Local Manufacturer Urges Patronizing Home Industry Amid Sentiment
H C Cragg defends erecting a plant costing 925000 and seeks business, noting local sentiment against local manufacturers. Secretary Howe recalls industries that sought federal help but were sent elsewhere. Jobbers and Strippers Association prepares freight talks led by Monroe Lucha. members urged to report issues and ideas for better freight conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Cragg
Howe
Washington
Genthaler
Lanston
Mr. Howse
Local efforts fail to attract great industries
The excerpt recalls attempts to establish plants in Washington by Cragg Manufacturing, Bell Telephone, Mergenthaler, Columbia Phonograph, and Lanston Monotype. Each venture sought local support but received little encouragement, leading to factories being built in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Bridgeport, and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Washington
H.C. Craig
Cragg P Manufacturing Company
Bell Telephone
Washington
Philadelphia
Mergenthaler
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Columbia Phonograph Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Lanston’ Monotype
Patronize Home Industry Sparks Washington Movement
H C Cragg of Cragg Manufacturing announces a local push under the slogan Patronize Home Industry. He urges Washington jobbers to buy from local manufacturers to keep profits, jobs, and delivery within the city. Cragg cites moving picture machine work as proof of comparable quality at lower cost. Secretary Howe notes Washington’s industrial origins and past ventures that grew elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of ‘Columbia Paper Manufacturing Company
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
Wien of
Washington
Appernl
H. C. Cragg
He CG
Cragg Manufacturing Company
K Street
Southwest
Cragg
Chicago
WouHy
Crags
Howe
New England
Armat Moving Picture Company
Ira
Philadelphia
Armat Company
Baltimore
Mr. Howe
Bell Telephone
Washington as tobacco market center eyed by state association
Franklin Weems of the Maryland Tobacco Growers' Association argues Washington could become the hub of Southern Maryland's tobacco trade. He cites about 1,000 association members across five counties and notes Maryland’s crop value at roughly $1.5 million, much of it shipped to Europe. The piece highlights potential factory development, regional trade flows, and the idea that local growers could sell crops in Washington for merchandise or higher returns.
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Washington
Franklin Weems
Maryland Tobacco Growers’ Association
Weems
Maryland
Anne Arundel
Prince, George
Calvert, Charles
St. Marys
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
France
Italy
Holland
Austria
Germany
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
United States
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Ohio
Richmond
Danville
Durham
N. C
Cincinnati
Louisville
Annapolis
Baltimore
Maryland Tobacco Growers
Petty thefts report highlight higher class thieves
Police headquarters documented several petty thefts with a notable rise of a more affluent thief class. Items stolen included a solid gold watch valued at $9 marked W C P from William C. Pitt’s room at 627 Q Street NW, and four gold pins with diamonds and gems from Edward Birckhead at 300 C Street NE. A missing gold button set and other jewelry were also reported from residences on Eleventh Street NW and Massachusetts Avenue. Detective O’Dea and the detective unit pursued leads, with some cases still unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Pitt
Q Street
Plitt
Massachusetts Avenue
Dr. Simpson
Detuctive Headquarters
Edward Birckhead
C Street
Baltimore Aids Washington Ice Shortage With Shipments
Baltimore to relieve a Washington ice shortage by sending 225 tons and awaiting 3200 tons from Maine. American Ice Company manager Samuel A Kimberly vows no expense spared, tugs at the mouth of the Fotormac River ready to tow ice laden schooners, while Chesapeake area plants face reduced output and rationing continues for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Samuel A. Kimberly
American Ice Company
Maine
Pennsylvania
American Ice’ Company
Kimberly
Fotormac River
Fyort
Senberry
Cape Henry
Capes T
Kennebec
Mr. Kimberly
Kreger
Jimsted
Kineverly
Chapin-Sacks Co
Purity Ice Companys
Avas
Tthe
Howeer
Irving Mayer and President Oler discuss company inquiry
New York July 24 Attorney General Julius Mayer met with President Wesley M Oler of the American Ice Company and the executive urged a full investigation of the company. He stated the firm is law abiding and its books are open to suitable authorities for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Ice Company
Welrington Post
New York
Julius M. Mayer
Wesley M. Oler
He_ sal
L.gelly
Labor Calls For Money In Gompers Campaign Appeal
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor mobilizes locals and members to fund a fall campaign against anti labor measures. He aims for at least a dollar per person, seeking a substantial fund well above two million dollars to support publicity, speakers, and rallies nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Congress
Gombers
Veteran of Civil War Dies Aboard Potomac Steamer
Capt Edgar Perry sixty years old pension office official dies on the steamer St John s at Colonial Beach while returning to Washington. His wife and daughter are overwhelmed as bystanders spring into aid but he dies of heart disease during a conversation with Mrs George Pollock. A jury rules death natural. The incident causes a pall of quiet of the excursion crowd as the St John s returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ppat
Perry
Lotthar
Pension” Officle
Miss Perry
Cay Pett
Nira Lock
Miss 'Perry
Mrs. Perry
Jana
Benng
St. John's
Washington
Percy
Wes Jefe
Lovers Shunned as Police Halt Triangle Spooning
Southeast couples face a crackdown as Fifth Precinct officers close access to the Forty-Fourth Street triangle area once famed for meetings after supper. City lore of secret whispers under trees gives way to police enforcement, though romantics insist love will find a way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast
Triangle
Fourteenth - Street
Massachusetts
Fifth Precinct
Telephone Rates Out Change in Contracts Increase
Changes in Washington telephone charges affect business and residential districts with rate reductions from 16 to 60 percent starting September 1 in the business district and October 1 in the residential district. New rates will apply gradually as faster equipment is installed, with existing contracts preserved for certain consumer levels. The company cites increased patronage and aims to reduce operating costs through improved infrastructure and service enhancements.
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Washington
Cheninke
Potomac
Uis
Beute
Asithe Company
Jase
Las
Aunt Viney Field 118 Years Old Dies in Washington
Washington obituary notes Aunt Viney Field, a former slave born in 1786 in Virginia, who claimed memory of George Washington and Civil War events. She lived with Ellen Bow ers in southeast Washington and was buried by the District government after dying at 915 Virginia Avenue. Survivors include her daughter and Willis Field. Also, Dr Bruncheret named Denmark's consul general to Havana and Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viney Field
Viney” Field
Ellen ‘Bowers
Virginia’ Avenue Southeast
Elen Clarms
George Washington
Viney
Henry Field
Madison County
Tennessee
Willis Field
Denmark
Havana
Christiania
Dr. Bruncheret
Central America
Mexico
State Department Delivers Surrender in Fraud Case
The State Department agreed to surrender Davia Hobbs to Canadian and German authorities. Hobbs, linked to the Canadian Pacific Railroad, defrauded about $50,000 by handling false invoices. A warrant seeks surrender of W Meyer, held in York, charged with murder and robbery in Wildunger, who admits his identity and desires return to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Gs al
Davia Hobbs
Andar
New York
Montreal
Hobbs
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Iti
Ufe
Railroad Company
W Meyer
York
Wildunger
Germany
Aged Derelict in A'Cell Once Lincoln's Associate
Julius Simms once aided statesmen and served at Lincoln era White House now sits in a workhouse cell pleading for a sentence cut from forty five to fifteen days. The aged lawyer recalls debates with Lincoln and Chicago years, begging guards for freedom and dignity amid fading memories of former prominence.
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Lincoln
Julius Simms
Shams
United States
John A. Logan
White House
Retail Grocers Association Thanks Roosevelt for Pure Food Law
Chicago leaders through the National Retail Grocers Association executive committee thank President Roosevelt for his stand on the Pure Food Law. They call the law a big step forward and announce a campaign to align state laws with it, aiming to make evictions for impure foods enforceable and predict the manufacture of impure foods will become impossible within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Retail Grocers” Association
Roosevelt
Congress
John A. Green
Patromil
What Food Did for a Clergyman in Elizabethtown
A minister recalls a past illness and describes how Grape-Nuts food revived his appetite, strength, and weight. He credits improved sleep, health, and renewed ministry for the “powerful rebuilding” effect. The endorsement mentions Grape-Nuts and a recipe-book offer, urging readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethtown
Pontung Co
Ltfe
Welling
Capsized rowboat tragedy near Chesapeake Beach
W T Keefe of 216 Virginia avenue and We Sorrell with others hired a row boat to reach deep waters. The craft capsized as they failed to right it, passengers clung to the gunnel and swam to the nearby pier about 100 feet away. A rescue party, led by the boat owner, towed the waterlogged craft back to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ty Keefe
Virginia Avenue
Sorrell
J. O
Chesapeake Beach
Will of Dr Emil Pretorius Leaves Heirs Shares
In St Louis on July 4 the will of the late Dr Emil Pretorius editor of the Westche Post who died November 16 has been filed for probate. He leaves to his children Louis G Reloigho and Baward Vic Bretorus shares of 3. To his widow Magdaline he leaves the rest of his real and personal property. The widow is named executrix without bond. A codicil dated December 16 183% provides that all the stock in the German American Press Association publishing company shall go to son Edward Lebeone.
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St. Louis
Emil Pretorius
West
Che Post
Louis
G. Reloigho
Baward Vic
Bretorus
Magdaline
Ft. Ig
Death in Cell Sparks Police Station Night Incident
Norvak W Adams killed his wife and attempted suicide three more times in a Philadelphia police cell. He strangled himself twice and tried to swallow a hook. Joseph Mayhinney shot and wounded his wife and then killed himself. the woman remains in critical condition.
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Patladelphia
Daly
Norvak W. Adams
Bor Torpid Liver and Relief Claim for Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
An ad fragment touts Horsford’s acid phosphate as a tonic to stimulate liver activity and relieve constipation and headaches. The promotional copy emphasizes quick, healthful effects and resembles early 20th century patent medicine language.
Weather Report Fragments From Washington Posts July Dispatch
Weather summary from the Department of Agriculture shows showers in the Atlantic and East Gulf states with cooler temperatures in the eastern half and above normal in the west. Local thunderstorms expected Wednesday across Nebraska Minnesota and New Mexico and Arizona, with calmer conditions elsewhere. Steamship travelers face variable winds and occasional showers. a local weather report notes high temperatures around 88 and 82 degrees, with tidal and sunrise tables referenced for Washington area.
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Dept! of Agriculture
Wester Bureait
Washington
Tuseday
Atlantic
Gulf- States
Dakotas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Cieh
Wyoming
Artzouaz
Wentwand
Skates
Nebraska
Minnesote
Ohio
Spain
Aldi Atlantic
Mississipgi
New England
Wight
East Gull
Wes Gull
Nurcbeder
Grand Ganks
Doctor Alpert Gatschet Found Unconscious on Street
Dr Alpert Gatschet seventy of 2022 Fifteenth street northwest was found unconscious on the sidewalk at Seventeenth street and Florida avenue. He was taken by patrol to Freedmen's Hospital where doctors said he faints easily. He recovered and was later returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpert Gatschet
Severtth Street
Morldaavemit
How's Your Stomach and Health in Old China
An excerpt discusses the greeting as a health inquiry, noting that Chinese belief centers on the stomach as the foundation of health. It asserts that a strong stomach supports general well being and implies that constitution governs overall vitality.
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Maryland, Tobacco Growers’ Association
Seu
United States Department of Agriculture
Gartttbihus
American Company
Customs
Edgar Perry
Colonial Beach
St. Johns
Panama
Ripley's
Genuin Igster
Engilsi Ng
Serge
Storm Serge
Lansburgh &Bro
Volirn
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Moxsack*vectte Avenue
Alvanasia
Uae
Stephen’ A. Douglas
Old Columbian College
Chie
Faith
Princiier
Bor
Aml
Penny Menten
Rathfelf
Smahting
Temperacure
Atletic
Butlerlin
Seint
Washington Post
Harpers Perry
W. Va
Adbersil
Atlanta
Atlante
Bismarck
W. Dak
Boston
Messa Bataig
Chigago
Gindianat
Cheyenne
Davenport
Jone
Agener
Sola
Galvaston
Tex
Felona
Mone
Tadianaports Inc
Jacksons Pieta
Rargas
North Platt
Nebr
Omaha
Pamt Oy
St Louis
Salt Lake City
Utah
Paul
Minn
Springfield
Vicksburg
Alsa
Beecham’s
Beecham
Sanders & Stayman Co
THE
P. Telephone CO
Hubbard Heating CO
Qfice
Ld F St Nw
P. Andrews Paper Co
Ave
P. Im
Seturdara
Christian Xander
St. Basse
Wilkens-Sherry Printing” Co
Tharp
Berkeley
Phong
the Sunday Post
Raphi
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