Blue Eyed Bandits Plague Southern Trains Claims Study
Special to The Washington Post from New Orleans July 23 reports criminology experts Norris and Long link blue eyes to cool deliberate criminals, citing five noted bandits including Barnes Flina and Taber with multiple rail robberies in the South. The piece details their methods, fates, and alleged patterns in eye color and temperament.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Berton
John Norris
George Long
South
Norris
Cong
Loulevile
Nashville
Bas Stivals
Pearl River
Harry Lester
Seattle
Eugene B
Hunch
Chamin
K Barnes
George Ellia Efol
Howard E Edwards
Bert Hant
Peritar Norris
Syjurre
Peuh
Rkment
Channing PB
F Barnes
Het Blue Eyes
Barnes
Malloc
the Winds Central
Firemen Receive Trophies From District Committee
The district fire department awarded Johnston and Macfarland trophies to Tagne Company No 1 and No 10 for highest efficiency. The annual honors were presented by former commissioners Henry R. Macfarland and John Johnston. A committee of Thomas Grant Chris J Gueckler and Corcoran Thom selected the crews of the fire and engine companies for recognition.
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Hizens
Fina T
Wednealus
Johnston and Macfarlin
Tagne
Tana
Henry RF
Macfarland Wheel
John Johnston
Flonorihle Menum
Elcefighter
Sty Themsar
Thomas Grant
Wadington Chamber of Commerce
Chris J Gueckler
Board of Tracts
Corcoran Thom
Parental Help Promised as War Sparks Population Debate
Harvard professor Hart urges tax cuts for fathers and state aid for unwedded mothers to boost births after the war. He cites German Empress efforts to fund baptism schooling and nursing for infants and argues France must ease family costs while Germany expands maternity support. The outlook emphasizes policy shifts, manpower needs, and women’s rising role.
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Harvard
Europe
Albert Bual
France
Germany
Post
Hart
Academy of Storal and Political Sciences
Empresa
Kaiser William
Bride's Hosiery on L Train Sparks Court Clash
New York July 3 Magistrate Koenig dismisses a case over a bride’s display of stocking on the elevated. Actress Jeanne Morris, three weeks married, argued with an Indian princess aboard the Third Avenue line. The dispute centered on propriety and style, ending with no charges filed.
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Cres
Washington Post
New York
Koenig
Tombs Court
Jeanne Morris
Third Avenue
Samuel
Mia Morria
Brooklyn Bridge
Morris
Jones
Sadie
Veterans of Foreign Wars Install Leaders in Detroit
Rawley Dooms is installed as commander of Gen Frank McIntyre Post No 75 and George Dixon as senior vice commander at GAR Hall. Delegates to the Detroit convention will be elected next meeting at A R Hall. The post invites veterans with Spanish and Philippine War campaign medals to attend. Representative Thomas Crago of Waynesburg and Cot Felix Rosenberg of Cleveland expected to confer with national leaders on veteran legislation.
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Gar Hall
Rawley Dooms
Frank McIntyre
George Dixon
Detroit
A. R Hall
Post
Washington
McIntyre
Thomas Crago
Waynesburg
Winfield Jones
National Legislative Committee
Felix Rosenberg
Cleveland
Ohio
The
United Spanish War Veterans
Jones
Southern Society Meets Install of Gen William C Gorgas
A Southern Society gathering at the Willard featured the installation of Gen William C Gorgas as president. He thanked his predecessor Claude N Bennett and noted attendees included Mrs Mary Custin Lee, daughter of Robert E Lee, with invitations extended to the Panama Pacific Exposition’s Souths week starting August 9. committee rosters were formed with Calhoun chairing executive, Dane Roper leading membership, Daniel B Henderson heading extension, Arthur B Krock guiding publicity, and Dr Clarence J Owen serving as secretary.
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Southern Society
William C Gorgas
Willard
Gorgas
Claude N Bennett
Mary Custin Lee
Robert E Lee
Calhoun
Eleven District Promotions Approved by Commissioners
Eleven promotions in the District auditor’s office were approved by Commissioners Newman Brownlow and Kutz. Names and salaries include C T Shoemaker property survey officer at 1800 a year H Harris clerk 1000 J Hamil clerk 1400 B J Cain clerk 1400 A A Judges clerk 1350 E T Rea clerk 1200 F L Tetreault clerk 1000 B A Harrigan clerk 936 J A Dore clerk 900 and H A Allen clerk 900 a year.
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Newman, Brownlow and Kutz
C T Shoemaker
C H Harris
G. Rathbone
J .H Hamil
B J Cain
E. T Rea
F L Tetreault
B A Harrigan
J. A Dore
H A. Allen
New York Rogues Gallery Totals 10,000 With 180000 Fingerprints
Special to The Washington Post reports New York police have tabulated and classified 10,000 criminals including pickpockets and murderers. The project, led by Lt John Allen and Frank Lord, compiles Bertillon measurements and fingerprints from 39,900 records with worldwide police cooperation.
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Washington Post
New York
America
Europe
Folice
Woods
Rogues’ Gallery
Duffy
Pollece
Bingham
Gaynor
John Allen
Frank Lord
Allen
Faurot
Joseph A. Faurot
Detective Bureau
Sergt. Crow
Rogues Gallery
Paris
Brookland Athletic Club hosts successful field meet and fete
A Brookland Athletic Club field and track meet drew a large crowd at Seventh and Monroe, with fast dashes by Washington and Mahoney and marks in running and jumping events. Awards of B's went to Southen Washington Tansill Baur Flood Mahoney. The lawn fete continues through Saturday with a Sunday baseball clash against Benton Athletic Club of Baltimore at 2:30 pm with Witmer Hill pitching.
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Brookland Athletic Club
Seventh
Monroe Streets
Washington
J Mahoney
M Saur
Benton Athletic Club
Baltimore
Witmer Hill
Brookland Era
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