Blues Win Polo Prize and Parade Honors
The Blues won the opening polo prize at Potomac Park as three fast games concluded the first day of the tournament with Reds and White teams also competing. Notable riders included Fred Allison and Hopping, while Pretty Boy pony drew praise for its performance. A large Washington crowd attended the event.
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Fotomac Park
Reds
Whitea
Murray Cobb
Juttan Fluff
Burrell Hutt
Blues
By & Ore
Mamen
Fred Allison
South Carolina
Mw Hopping
New York
A. PF. Parkmna
Cleveland
Onio
Isp Minnick
Texas
T Hose
Pretty Boy
Lealfe St. C. Chaape
Tomlinson
Fratty Hoy
Hopping
Potomac Pack
Whs
Elmics
Washington Society
Virginia Obituary Notices From Harrisonburg to Charlottesville
William H Moorman 88 former revenue commissioner for Mid dle River district and Valley Turnpike Company director died near Fort Defiance Augusta county He was an elder at Old Stone Presbyterian Church Crederickaburg April 2 4 William Sioalwright recently from Fairfax died in Mary Washington hospital of pneumonia aged 57 survived by two sons Burial planned in Fairfax county Cynthia W Berkeley died at her home the Grove University of Virginia after three weeks illness She ran a boarding house at the university for 25 or 30 years.
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Harrisonburg
William H. Moorman
Middle River District
Valley Turnpike Company
Fort Defiance
Augusta County
Flo
Old Stone Frasbytarian
Crederickaburg
William Sioalwright
Fairfax County
Mary Washington Hiospital
Charlottesville
Misa
Cynthia W. Berkeley
the Grove
University of Virginia
University
Revival of Chess at Pennsylvania Urged by Alumni
The old Review laments that chess teams at the university have not kept up the school’s reputation and proposes reviving chess next year. It calls for forming an active club, duel meets with former rivals and younger players, and modest alumni funding to cover expenses.
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Pennsylvania
Penny is the most important coin in circulation
An extended survey of pennies shows their pivotal role in pricing and daily commerce, with New York stores importing large sums for change and buyers using a wide range of cent items. It notes the penny’s impact on thrift, street trade, schools, and public coin usage, while detailing mint records, counterfeiting risks, and historical coinage trends.
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New York
United States
Wall Street
Swiall. .Stract
Nassau Street
New York City
Traction Companies
Banke
Sam Aince
Treasury Department
Treasury
William Fhynn
United States Secre Service
George B. Roberts
Iat
United States Treasury
Interstate Commerce Commission Reopens Virginia Rates Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened for further argument the case of the Virginia Corporation Commission against Chesapeake and Ohio and other railroads. The dispute concerns alleged discriminatory rail rates from Virginia cities to North Carolina points compared with Louisville and Cincinnati routes.
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Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Corporation
Commission of Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
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Virginia
North Carolina
Louisville
Cincinnati
Early hearing sought in Diggs Caminetti white slave cases
Attorney General Gregory asked the Supreme Court for an early joint hearing on the Diggs and Caminetti white slave cases, up for review on writs of certiorari. F Drew Caminetti and Maury I Diggs, both of California, are under conviction for violations of the white slave law. Their trials attracted wide attention.
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Gregory
Supreme Court
Diggs
Caminetti
F. Drew Caminetti
Maury I. Diggs
California
Easter Neckpiece and Spring Frock Trends Outfit Little Girls
The piece outlines Easter neckpieces and spring frock details for girls, including empire and greenaway waists, long French sashlines, tub frocks with lawn and net fabrics, under slips of organdie or tub silk, and delicate pink or yellow undershirts. It notes short boleros, a guimpe top, and a rich neckpiece with ostrich fringe, plus a new double belt, and forecasts light gray boots and white gloves and hats as fashionable accessories.
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Tronda
Daughters of the American Revolution gather for anniversary events at Washington
The 25th continental congress delegates of the D.A.R. arrive in Washington for opening sessions. The national board of management, led by Mrs. William Cumming Story, passes resolutions pledging preparedness and honoring April 19 as a memorial day. Delegates wreath Mount Vernon tombs and attend a Smithsonian reception before patriotic services across city churches.
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Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Board of Management
William Cumming Story
Empire State Society
Lexington
Verzion
District of Columbia
George “Washington
Chesapeake Junction
Mount Vernon
George
Martha
Balng -No ‘Addres
KE. Reneman
Pittsburgh
Walwitt
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institution
National Gallery of Art
National Museum
Congress
Peter, and Paul
Mount St. Alban
George H. McGrew
Congress in session as Daughters of the American Revolution gather
A large congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution arrives in Washington and rooms at local hotels. Morning session opens at Memorial Continental Hall with welcome by the president general, prayers, and speeches by notable members. Evening reception features Marine Band music, while magazine editor selection and vice presidential race draw attention.
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Congress
Washington
Memorial Continental Hall
Bugler
Arthur
Witedim
Marins
Mary
Lockwood
Genersi
Roland Cotton
Smith
St. John's Church
United States
Story
John, Hays
Hammond
Woodworth
National Society
W. Linecoln Adams
New Jersey Society
John Britton Clark
Marine Band
D. A. Sp
State delegations meet at convenience for Shreveport unit
Alexander as regent of Caddo Chapter in Shreveport notes state delegations will convene at their convenience but not before Tuesday afternoon. Entwined with governance, the reference sets a flexible timetable for regional discussions pending official scheduling.
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Alexander
Caddo
Shreveport
Court rules coupons can be banned if shipped with tobacco products
A judge ruled that manufacturers must include premium coupons with all tobacco shipments or face the ban under existing laws. The decision cites states prohibiting the practice and argues omitting coupons limits consumer access to valuable prizes in less favored localities. The ruling emphasizes that shipments destination and inclusion of cards are key factors in enforcing the law.
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Inegay Ileas
pétAuiae
Originality at a Cuban soiree sparks witty exchanges
In a Times of Cuba tale a departing guest, Mr Blase, dodges platitudes as Mrs Vedado and the hostess trade playful barbs about having had a lovely evening. The banter blends courtly charm with light humor in a social vignette.
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Times of
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