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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1907

Page

29

Thousands Visit 700 Animals at the Zoo in Washington

Thousands flocked to see about 700 animals at the Washington Zoo with monkeys drawing the largest crowd while some visitors grew anxious as the heat and throngs filled amphitheater and grass seating. Supt Blackburn praised orderly crowds and noted monkeys and seals drew lasting interest as the baby Barbary sheep and Bos front page highlights attracted families tourists and seniors alike with no major disturbances reported.

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

Pythian Knights Sing At Mount Vernon Lodge Event

Entertainment under Mount Vernon Lodge No. 5 Knights of Pythias was held at Pythian Temple Thursday night. P C Button T Doyle opened the program. Local talent featured Ned Hunter and others in songs plus solo and instrumental numbers. America sung by all.

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 Spanish War Hall in Washington

Yesterday's meeting of Gen Andrew 3 Bert Camp at Costello's Hall Sixth and G streets northwest discussed buying a building to house a Spanish war veteran hall for all local camps of the District of Columbia. Plans included per capita tax payments to national headquarters and honoring former Gov Rich ards of Wyoming with honorary membership. A death notice for John F Clement was adopted and a lawn fete set for July. At next meeting April 5 many new recruits will be mustered in and Capt F C Foster of Miles Camp spoke.

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 Dignitaries Attending

District commissioners will attend the Masonic fair with invited guests from neighboring states. The schedule includes three state nights for Virginia North Carolina and Maryland officials and various grand bodies. April 16 to 27 feature nights for Blue Lodge Royal Arch Knights Templars Shrine Eastern Star and local and national fraternal groups with special preparations on most dates.

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 At Central Dispensary

Emergency and Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital announce a donation day on Thursday March 24 at the hospital on Fifteenth Street and Ohio Avenue Northwest. Historical figures show 9 195 accident cases in the emergency service 22 300 treated in the dispensary 1 201 admitted to wards 2 801 ambulance calls 15 903 prescriptions and 371 major and minor operations. The hospital seeks contributions of Sugar flour rice tea coffee corn meal oat meal tomatoes potatoes canned fruits canned vegetables gelatine whisky fruit nickels jellies salt pepper mustard macaroni prunes evaporated peaches apples lemon starch brandy blueing matches beads napkins mops towels linen and money.

Fifteenth Street Ohio Avenue

Boys Hustle for Money and Refurnish Club House

The Columbia Athletic Club's boys begin a summer remodeling project for their building, aiming to raise 3000 dollars for furniture as the facility has worn after twelve years of use by the club and seven years as Y M C A headquarters. About 700 dollars has been secured from friends, with a challenge to out-raise peers. Friday night 250 boys heard H Wills of Detroit speak on Coal, and Mr Villa spoke yesterday afternoon. Swifts and Companys beer sales in Washington averaged 7.20 cents per pound for the week.

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

Fishing Season Opens on the Potomac in Georgetown

The Potomac near Ninth Street and Aqueduct Bridge fills with small boats and anglers, including several women who fish with ease. Reports highlight twelve pound catfish and frequent large catches, while local boats and yards bustle with worm and minnow bait. Weather forecasters predict a wet season that may boost river fishing stories and stock the banks with tales of big catches.

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

Hotels and guests across major cities listed in ledger

A lengthy ledger lists guests staying at prominent hotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Indiana Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York State Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and other locales. Names include Meckena Lloyd Clerk Bailey Knepp Gaimmie Campbell Schellerzot McCuster Dickenson Jen nes Shoreham Weld New Willard Metropolitan National and many others. The article compiles guest entries by city and hotel, reflecting travel patterns and social notes of guests and their spouses across the era.

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 Brightens Equity Court No 1

Charles L Fratley of the local bar played a violin recital in Equity Court No 1 at the request of Justice Stafford. Audience included Justice Stafford Auditor Payne several lawyers and courthouse staff. The Missouri Society also hosted a meeting in Pythian Temple with over 100 attendees. Miss Stowell Ofterdinger Winston and Foster contributed to the program and Senator Warner gave a short address.

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 Trouble Over Insubordination Charge At Armstrong

A board of education hearing on insubordination by Arthur A. Craig at Armstrong Manual Training School stretched three hours with testimony from several colored teachers. Principal Wrace Evans faced allegations from Craig amid long standing disputes. Admiral Baird said action remains undecided and a decision will wait for Mrs Massey’s attendance. resignation seemed possible if Craig lacks substantiated ground.

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

Congressmen from District to Debate Delegates Representation

Business Men’s Association will discuss DC representation in Congress at tomorrow evening’s meeting in Guden Hall Forrest northwest. A committee was formed weeks earlier to draft a bill for electing Delegates to represent the District in the House.

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

Dress Parade on Connecticut Avenue Draws Citywide Spectators

Thousands of dollars in dresses were worn by women in Sunday’s dress parade along Connecticut Avenue. Men and women displayed spring fashions, many in Easter outfits, while carriages and cars carried fashionably dressed crowds. Palm crosses appeared on children as themed attire and next Sunday’s parade is anticipated to outdo yesterday’s event.

Connecticut Avenue Idath Dupont Circle Wen

Georgia School A Success At Boys Industrial School

The Boys' Industrial School of Rome Georgia founded by Miss Martha Berry is highlighted in its interest visit. From a log cabin Sunday school, it has grown into a fully equipped institution offering free tuition. It marks its fifth anniversary with a student gift of 71 to the school and praise for Berry's regional impact.

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

Seek Site for New York Avenue Church Edifice

The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church plans a future church building and authorized a site search at a recent meeting. Justice Harlan was named committee chairman and may appoint the full committee today. No definite site is determined yet. The move follows encroachment of business near the current church and the possible sale of the present lot.

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Justice Harlan

Wall Street Faces Post-Panic Reckoning and Buybacks

The piece surveys last week’s market rebound after a sharp slump, noting bargain buying and forced selling by investors. It highlights a large short interest, a shift by big holders, and renewed activity by commission houses in small blocks, signaling relief of market congestion despite tight money and persistent caution.

Bperial Washington Post New York Wall’ Street Wall Streat Wall Street

Pensions for Navy and Civil War Veterans Queried

Readers seek guidance on naval pensions, widow pensions, and descendants' rights. The Pension Editor clarifies laws, including the one-half pay provision after twenty years service, eligibility limits for widows, and the impact of divorce or multiple wars on pension claims.

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

Railways Face Problem on Rates and Wages

Railway leaders warn rates must rise for freight or wages and dividends must be reduced as costs climb. Banks foresee wider business curtailment, dependent on crop prospects and harvests. Pension questions for soldiers widows referenced with Act dates and income limits.

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

Burial of Aged House Employe in Capitol Area

Funeral of Charles Howard Christian, messenger in the Sargeant at Arms office, was held from Zurhof funeral home and at Asbury Church. He died at Providence Hospital in his seventy seventh year. Education contest answers accepted through April 1 with catalogues 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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