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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

34

Delegates Nominate Bishop Brent Amid Heated Prep Talks

The convention's seconding of Rev George Fiske Dudley’s nomination of Bishop Brent sparked debate as delegates push for brevity in nominating addresses. Dr Pages urged concise remarks to help unfamiliar delegates judge candidates, while other clerics defended Brent’s fitness and the church’s needs. A broader slate of nominations followed, including Rev Dr Grosvenor and Rev Edward S Dunlap, with credentials committees named and motions to raise funds discussed.

St. Thomas Brent Thomas Nelson Page Pages Page Highon Amin Shah Benest Smith Church of the A Lee Batore Brent Dr Smith

Pupils Present May Ball at Carrell Institute

A large turnout of about two hundred attended last night’s May Ball at Carrell Institute featuring a program of vocal and instrumental numbers. Students Rosemiury Bwertmiin Amy Margaret Ber rs Der ty and many others performed songs and dances while masters Stalfert Howey and Hogan conducted the event.

Missida Hayes Carrell Institute Nimz Dheus Rosemiuy Bwertmiin Amy Margaret Berrs der Ty Myer Margaret Fitzgerald Gerikke Burke Hickenbeiner Eleanor Hb Lowse Bice Ella Lann Maybell Fams Ruth Aicpfer Frances Hayes Fstner Johnson Grace Johnson Elizabeth Marie Boher Higaland Marie Haes Glad Rai Clariette Hogan Tred Ntelfort John Fogan Dan Eli Ting Maste Thessey Glidys Rahn Ruth Wepre Rosemary Saretman

Osiris Lodge Installs With Grand Master Visit

More than two hundred Masons from Osiris Lodge No 20 and other lodges attended the annual visitation at Scottish Rite Hall led by Grand Master Augustus B Coolidge. Wilam Lewis presided, honoring visitors including John A. Luluthe and W Williamsen, with remarks on the new Masonic Temple and lodge support.

Osiris Lodge Augustus B Goollige Scottish Rile Hall Coulidge Saul Wilam Tewis Osiris L . Wihimson Arthur Smith Dana & Howlard John A Luluthe Mastir Jamaqua Lodge Werth Leuisiivana Grand Mas Fuer

Visitor's skull fracture after street collision in Arkansas

Ramble fifty year old visitor at Bikeley Elolcl 9% 227 North Gap street, Arkansas, suffered a fractured skull and is in serious condition at the Omer goer Hospital. He was accompanying the governor of Arkansas on a trip and was struck at the Twelfth street and New Lake Avenue crossing by an eastbound Colunby Railway and Liedrie Company car driven by Conductor Robert Ruor dan and Motorman WC Hazes. The man attempted to cross New York avenue and didn't see the approaching vehicle.

Gapiol Street Arikeist Omergoer Hospital Gamble Arkansa Twelfto Street New Lake Axenle Colunbly Railway and Liedrie Company Clerge Robert Ruordan WC Hazes New York

Dieudonne Held In Bail For Fire At Burglar

Dieudonne is charged in Police Court with firing shots at a suspected street burglar. Charles Pidlonne of 17 street northwest was held in bail after the incident on April 24. Holmes, the local officer, investigated the case. A bystander, Aalmes, was wounded in the arm and believed he had been shot by the burglar during the commotion.

Charles Pidlonne Ballectany Tite &Mbill Dieudonne Holmes Ei Aalmes

Mrs Garfield Files for Divorce in District Supreme Court

In a decree by Justice Gold, Adna Garfield was granted a legal separation from Thomas G Garfield with $50 monthly alimony. Cruelty cited, Garfield reportedly resides in Baltimore. Opal Louise Smith seeks absolute divorce from Harry J Smith, asking to resume her maiden name Opal J. Horton. Maggie L Trammell granted absolute divorce from John H Trammell for desertion and nonsupport. Rupert S Hume seeks a receiver for Craycroft and Jarboe grocers. Catherine Heins will filed probate for $600 to son Fayette and rest to daughter. Katherine F Flammer named executrix.

Birs Adna Garfield Commerce and Labor Department Thomas G Garfield Justice Gold Istrict Supreme Court Garfield C. L. Smith Opal Louise Smith Takoma Park District Supreme Court Harry J Smith Opal J. Horton Maggie L Trammell Maretell Trammell John H Trammell Gould Trammell Grocery Farm Rupert S Hume Frank Hume Catherine Heins Catherne Heins Eighth Street Fayette Katherine F Flammer Flammer Ag Executrix

Death of Robert H Payne Expert Engineer in Geological Survey

Robert Kenry Paine, foreman of transfeting department in the engraving division of the Geological Survey for seventeen years, died Tuesday at his home in Philadelphia. A native of London born March 2, he came to the United States early, worked in Civil War era printing, ran a lithographic business in New York and Canada, and was regarded as a premier engraver of his time. A funeral will be held from the family residence this afternoon.

Robert Kenry Paine Geological Survey Nlock M. Payne London England Columba . C New York Cit Wallonil Museum

Colonial Dames Conclude Mirthful National Convening at Arlington

President Roosevelt hosted Natworti Sormy of the Colonial Dames of Anchies at the White House as they opened their biennial convention at Arlington House. Business dominated the afternoon session with Mrs William Rafin Cox of Redmond presiding. Luncheon followed and Miss Boardman, president of the Red Cross Society, was to address the gathering. A motion was carried to publish the Journal of Michard Henry Lee and to use royal ties from that book in printing related works. The meeting adjourned around 3 o’clock and is to reconvene at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Av Te Og Co Mengus Epis Secretays Po Alfred Hareng Roosevelt Ue Winte House Natworti Dames of Anchies Arigton Vestidas Covention Willam Rafin Cox Redmond Miss Boardman Ped Cross Society Michard Henry Lee

Epworth League Elect Officers at Gorsuch Church Meeting

At the Epworth League annual meeting of Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday evening, John L Ferguson was elected President with Roscoe Maricle Hroest H Pullman as vice presidents. Miss Beulah Winter named secretary and Charles Whitton Jr treasurer. Organists are Mrs Crymes and Miss Winter. Junior League Superintendent is Mrs Web Lynn with Miss Nellie Ramby. The retiring treasurer reported receipts of 101.17 and expenses of 91.35. Thomas Adams Lille Winter and Katzen Pullman were admitted to membership.

Epworth League Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church John L Ferguson Roscoe Maricle Pullman Jodi Goodrich C . Crimea Beulah Winter Charles Whitton Crymes Miss Winter Web Lynn Nellie Ramby Thomas Adams Lille Winter Katzen Pullman

Hood's Sarsaparilla Pure Medicine Ad Promotes Appetite

An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure medicine that restores appetite, builds strength, expels humors, and tones the stomach. It notes no changes were needed to comply with the Pure Food and Drugs Law and offers 100 doses for one dollar in liquid or Sarsatabs form.

Fassett Faces Grand Jury Over Conspiracy Inquiry

District Attorney Baker plans to present the Fassett Cassidy telegram case to the grand jury seeking indictments for conspiracy. Timberlake testifies he inserted the word not and cannot explain why, and Julian Timberlake is said to be exonerated. A comprehensive report by Harvey Ghen, prepared with Western Union cooperation, aims to reveal whether a conspiracy influenced timing and remarks about a racing bill.

Timberlake Masset Baker Fassett-Cassidy Grand Jury Phin Harvey Given Western Union Company Julian Timberlake Capitol Shea Harvey Ghen

Festival at All Souls Church features Japanese program and city musicians

The Spring Festival at All Souls Church on Fourteenth and L Streets presented an Evening in Japan with a 209-towel exhibit and an illustrated talk by Gen and Mrs O EF Wood, outlining Nippon life and Port Arthur siege. A concert featured Navia Hi Offo Tuebbert, Emma Koor, Roberta Hope Amies Hern, and others, under Parish Salon auspices led by President DEF Doughty and Jerome Lightfoot.

Japan All Souls Church Gen O EF Wood Far Nipponan Wood United States Port

Weather Bureau Forecast From The Potomac Washington Post May 6

Weather conditions report a rainy spell since early. Mississippi Valley storm stalled, a new storm developing in Southern Indiana with northeastward movement toward St Lawrence Valley. Forecast: warmer temps, rain in New England and the Lake region, winds shifting along coasts, rainfall totals around 0.37 inches, plus tide and river bulletins for Washington area.

Dept of Agricultue Weather Bureau Washington Wedinley Snce Mount Weather Mississippi Valley Uighis Indiana St Lawrence Valley Tims New England Atlantic Lake Middle Atlantic

Man Dies of Heart Disease in Drug Store Scene

John C. Maid a 67 year old resident of Brightwood Avenue North West collapsed and died in a drug store at Seventh and M streets while waiting for a prescription. He had suffered heart disease for months and had just obtained a prescription from Dr. Warwick Evang at Ninth Street NW before his collapse. The clerk found him dead on the floor.

J. &. McDonald Seventh McDonald

Senator Warns Centralized Power Could Break Republic

Colorado Senator warns that centralizing power risks eroding states rights and could destabilize the republic. He cites child labor policy debates and warns gradual encroachment may lead to loss of state autonomy, potentially disrupting the union.

Colorado

Greatest Year for Peace Declared at New York Meeting

At the Peace Society of New York annual gathering at the Hotel Astor Andrew Carnegie praised Secretary of State for his handling of recent treaties and lauded Edwin J Mead of Boston as a speaker. Carnegie was reelected president and Hughes became a vice president. the Washington treaty with Japan was noted as a major achievement.

New York The Peace Society Hotel Astor Andew Carnegie Carnegie Edwin J1 Mead Boston Washington Japan Curnegin Anot Hughes

Harmony in Bay State Delegation at Democratic Convention

Boston May 1900 The Democratic State convention opens at Faneuil Hall to select four delegates at large for Denver with little opposition to Bryan instruction. George Fred Williams of Dedham to lead the delegation. other nominees include John Morn of Boston Daniel W Doherty of Springfield John W Coughlin of Dover and Frederick F Stinson of Dedham. Brian supporter Eichadsen to present the platform.

Boston Faneuil Hall Denver William Jennings Bryan Fred Williams Dedlam John Morn Daniel W Doherty Springnetlound John VW Coughin Illiver Frederick F Stinson Dedham Seoien Dion Ard Eichadsen Aex Anardeit Brian

Funeral of Mrs Gilbert in Washington DC

The funeral for Mrs Margaret Gilbert, 78, will be held this morning at the family home 2208 FP Street Northwest. She was found last Thursday near the Benning Bridge after disappearing from home the day before. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery with pallbearers including her sons and local officials. One letter arrived from President Roosevelt and others from church and department groups. Her husband Chapman J Gilbert survives with one daughter and five sons, including Henry, a policeman on duty at the White House.

Magaret Giibert Nothwest Gilbert Benning Bridge Wells Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church Teri Reynolds Ben T Ranhms Carl Clarunce Chapman Jr James Gilbert Jr Roosevelr Gilburt Metropolitan Baptist Church Truck Company Arc Department Chapman J Gilbert BH Resnoalds Charles Henry Wo Asa L Thomas Gibert Thomas He Gallert Mainess Henry Gilbert White House

Club of Grocers Delegation Heads to Boston Convention

The Demer delegation to the Retal Grocers Association in Boston arrived in the city after midnight and checked at the New Willard. The group is described as a club for the Boston convention and includes many couples and individuals led by Mr Ghuiner president of the Colorado State Grocers Association. They plan to depart by steamer for Norfolk tonight and then return to Boston.

Retal Grocers Association Boston New Willard Ant Wik Ball Kaaxter AY Heukwi Butler Woor Gherrier Miss Wolg Dane Mig Dane Georde Ro Henry Chars Hayden Mayden Vis J Henrys R Motrin Fred Meek Moekkikson I J Nolan Gag Reddish A Simon Sturgis Jains Quan Woh Traney Trark Joonson Miss Greding Ghuiner Clb Colorado State Grocers Del Sinion Ui Washington Rural Norfolk

Woodmen Officers Elected at State Camp Meeting

The Modern Woodmen of America state camp held a triennial session at 316 Penn Avenue southeast with delegates from Washington, Columba, Lincoln, West End, Monumental, and Georgetown camps. Officers elected included State Consul B F Gibbs Clark, State Physician JW Sutherin, and reappointment of Suthern as State Physician with Sutherm indorsed for additional posts.

Amerya Columbu Penn Shinu Avinue AH Millard AR Talbot Peorla Willam Boteler Washington Charles Ho Potter Olubot Willard Columma Bateler Lincoln Chete West End Tibbs

Reprieve for Orchard Under Idaho Pardon Board Unqualified

Gov Gooding halts the execution of Harry Orchard granted a reprieve until July 3 due to questions about the pardon board’s authority. Attorney Frank Wyman filed for a reprieve, the board was to meet but the session was not held, and the governor pledged a hearing before any hanging.

Goading Idaho Roise Gox Goading Harry Orchard Board of Pardons Frank Wyman Orchard Gooding Wyman

New Land Fraud Witness Testifies in Benson Trial

San Francisco woman Flaishauer testified she unknowingly signed papers she believed related to school lands. She said Benson sought to align statements with others and introduced letters from Hyde and Benson to Jamond, discussing vast tracts in the Asti Priest Reserve. The district court weighed Benson habeas corpus pleas as arguments for a new trial.

San Francisco Miss Tile Flaishauer Johai Benson Benson Dimond Babey Hyde Jamond Washington Henser New York Wip Ny Crane Stuart Mchamuera

Veterans Unite Under Bandholtz Visit at Ebbitt House

Chief Bandholtz of the Philippine Constabulary meets Spanish war officers in Washington as efforts continue to merge the Veteran Army of the Philippines with the United Spanish War Veterans. Generals Bandholtz Andrews Burt attend reception at G A R Hall with Capt King and others. Contributions to the Washington Playground Association are listed from local donors.

Bandholtz Philippine Constabulary Harry H Bandholtz Ebbitt House Bandholz Washington Veteran Army of the Philippines United Spanish War Veterans of the United States Hale Ligon King Bandhollz Andraw Burt Thomas A Green J Walter Mitchell Henry W Lawton King Humphries Harmes Gardner Mosa Wylie

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