
Johnson
Brothers
7Th St. N.W
Nsw
Mth
D&w
Gost
A. Eberly’s Sons
7Th Street
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Max
Asheville
N. C
Ag Atlache
Atlantic City
Bismarck
N. i
Boater
Maasak
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Towa
Denver
Colo
Des Moines
Tow
Galveston
Texac
Heijens
Mont
Indianapolle
Ind
Jacksonville
Fr Ct
Kansas City
Moares
Little Rock
Aris
Marquette
Mich
Ill
Vicksburg
Mias
MR. Smith
Humane ‘Octets
William King
Connecticut
Yeaterdy
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Railway and Electric
Ardrew Hinweis
American Security and Crust Company
Fifteenth Street
Steinway
F. Brogp Sons Co
PA. Ave. N. W
Tharp’s
Pure Berkeley Rye
F St. N.W
Office OF
Board OF Personal Tax Appeals
W. W. Grifpete
District of Columbe
Consolidated Jack Mines Company
Duenweg
Charles H. Tay
OLD Boys
Fremont and Lincoln Republican Club
Riggs House
KE. M. Marbled
Prassent
Offich
Washington Gab Light Company
Washington Gas Light Company
Washington Heights
South
Fairfax
Alexandria
Charles H. Whaver
Washington Post
William Hoper
Lillian M. Cooper
WM. H. Cooper
New York Ave
Macdonnall
Phrenology
St. Aw
Mme. L. Macdonnall
Miller’s Elf
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Moats
Mt. Vernon
Shoemaker
Tennessee
McGill & Wallace
Charle H J
Clara
A. Weetlae
Pen Faond
Boal Cdoans
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