Lincoln memorial association to be formed in Washington
Patriotic societies in the District plan to organize a Lincoln memorial association to raise a fund around 35 million dollars for a Washington monument to Abraham Lincoln. The Daughters of the American Revolution and Grand Army of the Republic back the project. A meeting at the New Willard tonight at 8 o'clock will launch the preliminary organization with many prominent citizens and officials expected to attend.
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Abraham Lincoln
Senate
House of Representatives
New Willard
D. A. R. May
Daughters of the American Revolution
D. A. R. Hag
United States
Matthew T. Scott
Lincoln
National Board of Managers
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry A. Johnson
Department of the Potomac
Edwin A. Holbrook
John A. Walker
O. H. Oldroyd
G. Mawson
District of Columbia United Spanish War Veterans
Capt. Mawson
National Organization of the U. S. W. Vv
Mary A. Dow
Woman's Relief Corps
Lincoln Association
Mabel T. Boardman
Central Committee
The
National Red Cross
Miss Boardman
Wita C. J. Bell
Charles C. Glover
Chester A. Snow
Mr. Snow
Lincoln Memorial Assoeciation
Senator Elking
West Virginia
Gallager
New Hampshire
W. F. Gude
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Nelson Page
Rudolph and Judson
Walter Stilton Hutchins
Washington Humane Society
D. J. Callahan
Washington Board of Trade
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
H. B
Macfarland
Hannis Taylor
Spain
Wet June Keeps Washington Cold as Rain Lingers
The weather bureau forecasts continued rain and a cold spell for a week or more. A storm moving northeast from the Southwest delays warm weather, affecting the District of Columbia and nearby areas, with widespread showers across the Mississippi Valley and eastern states. Rain is expected today with clearing by nightfall.
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Weather Bureau
District of Columbia
Washington
Mississippi Valley
United States
New England
Celebration of St Francis de Sales Tercentenary Observed
Visitation nuns worldwide celebrate the 300th anniversary of their order with solemn exercises across convents, led by clergy from Georgetown University and St. Matthew's Church. Masses, benedictions, sermons, and confirmations mark a multi-day observance in Washington and Georgetown, honoring founder St Francis de Sales. A separate poem salutes Lincoln, praising his impact on liberty and the Union, concluding with a call for lasting national unity.
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Visitation Order
Washington
Connecticut Avenue
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Georgetown University
Father Buckey
St. Matthew's Church
S. J
Father Brosnan
Father Smyth
St. Patrick's
Mgr. Lee
St. Matthew
Father Nealy
St. Paul's Church
the Sacred Heart
Ernest Winchester
Con Russell
Visitation Convent
Georgetown
Joseph Himmel
St. Francis de Saled
Archbishop Falconio
Fleming
Vandort
Becker
Not All Going Crazy More Insanity Increase Sparked Debate
In Washington doctors challenge Dr J H Kellog of Battle Creek who warned that if insanity grows at current rates everyone will be insane soon. Dr White calls the forecast silly and notes data gaps, while Dr Hickling argues recoveries rise with better treatment and institutions expand coverage.
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Battle Creek
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Government Hospital For
D. Percy Hickling
Department of
Neurology and Electro-Therapeutics
Georgetown Medical School
Kellog
Boston
College of Physicians and Surgeons
White
Kelleg
Hickling
Aged Bookseller Ill Shuts Historic Shop Near Capitol
James Guild antiquarian bookseller at 105 Pennsylvania Avenue is seriously ill at age 86, closing his shop for the first time in 36 years. Once a hub beside the Capitol dome, he counted President Garfield and Blaine among friends, while shelves overflow with piled volumes and pictures.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Guild
Capitol
Garfeld
Blaine
Hoar
Owls of City Nest Reorganizes as Washington Nest No 98
The Washington Nest No 98 of the American Order of Owls was reconstituted yesterday as American Order of Owls with 25 000 members nationwide and 115 in Washington. Plans for expanding membership were laid out and summer meetings will be on the first Sunday of each month. Local officers include W E Evans past president James J Feeney president Andrew Gleason vice president Norman Nicholson secretary Edward Schmidt treasurer John E Ruddy indicator.
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American Order of Owls
Costello
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Order of Owls
Owls
America
W. E. Evans
James J. Feeney
Andrew Gleason
Norman Nicholson
Edward Schmidt
John E. Ruddy
All Around the City Taxicab Ad
A compact old branded ad for Federal Taxicab promotes ready service with comfortable seats and experienced chauffeurs. It lists a phone number Main 6670 and charges of three dollars per hour.
City Bulletin on Building Flag Delayed for Cash
Clerk Aukam of the municipal court says the flag platform and pole for the city hall will not be erected due to lack of funds. The project is planned for just after July 1 when the next appropriation becomes operative. Local notices mention carpet cleaning and various services.
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