The Littlest Rebel Brings Civil War Drama To National Theater
The Farnum company presents The Littlest Rebel at the National Theater with Dustin Farnum and George Thatcher in leading roles. A Confederate officer and his daughter anchor a dramatic tale amid Civil War tensions, praised for lifelike dialogue and strong performances, especially by Dustin Farnum and Miss Bercy Haswell.
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Are You Free From Various Ailments
A fragment advertisement touts a prompt pleasant method to rid headaches colds indigestion pains constipation and sour stomach using a recurring remedy described as a pecan Eve siete and peers prompt.
Society at Yale Concert Delights Washington Guests
Yale Glee Banjo and Mandolin Clubs performed a refined concert at the New Willard Ball Room in Washington. Notable attendees included Miss Helen Taft and Miss Anderson, with a wide array of guests from prominent families and officials present for the gala hosted under Mr Charles C Glover’s legal supervision.
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Collegiana
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Robert Taft
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Morgan Misa Hildegarde Nagel
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Joseph Thropp
Brank
Noyes
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Macmaret Cotton Smith
Joln Cuteen Smith
Ludora Crover
William F Draper
Margaret Draper
Ghee
Washington Vaudeville Thrills Crowded Chasey Theater
A packed Chasey Theater opened the year with two holiday performances featuring The Lord troupe and supporting acts. Misa May Tully, Migs Wrances Carson, Dilly Gould, Miza Belle Ashlyn, and others delivered varied comedy and song while acts by Caroline Franklin, Wilam Wilson, and Georgette Vittorio entertained. The Imperial's Gayety Burlesque also drew large audiences as McKean leaves to join New York book agency.
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Reno
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Christy Mathewson
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Migs Wrances
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Agre Smith
Dilly Gould
Miza Belle Ashlyn
Jesus
Lord Robert
Baby
Caroline Franklin
Wilam Wilson
Vittorio
Georgette
Historic St Francis Xavier Church Fire Destroys Landmark
Special to The Washington Post Wilmington Del Historic St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church at Warwick Md near the Delaware line a landmark on the Maryland Delaware peninsula was destroyed by fire this morning built 25 years ago during Lord Baltimore era the cause a defective fuel line no local fire apparatus the brick two story structure fell in a strong wind loss about 15000 partly insured parish altar vestments chalices burned parochial residence damaged
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Wilmington
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St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic
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Delaware State Line
Maryland
Delaware Peninsula
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Derent
Moving Pictures as Education and Entertainment
A discussion by Robert I. Ladlatts on moving pictures as a social force. The article cites Collier and a Minnesota canvass showing public school children spent 90 dollars on films yearly, argues for schoolroom use, University of Wisconsin plans, and St Paul’s schools adopting films to educate geography biology and history while offering broad public benefit.
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Fashion’s Fads and Fancies in Washington Society
A survey of Washington elite life shows Mme. Balch Meteff, wife of the Russian ambassador, owning a famed emerald collection and elegant jewelry. while women in the capital swap outdoor sport for art classes led by Prof. Messer. The piece notes social figures, promises and opinions on women’s roles, plus court actions over a long cotton-tie patent dispute and forecasts for 1912.
Diet and Health Hints From Dr T J Allen
Dr Allen discusses fat overconsumption in children and adults citing the Journal of the American Medical Association. He warns fat impedes starch digestion and protein utilization, notes standard diets provide insufficient fat for many, and suggests toast without butter as a digestible option for the dyspeptic.
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John Ruhrab
Journal of the American Medical Association
Continued page highlights social guests and arrivals
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New ‘Willard
Oldest Inhabitants Propose Front-Row New Year Salute
An appointed committee of the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of Washington will test a policy to grant senior members front-line positions at future New Year receptions by the President. The Rev Dr Samuel Blach led the resolution at the annual meeting. President Theodore W Noyes could not attend the White House event. Judge Charles Bundy acted as president. The procession was led by Capt. Andrew D Kelley. Resolutions celebrated two deceased members Nicholas Watkins and William Muirhead. An appropriation for the Willard memorial was approved and the memorial committee discharged.
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Theodore W Noyes
White House
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Nicholas Watkins
William Muirhead
Wilard
Midshipmen receive demerits at Annapolis action
Fourth classmen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis were fined for New Year celebrations inside Bancroft Hall. A term of six months used to dismiss a midshipman with 151 demerits. Alan W Ashbrook of Kentucky and Bainbridge Reynolds of New York were acquitted by Justice Wells on charges of following two young ladies and singing Oh You Beautiful Doll.
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Naval Academy
Bancroft Hall
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Kentucky
Bainbridge Reynolds
New York
Justice Wells
Americana Intro Presented to Kaiser by Ambassador Leishman
New Years court proceedings featured Ambassador Leishman presenting members of his party to the emperor and empress. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Price Goller Miss Collier and several others from New York Cleveland and Baltimore, among them Mrs Burton French Miss Gladys Waterbury and Miss Devereaux.
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Coley
Ambassador Leishman
Bertin Jan
John G A Leishman
Two Die in Fire at Milk Depot Rescue Attempt
In New Fork on Last Twenty Second Street a blaze destroyed a large milk depot causing $100000 in damage. Two men, Tony and Joe, died while attempting to save money and rescue Tony from the flames Tony reentered for his cash and Joe perished in the effort.
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Veterans honored at New Year reception in Carroll Institute
Members of United Spanish tainted shows gathered for a New Year reception at the Carroll Institute auxiliaries building. General Mrs Ide A attended in uniform, while AL Galloway led events. Hosts included Mrs Tilic May Roth and Mrs Lucile Fella.
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Legal notices from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia issues probate and auditing notices. The executor of the estate of Leach Riehl, deceased, warns creditors to file claims with proper proof by a specified date or be barred from distribution. Auditor report procedures are outlined for another matter involving defendants Hutchins and wife with claims and objections to be presented by a set date.
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