Satire and praise echo at Vermont event with diplomats
An elderly man jokes about lineage to a man by saying he is the seventeenth child of his mother as a crowd roars. Gouverneur Jusserand and Ambassador Bryce praise Vermont and New York, discuss French exploration, and urge lasting peace while stressing American and French ties.
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Basid
Vermont
New York
Green Mountain State
Jusserand
Ambasador Bryce
United States
Tafts Health Note Prompts Rest and Recovery
Mrs Taft's health shows improvement with ample rest and care. Doctors advise continued quiet and medical attention at Beverly, urging patience and regular follow ups as she recovers from her illness.
PRESIDENT RETURNS TODAY
President returns today as plans loom for retirement and a transition to private life. The president will join family at Beverly Hills after final duties and discuss a future role in public service. Strong supporters from Minnesota and California are named as key advisers in upcoming moves. Information indicates a proposed street improvement and abolition of a transfer point in Congress Heights causing concern among Southeast Washington residents.
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Amil
Beverly
James Foxtel
Minnesota
Cepreentit
Constens
Mint
California
MacVergh
Congress Heights
Congress
Public Improvement Association
Anacos
Washington
Deportations Surge In June Targeting White Slave Trade
Government Interior and Commerce Department figures show a sweeping June crackdown on white slave traffic. Seizures, deportations, and arrests rose as agents focus on Montreal and San Antonio corridors, with New York eyed as the leading port for trafficking in young women.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
Nnions
Montreal
San Antonio ‘Tex
Elden Ulévibser
Auterlo
New Lark
Keene & San Franisco
Government probes soft drinks amid temperance crackdown
Government chemists conduct a widespread inquiry into commonly sold soft drinks in the South to gauge alcohol content and detect artificial coloring. Samples collected from numerous points are tested to see if beverage ingredients are being used to evade prohibition rules.
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Uat
Rovernment
Swiuthern
Che
Bingham Demands Return Of McClellan Attack on Tammany
Amid July meeting tensions in Cravater Crvater hall, George McClellan faced calls to remove Master Commissioner Theodore Bugham and strip police department privileges. Prominent Jewish leaders and Rebbi Stephen S. Wire criticized the moment as wrong for New York, warning against a replay of tinkering governance and urging restraint to avoid upheaval.
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Toomany Hall
George McClellan
Tammany
Theodore Bugham
Police Department
Rebbi
Stephen S
Nejot Ams
Binghm
New York
Married in icy water along Sacramento River near Shasta
Van Kanolaco July and Violet Peert wed in the cold Sacramento River near Shasta Re tren as they answered solemn questions from Minister Won Lynch of Frustvala. They chose the river’s middle as the venue to begin their marriage.
Weston Four Days Behind on Transcontinental Walk
Weston Payson arrives in Truckee California at 1:10 pm after a rail trip then rents a room for two hours and heads over Donner Road to avoid snowsheds on the Sierras. He says after two months rest he will be ready to attempt a return trip and is about four days behind schedule.
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Truckee
Cal
Payson
Weston
Sierras
Ide
Curfew for the Crab Incident At Washington Eatery
Fred H Vogt, a noted sports figure, ordered crabs at a New York avenue restaurant. A small hammer served with the dish was confiscated by a waiter who said it was barred after 6 p.m. The waiter explained he was enforcing a beat officer's orders, and the matter centers on a curfew enforcement tale.
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Washington
Fred H Vogt
New York Avenue
West
Walter
Vogt
Chinese in Court on Mail Fraud Charge
Three of the Chinese arrested last week by Postonce Inspectors Keene and Robertson with central office detectives appeared before United States Commissioner Taylor charged with using the mails for unlawful purposes. The Chinamen, said to be running lotteries at their Chinatown businesses, were Lee Hing Lee, Lee Gam, and Lee Yuen, all of 5 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. The hearing was continued.
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Postonce
Keene and Robertson
Central Office
United States
Taylor
Chinamen Tt
Chinatown
Lee Hing Lee Gam
Lee Yuen
Pennsylvania Avenue
Eaves Wei
Reilly Wins 100 in Gold for Washington Ad Idea
Louis Reilly of 134 Columbia road received $100 in gold from The Post for the winning slogan promoting Washington as a commercial center and residential city. He plans to use the prize to pursue a patent, praising the contest’s impact and urging business leaders to implement the proposed marketing scheme.
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Columbia Road
Washington
Reilly
Ftelly
Chamber of Commerce
Jaynes
Semitor Baney
Norte
Talmas
Bir Reilly
Congress of Ameren
Mndfol
Texislators
Ret
Persian Rebels Win Turkish Bears O Y A Reversal
Frankfurter Zeitung dispatch reports Persian rebels threaten Tehran as Cossacks and Persian forces under Liakhov weaken. Russian influence contested. shah seeks foreign refuge if defense fails. Frontier troops sent. nationalist and tribal forces may unite to check revolution.
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Washington Post
Frankfort
Constantinople
Frankfurter Zeitung
Porte
Teheran
Iakoff
Anay
Liakhows
Liakhoff
Dr Ed Scott Dead and Russian Expedition Notes
Fragmented report notes Dr Ed Scott death in Virginia and details an Eastern expedition event. It mentions Gen Debvar Mussnitaky actions around Baku and Mervene, with ties to a Russo Japanese War victor. It also records Scott’s Virginia moves, education, marriage, children, and forthcoming funeral services in Be rea n Church and Harmony Cemetery.
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Sifret
la Tuehmond Va
Boston
Howard Tnaversity
Scott
Aaronille M Hewlett
A Malyaeany Hewlett
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Hawifa
Marion
Tau D Beott
Berean Church
Eleventh and
Vermont
Harmony Cemetery
Brentwood Road
Sabat and Satar Khan Seek Refuge as Russian Troops Enter
Satar Khan the constitutionalist leader prepares to leave for Constantinople. He seeks refuge at the Turkish consulate as Russian troops enter the area, but fears for his safety amid shifting control and political unrest.
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Satar Khan
Jeader
Constantinople
Satar Khan Tadl
Ert
Te Satel
Severe Earthquake Felt Across Asia and Britain
A major quake was reported across Asia and parts of Britain with tremors felt in Rawalpindi and Chitral, causing structural damage in several towns. Further shocks were recorded in Yekaterinburg and Nov Bukara with measurements showing significant seismic activity and a long tremor lasting several minutes.
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Eewalpindi
Chitat
Wiel Wisn
Fakatdo
Uultistan
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Turkestan Khokany
Cheltenham
Potash Pool Renewal Aligns German and American Firms
Berlin reports renewal of the German potash agreement involving Schmittmanns and Watde Schmittaim representing Anderleben and dollytech mines. Aveherlohen and Sohsiedt ties, in conjunction with American owners, hold contracts to supply 000 tons of fertilizer to Vineus American concerns. Terms now under review before final decision, with no immediate change in contracts.
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Tieala
Hermann Schmittmans
Schmittaim
Anderleben
Dollytech
Evening Fe Sehmittmanns
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Troslannaily
Julia
German threat to Russia deepens crisis in Balkans
A Russian envoy speaking in Paris reveals Germany warned Russia that Britain and Austria would enter war if Russia intervened in Balkan disputes. He argues Russia had no choice but to surrender as sentiment against Germany runs deep and the army was unprepared for conflict. Count Bobrinsky warns German pressure could force Russia into war.
Washington Post Stand Ad Offers Deal With Exiled Sultan
A Washington DC resident writes to the Turkish government offering to fund a Mot of Anmechen base for Abd al Hamid the deposed sultan. The Turkish embassy in Washington was instructed to raise the matter with the American government. Visitors in Atlanta. Youngs Ocean Fier.
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Fea
Vienna
Washington, DC
Abdot I Hamid
Atlanta
Guy
Washington Post
Youngs Ocean
Chinese Loan Talk Put Off Bankers' Conference
London bankers hold talks ending without American participation in the Hankow Szechuan road loan of 27,603,000. Negotiations continue with planned meetings in Paris and possibly Berlin as foreign bankers adjourn to allow consulting with home governments.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Con
Chief at Palermo Ousted Over Petrosino’s Death
The head of Palermo police was relieved of his duties due to failure to protect New York detective Petrosino who was murdered in Palermo. The removal stems from the perceived breach in enforcement and security surrounding the case.
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Cabbe
Washington Po
Rome
Palermo
Petrosino
New York
New Census Law Halts Civil Service Exam Applicants
Thousands across the nation were informed by the civil service commission that their civil service exam applications were ineffective due to the new census law. Taft signed the legislation on July 3, requiring real residence in the claimed state or territory for eligibility, affecting all federal posts from census to other civil service positions.
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Civil Service Commission
Efetbie
Taft
Census Bureau
Will Hold Food Show At Convention Hall
The Retail Grocers Protective Association plans a national food show at Convention Hall from November 8 to 2 of six years. The event promises larger size and more attractions than prior years with extensive interior decorations and thousands of electric lights. A military band will provide music day and night and every variety of food known to grocers will be displayed. Washington grocers are well represented in the association with HL Meader as president.
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Convention Hall
Washington Grocers
HL Meader
Nearly fatal joke ends with boy revived at hospital
A prank at a downtown saloon nearly killed a boy named Margett after a stranger gave him a glass laced with alcohol and poison. He fell ill on return to the Postal Office on Pennsylvania Avenue NW and was rushed to Emergency Hospital. He was treated and revived after several hours of work by staff. The incident occurred around 99 o clock.
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Omar
Margett
Pennylvania Avenue
Tuck
Eagles Swell Polls at Our Fraternal Gathering
Aerie No 120 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a special meeting to initiate seven new members under Grand President Robert Lee Montagne guiding the ritual drill team. Attendees from Bullicore, Antiapolis, Alexandria, and nearby areas enjoyed a social session with a vaudeville program and refreshments, amid ongoing efforts to process a large influx of applicants.
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Robert Lee Montagne
Bullicore
Addiiion
Kidnapped Child Found Playing in Sand Pile
Detectives traced Warren Benjamin, two years old, who wandered from his home near Fifth and T streets NW after talking with a stranger labeled a foreigner. By 2 PM detective Springman located the boy on a vacant lot while witnesses described the man seen with him earlier. The search mobilized about a hundred neighbors as Nora T Benjamin and others awaited word.
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T Streets
Northwest
Warren Benjamin
Nora T Benjamin
Strest
Shorty
Benjamin
Police Central Office
Springman
Captain Boardman
Sven
Would Dismiss Policeman Brady Brings Appeal
A police trial board recommended dismissing Policeman Brady for desertion. Attorney Matthew Brien objected to two board members, citing bias, and an appeal was planned. Brien said he had not been notified of the bias claim but anticipated Brady’s removal if the trial continued.
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Police Trial Board
Isteruay
Hoo Brady
Matthew B . Brien
Rom
Cross
Brady
Brien
Ute
Crass
Brady Wil Gee
Weather Conditions and Flood Alerts Across Multiple Regions
A weather bulletin from the Department of Agriculture reports flood warnings for the Miscourt area and surrounding valleys. The southern Atlantic and midwest states see heavy rain in many locations with unsettled conditions extending into Friday and Saturday. Temperatures hover near normal as winds vary along the Atlantic coast and Grand Banks. Local stations list temperatures and humidity, noting 100 percent sunshine prospects only in select zones.
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Sureax
Washington
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Ohio Valley
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Plateau
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Auande
Tenneseee Arkaneas
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Lantern Parade Paddlers Lead Potomac Salute Upstream
Washington Canoe Club lantern parade plans sail from government wharf at Analestia boat lower 7X, paddlers line with lamps, travel across Potomac toward The Sisters, finish near Antusian and Washington dance clubs, Musk will provide dance at Washington Canoe Clubhouse after. Ray Garrett and Lawrence J Liberbach oversee event.
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Washington Danoe Club
Potomar
Yanta de Sty
Government Wharf
Analestia
Merim
Potomac
Washington Canoe Club
Thee Sisters
Washington Canoe Glid
Washington
Wo Ray Garrett
Lawrence J Lberbach
Stroll Blocked by Dust at Local Bridge, Resident Complains
A neighborhood resident from Washington July notes the main bridge in Ome Part suffers from dust clouds in the evening. Pedestrian safety and comfort are hindered as vehicles pass and dust envelops the area. The writer urges authorities to sprinkle or treat the surface to restore evening use.
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Pashington
Floral parade praised by Washington post winners
William Hahn Co thanks The Post for prize money of five dollars for airship commercial car in the floral parade held July 3 Washington. The note lauds the contest, the entrants and the parade as among the most beautiful street displays and hopes for semiannual or annual participation by the motor community. It wishes continued success to The Post.
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Washington
William Bahn & CO
WM Hahn
Church of England rejects widowed marriage ruling
In London a church vote of 22 to 4 denounced marriage to a deceased wife or sister as recently legalized in the country. Clergy and laity condemned the practice and the use of the prayer book in ceremonies, defining it as contrary to church morals and to Serpines principles.
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London
Church of England
Wite i Slater
Prosperous year for Clristian and Flasner Ruppert Home for the Aged
The annual report shows the institution in prospering condition with thirty admissions this year. A special committee of Charles Graff, BE Sacks, and William Gade prepared the report. The board notes the death of Louis Faber, one of the original trustees, who died in April.
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Clristian and Flasner Ruppert Home For
Charles Graff
J Sacks
William Gade
Louis Faber
Cool Spell Unbroken Forecast By Weather Bureau
Forecasts from the weather bureau and Washington today and tomorrow predict a hot spell in the district with light variable winds easing the last week’s heat. Forecasters see no imminent temperature change in the next 45 hours. yesterday’s max reached 92 degrees with a 65 degree low.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Ciy
Riot for Growler’s Sake in Dry Town
Fifty women protested saloons in a Kansas mining town and wrecked four outlets after saloons refused to sell alcohol. Police arrested several participants and neighbors describe the event as a disruptive raid in West Mineral during a period of alcohol prohibition.
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Kansan
West Mineral
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