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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1912

Page

12

INSTALL G. A. R. HEADS JOINT EXERCISES HELD

A Grand Army of the Republic event features Joint Exercises and inducts Army and Relief Corps officers with patriotic songs and ceremonies. Diamond jewels and other gifts honor retiring officers as the crowd recalls past service and portrays the procession through streets in color.

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Special Lent Services and Weekly Sermons Announced

The notice outlines Lent season religious events with Wednesday preaching at 4 o clock and a weekly sermon schedule. It mentions mental suffering discussions and public talks by local clergy, plus a midweek address by Pastor Watdam and a forthcoming third and final lesson to be delivered by a noted preacher.

Perth Patrick Bob Walt Rosset Rey Jamea Geo Shepherd Tim Dehiyer

Honor Roll for Four Members at National Center Event

A March 3 ceremony at the National Center honored four members of the four lout notes of the Dibee ax teen appointed by the United iran saintly of urranas. Attendees included KT Moran as chair and a list of many named attendees such as Murray Thathy J Casey James J Sullivan and Raymand Meara along with Joseph O Sullivan Patnck J Prank Meara RB Down to Choma P ODea and others, celebrating the rite with local officials and attendees.

United Iran Metarthy Thomas McGrath Michael Hurney Arroll McConnor Hatieas Lane

High School Visitors from Springfeld Arrive in Washington

Annersen pupils from Springfeld Massachusetts guided by Professor H Knapp arrived in Washington for a pleasure trip. They held headquarters at the Bancroft Hotel and planned visits to the Capitol and Zoological Park. They will meet the Massachusetts delegation and may seek an audience with President Taft before returning home.

Taft A H Knapp George Leiden Philly Kirkham Horace Gaim Edward Bemin Ward Moore Ine Cohen M Toole AK Monson Itrane Osborne Dantely Brant Hazen John Wells Frederick Feuster Hal Flan Isan Albert Semmes Clarence Page Huckier Walter Hovey Walter Robinson

Cape Lookout Harbor of Refuge Approved

Hug Gen WTU Bixps chief of engineers reports to the House of Representatives approving the Cape Lookout North Carolina harbor of refuge. It will aid all ships on the south Atlantic coast and private interests may develop a commercial port when built. Plans include a railroad to the cape. Jane Alacussian notes Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras as refuge harbor sites amid many wrecks.

Hug Gen Wtu Bixps United States Andy Haa Xian Cape Lookout North Carolina South Atlanti John of Small North Curnling Cape Jane Alacussian Cape Hatteras

Mrs O B Parker Dead

Afra Olivevesant Warner widow of Harry Burch Parker senior member of Parker Bridget ant Company and mother of Mrs Grace Parker Bennett wife of Lager Allan Bennett proprietor at the New Varun Hotel died yesterday afternoon in her apartment at the Var mim Her death followed weeks of illness with grip and Brights disease Parker was born in Frederick City Maryland and was 66 Interment will be in Rock Creek Cemetery with services at the New Varun Hotel tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock.

Afra Olivevesant Warner Harry Burch Warker Parker Bridget Ant Company Mra Grace Parker Bennett Allan Bennett New Varnum Hotel Var Mim Parker Bor Frederick City New Varun Hotel Rock Creek

Indians of Osage Council in Washington City Firewater Crackdown

Osage chiefs Henry Hed Eagle and Bacon Rind, visiting Washington, were tied to alcohol sales violations as government agents arrested bartender Nicholas Mades for feloniously selling intoxicants to wards of the nation. Warrants issued, other arrests expected after raids on Pennsylva nia Avenue saloons. officials vow to curb illegal liquor trade amid a citywide disturbance.

Henry Hed Eagle Bacon Rind Osage Indian Council of Ten Uncle Sams Nicholas Mades Taylor Indiadb Indiana National Capital Washington Red Tagle Bacon Indian Office Yasterday A Larnon Henry Hed Jagle Baron Rind Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street

Robbery at gunpoint in Myrovers at 21 K Street SE

A 21 K Street Southeast store near midnight was held up at pistol point. The victim, William Downey, 23, reported the robbery two hours later after the offender demanded his name and threatened death if he cried out. Downey handed over 15 cents and the robber fled. The storekeeper believes the thief can be identified.

Ehro William Downey K Street Thetthlet Downey Downes

Preacher Raps Steel Trust in Gary Indiana

Special to The Washington ou Gary Ind Tech 4 Nelson Trimble deposed nastar of the Christian Church of Gary delivers a farewell rap at the United States Steel Corporation. The Rev Mr Trimble criticizes steel methods of business and property access hindering church growth in Gary, calling it the most despised city for reform. His sensational pastorate included hauling delinquent churchgoers to his church, leading trustees to replace him for the church’s best interests.

Washington Gary Ind Tech Nelson Trimble Nastar Christian Church of United States Steel Corporation Christian Messenger Church of Christ Te Pitterly Steel Corporation Mr Trimble Saluons America Ateel Corporation Trimble

Special Song Service at Rankin Memorial Chapel

Howard University hosts a special song service this afternoon at 2:30 in Rankin Memorial Chapel Coward University Sackhdzongaly. The vented choir of 50 wolves jul te sung j will perform with two soloists and notable church hymns featured by the choir.

Howard University Rankin Memorial Chapel Coward University Sackhdzongaly

Weather Conditions Forecast for Washington Region

Saturday brought rapid rainfall from gulf states into the east and west, with heavy snow in the Rocky Mountains. Temperatures fell in the east and south while remaining cooler in the northwest. Sunday and Monday expect continued rain in eastern and southern sections, with snow in the northern Rockies and turning partly sunny elsewhere. Wind shifts from southerly to northerly with variable speeds.

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Body of Duke of Tife Arrives in Portsmouth

The body of the Duke of Tife arrived in Portsmouth today from Assouar in Egypt where he died of pleurisy and lung congestion after a chill. The funeral will be held at Windsor before burial in Scotland, with Princesses and royal figures accompanying the cortège.

Portsmouth England Tech Duke of Tife Assouar Egypt Revel Cape Spartel Morocia Ravn Princess Royal Diing George Mars Alexandra Windsor Royal Palace Scotland

Angel story fails to win in Kansas City date note

Austrian man Matthew Mirkovitch, 40, was saved by two Kansas City police officers from a year-old schoolgirl claimant after he received a note claiming divine command to flee with her. The writer said he was an angel’s messenger and threatened divine punishment. Mirkovitch was jailed for three days.

Kansan City Kansas City Kane Matthew Mirkovitch Mirkovitch

Sailor suspected after streetcar fall skull fracture

An unidentified white man about 21 years old fell from a street car at Seventh and L streets southwest last night and fractured a skull. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in critical condition. He wore a dark suit and a black soft hat and had tattoo marks on both arms. Police believe he is a sailor.

Seventh L Streets

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Health Benefits Ad

An early advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as removing blood humors and eruptions, improving complexion, creating an appetite, aiding digestion, and relieving fatigue. It promotes tablets called Saramtal in usual squid germ or chocolated forms.

Albert J Barr Ex P5ublisher of Pittaburgh Post Dies

Albert J Barr former publisher of the Pittaburgh Post and the Sun and former AP director died suddenly at the Duquesne Club Pittsburgh after entering for a drink of hot water. He was 61 or 61 and the son of Col James Barr who built the Pittsburgh Post publishing company in 1867. He led the Post until recently when he retired from publishing. Born in Pittsburgh he also served as collector of the port during Grover Cleveland's second term.

Pittaburgh Albert J. Barr Pittaburgh Post the Sun Associated Press Duquesne Barr James Barr Pittsburgh Westmoreland County Pittsburgh Post Post Mp Ilishing Company Was & Democrat Grover Cleveland A. J Barr

Garfield blundered in cancelling cement contract says trial

A North Yakima superior court jury found former Interior Secretary James K. Garfield acted without proper knowledge and on mistaken reports when cancelling Theodore Weisburger’s cement work contract on the Tiston Irrigation Canal The government suit to raise over $1000 was decided for the defendant under court instructions the jury would award to the government only if evidence showed fraud or gross error

Tory Interior Washington Post Tacoma Wash Secretary of the Interior James K .Garfeld Theodore Weisburger Tiston North Yakima Ovidéhee Krosaly Veftict

Fails to Halt Elopement Weds After Wandering Chase

An $200 reward offer was used to block a planned marriage of Tealngton’s 11 year old daughter Maymy heiress to banker Oliver Hash of Hazel Green. The pair evaded police across towns and married in Cincinnati last night. authorities sought a marriage license.

Tealngton Central West RT Meldn Walfe County Maymy Hentucky Oliver Hash Hazel

Famine Drives Peasants to Desperation in Russia

Reports from Petersburg and Tcherkassk describe extreme hunger as peasants scavenger scraps from granaries and dirt, begging for bread and fuel. A doctor warns of crowding and madness while families and children endure starvation, with priests noting impossible life amid cries and frost.

Washington Petersburg Panthenat Trom Baratot Tcherkassk Jed Ribusia Sean Aaratomi

Normal School Class of 1907 Fourth Reunion at Cafe Martin

The fourth annual reunion of Normal School class of 1907 was held at Cafe Martin last night. A committee was appointed to locate members who wed and moved away for the 1913 reunion. Souvenirs were distributed and a buffet luncheon served, with many class officers and members in attendance.

Normal School Cafe Martin J Maria Saunders J B Cole Migs MG Scarlack Samuel D Matthews Missea Maude Fleming Ernestine Hient Sullle Fisher Marion Sumner Edna Murray Ellen Lee Florance Stoken Naom Lewis Mather Middleton Janie Cole Rue Cornish Isabel Wood Mire Ro A Logan Samuel Hin William Reed Evelyn Moas Elizabeth Tanoll Zellaca Wooding Hattie Eamonds Enola

Britain buys coal for Gibraltar via four British steamers

The British government began buying coal at this port and has chartered four British steamers to transport about 95,000 tons to Gibraltar for delivery to the admiralty. The steamer freight rate is 18 abillings per ton, indicating urgent fuel needs for the navy. Also reported, banker W B Nash died in San Quentin prison after his conviction for misappropriation and failed appeals.

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Plans Dash Into Arctic With Crockerland Quest

George Borup and Donald B McMillan plan a two year Arctic dash toward Crockerland starting next February from Sydney aboard a special steamer. They will seek to map Crockerland, study its area and wildlife, face open water dangers, and bring back views to civilization in the fall.

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Delegates Endorse Taft in Virginia Caucus

Republicans in Virginia's Second district elected Taft supporters as delegates to the Chicago convention and endorsed Alvah Martin for national committeeman with C B Slemp for State chairman. Delegates also backed Taft and proscribed judicial corruption, while party committees chose representatives for upcoming state and district gatherings.

Norfolk Virginia Taft Chicago Alvan I Martin C Hascom Slemp Lawrence Groner P 7 Riley Lexington Va Rockbridge Tafts CB Slemp Arah H Martin Narinat RA Fulwhler G A Fiveracomb Taft Martinsville Henry County Rocky Mount Roanoke W Jones J A Brown Indorsed Alvah Martin CB Alemo

Paris Awas The Herrides Social Busy Week At Embassy

Special to The Washington Pew New York Feb 24 Paris reports a busy embassy week. Ambassador Herrick and Mr Bacon hosted a Washington’s birthday reception drawing American residents and visitors to the embassy. Speculation grows over Herrick’s social plans and whether the U S will buy the residence, now private property rented by the ambassador.

New York Paris Bacon

Steamer hits ferryboat near Point Alahache casualties reported

In dense fog the Morgen Line steamer Chalmette collided with a small ferryboat at Point Alahache six miles down the Mississippi River, sinking the ferry and killing Mrs Dudley Marrier and Mrs Edna Regan of Point a la Malba. Several passengers and four crew were rescued after a difficult boat rescue by the Chalmette.

New Orleans Morgen Line Chalmette Point Alahache Twolves Viva Pmnt A lalIache Jaints Havana Dudley Marrier Edna Regan Point-a-la-Blache

Prize Fighter Freed In Naval Inquest Verdict

William Walters was exonerated by a coroner's jury at Waukegan Michigan today of all responsibility for the death of Joseph Kanszowski known as Joe Ketobel after a boxing bout. Franks Kanarowek, brother of the pugilist, advertised for witnesses. He charges naval authorities have not dealt justly and threatens civil action. Civil arrest by officers could provoke a clash with naval authorities.

Chicago William Walters Waukegan Josephe Kanszowski Joe Ketobel Waltera Officera Frank Kanarowek Pugilet Todas Walters

Kellogg Enters Gil Fight Over Waters-Pierce Control

Former Trust Buster Kellogg retained by Waters-Pierce Oil Company in its clash with Standard Oil Rockefeller faction for control of the Waters-Pierce interests. Kellogg, a special US attorney in the Standard Oil suit, joins to oppose a mandamus action seeking control and operation of the company in defiance of a U S Supreme Court decree.

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Oppose Cavalry Reform at Washington Association Meeting

The Washington branch of the United States Cavalry Association voted against reorganizing the cavalry service outside a broader plan for the entire military. Capt I R Hickok argued cavalry superiority, while Marcus Carleton led the discussion. Also report of a violent district incident with bricks, shattered glass, and minor injuries after a confrontation on a crowded car near Capitol Deli.

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