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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

28

Concert Raises 600 Dollars for Patan Earthquake Sufferers

A concert in Baltimore Washington area gathered notable singers and patrons from the diplomatic corps to support Patan earthquake relief. Marine Band directed by Barneh Biphone featured soprano Joseph Pipstane and other soloists, with many prominent audience members including Mrs Murray Crane and Senora Meera Quesda. The fundraising event highlighted civic leaders and diplomats from the region.

Baltimore Washington The Diplomatic Corps Patan Ute Barneh Biphone Balil Eurheuge Glananaini Promisit Rac Ls Sou Gierge Seth Ini Cav di Gorgia oSork Desio Marco Hag Paplione Poe Dd Teaver Rye Hoy Tharnese Hengéimoner O Toeeseer Mite Natuca Ogp Dareness Monecheur Senora Tdi Meera Quesda Leaver Grees Moithe Gedoy W. Murray Crane Mee Thorsen Lena Susi Cts Ethel Patel

Two Minds and Psychic Powers Described in The Text

The writing outlines a dual mind concept with a conscious and subconscious realm, detailing alleged powers and telepathic or telekinetic abilities. It mentions spiritual guides, inner will, and energy forces, asserting mind control, perception, and a claimed link to a higher divine source.

Poe Centenary Visit Draws Noted Guests to Virginia

Visitors arrive for the Poe centenary celebration at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Notable attendees include W Lanier Washington, Joseph Wilner, George Parsons, and Miss Anna Gertrude Poe, with international letters quoted from figures in England, Germany, and Scotland praising Poe as a master of the short story and a pioneering voice in horror and mystery.

Virginia Alma Mater Washington Post Charlottesville Wilston A. Barr Lynchburs University Chapel Poe W. Lanier Washington New York Joseph Wilner Rapidan William ©. Poe, Jr Baltimore George Parsons Goverly D. Tucker Virginia John Calvin Metcalf Richmond College James ‘Taft Hatfield Mevanston Til Armistead Stewart Richmond Marie Pendleton Duval Stuart Hall Staunton J. Er. Amstong Randolph Macon F. W. W. Painter Roanoke College Anna Gertrude Poe Joseph Ann Rurneé Holite Institute Wi Allen Dromgeole Stville Europe Sherlock Holmes Israel Zangwill Edgar Allan Poe Harror Sherwk Holmes France Germany England University of Virginia America Longfellow Ward Walker Uniity of Leipzig University of University of Berlin Inger Alan London Arthur Conan Doyte Annabethi Hannis Tayto New World

Death of Daniel Giesler in Washington D C

Daniel Giesler a prominent German American businessman died of apoplexy Saturday at George Washington University Hospital. He owned a large grocery at Eighth and R streets NW and had been active in local German groups. Survived by wife Augusta a daughter Mrs E A Thomas and son Gustav with relatives. funeral at 2 PM from Mrs Thomas 1006 S Street NW conducted by Rev Buhrer with burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Dardel Giesler George Washington University Hospital Mr. Giester Frankenberg Hessen Germany Uris City Eighth and R Streets Arminius Lodge A. P A. A Washington Saengerbund Butchers’ Benevolent Association Northern Liberty German-American Building Association Dist Glesler Augusta Glesler Brn E. A. Thomas Gustav A Giesler Fred. D. Giesler S Street M. Soni¢ Honeys Buhrer First Reformed German Church Prospect Hill Cemetery

Chief Gunner Venable Dead in City Home

Chief Gunner Thomas P. Venable, retired, died at his home on Fourteenth Street Northwest after several weeks of illness. He enlisted as a gunner in 1847, served in the Civil War aboard the Roanoke, then at New York Navy Yard, retired in 1887, and remained on active duty at Washington Navy Yard 1902 to 1903. He was advanced to chief gunner in 1908 in recognition of Civil War service. Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. from his late residence. burial in Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn.

Thomas P. Venable Fourteenth Street Enable Naval Service Venable Roanoke Maren Hampton Roads Cumberland Congress Merrimac Navy Yard New York Navy Washington Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn

Italy Is Drawn Together After Messina Disaster

American Consul James Edmund Dunning describes Messina earthquake effects binding Italian regions. He says the disaster sparked unity, with swift US aid and press coverage fostering strong Franco American sympathy and prompting Italy to rally as a compact nation.

James Edmund Dunning Milan Italy Washington Dunning Messina America United States

Body of Negro Unidentified After NJ Avenue Incident

Police have not yet identified the man killed at New Jersey Avenue near West Street yesterday morning. A night watchman reported a half-frogen man begging to stay by the fire before the underground system failed and the victim fell into a ditch. He died minutes later. Sixth Precinct detectives took the body to the morgue.

New Jersey Avenue Uehind

St Johns Chapel to Be Replaced by Fireproof Warehouse

New York January 1 The Record and Guide reports Trinity Corporation plans a fireproof warehouse on St John s chapel site. Vestrymen say chapel obsolete and want to close it a move opposed by prominent citizens including President Roosevelt who urge preserving the landmark. Bitter feeling delays decision with possible court or legislative appeals.

New York the Record and Guide Real Estate Interests Roosevelt

Professor Gilbau Dies by Suicide at State University

Baton Rouge La Jan 17 Professor B Gilbau of Louisiana State University killed himself by shooting himself in the head yesterday afternoon. He was a director of the gulf biological station and was well known in scientific circles. No cause can be assigned for the act.

Baton Rouge, la B. Gilbau Louisiana ‘State University Gilbau Gulf Biological Station

Mystery slips $30 from slipper on Maryland avenue

Mrs Ellen Bacon of Maryland avenue northeast reported thirty dollars vanished from the heel of her slipper yesterday. Police were asked to investigate whether the money was stolen or had worked loose. No further details available as yet.

Ellen Bacon Maryland Avenue

Weather Forecast and Conditions across Regions

The storm off New England exits as heavy northeastern snow eases. Fair to improving weather spreads from the Middle, South to the Midwest while Eastern states see little temperature change. warmer by Monday in the Transmississippi, cooler Northwest. Sacramento River flood continues with great district damage. winds shift NW along New England and Atlantic coasts. northern steamer winds become variable toward Europe. Local readings note temperatures from mid 20s to mid 30s, high humidity and modest sunshine throughout the day.

Dept. of Agriculture Washington New England Forth Rockies Middle States Sacramento River Valley Belsk Middle Atlante Atlante East Gulf Coast Europe

King Dines Off Officers Aboard Allied Ships At Marseilles

King George hosted American warship officers at a palace dinner in Marseilles with formal toasts and cordial exchanges. The Missouri and other ships planned to depart next day as crowds gathered to visit the vessels and sailors explained features aboard ship.

Athena Greece George Missouri Ghia Royal Amily Marseilles Jack Villefranche Yankton Connecticut Ville- Trancie Minnesota Vermont Kansas Mice Chanoine Wild Astor

John A OBrien Dead After Month Long Illness

John A O'Brien of 40 H Street Northeast died Saturday evening after a month of illness. A Washington native, he lived in the city fifty years and was active in local Democratic politics. He leaves a wife, a brother Timothy, a sister Mrs. Thomas Babbington. Funeral Tuesday from St Aloysius Church with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery.

John A. O'brien H Street Washington O'Brien St. Aloysius’ Church Timothy, O'Brien Thomas Babbington

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