Irish Fellowship Club banquet boosts Fairbanks bid in Chicago
Chicago March banquet marks the launch of an Illinois boom for Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks. Speakers including Lorimer Dawes Shurtleff and Harlan hail Fairbanks as a winner and praise Irish influence. Fairbanks addresses at St Ignatius College University of Chicago and Chicago Press Club stress education and press role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Charles’ G. Dawes
John M. Harlan
Irish Fellowship Club
Chicago
Charles W. Fairbanks
St Patrick's
Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago
Fairbanks
St. Ignatius Co Jese
University of Chicago
Chicago Press Club
Feirbanks
Fellowanip Club
William Lorimer
Charles G. Dawes
Edward Shurtleff
Illinois House of Representatives
Mibridge Hanecy
Hanecy
Farlan
Dawes
Shurtleff
Hancey
James O'Shuaughnessey
America
St. Patrick
Bey
Ireland
Whey
United States
St Ignatius’ College
Pha Press
Contractor Dies of Heart Disease in Street Disaster
George W. Killmon a local contractor living on Benning Road collapsed from heart disease in front of 1108 North Capitol Street near noon yesterday and died before assistance arrived His letters found in his pocket led to identification Coroner Nevitt ordered the body moved to the morgue and ruled death from natural causes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Killmon
Benning Road
North Capitol Street
Sid
Nevitt
New England Society Figures in Newport Social Scene
A society chronicle details engagements and weddings among Boston and Newport elites, including Mrs James Lowell Putnam Eleanor Robinson and Mrs C H P Belmont. It notes reconciliation in the Corey family, Langhorne sisters in Albemarle County, and plans around Newport estates, Langhorne sisters Nora and Miss Nora Langhorne’s social prospects, plus moves by Astor Vanderbilt and Armour families and new Washington residences near the Gade house.
Prince Eitel Heads Order Investiture at Palace Chapel
March 18 Prince Eitel Fred snd' go of Emperor William presided over the investiture ceremony in the palace chapel for the Order of St John. A brilliant royal company attended including princes, ambassadors, Chancellor von Buelow, and state dignitaries. Knights newly qualified knelt as Prince Eitel lightly tapped them with his sword and wished them fortune and happiness with a blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitel Fredsnd
William
Order
F of St John
von Buelow
Faeder
Prince Eitel
Henry
Hitel
Euchre Night at Washington Saengerbund Club
The Ladies' Club of the Washington Saengerbund hosted a euchre gathering at 314 CG Street Northwest. Thirty prizes were awarded to winners Mrs J Barthol Mrs F Xan der and Herbert Levi. Club officers include Mrs Fred Garl president Mrs Charles Hicka vice president and Mrs Autterly secretary. A dance is planned for Easter Monday evening.
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Washington Saengerbund
CG Street
Northwest
J. Barthol
F. Xander
Herbert Levi
Fred Garl
Charles Hicka
Autterly
J. Schafhirt
Social And Personal Notes Continue On Page Seven
Social and personal news lists guests, gatherings, and travels. Items include a bridge party for Army Relief Society hosted by Mrs. Charles W. Fenton, visits by Miss Henning to Gen. J. Franklin Bell, and Mrs. Lipscomb’s New York visit. Travel plans include Mrs. Bailey to Atlantic City and Mrs. Barney’s eighteen month Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fenton
Army Relief Society
Henning
J. Franklin Bell
New York
Newport society notes detail Marble House plans and gossip
Social sentences describe Mrs. Belmont keeping Marble House ready for Duchess of Marlborough. the Duchess may stay in April in New York, while Newport hosts visitors like the Lehrs and Morgan. Bridge is a social anchor in Back Bay and Newport, with gossip about summer homes and social routines amid Lent leisure.
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Marble Palace
Newport
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Duchess of Marlborough
New York
Apri
Boston
Bisto
James Purdon
Josephine ‘ Wilson
Marlbory Street
Dorothy Jordan
Frederick Rusal
William Rhees, Smithsonian archives chief, dies in DC
William Rash Rhees, Philadelphia born founder of the YMCA in Washington and longtime Smithsonian Institution archives chief, died of heart failure at his home 244 Columbia Road. Born March 13, 1830, he helped organize the DC YMCA, served as secretary and president, and held posts at the Smithsonian since 1890. He leaves wife Rush Rhees and three daughters.
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Willam * Jones
Rhees
Smithsonian’ Institution
Columbia Road
Philadelphia
Benjamin Rash
Jefferson
Medical Collége
Association
Smithzonian Institution
Joseph Ben
Lebanon Lodge
Grand Lodge
Natonal Geographic’ Society
Newark. Tribune
Boston
Watesoar
New York Examiner
Hiladelphia Masonic Mirror
Aged Charity Worker Eliza Babson Dead at 70
Mrs. Eliza A Babson aged seventy a well known charity worker died yesterday at her home on Eleventh Street Southeast She was widow of Tan Babson former Chief of the Issue Gazette Division Patent Office and came to the city in 1862 She helped organize the Board of Associated Charities served as secretary of the Board of Childrens Guardians and aided rescue work for Boys and Children She will be buried at Congressional Cemetery Funeral services will be held at 4 this afternoon conducted by Rev John Chester
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Charles S. Bromwell
Charles F. ‘Weller
Mise Ida Green
The
Associated Charities
New Hampshire Avenue
Eliza A. Babson
Chari
Eleventh Street
Babson
Tan Babson
Issue Gazette Division
Patent Office
Abson
Bebson
Hannibal Hamlin
Lincoln
Babson Waid
Department of Aere
Por
Board of
Children’s’ Guardians
Cis Aren
Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society
John Chester
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Congressional Cemetery
Woman of ninety six dies in Washington home
Isabella Murphy ninety six died yesterday at 61 Massachusetts avenue northwest. A Northern Ireland immigrant, she was among the city's oldest residents and remained active. Survived by nieces and nephews, funeral at home of niece Mrs P C Cassidy with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. Pastor Four helms church rites. she had been a Communicant for fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Murphy
Massachusetts Avenue
Miss Murphy
Reland
P. C. Cassidy
Miasephnsetts. Avenue
Elly
Miss O Murphy
Deen
Rock Creek Cemetery
Filtration Research at Soldiers Home Faces Key Questions
Reports detail a Potomac water study by Capt Boencer Cosby and engineers on preliminary filtration to reduce turbidity, the effectiveness of slow sand filtration, and whether adding a coagulant lowers costs while improving effluent. The project aims to identify the best, cheapest approach and days required for coagulant use. Funeral arrangements announced for James B Law. Burial at Congressional Cemetery with pallbearers from William B Moses Sons and Encarlpment Lodge Old Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie
Cate
Boencer Cosby
Potomac
Shonts Denies Washington Fest Engagement Rumor
Theodoré P asks if Theodora is engaged to Duke Albert de Luynes de Caulnes le Picquigny. Mr Shonts insists no engagement exists, says the duke is a guest and friend at their Washington home, with no change in status. He cites delayed sister visit and ongoing courtesy toward the guest. Also notes Shonts returned to Interborough Metropolitan duties after a Washington trip. A Catholic University retreat led by Rev. William J. Kerby will be held at the Convent of Perpetual Adoration with several notable attendees assisting the Tabernacle Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Franeig of
Teck
Carswell Dabney Langhorne
Mirador
Ome
Greenwood
Albemarle County
Mr. Langhorne
Wales
Misa Nora Langhorne
Langhorne
Richmond
England
America
le Sant
Harry Lehrs
Newport
Harry
Lehrs
Duchess of Roxburghe
May Goelet
Lady Essex
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ocean Avenue
Gooseberry Island
Mr. Morgan
Wallstreat
Theodoré P
Theodora
Albert de Luynes de Caulnes
Picquigny
Washington
Mr. Shonts
Mr. Shorts
Paris
Shonts
Interborough
Tabernacle Society
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Yale Laundry
10Th St
Gel Nourse
Worothy Quincy
Eben D. Jordan
James Lowell Putnam
Eleanor, Robinson
Beacon Street
Cith
Stuyvesunk
Ench
Mabel Gilman
William Wills Corey
United States Stes] Corporation
Corey
Gilman
Laura
Ils
Pittsboro
Steel Trust
Transill
New Yorki
North Braddock
Miss Gilman
Europe
Steel Corporation
J. Laurens van Atens
Newport Cottare
van Alen
Frederick Vanderbilt
Astor
Vanderbilt
Van
Alen
John Jacob Astor
Kingston
Jamaica
Metropolitan
George W. Vanderbilt
Perry Gelment
Evelyn V. Srocklelank
George Westinghoud
Manufselucer
Live
Kaiser
Saengerbund
Ayvarde
Social and Personal
Eleanor Terry
Victor Cordell
Mattingly
Ae. Merryman
H. H. Hough
R. H. Robinson
I. Lipscomb
May Blaing
Robert Anne
Smithsonian Institution
Aged Charity
Hare
Castoria
Bears
Wraeper
Rosenberc
Clay
James B. Law
James’ B. Law
O’elovk
Bia
Eighth Street
Thomas C. ‘Gaston
Mastern’ Presbyterian Church
Which
Law
William B. Moses & ‘Sons
Encarlopment Lodge of Old ‘Fellows
Corby
Corby’s Modern Bakery
Dr. C. Bouvier
Genuios
N. H. Shea
Ave
Washington, D
National Capital Co
National Capital Brewing Co
J. GW. Eiseman
Seventh St
Bil
Walford
Seite Boos
Max Needle & Co
Tallon
Seventh Street
Popenrad
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