Letters on address usage and campus tale from Yale
A column blends a humorous anecdote about form of address with a college mispronunciation tale. It recounts a younger brother who called his sibling Willie and was corrected after a campus moment. The piece also notes police and public notices, a theft report, and assorted obituaries and society items, reflecting early 20th century Washington news and social notices.
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Yale
Wille
Cincinnati
Harry
Farman Hall
Willie
Six Year Old Seeks Owner After Runaway Horse Tramples Child
Six year old Andrew Deavers of Alexandria is badly injured after a horse at large ran through Oronoco Street. The boy suffered a broken arm, lost front teeth, facial injuries, and head wounds. Police seek the horse owner as witnesses describe the accident before 8 PM outside his home. Dr Delaney treated the boy and an inquiry continues.
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Shingtow Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Andrew
Andrew J Deavers
Oronove
Tttls
Martin JD Delaney
Qulawan Named Campaigner and Literary Chief for GOP
Richard Y Oula, longtime Washington correspondent for the New York Sun, is chosen to head literary work for the Republican National Committee. Frank Hitchcock announces the appointment, with Francis Curtis of Springfield assisting. Culahan is praised for ties to past administrations and figures like Taft, Roosevelt, and Harrison. The move consolidates press bureaus and positions Bliss and Sherdan as financial contacts.
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New York
Richard Y Oula
Washington
New York Sun
Republican National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
National
Culahan
National Committee
Congressional Committee
Qulahan
Francis Curtis
Springfeld Mass
Oulanan
Hitchcock
Mciintey
Af Hlinois
Bir Oulahan
District of Columbia
Harrison
Taft
Roosevelt
Navy
Grigiron Club
Eitchcock
National Chearman Iing
Witchcock
Republican Literary Bureau Closes in New York Shift
The Republican national congressional committees literary bureau in New York is to direct the campaign from the city. Francis Curtis has closed the local office, with furniture and documents shipped to New York. Curtis departs today to oversee the literary branch until after the selection.
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Republicans
New York
Republican National Congressionsl Committees
Francis Curtis
Mt Curtis
Watterson Mack Guest at New York Campaign Luncheon
Democratic leaders Norman E Mack and Col Henry Watterson of Kentucky hosted a luncheon in New York with Roger C Sullivan Urey Woodson and Mrs Mack. Campaign work paused on Sunday. Josephus Daniels expected to lead press efforts. mail volume at Hoffman House rises as headquarters readiness grows in New York and Chicago.
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Democratic
Mack
New York
Col Henry Watterson
Lemsville
Democratic National Committee
Norman E Mack
Democratc
Rogér C Sullivan
Fromeiiness Urey Woodson
Win
Col Watterson
Sullivan
Chicago
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Hoffman House
Mr. Mack
Cotton Mills Close In Charlotte as Shutting Down Begins
The Smith Draper mills and related textile plants near Charlotte South Carolina Piedmont area plan to halt operations tomorrow. Although stated as a one week shutdown, workers expect a longer pause signaling a broader mill closure trend across the region. Four Spar and other mills in the area have already reduced output. The Smith Draper units, five mills with about two million dollars in capital, employ thousands and mainly produce white sheetings. The cotton goods market remains depressed with low prices and scant demand.
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Charlotte
Mo Ss
Company G Returns From Camp Taft With High Spirits
Members of Company G Seventieth Virginia Regiment arrive in Alexandria just before 6 am after ten days at Camp Taft Chickamauga Park. They report excellent health and praise for their drill. They return with a pig and four chickens as mascots after strong practice, none of the men falling out of line.
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Seventieth Virginia Regiment
Alexandria
Taft
Chickamauga Park
Yhoush
Gunboat Presidente En Route From Norfolk After Inactivity
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Valug 2 The gunboat Presidente once the San Domingo navy is towed to New York after two years idle. Dominican government sent it to Norfolk for repairs but funding failed and the crew deserted, with a few loyal members also leaving. It has now been sold to Charles Vivian of New Jersey for 1750 dollars. Previously the yacht Atlanta of Jay Gould cost 140000 dollars.
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Washington Post
San Domingo
New York
Norfolk Navy Yard
Charles Vivian
New Jersey
Jay Gould
Vaughn Obituary in Lynchburg Area
Virginia obituary from Lynchburg notes Vaughn age 28 native of Grayson County died at Home and Retreat after an appendicitis operation leaving a wife and infant daughter. The obituary reflects local grief and mentions the hospital stay and cause. Also a separate feature extols simplicity in entertaining and endorses Nabisco Sugar Wafers as a staple for guests.
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Lynchburg
Aug
T—J . Vaughn
Grayson County
Better Acoustics Tried in Naval Academy Chapel
Annapolis Aug 2. Four series of experiments to improve acoustics at the Naval Academy chapel were conducted this morning. Echoes from the vaulted dome caused reverberation. An initial test hung a fishing net from the dome to dampen sound reflections. A wider test built a sounding beam over the pulpit improved the main floor but did not significantly aid the gallery acoustics.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Rain Saves Tobacco Crop Primes Begin to Come In
In Richmond Virginia and nearby towns the new tobacco crop shows initial primings of variable quality with prices reported firm for well colored lots. Drought relief arrives with recent rains in parts of the tobacco district but uneven moisture may limit total yield. heavy rains end a six week drought in the southside counties, easing damage but causing washouts in some areas.
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Washington
Richmond
Boston
Petersburg Va
Southside
Hat Only Clew To Murderer
Washington Post reports Hagerstown murder of J W Platt last night in a field. A hat with a Cambridge Pa dealer name served as clue. autopsy noted a .98 caliber gunshot wound, stabbing, razor cut, and stone theft details. Authorities suspect a quarrel over spoils as motive. Platt formerly lived in Washington and married Anna Betta of Martinsburg.
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Washington, Post
Hagerstown
J W Platt
Jacob Lighter
Washington
Platt
Morton C Stout
Pennsylvania Avenue
FJ W Platt
Anna Betta
Martinsburg
Cambridge Pa
Piatt
Shipwrecked crew rescued after West Indian storm hits schooner Charles K Schull
Savannah reported August 2 that Captain Packs worth and seven crew members of the schooner Charles K Schull, carrying 2000 tons of coal from Philadelphia to Charleston, arrived aboard the Kansas City from New York. The vessel sprang leaks and fore-rigging was damaged, with crew pumping for hours before rescue near Cape Lookout, as the ship is believed to have foundered.
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Savannah
Packsworth
Charles K Schull
Philadelphia
Charleston
Kansas City
New York
Schull
Pethey
Cape Lookout High
Kangaa City
New Hed
Montgomery County Finances Reported By Treasurer Hilton
Robert G. Hilton treasurer of Montgomery County presents the annual financial summary for the year ended June 3. Total receipts reached 201000 with major expenses including Public schools 35173.25 State roads 440305.40 roads 923945.00 bridges 11215.10 indigent insane 7397.30 bonds and interest 5565.14 incorporated towns 33318.35 elections 280.17 circuit court 4204.75 attorneys fees 52597.80 asylum house 2606.20 printing 1450.00 pensions 36265.82 county commissioners and clerks 800.00 sheriff's court 3818.00 board of health 0.00 stable costs 0.00.
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Sp.otal
Washington Post
Rockville
Robert G.hilton
Montgomery County
Alrmshouse
Giphans Court
Board of Health
Seaslig
Montgomery County Public Schools Open September Seventh
Rockville Md Aug 2 The public schools of Montgomery county will open Monday September 7 The prior week August 31 to September 4 a teachers institute is to be held Principal Wood who has been ill is able to attend to some duties of his office
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August
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Soclock
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Debmond
Ninth Street
Michael
Margarett Desmond
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Li&h
Alis Mae Kammereil
Ames
Artington Cemetery
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Jlffrias
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Hayward H Jeffries
Kimball
Greenleaf
Lucius Kimball
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Hobart
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Barthwent Monda
NOYES
RBIS
Ritkenread
Uaa
Ella L Wallingsford
Snowden Aes
Feowee Hall
William H Snowde
Spral
Rockville
Montgomery County
Mondéal
Wood
Market Upward Movement Persists amid Rail and Copper Signals
The market resumes a recent advance led by Reading with broader gains in Erie issues Canadian Pacific and Gould roads while copper related stocks rise on higher copper prices. Bond trading declines as institutions reduce holdings of government deposits, and U S Steel reports strong bookings for July signaling improving business conditions. Freight rate debate grows as railroads push higher revenues versus shipper opposition amid potential Wheeling and Lake Erie changes and possible industry consolidation.
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Washington Post
New York
Reading
Erie
Canadian Pacific
Gould Roads
Stock Exchange Honears
Secretary of the Treasury
Stock Exchange
United States Steel Corporation
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Interstate’commerce Commission
Commission
Pacific trade shifts as rails withdraw from ocean routes
Analyzes a shift in the freight market as Western transcontinental lines pull ships from the Pacific. The Interstate Commerce Commission forced rate divisions between land and sea transport, curbing aggressive exports to Japan, China, and Australia. It notes implications for Wall Street, Standard Oil litigation, and overall economic trends with Kellogg's assessment.
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Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Orient
Hin Group
Minneapolis
Japan
China
Australis
Newcastle
John W. Gates
Hiiness Steel Company
James J Hill
Bibles Save Their Lives In Korea Amid Uprising
Special to The Washington Post from New York Aug 2 reports that the American Bible Society notes Christians in Korea used Bibles as protection during the uprising after the emperor’s abdication. The Bible served as a passport with either side, but those who could not read or sing were shot as spies.
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Korea
Washington Post
New York
Himperor
American Bible Society
A Clark
Kang Won
Miler
I1 Chin Society
President Roosevelt Attends Sunday Church Service
President Theodore Roosevelt spent a quiet Sunday at Oyster Bay New York. He attended morning services at Christ Church with Mrs Roosevelt and his sons Archibald and Quentin. Miss Ethel Roosevelt taught a Sunday school class before the service and Warren Yong arrived to assist with executive duties during vacations.
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Oyster Bay
Loeb
Mr Yong
Karl Rieland
Grace Church
New York
Fine levied on servant for theft from doctor’s home
Special to The Washington Fest Orange NJ Aug 2 a fine of 50 cents payable in ten weekly installments of 6 cents each was imposed by Police Justice Bray on a servant employed by Dr William G Alexander. The girl worked for the Alexander family less than a week and managed to steal a diamond ring hidden between mats and $1052 left in an envelope on the desk. She was arrested and surrendered the property.
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Washington
Orange
Bray
Vn Good
William G Alexander
Alexander
Three Hurt In Train Wreck Near Charlotte
Three mail clerks were injured when the New Orleans New York Limited derailed about 30 miles north of Charlotte North Carolina. The tender mail car and club car left the rails while no passengers were hurt and no deaths were reported. The train resumed after a five hour delay. In other news, the Leechburg plant of the American Sheet and Tinplate Company will resume operations tomorrow returning about 400 workers to the mill near West Leechburg after nine months idle.
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New Orleans
New York
Charlotte
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Leechburg
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
West Leechburg
Markets Abroad From Turkish Coup Felt In London
London reports a fairly cheerful week on the stock exchange with little speculative activity. Gains in gilt-edged stocks followed by easing money and improving international outlook. Berlin shares rise on revived confidence aided by American Steel Trust, while Paris notes firm start then strikes and Turkish events temper sentiment.
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Harriman-Gould
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American Steel Trust
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Lloyd Georgis
Turkey
France
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Macedonia
Troops Move to Fort Riley for Annual Maneuvers
About 40 000 Federal and State troops head to Fort Riley Kansas for maneuvers August 10 to September 4. Cavalry and artillery regiments are already there. Heat slows progress as the Thirteenth United States Infantry arrives after a four day march from Port Leavenworth. A corps of engineers leads, bearing a field searchlight for use in the maneuvers. Secretary of War Wright likely to visit the fort during the exercises.
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Fort Riley
United States Infantry
Port Leavenworth
Corps of Engineers
Wright
Return from Pine Camp after maneuvers drills
Battery D of the Third Regiment United States Field Artillery under Captain Harn pitched tents on the fair grounds in Annapolis Maryland last evening and will remain until tomorrow morning before resuming quarters at Fort Myer Virginia. The unit traveled from Pine Camp New York where they spent several weeks on maneuvers.
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Washington Post
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