Roebuck Agent Fails to Sell in New Jersey Visit
A nervous Rod Agent from the Te lal Co in New York fails to secure a sale after a telephone summons to Gov. Wilson of New Jersey as a prospective customer. The report details a tense sequence with Horace Holbrook and editorial figures, hinting at political significance and a Roosevelt connection while describing the agent’s evasive response and the aborted attempt to gain entry to the private office.
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Outlook Office
Gov. Wilson
New Jersey
Te Lal Co
Washington Port
New York
Jane
Hmetala
Eamorrow
Ananias
Horace Holbrook
Ae Lee Ba
Fusy T
Holbrook
Harold How
Orange
Gut
Gooey
Air
Ronan
Roosevelt
Ff Heck
Elarper
Harper
Thaejer
Tor
Offley Boys
Hlierork
Tate
Ndowlich
Died An Vien jay January 2 191? thowest at haradence 70
Obituary notices recount a series of deaths and interments with scattered names and dates. The fragmentary text lists individuals such as Margaret Cook Bur, George Crammit, and Martha, noting residences, dates in January, and burial sites. It preserves brief biographical references and local cemetery details from a historical paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vien Jay
Haradence
Margaret Cook
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Named in Obituary Listing
A fragmented obituary page lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers, including George PF Zurhorst and J William Lee, Clement & Sons, and Thos M Hindle. It shows firm names, locations on Wisconsin Avenue and related streets, and service lines for cremation and memorial arrangements.
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George PF Zurhorst
Spit
Nee
Ttn
Pang
William Lee
Eymen
Mies Firat
Lee
Moderale
Prioas
Com
Levis
Clement Ya
Len Chapel
WR Pumphrey & Bon
Ponrral Directora
Embalsers Chay
Pramice
Merrion Tsente Rocke
Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia Visit New York
Snapshot notes show the Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia in New York visiting Mr Whitelaw Reid. The duke posed for photographers and walked with Capt EB Rivers BulWey nearby. Princess Patricia was accommodating in posing moments as they prepared to travel to Washington.
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Duke OF Connaught
Patricia
Tran Tome
Whitelaw Reid
New York
Itisens
The
Republic
EB Rivers BulWey
Washington
Duke’s uncle tours New York amid royal welcome
The uncle of King George of England stops at the home of Ambassador and Mrs White, then strolls along Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Crowds greet the royal visitor as he savors the city views and the brisk urban scene.
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King George of England
Whitelaw Reid
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Duke Visit to Washington Plans Altered by British Call
Washington and New York ports were buzzing over the Duke of Connaught postponing a Washington visit after a British cable urged him to see President Taft. The British ambassador arranged a 5 o’clock White House meeting, with Taft preferring a simple reception reflecting his royal guest’s status. The episode highlighted official protocol and the duke’s duties as Canadian governor general shaping a moment of royal courtesy in the capital.
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New York
New York Herald
Washington
Patricia
Ottawa
Taft
London
Bryce
White House
Tomorow
Fresilent
Dominion
Canada
Fragmented listing of names and places in an old notice
A garbled OCR list names and ages tied to towns and counties across multiple states. It reads like a court or marriage notice with numerous individuals including Baltimore Maryland Cumberland Maryland Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Caroline Virginia, plus various ages and surnames, but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
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Laem
Martel
Baltimore
Kate FE Rirr
Cumberland Ma
Jona T
Ferdinand
Parrall
Mona v
Wittard
Tudan Charles
Bunds
Silvan Renker
Gattimars M4
Balchira Holder
Philadelphia
Tor IC
Silverstone
Theman
Crifenden
Gmma
Trane
Caroline Va
Stanley Ames
Linkine
Mary Bo Deaugan
James T We
Jon
Cheapell
Fiona M
Anna T Duvet
Chesterfield
Coun
Rey WA
Aelia
Dictionary rush at The Post presses buyers to act
A chaotic promotional spread confuses readers with a rush for Webster's New Illustrated Dictionary. The piece notes limited after sale availability, a price of not less than 34 dollars, and urges rapid purchase before the offer ends. It also mentions civic exams, spelling mishaps, and a court verdict in the Albert Tyler case.
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Post
Dictionars
Hans
Dows
Ubat
Negus Mwellisgiun
Amnapolis
Jane
Albert Tyler
Robert Wot J Robinson Bis
Tyler
Rixey faces fate in court as transfer decision awaited
Washington Post Bureau Alexandria reports former Virginia Safe Deposit official Rixey declared insane, may be moved from Staunton Western State Hospital to Marion for criminal insanity, court to rule February 12. He showed improvement after treatment and four overnight stays with his wife at a Staunton hotel. Judge Barley oversees transfer. doctors cite recovery potential amid legal challenges by defense.
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Washington Post Bureal
Knox Street
Alexandria Ve
Jones Rixey
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Western State Hospital For
Staunton Ve
Marion Va
Louis
Charley
Alexandria Corporation Court
Rixey
Orange County
Staunton
Commonwealth S
G Brent
Staunton Hospital
Mariow
Barley
JS de Jarnette
Western State Hospital
de Jaruette
Rixaya
Stainton Weg
Hizey
Ty DeJarnette
Weaters State Hospital
Commonwealth
Brent
W Walter P Foster
Marion
John L. Jeffries
Norfolk
John S Harbour
Fairfax
James FR Caton
Tixey
Jeffries
Dance Debutantes and Men Perform Turkey Trot at White House Reception
A Washington World report described a late night scene at the White House East Room where the turkey trot was danced amid a judiciary reception. Four dancers, two debutantes and two men, drew stares as the Marine Band played and most guests turned away while the music ended and the performers vanished into the crowd. Society seeks to identify them.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington
New York World
East
Marine Band
Woman teacher shot dead in Roanoke county desertion note
Milas Chambers had sued the teacher Miss Exo Chambers in Cave Spring district when Joshua Haines 45 a farmer shot and killed her at a Roanoke county location before firing five times at neighbor Charles Day. Haines surrendered after the shooting and was moved for safety to Pulaski jail amid mob threats.
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Lyndang
Washington Post
Salem Va
Jan M
Exo Chambers
Cave Spring
Locketta
Atore
Roanoke County
Joshua Haines
Charles Day
Milas Chambers
Mre Raines
Raines
Salem
Sheri Hatchera
Pulaski
Ken
Washington tale sparks with Longworth glass heels
A New York American dispatch reports Mrs Nicholas Longworth inspires fashion with cut glass heels on slippers and a gown featuring tulle shoulder wings. The Washington Post notes the train being split into two, highlighting her Cinderella effect and bold innovations in dress.
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Washington Post
New York
Jane
Washington
New York American
Nicholas Longworth
Josh Jane
Longworth
Northwest Residents Petition to Improve Metropolitan Coach Service
Residents along Northwest Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets circulate a petition to the District commissioners and congressional committees to compel Metropolitan Coach Company to buy more comfortable vehicles and to establish a better schedule. The petition notes the current cars are uncomfortable and calls for action to improve service.
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Northwest
Pett
Congress
Commissioners
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Herotic
Eetropolitan Coach Company
House
Senate
Petition drive gathers 106 signatures on Sixteenth Street fate
An interested resident reported over 106 signatures collected for a petition affecting Sixteenth Street property owners. The list appears to include nearly all local property owners, signaling broad concern over the issue and potential action by authorities.
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Compan
Sixteenth Street
400 Pound Woman Dies in Armchair Resting
Elizabeth No J Jane Misa Emma Benniston, reputedly the fattest woman in Rev Jered, weighing around 400 pounds, died today at her home from fatty degeneration of the heart. She was found dead in an armchair where she had slept for several months.
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Funeral Designs
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Carlier
Panama
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Vella
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Paquin
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the Jewelers
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Omentic Veried
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Tokalon Wine. Co
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Alexandra Tribunal
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C L Thaler
Bude
Christiana L Thaler
William Theler
Magma A Nails
First Baptist Church
W F Watson
Myr
Charles BH Zimmerman
Hooff
Louis Burley
James L Jeffrien
Lewis Hoof
Mercantle Railway
Sean Asaceta Ven
Mared
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Miss Lotta V Bat
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South Alesandria
Dernice Shaw
JT Moberts
Police Department
Sergion
John T Donnelly
Lee Street
Walter
Bernard Lee
Arthur
Hubert Donnelly
Nettie Brill
Mamie Bowers
Donnelly
Ellicott Citu Wch
Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Bowne
Eike
Mall
Persia
Asta
W.B. Moses & Sons
Mia Longworth
Columbia
REIL
Columbia Records
Bernice DE Pasquali
Wetrepelistan Opera House
Columbia Colmbia
Hamlet
Thomas
Hallas
Traben
Linda DI
Laight Opera
Enchantres
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Young Sora i
Mr. Young
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Messiah
Grande
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Russian Symphony Orchestra
Lassen
Tsebalkowski
Passing Symphony Orchestra
Arkaloff Orchestra
Vlach
Tustan College
TELL
Swenka
Arkaloff Pustan Bala Gplatha Orchestra
Shinikg Mokin
Chwita Michiel
Brietaf
Arkslof Rusman Halajaiha Orc Cheatra
Columbia Phonograph Co
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