Mexican Ambassador Creel Arrives, Seeks Warm US Ties
Senor Enrique Creel, new Mexican ambassador, declared to strengthen already cordial relations with the United States. He arrived in Washington after touring Texas and Chicago, accompanied by embassy staff and family, and met with embassy officials and local dignitaries. Creel praised US-Mexico friendship, noted growing commerce, and anticipated credentials to the White House this week.
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United States
Mexico
Hua
Bnrique Creel
México
Washington
Green
Mia
Torturo Davila
Salado Alvarez
Mme. Alvares
Alvarez
Moyen
Theckefeller
Rene Paar
Wil Prient
Jama Creel
Huh Terraghs
Mexica
Ac Wanda
Muccimilien
Social Gossip From Washington and Dublin Circles
Social pages describe Dublin entertainments by Mrs Collier and the viceroy party, Easter plans to London, Lady Naylor Leyland hosting at Manteidwyd, a rumored gold mine on a Boston property, Mrs Hanna's Washington visits, and the Mackay birth with siblings Katharine and Blow. Mrs Alger’s farewell hospitality and reform charity are noted, plus a Columbian minister’s wife in Washington wearing a grass linen gown.
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Bhellbourne
Coliier
Dubin
Ladon
Naylor-Leyland
Jennie Chamberlain
Manteiwyd
Wiles
Washington
Senora Cortes
Tinaity & Gitt
Shonts Back From West With Canal Commission Talks
Charo Shonts of the Tsuiilan Canal Commission and W Lean Peppermon of the Washington office returned yesterday after about ten days in the West. Shonts conferred with the President and with J Dolan on widening salaries for dredging crews and the Isthmian Canal project. Ross, RewrAl Duchasing, heads to New York to join the Interborough Metropolitan system as chairman of the canal commission.
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Charo Shonts
Tsuiilan
W. Lean Peppermonp
Wiehington
Vik Gotmeston
Shonts
Bhonis
White House
Elwre
Horas J Dolan
Ai Clesses
DOW Ross
Duechasing
Weeater
Isthmian Canal Commission
New York
Interborough-Metropolitan
Ciwurman Shanta
Camail Commission
Await Cardozo Decision On School Reorganization
Court action awaited by school officials and Board of Education. Chief Justice Clabough of the District Supreme Court will rule on Francis L. Cardozo's petition challenging the board’s legality. If the decision favors Cardozo, Congress may reappoint the current board or delay action until year’s end.
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Ard of Education
Clabough
District Supreme Court
Kn Equity
Francis L. Cardozo
Board of Education
Congress
Mi la Sad
Presant
Teorganization
Harlans jubilees gifts filed as two trust deeds
A notice reports two deeds of trust connected to the golden jubilee of Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan and Mrs. Malvina French Harlan. Richard D. Harlan and Margaret P. Harlan of Lake County and James B. Harlan and Mawle Noble Harlan of Cooke County funded the trusts naming John Maynard Harlan as successor trustee. Property in Washington, a corner residence and adjoining lot, valued at a nominal $1, is transferred to Mrs. Harlan with trust provisions directing income to her and allowing disposition by her.
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John Marshall Harlan
United 8Mirs Supreme Court
Malvina French Harlan
Sons of
Duatice
Drs. Harlan
Washington
Mes Harlan
Richard D. Harlan
Margaret P. Harlan
Lake County
Ang James
Harlan
Mawle Noble Harlan
Cooke County
Harlan Amd
John Maynard Harlan
Chicago
Javish
Ion
Tarlan
Fourteenth Street
Buché Place Northwrst
Foufteeninh Street
Ames
Hare Fan
Harlin
Tecord
Toftna
Washington seventh automobile show draws big crowd
Society views autos show attracts a large attendance at the seventh annual display under the Automobile Club of Washington at Dupont garage. Visitors include Baltimore and Philadelphia dealers, with emphasis on new knowledge of cars and demonstrations of models by Hamilton, Natone, Columbia, LOOK Stoddard, and Plere Arrow Cadillac Franklin.
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Automobile Club of Washington
Dupool Automobile Garage
Jadlea
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Big City
Hamilton Automobile Company
Staldard-Dayton
Natone Automobilite Company
Messrs. Lutz
Tose
Columbia
Washington Vehicle and Transportation Company
Corplus Io
Blue and Gray Veterans to Unite at Jamestown Exposition
A plan to bring Civil War veterans and their descendants to the Jamestown Exposition includes erecting a Building of the Blue and Gray Veterans and the Song. The goal is to display war relics, including uniforms and awards of Ulysses S Grant and Robert E Lee, with veterans' headquarters and talks by prominent figures. President Roosevelt and Representative Snerry are being consulted.
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Jamestown
Sons of Veterans
Kenown
Gena. U. S Grant
Robert B. Lee
Roosevelt
Snerry
Connecticut
Will Remove Long Bridge Permit Granted by War Department
Gen Oliver, Assistant Secretary of War, granted W H Johnson Jr of Philadelphia a permit to remove Long Bridge under a Penneys Rail company contract. Work to begin at the north end, piles driven, sections lowered, material taken to the Virginia side by wool barges, under army supervision and an inspector. Contractors must remove piles promptly, deposit excavated material behind a dyke, pay $30 monthly, cover blasting damages, and ensure material does not cross the riverbed during blasting.
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HL Johnson, Jr
War Department
Gen. Oliver
W. H. Johnson, Jr
Philadelphia
Long Bridge
Penneytrants Railronda Company
Johingon
Virginia
Army
Locatities
Army Engineer
Encore Forces Rousing Return Of Palhidelphia Orchestra
A chilly Delusen venue hosted the fourth Palhidelphia Orchestra concert Saturday afternoon. Shevinne, heard by Washington for the first time, delivered Rubinstein’s concerto in a display of stunning virtuosity, followed by a strong Schubert symphony. The encore, Poldini’s Marche Dugonn e, drew two encores after a demanding program that included Rubinstein’s concerto, Schubert’s symphony, and Moszkowsky’s Suite No. 1 in E flat major.
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Palhidelphia
Delusen
Shevinne
Washington
Hubinstein
Schreic
Josef Bhevinne
Rubinstein
Norn
Salome at Met Opera May Be Reworked for Darkness
New York reports indicate the Metropolitan Opera may alter scenes in Salome to hide the decapitated head from view. Changes focus on Fremstad near stage front during Her address, with the seven veils dance kept intact. Decision influenced by directors of Opera and Realty and Conried interests, possible re-staging at the Met rather than New Amsterdam.
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Wacklnnéni
New York
Conried Company
George G. Haven
Conried
Mr. Haven
Hrrest Goeriks
Metropolitan Opera House
John the Baptist
Milas Fremstad
Wes
New Amsterdam
Chicago
Horre Cenrie
Milward Adams
Auditorium Theater
Adams
Ang
Land of Romance travel show by Burton Holmes at Columbia Center
Burton Holmes entertained a large audience at the Columbia Center with a travelogue on the Tyrolean Alps. The program blended landscapes of Italy and Switzerland with scenes praised for variety preventing monotony, while Mrs Warder, longtime Washington resident, dies at 86 after heart trouble and grip. Funeral today at 2 from her home, Rev P W Jeffries officiating, Glenwood Cemetery interment.
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Burton Holmes
Tyrolean Alps
Columbia Center
Italy
Switzerland
Holmes
Mra. Warder
Liza Warder
Washington
T Street
Dra. Warder
Annette Helley
Charles Warder
New York
P W. Jeffries
Nestor
St. Paul's Methodist Epist Church
Aterment
Glenwood Cemetery
Washington Cat Club to Stage Third Annual Show
Cats, pedigrees, fur, and temperaments will be discussed as Washington women attend the third annual Washington Cat Club show at Games Hall. Prizes range from 1.50 to ribbons, with special cups from Lockhaven Cat Club and the Short-Hatted Cat Society of America. Officers include President Mrs. B. T. West and Secretary Miss E. M. Gartrell. show committee members and judges named, with Dr Cacti Franch as veterinary surgeon and HE. C. Durty as superintendent.
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Washington
Cth
Games Hall
Lockhaven Cat Club
Cat Society of America
Ti. West
E. M. Gartrell
E. L. Burritt
Reed Knox and Bessie McCook Wed in Sudden Elopement
Reed Knox son of Senator Knox and Miss Bessie McCook wed in a sudden elopement. plans for a two week southern wedding tour followed by a decision on a future home. Senator Knox and Mrs Knox expressed mixed feelings but welcomed a charming daughter-in-law, while family members acknowledge the hasty, impulsive nature of the marriage.
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Reed Knox
Senator Knox
Bessie McCook
Cook
K Street
Cride
D. McCook
Bilas McCook
Knoxes
Farewell Ball of the Mayflower Jack Tars
The Mayflower crew held a three annual farewell ball at the Washington Navy Yard. Over 600 guests danced four hours to the Mayflower orchestra. The hall featured national flags and a wound march led by Capt A T Long with Miss Webster. The event was directed by C B Kirchner J Richman and B Berkowitz. On January 21 the Mayflower sails to New Orleans to meet Secretary Metcalf for an extended cruise through Southern waters.
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A. T. Long
Miss Webster
C. B. Kirchner
J. Richman
B. Berkowitz
Fina
New Orleans
Metcalf
Havana
Calis
Fort Royal
Charleston
Norfolk
Washington
Noted Oneida Chief Dies on Wisconsin Reservation
Rev Corte siua Hill, also known as Chief Onon-Gwet-Gwend, an old Oneida sachem and influential leader, dies at seventy five on the Oneida reservation in Wisconsin. He was ordained an Episcopal priest five years ago.
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Wisconsin
Green Bay
Cortesiua Hill
Onon-Gwet- Gw
Miss Helen Varick Boswell Outlines Civic Federation Work
Miss Helen Varick Boswell of the National Civic Federation lectured at the Cairo ballroom on How industrial conditions may be improved. Her stereopticon presentation traced mills and factories across the country, urging humane treatment, steady work, and better health and happiness for workers in factories and stores. The talk emphasized government role, employer responsibility, and improvements in living and working conditions for employes.
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Civic Federation
Mize
Welfare Department
National Civic Federation of
New York City
Cairo
Washington
Boswell
Ta Federation
Tsturer
el Carte
United States
As & Hospital
Misa Boswell
Miss Boswell
Trent
Plague Report From Niuchwang Shocks Officials
A terse dispatch to the State Department from American vice consul Mr. Fondus warns of a plague outbreak at Niuchwang China. Officials fear possible famine area contagion though no extent is given. Dr Klopagh of the Christian Herald has sent $5 000 to famine relief via Mr Rodgers the consul general at Shanghai. The Red Cross aims to boost famine aid.
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Niuehwang
China
State Department
Fondus
Niuchwang
Klopagh
The
Christian Herald
Rodgers
Shanghuai
Morgan's Canal Plan Sets Up New Isthmian Commission
Senate Interoceanic Canals committee considered Morgan's plan for reorganization of the Isthmian Canal Commission. It creates a director general chief engineer in charge of construction and a commission of department heads. The director general would have supreme authority but advise from subordinates. meetings to occur at the isthmus at least biannually. The Hopkins Knox billing delay pushed discussion to the next session.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Morgan
Canal Commission
Hopkins A Knox
Conford
Morger
Prince of Monaco's Arctic Expedition Report Reveals Spitzbergen Survey
Paris reports the Monaco prince's scientific expedition detailing a 1000 mile geodetic survey in Spitzbergen led by Capt Isachen. Nine nationalities participated aboard the Prinzess Allcg and Quedford. Meteorology included high altitude balloons reaching 90 000 feet, and 12 Cross Bay icebergs were noted during hydrographic work.
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Prince of Monaco
Spitzbergen
Paris
Jan
Isachen
Sverdrup
Alice
Cross Bay
Sweden to Send Warship to Jamestown Exposition
Special commissioner James town Exposition Kobl Saar met Crown Prince Gustave who governs as regent. The prince signaled possible participation of the armored ship Fylgia and plans to include Prince Wilhelm on a naval review. He favored a Jamestown visit but illness hindered. If approved, Swedish troops may join Jamestown as well as backing bills for Swedish industrial participation. A manufacturers meeting is set for February 1 to discuss projects with Jamestown participation.
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Btockhelm
Charles W. Koblsaar
Gustave
Oscar
Wilhelm
Feo
Pylata
Jamestown
Riksdag
Priner
Busy year for Gen Booth on global tours
Lemion Jan 2 Gen William Booth founder of the Salvation Army plans a busy year with two U S visits and a round of overseas tours. He leaves for Denmark and Norway for two weeks of meetings then sails from London to New York February 2 for two weeks. He travels via Canada to Japan aboard the steamer Minnesota April 1 then to Peking. He may return via Siberian Railroad or the Panama Canal, likely back in London by July for another British Isles campaign. He then sails again to the United States for a two month tour starting in October.
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William Booths
Salvation Army
United States
Denmark
Norway
Bwenen
London
Muinean Oils
New York
Canada
Minnesota
Japan
Booth
Peking
England
Siberian
British Isles
Atlantic
Javaine Fight The Dutch Uprising In Java Province
A serious revolt erupts in the Dutch East Indies province of Java. Dispatches report about 30 mutineers forming an army, with many Dutch officials and adherents killed or wounded. The vice governor is said to be wounded and the chief of police killed. Troops have been sent to the outbreak site.
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Amsterdam
Persian ruler gifts of land to be canceled in Teheran
The Persian Promis ment will cancel gifts of crown lands made by the late Shah after the constitution proclamation. It plans to investigate how claims arose and to act in line with the current Shah s wishes. The measure affects princes and many members of the late monarch s entourage who exploited his weakness to obtain vast land grants.
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Teheran
Tan
New War Ships For Japan to Be Launched in 1907
A Tokyo dispatch lists Japanese yard launches for 1907 including the battleship Oki of 16,660 tons and armored cruiser Ibeki of 14,600 tons from Keri, the second class cruiser Gems of 3,400 tons, armored cruisers Kurama of 14,000 tons, Tone and Obo cruisers of 3,000 tons each from Yokosuke, and torpedo destroyer Kirusuki of 380 tons from Urega, with Sasebo and Kobe noted for other builds.
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Keri
Oki
Ibeki
Me- Gems
Yokosuke
Kurama
Sasebo
Kobe
Tone
Obo
Urega
Kirusuki
Coffee and Tea Linked to Ill Health Says Letter
A reader claims coffee and tea contain dangerous substances and harm health. She describes lifelong headaches memory loss and nervous system issues improved after switching to Postum, praising the product and urging others to avoid coffee.
Behring Not In Asylum, Relatives Say
Naples report denies that Prot Emil von Behring, discoverer of the diphtheria serum, is in an insane asylum as relatives at Capri claimed. They say he is suffering a nervous breakdown from overwork while seeking a cure for consumption and will rest several weeks at his Capri villa.
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Naples
Jen
Emil Vor. Behring
Berlin
Capri
Caprich
British Cabinet Charges and Ministerial Changes
Walter Runciman is named Financial Secretary to the Treasury with several ministerial changes announced. Walter Funeran becomes Spainsecretary to the Treasury while Reginald McKenna, recently president of the board of education, shifts roles. Charles Hobhouse and John Eli exchange posts as under secretary of staff resigns and new appointments follow.
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Tresaury, Tendon
Walter Funeran
Toard
Treasury
Alee Reginald BieKenna
Board of Education
Charles E. Hobhouse
Bristol
John E. Eli
Stafs
Fr Incs
Thomas J. MacNamara
Camberwell
Middleton Dead Retired Army Surgeon Claimed by Death
Col. Johnson V. Middleton retired United States Army surgeon died yesterday after several months illness at Florence Court apartments. Born in DC, he was appointed assistant surgeon in 1865, promoted major in 1878, lieutenant colonel and deputy surgeon general in 1883, retired in 1884 after Civil War service. Survived by wife Margaret Thompson and others. funeral at St Margaret's Church tomorrow at 2 p.m. Bearers include Gen. OReilly and Gen. J. Moore.
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Col
Johnson V. D. Middleton
United States
Hamilton Hawking
John Moore
Jong’ H. Johnson
Watter McCaw
Col. Middleton
District of Columbia
Washington
Wif
Margaret Thompson
Baltimore
Alster
Hearst reception delayed by scheduling uncertainty
Central Labor Union reception committee met at Costello's Hall to plan an entertainment for Willan Brantelph Hearst. Chairman Fanny H. Brinkman was away in Chicago to take a national post, leaving the group to adjourn until the union calls again. Hearst promised two weeks advance notice and suggested his visit may be late February or early March.
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Willan Brantelph Hearst
Central Labor Union
Hearet
Fanny HE. Brinkman
Costello's Hall
Sixth
G Streets
Chicago
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union
Hearst
Contra
Washington
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