Thousands Flock to 700 Animals at Zoo Parade Day
Thousands visit Uncle Sam's bear garden as monkeys attract the crowd. Supt Blackburn reports 43,000 attendees, a record, with vast throngs filling park roads, benches, and grass as families, tourists, and seniors enjoy the day. Monkeys and barbary sheep draw major attention while bears pace ing, and the zoo staff notes orderly behavior and good health of the animals.
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Washington
Willam Blackburn
Zoo
Uncle Sam
Bear Garden
Blackburn
Supt
Bobby
Agricultural Department
Cirelea
Pythian Knights Present Local Talent Evening
Mount Vernon Lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythias staged an entertainment at Pythian Temple Thursday night. Local talents including J L Schrivener, N Hunter, D B Gallaher, H A Chickeng performed songs, with solos by Madge Wells Beulah Doyle Elizabeth Leckle and others. Audience joined in “America” as a highlight.
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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 Meet
Yesterday a meeting of the Spanish War Veterans in Washington DC discussed buying a building to house a hall for all local camps of the district. Commander Nairn read communications on per capita tax payments to national headquarters and a portion was appropriated. A proposed honorary member, Gov. Rich ards of Wyoming, was nominated. the date for initiation will be announced later. A death notice for John F E Clement was adopted for Arlington Cemetery. A lawn fete was scheduled for July with a committee named. Eulogies praised Clement, next meeting April 5 will muster new recruits. Captain Foster from Miles Camp attended and spoke on camp work. Baylies spoke of Harden Camp.
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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 With Wide Regional Attendance
District commissioners will attend as invited guests while delegates from neighboring states are welcomed. Dates span April 16 to April 26 with three state nights and many fraternal group nights. Notable events include Blue Lodge night April 17 and Shrine nights for Almas Temple and regional chapters.
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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 At Central Dispensary And Emergency
Donation day for the Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital will be observed on Thursday March 24 at the hospital on Fifteenth street and Ohio avenue northwest. The year ending July 1908 saw 9 195 accident cases treated in the emergency service 22 300 in dispensary 1 201 admitted to wards 2 801 ambulance calls answered 15 903 prescriptions compounded and 371 major and minor operations performed. The hospital seeks contributions of sugar flour rice tea coffee corn meal oats tomatoes potatoes canned fruits vegetables jelly and other items as listed.
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Fifteenth Street
Ohio Avenue
Boys Hustle For Money To Refurnish Club Building
The Columbia Athletic Club and Young Men's Christian Association renovations drive funds for a 3000 dollar furniture goal. About 700 dollars has been raised from friends. 250 boys attended talks by H Wills of Detroit and a second speech by Mr Villa on coal. Swifts & Company reported fresh beer sales in Washington at 7.20 cents per pound.
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MC. A
Columbia Athletic Club
Young Men's Christian Association
H. ©. Wills
Detroit
Mich
Villa
Swifts
Expstence
Potomac Guarantee Loan CO
F St Nw
Atlantic Bldg
Fishing Season Open Rare Sport on the Potomac
Anglers crowd the Potomac from Ninth Street to Georgetown, with women joining in on small boats. A warm spell and worm bait draw queues for perch and catfish, including a 12 pound catfish hauled by two girls in a drifting boat. Weather forecasters promise a wet summer, likely boosting fishing tales and lessening fish stock according to anglers.
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Potomac
Ninth Street
Aqueduct Bridge
Georgetown
Thirty-third Street
Anglera’ Club
Hotel Guests Listed City by City in Busy Directory
A fragmented list shows guests staying at major hotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg and other cities. Names include George Meckena Charles Lloyd Richard Clerk Jr H Bailey Leo Gaimmie Howard Campbell and many more with multiple wives and affiliations to Metropolitan National Shoreham and other properties.
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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
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
Eric
New Willard
Virginia
W. W. Triplette
Markham
BH. M. Luttrell
Delaplane
F. I. Inird
Aynes
Tarewell
W. G. Buckner
G. B.morris
Somerset National
Kirkland
Ruf Gn
Norfolk
H. G Breckenridge
Fincastle
Rhorcham
J. W. Caat
J. E. Gun
J. H. Smith
Ebbitt West Virginia
Thomas J. Davis
Samuel E. Bowen
Charleston
J H H. Fox
Inton
Frank R. Moora
Glarkaburs
Miss Lacy Robinson
Charles
Wheeling
New Tyillard
Violin Recital in Court by Local Lawyer Honors Justice Stafford
Attorney Charles L. Fratley performed a violin recital in Equity Court No 1 at Justice Stafford's request. The audience included Justice Stafford Auditor Payne several lawyers and courthouse staff. The Missouri Society also hosted a strong program at Pythian Temple with over 100 attendees.
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Stafford
Tontt
Charles L. Fratley
Equity Court No
Justice, Stafford
Payne
School troubles mark hearing on teacher's charges
A Saturday session of the board of education investigation into insubordination charges against Arthur A. Craig of Armstrong Manual Training School heard testimony from several colored teachers. The three hour hearing revealed long standing friction with Principal Wrace Evans, and committee chair Admiral Baird said a decision would be postponed until Mrs Massey attends. Craig reportedly failed to substantiate accusations against the principal.
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Board of Education
Arthur A. Craig
Armstrong Manual Training School
Wrace Evans
Evans
Craig
Admiral Baird
Massey
Congressmen from District Will Discuss Delegates
Business Men's Association plans a meeting tomorrow evening to discuss DC representation in Congress. A committee was formed weeks ago to draft a bill for electing Delegates to the House. The session will be held at Guden Hall on Forrest northwest.
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District of Columbia
Business Men’s Association
Guden Hall
Forrest Northwest
Dress Parade on Connecticut Avenue Draws Street Fashion Crowd
Thousands of dollars represented in Easter costumes worn by women lined Connecticut avenue yesterday. The Sunday promenade drew society figures strolling and driving past streetcars, while men and women viewed spring fashions in public parade. Palm cross adorned boys added color as Dupont Circle buzzed with colors and chatter. The dress parade is expected to be outdone next Sunday.
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Connecticut Avenue
Idath
Dupont Circle Wen
Georgia School a Success at Rome founded by Miss Berry
The Boys' Industrial School in Rome Georgia, started from Miss Martha Berry's Sunday school in a log cabin, grows into a full educational institution for poor country boys. Tuition is free, aiming to place opportunities within reach. The school marked its fifth anniversary with a boy presenting $71 from earnings to the institute. John Temple Graves lauds Berry's service to Georgia.
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Boys’ Industrial School
Rome
Misa Martha Berry
Miss Berry
Boys’ Industries School
Georgia
John Temple Graves
North Georgia
Elucation
Seek Site for Church Edifice In New York Avenue Presby Church
The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church congregation authorized selecting a site for a new church building to be erected in the near future. Justice Harlan was named chairman of the committee and said the committee will likely be named today. No definite site is yet identified due to business encroachment in the current location.
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New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Justice Harlan
New York
Wall Street After Rally Faces Big Outlook and Short Interest
The Washington Post reports a price rebound followed by backing and filling as big holders resist market weakness. A very large short interest persists, with bear pressure and strong funds facing shifts in confidence among Wall Street’s top players. Money markets stay tight as France lifts its discount rate and banks resist gold imports, signaling limited near term bond and securities gains.
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Bperial
Washington Post
New York
Wall’ Street
Duick
Wall Astreet
Wall Street Commission
Bank of France
Caomiron Ehort
Sterling Exchange
England
South America
Wall Street
Pensions Clarified by Pension Editor for Veterans
Readers submit questions on naval pensions, widow benefits, and service-related disability. Answers cite laws from 1902 to 1907, note eligibility limits for descendants, double-pension rules, and required proof for total blindness claims, with guidance for filing supplemental applications and avoiding conflicts with government employment.
Railways Struggle Over Rates and Costs Amid Earnings Pressure
The article notes railways face rising taxes labor and material costs while allowed rates on freight fall. Leading railway men warn of an intolerable balance unless allowed to raise rates or cut wages or dividends. Banks see impending effects on general business and crop prospects. Pension queries and legal references to veterans widow pensions are also touched.
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Baltimore
Mexico
Hannah K. B
Raurosag
D. C.f
Erie Railroad Company
Daniel BF
Eellogg
Burial of Aged House Employe Prompted by Funeral Services
The funeral of Charles Howard Christian, messenger in the Sargeant-at-arms office, was held from Zurhorst undertaking, with services at Asbury M.E. Church. Christian, in his seventy seventh year, died at Providence Hospital. Answers to the Educational Contest will be received until April 1, with back numbers or catalogs available at the office of publication.
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Charles Howard Christian
Sargeant-at-arms
Zurhoret
Capitol Street
Asbury A. ME
Christian
Providence Hospital Fund
Office of Publication
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U.S. Treasury
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Washington Stock Exchange
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Union Savings Bank
Fourteenth St
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South Fourth Street
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H. E. Simpson
Cohen
Ralph W. Lee
Selden &Co
Heiskell & McLeran
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