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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
24
Thousands of children and chaperones flocked to a Peter Pan event in warm spring sunshine, entering through a gate where grownups with juvenile escorts were not admitted. The scene featured egg rolling as a central attraction with many youngsters from all city quarters attending, while police guarded the gate at opening.
Army orders list leaves and duty extensions across departments. Lieut Henry W Torney moves to coast artillery for seven days, Capt Albert R Dillingham and Capt Henry W Newton noted. Several officers are relieved or recalled to duties in the Philippines, California, Missouri, and New York, with dates in 1910. Transfers include James Sovenden to Ninth Infantry and John Walker Jr to Eighth Infantry, plus medical, ordnance, and artillery assignments and inspections at Fort Adams, Fort Wetherill, Fort Greble, Fort Getty, Fort Kearney, and other posts.
Crowds thronged Rock Creek Park and the zoo yesterday as a large turnout gathered along promenades and transit lines. Residents reported heavy foot traffic and long lines at attractions while officials noted strong citywide interest in the day’s events and celebrations.
New Rome opens Bissell’s Bazaar at 10 o’clock with a formal downtown showcase. The reconfigured building features glass fronts and displays a new wealth apparel line, reflecting a shift from prior spot cash trade and a history of dynamic ownership under A L Bissell and partners.
A scrambled list of naval officer assignments and duty movements. Mentions Ant una JR Phelps, PB Redentte, Beatshewing, Sullivan, D Meplazza, J Chamberlain, JK Thompson, A Biodwue, GH Jones, J Holly, H Price, and others. References Atlantic station, New York, Hampton Roads, and various harbor points. No coherent narrative. reflects roster-like notices and transfers with scattered place names and ranks.
The Atlantic fleet of fifteen battleships led by Rear Admiral Schroeder passed Cape Henry at 11 oclock en route from Guantanamo Cuba after midwinter target practice. They paused off Cape Sentry and dropped anchor near Old Point Comfort amid Easter celebrations. About 13 000 sailors will have shore liberty as they train in Virginia waters over the coming days. Also Saks & Co previews a Pink Parfection window display by Mr J Aarons featuring spring colors and fashion shoes.
A 13 year old, Howard Clesell of 911 Rhode Island Avenue NW, slipped on a rock while rolling eggs in Rock Creek Park yesterday afternoon. He sustained cuts to the face and head, was taken by auto to Garfield Hospital, treated, and sent home after care.
The essay argues the quick lunch room is a defining American institution reflecting hustle and efficiency, while sparking debates over food adulteration and health. It contrasts American quick service with German automat culture, English pub meals, and continental patterns, praising democracy and accessibility despite flaws.
The George Strauss & Co firm at 62 Pennsylvania Avenue NW opened with a strong start, quickly becoming a leading mens outfitter in Washington. Owner Strauss, previously with Joseph Auerbach, has built a stylish store and secured exclusive agency for Imperial hats and the Lxcello shirt, promising well for future patronage.
The inquiry before Special Commissioner Willat J Metter of the General Land Office to determine the Cunningham coal claims in Alaska adjourned yesterday to meet in Salt Lake City at 8 o clock Saturday. WH Campbell, guide employed by Clarence Cunningham, will be the last government witness. If no further testimonies are called, the hearing will close after his testimony and the legality of the claims will be submitted to the General Land Office commissioner for decision.
At Grace Church Easter services crowd gathered as society women wore tailored gowns and elaborate hats. Notable attendees included Mrs Suffern Tauer Mrs Willem May Wright and Miss Beatrice Pratt among many others, with outfits ranging from black velvet to gray moire and featuring feathers, flowers, and jeweled accessories.
The article defines quality as universal energy akin to electricity gravitation and magnetism. It notes fourteen chemical elements needed for perfect organization and function, stored in tissues from blood fed by food, water, and air. It links health to food and thought and urges wise selection of diet and thoughts, shaped by fixed habits.
Police naming William Adams a bricklayer as the man killed by a suburban car at Twenty Night and Cedar Streets northeast Sund. Adams resided near the accident site and his body was moved from the morgue to his former home after coroner Nevitt’s approval. funeral arrangements have not been made.
Former President Roosevelt will attend a Frontier Day celebration in Cheyenne during the last week of August. Senator Warren feared the engagement might be forgotten and cabled him to confirm attendance for the earlier or later dates, accepting the first date as the approval.
A group of 25 Washington motorists were detained Sunday for crossing the Maryland line without a license. Sheriff Vett released them with instruction to appear yesterday, as AL Cine of the Washington Auto Company criticized Maryland officials for perceived haste and urged reciprocal treatment for Washington motorists.
Mrs George Bknner of Is Sixth Street Northwest and her infant narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when a kitchen gas stove exploded. She ran into the street with the child, rolled on the grass to smother the flames, aided by passerby Lewis Hart who alerted nearby fire apparatus. Firemen from Company No 7 extinguished the blaze. damage estimated at about $50.
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