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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

23

Educators Push National University Plan in Congress

A joint committee of the National Association of State Universities and the National Educational Association urged Congress to establish a national university in Washington funded by the federal government, with state universities funded by states. The proposal, adopted at the recent convention, emphasizes a central post graduate school serving state college systems and highlights debates on religion in state universities and the role of university administration.

National Associaation of State Unverses National Educational Association Tillman Washington National University National Association of State Universities Muttonsl Educational Association Eld Shoreham Hotel James ‘Thoopson Ayres Na Tinal Sate Univerattes Wheeler Angell Van Andrew Carnexte Rhyard Fund Col Ie Carnegie Fund Ube Antsarsiacs Garfield Laferlite Department Lownie Club

Weston Walks 49 Miles to Beat Forty-Year Record

Weston Wents from Florida to Clyde covering forty one miles then finished in Cleveland after injuring leg and enduring crowd pressure. He aimed to break a forty year old mark set by Jertl and Me on the route toward Chicago. The trek began early in the morning passing through Oberlin and Clyde amid a cheering but tiring reception.

Tosa Wenten Clyde Lo Inte Fishfort Pia Auking Jertl Chicago Weston Flirla Ohio Oberlin Aerchte Wes Cleveland

New York recount bill void faces court ruling

A confused OCR text reports a Court of Appeals decision on a recount bill in New York. It references an act deemed unconstitutional, mentions the mayoral office, and notes ongoing issues with a warranted claim and the legislative actions from last winter. The fragmentary wording lacks clear names, dates, and outcomes.

Mthony Noy William Randolph Hewestenet Gaudit McClallan New York Tha Court of Appeals Naungudy Ita

Longworths to Boston with Fleischmann party

Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth will leave Cincinnati on Thursday for Boston. They will join Mr and Mrs Julius Fleischmann on the trip.

Indigestion Cure Promoted By Metropolitan Pharmacist

A metropolitan pharmacist touts a new compound named Catandie Componsdetma as an effective remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. The formula combines peppermint tincture, ginger syrup, and simple tonics to soothe the stomach, reduce belching, and improve digestion after meals and at night.

Phtateland Catandie Atvie Medical and

Swiss Ladies Reunion Ends In Success At Monkeys Night

The Swiss Ladies Association of Washington held a reunion and dance at Masonic Temple on Monkey Night. Fifty two cantons were represented. the event showcased traditional attire with a feature about Die Stauffacherin. Committees were listed with numerous names in attendance.

Washington Model Republic Die Stauffacherin BM Betonici Chkirmin Ghopote Nus Highner Balt Appless Barman Stoger Bankby Gas

Lulu Glaser Ends Agreement With Managers

New York November 19 Miss Lulu Glaser and her managers Elaw and Erlanger agreed to a dimagres The statement says Glaser will close Lola from Berlin in Washington on November 30 and her contract with Erlanger will terminate The piece has prospered and the termination is due solely to her desire to Tare it.

Elaw & Erlanger Agres Thsagree New York Lulu Glaser Elaw Sclanger

New Belasco Play Pokers Dramatic Tension in Castile Tale

A Belasco staging of The Secret Orchid is lively though flawed. Strong first and third acts create powerful climaxes, but the Duchess of Cluny character often undermines the drama, while Max Adelaide Prince and Josephine Wietor deliver notable turns. The American naval officer and the cast draw mixed reactions as the plot questions forgiveness, social code, and love amid melodrama.

Pollock Philadelphia Duchcan Chinyail Mr Pollock Max Adelaide Prince Erson Jan Litt George Doddy Jines Sivan Alopten Ue Ducheas Geass Cluny Favereau Mer Payere Wein Dodd Helen Hase Lucaiman Jozephing Wietor Juan Clifox Vincent Serannold Halwa Adela da Prince Newton Lindo Lormies Hourietta Lewis Virginia Hawara Yo Mawson Walter Baroness Breroburg Anne Gaccador WH Rufler Rive Walter R Hensey New York E*s Martow Mire Larin Ma ‘Hain Mire Clay Bolluo

Armiea of the Ghio Guraborlamd Celebrate Victories

Representatives of the Armiea of the Ghio Guraborlamd and Tennessee met at the National Tribune office to plan celebrations for victories in Franklin and Nashville. A band was to serenade the event at Grand Army Hall on Wednesday.

Armiea Tennessee National Tribune Franklin Nashville Grand Army “Hall Zuemday

BAPTISTS Elect SWEM and Officers Named at Annual Meeting

The Columbia Association of Baptist Churches held its thirtieth annual session at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington. Rev EH Hozaviem was reelected moderator along with other officers. Dr D Forster secretary. James Many assistant. and WGG Bans treasurer. Mount Tabor Church of Tennallytown faced questions over its finances, with a special committee empowered to report next year. Visiting dignitaries included Rev Dr George B Faget and Rev Dr Clark.

EH Hozaviem Second Baptist Church Columbia Association of Baptist Churches Organiaa Yen Calvary Baptist Clare D . Forster James Many WGG Mount Tabor Cireh Weng George B Faget Calvary Church Percy Foster Hes Swem J Eagar B. L Whitiman Withur H Dodge Tha ‘University Baltumors Roy G E Whitehouse Educational Board Committee On Bible Baptist Church J J Muir DD Womans Baptist Missionary Association

Borough Bank grand jury probes Brooklyn office

The Brooklyn Borough Bank grand jury continued with nine witnesses as District Attorney Robert H Elder and Chief Clerk Robert Walkley prepared indictments. Indictments were expected against two or three officials, including possible grand larceny related to $145,000 missing to meet the International Trust Company capital. After a riotous meeting of more than 2000 depositors, a plan was adopted to fight receivership and delay, and depositors signed to allow sixteen months for full repayment while seeking to prevent permanent receivership.

Shababa Washington Port New York Grand Jury Borough Bank Brooklyn Waa Wendon Robert H Elder Cel Robert Walkley Elder Waa Borough Banke International ‘Trust Company Columbia Theater Rami Veder Bulmounty

Death on Pennsylvania train shocks Belmont city

Charles Nazas, aged about sixty, died suddenly on a Pennsylvania train en route to Belmont City. Beart Dunease is suspected as a cause. Nazas, who would have worked at 633 North Howard Street in Baltimore, lay at the morgue as Deputy Coroner Glazebrook prepared to investigate this morning.

Beart Dunease Charles Nazas Alxty Belmont City North Howard Street Baltimore Glazebrook

Veteranan Site Petition for Pay Rise Aims at Armed Forces

A veteran’s petition organized by the Army and Navy Union USA, led by Hulbert Naval Garrison and others, seeks higher pay for commissioned officers and enlisted personnel across the army, navy, Marine Camps and revenue cutters. It also requests retirement benefits for long-serving enlisted members. Speakers for a Mayflower Descendants banquet include ET Sanford, Dr S H Woodrow, and Rev Dr H Parkhurst.

Probate of Anna Smith Mallet will lists several bequests

The June 26 1903 will of Anna Smith Mallet was probated yesterday with $25000 legacies to cousins Jean L Anna G and Robert Philo Shetton of Bridgeport Conn and $35000 to each of Alice G Cox and Sama!. G Taylor and the Cathedral Church of the Ascension receives $1000 for a parish house. Other beneficiaries include Josephine Kissam Sarah J Eagles Carroll H Dawson Anna Benedict and Charles M Beardstey with smaller sums, plus a distribution to Joan L Anna G and R Philopatton. Probate filings also include the wills of Mra C Louise Dahler Mrs Caroline Lecch John Wagner and Alfred Rollins.

Anna Smith Mallet Wan Jean L. Anna G Robert Philo Shetton Bridgeport Jean L Anna G Sheitun G Taylor East Orange Alice G Gox Peathedral Church of the Ascension Ase Josephine Kissam New York Diamond Etosa Sarah J and Madget Eagles Carroll H Dawson Aity Benedict Bridgeport Conn Charles M Beardstey Hartland Lucy Reeter Waterbury Joan L Anos G R.philophatton Mra Louise Dahler Mire Caroline Lecch John &. Wagner Alfred Rollins Dahler Henry C Gustav I Henry C Dahler Mra Lereh Anton Lereh Alfred Rolling Renae Wagner

Choir Fund Is Enriched By Elaborate Concert

A Washington Post report describes a St Pauls Church yurtah hall concert for the choir fund. Performers included Pinsut’s chorus and soloists such as Mr Dobey, Mrs Fowler, Mr Maddox, Miss Rosa, and Mr Doland. Accompanists featured Miss Swiner and Mr Schoeneman. A separate note mentions Bryan Will's lecture on The Old World and its Ways for the ME Church South Building Fund.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Ateandria St Pauls Church Pinsut Mr Dobey Mra Fowler Mr Maddox Two Grenadiers Dec Exthanig Mr Dolanis Soprant Mra Hulfa Barytone Mr Waller Miss Grover Ogden Reading Misa “Ross Cavalleria Rust Tang Miss Smogt Nextet Bryan Walliam Jennings ByYyan Alexandria Opera

Slum Zones Revealed in Washington Tenement Fight

Charles F Weller of the Associated Charities presented stark photographs of recent tenement conditions in Washington, urging action. Speakers including Dr George M. Holer and William H Baldwir described overcrowding and sanitation harms, while Dunwick Commissioner Mortarland praised progress and Federal support for reform efforts.

Charles F Weller Associated Charities Washington President's Homes Commission W J Boardman Welles Mir ‘Waller Ila Iota Woeste Upton Gorge M. Holer Wiliam H Baldwir Insooltary Nien George Mf Sthenborg Dunwick Mortarland Eigens Geox. Statutore Slater Daha Edenh Admiral ‘Andra Miz Arefbold Hene Mos Od Mex Sonntag Misa Mabel Souda And Withers Downey

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Hearts

An ad claims Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine restore strength to heart patients and ease breathing difficulties. A testimonial from Mrs Lilcle Thoms of Upper Sandusis reports marked improvement after using the remedies, including weight gain and better health after two years of distress.

Miles Miler Heath Lilcle Thoms Upper Sandusis Ss Miles Medical

Swisher Opens Campaign with Tax Reform Stand

Secretary Swisher declares bid for Republican gubernatorial nomination in an open letter. He endorses the new tax system, urges its expansion, and calls for modern regulatory measures for public service corporations. He supports local option on water issues and improved education and roads, while warning against primary law gimmicks.

Washington Charleston Rwisher Republica Gors Dawson Tax Commission Swisher

Bascom Slemp Nominee for Congress at Ninth District GOP Meet

At Gate City Virginia November 1 the Republican convention nominated Bascom Slemp for Congress. A P Crockett of Wise delivered the nominating speech and speakers from all counties supported the choice. Slemp backed local option and federal regulation of interstate whisky shipments to stop cross state evasion. He pledged no change in his temperance stance. State Senator Jet Noel served as permanent chairman amid heavy attendance.

SpecIn Tao Whybington Gate City Witsky Slemp Jet Noel

Wright Ends Life After Financial Strain At Maryland Firm

Henry C Wright, president of the Bay Grain and Flour Company, shot himself in the head at his Edmondson yard residence near Catonsville. Early today his body was found in the stable by an employee. The 60 year old Dorchester County native, who lived in Washington, faced inability to liquidate property to fund other house projects. He leaves a wife Mrs Mary A Young of Washington and two sons.

Spgelnt Hardmore Henry C Wright Bay Grain and Flour Company Guiette Edmondgonsyente Nunnery Lane Catonsville Wright Mme. Wright Dorchester County Mary A. Young Washington

Carriage overturn injures several in Annapolis Marine post scene

A carriage with Mira Doyen and several marine officers wives overturned in Annapolis after a horse shyed at bricks. Mrs Doyen's injuries are serious but not fatal, while Mrs Fuller was treated for a head wound and released. Marine Walter Caldwell, driving, helped stop the accident and render aid.

Waobiewton Annepalia Phaston Mira Doyen Charlex_ A. Doyen United States Marine Post W ‘W Fay Mra. Doyen Pallet Mra. Marts Sul Sd -Ocannana Soioce Fae

Funeral rites held for Samuel Mellveen in Sardo chapel

Services for Samuel Mellveen, aged about fifty, were conducted yesterday afternoon at Sardo & Co.'s chapel. He lived in Washington for many years and worked as a traveling salesman for a large publishing house. Survived by widow Mabel and children Frances and Roya. The Rev. MacLeod officiated.

Fonermi Samuel Mellveen Sardo & Co Mellvean Washington Althon Ina Mabel J

Burglar struck at Temdemce of MER, pursued by Mrs Deremer

Spetial to The Wasblosson Pant reports a burglar attempt early this morning in Cumberland Ny 19 A. Albert Deremes and Mrs Deremer confronted the intruder who fired a pistol and two accomplices were seen carrying the man away. Police were alerted and a dead man was later found.

Spetial Wasblosson Cumberland 3d Mer Albert Deremes Dereme Deremer Truder Ager Mra Deremer

Unwritten Law Defense in Havercamp Case Nears Postpone

A. Havercamp was arraigned in Baltimore on a charge of attempting to shoot C. Ross Klosterman. The defense led by Jamies Finegel sought delay to secure Havercamp's wife, alleging a web of personal betrayals and an appeal to the unwritten law. Klosterman, approached near Fayette and Utow streets, wrested the pistol from Havercamp, then handed it to Deputy Marshal Manning.

Washington Baltimore Fohm A. Havercamp Justice Loden Western Station C. Ross Klosterman Casse¢y & Klosterman Stautaw Fayette Atreots Jamies Finegel Havercamp Klosterman Klos- Teorman Kutew Fayette Affecta Elesterman Marshal Manning

Archer released on bail in murder case

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va November 19 Thomas Archer a Black man charged with the murder of Mrs Mary Lawless Rorschack wife of Lieut Frank Rorschack U N was admitted to jail today in the sum of 6000 his bondsmen being Negroes of Partamdeuth Archer probably will be tried next February

Dovid Dobron Fairfax County Uberty Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Rorschach Washington Post

Vanderbilt suit over ejectment and federal removal

A New York Vanderbilt family dispute reaches the federal level as McCall sues for possession of land in an ejectment case. The court records show Mr Vanderbilt moved the case from state to United States court amid long, contested proceedings with local figures including Judge Jamnen Boyd presiding. The estate valued around 195,000 with multiple buildings on the property.

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