Enigmatic Prison Ship Officer Charles Lower Discharged
A Washington alleged officer known as Charles Lower left the Portsmouth New Hampshire prison ship Southern after a seventeen year term in what is described as a privileged discharge. The case blends mystery wealth and influence with questions about naval secrecy and past court martial actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Southern
Charles Lower
Portsmouth
N.H
Bastille
Washington
Lower
Navy
oMcer
Jacky
Avery Privietee
Quartermaster's Department
Naval
Reply to Capt Mitchell over race equality in garrisons
Members of Henry and Buchanan Garrisons, two negro units in the Army and Navy Union under the District of Columbia, dispute Capt J Walter Mitchell's claim that negro garrisons push for racial equality and turmoil. W T Conrey and George L Snider defend the garrisons, noting stable membership, finances, and harmonious white and colored relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Buchanan
Army and
Navy Unien
Department of the
Mitchell
George L. Snider
Theodore Roosevelt
Tenry
Tugtrict Garrisong
Millionaire Banker Leaves Jail After Bribery Term
The former Columbia National Bank president Ed ward Jennings walks from Pittsburg jail in a $5,000 touring car, driven by a daughter, after finishing a bribery sentence tied to Pittsbura councilmen. He plans to see his family and return to work immediately, with no vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jennings
Pittsburg
Washington Post
Edward TE. Jennings
Columbia National Bank
Pittsbura
Pittsburo
Ex-Ambassador Robbed on Trip to Oyster Bay
Former ambassador to Austria Charles Francis lost or was robbed of a pocketbook containing 300 and papers while on a motor trip to Oyster Bay to meet Col. Roosevelt. Mrs Francis and he reached Lenox Massachusetts where hotel staff advanced funds and Lenox police were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Washington Poat
Lenox
Mass
Oyster Bay
Col
Roosevelt
Charles (. Francis
Austria
Francis
Fotel Aupinwall
Desires of All Nations Foretold By Bible Students
In Celeron New York July 31, Brooklyn Tabernacle pastor and speaker discuss the prophecy that the desire of all nations will come with the Messiah. They align Jew Mohammedan and Christian hopes, warn against superstition, and call for universal harmony under a restored earthly kingdom lasting 100 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celeron
N. Y
Chelles
Rusge
Brooklyn Tabernacle
International Bible Students’ Association
Hepéal
Russell Aald
Moses
David
Solomon
Aaron
Melchizedek
Freemasons
Hiram Aim
Solommn
Israel
Isaac
Islam
Abraham
Tanac
Jacob
Jesus
Christendom
Sim
Sheen
Vin
Allah
Adams
Flohim
Earth
Adam
Messiah
Paradise
Detsila
God
Andy
St. Paul
Mount Sinai
Mount Zion
Moses—Mesaiah
Pellagra Stricken Gertrude Monsen in Georgetown Hospital
In Georgetown Hospital charity ward, Gertrude Monsen, a Norwegian girl of pellagra, lies half clothed and despondent. She doubts recovery, asks for quiet, and shows detached apathy while recalling her dead parents and distant homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Ward
Georgetown Hospital
Gertrude Monsen
Andy
Azié
Norway
Monsen
Coop Plans Campaign on Nickelodeons Social Impact
Rev Zed Coop spoke at Bethany Chapel calling for a study of moving pictures as a social and educational factor. He aims to inspect Sunday shows, sanitary conditions, child audiences after 10 PM, and nearby crowds who linger or seek to lure youths inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zed Coop
Bethany Chapel
Local druggists and services crowd streets with ads
A crowded page of pharmacy ads and services from downtown Washington lists drug stores, prescriptions, and clerks at Hurlbaughs Fay and Kerfoot. It promotes soda fountains, candy cigars, and toilet articles. Also mentions Leadbeater's wholesale drug warehouse and local electrical and engraving services with various street corners and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatman
Night Bell
Fay Gaa Blils Hare
Starnes
Lincoln
Hurlebaus
W. FB. Mattingly
Hth
Violetta Crham
W. T. Kerfoot, Jr
T. Bhonaugh
Pharmaci Southwest Cor
7Th ST. NW
Y St. Day & Company
Leadbeater
Wholewaly Drug Warehouse
Florists advertise shop listings and contact details
An OCR fragment lists several florist businesses with addresses and phone numbers. It mentions F Bramer, MARCHE & CO, and Washington Florista Co. including locations at 122 Sth &t Center Mar, and 18th and Town Store, 1707 14th St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bramer
Center
Marc
STH &T
Marche & CO
BR. Corie
Washington
Florista Coe
14Th St
Footwear lines from Robert Amaberichs Sons
An unusual ad segment lists specials at Washington shop Robert Amaberichs Sons. It promotes ladies white canvas oxfords and ankle strap sandals, indicating a focus on fashionable footwear and progressive styles at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Amaberich
Local Food Shops and Jewelry Services Ad Page
A cluttered advertising snippet lists food markets Gholee Meats and Provisions and Raumling's Union Market, plus Bakeries and dairies like Jersey Dairy and Home Ice Cream Co. Also promoted are watchmakers and jewelers such as H Childs and P. Weber with repair services and clock inspections at Union Station, All entries indicate a city commerce column with delivery notes and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
Raumling
Amaein
Pusbell
Phope North
Boorneeld
Phang L
Old Wines and Liquors Advertisements City Pages
A cluttered mixed advertisement page lists The Shoemaker Company wines and liquors, August W Nosck as president, George A Wijksmason as secretary, with address 1158 M. 91 Pa. Avenue, and Horning at northeast corner entranced. Also promotes The Ideal Loan Company offering low rates and privacy, and notes piano firms, tuners, and instrument sales including Chickering and other brands with prices and repair services at 1328 F Street and 1005 Fet. Ave. Includes Droop and Aone replicas and various music firms ready to sell, tune, repair, and supply instruments and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migital
Atresia
Monumental work and moving services in Washington DC
Monuments by George E. Coogper Marble and Granite offer first class work at moderate prices with delivery to all car lines in Northwest Washington DC. Srigg’s Express provides moving and packing of furniture housewares and planes with full service. Knox Express Company advertises household goods moved packed stored and shipped with heavy hauling. Storage Co offers storage space and packing services with estimates for moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Bros
Philadelphia
McCray
Oe Et Nelgon Refrigerator CO
Walt
Gyonge
Washington, D.C
Srikg'a Express
Henan
Appa Peloraayy Pestae Ani
Phwane Geo. W. Knox Expresa Company
417
Ave
Housepold Gonda
Peanesivania R. R. Telshone M
Toanlonely
Washington retail ads mix from early 20th century page
A collage of classified style items lists clothing stores and goods in Washington. Names include JAS, A. Wilner. H W Burch. Max Simon. Eisenmant’s. George & Co. The Shade Shop. Mentions tailor made garments and cheap prices, with addresses on Th street, H street, and 12 He atreet nw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Jas
A. Wilner
H Burch
N. E
Washington
Max Simox
All Garmanta
Eisenmant's
H Street
Wis
Men's
Hoye
D.C
George & CO
Local Retail Ads Highlight Diverse Alexandria Shops
A collage of small ads from Alexandria lists venues such as Star Clothing House, Prleidlander Stationery and Sporting Goods, Whitbon Pianos and Organs, The Sinnshitzer Shoe Co, Greenbaum's West Washington Shoe House, The Hee Hive department store in Georgetown, Brewton Printer, Union Office, Baer Jewelry, Hays Housekeeping goods, and Nordlinger’s Love Clothiers. The notices promote clothing, footwear, musical instruments, furniture, jewelry, and general domestic goods with scattered pricing and contact details. The items reflect late 19th or early 20th century commerce in Alexandria and Georgetown, emphasizing everyday consumer offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbaum's
Greexbaum
West Washington
Georgetown
Mostow
W. OR
Brewton
UNION
Three Drown From Canoe At Echo Lake
Special to the Washington Post reports a drowning tragedy at Echo Lake where Winifred Marion, Henrietta Cecilia, and Charles W. Pinkney Jr. of the Echo Lake summer colony died after an overturned round bottom canoe. The pinkneys had used the boat daily since arrival. Charles Pinkney, a New York merchant, is a principal stockholder in the steamship line between New York and Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paterson
N. J
Echo Lake
Winifred Marion
Henrietta Cecilia
Charles W. Pinkney, Jr
Pinkneys
Charles Pinkney
New York
Porto Rico
Armored Cruiser Squadron Sails for Target Practice off Virginia Beach
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk July 31 Rear Admiral Staunton commands the Tennessee, North Carolina, and Montana squadron that arrived eight days ago from South American waters and steamed to the Southern drill grounds two miles off Virginia Beach for target practice. The ships are not expected back until late week. The auxiliary cruiser Prairie also went to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
Tennessee
North Carolina
Montana
Staunton
Hampton Roads
South American
Virginia Beach
Cruizer Prairie
Hea
President C L Bretz Dead in Cumberland Maryland
Dalton Lewis Bretz aged 63 general manager of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad and president of the Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway died at his home after a several day illness. He was a prominent Republican and was urged to run for Congress. Survived by his second wife Matilda Hartley of Bedford Pa, his first wife having died years ago. Remains to Bedford for interment on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Cumberland
Dalton Lewis Bretz
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway
Brett
Matilda H. Hartley
Bedford
Talks With Women On Mother's Love and Loss
An reflective piece contemplates appreciating a mother's love only after she is gone, noting how few understand true sympathy until facing the quiet graveyard and the enduring care of a mother who rests beneath the grass.
Unproven Kidney Disease Remedy Prompts Medical Claims
A historical ad style piece blasts Bright's Disease and kidney trouble as incurable until Fulton’s Renal Compound, urging readers to buy in Washington and contact John J. Fulwe Ca Gi5 Battery 61 for literature. It features stark sobering motherly virtue prose urging pride in mothers’ sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Fulton
Washington
He Evans
John J. Fulwe
Man Frangieco
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Capt. Mitchell
Army and Navy Union
Millionaire
Co. C. Francia
Isaiah
Fomtertul
Navid
Jehovah
Sue
Bagheges
Georgetown Meapital
Tenterviewer
Copp
Nickelodeons
W. B. Moses & Sons F
11Th
N. W
Soldiers OF Fortune
Lyman Howe
Ce Guide of
el Ah Sesiat
Ecaeaice Savings, Bark
Dacaes Rational Savings and Trust Company
Masa
Horta
la Mode" Preseing CO
Confectioners
H.W. Cassidy
Northwest Department Stores
Woodward ¢ & Lothrop
Paris
Palais Royal
Fricon
Behrend's
Ladice
Holcowites
Baines
Homs
Hi St
Norte
Drugeists
Rong Rieti
Rampey
Bertere
KERB
Louis & Gore
Wassageroy
Mac
Gates & Rich
Trist
Gill's
Dmera
Alt
Auker
Washington’s
Tae
The
Bassar
Jewelers
Federate Fricks
F. B. Green
Aith
John H. Tasker
Motora
Belle and Telephones
Clifton G. Clarridg
Ak Macuyaser
Mrekt Northwest
Lanhan Engraving
Charlen
Sinc
Ptona Main
National Engraving
N.W
Florists
Food Surveyors
Center Market
Katreston
Jersey Dairy
Bowles
City
Home Ice Cream Co. Home Ice
Sts. N.W
IONN
H. Childs
J. Rettler
Pearbo
Pennayivania Ave
Rockford
M. B. Korman
Jawales
Union Station
Weber
Kya
Shoomaker Company
Shooucker Ryé
August W. Nosck
Prest. and
Treas
Gao
A. Wijksmason
Sec'y
D. Horning
Northeast Corner
C., Inc
NERS
Wellistlan
Sini Gaial
Heewniten Co
J. M. Acwneider
Mir
D St. Me
Trunes
F. Tsternew
Eerice Shoppe
J. Harold Fteig
Jordan Oe Teenth
G Strests
National Photo Company
Devtinag Ak Photography
Phew SE
Gur
Pri Ima
Ieee
Brooke
W. Joseph Enouse
Kodaks
Ninth &T
Pullman
Fetak
Poviery Supplies
Southern Poultry Supply Company
Em Sthat
Stationery
Epang Etationary
Roberts
New York Avenue
Mae
Neburgh & Es
Leverton & CO
New
Jacos Jiureter
Anataorer
Tolephens
Stomund's
Uatom
Moore & Furoiahings
Cullinan
Sackerman
Hosery
Sigmund's
Geerntowa
G. Ghick
Monarch
H._DODEK
Spring Reilers
Alexandria
Star Clothing House
Ae. A
Lanny Raeston
Whitbon
King of A
Sinshitmer Sboe CO
West End
Fies House
Mont. Aw
A. M. Baer
Ani Ratatengr
JAKES
Hays
Neer Capital Traction Terminus
St. Georgetown
Feweir
Nordlinger
Virginia
Billie Dierent
Maryland Glen Echo Open
Hippodverea
C. L. Bretz
By Madison C. Peters
Daughter
Licely
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