Rumor of Lawrence Washington for Alexandria postmaster
The Alexandria postmaster race heats up as a Roosevelt nomination rumor links Lawrence Washington, descendant of George Washington, to the Senate appointment. Washington, a librarian in D C, denies seeking the post but acknowledges being a possible nominee. Local Republicans debate candidates Thomas Burroughs, J Armistead Egghorn, and James Johnston, amid battlefield politics and shifting endorsements.
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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 Veteran Event
The Friendship Veteran Firemen's Association will meet at Friendship Hall in Alexandria tonight to finalize plans for its parade participation on Thursday. The veterans will operate the old hand engine, successor to the George Washington gift, and an exhibition will follow. James Javins and Police Chief Webster are expected to help man the engine, possibly among the oldest living volunteers in the U S. Funeral services for Thomas E. Spinks were held at his Duke Street home with Alexandria Lodge of Elks assisting at the grave. James P. Wood of Richmond, a former Whig staffer, died at South Washington Street residence after weeks with relatives in Alexandria.
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United States
Thomas E. Spinks
Duke Street
Alexandria
J. P. Stump
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Alexandria Lodge of Elks
James P. Wood
Richmond
Thomas W. White
South Washington Street
Wood
Whig
Sunday saloons closed in Columbus dry day
Columbus Ohio February 18 Mayor Badger enforced Sunday saloon closing strictly with no arrests for violations. Within city limits the town was dry for the first time in sixteen years as outsiders fueled saloon traffic just outside city borders.
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Badger
Nine Violent Deaths Lie In New York Report
New York and Brooklyn police logged nine violent deaths in a Sunday report, including a street murder in Italian quarters, three suicides in Manhattan, a man ground beneath subway wheels, a Greenwich street arson death, gas inhalation fatalities in a West Street hotel and in Brooklyn, and a body found in a South Brooklyn canal. Also noted were three gas-related hospitalizations, two soldiers in critical condition, and panic in the subway after the dismembered body of Antonio Rossi was found. Jeannette Kaplan, 22, a Beth Israel nurse pupil, was found dead in her room leaving a note.
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Ten Osage Indians Arrive In Capital Delegation Gathers
A delegation of ten Osage Indians, the richest tribe, arrived at Beveridge house in Washington. They join forty three Indians already there, representing twelve tribes including Ponca Otoe Sioux Potawatomie and Kickapoo. The group awaits talks on affairs in Indian Territory urged by Indian Commissioner Leupp. The Kickapoo delegate travels from Mexico to collect rents for the Mexican branch.
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Death Reveals Guilt in Tragic Hotel Gas Case
A New York couple stopped at the Royal Blue Hotel on West Street. The man Owen F Lindsey registered with his wife, plan unknown. Gas from a jet killed the woman while the man survived. the husband John I Houghtaling, a Jersey City engineer, learned the partner was his friend Cornelius M Austead. He vowed to return to his children and confront the tragedy.
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Anstead
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Saloon Raid Sparks Panic in Baltimore Street Scene
A police raid on Albert Wroten's Cross Street saloon in South Baltimore triggers a wild escape. Six men flee upstairs to a roof, a man fires at them from another house, and a negro church crowd rushes into the street as shots echo. Most fugitives are captured. no one is reported hurt.
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Widow Mizner Withdraws as Executor in Yerkes Will
Chicago reports confirm Mrs. Wilson Mizner withdrew as executor of Charles T. Yerkes estate to undertake travel. Mrs Yerkes has drafted a will leaving near 1 million dollars to establish a Yerkes hospital in Chicago. Attorney Knight confirmed the hospital gift and said the exact sum is not disclosed. Mizner left New York for California. no confirmation of his Chicago stopover.
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Auditorium Annex
City
Michigan Avenue
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New York
California
St. Louis
Mexican bankers curb silver exports in money stringency plan
In Mexico City the first clearing house opens as banks join a treasury plan to limit silver dollar exports to ease the local money market. The treasury will have exchanges issue gold certificates against banked gold, aiming to ensure adequate gold coin in circulation for trade. Dyspepsia and digestion advice follows with Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Exchange and Currency Commission
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Danger hidden in bill threatens fraternal societies
Richmond February 18. Senators fear a proposed measure could leave fraternal beneficial associations almost outside state control by exempting mutual assurance societies from major statutes and tax requirements. Critics call the bill dangerous and say it needs substantial changes before proceeding.
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Wood Wins Skating Masters in United States and Canada
Morris Wood of New York swept the national amateur speed skating championships at three distances in the Bronx. He won the half mile in 1 32, the mile in 3 08 25, and the three miles in 10 12 45.
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United States
Canada
New York
Bronx
Morris Wood
Actress Says She Will Wed After Divorce Granted
Boston February 18 Miss Lillian Kemble leading woman of Castle Square Theater Company says she will wed a wealthy Bostonian once the New York court grants her divorce from Will S Rising. The divorce suit has been pending two years and she expects a decree in the spring. Kemble is a Milwaukee woman.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Castle Square Theater Company
New York
Will S. Rising
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promises Quick Relief
The ad links poor blood circulation to a weak heart and tired nerves and promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure as the safest, quickest treatment. It guarantees money back if the first bottle fails and cites Mrs J M Ravel of Reading Pa as a cured patient a personal testimonial.
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J. M. Ravel
Reading
Baseball Notes From A Snowy Page Of Baseball Gossip
A string of notes covers baseball moves and rumors. Bil Tineen plans another season with the Boston club at owner-set pay. Louis Criger recovers from illness in Elkhart and eyes Hot Springs. Rochester’s George Nill may join the Wallomix or stay utility man. Parson Davies leads a New Orleans franchise purchase in the Southern League. Montreal franchise bought by New York interests likely to move Yeager and Moriarlty from the Highlanders. Kansas City bids stalled by George Tebeau price demands. McGraw scolds Donlin after a train incident. Young faces sanction due to Dunn contract maneuver, risking a shift to Altoona unless option money is returned.
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Washington
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Giants
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Asheville Wrestler Olsen Defeats Wassam in Five-Fall Bout
Charles Olsen of Asheville NC defeated Oscar Wassam of St Louis in a best three of five falls match at Greenwald Theater. 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, Olsen then clinched the last fall in 30 seconds. Buck Talton of Washington beat Abe Daniels of Brooklyn at 135 pounds in the preliminaries.
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M. C
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Buck Talton
Washington
Abe Daniels
Brooklyn
Army fencers defeat Princeton in annual match
West Point Feb 18 Army fencers won eight of nine bouts against Princeton. In the first round McAlpin and Dickenson fought to a tie before an extra period gave Army the win. Breckenridge also tied Dickenson in round three but Dickenson prevailed. Princeton’s only victory came from Breckenridge. Pinehurst Feb 18 J O H Denny of Pittsburgh won a playoff in the St Valentines golf tournament after tying Co H Rosenfeld of New York for a net score of 9.
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Yale and Harvard to Battle for Baseball Crown This Spring
Yale and Harvard head a busy college baseball preview with Yale led by Billy Lush at the helm and Walter Camp advising. Harvard builds around Coburn’s coaching, with Doyie and Byram among strong pitcher candidates and Princeton fielding a lively outer lineup as they plan for a swift season.
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