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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1907

Page

4

Rector defends rum no license is tomfoolery

The Rev. Wilam A Wasson of Grace Episcopal Church Riverhead Long Island publicly supports alcohol use and votes for beer and wine in the coming town meeting, criticizing prohibition advocates and the W C T U. He argues prohibition infringes on women's rights and personal freedom, and questions enforcing abstinence.

Long Island Washington Post Brooklyn N. Y Wilam A. Wasson Grace Episcopal Church Riverhead Staldeld Walson Wasson Gr. Wasson Ava Fantoy

Lectures on Irish Legends by Dr Dunn at Catholic University

Dr Joseph Dunn spoke yesterday in Mc Mahon Hall on The Grerex Voyages of the Ancient Irish. He translated six legends and offered interpretations claiming Irish sea legends differ from Welsh and Eastern tales. He noted the Viking influence on Ireland throughout these stories and announced another lecture on Courtships of the Ancient Irish.

McMahon Hall Catholic University Joseph Dunn Dr Dunn Dunn

Reverend Boynton To Speak At Congregational Club Event

Francis Leupp and Reverend Nehemiah Boynton will address the Washington Congregational Club’s spring meeting at Mt Pleasant Congregational Church next Monday evening. Boynton, famed for pulpit eloquence, will also preach at the First Congregational Church services with a dinner and musical selections planned by church ladies at Mt Pleasant.

Nehemiah Boynton Francis & Leupp Indian Affairs Clinton Avenue Brooklyn Washington Congregational Club Mt Pleasant Congregational Church of Boynton Firat Congregational Church

Canton Man Ill in Washington and Local School Exams

Airs fi D Keplinger of Canton Ohio is ill in Washington while Canton prepares for teacher exams at the Franklin School on April 5 and 6 to form an eligible list for white high schools. An exam today at the Franklin School selects a teacher of mechanical drawing for the McKinley Manual Training School, vacated by a resignation.

Keplinger Canton Qhio Washington Normandie Franklin Theranklin School McKinley Manual ‘Training School

Navy Yard to empty as battleships depart for southern fleet

Special to The Washington Post New York March 13 ships Louisiana and Virginia will leave Brooklyn Navy Yard Sunday morning to join the fleet in southern waters. The yard will be practically empty except for the Massachusetts under overhaul at 500000 dollars. The first repair ship, possibly Washington, is not due until late April. Naval Constructor Baxter hesitates on laying the keel for the collier Vestal amid winter wear on outdoor tracks and rails, delaying work until repairs by the Bureau of Yards and Docks can proceed.

Washington New York Louisiana Virginia Brooklyn Navy Yard Navy Yard Massachusetts Norfolk Yard Bureau of Construction and Repair Vestal Naval Baxter Bureau of Yards and Docks

Taft May Visit Alaska Next Fall

Secretary of War Taft may visit Alaska on a trip after leaving Washington for the Philippines around September. Major Wilds P Richardson pushes the plan to arrange the Alaska visit as Taft sails from Manila to Seattle. Taft wishes to travel there, and this would complete his tour of U S dependencies except Samoa.

Taft Alaska Washington Philippines Seattle Manila Maj Wilds P Richardson Quartermaster General's Department Ike United States Samoa

Coast Defense Gun Advances in 14 Inch Type

Gen Crozier outlines plans for a new 14 inch caliber coast defense gun to supplement the 12 inch weapons. The design may use ordinary forged steel or wire wound construction. The gun aims for equal range and greater efficiency while reducing initial cost and overall expenses.

Crozier Ordnance Maine Washington State

Army Orders for Officers and Board Appointments 1907

Leaves of absence and duty changes for numerous officers across artillery infantry and staff. Details include first lieutenants on leaves, captains retired or reassigned, and several boards to meet April 15 1907 at Forts Meade Fort Leavenworth Fort Crook with names of officers and stations in Cuba Delaware and New Jersey. Naval movements list ship transfers and station commands in ports from Manita to Maryland. Troop review in Cuba at Camp Columbia led by Gen. Barry with Gov Magoon Rodriguez present.

Edward Donnelly Artillery Corps Owen G Collins Artilery Corps Aaron Heppel Louis W Crampton William A. Mann Army Columbus Barracks Ohio Plattaburg Barracka N Philip Reade Infantre Charles 2 Burgeon Zebulon Bronce Stanley H Ford Chandler P Robbing Gouverneur VY Yacker Soba MI Banister William Ro Abercromble Thirtieth Infantry Jeno Eewin Wiliam E Jrosh Orénence Morristown United States Dover Orla Mitcham Wtcham Watervilet Arena Watervilat Brut Cuba Havana Thomas H Barry Camp Columbia Gov Magoon Rodriguez

Newark Rich Man Is Accused of Bigamy in Two Marriages

New York reports a Newark businessman Joseph M. Cooper facing bigamy charges after marrying two women within six weeks. Mrs. Cooper No. 1, Margaret Lee, says Cooper admitted a second marriage and will not testify. Mrs. Cooper No. 2, Theresa Gormer, recalls a secret 1905 Jersey City marriage and a continued effort to annul the second union.

Joseph M. Cooper New York Newark Jersey City Cooper Margeret Lee Rockingham Fifty-fifth Street Broadway Theresa Gormer Lafayette Street Mire Cooper No Mount Vernon Aim New Jersey Cooper No. 2 Cooper No. 1 Mr. Cooper St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church Frederick Mortimer Pennsylvania Railroad Martha Kunst Westing Room Mra Cooper Margaret Lee Berg

New Books Listed From Lycium and Other Firms

A catalog of new arrivals includes The Hypocrite by Bingham T Wilson from Lycium Publishing New York The Sunday the 33th by Thomas W Lawson from Doubleday Page Co New York East of the Suez by Fredester Penfield from Century Company New York The Reptile Book by Raymond L Ditmars from Doubleday Page Co Other titles include The Powers of the American People Con gress President and Courts by Manaji Miyhkawa The First Claim by M Hamilton The Ministry of David Baldwin by Henry T Colestock Hilma by William T Eldridge Madame de Trevyes by Edith Wharton The 83gb by Edward Noble The Greatest Fact in Modern History by Whitelaw Reid from Thomas Crowell Co and related publishers.

Bingham ‘T. Wilson Lycium Publishing ‘Company New York Thomas W Lawson Doubleday Page @ Co Hunt Suez Fredester Penfield Century’ Company Ceylon India China Japan Uncle Sam Will Farma Asia Congress Manaji Miyhkawa Wikana-Eherry Company Washington Ot Law University of Indiana M Hamilton Doubleday, Page & Co Sas David Baldwin Henry T Colestock Thomas J Madame DE Treyves Edith Wharton Charles Scrimer Fons Mublent Edward Noble Doubleday Page & Co Whitelaw Meld Thomas ‘ Crowe Ambassador Reid Cambridge University America

Excursions to Historic Virginia by Norfolk and Washington Steamboat

Travel deals advertise for Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company excursions from Norfolk to Fort Monroe Yorktown and Portsmouth among others. Daily trips year round with round trip rates to Florida and southern points, 30 day return limit. Stopovers offered with offices at 705 8th St or 61 Pa Ave.

National Capital Virginia Idawater Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Norfolk Fort Monrox Jameahows Iola Fair Site Yorktown Portamouth

Physician Warns on Ice Cream Safety in City

In a Washington letter to the editor Dr T Chamberlin urges a press campaign to enforce food purity laws on ice cream and milk products. He cites unsanitary cellars and dirty atmospheres as health risks and calls for public sentiment to push improvements in handling and storage.

Gertus Congress Press of Washington T. Chamberlin M. D

Garfield Citizens Protest Muddy Gar Street Conditions

The Garfield Citizens Association met Tuesday with A W Carroll presiding. A streets and lights report sparked universal protest at the poor condition of public thoroughfares, noting Bruce and Ainger avenues as the village outlet for mud and slush. The committee urged action by Commissioners and reported school wagon service cut due to street conditions.

Garfield Garfield Citizens’ Association A. W. Carroll Bruce Ainger

Modern Woodmen Initiation Carnival for New Members

Washington Camp No. 11464 Modern Woodmen of America held a class initiation at Typographical Temple, followed by a banquet honoring new members and visiting brothers. Teams led by P. W. Thompson and H W Ford competed, with twenty and thirty initiates respectively. Head Consul H A Smith directed the ceremony as 250 members attended the banquet with brief speeches by HA Smith, We J Bill, and others.

Washington Modern Workmen of America Washington Camp Woodmen of America P. W. Thompson H W. Ford H . A. Smith Ae Stout HA. & Smith J Bill

Opera Treat for Inmates at Government Hospital

Saltzman and De Ford's Opera Company presented Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore to the inmates of the Government Hospital for the Insane. The performance drew a receptive crowd of demented listeners who seemed to greatly enjoy the comic opera, with Prof John B Caldwell providing music without an expanded orchestra.

Saltzman de Ford Opera Government Hospital For the John B Caldwell

Mount Vernon by steamer Charles Macalaster trip card

A weekly weekday cruise from Seventh Street wharf at 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. provides a swift view of the National Capital and Mount Vernon. The voyage covers the Potomac to landmarks including Fort Foote Forts Washington and Hunt and the Puritan statue in Alexandria, with an up to date cafe aboard and timely return arrivals.

National Capital Mount Vernon Washington Charles Macalaster Seventh Street Wharf Frederick the Great Alexandria Fort Foote Hunt Bate

Lecture on South bir protection by T Gilbert Pearson

T Gilbert Pearson will lecture at George Washington University on Tuesday evening about protection results in the South. Admission is by card and the talk ties to the spring meeting of the Audubon Society of the District.

T. Gilbert Pearson National Apportation of Audubon Societics George Washington University Audubon Society of the District

Residence at 1405 E Street Sells for 13500 to Wardman & Wilson

Bione and Fairfax sold the three story brick residence at 1405 E Street to Wardman and Wilson for 13500. The home has fourteen rooms and two baths with red brick exterior and store settings. The purchaser will occupy the property as a residence.

Bione & Fairfax, Incorporated Wardman & Wilson E. Street

Building Permits Issued by Inspector Ashford

Building permits issued yesterday include Rev J A Matthew for a three story hall on C street between Twelfth and Thirteenth southeast. Architects J Wontg Buildar and Charles J can ny Co. est 5250,00. Washington Gas Light Co for repairs at 417 Tenth Street NW. Architect T F Holden. Builder DE Nichol. Est 4000. George F Hult for a two story brick stable rear of 1904 Corcoramatreat NW. Architect Horace Trumbauer. Builders Newman & Smith. Est 2500. D C Phillips for one story brick rubble storage at 2156 Florida Ave NW. Contractors Lipscomb & Ratlin. Gocy Brothers for repairs at 2201 Brightwood Ave NW. Contractor James J Parsons. Est 5200.

Ashford J A. Matthew St. Cyprian’s C Street Twelfth Thirteenth Streets J. Wontg Charles J. Can Yy Company Washington Gas Light Company Tenth Street T. F. Holden DE Nichol George F Hult Corcoramatreat Northwesrchitect Horac& Trumbauer Buixers Newman & Smith D. C Phillips Florida Avenue Northwest P Lipscomb & Ratlinated Gocy Brothers Brightwood Avenue James J. Parsons

Faith and Science Church Services and Lectures Schedule

Sunday services at First Church of Christ, Scientist. morning and evening sessions at 11 and 8 with subject Matter. Sunday School at 15.00. Evangelical Christian Science services at 1007 G Street NW with morning lecture by Bishop Oliver C Babin The Power of Affirmations and evening lecture by Miss Martha E Van Voast Does God Keep His Promises. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Oriental Philosophy and Comparative Religion holds lectures at 1443 Q Street NW The Law of Thought Sunday 8 16 and Wednesday 2 10 Consvration of Nervous Energy. Circulating Totary of phonactical worker. Strangers welcome. The Secular League.

First Church OF Christ, Scientist Fortesith B Streets Traders’ Nationst Bank Tenth Strect Pennsylvania Avenus Northwest Evangelical Christian Science Evangelical Christian Science Church G Street Oliver C Babin Martha E. van Voast Saati Trea Alt Strast Secular League

Burglar Breaks Into Empty Home Stolen Jewelry Reported

Mrs Susan Jerkins of 14 Tenth Street Southwest told police her home was entered through a kitchen window while she was away yesterday. She reported the loss of two gold beating case watches two gold amethyst rings several gold pins a bracelet valued at $160.

Susan Jerkins Tenth Street Jenkins

Absent Son Lewis Mullen Sought by Police

Police were asked to locate Lewis Mullen a seventeen year old missing from his home at 6% Sixth Street Northeast. Family fears he is in the city with an acquaintance John Nephew and have made fruitless searches since early Friday morning. The report notes extensive community concern and the ongoing police inquiry. The story also mentions the third annual ball of the Associated Butlers of Washington held at the Masonic Temple with over 200 couples, decorations of American flags, and live music by Marine Band personnel.

Lewis, Mullen Sixth Street Mullen John Nephew Associated Butlers Washington Masonic Temple Magle

For Sale Items From Aelld Bros and Others

For sale notices list a Canofy top suit, a coupe Rookswey in good condition, three large horses for formal garden use, two slightly used delivery wagons, one wagonette newly painted in mint condition, pricing from 40 to 585 dollars. Additional items include a bogay harness and contact at D Waters & Kon, 10 Pa. Ave.

Jay Gould Ob St City R Org TRUS Aeld Bros Park Road Waters & Kon

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