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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1907
Page
10
A long piece describes Camp Good Will opening behind schedule as Associated Charities expected to provide vacations for others before the season ends. The camp offers tents beds and meals, with livestock and supplies arranged. families and children from poorer quarters anticipate two weeks of rest and recreation funded by the charity effort.
Fragmented 19th century style page lists lectures concerts and sales tied to Jamestown Exposition and local events. Mentions a lecture on navigation and a bequest to charity by Elizabeth Kickley, with travel contest and a ten day Jamestown trip promoted. Names include Gov Hughes and Rena.
In London Hampden House hosts a vast silver collection valued at 490000 with Mrs Palmer and family amid the social set. Miss Emily Talbot, heiress to Welsh estates worth millions, appears among Britain’s wealthiest women as Miss Rothschild gardens at Waddesdon Manor. At Governors Island a military wedding joins Col John W Pullman and Lt Edward Eilis Farnsworth with a coral of officers in uniform. Newport’s season greets Mr and Mrs Dodge with a multi-million fortune, while Wakehurst returns to social prominence and James J Van Alen’s family plans summer at Gloucester after his health setback.
The article recounts a German folklore tale linked to Werner Leyh and a talking picture device, tracing its origin to a dog named Nero and its owners. It also warns of confusion between the new ten dollar gold certificates and the older twenty dollar notes due to similar orange back coloring and identifies Michael Hillegas on the face.
The court dismissed contempt charges against Jakob Sphedt Ateltbrokt who was accused of aiding illegal ticket sales in violation of a District Supreme Court injunction prohibiting orders to deal in excursion tickets. The defendant denied intent to breach the order and explained the ticket owner asked the broker to pass his contact for buyers through an intermediary.
A 24 year old Russian, Leopold G Bard, claiming a presidential invitation, wandered onto White House grounds and into the Green Room before being arrested for sanity evaluation. He is to be examined by police surgeons today. Also, street car conductors Jeffree Matier and Carroll Larmo faced arraignment after allegedly overloading a car across the Anacostia bridge on June 26. their case was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Columbia Theater opens a mini summer week with Motha, an adaptation of Henry Hamiltons novel Ouldas. The cast, led by Charlotte Walker and Elles Spong, receives praise for Vera Herbert and細, while musical interludes by the Aborn Opera Company mix with omissions in Herberts Fortune Teller. The Arden stock company follows at the Belasco Theater with a tentative revival of The Rivals, where performance and tradition clash and some actors rise to the occasion though overall pacing lags.
June marriage licenses issued rose to 493, up 111 from last year. The marriage license register shows strong activity with increases over the prior June. Maryland and Michigan supplied many applicants for wedding credentials as the month closed.
Dublin voters approve freedom of the city for Richard Croker by a 26 to 13 ballot after a contentious session. The decision follows a Derby win by Croker’s horse Orby at Epsom. opposition came from Binn Fein leaders and Unionists amid debate over Croker’s New York ties and Glencairn industry links.
In Oxford England on July 1 a large gathering of English educators at Worcester College heard the vice chancellor present a commemorative address to Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University New York. The address was placed in a silver casket and marked the recent visit of English educators to America and Butler's valued assistance.
Geneva reports Herr Woeling once Archduke Leopelé of Austria, who renounced titles to wed actress Wilhelmina Aéamoglc, has been granted divorce. The wife joined Ascona Anchorites, adopted vegetarianism, sunbathed without clothes, and embraced other eccentricities, leading to marital breakdown.
Secretary Taft yesterday received a cablegram from Col Goethals head of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Washington reports everything going well and harmoniously. The cable denies dissatisfaction and any desire to withdraw the project.
A report received at the Navy Department from Rear Admiral Emory at Fort Monroe says rumors that the battleship Maine fouled the battleship Missouri were groundless. Both ships are securely moored with ample steam and a third anchor for strength amid current bad weather.
Pennsylvania Railroad announces through morning and afternoon trains from Broad Street Station to Cape May Wildwood and Ocean City on weekdays and a Sunday service to Cape May plus through connections via the Delaware River Bridge Route. Cape May Wildwood hotels and train service are highlighted to attract seaside visitors this season.
Judge Mullowny left Saturday for Atlantic City and resorts. Judge Mills fills temporary peace bench as Mullowny absents. Zahm Teer rich returned from New York trip while Chyana sails on vacation. Bailiffs Elijah Lelzear, Forsaidhe, and Richard Hughes assume duties at district jail and court entrances.
Brian T. Brian former chief clerk at GF Becomes Deputy Public Printer after taking the oath yesterday morning at the Government Printing Office His tenure as chief clerk began January 20 1992 and his new offices will be on the second floor next to the Public Printer Stillings Capt Brien received congratulations and other officials and clerks were sworn in.
Gallaudet College Alumni Association met at the college chapel with about 150 present. Dr T F Fox reported 113 members. A resolution criticized the civil service rule excluding the deaf from examinations as unjust. Officers elected: RR Allabough president, JM Stewart first VP, HB Stafford second VP, Adams secretary, J S Long treasurer.
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