Ground broken for Bethlehem Chapel of the Holy Nativity
Three choirs attend the sod turning ceremony for Bethlehem Chapel of the Holy Nativity at Washington Cathedral. Gen Wilson breaks ground while Rev Dr Pierce delivers the sermon at Peace Cross. The ceremony honors Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee with clergy and crowds present.
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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 Pulpit Unveiled at Cathedral Groundbreaking
An extensive religious ceremony at the Cathedral grounds marked the groundbreaking for a Memorial Chapel. Gen John M. Wilson broke ground, and Bishop McKim spoke on Bishop Satterlee’s work. A pulpit crafted from a Spanish-American War cannon was presented and accepted. The service included St. Paul’s and St. Stephens clergy, with sermons urging living faith beyond creeds.
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Cathedral Seminary
Peace Cross
C. Ernest Smith
W. G. Davenport
McKim
Satterlee
Washington Post notices on marriage and death details
Fragmented text notes marriage and death notices across multiple morning papers. Mentions names and events in unspecified form, with references to Washington Post and other city papers without clear specifics or dates.
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The
Washington Post
Burg Diepateh
Menee Journal
Lorchester Herald
Usé
St. Louis Rennblieater
Chivign Pesordteseland Plat
New Feep Times
Ie Lectsar
Divided On Graft Verdict Delays Reach Of Charges
Officials weigh favoritism charges against a re engineer department figure, with a decision unlikely for weeks. Commissioners Marcfarland and West may decide after a split vote, while Engineer Commissioner Morrow reserves his position. Testimony remains open as district attorney reviews evidence from a costly investigation.
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Jle
Engineer Department
P. J. Brennan
Marcfarland
West
Emgineer
Morrow
Hunt
Charles H. Medermott
McMullen-Mepermott Company
Ashford withholds permit for repairs at 126 New Hampshire Ave
Mrs. Jennie O Neill of 710 Tenth St NE asks the Commissioners to intervene over a delayed permit for repairs on her own property at 186 New Hampshire Ave. District officials say the application was deficient and incomplete, delaying action despite promises from Building Inspector Ashford. The matter triggers talk of staff shortages and potential hiring to clear permit backlogs.
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New Hampshire Avenue
Jennie O'Neill
Tenth Street
Ashford
Board of Condemnation of
Insancitary Buldings
Roy Haynes
Wirtz
Commissioners Defend School Funds Amid Warm Weather Critique
Commissioners push back at Education Board blame over school conditions and fire protection funding. Macfarland cites Congress as gatekeeper, noting funds asked and granted over ten years, and announces continued efforts with Board of Education, Chamber of Commerce, and press support. Falconio and Doyle depart for Minneapolis for ceremonies related to a new building project.
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Macfarland
Capt. Oyster
Board of Education
Mr. Macfarland
Congress
Board of ‘Education
Collinwood
Scongress
Congreda
Education
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Notes Sent to Henry Wasiman at 727 Seventh Street NW
Carnell overheard Wassman and Lee discuss money a few days earlier. That evening Carnell allegedly sent a note to Wassman forged in Lee’s name asking for $10. Two similar notes were sent to Wassman with the same anticipated payoff.
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Henry Wasiman
Seventh Street
Carnell
Wassman
Lee
Joan
Waseman
Artist Walter Satterlee Dies From Garbuncle
Walter Satterlee, a Brooklyn born artist and 1863 Columbia valedictorian, died this morning from a garbuncle. He studied at the National Academy of Design and with Edwin White in New York, Leon Bonnat in Paris, and Freeman in Rome. He won the Clark Prize in 1846. Some of his sacred works hang in Washington’s Procathedral.
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Procathedral
Washington
West Virginia Democrats back Bryan at Wheeling convention
In Wheeling West Virginia May 8 1908 Democrats endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president by unanimous vote. Delegates L A Reyman Clyde Johnson George I Neal C W Osenton pledged support at the Denver national convention. Controlling factions McGraw and Chilton clash over tariff revision trust suppression and immigration laws.
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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
McGraw Forces
Fairmont Coal Company
Charlies Swisher
Mercury
Virginia
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Tragedy inquest ties Port Huron family murders
Ottawa reports a strange inquest note on the triple murder of Mrs. James Creighton and her two daughters, former Port Huron residents, killed by James Creighton. On Victoria Day the family attended church. the wife declined to sing God Save the King, citing U S citizenship, prompting his oath about keeping only Britons in the house.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ont
James Creighton
Port Huron
Mich
Owen Sound
Uni
Creighton
Municipal building force appointed for June to July
Captain Winamney assistant Engineer Commissioner recommends a temporary force to run the Municipal building from June 1 to July 1 while machinery is tested. Names include W. D. Hamilton at 83.23 a month, P. Belt at 8.23, H. Akers at 83.3, B. Grant dynamo tender 72.92, Wey electrician helper 70, Henry Smith 4, A V Dean 0, A B Pettit 60, George Merrill 56, J H Tydings 0, E B Garges 50 a month.
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Capt. Winamney
W. D. Hamilton
8. P. Belt
H. @. Akers
BE. F. Grant
EB. M. Wey
Henry Smith
A. V. Dean
A. B. Pettit
George Merrill
J. H. Tydings
E. B. Garges
Presidents reception honors Indian missionary Santmier
President Roosevelt yesterday received a beautifully embroidered deerskin grove as a gift from Rev. Arthur Santmier and his wife, missionaries among Cree Indians. They spoke of mission work and will return north soon after visiting Washington and Alexandria.
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Hudson Bayt Regis
Taade
Arthur’ Santmier
Santoner
Washington
Alexandria
Santoier
Wahington
White Haven
Santmier
Roosevelt
United States
King Howard
Russian battleship Peter the Great refloated to safety
St. Petersburg May 2. The battleship Peter the Great ran on rocks in the Gulf of Finland last night and was refloated without assistance. She made her way to Reval in safety. The extent of hull damage is not yet known.
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Russiana
St. Petersburg
Gulf of Finland
Muzzling Dogs Sought as Rabies Surge Alarms District
The Veterinary Association of the District of Columbia asks the Board of Commissioners to require muzzling of all dogs for twelve months to curb rabies. Dr. Melvin says universal muzzling could stamp out hydrophobia in six months, but notes opposition from dog lovers and prior rescission of a 1889 order. The commissioner defends restraint of stray dogs and warns of costs, emergency wagons, and public education needed to enforce any such policy.
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Macfarland
Muzzzling
Melvin
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
Nog
Washington Post
Russian agent attacked in Teheran residence
In Teheran a Russian financial agent M Ostrogradski was attacked at his official residence at 3 am. Three unknown assailants fired on him, wounding him in the groin, yet he fought them off. The incident prompted Russia to demand full satisfaction from Persia amid tensions near the frontier.
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St. Petersburg
Teheran
Foreign Office
M. Ostrogradski
Bum
M. Ostrofradski
Russia
Persia
Levceglazoffi
Belostvar
Revolt in Samos Island Ends in Siege and Bloodshed
Reports from Constantinople describe three days of fighting in Vathy, capital of Samos. The Prince of Samos and governor Kopasz Effendi clash with the island senate, leaving many dead. The prince escaped to the palace, which is besieged as Smyrna troops fail to land. Fear grows of a wider massacre with Turkish reinforcements en route.
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Vathy
Constantinople
Samos
Asia Minor
Kopassiz Effendi
Senate
Smyrna
Linetiade
Turkey
Athene
Samos J
State honors Clinton tribute paid at City Hall
Thousands pass by coffin as wreaths from President Roosevelt and governors rest on Maj. Gen. George Clinton. The transfer from the Manhattan to the Wasp completes a day of ceremonies in New York City. A town burial follows Kingston’s 250th anniversary events.
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Vickeburg
Miss
Stephen D. Lee
Columbus
United Confederate Veterans
Lee
Vicksburg National Park Commission
Iowa
Wisconsin
Vicksburg
Gen. Lee
James Harrison
Blewitt Lee
Illinois Central
Chicago
Roosevelt
Gen. Tee
Mickle
Veterans
New Orleans
W. Cabell
Dallas
Tex
Robert Lowry
Department of the Mississippi
Wade Hampton
Richard H. Anderson
South Carolina
Beauregard
Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
United States Military Academy
West Point
United States Army
Confederacy
Virginia
Battle of
Antietam
Vicksurg
Southwest
Army of the Tennessee
Mississippi Agricultural and Merchanteal College
John BH. Gordon
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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Church of the Tar
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St. Stephens
Arthur Johns
Christ Church
William Bixby
St. Stephen’s
Walter Miech
Ah of
G. Fred and
Peter
Church of the Epiphany
L. A. Wye
Trinity
Alfred Hardy
St. Paul's
Her. DE Wt. de Vries
Charles C. Pierce
Chapel 4
Spain
John Early
Br. de Fries
Charles C.pierce
Easil
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Syracuse Post Standard
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Edward R. Thompson
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Richard W. Cary
Nellie N. Brown
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Richmond
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Burrongha
Mary B. Posey
Sarai
Lidig Wallace
Charles C.F
WG. McNell
William J. Whe
Springfeld
Mass
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Rankakee
Bundy
Decoration Gay
Malin
Oyster
Mgr. Falconio
Minneapolis
Mer. Falconio
Alexander P. Doyle
Catholic “University
Minn
New
CEN. S. D. Lee
Mpgrav
Confederate Veterans
FT. Sumter
Manassas
Col. Lee
Aharpabure
Ittle
Col
John T. McGraw
Chiltons
Charleston
Supreme Bench of
State
Walter Pendleton
Spencer
Melville Peck
Philippi
Owen Matthews
Thomas Hodges
John Cornwell
Variff
Goa
Municipal Building Force
American. Security. and Trust. Company
Gage
Daz
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Washington Post Building
Clinton
the Sunday Post
Great Falls and
OLD Dominion Railway
Livingstone
Craig & Evans, Hibbs Building
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