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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

27

Plans for a Children's Fountain at Franklin Park

Franklin School board discussed Leila Mechlin's proposal for a Children's fountain in Franklin Park in front of the school, funded by children's subscriptions with no child contributing more than 16 cents. The idea was tabled for future consideration while other actions included scholarship offers, budget notes, and staff appointments and transfers.

Franklin Park Committee On Books Franklin School Leila Mechlin Civic Art League Craughton Business College Schoolbank Committee

Re elected State Deputy Haltigan Heads District Meeting

P J Haltigan was re elected state deputy at a district meeting. W A Johnson was named state secretary J A Duvall state treasurer Robert F E Doyle state warden Charles W Boyle state advocate and Rev P J O Connell state chaplain. Membership rose from 1116 associate and 268 insured to 1145 associate and 284 insured. Notable events included visits by archbishops and Cardinal Gibbons, plus annual memorial masses. Delegates named: Haltigan and Sheehy as delegates. Pairo and Kolb as alternates.

P. J. Haltigan Knigtta Columibus Diztertet P.‘J. Haltigan W. A. Johnson J. A. Duvall Robert FE. Doyle Charles W. Boyle P. J. O'Connell P. J. Hartigan Manila Monterey Cardinal Gibbons St Aloysius’ Church D. J. Stafford St. Patrick's Church Joseph J.mcguire Church of the Holy Comforter The Knights Francis P. Sheehy W. E. Pairo George T. Kolb

Wedding Under Capitol Dome Palmores Wed in Rotunda

Earley B Palmore of Trenholm Virginia and Miss Lois M Palmore of Goochland County Virginias were married in the Capitol rotunda in the presence of hundreds of visitors. Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon attended and approved the ceremony in the landmark hall near the surrender of Cornwallis. The couple obtained a license about 3 pm and wed about 4 pm with Harry Spencer performing the rites. They left for home aboard a train shortly after the ceremony. The couple are second cousins.

Cornwallis Earley B. Palmore Trenholm Lois M. Palmore Goochland County Capitol Harry Spencer

President rewards hero for ocean rescue at Bellport

President Roosevelt personally rewards Raynor, the Long Island life saver who helped rescue passengers from the schooner Crowell off Bellport last winter. After recovering his health he sought a government post and was appointed a food and drug inspector at $140 yearly with allowances. An executive order exempted the position from civil service rules.

Stensevelt Raynor Crowell Bellport Long Island Corlelyou Hoasevelt

Oldest and Best Blood Purifier S S S Ad Claim

An advertisement extols S S S as a long standing blood purifier not a universal cure, detailing how blood impurities cause skin eruptions and diseases. It claims S S S purifies and enriches blood, aids conditions like rheumatism and anaemia, and offers free medical advice with purchase from Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.

S.S.S

Blood Purifier and Tonic Endorsed by Bailey Resident

Mrs F L Bailey of 402 Linder Street Clearfield Pennsylvania testifies to the product as a blood purifier and tonic that cleanses blood of impurities, invigorates the system, boosts appetite and nerve strength, and aids rheumatism with strong confidence in its efficacy.

F. L Bailey Linder St Clearfield, Pa

Roosevelt to preside at international tuberculosis congress

President Roosevelt accepts the presidency of the International Congress on Tuberculosis planned for September 21 to October 22, 1908 in this city. If he cannot attend the initial meeting, Secretary Cortelyou will deputize. The event aims to unite nations against TB and promote universal friendship.

Roosevelt Lawrence F. Fuck Philadelphia Cosmos Club Cortelyou Congress Fairbanks Cannon Joseph Walsh Govs Gillen California Luchter Colorado Woodruff Connecticut Deneen Davis Cummins Iowa Hoch Kansas Willson Kentucky Cobb Maine Crothers Maryland Warner Michigan Johnson Minnesota Noel Mississippi Folk Missouri Floyd New Hampshire Fort New Jersey Hughes New York Glenn North Carolina Burke North Dakota Harris Chamberlain Oregon Stuart Pennsylvania Ansel South Carolina Patterson Tennessee Cutler Utah Practor Vermont Swanson Virginia Dawson West Virginia

Social notes and famed figures from New York society

The column surveys Mrs Cruger literary work with a society play in progress, Mrs Elsie Vanderbilt’s yacht Caprice preparations, Mrs Bryce’s salad dressing technique inspiring Washington women, and the Kronprinzess Cecilie departure signaling a summer exodus to Europe. It also covers the Gould family farewell, a young lieutenant's photobook romance, Clarence H Mackay’s Chicago GOP attendance, opinions on racing at Belmont Park, and a rural ballad on counts and American girls.

Cruger Wade Charlie Isay Mrs. Bryce Kronprinzess Cecilie Europe George J. Goulds Gould Marjorie Vivian Edith George J., Jr Gloria Mr. Gould Gon Kingdon Goulds Belmont Park

Methodist bishops urged decentralization at general conference

At the Baltimore session of the General Conference Rev Lt John Handlay of New Jersey failed to present a proposal for street presiding elders to be chosen by the annual conference not by the bishops. Dissatisfaction with current selection methods is shown by memorials. Western delegations seek to move the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension from Philadelphia to Kansas City, a major fight given its over one million dollars in annual operations.

St. Louis Kansas City General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Board of Home Missions and Philadelphia

Mrs Howard Gould Receives $1 From Clem mons Will

In Pittsfield May 3 Mrs Howard Gould of New York and her sister Mrs Sun Yue receive $1 each under the will of Solomon Perry Clemmons. His estate worth $6,000 goes to his widow for life with the remaining $2 to be executed. Clemmons, 70, was declared insane March 6 and died in the Jacksonville asylum. He was blind and in poor health. No word reached the daughters despite their knowledge of his commitment.

Pittsfield Til Howard Gould New York Sun Yue San Francisco Solomon Perry Clemmons Clemmons Jacksonville

Dry Fourth of July election sparks brisk vote in Mexico City

In Mexico City a campaign over how to celebrate the U S Fourth of July pits wet and dry factions within the American colony. About 25 000 to 30 000 people are expected. Polls opened across a dozen locations and will close Monday as council leaders press for an outcome.

Mexico City Mexico Council of Administration of the Society of American Colonists United States

Attack on Leavitt Taken Up in Paris Court

Paris May 183 The public prosecutor opened an investigation into the assault on W H Leavitt son in law of William Jennings Bryan by Italian model Cana who was cut in the head during the fight Leavitt’s injuries are slight Cana will soon be able to appear in court

Paris W. H. Leavitt William Jennings Bryan Cana Leavitt

Senator Tillman Improves After Health Residence Stay

Senator Benjamin F. Tillman, long at the Healtharium on Fifteenth and I streets, was reported improved yesterday. He and Mrs Tillman will leave Washington soon for Bogton, where they will be joined by the family physician, then depart for Europe for the summer to speak.

Benjamin F. Tillman Fifteenth

Appeals to Woman Thief Witt in Brooklyn Letter

A Brooklyn teacher asks a pickpocket to return part of the $M she lost, writing that the money was her savings and meant for her dependent sister. She appeals empathetically, explaining a bank delay and urging restitution of at least $200, showing little malice and understanding for distress. The note ends with a humorous aside from a Chicago column.

Sixth Avenue

Steamer Schedules for Potomac and Nearby Landings

Steamer Harry Tandall Nonday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. for Lower Potommac landings Dills to Lower Machadee Creek. Saturday 1 a.m. for landings between Clymont and Nawhvil. Wakefield Steamer Sunday Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. for Upper Potomac landings to Colonial Beach and Mattox Creek. Randall Dally 7 40 a.m. for Glymont and intermediate points Sunday Tuesday and Thursday to Gunder. Return trip same day. Schedules depend on tide and weather and may change without notice. W F Carne Jr Gen Passenger Agt

Harry Tandall Gunder W. F. Carne, JR

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