Pig Saves Six Lives In Hogstye Reef Wreck
A pig on the Hamburg America bark Annie Lloyd aided crew survivors after a February wreck off Fortune Island. Lifeboat smashed. sailors lashed to a water cask then cast it overboard. The pig swam to shore, guiding natives to rescue the crew. The boat and ship perished. reef named Hogstoe.
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Porkex
Hogstye Reef
New York
Annie Lloyd
Prinz Eltel Friedrich
Hamburg
Bark Way
Fortune Island
William
Boatgwaln
Carpenter
Ifelines
Ike
Hughes
Hogstoe Reef
Groom fined for insulting Morosini in New York court
Miss Giulio Morosini and brother complainant, groom Hugh Gibson of 912 Sixth Avenue, fined $10 in Morrisania Court after allegedly using insulting language toward Miss Morosini on her father’s Riverside Drive home. Gibson claims show horse Diva injured during the incident when the headpiece tore and the horse pulled away, and magistrate House refused further complaint.
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Washington Post
New York
Giulio Morosini
Giovanni
Hugh Gibson
Sixth Avenue
Morosini
Morrisania
24Th Street
Riverside Drive
Smorosini
Gibson
Morosin
Diva
Princeton Undergraduates to Honor Grover Cleveland
Princeton undergraduates will present an eighteen inch silver loving cup to Grover Cleveland on his seventieth birthday. The gift, to be inscribed with a note of affection, follows a senior council resolution praising his character and his association with the university.
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Princeton
Byestal
Washington Post
Princetonian
Cleveland
Princeton University
Claveland
Grover Cleveland
Washington Club at Harvard Elects New Officers
The Washington Club of Harvard University met at Weld Hall to elect new officers. Farnham Bishop was named president, G A Wood vice president, Charlie V Imlay secretary, and HN Milile Brand treasurer. Other members include Ww H Bishop and A Pyles among severalHarvard District of Columbia students.
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Capital City
Washington Post
Cambridge
Mass
Washington Club
Harvard University
Weld Hall
District of Columbias
Harvard
Farnham Bishop
G. A. Wood
Charlie V. Imlay
Milile Brand
HL F Cooper
G. W. Offutt
H . Bradshaw
Third Jaw
J. L. Jr
Rough Riders in War Recalls Humorous War Tales
Chaplain Henry Brown recounts his Rough Riders experiences from the Spanish-American War at the Washington Club in D. C. emphasizing humor. He notes meeting Col. Roosevelt in San Antonio, describes heavy mosquitoes, hunger en route to Cuba, and a San Juan charge amid audience laughter. The Vermont State Association heard brief prayers and remarks on Gov. Holbrooke's 94th birthday.
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Brown
Vermont State Association
Henry Brown
Rough Riders
Washington Club
I Street
Northwest
Willard G. Davenport
Howard J. Temple
Holbrooke
Vermont
Chaplain Brown
San Antonio
Tex
Col. Roosevelt
Cuba
Tampa
Fla
San Juan
N. D Exnicles
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society elects officers
At the twenty eighth serial meeting of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Washington city held at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church officers were elected including Mrs Wallace Radcliffe president and Mrs P K Noble as vice president. Rev SM Jordan of Teheran Persia spoke on new forces in Persia noting education and mission schools turning Persians toward Christianity. The session featured reports by Mrs Isaac Pearson Miss May B Smith and others, with a discussion on past year work and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery
Washington City
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wallace Radcliffe
P. K Noble
J P
M. Barnes
F. G. Wilkins
E. Smith
J. A. Travis
J. S. Chamberlain
D. HB. Wiber
Isaac Pearson
May B. Smith
Joseph S. Chamberlain
Paul W. Fishbaugh
D. Ht ‘Wiber
Amos G. Draper
Radcliffe
Fenelon B. Brook
M. Jordan
Teheran
Persia
Jorden
Miss Young
John G. Paton
Seasion
Christian Endeavor Society
Mr. Jordan
B. .J. Lawrence
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Washington
Jordan
Batdle Thyne Bearere’ Union
Big Schools to Debate Between George Washington U and UNC
George Washington University and the University of North Carolina will debate April 12 on whether government ownership should control interstate railways. George Washington will argue the negative with F D Couden and Albert C Hindman as representatives. The event, coached by C W Vedicz, will be at the Belasco Theater at 4 30 p m and is expected to attract local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
University of North Carolina
George Washington University
Inters Atate
F.D. Couden
University of Cincinnati
Albert C. Hindman
C. W. A. Vedicz
Belasco Theater
Funeral of James B Law at Home Then Odd Fellows Service
The funeral for James B. Law, longtime associate of W. B. Moses & Son, was held yesterday at his home 629 Eighth Street Northeast. Rev. Dr. T. C. Meston led the service, followed by Noble Grand H R Roberts and Chaplain 2 W Wyatt of Mageneau Encampment conducting Odd Fellows rites. Interment was at Congressional Cemetery with pallbearers from Magenenu Encampment and related lodges.
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Odd Fellows
James B. Law
W. B
Congressional Cemetery
Magenenu
Federal City Lodge
Harmony Lodge
LO. Oo
W. H. McConnell
R. B. Guard
John E. Wilson
Wiliam C. Pee
L. Overstreet
H A. ‘Errel
Lift White House Quarantine To Be Raised This Week
Archie Roosevelt rapidly recovers from diphtheria and Surgeon General Rixey says the White House quarantine will be lifted later this week to protect the family. Mrs. J Finney Engle lectured at the Public Library on colonial society under Excelsior Literary Club, offering vivid historical insights.
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Archie Rooseyart
Rixey
Whits House
Death of Gen John Moore Pallbearers Named for Funeral Today
Brigadier General John Moore former Surgeon General of the Army dies at 903 Sixteenth Street after a three week illness. Funeral at St Matthew's Church at 10 a.m. pallbearers include Gen RM O'Reilly Gen Thomas M Vincent Gen George M Gillespie Gen George M Sternburg Gen J J Coppinger and Medical Director Francis M Gunnell. Born August 16 1826 in Bloomington Indiana he served in the Civil War and rose to Surgeon General in 1890.
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John Moore
Army
Sixteenth ‘Street
St Matthew's Church
Moora
RM. O'Reilly
U. S.A
Thomas M. Vincent
George M. Gillespie
George M. Sternburg
J. J. Coppinger
Francis M. Gunnell
US. N
Moore
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana State University
Medical School of
Louisville
New York University
Belleville Hospital
Fort Myers
Pla
Fort Independence
Mass
Cincinnati
Central Grand Division
Army of the Potomac
Department of the Tennessee
Atlanta
Hay
Department of the Mississippi
Forts Wadsworth
Columbus
New York Harbor
New York City
Department of the District of
Gen. Moore
Funeral for Smithsonian keeper William J. Rhees
Funeral services for William Jones Rhees keeper of the Smithsonian archives will be held at his home at 2449 Columbia road this afternoon. Rhees, a long time Smithsonian official aged 77, held many city affiliations including the District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution and National Geographic Society. Smithsonian offices will close at 2 o clock to allow staff to attend.
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William Jones Rhees
Smithsonian Institution
Columbia Road
Bartel
Mr. Rhees
District of Colum
Bia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Anthropological Society of Washington
District of Columbia Library Association
Columbia Historical Society
Pennsylvania Historical Society
National Geographic Society
Walcott
Rathbun
Adler
Charity Appeal Dreads Shortfall for 3300 Goal
Secretary Charles F Weller says Associated Charities may cut offices and staff to bridge a 3300 deficit as only 659 of 3000 urgent funds have been raised. Donations listed include 50 from Alyco Kidwell 25 from John A Johnston 40 from Mary T Aldis 10 from D J Mattom 5 from Richard Nixon and others, with many obscurities in names and amounts.
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Associated Charities
Charles F. Weller
Weller
Board of Managers
G Street
John Joy Edson
Urery
Alyco
Kidwell
Gardiner G. Hubbard
William H Bald
John A. Johnston
Henry M Hoyt
Thomas C Noyes
M. C Watson
P. W. Coleman
Mary T. Aldis
Henry P. Bintz
Rev
D. J. Mattom
Richard B. Nixon
Laula A. Bauer
Litter
AC le
Ken F. Knkom
Herman Feller
Gray
Post contest aims to send 100 DC area natives to Jamestown expo
News notes the Washington Post voting contest to select 100 year residents from the District of Columbia and nearby Maryland and Virginia for Jamestown Exposition begins next Sunday. Departments stores theaters and streets buzz with plans and canvassing as candidates eager for cash prizes or free travel line up.
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Washington Post
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Navy Yard
Saiiety Us
Jamestown
Avick
Fra Elbertus Lectures On The Spirit Of The Times
Fra Elbertus recounts a Washington claim about an American sonnet and a controversial view of opportunity. In a small select audience at the Colum bis he lauds Susanne Wesley, Maeterlinck, and the bees while critiquing collective intelligence and political morality. He recalls John Knox’s defiant moment that altered history.
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Washington
Wibert Hubbard
the Columbis
Ingalrg
Fra Elbertus
Times
Susanne Wesley
Mr. Hubbard
Maeterlink
Tom Lawson
Hughes
New York
Seitgist
John Knox
Mery Stuart
Princeton
Dr. McCosh
Grover Cleveland
Bryce to Visit Chicago as Club Guest
President Charles D. Norton of the Commercial Club announced that James Bryce, Britain's ambassador to the United States, will visit Chicago early next month as the club’s guest with a banquet planned for April.
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Chicago
Charles D. Norton
Commercial Club
James Bryce
United States
Great Britain
Scich
Bryce
Money Allocated to Memorial Hall by Continental Chapter
Continental Chapter of the D. A. R. held its March meeting at the Ebbitt House. Regent Mrs M C Beach announced a large appropriation for Continental Memorial Hall with plans to increase the gift next month. A new yearbook was discussed, including a brief history, and former regent Mrs George A Bacon attended.
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Continental Chapter
X. A.B
Ebbitt House
Mra. M. C. Beach
Continental Memorial Hal
George A. Bacon
Tessaine
Mascachesctee
Gunsmith John J Carr Dead After Long Local Career
John J Garr aged seventy three gunsmith and locksmith died Sunday at his son Burl B Carrs home on North Carolina avenue northeast. Born in England he lived previously in Portsmouth Virginia and served in the Confederate navy yard at Norfolk during the war. He is survived by sons Jesse John and Earl. One hundred free trips to the Jamestown Exposition and cash prizes offered. Contest begins in next Sundays Post.
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John J Garr
Burl B. Carr
North Carolina Avenue
Mr. Carr
Fortsmouth
Norfolk
Jesse
John
Earl
Honor to Dead Scientist Ends Life Work Tribute at Funeral
Many friends and associates of Dr. Albert S. Gatschet of the Bureau of Ethnology gathered at 22 Fifteenth Street NW for funeral services after his death on Saturday. The interment is planned for Mount Peace Cemetery in Philadelphia with a brief service at the grave. Honorary pallbearers include Charles D. Walcott and James Mooney among other notable figures from the Geological Survey and Ethnology Service.
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Albert S. Gatschet
Bureau of Ethnology, Geological Survey
Fifteenth Street
G. Calvert Carter
St. Andrew's Church
Carter
Dr. Gatschet
W. Holmes
Bureau of Ethnology
Gilbert Thompson
Geological Survey
James Mooney
Hotlines
Mgr. Mooney
Mount Peace Cemetery
Dr. Gatschat
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
W. H. Holt
Bureau of
Pease
Gilbert ‘Thompson
J. D. McGuire
Anthropological Society
Walter Hough
National Museum
F. W. Hodge
Francis Ia Flesche
Indian Office
BH. W. Henshaw
Department of Agriculture
Farewell Concert by Boston Symphony at National Theater
The Boston Symphony Orchestra closed its season with a Dr. Mack conducted farewell concert at the National Theater. The program featured Berlioz Overture The Human Carnival Liszt from Faust and Tchaikowsky Symphony No 6 Pathetique with no soloist. The reading received high praise for detail and beauty, though the reviewer notes some missed tragic clarity in the Adagio and Finale.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
National Theater
Mack
Liszt
Lenan
Tschaikowsky
Beethoven
Philip Goepp
Washington
Nerve-racking Backache Trial Offered Free
A Washington Post reader article touts Warner's Safe Cure as a cure for backache. M D Jennings of Benton Harbor Michigan relays that after injury while teaming in Colorado he doubted patent medicines yet tried the remedy, bought six bottles, and claims a sound back with years of relief.
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The
Washington Post
M. D. Jenning
Benton Harbor, Mich
Warner
Colorado
Benton Harbor
Mich
Warner's Safe Cure Ad Promotes Kidney Disease Cure
An old advertisement claims Warner's Safe Cure treats kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. It touts a free trial bottle and urges readers to avoid harmful drugs while promising a medical booklet and testimonials, with mention of the Washington Post as the source.
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Warner
Arners Afe Cure CO
Rochester
Washington Post
Tran
Gossip of English Taste and Royal Layette Craft
The piece notes items on show including a William and Mary desk and Sheraton pieces, and discusses British diary culture. It describes Spanish royal layette work in Madrid, where nuns and workers craft infant garments and accessories for Alfonso and Victoria's expected heir, signaling national interest and ceremonial preparation.
Actors Mantell and wife visit Forest Glen Seminary
Robert Mantell and Jane Lynah Russell spent yesterday afternoon at Nations Park Seminary Forest Glen. Mantell presented readings from Othello alternating roles while engaged with college faculty and students. They enjoyed a reception in IL theater, heard stories of his road life, and Mrs Mantell spoke about her early stage work. The couple dined with President Cassedy and left hopeful for a future Washington visit including Forest Glen.
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Robert Mantell
Jane Lynah Russell
Nations Park Seminary
Forest Glen
Singer Denies Fat Rumor About Opera Star
Ancona denounces a report that Oscar Hammerstein would force a weight reduction before next season at the Manhattan Opera House. He ridicules the claim, showing his chest and lungs as proof, and demands an explanation for the supposed valet interference behind the circulating rumor.
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Ancona Resente
Washington Post
New York
Manhattan Opera House
Mario Ancoma
Barytone
Martinique
Oscar Hammerstein
Signor Ancona
Hammerstein
Ancons
John L. Gullivan
Mr. Hammerstein
Washington Society Hub Topic Stirred by Egan Lecture
Dr Maurice Francis Egan spoke at the Washington Club on the novel of society tracing its evolution from Elizabethan times to modern fiction. He argued each American city has its own society and Washington may become the national social center while noting the limited scope of New York society. Senator Nelson W Aldrich and Mrs Aldrich arrived in Paris for a brief visit before an automobile tour abroad.
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Maurice Francis Egan
Washington Club
United States
Dr. Egan
London
Paris
Washington
Jane Austen
Senator Aldrich
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhodelisland
Aldrich
TILLEY YOUNGEST ADMIRAL PROMOTED BY DEATH
Rear Admiral Benjamin Tilley of the U S Navy died at League Island Pennsylvania from double pneumonia, making Capt J P Merrill the next rear admiral. Tilley, born in Bristol KL in 188, rose through the ranks since 186, commanding ships in the Spanish War and serving at Norfolk and Bare Island yards. His death prompts a temporary promotion through Merrill who currently serves at the War College in Newport.
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J. P. Merrill
Benjamin Tilley
U.S
League Island
J. PB. Merrit
War College
Newport
Admiral Tilley
Bristol
Navy
United States
Norfolk and
Bare Island
Samoa
Iowa
Leas Island Navy Yard
Army Orders Reflect Broad Staff Realignments
Tweaves of absence second Lt Benjamin D Foulois Seventeenth Infantry one month to May 7 Maj Alexander N Stark surgeon three months Capt George H R Gosman assistant surgeon two months First Lieut William K Moore Signal Corps five days to April 1 Albert J Woude Sixth Cavalry five days to April 1 Capt Charles W Farr assistant surgeon three months Freeman W Webber infant surgeon 10 Placed upon retired list with rank of captain Henry C Newcomes Corps of Engineers will transfer to First Lieut William A Ceples Corps of Engineers to river and harbor works and proceed to Pittsburg Pa to relieve Maj William L Sihert Corps of Engineers First Lieut William K Moore Signal Corps to Seattle Wash for duty pertaining to the mine control installation in Puget Sound Boards of officers are appointed to several districts including Portland Boston Narragansett New London eastern district of New York southern district of New York the Delaware Baltimore the Potomac the Chesapeake Charleston Savannah Key West and New Orleans for the purpose of
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Liewt
Benjamin D Foulois
Seventeenth Infantry
Alexander N. Stark
George H.R. Gosman
Ssalktent
William K. Moore
Signa Corps
Reve Deys
Albert J. Woude
Sixth Cavalry
Charles W Farr
Seattle
Wash
Puget Lood
Portland
Boston
Narragan‘nett
New London
New York
Dlerict
Delaware
Baltimore
Potomac
Chespeake
Charleston
Savayoxh
Key
West
Ola
New Orleans
Gal
Surgeon Kerr Dies in Chicago
Navy reports the death of Surgeon David B Kerr in Chicago yesterday morning while on duty at the Chicago recruiting station. The dispatch lists multiple officer appointments to naval posts and Marine Corps second lieutenants effective March 14, 1807, alongside movements of vessels including the Louistane at Hampton and the Dolphin from Havana.
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Kerr
Chicago
Navy Department
Surg
David B Ker
A Blakely
A. Canaga
Vermont
H . Curi
United States Naval Medical School
Washington, DC
FH. Brooks
Annapsis
Utley
HC Judepa
P A Capron
A.M. Sumner
W & Beran
J Potts
E P Rodker
E A. Osterman
HS Willing
J N Suttos
United States Marine Corps
Louistane
Hampton Ross
Calves
Tienteln
Dolphin
Havana
Engineers Hear of Current Meters at Washington Meeting
The Washington Society of Engineers met at 729 Fifteenth Street NW. E. G. Paul displayed current meters and John C. Hoyt described measuring water currents. R. B. Dole explained Geological Survey field analysis methods and demonstrated a portable chest for on site testing.
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Washington Society of Engineers
Fifteenth Street
E. G. Paul
John C Hoyt
R. B. Dole
Geological Survey
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