Ten Playgrounds Urgently Needed in Washington
James E. West of the Washington Playgrounds Association urges ten additional public playgrounds as the city faces a growing problem of children playing in streets. Maj. Sylvester, police superintendent, orders precinct captains to protect children from traffic, citing past funding cuts and school playground closures that left many youths with few safe recreation spaces.
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James E. West
Maj. Sylvester
Washington
Washington Playgrounds Association
Wasnington
West
Congress
Bloomingdale
Fourteenth Street
Columbia Road
Sylvester
Csite
Parente
Drownings and Rescues After Two Isle Wharf Accidents
In Warren Rhode Island two separate water tragedies occurred within an hour. Five Warren men capsized at Kelley’s Bridge and were pulled from a whirlpool with difficulty. one, Antelo Gandretria, 19, drowned. A second incident at Mount Hope Bay involved Fall River picnickers, four drowning and four rescued after their boat overturned. Newsboys aided in the rescues as the rain began.
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Warren, R. I. Aug
Antelo Gandretria
Warren
Manuel Muniz
North Dighton
Masa Muniz
Maria Mellow
Fall River
Mellow
Kelleys Bridge
Talmer Rivers
Gandretha
United States Life-Saving Station
W. H Clayton
Mount Hope Bay
Abraham Tinkeff
Edward Ney
Max Friedman
Tinkoff
Muniz
Astore
Boat Run Down Two Die In Hudson Collision
Albany August 28. Neil J. Basmim of Rensselaer and Perry B. May of Albany drowned when their motorboat sank after a tug struck it on the Hudson River. Two companions were rescued. The incident occurred this evening near Albany.
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Hudson River
Albany
Neil J. Basinm
Rensselaer
Perry B. May
Call Rates Too High Prompt Inquiry by Commercial Bodies
More than 129 commercial organizations including the Merchants Association of New York and the Chicago Association of Commerce join a petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking an investigation of express company rates classifications and practices. The coalition argues rates are unjust, with charges out of proportion to service and capital invested. John W Griggs and Faneuil (?) will be considered by the ICC when it convenes in the fall.
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Speval
Washington Post
New York
Howen Channer
Hicake Association of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Counsel
Obituaries Comingle in 1910 Notices for Browne Daly and Others
Death notices report Annie Theresa Browne widow of H Browne aged 45. Mary A Daly wife of Charles Po Daly funeral from 445 Tenth St SW to St Downey Church for requiem mass. Philip Blye husband of Jennie Homer dies at 1406 Thor Street North. Matilda R Waldecker notices and Emanuel Pundents noted with funeral at Frank Gelers Chapel. Organizing details and exact times vary across entries.
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Hoftleiger
Thors-Afth
Phelip Jy
Dennie Homer
Maldeck
Ap Om
Matilda R Waldecker
Mrank Geler
Mons
Seventh Street
Nottie
Pape
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth ST. NW
North 381
BH. Sardo
Modern Chapel
Lincoln Bay
A. Sergeon
R_S CAIN
Thos
A. Costello
Shery
Frank Geier's Sons
Shventh ST
Cail
A Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Speare
Mgr
GEO
P. Zurhorst
Undvertaker
BOL
East Capitol
J. William Lee
Aod
Pennsylvania Ave
John R. Wright CO
Nw Telephone North
Henry G. Davis in Grave Condition at Home
Henry G. Davis former United States senator and 1900 Democratic vice presidential candidate lies seriously ill at his Bikins West Virginia home. Family members flock to his bedside as fears grow for his health amid a long illness following a fall down stairs.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
United States
Parker
Bikins
Stephen B. Viking
West Virginia
Gentry, Stage Murderer, Terminally Ill in Amityville Sanitarium
James B. Gentry the actor who killed actress Madge York in 1905 and served fourteen years in Cherry Hill prison is now in a sanitarium at Amityville Long Island. He was brought there Saturday with paralysis and a deranged mind, unlikely to recover.
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New York
James B. Gentry
Madge York
Long Island
Amityville
Gentry
George M. Cohan
Cherry Hill
Pennsylvania
Cohan
Jim
Margaret W. Drysdale
Tok Place
Abductor arrest shocks Dobbs Ferry girl in Atlanta hotel
An 18 year old from Dobbs Ferry New York was arrested in Atlanta with M C Dorsey of Washington. The girl and Dorsey were detained as police report that the parents feared white slave trafficking. Dorsey claims they planned marriage and went to police voluntarily after a newspaper photo prompted the alert.
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New York
Atlanta
New York Times
Josephine Schultow
Dobbs Ferry
M. C. Dorsey
Washington, D. C
Playwright James W. Harkins Dies by Self-Inflicted Bullet
Plainfield New Jersey August 28 James W Harkins playwright committed death by his own action last night in a bed chamber at his cousin James Harkins home He shot himself in the head The health was the cause His home was in Worcester Massachusetts Among his best known plays are The White Squad ron The Midnight Alarm and The Man Without a Country
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Harkins
Plainfield
N. J
James W. Harkins
James Harkins
Airman’s Christmas aeroplane test halted by propeller split
At College Park yesterday Aviator Bowman prepared for a trial flight when a rapidly turning propeller split, sending fragments past bystanders. A new propeller will be fitted and tests resume this afternoon under Bowman's supervision as owners including Dr W. W. Christmas seek to establish a local aeroplane factory. The Christmas machine, a bi plane with a 150 horsepower engine, differs from Curtiss and Wright designs and faces questions about power for its weight.
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College Park
Bowman
W. W. Christmas
Creed Fulton
B. M. Clinehinst
Aviator Stricken Aloft at New York Aero Meet
Eugene Ely, famed Curtiss meet flyer at Sheepshead Bay, battled dizziness during a 12 mile flight. The earth rocked below him as spots danced before his eyes and nausea weakened his muscles. He landed safely after a 1000 foot descent, aided by his mechanician, then driven to the Manhattan Beach Hotel. The incident capped the afternoon exhibition and three day meet.
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Washington
New York
Aero Club of America
Eugene Ety
Curtiss
Sheepshead Bay
Ely
Manhattan Beach
Moissant Again Wrecked In Paris London Flight Attempt
Chicago aviator John B. Moissant and his mechanician Albert Fileux escaped injury after his monoplane crashed during a wind affected takeoff while attempting the Paris to London flight from Kensing England. A crowd of 500 witnessed the failed attempt as the propeller and fore wheels were damaged.
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Kensing
England
John B. Moissant
Chicago
Paris
London
Moissant
Albert Fileux
Goose Rock House Fire Destroys Cape Porpoise Hotel
Summer boarders at Goose Rock House in Cape Porpoise fled as fire swept through the complex. The blaze started likely from a defective chimney and destroyed the hotel building, barn, cottage, bowling alleys, and other structures. Estimated damage exceeds $30,000.
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Kennebunkport
Goose Rock
Cape Porpoise
Capt. Mike Galvin Dies at 42 in New York Police Service
Captain Michael J. Galvin known as Mike Galvin and long an efficient ruler of Chinatown died tonight in New York from Bright's disease and nervous collapse after overwork. He was 42 and earned three department medals for distinguished bravery.
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New York
Michael J. Galvin
Mike” Galvin
Chinatown
Bright
Galvin
Department
Deaths at Government Hospital for the Insane
Health office record lists deaths including 69 year old Ho Brady of 4441 Q St NW and 6 month old Addie E Daniels of 1688 Kramer St NE along with 1 year old Gertrude Rieeley of 1604 34th St NW and 3Ht M St NW resident Owen Shoots.
Wounded man exonerates fellow-boarder in slashing case
John Raleigh Nicholson, a lawyer and ex-legislator, withdrew charges against Wilson Downing, saying the man is his friend and not the attacker. Nicholson lies in a critical condition after a slit throat incident at Mrs. Margaret Hardin's house. Downing was taken to Jefferson Hospital after Nicholson initially claimed self-inflicted wounds, then said another man cut him. Detectives found no sign of struggle, and the bloodstained razor belonged to Nicholson.
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St. Louis
John Raleigh Nicholson
Wilson Downing
Margaret Hardin
Nicholson
Downing
Jefferson Hospital
Harry Greensfelder
Lieut. Hoffman
Hardin
Navy to Record Health of Sailors in Career History
A proposed system will compile health records for each Navy man, to be kept alongside efficiency records. After next January attending medical officers would have access to the complete history of a sailor’s physical condition during service.
Vienna Guests Toast US Ties At Saengerbund Event
A Vienna delegation entertained by Washington German clubs included speeches by Rector Swoboda praising American hospitality and Vienna’s architecture. The evening featured Viennese songs, choral solos by Prof Halatschka, and a patriotic toast to the U.S. president as visitors toured Niagara Falls, Union Station, and a Willard lunch.
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Saengerbund
Kunzfeld
Swoboda
University of Vienna
Washington
Vienna
Heidelberg
Prof
Halatschke
Pawlikowski
Dubois
Ingelsburg
Halatschka
Germany
Austria
United States
America
Prague
Innisbruck
Frank Clandy
Kurt Voelckner
Philadelphia
New York
Niagara Falls
Union Station
New Willard
George W. Speir
Library of Congress
Putnam
Capitol
Elliott Woods
Speedway
Washington Monument
Two Drown in Maine Pond
Sydney Jones a New York real estate broker and his 14 year old son Sydney Jr were drowned yesterday at Yoke Pond 17 miles from Katahdin Iron Works Maine. They were fishing from a canoe when it capsized and their bodies were recovered.
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Katahdin
Hay Fever Season Is On in Washington
A humorous column notes hay fever returning with sneezes and watery eyes in Washington. It lampoons political rivalries and promises a mass meeting of the hay fever fraternity with a pantomime and sneeze-artists. The piece playfully argues hay fever is a persistent comedic rival to politicians.
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Bordink
Aristides Goldsborough
Amalgamated
Order of Hay
Jeffries
William Jennings Bryan
Uncle Joe
Hayfever Fraternity
Irish Factions in Riot Clash in Kilkenny and Mayo
John Redmond warned Asquith would be ousted if home rule was not fulfilled after the lords veto. William O'Brien attacked Dillon’s Mayo territory and accused the government of no firm promise. A resolution urged Americans to shun Redmond and O'Connor on a begging tour. Stones, clubs, and revolver fire erupted as police intervened with batons.
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Redmond
Hedmond
O'Connor
United States
Former Franciscan fires shots at St. Peter's during vespars
Aug 28 in Rome a former Franciscan friar Beltramini fired three shots from a revolver inside St. Peter's during vespers. Worshippers fled and services were suspended. Beltramini was arrested, saying he sought attention to regain the priesthood.
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Rome
Beltramini
St. Peter's
Bertramini
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Ourier
St Louis Republic
St Paul
Flancer
Posten Gate
Post-Standard
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Charles W. Morse
Department of Justice
Actress Insane
California
To-Kalon Wine Co
St.n
Blaze Boats Hotel
Goose Rock House
Health Office Record
Slasher
J. R. Nicholson
Vienesse
Merry Widow
Erder
Maine
Wwe
Berlin
Zee
ST. Peter’s
R. Harris & CO
D Streets
Star Laundry
Keeley
North Capitol Street
District of Columbia
Maryland
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N. W. Burchell
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