Four firms raided in Washington bucket shop crackdown
Washington district attorney expands crackdown on bucket shops as five firms including Chesapeake Commission and Public Stock and Grain face raids. Officials say the case targets illegal stock gambling, with plans to close Bucketing rivals and monitor remaining offices. Investigators seek immunity-backed information from operators to prosecute.
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Hitkey & Blumenberg
Chesapeake Commission Company
Taylor Commission Company
Public Stock and Grain Company
Washington
Civent
Ant Perry
Kilnir
Helan
Chesley & Spenn
Warrac Edges
Allison C. Jen- Jans
Frank Kane & Co
Dls
nGorney
Twetlarning
Yente Das
Iheathlais
En Reed
Hickae & Flumnberg
Fourteenth Street
Ihesaprike Cormission Company
TI Street
Publo Stock and Grain Company
Vist Montigard
Inpnasiia
Allen C Jenkins
Gaby
Woates
Atieney
Cig
Nprrow
Baker
Given
Bucket shop methods and risks highlighted in dubious betting
The piece outlines bucket shops as illegal betting operations posing as stock transactions. It notes proprietors profit through commissions on buys and sells while avoiding actual ownership or delivery. It claims laws target operators in many states, with the trader taking gains from client bets and price swings rather than legitimate holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Ious
Pelicy Shops
Genuhse
Mostoolity
Hiv
Beyinz
Ridgely McBlair Dead From Heart Disease in Gloucester Mass
C Ridgely McBlair 57 of 701 street northwest died in Gloucester Massachusetts yesterday afternoon at 1 30 after a month long illness. Heart disease was the cause. He headed the Photographic division of the Supervising Architect's office in the Treasury and had served there twenty years. His wife died three weeks ago and he could not attend the funeral. The family lived at the Gold Gadsby home on Twenty first Street and Pennsylvania avenues. Survived by son C R McBlair Jr sister Julia and brother Andrew Jackson McBlair New York. Body to be brought here for burial with funeral arrangements pending.
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Old Washington
C. Ridgely McBlair
Gloucester
Mass
McBlair
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
Massachusetts
Jold Gadsby
Twenty-fist Street
Pannsylovania Avenues
Waxstorton
Maryland
Gorran
C. R. McBlaty, Jr
Julia
Andrew Jackson McBlair
New York
Darth
Tomor
Funeral of Mrs Hosmer at Peek Memorial Chapel
The funeral of Amanda Ounraea Hosmer widow of C A A Hosmer was held yesterday afternoon at Peek Memorial Chapel at twenty eighth and M streets northwest. She died Wednesday night at Seabright New Jersey after four weeks illness. Her body was brought to Arlington Cemetery beside her husband. The church was decorated with flowers and the casket covered with floral tributes. Rev Charles Alvin Smith pastor of Peek Memorial Church conducted the services.
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Alcs
Amanda Ounraea Hosmer
Cok A. A. Hosmer
Peek Memorial Chapel
Twenty-Eighth
M Streets
Honmer
Seabright
WN. J
Arlington Cemetery
Charles Alvin Smith
Peek Memorial Church
Tilman On The South And Mrs Hosmer In Essay On Politics
Senator Tilman discusses Democratic and Republican outlooks in the North and West. Mrs. Hosmer, longtime church worker from Ohio, recalled for her influence in women's and children's activities and as an ally of Democratic causes. The article notes Tilman’s travels and views on national political shifts and the Arlington Cemetery memorials.
Diamonds Lost At New Willard Hotel Dinner
Mrs J H Shoemaker, wife of Washington Posting Co official, misplaced $1,000 in diamond rings while washing hands at the New Willard Hotel dining room. Rings valued at $410, $450, and $260 missing. detectives Bar Magame and Weedon search the reception area, hotel management to continue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire. J. BE. Shoemaker
Butposting Company
J. H. Shoemaker
J. E. Shoemaker
Washington Hlaposting Company
New Willard Hotel
Shoemaker
Central Offica
Bar- Magame and Weedon
Sho
Ang
Snoemamer
Beth Geen
Bird
Sheemaker
Four Shot In Hold Up at Huntley Government Townsite
Four men were shot during an attempted hold up at Huntley Montana on August 2. Seven men slept in a freight car on a sidetrack when two robbers demanded surrender. A volley wounded three Finns and one robber, with the other bandit captured by the Finns as the pair fled.
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Billings
Mont
Huntley
Finlandera
Cabrera Frees Prisoners Following Petition in Guatemala
Guatemalan women delivered a petition to Sonora Cabrera mother of the president urging intercession for political prisoners amid a national crisis. The president ordered release of many detainees including Mexicano Mendoza and Ortega who faced charges of complicity in attacks on the president. No action was noted regarding the station subject held on the same charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Cpriday
Senor Cabrera
Sonora
Cabrera
Mendoza
Ortega
Statiao
Transfer policy in public schools awaits decision
A vote on transfers and the legality of moving teachers between salary classes was scheduled for Wednesday August 23. Capt. James Oyster and Superintendent W E Chancellor met with Comptroller Procewel to resolve disputed transfer points, with a decision still pending as school opens September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy E. Moten
Normal School
James ¥. Oyster
W. E. Chancellor
Procewel
Capt. Oyster
Comproller
Chancellor
Knut
Se Leyas Beach New York Reunion Cleared For Home Return
Alfonso Zelay, now president of Nicaragua, arrives with his wife Stella Baker in New York on a trip home to Managua. Fathers reconciled with son after marriage causing estrangement. The Nicaraguan leader forgives the rift and invites them to return home via Panama on Tuesday.
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New York
Alfonso Zelay
Nicaragua
Plantner
Stella Baker
Washington, D. C
Managua
Progigat
Panaina
Uniform Divorce Law Debate Aired By Commissioners
In Portland Minnesota the seventeenth annual convention of the commissioners on uniform laws closed with unanimous approval of the divorce congress resolution. The proposed uniform law would regulate the annulment of marriages and provide for the return of statistics on divorce proceedings and marriage statistics. It also endorsed no new causes for divorce and no change in states with restricted causes. Noel Leads in Mississippi Race Memphis reports indicate Noel has a slight lead over Brewer for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination based on returns from Tuesday's election.
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Portland
Mic
National Congress
Providius
Divorce Congress
Noel
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
Nowadcimitac
Fem
Timraday
Brewer
Burned body found on West Jersey and Lea tracks
A Pennsylvanian, reportedly I. M. Barton formerly of this city and recently from Punxsutawney, Pa, was killed instantly today on the third rail of the West Jersey and Lehigh rail line near Wooabury. The body lay across a track and was burned from head to foot.
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Philadelphia
I. M. Barton
Punreutawney, Pa
West Jersey and Leawhore Railway
Woaabury
Cavalry Escort at Funeral for Civil War Veteran
Capt. George Vanderbilt, a Civil War veteran, was buried with military honors at Arlington Cemetery yesterday. A cavalry troop from Fort Myer escorted the remains to the grave as services were conducted by the Department of the Potomac G A R with Chaplain Stevens and Department Commander Holbrees officiating. Honorary pallbearers named include W. G. Bimrod, W. E. Owen, A. E. Cox, Alonso Bills, Alfred J. Edson, and Ic. Whitney.
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George Vanderbilt
Arlington Cemetery
St Arlington
Fort Myer
Feen
Department of the Potomac
Root Silent as He Heads to Muldoon Farm
The narrative in New York reports Mr. Root abandoning press inquiries and choosing Muldoon’s farm for rest. Mrs. Root is worried, and friends note he remains ill and run down, with August 16 travel from Gotham to White Plains and Oyster Bay visits outlined.
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Naidoon’s
Frank V. Bennett
Mitel Gothen
Rand Bem Root
White Plains Sanitarium
Root
Muldoon
White Plains
Gotham
Ridey
Oren Root, Jr
New York City Railway
Rad Nephews
Muldoon’s
Gothem
Mrs. Hoot
Oyster Bay
Mr. Hoot
Southampton
Mra. Rost
New York
Climton
Mr. Root
Rant
Guater Bay
Whita Plains
Memorial for Amaz Smith memory master of Senate document room
Amaz Smith longtime superintendent of the Senate document room dies of typhoid at his home in Northeast Washington He would have turned sixty four and served forty three years from a page to head of the room Known for a photographic memory locating any file or building from decades ago He was widely respected by statesmen and colleagues leaving a wife two daughters and a son.
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Amal Smith
Sease
Sid Mary
Avenue Northeast
Mr. Smith
Capitol
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
Smith
Congress
Pettus
Stith
Washington
Arael
Alspoelton
Mr. Stalih
Strikers Use New Weapon Across Building Trades
International officers and business agents of seventeen building trades issued a strike order targeting non union mechanics on out of town projects. Up to 1000 workers could be affected. Courthouse and other buildings in Somerville I J Cleveland and Wheeling were named, with contractors Finell Wagner Richardson Burmesa and Wardman. Vice President Preece of the International Bricklayers Union sent the order. Washington officials sought to pressure firms to keep non union workers off sites. About thirty strik breakers were used by local union committees.
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Tridea
Washington
Lncal
Somerville
I. J
Cleveland
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Fisneil & Wagner
Nissana Falls
Detroit
Mich
Richmrnson & Burmesa
Harry Wardman
Preece
International Brick- Vovern’ Union
Wflegeli & ‘Werner
Breece
Fissell & Wadgner
Building Trades
Mastodon Found Intact in Alaska Glacier
Smithsonian geologists led by C W Gilmore and W T Shaw report finding nine intact mastodon specimens in a Mulr ice field near Chilkoot Pass in Central Alaska. The discovery occurred in July after a tusk was uncovered. estimated length seventy to eighty feet and height about forty five feet. hide and flesh preserved in parts but crumbly when exposed to air.
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Seattle
Wash
C. W. Gilmore
Geological Department
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
W. T. Shaw
Washington State College
Alaska
Chilkoot Pass
Spokane
Mrs White Delays Wedding to McKim in England
The marriage of Mrs. Stanford White widow of the murdered architect and Charles F. McKim has been postponed with no date set. Relatives oppose the match amid Harry Thaw’s legal proceedings while Mrs. White travels in Europe with her son Lawrence and Mr. Molin remains in Paris incognito.
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Washington
Parla
Stanford White
Charles F. McKim
White
England
Molin
Paris
Ttta
Former Pastor to Preach Today at Epworth Methodist Church South
Services at Epworth Methodist Church South on Capitol Hill will be led by Rev. J. C. Knott, former pastor now stationed in Covington. William Smith, current Epworth pastor, is vacationing in Fauquier and Loudoun counties and is expected back the first Sunday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fomner
Epworth
Capitol
J. C. Knott
Covington
William Smith
Fauquier
Loudoun Counter
Spanish Rulers Return from France Visit
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria returned here today from their visit to Bordeaus. The royal couple were greeted with enthusiasm as they toured nearby points in France after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Sebastian
Alfonso
Victoria
Bordeaus
France
Taft's Mother Improves. Secretary's Health Questioned
Dr. O A Church attending Mrs Louisa Taft says there is decided improvement in her condition over the last forty eight hours. He cautions that recovery is not certain but the family remains encouraged by the change observed yesterday and today in Millory Mass.
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Millory
Mass
O. A. Church
Louisa Taft
Taft
Movements of Orean Steamers and Atlantic Trades Notes
Shipping notices list many ocean liner movements from New York to Cherbourg Havre London and other ports. Entries name routes such as New York to Lerport St. Foe and Plymouth to Cherbourg with various intermediate calls. Some lines mention private deliveries and a local Berkeley Rye advertisement appears at the end.
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New York
St. Foe
Bauthempton
Cherbourg
Saul
Sthnnetorka
London
Finland
Antwerp
Dover
Livcanls
Eiverpect
Aucertawa
Phiieéaipila
Southampton
Chesborn
Colombia
Glange Klien
Fatterdam
Liban
Avtwarp
Sroouian
New Turk
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Bocthamyam
Havre
Lotratie
Mrs Mizner Wins Divorce and Name Return
Justice signs final decree granting absolute divorce to Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner from Wilson Mizner. She may resume the name Yerkes and remarry. Mizner denied marrying to protect her fortune, while he questions the value of her claimed wealth and says the settlement left her only a one third share with claims by friends and legal action ahead to recover more.
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New York
Justice Guy
Supreme Court
Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner
Wilson Miuyer
Misner
Yerkes
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago Traction
Mr. Yarkes
Mra
Mra Yerkes
Woman Causes Stampede at New York Hotel Rand Dining Room
In New York the Rand Hotel dining room on Forty-ninth Street faced a temporary shutdown when Mrs. Riley Grananan clashed with wait staff and hurled dishes and bottles at diners. Her husband Grannan restrained her after a struggle. she fainted before police arrived and she was taken to Bellevue Hospital.
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Idscot
New York
Hotel
Rand
Forty-ninth Street
Slath
Sveruts
Sirs
Riley Grannen
Money for Holidays Pay Day in August
Disbursing Officer Rogers announced that all officers and clerks of the Dinneret Building and district departments will receive August salaries on August 1. Two intervening holdages between Amrus Street and September 2 were proposed, but pay on August 1 was recommended to aid employees during the holidays.
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Dinneret
Polles End
Rogers
Amrus St
Weather Outlook and Local Conditions Report
Weather conditions for Southern New England, New York, and surrounding area show droughty margins easing but showers possible Sunday night into Monday. Winds mainly southerly along the Atlantic coast with fair weather trend in the Midwest and Gulf coast regions. temperatures vary with nightly lows around 64 to 68 and highs near 75. Local readings list varying temperatures by location with a general forecast of improving conditions and scattered showers.
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New England
New York
Yasie
Atill
Anwar
St Laspente
South Atlantic
Gale
Thortwesters
Mitsouri
Gerest Gutty
Gulf Coast
Eureka Clubman Birthday Banquet For C E Perkins
Eureka Athletic Club honored its president Charles F. Perkins with a birthday banquet held Thursday evening. Attendees included Dr. A C Montague, W R Waters, and a long list of club members and guests such as D R Kaufmann Richard Armeteld Mortimer Culling Roy C Carter Paul B Neary and John Kemper among others.
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Eureka Athletic Club
C. E. Perkins
Charles F. Perkins
A. C. Montague
W. R. Waters
Leyt Kenilaou
Ind Mra
Canton Armstead
D. R. Kaufmann
Richard Armeteld
Mortimer Culling
Roy C. Carter
Paul B F. Neary
Sullivan
John Coline
M. E.G. Hume
Benjamin Goodrigh
Charles Xlopfer
Winston Montigne
BW. Adame
Rank Leicester
Arthur Boydon, Jr
Walter W. Bell
Ford H. Smith
Jobe F. Roonels
John Kemper
Henry Creatier
Guatavus Creamer
AC. Moran
BH. Buh
Edwin Smother
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Seventh Street
R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Inc
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Fred
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Matee Ave
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