Pearre Withdraws in Sixth District Race
Cumberland Md Aug 14 The withdrawal by Representative George A Pearre from the Sixth district congressional race sparks a scramble among rivals Gist Blair Warner Jr and others as administration influence shifts to Blair amid talks of diplomatic posts and court appointments. Local leaders expect Blair gains while Warner and Hagner seek consolidation and support across Montgomery County counties.
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Wycott
Washington Post
Cumberland
Aue
George A. Pearce
Politien
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Btf Warner, Jr
Nomi
Gagnett County
Campaon
Calpear
Collector Stone
Pearre
Este
Sfagerstown
Harry E. Baker
Warner
Warners
Alexander R. Hagner
Pearce
Joseph C. Roulette
Gist Blair
Abraham C. Strite
Thoes
Hagner
uBth
Rockville
George A Peatre
Blair
Col. Peatre
B. H. Warner, Jr
Montgomery
Weather Conditions From Aug 16 Bulletin United States
Unsettled conditions persist east of the Rocky Mountains with showers in the Atlantic States and scattered thunderstorms in the upper Great Lakes region and west of the Mississippi. Cooler air brings a notable temperature drop in the Northwest and central Rockies while central valleys remain warm. Wednesday through Thursday expect continued moderate Atlantic temperatures and rising readings in the Northwest with showers and thunderstorms along coasts and across plains to Ohio valley. River conditions report Potomac and Shenandoah rivers clear this afternoon.
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Instant Relief for Sore Feet Cured by TIZ Says Police
A vintage ad claiming instant relief for sore and swollen feet using TIZ promotes police endorsements and testimonials. It alleges TIZ cleanses pores, dries pain, and outperforms powders, inviting purchases by mail from Walter Luther Dodge & Co and O'Donnell's stores.
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Helleve
Emsy Marie
Dustin
Tex
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
O'Donnells
Pearre Retirement Draws Washington Politicians
Washington politicians showed keen interest in Rep George A Pearre announcing he will not seek renomination from Marylands Sixth District He served six terms and faced three Republican opponents including Gist Blair and B H Warner Jr Blair recently met with President Taft and his allies argue Pearres withdrawal helps Blair Taft is not unfavorably disposed toward Blairs candidacy
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Deneras
Taft
Wellington
George L Wel- Tevists
Pearres
Welbeston
Ds Betta
Genatia
Pearre
Blair
Col. Pearre
Pearce
Beverly
Massachusetts
Montgomery County
Washington
George A. Pearre
Maryland
Pearré
Mr. Pearce
Gist Blair
B. H. Warner, Jr
Pearra
Representative Pearre
Insurgent Republicans Pleased by Speaker Cannon Ally’s Retirement
A friend of Speaker Cannon notes insurgent Republicans are satisfied with his ally’s voluntary retirement from the race. Yet observers in the Sixth district say insurgency did not influence the contest and the factors shaping the fight remain unclear.
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Cannon
Sixth District
Hitchcock Promotes Post Office Officials Ahead of Western Tour
Postmaster General Hitchcock announced two personnel changes in the Post Office Department before departing for a tour of the West. E H Thorp, from city delivery to salaries and allowances division, will earn 4000 while replacing C M Waters who moves to Denver. Theodora Ingalls rises from chief clerk in inspectors to fourth clerk in the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General's office, succeeding R M Pindell who becomes chief clerk of Commerce and Labor. Hitchcock leaves Washington for Chicago and will visit the West including Arizona and New Mexico.
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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 Three-Day Virginia Firemen Convention in Alexandria
Washington Post reports Alexandria preparing to host the Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association convention August 24 to 26. King Street to be lit with red lights. merchants urged to decorate. Headquarters at chamber of commerce. parade view stand planned on Washington Street. About 1,000 delegates expected. hotels being arranged.
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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
Name of Booker T Washington Involved In Banana Theft Case
In Alexandria yesterday a man named Booker T Washington, described as a diminutive negro, faced an larceny charge for stealing a bunch of bananas from fruit dealer James Cokenis. He allegedly tried to flee after dropping a lucky horseshoe, but the bananas were recovered and he was turned over to his parents for chastisement. Braddock Light and Power elected officers at its annual stockholders meeting in Alexandria. In a separate Alexandria corporation court proceeding, a decree approved compromise in the Washington National Building and Loan Association case, authorizing receivers to accept a $1 200 settlement offer from Anne M Br o u g h t o n. Special to The Washington Post. Monongah West Virginia Aug 16 M L Walls, 49, killed and his 1 year old son severely injured by a slate mine fall at Consolidation Coal near here. the boy required leg amputation.
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Alexandria
James Cokenis
Booker
Alexandria Corporation Court
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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 Nation’s 50 Largest Post Offices
The Post Office Department reports July gross postal receipts up $195,465 or 2.74 percent from a year earlier across 50 largest offices. Gains appear in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Detroit, and Milwaukee, while 37 of 59 largest cities show increases and 33 show decreases.
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Couple Marries 61 Years In Pittsfield Anniversary
Special to The Washington Post reports Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert West celebrating their sixty first wedding anniversary in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Mr. West is 82 and Mrs. West is 84 years old.
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Washington Post
Pittsfield
Mass
Gilbert West
Mr. West
West
Submarine Tenders and Destroyers Bid Dates Set
Bids for the six torpedo boat destroyers authorized by Congress will open at the Navy Department on November 1. Plans and specs will be distributed by September 1. Each destroyer is estimated to cost about $750,000.
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Navy Department
Winthrop
Toes Counted Chicken Theft Case In Manassas
Special to The Washington Post from Manassas Virginia on August 16 describes a theft tied to a chicken with ten toes. James Robinson sold fowl to Joe Kincheloe after Mrs. Connor reported coop robberies. Only the ten toed chicken could be identified, leading to a mayoral fine of 25 dollars and four months on the road for the accused.
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Manassas
Jeémes” Robinson
Joe Kincheloe
E. EB. Connor
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