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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1909

Page

27

Whiskers Draw Fire at Forest Glen Seminary

Odd Beard owner calls the president after photos show his beard stretching to two feet long. Cigarettes found among fashionable Forest Glen students spark a moral uproar, yet no expulsions are reported and authorities say corrections were made for the young women involved.

Forest Glen National Park Seminary Benjamin White House Dent Roosevelt Hampton Roads Washington Shedd Senator Peffer

Inauguration Attire Price List for Formal Wear

A parade of wardrobe musts for elegant social functions lists Full Dress Suits from 27.50 to 50.00 and Tuxedo Suits 23.00 to 45.00. Silk Hats 5.00, Opera Hats 3.50, White Gloves 1.50 to 2.00 and 50c to 1.00. Dress Shirts 1.00 to 2.50, Cuff Buttons 0.23 to 5.00, Shirt Studs 0.25 to 1.00, Dancing Pumps 2.50 to 5.00, Full Dress Shoes 4.00 to 7.00, Woolery 0.25 to 2.50, and Dress Shirt Shields 1.00 to 5.00.

Bevote Heiltay Seeks Medal From White House Behalf

Conferees at the North American conservation conference work on a declaration of principles for forest water and mineral preservation. Ghedd, the man with the vanishing beard, visits the White House seeking admittance and a government decoration. Officials plan to release the declaration outlining general guidelines, leaving each country to craft its own laws.

Shedd Massachusetts Colorado Ghedd White House Foresta Bacon United States Washington Teddy Will Mexico Canada North American Conservation Conference Catty State Department Gifford Pinchot

Fillmore Was Unitarian Says Writer

A writer asserts President Fillmore was Unitarian, not Presbyterian or Episcopalian, noting he attended the Unitarian Church at Sixth and D streets. The letter recalls Fillmore’s public walks past the author’s house during his presidency and cites historic sites list errors.

Taft Committee On Post New York Avenue Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets New York Avenue Presbyterian Church John Quincy Adams Andrew Jacckson William Henry Harrison Mulard Filmore James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson St. John’s Church Sixteenth Madison Monroe Jackson van Buren Harrison Tyler Fillmore Buchanan Arthur Unitarian Church Sixth and D Streetz Polles Court Datreet National Intelligence Office

Lenten Lecture Series Opens At Shorenam Hotel

The Catholic University of America second Lenten lecture course opens at 11 am Friday in the Shorenam Hotel ballroom. Very Rev Howard Pace will lecture on Tae Ming and Brain with Ph D credentials. Subsequent talks cover psychology of suggestion Christ method of teaching and related topics through March 31.

Catholic University of America Shorenam Hotel Tae Ming Brain Howard A. Pace Marc Thomas E. Shields Dr. Shields Charles F. Aiken Storeham

Woman may lose arm after steam laundry accident

Miss Katle Boethiing, 25, of 1631 Kramer Street Northeast, suffered a severe arm injury at Yale Steam Laundry when pulled into a fly wheel belt. Captain J Harry Bean of Company G First InfantryNational Guard, at Providence Hospital with possible arm amputation, expects recovery. parade participation unlikely.

Katle Buethiing Kramer ‘Street J. Harry Bean Yale Steam Laundry First Infantry New York Avenue District National Guard Providence Hospital Duncan E. Richmond Bean

Exhibition of Indian Views by Edward Curtis at Shoreham Hotel

Edward Curtis, famed for his Indian lore study, presents an exhibition of photographs and volumes from The North American Indian at the Shoreham Hotel today tomorrow and Thursday from 10 20 to 6 00 under high profile patronage. Roosevelt praised the work and Washington residents contemplate a public library donation. Curtis plans further field study after completing this fourteen year effort, aiming to reach a broad audience beyond specialists.

Edward Curtis Shoreham Hotel Roosevelt Taft Bryce Wgn .Bernstorff Washington Mr. Curtis Mendelsohn Heraton I.c Sheffield New York -Ave

James From Court Window Attempt to Escape Ends in Injury

Charles Padgett, 48, leaped from a second story window in a juvenile court break and fractured his left leg while trying to gain freedom. His wife, who had complained and prompted arrest for nonsupport, reached him as he was injured. He muttered I wish I had killed myself as a patrolman assisted him. The couple resided at 18 Minnesota Avenue, Anacostia, and Padgett had reportedly failed to pay court-ordered support.

Charles Padgett Padgetts Joe Minnesota Avenue Anacostia Padgett

Three Men Narrowly Escape Serious Injury At Cemetery

William H. Sardy an undertaker living at 403 HL atrest northwest and two companions Witliam Schofield and Edward Reddin escaped serious injury Sunday morning when a wagon overturned at Cahill Cemetery pinning them to the ground. Sardy fell nearly under a roofed structure. Superintendent Summerville witnessed the accident and the victims were bruised with Sardy injuring his left hip right leg and wrist.

William H. Sardy Sarda

Delegates Named for National Convention of Society

The annual meeting of the Society of the American Revolution announced resignations accepted and new officers installed. Edward Moore elected president of the District of Columbia Society. officers including De Camdry and Gore named. Delegates to the national convention in Baltimore April 30 and May 1 listed, with alternates and newly admitted members.

Edward 2 Oor Ante Dietrict of Columbia Tip Organisation Rauacher’s Vita Willag Ehambeon Wi Wilitm A de Camdry Zébing Cheater Clark F. . Lamer Childe Beank Seimanege Oak Francia H. Parsons Albert J. Gore Bidaby Jesselavre Willam Li Marsh Frederick Hentysac Piace Ommileeloner Moore John Fenwick Toner Larnet James T. Dubois William A. de Caundry Frederick D. Owen W. Pearce John H. Moore C- 76 Caleb C. Magruder, Jr Francia EB. Grice A. J. Gore Lawlins Ira W. Dennigan Charles “Lyman George” Maynard Alphonso"Grosvenor Drake Alexander Romney Spéel Elbert E. P. Martin Ezra Gould Stanton Wren Howard Robert Cathcart Lipscomb Hil Kelley Cole Frank F. Ford Michigan Society Griffith

Service for Dead Knights Held at St Patrick's Church

A solemn requiem for departed Knights of Columbus was held at 10 yesterday in St Patrick's Church. Knights from city councils attended. Rev Dr William T Russell Rev T E McGuigan Rev James A Smyth led the service. The sermon by Rev Dr John Creagh spoke on resisting materialism and the knights' role in the conflict.

St.Patrick's Church Knights of Columbus William T. Russell T. E. McGuigan James A. Smyth Father Russell Ce. J. O'Connell St. Vincent de Paul Charles Bart St. Pheresa’s Church Ignatiu Fedley St. Josep Charles Fisher James Fegan Charles Deuringiere George Degnam John’ Creagh Catholic University

Postal Offenses Charged In Federal Hearing

John Wilkes a 19 year old known as a negro faced a federal charge after a hearing before United States Commissioner Anaon Taylor. He was held in 1000 dollars for grand jury action following arrest by Officer Carson at the Fifth precinct after a late Saturday night stop. A letter addressed to Willan HH Fisher 38 I street northwest was found in his salon. Augustus Wright a negro pleaded guilty before Commissioner Taylor to misleading advertisements defrauding land buyers. He had been released last year from the Atlanta penitentiary after a prior term.

John Wilkes United States Anaon Taylor Wilkes Carson Fifth Precinct Do Willan HH. Fisher I Street Augustus Wright Neato Waa Taylor Wright Atlanta

Police Hunt Bogus Inspector Targeting Homes

City police search for a man posing as a District water department inspector who has entered several houses without taking valuables. The suspect is described as able to gain access but not steal, prompting authorities to warn residents to be cautious and verify official credentials. The report notes ongoing efforts to locate the individual and protect the public.

District Water Department Rye Willakey John T. Crowley 14Th St

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