Friendly Hand formed to defend Washington cats
A new society called the Friendly Hand met at the New Willard Hotel to defend homeless cats from a proposed per head tax. Seven members attended as officers announced plans to merge two cat shelters, reorganize meeting dates, and solicit further donations including scraps, catnip, and flea powder. The treasury stood at four dollars as incorporation papers were to be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendly Hand
Washington
New Willard Hotel
District of Columbia
Board of Commissioners
Friendly Hand Society
H. L. West
J. Dimmick
Algo
Mission Brought to Close at St Aloysine Jesuit Mission
Two thousand men renewed baptismal promises at the final St. Aloysius Mission services conducted by Jesuit fathers. Attendance averaged 1,700 women nightly during the hot week. men averaged 1,500 per night for the concluding week. Walter William J. Stanton led the talks with Rev. William Coyle and Rev. Francis S. Howle. The sermons followed nightly instruction on St. Ignatius teachings and attracted more than 200 non-Catholics each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysine
St. Aloysius’ Church
North Capitol Streets
Walter William J. Stanton
Society of Jesus
Willam Coyle
S.J
Francis
Howle
S. J
St. Ignatius
Jesuit
Orden
Captain Sawtelle Buried With Full Military Honors
Captain Charles G. Sawtelle Jr of the Eighth United States Cavalry died February 18 near DL A Russell Wyoming and was buried at Arlington with full military honors. Services at St Pauls Church were followed by a cavalry escort, taps, and volleys. Honorary pallbearers included Maj J A Rice, Capt E B Cassett, Capt George W Cocell, Capt S B Schingler, and Mr Honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Sawtelle, Jr
Eighth United Streea Cavalry
Ort
DL A. Russell
Wyo
Arlington
St. Paul's
Dr. Harding
Charles C. Pierce
Engineer Corps
J. A. Rice
Ordnante Department
E. B. Cassett
Thirteenth Cavalry
George W. Cocell
Twelfth Cavalry
S.B. Schingler
Sixth Infantry
Mr. Honey
New York
Campaign for Esperanto Presented to Roosevelt
Edmond Priyat of the Esperanto Congress and Universal Congress of Peace urged President Roosevelt to back a campaign to teach Esperanto in U S public schools. Leo Vogel of Switzerland submitted papers highlighting Esperanto’s advantages and the Munuch meeting influence.
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Roosevelt Esperanto
Edmond Priyat
Esperanto Congress
Universal Congress of Peace
Munich
Mc. Privat
Leo Vogel
Switzerland
United Stat
Kemp's Trial Delayed in Police Embezzlement Case
James Arthur emp charged with embezzling police funds and serving as a clerk will not be tried until March 46 after a postponement granted by Julie Barnard of the District Supreme Court. The defendant is ill and confined to his bed. Government prosecutor accepted the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Arthur Emp
Police Department
Julie Barnard
District Supreme Court
Kemp
W. Hayden
Justice Barnard
Post Want Ads Are Free Daily Opportunity
Post want ads are free in The Post daily section. The Washington paper offers readers a wide reach to connect with buyers and sellers in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
The
Washington
Washington Post
Fine Home Site Bought On Sheridan Circle
C Peyton Russell purchased a large building site on Sheridan circle north side adjoining the pala tial home of FS Keep. The 55 by 109 foot lot totals 5362 square feet and was sold by Potomac Realty through Westcott & Story. buyer represented by Robert F. Shepard. Senator Wetmore paid about five dollars per square foot nearby on Massachusetts avenue. Mrs. B. Ervine sold a two story and cellar bay window Leavelling at 48 U street NW via Stone & Fairfax. A G Waters bought 1106 Kenyon Street NW from Harry Wardman. the three story colonial style house has nine rooms and a 22 foot frontage. Waters will reside there. Warren Cochran left Moora & Hill to join Boss & Phelps real estate office.
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C. Peyton Russell
Sheridan Circle
FS Keep
Rungell
Potomac Realty Company
Westcott & Story
Robert F. Shepard
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
Massachusetts Avenue
U Street
A. G. Waters
Harry Wardman
Moore & Hill
Kenyon Street
Waters
Warren Cochran
Moora & Hill
Boss & Phelps
Hospital Not To Blame In Painter Frank Mead Case
Justice Harlan defends Garfield Hospital staff in the fatal painter Mead case. Resident physician Wayne F Cowan testifies the patient received prompt treatment for shock and that delays stemmed from external unions. A Building Trades delegation seeks stricter scaffold laws and city building regulation amendments to prevent future accidents.
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Garfield Hospital
Frank Mead
John M. Harlan
Hospital Board of Trustees
Painters’ Union
Mead
Central Labor Union
Wayne F. Cowan
Justice Harlan
Hugphat
Poliva
Building Trades Mechanics’ Council
Macfarland
Thomas McGilion
J. Bryan
John F. Harrity
Nat Sloan
Fashion Show At King's Palace Impresses City Visitors
The annual spring fashion show at King's Palace drew large crowds despite poor weather. Hats featured new shapes, trims, and colors with mushroom styles, veils, laces, and plumes. Suitors included large sizes and high crowns. the event showcased silk weaves, fresh straw varieties, and bold color palettes while maintaining understated elegance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Prince
King's Palace
Monument to Hamilton Urged by Washington Ally
James Q. Howard writes from the Library of Congress praising a proposed monument to Alexander Hamilton. He extols Hamilton's partnership with Washington, his wartime leadership, the Duane letter foundational to the Constitution, and Hamilton's role in founding the U S Treasury and financial system.
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Post
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
Hamilton
West Point
Alexander
John Jay
Robert Morris
John Marshall
Henry Knot
Nathanee
Greene
Lafayette
Republic
Europe
Batle
Congress
Yorktown
James Duane
Garfield
Poughkeepsie
Gibraltar
France
Provisional Army
Milton
James Q. Howard
Library of Congress
Spring Millinery Shown in Grand Parisian Style
Bright display of spring hats at Kann's stores yesterday attracted many visitors despite rain. Parisian and American designers showcased high crowned upturned brims, new trimming methods, and the Les Grenadiers influence. Flowers, birds, and vibrant colors like mauve and Alice blue highlighted hand made hats with luxurious silks and braids.
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Parisien
America
Les Grenadiers
Julie Recamier
Mme. de Stael
Paris
Kann's
Held for stabbing affray in grand jury bound over
Frederick Slaughter colored was bound over to the grand jury on $1900 bond charged with assaulting Richard Wallace of 17 Hughes court during a fight at Twenty sixth street and Pennay van ia avenue three weeks ago. Wallace suffered a knife wound to the shoulder and was hospitalized ten days. Slaughter remains in jail in default of bond. Debris from Barnaby road repair concerns W. W. Price and neighbors urging gravel roadway. estimate $760 to 3.00, Commissioners to consider.
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Frederick Slaughter
Richard Wallace
Hughes Court
Twenty-sixth Street
Pennay
van Ia Avenue
Wallace
Slaughter
Alumni Chapter Organized at University Club Smoker
A smoker Saturday evening at the University Club organized the Washington Alumni Chapter of Sigma. Officers named include President Marion Letcher University of Alabama Vice President Edson B. Bastin University of Chicago Secretary G A Johnson University of Chicago Treasurer Claude S Parker University of Michigan Sergeant at arms A B Trundle Washington and Lee University.
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Umni
University Club
Washington
Sigma
Marion Letcher
Unversity of Alabama
Edson
Bastin
University of Chicago
G. A. Johnson
Claude S. Parker
University of Michigan
Trundle
Washington and Lee University
City Bullets Lent Food Ads and Local Notices
Lent notices promote Schneider Malt Bread as wholesome food and three daily servings. Ads highlight the Callaghan Restaurant at 7th and Star with New York steaks and seafood, lunch hours for men, and assorted goods. Local stores list groceries and products, plus a government clerks investment ad and contests. Also mentions Heurich’s beer and local bottling company contact.
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Schneider
Callaghawn
7Th and & Star
New York
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Oxford
WM. Hahn & CO
Reliable Shoe Houses
N. W
West End
Potomac Electric
Rath St. N
Thia
Castelberg’s
Sev Lore
Opticians
Penna
Ave
John G. Meinberg
KING
Eleventh Street
S. E
Washington, D
Friedlander Bros. Ltd
E Streets
HIVE
Bay of House & Herrmann
Prince Albert
Horn Site
F St
HOMES
GATS
Capt. Sawtelle
Cavalry
Campaign For
C. Peyton’ Russell
Hospital
Painter
Benning
King’s Palace
Grove
Tiv
S. Kann, Sons & Co
Barnaby Road
W. W. Price
Grosner
Kuppenheimer Clothing
PA. Ave
City Bulletins
Connecticut
Notaeleus
Hn. O
J.T. D. Pyles
Sunday Post
C. Upham
12Th Street
A. Muddiman & Co
Heurich’s
I Maerzen
Senate—brewery
Arinaton Bottling Company
Place
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
D. J. Kaufman
Atentleman
Elgin
Waltthem
Selinger’s
Cravenette
Goodyear Raincoat CO
ANG Fstrest
Gh Carr
BELL
Sale
Victor E
ADLER
7Th Street
Mike
Astra Cares
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Uneeda
E. Z
Taaleta
O'Donnell
Erentiaes Baneste
St. NW
Munyon
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