Fire at Hope Building Endangers Priceless Maps and Records
Fire in the Hope building at 1320 F Street caused extensive damage to Edmondton's shoe store and reached the Geological Survey Library on upper floors. Firefighters saved the Interstate Commerce Commission archives and the survey's priceless map collection after a lengthy blaze, with experts warning Congress to fund safer government facilities.
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Hope Building
F Street
Ebbitt House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Geological Survey
Edmonston
Edmondton
I. G. Kimball
Warry
Warner
Fire plagues fireproof building. repairs urged after third blaze
Fire Chief Wagner calls a sixth floor lab blaze mysterious as inspectors note repeated fires in the building over years. Damaged survey books largely spared, yet chemical extinguishers marred others requiring rebinding. Manager Betts cites possible faulty wiring of electric fans. calls for watchmen and better protective measures, fire doors, and safer window coverings to cut response time.
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Wagner
Andrew Betts
Geological Survey
Trick Pictures Delight at Columbia Theater
Lyman H Howe Hippodrome presented a program of sound accompanied motion pictures last night at the Columbia Theater. The show featured a Washington Zoo animal music effect sequence and Howe’s trick cavalry on the move with horse and rider. Other scenes included cadet rifle practice at Point and Annapolis, a White Sea fishing trip, and dramatic waves pounding a small vessel, all enhanced by naturalistic sound.
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Lyman H Howe Hippodrome Company
Columbia Theater
Washington Zoo
White Sea
War on Poolroom Sparks Kenilworth Mass Meeting
Efforts to close a newly opened poolroom in Kenilworth spark opposition and a mass meeting to press Maryland authorities. Pastor W A Richardson tallies plans, Sheriff Sweeney pledges cooperation to oust the establishment as residents insist the eyesore violates county laws and district boundaries. A B Lindsey predicts eventual closure with county backing.
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Kenilworth
O Peratong
Prince George County
Maryland
Sweeney
Tachardson
A. B Lindsey
Crowds Gather for Sham Battle on Shooter's Hill Tonight
Alexandria residents anticipate a mock battle at Shooter's Hill west of the city. The Alexandria Light Infantry, fresh from Gettysburg, prepares two platoons under Capt. Slaymaker and Lieut. May. The event starts about 8 pm with a large crowd expected.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandra
Wit Wathakham
Shooter's Hill
Alexandria Light Infantry
South Royal Street
P. L. Slaymaker
Carrot B. May
Gettysburg
Weather Conditions All That Washing Tonian Should Ask
A clipped weather note describes cooling, refreshing conditions for residents. Forecasters warn of mild temperatures and light winds with chances of brief showers. Travelers are advised to carry light jackets and stay hydrated while enjoying outdoor activities.
Cool Washington Weather Brings Relief From Heat
Yesterday was cool with a sharp invigorating tang in the air. The mercury stayed under 100 degrees in most places, yet one person fainted in the city and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Charles E. Martin, 51, Salvation Army barracks inmate, was overcome at 3:30 pm but is not in serious condition.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Charles E. Martin
Salvation Army
Casualty
Poison Strychnine Candy Suspect Jealous Admirer
Miss Lolela Tumey 22 of Bigges village near Laurel Maryland is in convulsions after eating chocolate candy said to be from a jealous admirer. Doctor Fleetwood treated her as four men held her. She recovered briefly and named a friend as giver. Coroner Griffith has the remaining candy and a probe begins with possible arrests.
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Washington Post
Laurel
Del
Biggdes
Andrew J Fleetwood
Tumney
Miss Tormey
Fleet
Miss Tumey
Griffith
Weather Notes From U S Weather Bureau July Summary
The disturbance over the St. Lawrence valley moved east of the north Atlantic coast. High pressure follows with northerly winds and moderate temperatures east of the Mississippi. Local rains in the gulf south Atlantic northern New England northern Michigan and scattered Rocky Mountain plains points. Most regions fair for the next 4 1 2 hours with variable coastal winds and cool conditions in the Northwest. Tide tables show high tides at 4 62 am and 4 27 pm and low tides at 10 58 am and 10 53 pm.
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U .&. Dept of Agriculture
Wasther Bureau
Washington
Buntley
St. Lawrence Valley
Mississippi River
Gulf
Atlanta
New England
Michigan
Mirmediia
Rocky Mountain Region
Plains States
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coasts
Middle Plains
Staten
Lake Region
Ohio
Middle Mississippi
Tuewany
Middle Atlantic
West Gulf Coast
Lght Rate PLC
Breamers
European
Grand Banke
Asheville
W. C
Atlantic City
Bismark
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnali
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Denver
Colac
Qalveston
Tex
Helena
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Fis
Kansas City
Save Little Rock
Los Angeles
Cal
Marquette
Meaphie
Tenn
New Orleans
Lewhee
New York
North Platte
Nebr
Onahs
Pittaburg
Page
Portland
Lake City
Louis
St Paul
Mann to Name Senator in Virginia Pick
Richmond July 21 Gov Mann said he would name a successor to the late U S Senator Daniel tomorrow two strong candidates are mentioned as possibilities A Republican source hinted at George Ryan a local man involved in a separate assault incident Ryan was found unconscious with a severe scalp wound after being struck by several assailants on Northwest Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets near 139 oclock Police said Ryan and companions were attacked and fled leaving him wounded
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Richmond
Mann
United State
Daniel
Claude A Swanson
Gavy
Andrew J. Montague
Swanson
George Ryan
George Ryanz
New Jersey Avenue
Wilson
Ryan
Tiyan
Fire Devastates Cambridge Maryland Center Destruction
A major blaze in Cambridge Maryland destroyed 22 buildings valued at about 250000 to 280000. The Zion Methodist Episcopal Church suffered heavy loss along with Lecompte and Harper stores and Wrights auto garage. A telegraph pole fell fatally injuring H H Wright while nearby towns were unable to aid in time.
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Zion Methodist Episcopal Church
Asidg
H. Sat Wright
Washington Post
Cambridge
HH. H. Wright
Man Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South
I. L. Leonard & Sons
Lecompte & Herper
Willam H. Hooper & Co
H. H. Wight
Lecompte & Harper
Harrington & Bayly
Woodwain Bros
Edgar Harrington & Co
Phillips Hardware Company
J. Ben Brown
ME. Winterbottom
Bain Jones
W. 3. Burton
Assault Ends With Man Brought To Hospital
An altercation near a winehouse on Shepard road near Brightwood left Eloryon Totoor critically injured with a head injury. Police arrested six Black men, including Louis Adams and Charlie Rogs, as suspects. two others are held as principals. Totoor reportedly fell from a porch before being struck with a bottle.
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Eloryon Totoor
Shepard Road
Brightwood
Totoor
Garfeld Hospital
Tenth Precinct
Louis Adams
Charlie Rogs
Harry White
Willam Thomas
George Wiles
William Liggen
Adams
Ross
Cause
Senor Riano Clarifies Spain Spain’s Economic Clash Not Anti Clerical
Senor Juan Riano the Spanish minister to the United States says Spain’s trouble is economic, not an anti clerical fight. He cites concordat privileges for certain orders and says monks in Spain flood markets, harming native traders while taxation is avoided. He argues the Carlistas threaten civil war, but insists the issue is political, not religious.
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Senor
Juan Riano
United States
Spain
Philippines
France
Holy See
St. Vincene
Odell Hurt In Wreck Near Hughisonville
Poughkeepsie New York July 31 Hirdm B Odell postmaster at enboreh and brother of former Governor Benjamin Odell Jr. was seriously injured when his automobile ran onto a bank and overturned near Hughisonville 19 miles below the city. His wife Mrs Herbert Odell former governor’s daughter-in-law Hiram Odell Jr and Mildred Odell sister also injured Mildred with a broken ankle others suffered shock and bruises
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Poughkeepsier
N. Y
Hirdm B. Odell
Enboreh
Benjamin 4
Odell, Jr
Hughison-ville
Odell
Herbert Odell
Hiram Odelll, Jr
Mildred Odell
Mr Odell
Mrs. Odetsufferea
In Fight With Moros near Cervantes Bontoc
A constabulary detachment led by Captain Kavanaugh attacked raiding Moros, killing five and wounding several. Two constabulary soldiers were wounded. Jacob M. Dickinson, Secretary of War, Governor General Forbes, and Brig. Gen. Clarence E. Edwards are spending a week with the tribes near Cervantes in Bontoc.
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Manila
Kavanaugh
Jacob M. Dickinson
Forbes
Clarence E Edwards
Cervantes
Bontoc
Ambush in Texas Ends in Officer Deaths and Wounds
Special to The Washington Post reports two State rangers J. W. Carnes and T. H. Craig head and Deputy Sheriff W. Law were ambushed near Harlingen Texas while pursuing thieves. Carnes and Law died from injuries within hours. Craig head and Lawrence died later. One Mexican was killed in the exchange.
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Washington Post
Harlingen
Tex
J. W. Carnes
T. H. Craighead
Sherif ¥. W. Law
Night Riders Shoot and Kill Tom Cooper in Paducah
In Paducah on July 31 Night Riders shot and killed Tom Cooper, relative of Milton Oliver, the state’s chief witness in the Night Riders cases to be fed this fall. Three alleged assailants are expected to be under arrest.
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Paducah, My
Tom Cooper
Milton Oliver
Dagsing
Bankruptcy sale of Famous Clothing Company assets in DC
Bankruptcy trustee announces public sale of all assets of the Famous Clothing Company including men and women’s ready made clothing furnishings fixtures office furniture and book accounts. Bids due August 13 1930 with certified check 1 percent. bids opened August 15 at 10 am. property may be inspected weekdays 12 pm to 4 pm at Rooms 505-506 Columbian Building Washington DC. Special meeting of Bricklayers Union No 1 DC August 2 1910 at Costello’s Hall 8 pm. output services advertised by Byron Adams Printer.
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Seventil Street
Washington, DC
Supreme Court of the Distry of Columbia
Famous Clothing Company
Bir
Columbian Building
Fifth Street
Northwent
Washington DC
Lucas Floving
Trastee
Cet Street
Northweat
Bricklayers’ Union
Distrit of
Columbia
Costello's Hall
Geo W. Elliott
Byron
Adams
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Ate
Godas
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Amera
Dowtown
Lous Helman
Geological Suivey
Leroy Wilson
Secialiy
Hant
Wasner
Rcolemient Survey
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Johnny “Cane
Trick
Lyman H. Howe Hippodrome Company
Prince George
Shooters Hill
Joy Riders
Thomas Arnold
Houston Welker
James M. Duncan
Jieut Roberts
Duncan
W. A. Deahl
William Addison Desht
Elizabeth Catherine Deahl
Duke Street
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Edgar Carpenter
Thomas Hulfish
Edgar Warfield, Jr
Jervey Bartett
William E Dabie
Frederick Hohenstine
Sarah Wilkinson
Sarah H. Wilkinson
Festington
Woodlawn
Fairfax County
Joseph E. Glover
Settlen
David & Robey
Marshal Smithers
Morgan Treat
Virginia
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M. Ory
Blades
Belle
Local Weather Report
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W Va
Swanson Or
Montague Wilde
Cambridge, Vd
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Paris
Marquis da Ojeda
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Senor Riano
Vatican
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Turtle
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FE Cap
Wood Prin
Strayer’s Corttce
Emerson Institute
West Point
Revenue Cutter
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Mlle Prud'homme
Moros
Isracha
Academy Praduals
Fan i
Caleze
Wen
Randolph-Macon Academy
Randolph-Macon
Valley of
ST. Anne's Episcopal School For Girls
Charlottesville
Mary Hyde DU Val
Maryland Schools
Charlotte Hall
Tharlottte
Hal St Myry'a County
Cool Springs
M * Thomas
Texas
Kentucky
Erty
the Young Men's Store
Steinway
DROOP
Amsay
Christian Xander
7Th St. Yeneee
Truster
Wilburn, Heister & CO
Architects
Washington, D. Cc
Reid S. Baker
Gallantine
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Halton
Shedd
Berkeley
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