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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1907

Page

14

Woman graduates at Trinity College hear on home as modern life

The commencement at Trinity College featured addresses stressing home and marriage as the backbone of society. Speaker Mr Smith warned against women copying men and urged steadfast adherence to Christian ideals, while graduates from multiple cities received Bachelor of Arts degrees in caps and gowns.

Trinity College Mr. Smith Mer. Falconio Revomas J. Shahan Mary Agnes Bradley Worcester Mase Margaret Cummings Fall Hiver Mass Susie McGorrisk Des Moinen Mary Elizabeth McKenna New York Bisnche Gertrude McMahon Mann Elisabeth Frakes Moore Springfield Main Irene Mary O'Crowney Newark Alice Mary Ryan Brooklyn N. Y Helen Terews Scofield

Hospital Diet Kitchens At George Washington University Hospital

The board of lady managers has established diet kitchens on every floor to serve hot or iced meals directly from ranges or refrigerators, improving dietary control. A new children's ward with ten beds and needed equipment has opened, and many other improvements were funded by the students’ ball and a charity bazaar at Friendship.

George Washington University Hospital Wll Bridge Board of Lady Managers Friendship

Cathedral School Honors Ethel Roosevelt and Helen Church

In the Cathedral Close amphitheater the Cathedral School marked flag day with Miss Helen Durant Church receiving the banner for best annual record and Miss Ethel Roosevelt placing second. Generations gathered as the Marine Band played and students, faculty, and alumni filled St. Hilda's Hall for class day exercises and a 1030 morning diploma ceremony in white caps and gowns.

Cathedral Close Cathedral School Helen Durant Church Washington Ethel Roosevelt Marine Band Bishop Satterlee George Bratenski Dr Sbratenshi John M Malory Church Dorothea Moorhouse Louise Norton Lida Patch Charlotte Harding Rosamond Starr St. Hilda's Hall Elizabeth Egerton Kibbey Marie-Louise Farman Skih Reinecks St Alban’s Church Sa E Ioenfer Ethelbert Talbot Central Pennsylvani Iowa Olivia Eve Glendale Ohio Elsie Rathbone Katharine Doty Peoples Marguerite Nelson Taylor Margaret Lucile Thomas East Liverpool Kathryn van Vleck Townsend New York Lelia Wittler Seattle Wash Catherine Woodward Mildred D Plummer

Varsity Debates Immigration Restriction Aboard Washington

George Washington University and Syracuse University to hold the first intercollegiate debate this afternoon at Continental Hall Seventeenth and C streets NW The affirmative side for GWU will feature David A Baer John T Kennedy and Edward P Gates with J W Berry as alternate Syracuse will be represented by Erwin Games Arthur Berry and Stilisen Marks Wem Mr Nichols is a junior at Syracuse and captain Wemett The debate will be presided over by Darmeter E Brown commissioner of Education

George Washington University Syracuse University Continental Hall Seventeenth C Streets Syracuse David A Baer John T. Kennedy Edward P. Gates J. W Berry Baer Columbian College Western High School Kennedy Gates Central High School Mr Berry Eastern High School Men Volue Columbian Syraracuse Unive Erwin Arthur Berry Stilisen Wem Nichols

George Washington University Honors Parade and Commencement Events

George Washington University holds a cap and gown march at 10 o'clock from Fifteenth and H to Memorial Continental Hall led by President Charles W. Needham. Dr Needham to confer degrees with Prof. C Mitchell delivering the opening address. A reception follows at Rauscher's. Later debates with Syracuse University and campus closes including a humorous play by Robson D. & Brown.

Prof S.C. Mitchell George Washington University Fifteenth Memorial Continental Hall Charles W. Needham Needham Prof. C. Mitchell Richmond College Rauscher’s Syracuse University Columbian College Washington College of Engineering University Hall Robson D. & Brown

Hotel guest list by city and names across the nation

A long OCR style roster lists numerous individuals by hotel and city including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Missouri Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New York state North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina with multiple named persons and hotel affiliations such as Raleigh and Regent Willard Shoreham Metropolitan and other properties. The fragment details guests, spouses, and affiliations across hotels in major cities.

Baltimore K T Fielder Raleigh A. ‘Tart Georges W Peck M A. Orris W. Hapert H CG Gordon M Bond J. H McGrady Regent G. S Schaeff Boston A T Holtrock M J Hartwell National Faibouts W T Baxter Alfred Schwartz M Hawkins James P Reynolds Bhoreham F. Booker M Post RA Davidson Miss H Parker J E Walls Ebbitt H H Barnes F. A. Larkin New Willard Joseph Lo Swallow R_ Tuyague Shiladelphia Schinda J H Sheep J. Broddus W A Armstrong L Goodall James W M Bond H .Berest Arlington Sing Shoreham Maxwell Riggs A ‘Thomas J_ Hidoch New Willard George @ Richards E D Spink Pittsburg Steele F MeKeaver St James Richmond Burke Cross W. Wilken Hbbitt Candler J H Stribling Alabama J M Crawford Jasper Arkansas T R. Phillips Little Rock H Laney J. M Oathant Virgie Bennett Reenemker H Darr Ramsey Brown J Brown Camden California D A. Dempter Los Angeles Metropolitan J F Dostel J W. Swanson Denver Florida W Gwins Tampa Georgia J_ H Gardiner Atlanta Flannigan Athens George K Hutchins Columbus Illinois E Draw Custerskills Iowa C H Barnes Des Moines Missouri-St Louis Maryland W W Power Carrol Massachusetts Joseph F Mahan Mary J Hargan Cambridge Edgar W. Yale Cohassett EP Rowell Plymouth Michigan Fred A Curtis G A. Parker B C Jwhnson New York State T N_ Pratt J B Schubill Charles R Bishop C A Tucker Twitlard Y Durfee Rochester Paul Buckler White Plains He Luce Riverhead D Jones DB Lewis Red House Wagner Binghamton Mra A. F Gondson Caledonia St James S R Whosenhunt Andrews Ohio H B Ramsey Warren John Tibson Mid- Alabara Ralergy Russell Ho Kurtz Kurtz Carey Ada Clark Cincinnati Charles W_ Miller EE Noble H_ Bird Rogers and Wits Jamestown Sharéhant Oregon C Rice Staats Cleveland Pennsylvania H Anklers Connell

Malaria Test With Manson's Camp Participants

Five healthy men stayed in a Roman Campagna hut with mosquito netting from dusk to dawn and remained healthy, suggesting night air is not riskier than day. The report promotes Elixir Babek as an effective anti malaria tonic and parasite destroyer, with testimonials from physicians and patients. It urges purchase in bottles from druggists and warns to ensure the product is Babek.

Manson Meh New Orleans J. Middleton Four Mile Run All Drugéistas Daly Babsk

Pictures shock Comstock arresting editors over magazine photos

Anthony Comstock arrested McCarthy of Highwood New Jersey and Davia H Dodges of West 116th Street New York editors of Standard and Vanity Fair after charging they published improper pictures of women in a patent issue. Magistrate Moss set bail at 500 dollars each and adjourned the case to next Tuesday.

New York Washington Post W. F. McCarthy Hhghwood N. J Davia H. Dodges West 116Th Street Menager Standard Vanity Fair Moss Anthony Comstock McCarthy Ad Dodge Magistate Moss

Mrs Kaufmann Trial Follows Sensational Hearing

Wealthy Sioux Falls woman Mrs Kaufmann faces trial on charges of wanton murder in the death of her 16 year old house maid Agnes Polreia. A dramatic preliminary hearing sparked threats of lynching and a dynamite plot by townspeople after blood stained clothing was displayed.

Sioux Falls Washington Post Flandreau Mre Ma Kaufmann Agnes Polreia Kaufmann Pillsbury Austria-Hungary South Dakota Parkston Hutchinson County Sioux III

Fire truck wrecks saloon on busy New York street

New York reports a dramatic morning as Fire Truck 13 and a fast responding crew avert a major disaster. Driver Patrick Barry and team saved residents at 177 Hast Nine ty-third street after a rein snapped. The truck veered to curb, smashing a saloon window and damaging chandeliers.

New York Hast Ninety Third Street Ft. Aaron George Marks Hast Ninety-third Street Patrick Barry Aaron George Marka CeHa Dora Aaron Marks Barry Ney BM. A Kilgannon

Premier Clemenceau Recovers After Brief Illness in Chamber

Paris June 4 Premier Clemenceau suffered a slight attack of enteritis in the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon. He went home and recovered quickly, with officials stating he would probably resume duties tomorrow.

Paris Cremenceau Chamber of Deputies

Clemency Call Sparks Debate Over Bond Case

Judge Morris of the United States District Court declined to join a commutation appeal for Bessie L. Bond, sentenced to five years and a $1 fine for altering a bank note. Federal support for clemency grows in Baltimore as the case recalls Bond’s late mother, an invalid, and the family’s hardship.

Washington Post Baltimore Morris United States District Court Bessie L. Bond Central Methodist _ Episcopal Church South Roosevelt Marris Miss Bond

Tragic Danville Killing Tollows Aid to Woman

Danville Virginia June 4 John Cabell Coleman 23 a member of the Cabell family is killed by George Lindsay 29 an operator in a Tenderloin suburb Lindsay struck Nettie Dorsett and Coleman rushed to defend her. Lindsay shot Coleman at close range entering the brain Coleman was unarmed and had one arm Lindsay was captured later brought to Danville to prevent lynching He will face a preliminary trial and grand jury indictments Lindsay admitted being the shooter Coleman was related to Gen W L Cabell and Col George C Cabell.

Cabell Virginia George Lindsay Washington Danville John Cabell Coleman Tenderloin Lindsay Nettie Dorsett Coleman Beth W. L. Cabell Texas Trans-Mississippi Department of the United Confederate Veterans George C. Cabell Congress

Confederate Memorial Day Observed at Blandford Cemetery

In Blandford Cemetery Petersburg on Confederate Memorial Day a large crowd witnessed ceremonies with veterans from A P Hill Camp and other groups. Led by Mayor William M. Jones, the event featured a memorial address by Rev. W C Taylor and later a luncheon hosted by the Ladies' Memorial Association with Rev Dr J S Foster delivering remarks. The Washington Artillery of New Orleans and Confederate veterans from Richmond attended.

Washington Petersburg Va Blandford Cemetery Richmond A. P. Hill A. P. Hil Petersburg Grays Seventy-second Regiment Virginia Volunteers Washington Artillery New Orleans Wiliam M. Jones W. C. Taylor First Baptist Church Confederation Association of the South Ladies’ Memorial Association J. S. Foster

Charlottesville Day Dry Victory in Local Option Vote

Special to The Washington Poet reports Charlottesville Virginia voters chose the dry option by a 40 vote margin in the local option election. turnout was high with large participation and no disturbances. A praise meeting at First Methodist Church featured Robert Clay of Bristol Virginia urging race unity for the dry cause. First and Third wards produced dry majorities totaling 58 while Second and Fourth wards produced wet majorities totaling 18 including the Fourth Ward contribution.

Charlottesville First Methodist Church Robert Clay Bristol

Kittens With Green Hair From Baltimore’s Odd Litter

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore June 4 five eight day old kittens possess green fur not yellow or brown their coats resemble cantaloupe interior or canary plumage the coal black mother shows identical faultless heredity the green fur covers most of the under surface while backs remain black a natural freak suggested with no environmental cause evident

Washington Baltimore Rachel Carter McKienry Street

Banquet to Bryan in Baltimore Hosts Notables

Gov Warfield Senator Rayner and Mayor Mahool attended a reception after William Jennings Bryan spoke at the YMCA in Baltimore. The crowd cheered loudly as Democrats praised the party prospects while Bryan did not discuss any candidacy.

Warfield Rayner Mahool Baltimore William Jennines Bryan Young Men's Christian Association Hutan House Cov. Warfield Bryan Gov. Warfield Democratic Party

Deserters Break Jail in Virginia Prison Break

Three sailors identified as R E Johnson W A Ebeling and R B Kull escaped from a Petersburg Virginia jail where they were held on suspicions of desertion from the U S Navy They cut through a wall and escaped using blankets tied together as a rope Their return to the receiving ship Franklin was delayed by a quarantine for smallpox at the jail

Petersburg R E. Johnson W. A Ebeling R. B. Kull United States Navy Jak United States Ahip Franklin

Ratliff Near Collapse in West Virginia Assault Case

Makinton West Virginia June 4 Ratliff and Gay are charged with criminal assault on Ona Bird sixteen eloping with Arnold Gladwell The grand jury will indict for criminal assault a capital crime in WV State Senator Osenton and Andrew Price will defend The defendant Ratliff is fearfully overwhelmed and appears near collapse The public mood is intense and a miscarriage of justice could provoke a double lynching

Washington Post Makinton W. Va Warwick Ratliff Albert Gay Ona Bird Arnold Gladwell West Virginia C. W. Osenton Andrew Price Ratliff

Steamer Tourist Destroyed by Fire in Albemarle Sound

Elizabeth City N C June 4 The steamer Tourist one of the largest freight vessels in these waters of 225 net tons built at Nyack N Y was destroyed by fire in Albemarle Sound today. The crew was saved and the steamer left for Columbia earlier this morning. Special to The Washington Post. Charlestown W Va June 4 Miss Shellene Amanda Macrae and Rev Maurice Clarke were married at St Andrews Chapel today by Rev Richard W Trapnell rector. Miss Macrae has been deaconess in charge at the chapel and Mr Clarke a native of England but for the past two years has been pastor at St Andrews. Richmond Va June 4 Thomas Powell fifty five men attempted death by own action in cell at the Second police station last night. He resides in Tetttes N Y and was brought to the station by several men from his home after creating a disturbance. He will re-

St Paul St. Cecelias Academy Cecelias Marie Agnes Nill Cardinal Gibbons Flu Sara Bethink Ag Elizabeth City N. C Leroy Steamboat Company Albemarle Sound Maurice Clarke S. A. Macrae Washington Post Charlestown W. Va Shellene Amanda Macrae St Andrew’s Chapel Richard W. Trapnell Miss Macrae Clarke England Arthur M. Lewis Anst W. Va Frapnell St. Andrew's Washington Richmond Thomas Powell Tetttes N.Y New York Isidor Rayner Democratic Party Republican Party Roosevelt Massachusetts Iowa Margaret Elizabeth Butts Calvin Butts Free Methodist Church Ben AL Bcull St. Paul's Cemetery Alexandria Light Infantry Lavendeth Virginia Regiment Jamestown

Woman Burglar Lofts House Near Pen-Mar Door

In Hagerstown Maryland on June 4 a residence near Pen-Mar was entered while the family attended church. A quantity of silver plate was stolen after a woman’s footprints were found outside a rear window used for entry. The incident occurred at John Sheldon’s home.

Washington Port Hagerstown John Sheldon Pen-Mar

Alechler Squares His Accounts in Richmond Shortage Saga

Richmond June 4 Henry C Hechler former Henrico County treasurer was summoned by the board of supervisors to appear and settle with the county after accountants reported a shortage Hechler signed a check to cover the alleged deficit in the treasury records.

Washington Post Richmond Henry C. Hechler Henrico County Board of Supervisors Treasury

William J Crompton laid to rest at Fort Bayard NM

The funeral for William J Crompton, recently noted in The Post, was held at Fort Bayard Army Health Retreat in New Mexico. His widow and five children attended. Crompton, born in the city, is survived by his mother and three brothers. He served in the U S Army Quartermaster's Department. His health failed three years ago leading to his transfer to Denver and then Fort Bayard for recovery. Mrs Crompton and the children are expected to return home.

William J. Crompton Army Fort Bayard N. Mex Mr. Crompton Quartermaster’s Department Denver

Leesburg Horse Show Opens Sixth Annual Virginia Circuit

Leesburg Virginia June 4 The Leesburg Horse Show the first in the Virginia circuit begins its sixth annual exhibition near this place tomorrow under favorable conditions. Nearly 600 entries from local and professional exhibitors compete in forty classes with 40 to 50 horses in hunter events. First day awards total 1000 dollars plus silver cups. Notable prizes include trophies from Middlesex Hunt Club Boston and A Henry Higginson and gifts from Mrs Westmorland Devis and W C Eustis. Exhibitors include Julian Morris Keswick J H Weatherbee New York Westchester Farm New Jersey Mrs Gertrude Rives Potts Albemarle and entrants from Warrenton Charlottesville Culpeper Orange Upperville Manassas Lynchburg Richmond and others.

Leesburg Virginia Friends of the Association Loudoun Hunt Club Loudoun Julian Morris Keswick J. H. Weatherbee New York Westchester Farm New Jersey Gertrude Rives Potts Albemaine Warrenton Charlottesville Culpeper Orange Upperville Manassas Lynchburg Richmond

Republicans Divided Over Tariff Says Rayner

Senator Isidor Rayner forecast fierce internal strife within the Roosevelt era GOP over tariff policy. He argued both major parties face factions, with Republicans split into radical and conservative wings and Democrats united on core principles, as friction builds toward a charged convention.

Roosevelt

Fire damages Knoxville plant of Evening Sentinel

Fire severely damages the Evening Sentinel Company plant in Knoxville Tennessee on June 4. The composing room and stereotyping department suffer heavy losses. All seven linotype machines in the factory were seriously harmed.

Knoxville, Tenn Evening Sentinel Company

Trouble for Railway Members Breathing Restive

The Alexandria lodge of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes reports discharges and new hires as the road seeks cost cuts. Officials refuse comment though tensions likely rise between workers and management amid alleged pledges by new men to stay outside the union.

Nonuaica Alexandria News Shington Post Bueead King Street Alexendria Alexandria Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Brenaman for Secretary in Virginia Democratic Party

Washington report from Richmond June 4 claims Chairman Ellyson of the State Democratic committee plans to name Deputy Insurance Commissioner J W Brenaman as secretary to replace Col Joseph Button who resigned after taking the insurance post. Brenaman is described as an experienced party worker who had handled duties in interim.

Washington Fost Richmond Ellyson State Democratic Committee J W Brenamean Vhce Joseph Button Button Insurance State Bureau of Insurance Brenaman

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