Norfolk Exposition Opens With Naval Display and Festive Planning
The article describes the Virginia Tercentennial Exposition in Norfolk with a naval showcase from 16,000 ton Connecticut and Louisiana class battleships to the old Texas. It notes Texas will remain as a permanent feature, the busy transportation plan, and hotel preparations. It highlights extensive architectural layouts, electric lighting, flag stations, and the promise of clean, entertaining exhibits, including Wild Animal shows and Dreamland. Buildings to be permanent include state pavilions, with Rhode Island already selling its site, Willoughby Boulevard, and a broad boardwalk along Hampton Roads.
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Waterfront boardwalk feature at Hampton Roads exposition
A long waterfront boardwalk stretches along the Exposition reservation over two miles from the Atlantic to the government and commercial piers. President Roosevelt is planned to disembark from the Mayflower at the latter on opening day. Government exhibits and the Insite Inn anchor the area with several attractions nearby.
JAP VESSELS ON THE WAY TO AMERICA FOR REVIEW
Japanese cruisers under Vice Admiral Ijuija arrive March 20, proceed to Gibraltar Hampton Roads for Jamestown naval review. They stay in U S waters through May then sail to Portsmouth Plymouth before returning to Japan. Tsukuba flagship, Chitose cruiser, both praised for Japanese construction and power.
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Jamestown July Fourth to Feature Signer Descendants
Jamestown Exposition plans a July Fourth reunion of Declaration signer descendants with a reading of the document by a Jefferson descendant, plus a 500-voice chorus and patriotic addresses. The plan received approval from exposition officials and a letter of support from former President Grover Cleveland.
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Depew Praises Women Republicans Organizers of 1908 Campaign
April 23 New York details Chauncey M Depew marking his birthday with the Woman's Republican Association of New York. He praises the Society of Ananias and Sapphira as a campaign force, urges truth in politics, and notes women may vote. Roosevelt and Hughes receive support from attendees.
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Cardwell for Congress in Virginia politics
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond outlines speculation that William D. Cardwell former speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates will run for Congress in the fall election. It notes his long political career his law practice and popularity in the district and names possible successors including Tipton Jennings John W Churchman Charles T Bland Col A M Bowman P Cox Moses M Green R S Powell and Thomas H Lion.
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Salem
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This City
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Fauquier
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Brunswick
Thomas H. Lion
Manassas
Albany auto race road closes public highways
Albany officials approved closing ninety five miles of Bethleham county highways for a September 14 event at the Albany Automobile Club. The course features five turns with hard surface, and no professionals manufacturers or engines over forty five horsepower permitted.
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Albany Automobile Club
Tariff talks show limited concessions with United States
Berlin reports the economic committee accepted the provisional tariff plan with the United States. No concessions were granted for admitting African meats. The development signals cautious progress in postwar trade talks between Germany and the United States, with both sides awaiting further negotiations.
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Berlin
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Carnegie's Peace Proposal to Form International Police Force
Andrew Carnegie explains his plan for an international police to enforce world peace. He cites past coalitions, notes wide commerce, and argues for a limited, joint force under an Emperor’s invitation at a Hague conference, to prevent war without expanding power unnecessarily.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York Times
Peace Congress
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Russia
France
Germany
Japan
Britain
Venezuela
Bogus Bomb for Bingham At New York Police HQ
A Philadelphia postmarked package sent to Commissioner Bingham aroused alarm at Police Headquarters in New York as a red wired tin box resembling an infernal device was examined. Acting Sergeant Mallan placed the heavy parcel in water to render it harmless amid an anxious crowd. officials suspect a joke but feared a real explosion.
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Swept Over the Falls Tragedy Near Raleigh
Four men drowned in Cape Fear River at Buckhorn Falls in Chatham County while attempting to move a scow toward a lower landing. The deceased include Hans Thorson of St Paul Minnesota a general foreman for a construction company building a power plant and E B Brady of Moncare plus two African American laborers. Thorson was to marry Sunday and his fiancée Miss Thelma Lindgren planned to join him in Raleigh.
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Nethersole's Gloomy Tanqueray Draws Mixed Notice
English actress Nellie Nethersole presents Frank Mills The Second Mrs Tanqueray with morbid intensity and subdued passion. Critics praise her restrained yet powerful portrayal of Nemesia while noting the supporting cast varies in impact and the production exudes costly stage splendor.
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Storm King Sweeps City With Sharp Street Floods
A heavy storm drenched Washington during eight minutes of torrential rain that fell about 8 pm, producing 55 inches of daily rain and about 0.20 inch in the peak eight minutes. Winds and waves of water stranded pedestrians and halted street traffic as electric cars crawled and cabbies sheltered passengers. The Weather Bureau forecast a fair day, suggesting the storm may mark the close of a mid Atlantic series.
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Tide and Sun Table From City Almanac Listing
A fragmented tide and sunrise sunset table lists multiple city names across states with times for high tide at 4:50 a m and p m, low tide at 12:81 p m and sunset figures for various locales. The text blends place names such as Alamarek Boston Cincinnati and Omaha with scattered times and minor annotations.
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Mississipp Valley Storm Shifts Toward Atlantic Coast
Weather forecast brief from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes the Mississippi Valley storm moving to the Middle Atlantic region tonight. Rain expected in the Ohio Valley and New England. unsettled in the West with possible snow in the Northwest. Forecast calls for brisk winds along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and renewed rainfall in western mountain districts. Flood watch in effect for rivers in North Carolina and Georgia. Temperature readings and city notes included.
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Workhouse Prisoner May Be John Shannon Wanted in Charlotte
A Washington police communication says John Henry, jailed in the workhouse for 30 days on assault, may be John Shannon of North Carolina, believed to be wanted in Charlotte for a murder dated April 1. The description matches closely including a scar on the left hand. a Charlotte detective may come before Henry’s sentence ends.
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Busch ill in New York at St Regis hotel
Adolphus Busch the St Louis brewer arrived at the Hotel St Regis on Monday and was confined to his room. Reports on his condition vary. official word said the nature of his illness was not known and one report of danger was denied.
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