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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
4
The text argues the administration should appoint a bipartisan state committee based on recommendations from multiple individuals. It stresses the committee must fairly represent the public, resist friction, and avoid exerting undue influence. It envisions a commission reflecting diverse political groups and regional interests to ensure honest governance.
A cryptic OCR fragment describes battlefield activity near a border with reference to forces deploying, claiming gains and setbacks. It notes both sides presenting uncertain results and mutual distrust of official reports amid ongoing clashes and strategic maneuvers.
John Burroughs arrives in the city on his way to Florida and plans to travel with President Theodore Roosevelt back to Washington in May. The renowned nature writer is guest of Dr. Frank Baker, superintendent of the Zoological Park, at 28 Columbia Road as public interest rises over the Roosevelt anti nature controversy.
Widespread sleet caused potential wire damage and delays, but a rise of one degree in temperature prevented major outages. Operators reported no serious delays in western transmission except in Indianapolis where sleet damaged several miles of wire.
Active preparations under way for the regular annual dinner of the Washington Yale Alumni Association to be held at Rauscher’s on March 12. Victor Metcalf is to preside, with a large gathering expected and speakers including William Hobart Seward and Rev Anson Phelps Stokes. The association, over 25 percent larger after Yale Forestry graduates join, will issue final notices with the $3 per plate price next week.
An early morning fire at the Madrid Apartments on Eighteenth Street near Kalorama caused hysteria among residents. Mrs I H Sikes and daughter Mrs J G Foster quickly fought the flames with a bucket. Police and fire crews arrived as smoke filled the building. damage estimated around seven hundred dollars.
A local judge announced the formation of the Social Order of Moose in this city at a meeting above the Trortrait Bank building. The organization plans social activities and has branches in Detroit Monroe Cleveland Buffalo and Niagara Falls. About 600 members are reported, with officers including Joseph Crowle president and William Tar as first vice president.
Funeral services for Edward Ty proap will be held Friday night at Harvard Street chapel, conducted by Rev T G Butler of the Jather Menoriat Church. Interment will follow at Oakify Gemeters cemetery with numerous prominent pallbearers and attendees from Washington and New York. list includes William Hity le Pow Math Ment.ander, John Ja Edson, Simon Wer PY De Graw, and others. Also noted is the funeral of Dr James R Gow to be held from his residence at 150 Fourteenth Street this afternoon with burial in the same cemetery and survivors listed.
The Rev William Mercer Grosvenor of New York is highlighted as a leading candidate to succeed the late Bishop Satterlee in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Other named candidates include Dr Stites of Virginia, Dr Stires, Dr McKim, Bishop Brent of the Philippines, and several prominent churchmen from New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and London, with social stature and metropolitan experience cited as assets.
A fragmented tale traces Glacia Calla later known as Calla Calla a dazzling American social figure in Paris through the 19 teens. It chronicles her rumored fortunes her social ascent and flirtations with royalty and nobility including the Shah of Iran and Baroness von Grendorfslotaj while noting a later return to America and a return to theater plans in Paris.
A large Columbia Theater audience heard Irish American leaders praise Robert Emmet and Ireland’s fate in a program led by Congressmen and civic figures. Speakers urged a strong USIrish alliance only after Ireland gains nationhood, noting enduring ties and the Irish struggle’s influence on American identity.
A garbled report describes the arrival of Rex Rew ONG Mar T-Wita at a capital hospital amid ceremonial elements. It notes a reception and mentions a long tradition, with references to a king, a neon light display, and a distant city.
Mrs Drexel was operated upon for appendicitis this afternoon at her residence 1 Fa sixty wernt street by Dr Willam T Bull. She is resting comfortably and her condition is not serious. Formerly Miss Alc froth of Philadelphia, she heard about a National Resource and Needs conservation meeting where resolutions endorsed President Roosevelts policy to save national resources.
The Washington Society of Engineers will hold its monthly smoker tomorrow evening at Reuters Hotel. Robert Farnham, assistant engineer of construction for the Pennsylvania Railroad, will deliver an address on the changes in railroad location in the District of Colombia.
The multipart text outlines a Maryland family connection to Baroness Orendorf through a husband and a daughter of a Montgomery County farmer. It notes lack of speakable detail about an affair, a long marriage, relocation to Baltimore, and limited contact with a sister and a brother and his wife. It mentions a child believed living in Virginia and a brother who died years ago.
The American car leading the Newark to Paris auto race reached Be le Plains Iowa east of Marshalltown tonight and will remain there overnight due to an accident. French car No 1 passed Clinton about 3:30 this afternoon as the wagon car went through Clinton earlier. Road sounds are reportedly bad along the route. Spring Saltings are wow ready. Wineman & Co. 94 F St NW.
Daily notice invites readers to use the Want Section of The Post, highlighting free postings and wide reach to the people of Washington.
Los Angeles area delivers a general weather update with a forecast of rising temperatures later in the day. The report notes fog patches, light winds, and increased humidity as the day progresses with a high near 74 and a low around 60.
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