Tragic Jump From Bridge Drowns Man Believed Charles Zahn
A middle aged white carpenter, thought to be Charles Zahn of 1122 Eighth Street Northwest, plunged from the south end of the Southern Railroad Bridge into the Potomac about 6 PM yesterday and drowned. Police boat Vigilant dragged for hours without success. a morning search was planned. Witnesses described a man climbing the bridge and then leaping, with the crowd nearby reacting in shock as the river claimed him.
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Charles Zohn
Louth
Southern Railroad
Charles Zahn
Eighth Street
Oulock
Potomar
Sis
Brotier
Bertha Bosd
Alice Regar
Ard Oaoson
Frederik Zahn
Charles
Memorial at Hamline Church Memorial Service Delivers Sermon by Guthrie
Commander Walker and about 30 GAR members and aides attended a Hamline Church memorial service at Ninth and P streets. Rev Charles E Guthrie delivered the sermon and a special music program followed. The event, though unsponsored by any GAR unit, will become a yearly feature with invitations to GAR representatives becoming customary. Decorations designed by A W Bogin of Lincoln Post drew many compliments.
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Commider
Walker
Fotorite
Hamlet Church
Ninth
Pennsylvania Avenue
W Bogin
Lincoln Post
Hamline
GAR
Ey Charles E Guthrie
Arch
Preaches to Students at Howard University Baccalaureate
Bishop W F McDowell of Chicago preached the baccalaureate sermon at Howard University yesterday afternoon before a large assembly. A Liberia delegation awaiting talks with President Roosevelt attended. He urged young people to gain spiritual and practical insight and logic. Graduation exercises of Howard's Teachers College will be held tonight with Dr J H N Waring delivering the principal address.
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Bishop McDowell
Howard University
W F McDowell
Chicago
Liberia
Roosevelt
Teachers College
J H N Waring
Colored High and Training School of
Baltamore
Frange Returns Gall Visit Made in Great State
Frenche president's planned Dover reception by a large British fleet features ceremonies in London with King and royal family involvement. Gambetta sail and destroyers expected, grand entertainments planned across Dover, London, and Parliament venues.
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Dover
London
Patheres
Lanard VII
Jallieres
Dr G N Sothoron Dies of Bright's Disease at 8 O'clock
Well known Georgetown resident Dr George b Sothoron age over 60, retired druggist, died at George Washington University Hospital after a three month illness. He was born in this city January 25 and long connected with the Georgetown drug business. Survived by wife Mrs Georgena Sothoron and two sons George Mortimer and Warren H Sothoron. Funeral from Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Rev Fred eric B Howden officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
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George B Soloren
Georgetown
Mason
George Washingin University Hospital
Bighis
Charlotte Hall College
Columbia Lowersits
George Washington University Hospital
Elmer Sothoran
T Street Northwest
Thomas E Sothoran
First Street
St Johms Church
George C
Past Want Ads Are Free Daily Notice
Daily prompt urges readers to use the Want Section of The Past for free classifiedads opportunities. Repeats slogan emphasis on free service.
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The
Post
Washington
Reform group seeks presidential aid to curb dime theater sex depictions
Members of the Woman's Interdenominational Missionary Union of the District of Columbia appeal to President Roosevelt to back legislation regulating dime houses and the barmaid system in Washington. They also seek stricter curfew and the elimination of saloons near Union Station. A five-member committee from several churches will press the issues and meet the President after a mass gathering at First Congregational Church.
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Interdenoninational Missionary Union
Roosevelt
Womans Interdenominational Missionary Union
District of Columbia
Union Station
First Congregational Church
Margaret L Ellis
Voc
Neltie Ji Prades
Christian Churen
Jo‘n M Schick
Gree Re
Joan Bf Culbertsom
Presbyterian Churen
S H la Fetra
Talun
Te Lansburgh &Bro
Dr Bischhoff Honored At Thirty Third Church Anniversary
The First Congregational Church filled to capacity for the final choral service of the season marking Dr J W Bischohl’s 33 years as organist. A large floral tribute from the Ladies Aid Society and a choir gift accompanied the pastor’s tribute. The program featured compositions by Dr Bischohl, and after the service he and Mrs Bischhoff hosted a brief reception. The organ, dedicated in 1873, remains the instrument he began on upon joining the church.
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First Congregational Church
J W Bischolt
Lades Ad Society
Wrs
H Smartiss
Edna Scott Smith
Douglasg
G Miller
J Walter Humphrey
H Woodrow
Dr Bischoff
Song
Bisehoff
Bischo
G Russell
Mona E Roberts
Misa
Helen
Skinner
F P Sanders
TJ Smith
Marion Smith
Hessie
Walker
Luin Waters
Dammeyer
L Burnett
W Coleman William TD Ernst George C Josten
George Newton
Reed
H Smith
Spear
Stuart
H_ Stephenson Bassos
Ball
Victor & Barber
George
Coffee
Dulin
Nebel
Mc Phearson
Lawson
Osgond
Roberts
Snow
Stakton
Tuayt
Sanders Apenas
Kraft Has a Cunning Dog On York Herald
John F R Kraft of Upper Montclair New Jersey owns a dog named Butts who has learned to assist in marking a tennis court. The dog watches as chalk boundaries are laid and then rubs his tail in chalk to trace the lines along the course with high fidelity.
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York Herald
John FR Kraft
Upper Montclair NJ
Butts
Kraft
Baccalaureate Address Cautions Women on Mannishness
Dr Landon Randolph Mason of Richmond spoke at St Margarets Church addressing Gunston Hall and the Bristol School graduates. He urged against mannishness, arguing true success comes from cherishing womanhood and warned that masculine pretensions invite contempt from peers.
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Gunston Hall
Bristol School
St Margaret's Church
Connecticut Avenue
Bancroft Place
Landon Randolph Mason
Richmond
Jadiea
Children Pay Homage to Parishes in May Processions
Thousands of children from city Catholic parishes joined processions to St Patrick's St Aloysius St Matthew and others to crown statues of the Virgin Mary. About 1200 from Notre Dame Academy and Gonzaga School marched, with May queen Ella Myers and Virginia Hunter. At St Patrick's more than 9000 children participated, led by clergy. first communions were held for hundreds. The Sacred Heart Shrine saw a large turnout as May queen Miss Riley presided and vows were renewed. The events followed with sermons, benediction, and music from church choirs and Dominican sisters.
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Processiang
Gelock
St Aloysius Church
St Patricks Church
St Matthews Church
St Anthonys Church
Lmost
St Aloysius Club
St Vincent de Paul Societ
Fred Devereux
Altar Boys
Francis A Byrne
Walter Burns
John Burns
John Dore
Thursters
Joseph King
Richard Lawlor
Notre Dame Academy
Gonzaga School
Capitol Street
Second Street
Comite
Vagle Marters
Alester
Ella Myers
Virginia Hunter
Spider Chariey Nealon
St. Patrick’s Church
St Patrick's Church
Stephen Fegan
Frances Deeds
Dorothy Lecraft
Agnes Wright
Mary Johansen
Anne Smallpood
Rickie Johansen
Lilie Miller
Clara May Richenbach
Laura Hancock
Marjorie Durham
Dora Simpson
Catharine Hannan
Pauline Ise
Man May Jacques
Clara Johnson
Edith Frown
Cecilia Beckley
Nellie Tonners
Marie Osborne
Annie Lepley
Lillian Miovich
Mise Gloetzner
Fonsa Flnding
Helen Quinn
Eleanor Wilkinson
St Patricks Parish
Russell
Clase
J E McGuigan
Carroll and
Smyth
Lillian Clarke
St Anthony
Church Brookland
Father Southgate
St Augustine’s
Mary Cook
Weather Conditions From May 4 1908 Forecast
Weather Bureau report notes a three day rain area moving from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast with showers from the Carolinas to the Gulf. Central valleys and lake region see two days of rain. unsettled Atlantic states persist into week’s end. Temperatures above seasonal averages inland. Winds shift from northeast to east along New England and Atlantic coasts. Gulf Coast sees fresh southerly winds. Grand Banks outlook for fair winds. some disturbance near San Domingo likely affects the southeast and Cuba in the next two days. Local temps range around mid 60s to mid 70s with high humidity and limited sunshine.
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Dept of Agrculture Weather Bureau
Washington D
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Cartla
Gulf of Mexico
Lake
Atlante States
Borhood
San Dontngo
West Irites
Cuba
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Florida Peninsula
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Grand Banks
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