San Francisco Faces Japanese School Controversy
San Francisco officials debate using police powers to exclude Japanese pupils from public schools over alleged health and moral concerns. President Jordan defends U S stance, urging gentlemanly handling with Japan while court disputes proceed. A local bookseller publishes a bilingual reader to aid Japanese children’s education.
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San Francisco
Attornney
Jordan Rephes
United States
Burk
Sinj
Gifted Portrait Unveiling Honors Hopkins Medical Pioneers
Miss Mary Garrett of Baltimore presents a group portrait of Drs Osler Welch Kelly and Halsted to Johns Hopkins University. The unveiling in McCoy Hall drew faculty trustees and students, praising the four men for revolutionizing medical teaching and opening opportunities for women in graduate medicine. President Remsen lauded Alison Gavels generosity and the portrait’s enduring reminder of support. Boyd Cortissoz praised Sargent’s artistic perfection.
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Bom Lal
Washington Post
Baltimore
Drs Osler
Welch Kelly
Halsted
Jenna Hopkins University
Jonna Sargent
Mary Garrett
Baltimorr
McCoy Hall
Miss Garrett
Orly Dase
Daltlmare
Ghman
Rhalr
Hopkins Medical School
Rod At
Reeb Aid
Universlty
Remaen
Aliys Gavelts
Boyd Cortissoz
Beaufort Fire Swept Town Devastates Buildings
A violent Beaufort fire on January 19 caused estimated losses of 260000 to 700000 with about a third insured. Originating in Tr W Scheper’s barn on Bay Street, the blaze spread rapidly as wind fanned it. Town hall, market house, Scheper’s grocery, Peoples Bank, hardware store, and half a block were destroyed, with several residences ignited by embers. The bank’s funds and papers were saved.
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Scheper
Bay Street
Peoples Bank
N Christensen & Sons
Thomas Talbred
Methodist Church
Slayer Captured After Tragic Roanoke Shooting
Arthur Stanley, believed to be a young man who killed Jack Foster at Mrs Lizzle Sink's home, was captured near Ferrum, Va., by Sheriff Dickinson. The report also notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula and related ailments, a billed promotional claim embedded in the article.
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Apselal
Washington Post
Roanoke
Arthur Stanley
Jack Foster
Lizzle Sink
Ferrum
Sheriff Dickinson
$100,000,000 Car Trust Formed by Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia January 19 The Record reports the Pennsylvania Railroad plans an additional 100 million dollars in capital stock and bonds at its March stockholders meeting and has organized a perpetual 100 million dollar car trust named the Pennsylvania Freight Equipment Trust. It will be divided into 100 series of ten million each and reissued as needed.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Freign Equipment Trust
Pennsylvania
Posey Fatally Wounded in Indian Head Shooting
Hubert Posey died at Casualty Hospital after being mortally wounded in a Friday afternoon shooting at Indian Head Maryland. Police allege Mollie Bowie and her son Henry Bowie were responsible. Posey did not recover consciousness and did not provide an account of the events. Dennis Posey, a local driver, learned of the death but relatives were not present. May Sylvester notified the Charles County sheriff about disposal and possible inquest at the shooting site jurisdiction.
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Hubert Posey
Indian Head
Casualty Hospital
Mollie Bowie
Henry Bowie Posey
Posey
Dennis Posey
Sylvester
Charles County
la Plata
Robbery and assault on 23 F Street man
Thomas Lowe reported being gagged and beaten by two unknown men at Eleventh and E streets southwest. They robbed him of $8 and a diamond ring after offering to show them the way to streetcars. Lowe fled to the Fourth precinct to report the incident. suspects described as young, athletic, poorly dressed, likely sailors.
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Thomas Lowe
F Street
Robbi
Eleventh
E Streets
E Street
Lowe
Forth Precinct
Divorced Delegates Urge Accuracy On Uniform Laws Report
District of Columbia delegates to the National Congress on Uniform Divorce Laws publish their report to the Commissioners. They endorse enactment of the draft uniform divorce bill with minor changes for local conditions, warn against misrepresentation, and note it would raise the number of causes for absolute divorce. Fre Dek Siddons Aldis Browne Walter Clephane
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District of Columbia
National Congress
Divorce Congress
Massari
Copsress
Committee of Regulations
Siddons
Congress
Juha
Union
Frederick L Siddons
Aldis B Browne
Walter C. Clephane
Italian worker charged with peonage near Roanoke
Giovan Sarull, an Italian railroad contractor building the Tidewater line, was arrested in Moneta, Bedford County, on a peonage warrant sworn by Philadelphia banker Filomeno Seneca. Twelve Italian laborers accuse bondage with armed guards, threats of death, and confinement. their escape led to the complaint in Philadelphia. Sarull posted $1,000 bail for a January 23 hearing. Seneca defends the charges and plans further investigation.
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Roanoke
Philadelphia
Bpecal
Washington Post
Giovan Sarull
Tidewater
Virginia
Moneta
Bedford County
United States
Aliffe
Sarull
White
Filemone Seneca
Seneca
Sarah
Thomas Lee Moore
Barull
Drowning Man at Norfolk Chooses Death Amid Rescue Efforts
A man identified as W Murray from Rochester presumed traveling salesman drowned in Norfolk harbor this afternoon after attempting to end his life despite life lines extended by bystanders and longshoremen. He had been a hotel guest since January 6 and suffered from severe alcoholism. He walked to the coal docks and went overboard in front of witnesses as a boat was readied.
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Norfolk
Washington Post
W ‘W .Murray
Rochester
Murray
Six Candidates Take Rhodes Exam at University of Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Charlottesville Va Jan 19 The qualifying examination in Virginia for the Geclf Rhodes scholarship was concluded today at the University of Virginia Six candidates were present W W Crump George W Cahoon Arthur P Gray Jr D E Smithson C S Osborn and W S Burner This marks the third Virginia exam with the first winner William A Fleet of Culver Ind and the second Beverly Tucker Jr of Norfolk
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University of Virginia
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Virginia
W. W Crump
George W Cahoon
Arthur P Gray
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
E Smithson
Washington and Lee University
C S Osborn
W S Burner
Virginia Christian College
Lynchburg
Willam A. Fleet
Culver
Ind
Beverly Tucker, Jr
Norfolk
Progress At Exposition Expects Ready for February Exhibits
Norfolk authoritatiy report that government buildings at the James town Exposition will be ready to receive wares by late February. Roofs are going on for the life saving and Museum buildings, with other quarters slated for opening. A September 25 observance by the Society of Colonial Wars is set, and a special exposition day for Jamestown events is planned.
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Norfolk
Society of Colonial Wars
Poison In Fruit Punch At Tidewater Society Event
Five young women and several men in Portsmouth, Virginia, fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after drinking fruit punch at the monthly German of the Portsmouth assembly. The punch was served after midnight and suspected to have been tainted after being opened. Victims, including Miss Dixie Netmeyer and Miss Kimms Martin, were treated by physicians and moved to their homes.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Tidewater Virginia Society
Portsmouth Assembly
Dixie Netmeyer
Kimms Martin
Alexander Butt
Mary King Nash
Winnie Watts
Leesburg Residents Seek Commerce Probe on Fuel Costs
Citizens of Leesburg ask the Department of Commerce on Labor to investigate fuel conditions. They allege local wood and coal merchants formed an illegal combination and raised prices 25 to 35 percent in the last month.
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Department of Commerce
Washington Post
Leesburg
Ciitizens
Department of Commerce On Labor
Gorman's Son for Senate Eyes Baltimore Bid
Special to The Washington Post reports Arthur P Gorman, son of the late Democratic leader, likely to seek the Maryland Senate seat after his father's death. He aims to thwart Gov. Warfield, a political rival who vetoed a disfranchisement bill and challenged the Gorman organization. The young senator hopeful says others may enter, including Warfield, as the race unfolds in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Arthur P Gorman
Young Gorman
Edwin Warfield
William Pinkney Whyte
Senate
Gov. Warfield
Gorman
Warfield
Maryland
Theasue
United States Senate
United States
Gov
Embezzlement Charged In Baltimore Firm Case
Bernard Depkin a Mor ton C Stout & Co salesman was arrested on embezzlement charges involving 1300 dollars and accused of forging the firm’s name on a 25 dollar check. He faced a preliminary hearing at Western police station and is held on 3500 dollars bail. Realizing his alleged deeds followed payments receipts from customers. Depkin claims disputes with firm officials over his upcoming independent business venture.
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Baltimore
Fum
Washington Post
Bernard Dopkin
Guilford Avenue
Morton C Stout & Co
Miller
Justice Cohen
Western
Stout
Depkin
Liberty Streets
Perna
Cir
Twelfth Ward
Obituaries From Virginia and Nearby Cities
Frederickaburg mourns Nortis Jeweler age 34 who died suddenly at home from heart disease. Richmond notes Robert Lee Byrele a longtime political figure and deputy sheriff found dead in bed, heart disease suspected. Fant Radford reports Mrs Lucretia Jorden died at her daughter’s home in Palssid aged about 60, native of Wythe County. Danville reports Howard W Birkelale death announced by Mayor Wooting. he was 45, survived by wife and two sisters. Roanoke notes Verpal t Spalding, Southern Express superintendent, died in Savannah from diabetes at 64. a prominent official in Southern Express. He led with the business since youth.
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Frederickaburg
Hie Nortis
Duta
Lseane
Jeaven
Richmond
Robert Lee Byrele
Henrico County
J C Smith
Heart
Fant Radford
Lucretia Jorden
Mra HL Crolinger
Palssid
Wythe County
William Jordan
Danville
Harry Wooting
Howard W Birkedale
Gilsalty
Savannah
Barkedale
Boalding
Alexandria Honors Gen Robert E. Lee With Church Service and School Observances
The Washington Post reports the 80th birthday observation of Gen Robert E. Lee in Alexandria with bank and public office closings. Schoolchildren heard essays and readings at 9 a.m. while Christ Church hosted noon services. Lee Camp Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy attended. Prominent speakers included Rev Fisher, Rev Morton, and Congressman John Lamb. Special memorials were held at Liggett Hall and the high school. Two local workers, John Welch and Jacob Whalper, were injured in a railway accident. Welch died later at Alexandria Hospital. Reverend Joseph H. Sevier was received into the Chesapeake Presbytery in Washington.
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Washington Post ‘Bureau
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Hing
Alexandria
Robert E. Lee
Lee Camp Hall
Gov Swanson
Esaaya
Lea
Lee Camp
Christ Church
Woman's Auxiliary
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Dre. F. Fisher
the Baptist Church
W_ J Morton
Christ Erotestant Episcopal Church
Gibson
Gen Lee
Fisher
Lee
Christ
Joseph
Mr Morton
Johns
Col Lee
John Lamb
Richmond
John M Johnson
C C Carlin
Liggett Hall
Pereonad High School
Blackford
Willoughby Reid
Col Arthur Herbert
John Welch
Southern Railway
Jacob Whalper
Io Jared
Welch
Margaret Welch
South Patrick Street
Whalper
Rockport
Joseph HR Sevier
Becord Presbyterian Church
Chesapeake
Central Presbyterian Church
Washington
Sevier
Discovery of Fulton’s Compound for Bright’s Disease
An editor asserts Fulton’s Compound can cure chronic Bright’s Disease and diabetes, citing numerous testimonials from San Francisco figures including merchants, physicians, a former judge, and insurance executives. The piece urges readers to request full literature and notes ethical objections from the medical profession amid a high U.S. death rate from Bright’s Disease.
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San Francisco
Pacific Statay Qype Foundry
Ban Pranelsen
Bright
Elise Insurance
California
Street Hd
Nower
Montgomery Street
United States
Town and Country Journal
San Jose
Cal
Ress
Installations and court actions in Alexandria area
Aful of items from Alexandria include a pastor’s installation next Wednesday night at Second Presbyterian Church. R M Gilleary of North Carolina was arrested for soliciting orders for a photo enlarging business after pressuring Mrs. Pierpont to enlarge a picture. A case involving Himmah Rogers vs Charles Bradley et al. was dismissed by Judge Nicol. Funeral notices for Mrs Elizabeth Kevan of Cameron Street and Thomas Cox of Annandale report deaths and service times.
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Father
Alexandria
Second Presbyterian Church
R. M Gilleary
North Carolina
Lieut
Bettis
Nicholson
Charles Pierpont
Gilleary
Nhar Gilleary
Charles E Nicol
Alexandria County
Himmah Rogers
Charles Bradley
John B. Gurley
William 4 Gordon
John C
Pear Syndicate
Alarandria County
Fraud Charge Faces Fruit Importers in Seward Case
The Seward firm J H Seward & Co and several employees plus a government weigher face fraud charges in Baltimore for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently obtain customs refunds on imported fruit. Proceedings began with testimony and bail decisions, citing a conspiracy dating back to 1905 and schemes to inflate refunds by declaring spoiled fruit.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Seward
J H Seward
J H Seward & Co
United States
Rogers
United States District Court
Essa
Corningstoner Rogers
Charles R. Miller
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Busideas
Seward Company
United States Special
Cullom
Whiteford
Collision Off Hatters Cape Reports Barkentine Frances
Wireless dispatch from a lightship off Cape Hatters reports the Frances a barkentine bound from New York to Savannah in distress after a collision. Her bowsprit and foretopmast are gone and she sits in an almost helpless condition.
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Baltimore
Cape Hatteras
Savannah
New York
Vanderbilt Taxes Probe Seeks Personal Property Back Taxes
Special to The Washington Post Asheville North Carolina January 19 investigations into George W Vanderbilt personal property taxes. He allegedly has not paid in New York or North Carolina totaling millions. Indictment expected in Superior Court. taxes on real estate and personal holdings including Biltmore, forests, and horses. Local authorities report liability near fifty thousand dollars yearly if worth six million in personal property.
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Washington
Pau
Asheville
George W Vanderbilt
New York
North Carolina
Vanderblit
McClellan
McClelan
Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Biltmore House
Victoria Gardens
Elopement and Midnight Marriage in Pelham NC
Miss Pearl Lockard of Tye River VA and Robert Thomas of Amherst County eloped while the stepfather slept. They fled to Amherst Court House then Pelham NC after failing to obtain a license in Virginia. They wed by midnight with Peace Wright notified.
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Washington
Danville
Pearl Lockard
Thomas
Amherst Court House
Pelham
Wright
WIFE HELD FOR MURDER IN COLUMBIA GA
Mrs C W Blair was committed to fall here this afternoon on a warrant for murder of her husband, based on a coroner jury verdict read at 3 AM. Capt Clair was fatally wounded at his home Thursday during a quarrel with his wife. Blair claimed no other man was involved and said the shooting occurred during a struggle for a revolver.
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Columbia
C W Blair
Clair
Blair
Capt
Blaire
Yarmouths Not Separated Rumors Denied in London
A New York American London cable reports that the Earl and Countess of Yarmouth have not parted. The Earl saw the countess off in Evesham before her New York trip, and friends say he plans to join her later. They were often seen together in London until her departure. The Earl is said to be devoted and to have won acceptance from his mother-in-law.
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Spreial
Washington
New York
London
Evesham
Ridicules Baden Powell over John Smith ancestry claims
William Gordon McCabe of Richmond Virginia denounces General Baden-Powell’s assertion that Capt John Smith was his ancestor. McCabe cites family records and genealogical evidence that Smith never married and taunts the College of Heralds to prove Baden-Powell’s right to bear Smith’s arms.
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Washington Post
London
William Gordon McCabe
Richmond
Baden-Powell
John Smith
South Africa
Mafeking
Marger
Virginia
Baden Powell
Capt Smith
Smith
America
Benjamin
New Jersey
Joseph
England
Baden
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