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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

27

George Washington Athletic Association Meets Tonight

The George Washington Athletic Association plans a meeting to decide if athletics will continue at the school amid debt and fundraising efforts. The faculty reportedly will present to the board, with students aiming to liquidate obligations by subscription, noting past athletic struggles but mentioning football and track efforts and mixed results in various sports.

Athletic Association George Washington Athletic Association Blue Ure George Washington Fisst

Allan Lard Qualifies NC PR Rede and WV Gen

Fragmentary OCR text references Allan Lard qualifying in North Carolina Puerto Rico and West Virginia events, with unclear names and places. The readable portions indicate a sequence of names, locations, and times, but details are garbled. The passage appears to be a miscellaneous notes list rather than a coherent report.

Poems by an Emperor Prints In Washington Port News

Special to The Washington Port New York reports seven poems by Emperor Mutsuhito of Japan and three by court poet Daron Takaxal, with English translations by Arthur Lloyd. The verse, more prose-like, explores duty, power, and nature, reflecting imperial philosophy and traditional imagery.

Washington New York Fen Mutsuhito Japan Daron Takaxal Arthur Qlioyd Emperor Matsuhito

Fragmented report of theft and pursuit in snowy streets

A fragmented sketch outlines a theft in a snowbank and police pursuit involving a person or group likely named in a northern region. The narrative references a commission, a coast guard style search, and a northern trip with possible stops near Newport, Risor, and Washington.

Omega Oil 2 Spies and Sore Throat Relief Claim

An ad-like fragment advises using Omega Oil on a child’s throat for sore throat relief. It instructs rubbing the oil on the throat and around the neck, claiming no burning or blistering to the skin. The text mixes product guidance with dubious efficacy notes.

Germany tightens motor vehicle regulation debate in Reichstag

The government moved to draft stringent auto regulation after official statistics show a surge in accidents from October 1907. Secretary of State Nubading described the plan as a comprehensive safety overhaul with civil and penal consequences for negligent drivers and chauffeurs. Berlin bore the heaviest toll with most victims pedestrians and many drivers escaping after crashes.

Cortrat Penalie Michud Mg Snes Punisenment Chaffeurs Berlin

Accidents Involving Horses Reported In City Streets

Several people were injured in a series of horse related accidents yesterday afternoon. Louis Briggs, a colored man from 112 N Street SE, was in a collision at Seventh Street SW and was taken to Imogene Hospital. Artyn Nin, from 423 New Jersey Ave NW, was knocked from a wagon and sustained bruises. Simon Colin Unt, aged one, and another man were also injured and taken to Casualty Hospital after being thrown from a horse drawn vehicle on New Jersey Avenue near Seventh Street.

Louis Briggs N Street Seventh Street Imogenes Waser Bros P Street Simon Colin New Jersey Avenue

Gaelic Society entertains in Washington meeting

The Gree Society of Washington held a largely attended meeting at Carrol Institute Institute where questions of interest to students of the Gree language were discussed. Dr Joseph Bunn delivered a paper on Jeremiah Curtin the Irish American philologist traveler and sotho Weasel and John Dowd and Xhes Marguerite Cats contributed the musical part of the program.

Gree Society of Washington Carrol Institute Joseph Bunn Diser Seer Jer Iiah Curtin Sotho Weasel John Dowd Xhes Marguerite Cats

Anti Vivisection Movement Grows in New York State

New York Assembly and Senate hearings are planned on two vivisection bills as supporters push to regulate and restrict animal experiments. Prominent figures including Emma Eames and Diana Dennis back the campaign, with hundreds of letters urging passage. Hearings set for March and February, drawing broad public interest and activist involvement.

New York Assembly New York Carnegie Lyceum Albany Tegislatse Mme Emma Eames Diana Dennis Mme Lames Wild Warren Lee Assembly Trooklyn Jesep Phillips Ie House George A Davis Senate Judiciary Committee Frank W. Johnston Society 3 Davis Lee Lee DP Revanss Lroolslsa Avery Mr Tee Ma Bellamy Bellamy Phveelans

Arcanum Officers Visit in City District Council Meeting

Grand Regent William hase presided as District Council of the Royal Arciman welcomed guests. an Increase committee class of twelve candidates for initiation was noted. Officers praised the council’s work, and the royal Parana degree was conferred amid songs and welcomes from senior officials and supreme council representatives.

Noval Arcanum Hia City William Royal Arcimam Tus Disulet Dis Grand Regent Chase District Council Curse Trebuck Muller Brith

Notable church talent show dazzles with varied acts

The Tuesday show at Mo Rendre Methodist Church featured Miss Eile Rive, an eloquent ventriloquist with a resonant voice and engaging stage presence, delivering playful recitations and impersonations to enthusiastic reception. Louise Potter played the bow organ, David A Hever the cornet, Harry Mitchell sang with notable range, and twelve year old master George Moses offered mature violin interpretations. Encores followed amid strong applause as accompanists Jarvis Cissell Miss Mink and Miss Mosk supported, with William Vicore Callas joining Miss Rico in the final piece.

Eile Rive Louise Potter David A Hey Harry Mitchell Possaasing George Moses Ala Fist Lis Jarvis Cissell Mink Miss Mosk William Vicore Callas Miss Rico

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Claim Relief for Rheumatic Pains

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a quick aid for rheumatic pain and nerve irritation that disturbs sleep. It cites user testimonials including Mary Armstrong of Elkhart Indiana and urges readers to ask their druggist about the pills, noting packaging and price details.

Mary Armstrong Cass St. Elkhart Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Socialites and foreign ties blur in tangled divorces and tales

A sprawling report tracks Mrs Collins’s divorce from Charles Glen Collins once of the English arms, a Newport debutante, and Miss Nathalie Schenck from New York. It narrates marriages, travels from Philadelphia to Tokyo, European society dinners hosted by Mrs Field, and hints at political postings and a musician's perilous fortunes in Nicaragua and New York.

France Collins Grueby 'Faience Pottery Company South Boston Mase Mrsan Chicago Iatch & Sneehan Alton Washington Parker Collins’ Deuce Warehall Field Perkins & Butler Emmett Murphy Mig Justice Davis Field Wise Express Gerard Lowther Morocco Alice Blight Philadelphia Arthur Paget Ralph Paget Siam Murocco Paget Bangkok Ralph Pigets Edward Tiedrich H Benedict Urd Ierater Renee Coudert New York Duhalle Schenck Collins Charles Glen Collins Supreme Court Lesentritt Cosiius Coungel Nathalie Schenck Spotswood Seherck Newport Belle Glen Collins George Gould Miss Schenck Cameron Highlanders Renné Monterey Cal San Franciso Honolulu America

American Girl Praised At Royal Conservatory concert

Miss Jessie Schalkenbach and daughter of the American consul general Louis H Ayme achieved a great success at the Royal Conservatory of Music recital in L'sbon. Her arias from John Grin and Samson and Delilah plus songs in English French German and Portuguese earned enthusiastic applause and flattering notices in the newspapers.

L'sbon Feh Royal Conservatory of Music Jessie Schalkenbach Corsul Louis H Ayme

Charity Donations Highlight Aiding Associated Charities

The lettered appeal lists numerous contributors to the Associated Charities and joint finance committee at 1 G Street, including Thomas F Walsh, Lucie W Baker, George F Foote, Julia E Ashley, and Isabel Lamb. Additional gifts support the Citizens Relief Association and tuberculosis prevention campaigns, with varied amounts and many named donors.

John Jov Kdson G Street Thomas F Wal Trisabel H Lamb Mire M Moomaw Eugene T Geoge Mo Leghtreot Pargquhar Jamée Julia Ashley HO Fulton Traliey Ranklin & Co George WB Derlelson Lucie W Baker Daniel Mucray Georva Little Sarah Pranklin Laura O Austin Helen Tart Merlitt Louis P Slobert Richard Rathboo Sheeles Barrick Elen L C Finney Luckett Rodpart George Otis Smith Mix Flettie Pants Wow Warrick Che Ios Langley Just Diesrad George B WO Cleltan Vis Girra Deulo Linihfeld Lima Levis Hare St Barca Charles Brooke Gatley Tadeley OG Lynch G Jerse Drignant Maurice Joyce Anna M Lynch Lord Virginia ‘ Easter Fed Webber Anna G Doel Jona Mire Conrad Becker G W Goeihely Belden Noble Willleton High Charles We J. Gee Carl A Droop Louis Abraname Million Alley James A Wachtween George F Foote Julia E Ashies H H Fulton Agnes F McChesney George Ft Corteljou Lucie W Beker Dara, Murray George O Little Henry DC Pellew Derric Sarah B Laldwin M Bisa Blshburn George Cts Smith Bette G Franch WB OW Werwick Charles A Langles Padeley Cnale CO Lee Law Reporter Printing Company & Mary Co Symonds Gosh Anna Mo Lynch William H Torwood

Delay by Garfield Hospital in aid to painter fatally hurt

A coroner's jury faulted Garfield Hospital staff for delaying transport of Firaok Meade, a painter from 190 Street Northwest, who fell from a scaffold Monday and died. The jury urged scaffold safety laws and asked the hospital trustees to explain the delay to the Board of Commissioners.

Garfield Hospital Firaok Meade Macfarland Board of Commassonere

District Suffrage Advocated for DC Municipal Self Government

The Independent Suffrage League of Washington adopted a resolution urging independence in DC municipal governance through citizen suffrage. A committee of William A. Hutson, Edwin K Lee, and Samuel M Marks will organize an early meeting to plan the effort with civic groups and associations. Trustees named for the George T. Dunlop Estate include American Security and Trust Company and Union Trust Company.

District of Columbia Independent Suffrage League Washington League Bone Fide Citizens and Citizens Associations William A. Hutson Edwin K Lee Samuel M Marks George T. Dunlop American Security and Trust Company The Union Trust Company von T Dunlop Fuesdas

Rules of the Post National Contest

The Washington Post invites entries from anyone except employees or relatives. Each entry uses a picture or illustration representing history geography architecture or local scenes. Complete sets only, no partials, arranged in order, may be sent, with care to neatness and accuracy. Prizes for the greatest number of correct solutions, tie prizes shared, editor referee final, notices to Contest Editor Washington DC.

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Picture presented to First Congregational Church founders

A group portrait of the founders of the First Congregational Church was presented to the church by the salvers talon 93 George P Whittlesey at a union meeting Monday evening Col W W Tracy accepted on behalf of the union and Henry N Jopp presented it to Pastor Dr Samuel H Woodrow, who accepted for the church.

First Congregational Church O . Howard E Whittlesey George W Balloch Sothiers' Union Pictura Salvers Talon George P Whittlesey Col W W Tracy Henry N ‘Opp Samuel H Woodrow

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