Modest Firefighter Hero Seized Bridle to Save Women
A Washington firefighter described as modest recounted stopping a maddened horse on F Street NW Monday night, averting danger to two young women and others. Chief Wagner released details noting the heroic act, while the firefighter declined to fully identify himself until pressed.
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Thimeeath
Mimiway Eam
Thomas C. Tome
Tok 5
Menk
Sas
Yong
Oiustream
Sgung
Automobile Men Complain at Wagner Action After Carnage
In a chaotic incident a group of automobile workers protested as Wagner prepared action. Reports describe damaged carriages, a northbound direction, and a local investigation by authorities. The event drew attention from the press and local organizations, including the Women’sChristian Association, amid tension in the neighborhood.
Tilman Exposed in Forfeiture Lands Inquiry
Testimony recounts efforts to obtain Congressional action for forfeiture of lands discussed with Senator Tilman. Officials state Tilman sought no private gain, and assurances given that government could claim forfeiture and open lands for entry.
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Hate
Tilman
Department
Messia
Townsend
McBlair
Congress
Algo
Messrs. Reeder & Watkins
Testimony on Marine Withdrawal From Navy Vessels
Subcommittee of the House naval affairs committee heard testimony on withdrawing marines from warships. Rear Admirals Schley Bronson Bradford Rogers Ingersoll and Capt Badger and Commander Gove were summoned. Marine officers to testify today. Rear Admiral Swinburne reported removal improves ship efficiency but favors retention under naval authority.
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Marine Corps
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Schley
Bronson
Bradford
Rogers
Ingersoll
Badger
Gove
United States Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Swinburne
Pacific Fleet
Talcaluano
Chile
Sterday
Congress May Pay Claims For Baldwin Battle Injury
After eight years John D Baldwin of Jonation City Kansas is likely to receive 480 from the government for injuries from a shell fragment at Fort Riley. The House onclaims committee filed favorable reports on a bill to indemnify Baldwin. The committee also supported royal J Sweany owed 107 for lost revenue stamps and relief for Capt Lafitte US A from 2913 encumbrance, after a War Department investigation found due diligence.
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John D. Baldwin
Jonation City
Kans
Fort Riley
Hou
Baldwin
Big Ty
J. de L. Tatte
U.S. A
Secretary of War
Lafitte
Local taxi rules clash over For Hire signs
Maj. Richard Sylvester says complaints by local auto agencies about posting For Hire signs stem from a court based rule designating public versus private vehicles. Police courts handle violations as taxis and hotel cabs must display signs or be restricted to hotel or company stands.
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Signa
Jess
Ftte
Richard Sylvester
Sylvester
Money for YMCA Pledged At Washington Meeting
A $15,000 pledge and strong fundraising momentum for the Washington YMCA build efforts were announced after a 106 representative businessmen meeting at the New Willard. John B. Sieman Jr. reported over $13,000 secured from one donor and several others pending, with a total goal of $975,000 to clear indebtedness. Bishop-elect Alfred Harding and John Barrett spoke on global YMCA growth, while George Truesdell’s committee report urged a $35,000 additional drive and a commemorative Woodward dinner.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Washington
New Willard
John B. Sieman
Mr. Woodward
Henry B. F., Mactarland
Alfred Harding
John Barrett
Bureau of American Republics
S. W. Woodward
Harding
Jared
District of Columbia
Barrett
YMCA
Japan
Indie
Washington Y
George Truesdell
Woodward
George W. F. Swartzell
Zena
A. Lisner
Guns Hf Rudolph
John W. Foster
Charman
Thomas TI. Anderson
Job Barnard
Charles J. Bell
William J. Boardman
Scott C. Hene
Aldis B. Browne
Bradley Davidson
J. J. Darlington
John Joy Edson
Willam W. Finley
Daniel Frazer
W. F. Gude
George H. Harries
Thomas R. Jones
Henry Jennings
Rudolph Kauffman
Thomas P. Morgan
Henry B. FT. Macfarland
Arthur C. Moses
Clarence F. Norment
Gifford Pinchot
Thomas Nelson Page
E. Southard Parker
Myron M. Parker
Cuno
H. Rudolph
Charles W. Richardson
George M. Sternberg
J. Henry Small, Jr
Thomas W. Smith
Edgar D. Shaw
Henry L West
Stanton J. Peelle
George W. F. Swartzel
B. H. Warner
A. 9
Measles Epidemic Persists Across City
The measles outbreak continues with 31 new cases reported yesterday and rising totals since January 1. A total of 485 cases have been found, concentrated largely in Congress Height, with no school closures planned. No deaths have occurred, and most patients are young children.
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Congress
Navy Plans Face Critical Reorganization Meeting
A meeting of informed naval figures will convene in Secretary Newberry’s office Friday at 10 am to discuss general questions about reorganizing the navy. Topics include whether reform should occur in the present administration and the potential consolidation of the bureaus of construction and steam engineering. Named invitees include Paul Morton, Justice Moody, and Rear Admiral Robert D. Evans.
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Newerry
Newberry
Paul Morton
Justice Moody
Tt Supreme Court
Robrey D. Evans
Confarees
Witch
Admiral Capps
Nav
White House Callers and Listed Officials on Tuesday
A list of high level officials and lawmakers greeted at the White House includes Secretary of State ROOT Secretary of War WRIGHT Secretary of the Navy NEWBERRY Secretary of the Interior OSRFIELD Secretary of the Treasury CORTELYOU and Attorney General BONAPARTH. Also named are Secretary of Agriculture WILSON Postmaster General MEYER Secretary of Commerce and Labor STRAUS, President FAIRBANKS Admiral RIKEY Assistant Secretary of State BACON Commissioner HERBERT KNOX GATEE Benator CULLOM Rep BEDE of Minnesota Rep SMALL of North Carolina Rep MARTIN of South Dakota Rep VREBLAND of New York General DLET and General YOUNG.
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Root
Wright
Navy
Newboery
Interior
Osrfield
Tregaury Cortelyou
GeMierad Bonaparth
Agricuture
Wilson
Meyer
Commerce
Straus
Mico
Fairbanks
RIKEY
Bacon
Herbert Knox
Gattet
Benator Cullom
Bora
Af Law
Bede
Minnesota
Repraentative Small
North Carolina
Martin
South Dakana
Vrebland
New York
Dlet
Young
Bread Line Opens at Salvation Army in Washington
The Salvation Army in Washington launched a bread line with hot coffee rolls and soup three times daily at its auditorium on Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Ensign Maggie M. Patterson and volunteers served over 25 hungry visitors, including a 12 year old boy, with meals and warmth as the city is urged to donate funds and provisions to sustain the effort.
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Salvattion Army
Washington
The
Galvation “Army
Pennsylvania Avenue
Maggie M. Patterson
Ensign Patterson
Patter
Surprise farewell for GW Martin at Burlington terminal
GW Martin receives a surprise sendoff from about twenty former associates at six apartments in Burlington. They present a handsome clock and express best wishes as he departs Washington. A. M. Keppel succeeds him at the terminal station. destination remains unannounced. Separately, Mrs. Sarah C Mack reports loss of a pocketbook with $2 while shopping on Seventh Street. Touring possibilities from union lines across Mexico and California are advertised by the tourist department.
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G. W. Martin
Washington Terminal Company
Burlington
Martin
Washington
Statin
Statiom
A. M. Keppel
Langdom
Eithey
California
Mexico
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Lin
Old Mexico
Californis
Hrouah
S. A
Confederate Veterans Observe Gen Lee Birthday at New Memorial Home
Members of the Confederate Veterans Association and affiliated societies plan a gathering at their new memorial home on Vermont Avenue Northwest next Tuesday night to honor Gen Robert E. Lee. Holmes Conrad will give the introductory address, with Rev Randolph H. McKim and Maj Robert A. Hunter delivering main talks. The Ascension Church choir will lead singing and crosses of honor will be presented to several members by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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Confederate Veterans’ Association
Wit
Vermont Avenue
Robert EB. Lee
Holmes Conrad
Agsociation
Randolph H. McKim
Epiphany Church
Maj
Robert A. Hunter
Virginia
Church of the Ascension
Daughters of the Confederacy
Court Finds Malice in Employer Letter Blocking Work
In an Annapolis ruling, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that a clothing firm’s letter to other workers indicating not to employ Willner showed malice. The decision clarifies rights to organize for mutual benefit while requiring caution in communications among employers and employees.
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Sevelal
Washington Post
Annapolis
Joseph ‘Witiner
Harris Silberman’& Leng
Baltimore
Court of Appeals
Henry
Seytain
Oi Willner
Stibermiana
Willie
State care of the insane urged at Annapolis talk
Dr Arthur B Herring secretary of the State lunacy commission spoke before the Anne Arundel Medical Society outlining immorality and cruelty claims tied to insane patients housed in county homes. He cited a case of a 22 year old African American woman pregnant by a 65 year old man with senile insanity while urging state care and a legislative resolution.
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Washington
Amnapolis
Arthur B. Herring
State Lunacy Commission
Anne ‘Arundel
ELOPING PAIR ARRESTED AT COURTHOUSE MARRIAGE RIDE
Special to The Washington Post reports Nicholas Donoseya 26 a cigarmaker from Harrisburg and Mildred De Santos were arrested at the courthouse as a clerk handed the marriage license. Officials ordered the arrest via telegram from Hartisburg due to the girl’s alleged underage status. They will be held until Pennsylvania officers arrive.
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Hagerstown
Nicholas Donoseya
Arrisburg
Mildred de Santos
Hartisburg
Pennsylvania
Laughter and Digestion Health Claim by Russian Physician
An eminent Russian physician extols laughter as a remedy for dyspepsia and nervous disorders, contrasting it with harsh conditions in a dyspeptic. The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, detailing ingredients and claiming wide physician use, urging samples and mail-order from P A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Glens
Stuart
America
Canada
Adress P. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bide
Marshall
Mi Ich
Inauguration ofWilliam W. Kitchin as North Carolina Governor
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh Jan 12 The inauguration of William W. Kitchin as governor of North Carolina drew record crowds. Kitchin outlined direct primaries for ring control and reduced campaign costs plus a ban on child labor under 13 with inspection. He urged foreign corporate licenses and opposed postal savings banks citing risks to state banks. The ceremony featured 10000 witnesses, a Raleigh parade, and a 1400 guest public reception.
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Raleigh
Willam W. Kitchin
North Carolina
Aycock
Roxburo
Glenn
Capitol
Grimés
Lacy
Dixon
Joyner
Willam C. Newland
Thomas W. Bickett
William A. Graham
Hoke
Clark
Gov
Kitcbin
United States
Senator Overman
House
Senate
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Ile
Jiere
Naval
Corps of Cadets
Agriculture and Mechanical College
Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Mitajan Bullock
W. DL
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Pul- Hlen
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Alburt Ox
Manchester
N.H
South
Grand Lodge
State Temple
Jalso
State Literary and Historical Society
Cas
Lieut. Gov. Newland
Lieut.Gov. Newland
Francis D. Winston
Maryland Happenings Arrest In Lonaconing Tax Collector Indicted
James Schoslen of Lonaconing, tax collector of Foster County, was arrested yesterday on an indictment charging embezzlement of funds. He is held in bail set at 3,009 dollars.
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James Schoslen
Lonaconing
Foster County
Involuntary bankruptcy filed against Averist Broffel Co
Sperial to's Roanoke reports McNulty for creditors of Averist Broffel corporation of Cambria furniture and lumber dealers. A petition of involuntary bankruptcy was filed today. The alleged liabilities total about 14,008.
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Sperial To
Roanoke
McNulty
Averist ‘Btoffel Corporation
Cambria
Furniiture
Diamond Queen Nabbed in Savannah Jewelry Thefts
Baltimore police report the arrest of Mamie Degrain, alias Mamert Deoris Known as the Diamond Queen, for stealing a diamond horseshoe pin worth 950 from Mrs. Charles Gibbs Carter of Pittsburgh. She was seized at a local hotel where she worked as a housekeeper under the alias Mamie Degrain. Savannah authorities sought case details. the suspect previously served time in Georgia for discipline breaches amid broader coverage of appellate court actions in Richmond and Pittsburgh.
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Baltimore
Mamtin Deoris
Georgia
Theus Bros
T. L. Desbbuillions
Savannah
Butel
Mamile Degrain
Charles Gibbs Carter
Pittsburg
Mamie Decks
Georgia Penitentiary
Milledgeville
Virginia Weddings and Local Notices Across Cities
Waverly marriage at the home of the bride’s father lists Miss Mary Blasieth, daughter of P. Fleetwood, wed to Edward Nicholas Burl with Rev. Willian F. Dimaway officiating. Petersburg notes Esther Sha’ pity, daughter of I. Sha pity, and I. Katz of Moanoke plan residence together. Luray reports CL. Shuler, Shenandoah physician, weds Frances Gore at Lutheran Church with Rev. Baker presiding. Rappahannock Court records show equity marriage by Rev. Sfp. Assey. Also reported is a death by gas in a Baltimore boarding house, George W. Kinear, 25, after attempting to harm himself.
Auto and Carriage Crash Shatters Quiet Night
Police report a midnight collision between a vehicle owned by Frank Hull and a carriage owned by Floyd Danigis on Ninth Street Northwest. The carriage was heavily damaged and the horse was injured. Hull was arrested but vowed to pay damages.
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Ariven
Frank Hull
Floyd Danigis
Mighth Street
Ninth Street
Torse
Hall
Postal Inspector Posed as Agent To Loot Winchester Postoffice
An agent of the government secret service investigated a man posing as a postal inspector in Winchester Virginia. The impostor took charge of the office, victimized Postmaster Robert Shade at Silerts county, and fled after borrowing the postmaster's funds. Washington authorities were notified of the incident.
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Washington
Winchester
Government Secret Service
Luaus
Rovert Shade
Silerts County
Virginia Move In Rate Case Preview
Richmond Virginia attorneys for the state and railroads filed notice they will petition for a rehearing before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The move follows suggestion from the U S Supreme Court regarding the case's path to higher review.
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Richmond
Virginia
Tiv
Ueal Pals
Cantrow
Virginia Supr Icourt of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Voun of Appeals
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Virginia Obituary Notes Across Counties
Virginia obituary notices list Cane Charles of Brighton aged 66 merchant longtime Brighton resident erected by wife and two daughters. Other regional obituaries include Mrs Murry, Mrs Don James, Alssare Anderson, and Chittoulis, with ages and family ties. additional items report James Braun death and Woodson family mentions near the University of Virginia.
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Cane Charles
Od al Bia
Brighton
Ielip
Roanoke
Murry Daife
Berryville
Don James
Rodunes
Berryville Milling Company
I Alssare Anderson
Warsaw
Jin
Iline
Chittouls
James Braun
Emmett
George Sehools
Philadelphia
Wiliam Sehoals
Vington
Charlottesville
Ing
Doylesville
Nes
Worle
Eugene
J. E. Py Ville
Meadiws
Maur Mire
Fura C. Woodson
John S. Woodson
University
Virgina Ice Chilaren
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New Yor Wonsson
Bertie Wy
George We Long
Angue
TR. Woodson
Barly
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Diora Te Muvi
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Maurice WH
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State of Maryland
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Court of Common Pleas
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Grand Canyon
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New-York
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Petersburg
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Miuer
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Siler
Spowial
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Honever
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Nertuth and Werte Railway
Corapory Krarin Metiugetitan Lite Incagesien Company
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Morten Et Ats
Snurte
Portsmoor
Reimont Tron Works
Corporation of Norfolk
Columbia Amnement Temper
Pie Redich Investment Corporation
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Winston-Saleen
S. C. Dan
Adams
C. A. Reynolds
Bradfield Regulator Co
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