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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
19
A call to cultivate a positive mindset within a group or organization. The message urges transforming obstacles into progress by embracing hopeful philosophy and inviting new members to join the movement.
A discussion of the Optimist Club of America movement highlights its aim to spread hopeful thinking and cheerful resilience. The piece notes key leaders in Salt Lake City and New York, dues, membership, and a call for men who can smile despite trouble to join. Also covered is a Nebraska State Association gathering in Washington, with potential speeches from senators, a musical program, and refreshments.
The District Federation of Women's clubs will meet Saturday at Strath Street, with an Edith Bage Emer ach art paper. A practical baskets demonstration by Neligh follows. Dr Henry J Flurris of the U S Bureau will discuss child labor in the district. Capt Badger at the Naval Academy spoke with Navy officials about a summer cadet cruise aboard five vessels to begin in late June in the Chesapeake Bay.
Senator Cullom lamented the invitation to attend the Lincoln anniversary events in Springfield on February 12. The President promised to attend if possible, but Cullom preferred Lincoln’s birth anniversary be observed at Springfield where the statesman is buried rather than elsewhere.
Honor their new pastor Rev William T Russell attended a luncheon at New Carroll Hall hosted by senior girls of St Patrick’s Academy. Palm and cut flower decorations in cadmium lavender and old colors framed the event as Rev Smyth Miss Kathryn Lackey and the Holy Cross sisters joined the gathering.
Delegations from civic bodies gather to accompany the funeral train bearing the body of Mr Noyes to Baltimore. Representatives from Board of Trade and various clubs join officials at Washington Union Station for the ceremonial arrival and procession. Thomas Noyes, recently at his mother’s bedside in Pasadena, reports improvement after a bout with grippe.
A reader challenges coverage of a Christian Scientist Miss Mouse and diphtheria deaths, arguing mainstream medicine obscures safer death counts and citing a Broadway Magazine article noting 13576 Christian Science treated cases in New York State with 1124 cured or helped. The piece defends the movement and questions anti-Christian Science sentiment. Also noted: Pittsburgh bridges over the Allegheny River will be raised. future bridges must be built higher.
Edward P Burns state deputy of the Modern Women of America from New Jersey New Jersey Maryland and Delaware spoke at an open meeting held at the hall on Wisconsin avenue and N streets The address highlighted organization aims and community role
Washington readers learn how February 29 births become rare anniversaries. a look at Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory shaping the calendar, the 1752 transition, and how leap year rules affect pay days for workers with five Saturdays in February. Mrs Bourke Cochran is highlighted among those affected by the rare date.
National Olga Nethersole brings a two week Washington engagement with The Awakening The Enigma Pagliacci and Sopho plus Carmen and The Rose of the Rancho star Frances Starr leads at Belasco The Rose of the Rancho centers on a key chapter in American history with a strong supporting company.
The annual Dartmouth College Alumni Association banquet was held Tuesday evening at the Raleigh Hotel. The room was decorated in green and white and brought together distinguished scholars, prominent men, and athletes. Speakers included Charles S. Clark, William Hateh, Phillip Walker, HC Morrison, James JT McBiroy, WD Hammond, JA Graft, Prof Charles F Richardson, and Ti H Hilton.
The Washington branch of the Ogden Crane School of Opera and Dramatic Art staged a Tuesday night recital at the Reblel Hotel ballroom. Illness of three singers forced postponements but Charle magne Koehler and Sol Maman drew strongest applause for recitations while Frank Ship, AE Fennell and others delivered musical numbers. Students including Fernandes Teth, Leona Young and Anna Manning performed with Mrs Mekee accompanying with skill.
Eleven year old Wiam West of 2707 A Street Northwest was taken to Emergency Hospital after Policeman B F Williams fired at two dogs that had attacked him and companions. A dog owned by Mrs Guenda Griffin at 2702 K Street Northwest had leapt at West. one bullet struck West in the left wrist, another dog was killed.
Jamis 4 Tichardgon, a teacher at Garnet school, was suspended by Capt James F Oyster after being convicted in Police Court of assaulting Lloyd Maprsey, with no hearing date set. The board’s response remains undecided as the matter goes to United States Attorney Stuart McNamara. Street car collision injures Mary A Donilan wed, hospitalized with head bruises after being struck by street car on Northeast 217 Street.
A New Jersey woman reports severe nervous dyspepsia and heart palpitations relieved after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She notes improved digestion and skin, with the family drinking Postum three times daily and coffee banished. The ad cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek and the Road to Wellville campaign.
Social and personal items note Clifton Brewer of Holy Trinity officiating and only immediate family present. Mr and Mrs Thompson left for Florida. Mrs Dieffenderfer hosted a tea with many guests and a decorative tea table. LZ W Manser and Adelaide Manser touring Southern California, lodging at Hotel del Coronado. Miss Lillian Ellmor Frazier of Baltimore visiting the Babbitt family in Washington. Mrs Herbert P Reed of Brooklyn and Mrs Harry Brown of Portland staying with Miss Marion Grace Gann at New Bern. Mrs Oldberg hosting an afternoon in Italy with Signor La Rocca of Salerno and Neapolitan songs. Mrs Pierce entertaining guests with Mrs R C Taggart, Mrs DO W Davis, and Miss Harding from Derby Line. Mrs Wheatley and Mrs Fred Wheatley visiting at the Keystone flats. Mrs Charles H Bites to be at home Sunday afternoon.
A high society gathering at the Abram Hewitt residence on Lexingtor Avenue and Twenty-second Street featured amateur actresses the Misses Hewitt and Mrs Peter Cooper Hewitt performing in a private theater with stalls and pit. The event attracted 300 guests including Vanderbilt, Astor, and Webb families, concluded with late-night colonial dances and supper, highlighting social rituals of the era.
Five bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging racial discrimination by several railroads and Pullman Co. They state first class Negro coaches are inferior, overcrowded, and unsafe, with Negro passengers denied sleeping cars and dining car access. The petition asks for an injunction and orders to provide proper first class accommodations for Black travelers.
Brig Gen mucus saxon died Sunday and was buried in Arlington Cemetery with military honors yesterday afternoon. Services at All Souls Titaman Church were led by Rev U G B Pleer a. Numerous army officers and friends attended, including Generals Nelson A Wiles T M Vincent Tully Metra and M V Sheridan. The Laval ir Bion was represented by a committee including Gen M Va Woodhull Capt A B Jameson Maj F McMillan and Maj F A Bits. Honorary pallbearers included Gen George L Gillespie Gen Charles J Humphrey Brig Gen John J Coppinger Brig Gen G M Sternberg Maj Gen J P Sanger Admiral Royal Bradford and others. After the service, the coffin was placed on a gun carriage and escorted to Arlington by a military escort. a salute was fired as the coffin was lowered into the grave.
Funeral services were held for Mire Tinks Von e Porter the last surviving member of the original District of Islima Association of Civil War Nurses. Chaplain Co. Pierce conducted rites at 11 am in the chapel at 1 William Terr, 2 Pennsylvania Avenue. Sheridan Corps members attended in full, with Isabel Worrell Ball of the Women’s Relief Corps present. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, where the body rests with the association’s early legacy.
Senator Sutherland on behalf of a Salt Lake labor group protests to the War Department alleging recruitment in Salt Lake hid recruits in a Japanese chop house awaiting muster. The filing claims discrimination against the waiters union and questions the awarding of a catering contract to a Japanese caterer.
The police pension board proposed monthly pensions for surviving spouses of officers, with Hartigan widow receiving 23 dollars, Harm J Martian 2 dollars, and Minnir A Hartigan 14 dollars until age sixteen, while the police superintendent approved the board’s recommendations. Kenesaw Apartment House directors for the coming year were elected at the annual meeting. nominees include John Lenderson John Menderson Robert Hire Norton McLittle Dulin Averill George Stone James Menderson and others. the firm is incorporated under District laws.
An advertisement promotes mixing three harmless ingredients into a home remedy for bladder trouble and rheumatic symptoms. It lists components Fluid Entract Dandelion, Cam round Kargon, and Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla with directions to take after meals and at bedtime. It claims quick relief in pain and swelling.
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