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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1912

Page

6

John R Major Dead After Dinner Collapse

John R Major longtime local druggist dies after collapsing at home at 506 I Street Northwest following a dinner. Physicians failed to revive him. funeral set for tomorrow afternoon in Alexandria VA. Major, years a resident of the District, had operated his drug store for 43 years and leaves one son and two daughters. Interment will be in Georgetown Cemetery.

I Street John R. Major Ine Wort Street Miter Alwar Charles Vranami Walham Hollutui Heron Alexandria Va James J Wajor Severn Meus Tiothu Cime Wastunatan Tom the Mary Moiner Thomas Alexandra Worthy Boston Jennie Majer JM Perry Samuel Ho Greene

Thought for Today on Washington Family Life and Children

A reflective piece contrasts Washingtons playgrounds and amenities with the lack of homes for families. It questions whether family life should bend to the child’s school schedule or the city’s social demands, and ponders whether parents should stay together for shared experiences or seek boarding schools and separate paths.

Childrens School Washington Father Dreary Seth Yular Alwara

Social leaders in Brussels and Newport circle talk

Fragmented account describes European society in Brussels and New York as Mrs Barz Anderson and others in high society react to royal visit signals. Bishop Brent arrives in Brussels from The Hague Opium Congress. Duke of Connaught and Princess Patricia visit New York. social limits, invitations, and Newport preparations for Prince Adalbert amid royal planning and villa arrangements.

Lessol Belgum Barz Anderson Anderson Bishop Brent Philippine Islands Brussela Hague Lary Anderson Frederick Townsend Martin New York Reld Duke of Connaught York Ward McAtinler Rell Endialls Mr Martin Wart Connaughthia Guehess Patricia Trrads Duke Hae Marti Reidy Citzen Reid Suenty Las Prue Adalbert Perdinand Vietor Prussia Thad United States Newport Prite Adalbert Ie Eormmz Si.ventis

Todd Montgomery to Address Ohio Society Tonight

The Todd Montgomery will address the Ohio Society tonight at a meeting in the banquet room of the Continental Hotel.

Ohio Society Todd Montgomery Olue Continental Hotel

Civil Pensions Plans Examined for Federal Employees

An early 20th century study critiques a proposed self supporting civil pensions scheme for federal workers. It analyzes costs, contribution rates, and actuarial estimates, noting high government obligations and potential unpopularity among departments while outlining pension, disability, and survivor benefits under the law.

Fragmented OCR Text Yields No Clear News Item

The provided text is garbled and unreadable, containing mixed fragments about food, illness, and nonsensical phrases. No identifiable person, place, organization, date, or event is present to summarize into a coherent two-line record.

What Are We Giving the World A Call to Worthy Action

The past season prompts reflection on our contributions to society. Readers from all walks should consider how they can aid medical progress, fair business, improved home life for families, and the welfare of women and children. Every person, from housekeeper to society girl, has a role in building a better world. Living to give brings deeper joy and a richer life purpose.

Wall Street Nervous Over Steel Purchases End of Year

Wall Street remained cautious as year end steel buying slows. The United States Steel Corporation plans to reflect year end activity in its quarterly report while optimism fades due to rail earnings softness and a drop in dividend rates at St Paul Mlock.

United States Corporation New York St Paul Mlock Great Northern St Paul Puxet Sound Jig Pessimniade Utterante Cme United States Livel Corporation Farrell Congressional Iestigating Imilerest Prmaraly California San Franciso Bay Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys Pacific Gas & Electric Company United States

Big rail orders placed in steel and wire demand

New York January 28 demand surged as railroads placed large orders for rails and bridges. Wire products gained 13 a ton amid revived marine work and increased structural activity for commercial buildings and plants. Major tonnage flowed to Pennsylvania lines, Cambria Steel, Bethlehem and Lackawanna firms, with Carnegie and Trium Steel also active.

New York Atrer Pennsylvania Pennnsylvannia Steel Company Cambria Steel Company Pennsyvvania Railroad The Steel Corporation Bethlehem Steel Company Delaware Lackawanna and Western Lackawanna Steel Company Penneylvania Steel Company Erie Carnegie Steel Company Trium Steel Compans

Bridge and shipyard orders shift steel capacity nationwide

The era's contracts span 119000 tons of principal bridge work with GM tones for Southern New England and 5000 tons for Delaware and Hudson. Major building work reaches 15 tons for Dime Savnas Bank of Detroit. Orders to American Bridge Company dominate, while the U.S. government awards 1500 tons of armor plate for battleships and the Oklahoma project. The American-Hawaiian Steamship Company contemplates five vessels needing 6000 tons of plates and the Pittsburgh Steamship Company orders 7500 tons to be rolled at Pittsburgh.

Pricipal GM Tone New England Delaware and Hudson Dime Savmas Bank Detroi Acl American Bridge Company United States Heady Oklahoma American-Hawaiian Steamshipompany Pittsburgh Steamship Company Pittaburgh

Young sculptor Harvey dies by own action in park

New York reports the death of Charles Marves, a young sculptor who had worked on a plaster group in his studio on Upper Broadway since arriving from Paris a year ago. Police say he killed himself in Bron a park by cutting his throat, amid concerns over his finances and hopes for fortune. A friend identified the body and noted recent agitation requiring surveillance.

New York Jan Charles Marves Tomeeis Brona Park Flaivey Upper Breadway Faris Harveys Kew Tinkland_ stock Harvey

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