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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1908

Page

39

Friendly Hand Cat Shelter Formed In Washington

The first formal meeting of the Friendly Hand, a society protecting Washington cats, was held at the New Willard Hotel. Members discussed consolidating cat shelters, plans for future work, and funded the treasury at four dollars.

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 With Baptism Promises

Two thousand men and about fifteen hundred women attended the final mission services at St. Aloysius Church Northwest. Walter William J. Stanton led the Jesuit conductors with Rev. William Coyle and Rev. Francis S. Howle. The sermons followed St. Ignatius teachings. More than 200 non Catholics were present nightly.

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 were at St Paul’s Church at 11, then a cavalry escort and band accompanied the funeral to the cemetery. Rev. Dr. Harding and Chaplain Charles C. Pierce conducted the rites. Taps sounded and a volley fired over the grave. Honorary pallbearers included six classmates: Maj. J. A. Rice, Capt. E. B. Cassett, Capt. George W. Cocell, Capt S. B. Schingler, and Mr. Honey.

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 Aimed at U S Schools

President Roosevelt was approached about Esperanto the proposed universal language by Edmond Priyat representing the Esperanto Congress and the Universal Congress of Peace which met in Munich in September Privat was presented by Leo Vogel Swiss Minister. The vice president said he would review the papers outlining the benefits of Esperanto and a campaign to teach it in U S public schools.

Roosevelt Esperanto Edmond Priyat Esperanto Congress Universal Congress of Peace Munich Mc. Privat Leo Vogel Switzerland United Stat

Kemp's Trial Delayed by Illness in Embezzlement Case

James Arthur emp charged with embezzling police funds will not be tried until March 46 after Julie Barnard District Supreme Court granted a postponement due to the defendant's illness. W Hayden attorney for the defendant appeared stating he is confined to bed. government prosecutor accepted the delay.

James Arthur Emp Police Department Julie Barnard District Supreme Court Kemp W. Hayden Justice Barnard

Post Want Ads Are Free in The Post

Daily opportunity to use the Want Section of The Post reaching the people of Washington.

Post The Washington Washington Post

Will Build Fine Home On Sheridan Circle Lot

C Peyton Russell buys a large building site on Sheridan circle north side adjoining the palatial home of FS Keep. Rungell plans a hand income residence on a 55 by 109 foot lot totaling 5362 square feet for a little over five dollars per square foot. Senator Wetmore reportedly paid about 5.25 per square foot nearby. Mrs B Ervine sold a two story and cellar bay window Leaning house at 48 U street NW with 18 foot frontage. A G Waters buys 1106 Kenyon Street NW, a three story nine room colonial home in a row of five being completed, which Waters will occupy. Warren Cochran leaves Moora & Hill to join Boss & Phelps real estate.

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 fatal painter injury case

Justice Harlan said Garfield Hospital physicians properly treated Frank Mead after a scaffold collapse. The hospital staff faced pressure from the painters union and Central Labor Union as Mead, a union member, died. Chief resident Wayne Cowan described rapid admission and treatment, noting lack of emergency equipment and a policy to direct calls to police stations. A Building Trades Mechanics Council committee urged safer scaffolding laws and stronger enforcement to prevent future accidents.

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 Wow Fans In Spring Display

The annual spring fashion show at King's Palace drew large crowds despite poor weather. Hats featured range from Charlotte Corday bonnets to mushroom shapes with Oriental silks and elegant trims. Straw hats in many varieties, lace sailor styles, and luxurious plumes dominated, while colors and tailored dresses showcased high quality fabrics and pigments.

King's Prince King's Palace

Urges honor to Hamilton plan for monument

James Q. Howard argues for erecting a monument to Alexander Hamilton, praising his partnership with Washington. He highlights Hamilton as key writer of revolutionary strategy, architect of the U S Constitution, and founder of stable finance, urging the public to honor his legacy with a monument.

Washington

Spring Millinery Display At Kann’s In New York

Hundreds viewed a Parisian and American hat display featuring up upward trims a high crowned hats and up rolling brims. The assortment included Les Grenadiers inspired turbans, nature like flowers and birds, new colors and rich silks, with elevated prices despite yesterday rain drawing many visitors.

Parisien America Les Grenadiers Julie Recamier Mme. de Stael Paris Kann's

Negro Held Over for Grand Jury in Stabbing Case

Frederick Slaughter was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault after a fight at Twenty sixth Street and Pennay Avenue three weeks earlier. Richard Wallace was stabbed in the shoulder and treated at Emergency Hospital for ten days. Slaughter remained in jail in default of bond. The Barnaby road repair issue was raised by W. W. Price and residents, seeking gravel paving costing between 760 and 3,000, with the Commissioners to consider it.

Frederick Slaughter Richard Wallace Hughes Court Twenty-sixth Street Pennay van Ia Avenue Wallace Slaughter Barnaby Road W. W. Price

Alumni Chapter Organized at University Club Smoker

A smoker on Saturday evening at the University Club organized the Washington Alumni Chapter of Sigma. Officers named were President Marion Letcher of Alabama, Vice President Edson Bastin of Chicago, Secretary G. A. Johnson of Chicago, Treasurer Claude S. Parker of Michigan, and Sergeant-at-Arms A. B. Trundle of Washington and Lee University.

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

Lent era city bulletins on food and ads in Post

City bulletins urge Lent compliant dining with Schneider Malt Bread touted as nourishing. Local eateries Callaghan Restaurant at 7th and Star offers New York steaks and seafood. Advertisements promote groceries, snacks, and holiday contests and investment notices, with suppliers Heurich beer and Edison items among offerings.

Schneider Callaghawn 7Th and & Star New York

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