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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

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2

Aldrich bill moves through Senate with party support

The plan to pass the currency bill through the Senate as a party measure faces mixed reactions. Aldrich will explain the bill’s aims after committee action, with a Senate report expected within a week and House passage seen as likely, though some leaders oppose non government bond backed currency. The proposal details bonds and notes limits, reserve requirements, and tax provisions, plus additional bills from Culberson and others addressing deposits and depositor insurance.

Senate Aldrich House Fowler Committee On Banking and Currency Cannon House Banking and Currency Committee Jie Banking and Arrea United States Rochettan Unitest States Treasury Brown Nebraska Heyburn Idaho Davidson Wisconsin Culberson National Banking Act Comptroller of the Currency

Abolish Subtreasuries Sparks Currency Reform Plan

The House Banking and Currency subcommittee led by Chairman Fowler advances a currency reform plan to abolish subtreasuries and replace the greenback with bond secured currency. The measure would let banks issue guaranteed credit notes with protected funds and impose interest on government deposits, shaping a major committee fight.

United States House Banking and Currency Committee Fowler Senate House Subcommittee

Love and Whist Presented by Ogden-Crane Pupils

Pupils of the Ogden-Crane School of Opera and Dramatic Art Washington branch staged an amateur program titled Love and Whist at Rauscler last evening. The evening featured songs, instrumental pieces, and opera parts with strong applause for standout performances. Rehearsals for the next show Fatize by Von Suppe begin January 35 with a 25 member cast.

Ogden-Crane School Rauscler Washington Ogden-Crane School of Opera and Dramatic Art Houseley Flora Bernheimer George D. Skilton Weckerlin M. A. Petersen Louise Worden Hattie Gates Johnstnn-Hart MacDowell Leona Young Kreusch George Brace Liszt Bernheimer Taylor Charlemagne Koehler Frank Shipe Charles Bright

Harvard College Scholarship Winners from District of Colu mbia

Seven residents of the District of Columbia at Harvard were awarded prizes and scholarships for excellence. Winners include Albert Z. Pyles Anacostia Harold N. Hillebrand Charles W. Imlay Herbert B. Pierce Wharton Poor Seward H. Rathbun and William B. Richards. Hillebrand and Richards received Co. L. Jones and Rebecca A. Perkins scholarships respectively.

District of Columbia Harvard Albert Z. Pyles Anacostia Harold N. Hillebrand Charles W. Imlay Herbert B. Pierce Wharton Poor Seward H. Rathbun William B. Richards Harvard College Hillebrand and Richards Co. L. Jones Rebecca A. Perkins

Honor to MacDowell Piano Concerto in D minor

The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Karl Muck performed Edward MacDowell’s second pianoforte concerto in D minor with Mme. Carreno as soloist at the National Theater. The crowd recalled Carreno eight times, signaling tribute to the composer. Brahms Second Symphony and Humperdinck Overture completed the program amid praise for ensemble and solo passages.

Boston Orchestra National Theater Mme. Carreno Brahms Edward A. MacDowell America Edward MacDowell Boston Symphony Orchestra Karl Muck Columbia Theater Humperdinck Washington Dr. Muck Brahma Symphony

Mrs Roosevelt At Concert In National Theatre Box

Washington society fills National Theater for a Boston Symphony concert with Mrs. Roosevelt and notable guests in attendance. Boxes host baroness von Sternburg and diplomats while the audience includes Mrs. Garfield and many prominent Washington matrons and society figures.

National Boston Symphony National Theater Washington Society Nina Way-Shuttleworth Miss Stimeon Co. A. Wiilama Metcalf the Navy Lisner Gibson Fahnestock Terry Bayard Mary Fogg Richardson Clover Jand Misses Clover

Louis Goldsmith Elected Treasurer of Scottish Rite Masons

Louis Goldsmith, a thirty third degree honorary member, was chosen pro tem treasurer of the Scottish Rite Masons of the District to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Allison Nailor Jr. The election took place at the hall on 1907 G Street Northwest attended by representatives of the Scottish Rite societies. Goldsmith, longtime Lansburgh & Bro. employee since 1876, resides on Sixth Street Northwest.

Louis Goldsmith Allison Nailor G Street Northwest Nallor Goldsmith Lansburgh & Bro

Death of Rev Joseph Ignatius Maguire Shocks Saint Vincent de Paul Group

Judge William H. De Lecy, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in the District, announced the death of Rev. Father Joseph Ignatius Maguire. The note praises his years of service to prisoners, the aged poor, and inmates of institutions, urging prayers for his soul and suggesting requiem masses across conferences.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Father Maguire Willam H. de Lecy St. Vincent de Paul Society of the District Etociety Joseph Ignatius Maguire

Father Maguire Dies. Funeral Set for Friday

Rev. Joseph Ignatius Maguire longtime city priest known for work among reform school inmates jail hospital workhouse and industrial home died at 3 26 pm at the Church of the Holy Comforter rectory in Washington with Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Falconio attending his funeral will be Friday at 10 am at Holy Comforter interment Mount Olivet Cemetery pallbearers named and arrangements set including card only admission and flowers omitted born October 9 1869 in Baltimore he organized Catholic societies before entering St Mary's 1894 ordained 1899 first mass in Bay View Asylum and served as Catholic chaplain for municipal institutions in DC.

Joseph I. Maguire Church of the Holy Comforter Reform School Washington Asylum Hospital Fourteenth Street Father Maguire Cardinal Gibbons Mount Olivet James F. Mackin St. Paul's John A. Daly Galena EK. R. Dyer S. 8 D. D St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Valentine T. Schmitt St. Joseph's Catholic Church George A. Daugherty Catholic University of America Richard Casey John Glancy Morris Malara A. G. Brith A. Retz John Geary E. L. Burns Lewis Everett R. J. McDonald J. H. Buscher W. H. G. Gilbert Whl Cooney M. Carlin John Flood If. Heags Messrs. Healy Guermiller McGee Torrens Carter Brady Archbishop Falconio Adam A. Weschler H. Winship Wheatley Joseph Ignatinn Maguire Calvert Hall United Catholic Literary Society St. Vincent de Paul's Society St. Mary's Association of St. G4millus New York Boston St. Thomas College College of the Holy Cross Catholic University Bay View St. Vincent de Paul Society Cardinal Cibbons St. Vincent de Paule Society Basta Grose Special Works Conference Charles B. Boone Charles Bart St. Theresa‘s Daniel O'Connell Toledo Ohio Philip O'Connell Albert Ridgeway George Dougherty Tr. MacLeod First Presbyterian Church Pierce United States Army President Holy Cross Academy Washington Father Stafford United States Tenth George B. Cortelyou the Treasury Joseph Cannon House of Representatives Ambassador Creel Mexico Scott West Virginia Justice White Justice McKenna Martin Morris Senator Gallinger Hiking Champ Clark J. A. Goulden Charles V. Fournes Neill Lawrence 0. Murray Department of Commerce and Labor Hannis Taylor O'Reilly Swisher George Washington University Sinclair Bowen Henry B. F. Macfarland Henry L. West Sullivan Bureau of Printing and Engraving Walter 8. Abell John Pay Eadson Felix Agnus J. G. Butler Luther Place Memorial Church Howard Scott Smith St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Henry Yates Satterlee Father McGuigan Stafford Bcard Matthew C. J. Gitlen Kirntest C. P Mission House Brookland 1. C P J. Lennox Thomex J. Thompson Robnert Joseph Kennedy Wolfred St. John’s College Francis Mer. Falconio T. McCarthy St. Aloysius W. A. Pletcher A. EB. Smith Mission Gramme James S. Smyth Thomas B. McGuigan Wiliam J. Carroll James G. Donahue St. Patrick'a Church Fletcher Mather Boland Baltimona Father Marr Church of the Immaculate Conception Father O Anna M. Simpson Alice M. Burton J. O'Conner Catholic Univernity William J. Kane Frederick W. A Courtney John T. O'Connell St. Francis Tranqurer M. P. Egen St. Teresa William A. MecLaughlin

Father Bolland in Hospital

Father Holland of Georgetown University was moved from the college to Georgetown University Hospital yesterday morning for cerebral hemorrhages. Late last night hospital officials said he was resting easily.

Father Holland Georgetown University Georgetown University Hospital

Funeral of Rev Denis J Stafford in Washington under heavy rain

Thousands of mourners packed St Patrick's Church Washington for the funeral of Rev Denis J Stafford presided by Cardinal Gibbons. Officials from government and church attended as the bishop honored a priest described as a scholar and philanthropist, with the burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery after a two hour service amid a torrential downpour.

Denis Joseph Stafford St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cardinal Gibbons United States Monsignor Falconio Pope Pius X White House Roosevelt Washington Mount Olivet Cemetery Stafford

Fire damages Probey Carriage warehouse in Prospect Avenue

A fire at the Probey Carriage Company warehouse on 3240 Prospect Avenue Northwest caused about 3000 in losses. Several carriages were destroyed and the fire's origin remains undetermined. Separately, Union Station awaits a Washington Terminal Company bar room license. excise board delays cite lack of authorization for Superintendent George W. Martin to sign.

Probey Carriage Company Prospect Avenue Union Station Washington Terminal Company Excise Board Terminal Company George W. Martin

Grape Nuts and the Road to Wellville Mentioned

An ad highlights Grape Nuts as highly nutritious and pre digested to aid digestion and assimilation. It claims the cereal supplies vital phosphates that build brain and nerve tissue and invites reading The Road to Wellville in packages.

Wellville

Catholic Leaders Gather for Carroll Institute Delegation

Large Catholic assemb ly from Baltimore and Washington includes bishops priests and delegates from Catholic University St. Dominic's St. Patrick's and other institutions. Big delegations from the Carroll Institute Knights of Columbus Ancient Order of Hibernians St Vincent de Paul and other Catholic societies participate in the event.

The Carroll Institute Knights of Columbus Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Knights of America

Tribute to Father Denis J. Stafford in Washington context

A Gaelic League address at Carroll Institute honored Father Denis J. Stafford as Washington’s favorite son and soldier of the cross. Dr Jeffrey C. O Connell declared him American of Americans and Washington’s glory, with Dr P Byrne presiding as the league adjourned in memory. Knights of Columbus council also mourned past chaplain Dr D J Stafford and Rev Joseph I Maguire, arranging guards of honor for the priest’s burial at the Church of the Holy Comforter.

Dr. Stafford Denis J. Stafford Gaelic League Carroll Institute Jeffrey C. O'Connell Dr. O'Connell Father Stafford Washington America Dr. P. Byrne Carroll Council Knights of Columbus D. J. Stafford Joseph I. Maguire Father Maguire Church of the Holy Comforter

Veterans Camp Installations Highlight G A R Hall

Speaks to Young Veterans at the United Spanifah War Veterans district joint installation at G A R Hall. John Lewis Smith presided with Gen Warren Kelfer guest of honor and speeches by E L Dugan Col M Emmet Urell and others. Camp commanders named Astor Miles Hardin and Dewey with staff under Commander Cogan. Program included invocations and musical numbers.

United Spanifah G. A. R. Hall John Lewis Smith Warren Kelfer Congress Ohio E L. Dugan M. Emmet Urell Cogan Astor J. F. Sullivan Miles D. J. Leahy Hardin William Henderson Dewey Eugene Coleman G. Pierce U. A Mia Percival Brown Inez Seymour McConnell Benjamin J. Maddert al Griffith Arthur Middleton

Weather Conditions From U S Department Forecast

A 24 hour storm moves from the Gulf to Pennsylvania bringing heavy rain along the Atlantic coast and heavy snow in the Appalachian Mountains with high winds from Florida to Maine. Washington reports 1.31 inches rain by 8 p m and a central storm area near 2826 inches isobar. next day expected northward movement with mixed precip and cooling across the Great Lakes and Northeast. coastal winds shift from east to west as conditions improve inland. Also notes steamers to Europe face southerly to westerly winds and rain or snow followed by clearing. Local report lists temperatures, humidity, rainfall and sunshine for the day.

U. S. Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Gulf of Mexico Eame i Pennsylvania Atlantic Appalachian Mountains Florida Maine Middle Atlantic New England Great Lake Cratein Gulf Coast European Grand Banks Virginia

Medicine Helps Woman End Hay Fever Attacks

Mrs Helen T Hogan of 352 Willow Street Bradford Pa reports taking twelve large bottles of Father John’s Medicine since December and says she has not had an asthma or hay fever attack since. She calls the medicine the best she has ever taken.

Father John Helen T. Hogan Willow Street Braddock, Pa

Fine Tennessee Dairy Butter Promotion

Advertises FINE TEN NESSEE DAIRY BUTTER at 32 cents per pound or five pounds for 1.50. Claims old-time production, no artificial color, and pure sweet flavor suitable for hot bread.

Tennessee

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