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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

18

Plan for a double track plaza loop at Union Station outlined

Lang and Senators join Rep Smith and others to authorize a Capital Traction loop at the Union Station plaza. The bill expands streetcar lines from Delaware Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue, linking with City and Suburban tracks and extending along North Capital Street to connect with Union Station. Provisions require construction within sixty days of passage and stipulate franchise forfeiture or penalties for noncompliance.

Pilttee Lang and Martin Bern Mee Tebe Smith Campbell Kansas Sims Tennessee Tus Capital Traction Company C Street Delaware Avenue Delaware Avenus Senate City and Suburban Railway New Jersey Avenue G Street Massachusetts Avenue Union Station Third Tie Cap Tal Traction Company Clorida Avenue Severth Street Florida Avenue Eighth Street Pentsthama Avenue Trac New Jerse Massachuastts Union Tia Carta Firtla Avenue Washington Rails Ant & O¢Rie Company Omranes Priar Orpany Pratagone Om Frost Tom Tombin Ian En Hantall Hedence Gammisson Ers Emsioves Henair Toach Caanam District of Conchia Aithort Cor Bress Als Mitronollan Columbia Metropolit N Coach Company Oro Lia Commissioners District of Columbia Washington Railwey and Flectrin Company

Dr E Rawlings warns youths at Epworth meeting

Dr E H Rawlings of Richmond Va before the Upworth League in Washington addresses eleventh annual gathering. He denounces irreligion among young people and urges workers for the vineyard, warning that worldliness ends in a broken heart.

Rawlings Epworth League E H Rawlings Richmond Va Epworth Upworth League Societies Washington Christ di Rawlings

Women in Federation Elect Officers in Local Branch

Washington women organized a local branch of the National Civic Federation's newly formed Women’s Department at the New Willard Library. Mrs Samuel Spencer was elected president with an executive committee including Mrs Archibald Hopkins and Miss Boardman. annual dues set at 4 dollars.

Washington Womeans Department National Civic Federation New Willard Samuel Spencer Moss Sueridan Misa Lovering John Boit Cortelyou Taft Garfield Straus Archbaki Archibald Hopkins Charman Medill McCarmick National Womans Department of the Civile Federation Chicago New York Longworth Spencer L Massachusetts Avenue

Question of Authorship in Hyde Case Raises Letters Disputed

Anonymized letters attributed to Dimond claim Henry P Tumont as author, but admission of the writers’ identities and handwriting evidence leaves the jury to decide if the missives were penned by Dimond. Justice Stafford noted the letters reveal knowledge of the alleged conspiracy’s workings amid contested admissibility and relevance.

Henry P Tumont Justice Stafford Hyde Rensen Landwitng Umond

Republican Club Formed in Berkeley County West Virginia

About thirty federal employes from Berkeley County organized the Republican Chip of Berkeley County West Virginia. An association was formed to promote welfare and party participation. Officers elected include President E J Hollis Vice President DC Jonson Secretary W H Snyder Treasurer DM QC Neal and Sergeant at Arms Alexander Eflicott. The club plans meetings every two weeks.

Berkeley County Inerlab E J Hollis DC Jonson W H Snyder Wreacher Neal Mader Alexander Eflicott

Hood's Sarsaparilla One Great Blood Purifier

Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the one great blood purifier. It claims to purify blood, aid appetite, build strength, and cure blood diseases stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. Sold by druggists in liquid form or as Sarsatabs chocolate coated tablets.

Hood

Browningordained in Lexington Pro Cathedral service

Rev Dr Robert Browning, former assistant minister of the Procathedral Church of the Ascension, was ordained priest in Lexington Kentucky by Bishop Lewis Burton. He will depart for China for missionary work. The sermon was by Rev Barndolph H McKim with a Isaiah text. Several clergy assisted in the ceremony.

Procathedral Robert ©.Browning the Procathedral Church of the Ascension Wis Protestant Episcopal Church Rts Lewis Burton Lexington Browning Indune China Barndolpf H. McKim Church of the Epiphany Isaiah J. Henning Nestar C F Bratenehl St Alpan's Church Arthur & Johns Christ Church M Matt Church of the Advent J D Thomas Episcopal McKim ST Johns Church Fey Roland Cotton Smith Rey FS Dunlop Rey Algelow Holy Core Ranton Cpylach OF the Covenant Clarles Wood Christian Endeavor Methodist Episcopal Metropolitan Memorial ME Colach Mey Jor Goodman Wesleyan Conference of England and Ireland Congregational Nertiwest Samuel H Woodrow pater-Il Dublin Nestor Arength SW Bischof Corcoran Frank Sewall Potter St John xvi Swedenborg Ali Solla Pierre Young Peoples Religions Union Brewer Mershes

Shad Bake Aboard Charles Macalester At Marshall Hall

A DC Board of Fire Underwriters shad bake yesterday near Potomac at Marshall Hall drew about 50 prominent business figures. The steamer Charles Macalester departed Seventh Street wharf shortly after 9 PM and returned near 8 PM after a lively excursion with impromptu toasts and speeches from Simon Wulf and others.

Marshall Hall Board of Fire Writers of the District of Columbia Potomac Charles Macalester Seventh Street Ralph Wrea Teewis Simon Wulf Fhe Lerdas Membe George Mio Bond Rudolph Harper Alphonse and Gaston Chaig Lem Towers Chaiming Clavene Duvall H H O Hergmann Relph Wise H H Bergman Lem Powers Fharry Birge H D Willam Abbott Bert T Ames T H Aimeroug J W Allen John Atten H Byher UD Barker Ur Ubesle Beal Louis Bekrer Witham T Belt H Bel Joseph Errberith Bergmaim Taylor Birth Caares McSvicsherr Francis Blundo Weorge Rei HA Bent Ceorga Isorger le Tierce Bieler Duncan Brates Tana Beatles S Brahes Jr Stacy Hon George ¥ Bown Thomas Brown Buren Caestes Wat Clark Myor Goha Combe Daniel Uur Joan Tasob Davis Bo Graham Andrew Bo Gretem Gratt Leonard Gross Paul F Grove William F Gude Benjamin Guy Joan Haat Harrison Eo Mandy George Antrore C Hayes R Harper Glarence Hellen Henry Mle Wol Hiton FE Lodge Hilt Hodge Iebert Howard II P Howard Hoge William Shedd Hoton Charles E Mood Charles & Howe Millam Hoffman von Tuck Mayek John Henderson Jr George Ingham Ho Jackson Blader Jacann Johneon Johnson Alwar Johnston Wec Jones Eugene Jones D Joes Rank Jones Hawe Kolb Aneessi Lacok Om Lea Crank Ralph Lee Frank Charles Samuel S Lutz H Lynn Welabe Lolera W Roberts Charles FE Roesch Rudolph H L Rost Sentbury Charles Schueliey Edward RB Schwartz Shoemaker K Simpson Simpson William & Smalldell S Syl Somervell Steyhan Ho Cley Stewart Sulivan Rienard Sylvester Lam Towers Jr Weld Taylor Tavior M Thanett EA Topp Richard K Tyler Richie Mo oTvier Vierbuchen Vierbuchen Hary Robert D Weaver Weaden Harry Welch Eiward Wescott H Wet F J Whitehead EB White T Woltsteins Simea Wet JM Woodwad Charles E Wortsington George Welzht AR Yoakie A Stuard Young

Lincoln Corps entertains Lincoln Post members at dinner

Lincoln Corps WOR CG hosted a dinner and reception at 516 Ninth Street NW in honor of Lincoln Post members. Guests included John S Walker and Emma L Newton led by Commander W H Raymond with color bearers and a program by the Philips' Orchestra. Mrs Nellie Borland chaired the entertainment committee.

Lincoln Corps WOR CG Lincoln Post Ninth Street John S i/s post R M Harlow A B Chatfield Aditm W MacElderry George Street John P McNamara I D Bloodgood Nellie Borland Philips’ Orchestra Georgia Stuart Bowen Marlan M Lewis Somnmutiee

Bishops Pass The Lie Controversy At Conference

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore May 15 The Methodist General Conference adjourned amid heated debate over bishops expenses and potential cuts in bishop salaries. A sharp exchange between Bishop Burt of Zurich and Bishop Beott of Liberia highlighted accusations of false statements. A budget summary shows four years of bishop salaries at 177,169.2 and travel costs at 61,872.08 dollars. A boundary change report was adopted then rejected on title changes to district superintendent, leaving the issue unsettled for further discussion.

Washington Post Baltimore William Burt Zurich Switzerland I B Beott Liberia Africa Burt Scott Hartzel Bishop Scott Hartzell Board of Bishops General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church

Musicians Aid Playgrounds Benefit Concert at Western High

A benefit concert for the Washington Playground Association was held at Western High School. Borough violinist Tilzhugh Coyle Goldsborough led the program with soprano Franceska Kaspar and pianist Lutte Heigh. Highlights included a violin concerto, Pourquoi, a serenade, a Romeo and Juliet waltz, a humoresque, Ronde des Latins, Stolen Wings, and My Mother Taught Me.

Ithe Washington Playground Association Western High School Tilzhugh Coyle Goldsborough Mis Franceska Kaspar Mis Lutte Heigh Geldsborough Wiss Kaspar Romeo and Juliette Kaspar

EXPLORER DE LONG RELICS FOUND IN WAR DEPT

Workmen in the War Department basement uncovered a box of Lieut De Longs personal relics from the Jeannette Arctic expedition. The items include his diary his letter press book two Bibles a fly book cooling utensils a carbine and several bows. The relics likely will be sent to the Smithsonian Institution.

Lieut de Long Lieut de Longs War Department

Police Ordered to Don Heavy Rugs in Winter Garb

Police precincts were ordered to wear heavy rugs and winter clothing after midnight to cope with shivering conditions. Officers assigned to day shift were told to appear in their summer clothes first, prompting complaints that captains, led by May Sylvester, intervened late at night to address the cold, stiffened ranks.

METHODISTS PLAN TRIP TO NEW UNIVERSITY GROUNDS

More than a thousand Methodists from across the country visit this city as guests of American University officials. Delegates will tour the grounds north of Georgetown, attend programs with President Roosevelt and Bishop Cranston presiding, and hear speeches by prominent leaders.

American University Georgetown Baltimore Roosevelt University Lincleon Maxime Basid Marl ¢Ranston Panbanks Tishop Mre Cranston Rust Hall Flemingne Fairbanks Lailor Burkett WS Green J OD Watson Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Robert M Moode Washington District Missionary Association Frank W Warne Indiana Ka Wo la Feter South America Join M Springer Africa William Butler Boston Methodist Church India Mexico Elizabeth Pierce Clementine Butler

Y M C A Workers Dine at Educational Dept Annual Dinner

Seventy five persons attended the annual dinner of the Y M C A Educational Department in its G street home with Myron M Jones as sireeter. Commissioner Macfarland and Tyman I Pierce were guests while Merrill E Gates chaired. Edward W Hearne spoke on What the Association Educational Work Stands For and Macfarland on The Association as an Educational and Civic Force. The Assortation Mandolin Club provided music amid toasts and student talks by Harvey Bekel Withur Brunner H A Bly J Duffy Eugene Wider and others.

Young Mens Christian Association Mycon M Jones Y M CA G Street Lastight Macfirland Tyman I Pierce Merrill E Gates Edward W Hearne Macfarland Fierce Mae Harvey Bekel Withur Brunner Bly J Duffy Eugene Wider Aaron Stambaugh Luther F Speer Assortation Mandolin Club Lyman L Pierce Merrill E Gates Charles Ho Treat Myron J Wittsm Cunningham Farmer J Day Joseph H Bilbrey Duty Jamea Jones Co McCathran Schrader Warren Kinabarger Datin Thomas Reed Stambaugh Sper Howard Pence Cecil H Cole Pater William McConnell Clarence Hattgn Bright Sonen Ho McAnelly Herbert Ayiddieton Charles 'M Ackerman Herbert C Huadher Albert W Yocum Hurley John Rubsytt Young Atton Grinnell Fred C Pond Charles M Mevnon E Medford Afarry Blake AM P Maschmeyer Percival Pridgett W M Lewin H Notten Faulkner Woolf Ward Walter T Holt Howard L. Holt Col. Harding

Captain McKee Named Warden of U S Jail

Captain Thomas H McKee, former journal clerk of the House of Representatives, appointed by district judges to succeed Captain James H Harrs as warden of the United States jail in the district. A 65 year old Civil War veteran born in Pennsylvania, McKee spent much of his life in Indiana and was an officer at the jail during Cleveland's administration. He formerly endured months in Libby Prison and is expected to introduce reforms at the jail.

Thomas H Mcixee House of Representatives District Supreme Court James H Harrs United States McKee Pennsylvania Indiana Cleveland Libby

Weather Conditions Report from Warrington and Regions

Atmospheric conditions unsettled with rain in the Middle Plains and East Gulf States. Cooler air under a high pressure area over New England and the North Pacific coast. warmer in the Eastern districts and Lake region for Saturday and Sunday. Showers likely in the Lake region and northern Mid-Atlantic, with scattered showers in the Rocky Mountain region. Winds vary from fresh southwest along the New England and Mid-Atlantic coasts to variable along Gulf and Upper Atlas. Potomac water level cited with cloudy skies at Harns Ferry and Shenandoah River noted.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Warrington Hain Steles East Gulf States Uppe Lake North Pacific Coast Maryland Columbia Virginia Lake Region Midate Atlantic States New England Rocky Mountain Midate Atlantic Wim South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lowe Lakes Askea

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