Harvard Club Dinner Showcases Taft and Ethics Talk
Harvard Club of Washington hosted its annual dinner with Secretary Taft delivering a lively speech on hospitality and intercollegiate ethics. The Latin menu and rich attendance featured Justice Brown, Dr H W Wiley, and many notable members, listing a long roster of distinguished guests and Harvard alumni.
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Wiley
Harvard
Ralugh
Harvard Club of
Washington
Lfe
University
President Needham
George Washington University
Robert Bacon
Justice Brown
Cyl Weston Tint
Mmratary Taft
Justice Bown
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Tey
Valencia Wreck Inquest Finds Accidental Drowning
Coroner rules Valencia disaster death by accidental drowning with no blame on Capt Johnson. Investigation broadens to cover officers, vessel owners, and safety practices along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Roosevelt orders and Justice Department actions accompany a sweeping probe into life saving gear, signals, and regulatory oversight.
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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
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Tacoma
Fatally Injured Brakeman Found Dead on Train at Bowie
Clyde F. Glasscock a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman, about 27, was found unconscious on a freight train at Bowie Maryland last night with a crushed skull. He died en route to a Washington hospital. Police consider a bridge strike or tramp attack likely and a note in his pocket named his alleged mother Mrs A L Glasscock of Milwood Maryland. His body was moved to the morgue pending relatives’ word.
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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 second session of the seventeenth annual convention. Officers named include Isabel Worrell Ball past president Julia Roberts Farragut senior vice president Julia West Hamilton Sumner junior vice president Gertrude Morgan Thomas treasurer Mariam M Lewis Lincoln chaplain Nannie G Davis Lincoln executive board chair Mary Vo Neerr Burnside Annie Cromwell Morton Alice Cooley Omas Floster N Wyman Lafayette Jeffrie R Cusick Thomas delegate Mary V Goudie Tallcoln alternate and Mattie E McClure Thomas alternate to delegate. Minneapolis Minn was chosen for the next convention session concluded last night.
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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 Sparks Rescue at Neighbors’ Home
Mrs Ida McIntosh, 45, awoke to a burning dress near an overheated stove and fled to Miss Agnes Redden’s home at 1039 Thirty-first Street. Redden saved her life as flames spread to a lace curtain. the room burned briefly before neighbors and a blanket subdued the fire. McIntosh was taken to Georgetown University Hospital with serious burns to face and body.
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Ida McIntosh
Thirty-first Street
Agnes Redden
Miss Redden
McIntosh
Mrs. McIntosh
Mrs. Intosh
Miss Redding
Bishop Williams Consecrated as Michigan Bishop
Cleveland February 7 Charles D Williams was consecrated as the fourth Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Michigan at St Pauls Church by Bishops Tuttle Leonard Vincent and Francis. The sermon was by Rev Thomas A Jaggar of St Pauls Boston. Williams will assume duties in Michigan around March 1 after a farewell sermon and short vacation.
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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 regular Bureau of American Republics meeting Senor N Veloz Goilicoa Venezuela's charge d affaires tendered his resignation as secretary of the bureau and it was accepted. Francis Yanez, another Venezuelan, was appointed to fill the post. Velez had served for years and led the bureau's work until about a year ago when he became charge d affaires. he has been on leave since then.
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Bureau of American Republics
Senor N Veloz
Widow Hofman dies in Florence Court at eighty four
Mrs. A. A. Hofman widow of Maj. John B. Hofman died at her Florence Court home yesterday aged eighty four. She came from New Jersey a few years ago. Funeral arrangements to be made today. Daughters named are Mrs. John T. Granger and Mrs. La Boyteaux. Luxury, speed and safety headline the Southern's Palm Limited train to Florida with electric lighting and dining car service. departs Washington on weekdays at 6:55 p.m. and serves Aiken, Augusta and other winter resorts. Apply 705 Bth St. or 511 Pa. Ave.
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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 Winners In Piano Contest
The Smith Company offers three prize options valued at $1,000 each for the Washington Post piano contest ongoing in the city. Competitors include Webster School Howard University and many local groups as votes rise with spirited support. Capron Cadets form a hustling committee led by HA. M. Stall to campaign for a top prize at the Bradbury building.
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Washington Post
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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
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B.C Hammerly
Wareham F. Herfurth
D. L. Sprague
HA. M. Stall
Street
Carnegie Invited to Speak at New Business High School Dedication
At Franklin School building last night the board extended an invitation to Andrew Carnegie to deliver the principal address at the February 27 dedication of the New Business High School. J. E. West conveyed the invitation from New York. Also slated for February 14 at the Blow School, Commissioner Macfarland will speak.
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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
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Jones
The
Business High School Alumni Association
Weather and events update from Washington February forecast
Weather conditions show warmer temperatures east of the Mississippi but below average in many areas. Light rain and snow are expected in the South Atlantic, Middle Atlantic, and Great Lakes regions with wind shifts along the coasts. A forecast discussion notes potential Florida disturbance development and a public talk by Col. Hoff on Russia at the National Rifles Armory. A fatal scalding of two year old Mary Collins is reported from 634 Third Street Northeast.
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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
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West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banks
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Fort Monroe
Mobile
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Russia
National Rifles’ Armory
Cal
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United States Army
Japan
Mary Collins
Third Street
Casualty Hospital
Reading Garfield report in beef packers trial
Chicago Feb 7 The packers case trial proceeds with attorneys reading Garfield report pages. Moody travels after learning of Joseph H Pearl’s sudden death. James R Garfield returns to Washington noting his Chicago presence not currently needed. Government says case is in good shape as defense begins submitting testimony.
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Garfield
Lana
Sterday
Lanly
Moody
Haverhill
Mass
Joseph H. Pearl
James R Garfield
Washington
Florida physician's wife commits suicide in New York hotel
Mrs Anne Sneden wife of Dr Warren Sneden of St Augustine Florida killed herself in the Vendome Hotel New York by overdosing on paraldehyde prescribed to quiet her nerves Her husband took some of the drug too and did not learn of his wife's death until their son from a former marriage alerted staff early this morning The Snedens had been in New York six weeks and previously sought treatment at St Vincent's Hospital They were reportedly prosperous and nervous and plan to return to Florida with the body
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Washington Post
New York
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Warren
Sneden
St. Augustine
Fla
Hotel Vendome
South
Florida
the Sunday Post
Dependable guarantees on all purchases at our store
The shop promises safe guarantees and fair pricing with clearly marked prices. It highlights consistent value for all customers including children, stressing reliable service and a strict fair-dealing policy.
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