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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1906

Page

12

Harvard Club Dinner Showcases Taft and Intercollegiate Ethic Talk

Harvard Club of Washington annual dinner gathered notable guests led by Secretary Taft and President Needham. Wiley discussed intercollegiate ethics while a Latin menu impressed attendees. Attendees included Justice Brown, Robert Bacon, and many Harvard alumni with lengthy guest list.

Taft Wiley Harvard Ralugh Harvard Club of Washington Lfe University President Needham George Washington University Robert Bacon Justice Brown Cyl Weston Tint Frank W Tlackett Perry Belmont C A. Barnard Wukering Dodge E B McGetrick J. S Diller George F. Clement Franklin T. Howe John M. Gitterman Louis J. Hooper Daniel I. Hazard T. M Chatard TD. B Chamberlain Ralph Cross Johnson M. J Holland J. W Yavtdes Truman Abbe Alpheus Winter Prof Trank HE. Migelow Henry Ti Trower Wilhay C H. Chappin S L Emmons Ross Perry Charles KE. Munroe H Linrain Jo Mac-Indre Sterrett Herbert C. Hunter John Tolber Wright Mahion Hutchinson Walter IL. Tarabert A. B. Fa Cguerne N Henning Edmund Q W Wy. Gale Percival Hall Wes Meclarlan Walter R. Tuckerman Samuel HU F HO Hitchcock WW. Wiley Lewis Meram Daniel W Shea Lawrence Gentige Louis Ross Edgar WH Shaw Atory Ladd Louis R. Moore Gordon H. TR. Vanian Woc Margison Kharles H. Stone EH. L. Peargan T Wayland Vaughan

Valencia Disaster Inquest Finds Accidental Drowning No Blame Placed On Captain

Coroner's inquest into the Valencia wreck returns a verdict of accidental drowning for the victims. No blame assigned to Captain Johnson after the ship struck. Investigations extend to the Valencia Queen and Topeka disaster management and Coast Guard service. Authorities plan hearings, gather testimony, and consider regulatory reforms to prevent future loss of life and property. Roosevelt orders further inquiry with a special commission and federal investigators, as the Tacoma grand jury continues its Valencia probe. G A R Department Elects Officers for Potomac division with new leaders named.

Valencia Johnson Rotary Metcalf Residert Munasxs Commission Ocr Smith Vn-Tax Queen Topeka Valeneit Tae Pacthe Coast Steamship Company Orsat Strait of Juar de Fuca Roosevelt United States Puistriet Frye Valeniik Special Commission Department of Justice Valero Tacoma

Fatally Injured Brakeman Found On Train At Bowie

Clyde F. Glasscock a 27 year old Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman was found unconscious atop a freight train at Bowie Maryland about 9 pm. He died en route to a Washington hospital. Police suspect he was struck or attacked after ordering a tramp from the train. A card in his pocket gave his mother’s address Mrs A L Glasscock Milwood Md. The body was moved to the morgue awaiting relatives.

Clyde F. Glasscock Pennsylvania Railroad Bowie Benning Washington A. L. Glasscock Milwood Glasscock

Mrs Calhoun Elected President of Woman's Relief Corps

Mrs Vina M Calhoun was elected president of the Woman's Relief Corps Department of the Potomac at the seventeenth annual convention. Other officers include Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball as past department president and Julia Roberts Farragut as senior vice president. Minneapolis was chosen as the next convention site, with the session concluding last night.

Vina M Calhoun Woman's Relief Corps Department of the Potomac Isabel Worrell Ball Julia Roberts Farragut Julia West Hamilton Sumner Gertrude Morgan Thomas Mariam M Lewis Lincoln Nannie G. Davis Mary Vo Neerr Burnside Annie Cromwell Morton Alice Cooley Omas Floster N. Wyman Lafayette Jeffrie R. Cusick Mary V. Goudie Taincoln Mattie E McClure Minneapolis Minn

Woman's dress on fire ends in rescue and smoke damage

Mrs Ida McIntosh 45 of 1036 Thirty-first St NW escaped burning after her dress ignited while asleep near a stove. Miss Agnes Redden at 1039 Thirty-first St NW saved her life, tearing away the flames and wrapping her in a blanket as flames spread to a lace curtain and furniture. Mrs McIntosh was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital with facial and body burns and serious condition.

Ida McIntosh Thirty-first Street Agnes Redden Miss Redden McIntosh Mrs. McIntosh Mrs. Intosh Miss Redding

Bishop Williams Consecrated as Michigan’s Fourth Bishop

Cleveland Feb 7 The Rev Charles D Williams of Cleveland was consecrated as the fourth Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Michigan at St Pauls Church The solemn service was led by Bishops Tuttle Leonard Vincent and Francis with a sermon by Rev Thomas A Jaggar Williams will assume duties in Michigan about March 1 delivering a farewell sermon before a month long vacation

Cleveland Ohio Charles D. Williams Michigan Paul's Church Sylvester Tuttle Missouri William A. Leonard Boyd Vincent Francis Indiana Thomas A Jaggar St. Paul's Church Boston Williams

Yanez Succeeds Veloz as Bureau Secretary

At a Bureau of American Republics meeting, Senor N Veloz Goilicoa resigned as secretary. Francis Yanez, a Venezuelan, was named to fill the post. Velez had led the bureau for years and served as Venezuela’s charge d affaires until about a year ago, now on leave.

Bureau of American Republics Senor N Veloz

Mrs Hofman widow of Maj Hoffman dies in Florence Court

Mrs A A Hofman widow of Maj John B Hoffman died at her Florence Court home yesterday. She came from New Jersey a few years ago and was eighty four. Funeral arrangements will be made today. Daughters listed include Mrs John T Granger and Mrs La Boyteaux. Southern's Palm Limited advertises luxury winter service to Florida via Southern Bay with Pullman cars and electric lighting leaves Washington on weekdays at 655 pm with dining car service. inquiries to 705 6th St or 511 Pa Ave.

A. A. Hofman John B. Hoffman Florence Court New Jersey John T. Granger la Boyteaux Southern Southern Bay Florida Aiken Augusta Washington Southern Ray Ava

Alternative Propositions For Piano Contest Winners

The Smith Company offers three prize options valued at $1,000 each for the Washington Post piano contest. Entries from many groups including Webster School Howard University and local churches flood in as the April 15 drawing approaches. Capron Cadets form a committee to campaign with a letter noting plans to mobilize voters and display the Bradbury piano fixtures at the Bradbury building.

Washington Post Webster School Howard University Modern Woodmen of America The Christian Church HE. L. Robey Herndon Park Road Baptist Sunday School Charles Reed Slater School St. Mark's Episcopal Church Metropolitan Baptist Sunday-school George Port Concordia Church Columbia T Lodge Mr. Board of Children’s Guardians Young Men's Protective League Fr. G. Smith Fiano Company Pennsylvania Avenue Bradbury Ideal Apollo Music Bradbury Capron Theut. I. Strasburger N. Stull N. PL Walsh B.C Hammerly Wareham F. Herfurth D. L. Sprague HA. M. Stall Street

Carnegie Invited to Speak at New Business High School Dedication

At the Franklin School building the board invited Andrew Carnegie to deliver the principal address at the New Business High School dedication on February 27. J E West will convey the invitation. two school dedications are planned this month with speakers including noted educators.

Board of Education Franklin Andrew Carnegie New Business High School J. E. West Carnegie New York New Business Hagle School A. E. Fowler Annie H. Channel McKinley High School Washington Alexandria West Jones The Business High School Alumni Association

Weather notes and civil events from February report

Weather conditions show temperatures generally rising except in the South Atlantic and extreme Northwest with light rains in the South and light snow in the northwestern upper lakes. Forecast calls for rain or snow spreading northward, snow in the Great Lakes region, and warmer conditions in the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic area. Special forecasts warn of a Florida disturbance moving north toward the South Atlantic States. Col. Hoff to speak on Russia at the National Rifles Armory. a two year old girl, Mary Collins, died from scalds after falling into hot water.

S$ Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington South Atlantic States Mississippi River West Gulf States Upper Lake Region Florida South Atlantic Middle Atlantic States New England Upper Lake Lake Superior Lower Lakes Ohio Valley Lower Lake Middle Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan European Grand Banks Atlantic Gulf Ports Fort Monroe Mobile Col. Hoff Russia National Rifles’ Armory Cal John van R. Hoff United States Army Japan Mary Collins Third Street Casualty Hospital

Garfield beef packers trial before long reading continues

Chicago February 7 The trial of the packers case proceeds with attorneys reading from Commissioner Garfield's report to the jury and expected to continue Thursday. Attorney General Moody left Chicago for Haverhill Mass after learning of Joseph H Pearl's sudden death. James R Garfield, the Commissioner of Corporations, returned to Washington stating his Chicago presence is not needed now. The government's case remains in good shape as the defense submits its testimony and the duration of proceedings remains uncertain.

Chicago Packers Garfield Lana Sterday Lanly Moody Haverhill Mass Joseph H. Pearl James R Garfield Washington

Florida physician's wife dies by overdose in New York

Mrs Anne Sneden wife of Dr Warren Sneden of St Augustine Florida killed herself with paraldehyde prescribed to quiet nerves. Her husband also took some but did not know she was dead until their son from a previous marriage alerted staff early morning. The Snedens had been in New York six weeks staying at the Vendome. They previously sought treatment at St Vincent's Hospital.

Washington Post New York Anne Sneden Warren Sneden St. Augustine Fla Hotel Vendome South Florida the Sunday Post

Dependable shopping guarantee promises for all purchases

A storefront advertises absolute dependability in every sale with clear price labeling and equal value for all customers. The message pledges satisfaction, safe guarantees, and a fair dealing policy, noting that even children could buy with the same value as adults.

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