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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1909

Page

2

Parsons to Get Office in International Typographical Union

Washington man S Masuegton to be vice president of the International Typographical Union. Parsons, later president of Ugly Typographical, will assume the post this week following the resignation of J W Brainwood of Denver as secretary treasurer. John W. J, Minneapolis, former first vice president, was appointed to secretary treasurer by President Lynch. The change comes amid internal union politics and health driven resignations.

Washington International Typographical Union S Masuegton T . Parsons Ugly ‘Typographical Lois City Cronin Saat Pdivete Han Hetaraprlis J. W. Brainwood Denver Brainwood John

Street of Four Sidewalks Distinguishes Busy Street

From the sew versure, Torty-second street has one distinction that makes it different from any other thoroughfare in town. Part of its length runs beside a tunnel for ferry cars where the living portion rises toward a riverside terrace. Beside the car tracks in the tunnel are two footwalks and in front of the houses above there are two more, creating a rare four sidewalk stretch on a busy street.

Extra Special Bargains in Upright Pianos

Bargains listed for upright pianos with various brands and prices. Notables include Hardman mahogany models at 450 and 100, Sohmer 325, Vose & Sons 800 and 500 styles, Shoninger 500, Stieft 275, Chickering 150 to 250, and over fifty other specials. Includes notes on new, figured mahogany or walnut cases and removal sale terms.

Sohmer Vose & Sons Stiett Chickering

Forts for the Canal and Defense of Panama

The article reports on canal defense plans under Taft, detailing moved locks six miles from deep water at La Boca and Atlantic locks, fortified hill batteries, and fortified nearby islands to deter enemy siege. It notes Murray from the ordnance bureau arriving to place batteries and Taft’s travel plans including New Orleans and Cincinnati, with social events in the Canal Zone.

Washington Panama United States Taft Jessian Entes la Boca Lold Hil San Juan Hill Atlantic Can Murray U.S. Ordnace Bureau Culebra National Theater Canal Zone Birmingham Mr. Taft New Orleans Cincinnati Panama Bay Saulers American Minster Wilam J. Cavanaugh Congress Mississippi River St. Louis

Asthma Easily Cured by Recent Medical Discovery

An advertisement notes a New York laboratory claim that asthma cases nationwide have been cured by a home taken preparation. It promises rapid remission for chronic sufferers without climate change, and mentions high demand prompting sample sizes and a one month course. The piece also references Taft’s upcoming visit and related civic events in Cincinnati and Atlanta with Masonry remarks.

Spits Austrias Laboratory West 3Th Street New York Eltys Ageatco Wvaapinatsu Augoo of &2 West 25Th Street York Ograin

Inaugural Decorations Planned by Howard W. Don

Plans for the court of honor in Pennsylvania Avenue facing the White House include massive columns at Lafayette Square corners with red white and blue wreaths. Top banners hold flowers and palms while evergreen draperies and green background drapings will adorn stationary objects along the parade route.

Fionar Pennsylvania White House Howard W. Don Tafayette Square Pennsylvania Avenue Court of Honor

Removal sale on player and player pianos and rolls

Removal sale offers Autopianos and Cecilian player pianos with prices from $50 to $750. Listings include 50 Angelus outside player attachments at $250, fifteen rolls of music, and various models described as complete, used, or new. Auction-like phrasing notes discounts and multiple items.

Angelus Afteen Woods Pikes

Japan Demands Equality Amid Anti Asiatic Tensions

Denver reports Japanese officials arguing for equal rights in the United States while American anti Japanese sentiment grows on the Pacific coast. Colorado Japanese Association secretary Takeo Sagowa cites perceived racial superiority as a basis for demanding treaty and constitutional protections. Local figures dispute Denver’s Japanese population estimates, with police asserting thousands present. Nevada legislature passes anti alien land measures drawing international reaction, and Tokyo observers note limited press response despite anti Asiatic sentiment in the United States.

Congress Pacific Senate House Con Brese Denver Cola United States America Takeo Sagowa Japanese Association of Colorado Pacific Coast Colorado Armstrong Tokyo Nevada Komura House of Lords California Drew Antialien Land Oif New “Yolk Board of Traddé Roosevelt Gov

Pittsburg Pride Up Continues Through Fog and Change

A fragmented Pittsburg feature surveys the city amid fog and decay, noting art venues and libraries but critiquing politics and tenements. Voices from Kellogg, Robinson, Ashe and others opine on culture, urban renewal, streetcars, and civic legitimacy while observers recount local gossip and oddball vignettes.

New Liquor Bill Aims Limits in District of Columbia

Representative Campbell introduced in the House a bill to regulate liquor in the District of Columbia. It creates temperance zones and tightens licenses for clubs and barrooms, tying barroom licenses to population with census limits. Wholesale licenses rise to 6000 yearly and barroom licenses to 1600, with penalties and a prohibition on minors under 18 in liquor venues without guardian consent.

Campbell Slunsag Gallinger District of Columbia

Storm Devastates Southern States Wrecks Telegraph Lines

Atlanta reports a storm sweeping Mississippi Alabama and Georgia caused extensive damage with more than a dozen deaths and many injuries. Telegraph and telephone service is crippled and communication with affected towns may be delayed for days as crews assess the devastation.

Atlanta Mississippi Alabama Georgia South Carolina

Life on Boycotted Estate Describes Siege Like Irish Tale

London writer Ian Malesim recounts Ireland visit staying with Charles Clark at Holy Cross near Thurles. Malcolms says occupation and boycotts press on over 100 workers, with armed police protecting lands and workers amid damaged homes and scarce bread. Separate item notes Yale prize for journalism entries.

London Ian Malesim Berlin The Times Ireland Charles Clark Woly Cross Thurles Tin ‘Arks Malcolm Clark Joublin

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