Duc de Richelieu Travels Incognito to Washington by Yacht
The Duc de Richelieu Armand de Jumilhac travels as Jean Chapelle and visits Washington aboard John Dos Passos's yacht. He stays at the Arlington Hotel then attends the Metropolitan Club, avoiding embassy contact, and plans a Potomac visit. He is a celebrated French nobleman with American maternal links and rich inheritance prospects.
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Alice Heine
New Orleans
Friend’s Place
Mouth
Potomac
Jean Chapelle
France
Washington
Armand de Chapelle de Jumilhac
Duc de Hichelieu
New York
John R Dos Passos
Arlington Hotel
Metropolitan Club
Duc de Richelieu
Dos Fassas
Dog Pasans
Dos Passos
Due de Delieu
Jean Armand de Viancrot
Marshal Duc de Richelieu
Durin
Mile
Pauline de St. Sauveur
Gabriel de la Rothefoucauld
Tone
Rice Makes Fun On Liner Honeymoonings
Special to The Washington Post reports Capt Isaac Edward Emerson of Baltimore wed thrice with his third bride Mrs McCormick and Charles H Neumann marrying Miss Catherine Jacobs. The couples sailed on the Hamburg American Amerika from New York to an ocean honeymoon while rice showered on deck. Julia Marlowe and E H Sothern received rice as well as Miss Burke who joked that only an American would share a shower of rice due to not earning enough to support a foreign nobleman.
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Sothern
Billie Burke
Jake
Washington Post
New York
Isaac Edward Emerson
Baltimore
McCormick
Herry Depew
Grace Church
Charles H. Neumann
Catherine Jacobs
Brooklyn
Neumann
Julia Marlowe
E HI
Water crisis spurs W C T U protest in Canton
Canton Ohio July 15 a break in the main pump at the city water works has forced the use of creek and lake water for two weeks The Canton W C T U adopts a resolution blaming city officials for delaying work on a stadiumpipe to meet emergency needs The resolution notes impure drinking water has driven many to beer and other alcoholic beverages who would not otherwise have used them.
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Canton
Ohio
City Water Works
Canton W. C. T U
Brown declines senate bid in letter to St Joseph
In a letter to his brother J D Brown of St Joseph, W C Brown president of the New York Central, says he would not seek a senator seat from Town even if the U S presidency were at stake, preferring to avoid a political fight over Cummins or Kenyon.
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Washington Post
Joseph
W. C. Brown
New York Central
J. D.brown
St. Joseph
United States
Cummins
Kenyon
Actress Files Suit To Nullify Indian Marriage
Special to The Washington Post. Mrs. Hart M. Schultz, famed in New York and Los Angeles art circles as Annabelle McFarland, sues to annul her Santa Ana marriage to H. M. Schultz a Blackfoot Indian. She charges he already wed a full-blooded Indian girl Margaret Strong in 1903 on the Blackfoot reservation. Schultz says a ceremony with the girl occurred but he was told it was invalid and recounts a reservation dispute and horse fight before the wedding. The case stirred Santa Ana artist colony interest along the Arroyo Seco.
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Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Hart M. Schultz
New York
Annabelle McFarland
H. M. Schultz
Santa Ana
Alraady
Margaret Strong
Schultz
Indian Agency
Mias Strong
Schulz
Artists' Colony
Arroyo Seco
Quebec woman detained after mental episode in Washington
Miss Louise Brocher of Quebec Canada was taken to the Washington Asylum Hospital after a temporary insanity episode. She had been staying at the Continental Hotel and later at the Young Women's Christian Association Home before returning to her hotel and being taken into custody by police. Her father Dr F D Brocher of Quebec Sanatorium was contacted and wired funds for her return.
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Louise Brocher
Quebec
Canada
Washington Asylum
Miss Brocher
Washington
Continental
Enlyon
Misa Brocher
Young Women’s Christian Association
Thirteenth Street
Prilice
Armstrong
Sixth Precinct
Mi 3
Rocher
F. D. Brocier
New York
Dr. Brocher
May Try 800 Mile Flight By Aviator Atwood
New York July 15 Harry N Atwood announced he had practically decided to attempt an 800 mile flight from Chicago to New York within a few weeks He had first considered a New York to Chicago route but wind patterns this season favor starting in Chicago and ending in New York He also said a return flight from Washington to New York was under consideration.
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New York
Harry N. Atwood
Chicago
Atwood
Washington
Indiana Society Excursion to Marshall Hall in DC
Former Indiana citizens living in the District of Columbia led by several members of Congress spent the afternoon and evening at Marshall Hall yesterday under the Indiana Society of Washington. The arrangements committee was headed by Capt. J. B. Megiew, president of the society. The excursion was linked to the Government Printing Office Council of the National Union.
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Indiana
District of Columbia
Congress
Marshall Hall
Indiana Society of Washington
J. B. Megiew
Government Printing Office Council
the National Union
Cork Leg Costs His Life In Fire At Stables
Leo Hunt aged 26 died in a blaze that destroyed the Hamlin livery stables in Battle Creek Michigan. Hunt, a barnman, suffocated while he searched in dense smoke for his cork leg. Proprieter Harley Hamon was later found safe. Twenty one horses were cremated and property loss is estimated under $15000.
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Speviel
Washington Post
Battle Creek
Mich
Leo Hunt
Hamlin
Hunt
Harley Hamon
Taft Trip Delayed Over Great Lakes Route Change
President Taft's planned Lakes tour from Buffalo to Houghton Michigan is postponed as Congress likely to adjourn mid August. He was to spend six days visiting Houghton in August, but will probably reach there after August 15. Senator Smith of Michigan affirmed the trip will be made.
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Taft
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Houghton
Mich
Congress
Lakes
Smith
Michigan
Poolroom Swindle Fails Over Latonia Races
A voice posing as a sick regular broadcast false odds to Latonia poolrooms via telephone, boosting Ella Bryson in race four. Investigators warn subscribers to verify results. the scheme would have cost bookmakers over 100000 if successful, with a past similar scam cited at 45000.
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Ella Bryson
Latonia
Light on Federal Wreck Inquest Continues
Bridgeport July 16 Coroner Dif ford B Wilson continued his secret inquiry into the Federal express wreck in this city on Tuesday which cost fourteen lives and injured scores A rear brakeman testified the cars did not leave the track at the cross over but derailed at a switch six feet beyond The locomotive took this switch and went over the viaduct pulling the train after it Wilson has excluded the public but allowed E N Woodward superintendent of the New York division to attend as guest while employes under his orders testify
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Bridgeport
Conn
Difford B. Wilson
Federal Express
Wilson
E. N. Woodward
New York Division of the Road
Woodward
Insures His Thumb Nail In New Jersey
Newton New Jersey July 15 Charles Heinsey a grainer insured his thumb nail for 50 dollars to cover idleness while it regrows He says the nail is more useful than any painter tool and would keep him working if the nail breaks and he is unable to work
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Newton
N. J
Charles Heinsey
Heinsey
Peruna touted as systemic catarrh cure
Letter testimonies claim Peruna cured years of systemic catarrh and stomach trouble Mrs Delta Peruna of Tipton Indiana reports eight bottles cured her condition and her husband uses it for colds Mrs Wilson Robinson Toledo Ohio says she feels like a new person with improved digestion weight gain and no belching after taking Peruna
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Delta Peruna
Uels
SSN
Conde St. Tipton
Ind
The
Peruna Co
Peruna
Wilson Robinson
Nessle At
Toledo
Ohio
Perone
Count Witte Attacks Roosevelt Over Japan Peace Stance
Count Witte in a forthcoming pamphlet accuses former President Roosevelt of siding with Japan during the Portsmouth peace talks. He states Japan submitted twelve conditions, Roosevelt pushed for discussion of eight, and Japan eventually waived four key demands including Saghalien and naval limitations.
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Japan
Washington Post
St. Petersburg
Count Witte
Russia
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Pacific
Porta
Saghelien
Excited, She Balks Rescue Delays Lifeboat Tragedy
James H. Boone of Philadelphia drowns off Gramercy Place Inlet after a momentary delay by a woman clinging to a lifeguard. Lifesaving efforts were hindered and Boone, 62, disappeared as rescuers finally reached the scene. Boone's wife and father are reported in serious condition.
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J. H. Boone
Philadelphia
Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
James H. Boone
Gramercy Place
Boone
Boston Asteroid Theory Shifts View On Numbers
Dr Percival Lowell at Lowell Observatory Flagstaff Arizona reports that photographic plates from the 40 inch telescope show asteroids are not innumerable but limited in number. The best plates by Lamplang with half hour exposure underpin the conclusion, supported by asteroid distribution among fainter magnitudes.
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Boston
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff
Ariz
Percival Lowell
Lagstaft
Lamplang
Lowell
Havoc in Northern Luzon From Philippine Gale
Scattered reports from Cagayan and Ilocos Norte describe a hurricane causing heavy losses and widespread ruin in northern Luzon. Communications are disrupted, delaying details until a government inquiry clarifies the extent of the devastation. The storm is regarded as among the most terrific to sweep the islands.
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Manila
Luzon
Cagayan
Hicos del Norte
Necklace theft at Covent Garden linked to peeress
London July 15 reports from a lawyers firm handling recovery of a gala theft necklace that the jewels are believed taken by a peeress now said to be in Paria. Negotiations aim to secure return without formal charges. The necklace owned by Mrs Muir was insured for 68 750 dollars a week before the theft.
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London
Covent Garden
Paria
Yawl Pandora Aims for England After Globe Voyage Start
Pandora, a nine ton yawl skippered by George Blythe and P Arapakiss, resumes its world voyage from New York to England after docking on June 23 following a year at sea from Australia. A separate Ro mania cruisers crew of five begins Atlantic crossing, led by Capt John Weller with ample provisions for two months.
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New York
George Blythe
P. Arapakis
England
Australia
Romania
Atlantic Ocean
John Weller
Railroads Kill 30 a Day Report Reveals Toll
The Interstate Commerce Commission records show an average of three telegrams daily from interstate rail carriers reporting accidents with fatalities or more. The requirement, effective July 1, aims to monitor safety and railroad compliance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Death of Monitor Sailor Mooney Recalls Battle
Michael Mooney, one of two survivors of the Monitor crew that defeated the Merrimac, dies at the National Soldiers Home in Sawtelle California. On the war’s last anniversary he sent a letter to the other survivor living in Philadelphia recalling that day.
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Sawtelle
Cal
Michael Mooney
Monitor
Merrimac
Natonal Bolfiers
Moonty
Philadelphia
Help for Jones and Glass in Virginia clubs
Richmond Virginia July 15 In every section of the State auditory clubs are being formed in the interests of Senatorial Candidates Jones and Glass to work with the State Democratic League. Newport News tonight organized a club and Newport News Norfolk are planning similar groups. Aims include promoting purity in politics securing fair primary elections breaking up the dominant machine and pursuing reforms in legislation.
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Richmond
Jones and Glass
State Democratic League
Newport News
Norfolk
Democratic
Mrs Taft Enjoys Shore at Parramatta This Month
Special to The Washington Post from Beverly Massachusetts July 16 Mrs William H Taft reports improved health while staying at Parramatta the summer capital of America She hopes Congress adjourns and the President arrives to complete her comfort Breezes from the ocean refresh her and the house is furnished for ease Mrs Taft entertains quietly Helen has returned from Bryn Mawr and Charlie spends time on the water with a tan coat note.
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Washington Post
Beverly
Masa
William H. Taft
Parramatta
America
Congress
Taft
Weather Summary United States July 15 Weather Report
The Weather Bureau reports a developing disturbance over the Great Lakes bringing showers to the region and upper Mississippi valley, with further unsettled weather spreading to the Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys and into the Mid-Atlantic and New England by Sunday night and Monday. Temperatures at midnights ranged around 72 to 85 with high humidity, and winds varied from southerly along coasts to variable inland. Showers and cooler conditions expected Sunday into Monday across the middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys and southern Great Lakes, with mostly fair elsewhere.
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Sigsissippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Ohio
Middle Mississippi
Middle Atlantic
New Englert
South
Avante
Quit
Southwest
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Plains States
Middle
Mississippi
New England
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Gulf Coast
Proportionate Earnings Boost Set for September 1
The text states that if earnings rise proportionately through July and August, the recent raise in workers' pay, aligned with higher profits, will take effect on September 1. It notes a link between short term earnings growth and the implementation date of the wage adjustment.
Bargain Woman's Apparel Prices Scrutinized at Sale
Readable OCR shows a crowded price sale listing skirts gowns corset covers and drawers with marked reductions. Items include skirts priced to five dollars reduced to 1.50 and 98 cents, gowns from 1.50 to 0.68, corset covers and drawers at 88 cents, with other bargain figures noted.
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Duke
Richelieu
J. R. Dos Passos
Princess of
Monaco
Michael Heine
Puc de Richelieu
Lnte
Anil
Hichelleu
Prince Albert
Fronsac
Francoise
Brown
Firestone
Columbus
Probey’s
Blackfoot
Ena
Indiana Society Excursion
Cork
Mre. Taft
Grainer
Husband
T. B
Philippine Gale
Peeress
Death OF
Monitor Sailor
Fanuae Hut
Club Movement
Neo Kuppenheimer
Grosner
Kuppenheimer
Mrs. Taft
Otter
Asheville
N. Mie
Tall
Atlanta
N. Z
Rts
Biamarck
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Jacksonville
Pittsburg
Portland
Orange
Salt Lake Sits
Utah
Lews
San Francisco
Tacomas
Springfield
Tampa
River Bulletin
Skenandonh
Ain
W. May
Epecul
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Hayden
Saba
Veetealg
Eevee
Earl & Wilson
Griffon
B. V.D. Ae
Val- AG
Nict EV
Luis de Carlos
Europe
E. Fougera & CO
U. S
Christian Xander
Virginia
7Th St
Ptz
Ballentine
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Hhoas Mies
Rufus H. Darby Printing Co
Dod E St
N. W
Milburn, Heister & CO
Architects
Somerset R
Waters Wholesale Grocer
Coffe Rcaster
National Bank
Northwest
Eee
SA Splone Paave
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D. G
Maryland
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