Equine fete at Fort Myer plans high society showcase
Detailed plans for a Fort Myer military horse show were completed by Lieut. Anna R Chaffee Jr and officers. Taft President and cabinet expected to attend March 2 and 21 events. Army officers and Fort Myer enlisted men to compete in five events for officers and five for men. Judges include Gen. Carter, Lieut Greble, Maj. Allen, Capt. Henry. Prizes include elaborate awards. seating limited to 1,700.
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Fort Myer
South
Anna R Chaffee
Haffes Hay
Washington
Hell
Hala Society
Taft
Dickinson
Navy
Meyer
Fort Mier
Wallstinston
General Staff
United States Army
Guy R. Henry
Military Academy
West Point
Chaffee
Fred S. Foltz
Fifteenth Cavalry
I. G. Berry
Third Field Artillery
J. R. Lindsey
T. ©. Andrews
Warren Dean
Lieut
Glen Eisle
Glenheim
Claire Elsie
Dean
Gray Boy
Lindsey
Brightlight
W. T. Foster
Ace of Diamonds
Fred Foltz
Roy
J. Brabson
Brandywine
Wiliam H. Shepherd
Flash
Wilkes
Corporal Campbell
Dunkin
Sergt. Donnelly
New Woodward Office Building Prospective Prospectus
A prospectus reveals plans for a new eleven story Woodward office building at Fifteenth and H streets NW for Samuel W. Woodward. Excavation begins next week with Harding and Uipman as architects and completion targeted for November 1. The project includes basement stores, freight handling rooms, five elevators, 420 offices, marble and terra cotta facade, and an adjacent horse show for Fort Myer officers with multiple classes and prizes.
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Fifteenth
H Streets
Samuel W. Woodward
Washington
Harding & Uipman
F. T. Nesbit & Co
New York
H Street
Fifteenth Street
KF. H. Smith Company
Marshall & Marshall
Thompson resigns as assistant attorney general
John G. Thompson announced his resignation as assistant attorney general in charge of Indian depredation claims. The move takes effect March 1 and he will remain with the government on important litigation before resuming private practice in Danville Illinois. President Taft expressed appreciation for his service and noted his long tenure among the department’s six assistant attorneys general.
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John G. Thompson
Wickersham
Thompson
Highore
Danville
Taft
Mr. Thompson
Department of Justice
Geerals
Court to Fix Wife's Share in Monthly Allowance
William H. Squire, recently acquitted on lunacy proceedings, petitioned the Supreme Court of the District to set his wife’s monthly allowance. A former Navy chief carpenter earning $185 a month, he says he traditionally gave half to his wife but her attempts to “shave him” and express ingratitude prompt the court to determine a legally sufficient amount.
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Supreme Court of the District
William H. Squire
Campbell Carrington
Squire
Navy
Weather Conditions Report From Mount Weather Forecasts Regional Impacts
The Weather Bureau reports on February 24 8 p m observing cold air aloft at Mount Weather va. temperatures rising across most regions with no major precipitation. Pacific coast sees a new precipitation pattern while Rocky Mountain and northern plateau areas expect snow or rain Saturday and Sunday. Winds shift along coasts and lake regions with a general trend toward warmer conditions in the Atlantic and Lake Michigan areas. Steamers bound for Europe to face moderate westerly winds.
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U. S
New England
New York
Pacific Coast
Plateau
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
Upper Lake Region
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Doctors debate blacklist plan to bar unpaid patients
Washington physicians weigh adopting Atlanta’s system to blacklist patients who fail to pay. Some back the idea to curb fraud, while others warn it strains charity duties and could harm the truly poor. The DC Medical Association will consider the proposal in April. opinions split on ethical grounds and enforcement.
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Atlanta
Washington
District of Columbia Medical Association
N. P. Barnes
District Medical Association
Barnes
Dr. Barney
Dr. 4. & Helton
Louis EK. Beatty
Congress
W. M Barton
District of Columbia Medical Society
Rufus Choate
Memorial Hall Fund Grows in Washington Effort
Washington's share of the $2,300,000 memorial convention hall for George Washington tops $524,950 with a committee meeting at the American Security and Trust Company building. Granville M. Hunt reported the progress and discussed transferring subscriptions from the earlier fund gathered for a knowledge institution per Washington's final state papers.
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Washington
George Washington
C. J. Bell
American Security and Trust Company
Granville M. Hunt
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Lst
Woman seeks separation from husband amid gun threats
Mrs Eliza Whitehead through lawyers sues for separate maintenance alleging Frederick J Whitehead, secretary of the Washington Railway and Electric Co, pointed a gun and issued threats. She says she left him July 38 1909 after his conduct, cites annual income of 5000 to 7000 dollars, and asks for alimony and attorney fees. They were married October 15 18 2, with no children.
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Frederick J. Whitehead
Eliza
Mrs Grimes Dies at 69 in Arlington Area
Mrs Sarah C Grimes widow of Augustus L Grimes died yesterday morning at her daughter Mrs Claudia M E Lohman’s home wife of Police Sergt Lohman of the First precinct She was 69 death due to heart disease Funeral services will be held at Mrs Lohman’s home Monday afternoon at 1 oclock Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery
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Sarah C. Grimes
Augustus L. Grimes
Claudia M. E. Lohman
No Limit to Lyrics Only Amateurs Eligible
Washington amateurs may submit lyrics for a prize contest with a $15 top award. Mr Richard Carle will judge at the Columbia Theater for Jumping Jupiter and may publish the winning song. Eight honorable mentions win two matinee seats. participation open to non published authors with clearly written copies.
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Carle
Washington
Richard Carle
Columbia Theater
Post
New York Musicians and Mr Thompson at Columbia Theater
A notable Angelus recital at the Columbia Theater presented Percival Van Yorx Anna Case Hans Kronold and Lewis Thompson with accompaniment by Van Yorx The program featured a challenging Angelus set and culminated with a farewell for Percy M Hughes at Central High School A nervousness piece promotes Hood s Sarsaparilla as nerve support and digestive aid.
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New York
Mr. Thompson
Columbia
Angelus
Columbia Theater
C. J. DeMoll & Co
Percival K. van Yorx
Anna Case
Metropolitan Opera Company
Hans Kronold
Lewis
Thompson
Washington
van Yorx
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Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
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Georges & Son, Inc
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F Street
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Percy M. Hughes
Central High School
H. M. Wilson
Elizabeth V. Brown
E Simons
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A. M. Wilson
Irene Young
Harriet Cushing
M. C. Hawes
W. J. Wallis
F. C. Daniel
Frank Woodward
Dr. C. Meriwether
W. P. Hay
A. M. Goding
Hood
John H
Magruder
Conn. Ave
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Anta Rosa
California
Christian Xander
Chevy Chase
Thomas J. Fisher & Co, Inc
15Th St
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Ballentine
Newark
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DR. White
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