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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
20
Congress debates currency reform as Senator Aldrich seeks passage via party lines and compromises. House views split with Chairman Fowler opposing non government bond security while Speaker Cannon leans toward the bill. Epitome outlines proposed note issuance limits, bond types for security, reserves, and tax provisions under the act.
The House Banking subcommittee led by Chairman Fowler plans to abolish subtreasuries as part of a sweeping currency reform. Details of the bill discussed include banks issuing guaranteed credit notes, interest on government deposits, and replacing the bond secured currency and greenbacks with a new system. The full committee faces a protracted contest between Fowler supporters and opponents of the Senate bill.
Pupils of the Washington branch of the Ogden-Crane School of Opera and Dramatic Art presented Love and Whist with songs and arias at Rauscler's, featuring Flora Bernheimer and Lillian M. Lewis in costume. The concert, under Mrs. Henry Hunt McKee, drew applause for singing and acting, with plans announced for Fatimize by Von Suppe to begin rehearsals January 85.
Seven residents of the District of Columbia, Harvard students, received prizes and scholarships for excellence. Albert Z. Pyles Anacostia, Harold N. Hillebrand, Charles W. Imlay, Herbert B. Pierce, Wharton Poor, Seward H. Rathbun, and William B. Richards were honored. Hillebrand and Richards earned Co. L. Jones and Rebecca A. Perkins scholarships, respectively, while the others won Harvard College scholarships.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Karl Muck played Edward MacDowell's second pianoforte concerto in D minor with Mme. Carreno as soloist at the National Theater. The audience recalled Carreno eight times, honoring the composer as well as the performer. Brahms Second Symphony and Humperdinck Overture also featured. critics noted ensemble slight blurring in Brahms first movement but praised handling of later sections.
Washington society fills the Boston Symphony concert at the National Theater with Mrs Roosevelt in a plum velvet gown among guests including Mrs Longworth Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Miss Christine Roosevelt. Baroness von Sternburg and other dignitaries attend as box party hosts, while many notable ladies sit in the audience.
Louis Goldsmith, a thirty third degree honorary member, was elected treasurer of the Scottish Rite Masons of the District to fill the post left vacant by the death of Allison Nailor Jr. The meeting at 1907 G Street NW chose him pro tem. Goldsmith has long been a leading Mason and has worked with Lansburgh & Bro. since 1876, residing on Sixth Street NW.
Judge William H. De Lecy of the St. Vincent de Paul Society announced Father Joseph Ignatius Maguire has died. The beloved spiritual director aided prisoners in jail and workhouse, the aged poor, and institutions in the District, clothing the naked and feeding the hungry. Masses of requiem were urged for many departed souls.
Rev. Joseph Ignatius Maguire, longtime pastor and reform school worker, died at 3 26 PM at the rectory of the Church of the Holy Comforter on Fourteenth Street SE after pneumonia. Cardinal Gibbons administered last rites. Funeral at 10 AM Friday with interment at Mount Olivet. German sermon by Rev. James F. Mackin. Several clergy named as celebrant and deacon. cards required for admission. pallbearers named. He organized Catholic youth societies and served as municipal chaplain and St. Vincent de Paul Society leader.
Father Holland J of Georgetown University was removed from the college to Georgetown University Hospital where he is treated for cerebral hemorrhages. Last night hospital officials reported he was resting easily.
The funeral of Rev Denis Joseph Stafford at St Patrick’s Church Washington drew a vast crowd including Cardinal Gibbons and U S officials. The service featured a sermon by Dr William A Pletcher and a procession to Mount Olivet Cemetery despite a downpour, with cards issued for seating and a solemn, nationwide tribute.
A fire at the Probey Carriage Company warehouse on 3240 Prospect Avenue Northwest yesterday caused about 3000 dollars in damage. Several carriages were destroyed and the origin is still under investigation. Also note union Station bar license issue for Washington Terminal Company pending approval due to authorization questions.
An advertisement praises Grape Nuts as highly nutritious and pre digested to aid digestive organs and assimilation of other foods. It claims rich vital phosphates feed the brain and nerve centers and recommends reading The Road to Wellville in packages.
Large Catholic groups from Carroll Institute, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Knights of America and other orders convene in Baltimore with clergy and lay leaders listed among attendees from Catholic universities and parishes in Maryland and Washington.
Attendees included sisters of charity and Catholic orders in Washington. Dr Jeffrey C. O Connell delivered a tribute calling Father Stafford Washington s favorite son and priest of priests. Dr P Byrne presided as the Gaelic League honored Father Stafford and adjourned in memory. Carroll Council Knights of Columbus also paid respects to Dr Stafford and Rev Joseph I Maguire dying yesterday.
The United Spanifah War Veterans of the District held a joint officer installation at G A R Hall with John Lewis Smith presiding. Gen Warren Kelfer of Ohio and other officials addressed attendees while camp commanders and staffs were installed. The program opened with invocations and musical numbers from local performers.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a Gulf of Mexico storm reaching eastern Pennsylvania with heavy rain on the Atlantic coast and heavy snow in the Appalachians. Washington saw 1.31 inches of rain by 8 p m as the system moved northward. Forecasts indicate clearing in Lake region and southern states, with high winds along the coasts and brisk conditions on the Great Lakes. Special forecasts warn storm warnings on Atlantic coast north of Virginia and rising temperatures later.
Personal testimonial from Mrs Helen T Hogan of Brad dock Pa reports twelve bottles taken since December stopped asthma and hay fever attacks. She calls it the best medicine she has ever taken and provides her Willow street address for contact.
A vintage ad selling FINE TEN NESSEE DAIRY BUTTER at 32c per pound or five pounds for $1.50. Describes butter as old-fashioned, pure, sweet, and naturally colored without artificial additives. Promotes eating on hot bread and satisfying taste.
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