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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
33
A brief note encourages readers to begin planning a Decoration Day outing, urging early preparations for travel, accommodations, and activities. The fragment hints at seasonal schedules and local event timing to maximize enjoyment.
Government offices plan extensive awning replacements and additions for summer. War, Navy, Treasury, and Capitol buildings account for about 1 500 to 2 000 windows needing coverings, with costs ranging from 8 to 14 dollars per unit. Additional structures like the Patent Office Post Office Pension Office and Congress Library also require hundreds of awnings, signaling a large federal expenditure and logistical effort.
At Standley Soldiers' Home a memorial service was held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev H Allen Grifith, chaplain, drew parallels between the soldier's earthly life and the Christian fight. The Standley Home Band performed "In the Great Beyond" and a quartet sang two pieces. Contralto solos by Mrs Gilmore and Mrs Dalgleish, soprano Edna Sheehy, and cornet by Andrew Galopin followed the usual G A R memorial rites for fallen comrades.
Congress orders a commission to probe the District jail and workhouse conditions. Warden McKee and Supt. Zinkhan expect recommendations for more space and better facilities, noting overcrowding, aging buildings, and the need for land for farming.
Anthony Herz, valet to Minister Vogel of Sweden, was brought to Georgetown University Hospital after three bullet wounds. Doctors say no complications are expected and he could leave in a few days. Police sought a statement from Vogel at the Embassy but were unable to contact him. The wounded man has limited English, hindering detectives’ questioning.
It was children s night at the Saengerbund last evening with the Nuticans showcasing musical talent. Maurice Kohner opened with Pang solo Poor and Peasant followed by Arthur Jerome Behmueter performing Yankee Doodle variations. Other performers included Nelda Waldecker Zelda Jasper Annie Neuland Paul Schwarz Carban Rudy and more. Hood s Sarsaparilla promotes clear skin and relief from eruptions.
Miss Cora B. Shreve returns to lead an operetta Leonora at the National Theater Friday May 29 at 2 pm. The show features a full class of performers including Selma Seflinger and Estelle Murray and repurposes popular songs of the day.
A collage of ad blurbs touts pies from Connecticut grocers and seasonal deals. It promotes Schneiders Crab Feast menus, Pride of Our Nation Tomatoes, photo supplies at Krouse’s, Satin skin cream, Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges, carpet services by E. F. Hinkel, and Heurich’s beer sold by Arlington Bottling, reflecting a local commerce snapshot.
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