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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
47
All races and carnival events will be held at Potomac Park under official auspices. The announcement confirms the location for the entire event, promising organized activities and coordinated schedules at the park.
Regatta schedule runs from noon to 530 PM with federal regulations and patrol by the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Named officials include Troy’s John M. Francis George J Turner of Baltimore and others. Powerboat timers, course clerks, and reception and arrival committees listed. note to cut this out for Saturday safety and enforcement guidance.
The carnival at Potomac Park features Dances of the Nations at the bandstand with children. A sea procession along the Potomac and Tidal Basin includes decorated craft from government wharves. Washington playgrounds plan seats for 5,000 and proceeds go to child playgrounds. Judges include Gallinger, Smith, Winthrop, McHarg and others from government and business groups.
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