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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1909

Page

5

Duchess’s Devotion Amid Scandal and Africa Journey

Special Cable to The Washloxton Fest reports the Duchess of Bourbon near death from consumption yet loyal to her husband, planning a Naples return against doctors’ orders while sons study in England and Africa beckons. Royal gossip swirls as King Victor Emmanuel rebukes scandal and defends propriety.

Rome Aaste Naples Congo Africa Europa England Bourbon Princess Helens France Italy Fmmenuel Victor Aosta Duke Turin

Miss Garden Face Duty Battle Over Wardrobe Import

Sper Singer Mary Garden faces a duty dispute at the Treasury Department over a wardrobe imported from Paris. The case centers on Miss Garden born in Scotland and resident in Paris, visiting America about five months yearly, with critics arguing rotation of duties and appraiser action to recover duties on her personal wardrobe now in New York stores.

Sper Dahle Baty Mary Garden New Treasury “Department Appralgéra Garrden Board of General Appraisers New York Miss Garden Treasury Department Dinger Garden Wax Scotland Paris America

Building Permit Fees Under Review by City Officials

Inspector Hacker gathers data on permit prices as city builds case for setting charges. The district contemplates Congress action to fund the building inspector's office, and officials fear lowering rates may endanger department expenses. A petition from 100 city business leaders asks lawmakers to regulate building costs and support self financing.

Hacker Bierks Congress Ispevtor Bulding Department

Guarding Moving Picture Machines with Iron Lamp Boxes

Electrical Engineer Allene advised commissioners to enclose arc lamps in iron or steel lamp boxes at least one thirty-second of an inch thick with automatic doors and minimal openings. He also recommended storing extra films in a metal box with a self-closing tight fitting door mounted to the side of the booth.

Allene ‘Thas Aller Aleo

Pension guidance columns on Civil War claims and widows

A long pension column discusses how pensions begin upon filing, rates by age, and conditions for widows and children under the April 19 1800s acts. It covers desertion issues, legitimate widow status, and how marriages affect eligibility for pensions under various laws. Names include FRANK and JOAN WALTERS inquiries and replies from Justice of the Peace and other officials.

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Central High School Forms Dramatic Club and Alumni Plan

Central High School organized a Dramatic Club on November 2 led by Mrs. Walton and Mr. Newbold with officers including Hale, Weasels, Mattie Etker, F. King, and Atkinson. The first play will be a Greek translation during Christmas holidays, followed by Greek, German, and French translations and a Shakespearean work. Alumni Day in Washington on December 28 aims to strengthen support for a new school building, with many graduates expected to attend and a push for funds. The sports outlook notes losses to McCarthy, Mecom, Kelly, and Spencer, with optimism for a championship by Foley and renewed interest in track and baseball, led by Sheck Boteler and Gould Menefee.

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Labor Council in Toronto Seeks Appeal in Gompers Case

The American Federation of Labor opens its first Canadian convention in Toronto as Gompers Morrison and other leaders face potential contempt of court over the Bucks Stove case. Debate over free speech and press rights shapes the gathering, with Gompers recently back from a four month overseas tour. Delegates discuss foreign affiliations and industry-wide labor issues as factional strife within electrical workers flares at Oklo and Texas.

Toronto American Federation of Labor United States Canada Cade Samuel Gompers Jonnaflichstl Frank Morrison Bucks Stove United States Supreme Court Gompers Wistcpart

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