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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

40

Nations seek cooperative timber and water solutions at conference

Delegates from the United States Canada and Mexico discuss forests wildlife and water resources at a White House meeting. Pinchot Fisher and Quevedo present national forest and resource conditions as leaders push practical conservation measures and cross border cooperation.

Tan Commission Bacon Sydney Fisher Minater Mr. Pinchot Mgue A de Quevedo Queveda United States Bl Pinchot Fisher W 11 Hornacay New York Zoological Park White House Supreme Court Altaires National Conservation Commisstion Gittard Pinhol Thoman R Shipp Wucreimy Ibeoduie Burton Francis G Newlands Jonanan P Doltter Wiliam Warner John H Bankhead W J Bice Frederux Newell Combert Joseph L George F Svein Gon William Lo Wartall Reed Blanchard Charles Lathrop Pack Irving Fisher Gustav Ho Sthwab Oveston Knute Nelson Francis E Warren Swager Sherley Herbert Farsnns Napoleon Broward James J Hi George Pardee Murdo F . Chamberlin Frank Goudy Charter Macdonald George Wy Woodruit John Daizell Joseph Mc Dixon Frank Point Lee Hise John Mitchel John Have Hammond IA Holmes Af Austin Fred Dennett Galeu LO Kowad Melvin Hart Merriam Willie Moore Northeter Olmsted George Olesmith Milton Whitney Wiley Morriy Bien Campbell Charles G Glack Clements Feederiek Cmilie William T Arthur P Davis le Grand Powers H J Ramage Alexater Hugh Wo Smith Witliam Stewert Valente van Horn Thomas Athon Jaxper & Weiche Philly P Wells Ur Bailey Wills HM Wilson Albert Po Wands Biegler Wol Hornaday Chares Walcott Sid Willam Pugh BE Wright Stephen W Williams Clarence Blarich AH Brooke Waburton Ner Woot Swingle Chicott Sarkett Weise AC Veateh Pelmer J & Peleg John C Hayt George MM Rober Dana Sulworth McGarvey Cline Schofield Bristol Talvin Pice Villa Hall Svestex Bralfich C i Langworthy Chates J

Gov Hughes to speak at Washington University convocation

Governor Hughes of New York will deliver the convocation address at Washington University winter program on February 22. The event includes academic dress, a procession from Fifteenth and H streets, diplomas for graduates, an American flag presentation, and a reception and luncheon at the Arlington Hotel for Gov Hughes and guests.

Khe Gegge Washington Universiy Belasio Theater Charles Sb Hughes New York Washington Gox Hughes Htreets Ndak Tractor of Philosophs William Clifton Phalen Massachusetts Edward Damon Baldwin Oregon Frances Sanders District of Columbia Vicketa

Inaugural Parade Plans Target 22000 Military Civic Guests

A New Willard briefing outlines a parade with 22000 military and 9000 civic participants for the inauguration. Officials expect record crowds, note rail and auto logistics, and announce schedules, pricing, and safety measures including a call to curb acetylene headlights to ease congestion during March events.

Chinese Fugitive Caught at Union Station

A Chinese fugitive, said to have escaped from New York immigrant inspectors on the eve of his deputation, was arrested yesterday afternoon at Union Station by George Baldwin, an immigration bureau inspector. Locked up at the Sixth precinct station, Ah Choy sought food from a policeman before being directed to the Board of Charities. He had a ticket to New York and was about to leave the city when arrested.

New York Union Station George Baldwin Bureau of Immigration Ah Choy Thie Third Precinct Board of Charities Thielty

Escort for Gov Fort Washington Parade Escort Accepted

Essex Troop 85 men will accompany Gov Fort to Washington at private expense after legislature failed to fund the escort. Capt svithara A Uryant of the Masex troop tendered the corps to Gov Fort for the inaugural parade. Governor vetoed the appropriation and said he and his staff would pay their own travel costs.

Essex Montelaly Svithara Masex Gov Fort Washington Washington d

Soapmakers Protest Over Olive Oil Tax Change

Soap manufacturers representing textile and green castile soaps protested to the Secretary of the Treasury Peterson, urging olive oil roots be classified as grease used in soap making to avoid the 40 cent per gallon duty. They warned that duty imposition could threaten their business as soon as olive oil prices rise beyond six cents a pound.

Castile

Carroll Institute Banquet Highlights Community Gathering

Carroll Institute hosted its annual banquet with about 15¢ per cover in a festively decorated hall. Notable speakers included Rev Thomas E McGuigan Timothy DC Ane berry James W Murphy and Judge William H DaLaci with music from George H OConno Elks Quartet and others.

Messrs Rogrick and Helland Charles E Myery PF Brennan Winliam Heepley James J Collins Mathew Grady Samuel J Brinkley James C Donner Toomag Donovan James N Pitzpairkh Patek J Haltigan Edward J Hannag Lawrence Mangan Rovers J. Montague M McKee D McAuliffe William P Normoyle M A Purell James F Smith James Richardson

Accused of Duping Women in Kansas Territory Case

Kansas City Mo February 18 Charles Nordim held for trial after police found his trunk filled with hundreds of love letters from women across the United States The prosecutor says Nord obtained money from the letters and from witnesses like Mrs Carrie A Hamilton who testified she lent him 37 00 while she had only 3 cents left Nord allegedly used funds from women to trade a medicine store for a farm in Arkansas but kept none of the proceeds

Kansasity Mo Charles Nordim United States Carrie A Hamilton Nord Hamilton Arkansas

Circus and Variety Show Delights Young Men’s Club

The third annual Young Men's Christian Association show featured a circus a marvel orchestra a clown drill a tumbling act and juggling by intrepid performers. Highlights included a popular acrobatic drill a guru performance and challenging pyramid formations thrilling wrestling and a parade led by Cc T Chapman with Watson as ringmaster and announcer.

Ife Imm Clowes Tie Farmund& Batley Nhaine Induyur Efreus Cristian Watson Brunne Tayor Matsdaria Stelzner Long Moore Chase Boehm Beckett McLaughlin Allen Colley McLaughlin Roe Wood Hughes McLarin Johnson Schulte Shannon Beckett Chere Jayior Stelsner Smith Chase bylGtimonr Mayhew Malsdarla, Voss Stelaner Smith Shackelford Long Bob Cc T Chapman I

May 15 Chinese Laundry Suitor Wins Family Consent

Sister of Pearl Houser fights to block Pearl J Hoover and Charlie May Dunlockh a Chinese laundryman from 312 Third Street NW seeking marriage license. Mother and brother urge caution but Pearl's suitor has won tentative family approval as authorities anticipate a rapid wedding once the license is granted.

Russell P Yester Pearl J Hoover Charlie May May Dunlockh Third Street North West Baltimore May You Cuen Ao Weaithy Anna M Workman Florence Houser Chariie Moy Moy Pearlould

Presidents bestow canes to Navy and War secretaries

President Roosevelt yesterday presented canes to Secretary of the Navy Newberry and Secretary of War Wright. The canes were maple with a gold bend just below the handle bearing the inscription The President. Newberry's cane came from a family tree while Wright's was cut from a tree at The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson.

Roosevelt Newberry Wright Mr Newberry Hermitage Audrew

Steamers Bring 21000 at Potomac River Auction

The sale of Randolph Potomac Steamboat lines assets included the Harry Randall Estelle Randall and Wakefield fetching portions of 7000 for the Queen Anne 10000 and TV Rowsmith 50 William Bimmett a Bristol Town native now city resident bought the steamers after the estate of Capt Randall was settled in probate authorities say the sale closed the late captain’s estate and included river freight and passenger rights on the Potomac River

Potomac River Ad- Altton Harry Randall Estelle Randall Wakefield TV 4Rrowsmith William Bimmett Bristol Town Randall Potomac Ines River View Randall

Weather Conditions Report From Go Dept Of Agriculture Bureau

Weather conditions indicate a warm trend in central valleys and lake region with rain or snow in parts of Missouri Mississippi valleys and northern Lake region. Disturbances move east from the western plains toward the central valleys as northeast winds affect coastal areas and rainfall expectations extend into Friday and Saturday across the Atlantic states. Temperature readings show highs in the upper sixties to low seventies inland with cooler lower lake region and northern areas.

Go Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Kansas Missouri Minoesola Plains States Upper Lake Region Upper Jake Hacky Mountains South Atlantic Lower Lake Region Upper Lake Mississippi Ohio Lower Lake Atlanta New Tingland Middle Atlantic East West Gulf Corse Lake Michigan European Grand Banks

Mrs Russell Sage Gift Temperatures In Other Cities

Temperatures in other cities were reported for twelve hours ending at 8 pm on Thursday with a summary of conditions and notable readings. The brief notes include comparisons to local figures and reference the overall weather pattern in multiple urban areas.

Mursurgias Club Delivers Second Concert at New Masonic

The Mursurgias Club of the city held a second concert at the New Masonic Auditorium to a large audience. The program opened with a reading by Edwin Callow and featured Felecien Davis's The Desert sung by the club and orchestra. Joseph F Minthieu gave Oh Night Oh Lovely Night, with Thomas Cloyes performing two song groups. Edger Priest received praise for training the chorus and conducting the concert.

Mursurgis Club Sesean Masonic Auditorium Felecien Davis The Desert Clutana Orchestra Eewin Callow Deserta Joseph F Minthieu Callows Thomas Cloyes Edger Priest

WEW CARS START SUNDAY

WEW officials announce Sunday start for car services and a new rule requiring transfers at the time of paying the conductor. The announcement outlines process changes and expectations for riders and staff.

Rules for Transfers Begin 1903 at Capital Traction

Transfer rules take effect Sunday February 21 1903 with paid transfer issuance on request at specified points. North and south bound lines list transfer origins and restrictions including Fourteenth Street Fifteenth Street New York Avenue Georgetown Peace Monument Navy Yard Union Station Delaware Avenue G Street WU Streets and addresses. The notice appears in Capital Traction Company cars.

Fourteenth Street Fourteenth and U Streets Fifteenth Street New York Avenue Georgetown Seventh Street Pennsyvania Avenue WU Streets Peace Monument Navy Yard Union Station Capitol Delaware Avenue G Street Asion Station New Jersey Avenue C Street Pennsylvania Avenue WA Streets Penneylvania Avenue Decatur Street Piney Branch Road Capital Traction Company

Pay as you enter cars to debut on Capital Traction lines

The Capital Traction Company will inaugurate pay as you enter cars Sunday morning. Conductors on the rear platform will not board the car, so passengers must have fares ready and obtain transfers then. New green paint will adorn all rolling stock with large route signs on the sides to distinguish lines.

Capral Traction Company Washington Rulway and Electric Company Geveral Capital Traction Company Canital Traction Company

Steel chiefs confer as steel trade flags prices debated

New York February 18 observers in finance and business circles report continued concern over the steel trade. United States Steel Corporation officers and subsidiary heads held a lengthy conference to discuss conditions. Judge Gary promised a general statement tomorrow outlining the general trade conditions and whether the company will revise its price maintenance policy from last summer.

New York United States Steel Corporation Gary

Arrests Cab Drivers Working Without Licenses

Terminal Taxicab Company halted operations as drivers worked without licenses. Inspectors arrested several men after warrants obtained following statements by liveryman Burgdorf, who supplied vehicles and drivers to the company. Police court proceedings loomed for Burgdorf and others as strikers mocked unlicensed drivers.

Mack United States District Attorney Pugh Burgdorf Ing Woodward

Man Ends Life With Carbolic Acid at Home

George C Ports Sr aged in the forties or fifties died after taking carbolic acid at his residence on 488 1 street southwest last night. An ambulance from Emergency Hospital Wyty attended but he died before arrival. Coroner Nevitt will issue a death certificate noting self-inflicted cause. Ports had been in ill health and returned home in the evening before the act. Nellie Coombs, 2 years old of 814 Sixth Street Northwest, was hospitalized for accidental mercury poisoning but her condition is not serious. police say she may have mistaken the poison for medicine.

Pearl George C Ports SR Hig Wty Nellie Coombs Sixth Cmeigency Hospital Miss Coombs

Will Investigate Decisions At Annual International Law Meeting

International arbitral decisions will be scrutinized at the Uurl annual meeting of the American Society of International Law to be held here April 4 and 24. The program aims to show how arbitration has been judicial and the extent nations have submitted and would submit disputes to judicial settlement. It will cover political offence in extradition, the growth of international law from judicial decisions in the United States, and the constitution and powers of an international court of arbitral justice.

Bet United States Marine Corpal James Lo Mahaney Maine Vegiment John Shepley Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Baltimore Washington Uurl American Society of International Law Comrete United States

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