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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1906

Page

35

Automobiles and speed records at Ormond races era

The article surveys early 1900s speed feats across autos, steam locomotives, trains, ships, and boats. It contrasts automobile racing with horse racing, notes record times, notable drivers, and the cultural allure of speed while warning against reckless risk. It also mentions Maud S and a separate local crime obituary about a widow found dead.

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Women gamblers rise as bridge and roulette entice

A hotel room hosts lessons in bridge skat and roulette where women learn gambling for money. A teacher notes that nine tenths of women who play bridge wager cash and says gambling among women is rising from San Francisco to Maine, with New York women seen as increasingly prone to risk. The article cites social scrutiny and religious figures questioning this trend.

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Women and gambling in social life and clubs

A discussion on women and gambling habits at social events and resorts. Women are depicted as prone to risk at cards like bridge and roulette, with anecdotes of large losses abroad and at home. The piece notes shifts from bridge to skat and roulette and contrasts female losses with male attitudes toward gambling.

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Retired Capitalist Reveals First Business Setback

A former capitalist recounts his initial failure after seeking greater scope. He explains that accepting a smoker’s bias harmed a job chance, then learned to drop the cigar in meetings, earning respect and later securing new opportunities. The tale emphasizes discipline and adapting conduct to win trust.

Leavitt Family Welcomes First Grandson Named Bradfield Bryan Leavitt

Mr and Mrs A D Leavitt of this city celebrate the christening of their grandson Bradfield Bryan Leavitt on Christmas day in Denver. Homer Leavitt, son of the Leavitts and Ruth Bryan, wed against her father’s wishes, and the christening was sent to William Jennings Bryan. The Leavitts’ first child was a girl.

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