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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1907

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12

Duke Abruzzi to Visit White House and American Cities

The Duca degli Abruzzi, commander of the Italian squadron at Jamestown, arrives in Washington to be feted with receptions and dinners including a dinner with President Roosevelt. He plans tours of Philadelphia and Mt. Vernon, visiting American cities and calling on diplomatic and naval circles. He is a first cousin of the King of Italy, unmarried, and famed as an explorer who climbed Mount St. Elias and reached far northern Arctic points. The visit includes other naval officers from Italian, Japanese, Brazilian, and Chilean delegations.

H.R. H the Duca Degli “Arrugal Hampton Roads Washington Federico Negrotto Cambias Italian Erebassy New Willard Dutie Roosevelt Wil Duca Degli Abruzzi United States Mondsey Varese Philadelphia Italy Amedar Humbert Duca d London Duke Degli Abruzzi Royal Geographical Society Africa Ruwenzori Mount St. Elias Alaska Walant North America Nansen Peary Duke Count of Turin Mt. Vernon Jamestown Navy Department

Reverend J W Frizzell Accepts Pastorate At Ingram Memorial Church

Rev J W Frizzell accepts the pastorate of Ingram Memorial Congregational Church and People's Institute at Highth street and Massachusetts avenue NE. The gift church, funded by H Ingram of Hall Claire Wisconsin, will see him oversee erection and management of the new edifice. He requires support from First and Mount Pleasant congregations to supplement salary and aid work.

Ingram Memorial Congregational Church People's Institute Highth Street Massachusetts Avenue J. W. Frizzell Ingram Memorial Church H. Ingram Hall Claire Wis Frizzell First Mount Pleasant

Former editor dies in Ohio

News from Niles Ohio reports the sudden death of William Hatch Smiley from acute indigestion. Smiley was a former Washington figure who came to the city to fill a Surgeon General’s office post arranged by the late Speaker Reed. He later ran and edited the Warren Daily Tribune, practiced law, and invented the Smitey automatic press. He married Elizabeth Gibert of Boston about six years ago and left a son.

Niles Ohio William Hatch Smiley Washington Surgeon General Reed Mgr. Smiley Columbian University Law School Warren Daily Tribune Smitey Elizabeth Gibert Boston

Former Musician Rose McDermott Riley Buried in Mount Olivet

Mrs Rose McDermott Riley wife of John F Riley died in Paris on April 18. Requiem Mass was held at J and Patrick s Church with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. She was known for church and concert work and was daughter of John McDermott. Survived by husband and two daughters Agnes Hiley and Helen Riey.

John F. Riley Mount Olivet Cemetery Rose McDermott Riley Paris Niel J & Patrick's Church Riley Rose McDermott Crivice John McDermott Agnes Hiley Helen Riey Europe

Funeral Rites for Veteran Fireman Perkins Held at Mount Olivet

Funeral services for Daniel F. Perkins were held at his home on 950 Twenty sixth Street with Catholic rites. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers included F. W. Kahlert J. J. Gabody H. C. Thorn Julius J. Berars J. K. Dobbyn and Denzel Gor representing the Veteran Volunteer Firemen. Perkins belonged to the Union Fire Company.

Daniel F. Perkins Mount Olivet Twenty-sixth Street W. Kahlert J. J. Eabody H. C. Thorn Julius J. Berars J. KR. Dobbyn Denzel Gor Volon Mr. Perkina Union Fire Company

Public Library Summer Travel Literature Collection

A damaged reading lists fragment hints at a summer travel literature collection issued by a railway and steamboat company. It mentions resorts, maps, and foreign gun matter dates, with places like Maxloo and Rae Co referenced in incomplete form.

Public ‘Library Arts Railway Lea

Stratford Fair Opens With Charles Clemens On Stage

Spectators flocked to a bustling Stratford fair scene with electric lights, booths, and attractions. Clemens drew loud applause as he addressed charity aims, while Klaw and Erlanger bought tickets and ahead crowds pressed past barkers and prize chances.

Elks Plan Rural Fair Building Fund Drive

Washington Elks lodge plans a two day rural jubilee at Benning race track June 6 and 7 to raise funds for a new building between Ninth and Tenth streets. The event features a country barn dance trotting and auto races a country circus a country store and sports with a women’s auxiliary managing tickets prizes and booths. Committee chairs include John C. Maxwell as chairman and Dr C F Hadfield on trotting races and F J Mersheimer on attractions.

Hanns of Committees Washington Lodge B. P. O. Eka Benning Race Track Elks Washington Mooney 106 & Street John C. Maxwell Elks’ Lodge Fr. Summers M. G. McCormick A. D. Marks E. W. Emery R. H. Mohier E. T. Simpson J M. Dunn F. J. Mersheimer

Washington Saengerfest cheers for Roosevelts civic triumph

Simon Wolf lauds a Washington reception and the impact of citizen effort on national and international perception. He notes the spirited show of support for President Roosevelt, calling it epoch-making and fruitful at home and abroad, stressing organized, well funded public spirit.

Seag Arend Serta Dave Rooseveltt Washington Wells Simon Wolf

Wiener Millionaires Chorus Seeks Mayor McClellan Visit

About 200 members of the Wiener Mannergesangs Verein from Vienna called on New York Mayor McClellan at City Hall during a world tour. The singers, welcomed by the mayor, conveyed an artistic mission tied to music and better understanding between nations, with ties to Austrian heritage and U.S. goodwill.

Washington New York Wiener Mannergesaungs Verein McClellan Vienna Austria Millionaires’ Chorus Roosevelt Herman Ridder Savoy Hotel Hne Dt Siingers Oll German Liederkranz Society Hermann Sthneléeyhan Vienna Society United States Austrn Ghorus Lsten

Becom e Midshipmen

Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis May 7 reports physical exams for Naval Academy candidates after mental tests. Eleven examined. seven accepted and four rejected. Those passing include H. S. Stone Arkansas, H S Rose Tennessee, L Wasson Maine, H E Hanson Massachusetts, T E Hammond California, C C Gordon New York, and R M Griffin Virginia. The regular examining board will report tomorrow.

Washington Post Annapolis Naval Academy Am Medical Examining Board A. M. D. McCormick B. Rossiter H. S. Stone Arkansas HS Rose Tennessee L. Wasson Maine HE. W. Hanson Massachusetts T.E. Hammond California C. C. Gordon New York R. M. Griffin Virginia Manly H. Simeon George H. G. Harmon

Military promotions and station changes in 1907 list

Second Lieut Reynolds J Powers Eighth Cavalry extended one month Second Lieut Keith B Gregory Sixth Infantry discharged day2 Second Lieut Atkin L Clark Thirtieth Infantry two months Second Lieut Frank Davis Eighth Cavalry extended one month Captain John W Craig Twelfth Cavalry one month Captain William S Loeter assistant surgeon to San Francisco to sail for Philippine Islands June 5 1907 Captain Clarence H McNeil Artillery Corps to inspect marine material two visits per month to Lynn Massachusetts Schenectady New Jersey five visits per month to Bayonne New Jersey Changes in Inspector General station and orders Lieut Col Whiten T Wood to sail from Manila July 15 1907 to United States Lieut Col Wither H Wilder to San Francisco California to wait for transport to the Philippine Islands Captain Robert H Noble assistant surgeon to Isthmian Canal Commission First Lieut Roger S Fitch First Cavalry to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for staff appointment Maj Omar Bundy Sixth Infantry to Chicago Illinois for temporary Inspector General duty Captain Frank A Grant Quartermaster to Folians Be a West Virginia to purchase wall lockers Lieut Col Francis H French Twenty Second Infantry detached to Manila vacancy in Inspector General relieved Lieut Col Daniel H Brush resignation of First Lieutenant Frederick Koch to May 9 1897 Captain Tvid B Cam City Kansas to inspect supplies Ensign J A Campbell Jr commissioned naval ensign May 1 1907 Ensign L J Wallace home awaiting orders Ensign J S Harwine Rome awaiting orders Surgeon M S Billott duty Olympia Navy Yard Norfolk for fitting out Surgeon F Carl additional duty at U S Naval Medical School Hospital Washington Surgeon H Bogert to Milwaukee Surgeon J W Fite to Franklin Navy Yard J H Barber prepared for one year reserve duty

Leavey Abeqnes Reynolds J. Powers Eighth Cavalry Keith Gregory Sixth Infantry Atkin L. Clark Frank Davis John W. Craig Bayonne N. J Inspector General's Department Whiten T. Wood Eafl Manila Sues Canal United States Wither H Wilder San Brancisco Cal Philippine Islands Robert H. Noble Roger S. Fitch First Cavalry Fort Leavenworth Kang Charles B. Hall Michael A. Robert York Omar Bundy Chicago Inspector General Frank A. Grant Foliansbea W. Va Francis H. French Twatrin Infantry Daniel H. Brush Firat Frederick Koch Phipping Scauty Emfed Tvit Cam City Kuns Innetios Bsistensa

Submarine Lake Dives During New Port Trials

Newport Rhode Island May 7 Continuing submarine torpedo boat Lake trials in Narragansett Bay the boat completed seven measured mile runs submerged under sail wind and tide conditions. First run 8 20 for 17 20 knots second 7 46 for 4 73 third 8 12 for 7 42 remaining runs not timed engines motors used all runs then Lake dived about ten feet remaining submerged nearly three hours before surfacing for a ten minute run in the bay.

Newport R. I Naval Trial Board Narragansett Bay

Alfred Austin Poem Reflected in New York Independent

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Alfred Austin, England's Poet Laureate, and a poem about spring birds. The text contrasts spiritual messages from beyond with the living heart and the depth of feeling, noting misreads, translations, and lost clarity across lines and eras.

Alfred Austin England New York Independent

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