Webber's Rivalry Leads in Jamestown Contest Amid Fraternal Support
In Washington politics style, the Jamestown exposition contest grows intense as supporters rally forWebber and Pollock with Capt Megraw and local ministers among backers. Out-of-town candidates vie for limited free trip votes while Alexandria and Montgomery county contenders threaten to surge ahead, with subscriptions and letters boosting favor as the race tightens citywide.
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Fortune Ties Two Friends in Jamestown Contest Victory Odds
A historic Jamestown contest pits Capt Megrew against Fred Webber as loyalty and votes shape the outcome. Lieut John Hammond and Secretary Fred Seney rally behind Megrew while Webber counters with fraternal support and a pledge to poll more votes. Smithsonian opens tomorrow with museum hours for Independence Day visitors.
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Avill Institution
National Museum
Homer Lind Marries Violinist Adah MacCurrie in Private Rite
Miss Adah MacCurrie of Somerville wed Homer Lind of Washington at Ivonne's Hotel with Justice J. D. Fallon officiating. The ceremony was private followed by a honeymoon. Lind, a noted grand opera singer, plans to tour Europe with his bride this winter and both will pursue concert work.
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Washington Man Weds Hartshorne in South Framingham
Special to The Washington Post. At Clifford Folger home in South Framingham Miss Mary Carpenter Hartshorne daughter of Fisher E. Hartshorne of this place married Charles F. Weld of Washington. Rev Webster Woodbury Roxboro officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Weld left for the White Mountains and will honeymoon partly at Nantucket. They will reside in Washington.
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Fisher E. Hartshorne
Charlea F. Weld
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Roxboro
Gompers Urges Taft to End Seiner Pound Conflict in Oregon Waters
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor met with Secretary Taft to press the case of Oregon and Columbia River sea fishermen against pounds owned by wealthy companies. He urged withdrawal of permits allowing pounds to operate in navigable waters. Also, laborer Jean Rydout, 38, of 605 Twenty fourth Street NW, collapsed from heat at Fourteenth and B Streets NW and was taken to Emergency Hospital in stable condition.
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Government Allows Tips In Navy Expense Accounts
Special to The Washington Post reports Navy Department officials sanctioning tips as legitimate expenses for a Brooklyn Navy Yard electrician, while restricting midday meals to 6 cents. The piece notes broader attitudes toward tips post hotel employees conference and cites other Navy expenditures and civil servant practices, including Jamestown Exposition contest prizes.
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Roosevelt
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Crow Nest in Busy Spot Roslyn crows nest on estate lawn
An account from Roslyn estate, Walter R Willets property, describes crows nesting in tall trees near the house for nine years. They live with two pairs, roost near quarrelsome herons, and despite nearby tennis activity, maintain nests and raise new families each year. The birds disturb strawberry beds with dawn raids and fruitfully persist despite human activity.
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Walter R. Willets
England
Inventions A Wheat Tester Lets Farmers Grade Grain
Secretary Wilson announced a new wheat tester invented by Shanahan that lets producers assess quality before marketing. The device, affordable for smallholders, aims to end unequal testing by buyers and ensure farmers gain from accurate grades. The system includes moisture measurement and will be used by a Department of Agriculture agent in disputes. A separate report notes local court actions including a $20 fine for choking a woman and a $2 fine or three months for disorderly conduct.
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New Cut Road
Conduit
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Mills
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Eckloff
Young Payne
Thomas Cook
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Dickinson Cleveland Park
Camp Good Will outing funds raised by fifty families
A community drive by Good Will Trif Enjoyed raised cash and in kind support from about fifty children and mothers for summer outings and related activities. Donations from numerous individuals and groups, including several small sums and larger gifts, supported Associated Charities programs aiding needful families.
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Caray Gond
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Mo Dalene
American Security and Trust Company
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Walker
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PRESSMEN AND BINDERS DEFEND EIGHT-HOUR DAY STARTS
Bookbinders and printing pressmen in Washington and other cities plan to begin a fight for the eight-hour day on October 1. Robert Gleckling, president of the International Bookbinders' Union, said the eight-hour rule will go into effect for union members. He spent a day with local officers but no decision was made about the Government Printing Office. Gleckling then left for Akron, where the bookbinders' union faces trouble.
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Spanish War Veterans Plan Excursion to Marshall Hall Today
Richard J. Harden Camp No 2 United Spanish War Veterans will hold its first grand excursion at Marshall Hall today. Arrangements were finalized at last evening's Costello's Hall meeting. Events include athletic contests and a baseball game between teams from the Harden Camp and Gen Miles Camp, plus dancing. Prizes include a gold locket for the la dy dancer and gold cuff links for the lead dancer.
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