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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1907

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17

Fund Now 100000 for George Washington University

Two mass meetings at George Washington University reported a push to raise 400000 for new campus buildings. President Needham urged rapid fundraising with a student executive committee to secure subscriptions, aiming to begin construction within six months.

Needham Etho George Washington University Citizens’ Committee George Washington University Fund Association Themget University Uhey Universis Wioumt Carroll Washington Teige University George Washington

Local Pianist Pleases Washington Audience at Columbia Theater

Felix Garziglia, a local pianist, delighted a full Columbia Theater yesterday in the Washington College of Music series. He opened with Schumann's Fagottisch group pieces and Liszt plus Moszkowski, earning encores. The season closes March 8 at the National Theater with Mme Schumann-Heink.

Felix Garziella Washington Columbia Theater Washington College of Music Garziglia Schumann Moszkowski Liszt Weimar National Theater Mme Schumann-Heink

Schooner Bessie E. reportedly lost with all hands

The Bessie E. of San Francisco, a gasoline auxiliary schooner, drifted bottom up thirteen miles northeast of Caps Blanco on Wednesday. The City of Pueblo reports its tow, with the crew believed lost, after an apparent capsizing caused by an over heavy deckload.

Bessie E San Francisco Victoria British Columbia City of Pueblo Bessie KK

Utica YMCA Fire Destroys Building and Nearby Stores

Utica March 1 The Young Men’s Christian Association building was completely destroyed by fire this morning. Loss will total about 150 dollars. A clothing store music store and plumbing establishment on the ground floor were also burned.

Utica Young Men's Christian Association Joss

Divorce suit ahead for Daisy Gordon Hanna and Dan Hanna

Cleveland dispatch reports Daisy Gordon Hanna plans to file for divorce from Dan Hanna son of the late Senator Mark Hanna within weeks. The couple’s quarrels centered on New York society life versus Cleveland roots with custody of their daughter likely awarded to Mrs Hanna amid a long history of prior marriages and a shared Waldorf-Astoria proximity incident.

Cleveland Daisy Gordon Hanna Dan Hanna Mark Hanna New York Hanna East Trinty- Eighth Street New York City Hannas Dan R. Hanna

English Language Praised Lecture Series Opens at YM

Dr James C Fernald opened a course of lectures on English Language Style at the YMCA assembly hall on Thursday afternoon. He outlined 1900 years of English history from Julius Caesar to today and praised English as a world language already spoken across ports worldwide. Over 100 attended. future topics include etymology synonyms and antonyms dictionary use and prose studies with weekly sessions every Thursday at 4 45 pm.

James C Fernald Young Mens Christian Association Assembly Hall Iie Fernald England America

Salton Sea Explored By Carnegie Lab Group

An exploration party led by Dr Donald MacDougal of the Carnegie Desert Laboratory in Tucson completed an extended survey of the Salton Sea area, estimated at 700 square miles. Inflow from the Colorado River has ceased, yet the lake level remains steady due to seepage from the New and Alamo rivers, with MacDougal predicting the level will not drop fifty inches.

Colorado Ucson, Aris Donald MacDougl Carnegie Desert Laboratory Tucson Salton Sea Colorado River New Alamo MacDougal

Aver's Non-Alcoholic Sarsaparilla Ad Copy

An elderly style ad urges readers to consult a doctor before using Aver's non-alcoholic Sarsaparilla and promises to publish the proper dosage. The text emphasizes medical advice and frequent consultation with a physician.

Aver Lowall Mase

Vaughn Class Banquet Celebrates Growth and Imagination

The sixteenth annual Vaughn Class banquet at Calvary Baptist Church highlighted the class’s growth from 18 to 325 members. Speakers included Dr M Rosa Fishburn, F W Vaughn, C J Newton, John W Foster, Rev Dr H Greene, and Senator Charles Dick. The program featured toasts, entertainment, and committee thanks for a night of fellowship and youth development.

M. Rosa Fishburn Calvary Baptist Church Greene Mr Vaughn Vaughn Posalbie James W. Bell F. W. Vaughn C. 3. Newton John W Foster Rosa Fishburn I. C. Foster John Barrett 8 H Greene Charles Dick Ohio Mitchell Carroll G. K. Berryman

Police Seek Missing 13YearOld Boy Charles Purvia

Police were asked last night to search for Charles Purvia aged thirteen who vanished from his home at 705 Third Street Northeast since Thursday morning. He is described as small for his age and last seen wearing a light gray Norfolk jacket knee trousers dark cap and overcoat.

Charles Purvia Third Street Sean

Mansion Plans Ready to Ground Recorded

Real estate activity heats up as Mrs. Marshall Field of Chicago and George W. Vanderbilt acquire eight Seventeenth Street lots fronting New Hampshire Avenue. Title to all plots taken by William Henry Dennis. Plans prepared for mansions by Field and Vanderbilt signal major upgrades in an exclusive Kalorama area.

New Hampshire Avenue Seventeenth John R. Dos Passos New York Seventeenth Street Swann Streets Swann Street George J. Easterddy William L Argue Albert M. Read Field Mr. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Biltmore N. C George F. Huff Pennsylvania Floyd Harris Murray A. Cobb Thomas J. Fisher & Co

Lectures on Republics by Rear Admiral Chester

Rear Admiral C M Chester spoke before the National Geographic Society at National Rifles Armory about the republics of Santo Domingo and Haiti. He traced Haiti's political turmoil, noted Norse discovery debates, and urged the Christian nation to aid neighbors in developing stable popular government through example.

Santo Domingo Hatt C M. Chester National Geographic Society National Rifles’ Armory Chester Haiti Ita America Halti

Hearst Plans Grand Riverside Drive Palace Project

Special to The Washington Post reports William Randolph Hearst intends to build a grand palace on a premier Riverside Drive plot at 105th Street. The eight by 100 foot site spans over three city lots, aiming to rival peers like Bishop Potter and Isaac L. Rice, with Hearst living modestly nearby while the area remains restricted to private dwellings.

Washington Post New York Mari—William Randolph Bearst American Fiee Hearst Riverside Drive 105Th Street

Former Wife Sues Broker Over Alimony and Affairs

Mrs Charles H White, newly divorced from a prominent New York broker of Liberty Street and New York Yacht Club, charges in Supreme Court that he has not paid $1085 back alimony and lives in luxury with Annie Jackson, his former stenographer. She cites photographs as evidence and recounts a Garten of social scandal including a Palm Room incident at the Waldorf and his efforts to win her to adopt his two children. The judge ordered White to appear and show cause why he should not be punished for nonpayment.

Hanna New York Cuyahoga County Daisy Gordon de Maud de Maud Edmund K. Stalle Waldorf-Astoria Hanne Waldorf Charles H White Liberty Street White New Rochelle Port Washington Dre. White Miss Jackson

Last Cabinet Meeting Bids Farewell to Two Advisers

All cabinet members attended the last regular meeting of the current group. The two hour session served as a farewell to Secretary Shaw and Secretary Hitchcock who retire to private life next Monday. Garf ield will be sworn in Monday to succeed Hitchcock, and George van L Meyer will take over as Postmaster General.

Shaw Hitchcock Ilfe Garfield Bassador Russia George van L. Meyer

Meyer Has King's Message from Buckingham Palace

Special to The Washington Post New York March 1 George von Longerke Meyer former American ambassador to Russia arriving to become Postmaster General recounts a private audience with King Edward at Buckingham Palace He described the king’s frank talk and admiration for the American people and President Roosevelt while declining to reveal the message he bore Meyer said he is honored by Roosevelt’s confidence and eager to join the cabinet

Washington Post New York George von Longerke Meyer Russia Roosevelt King Edward London Meyer Buckingham Palace Whitelaw Reid Illess Edward Mr. Meyer Beckingham Gelacae Mr Meyer Quish

Dr Hell Is Much Improved After Illness

The condition of brother Alexander Graham Bell, who has been ill for a month with grip, continues to improve. He was able to be about the house all day yesterday and attended to minor business. He has not been out of doors since Tuesday when he took a short walk.

Br.atexander Graham Bell Grip

Representative Seeks Post Office Appointment in Munice Indiana

The Indiana congressional delegation excluding Senator Beveridge urges the President to appoint Representative Cromer as postmaster at Munice Indiana to succeed David Lambert. Cromer was defeated in the latest election.

Indiana Congress Beveridge Representative Cromer Munele Ind David Lambert Cromer

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