Harvard Educator Defends Business Education at Southern Conference
Dec 9 Charlotte N C Dr Charles W Eliot emeritus Harvard College addressed the Southern Educational Conference disputing materialism and noting Harvard's graduate school of business administration has invigorated US business leadership. He argued education plus intelligent leadership is needed to conduct large enterprises.
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N. C
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard College
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Ugiuus
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Harvard Waduate School of Bisdnessi-Admiolatra
Enatera Ok
Thia
Fever Ravages Montreal Amid Typhoid Fears
In Montreal typhoid fever runs high with 31 new cases reported by the health department. Two deaths raise the toll, hospitals face overcrowding, and there is a push to open temporary facilities while blame centers on the water supply. City and private water services are scrutinized as the outbreak persists.
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Montreal
Eity
Cold Wave Grips Shenandoah Valley to Norfolk
Intense cold ends the year across Winchester and Shenandoah Valley extending to Norfolk. The Washington Post reports temperatures barely above zero, heavy drifting disrupts rail service, and street slush from recent snow complicates travel as horses slip on icy streets.
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Valley
Norfolk
The
Washington Post
Winchester
Shenandeah
Rayanew
Tel Cfolk
Mee
Nor
Eighteen Die Of Cancer In Maryland Family
Eighteen members of Earl Cole's family die of cancer in Maryland. Earl Cole dies at his mother's home in Wy Hook, the latest in a line of cancer deaths linked to the family. The deceased include siblings and an uncle, with connections to local railways and long-term service as an engineman.
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vTlagerstown
Mac
Earl Cole
Frederick Cole
Wy Hook
BARGE AND CREW SAFE AFTER Christmas Storm Drift
A barge Badger from Searsport Maine broke adrift during a Christmas storm near Lynn Massachusetts. It was picked up by the Dutch steamer Ramassa and anchored at Seton Roads. All six crew members were exhausted but unharmed after the ordeal at sea.
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Nortol
Dee
Badger
Searsport
Ner
Hay State
Jplyat J
Christ Hile
Lynn
Mas
Seton Roads
Ramassa
Royal Dutch
New York
Trinidad
Farmarihs
Bell-Wedded in Washington Pa as Lieut Bell Marries Miss Bailey
Washington Pa December wedding announces Lieut James Franklin Bell of the 8 A stationed abroad wed Miss Ena Halley daughter of Mrs Henry T Bailey. Ceremony held at Methodist Protestant Church Washington with Rev Dr C F Wilbur Pittsburg and Rev George S Sheppard officiating. Maid of honor Inez Bailey. groom attended by Prof A A Hays. Ushers Capt W A Mitchell and Lieut W Tyler among others. Couple to reside in Washington DC after February 1.
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Washington,Pa
Ena
Halley
Henry T. Bailey
Beau Street
James
Franklin Bell
Washington, D
C.F. Wilbur
Pittsburg
George 5. Shepzard
Methodist
Tyler
Wheeling
W. Va
Dad
John Denny
Washington
East
Washington, D. C
Morgan Hosts Bishops Entertaining Episcopal Prelates in Cincinnati
The Washington Post reports J Pierpont Morgan will host all visiting Episcopal bishops for a week in October at the Dalvay mansion of Alexander McDonald in Cincinnati. Sherry, in Cluckioad last Friday, praised the mansion as among the finest he has seen. Morgan will bring a chef and a crew of cooks with vast food supplies for the guests. Rockefeller suggested Dalvay as the entertainable site. Min Mowat approved the choice.
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Cincinnati
Ohto
Louis Slberry
Port
Tharge
Dalvayi
Alexander McDonial
J. Pierpont Morgan
Eplasogat
Sherry
Dalvs
Morgan
Mc Donald -Mansion
Joyni D. Rockéfélier
Chi¢liault
Rockefeller
Old woman seeks Rockefeller money at New York home
A frail elderly woman claims to have $700000 from J.D. Rockefeller and waits at his New York residence. She says she wrote yesterday and hoped the money would be ready today, while security and bystanders observe in the cold. An observer named Steinberger is noted for politicking opinions.
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Rockefeller
New York
Rockefalter
Hin
Yeatarday
Zam
Sala
Waa Steinberger
Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Brownsville Raid
Secret Service agents arrested Abraham Bergman Oscar Gluckman and Getuel Schmid for running a counterfeit operation. At Bergman’s Brownsville home they seized a hydraulic press and dies for 10 and 2 cent pieces, tools for engraving and platemaking, with Bergman described as financier and the others as key crew.
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Presa
Washington
New York
Abraham Bergman
Oscar “Gluckman
Getuel Schmid
Secret Service
United States
Benedict
Bergman
Brownsville
Service
Daliverait
D'Selcome
Gehmid
Dia Waker
Ghd Gluckman
al Free Grewald
Vanderbilt Grandchild III in Serious Condition
Special to The Want ington Post Sayville Long Island December Vanderbilt st sent four physicians to Oakdale to consult over his four year old granddaughter the eldest daughter of Mrs Winthrop Sands. The child suffered convulsions and doctors diagnosed a brain blood condition. Idle Hour gates closed and phones cut, but later reports said she was improving.
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Winthrop Sands
Wantlngton
Sayville
Long Island
W. K. Vanderbilt
Oakdale
Winthrop Bands
Europe
Tle Hour
Idle Hour
Ifa
Foreign languages opposed at college courses in Schurman plan
President Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell University argued at the Modern Language Association convention that modern foreign languages like German and French should be excluded from college curricula. He questioned the usefulness for most faculty and students and urged radical changes in college curriculums.
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Schurman
Univ Equity
Jacob Gould Seturman
Corell University
America
Dock Lease Row Involving Gaynor Associate
New York December 23 Mayor McClellan and former law partner Charles H Hyde figure in a dispute over leasing stages on the North River docks to the Mallory Steamship Line for 6101 000 a year while another firm offered 5 7 6 6 0 0. Hyde was linked to Mallory officers and Dock Commissioner Spooner faced allegations of undue influence at a sinking fund commission meeting. The proposed lease was halted with talk of Spooner removal.
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Gaynor
York
New York
McClellan
Charles H. Hyde
Hlect
North’ River
Tt. Was
Hyde
Mallory Ting
McCiellan
Spooner
Sinking Fund Commission
Acer
Virginia Weddings and Jail Sentences in One Report
Special to The Washington Post reports on Virginia nuptials and a separate arrest. Details describe two individuals sent to jail after an event in Charlottesville on December 23 and a church wedding in the Colonial Motel parlors officiated by Rev Dr Purman Martin. A British subject, Miss Guernant Lynch, and Ernest W Howard are noted in marriage, with the couple sailing to New York then to Blantyre. An incident aftermath notes a fine of $35 and 30 days in jail for a sailor tied to a clash following arrests.
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Jackias
Washington Post
United States
Titans Demonstra
Chartottesville
Hubert Jackson Matis
Aleded
Mount Gilead
Simone
James Ander
Coe
AG Crgude
Stigtsrel
Grenge
Sand Miss “Bertha
Birckhead
Daugiter
Jozeph Buckhead
Bhig Moraiegy
Blantyre
Wilking
Woolls Estate for 10000 Says Executor Named in Will
The Woolls will probated in Alexandria names William Woolls as executor. Estate valued around 133,000 to widow and three children Mary Elizabeth Rosa Woolls Baggett and William Woolls. Virginia Charters notes include Buen Sinat and Lang Supply Company. Funeral held for Leonard Holland. Mackall breaks leg. Emma Wright funeral planned at Wheatley’s chapel with burial at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Treet
Alexandria
Wiliam P. Woolls
William Wools
Woolls
Chidren
Mary Elizabeth ‘Woolls
Rosa
Woolls Baggett
William ‘Woails
Mina Wright
Misa Emma Wright
Washngton
Wheatley
Joseph R. Sevier
Buriel
Pellagra Serum Reported by Durham Physicians
A report from Durham describes local physicians isolating the pellagra germ and testing transmission among pigs and patients. The tale also notes clerical changes, corporate filings, and community events across Virginia and nearby areas with multiple named individuals and places.
Burroughs Dies At Home In Asheville NC
Dr Jimien A Burroughs president of the North Carolina State Medical Society died at his home in Asheville after ten days of illness. He was born near Leesville in Burke County about five years ago. He is survived by his wife and two sisters.
Fire near Manassas sparks two lurking intruders
In Manassas Virginia on December 29 a frame house home of Peyton Johnson burned with occupants escaping through snow. Early reports allege two white men lurked about the property before the blaze. A can and gasoline container were found next morning near an out house. no gasoline had been used. This follows another local house fire earlier in the week that killed two children.
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Washington Fost
Manassas
Dee
Bloom
Peyton Johnson
Johnaen
Jobhanna
Philadelphia
George Robert
Bunting
al.Belas Nerry
Military Board Picks Site for Rifle Range at Virginia Beach
The state military board failed to choose a 10 acre site for a rifle range and development. The board is expected to select the Virginia Beach location as the preferred site for the state troops range. Col W W is named adjutant general, with Leo not taking office until the current term ends in about six weeks. Clifton Weight of Norfolk named assistant adjutant general.
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New Military Board
Virginie Beach
Wagttvatgn
Norfolk
State Military ‘Board
Wiew
Virginia Beach
W.w.'i
Virginia
Mann Aleats
Stilches
Leo
Senate
Mand Asauries
Clifton L. Weight
Sole
Western Maryland to Extend Line for West Virginia Coal
Reported plan by Baltimore developers to reorganize the Western Maryland Railroad to extend from Cumberland Maryland to New Haven Pennsylvania, linking with Pittsburgh and Lake Erie. Aimed at connecting the Wabash system with Baltimore and unlocking up to 71,000 acres of coal lands in West Virginia.
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Washington Peat
Baltimore
Rockefeller
Asrents
Maryignit
Propone
West Virginia
Cumberland
New Haven
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Maryland
West
Elk Lodge Funds Bhort Case Summary
Grafton secretary charged with embezzlement from Elk Lodge funds. Audit shows 1749 dollars misapplied from an 18450 total between April and November. Funds turned over to treasurer Charles Brinkman. Warthen claims auditing committee erred. bond posted by William Clack.
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Grafton
Grafton Lodge
Charles W. Brinkman
Wiliam v. Clack
Warthen
Ousted Police Official Sues for Damages in Cumberland Md
Special to The Washington res Cumberland Md Dec 2 John J Treber a former lieutenant of police who was dismissed by Mayor Kean but reinstated by the city council today filed a suit for damages against George D Landwehr a wealthy Cumberland resident The mayor said the action was based on Landwehrs claim that Treber solicited a bribe before the election last November At the council hearing the charge was not proven and Treber was vindicated though Chief Flanagan refused to obey the councils order to restore him
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George A. Itean
Ault
Agaihat
George D. Landwehr
Cimberland i
Kean
Landwehr
Thaber
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Flanagan
Arrest Follows Her Suit in Parker Divorce Case
New York dispatch reports Mrs Jane Humes Parker wife of Wall Street banker Joanallay Parker faces arrest and perjury and criminal libel charges. Bail set at 5000 hearing adjourned. Complainant Edith Roser Hilly alleges forged statements in a bid for counsel fees amid divorce actions. Parker counters with a divorce suit citing alienation of affection by Mrs Bilis and others. The couple had been in Chattanooga before, with関連 upcoming legal moves and cross suits.
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New York
Mra
Jane” Humes Parker
Joanallay Parker
Wall Street
Parker
Myre
Edith Roser
Hilly
Vienna
Bilis
Hughand
Barre
Delaplane Zilla
Philadelphia
Bila
Elia
Chattaliongas
Court of Appeals DC Court Calendar and Attorneys Listed
Dense OCR lists cases and attorneys across several courts in Washington during January 1918. Notable names include Dutton, Perry & Son, Capital Traction, Baker, Dunlop, Pugh, Maddox & Gatley, and the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. The page also notes probate actions for Eno V. Coonay and a silver anniversary event for Mr. and Mrs. Eljah Perdew in Cumberland.
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Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Specicalendar
Supreme, Court
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United Cigar Store Company
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West ern Maryland News Seventeen marriage licenses issued at Cumberland
Seventeen marriage licenses were issued at Cumberland on Tuesday. The notice lists names, addresses, and lot details across several wards and streets, indicating property transfers associated with the marriages and related trust arrangements. The fragmentary items reference specific lots, streets, and parties including courtship transactions and real estate names.
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Cumberland
Deeds of Trust and Property Notices Curtailed in Listing
Fragmented deeds of trust, securing various properties and individuals such as Walter Sane, Harnan Marvers, and Jake J. Pagan, with figures including $3.10 and $8,000, referencing Square 181 and other blocks. Also notes a boarding case in Hagerstown for $6,000 damages against the Hagerstown Railroad Company and a Danville, Va. employment of a marriage license leading to a broken engagement over a divorced status, plus several equity suits and pleadings across multiple firms.
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Willian
Bovard Usteorsit
Pia
Ana’ Walter Sane
Harnan Marvers
Square
Georzisy
Robinaod
Harrie C
Ausby
Jona
Cub
Robert Camp
Silwaukes Trust
Searia Sears
Joseph le Atblog
Rewari
Akin
Wilear
William H
Pat Joe
Fi Demaltioos
Qaaragen
Blebara
Harry i
Ren
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Charles i
Swarnsell
Alex
T. Hanser
Hoimeat
Sarah J. Lindeau
Halon Garingy
Tush
Amer
Amer. Seat Becarity and ‘Trust- Compas
Allan B. Welter
Gamuel T. Kalkfus
Wiles J.flabhe
Allcun
Atlas
Joan Mr. Jane
Eembannaly
Youth Kills Brother-in-Law Under Father Orders
Bristel youth aged 18 shot and killed Arthur Howard, 28, a former police officer, at the Carleton home. Authorities say the elder Carleton ordered his son-in-law to confront Howard, who was ordered to leave. shots were fired as Howard attempted entry. John Carleton, his wife and son Stuart were arrested after the fatal shooting.
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Bristel
Brigtel
Supert Carleton
Arthur Howard
Special ‘Police
Howard
Carlatons
Carletons
Carlaton
Highoves
Carleton
F Howard
Councilman Cook calls resignation forgery in liquor vote debate
A Wantington dispatch reports Charleston West Virginia December telegram claiming J W Cook resignation from the council was forged. The dry faction councilman had just voted against a liquor measure and had recently entered West Virginia University. An investigation was started to trace the telegram and identify the forger.
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Charleston
W.va
Dee
John W. ‘Cook
Cook
West Virginia’ University
Willan MacCorkie
J. W. Cook
Jett Charleston
Eloping sisters marry after late-night store wedding suit
In Suffolk Virginia on December 20 two sisters, Misses Sallie Jana Emma Preston of Isle of Wight County, eloped with William Little and George Pulley. En route to Gatesville the couple requested a late-night store opening to obtain wedding outfits and were married there this morning.
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Sufolk
Sallie Jana Emma Preston
Tale of Wight County
William ‘Little Eng George Pulley
Gatesville
Uarter
Hough
Obituary Notices From Virginia Aboard the Richmond and Potomac Line
Virginia obituaries report Capt Henry B Fitzhugh longtime railroad conductor dies suddenly in his room after retirement. Survived by two children and three brothers. Also noted are the death of Mish Lacy Morton aged 5, daughter of Jeremiah Morton of Spottaylvants County, leaving two brothers and three sisters. Mrs MS Taylor widow of Dr J B Taylor of Ivy County dies. George N Walker of this city dies after lingering illness aged 35 with wife and three children.
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Dec
Tay Tor
J. B. Taylor
Ivy
Snead
Alberarié
George N. Walker
Comiskey Cuts Spring Training Roster in Four Moves
Special to The Worhingtom Post reports Chicago manager Comiskey further trimmed his recruiting group by selling four players to the San Francisco club. Warring a Guthrie catcher needing seasoning Stewart a Holston pitcher Miller another pitcher and Fisnagan an outfielder Helder who served on the const fant were sent away.
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Comiskey
Worhingtom
Chicago
San Brancisco
Guthrie
Stewart
Holston
Miller
Fisnagan
Helder
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Aries Celt
Oakington County
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Frederic Cots
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Robert Taylor
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Macy's Ospirak
Riobert Crook
Louis Netla
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Gece H. “Mackall
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Birmingham
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Petersburg
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D. Gregory
Bedford City
George M. Shriver
R. D. Apperson
Lynchburg
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R. J. Bhike
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Manone
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Gatewood
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J. A. Parker
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Thomar & Corewoye
Acme
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Tackday Fulton & Dha
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Mary.a. Spencer
Qpenser
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Motor Sales Co
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Lester D. Moore, JR
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Kam Mea
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Miller Brothers
Marion
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Woods Electric
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