Rumor of Lawrence Washington for Alexandria Postmaster
A Washington rumor claims President Roosevelt will send Lawrence Washington’s name to the Senate for Alexandria postmaster. Washington, a librarian and descendant of George Washington’s brother, says he has not sought the job but would be honored if nominated. The race includes Thomas Burroughs, J Armistead Egghorn, and James Johnston amid factional backing as Cropp er’s term nears end.
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Lawrence Washington
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Cameron Street
Congressional Library
George Washington
Lawrence
Joseph S. Cropper
Agnew- Bowden
Republican Party
White House
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Cropper
Thomas Burroughs
J. Armistead Egghorn
James ©. Johnston
Egghorn
Post
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Culpeper
Firemen to Parade in Alexandria Parade Honor
Friendship Veteran Firemen's Association meets in Friendship Hall Alexandria tonight to finalize parade plans. The group will run the old hand engine, linked to a George Washington donation, with James Javins and Chief Webster among likely operators. Post event an exhibition is planned. Funeral services for Thomas E. Spinks held at his Duke Street residence with Elks participation. James P. Wood of Richmond, a veteran and former Whig contributor, dies after weeks in Alexandria.
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Alexandria
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James P. Wood
Richmond
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South Washington Street
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Sunday saloons close in Columbus first time in sixteen years
Columbus Ohio February 18 Mayor Badger ordered Sunday saloon closures and enforcement was strict all day. The city became dry with no arrests for violations. Saloons just outside city limits remained open drawing crowds from Columbus.
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Nine Violent Deaths In New York Subways And City
Nine violent deaths dominated an unusual Sunday police report from New York and Brooklyn. A street murder in Manhattan led the list, plus three self-inflicted deaths, a man ground to death under an express train, a Greenwich Street woman burned alive, another killed by gas in a West Street hotel, and a canal death in South Brooklyn.
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Jeannette Kaplan
Beth Israel Hospital
Osage Delegation Arrives with Multinational Indian Presence
A ten-member Osage delegation joins forty-three Indians in Washington at the Beveridge house. Representing twelve nations including Ponca, Otoe, Sioux, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, and Chippewa, they seek a major discussion on Indian Territory affairs. The Kickapoo delegate travels from Mexico. The Potawatomi representative is Anthony Bourbonnais, descendant of early French voyagers. An anti race death by own action club in Mason City adopts Roosevelt ideas and pledges to promote the doctrine locally.
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Death and gas suicide shock Jersey City family
A man and a woman stayed at the Royal Blue Hotel in Jersey City. The woman died from gas in their room while the man, identified as Cornelius Austead, survived after rescue. The husband, John I Houghtaling, learned the body was his wife Jennie and faced a trusted friend Austead as a suspect in the tragedy.
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Saloon Raid Sparks Panic in Baltimore Neighborhood
A police raid on Albert Wroten's South Baltimore saloon triggered a sensational escape. Six men fled upstairs and over a roof to a neighbor, a defender on the roof fired, causing panic that sent nearly 2000 people including a negro church congregation into the street as fugitives were pursued and few were captured.
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Widow Withdraws as Executor in Yerkes Will
Chicago reports deny a will contest as Mrs. Wilson Mizner withdraws as executor to tour. Mrs. Yerkes has made a will leaving near 1 million dollars to found a Yerkes hospital in Chicago. Attorney Knight confirms the bequest but offers no exact amount. Mizner's travel plans and movements are unclear amid rumors.
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Traction
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Michigan Avenue
Mizner
New York
California
St. Louis
Mexican Officials Limit Silver Exports to Ease Money Strain
In Mexico City the clearing house began operations to stabilize the money market. The treasury secretary asked sending banks to pause silver exports to avoid gold shortages, while the currency commission will issue gold certificates against gold deposits. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised next.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Exchange and Currency Commission
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Danger hidden in bill endangering fraternal societies
Senators warn a Virginia bill could render fraternal beneficial societies largely unregulated by state law, effectively enabling a mutual assurance society to operate with minimal oversight. The measure, introduced by Shackelford, was thought to merely repeal a 1897 act but faces fierce opposition and calls for major changes.
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Richmond
Senate
Virginia
Shackelford
Orange
Wood Wins Skating Titles At National Championships
Morris Wood of New York captured all three distances at the national amateur speed skating championships for the United States and Canada in New York. He won the one half mile in 1 32, the one mile in 3 08 25, and the three miles in 10 12 45, sweeping the three events at the Bronx meet.
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New York
Bronx
Morris Wood
Actress Lillian Kemble Plans Marriage After Divorce
Boston with Miss Kemble, a leading Castle Square actress, says she will wed a wealthy Bostonian once a court grants her divorce from Will S Rising, with a decree expected in spring. She has frequently been seen with the unnamed suitor on parkways and is identified as a Milwaukee native.
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Washington Post
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Mass
Castle Square Theater Company
New York
Will S. Rising
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Appeals to Heart Patients
A vintage advertisement claims poor blood circulation shows as shortness of breath on exertion and emotional triggers. It promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure as the quick safe treatment, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Testimonials include Mrs J M Ravel of Reading Pa praising recovery from heart palpitations.
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Baseball Notes From a Bygone Era
A compilation of baseball items discusses Bil Tineen’s renewed pitching for the Bos tons, Criger’s recovery in Elkhart, and George Nill’s potential utility role. Notes cover Parson Davies’s New Orleans sale, a white mer rowized sock venture, Montreal’s purchase by Griffth and Farrell, and Kansas City’s franchise sale tensions. Also: McGraw rebukes Donlin, and Young teeters on a legal contract dispute over Milliown options.
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Frank Farrell
Clark Griffith
Joseph B. Gordon
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George Tebeau
Tebeau
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Slab Wonder
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Asheville Wrestler Olsen Defeats Wassam At Greenwald Theater
On February 18 in New Orleans Olsen of Asheville NC defeated Oscar Wassam of St. Louis in a best three of five falls match at Greenwald Theater. Wassam won the first fall in 12 minutes, Olsen won the second in 5 minutes 3 seconds with a hammer lock, and the third in 10 minutes 10 seconds. Olsen then took the last fall in 30 seconds. Buck Talton of Washington beat Abe Daniels of Brooklyn at 135 pounds in the preliminary.
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Brooklyn
Cadets Defeat Princeton in Annual Army Fencers Match
West Point Army fencers outscored Princeton eight bouts to one in the annual match. McAlpin tied Dickenson in regulation and won after extra period. Breckenridge also tied, but Dickenson prevailed. Princeton’s sole win went to Breckenridge. Also: J O H Denny of Pittsburgh won Pinehurst golf playoff with Rosenfeld after a St Valentine’s net score of 9.
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Yale and Harvard Baseball Prospects Bright for 1906 Season
Yale relies on Billy Lush as coach with Walter Camp advisory help and a strong returning lineup led by Captain Bowman while Harvard rebuilds its infield under Coburn and Nichols. Princeton also shows depth with Doyle, Byram, and Cooney anchoring pitching and an agile outfield to be formed.
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