Water Resources Conference Schedule and Pardon Party
At 10:00 a.m. a session opens with talks on conservation of life and health by improved water supply by Dr. George M. Kaber, navigation resources of American waterways by Prof. Emory R. Johnson, and conservation of power resources by H. S. Putnam, followed by a general session at 2:30 p.m. and a 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Roosevelt pardon party for conference members and their ladies on the White House grounds.
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George M. Kaber
Emory R. Johnson
H. S. Putnam
States and Federal Courts Clash Over Railways Power
The conference hears Henry Hill and Gov Deneen debate the balance of state sovereignty and federal injunctions in regulating railroads. A call grows for Congress to strip federal courts of jurisdiction in cases where corporations block state laws, warning that centralized power threatens the republic.
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Congress
Washington
Republic
Dan
Irnt Ts Cddmes
Gov Elk
Uf Wine Et
Governors at the Wichita Conference Display Varied Charms and Ambitions
An eccentric portrait of regional governors at a conference, highlighting Higgins of Ruode Inland as the youngest yet ambitious, York of Missouri seen for a beauty contest appeal, Poll a combative figure battling corruption, Hoch of Kansas aiming to influence politics, and notable delegates like Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Sarah Platt Decker. The piece mixes humor with political ambition, noting personal traits and future prospects while idiosyncratically commenting on appearance and conduct.
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Gov Higgins
Ruode
Texas
Joe York
Missouri
Joe
Joe Poll
Wissouri
United States
Wiliam Joel Stone Folk
Gov Hogg
Andrew Carnegie
Wyomme
Wyoming
New York
Westington Monument
Gov Hoch
Kansas
Countia Editur
Coy Johnson
Minnesota
Ferencem
Prince Albert
Sarah Platt Decker
Colorado
Winie Andrew Carne
Mr Carnegie
Decker
Canegie
Forestry Chief Hosts Governors in White House Reception
Gifford Pinchot head of the U S forest service hosted an informal reception at his White House home for governors cabinet members Supreme Court justices and the diplomatic corps. The second floor library and reception rooms were decorated with green plants as guests including Wu of China Folk Johnson and Bryan networked with Pinchot and officials during a buffet luncheon and brief discussions on current issues.
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White House
Cabinet
United States Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Gifford Pinchot
United States Forest Service
Rhode Island Avenue
Pinchat
Supreme Court
Jennings Bryan
Munster
Gore Johnson
Minnesota
Falk
Missouri
Bryan
Pinchot
Ryan
Gov Johnson
Forestry
Mr. Wu
Folk, Johnson
Willam J. Bryan
Governor Harris Hosts Ohio Delegation at Longworth Home
Governor Harris of Nebraska greeted members of the Ohio delegation at Representative Nicholas Longworth’s Canars place during a 6 pm informal gathering. Attendees discussed White House conference actions. a luncheon followed. Nebraskans plan a reception for Gov Harris later tonight at Carroll Institute Club. Also noted are vessel movements and a Bryan & Co receivership in Washington.
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Ohio
Longworth
Harrs
Oto
Canars
Nicholas ‘Longworth
White House
Broncos in Circus Tricks at Buffalo Bills Show
Cowboys perform roping, ground items pickup, and horse maneuvers on horseback. A trained troupe of roots and mustangs, led by Bar Thompson, showcases Western riding feats and high school horse tricks. A horse clears a table as diners watch. Indians attack the ranch house scene amid West, Summit Springs battle, and Great Train Hold Up episodes.
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Buffalo Bills
TE Hinsham
Middleest
Thompson
Chas
West
Summit Springs
Lha
Washington Chamber of Commerce picks ten secretary applicants
A committee appointed by the Washington Chamber of Commerce board is narrowing a list of about thirty applicants for the permanent paid secretary position to ten. A further meeting will choose the final candidate to present to the board at its adjourned session next Thursday. The committee members are D J Callahan shaman John L Weaver Graham WB Hoge and Chapin Grown.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Mrther
Board of Eilectors
D J Callahan
John L. Weaver
Graham WB Hoge
Chapin
Lawyers Clash At Trial In Hyde Henson Dimond Case
Defense lawyers objected to admitting anonymous letters as evidence in the land fraud trial. Expert J F Shearman testified handwriting samples showed similarities to Henry P Dimond. Photographs of letters were shown to illustrate the methods used in reaching conclusions. Mount Vernon Seminary 1908 graduation exercises set for May 2 at New Willard, with diplomas to graduates.
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Hyde Henson Dimond Scheider
Henry P Dimond
Aeseion
J F Shearman
Simonds
Mount Vernon Seminary
New Willard
Thieves Take Jewelry From City Apartment
Hany P Stanford of 1323 Budd Street Northwest reported a Wednesday night break in at his apartment. A diamond ring valued at 125 dollars and two diamond scarf pins were stolen. Central office detectives investigate. Police seek Emmett Parish and Nelson Jenkins, described as Negroes, in connection with the case. Richmond police believe the suspects are in the city and wanted in Richmond for murder.
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Hany P Stanford
Budd Street
Central Office
Emmett Parish
Nelson Jenkins
Richmond Va
Richmond
Pellevette J
Ice supply steady for summer as Maine shipments loom
Samuel 4 Kimberly, manager of the American Ice Company, says Washington has ample ice now and no famine risk this summer. Current stock blocks 320,000 pounds with four plants capable of 900 tons daily. Daily demand tops 1,300 to 1,400 tons in heat. prices range by buyer from 9 to 30 cents per 100 pounds, with hotels and restaurants paying less. The situation favors local dealers until Maine schooners arrive by mid July.
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Washington
Samuel 4
Kimberly
American Ice Company
Home Ice Company
Brewing Company
Tistern
Baltimore
Maine
Kennebec
Funeral of Rear Admiral Rae
The funeral of Rear Admiral Charles Wintesid Rae of the Navy Department Bureau of Steam Engineering will be held at All Souls Church this afternoon at 3 o clock. The body will lie in state and burial will be at Arlington Cemetery at 4. Invitations have been issued for honorary pallbearers including Acting Secretary of the Navy Truman H Newbury and other senior officers and engineers. Rae was a member and leader in several professional societies and organizations.
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Charles Wintesid Rae
Naval Bureau of Equipment
Wo L Capps
Naval Bureau of Construction and Repair
Albert S Kenn Ui
Albert I’ Dison
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Admira Rae
American Society of Mechanical Lengineers
American Society of Naval Engineers
American Society of Naval Arci [Tects and Marine Engineers
Washington Society of Engineers
National Geographic Society
Methodist Men Meet at Mount Vernon Place Church South
The Mt Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South Mens Society held its final meeting of the season with readings, speeches, recitations, and Civil War reminiscences. Officers elected included DC Chambers as president and B M Breitling as secretary.
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Mens Society
Mount Vernon Place
Methodist Spiecopal Church
South
Uie
Partnors
P Clarke
W B Robinson
Co O L Ebeugh
J T Petty Rey
Wells
Rey W ` Locke
Martinsburg
R P Hobson
Alabama
Bank Merger Perfected Involves National City And Union Savings
National City Bank agreed to acquire 1600 shares controlling interest in its stock at 170 dollars per share from Union Savings Bank. The merger will dissolve Washington Exchange Bank into National City, centralizing assets in the Fourteenth Street building with Union Savings. Directors will resign and new board members drawn from both banks will lead the merged institution. Depots total about 1.2 million for National City and Washington Exchange near full. Washington Exchange Bank organized in 1906.
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National City Bank
Unnion Savings Bank
National City
Wilton J Lambert
G Clapham
P A Drury James Macdl
James Hope Agsoon
Washington Exchange Bank
Fourteenth Street
Union Savings Bank
Institut Om
Drury
EB Quincy Smith
Union Savings
Washington Exchanage Bank
Washington Excitinge Bank
District Women to Aid Local Civic Federation Auxiliary
Women interested in the National Women Auxiliary of the Civic Federation will meet to organize a Washington branch. Leading local women including wives of Cabinet members will participate. Mrs Ribald Hopkins, committee chair, will preside and arrange officership for the national body.
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Civic Federation Auxiliary
National Womans Auxiliary
Civic Federaton
Washington
Auxilary
Ribald Hopkins
Manne T
National Association
Weather conditions sweep western disturbance across central regions
The Weather Bureau reports a Western disturbance moving from the West to central regions causing widespread rain from Missouri to New England, with sharp falls in New England and the Middle Atlantic. Friday indicates rain mainly in the Ohio Valley and Lake region, with variable winds and modest temperature changes. River conditions show muddy rivers at Harpers Ferry.
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Missisippi
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Altays
Lake
Middle Atlanti
New England
Middle Atlantic
Mie Elagippi
Missoui
Oho
East Gulf Coast
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Grand Banks
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