American officers study Chinese language program notes
The War Department operates a language school at Cape Archibad Fo en for North China language study. The staff includes one former North China language scholar and four native teachers. Attendance may extend beyond four months with compulsory instruction focusing on practical understanding rather than intensive study. No English is spoken in class.
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Strux
Lnertan
Tommand
North China
Hina
War Department
Cape Archibad
Fey Marths
Choratas
Letra
Park Band Concerts Announced for Week
Park announces a week of band concerts featuring local groups and performances at streets and parks. Entries list musicians such as Jowett and Brida with schedules across multiple venues, highlighting community notes and weather considerations for each event.
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Heest
Standards to Guide Sale of Furs Given
Standards to guide the sale of furs were issued, outlining methods for appraisal, sale conditions, and consumer protections. The document specifies acceptable practices, recordkeeping, and disclosures for fur dealers and auction houses to ensure fair transactions.
Gas Employes Picnic Sparks Weekend Holiday Plan
A garbled OCR item notes gas employees planning a picnic and a district holiday, mentioning Washington Gas Tent and Chesapeake Bay trips. It references Saturday half-holiday schedules starting recently and the impact on Federal service, with scattered names and places blurred.
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Federal Service
Daves Commissioned as Third Officer Amid Turbulent Era
A dated report notes H G Daves being commissioned to a third officer role amid a period of administrative changes. The text references several names and places, including a potential state department, but the exact details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
California Fruit Reception At White House Stirs Fresno Delegation
Mrs Nella Roolaswee of Fresno arrived to present a redwood crest of California fruits to the President. Florida Representative Herbert Dbins and Mire Pascoe participated, with Pascoe delivering ten pounds of raisins figs dates oranges lemons and confections. The Fresno real estate board and Fresno chamber of commerce sent greetings through her, noting her membership in the chamber.
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Piorida
Californa
Nella Roolaswee
Fresno
Indust
California
Congress
Herbert Dbins
Florida
Mire Pascoe
Fresno Real Estate Board
Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Seven outings planned at Chesapeake Beach this week
Seven organizations will hold outings this week at Chesapeake Beach. Daniel M Stanton oversees arrangements for the Ancient Order of Hibernians on Tuesday. The Independent Order of the Sons of Jonadab will follow on Wednesday. About 1200 joins are expected for the Workers’ outing Friday, with Hecht Company groups and the Employees Association hosting Saturday activities.
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Chesapeake Beach
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Daniel M Stanton
Thirtieth Street
Order of the Sons of Jonadary
William J. Armstrong
Tenth Street Northwest
Pharsdas
Great Sun
Order of Red Men
State Council
Samerica
Thothaxs H Pennis
Ane Tetreat
Daughters of
Ameca Apite
Disisioen
Order of
Raitaas
Bewre Mdoos
Fmploves Associa
Hecht Campans
Emploves Association
Axcatsiot W Samuel Brown
Hecht
George Bowman
Etx
Limited June Rent Cases Total Forty File
In June only forty rent cases were filed amid a court injunction against the rent commission. Justice Stafford notes the injunction but hearings continued as the commission resumes hearings and airs disputes with landlords, despite the ongoing legal barrier.
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Sant
Nhoo
Justice Stafford
Commisson
Das Obra
Nin Ss
Justi
Mellon Sails for England
A fragmented report notes Mellon sailing for England aboard a vessel from Cherbourg with a party. The text mentions Andrew and several unclear names linked to a British legation in Foy, with uncertain passenger details and destinations.
U S Aviators Halt to Change Motors
Fragmented report notes U S aviators stopping to change motors amid a mission. Dated sunset, the message mentions squadron elements, a return path from Shanghai, and travel timing adjusted for Japan local time.
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U.S
Police Court Fines Show Big Increase
The police court collected $464,871.71 in fines and forfeited collateral, with about $150,000 in cash handled as collateral for dismissed cases. The year saw a rise of $102,499.72 from the prior period, and June recorded the greatest monthly business with $615,613 in fines and forfeitures.
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Police Cout
Andrew T Sanford
Frank Sebring
TWO BOYS HELD HERE ON BAD CHECK CHARGE
Two youths held on bad check charges after attempting to cash a $100 check at Standard National Bank. William Gray Stimpson Jr., 1 years old, 036 Twentieth Street NW, described as the youngest violator, remains at the house of detention. Accomplice Leslie Maynard, 18, 1731 1 Street NW, was arrested by Baltimore authorities and brought back to Washington last night. Authorities say the pair left eight days ago for New York to ply the scheme. Maynard allegedly wrote several checks in Baltimore before sending Stimpson to cash them. Bank officials, alerted to the operation, detained Stimpson when he presented the check. Detective Charles Wansfield arrested him. a telegram to Bathmere prompted Maynard’s arrest. Detective Date Brien traveled to Baltimore with extradition papers. The checks totalled $100.
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Standard National Bank
Walliam Gray Stimpson
Twentieth Street North West
Leslie Maynard
Baltimore
Washington
New York
Aso Maynard
Oung Simpson
Sampson
Charles Wansfield
Bathmere
W Maynard
North Gay Street
Brien
Baltimote
Board to Consider New School Officials in Franklin
The Franklin board of education will review the appointment of a business manager and other new officials. The meeting will consider estimates for the fiscal year 1926 and related measures.
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Congress
Board of Educaton
Franklin
Toy-pistol clash lands siblings in police court
In a Fourth of July dispute over a toy pistol, Mrs Tertrude W Meinhetd and her brother Charles A Ambrose faced disorderly conduct charges after a fight with a man named Winfield and an officer. Ambrose also faced an assault count. both defendants were linked to addresses on Ninth Street Northeast and 101 Thins Street Northeast.
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Tertrude Wmeinhetd
Charles A Ambrose
Winfield
Polceman
Marie Vanfield
Minfield
Mos
Tim
Ambrose
Ihbursday
Bve
Thins Reet
Post Insurance Offer Details Liberalized Plan
The Washington Post introduces a liberalized insurance protection plan offering two policies to cover sudden death or accident. Policies priced at $500 and $2800, with installments and monthly Post subscriptions as the only condition. Insurance handled by the Post on the first floor, open 8:70 to 4 pm then 7 pm.
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The
Washington Post
Post
Insurance Department
Elks Parade Cowboys Through Potomac Park to Washington
A delegation of 159 Texas Elks in cowboy regalia visited Potomac park on their way to the annual convention of the GAR in Boston. The group wore broad brimmed hats spangled chaps big ban dana handkerchiefs and spurs as they toured Washington yesterday. They planned to depart today for their convention.
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Middle West
Texas
Garde
Boston
Potomac Park
Western Plains
Makes Fat People Slim Makes Fat People Slim
A physician Dr Ro Newman of 286 Fifth Avenue New York advertises a fat reduction treatment promising rapid weight loss without diet or exercise. He claims to have treated thousands and offers a free trial through the mail to prove his claims, noting relief for chronic conditions tied to excess fat.
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TDR
Newman
Fifth Avenue
Lex York
Eid
Ro Newman
New York City
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