France's Final Offer War Preparations In Morocco Talks
Paris reports a cabinet council approved France's Morocco terms and Congo exchange proposals to Germany through Ambassador Cambon. The talks aim to win German recognition of French rights, with a possible August 31 meeting and potential for a new international conference if negotiations stall. French and German war preparations are openly discussed as mutual signaling.
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Miss Cortelia Jefferson Engaged to Carrington Howard
Announcement from Montclair New Jersey states Cortelia Frances Jefferson granddaughter of the late actor Joseph Jefferson is engaged to Carrington Howard a Yale graduate of 1906. They plan to marry September 9 at Buzzards Bay Massachusetts. Jefferson first appeared on stage at 16 touring with her father.
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Pope Goes For Drive In Vatican Gardens
Pope Pius today, after a recent illness, personally celebrated mass in his private chapel with his secretaries present. Later he rode through the Vatican gardens in Rome on August 25, marking his first public activity since recovery.
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Accused of Rifling Mail in Local Case
Clifford A. Jones, colored, of 317 Third Street Southwest, was arrested by Detective McNamee on a charge of stealing mail from the Postmasters Advocate Publishing Company at 630 Louisiana Avenue where he had worked as a messenger for five years. Decoy letters led to marked money found on Jones, who allegedly admitted years of opening company letters. he faces police court today.
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Women Ride in Aero Plane in Chicago Flight
Mrs Francia Taylor wife of the Treasury secretary’s secretary and Mrs Redmond Stephens active in Chicago charities rode in an airplane at the Chicago Aero Club field in C B Rodgers biplane without their husbands' consent. Stephens phoned her husband after alighting and joked about beating him off the ground.
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Astor and Fiancee Fishes on Colonel's Yacht
Col. John Jacob Astor along with his fiancee Miss Madeleine Force and her father, plus the family Airedale, left New York for a fishing trip aboard the yacht Noma. They plan to sail through the sound, possibly reach Marthas Vineyard, and may stop at Robbing Island in Peconic Bay to aid Miss Force's health. Return expected early next week.
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Woman Sues Railroads Over Injury at Union Station
Mrs Charles McKinley sues the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company and the Washington Terminal Company in the District Supreme Court for 10000 dollars. She alleges that on June 2 at Union Station a train operation threw her to the coach floor causing permanent injury. Attorneys Wilton J Lambert and Rudolph H Yeatman represent her.
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Funeral services for former juvenile court clerk Joseph Harper
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Joseph Harper former clerk of the juvenile court who died at his residence 42 B Street Northeast on Wednesday. The Rev A H Thompson officiated and interment was made in Rock Creek Cemetery. Delegations from St John’s lodge of Masons the juvenile court and the Royal Arcanum attended.
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Beattie murder trial profiled by courtroom testimony
Witnesses describe a bearded highwayman, a yellow topped car, and Beattie’s frantic drives home after Mrs Beattie’s killing. Detectives recount bloody evidence, bloodhounds fail to track, and a gun is found near the railroad crossing as the defense casts doubt on Beattie’s story. A Louisville contractor claims new witnesses may exonerate Beattie, but details remain undisclosed.
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Walter Hubbard Dead Millionaire Philanthropist Passes Away
Burlington Vermont August. Walter Hubbard Meriden Conn founder of the Bradley Hubbard Manufacturing Company dies at the summer home of Dr E W Pierce. He was a longtime philanthropist who gifted Hubbard Park a million acre woodland valued at one million dollars. Other dated notices mention James Christie president of the Engineers Club and vice president of the Franklin Institute dying of apoplexy in Atlantic City and Walter O Connell president of the International Plumbers Association and former police commissioner dying in San Francisco at age 43.
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Eight Hour Violation Alleged in Street Cleaning Drivers
District commissioners may investigate claims that street department drivers endured ten to twelve hour days, exceeding the eight hour limit. Capt Matt Brooke said the eight hour law may not apply to drivers, while other workers were not said to exceed legal hours. Corporation Counsel Thomas will decide if guards or drivers fall under the law.
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Filipinos Demand Fair Treatment in Seattle Amid Abuse
Filipino resident M F Bolima recounts daily insults and restaurant refusals in Seattle, urging American and government action. He cites discrimination on sidewalks and in dining venues, calls for investigation, and notes Filipinos aboard Dix and Burnside face harsh supervision and coercive conditions.
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