Rival Railroad Proposal Seeks to Boost City Trade and Jobs
Amid talk of rival railroads, plans surface to extend tracks to Berryville and allow Norfolk and Western to enter Washington. A two car expedition with Sam Ples-Patromee Home Industries and William F. Gude highlights potential city growth through expanded sales networks. The drive aims to awaken Columbus District commerce, creating manufacturing, storage, and employment opportunities while drawing in shippers, jobbers, and buyers from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ples
Patromee Home Industries
Civ
William F. Gude
Meyer
Uus
Columbia
Rowan
Advice From Bluefield Editor to Boost Washington Trade
A Bluefield Virginia editor urges Washington to lure Norfolk and Western Railway to build a line from near Berryville to Washington to create a through route to coal fields and boost wholesale trade. He cites an August 8 excursion promo by Norfolk and Western and Baltimore and Ohio to Baltimore for merchants, urging local staff to meet trains and capitalize on gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norfolk and Western Railway
Berryville
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Baltimore
Norfolk and Western
Ohio
Post
Virginian
Bluefield
Washington Post urges railroads to back commercial growth
A late 19th century poster from the Shippers Association advocates a campaign to showcase Washington as a commercial hub. Richard L Lamb suggests converting two railroad cars for sales and reception use, with salesmen traveling to promote local manufacturers and attract patrons, arguing railroads gain from joint advertising and easier transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She
Rssecaalen
Rowaune
Sogeested
Richard L Lamb
Lamb & Askin
Sugkeshun
Jouses
Washington
Iron Brigade Veteran Dies After Operation
An Iron Brigade veteran, entered government service in 1800, and served as a clerk in the Office of Auditor for state and other departments. Wisconsin association honors his memory, funeral plans noted, with multiple references to his long public service and wartime contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auatter
Wisconsin
In and About the City. G avelie Get reve omersere a te Crurharam vtae ey Ler
A fragmented city note lists numerous misspelled place names and garbled phrases. readable segments hint at local places and events but lack coherent facts or dates. The item resembles a shuffled column fragment with no clear narrative or identifiable individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Fragmentary report on a woman’s hospital emergency transfer
A garbled OCR record describes a colored woman taking Carson Mus Ruth books and seeking emergent hospital care. It mentions an ambulance or mobility note, a seven year span, and a medical application. The text is incomplete and unclear about names, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Ruth
Healea
Gompers Debates CAE QF CAGOR In British Labor Ties
President of the American Federation of Labor Tom Gompers criticizes recent Congress moves and lauds British labor politicians. He argues for a populist party as a reform tool, cites tasks for labor to withdraw from politics, and comments on the House of Commons debate and possible impacts on U.S. policy and workers. Samuel Gompers emphasizes labor unity, political action, and the need to influence governmental action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Thomas Tracy
Boston
Panber
Tede Auen
Samuel Loiepers
Pias Ddr
Pederssen Sun Collyguial
Hemes Cupp
Congress
Batsh
Labor Party
Woo Weil
Fisher
Mothe
House of Commons
Crea
Amir Faust
Piidecesois
Sloopy Craft for Andy Linked By Odd Text Fragments
Fragmented OCR text depicts a jumble of names and phrases including Andie Jackson Jolson and references to votes and duties. The readable portions hint at a nonsensical stream of words with scattered names like Andrey and Ole son chile, plus mentions of stevedore and melon. No coherent event or narrative forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andie Jackson Jolson
Taoving
Pinkiesk
Audiet
J Cheon Johnson
Dick Belur
Shane
Alexandre
Chile
Andrey
Death of Baldwin Tohiwon Headed by Mi Jounsan Pallbearers
The funeral for Baldwin Tohiwon of 1281 Q Street NW will be at 11 in the morning at the residence. Mi Jounsan brothers will act as pallbearers and nephews including Henry & mpson, Amas B Casselmini, and Louss Johnson R Harrison are named. the remains were private. The Business News Association directors met yesterday to appoint a funeral committee and draft memorial resolutions for the late association head who served on the board since its founding and was president when President McKinley died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Tohiwon
Q Street
Mi Jounsan
Wo Diminge S
Milton Woo
4 Gear
Johnson
Louss Johnson
R Harison
Charles A Tohnson
A L Tohnson
Henry & §Mpson
Amas
Casselmini
Lial
Business Mews Association
Aince
McKinley
Spanish War Veterans Hold Annual Election
The third annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans met with about 190 delegates and officers present. Maj Frederck S Hodgson was unanimously nominated for national commander in chief, with a full ticket elected for senior vice commanders and department leaders. Reports praised progress toward October gathering and noted committees planning the industrial parade and visitor accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
United Spanish War Veterans
Mo Fimmet Urell
Captai G Viet
New York Depatiment
Lrail
Frederck S Hodgson
District of Caumbie
Dle Gelober
Rausch
Col Lrell
Cape J
Walter Mitens
Capt Greene
Capt Witehell
Harrowe
Harden Camp
Navy Yard Tots Treated to River View Outing by Employers
Five hundred children and mothers from River View were treated to a Day on the Queen Anne as Navy Yard workers and the Associated Charities provided funds and children. Volunteers and charity officials organized badges by district, and the outing included ice cream, sandwiches, lemonade, and games along a riverfront voyage and chute ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River View
Navy Yard
Associated Charities
Aoume Warren
Wallace
W Price
Navy
Asid
Ieluden
Chataan
John Lacale
Arian
Gamuch Poile
Helty le Clair
Clump
Walter Deln
G Ladd
W Bowen
Samuel Shreve
Jann Cross
WV Smite
G& Guifith
Dave Fromas Hay Reynolas
Christensen Lot
Disney Frank de Gott
JE Cook
Simuel Coe
Georgetown
Miss Braun
Miss Stanton
White Gibbons
Jus Howells
Babywick
Miss Bray
Mrs. Spencer
Miss Spencer
Ass Crosby
Punk
Ereath
Fatis
Alurphx
Naval Yard Outing Delights Children With Feasts and Fun
Children from the district enjoyed a boat trip organized by naval yard workers who supplied gifts and treats. Parents and siblings waved farewell as steam whistle signaled the voyage home and the youngsters clutched keepsakes from a generosity rich outing.
Secretary Newberry Hears Delegation on Gun Factory System
Acting Secretary Newberry met with a delegation from the gun factory and adopted a view opposing the premium or gece system in the Washington Navy Yard. Delegates argued the plan would harm wage progress and labor evolution, and Newberry indicated hesitation to enact the change without worker support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Washiton Navy Yard
Navy
Newbery
Sun
Leutze
Parm
Eyniet Ladams
Francis G Epier
Henry Collins Lands on Head in Street Incident
Henry Collins Lands on Head in a street accident on O Street Northeast. He was jolted to the ground by a sudden horn maneuver, thrown from a wagon, and rendered unconscious. Though taken to Casualty Hospital, he remained senseless for hours but showed signs of improvement late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Collitns
Collins
Roostreet
O' Street
Te Weno
Ani Sas Saad
Angry About Georgia Ave Andrew Johnson Addresses Commissioners
Andrew Johnson writes to the District Commissioners protesting unequal street improvements along Georgia Avenue. He notes funds are lacking for the southeast sector while other areas progress, urging prompt action and public notification of funds and plans. He stresses urgency and equality in city spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Chorus Girl Seeks St Elizabeths After Defying Cops
A chorus girl, detained after defying officers, is taken to St Elizabeths. The courtroom scene shows officers surrounding her as she resists, while a foreman arranges for her transfer with a promise of humane treatment. The incident follows a claim she sought funds tied to President Roosevelt’s expenses, with testimony on her sanity continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Morse
Congress
Haim Cherge
Thomas Eigen Foreman
Weather Summary From Department Of Agriculture Bulletin
Weather conditions report from the Department of Agriculture covers the South Atlantic Gulf coast and western regions with wildfire risk in parts of New Mexico Utah and Arizona. Cooler trends expected Sunday with variable temperatures and light to moderate winds across the Midwest and Northeast.
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Dept of Agriculture
Wea
Bineau
Washington
Leeds
South Atlantic
Ian
le Vetley
Wight
Etardey
Mddle
Ohio
River Bulletin Muddied Coverage Highlights The Wash Fest
Fragmentary report notes a river scene with muddy waters and unclear details about an event titled The Washington Fest. Mentions local figures, possible barpers and fern, but readability is limited and specifics remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butletin
Washington
Grape Nuts and Cream Dish Mentioned in Nutty Rhyme
A quirky passage extols a grape nut flavored cream treat, noting how the cream softens and helps digestion. It references tonic effects, the act of chewing, and a claim that grape nuts provide health benefits while blending into a creamy dessert.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Columba Wine of
Vain
Atelisem
Seacrai
Phildiplia
New York
Noel Ng
Bluefield, VA
Ctiss
Norfolk and Wes
BF Fisk
Iron Brigade Veter
Bela W. Beete
Hich
Secur d
Misvonsin Resmienr
Peith Viewntaim
Tae
Soulbe
Massignon
Wien
Gompers
Fay
Raave- Mele
Fat
Sane Domoris
Ato
Bryan
Mvc
Fabot
Bush
Jordan
Mis Tracy
UEC
Pinus
Teyana
Rheinetis Alates
Isinese Mens Association
J. Walter Mitchell
J Wate
Witehell
Charles
Harlow Jantar
George
Brouk
Eleater
Rufay
Holmen
Pourth
Tm Run Oper
Asta
Wirtas
Gwygne
Wardet Poran
Desey Saps
Lawton
Wsta Nation
Sarria Ferree Saha
He Damimental Slat
Aion Be
Thomas A Green
Henry
Miles Camp
Allensh
Opieion Wood Watson
Regent Hote
Fon Lewis
Jodgson
Camin Vader Smith
SCC
Phe Shilek
2.C
Japan
Lansburgh &Bre
7Th St
Justs
Piages
Iberail
Garth
Navt Yard
Sgsglees
SESS
CESS
DELS
IGS
Peter Grogan
Hana 'R
Edison Records
E. F. Droop &G Sons Co
Ave
Jon
Georgia Ave
Georga
Anaren Johnson
Georgie Avenue
Boaty
Columbe i -Gentianen
Gevig Avenue
Suzane
Ideed
Tun Stiesis
Landis
Patie Lody
Atv
Tts
Agin
Vangs
Andrew Jognsgn Jt
ST. Elizabeth's
St Tous
Gil
PhD
Gall Company
Tre Cleks Tabla
M Duster Goulds
Supreme
Cami Vesterdas
Someting
Mrs Morse
Eugens
Eliabeths
Wesscurse
Dewe
Hatel
H W Forten
Moise
Hase
Imner
MW Oviack
Températurs
Widrigte
Aghesne
Chiesa
Cincinnati
Yyarguette
Vich Tem
York
Vicksburg
Cheng
Ruth Gowr
Adel
Hebb
Post Atlantig
Ridolph
St Charles
Raleigh
Seaside
Siward
Haddon Hall
Chalfonte
Traymore
Brighton
Madhoro
Dennis
Chelsea
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Christian Xandler
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St.n.w
Seeneorien Busines Colege
On- Uchal
Howe
Qpcah
Strayer
Berlitz School OF Languages
Wut
Gonard
ST Louis
OPAND
Sparth Sc
Prin
Clube Privace
Vircinia
Shenanggah Valley Agagemy
Win
Rgs
Asociites
Pew
Snows SB
Sweat Briar Institute A
Womer’s
Cotter
Wellesey Smith
Dea Mawr
Oslo
Fauquier Institute For Iglng Ladies Vicrenton
Stu Reson
Stuatea ' Peomoneglen
Patrosdales
Chen
GEO Butler & Mo Pructon Jam Gts
Augusta Filitary Academy
Fort Desance
Electriz Heat
Jana Beter
Lear
Pennsylvania
Wilson College For
Opautiel
Clessica
Aisle
Kostete
Aeves Fe Pleer Mundinge
Cates
Golege Ave
Chamatersbure
Fafel
M.w
Achives
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