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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1909

Page

5

ConcertRaises600 as Marine Band Performs for Patan Sufferers

A benefit concert in Washington features the Marine Band under Lt Barneh Bipone with notable singers from Baltimore and Washington. Patronesses include women of the diplomatic corps and many dignitaries attend, including Mayor Hoyes and Senators, as the event supports Patan earthquake relief.

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

Two Minds and Telepathic Powers Describe Ancient Mind

Fragmented text discusses the conscious and subconscious mind and their powers, claiming telepathic energy and spiritual guidance. It mentions telepathy, psychic influence, and how the mind can manifest or affect others, with references to spirits and universal energy.

Poe Centenary Celebrations Draw Prominent Visitors

Visitors arrive at the University of Virginia as lectures and readings mark Edgar Allan Poe’s centenary. Notables include W Lanier Washington, Joseph Wilner, and Miss Anna Poe, amid letters of praise from Zangwill, Hewlett, Conan Doyle, and Balmsbury highlighting Poe as a master of short fiction and poet of vast influence.

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

Daniel Giesler a prominent German American businessman died suddenly at George Washington University Hospital from apoplexy. He owned a large retail grocery at Eighth and R streets NW and had lived in the city since immigrating from Frankenberg Germany in youth. He was 63 and survived by wife Augusta daughter Anna and son Gustav with burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery following a 2 PM funeral from Mrs E A Thomas 1006 S Street NW.

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

Death of Chief Gunner Venable at 908 Fourteenth Street

Chief Gunner Thomas P. Venable retired, died at his home after several weeks illness. He served from 1847 to 1854 and 1861 to 1865, aboard the Roanoke during Civil War actions near Hampton Roads. He later served at the navy yard New York and Washington, retired in 1887, active duty 1902–1905, advanced to chief gunner in 1908. Funeral from his late residence tomorrow at 3 p.m. Burial at 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 Drawn Together by Messina Calamity

American Consul James Dunning described how the Messina disaster united Italy. He said the quake spurred a swift national response and tied diverse regions, with Italian sympathy for Americans evident in relief efforts and press coverage.

James Edmund Dunning Milan Italy Washington Dunning Messina America United States

Body not identified after fatal New Jersey Avenue incident

Police have not identified the man found dead after a watchman at New Jersey Avenue and street North West heard a cry early yesterday. The man, described as negro, implored to stay near a fire where he then fell into a ditch in the half installed underground system. He died minutes later and was taken to the morgue by Sixth precinct officers.

New Jersey Avenue Uehind

St John’s Chapel to Be Replaced by Fireproof Warehouse

New York January 1 The Record and Guide reports Trinity Corporation plans a seren atory fireproof warehouse on St John’s chapel site The vestrymen say the chapel is outdated and should close A petition signed by prominent figures including President Roosevelt urges preserving the chapel as a historic landmark Public sentiment grows heated with talk of court or legislative appeals.

New York the Record and Guide Real Estate Interests Roosevelt

Prof Gilbau Suicide At Louisiana State University

Prof B Gilbau of Louisiana State University committed suicide by shooting himself in Baton Rouge on January 17. He was a director of the Gulf Biological Station and well known in scientific circles. No cause is given for the act.

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

Slipper Stash Vanishes as $30 Disappears From Mrs Bacon

A $30 slip contains Mrs Ellen Bacon's money hidden in the heel of her slipper on Maryland Avenue Northeast. She reported the loss yesterday and the police have been asked to locate the money. The motive and exact location remain uncertain.

Ellen Bacon Maryland Avenue

Weather Chronicle Sees Storms Shift Across Regions

The Weather Bureaus report a moving storm off New England easing Northeastern snow and bringing fair skies to the Middle and South. Warmer conditions expected east of the Rockies by Monday, with cooling Northwest. Sacramento River flood persists causing damage to reclamation districts. Winds vary along coasts, with northwest to northeast trends. Local readings show temperatures in the mid 20s to 30s, high humidity, and low sunshine.

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 With British Admiral Honor

King George hosted American warship officers at the palace in Marseilles during a formal dinner. To this cordial visit, Rear Admiral Potter and captains from Missouri and Wisconsin joined, with toasts to King Edward and President Roosevelt.

Athena Greece George Missouri Ghia Royal Amily Marseilles Jack Villefranche Yankton Connecticut Ville- Trancie Minnesota Vermont Kansas Mice Chanoine Wild Astor Malta United States Invis Messina Potter Beatty Wisconsin Hutchins Kesbargs Curzon-Howe Edward Roosevelt Arief Ephesus Smyrna Louisiana Virginia Asia Minor Cayster Great Lake Ernest L. Harris

John A. O’Brien Dead In Washington Following Illness

John A. O’Brien died at home on 40 H Street Northeast after a month’s illness. A Washington native who lived in the city for 50 years he was active in local Democratic politics and a longtime St Aloysius Church member. He leaves a wife a brother Timothy O’Brien and a sister Mrs Thomas Babbington. The funeral will be Tuesday morning 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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