Rumor of Washington as Alexandria postmaster candidate alarms locals
In Alexandria the postmaster race heats up as a Roosevelt nomination for Lawrence Washington is rumored. Washington, a librarian and descendant of George Washington's brother, denies seeking the post but notes he would be honored if named. Rival candidates include Thomas Burroughs, J Armistead Egghorn, and James Johnston, with party factions pressing their claims.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Roosevelt
Lawrence Washington
Senate
Washington
Cameron Street
Congressional Library
George Washington
Lawrence
Joseph S. Cropper
Agnew- Bowden
Republican Party
White House
Crupper
Cropper
Thomas Burroughs
J. Armistead Egghorn
James ©. Johnston
Egghorn
Post
Eegborn
Culpeper
Firemen to Parade in Alexandria Parade Day Event
Veterans group plans role in Thursday parade at Alexandria Friendship Hall tonight to finalize arrangements and will ride the old hand engine, a Washington era heirloom, with James Javins and Police Chief Webster among those expected to man it. After the parade an exhibition and reception follow. The article also notes funerals for Thomas E. Spinks and a death in Richmond resident James P. Wood.
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The
Police Department
United States
James P. Wood
Richmond
Thomas W. White
South Washington Street
Alexandria
Wood
Whig
Sunday saloons closed in Columbus marks first dry day in sixteen years
In Columbus Ohio on February 18 Mayor Badger enforced Sunday saloon closures strictly. The city went dry with no arrests for violations. Saloons just outside city lines remained open and drew crowds from the city.
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Columbus
Ohio
Badger
Nine Violent Deaths In Italian Quarter Subway Murder
New York police report nine violent deaths on a Sunday including a street murder in the Italian quarter Antonio Rossi, 24, killed in the subway dismembered body found on the tracks and panic at Fourteenth Street station. A woman perished in Greenwich Street fire and another in West Street gas incident. Jeannette Kaplan, 22, left a note after taking her life in Beth Israel area.
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Michael Chiarcello
Fourteenth Strees
Jeannette Kaplan
Beth Israel Hospital
Ten Osage Indians Arrive in City for Big Talk
A delegation of ten Osage Indians arrives at the Beveridge house, bringing the total Indians in residence to forty three, with representation from twelve tribes including Ponca Sioux Potawatomi and Kickapoo. The Kickapoos, now in Washington from Mexico, send one delegate to collect rents for the Mexican branch.
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Death leads husband to doubt wife in gas room tragedy
A man and a woman checked into the Royal Blue Hotel in New York. A gas leak killed the woman and left the man near death. The woman’s husband, John Houghtaling, identified the victim as Jennie and learned the companion was his friend Cornelius Austead. Authorities traced the couple to Jersey City. The story ends with Houghtaling's grief and concern for their five children.
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Washington Post
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Raid Sparks Panic at Baltimore Saloon Incident
Special to The Washington Fest reports a South Baltimore raid on Albert Wroten's saloon caused chaos as six men fled to rooftops, a homeowner opened fire, and a cloud of panic sent nearly 2,000 people including a negro church congregation into the streets, with most fugitives later captured.
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Widow Withdraws as Executor in Yerkes Will Case
Chicago reports deny a contest to Charles T. Yerkes estate as Mrs. Wilson Mizner withdraws as executor to tour abroad. Mrs Yerkes has made a will allocating near one million dollars for a new Yerkes hospital in Chicago. Attorney Knight confirms the bequest but refuses to disclose the amount. Wilson Mizner’s whereabouts and travel plans remain unverified.
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New York
California
St. Louis
Limit on silver exports prompts Mexican bank action
Mexican treasury officials urged banks in Mexico City to halt silver dollar exports to avoid tightening local money markets. The plan seeks to ensure ample gold currency by issuing gold certificates against bank-held gold and foreign coins, with the exchange and currency commission supervising monthly asset statements.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Exchange and Currency Commission
Treasury Department
Senators warn bill could loosen fraternal society control
A Virginia Senate review revealed a proposed measure that could permit a mutual assurance society to operate with little to no state oversight. Senators called the bill dangerous, suggesting it be rejected or heavily modified to restore safeguards. The measure, introduced by Mr Shackelford of Orange, would repeal the 1897 act that required taxation and publicity, though repealed in 1904.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Senate
Virginia
Shackelford
Orange
Wood Wins Skating Championships For United States and Canada
Morris Wood of New York swept the national amateur speed skating titles in three distances at the Bronx New York on February 18. He clocked 1:32 for the half mile 3:08 25 for the one mile and 10:12 45 for the three miles showcasing dominance across three events.
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United States
Canada
New York
Bronx
Morris Wood
Actress Kemble Plans Wed After Divorce Grant
Boston February 18 Miss Lillian Kemble leading woman of Castle Square Theater Company says she will wed a wealthy Bostonian after a New York court grants her divorce from Will S Rising. She has been seen with him on parkway rides and declines to name the fiancé. Her divorce suit has been pending two years and she expects the decree in spring.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Castle Square Theater Company
New York
Will S. Rising
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Quick Relief for Palpitation
A vintage testimonial style ad claims poor blood circulation causes breathlessness and heart weakness. It touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as the safest, fastest treatment with money-back guarantee if the first bottle fails. A Reading Pennsylvania widow testifies her husband recovered after using Heart Cure and Nervine.
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Ames
Dr. Miles
J. M. Ravel
Reading
Baseball Notes From a Fragmented Ledger
The note captures ongoing baseball chatter. Bil Tineen will pitch again for the Bos tons at the agreed salary. Louis Criger recovering at home in Elkhart and may visit Hot Springs soon. Charley Moran cites Rochester interest in George Nill for second base while Nill may remain versatile. Parson Davies leads a New Orleans franchise purchase in the Southern League. A white merorized sock aims to curb blood poisoning from dye. Montreal franchise bought by New Yorkers, Huelsman to Montreal, Yeager and Moriarity possibly headed there. Loftus eyes Kansas City purchase. Tebeau’s price blocks revival of KC baseball. McGraw scolds Mike Donlin for train incident. Young Cy faces signing dispute over Boston option.
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Louis Criger
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Joseph B. Gordon
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Joe Yeager
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New York
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Cy” Young
Boston National
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Frank Dunn
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Young
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Asheville Wrestler Olsen Beats Wassam in Three Falls
In New Orleans at the Greenwald Theater on February 18, Charles Olsen of Asheville NC defeated Oscar Wassam of St. Louis in a best three of five falls catch-as-catch-can bout. Wassam took the first fall in 12 minutes. Olsen won the second in 5 minutes 3 seconds and the third in 10 minutes 10 seconds with a hammer lock, then clinched the last fall in 30 seconds. Buck Talton of Washington defeated Abe Daniels of Brooklyn at 135 pounds in the prelim.
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Buck Talton
Washington
Abe Daniels
Brooklyn
Cadets Defeat Princeton in Army Fencers Match
West Point fencers won eight of nine bouts against Princeton in the annual contest. McAlpin and Dickenson tied, Dickenson won in overtime. Breckenridge split two bouts but lost to Dickenson. Princeton’s sole victory went to Breckenridge. Also: J O H Denny of Pittsburg won a Pinehurst golf playoff amid the St Valentines tournament.
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New York
Yale and Harvard Face New Baseball Era with Noted Coaches
Yale borrows Billy Lush to steer the nine as Walter Camp aids a new coaching plan, while Harvard relies on Coburn for coaching and Dr. Nichols to assist. Yale holds a strong nucleus from last year’s title team. Harvard rebuilds its infield and pitches as Princeton fields an improved squad led by Doyle, Byram, and Cooney in a season of renewed rivalries among the Ivy League.
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