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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

11

Turn Sow For Chapel Three Choirs In Attendance

Ground breaking for Bethlehem Chapel of the Holy Nativity at Washington Cathedral was led by Gen Wilson with a large Episcopal clergy and lay crowd present. The sermon by Rev Dr C E Pierce followed a Nativity Chapel start, with Cathedral Seminary girls in mortarboard caps and choirs from St Pauls St Marks and St Andrews. The chapel honors Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee, early cathedral founder.

Bishop Satterlee Gen. Wilson Peace Cross C. E. Pierce Episcopal Church Bethlehem Chapel of the Holy Nativity Washington Buctcrise Roosevelt United States Ri Heynry Yates Satterlee Ashington Cathedral

Memorial Chapel Groundbreaking at Cathedral of St. Mary

A ceremony at the Cathedral commemorates the Memorial Chapel with a ground breaking led by Gen. John M. Wilson. Dr. McKim announces over 43 000 dollars pledged for the burial chapel funds as Rev. Charles C. Pierce urges living faith beyond creed.

Marriage and Death Notices Across Morning Papers

Inse old clipping lists marriage and death notices from major papers including Washington Post New York Times Syracuse Post Standard St Louis Globe Democrat and others. It notes standard announcements without extra embellishment and reflects how memorial and wedding notices appeared across multiple publications.

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Divided on Graft Verdict Delays Settlemen t Likely Weeks

Divisions among commissioners delay a final ruling on charges of favoritism against a re engineer department official, with Marcfarland and West expected to decide after a protracted inquiry. The investigation has cost hundreds of dollars and remains unsettled as testimony continues, including evidence from McMullen Mepermott Company and other named individuals.

Jle Engineer Department P. J. Brennan Marcfarland West Emgineer Morrow Hunt Charles H. Medermott McMullen-Mepermott Company

Ashford delays permit for 126 New Hampshire Ave repairs

Mrs. Jennie ONeill requests immediate investigation into withheld permit for repairs at 126 New Hampshire Avenue, while Ashford claims application was deficient. He notes the building is dilapidated and needs two inspectors to verify depreciation before a permit can be issued, amid staff shortages and rising delays.

New Hampshire Avenue Jennie O'Neill Tenth Street Ashford Board of Condemnation of Insancitary Buldings Roy Haynes

Warm weather sparks public clash over school funding blame

Commissioner Macfarland defends the current board against Capt. Oyster’s call for changes citing Congress as the responsible party for school funding. He notes that Congress has refused to place school construction under education direction and outlines past requests for repairs and fire protection funding. Falconio and Rev Doyle depart Washington for Minneapolis for a ceremony related to a new building.

Macfarland Capt. Oyster Board of Education Mr. Macfarland Congress Board of ‘Education Collinwood Scongress Congreda Education Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce

Notes to Wassman Target a Northwest Street Galoon

Three notes addressed to Henry Wassman at 727 Seventh Street Northwest mention obtaining $1 each time. Carnell overheard Wassman and Lee discussing money matters days earlier. That evening Carnell sent a note to Wassman with the forged name of Lee allegedly requesting $10. Two similar notes were sent to Wassman, each implying forthcoming money.

Henry Wasiman Seventh Street Carnell Wassman Lee Joan Waseman

Artist Walter Satterlee Dies After Car Buncle

Walter Satterlee, an American artist born in Brooklyn in 1844, died this morning from a car accident. He graduated valedictorian from Columbia in 1863, studied at the National Academy of Design, and trained under Edwin White, Leon Bonnat, and Freeman in Rome. Some of his sacred paintings hang in Washington's Procathedral.

Procathedral Washington

West Virginia Democrats Endorse Bryan in State Convention

In Wheeling West Virginia delegates elected to the national convention pledged to support W J Bryan for president. McGraw defeated Chilton forces with Peck Matthews Pendleton and others named as supreme bench nominees. The platform calls for tariff revision and suppression of trusts along with immigration enforcement.

Chilton Wheeling Pendleton Peck Matthawa Supreme Bench Washington Post W. Va West Virginia W. J. Bryan Bryan Denver L. A. Reymabn Clyde Johnson George I. Neal C. W. Osenton Carl Vance C. McGregor Edward Wilkinson Col John T. McGraw Chiltons Charleston Supreme Bench of State Walter Pendleton Spencer Melville Peck Philippi Owen Matthews Thomas Hodges John Cornwell McGraw Forces Fairmont Coal Company Charlies Swisher Mercury Virginia Congress William Jennings Bryan United States

Tragedy Inquiry Sparks Anthem Controversy

In Ottawa on May 28 an inquest into the triple murder of Mrs. Creighton and her two daughters reveals a row over singing God Save the King. The American-born wife refused to join the hymn on Victoria Day, provoking a heated exchange with James Creighton who insisted on loyalty to Britain.

Washington Post Ottawa Ont James Creighton Port Huron Mich Owen Sound Uni Creighton

Municipal building temporary force recommended

Captain Winamney assistant Engineer Commissioner proposes a June to July temporary staff for the Municipal building while testing mechanical equipment. Names listed include W. D. Hamilton $83.23, P Belt $8.23, H Akers $83.33, B Grant $72.92, Wey $70, Henry Smith $4, A V Dean $0, A B Pettit $60, G Merril $56, J H Tydings $0, E B Garges $50 per month.

Capt. Winamney W. D. Hamilton 8. P. Belt H. @. Akers BE. F. Grant EB. M. Wey Henry Smith A. V. Dean A. B. Pettitt George Merrill J. H. Tydings E. B. Garges

President Receives Indian Gloves Gift From Hudson Bay Reg

President Roosevelt yesterday received an embroidered deer skin glove set as a gift from the Hudson Bay regis of the Cree Indians. Rev Arthur Santmier, missionary and teacher, and his wife delivered lectures on Indian missionary work. They traveled from White Haven Pa to Washington and Alexandria, plan to return north in late June. Santmier was stationed near a railroad last year and will move 30 miles deeper into the interior this year. The President, known as The Great White Father to the Cree, welcomed the visitors and thanked the donors for the gift.

Hudson Bayt Regis Taade Arthur’ Santmier Santoner Washington Alexandria Santoier Wahington White Haven Santmier Roosevelt United States King Howard

Russian Battle Ship Refloated After Grounding

The Russian battleship Peter the Great ran on rocks in the Gulf of Finland last night and was refloated tonight without assistance, making way in safety to Reval. The extent of hull damage is not yet known.

Russiana St. Petersburg Gulf of Finland

Rabies in Dogs Sparks Muzzle Call in DC District

Veterinary Association of the District of Columbia petitions the Board of Commissioners to require all dogs to wear muzzles for twelve months to curb rabies, amid Bureau of Animal Industry reports of fourteen dog rabies cases in May and thirty nine in dogs and other animals overall. Commissioner Macfarland recalls prior muzzle order of 1889 deemed unproductive. plan now favors capturing stray dogs and humane euthanasia if owners do not comply.

Bureau of Animal Industry Bureau Veterinary Association of the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners For District Association John Lockwood United States A.D. Melvin Agricultural Department Dr. Melvin Macfarlana Macfarland Nog Washington Post

Russian Agent Attacked at Teheran Residence

Dispatches from Teheran report an armed attack on the Russian financial agent M Ostrogradski at his official residence in Teheran at 3 a m. He was badly wounded but fought off his attackers. Russia protested to Persia seeking satisfaction for the outrage amid tensions with Persian brigands near the frontier.

St. Petersburg Teheran Foreign Office M. Ostrogradski Bum M. Ostrofradski Russia Persia Levceglazoffi Belostvar

Revolt in Isle of Samos Amid Three Days of Fighting

Reports from Constantinople describe Samos inhabitants in revolt against the Prince and island governor Kopasis Effendi after three days of clashes in Vathy. The Prince was defeated and fled to the palace, which remains besieged as Smyrna troops arrive. Women and children flee toward Smyrna, and fears of a broader massacre grow with potential international naval involvement.

Constantinople Samos Asia Minor Vathy Kopassiz Effendi Senate Smyrna Linetiade Turkey Athene Samos J

State Honors Clinton Tribute Paid At City Hall

Thousands pay respects as Maj. Gen. George Clinton’s body is honored in New York City. A wreath from President Roosevelt rests on the casket. the procession passes City Hall to the Manhattan revenue cutter, then to the Wasp for transport to Kingston, where a 250th anniversary interment will occur Saturday.

Roosevelt Kingston New York Kudson River George Clinton N. Y Wasp Antilla Manhattan Hudson Hie-Men Ory City Hall Gov. Clinton City Hall Park Broadway Battery Coast Artilery Stuart Pennsylvania Gov. Fort New Jersey Order of the ‘Cincinnati Veteran Corps of Artillery State of New York

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