Joint Committee Pushes Canal Expo Celebration Plan
The Washington based joint committee from the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade urged Congress to back a 1915 Panama Canal exposition in Washington. Senator Swanson introduced an amendment to invite foreign nations to Hampton Roads and then bring fleets to Washington for formal welcoming ceremonies. San Francisco and New Orleans back the plan, while critics warned of debt and constitutional issues. Generals Duvall and Admiral Barry retired in separate postings reflecting age and service.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade
House Committee On Industrial Arts and Expositions
Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Hampton Roads
Exposition City
United States
Waenington
New Orleans
San Francisco
Atlantic
Baltimore
Norfolk
Henry B. F Macfarland
James F. Oyster
H C. Graham
E. Brandenburg
William F. Gude
Thomas Grant
Macfarland
Industrial Committee
Joint Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
House Committee On Industrial Arts and Exposition
Water bottle delay foils Arkansas christening plan
Tension grows as a water bottle intended for christening the Arkansas battleship is three days late while champagne readiness sparks protests. Miss Mary Macon, Arkansas representative Macon’s daughter, is slated to sponsor the ceremony in Camden New Jersey amid opposition from Hot Springs business leaders and local ministers who demand water only for the christening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Ark
United States
Arkansas
Camden
N. J
Mary Macon
Macon
Navy
Business Men’s Association of
Hot Springs
Navy Department
Marian Clark
Representative Clark
Edna Enerbe
J. E. Bhlerbe
South Carolina
Belevue Stratford Hotel
Navy officials depart for Camden battleship Arkansas launch
Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Assistant Secretary Winthrop left Washington for Camden last night to attend the launching of the battleship Arkansas. A London Spectator essay argues that dress and recreation for women reflect social balance, shifting from class costume to varied fashion as a social force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Winthrop
Washington
Camden
Arkansas
London
On Himself Mrs Humphry Ward Adored By Editor
A magazine editor praises novelist Mrs Humphry Ward saying she deserves fame and that her husband Mr Humphry Ward remains in the shadow of her success. He recalls visiting the Ward family at Gold World mansion where a child asked what a nonentity is and the husband replied that it is a prominent wife’s husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphry Ward
Pretty
Gold World
Mr. Humphry Ward
Pedestrian John Walsh Aims to Break Weston Record
John Walsh, a transcontinental pedestrian, arrives in Washington and plans a New York to San Francisco round trip on foot. He has crossed the continent four times, fought in the Spanish American War, and carries a Spanish bullet in his left breast. A $2,000 prize from a New York newspaper awaits if he beats Edward Payson Weston's record.
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John Walsh
Edward Payson Weston
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Walsh
Harpers Ferry
Dora Harrison
Tampa
Fila
Weston
Seventeenth Infantry
United States Army
Mr.Weaton
Richardson Relieved as Grand Commander Illness Forces Rest
James D. Richardson sovereign grand commander of the Southern jurisdiction of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masonry is temporarily relieved of duties due to ill health. George F. Moore of New York is appointed temporary grand commander as Richardson’s physician prescribes rest. The move precedes the erection of a new 41,000,000 temple in this city and was confirmed by Charles B. Rosenbaum treasurer general who is visiting in Little Rock. Richardson remains at home and is not aware of the appointment. He is expected to travel south for recovery and may resume duties within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Richardson
George F. Moore
New York
Charles B. Rosenbaum
Little Rock
Ark
Supreme Council
George W Harris
Rosenbaum
Richardson
Moore
Third Street
Hero of Island Wars Dead Buried With Military Honors
Louis Johnson a veteran of the Spanish American and Philippine wars and longtime watchman will be buried at Arlington with military honors. A Dane with no relatives in the U S, Johnson is known for bravery including carrying a wounded sergeant to safety under fire at El Caney and single handedly holding off bolo fighters near an outpost, inspiring his unit to regroup as attackers broke. Funeral services are arranged by Capt J Walter Mitchell for the Spanish American War Veterans.
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Louis Johnson
Arlington
Johnson
J. Walter Mitchell
Thea
el Caney
Ins
Hig Company
Hig Hie
Philippines
Rabbi Abram Simon Warns of Jewish Revolt Roots in Russian Oppression
Rabbi Abram Simon told a crowd at Eighth Street Temple that Russian Jews are driven toward revolution by oppression and unequal rights. He denounced Russian policies, urged humane treatment, and linked American immigration to Jewish responsibility and national vitality. He argued for regulated immigration and continued, sensible acceptance of newcomers.
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Abram Simon
Russia
Tolstoi
Hpa
Simon
Congress
Taft
New Amsterdam
Israel
America
Alarm Mix Up Delivers Fire Crew to Wrong Box
Rose Monroe a 26 year old servant from 2739 Macomb street northwest accidentally triggered a fire alarm while trying to mail letters. She broke the fire alarm box glass found the mechanism, then sent in the alarm before realizing the error. Fire engines 20 and 21 and truck 9 arrived before she was corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Monroe
C. D. Porter
Macomb Street
Rose
Washington
Virginia
Liberia and France Sign Boundary Agreement in Paris
Liberia averts disaster by ratifying a 1907 convention with France. Minister Cromelin of Liberia signed the boundary accord in Paris, reported to the State Department via Ambassador Bacon. The United States urged Liberia to join after securing France’s rights and defined borders to save Liberia from bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ae America
Liberia
Paris
Cromelin
State Department
Bacon
United States
Tiberia
Fifth Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting Report Totals
The Fifth Baptist Church held its annual meeting with reports showing more than 12,000 dollars expended during the year on support, missions, and benevolence. It noted 17 in the Christmas drive, over eight baskets distributed to the needy, and pledges of 500 to Immanuel Church and 2,500 to Metropolitan Baptist Church. Clinton James elected clerk. Joseph B. Salley and Willam B. Mooney as treasurers for 191. A long list of committees was named, including Auditing, Missions and Benevolence, Plate Collection, and Four-and-a-half Shest Mission, with numerous members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Baptist Church
Immanuel Church
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Clinton James
Joseph B. Salley
Willam
Mooney
A. J. Gessford
Albert Martin
Walter Price
C. C. James
R. A. Ford
J. J. Darlington
H. F. Carter
Samuel Howison
Samuel Howton
C. ©. Barber
Joseph B. Hatley
Andrew Bender
G. H. Shumate
R. H. Sorrel
J. . Tune
B. ¥. DeAtley
Willem McDonald
F. B. Davis
George Westman
C. F. Bennett
George EB. Hynes
John Koob
P. V. Hough
W. T. Smith
Stephen Howiann
George Hatcher
Welter Price
W. L. Wilkerson
W. L. Alison
CG. C. Deating
Walter G. Davin
C. A. Wyne
H. ¥. Charles
J.T. Bunn
Mr. Corbuth
Mr. Barber
N. Bunyan
Mr. Sisson
Charles DeAtley
Dr. Cummings
Capt Beacham
J. W
J. A. Bearham
A. Mo Scott
Mr. Carpenter
Mr. Morgan
C. §. Taylor
John Mullen
Mr. Wilber
T. J. Davis
William Glaspey
H. L. Chambers
Mr. Compton
B. F. Dartley
J. T Bunn
J. E H. Walker
J. Potts
Charles Woolard
R. A A. Ford
M. Laws
M. R. Japhet
Charles H Coberth
RH. Borrell
la. McWhirt
D. E. Clark
Mr. Golview
Bowers
Wshere
Walter Priea
W. J. Browner
Jacob Strong
H. J. Chambera
Forest Burks
James Bilott
Ray] Dement
J. SH. Broderick
A. H. Burdine
J. R Tune
J. 0. Tune
D. B. Jack
Charles Deadlay
BR. J. Hook
Luther Hayes
Abner Simon
Albert Norton
R. B. Juda
R. A.ford
R. C. Beavers
Pigeons Win Prizes At Washington Show
At 712 Twelfth Street NW a homing pigeon show closed with a record crowd. Judge Charles F. Ruppert announced winners for 500 mile and 200 mile races among cock birds and hens. Separately, the National Geographic Society reelected its current board members and plans an officers election next Tuesday.
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Washington
Twelfth Street Northwest
Charles F. Ruppert
Harry Fairbanks
F. EB. Dismer
Kena
Ebc. Rolling
Dismer
F. E. Dismer
D. C. Buscall
D. Cc. Buscall
W. H. Sarton
C. A. Dusterhoff
National Geographic Society
Weather conditions and temperatures across the US
The Weather Bureau reports abnormally low temperatures in the Northwest and northern Rockies with high seasonal temperatures in the South and Southwest. Cloudy skies with rain in the middle Atlantic and New England states, the Ohio Valley, and the Pacific, plus rain and snow in the Great Lakes, Mississippi Valley, Kansas, and the Rockies. Unsettled pattern continues with rain or snow from the Mississippi Valley to New England Saturday and Sunday. Colder conditions expected in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the southern Gulf states. northern plains fair. Steamers to Europe face variable winds and fog. Temperature readings through the day show ranges from mid 40s to 50s with high humidity in some regions.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Pacifc
Atlantia
New England
Ohio Valley
Pacific States
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Gulf States
Middle Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain
Atlantica
Eset Gulf
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banks
Where is Cook White A Tale Of Love And Bullets
The Fort Myer post in Washington reels as Private Charles L. White, a cook with Troop D, eludes guards after a failed attempt to reach Lieut. W. C. Tremainer’s home to abduct his love. Bullets fly, a brick strikes a sentry, and a wide search continues for White, who vanished after the nocturnal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. White
United States Army
Fort Myer
W. C. Tremainer
Hella
Eagk
Defaneca
White
Aris
Goen
Missing Man Sought by Police in Washington Hotels
Police search Washington hotels for Harry T. Mears the Olney Virginia truck farmer who disappeared yesterday between Philadelphia and Baltimore with $1000 on his person. Claud E Clifton of 142 Belmont Street NW a friend of A W Mears brother of the missing man in Baltimore notified authorities. Fears of foul play rise among his brother and friends. Burglars Rob Grocery Safe. Burglars entered Banitary Grocery Company on Mount Pleasant Street NW early yesterday and stole $60 from the safe.
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Washington
Harry T. Mears
Olney
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Claud E. Ciifton
Belmont Street
A. W. Mears
Mears
Hag
Banitary Grocery Company
Mount Pleasant Street
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Fore House
Crescent City
Capital's Joint Committee
San Francisco’s Claims
Bell
Joseph P MecQuaife
Duvall
William P. Duvall
Barry
Edward Buttevant Barry
Pacific First
Secretary of the Navy
Inphere
Ghristen Warship Today
Himself
G. F. Moore
Fifth Baptist
Society Reelects Board
N.C
Atlanta
Atlantia Clea
Biemarck
Ate Banton
Maas
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Dag Moinés
Iowa
Galveston
Tax
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Cai
Mich
Marquette
Tenn
Memphis
North Platte
Net
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
Paba
Portland
East Lake City
Pea
Lats
Paul
Mine
Francisco
Can
Springfield
Tacome
Wash
Toledo
Vicksburg, Mine
Probey Carriage CO
N. W
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
8Th St
Stere
Cook
Lieut. Tremaine
Georgetown
Leutenant
Heutenant
Shoota
Lieut. Tremeine
Brick
Seventh Street N. W
Kandy Ceylon
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Inca
Victoria
Pas
Pope Auto Co
St. N. W
E. F. Droop G Sons Co
The
Christian Xander
St. Po Bie
District of Columbia
Rock Creek Park
Klingle Road
Connecticut
Ellicott Street
Arelack
Hoch Creek
Kinngle Road
Connecticut Avenue
Eilcott Street
Cung H. Bydo
John A Johnston
William V
District of Colamix
Washington Post Company
Pennsylvania Avenus
Washington, D. C
John R. McLean
Edward A. McLean
Mr. Whivama
North
Ballentine
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Trone
DR. White
Pa. Ave
Milburn, Heister & CO
J. Naramore
Spapehr
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