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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

5

Educators Plan Petition to Congress for National University

A joint committee of the National Association of State Universities and the National Education Association urged Congress to establish a national university in Washington to be funded by the federal government, serving as a postsecondary center alongside state universities. The proposal, adopted at the annual conventions, faces debates on church-state issues and the distribution of authority in higher education.

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 Aulreds University of Nebraska Ft Thy University Auweron Y McA Tulman University of Arkansas Prealdant Gault University of Southakela Tenaknea Toinan Howeser of Arkansas Pitman Untversy Wiecash Premilene University of Washington Press University of Stunt Ventble Var Very North Carina Cruf Casecsity Montana Xeeuthe Aaso Callen Gotrae Westingt 1S Averaty Nou” Komen Unl Yasity Reat Mexico Mme Ghcet Gedoy Fuentes Mire Harlin Mgr Connell Te Cuthalt University Ind Mtr Mari Rasp Shepard Aid Meoard Hennes Seonings

Weston Walks 49 Miles Despite Injuries in Fort Fishfort Tour

Weston, aiming to beat a forty year old record, completed a grueling 49 mile trek from Flirla Ohio through Oberlin and Clyde to Chicago. He endured fatigue and injuries, with a Cleveland stop marred by a crowd incident as onlookers watched in disbelief.

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

New York recount bill void amid court appeal

The Court of Appeals ruled the recount act unconstitutional but indicated the act provides a sufficient basis for a writ of error. The dispute centers on mayoral election procedures and the legality of the recount under last winter’s legislation.

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

Longworths to Travel to Boston with Fleischmanns

Representative and Mrs Longworth will leave here on Thursday for Boston where they will join Mr and Mrs Julius Fleischmann.

Improvised remedy praised for indigestion cure

A metropolitan druggist touts a compound labeled as a powerful cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. The formula blends peppermint essence, syrup of ginger, and laxative ingredients, claimed to ease belching and stomach distress. A local pharmacist notes doctors and journals frequently discuss its digestive benefits.

Phtateland Catandie Atvie Medical and

Swiss Ladies' Reunion and Dane Is 7izd a Success

The Swiss Ladies Association of Washington reported a successful reunion and dance at Masonic Temple Monkey Night. Backed by representatives from thirty two cantons, the event featured Die Stauffacherin and a full slate of committees with numerous chairmen and members listed.

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

Lulu Glaser Cancels Contract With Erlanger Managers

Miss Lulu Glaser and her managers Elaw and Erlanger announced they will terminate her contract. Glaser plans to perform in Lola from Berlin in Washington starting November 30, with no stated cause beyond her own desire to depart. The agency says the current show has prospered despite the decision.

Elaw & Erlanger Agres Thsagree New York Lulu Glaser Elaw Sclanger

NEW BELASCO DRAMA A DRAMATIZATION OF THE SECRET ORCHID

A Belasco staging of Mr Pollock s adaptation of The Secret Orchid entertains with strong first and third act climaxes but falters on character balance especially the Duchess of Cluny who becomes insufferable. The American naval officer and the ruined girl drive the plot through a tense climax and a dramatic ending slight doubts linger about motivations and social norms.

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 Dreas Lormies Henrietta Vaders Bangs 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

Victories Celebrated by Army Reps in Capital City Meet

Representatives of the Army of the Ghio Guraborlamd and Tennessee met at the National Tribune office last night and planned celebrations for victories at Franklin and Nashville at Grand Army Hall.

Armiea Ghio Guraborlamd Tennessee National Tribune Franklin Nashville Grand Army Hiall Zucmay

Baptists Name Swem Officers At 30th Annual Meeting

The Columbia Association of Baptist Churches re elected moderator Rev EH Hozaviem and all officers for the past year at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington. Dr D Forster as secretary and James Many as assistant, WGG Bans as treasurer, with special committee appointed to investigate Mount Tabor Church Tennallytown after irregular financial reports.

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 Hears 9 Witnesses In Brooklyn

In New York a Brooklyn Borough Bank grand jury session continued with nine witnesses examined as District Attorney Robert H Elder worked with the chief clerk and anticipated indictments against two or three bank officials. A riotous depositor meeting at Columbia Theater ended with a plan to seek receivership and resume operations, depositors signing a 16 month repayment agreement amid disruptive calls by a volunteers group.

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

Beart Dunease Believed to Be Cause of Death on Train

Charles Nazas aged sixty feara? was en route to Belmont City 633 North Howard Street Baltimore when he died suddenly on a Pennsylvania train. Cause of death believed to be due to trouble. Body at the morgue. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook to investigate.

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

Veterans group drafts pay retirement petition and banquets

A veterans alliance including Army and Navy Union USA and Sons of Veterans Erie Pa outlines a petition for retirement after twenty five years of service. Mayflower Society hosts an annual banquet with speakers ET Sanford Dr S H Woodrow and Rev Dr H Parkhurst among others tomorrow in New York City venues.

oMeera Army Navy Marine Corps Revenue-Cutter Service Army and Navy Union USA Hulbert Naval Garrigan Rodman Wells Wright Hoskinson United Spanian War Veterans Hill Charles X.gridley Mayflower Society Society of Mayflower Descendants

Probate of Anna Smith Mallet will grants church and kin

The 1903 will of Anna Smith Mallet was probated yesterday. Bequests of 25000 to cousins Jean L Anna G and Robert Philo Shetton of Bridgeport Conn. 1000 to the Cathedral Church of the Ascension for a parish house. Other legacies include 2000 to Josephine Kissam and 1000 each to Sarah J and Madget Eagles of New York, 600 each to Carroll H Dawson Anna Benedict and Charles M Beardsley, 400 to Lucy Reeter. Estate to be shared among Jean L Anna G and R Philopathon. Several wills of Mrs C Louise Dahler Mrs Lereh and Alfred Rollins filed for probate.

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 With Elaborate Concert

Washington Post reports a St Pauls Church benefit concert in Ateandria last night raised funds for the choir. Performances included Solos by Dobey Fowler Maddox and Taylor with readings and chorus numbers, accompanied by Miss Swiner Doland Schoeneman and others. Also noted are local arrests for robbery and larceny cases including Butler Beatley and Dovid Dobron.

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

Slum Zones Revealed At Washington Charity Meeting

Charles F Weller of the Associated Charities presented stark views on Washington tenement zones and sanitation at a meeting. Photographs by Weller, taken on a recent expedition, showed overcrowding and disease-breeding homes as critics urged elimination of evils to curb infectious disease. Speakers described progress in removing unsanitary housing under the Public Health act, while noting continued federal support and future work. Present were Washington officials and attendees including WA Slater, Admiral Mizra, and Mabel Souda among others.

Charles F Weller Associated Charities Washington President's Homes Commission W J Boardman Mr. Weller Mir ‘Waller Ila Iota Nien George Mf Sthenborg Dunwick Mortarland Eigens Geox. Statutore Slater Daha Edenh Admiral ‘Andra Miz Arefbold He Ae Mos Sonntag Misa Mabel Souda and Withers Downey

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Heart Trouble

A testimonial claims Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine restore health for chronic heart issues. The speaker describes long breathlessness, palpitations, and fatigue improved after starting the remedies, noting significant weight gain and better health.

Swisher Seeks Republican Nomination for Governor

Open letter from Secretary of State Swisher announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He endorses the party’s tax reforms, defends the new tax system, and urges continuation of White and Dawson policies. He supports public service regulation, local option for water issues, improved schools, and anti corruption measures.

Republicans Nominhon Dawson Washington Charleston Rwisher Republica Gors Tax Commission Swisher

Bascom Slemp Nominated by Ninth District Republicans

At the Gate City Virginia convention held November 1 the Ninth District Republicans nominated Bascom Slemp for Congress. A P Crockett of Wise County spoke for the nomination, pledged to local option and national regulation of interstate whisky shipments. Slemp accepted, stating no change on temperance will be needed to align with party planks. State Senator Jet Noel served as permanent chairman amid the event.

SpecIn Tao Whybington Gate City Witsky Slemp Jet Noel

Wright Ends Life Over Financial Troubles at Edmondson

Henry C Wright, 60, president of Bay Grain and Flour Co, shot himself in or near his residence in Edmondson area after failing to realize assets for finishing houses. Found in a stable by an employee early today. Survived by wife Mary A Young and two sons. Wright had lived in Washington, D C, and Dorchester County roots.

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

Accident at Marine Post Involved Doyen Family

Anne Arundel Md Nov drives carriage overturns after horse shies from brick cleaning activity. Mira Doyen wife of Col Charlex A. Doyen, commandant at the marine post, and Mrs Fay mother of Mrs Doyen, among others aboard. Marine Walter Caldwell stopped the rider. Mrs Fuller injured non critically.

Waobiewton Annepalia Phaston Mira Doyen Charlex_ A. Doyen United States Marine Post W ‘W Fay Mra. Doyen Pallet Mra. Marts Sul Sd -Ocanean Sive Ok Fee Walter Caldwell Mra Fuller Vas

Funeral services for Samuel Mellveen held at Sardo & Co chapel

Samuel Mellveen, aged about fifty, longtime Washington resident and travel salesman for a large publishing house, died recently. Mrs Mabel Mellveen and children Frances and Roya survive. The rites were led by Reverend Macleod at the church, with local honor and community attendance.

Fonermi Samuel Mellveen Sardo & Co Mellvean Washington Althon Ina Mabel J Frances Roya Ty Macleod Ehnsen Lee

Burglar Attempt Targets Local Residence Ends Grimly

Spetial to The Wasblosson Pant Cumberland 3d Ny 19 A burglar attempted to enter the temdemce of Mer Albert Deremes of this city during Mr Dereme’s absence early this morning. Mrs Deremer fired a pistol at the intruder and two confederates were seen carrying him away. Neighbors aroused by the noise, a commotion followed as the man was carried around the corner. The clamor drew the attention of the household, who phoned the police. The intruder was found dead after the escape attempt failed.

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

Unwritten Law Defense Arraigns Havercamp for Attempted Shooting

Baltimore, Nov 19. A. Havercamp was arraigned before Justice Loden at the Western Station on charges of attempting to shoot C. Ross Klosterman of Cassidy Klosterman near Fayette and Kutew streets. Attorney F. Finzel sought a postponement to secure Mrs Havercamp’s presence, claiming she is abroad after seven months of separation. Klosterman testified Havercamp accused him of ruining his home and tried to fire a pistol, but the hammer caught on his coat. Klosterman wrested the gun and 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 and Fayette Affecta Elesterman Marshal Manning

Archer freed on bail in murder case in Norfolk

Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk Virginia reports Thomas Archer, accused of killing Mrs. Mary Lawless Rorschack, was admitted to bail of 6 000. Archer, a Negro, awaits trial and is expected to face possible execution in February.

Rorschach Washington Post

Vanderbilt Suit Over Property Rights Moves to Federal Court

An old dispute involving George W. Vanderbilt and neighbor McCall centers on land valued around 195,006. A state ejectment case moved to the United States court after Vanderbilt sought federal review, with the jury delivering a possession verdict after a lengthy trial.

Wooliington Winsto-Salem Washington Ashevite George W. Caveany Attopia Marie Bae Vanderisiit WR Roges, Jr United States Court Agalmat McCall Sadga Jamnen Boyd Land Jong Snough India Vanderbilt State Court

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