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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

9

Six Hundred Workers Hear Executive Talk at Club Event

An audience of six hundred gathered as the Pennsylvanian University’s Mask and Wig Club staged a lively Panama era burlesque at the Belasco Theatre. The program featured clever dances and burlesque numbers with notable performances by Mr Mob Petot and Mr WV St C Huletwig, and included wardrobe displays and Spanish dancing girls. Attendees included ministers and officials, and the evening showcased a strong display of theatrical talent and college spirit.

Wou Washington Pennsylvana University Bama Ditech Panama Wi Hopad K “Mohr Willam Ernst de Stiy Geat Drall Tropics Mob Petot Fernandes Sroldi Huletwig Algernon Tnsthuther Anther Plante JS Smith Viss Scious Bryn Sawyer Ihals Morg Howard AO Karles Ginn Musi Jo Leewa Lous EO Mel Ami Mo William

Death ruled accidental in May Brooks drowning at river wharf

Coroner's inquest verdict declared May Brooks's death accidental after witnesses gave conflicting accounts. She allegedly threatened self harm on the way to the Eleventh Street wharf. Separately Charles B. Yater sues the District of Columbia for damages claiming a December 14 1907 pavement collapse fractured his leg near North Capitol and H streets due to negligent street maintenance.

May Brooks Eleventh Street Yesterda Charles B Yater District Supreme Court District of Coumbia North Capitol H Streets

Manila Bay Battle Anniversary Dinner Plans Tonight

Admiral Dewey and fellow veterans recall the Manila Bay victory ten years on with a Raleigh dinner. Officers from the Olympia, Raleigh, Baltimore, and other ships join prominent figures in re narrating the battle and honoring those who served.

Dewey Georgs Dewey Manila Bay Yommemoara Wil Lamberton Walke Lord Melcal Dore Cal Bialy Booderich Prim Kavasagh Butler Bismavs Martn Price Mocater Olhay Admiral Deweys Monojo Mana Bay Montejos Don Juan de Austria Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon Don Antonio_ de LYoa Velasco Duera Lezo

Fulton Renal Compound Promises Relief for Kidney Disease

An advertisement extols Fulton Renal Compound as a breakthrough against kidney inflammation in both acute and chronic stages. It credits John J. Fulton, promoted by Henry Evans in Oakland California, claiming physicians previously failed to reduce kidney inflammation and offering free literature and monthly bulletins.

John J Fitton Fultons John J Fulton Oakland Cal Henry

Visitor Robbed of Rings Between Union Station and Belle Clair Hotel

A New York socialite woman reports two rings, a marquise diamond and ruby piece and a twelve-diamond ring, stolen from her hand satchel between Union Station in Washington and the Belle Clair Hotel in Newark. She believes the theft occurred while the satchel was in the Union Station awaiting an employee handoff. The owner left Washington April 18 and fell ill en route to New York, later placed under a physician’s care at the hotel. The missing rings, valued at substantial sums, were first missed upon inspecting baggage in Newark. Police were notified in Washington and Hartford, Connecticut, about related thefts involving dental gold, cuff buttons, and other items.

A MN Anthony New York Union Station Washington Helle Clair Hotel Newark M I Phelps Anthony Belle Clair Hotel Charles B Munson Newark Avenue Northwest Iece Charles D Gillette Hartford Rigga House I Goldsmith Eleventh Street Northwest

Pupils Exhibit Work at Neighborhood House Spring Festival

Patrons including notable Washingtonians attend the annual festival at 466 and 468 N Street SW to view recitals from kindergarten to teens. The program features Ever Land plays, Wonderland scenes, a flower show, crafts, and a domestic exchange run by Neighborhood House Womans Club, aimed at giving children a play space while mothers work.

Friends of Neighborhood House N Street Knights of the Round Table Little Merry Makers Mother Goose Dreamland Golden Rule Club Matsu Yama Neighborhood Peace Club Neighborhood Powe Club Ardher Hubbard Charles J Bell Alexander Graham Bell Eloise Robert Bell Mt Vernon Seminary Neighborhood House Neghborhod House Womans Club John Taylor Arms Justice David J Brewer Charles Mofoulke Genalda John W Toster Daniek Fraser Archibald Honk Hennen

Ladies Banking Accounts Welcome at Our New Building

The article notes a special department for ladies, inviting them to use banking services. It mentions a busy department, growth, and urges ladies to stop by while passing the new building to note the ladies room appointments.

Capital, Barplus and Stockholders' Liability Case

American Security and Trust Company files action regarding seven million seven hundred thousand dollars capital and stockholders liability. Northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue cited as location. Proceedings involve corporate liability and security concerns.

Fittesnth and Pennsylvania Avenue

Germans Define Faust at Deutscher Dichterbund Event

More than a hundred members and guests gathered at Saengerbund Hall to celebrate the centenary of Goethe’s first print appearance. Addresses by pastors, lawmakers, clergymen, and scholars contrasted Faust with German literary grandeur while readings and musical scenes highlighted Goethe’s masterpiece.

Beutcher Dich‘terbund Saengerbund Goethe Deutscher Dichterbund Washington Seengerbund Hall Faust

Aged Woman Sinks in Mire Near Benning Road

Mrs Margaret Gilbert, 75, mother of Policeman Henry Gilbert of the White House squad, was found waist deep in mud near the Twenty Fourth Street bridge at Benning Road. She was rescued and taken to Casualty Hospital, recovering from exposure after wandering from her home at 2206 F Street.

Margaret Gilbert Henry Gilbert White House Casualty Hospital Benning Road Twenty Fourth Street Gilbert Seeme Gilbert F Street Gilbert Wee Twenty Forth Street

Talks on tuberculosis by Knopf to City Teachers

Dr Knopf of New York City spoke to public school teachers at Business High School about their key role in fighting tuberculosis. He urged teachers to recognize symptoms in children, ensure medical exams, and direct families to dispensaries or physicians for early treatment.

A Knopf New York City Business High School Dr Knopf

Funeral of Mrs Seymour Ends D A R Leader’s Travels

Mrs Mary Jane Seymour longtime historian general of the D A R died Friday in Washington after a bronchitis attack triggered by a severe Oberlin storm. Born in Springfield Massachusetts she spent most of her life in Washington and Springfield and never missed an annual D A R conference. A Mount Holyoke Seminary graduate she served on the Congregational Council board and backed missionary work traveling worldwide. The funeral was held in Ravenna Ohio as her final voyage neared the D A R congress.

Mary Jane Seymour National Organization of the Daughters of the Amercan Ravenna Ohio Washington Seymour Springfield Issfi D A R Mount Holyoke Seminary Congregational Counci Oberlin

Funeral for Frederick Harde koper to be held at 1614 Eighteenth street

The funeral for Frederick Harde koper who died Wednesday afternoon will be from the family residence at 1614 Eighteenth Street Northwest at 8 o'clock this evening. Rev E Slater Dunlap of St Johns Church will officiate assisted by Rev R H McKim of the Church of the Epiphany and Rev C Ernest Smith of St Thomas Church. Pallbearers include Admiral Brown, Gen Ernst, Gen Jamardson Wilson, Hugh Bond, Anlick Palmer, Dr Mor representing the Society of Colonial Era, William Abert representing the Sons of the Revolution, and Lars Anderson. Ushers will be Charles L McCawley Cant John Gilmore, and Mandeville Carlisle. Interment will be in Gai Hill Cemetery.

Frederick Hardekoper Eighteenth Street E. Slater Dunlap St Johns Church R H McKim Church of the Epiphany C Ernest Smith St Thomas’ Church Admiral Brownson Ernst Gen Jamardson Wilson Wilmington Del Hugh Bond Baltimore Anlick Palmer Mor Society of Colonial Era Wiliam Abert Sons of Te Revolution Lars Anderson Charles L McCawley John Gilmore Mandeville Carlisle Gai Hili Cemetery

Libbey Estate Probate Bequeaths Shares and Residue

John E Libbey lumber merchant dies Sunday leaving a large estate to wife Mary A Libbey and three children John E Libbey Francis B Libbey and Mrs Lisra Cropley The 1908 will filed for probate leaves Mary Libbey fifty more shares of Capital Traction Company stock plus fifty previously given and twenty fine shares in Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Also household furniture horses and carriages pass to her The children receive the residue The Cropley share is to be life interest in one third of the residue with remainder to her children The lumber business will be run by Francis B Libbey and W Powell Executors named include William King Jr

John E Libbey Sunda Mary A Libbey John E Libbe Francis B Libbey Lisra Orme Libbey Capital Traction Company Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Mages

Funeral of F C Warman in Rock Creek Cemetery

The funeral of Tree Conover Warman who died suddenly on a trip to Norfolk last Monday was held yesterday at 2 PM at his home 343 Seventeenth Street Burial was in Rock Creek Cemetery Rev Joseph L Kelly pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church conducted the service Pallbearers were DP P Wolhaupter Giant Leet W E Holges W WN Cromwell FB Johnson and Harry Blake Warman was an assistant engineer to the District engineer of the United States army in charge of government works near Washington at the time of his death

Tree Conover Warman Norfolk Hame Seventeenth Street Rock Creek Joseph Kelly United States Army Washington

Book Day at Hamline Church Introduces Library Drive

Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church and Sunday school corner Ninth and P streets NW launch "Book Day" to boost the church library. Congregants are invited to donate books and attend Sunday evening program with choir music and talks on reading value by Mark A Watson, Mrs Dr I Parks of Howard University, and the pastor Ret Charies E Guthrie.

Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church Ninth P Streets Mark A Watson Parks Howard University Charies E Guthrie

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