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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

40

Plaz a rail plan authorizes double track loops and extensions

Legislation outlines a double track loop in front of Union Station with Capital Traction Company tracks from C Street to the loop. It also authorizes the City and Suburban Railway to extend lines to Massachusetts Avenue, connect with existing tracks, and create a wide system linking Florida Avenue and Seventh Street routes, with conditions on transfers and 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 Wisch Union Tis Commissioners of 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 Con Vhia Aithort Cor Bress Als Mitronollan Columbia Metropolit N Coach Company Oro Lia Commissioners District of Columbia Washington Railwey and Flectrin Company

Workers for the Vineyard Dr E Rawlings warns Epworth audience

Dr E H Rawlings of Richmond Va spoke before a crowded Epworth League meeting at the eleventh annual Upworth League gathering in Washington. He said modern youths are becoming irreligious, viewing Christ as a joke, with men ruinous through self indulgence and women growing indifferent to obligations. He urged workers for the vineyard.

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

Washington women form local branch of Civic Federation

Mrs Samuel Spencer elected president of the local Welfare Crusade chapter organized by Washington women newly joined to the National Civic Federation. Officers include secretary Moss Sheridan assistant secretary Miss Lovering and treasurer Mrs John Boit. The group adopts by laws and opens dues at four dollars, with plans to improve working conditions and welfare programs in Chicago and New York, led by Medill McCormick and Archibald Hopkins.

Samuel Spencer Washington Womeans Department National Civic Federation New Willard 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 Medill McCormick Huth Hanne Federation Whch Ea One Sigg St Spang McCormick Hull House Jane Addams WcCormin

Letters At Hyde Trial Link Anonymis to Dimond

Judges hear claim that anonymous writings may connect Dimond to a conspiracy. Henry Tumont is cited as author in some letters while others are attributed to a pen name. Court examines handwriting and typewriting experts to decide if Dimond wrote the letters and how they impact the case.

Henry P Tumont Justice Stafford Hyde Rensen Landwitng Umond

Berkeley County WV Republicans Organize Local Club

About thirty federal employees in Berkeley County West Virginia formed the Republican Club of Berkeley County. The group voted E J Hollis as president and elected DC Jonson, W H Snyder, DM QC Neal, and Alexander Eflicott to offices. The club plans to meet every two weeks and promote active participation in party workings.

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 promoted as the one great blood purifier and strength builder. Claims to cure blood diseases stomach liver and kidney troubles and all run-down conditions. Encourages purchase today from druggists in liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolate coated tablets.

Hood

Rev Dr Browning Ordained at Pro Cathedral

Rev Dr Robert Browning longtime assistant minister at the Pro Cathedral Church of the Ascension was ordained a priest of the Protestant Episcopal Church by Rt Rev Lewis Burton bishop of Lexington Ky at the fro cathedral before a large congregation He will depart for China for missionary work The ordination sermon was preached by Rev Barnold H McKim from Isaiah Lord here am I take me Others participating included Rev C F Bratenehl Rev Arthur Johns Rev M Matt and Rev J D Thomas

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 Excursion To Marshall Hall By District Board

A steamer trip to Marshall Hall hosted by the District of Columbia Fire Underwriters Board featured a shad bake and impromptu talks. About 60 attendees, including prominent city business men, shared meals and speeches honoring past board members, with light banter and toastmaster duties among the notable participants.

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 entertained Lincoln Post members at a dinner event

Lincoln Corps WOR CG hosted a dinner and reception at corps headquarters 516 Ninth Street NW honoring Lincoln Post members. Notables included John S Walker department commander Emma L Newton department president and M R Spreague past department president. The Philips Orchestra provided music and speakers included Lincoln Post commander W H Raymond and Lincoln Corps president Jennie A Wheeler.

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

Controversy Over Bishops Expenses Hits Methodist Conference

Special to The Washington Post reports a heated General Conference debate over bishops salaries and travel costs. The four year expense total reaches 177169.2 for salaries and 010872.08 for travel, fueling talks of reducing bishops and reshaping church leadership. A key dispute over the title Presiding Elder versus District Superintendent sparked the largest vote of the session.

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 last night. Tilzhugh Coyle Goldsborough led the program with violin pieces, soprano Franceska Kaspar sang, and pianist Mrs Heigh performed. Kaspar offered Pourquoi a Serene and music from Romeo and Juliet, with further pieces and a humoresque by Geldsborough.

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

Relics of De Long Found in War Department Basement

Workmen uncovered a wooden box of Lieut De Long’s personal relics from the Jeannette Arctic expedition, including his diary, a press book, bivles, a Bible, cooling utensils, a carbine, and bows. The box was originally found with De Long’s body by Lieut Jackson and likely will be sent to the Smithsonian Institution.

Lieut de Longs War Department

Police Ordered to Don Heavy Rugs in Winter Garb

Police across the city were ordered to wear heavy rugs and winter coats after midnight, shifting from summer clothes. The directive caused complaints as captains urged action to warm the shivering officers, with May Sylvester among those pressed to respond late last night.

Methodists Visit Washington for University Grounds Tour

More than a thousand Methodist delegates from across the nation visit Washington to view the new university grounds near Georgetown. President Roosevelt, Vice President Fairbanks, and Senator Dolliver attend speeches. Bishop Cranston presides. Mrs. Moorehead leads a missionary meeting at Metropolitan Memorial Church. Harriman arrives at the Willard and speaks optimistically on the economy.

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 Department Dinner

The annual Y M C A Educational Department dinner at the G street clubhouse drew seventy five attendees with guests Commissioner Macfarland and Tyman I Pierce. Merrill E Gates presided as toastmaster and Edward W Hearne spoke on The Association Educational Work Stands For.

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 M Kee Appointed Warden of U S Jail

Captain Thomas H McKee, former journal clerk of the House, named by district court judges to succeed Captain James H Harrs as warden. Sixty five, native of Pennsylvania, long Indiana resident, Civil War veteran, Libby Prison survivor. 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 From Local Weather Bureau Report

The report notes unsettled atmospheric conditions with rain in the Middle Plains and East Gulf States, cooler periods, and warmer intentions for Saturday and Sunday in Eastern districts. Showers likely in the Lake region and Mid-Atlantic, with scattered showers in the Rocky Mountain area and variable coastal winds. Potomac river notes cloudy, with the Shenandoah very cloudy today.

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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