Tafton Intolerant Conditions In Philippines Conference
War Secretary William A. Taft addressed the Joseph Priestley conference at All Souls Church on religion in the Philippines. He cited the amicable settlement with friars and noted improved conditions since Priestley’s era, praising Unitarian influence. The conference continued with sessions on Worship Theory and Bible use, closing with Religion of the People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priestley Conference
Edward Everett Hale
Philippine Islands
Willam A. Taft
Joseph Priestley
All Souls’ Church
Fourteenth
L Streets
Robert 8. Woodward
Carnegie Institution
Napoleon
Pricetley
Edward Everett Hare
Senate
God
Hale
Secretar
War Taft
Unitarian Church
Mr. Taft
United States
Rome
Taft
Wedded on Deathbed in Wilmington
Dr Richard J Price a U S Army surgeon in the Philippines married Miss Elizabeth Wiggins in Wilmington by Rev R W Hague as his life wanes He contracted tuberculosis in the Philippines and later returned home He had been long engaged to his bride and death was expected at any moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Price
Wilmington
Washington
N. C
Richard J. Price
Elizabeth Wiggins
R. W. Hague
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Philippines
Fied Teutenant
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Dre. Price
Carrier Convicted Four Years After Quick Trial
Baltimore February 6 Archer B. Hrukh nan substitute letter carrier was arrested and convicted of taking money from letters. United States District Court Judge Morris sentenced him to four years in the penitentiary, with incarceration in the institution. the action was completed within thirty six hours of his arrest, marking a record for speed in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Archer B. Hrukhnan
United States Districttorney
Morris
United States District Court
Tariff Reform League Formed By Boston Businessmen
Former Gov W L Douglas heads a newly formed Business Men Tariff Reform League with headquarters in Boston. The organization plans an active education campaign to promote reciprocity and tariff revision, drawing membership from many leading Massachusetts business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Douglas
Business Men
Boston
W. L. Douglas
South
Business Men's Tariff Reform League
Prizes Won At Capitol Lodge Progressive Euchre Party
Prizes for men went to A Selinger F B Brown Julius Veidt W E H Carter Albert Kahlert and Julius Seling at the Knights of Pythias event in the Pythian Temple last night. Ladies prizes were claimed by Miss Helen Ott Satie Crupper Steiner A Lolf BE Berry FP A Dony and 44 C Hayne. Refreshments were served.
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Capitol Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
A. Selinger
F. B. Brown
Julius Veidt
W. E H. Carter
Albert Kahlert
Julius Seling
Jadies
Helen Ott
Satie Crupper
Steiner
A. Lolf
BE. F. Berry
A. Dony
C. Hayne
Ball aboard Brooklyn entertains notable guests
The second squadron of the American Atlantic hosted a ball tonight on the cruiser Brooklyn flagship of Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbes. The event drew many notable attendees including representatives from the British American colonies and other prominent figures.
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Brooklyn
Nice
Athlantic
Charles D. Sigsbes
Naval officers ordered on leave and duty changes
Lieut Commander A Nidlack granted one month’s leave. Lieut J F Carter assigned to the naval station Honolulu H T with additional duty command Iroquois. Berlin reports Munich mobilization precaution requires car owners with at least 50 km capability to place cars and drivers at government disposal. order renewed yearly.
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A. Nidlack
J. F. Carter
Honolulu
H. T
Iroquois
Berlin
Uispaten
Munich
Relief for Firemen's Families
Brig Gen Frederick Funston to write Congress asking a bill for $10000 to each family of Capt Charles Dakin and Hoseman Thomas Hennissy of Engine No 4 who died in the Meade transport fire on February 1 while attempting to save government property.
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Funston
Congress
San Francisco
Frederick Funston
Department of California
War Department
Charles Dakin
Hoseman
Thomas Hennissy
Engine Company No. 4
Army
Meade
Bell to Sign Orders Change to Avoid Rank Conflicts
The War Department considers Brig. Gen. I Franklin Bell as chief of staff but fears issuing orders with his name will be improper when he signs for higher ranks. A reform may have orders read By order of the Secretary of War and signed by the military secretary, removing the chief of staff’s name. Also noted is the retirement of Maj. Gen. Sumner and promotions within the artillery and infantry.
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War Department
I Franklin Bell
John C. Bates
Bell
Secretary of War
Miltary
Army
Sumner
Grant
Wiliam E. Birkheimer
H. A. Reed
Artllery Corps
Palmer G. Wood
Eleventh Infantry
Army Orders Conflicting Promotions and Departures
Army orders detail leaves of absence for Capt. Joseph W. Gidden and Capt. Henry C. Davis, resignations of Second Lieut. Natt F Jamison and First Lieut. Kent Browning, reassignments for Capt. George W. H. Moseley, and quartermaster changes involving Capt. Evan H. Humphrey. Medical officers are dispatched to Fort Leavenworth, Vancouver Barracks, Fort Mackenzie, Fort Schuyler, and other posts. navigation of vessels and fleet movements follow.
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Hlenry C. Davis
Artillery Corps
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Ark
F Jamison
George W. H. Moseley
Fifth Cavalry
Jesse M. Lee
U.S A
Philippine Islands
Kent Browning
First Infantry
Evan H. Humphrey
Verling K. Hart
Trome
Medical Department
San Francisco
Cat
William II. Carbuster
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Department of the Columbia
Horace D. Bloombergh
Fort Leavenworth
Samuel J. Mortis
Fort Schuyler
Leon T. LeWald
Fort Stacum
Department of the Host
Verge E. Sweazey
Fort Mackensie
Wyo
Harry S. Purnett
Washington Barracks
D. C
Resignation Accepted of Lieut Kent Brownite
The President accepted First Lieut. Kent Brownite’s resignation from the Fourth United States Infantry for the good of the service. Browning recently at Fort Sheridan was convicted by court martial of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman for intoxication.
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Browning
Kent Brownite
Fourth
United States Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Preparing for Emergencies With Savings Accounts
The notice urges readers to plan for uncertain futures by saving now. It promotes opening an ac count and promises 3 percent interest on all savings accounts to ease future hardships and ensure access to necessities.
Wiley Talks on Food Condemns Patent Medicine
H W Wiley of the Department of Agriculture addressed the Columbia Heights Citizens Association on food adulteration and patent medicines. He urged taking street car complaints to Congress, warned about impure milk and canned goods, and urged consulting doctors. Seven new members joined the association and local education and street improvements were discussed.
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Columbia Heights Association
Agricultural Department
Congress
H. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association
Dr. Wiley
Citizens’ Association
Farm Journal
Death notices of notable figures from New England and beyond
Old Arch Maine February 6. Joseph H Pearl longtime law partner of William H Moody in Haverhill Massachusetts died suddenly returning from a business trip. Death attributed to heart disease. Albany New York February 6. Dr George Ryerson Fowler brevet brigadier general and surgeon on Maj Gen Roe staff dies at Albany Hospital after two recent appendicitis operations. New York February 6. Alfred Philippi editor at New Yorker StaatZeitung dies aged fifty seven. Vienna February final. Prince Paul Metternich second son of Metternich dies aged seventy four.
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William H. Moody
Old Arch
Joseph H. Peart
Wiliam H. Moody
Haverhill
Mays
Moody, Burdett, Wardwell & Snow
Boston
Pearl
Albany
George Ryerson Fowler
Roe
National Guard
State Board of Medical Examiners
Brooklyn
Albany Hospital
New York
Alfred Philippi
New Yorker Staats Zeitung
Berlin
United States
Vienna
Prince Paul Metternich
Prince Metternich
Napoleon III
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Celebrated as a Wonder
Advert says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve works on cuts burns and wounds with proof of 26 cent price and guarantee. All druggists carry the product.
Committee to Aid Printer Under Treasury Reforms
A Treasury Department circular announces a new committee to oversee publications. Assistant Secretary Keep, George Simmons, and John S. Mills head the panel tasked with trimming reports, editing copy before printing, condensing statistics, and frequent revision of mailing lists, plus economy measures in the binding department using canvas where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Office
Treasury Department
Keep
George Simmons
John S. Mills
Printing Office upheaval looms with mass dismissals urged
The Government Printing Office prepares for major reforms likely to cut costs and target redundancies. New orders set rules against discussions, while rumors say many workers may be dismissed as copy is streamlined and proofs reset only once. Public Printer Stillings refuses comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Stillings
Lee
Post
Stillings
FE. A. Collins
Government Printing Office
United States
Washington
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Crescents I Have Masked Ball Prizes Awarded
National Rifles Armory hosted Crescent Benevolent Association’s masked ball last night. The crowd overflowed into the balcony as costumes ranged from Comanche to Deserted Baby. Prizes went to groups including Sousa's Band and Chinese Laundry, with several ladies’ and other impersonations earning awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rifles Armory
the Crescent Benevolent Association
Sousa
Eliza
Rel Patton
Louis Michael
A. H. Wall
T. BR. Beavers
W. P. Hutton
W. L. Brodas
7.A. Linthicum
Dolan Refuses to Resign Over Indianapolis Vote
Pittsburg February report shows United Mine Workers delegates voting 38 to 6 to demand President Patrick Dolan and VP Uriah Bellingham resign for backing operators on the wage scale in Indianapolis. Dolan rejects resignation, admits a mistake on his vote, and says April will show if he erred. Dodds to resign April 1 per another resolution.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Patrick Dolan
Uriah Bellingham
Indianapolis
Logan
Bellingham
Dolan
Fim
Dodds
Regards Wife as a Burden by Mrs Schoopmaker Lecture
Special to The Washington Fest from Cincinnati Ohio reports Mrs Edwin Schoopmaker telling teachers and single women that the average man sees his wife as a burden in a lecture on Man and Woman. She notes historical roles and urges women to become more creative. Her husband is a writer. she is University of Chicago trained and a frequent magazine contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Teachers’ Literary Club
Edwin Schoopmaker
Fire at Casino Theater During Earl and the Girl
A fire broke out on the Casino Theater stage in New York during a performance of Earl and the Girl. The blaze occurred before a crowded audience, but only about a dozen patrons noticed anything amiss while theater staff and company members contained the incident.
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Casino
Washington Post
New York
Casino Theater
Compan
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