President attends Wilmington event amid forestry praise and Civil War recalls
The speaker lauds timber wealth in the South and cites Vanderbilt and forestry law as keys to state prosperity. Confederate veterans greet the president warmly as crowds cheer his remarks on national unity and equal opportunity, while plans place him to arrive in Richmond tomorrow for further engagements.
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United States
Vanderbilt
Confederate Veterans of
Wilmington
Confederate Veterana of
Elcome
Fort Hlaher
Huratter
Richmond
Taft's Humane Order on Canal Zone Protection
The Canal Zone issues a humane order protecting children under 13 and animals. It enforces humane laws, allowing special policemen to enforce the order and prohibits trials for minor offenses. The Canal Commission official paper notes new misdemeanor penalties and enforcement steps.
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Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Meyer Off for Richmond With Taft in Naval Talks
Secretary Meyer will depart Burlington this morning for Richmond to join President Taft and later meet President Taft to discuss several important naval matters. The trip includes a report from the Navy on naval organization and associated issues.
Widow Barred From Uva Rate as Stenner Suffered Injury
A widowed immigrant from Ireland seeks admission to a welfare program but is barred due to a broken ankle and suspected nervous disease. Washington officials cite safety concerns for residents of Anacostia as legislators debate future action and potential trials.
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Pina
Esantr
Cincinnati
Ireland
Washington
Taft's Offices Ready Larger and Much Improved
The president arrives this evening to find enlarged renovated executive offices at the White House. Taft will be greeted by cabinet members, undergo a quick reception at Union Station, then proceed to the White House. The new space includes a wide corridor, fresh mahogany and green decor, and a cabinet room and congressional waiting areas. Taft plans a swing through Hartford and Middletown for Wesleyan events before returning to Washington.
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Ume
Union Station
Taft
White House
Mrs .Taft
Carpenter
Ald
War and Navy
Peng Wilep
Roosevelt
Philippines
Islands
Aecoratey
Woodwark
Alan
Tess
Reception for Sponsor at Confederate Memorial Home
A reception at 1222 Vermont avenue introduced Miss Ruth Bowie as new sponsor for the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and Miss laine Williams as maid of honor. Due to a family death, Miss Bowie could not attend. May Saunders stood in. Mrs Ad Merwin presided, with Sue Riley Elizabeth Gould Arch Young and others assisting as Maj J Oden Marry recalled the Morris Island Confederate siege of 42 days with free picket from both sides.
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Confederate Memorial Home
Vermont ‘Avenue
Ruth Bowie
Mieslaine Willams
Bowle W
Miay Hona Saunders
Wiliam HW Saunders
Mra AD. Merwin
Distrott of Columbia Division
Daughters of the Confederacy
Misses Sue Riley
Elizabeth Gould
Arch Young
Maj J Oden Marry
Morris Island
Charleston
Union
Attendance at Exhibition Surges at Convention Hall
Attendance at the pure food show’s opening night topped 14 000 as concurrent crowds packed Convention Hall. Thousands queued for sample packages of salt and for demonstrations of breakfast cereals while exhibitors touted pasteurized cream ice cream and sterilized manufacturing. Dr Wiley and health officials praised cereals as a major food share.
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Ike
Retail Grocers Association
Harvey W Wiley
Brooklyn Fire Officials Probe Barred Windows
City fire commissioner orders investigation after reports about barred windows in factories and workshops. Officials say no dangerous conditions found but will verify escape routes in case of fire.
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Brooklyn
Nammisetonera Vaya
Music Lovers Pleaded By Fine Boston Symphony Concert
The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Max Tedler delivered five season opening concerts in the New National Theater. Bantocks The Pierrot of the Minute and Tchaikowsky Symphony No. 1 in G minor anchored a varied program with Weber and Mozart selections and Beethoven Egmont overture concluding. Corine Rider-Kelsey sang Der Freischutz and The Marriage of Figaro arias with warmth and steady tone.
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New National Theater
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Max Tedler
ADEA
Washington
Tachakowsky
Webers
Mosarts
Beethoven
Goethe
Corine Rider-Kelsey
Mozart
Probe of Railway Rights Sparks DC Invest igation
United States Attorney and Corporation Counsel prepare to probe the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Company route over the Columbia line from Fifteenth Street northeast to New York Avenue northwest. The petition seeks writs of mandamus under district code to determine legal basis for corporate rights and possibly oust the railroad from the franchise. Protests by citizens and merchants along the route are noted amid hearing refusals by the District commissioners.
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United States
Ww. Baker
Edward ‘Thomas
Washingtom
Baltimore and Annapolis Railway Company
Cara
Columba
Fifteenth
H Streets
New York Avenue
Department of Justice
Cregan
Henin
Hlowans
Henry Wahl
M T O'Brien
H A Garren
H S Johnson
Willam Neuland
H A Lochrey
Washington
Baltimore and Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Hallway Company
Diatrict of Columbia
Peary Refutes Plan for South Pole Expedition
Commander Robert H Peary denies any plan to lead a new South Pole expedition within five years or twenty years He says his North Pole field work is concluded but would assist Arctic and Antarctic research He contends using Scott route would be improper while Scott leads a British South Pole mission and notes Roosevelt's interest in a national Antarctic venture He hints at possible Navy recognition or a special medal from Congress amid debates on occupation of polar territory and legal questions about pole ownership.
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Robert H. Peary
Peary
Arctic
Antarctic
United States
Robert F Scott
South Pole
International Polar Comretesion
Brussels
Roosevelt
Scott
Seott
Perry
Shackelford
Sualler
Naval Promoton
Pearys
Feary
North Pole
Navy
Congress
Mavy Department
Taft
State Department
Pole
Arctic Sea
Norguntyy
Missions in Alaska and native schooling debate at city church
Missionary Edith Jackson daughter of Reverend Jackson told Washington Heights Presbyterian Mission Society members that Alaska natives benefited most from mission schools. Mrs W D Robinson presided as Dr Stead compared Mohammedanism with Christianity and Mrs Laura S Olney spoke on temperance.
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Altxke
Misa Edith Jackson
Rherdon Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Missionary Society
Washington Heights
Society
Stead
Laura S Olney
Washington
Waltham Watch Advice For Buyers
N. B. advises buyers to consult their jeweler and request a Waltham Watch adjusted for temperature and position to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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N. B
Missionary Society Meets at Calvary Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church held a large meeting with over 350 members and visitors. Officers attended, reports were read, and committee chairmen summarized work on programs, benevolence, visiting the sick, and city missions. An address by Mrs George Coleman and a benediction by Dr S H Greene closed the event. delegates catered a luncheon.
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Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church
William H Hooke
George Otly Smith
Fierson H. Bristow
Charles Gould
W. Varney
HM. Kendrick
Albert R. Nicols
Herman Braddy
Mae
Chetrmen
William A. Wilbur
Bro
Laws Bung
William 7
Gwu
W. J. Hun
William J. Munger
J. Masters
Menefee
James Fornald
Woctu
Baptist Home Mission
Chicago
Jeffries
George Coleman
Boston
Interdenomiational Council of Women For Home Missions
Missionary Societies
S H Greene
Petworth Leaders Seek Immediate Anacostia Flats Reclamation
Petworth Citizens' Association passes resolutions urging Congress to fund reclamation of the Anacostia flats and improve conditions along the River and near the Soldiers Home. B W Oyster urges initial action, citing two decades of threats to health and calls for Upshur Street land to become a park area adjacent to the Eagle Gate. A special parking committee favors the proposal with members Painter, Gude, Powderly, La Duke, Sto, Oyster, and Suter named.
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Anacostia Flats
Easter
Petworth Citizens’ Association
Congress
W Oyster
Anscostia
Petworth
All Rules
District of Columbia
Upshur Street
J I Painter
W Gude
Terence V Powderly
la Duke
JC ‘Suter
Weather Outlook From Westward Disruption And Cold Snap
A detailed weather dispatch notes a low pressure system centered over the northwestern U.S. causing precipitation east of the Rockies, with calmer conditions to the west. Colder air moves into the middle Atlantic States and New England, while temperatures trend above seasonal in the Great Lakes region and southern plains. Winds shift from northeast to southeast along coastal regions with storm warnings on the Washington and Oregon coasts and notable chilly turns across the central plains and upper Mississippi valleys. Local reports include hourly temperatures, humidity, and wind directions for several stations, forecasting cooler conditions Wednesday and Thursday across the Rocky Mountain region, central plains, and Midwest.
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US Dept of Auriculuure
Westhar Bureau
Washington
Northasstern
Calfornia
Atelaatis
New England
Newngand
Middle
Auantie
Seacona
Gapee
Rocky Mountain
Plaina
Musgouri
Msnenippl
xeRlon
Oregon
Middle Atlante
East Gulf Coast
Othe
Gulf Coast
Setti
Sonar Lakes
Upper Lakes
Huron
Mokigan
Superior
Toroye
Grand Banke
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Charles Cassilly Cook
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Liewellen Harvey
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Hawley
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Alyn Williams
Royal Society of Portrait Painters of England
House of Lords
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Iice
Taft's Humane Order
Wall
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Seventh Street
Rwsfp
NEW “Workshop
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Middletown
Wilam Arnold Shanklin
Wesleyan Cotlese
Norfolk
Teton
Post
Miss Bowie
Sons of Confederates
Ervey Carriage Co
Thirty-second St. Nw
Portland
Max Fiedler
Granville Bantock
Maxsieaser
Tuchaikowsky
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South ‘Pole
JES National Expedition
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Drs
Christian Xander
7Th St. Rie
Holmes
Temple Drug Store
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Jouay
Engine Company
No. 14
Enterta Friends
Patrick Hollihan
No 14
Eighth Street
Hollinan WM
James Ryan, Jr
Odwin P Geadum
the Young Men's Store
John Downing
Ghicaeo
Guthiahea
Copprigh
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Weller's Hall
Linvclock
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Poj Whitehfad ' Secretar
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Washington Railway
Electric Company
Foi Whitehead
Commissioners
Deuigi
Columbia
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Health Department
Iomum
Ballantine
Newark
Goernment
Doren Aker
Georges & Son, Inc
N. W
I Milburn, Heister & CO
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Sauter
Eleventh St. N. W
Mrs. Oldberg
Studio
Selasco Thester
Wilson & Mayers
G St
Piaget
G Street
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