Pastor Gave Her Tip Denies He's Fortune-Teller
New York authorities arrest Rev Rufus A. Mirida, pastor of the First Association of Spiritualists Congregation, on fortune-telling charges. Bail set at 2000 after detecives report he claimed spiritual powers and pressed a Japanese caller about beating a fan-tan game. Mrs. Isabel Hand posted $1000 bail for Mirida, who says he never guaranteed messages and cites his editor work and religious role.
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New York
Rufus A. Mirida
Fist Association of Spiitualists
Thsvity
Flynn
Micards
Wes Nors
Ndoo
Anatrony
Covaral
Marorda
West Seventy-sixth Street
Dennison
McCullough
Macurda
Chinatown
Mi Wleanor Hand
Curnich
Jon Kennedy
Dolly Reynolds
Miller Arcade
Macurdy
Robert Emerson
Emerson
Spiritualists
Wreck
Rufus Macuria
Naval officer Charles Sperry dies of pneumonia at hospital
Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry, famed as the man who commanded the American battleship fleet on its world cruise, died unexpectedly of pneumonia at the Naval Medical School Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn in 1847, he rose to rear admiral and led the Atlantic fleet tour, served on the Navy War College council, and was active in international law forums. Burial likely Arlington. widow Mrs. Sperry heads to Washington.
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Charles S. Sperry
Iman
Naval Medical School Hospital
Moetry
Newport
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
R. T
Sperry
London
State Department
Hague
Great Britain
United States
United States Senate
Brooklyn
Naval Academy
Navy War College
General Board
Ife
United States Naval
Geneva
C. M. Thomas
Washington Urged as Official Panama Canal Celebration Site
Henry R. Macfarland led a joint Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce committee to press Washington as the fitting venue for an official Panama Canal opening celebration. The plan calls for a nine member commission with state and territorial representation to prepare for a national capital exhibit and report to Congress next session. The group will hold an executive session to choose the celebration city and push Senate support.
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Senate Committee On Industrial
Washington
Panama Canal
San Francisco
New Orleans
Henry R. Macfarland
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Hampton
National Capital
Congress
Macfarland
Senate
Capitol
Hughes to Stay Here Devoted to Local Schools
Percy M. Hughes, assistant superintendent of the District public schools, will not resign to accept a Syracuse superintendent post. He may decide later to move if the Syracuse offer extends his term. Hughes plans to remain with the local board, noted for his efficient leadership, with a final decision expected this week.
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Percy M. Hughes
Syracuse
N. Y
Snghes
Ylughes
Hughes
Board of Education
Washington
Heis
Central High School
New Art Import Rules Define Duty Free Works
Secretary MacVeagh issued new customs regulations to define works of art free of duty. Items not less than two years old such as tapestries and clocks will be taxed, while pieces over 100 years old like bronzes paintings and furniture will enter free if bona fide works of art. The government acknowledges many items cannot be collected under vague rules.
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MacVeagh
Ui Iy
Dr Green Chosen Bishop in Richmond Diocese
A special Episcopal diocese council in Richmond accepted the resignation of Rt. Rev. A Loyd and elected Rev. Berryman Green on the first ballot to fill the vacancy as bishop coadjutor. Green, a Virginia Theological Seminary professor, is a Charlotte Court, Virginia native and about 40.
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Richmond
Episcopal Diocese of
Wair Kinja
A. Loyd
General Mission Board of the
Church
Berryman Green
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Green
Charlotte Court
Virginia
School Pay Held Up Causes Delays In Salaries
Recent comptroller rulings slowed payroll processing for public school staff. Teachers and clerks did not receive pay yesterday as unions approved overtime to finish the payroll within about a week. An investigation continues into fuel waste at school buildings amid new rules for teacher appointments and numerous staff transfers and promotions.
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James W. Oyster
Board of Education
Committee On Rules
Comptroller of the Treasury
Sally Lacy
Yhrelkeld
Hyde School
Bliss M. M. Duvall
Tenley
Threlkeld
Mina M. G. Ridgate
Tower
Henry Schoot
S. E. Thomas
M. E. Fotlin
Eckington School
A. A. Nevitt
Abbotto Morse
Mabel Wann
Morse
Abbott School
M. C. Pimper
Langdon
M. A. Handley
Henrry
N. D. Wells
Henry School
Jeanette Wagner
Webster
Moise
R. MM. Bogen
Langdon School
A. 5. Douglas
Miss & W. Jackson
Brookland
Itubbard
EH. Mul- Meas
Gales
L. V. Powell
Gage School
Misa Florence Hooth
Emery School
Misa M. E. English
Pierce
Thomson School
J. la Jordan
Pierce School
P. L. Gover
Blair Scheel
B. E Schrieber
Hamilton School
F. A. Wybert
Madison School
H. B. Bundick
Blow
Ethel Browne
Madison
Webb School
Alex M. A. Johnston
E. M. Raber
E. R. Boughton
Jefferson
Gales School
Ethel Heffeboner
5. T. Mason
Byra
Elesa
Edith Athey
J. H. Wilson
Buck Kinley Manual Training School
C. E. Lawin
F. C. Butler
Bowen
Cardoza
A. M. Jackson
Fiest
Payne School
M. & Sumner
Douglass School
J. V. Lewis
Douglass
A. Y. Williams
M. B. Clark
Jones
B. M. Shippen
Ivy City
Jones School
Mise
M. Dent
Cook
NM. Wilson
Lovejoy School
H. A. Moss
Mothers tone directs wholesome remedies for children
A mother’s tone wisely guides when to use remedies and a well informed mother prefers the gentle laxative Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna only when needed. The ad emphasizes buying the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Eland
Corporation Counsel
New York State
DR. Green
Theological Seminary
A. S. Loyd
Committee On Transportation of the
Washington Board of Trade
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7Th St
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Pa. Ave
Chas. Kaufman & Bro
Hamburger Bros. & CO
Baltimore
Dryfuss, Kahn & CO
L. Grief & Bro
Edward Solomon
North Capitol St
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Solomon
Lord & Taylor
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