Washington boaters fined for light rule violations in Baltimore
Wires totaling $2,750 were imposed on boat owners in Washington by the Baltimore port collector for failing to show a white light at proper time as required by article 7 of marine regulations. Named residents and addresses in Washington were listed among those fined, and one boat owned by Dennpsey boattoise was cited for $200.
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Baltimore
Med States Custom Service
Willie B Stone
Waani
Potomac
Uttoma
Stein
Masamgion
TD Hohnes
Irving Street
Rorthwest Wood Bladon
Kalorama Road
Anethchat
Melne Schelker
Navy
John Miles
Fainting Incident Near Gas Stove Saves Woman Health in Home
Mary Duckett 27 fainted while preparing a noonday meal at 71 M Street North Best. Gas from the range escaped, her husband detected the leak and found her unconscious near the kitchen floor. A physician revived her. condition not serious.
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Mary Duckett
Printing law reform eyed to save government costs
Katriman Barnhart of the printing authorities told lawmakers that a comprehensive reform of the printing law would cut annual outlays by millions. He warned he would refuse distribution of department documents and the leave-to-print pile as part of the shift. The plan aims to rearrange the printing office system and salaries with a projected saving of about eight thousand dollars per year.
Taxicab Bookkeeper Arrest Follows Alleged Threat
A. C. Bickham, a bookkeeper for the Federal Taxicab Company, was arrested after A. L. Kline, manager of the company, said he heard Bickham threatened to shoot him. Detectives confronted Bickham, who was armed with a loaded revolver, and C. Cornwell supervised the incident. Bickham, about 25, lives with his mother at 508 Abstract northwest. Kilne seeks to understand the motive behind the threat.
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A. L. Kline
A. C. Bickham
A. L. Kine
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Kling
Cornwell
Bickham
Kilne Ia
Kline
Export Orders Pile Up in Latin America Demand
New York reports export orders from Latin American countries surge after wartime break with Europe. Reading exporters say agents rush orders and ships now serving South America would carry only a fraction of potential demand.
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Latin America
United States
New York
Europa
South America
Big Sum for New York to Deposit for Foreign Debt in Gold
Secretary McAdoo announced plans to deposit several million dollars in New York to cover foreign exchange needs. The funds, placed with the Treasury, must only be used for foreign exchange transactions, with return demanded if the understanding is breached. He met with Seth Low John N Arnold and Paul M Warburg to discuss relief and exchange matters. An understanding may seek European debtors to pay in gold if American creditors do the same.
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McAdoo
New York
Treasury
Seth Low
John N. Arnold
Chicago
General Committee On
Gov Colquitt seeks return of Innes and wife from Oregon
Governor Colquitt issued requisition papers to Oregon for the return to Texas of Victor E Innes and his wife. Oregon reports they are held pending arrival of Texas officers. Deputy Sheriff Mo Mullard, Bexar County, received the papers and will travel to Oregon to execute the return order.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Oregon
Texas
Victor E. Innes
Agene
Oreg
Beatrica Nelms
Elvis Nelms Dennis
Atlanta
Innes
Mrs. Innes
Mo Mullard
Bexar J
San Antonio
Race Track Results at Saratoga and Nearby Tracks
A scan of results shows a mix of names, purses, and distances across multiple race days. Notable horses include several three year olds and older contesting one mile and seven furlongs with purses ranging from $500 to $1309, featuring Canadian bred entries and a variety of stakes-like events.
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Fiat Race
Agata Bits Toy Boy
Urigada
Mama Johnson
Hobdaod
Soreget
Seling Aly Furlonen
Auavri
Fretfiia Merle
Rusiting Braes
Crisco
Falicolus
Mleissen
Mengram
Delray
Wanda Pitzer
Br Laeries
Mason
Magare
Okemus
Marjorie D
Dipper
Jota Graham
Cote
Saas
Woates Omar
Ben Quince Miso Ron
Sisteen
Marlton G
Wan
King Ing
Dishmon
Fountain Fay
Clavers
Fima
Orsen
Marcshon
Decathion
Mod Gala Tweed
Sprite
Butwell
Violiday
Davies
Taiaxo
Taylor
Ween
Troe
Stee
Robert L
Boots
Mflen Woldship
Allen
Senant Meadow Lark
Tighe
Noregar
Gold Plate
Brogseau
Brosremu
McCaher
Nuit
Guy Fisn
Ghuteeth
Rederts
Pas Tay Pay
Furtongs
Lady Barbery
tSomteri
Seroma
Uake
Fayind
Tin
Distant Shore
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Magnet
Tavion
Star Gaze
McCahan
San Vega
Buxton
Frederick L Blasting
Andes
McTacgart
Saidhank
Pavisy
Fen Stag
Spc
Carieverne
Mareni
Stes
Ivy Marquette
Windsor race results and purse details from a single meet
Race by race results list purses and winners for a Windsor track meet. Included are horse names such as Spark Hampton Dame Mocrowan and Miss Barnharbor, with placements and times cited across six races, plus backfield entries and notable performances.
Lawler Resigns Police Chief to Join City Council
Police Commissioner Nicholas J. Lawler of the Fourth ward tendered his resignation to the board of police commissioners effective September 1. He will become a member of the common council, after his spring election. Mayor Fisher and others praised him, and he pledged to aid the force while in the other board. Chief Goods reported 159 arrests in the past month. A dangerous unoccupied brick building on South Washington street was noted for action by council. Alexandria to send 60 volunteers to the Virginia Volunteer Firemen's Association convention in Portsmouth August 26-25, with Fire Company delegation details. Funeral set for William K. Davidson at 6 pm at his sister's residence with Masonic participation. Gardner L. Isootne awarded remodeling contract for a Prince Street residence. Fire caused by a sulfur candle at 315 North St. Asaph, burning Mrs. Pullin and clothes. extinguished with minor damage.
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Police Department
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Virginia Volunteer Firemen's Association
Portsmouth
Columbia Engine Company
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North St. Asaph Street
Press Club Show Pleases Third Roof Garden Cabaret
The National Press Club hosted its third cabaret last night in the roof garden setting with high class local talent. Roy Beall Earl Carbaugh W J Powell and Robert Davidson performed to warm reception. Carbaughs baritone solos and AngeVines tenor solos drew praise while Davidson recited and sung A salad story by J Lewis Moneyway amused the audience.
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Earl Carbaugh
W. J. Powell
Robert Davidson
Mr. Carbaugh
D. G. Angevine
J. Lewis Moneyway
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Senate considers Nicaragua treaty and related canal purchases
The Senate foreign relations panel referred the Nicaragua treaty to pay 3 million for perpetual interoceanic canal rights to a special subcommittee. The panel was urged to ratify the Colombia partition payment of 25 million before adjournment. The Panama treaty with Peru was ordered reported favorably.
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Nicaragua
Senate Foeign Relations Committee
Congress
Colombia
Panama
Peru
Star Winters $5,000 Pennsylvania State Race Triumph
Lon McDonald of Indianapolis drove Star Winter to win the Pennsylvania State event at Brunt's Island, a $5,000 feature from the Pittsburgh Driving Club. He also captured the Keystone stake for 3-year-old trotters with Adbert M., in a program heavy with trotting action and other entries noted.
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Lon” McDonald
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh Driving Club
Brunt's Island Track
McDonald
Adbert M
Keystone
Pennsylvenia
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Lady Grattan
Cox
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Murphy
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Sigan Bay
Wright
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Proctor
Adbell M
Miss Perfection
Derider
St Frisco
Hollywood Ben
John BD
Britenfeldy
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Junete Spier
Snow
Para Belle
Tucker
Cat
McVahon
Three Cent Rate Stands In Interstate Rail Fare
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld an eight cent per mile interstate passenger fare through Arkansas Missouri and Oklahoma, rejecting claims that a two cent intrastate rate should apply. The ruling preserves current pricing and signals wider impact on regional rail charges.
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Nebra A
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Local Produce Market Wholesale Prices Listed
Prices show wholesale rates for poultry butter eggs vegetables green fruits and fruit. Specific items include spring chickens turkeys butter yogurt cheese and a wide range of fruits and vegetables with per unit per sack crate or box quotes from Elgin New York Virginia Florida California and Cuba sources.
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New York
West Virginia
Virginia
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Washington cattle market notes from August price report
Market report from New York shows mixed livestock and dairy trends. Cattle and hog prices steady to firm with firm pork values, butter and eggs steady, cheese unmoved, and grains including flour and cornmeal holding. Cottonseed oil futures feature several months price points and coffee futures quoted.
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Famliz
Middle West
South America
Rio
Santos
New York Grain Prices and Futures Snapshot
New York grain market shows spot irregularities across wheat corn and oats with No 2 red wheat at 102 eleveiar, new No 8 at 10340, futures mixed with September 1 02 and December 107% in line with export optimism. Corn remains easy with No 2 yellow around 3 ec and oats steady with standard white 14 49 and Caney clipped offerings. rye firm at No 2 Western 8 8%.
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Ar- Hye
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New York Money Market Report August 19
In New York the mercantile market shows sterling exchange firm with cable rates at 5.04 and demand rates at 3.90. Par rent and rales are noted, reflecting a strong money market condition for the day.
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Holland Writes of Need of International Plan
Financiers in New York and other centers expect the new United States body to replace the clearing house to some extent. The article recalls how chaos was met in the past and discusses plans for international cooperation to stabilize financial operations.
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Great Britain
Europe
United States
New York
KEEP HUSBANDS OUT OF WAR Canadian Women Use of Veto Power Thins Regiments
Ottawa reports Canadian women are vetoing husbands from enlisting, thinning volunteer regiments to about 60 percent. Col Morrison defends limited use under desertion fears while government care for families continues. He urges wives to be more patriotic and for married men to serve.
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Ontario
Col. Morrison
Morrison
Dominion
Lamps Must Stay Lighted Report to Police on Burn Failure
Maj Sylvester instructs police to report any lamp not burning to headquarters so the lighting company can be informed and fix the defect promptly. The measure aims to improve safety of thoroughfares and aid auto owners in complying with new traffic rules. Printed copies are awaited and distribution hoped by week’s end.
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Sylvester
Maj
Peace Sermon at St. Albans on August 23
By appointment of the bishop of Washington a special service of intercession for the restoration of peace in Europe will be held at the peace cross on the Cathedral Close Sunday afternoon August 23 at 4 o clock. Chaplain Henry A. Brown United States Army will preach a sermon and offerings go to Red Cross funds. If rain the service moves to Bethlehem Chapel on the Cathedral Close.
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Washington
Sugar price reaction after record rise in New York
The first reaction since the sugar rally appeared today with Cuban centrifugal 96 test at 61 4 cents, down from the high mark by 1/2 cent. Reports say Cuban holders offered raw sugar at concessions as the heavy demand from the recent advance eased and was largely filled.
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New York
Ralph Emerson Dead in Roexford at 83? A Historian and Philanthropist
Ralph Emerson of Roexford Illinois died at his home on August 19 aged 83 He was a cousin of Ralph Waldo Emerson and a noted philanthropist and manufacturer He founded the Emerson Institute a training school for negroes at Mobile Alabama with benefactions totaling several hundred thousand dollars His efforts supported similar projects nationwide
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Ralph Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson Institute
Mobile
Ala
DAY'S FIRE RECORD AT CITY STOREFRONT AND CELLAR
Grocery store at 1014 First street occupied by H Slabusky owned by Aaron Goldstein reports stock and building damages totaling 900 dollars. Rubbish fire in cellar at 1127 Seventh street northeast occupied by Eva Marks, ownership by B B Spaulding, with no damage. Public message urges expansion of American merchant marine growth and national trade.
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Aaron Goldstein
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Eva Marks
B. B. Spaulding
Live Stock Market Reports from Chicago and New York
Market roundups show hogs and cattle firming in Chicago with receipts around 14 260 hogs and 12 000 cattle. New York futures mirror steady to firm trends with beef calves sheep and lambs trading alongside.
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Chicago
PLC
New York
Philadelphia Markets Update Bulletin
Philadelphia markets report steady prices for dairy and eggs with firm butter and creamery wholesale quotes. Cheese and corn hold firm while live poultry and exports show stable demand. miscellaneous grain and fertilizer terms appear with no notable shifts.
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Philadelphia
United States Treasury financial condition August 18 1914
Treasury report shows receipts of 91 958463.08 and ordinary disbursements of 2 500 756.08 for the day. Revenue totals for the month and fiscal year are listed with assets in the general fund and gold and silver holdings. Net balance in the general fund stands at 130 198 967.67 with total cash assets and assorted notes and coin values detailed.
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Treasury
United States
General Tate
BOS
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