Taft Reelected President as Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting
President Taft was unanimously reelected president of the American Red Cross at its fifth annual meeting. He urged a future endowment of 5 million dollars to stabilize the society. Liege Griscom received a gold medal for Italian earthquake relief, while Kashurne Baves and Samuel Parrish got silver medals for aid in disaster relief.
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American Red Cross
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Italy
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Robert W de Forest
Charles D Norton
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Foreign Resident Protests Duty on Un declared Goods
Miss Terradell Certain protested a customs duty on several thousand dollars of undeclared dutiable dresses and two other baggage items. She claimed foreign residency and reserved the right to appeal after appraisers determine value.
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Ametika
Dresas
Hurston
Osborne
Diaz Called "Man of God" at Mexico Banquet
Former U S ambassador to Mexico David Thompson praised President Diaz and Mexico at a banquet in his honor. Thompson described Diaz as sincere honest and devout, saying his four years with the president show a clear evolution driven by devotion to Mexico and straightforward dealings.
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American Club
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Pawnbrokers Duped Embezzlement Charges Against Rice
Frederick Rice, 45, arrested by Central Office Detectives on embezzlement charges after dozens of pawnbrokers accused him of systematically obtaining jewelry and pledging it at different shops. Police say tickets totaled about 16000 with losses possibly reaching 42000. Rice admitted dealings with major brokers and may face multiple counts. He resides at 113 Third Street NW. wife recently left for Chicago.
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Central Omce
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Rhcetto
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Arrest of Railway Mail Clerk in Philadelphia Theft Case
A railway mail clerk named Fanki Si, 29, was arrested by post office inspectors in Philadelphia for two years of stealing valuable letters. The arrest followed weeks of investigation by Washington and Philadelphia division inspectors. He was taken to a United States commissioner and sent to jail, with plans to appear again for a decoy letter that aided his capture.
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Aerial Fleet Urged by Army Signal Chief
Gen James Allen, chief signal officer, urges a definite aeronautical development plan for the army in his coastal report to the War Secretary. He notes Germany and France are building aerial fleets as military auxiliaries and calls for tighter wireless control along the coasts to reduce message delays between coast defenses and ships.
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France
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Geacoast Dofongea
Ebloy
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Baldwin dismissed in bribery case at immigration bureau
Secretary Nagel and Commissioner Keefe ordered the dismissal of George H. Baldwin, a Chinese inspector for Washington and Baltimore, “for the good of the service.” Baldwin had faced bribery accusations including a $20 payoff for confidential information. He plans to seek reconsideration, with his attorney preparing a brief for the secretary, while Baldwin continues to deny the charges.
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Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
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Immigration Bureau
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Keefe
Baldwin
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Raime
Sloover
Washington
Baltimore
France prioritizes aeroplanes over dirigibles in war plan
French war officials debate future air power with Baron Ostwurnelles de Constant urging rapid aerial development. The National Aerial League cites France’s lead over Germany in dirigibles and aeroplanes while plans call for expanding a dirigible and aeroplane fleet, a new aviation school, and a stronger air force as essential to national defense.
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France
National Aerial League
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Germany
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War Department
Dixies Honor President At Dixie Chapter Reception
A reception honoring Mrs J somer vile Harms of Dixie Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy was held at John Howell 1443 Massachusetts Ave Tuesday night hosted by his daughter Mrs Harold smith. Dixie Chapter formed about six weeks ago with Mrs Smith and Mrs Hard present. Confederate choir performed with uniformed instrumental and vocal soloists and many Confederate Veterans wore their badges in a body formation.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
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Massachusetts Avenue
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Smith
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Mra Merve
Reorganization Proposed for Navy Medical Corps
Surgeon General Rixey recommends reorganizing the hospital corps into a corps of dentists surgeons and a medical reserve corps along with two specially constructed hospital ships He also seeks closer oversight of midshipmen physical training at Annapolis and opposes a deck watch endurance test pressing for alignment with Roosevelt era fitness standards.
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Annapolis
Roosevelt
Mrs Stewart Dies in Washington at 1 A.M.
Mrs Susan Stewart wife of Admiral Edwin Stewart died at Admiral Dunlap’s residence 1428 Massachusetts Ave Northwest just before 1 o clock yesterday morning. She arrived in Washington Friday to visit Mrs Dunlap and suffered acute indigestion and heart trouble Monday night. Survived by her husband and three sons William E Donald 8 Stewart of South Orange New Jersey and Laurance Stewart a midshipman. Funeral services likely at Admiral Dunlap’s home tomorrow with burial in Arlington.
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Wisconsin
Mitchell
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Admiral Stewart
Le Gallienne Attacks Again on The Serpent Tongue Verse
The Washington Port New York dispatch reports poet Le Gallienne striking again at William Watson's claims about his voyage to America and his war on women. Miss Violet Asquith declined to comment, calling Watson’s charges peevish and self-serving. Le Gallienne denounces Watson’s motive, linking it to ambition for knighthood and personal grievance, while Kipling and others are cited in the broader debate over feminine secrets and public discourse.
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Amenea
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Wife convicted of murder in second degree at Newark
Mrs Wilhelm found guilty of killing her husband Frank Wilhelm in Newark February 1. Jury recommended mercy and praised the jury for their verdict in the court of oyer and terminer Tuesday. The judge thanked the jury and Mrs Wilhelm was taken back to jail after the verdict.
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Acid Attack on Women Arrests and Evades Capture on New York Avenue
An unidentified man dumped vitriolic liquid from a doorway onto passing women near New York Avenue and Fourteenth Street. The assailant fled as a general alarm spread through eleven precincts, with police instructed to watch for him. Affected victims reported damaged skirts and clothing as officers pursued no clear clues.
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Watson
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St Thirteenth Street
Miss Tindall
Fourteenth Street
Damaage
Need of Vice Admiral and Potter's Call for Rank
Admiral Potter urges revival of the vice admiral rank to match foreign navies. He cites embarrassments at foreign funerals and gatherings where U S officers are outranked. Potter argues the commander of the U S fleet should hold a rank above rear admiral to reflect expanded duties.
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Crate Congress
United States
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Bureau of Navigation
Davenport to donate Haleb skeleton to Smithsonian exhibit
Arabian horse Haleb, the Pride of the Desert, died ten days ago and Homer Davenport announced plans to present the skeleton to the United States government for display at the Smithsonian Institution. Davenport, with Said the Arabian boy, met with Uncle Jo Cannon and toured the Smithsonian, discussing Haleb’s case and future exhibit plans.
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Columbia Theater
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Desert
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Crocker wills $1.5 million to cancer research fund
The late Crocker bequeaths at least 1500 dollars to a cancer research fund funded by city and country estate sales. He also leaves specific sums to servants including a $25 000 gift to his longtime Chinese valet Lee. Commander Peary aid gift noted by friend John Hays Hammond at funeral.
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George Crockers
Columbia University
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Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
Advert explains Diapepsin as a fast aid for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims relief within 1.6 minutes, restoring appetite and reducing sour breath, gas, belching, and headaches, urging readers to buy through a druggist.
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