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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

8

Baltimore Convention Invites to Capital in Two Years

A special committee was named to urge the Bowlers’ Annual Contest to Baltimore with a future invitation to the capital. A report on gas legislation was set for Friday as the Chamber of Commerce moves to tighten ties with Washington and consider pending measures.

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Local sports notes and obituaries from a Northwest paper

Fragmentary OCR text references deaths and family notes, a mix of names, places, and school sports details. Mentions include Thomas Ator, John Booth, and Martha Street as possible individuals tied to local events. Mentions competitions, teams, and venues such as Heiliet Com and Gan, with scattered references to public notices and school sports standings.

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Insufficient readable content to determine a coherent event or entities. The fragmentary OCR text does not reveal a clear person, organization, place, date, or outcome to summarize into a proper newspaper card.

Feasts of proof sheets on view for North American Indian

Exhibition at the Shorenam hotel displays proof sheets from The North American Indian by Edward S Curtes. Sixteen years of work produced 36 volumes with photogravures from Curtis photographs of Native lifeways, text by Frederic Webb Hodges, a complete ethnographic summary, and plans for a large portfolio. Roosevelt rumored to attend. five year completion expected.

Edward S. Curtes Resurt Shorenam Fotel Jude Jarward Seattle Curtis Frederic Webb Hodge Bureau of Ethnology J Purpont Morgat Americas Greim

Aerodrome Flies Half Mile in Wartime Flight Test

A cryptic report notes an aerodrome achieving a half mile flight at altitude with British and American names mentioned. The piece hints at wartime aviation experts and possible government review of procurement and service use, including notable firms and individuals, as a government statement is prepared in Parliament.

Excursions offer special rate trips to see the fleet

Special round trip tickets available daily to Md Point Comfort to view the U S fleet just arrived home from the world cruise. The ships will anchor near Old Point Comfort for several days and visitors may board after routine cleaning. Trips depart from the foot of Seventh Street at 6:43 pm daily with uptown tickets at 705 Fourteenth Street.

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Inaugural Public Order Plans For City Events

Maj Sylvester presides as the inaugural committee maps enforcement of regulations for March 3 and 4. Union Station and street crews set patrols and ambulance stations, with 20 ambulance posts, patrol wagons, and driver controls. A new Inaugural Welcome Club forms to host receptions for visiting citizens including a large Georgia delegation and local volunteers.

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Mrs Potter Leaves Stage After Troubled Vaudeville Tour

Mrs James Brown Potter quits the stage citing health concerns tied to a disappointing vaudeville essay in New York. Her reconciliation with daughter Mrs James Susiman Jr is official, and they are resting at 19 East Seventy second Street.

Washington New York James Brown Potter James Susiman, Jr East Seventy-second Street

Yale Men to Honor Taft in Alumni Dinner

Yale graduates nearly 45 000 strong have received invitations to a March 3 smoker and supper at the New Willard Hotel. President-elect Taft, class of 78, is expected to attend to greet his fellow alumni. The upper floor is secured and many Yale men will attend. It is believed at least 1 500 will be present, though Taft is not listed for a speech.

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Antivaccination Leader Attacks Vaccination Policy

John H Bonner, organizer of the National Antivaccination League, lectured at George Washington University about vaccines as superstition and claimed pure blood is the best safeguard against smallpox. He cited cattle disease and questioned repeated vaccinations while urging immunity through natural health and warning against compulsory vaccination.

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Negroes Not to Remain in America, Dr Corothers Says

Dr Corothers of Galbraith A M E Zion Church told a Sinloh Baptist Church audience that African Americans were never destined to stay in the United States and urged a congressional relief effort for Liberia. He argued a colored-led commission should handle aid and called for Congress action to help Liberia. A follow-up meeting was planned to present resolutions to Congress.

America Dr. Corothers Corothers Galbraith M KE Zion Sinloh Baptist Church Liberia Dr Corothers Egypt Moses United States

Catholic Clergy Back Roosevelt Anti Race Death Policy

Washington bishops and priests adopted a resolution at the District quarterly conference denouncing newspapers that advocate race death by own action. They urged Catholics to oppose such publications as immoral and harmful, citing Baltimore editorials and urging protective action by clergy and congregations.

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Follows Senate Custom Slated for Finance and Cumming Disappointed

Senate plans to fill finance committee vacancies with Ledgy Smoot and Flint as replacements for retiring Republicans Platt Hansbrough and the late Allison, with Cummins hoped for a seat but insurgent strength seen insufficient to change the lineup. Beveridge pressed by friends for a stake, Democrats show a vote impact from Teller's retirement.

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Paulists Plan Lent Sermons at City Churches and Schools

Paulist fathers from the Apostolic Mission House at the Catholic University set a busy Lenten schedule with sermons at St Joseph's St Vincent's SS Martins St Rose's Industrial School and Anacostia venues. The list includes multiple pastors such as Rev Doyle Rev Ryan MSC Rev Colbert Rev Gibson Rev OBrien Rev Brady Rev Husser and others with dates in February March and April. These services span Holy Week events and Sunday nights across several churches and institutions in the city.

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Fun poked at ethnology in salt river study debate

A House discussion Tuesday questioned spending 12000 dollars to continue ethnology inquiries. Nebraskas Alteh coch doubted value except for pseudo scientists, while Fitzgerald of New York and Hitchchek clashed over Indian music and public familiarity with its harmonies. Dawson of Iowa noted the Salt River valley extension.

House of Representatives Bureau of Ethnology Altehcoch of Nebraske Fitzgerald New York Hitchchek Dawson Iowa Bureau Ite Bner Valles

Chaos in congressional hearing on defense bureau funding and Iowa etymology

Fragmentary remarks from a House hearing reveal debate over government spending for a 116 bureau and the legitimacy of related work. Participants name Iowa meanings and argue about quarters, accommodations, and timing, with a tense exchange on future funding and policy direction.

No Cruiser for Roosevelt Speculation Amid Panama Voyage Report

Speculation arose that the armored cruiser North Carolina would not be changed to carry Theodore Roosevelt and his party to Africa after a Navy telegram to Captain Marshall of the North Carolina indicated no alterations to the current travel plan for Taft and associates to Isthmus of Panama.

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Banker Weds Laundress in Elgin Society Nuptials

Clara Dobler, daughter of the Elgin work parish, married a banker in a ceremony at the Sigowain National Bank. The bridegroom, linked to the Charles Selonal Bank, and Mrs Dobler’s union was noted as a notable local match. The couple plan a brief honeymoon before resuming their respective duties.

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