Maj. Sylvester the Bozo Chief Leads Drunkuard Parade
A feisty tale follows John What is his name, a small man with an iron gray mustache, as he drinks at Shoemaker's and wanders the streets pretending to be Maj. Sylvester, the police chief. His dignity falters on Fourteenth Street as cops and onlookers watch a comic impersonation unfold amid lamp posts and Willard Hotel welcome.
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Shoemakers
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Richard Sylvester
Maj. Sylvester
Pennsylvania Avenue
Shoemaker’s
Ils
Shoemaker's
Washington
Fourteenth Street
Alexandria
Willard Hotel
New York Avenue
Ti Street
Macfarland
Salaam
John Whatiaa
Shief
George Washington University Hospital
Ollie James Intervenes As Chief Police Turmoil Unfolds
A witness recounts a chaotic scene on Fourteenth Street where a powerful police chief threatens to fire a cop. Ollie James from Kentucky intervenes, urging fair treatment and urging the cop to stand firm. The incident ends with John What is his name fleeing amid the crowd.
Chronograph credited to Prof. Locke not Carter
In a Kingston report error, this note clarifies that the chronograph was invented by Prof. John Locke in 1888 and used at the National Observatory. It cites a 1851 report and explains the device’s impact on astronomical observation and timing accuracy, with the original clock now moved to the museum.
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Kingston
Charles Page Carter
National Observatory
Washington
John Locke
Congress
Locke
Encke
M. F. Maury
Congressional and Observatory
J. M
Thomas Edwards Dead Veteran Sailor Dies at 84
Thomas Edwards aged 84 died yesterday at his son D A Edwards home 1008 Massachusetts Ave NE He was born in Wales and sailed the seas for 40 years serving in all ranks He came to Washington 13 years ago from Michigan He is the father of John J Edwards of Ann Arbor Mich and Thomas and Daniel A Edwards of this city Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Holy Congregational Church Fourteenth and East Capitol streets at o oclock
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D. A. Edwards
Massachusetts Avenue
The
Holy Gantoriel
Fourteenth
East Capitol Streets
Mr. Edwards
Wales
Michigan
Tie
John J. Edwards
Ann Arbor, Mich
Thomas and
Daniel A. 1
Edwards
Informed Kidney Disease Promoted By Fulton Compound
Medical writers declare kidney inflammation incurable after six months and many deaths misnamed as kidney trouble. The ad touts Fulton’s Renal Compound as the only hope, claims broad cure potential, and offers literature and consultation through Henry Evens in Washington and John J. Fulton College in San Francisco.
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Fulton
Washington
Henry Evens
John J. Fulton
San Francisco
Cal
Do Doctors Meet Tomorrow for National Medical Association Events
The twelfth annual National Medical Association convention opens tomorrow at Sleward University Hell with disease investigations focusing on pellagra tuberculosis and hookworm. A public meeting at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church features Judge R H Terrell. A lawn fete at Howard University is planned, with business sessions Thursday including officer elections and an expected adjournment that night. A Philadelphia Baltimore physicians game and a ballroom dance cap the schedule, plus an excursion to Washington Park Friday. The local and citizens committees list prominent physicians and officials for organization and hosting duties.
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Sleward University
Hell
William
Lofton
Marcus F. Wheatland
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
R. H. Terrell
Howard University
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Convention Hall
True Reformers Hall
Washington Park
Wiliam S. Lofton
D. D
J. W. Mitchell
M. D
A. V. Gray
Ph. D
J. C. Dowling
George W. Cabaniss
J. H. Johnson
W. C. McNeill
A. M. Curtis
G. Sumner Wormley
C. Hi. Marshall
Albert Ridgeley
S. S. Thompson
J. C. Norwood
John R. Francis
Charles I. West
M. D. Dumas
W. A. Warfield
C. W. Childs
D. H. Smith
Citizens’ Committee
Robert H. Terrell
Kelly Miller
Daniel Murray
Shéroy J. Davidson
Charles If’. M. Browne
Paulist Father Lectures at Knights of Columbus Reunion
The Rev Father O Hearn C S P closed a three lecture series at Pen Mar. He spoke on The Catholic Church and Civilization The Lay Apostolate and Religious Indifference. The reunion was hailed as the most successful in Knights of Columbus history with attendees from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
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Knights of Columbus
Pen Mar
Great Council of Knights of Columbus
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Priests Attend Archdiocese Retreat in Baltimore
Nearly all Catholic clergy of Washington depart today for Baltimore for the annual archdiocese retreat. The retreat opens this evening at St Marys Seminary with exercises led by Very Rev F J Kearney. One priest will serve each church during the week and no masses will be said at St Pauls Church. Masses will be held each morning at the Convent of the Blessed Sacrament adjoining.
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Washington
Baltimore
St. Mary's Seminary
F J. Kearney
St. Paul’s Church
Convent of the Blessed Sacrament
Food standards row shows poultry dealers split on Wiley guidance
Poultry dealers and hotel stewards question Chief Wiley’s advice to withhold food from fowls for 24 hours before killing. John H. Carter cites fever risk from fasting. wife Mary Gerstenberg advocates feeding the night before and killing next morning for best flavor and dressing.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Harvey W. Wiley
Wiley
John H. Carter
Poultry Commission
Mr. Carter
BE. Gerstenberg
Maryland
Washington
St Patrick's Church to Add Hundreds of Seats
St Patrick's Church undergoes extensive improvements increasing seating by using door areas and moving confessionals. Floor tiling is planned. renovations will be completed by October 1, preserving building aesthetics and convenience.
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St. Patrick’s Church
Papal Favors to Deaf Mutes Okayed by Pope Pius X
City notices report that Pope Pius X granted favors to the Catholic deaf mutes in the United States at the archbishop of Cincinnati’s request. The petition notes more than 17 40 deaf mutes of working parentage in the nation and references benefactors.
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Cincinnati
United States
Premium Post Clock Ad Brightens Homes
These clocks are a popular premium for Post readers, valued at $6.50, with a high grade movement, eight or more days of winding, and hour and half hour strikes. Standing 27 inches high, this exclusive clock is manufactured for contract use and not sold in stores. Obtainable for $2.25 plus one advance meeting for the Daily and Sunday Post, with free delivery within Washington city and delivery charges beyond. State if you are a new or old subscriber when ordering by mail.
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Daily
Sunday Post
Post
Washington City
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