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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1905

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2

Bettina Girard Dead General Ordway's Daughter

Bettina Girard a popular stage actress and singer and daughter of General Albert Ordway died at Roosevelt Hospital New York after a long stage career. She appeared with the Conried Opera Company and in La Cigale and The Marriage of Kitty among other works. Her mother and 17 year old daughter survive in Washington. funeral to be private in Washington.

Washington New York Elizabeth Godwin Witter Bettina Girard Gen Ordway Waahington Roosevelt Hospital East Forty-first Street Albert Ordway Conried Opera Company Mueller Heinrich Courted Bostonians West Audran National Theater Old Kentucky Price Kitty Marie Tempest

Fleck Denies Bigamy Charge In Police Action

Herman Fleck was arrested in Washington on a bigamy charge after New York authorities alleged he married in Jersey City last December. He claimed he lived with a New York woman for years but denied lawful marriage or fathering the children. The New York wife arrived to confront him as he offered to return to face charges without extradition.

Fleck New York Department of Public Charities Washington Herman Fleck New York Sixth Street Jersey City Herman Wieck Pon

Man shoots self in room after drug influence

J Carson Clark, 35, who lived at 206 Seventh Street Southwest, fired a 22 caliber revolver through his brain shortly before noon yesterday. He died at Emergency Hospital at 6:30 pm after being found on his bed, the weapon grasped in his right hand. Clark had recently moved from Wilkes-Barre, Pa, and worked for Charlie H Martin Tailor in South Washington until a week ago. Six suspects, including Walter Jackson of 917 Street Northeast, were detained after a raid by police. Jackson faces unlicensed bar charges while others are held as witnesses.

J. Carson Clark J Carson Clark Seventh Street Clark Wilkesbarre Charlies H Martin South Washington Martin Order of Kins Hig Friends

Inaugural Committer Invites Industrial Bodies to Participate

A fragmented report notes the chairman inviting industrial organisations to join a scheme. It mentions sending out invitations to several corporations to send seasoned representatives to participate in the program and engage with the committee.

Aehingto Warner Hag & Sehema

Plans For Monstrous Inaugural Stand At White House

Prominent local figures favor a circular amphitheater seating 500 for the presidential parade review plus a possible roof. Two alternate plans exist including a single side stand or two facing stands, but the committee prefers a nearly complete circle with interior troops. The project aims to fit the inauguration of the man who won 2.5 million votes and to host the inaugural ball as a major event.

Committee On Subcommittee White Lot White House United States

Rheumatism Relieved by Blood Purifying Remedy

A historical testimonial notes rheumatism lingers despite lotions until the acid condition of the blood is corrected. It endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to address the underlying cause and provide lasting relief.

Hood

Crushed in Elevator Shaft Seals Tragic Accident

Henry Duke an eighteen year old colored boy was crushed between elevator floor and ceiling on a Melrose flats freight car at 1743 Fifteenth Street NW yesterday morning. He suffered two broken legs serious internal injuries and was taken to Emergency Hospital where his condition was listed as critical. Clifton Mitchell in charge of the elevator was detained as a witness.

Henry Duke Melrose Flats Duke Cedar Street Clifton Mitchell Tenth Precinct

Benefit of Commerce Meeting Here Next Week

The National Board of Trade unveils the official programme for its thirty-fourth annual meeting starting January 17. Resolutions from boards of trade urge support for the merchant marine, interstate commerce law changes, reciprocity, uniform bills of lading, tax cuts on alcohol, and improved waterways.

National Board of Trade William R Tucker Boards of Trade and Transportation and Chambers of Commerce Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Congress Panama Canal New Orleans Board of Trade Mississippi Valley and Orient Bregamshin Company Interstate Commerce Commission New York Board of Trade and Transportation Cooper-Quarles Mississippi River Aclanton Bedeely A. Yates Ted

Noted artist injured in Christmas accident in Washington

William Z. Mathews, a noted painter who of ten painted presidents, lies critically injured at Emergency Hospital after being struck by a wagon at Tenth and B Streets NW on Christmas Day. He is unconscious and weakening. doctors fear for his recovery. Minor, the wagon driver, is held on bond awaiting medical developments. Mathews, about seventy, had lived in the city for years and previously had a Corcoran Building studio.

William Z. Mathews Tenth Wiliam Minor Mathews Europe New York Washington Corcoran Freaidenty Lincoln Hayes Garfeld Harrison McKinley Mr. McKinley Ohio Charles Iner Daniel Webster William Jennings Bryan Corcoran Gallery of Art Mr Mathews McKinley Charles H Mathews Hadwin Mathews New Philadelphia George H Ghoulters

Ireland as a Nation Lecture by Rev Mitchell at Fayette Theater

The Hemmet Club of DC hosted Rev. M r Mitchell from Roscommon who spoke to a large Irish American audience on Ireland becoming a nation. He traced Ireland history from ancient laws to modern times and claimed Ireland’s struggle under Norman rule and the need for unity. The event closed with a note that Emmet fende held its annual meeting to commemorate Robert Emmet's anniversary.

Hmmet Club District of Columbia Mitchell County Roscommon Ireland Lafayette Theater M. F O'Donoghue Scotland England Europe Germany Rome Europa Brian Boru Clontarf O'Donoghue Emmet Fie Fenda Fayette Theater Robert Emmet

Shot at His Host After Ejected From Restaurant

Richard Gordon thirty four drew a revolver and shot Hong Quay proprietor of a Chinese restaurant at 314 Pennsylvania avenue after being ejected with another man. Quay alleges they ordered food refused to pay and were abusive. Quay and assistants tried to remove them, a melee followed, and Quay was wounded. Gordon says Quay attempted to assault him with a meat cleaver. Both sides to be heard in the Police Court this morning.

Pennsylvania Avenue Richard Gordon Hong Quay Detestiva O'Dea Gordon Assaun Hin Polies

Better Than Champagne in a St Louis Gentlemen Tale

A tale from St Louis describes two gentlemen who receive four cases of Red Raven wine. Misread as champagne by a wife, the bottles spark conversation when friends arrive. A physician praises Red Raven as life boosting and liver friendly, calling it a tonic and morning cleanser, while each man takes a bottle home.

St Louis

Tribute to Theodor Thomas Moves Chicago in Mourning

Chicago observed a memorial for Theodor Thomas with thousands lining streets and public tributes across the city. Churches echoed his legacy as musicians and friends recalled his character and influence, with grief and harmony described in local ceremonies.

Chicago Orchestra Chicago Theodors Thomas Werd Odore Thomas Hidgo Ghicagoans Bay Mualclan

Big Naval Review Today In Hampton Roads

Norfolk hosts a grand naval review as Admiral Dewey and Secretary Morton inspect the North Atlantic fleet.six battle ships lead from the Texas to the Alabama Kentucky Illinois Missouri and Iowa while coast squadron follows with Texas at anchor. The Newark sails ahead of the Caribbean squadron as Dolphin carries the reviewing party and crowds watch from shore.

Norfolk North Atlantic Caribbean Dewey Morton Hampton Roads Kearsarge Barker Alabama Kentucky Illinois Missouri Iowa Sands Texas Tacoma Arkansas Florida Nevada Newark Sigabee Ideyt Johnson Benella Point Washington Secretary of the Navy Dolphin Cape Henry Hali Cerk Sue Cinee Kid Point Navy Yard Caribbean Sea Gewey Swift General Board Lisut. Commalers F. 1. Chapin Spencer

Weather forecast shows cold unsettled conditions across regions

Atlantic coast storm clears, but central West and southern districts remain unsettled with snow in Missouri and Arkansas. North and Northwest see below zero temps, with a shift to general rain or snow along the Mississippi Valley midweek. Winds vary by coast and region as high pressure dominates the north. Local plus temperatures and hourly readings listed for city areas and national stations.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington, D Mimsouri Arkansas Texas Ener Lake Florida Becky Mountain Mississippi Valley Leake Mississippi River Monsey New England Middle Atlantic Atlantis Gulf Coast Michigan Htoatsera Grand Banks Bun Halny Tall Cittra Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Pry Nebr Eigen Ti

Symphony Concert Note on Absent Conductor and Young Virtuoso

The concert proceeded with eight numbers due to Mr de Koven’s absence in New York. Arthur Metzdorff’s cello solos impressed, and seven-year-old David Earl Moyer delivered a masterful piano display of Bach and Czerny, earning enthusiastic applause. Upcoming Sundays announce Hugen d Albert as soloist and Yanye as violinist before the Popular-price series resumes.

de Koven New York Symphony Wight Arthur Metzdorff Schrainer Valdes Suppe Vienna David Earl Moyer Metzdorff Golterman Moyer Kullak Czerny Hugen d' Albert Plantat Saloiat Yanye

Fourth Sunday Concert by the Washington Saengerbund

The Washington Saengerbund’s fourth concert at the C street clubhouse featured Miss Carrie Burkhart soprano in the tower scene from Verdi Il Trovatore with Mr D McParland as tenor. Violinist Lucien H. Coenen and the Baengerbund chorus performed alongside selections from Vieuxtemps Franz and Chapyinade, with Mrs Moran and Mr Thompson soloists. President Frank Claudy announced a Parsifal lecture for next Sunday evening.

Tower Henry Xander Lagnery Lucien H. Coenen Thomas Orchestra Marine Band Franz Nellie A. Moran McWarlanda Mozart Nee Burkhart Chapyinade Tra- Pin Gounod Percy Thompson Aut

Creatore's Band Concert at Columbia Theatre Delights Large Audience

Italian organization led by Creatore appears for the third and final time this season at the Columbia Theater. A large audience applauded the ensemble despite the bandmaster's noted eccentricities. The program featured Wagner's Entrance of the Gods to Valhalla and a vivid descriptive piece, with soprano soloist and strong overall performance.

Columbia Theater Creatore Columbia Waener Valhalla Bignor Bodera Bas

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