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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1907

Page

2

Thousands flock to 700 animals at the zoo on a lively Sunday

Thousands visited Uncle Sam's bear garden as the zoo attracted 700 animals and a record crowd, with monkeys the main draw. Supt Blackburn praised orderly behavior while noting stage fright and playful fights among monkeys, baboons, capuchins and seals. Baby Barbary sheep drew wide attention as elephants, zebras, and other animals performed for the throng.

Washington Willam Blackburn Zoo Uncle Sam Bear Garden Blackburn Supt Toms Lobengula Agricultural Department Cirelea

Pythian Knights Sing at Mount Vernon Lodge Show

Entertainment under Mount Vernon Lodge No 5 Knights of Pythias at the Pythian Temple featured P C Button T Doyle as chair with a choir quartet J L Schrivener N % Hunter D B Gallaher H A Chickeng soloists Madge Wells Beulah V Doyle Elizabeth Leckle Elizabeth Winston Floyd Featherston Dora Varney Ollie Huyett Maud R Steuart Florence E Callahan and A V Davidson. America closed the program with a full audience singalong.

Mount Vernon Lodge Mount Vernon Lodge No Knights of Pythies Pythian Temple P. C. Button T. Doyle J. L. Schrivener N. %. Hunter D. B. Gallaher H. A Burton Tt. Doyle Wilmuth Gary

Veterans Plan New Home for Spanish War Veterans in DC

Yesterday’s meeting of the Spanish War Veterans in Washington DC discussed purchasing a building to house a veterans hall. Gen Burt proposed Hon Governor Richarda of Wyoming for honorary membership. Rich ards to be initiated later. Arlington burial of John F Clement noted. lawn fete planned for July with a large arrangements committee. April 5 muster in new recruits. Capt Foster of Miles Camp spoke on camp work.

Andrew Bert Department of the District of Columbia Nairn Department Willam Peacock Arlington Cemetery van 4. Zahn Sergi M. A. Maloney W. S. Reidy W. T. Stephens James Goodwin A. B. Swift S. BE. Dufty W. A. Hickey J. C. Howell J. A. Hearne E. &. Keegan W. Naim Ufa John B. Clement F. C. Foster Nelson A. Miles F. €. Baylies Richard J. Harden

Masonic fair dates set for District and state nights

At a special executive committee meeting dates for the Masonic fair were assigned. April 15 and April 27 are opening and closing nights with no special invited groups. Other nights feature District societies, Virginia North Carolina and Maryland officials, Shriners and Knights Templars. three State nights are planned for Virginia North Carolina and Maryland attendees.

Board of Control District of Columbia Grand Lodge Grand Commandery Grand Chapter Mystic Shrine Saengerbund Mannerchor Virginia North Carolina Maryland Knights Templars Order of the Eastern Star Knights ‘Templars North America Almas Temple R. P. Donaldson O. E Masonic Temple Association Royal Arch Knighta Templars Scottish Rite North Carola Gover‘nor Order Pennsyla West Virginia Delaware Order of the Eastern Shrine

Hospital Donation Day Observed for Central Dispensary and Emergency

Donation day for the Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital will be held Thursday March 24 at the hospital on Fifteenth Street and Ohio Avenue NW. The facility reports 9195 accident cases in the emergency service and 22300 treated in the dispensary during the year ending July 1908, with 1201 ward admissions and 2301 ambulance calls. It seeks donations of listed food, beverages, supplies, and money.

Fifteenth Street Ohio Avenue

Boys Hustle for Money to Furnish Their Part

Columbia Athletic Club and Young Men's Christian Association plans remodeling of the boys block this summer. The boys aim to raise 3000 dollars for new furniture with 700 already collected from friends. 250 boys heard H Wills of Detroit give a coal talk Friday night, followed by another talk yesterday afternoon. Swifts & Company reported Washington beer sales averaging 7.20 cents per pound for the week ending Saturday.

MC. A Columbia Athletic Club Young Men's Christian Association H. ©. Wills Detroit Mich Villa Swifts

Fishing Season Open on Potomac Brings Lot of Anglers

The Potomac at Georgetown drew many anglers with warm weather drawing boats and gear to the riverbanks. Women fished alongside men, landing catfish up to twelve pounds while perch and bass lag behind with baited hooks and hopeful crowds.

Potomac Ninth Street Aqueduct Bridge Georgetown Thirty-third Street Anglera’ Club

Hotels and Guests Listed by City in Metropolitan Notes

A long list of guests and residents staying at variousHotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg California Indiana Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York State Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia includes numerous individuals with affiliations to Metropolitan National Shoreham and other venues. The roster names many men and women with surnames and initials, reflecting a social register style note.

Shoreham H. ‘Turner Artington L. M. Weld New Wiiard Thicago W. H. Bond Nathan M. Trebor Wits Fred I. Gossialeigh H. G. Collins Metropolitan B. W. Hunter Mary Hazel Hunter James Durand J. W. Schauck The Anna Steinhardt J. A. Sanford New Wiand Anna D. van National Z. A. Morgan Charles Brenmeshalz Mina Enders F. A. Hammond Joseph Hosdorter Adelbert A. ‘Tidescher M. A Roreests Jemnen Wry Edward J. O Ward Misa J. N. Wood Bhorohaia Ne Frank A. de Mossman Oliver ‘Townsend Kain Townsend Amington Willam Arnold Rigas Pau Rainey H. A Hawkins Belle Watkine Ada Wathing Jennie Watkins C. F. Earls H. Hering Ebbitt P. C. Davis Grant Shepherd VM. Chetwood Todd Willard Joseph Scanion Albert Algre John Wycket Rexsnt Philadelphia Joseph M. Hagan George Lambert J. A. Harel Altigon L. M. Harber Pittsburg John H. Ricketson Milas G. Ricketson Shorshem William Loofler JG. Chaprott New Wizard California Joseph H. Mote San Francisco Br James G. Haver San Angeles New Jan HL White Meriden Raleigh H. E Hitchcock A. M. Hitchcoex William ‘Rogers Hartford J. Rogers Stanford Frederick Schavelr Mies Schavolx Stamford St. James Indiana Robert B. Nixon Indianapolis Rajelah B. Plaher W. Hom Mies Lockport Mra Gqbrady Miss Taylor Misa R. F. Robb Rochester M Gras Daytont Booth E. Macham Wie Cleveland C. G. Field Cincinnati Ruby G. Thomson A.’ G Daypin Puella Sykora Laura Ms. Trayan Annie L. Seltzer Pottsville J.-H. Copper K. Gray G. Gray Harrisburg Henry C. Savera Weynenboro Clarance W. Block John Dickenzin Lancaster Nations Hi. B McLauris West Newton J. C. Wogan Wilkestarre Arlington M. Ferguson Reading Charles Jarecki

Violin Recital in Court Delights Justice Staff and Officials

Charles L. Fratley of the local bar gave a violin recital in Equity Court No 1 at the request of Justice Stafford. The audience included Justice Stafford Auditor Payne several lawyers and courthouse staff. The Missouri Society also held a strong meeting in Pythian Temple with over 100 attendees.

Stafford Tontt Charles L. Fratley Equity Court No Justice, Stafford Payne Missouri Society Pythian Temple With Stowell Anita Ofterdinger W. F. Foster Elizbeth Winston William Warner

School troubles heard in Craig disciplinary hearing

The board of education resumed its investigation into charges of insubordination by Arthur A. Craig, a teacher at Armstrong Manual Training School, against Principal Grace Evans. Colored teachers testified, three hours heard, as committee weighed unsubstantiated accusations amid long standing conflicts. Admiral Baird noted uncertainty on action and postponed decision until all members could attend.

Board of Education Arthur A. Craig Armstrong Manual Training School Wrace Evans Evans Craig Admiral Baird Massey

Congressmen From District Discuss Delegates Representation

Business Men's Association will discuss DC representation in Congress at a meeting tomorrow evening. A committee was formed weeks ago to draft a bill for election of Delegates to represent the District in the House, with the session at Guden Hall Forrest northwest.

District of Columbia Business Men’s Association Guden Hall Forrest Northwest

Dress Parade on Connecticut Avenue Showcases Easter Costumes

Thousands of dollars in dresses were displayed as men and women wore spring cos tumes in a Sunday promenade along Connecticut Avenue. The event drew fashionably dressed crowds, with churchgoers and families adding to a vivid scene. Swelled by fine weather, the parade echoed Parisian boulevards as onlookers studied styles and children wore palm crosses on coats. A similar display is anticipated next Sunday.

Connecticut Avenue Idath Dupont Circle Wen

Georgia School a Success at Rome Industrial School

The Boys' Industrial School in Rome Georgia, founded by Miss Martha Berry, marks its fifth anniversary. From a log cabin Sunday school, it grew into a fully equipped campus offering free tuition, educating 1% young men in the South, funded by student earnings and local support.

Boys’ Industrial School Rome Misa Martha Berry Miss Berry Boys’ Industries School Georgia John Temple Graves North Georgia Elucation

Seek Site for Church by New York Avenue Church

The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church aims to erect a new church edifice and authorized site selection at a recent congregation meeting. Justice Harlan was named committee chairman and will likely name the full committee today. No definite site is yet in view due to business encroachment on the current location.

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Justice Harlan New York

Wall Street After Panic Sees Large Short Interest Battle

The article describes last week’s market rebound following panic, with bargain hunters, short-covering, and a firming of prices as big holders and speculators clash. It notes unusually large short interest, strong financial players, and Wall Street commission houses expanding odd-lot activity, while money markets remain tight and France lifts its discount rate.

Bperial Washington Post New York Wall’ Street Duick Wall Astreet Wall Street Commission

Pensions Advice Column Addresses Navy Service Questions

The Pension Editor answers reader inquiries on naval pensions and widows' benefits. Topics include eligibility for half pay after twenty years, the impact of divorces, descendants’ eligibility, and limits on receiving multiple pensions. Readers are advised to provide clear evidence, and some questions require supplemental applications under amended acts.

Annapellr Pernour Naval Service United States Capt. V. M. M. Saption Revised Statutes Naval Pension Fund Navy Merime Corps Naval Asylum Philadelphia Neal Cape Year N.C Metmo N. G Carr Baltimore Mexico Hannah K. B

Railways Face Problem and Treasury Woes Echoed

Railway leaders warn of intolerable conditions as rising costs for taxes labor and materials press net earnings down. They urge rate hikes or wage and dividend cuts while banks foresee broader business slowdowns tied to crops and harvest prospects. Civil war veterans pensions and act amendments are noted in the financial discussion.

Raurosag D. C.f Erie Railroad Company Daniel BF Eellogg

Burial of Aged House Employe in Capitol Hill Service

The funeral of Charles Howard Christian, a Messenger in the Sargeant at Arms office, was held at Zurhoret a undertaking and Asbury ME Church. Christian, in his seventy seventh year, died at Providence Hospital. Burial details noted for the educational contest with entries due by April 1. materials available at the office of publication.

Charles Howard Christian Sargeant-at-arms Zurhoret Capitol Street Asbury A. ME Christian Providence Hospital Fund

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