Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Jan 10, 1907, p. 28

Powers Holding Back Russia Delays Hague Peace Move

Germany wishes United States action but State Department favors delicacy. Disarmament talk seen as impractical and likely to obscure major issues. Nations ready to send delegates, yet no one initiates a date for the second Hague conference. US abstains, hoping another power acts, while Britain prioritizes arbitration rules over sweeping disarmament aims.

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Germany United_States State Department the Hague Berlin St. Petersburg Nicholas United States Great Britain Russla Roosevelt Zar Russia Hague Hasing States Department Root America Europe Ft 25

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District men preferred spurs district over local leaders

Anacostia Citizens Association debated a resolution opposing selecting local offices from outside the District and censuring the Board of Education over Chancellor’s appointment and a disputed race issue trip. The group referred the resolution to the committee on school amid broader concerns. President Roosevelt favored a Vienna sculptor for the Kosciuszko monument among models shown. a government panel has not yet ruled. Also noted are funeral services for Edward L. Jordan, a labor leader who died of typhoid in Ballston, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery after services at Trinity Church Georgetown.

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Anacostia Citizens’ Association Committeeum Schoote James Watson Board of Education Chancellor District of Columbia Watson Committee On School Roosevelt Koseniuszko Lemberg Austria St. R. Lewandowski Vienna Taft Wetmorn McCleary Edward L. Jordan Ballston Trinity Church Georgetown Glenwood Cemetery

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New D A R Members and Chapter Formed in District

The D A R’s national board met at the National headquarters in Washington. 469 new members were admitted and a new chapter named Emnily Nelson was approved for the District, with Mrs. George L. Marlin as regent. President general Donald McLean presided. funds totaling about 9,000 for current and 52,000 for permanent, to aid Continental Hall.

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the Nations Board of Management Washington Loan and Trust Emnily Nelson George L. Marlin Donald McLean Continental Hall McLean Wi W. F. Dailey Charlotte Emerson Maine George W. Nichols South Carolina Franklin BE. Brooks Colorado Richard Jackson Barker Rhode Island Truman H. Newberry Michigan Wiliam D. Kearfoot New Jerse Clara Lee Bowman Connecticut Tennis S. Hamlin District of Columbia Elizabeth F. Pierce J. Stewart Jamieson Jonathan P. Dolliver Virginia Miller M. E. S. Davis Mary S. Lockwood Ellen Spencer Massey Howard L. Hodgkins Rowena Edson Stevens Iowa Helen Shaw J. Pembroke Thom Maryland Eleanor Murdock Johnson Ellen Mecum New Jersey Baldwin Day Spilman West Virginia Frank W. Mondell Wyoming Continental Hall Committee Society

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Names of Distinguished Scientists Under Consideration for Smithsonian Secretary

The Smithsonian Institution’s board of regents will meet on January 28 to choose a new secretary to succeed the late Prof. William Langley. At least a dozen scientists have been formally or informally presented, but no formal tender has been made beyond proposing Prof. Henry Fairfield Osborn, who declined. Names like David Starr Jordan and Sir William Ramsay are discussed, though Ramsay is deemed unlikely as a foreign candidate. The regents aim to select a highly qualified successor who will accept the post, and no hurried decision will be made. The board prefers the man to the place, and will avoid canvassing while ensuring strong consideration of standout achievements.

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Board of Regents Smithsonian Institution William Langley Regenta Henry Fairfield Osborn Museum of Natural History New York David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University Sir William Ramsay Alexander Graham Felt Osborn William Ramsay Washington Jordan Ender

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May view Italy's treasures free museum permits offered

The Bureau of Investigation through the Department of State reports Italian regulations granting free entrance permits to certain American groups. Eligible applicants include artists, art history students, professors of archaeological and artistic sciences, university and school faculty, engineers, and workers in related industries. A limited number of copies are available. Officers of the Woman's League of the National Junior Republic will elect new directors tomorrow at 10 30 a m at the Arlington. Current officers are Mrs Charles W Fairbanks president, Mrs Mary S Lock wood vice president, Mrs H B Sperry corresponding secretary, Mrs Henry Gannett treasurer, and Mrs J E Gilbert recording secretary. Directors include prominent Washington women.

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Bureau of Inification Department of State Woman's League of the National Junior Republic Arlington Charles W. Fairbanks Mary 5. Lockwood H. B. Sperry Henry Gannett J. E. Gilbert Washington

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Fullerton Estate to Legal Heirs Executor Named

The will of David L. Fullerton dated January 7, 1907 names Rev. J. Q. A. Fullerton as executor. It directs that the estate’s keys and papers are in his safe deposit box at Union Trust and Savings Bank and provides the estate be divided among legal heirs after provisions for the wife.

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Fullerton David L. Fullerton J. Q. A. Fullerton Union Trust and Savings Bank

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Endowment Created for Penn Chemistry Chair

announcement reports a $100,000 endowment for the University of Pennsylvania chemistry chair now occupied by Dr. Edgar Smith. university authorities refuse to disclose the donor’s name and place the gift in the university gymnasium setting.

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Pilladelpha Van University of Pennsylvania Edgar #. Smith

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Funds Required for Poor Committees Named for Year-Worthy Families

The Associated Charities board discussed financing for the year, noting $5,720.27 raised since July 1 1906 to January 8 1907 against over $716,000 needed. Committees were appointed by Prof B T Janney, with Archibald Hopkins as finance chair. December activity included 1,061 needy families aided and 18,426 case records. Christmas baskets and gifts aided 117 and 148 families respectively. Funds and donations continue to be sought from past supporters and new subscribers.

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Associated Charities Board of Managers Gol. Archibald Hopkins Col. Hopkins Siance B. T. Janney Fallowa B. T. Snnney George Trundell George 8. Wilson William H. Baldwin Cuno H. Rudolph George M. Rober Seman Archibald Hepkins Frederic L. Moore W. Woodward Dana H. Rudolph George Truesdell Provident George M. Kober George Wilson Mien Helen Nicolay Sofle A. Nordboft-Jung Dtvioton Mills Florence Spofford Cheirmen Salvation Army Saks Saka & Co

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Social Gossip On Politics Royals Marriages And Rumors

A spread notes Sheriff duties and political shifts, detailing arrest powers and county issues. It covers McCormick ambassadorship turmoil in Paris, White's Rome reception stance, and the Cornell marriage plan of Dr Jerome Landfield to Princess Liba Lofarin, plus Anna Hoffmann’s daughter Hoffmann wedding to riding master Oscar Tauter.

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CURES FOR CONSUMPTION HEARD AT ST PAULS CHURCH

The committee on the prevention of Consumption held a talk at St Pauls Catholic Church Tuesday evening with Dr B M Randolph William F Downey and Wallace Hatch as speakers. Randolph claimed tuberculosis could be cured and urged avoidance of patent medicines while Downey discussed alcohol and nicotine harms and advocates right living. Hatch presented stereoscopic pictures linking insanitary conditions to disease and overcrowding in Washington as a major but under addressed factor, noting efforts by municipalities and private groups to improve conditions.

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Committee On the St. Paul's Catholic Church B. M. Randolph Wiliam F. Downey Wallace Hatch Randolph Downey Hatch Washington

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Navy Yard Meeting and Associations Elect Officers

National League of Employes of Navy Yards met at the Manhattan Hotel and backed two bills, with Roosevelt and Taft supporting them. Masonic Veterans elect officers, and an annual banquet is set for January 23. Dr. Arthur Stoddard Oley will lecture at George Washington University on Sicily. Annuity to a Washington woman noted in willed estate of W. Keyes. D A R chapter to host a musicale at Fairmount Seminary January 26.

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National League of Employes of Navy Yards Manhattan Roosevelt Congress League Navy Yards Atlantic Seaboard Washington Navy Yard Taft Metcalf Masonic Veterans Masonic Veterans’ Assocation Scottish Rite Cathedral George Gibson George B. Corgan George W. Balloch Albert H. van Deusen James B. Lamble James A. Sample G. Yorkert Lee Frank H. Thomas Daniel McFarlan Jacob Arthur Stoddard Oley Harvard American School of Classical Studies Athens Classical Club George Washington University Tomoorrow University Halk Sicily The Chagaies Mitchell Carr Catherine A. McAvoy Washington San Francisco Keyes Alexander D. Keyes E. F. Coestwood New York F. A. Gibson Azelen Keyes Paris Sara Franklin Fairmount Seminary Ellen Spencer Museey Will

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Paris Society Glitters With Gowns and Gossip

A long society column sketches the wardrobes and escapades of Nobles and socialites. Countess Koni de Cantellant, Mme. Gould, dazzles at the opera in yellow silk and ermine with gems. Alice Marquand debuts in Paris and London fashion circles with artistic gowns. Mme. du Gast in Morocco pursues masculine styles, while Parisian callers are surprised by her rare feminine attire when she hosts.

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Daxsling Jowels Koni de Cantellant Mme. Gould George" Ponder Faubourg St. Germaine Jay Gould Castellanea Paris Mme. du Gast Morocco Rassouli Onty Mme, du Gast

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Mrs Blaine 800N to wed in Philadelphia

A marriage license was issued to Paul Pearsall Pearsall of New York and Martha Hichborn Blaine, recently divorced from James G. Blaine Jr., with a planned Bellevue Stradford Hotel ceremony next Tuesday in Philadelphia. A prior report suggested January 18. Carl von Schubert sails to New York as German envoy attache. The McCormicks host a dinner at the American Embassy in Paris honoring Premier Clemenceau with cabinet members present.

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Pearnatl Yeaterday Philadelphia Churth Paul Stanford Pearaat New York Martha Hichborn Blaine James G. Blaine, Jr Sioux Falls Bellevue-Stratford Berlin Carl von Schubert Baron von Stumm Iron King Cherbourg Kronprinz Wilhelm Washington

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Isaac Edward Clark Dead Aged Col Lewis New York Lawyer

Col Isaac Huwaruwerk Clark a noted literary man and charter member of the Cosings Club died suddenly of heart failure at his home 1752 Oregon avenue. His son Judge John Proctor Clark of New York arrived to take the body to Northampton for burial. He was born in Old Deerfield Mass and Yale graduate. He practiced law in New York City and edited several papers. He celebrated his golden wedding in 1905 and is survived by his wife daughter Edna Proctor Clark Hayes and son John Proctor Clark justice of the New York Supreme Court.

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Judge Vale Buried After Long Career in Law and Press

Judge J W Vale a former Louisa County judge and Washington Chronicle manager, died recently. Born in Columbiana County Ohio he moved to laws before the Civil War and built a real estate business that left notable residences. Survived by widow and children the community offered sympathy for his genial nature.

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Well-known homeopathic physician Dr Groot dies at 87

Dr Simon I Groot aged eighty seven and a longtime homeopathic physician in the city died Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia. Born in New York in 1820 he moved to Washington over fifty years ago and practiced for more than thirty years. He retired to live with his son William C Groot at 24 F street northwest and was active in Masonic circles. Funeral services will be held today at p.m. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Powers Holding Back Russia Delays Hague Peace Move

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District men preferred spurs district over local leaders

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New D A R Members and Chapter Formed in District

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Names of Distinguished Scientists Under Consideration for Smithsonian Secretary

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May view Italy's treasures free museum permits offered

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Fullerton Estate to Legal Heirs Executor Named

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Endowment Created for Penn Chemistry Chair

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Funds Required for Poor Committees Named for Year-Worthy Families

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Social Gossip On Politics Royals Marriages And Rumors

CURES FOR CONSUMPTION HEARD AT ST PAULS CHURCH

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Navy Yard Meeting and Associations Elect Officers

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Paris Society Glitters With Gowns and Gossip

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Mrs Blaine 800N to wed in Philadelphia

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Isaac Edward Clark Dead Aged Col Lewis New York Lawyer

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