Raid on Opium Den Highlights Rich Man’s Haunts
Edward Winters, a prominent promoter, was jailed after a raid on a luxury opium den on West Thirty-First Street. Detectives seized opium, $10,000 cash, a gold pencil, jewels, and noted a lavish residence on Riverside Drive. Other arrests included Mrs Laura MendI, Carola Williams, and Louise Banner for cocaine and drug distribution. Police estimate crackdowns have sent multiple suspects to jail or hospital, with outfits and cash seizures marking the crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Winters
Riverside Drive
Washington Prat
New York
Edward Wio
Civen Urasson
Ayroy
Roy Vernon
Vernon
Pacific Coast
Laura Mendi
Cook & Co
Rockland
Ranerduad
Carola Willams
Lauise Baner
Dance Clad Eight Little Performers Aid Playgrounds
Eight young dancers in flower costumes performed interpretations of Greek dances at the Grover Waveland School last night to aid playgrounds. About 600 people attended the fanfare staged by the playground association with Miss Cecil Norton guiding rehearsals and stagecraft. The program featured eight girls in floral outfits, solo dances by Miss Flora Kai, and a break dance by younger girls, all set to Greek music. An exhibit of industrial work by children and a ball building display will close the playground season next Friday. public attendance is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toute
Grover Waveland
Eghth
T Streets
Piotground Agsurfation
T School
Bultting
Mius Cecil D. Norton
Diyceros
Doris Baxter
Mildred McLeod
Fanny Dodek
Irsida Romana
Bela Dodex
Ar Iven Wilson
Flora Kai
York
Serioul Ballitine
Sworn Statement Fragment Shows Notary and Address
A fragmentary sworn statement notes that Mecronally and Sioa with Jain AlVine held positions at F. F. Tau 1008 Yonnsstrania Ave. July 1914 entry hints at dates and figures, with a notary public Julian W. Whiting in Washington DC. The readable bits include a shop style public notice and a 15th anniversary promotion with food offerings and daily ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioa
Jain AlVine
Tha
F. F. Tau
Julian W. Whiting
Notary Publi
D.C. Sera
Modern Lochinvar Marries After Second Meet
Basil Thompson of New Orleans and Chicago wed Miss Rebekah Brown of Chicago after meeting a second time. The couple, with her mother Mrs. Moreau Brown, married in New York with Catholic and Protestant families assisting. Thompson, a Washington and Lee graduate, works in insurance in Chicago.
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Basil Thompson
New Orleans
Chicago
Washington and Lee
Ass Brown
New York
Besil Thompson
Miles Brown
Mise Brown
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mr. Thompson Daing
Hig Deide
Mr. Thompson
Washington and Lee University
Against Women Voting Manifesto Opposes Suffrage Push
Local Nebraska antisuffrage group in Omaha publishes and circulates a manifesto opposing a pending constitutional amendment for equal woman suffrage. The document urges voters to reject suffrage and asks support from men statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nito
Omata
Nebr
Nebraska Men's Association
Nebraska
Focal Antis
Dag Woman Suffrage Causa
Policewomen Add To City Force With Civil Service Tests
The new policewomen position proves popular with 49 applications for two vacancies. Examinations will occur in the District building boardroom on Monday. Applicants must meet standards, and police matrons will join six existing matrons, gaining police powers and insignia but without uniforms. Maj. Sylvester will limit outside duty for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Sylvester
Melt Jewelry for Vote Heirlooms Cast Into Crucible
Chicago suffragists donate rings bracelets and teapots to raise a 50,000 fund. A gold nugget and a large silver brick were placed in the Equal Suffrage Association safe in a ceremony at suffrage headquarters. Women donated jewelry and items from old family pieces to support the campaign. The gold and silver bricks will be sent to Philadelphia for sale or display as part of the fundraising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hera
Equaluffrage Association
United States
Campaign to aid Belva Lockwood with annuity fund
Washington friends of pioneer suffragist Belva A. Lockwood launch a fund to raise 5000 for her support. Andrew Carnegie is among those asked to subscribe. Committee chair H B F Macfarland and members Mrs Spencer Mulvey, Stanton A Peele, Cuno H Rudolph, and Prorence Etheridge oversee subscriptions at 500 S0A Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belva A. Lockwood
Andrew Carnegie
H. B. FF. Macfarland
Spencer Mulvey
Washington College of Law
Stanton A. Peele
United States Court of Claims
Cuno H. Rudolph
Prorence Etheridge
Wife Files Love Suit Over Husbands Affection
New York July 30 Mrs James Hanson heir to Leland Stanford estate sues in supreme court for 71000 alleging her mother in law Mrs Stanford caused Walter Hanson to abandon wife. She claims malice and coercion forcing divorce and control of funds tied to a large trust plus a disputed 60000 loan. Hanson family tensions and alleged collusion feature in the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailer -Hanson
Leland Stanford
Shu Acanuts
Washinston
New York
Jjmes la Qyrop
Hanson
Nieen
Leland Stunford
California
Supreme Court
Hearletta “Beatul Hangon
Walter Lathrop Hanson
Haancon -In
Newark
N. J
Walter Lathron
Hendrick Iastson
Ute
Hannon
Henson
Saratoga Springs
Young Hanson
Oxygen the life saving gas discovered 140 years ago
A fragmentary account recalls Joseph Priestley and the discovery of oxygen, highlighting its role in respiration and diving. The piece notes Priestley’s experiments at a brewery, his exile, and the development of oxygen as a life saving gas used in the United States. It mentions support from English clergy and the gas’s crucial medical and industrial uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Priestley
Priestley
Tver
Bensimin
Nis
Hfe
United
United States
Fragmentary Legal Notice From Brooklyn Matrimonial Case
The text reports a damaged notice about a divorce or alimony dispute involving Mrs Hanson at Clinton Avenue Brooklyn. It mentions a wedding, a cut in allowance, heavy debt, service of a complaint, and the defendant’s lack of time to answer, with indications of a general denial or plea to be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanavh
Non
Hanson
Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn
Prenuptial Colloquy Over Household Boss Growth
A city hall scene records a lively dispute as Charles F Marshall declares he will be the boss, while his bride Jane Riley counters with a snappy reply. The couple, though playful, remain happily wed despite unsettled differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Marshall
Jane
Riley
Royal War Women of Europe Face Colossal War Ahead
A 1914-era portrait of Europe’s royal consorts as war approaches. Archduchess Zita of Austria, Empress Augusta Victoria of Germany, Queen Mary of England, and others are depicted as influence wielders at court. Profiles cover Elizabeth of Austria, Francis Joseph, King Peter of Serbia, Archduchess Zita’s beauty and motherhood, Augusta Victoria’s domestic focus, Augusta Victoria’s role in the war, Queen Helena of Italy’s stature, Queen Mary’s public duties, the czarina’s devotion, and Mme Poincare’s partnership with President Poincare. The piece frames these royal women as pivotal to their nations’ wartime morale and strategy.
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Europe
Auatrin
Servin
Elizabeth of
Austria
Geneva
Switzerland
Agabo
Francis Joseph
Fiourn
Joan
Peter of
Servis
Zlta
Charles Francis Joseph
Ferdinand
Illa
Parma
Sha
Slia
Vienna
Zita
Ahele
Servian Palace
Servia
Peter
Alexander
America
Sale Alvo
Wileadeth
Rou- Tasaka
Elizabeth
Augusta Victoria
Germany
Howiewire
Charming
Schleswig-Hol
Italy
Helena
Kit
Uitwa
Fler
England
Queen Mary of
Bin
Rail strike ultimatum sent to roads in Western lines
War era rail movement chaos looms as 98 Western railroads face a strike on August 7 with 15 000 freemen and engineers set to walk out unless managers accept a mediation plan. President seeks separate talks with managers and workers to avert disruption to war logistics and crop transport.
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Trsinmen
Western Lines
UN Tess
Mediatore
White House
Western Railroads
Gan
Wiliam I. Chambers
Martin A. Knapp
Federal Board of Mediation and Conclation
Europa
Chicago
William 8. Stone
Brothar Hand
W. 8. Carter
General Managers’ Committee
Federal Board of Mediation
Btone
Carter
Managers’ Committee
Russia to Extend Schools Education Bill Introduced
St. Petersburg reports the cabinet has decided to seek legislative approval for a universal education system. The planned measure aims to expand schooling access and standardize instruction nationwide. Details of the bill and rollout timeline were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Trussian
Army and Navy Board of Officers Extends Several Tours and Duties
A sweeping orders list shows Col James T Kerr and Col Don R Williams among officers extended on board and in temporary duties. The board, meeting in Washington, considers steam and power boats used in the military service and appoints staff for the adjutant general and quartermaster corps. Assignments include visits to Ashland Medford Roseburg and various coastal forts with multiple officers detailed for recruiting general service and medical duties.
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James T. Kerr
Fdon R. Williams
James M Loud
Washington, D. C
Bafort
Manibers
Belg
Carroll A. Devoi
Giertersaster Corps
Henry C. S. Heistan
Geners
Charles Richard
Medical Corps
Henry (. Fisher
Clint 0. Hearn
Qenteryorpe
Ferarder
Lien
Emile V. Outrer
Eleventh Infantry
Wrig
Carroll A. Davos
Quartermaster Corps
Richmond F. Davis
Coast Artillery Corps
Henry C. Smithers
Chia City
Coshder
Stepren M. Foote
Odant Artillery Compa
Monron
James Z. Icgra
Carroll A. Devol
Vorma
Army
Westington
D. G
Guus
Horney
Ordnance Department
Bandy Hook Proving Ground
Bendy Hoo
N. J
John W. Jones
Ashland
Medford
Roseburg
Covtage Grove
Bugens
Albany
Portland
Fort Stevens
Fort Columbia
Fort Canby
Tacoma
Hverstl
Billingham
Fort Warden
Fort Wlagler
Fort Casey
Fort Whitmas
Fort Ward
Wash
Fort Barry
Oakland
San Francisco
Fort Masy
Fort Winflaid
Fort McDowell
Fort Baker
Cal
Legangeles
San Diego
Rotetrana
Pio Pico
Salt Lake City
Utah
Stockton
Tn Mest
Washington
Maj
C. Croxton
Fifth Infantry
William N. Bispham
Mement Corps
Port Learen
Kangang
Charles D. Rhode
Pittesath Cavalry
Naval Officers Appointments and Movements Report
Navy orders list commissions for W H Atandort and others, flag officers and lieutenants with dates in 1914. It notes detachments to Cavite and Rome, plus movements of warships and ships like Panther and Lamson between Norfolk, Guantanamo, Newport, and Nepeague Bay, detailing transfers and assignments.
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W. H. Atandort
Tom Duty
Dieu. Comér KG
Lyul
Guajor
Famage
Wickham
Jude
Gunnor
Berg
Asterhed Wheeling
Burg
O'Brien
MCRC
Fvil Eoginser Carroll Paul
J. J. Chavley
I Knowlee
Jae Vite
Merk C. A Griffin
Cavite
Guosee
H. Cheney
Revel Static
Rome
Iandiah
Et Anoazolis
Inle da Lhida
Chicago
Eness
New York Yard
Panther
Fort Pond
Bey
Lamson
Amith
Montybay
Perkins
Strrett
Ree
Terry
Wale
Newport
Fort Pond Aey
Lawann
Hrith
Smithiowa Tay
Kaptegue Bay
Monaghan
Foritas
Storsit
Rem Terxz
Walko
Bossarda Bey
Napearuo Bay
Tha Smmnant
Tarpeda Hotha
Atisutlo
Hia Boon
McDougal
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Police
Racing van
Tessa
Dalera
Sheehy
Kok
Liatvighy
Permoai
Fieeriven Cullahan
Ald Pasuille
Jamey Russo
Mowether
Dray Cates
Spectalle
Hero
Iight Prishers
Manhattan
Browa
Metropolitan State “Hospital
Grover Cleveland School
Unigus
Obie Cleomarganne
Osborne
Internal Revenue Bureau
Imedarat
Columbus
Ohio
Mloriys
Dolme Ad
Aly
Mme. Grouitch
London
Belgrade
Mme. Groulted
Mme. Gravitich
Mabel G. Dunlap
Clarksburg
W Va
Stonewall” Jackson
Greece
Sluvko Graviteh
Athens
Canital
Lochinvar
Metropolitan Force
Fund For Belva Lockwood
Yount Hannon
Harlem
Miss Reutti
Mize Reutti
Ufe
Central Paiit Weet
Aline ‘Lathrop Hanson
Hansen
Saratoga
Charles J. Marshall
Czarina
Russias
Auin
Mediation Board
Judge Chambers
Knapp Tola
Marshall
Timta
Kroll
Sterreth Marshall
J. MacBride
Sterrett
Atl Souls Church
Connecticut Avenue
Cathedral Street
Marshal
Nek-Gard
G Street
Eleventh
A. Lisner
Palais Royal
Glen Echo
Hodler
Cleveland
John
Riterion
T. Crowley
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Starmount Sanatorium
Washington Ghove, MD
Setropultum Brasre & & O
Feroll
Clark Eroll
Mehride
Russia
Walter M. Wilhelm
Ormenes Dapert
Bethlehem Steel Company
Burinera
Roscor H. Hearn
Thomas
Fort Lesvenworth
Hand
Charles E McBeavor
Medicel Corp
Mont
Cel
Ory
John W. Simons, Jr
Ran Frenclare
Lendon
Thomas MR. Herron
Colonial
EAC
Orner
van Ven
Dorothy Bernard
Smith
THE
Renator
Poli’s
Poli
Mexico
Remy Pickford
Lena and the Geese
Garden Symphony
Hevy Chase Lake
Marine Bend
Ip Ave
Phobey-Hayles Hotor CO
Thone
Ford
Irvin T
Donohoe
Olds Mobile
Polisgck Cah Corporation
Ave
Gearlees Drive
Carteacas Sales CO
141& Stam
Paomp Ni
Cadillac Baker Electric
the Cook
Stoddard Co
W. Thio
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