Degeneracy of Independence Day Celebration Aboard Local Event
A crowd heard speeches from notable figures including Macfarlane Cortelyou and Cyrus Brown at a public gathering, with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. The exercise featured a flag ceremony, a band performance, and comments on patriotism and civic duty amid a large turnout and celebratory atmosphere.
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Harford Campyard
Amror Atoo
Tig Masig
Daily Want Section Opportunity in The Post
The Post invites readers to use the daily Want Section to reach Washington readers. This prompt highlights a consistent chance to place notices, ads, or classifieds and connect with a broad audience across the city.
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Invocation by Mount Pleasant pastor at national anniversary
The Rev Rosa Fishburn pastor of Mount Pleasant Congregational Church offers a prayer praising Providence and the nation. She asks for guidance to preserve constitutional ideals, transmit freedoms to children, and to bless local officials and the city as the republic marks its anniversary. The prayer seeks unity, civic virtue, and divine support for governance and future generations.
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Mount Pleasant
Mike Ua
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Piro
Listien
Praises Commissioners John Joy Edson Calls Them Men of Integrity
John Joy Edson commends the commissioners as men of integrity and worth, praising their conduct and dedication to public service in a brief statement.
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John Joy Edson
Russia
Federal control balance in National Capital territory
Excerpt from John Joy Edson discussing retained federal authority in the National Capital region. He notes the territory was set aside for exclusive federal control yet a large population and private interests have grown, creating influence and control tensions that may hinder federal aims.
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John Joy Edson
Anniversary address lauds district government progress and future
John Joy Fisor delivers an introductory speech marking the thirtieth anniversary of the present form of government in the District of Columbia. He praises the progress under current and former commissioners, notes the new federal authority, and contemplates what functions the central government should retain versus those best left to the district. He cites a growing population and property interests as factors in the governance debate.
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John Joy Fisor
Address of Mr Macfarland Recites Glories of City Past
The speaker defends the present city government while describing past achievements. He notes federal influence on schooling taxes and assessments and urges a careful future redefinition of relations between general and District governments to preserve citizen rights and local control.
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Duty to Criticise Washingtons 1900s Capital Progress
Commissioner Macfarland asserts the city as a large public corporation and urges critique of governance. He recalls Independence era plans and celebrates District improvements since the centennial, highlighting population growth, transportation upgrades, bridges, schools, and utilities as signs of national capital progress.
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Defends District Government as Best We Have
In praising District improvements, the speaker argues the government, though imperfect, is honest and effective. He asserts it as the nation’s best municipal body, a large corporation of the people, deserving fair critique and continued progress toward a thriving capital.
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Type of Nation's Progress Secretary Cortelyou Takes Building and City as His Texts
Secretary Cortelyou unveils a new program linking national progress to urban development and municipal economies. The plan emphasizes civic infrastructure, housing, and industry growth through coordinated federal support and private investment.
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CITYS RECORD CLEAN IN HISTORICAL ADDRESS
The speaker praises the Districts government as clean and efficient, noting the city’s fine new quarters and historical traditions. Secretary Cortatyou emphasizes that regardless of form, conduct and administration should meet past high standards and future expectations.
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Secretary Cortelyou Praises Washington Capital Progress
Secretary Cortelyou in his speech expresses pride in Washington DC and celebrates the cornerstone laying of the national capital. He recalls Daniel Webster and notes vast changes from swampy beginnings to a city of grandeur, with plans for government buildings and beautified squares.
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Building May It A Conduct Of Affairs Under Its Form
A terse statement argues that a building may shape conduct of affairs regardless of its administration form, aiming to equal past traditions with future expectations. The phrasing evokes governance themes without naming persons or places.
Model of Architecture by Chapin Brown for Chamber of Commerce
Chapin Brown speaking for the Chamber of Commerce lauds the project as a public monument and a model of architecture for Washington. He notes free speech, petitions to government, and the building’s practical use for governance, while praising its aesthetic form and anticipated influence on future generations.
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President permits salute as Democrats plan 46-gun ceremony
Washington Democrats seek permission to fire forty six guns from the Washington Monument to honor the party’s nominee. President Roosevelt has authorized a national slate of salute shots, with Col Charles Bromwell handling public grounds approval and the request referred to the President.
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Drowned man in Potomac River near Tidal Basin
James Martin fifty and Kendall Green D of Ker dall were boating on the Potomac near the Tidal Basin yesterday afternoon around five twenty when the boat capsized. Martin could not swim and drowned despite Norris Picknell and J Nickens attempts to rescue him. the body has not been recovered.
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Washington and Potowac Steam Boat Company schedule notice
Accommodations first class dining excursions by steamers Flacrie lighted thre glot Sanitary plumbing New water for hotel and amusements Sailing and bathing boat handling fishing Reach by steamers of the Wo & F Line See schedule in Loering Sti Regular daily except Monday excursions Washington and Potowac Steam Boat Company Pr all Tight st Wharf Washington D C For terms address W H HOLSCULH Manager th Va
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Visitors Attend Luncheon at New Willard for Civic Leaders
Executives from Baltimore and Richmond joined Speaker Cannon and Secretary Cortelyou at a dedicatory ceremony luncheon in the New Willard Hotel. City officials and guests from Washington, Richmond, Annapolis, Alexandria, and other cities were seated in the tenth-floor ballroom as impromptu remarks honored the new municipal building and the American system of government.
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