Conference on Waifs Problems of Dependent Children Planned
Roosevelt letter invites a January Washington conference to plan federal action for dependent children. The aim is a national approach to care, including foster homes, child placing agencies, and possible congressional legislation. Presiding at the White House January 3, the effort seeks to harmonize state and voluntary efforts for orphans and destitute children.
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Roosevelt
Pablo Visteruay
Homer
Asa Charaan
Paar
Nba
Sb West
Crete
Nationale 1 Law Bureau
Washington
White House
James E West
Clifton Atreex
D. C
West
Congress
District of Columbia
Arptan
Specia Bulletin
United States
Ev Heuney
Luld Bach 2
Fen
Ag T. Congress
Tsishitton
United Stated
Hung
Virginia Obituary for 6 Term Postmaster Pierce Carter
Petersburg Tech reports the death of 6 year old Pierce Ro Carter at home near Jaz att Susset counts. He served two terms as postmaster at Emporia and Greensill2 counts. He is survived by his wife and several children.
Christmas on the Island Observed in Cuba customs and feasts
A vivid account contrasts Cuban Christmas in Havana with American traditions. It describes family reunions, the cena de Navidad, large multi generational gatherings, Cuban foods such as boiled white rice and black beans, and a festive night with bells, trumpets, and processions. The piece notes public mass in cathedrals, the absence of snow, and Cuban holiday customs across provinces. It highlights how wealthy families host extended house parties, and how poorer towns share simple greetings from stoops and doors.
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Casbilly Cook
Cuba
Antilles
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Floridas
Havana
Kris Kringle
Havana Becaus
Sante Clais
Jesus
Louturé
Erindfther
Youn
Papi
Mamsna
Atte Chidren
Sener Ction
Semeuwbat
Breit Dinig
iQubians
Tuba I
Elias
Coral Ocean
Gree
Goa
Ammal
Santa Clara Puerta Principe
Krench
Christmas in Havana Brings Cheer and Cuban Generosity
The piece portrays Havana during Christmas with generous Cuban hospitality and festive scenes. It notes nightly lanterns, decorations, and a peaceful mood among residents, describing the season as one of goodwill and merriment with parades, music, and celebratory displays.
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Havana
Land Prado
America
Veteran Baltimore printer Charles Sprint dies at 46 years in field
Special to The Washington Post Winchester Ya Dee Charles Sprint died today at Memorial Hospital aged 46 a veteran printer who spent 46 years in Baltimore newspapers starting at the Virginian moving to American and Sun offices His wife Elizabeth Allen of Baltimore had died earlier a daughter and a brother survive
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Washington Post
Winchester
Dee
Charles & Sprint
Memorial Hospital
Virginian
American
Sun
Hatimore
Elizabeth Allen
Beltimore
Pardons Granted to Three Alexandria Men by Governor
Three Alexandria families rejoiced as Governor Guy Swanson pardoned John Perm, John McCuen, and Frank Wikia, whose sentences for larceny would have expired in February. The pardon followed a petition from Judge Barley, Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent, and local jurors, with support from fraternal groups. Baskets of provisions were distributed to the needy as part of the fraternal acts.
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Washington Post
King Street
Alexandra Va
Alexandria
Guy Swanson
John Perm
John McCuen
Richmond
Antag
Barley
Icxandria
Aty
All Saloon Closures Hit City in New State Law
The Alexandria area reports all liquor stores and saloons closed overnight under a new state law and will not reopen until tomorrow. Church services will be held at several designated locations including St Marys Catholic, Christ Protestant Episcopal, Grace Protestant Lutheran, Gumannel Lutheran, and Trinity Methodist Episcopal churches with morning hours and music programs planned.
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Alexandra Liquor
Silosus
Alexandria
Morta
Wilsare
Todiy Sarvicze
Willy
St Marys Cathal
Christ Protestant
Iscopal Am
St Pruls
Churel
Grace Protestant
Lyistopal U
Buren
Lutherin Ciureh
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Churel
Captains Win Their Case After Suspension Remitted
In Alexandria yesterday a supervising inspector reversed a suspension ruling for Capt Frank McPhinps of the steamer Washington and Capt Henry Keaillck of the ferry steamer Laclawint after a collision. The delay was lifted, and the days suspension imposed on Capt Thulips was remitted. Also noted, the Nuptials of Dick Bellamy and Maude Petty were celebrated at St Marys Cathedral with Rev J Cutler officiating.
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Billips
Kendrick
Alexandria
Alliet
Newfals
Frank Mc Phinps
Washington
Henry Keaiick
Laclawint
Inspecto
de Wien
Hid
Scover-Bellamy
Miss Maude
Slexudra
St Mary
Cathole Church
Licensed To Marry In A Turbulent Philadelphia Rite
A garbled list of names and titles details a large wedding lineup across several churches. Clergy including Rev WH Dal and Rev DG Mae Lica preside ceremonies naming brides and grooms such as Florence Fayin and William Curtis, with multiple locations and dates implied, amid a flood of scattered surnames and affiliations.
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Lair
Plorence Fayin
Williais
Curtis
Alame
Magee
Val
Nange Cums
Jamma F Meyern
Nima J Urana
Phiadelphia
John T Rudile
Tamers Va
Oepha
Mabel Trazzare
Francis Fiemari
Guigon
Tageway
Willan
Bath
TB Sebaugllin
Mary
Simpsin
Haitimare
Charla
S$ Bundy
JP Timer
Clare Cole
Nan
The
Fey
Heien
Oles
Ant Maggie
Holmes
Jamed Robinson Meriheil Hart
Reesien
Thames
Virginia Weddings Public notice of Petersurg Dee marriage
Last night at the residence of the bride parents in Wis Hebecca Pritchett wed George H. Yinger of A lparaiso with Rev C B Bryan officiating.
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Petersurg
Wis Hebecca
Pritchett
George H. Yinger
Lparaiso
Bryan
Jennie Lippitt sinks in gale near Hoggs Island tragedy
Survivors tell of the schooner Jennie Lippitt breaking apart in a December storm off Hoggs Island. Only Andrew Jorgenson remains alive after Capt Robinson and five crewmen perished. The lumber laden vessel valued at 300000 dollars belonged to a Boston firm. Ravenscraig rescued Jorgenson as another man died from exposure aboard. The wreck occurred near False Cape as Armande of Hull and American line arrived with Zaccheus Sherman crew aboard.
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Washington
Norfolk
Ravenscraig
Hampton Roads
Jennie Lippitt
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Hoggs Island
Andrew Jorgenson
Robinson
Jergenson
Jergengens
Firen
Jo Genson
Way
Boston
Jorgensons
Hns
Armande
Rotterdam
James Cooke
Zaccheus Sherman
Cape Henry
Cooke
Hampon Roads
Champton
Newark
False Cape Va
Prohibition Law Uphheld on Jurisdiction Ground in Georgia
In Atlanta, the U.S. circuit court dismissed a petition by the Christian Brewing Company of Cincinnati and the Chattanooga Brewing Company challenging Georgia's prohibition law on nonjurisdiction grounds. Judge Newman ruled the matter for state courts and noted federal review would require a writ of error from the Georgia Supreme Court. The petition accused dual subject matter, overreach of legislative authority, and failure to secure a constitutional majority.
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Allanta Ga Dee
Lantet States
Wot Newman
Georgia
Newman
State Supreme Court
Christian Modilen Brewing Company
Cincmnati
Cuattanooga Brewing Company
Atlanta
Governor Urges Christmas Holiday Extend to Saturday
At the request of many state business institutions Governor Glenn today urged that Friday and Saturday be observed as holidays. The proclamation states Christmas is a special custom and, this year, two days should be set aside for kin remembrance and thanks to God.
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Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
Prisoner Walks Out of Court During Verdict Deliberations
In Jonesville Virginia two prisoners caused a landmark incident as James Beatty, convicted of malicious shooting, escaped in open court while the jury deliberated. Beatty remains at large as the jury imposes sentence, ordering twelve months in jail and a $200 fine.
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Washington Fost
Jonesville
James Beatty
After Bethesda Firebugs Warrants for Two Residents
Warrants issued for arson against Matthew Griffin and Frank J Wells in Bethesda area. Griffin whereabouts unclear, said to have fled to New York. Wells hospitalized in Washington and linked to the crime. Detective Pettit reported Wells confessed involvement and implicated Griffin as the principal using Wells as a tool. Reward of $50 offered by county commissioners.
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Spetial
Washington Post
Rockville
Bethesda
Matthew Griffin
Frank J Wells
John W Hoffman
Griffin
New York
Wella
Washington
Bethesda Citizens Association
Ernest Pettit
Pettit
Wells
Leating
Hoffman
Jeremiah P Harrington Wells
Staunton Weekly to Be Party Organ for Western District
Virginia brief reports plan to publish the Staunton weekly as a party organ with Led Voorhees and the Qld Dominion Sun ownership. How Fullwiler named postmaster and editor. W Thad Leith hospitalized after a stroke in Fredericksburg. Motorman James T Lawson released on bail after a barroom shooting in Pocahontas injuring two others.
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Led & Voorhees
Qld Dominion Sun
Staunton
Brown Allen United States Tearshal
Wil
Fullwiler
James T Lawson
Pocahontas
S Butt
Tony Justice Owens
Maryland Weddings Bring Four Marriages in One Night
Rehitte Dee 4 Miss Edith Luge seth Burdette of Browningsville wed at bride parents home with officiating pastor Hey M f ost of Clarksburg. Bessie J Mobley of Dickerson and Muret J Morning star of Poolesville wed in Washington yesterday. Carrol Bosworth of Bevern W Ve and Mary Marks of Elkins W Va wed in Cumberland. Seymour Bartlett of Bridgeport W Va and Elizabeth Wilson of Bostheville W Va married in Cumberland after Wilson traveled from Clarksburg.
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Rehitte Dee
Edith Lugeseth Burdette
John
Burdette
Browningsville
Barry Ranson Beall
M ‘Fost
Clarksburg
Bessie J Mobley
Dickerson
Muret J Morningstar
Poolesville
Washington
J B McLaughlin Cumberland
Carrol Bosworth
Col H Wh Bosworth
Bevern W Ve
Mary Marks
Stenken Marks
Elkins
W Va
Cumberland
Oakland Deck —Seymour Bartlett
Bridgeport
Elizabeth Wilson
T V Wilson
Bostheville
Thomas Wilson
Man severely burned when he falls into fireplace
In Hastville Virginia this morning Spee al o Tidtas about age unknown fell from a chair into a fire while his family was out shopping. Embers ignited the carpet, neighbors rescued him, and firemen controlled the blaze. He suffered severe leg burns and both legs were amputated at Salisbury Hospital.
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Spee al
Washington Post
Hastville
Dec
Garney
Jey
Salisbury Hospital
Health Office Record Names and Ages From Local Census
A health office record lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses, including David Barry aged 29 of Florida Avenue, Geary J Mette aged 44 on Morris Road, Eliza J Williams aged 67 on YE Avenue, James T Smith aged 26 on Elm Street, Lucy F Green aged 67 on Church Street, Samuel Budd aged 48 rear 1824 Katana Nane Williams aged 44 on 502 T Stop, Daniel aged 24 at 71 F Mountain, Mary Jonins aged 74 at 3d and 1st Streets NE, Gertrude Unosman aged 3 at 1221 8th Street NW, Charles Pinkney aged 40 at Cannally Hospital, and an infant of Mary and Henry Butler listed as three hours old on Sana Street.
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Svm
Hamilton
David Barry
Geary
J Mette
Morris Road
Eliza J Willams
James T Smith
Lucy F Green
Samuel Budd
Kat Na Nane
Williams
Daniel
Veare
Mary Jonins
Gertrude Unosman
Charles Pinkney
Births in a small town list of newborns
A local births column records new arrivals: Edward and Bessie Van Pelt welcome a girl named Laur y Kupson, George Tom Goldie and E Ashford welcome a girl Choris, B Baldereen couple Choris B and Sophia Baldereen have a boy, etc. The register lists multiple families and newborns with fathers and mothers across several households.
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Edward
Bessie van Pelt
Laury
Yettle Kupson
George Tom Goldie E. Ashfard
Choris
Sophia
Baldereen
James T
Sible
Arnold
Jobn E
Rarsh
Flaherty
Willem
Elzebeth
Nicholas U
Louie J Stafford
George and
Daley
Henry and
Julia L. Moses
James O
Ida
Holmes, Boy
Husband shoots wife and kills child in Muncie case
Police report a man shot and mortally wounded his wife and killed their 18 month old child, then attempted suicide but neighbors stopped him. The suspect, McCracken, had been drinking and claimed jealousy over infidelity. He was restrained, hospitalized, and later jailed as details emerge from the incident near Parkersburg.
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Rashington Post
Cameron Wa Dee
McCracken
Pilver
Neer
iWheeling City Hospital
Jag McCracken
Neghbors
Indicted for Murder Involving Druggist and Woman
Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg W Va describes the indictment of a local druggist and Tannie Pope a Black woman for the murder of Mary Murphy who died in a cab after leaving Mrs Agnes He manse’s home for the Retreat. The report adds a note about a separate death of Alan Wilson, 11, crushed in a street elevator, and mentions Edgar Martz of Hagerstown making a deed of trust to two creditors.
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Washington
Rex Richmond
Dee t—Archer M Vaughan
Tannie Pope
Mary Murphy
Agnes Hemanse
Pope
Yauguan
Sves
Washington Po
Clarksburg
W Va
Alen Wilson
Hagerstown
Asmgn
Edgar Martz
Charles E Bowman
Daniel W Doub
Charitable Trusts Appoint Company Trustee for Endowment Funds
Charitable institutions may appoint this company as trustee to accumulate funds for a specific purpose. The trust company will invest donations, bequests, or gifts to grow the endowment, earning interest through mortgages or other securities. The arrangement seeks security for the funds and profitable investment.
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Bulleing & House
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Harry Woodward
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Virginia Briefs
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Fredericksburg
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Health Office Record
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