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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

34

Plan for American Salon in Central Park by art societies

New York plans a landmark American salon in Central Park on the site of the old arsenal. The two story building would host art exhibitions and industrial displays, with space for the National Academy of Design, Architectural League, and Sculpture Society, while park and police offices occupy the lower floor. A bill, approved by Mayor McClellan, would authorize New York to contract with the National Academy of Design to demolish the arsenal and fund the new complex.

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Inaugural Parade Preparations Heighten Washington Tension

A lengthy report details security and ceremonial plans for the inaugural parade. New York’s 1500 troops and a 300 strong provisional force will escort Gov Hughes and staff. Maryland and Pennsylvania groups, balcony inspections, and placard placements are outlined with emphasis on safety and pageantry ahead of March events.

New Yorks Gus Hughes Franklin Bell National Guard Empire State Seventh Regiment New York City Daniel Appleton H Hitchcock New York Signal Corps Cant & J Washington Treas Warch

Weather Summary From Dept of Agriculture Report

Weather conditions from a Department of Agriculture bulletin note a slow moving western disturbance along the western Appalachians bringing snow and rain to western regions to the Mississippi and Missouri valleys with general drying in parts of the plains and Northwest. Temperatures trend colder in the plains and Southwest with very high readings in the mid Atlantic. scattered rain or snow expected coast to coast with variable winds and a shift to fair conditions by midweek.

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Women Fly With Wright in 8 Minute Flight

Wright family flight reports describe Walter Wright with his sister and a passenger making an 8 minute aerial run as fine weather returns. Earlier, a 15 minute encounter with Countess Lambrt was noted and a baton passed to Count Lamber. Local forecasts warn of gold wave conditions and Florida storm alerts.

France Waltur Wright Ana The Sur M Wright Countess Lambrt Count Lamber Alfonso Spain

Palace for Homeless Beds Open in East Twenty Fifth Street

A vast municipal lodging house costing half a million opens in East Twenty Fifth Street to shelter up to a thousand men. Guests are greeted by a physician, bathed, disinfected, and trimmed in clean white beds with vacuum cleaned, dry cleaned clothes returned to beds. Dining and sleeping quarters promise up-to-date sanitation and meals. Beauregard Immortal Dies in Paris at 81.

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Campaign Conference Calls for Relief of North Dakota Homesteaders

A White House hour Monday February 16 will feature leaders including Secretary Bacon Postmaster General Meyer Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot and Senator Clapp of Minnesota with five state legislators. Attendees include Senators Knox Simmons Smoot Warner Aldrich Plint and several representatives from New York North Dakota Indiana West Virginia Nebraska and Rhode Island among others.

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Senators Push for New Internal Revenue District in California

Senator Flint urged the President to create a new internal revenue district for southern California covering ten counties, with plans to nominate a local collector once an executive order is issued. Senator Simmons urged appointing Charles L Latham of Greenville NC as consul at Cartagena Colombia. Representative Gronna plans a White House conference on relief for homesteaders in North Dakota facing land withdrawals for mineral claims and possible loss of homes. Former Gov Warfield pressed for Harrison Tilghman’s army appointment, noting Tilghman is son of Oswald Tilghman, former secretary of state.

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Three Scandinavian ministers welcome peace delegates in New York

In New York on February 15, Herman De Lager crantz of Sweden, Of Gude of Norway, and Count Carl Mofte of Denmark, the three Scandinavian ministers, were hosted by the Peace Society at a receptor and the Hotel Astor. President Frederick Lynch praised university professor exchanges as a major peace force, and all three ministers voiced aims to secure arbitration treaties with all nations.

New York Herman de Lagercrantz Sweden Gude Norway Carl Mofte Denmark Peace Society Hotel Astor Frederick Lynch United States

Two Cent Postage Between U S and Newfoundland

St Johns February 15 reports a postage change to 2 cents between the United States and Newfoundland starting March 1, reducing from 5 cents. The move follows Allied postal agreement talks, with Dr Wilfred Greafely pressing the case with President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Meyer in Washington.

St Johns Newfoundland United States Wilfred Greafely Labrador Washington Prade Roosevelt Meyer

Ready for Testimony Conspiracy Charged in Carmack Slaying

State plans to prove the Carmack murder was a carefully planned conspiracy. Witnesses from Nashville and beyond will testify as Mrs Eastman, Sam Carmack, and Carey Polk arrive. Judge Hart restricts courtroom access with no tickets issued.

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Bank Thief Snatches 3800 From Messenger in Milwaukee

A thief grabbed a satchel containing 3800 from a messenger of a department store at the First National Bank on East Water and Wisconsin streets. The man escaped with the bag while the messenger’s attention was diverted briefly, and pursuing officers were left behind.

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Diplomat Admits Killing in Chile Fire Ruins

Santiago reports German chancellor Behe confessed to killing the legation servant. The body was found ten days ago in the legation office ruins after the fire. Beckett, moved from Chillan, claims self defense and will arrive today.

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