Friendly Hand formed to shelter cats in Washington
The Friendly Hand, a new society to protect Washington cats, held its first meeting at the New Willard Hotel. Members reported strong support and donations including meat scraps, catnip, flea powder, barrels, and a cash treasury of four dollars. Plans include merging two cat shelters and rescheduling monthly meetings from Tuesday back to Monday.
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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 Aloysius Church
Two thousand men renewed baptismal promises at the final services of a two week Jesuit led mission at St. Aloysius Church in Northwest Washington. Weekly attendance averaged 1,700 women and 1,500 men during the hot week with over 200 non Catholics present nightly.
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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, killed February 18 near DL A. Russell, Wyoming, was buried at Arlington with full military honors. Services at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, escort by cavalry and band, taps sounded, three volleys fired. Honorary pallbearers included Maj. J. A. Rice, Capt. E. B. Cassett, Capt. George W. Cocell, Capt. S. B. Schingler, and Mr. Honey.
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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 Urges Roosevelt Backing in Education
Edmond Priyat, representing the Esperanto Congress and the Universal Congress of Peace, presented papers to President Roosevelt outlining the benefits of Esperanto as a universal language and a campaign to teach it in U.S. public schools. Leo Vogel, Swiss minister, filed the motion as vice president pledged review.
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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 Embezzlement Case
James Arthur emp, charged with embezzling police funds while a clerk, will not be tried until March 46 due to illness. A postponement was granted by Julie Barnard of the District Supreme Court yesterday. Kemp's attorney W Hayden noted the defendant is confined to bed as the government prosecutor accepted the delay.
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James Arthur Emp
Police Department
Julie Barnard
District Supreme Court
Kemp
W. Hayden
Justice Barnard
Post Want Ads Are Free Feature
The Post invites readers to use the Want Section free of charge. It promotes daily opportunities for Washington readers to place want ads in the newspaper, emphasizing broad reach and accessibility.
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Post
The
Washington
Washington Post
Fine Home Site Buyer Puts Sheridan Circle Lot Under Way
C Peyton Russell has bought a large Sheridan circle site east of the palatial FS Keep home. Rungell will build a hand income residence on a 55 by 109 foot lot totaling 5362 square feet, bought via Potomac Realty and Westcott and Story, with Robert F. Shepard as representative. Senator Wetmore reportedly paid about 5.25 per square foot nearby. Mrs. B. Ervine sold a two story bay window Leavelling at 48 U street NW through Stone and Fairfax. A. G. Waters purchased 1106 Kenyon Street NW from Harry Wardman via Moore and Hill. the three story colonial house fronts 22 feet with nine rooms. Waters will occupy. Warren Cochran, formerly with Moora and Hill, joined Boss and Phelps Real Estate.
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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 Is Not To Blame In Fatal Painter Injury
Justice Harlan backs Garfield Hospital staff after painter Frank Mead died when a scaffold collapsed. Resident physician Wayne Cowan testifies the staff provided immediate care and that the hospital lacks emergency equipment and uses door triage. Building Trades panel urges stricter scaffold laws and inspector powers 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 sparks praise despite weather
The spring fashion event drew crowds praising new hats and millinery from French and domestic makers. Despite rain, attendees noted mushroom shapes, trimmings, and bold color palettes, with emphasis on elegance and quality as King's Palace showcased hats, dresses, fabrics, and luxurious plumes.
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King's Prince
King's Palace
Urges Honor to Hamilton Erecting Monument to Great Patriot
James Q. Howard argues Washington admired Hamilton and aided his rise, praising Hamilton as founder of the Republic. He notes Hamilton's letters shaping the Constitution, his role in West Point, and his financial reforms. The piece lauds their partnership from pre-Revolutionary times through 1787 and beyond, crediting Hamilton with strong administration and federal strength.
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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 Display At Kann’s Stores Draws Crowds
Amid grand palm backdrops hundreds viewed Parisian and American hats in Kann’s opening spring millinery showing. Styles mix upturned trims, Grenadiers influence, Spanish turban echoes, high crowns, and new colorways like mauve taupe and Alice blue with vivid floral accents and birds. Rain did not deter shoppers.
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Parisien
America
Les Grenadiers
Julie Recamier
Mme. de Stael
Paris
Kann's
Held for stabbing affray in city court
Frederick Slaughter colored was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault after a fight with Richard Wallace at Twenty sixth street and Pennay avenue. Wallace suffered a knife wound and was hospitalized ten days. Slaughter remanded in default of bond. Residents urge gravel paving on Barnaby road linking Livingstone and Wheeler to aid farm produce transport. estimated cost 760 to 3 000. Commissioners to consider the request.
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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 Washington Alumni Chapter of Sigma held a Saturday smoker at the University Club. Officers named include 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. S. Trundle of Washington and Lee.
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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 Bulletin Lent Food Ads and Local Notices
During Lent the city runs notices praising Schneider's Malt Bread as nourishing and meat-like in sustenance. Grocers and Callaghan Restaurant offer New York steaks and sea-food with lunch deals and varied goods. Local ads promote Tip Matches, Lunch Crackers, and various sweets. The Post Education Contest invites participation and a Special Edition with photos. Investment ads urge safe weekly or monthly returns and contact. Several merchants advertise appliances, beer, and bottling services.
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Schneider
Callaghawn
7Th and & Star
New York
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