Alcohol and prohibition debate sparks nation in peril warning
Speakers at a MCA meeting argued alcohol endangers the republic, citing alcohols effects on people and society. Dr T D Crothers called alcohol a poison after 35 years of study, while Rowland Monroe noted probationary trends in Ohio and other states. Delegates attended church services and a musical prelude marked the day.
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Nation
Iry Iita
MCA
T D Crothera
New York City
Rowland Monroe
Ohio
Inaga Quindly
Arkansas
MGA Orchestra
Earl Carbaugh
Barytone
Batten
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral details
A jumble of death notices dated December, listing names such as John J Oprean, Eeuther John Cori, J Wooteleishell, Margaret Johnson, Mil Orem, Eliza Beth Stagg, Elmer Slayton Newton, and others. Details include burial sites at Rock Creek Cemetery, church services, residences in Washington area, and December service dates with family invitations.
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John J
Ned Dushuad
Agepheral
Noutheast
Hotere Church
Norfolk
Fortemouth
Colum Hte
Order
Eeuther
John
Cori Jate
Carron Counc
Eleishell
Juin H Potten
Johnson
Iis
Borthwest
Rock Creek Cemetery
Init Lowers
Minson
Margaret
Ata Willian
Sulwey Dobnaon
DS Juhnson
Uediay
Mnston Autevad
Twenteth
bin Auraf
Chomas Church
Rack Reek Cumeters Sewton
Satuntas
Ingant
Dee
Elmer Slayton Newton Stagg
Elizabeth Stagg
Miriam Morgan Inntal
Wiliam Gantz
Teeel
Philadelphia
Papela
WILDS
Third Street
Ies Burns
St Stephen
Fragmented notice of marriage and death ads across papers
Telegraph service lists marriage and death notices withheld for insertion at multiple papers including Washington Fort and Forti t. It cites morning papers such as The Washington Fort, Fort iit, and others like Rochester Democrat Chronicle and Syracuse Post Standard with local publications in Providence Journal and Plain Dealer. Garbled OCR omits clear names or dates.
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Washington Fort
Iit
Mithout
Cates
Wap Opera Innatt Fugeirer
Tlaburg Dispatch
Frovléence Journal Eined Plain Dealer
Hechester
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listing
A garbled directory of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include William Lee, John E Wright Co, F Harveys Son, Wm H Sardo Co, Thos. 8. Sergeon, Gortello, Frank Geier's Sons, R F Speare, Spare, and Geo Fourmorett. Entries show modern chapels and round-the-clock service in a late 19th or early 20th century city directory style.
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William Lee
Im Connection
Cammadians
Tenneylvania
John E Wright Co
Lair
Tantany
F Harvey's Sonb
Eriaalmers
Beventh ST
Modern Chapel
W. R. Speare
F Street
Sraun A
GEO
Fourmoret
Embalser
Capitol
Touching Tale of Lost Horse and Turkeys Stirs Alexandria
A Washington Post dispatch recounts an aged man spinning a tale of a daughter run over and a wagon lost with 40 turkeys to gain sympathy. Police traced the story to Alexandria where the man sought aid for his horse and wagon, but investigators concluded the tale varied with each retelling.
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Washington Post Bureau
Bing Brevi
Alexadris
Alexandria
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Mount Vernon
Gail
Potomac
Arrests Sweep Through North End of Colum bue Street
Police close in on Samuel Dudley known as Dinke Dudley at Red Row eating house after warrant cites assault on Laura Savage. Andrew Jackson held for disorderly conduct and fighting. Two others confined to home with chest wound. Police report fight at Cameron and Dayette streets. Freight car looting prompt inquiry. socks missing and more goods possibly taken. Andrews of Washington speaks at Methodist Church South Alexandria meeting on leadership. Arcanumites to entertain with Grand Regent Dabney of Richmond visiting Alexandria Council Royal Arcanum. election of officers to follow.
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Ace
Samuel
Dinke
Dudley
Red Row
Columbue Street
Bell
Rowlett
Hir
Sficers
Sam
Laura Savage
Andy Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Alexandria
Cameron
Dayette
Jackson
Arrington and
Samson
Alexandria Hospital
Penn
Eourt
Fairfax Street
Os Andrews
Andrews
Washington
Lor
Treasury Department
Young Peoples Bulla Mg
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Walter L. Thompson
Arcanumites
Dab Ye
Richmond
Alexandria Council
Royal Arcanum
Charles Griggs former Maryland legislator funeral held
Charles Griggs former Maryland legislator and Wash ington native died recently. his funeral was held today from his Sharpsburg residence with Episcopal minister Rev Charles E B Shaw officiating. A Washington County Bar Association committee, which passed resolutions on his death, attended. Relatives learned of Benjamin Hammer death in Pasadena, California. Hammer aged 76, a Hagerstown native, spent years in grain business before retiring to California. Also reported Cumberland resident John Harte, 46, brother-in-law of Otto Holing, died suddenly at Firstburg leaving wife and three children.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Charles Griggs
Maryland
Washington
Sharpsburg
Charles EB Shaw
Episcopal Church
Washington County Bar Association
Pasadena
Benjamin Hammer
Hammer
Polo Ht
California
Cumberland
John Harte
Firstburg
Otto Holing
Maryland Happenings and church dedication set for December
Farmers in Montgomery county report streams higher with thicker ice. The new Northern Methodist Church at Clarksburg will be dedicated December 19, replacing an 1892 brick structure that superseded a 1778 church on a long standing worship site.
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Montgomery County
Northern Methodist Church
Clarksburg
Local Option Strongly Favored In Virginia Poll
A Virginia straw poll shows a large majority in favor of local option over statewide prohibition. The Antisaloon League plans petitions to submit the issue to voters at the January session. Several lawmakers already express strong support for local option with Democrats in control.
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Virginia
Legislature
Antusioan League
Homer
Washington
Highmond Va
General Assembly
Antiswoon League
Lesrud
Famous Cafe to Go and Grand Hotel to make way for store
The Washington Post reports that the Grand Hotel and the famed Cafe de Ya Faix will be cleared to create a large department store by Bon Marche Company. The block was reportedly bought for 50,000 francs, with plans to remove the familiar eateries.
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Grand Hotel
Pans
Peelal Cable
Washington Post
Paris
Cil du Pasta
Bon Marche Company
Tobacco sales shrink amid poor weather across Virginia markets
Richmond reports slower tobacco receipts as August leaf handling suffered from unfavorable weather. Sun cured stocks in Virginia and North Carolina show weak demand with Richmond piles fetching modest prices. Petersburg and Lynchburg markets mirror softer activity while the Tobacco Association plans a winter pause. A separate note records the Bready Moore marriage in Charlestown West Virginia with details of participants and ceremony.
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Bptolal
Washington Post
Richmond
War
Virginia
North Carolina
Shockoe Warehouse
Lynchburg Va
Dember
Peternburg
Petersburg
Lange Wath
Anlea
Tobacco Association
Hag
Lev of Tobacco
Reaume
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Hobson
Alama
Bret
Republic
Romé
Lin
Rother
Brecy Dee
Pricad, E
Paong Marts
Castoria
Police of
Alexandra Police
Samuel Dudley
Dar
Virginia Briefs
Reece Willams
Uttle
Lynchburg
Ort
Centenary Methodist Church
J A. Thomas
Red Cross Council
Lynchburg Sunday School Association
Banea
Tj Shelfey
Henry M Sackett
J M Otes
St Patrick Council No 60
Knights of Columbus of
Stainton
Daniel Crimmens
Samuel J Collins
William
Mf. Colina
George B Reamer
Tinos ‘Laons
J J Flavin
Georges J Johnson
James Childalon
Vatricke Kennedy
Wits
Roe Moleer
Harris Malnekrodt
St Peter's Episcopal Church of
Charlotte NC
St Roanoke
West Virginia
Hall of
Davis
R Municipal
Newbury
Woc Nye
A F Richardson
Grafton
Western Maryland Railroad
Waltham
Waltham Watches
Bready-Moore
Fey
Eugene Reendy
George R Bieady
Muila
ana@ Power Company
Harpers Ferry
Lemon Moore
John M ‘Moore
Zions Episcopal Church
Charlestown
Alfriend
Horlick
Rorlich
Yale
Pia
Topham’s
F St. N. W
Tina
Ottaer
Asabie & Sole
Caruso
West End
Pa. Ave
N. W
Bulcon Nes
12Th Street
Prudential Loan’ Society
N. W. Cor
12Th and G Streets
Probe. Carriage CO
Thirty-second St. Nw
Portland
Porto Rico
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Moalco Dept ‘Washingtom Brewery Co
Lincoln
Cuticura Treatment
Tilt Street
Geoees
EOE Inc
Wilburn, Heister & CO
Whington Post Building
Bna
Jon Gevin
Goodyear Rainggat CO
F ST
Ee En Se
Benj. K. Leon
Lah
United Cigar Storer A
LA Tunita
Princesse Sure
Panetela Sure
Ricord
Ricoro
Invincible Size
LA Restina
Perfecto
United Sigar
Fennty
Seventh St
Sidney West
Ruan
Han
Soup
Gould
Jree
Dirk Bloodstone
F Street N
Brentano
Christian Xander
7Th Street
Enabe ,Chickering
Holmes Fg Vet Baling
Briad Boll
Fils
Cre
Betty Corce
Valeria
Joaquin Ramor
Sanantine
Doren Oomaker Co
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