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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1908

Page

19

Six Hundred Workers Hear Executive Address at Club Event

The Mask and Wig Club at Panama witnessed a lively Washington engagement with audience energy. Prominent speakers included Wu Ting-fang, Oscar L. Straus, and Father Sage, as the Pennsylvanian savored elaborate dances, costumes, and a Burlesque revue featuring Mr Mob Petot and Mr W St C Hulet among others.

League Wu Ting-fang Oscar L. Straus Sage Cagiar Wou Washington Pennsylvana University Bama Ditech Panama Wi Hopad K “Mohr Willam Ernst de Stiy Geat Drall Tropics Mob Petot Fernandes Sroldi Algernon Anther Plante JS Smith Bryn Sawyer Ihals Morg Howard AO Karles Ginn Musi Jo Lieewa Lous EO Mel Ami Mo William

Accidental Death verdict in May Brooks drowning case

The coroner s jury ruled the death of May Brooks accidental after a night drowning at the Eleventh Street wharf. Witnesses gave conflicting statements but all noted the woman threatened self harm on the way to the river. Separately Charles Yater sued the District of Columbia for damages claiming a December 14 1907 pavement defect fractured his femur. The suit alleges District officials allowed a dangerous thoroughfare to remain unrepaired.

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

Manila Bay Battle Remembered In Officer Dinner

Admiral Dewey and fellow officers who fought at Manila Bay gather for a Raleigh dinner to recall the ten year anniversary. Prominent attendees from the fleet and government celebrate Deweys victory and relive the engagement with detailed reminiscences of the ships Olympia, Raleigh, Baltimore, and Montijo’s fleet, marking a historic triumph with stories of courage.

Harris George Dewey Montojo Spain 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 McCulloch Elea m Gridley Olympia Admral Montojo Kled Tonghteth

Kidney Trouble Cure Promised By Fulton Compound

Medical alert cites inflammation of kidneys and criticizes old remedies. It credits John J Fulton and Henry Evans with a new approach that absorbs and allays renal inflammation. Claims rapid relief in both acute and chronic kidney disease. Free literature and monthly bulletin offered via Oakland Cal.

John J Fitton Fultons John J Fulton Oakland Cal Henry

Visitor robbed of rings linked to Union Station theft in Newark

Mrs A M N Anthony of New York reported two rings missing from her hand satchel between Union Station Washington and Belle Clair Hotel Newark. A marquise ring with nineteen diamonds and a ruby and a second with twelve diamonds were taken while the satchel was in transit and handled by an employee. The loss was reported to Washington police by Miss M I Phelps as of yesterday.

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 Their Work At Neighborhood House Spring Festival

Washington patrons attend an annual spring festival at 466 and 468 N Street Southwest showcasing pupils from kindergarten to high school. The program features plays and a flower show with Mrs Hubbard and Mrs Bell among organizers, plus a domestic exchange, crafts and a music room run by Neighborhood House groups. Notable patrons include John Taylor Arms and Justice Mrs David Brewer, with Mt Vernon Seminary students aiding crafts and serving refreshments.

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 Suites Welcome to New Building

A bank announces a special ladies department and invites women to use the new banking building. The note mentions a busy ladies room and appointments to visit the department as it grows.

Capital and stockholders liability plan by trust company

American Security and Trust Company at the northwest corner of Fitts nth and Pennsylvania Avenue discusses a capital of 7 700 000 and stockholders liability arrangement.

Capital Barplus American Security and Trust Company Fittesnth and Pennsylvania Avenue

Germans Define Faust at Deutscher Dichterbund Gathering

More than a hundred members and guests attended the German Faust centennial event at Saengerbund Hall Washington with readings from Faust and other selections. Speeches praised Goethe, with Hon. Bartholdt and Dr. Stark among speakers, plus music and recitations by Anita Schade and Frank Claudy.

Goethe Deutscher Dichterbund Washington Seengerbund Hall Faust W_ Sper Frank Cloudy Pastor Hofmann Baltimore Philp Rappaport Richard Bartholdt St Louis Christian Stark Anita Schade Frank Claudy Gretchen Faust Phistopheles Wil Spier Hofmann Barthold Philip Rappaport Indianapoli George Rodemann Brooklyn Friedrich Michel New York Johenna Nicholai Adolph Tima Philadelphia Roderberg Tutnola Schneidereleh Filvabeth Rudalph Oof Baltimae le Borat Adolph Levy Christan Heurich Simon Wolf Kurt Velekner George McKeher Franz Furger Schwarz Emita Berliner Rudolph Saur A Gothner Paul @auseh Otto Heldeman LH Voreter AF Torez Leon Tabrner Charles Jacobson Wma Wiliam Naa Wises Annie Chriot Reisinger Charles Arnoll E M Perkins Schmat Tullus Mia Mies Maris Seibert Eble Urs Schoenecke Maa Anna Luchentach Mise Lind Nser Lowe Kimm J August Brinkmann Amo W oHart John Waltoan Hugo Hulva Hoa Sheverman Willem Bradt Werner Kock Gustave Bendur Swall Schmitt WA Bergmann Mann Aschesbich Jacob Brougger Robot Fonikas Rudolph Dagapp Nov. Hoogelsbergec Frite Gertute Reuter Willian Ho Sentelmann Mery Saatelmann Joseph Wentesson Henry A Strettberger Woltam Berens William Berens Jr Anton Muller Dir & Luing Alford F W Schmidt Loia Kyens

Aged Woman Sinks in Mire Near Benning Road

Mrs Margaret Gilbert seventy five, mother of Policeman Henry Gilbert, wandered from her son’s home on Twenty fourth Street. Found waist deep in mud near Twenty fourth Street bridge at Benning Road, rescued and taken to Casualty Hospital. She is recovering from exposure.

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, tuberculosis specialist, spoke to public school teachers at Business High School. He urged teachers to recognize TB symptoms in children, ensure medical examination and early treatment, and act as a bridge to dispensaries and competent physicians.

A Knopf New York City Business High School Dr Knopf

Funeral of Mrs Mary Jane Seymour in Ravenna Ohio

Mrs Mary Jane Seymour longtime historian general of the Daughters of the American Revolution died Friday after bronchitis triggered by a storm in Oberlin. Born in Springfield Massachusetts she spent years in Washington while serving in D A R and never missed annual conferences. A Mount Holyoke Seminary graduate she engaged in missionary work on the Congregational Council board and traveled worldwide. The funeral was held in Ravenna Ohio on the eve of a DAR congress trip.

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 of Frederick Harde koper at 18th Street home

The funeral for Frederick Harde koper who died Wednesday afternoon will be held at 1614 Eighteenth Street Northwest at 8 PM. Rev E Slater Dunlap of St Johns Church assisted by Rev R H McKim of the Church of the Epiphany and Rev C Ernest Smith of St Thomas will officiate. Pallbearers include Admiral Brown, Gen Ernst, Gen Jamardson Wilson, Hugh Bond, Anlick Palmer, Dr Mor, William Abert, and Lars Anderson. Ushers are Charles L McCawley, Cant John Gilmore, and Mandeville Carlisle. Burial will be in Gal 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 Left to Family in Will Filed for Probate

John E Libbey lumber merchant who died Sunday leaves estate to wife Mary A Libbey and three children John E Libbey Francis B Libbey and Mrs Lisra Cropley. Will dated January 1908 filed for probate. Wife receives stock, furniture, horses and a life interest. Children receive residue. Francis B Libbey and William Powell to run the lumber business. executors named.

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

Funeral services were held for Tree Conover Warman who died suddenly while traveling to Norfolk. The service occurred at 2 PM at his home, 343 Seventeenth Street, with Rev Joseph Kelly of the Fourth Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial followed at Rock Creek Cemetery. pallbearers included DP P Wolhaupter, Giant Leet, W E Holges, W WN Crom, 1 FB Johnson, and Harry Blake. Warman served as an assistant engineer to the District engineer of the U S Army in charge of government works near Washington.

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

Hamline church to hold Book Day celebration

Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church members plan a Book Day in the church auditorium on Sunday evening. A literary library feature will invite contributions from parishioners and friends. The program includes special music by the quartet choir and talks on the value of good reading by Mark A Watson, Mrs Dr I Parks, 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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