Famine in China Tests Foreign Trade and Diplomacy
American consul general James A. Rodgers warns famine in China threatens foreign interests and diplomatic relief efforts. He cites food scarcity driving unrest, pillage near Shanghai, and potential revolts as the famine reshapes trade, policy, and humanitarian aid in Manchuria and allied regions.
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China
James A. Rodgers
Torial
Mr. Rodgers
Zangean
Shanghai
Romus
Mireuders
Dan
Famou
Conde
A Department
Parnes Saya
Manchuria
Unite States
Fereve
Famine Fears Spread as Riots and Refugees Grow
Reports from Shanghai to Nanking describe widening unrest and large scale emigration amid famine. Officials warn of a catastrophe as crops fail and waterway floods hinder relief, with US consular and religious leaders urging aid.
Citizens Thank Senators for amendmants to street railway bill
The North Capitol and Hckington Citizens Association adopted a resolution thanking Senator Carter for introducing their amendment to extend Capital Traction’s line from Seventh Street NW along Florida Avenue to Eighth Street NE and south to Pennsylvania Avenue SE linking to the navy yard line. They also thanked Senator Burkett for reintroducing the same measure with an extension from Union Station along F Street NE to connect with the north and south extension on Eighth Street NE. The group urged Representatives and Senators to support the amendments when the bill is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Capitol
Hckington Citizens’ Association
Carter
Senate Street Railway
Capital Traction Company
Seventh Street
Florida Avenue
Eighth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Navy Yard
Burkett
Union Station
F Street
Wighth Street
Aa. Ry, Serven
Michigan
Detroit
James McMillan
Michiean
McMillan Park
Cathedral Plans Outlined by Churchmen's League
The Churchmen's League of Washing tion in the Episcopal Church hosted a meeting at Highlands last night to discuss hosting the Episcopal Church Conference of Church Clubs in Washington on April 17 18. Satterlee spoke on cathedral plans by Henry Vaughn Boston and George Godley England describing a Gothic edifice with three towers and a goal to develop American cathedral ideas. Robert Gardiner national president of the Brotherhood of St Andrew attended and endorsed the cathedral project and laity work. A luncheon followed adjournment.
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Churchmen's League of Washingtaliny
Episcopal Church
Highlands
Conference of Church Clubs
Ington
Satterlee
League of the of Work
Episcopal Cathedral
Henry Vaughn
Boston
George Godley
England
Minstrels Make Hit At Darktown Club Program
The Darktown Club with burnt cork faces and old-time minstrel tenors entertained women friends at Calvary Baptist Church last night. A large crowd heard performers including Geisinger FR, S. Williams, H. K. I, A. L. Sampson, and many others, with John S. Hebbard as entertainment committee chairman.
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Darktown Club
Hass
Calvary Baptist Church
Geisinger
FR. S. Willams
A. L. Sampson
G. WH. Rive
L. L. Tayes
Victor L. Minter
G. L. Glison
I. C. Foster
F. Wiliam Walsler
Guy A. Durand
H. J. Jeffries
William C. Dashiell
Prominent Johnson Died. Relatives Serve Pallbearers
Johnson a prominent figure died Friday at his Seventh Street Southwest home. A high mass was celebrated Saturday morning at St Dominie's Catholic Church at 1 o clock with Rev Father Hinch rector officiating. Relatives acting as pallbearers included Hbridge Johnson Milley W Johnson Richard A Johnson and Samuel C Wineatt.
Funeral of Andrew Calton Today
Funeral services for Andrew Callen, longtime District official and founder of Folomme Terra Company, are set for 2 3 oclock this afternoon from the family residence at 27 Tenth Street Northwest. Surviving spouse, one daughter, and two grandchildren are noted. he was a Mason and member of Stansbury Lodge No. 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Callen
Tenth Street
Callon
Folomme
Perra Cotta Corumany
Torre
Corte
D.C
Stansbury
Last Rites for Alger Delegation at Soldier Funeral
A Detroit funeral for United States Senator Russell Alexander Alger draws a national and state delegation. Military honors from the Seventh Regiment U S Infantry and the First Michigan National Guard accompany the casket to Elmwood Cemetery. The service features hymns, rifle volleys, and taps as clergy and Grand Army of the Republic honor the late senator and veteran.
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Detroit
Seventh Regiment
United States Infantry
Mich
United States
Russell Alexander Alger
Washington
National Congress
Michigan
Alger
Rimwood Cemetery
Fort Wayne
Tll
James D. Elderlin
Elderlin
National Guard
Lease of Mineral Lords and Senate Debate on Public Lands
A historic bill by Senator Nelson aims to lease coal oil and mineral lands to avoid discrimination and establish fair pricing. The measure involves Interior Department input and potential court appeals for disputes while seeking to prevent monopolies. The White House signaled cautious approval as amendments clarified resale, noncollusion, and forfeiture provisions.
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Nelson
Senate
Gifford Pinchot
Bis
Secretary of the Interior
Shane
Assessment Reduction Tides Through Typographical Union
The International Typographical Union chapter in Columbia reports multiple assessment cuts affecting eight hour day earnings. After February 3, fines drop to 3 percent. earlier months saw 7 percent, then 5 percent, with January at 3 percent and August previously at 7. The plan aims to ease member strain while expulsion and fines deter maneuvering to rejoin.
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The
International ‘Typographical Union
Columbia Union
Aml
Columbia Orion
Pardon Sought for Captain Gosby
An application was made yesterday for a pardon of Capt. Paul Ga who is serving a life sentence on Me Island for the murder of Campbell in Porcupine Maska six years ago. Gov Vorgett Dalton, the finest writer traveler of the
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Gosby
Pail Ga
Mursar
Campbell
Maska
Vorgett
Dalton
Longworth to Give Dinner At AMET Club
Representative Langtarth will host a dinner at the AMET Club for members of the Guy onfy Congress and for the Secretary and the Speaker of the House, with the event serving as a Morre night dinner for the lawmakers.
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Longworth
Representatiys Langtarth Wl
Amet Club
Giuy Jon Fy Coassresa
Aut
Llu
Sonsin
Directors elected for United States Trust Company board
The incorporators of the United States Trust Company announced a 25 member first board at yesterday’s meeting in the 713 Fourteenth street offices. Named directors include E James M. Baker, Joseph Birch, Joseph Bradley, Tug nald Beall, William Carter, and others. Morgan as president and Claughton as treasurer have been named. A site selection and officer elections are pending.
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United States Trust Company
Washington
Fourteenth Street
E . James M. Baker
Abrarian United Cities Senate
Joseph IF. Birch
Joseph ET. Bradley
Columbia Land- Dredging Company
Tugnald WW. Beall
William G. Carter
Golden & Co. Commission Merchants
W. Wallace Chiswell
People's Mutual Insurance Company
Richard B. Claughton
Commercial National Bank
Charles A. Dougss
B. L. Dulaney
Fragmented Hotel Ledger Lists Many Names and Cities
A scrambled OCR list shows numerous hotel names and guest surnames tied to cities from Raleigh to Chicago and New York. The fragment mentions multiple individuals with affiliations to Metropolitan Regent Shoreham and other properties, spanning states like Alabama California Georgia and Virginia, with scattered user names and possible travelers.
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Kew
George
Anplewte
Osborne
John
O'Xe
de Bovar
Herbert Grovham
Heliner
Hosemay
J. Girenerg
Raletgl
Terael
L. Dyrt
Mas Jacobs
Jonal
Furkiey
Houser
Boras
Travis
Joy
Ldan
We Grepas
Jane Gronan
J. S Menhen
St. Janes
Prank Wetluacher
H. A. Mawkina
Ockave Prateth
Mur
Julie
AL Babs
Chillips
Gurl Mar
Shoreham
Henry P. Sitti- Kete Duhosten
Mary V
Compstou
James G
Mungerford
Manners
Te Spareer
Adelbert van
Vicorge
Maiens
J. FP Egan
Paul D. It
Mayes
Wiblara Karshant
Sane
Mies
Bite
Illon Ji
Langton
Owens
Kathmeyne Hyde
E Smith
H. J. Holmes
J. G. Graf
National
W. J. Meares
Wan A TM
Chbitt
John Ta
Pal
D. Hubbard
D._ Norman
Frederick
Winteley
Staleigh
Lennay
Jala
San Fravaisco
Connecticut
Fred A. Rot
John A Schneter
Aasimly
Metropolitan
Georgia
Stump
Atlanta
St. Santos
Massacht Arts
A. Eunhons
Conwridge
Thomas Miller
Somemtlle
St Drones
Alber
Tamiten
Metroyalitan
Doin Benler
Uate
Worcests
J. T. Win
Lowervile Shnevlum
Lawrense Brooke
Auboridate
Regent
H.C. Plaive
Datton
New Wistard
Michicans
AL Coham
St. K. Detroit
Raleigh
Nusotata
Swales
Diduth
St James
O! Sinmonda
Mitlarh
Arlington
Missouri
G. A. Lechiril
Mansa
Jersey
O'Brien
G. Pollard
Par C
Cooper It
Funee
Oyen Ni Murtistown
G. G. Hough- Weyport
O. Werkind
Mizlet
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Newark
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Gombers
Lebaton
York
Iachester
Role AC
Ghinwer
Peni Yan
St J. O'Dasayhue
Ru Ester
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Charlotte
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SR. Domes
James W. O Neal
Lehinbon
Table
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May Bong
Guy’ May
Cinsimus
Henstickson
Wishminh
Lew W Y Flynn
Greenville
Wilton, Jr
Imaver
Snyder
Herrisburg
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Swpill
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Sanford
Aseville
Yale Laundry Service Promises Pure Soaps and Filtered Water
An ad pledges reliable pickup from wagons for laundry, claiming fast return with fanlth laundered clothes. It touts the Yale way and urges customers to call, promising low prices and pure soaps with filtered water as a selling point.
Pastor Butler Honored at Eighty-First Birthday Reception
Rev Dr John George Butler of Luther Memorial Church attended a brief reception at his church in his honor on his eighty first birthday though unwell for two weeks. The event featured praise, musical numbers by The Enter Nous Quartet and piano by Henry Hall, with tributes from civic leaders and a miniature flower presentation. Butler’s long service includes Civil War chaplaincy, hospital work, leadership at Lutheran Place Memorial Church, teaching at Howard University and authorship for Lutheran Evangelist.
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John George Butler
Luther Memorial Church
Lucius Randolph
Dr. Butler
Alexander Scott
Misa Dna
Lerch
Phil Pollard
Senator Nelson
Minnesota
Representative Webber
Ohio
Mabel | Latimer
Bunche Young
Lucius F. Randolph, Jr
James Hicks
Henry Hall
Nelle Bielser
Clara Clark Barclay
Butler
Dr. Water
Cumberland
John, George
Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg
Theological Seminary
Bur
St. Paul's
Lutheran Synod of
Harrisburg
Lincoln
de Butler
Washington Circle
St Ann's Asyhen
Union Hotel
Seminary Hospital
Georgetown
Cliffborrne Fospital
Washington T Heights
Ile
Fort A
Ho Iain
Senate
Lutheran Place Memorial
Jis
Gjoward University
Litheran General Synod
Tr. Butler
Mia
Atlantic City
Neighig
A. Enzaneih Baugher
W. KK. Butler
Phan
Har
Wye
Ivy
O. A. Gutter
Keller Memorial Lutheran ‘Clinveb
Bila C. Butler
Mary A. Palkinhorn
Lecture for Choir Fund at Christ Church Georgetown
A first of three lectures for the choir fund was given in Christ Church Georgetown chapel by Rev W T Turner formerly of St. Michael and All Angels. The talk described a journey through Sealant land of wires and Bobbie Burns with a vivid stereoptican display and drew a attentive audience from the church community.
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Women of
Christ Church
Georgetown
Trev. W. BR. Turner
Church of St. Michael and al Angels
Ier
Sealant
Wires
Bobbie Burns
Taney
Mebrya Vierd
Henry E. Klotz Burial Details In Washington
The funeral for Henry E. Klotz who died Friday at his residence on G Street Northwest was attended by a large delegation. Interment followed at Brook Creek Cemetery with pallbearers Charley Collins Daniel McCarthy Robert Talty Louis Faber Tom Miller Willgin Roberts Mr. Shaffert and Oscar L.ect listed.
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Henry 1
Klots
G Street
Taha B. WL
Bork Creek
Charley Collins
Daniel McCarthy
Robert ‘Talty
Louis Faber
Tom Miler
Willgin Roberts
Mr. Shaffert
Oscar L
Social and Personal Notes Show Wealth and Scandal
Mrs. Sarsh Conklin, once wealthy with a life of luxury, is now destitute living in a bare house and designing posters for theater ads. Her late husband William L. Conklin, a once influential figure in New Rochelle and surrounding towns, died penniless. the family faces public sympathy and pressure for aid. Meanwhile Alfred Vanderbilt plans an overseas horse show campaign, shipping top horses to England for Olympia and London engagements, then returning to join Mrs. Vanderbilt in Europe. A Philadelphia midwinter ball draws attention to couture, seating and social maneuvering among prominent families, while a New York restaurant cloakroom scene features a host and guests in elaborate costumes for a crowded charity event.
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New Rochelle
Conklin
Sion
Bunt
New York
D ‘Ily
Blackwells Island
Alfred
Vanderbilt
Big Newport
England
Ympia
Madison Squire Garden
Edgware
Miles
London
Olympia
United Kingdom
Minnetonky
Edward
Heptagophs Install Officers in Perry Conclave
Howard Perry Conclave No 886 Heptasophs installs officers led by Archon Pempie and secretary W Benner. Officials include BH Gibbs treasurer, Dwyer provost, Ogle prelate, Jecko inspector, Wumrickhouse warder, Dove sentinel, Ficktin and Humrickhouse as trustees, Graves as chair. Installing officer MH Perry with TO Jemison. Washington Railway and Electric Band performed. a collation followed.
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Howard
Perry
Pempie
Archon
W. Benner
BH. Gibbs
PP. Dwyer
Rk. X. Ogle
Joseph Jecko
B. Tt. Wumrickhouse
R. A. Dove
Sentinel
GE. Ficktin
Ustees
B. Rives
C. B. Humrickhouse
H. T. Graves
MH. Perry
TO. Jemison
Washington Railway and Electric Band
Omega Oil Promises Quick Relief for Sore Throat and Chest
An old ad copy touts Omega Oil as a cure for throat and chest discomfort. It claims you cannot swallow away the ailment and urges rubbing the throat and chest with the product for fast results, presenting Nature made oil as the targeted remedy.
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Nature
Peace Trustees Assemble for President Roose Prize Board
Initial meeting of trustees for the Roose Prize Foundation in Ind. took place yesterday at the office of the Department of Commerce and Labor. Chief Justice Fuller and Secretary Wilson attended, with Marvin Bughtt and John Mitchell representing labor andы industry. The board planned permanent organization, discussed work ahead, and anticipated incorporation action by Congress.
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Roose
Board of Trustees
Congress
Atess
Strauss and Haghitt
Carnegie Gift Accepted for Permanent Home in City
The supervisory committee of the International Bureau of the American Republics adopted a resolution to accept Andrew Carnegie's gift of 2 million for a permanent home in the city. The measure awaits government approval and a vote of thanks to Mr Secretary. Delegates include ministers from Peru and Panama, and officials from State and the bureau.
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International Bureau of the American Republics
Andrew
Time Builder Dead in Philadelphia Row, City Notes
William J. Willams, eighty two, of ISDS K Street Northwest, long known as a builder, is reported dead after a life of work in Philadelphia. Officials say the city records note the event with scattered fragments of biographical details.
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William J. Willams
ISDS
Phila Hinck
National Food Law Guarantee No 2041 Fled at Washington
A brief notice references National Food Law Guarantee No 2041 and a flight or escape occurring in Washington. The fragment provides limited details on the action or parties involved. Further readable context would clarify the scope and entities.
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Washington
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