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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

19

Barefoot Dancing at Studio Benefit Stuns New York Crowd

Lady Constance Stewart Richardson dazzled spectators at a private benefit in a studio, appearing barefoot in a sensational display with barely any garments. The event drew about 100 fashionable women and several men, including American visitors, who watched performances amid heavy ticket prices and guarded aisles.

New Tere Constance Stewart Richardson Jaen Astor Constance Earl of Conatis Edward Stewcot Daltian Bavant Square Lerane Constance Agive Rat CioliLe

Government Leaders, Officials Attend White House Briefing

A February White House briefing lists President-elect William Howard Taft and a roster of top officials including Secretary of State Bacon, Secretary of War Wright, Attorney General Bonaparte, and Interior Secretary Garfield. The group covers treasury, navy, agriculture, commerce, and law enforcement, with several senators, representatives, and judges noted.

William Howard Taft Bacon O'Laughlin Wright Secretary of the Treasury Cortel ¥On Navy Newberry Bonaparte Interior Garfield Meyer Agriculture Wilson Commerce and Labor Straus Curry New Mexico Emerson Hough Hamlin Garland Adolph Lewisohn New York Secret Service Wilkie Cowles Distriet Harker Senator Curtis Kansas Carter Montana Horar Idaho Aldrich Rhode Island Senator Dixon McCumber North Dakota Townsend Watson Indiana Douglas Ohio Representative Jones Washington Kahn California Howland Michigan Smith Hamilton Iowa Dwight Marshall Gronna Hughes West Virginia Sulzer Goldfogle Justice Holmes Supreme Court Dennett The Land Office

Ten Miles of Fleet to Greet Crews in Hampton Roads

The battleship fleet will pass Hampton Roads in a ten mile long column when reviewed by President Roosevelt next Monday. Twenty six vessels, including the flagship Connecticut and the auxiliary Yankton, will form a parade with two and a half hours of reviewing time. Admiral Sperry plans a system where captains visit their divisions via barges as the President addresses crews aboard each division’s ship. After visiting the Mayflower at 2 p.m., the President will tour the Connecticut, Louisiana, Georgia, and Wisconsin, with further movements to follow before returning to Washington.

Hampton Roads Roosevelt Sperry Connecticut May Hower Louisiana Georgia Wisconsin Washington Jackies Admiral Sperry Navy Department Ballallong Virginia Inois Kearsarge Kentucky Ther Aome Lampton Roads Old Pont Comfort North Carolina Montana Taft Isthmus of Pain Arnold Tny Little Fankton Atlantic Aiea Salon Sear Wainwright Potter Je Arnal

States push for New Mexico Arizona admission

President Roosevelt discussed statehood for New Mexico and Arizona with Gov. Curry Senator Carter and Rep Hamilton. He intends to back admission during his term but faces 13Senate foes led by Beveridge. A White House plan aims to direct a Territories report to the Senate.

Roosevelt New Mexico Arizona Gov. Curry Carter Montana Hamilton House White House Senate Beveridge Keveridge Plan of Action

Cough Remedy From Pine Oil and Whisky Formula

A vintage home remedy prescribes mixing glycerine two ounces with Virgin Oil of Pine one and a half ounces and whisky half pint. Shake and dose a teaspoonful every four hours. Claimed to ease colds in twenty four hours and cure curable coughs when made with genuine Pine compound from Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio.

Me ‘Leach Chemical Co Cincinnatl, Ohio

Public lecture on child development by Roentgen method

Dr Rotch will demonstrate a new system to determine child development using Roentgen rays. Harvard’s Dr Thomas Morgan will discuss the approach in a George Washington University auditorium talk on age, labor law, and education. Key claim: wrist bone growth reflects true development better than chronological age, with introductory remarks by Dr Charles P Weill and Commissioner Macfarland.

Rothh Thomas Morganetc Harvard University George Washington University Fifteenth Northwret Rotch Charles P. Weill Labor Macfarland

Coal Roads Delay Case in Illegal Trust Action

New York February 14 The US government suit against coal carrying roads and mining companies for illegal combination stalled before master Hi Guibert in Philadelphia Defendants' counsel demanded printed copies of all evidence and time to study it, urging no date for the next hearing and signaling possible action by the U.S. court.

New York United States Hi. Guibert United States Circuit Court Philadelphia United States Court For

Protest Withdrawn On Census Printing In Private Shops

Experts say census work could not be handled in private shops here and no action was taken by the Chamber of Commerce committee on law and legislation. The subcommittee met to discuss diverting government printing from the government printing office and heard printers explain their side. After witnesses, chamber members withdrew their resolution, noting the vetoed bill would not return this session. Frank Kidd of the government printing office warned Washington could not handle all census printing.

Committee On Laws and Legislation of The Chamber of Commerce Government Printing Office Charles Clagett Walter (. Balderston Oliver Metzerott BH. W. Bolgtana Raron Ww. Lee B. F. Barnes Chamber George G. Seibold Conbut W. I. Roberts Henry Wilkens Eynon Sudwrth Charles Crane George H. Judd M. W. Moore Houses of Congress Frank Kidd Washington

Plans to invade Servia sparks European fears in Vienna

Reports from St Petersburg on February 16 say Russian officials fear Austria-Hungary plans to occupy Servia. Berlin von Aehrenthal is viewed as pushing a diplomatic path to prepare opinion for invasion. Observers warn that if Austria-Hungary persists, peace in Europe could be endangered and Servia’s independence jeopardized.

St. Petersburg Balkans Europe Arange Vienna Austria-Hungary Servia Beran von Aehrenthal Austria -Hungary Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bonaparte Talks With President and Officials

Bonaparte along with Attorney General Bonaparte District Attorney Baker and Chief Wikio met the President for a brief late afternoon conference. The meeting was thought connected to possible libel litigation against the New York World publisher but the participants declined to disclose the topic.

Bonaparte Baker Wikio The New York World

Generous Git Almanac Offered Free by Munyon Company

A magazine almanac promises lunar phase charts read through phrenology palmistry birth month and dream interpretations. It covers card reading beauty culture manicure weights measures poison antidotes and more for family use and rural readers. Free upon request from Munyon Remedy Company Philadelphia.

Ma You Munyon Remedy Company Philadelphia

Equity Court Proceedings and Courtroom Listings

A dense survey of court activity across Equity Courts Nos. 1 and 2 with multiple cases, judgements, and motions listed. Names include Barnard, Wright, Stafford, Clayhaus, and Anderson among many attorneys. Notable items involve receivers, releases, assignments, defaults, and probate matters across numerous civil, criminal, and probate dockets.

Real Estate Transfers List of Washington D C Properties

A long list of real estate transfers across Washington areas noting transferors, transferees, and property details including blocks and lots on streets such as Fourth Street Northwest Connecticut Avenue and Fifteenth Street Southeast. Many entries specify sums like 10 dollars. several include parcels in Mount Pleasant Woodley Park and Ontario Tract. among others

Fourth Street Mary Church Terrell Robert H Robert R. Church J. Hatt Levis Edith Hall Lewis Connecticut Avenue Terrace-Fulton Gordon Richard C. E. Saunders Seventeenth Jessie R. Armatrong Henry M. Baker Fourteenth James W. Powall Charles H. Nusabaum Che . Cragin Ismbella Sinclair Tenth Street Massacuuaéirrs Avenue William 4. Gordon Ingram Memorial Congragational Church Institutional Julian H John Alt Florida Avenue Kathleen BR. Hari Walter da ¥. Harrison Thirteenth Charter H. Nursbaum Mary G. Nelson John ‘T. Arms James Te. Karrick Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant Plains Jennie Thomas Et Vir William John T Arma Fifteenth Street Joseph L Fates Et Ux Lewla E. Moran University Park —Northwern Wwarnington Improvement Company Mabelle Z. Remore First N Streets Whton J. Cambert Mamie E. Vernon Anthony’ F. Lucas E. Lodge Hill Lodge Hill Sama John T. Cognit Woodley Park Stany Wardman Lily Larned Lok St Vinck 18 Twentieth Street E Street D. Matendex King Anon" King Anna B King J. M Alexander & Clarke Potoman Stret M Street Carolina Wall Guardian Kalobama Heights William A. Mearan Mery C Mourne Lome Ploye G. Davis Wiliam N. Grogman Third Fourth Warren Dickford George N. Palmer George Pumphrey Schlatzen Park aAnna B. Lartges Dred B. Rhotes Fred I. Rhodes Walton Hendy Ontario Willem A Gordon Trestar Charles W. King Lanier Heights Seventh Street North Carolina Avenue Anenstua C. Taylor Joseph C. Williama

Deeds of Trust Read Across Connecticut Area Listings

Deeds of trust detail numerous secured notes across Connecticut Avenue Terrace Ingleside and Moore & Harbours additions. Names include Thomas A Raver, Fulton R Gordon, Bertha Y Mevis, Theodore X Gil, John M Jones, and James W Berkeley while institutions include National Savings and Trust Company Washington Loan and Trust Company and Oriental Building Association. Many entries specify amounts from 400 up to 21,000 with terms from 6 months to 5 years and semiannual interest.

Henry R Webb Wham H. Baden Bertha Seth F ‘Lsuch Werbert A. GM Theadore Mi Gill Theadere X. Gil Walter F Collings Henry H. Tergmann George M. Emmerteh Motcopolis Building Association Moor Barpock Blundun Et al George M. Emmerich Vougiess Mackall Washington Gitekunst Charles Triby J. Clinton Tribby C. P. ‘M Brown James L Barrick John T. Adams Samuel A Drury Lee Brown Colmbia Heights Pomfrett Sterndna John T Asus Willam J Flather John M. Jones Mary M. Henderson Emma M Gllett den & “Musse GE Leonard Mamle EB Vernon Washington Loan and Truet Company Jewle B. Moran Harrol Packard Howenstein John PT Coghill Chapin Brown Henry H. Bergmann Oriental Building Association Woodley Fark Lily Lamed Wiliam Hil Percy Thompson Harry Whidzian Thomex P Bones Moore & Harbours Charles Eb.” Stanley Melph L. Stall Charles W Fairfax Carton M. Beall William H. Lanham William Bullard Lewin Clarence B. Rheem Alexander ‘J. Heneey Harry T. Domer Lester A Barr Clarence B Rheem Alexander T Wensey Aucare Harry T Domer Lester A. Barret Ax Clarence B. Scheem Alexander T Flenser Harry T Oomer Alexander T. Hentey Lester A. Barretux Clarence R. Rheem Alexander T Hentey

The Man Who Eats Well and Works for Health

An early 20th century promotion extols labor and vitality linking eating with work. It lauds dia for tasters and Europe America for workers, urges daily use of Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets, claims benefits to digestion and sleep, and offers a 60 cent package or free trial by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Mich.

India Europe America Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

Brotherhood to Elect at New York Avenue Church

At New York Avenue Church tonight the Brotherhood of the church meets to elect officers and committee chairmen. A report on the coming Brotherhood convention in Pittsburg will be given and arrangements made for the delegation from the New York Avenue chapter. Dr Wilbur F Crafts will lecture on The Opium Traffic in China with reference to the International conference in Peking.

New York Avenue The Brotherhood of the Church Pittsburg China Peking Brent Io Wilbur F. Crafts

Knights Discuss Ball Uniformed Fourth Degree Members

Knights of Columbus Carroll Council discussed the charity ball to be held at the Arlington on February 22. Fourth degree members voted to appear in uniform with halberds, excluding swords, while the Caravan of Alhambra at Gonzaga Hall will wear fez. Maine Band will provide music. final committee meeting set for Sunday to finish details.

K. of C Knights of Columbus Arlington Carroll Counci Alhambra Gonzaga Hall Maine

Bribery Pittsburg Style in City Depository Case

A. A. Vilsack testifies in the Pittsburg bribery trial of W. W. Ramsey former bank president and John F. Klein alleged to have paid 17600 to win council actions making the German National Bank a city depository for four years. The bank examiner described the transaction and a jury was seated quickly while further trials of Ramsey Klein and other councilmen follow.

Pittsburg A. A. Vilsack German National Bank Tral Criminal W. W. Ramsey Dame Institution Quancilman John F. Klein Vilsack Klemn Ramsey Witness Klein National Bank Harrison Nesbitt Kleim

Singer Burgstaller in Europe after cab wreck in Hoboken

Washington Post special from New York reports Wagner tenor Burgstaller, famed for Parsifal in America, sailed for Europe aboard Kronprinzessin Cecilie after a Hoboken cab incident with Hexamer and Mrs Hexamer. A divorce suit stemming from the crash lingers as details remain private and questions linger about who rode with him.

America Mia Washington Post New York Los Burgstaller Europe Kronpringessin AP Uexamer Hoboken Burgstaller Hexamer Hurgsaher Enrique Caruso Jerf

Veteran Vermont man 87 undergoes major arm amputation

Mr. Thomas Ladoux of St. Albans Vermont, age 87, recently had his arm amputated near the shoulder becoming the oldest patient in the state to undergo such a major operation. He credits recovery to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with testimonials from Dr. E J Melville.

Thomas Ladoux St. Albans Ladoux Vermont E. J. Melville St. Albans’ Hospital Duffy V. Hochester

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