Pearre Withdraws Fueling Montgomery District Nomination Fight
In Cumberland and Rockville Maryland Aug 16 Col George A Pearre announced his withdrawal from the Sixth district Republican nominating race triggering a scramble among Gist Blair B F Warner Jr and others. Blair summoned to Beverly by President Taft and backed by administration forces now leads a political shift with rival camps predicting gains for Warner and hints of reorganized support across Montgomery and surrounding counties.
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Col. Pearce
Taft
E Gist Blair
Montgomery
Col Pearce
Maryland
Blair
Pearre
Col. Pearre
Pearce
Beverly
Massachusetts
Montgomery County
Sfagerstown
Harry E. Baker
Warner
Warners
Alexander R. Hagner
Cumberland
Joseph C. Roulette
Gist Blair
Abraham C. Strite
Thoes
Hagner
uBth
Rockville
George A Peatre
Col. Peatre
B. H. Warner, Jr
Weather conditions forecast across the United States Aug 16
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions east of the Rockies with showers in the Atlantic states and thunderstorms in the upper lake region and west of the Mississippi. A rise in Northwest pressure brings cooler air, with temperatures below seasonal norms. By Wednesday expect moderate temperatures in the central plains and upper Midwest, while the Atlantic states stay mild. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast along New England, the Middle Atlantic coast, and in the central and southern Rockies through Thursday. Northeast to east winds prevail along New England and mid Atlantic coasts, with lighter winds elsewhere.
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U. & Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic States
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain
Central Plains States
Central Valleys
Lower
Missouri
Nississippi
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf
West Gulf Coast
Tower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Grand Banka
TIZ for Sore Feet Promoted by Policemen and Doctors
An old advertisement touts TIZ as instant relief for tender and swollen feet. It features police endorsements, claims of superior cleansing without powders, and testimonials from a Texan officer praising the foot remedy. Sold by Walter Luther Dodge & Co and O'Donnell’s stores at 2c per box or via mail order.
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Policerman
Ohardi
Helleve
Tiz
Emsy Marie
Dustin
Tex
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
O'Donnells
Pearre retirement sparks Washington political interest
Washington politicians show keen interest after Representative George A. Pearre of Maryland's Sixth District announces he will not seek renomination. Pearre, in his sixth term, faced three Republican rivals and a bitter initial nominating fight. Gist Blair and B H Warner Jr. are among the contenders, with Blair conferring with President Taft who may view his candidacy favorably.
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Wycott
Washington Post
Cumberland
Aue
George A. Pearce
Politien
Gist Blas
Btf Warner, Jr
Nomi
Gagnett County
Campaon
Calpear
Collector Stone
Pearre
Este
Republican Party
Basien
Fieios
Stoesstran Bearie
Bis
Deneras
Taft
Wellington
George L Wel- Tevists
Pearres
Welbeston
Ds Betta
Genatia
Washington
George A. Pearre
Maryland
Pearré
Mr. Pearce
Gist Blair
B. H. Warner, Jr
Blair
Beverly
Pearra
Representative Pearre
Insurgent Republicans See Satisfaction in Speaker Cannon Tie
A friend of Speaker Cannon and insurgent Republicans express satisfaction over his voluntary retirement from the race. Politicians familiar with the Sixth district say insurgency did not influence the contest and the outcome reflects other factors.
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Cannon
Sixth District
Postmaster Hitchcock Announces Key Promotions
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced two changes in the Post Office Department before his West tour. E. H. Thorp is promoted to superintendent of the salaries and allowances division at 4000 dollars, succeeding C. M. Waters who moves to Denver. Theodora Ingalls rises to the fourth clerkship in the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General’s office, replacing R. M. Pindell. Hitchcock departs Washington for Chicago to tour Western states, visiting Arizona and New Mexico on the way to the Pacific coast.
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Hitchcock
Post Omce
E. H. Thorp
C. M. Waters
Denver
Theodora Ingalls
R. M Pindell
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Arizona
New Mexico
Welcome to Firemen Gala in Alexandria for Virginia Convention
Alexandria prepares to host the Virginia State Volunteer Fireman's Association convention August 24 25 and 26 with 1000 delegates expected. King Street will glow red at night and merchants are asked to decorate. Headquarters at the chamber of commerce with parade viewing stand on Washington Street. Names added to hotel committee include Rammel Van De Westen lacten Brockett Ogden and Williams.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Virginia State Volunteer Fireman's Association
Chamber of Commerce
King and
Washington Streets
Washington Street
William L. Rammel
Peter van de Westelaken
A. D. Brockett
Kenneth W. Ogden
Julian Y. Williams
Hotelang
Bananas theft taints Booker T Washington name in court
A diminutive Black man named Booker T Washington faced larceny charges after a bunch of bananas was stolen from fruit dealer James Cokenis in Alexandria. He was spared further penalties and turned over to his parents for chastisement. Elsewhere, Braddock Light and Power officers were elected at North Fairfax Street offices. A separate court decree approved a settlement offer in a building and loan case. In Monongah West Virginia a slate mine accident killed a man and seriously injured his infant son, prompting injury details and amputation.
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Booker T. Washington
Alexandria
James Cokenis
Booker
Braddock Light and Power
Braddock Light and Power Company
North Fairfax Street
Clarence F. Norment
George H. Harries
H. W. Fuller
F. J. Whitehead
W. F. Ham
L. E. Sinclair
E. S. Marlow
Alexandria Corporation Court
L. C. Barley
Michael J. Colbert
Washington National Building and Loan Association
J. C. Stoddard
Douglass Stuart
Anne M. Broughton
Ican
Washington Pose Monongah
W. Va
M. L. Walls
Consolidation Coal Company
Here
Postal receipts rise in 50 largest U.S. post offices
The Post Office Department reports July gross postal receipts for 50 of the nation’s largest post offices rose by 195,465 dollars, a 2.74 percent year over year. New York led gains at 77,437 dollars, with Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn and San Francisco posting notable increases while 37 of 59 cities showed gains and 33 declines occurred.
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Gassceras
Aubeville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Dak
Boston
Mass
Buffalo
Noy
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Littis Rock
Ark
Los Angeles
Cel
Marquette
Micha
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North Platte
Nebral
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
Portland
Ores
Ealt Lake Clts
Uteh
St Louis
Ht Paul. Minn
San Francisco
Springfeld
Tacoma
Wash
Vicksburg
Miss
Post Office Department
New York City
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Minn
Detroit
Mich
Milwaukee
Wis
Couple marks 61st wedding anniversary in Pittsfield
Special to The Washington Post reports Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert West celebrating sixty one years of marriage in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Mr West is eighty two and Mrs West eighty one. The couple observed the milestone together with family and friends.
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Washington Post
Pittsfield
Mass
Gilbert West
Mr. West
West
Bids for Submarines Open Soon
Bids for the construction of six torpedo boat destroyers authorized at the last session of Congress will be opened at the Navy Department on November 1. Plans and specifications will be ready for distribution by September 1. Each destroyer will cost about $750,000.
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Navy Department
Winthrop
Ten-Toed Chicken Nabs Thief In Manassas Court
Special to The Washington Post Manassas Virginia August 16. A chicken with ten toes helped identify James Robinson a dusky youth who sold fowls to Joe Kincheloe a huckster after Mrs E B Connor found coop thefts. Kincheloe intercepted wagons bound for Washington and the mayor fined Robinson $25 and sentenced him to four months. Pont Want Ads Are Free.
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Washington Post
Manassas
Jeémes” Robinson
Joe Kincheloe
E. EB. Connor
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Europe
Hagerstown
D. J.indley Sloan
Robb
Mr. Hagner
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Potomar
Shenandoah
Convention of State Association
U. S
Union Savings Bank
14Th Street
N. W
Lansburgh & Bro
St. Gall
Miner
Hart
St. Paul
North Western Railway
North Western
Twin Cities
Chicago & North Western Railway
Orno M. Brown
Young Men’s Store
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Internacia
Esperantista Kongreche LA Hotelo
Arlington
Sanders Kaj Stayman
Strato
Solfi Reprezentantoj
Tata Amaso
Planola
la Steinway
Land of
The
Carolina
Southern Railway
Asheville
Brown
St. N. W
Freak Chicken
Christian Xander
Seventh St
Mercantile Agents
Richmond
National Association of Mercantile Agencies
Richmond Hotel
William H. Burr
Rochester
Richardson
Becker
Topham
F Street
East Washington Heights Traction Railroad Company
Central National Bank
7Th Stand Pa Avenw
Washington, D. C
C. BE. Hilliard
Gracia L Koppen
Fred W Kopfen
Kodaks and Supplies
Frank
Chapin
Byron
Adams, Betes
Gallantine
Doren Shoemaker Co
Washington, D. G
Reid S. Baker
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