Retraction of Virginia Territory in DC Debate Surfaces
A long disputed plan to retrocede Alexandria and nearby Virginia territory from the District of Columbia resurfaces. Local leaders and lawyers argue constitutional grounds, historic ties, and fiscal needs, with experts noting political risk and potential improvements if returned to Virginia rather than stayed under federal control.
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Virginia
Amos Gumelman
Tig
Columbia Hiistories
Virghala
Congress
Georgetown
Maryland
Road to Alexandria Pushes Good Roads Campaign Across Virginia
Virginia districts press for a Washington to Richmond highway through Fairfax, Manassas, Fredericksburg and beyond. The effort, led by The Washington Post and Richmond Times Dispatch, seeks manufacturer aid to build sample road sections as a test of material quality with officials and engineers pledging support and public meetings planned for August in Alexandria.
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Salary Dispute Over Navy Department Solicitor Funds
The article reports demands for a salary raise for the Navy Department solicitor. It contrasts the current $1,000 annual salary with earlier holders earning $2,500 and $4,000, mentions McHanna's death, and notes Congress consideration to set a new permanent salary before adjournment. It references the Judge Advocate General’s office, comptroller, and pending legislation amid a spill of other sports and local items.
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Hanna
Ie Buredu
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Ceuard
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Congress
Virginia Republican State Convention in Newport News
Special to The Washington Port Newport News Va July 2 reports McHarg and other leaders arriving to mold a Republican slate for Virginia statewide offices. Delegates from Southwest Virginia back Gillespie while Roanoke and Roanoke area figures push for lieutenant governor and superintendent candidates. The convention aims to unite factions with talks of secrecy and limited public updates as preparations continue for the upcoming state ticket.
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Roanoke
Roevercumb
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Warrenton
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Norfolk
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MT Cooke
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Directors bids for automated machine purchases explored
Director Durand opened bids from Soane Chase Manufacturing Newark, Predenwald Bros Baltimore, and others for automatic card punching and munching machines. Prices ranged from 34 to 60 dollars per unit with delivery windows from 20 to 190 days. No award was made and the matter was put under advisement.
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Suates Cents Bereau
Direstar Durand
Soane
Chase Manufaining
Compe
Newark
Hanks & Co
New
Gelsery
Sloave & Chase Manufacturing Company
TS Bant & Co
Must pay for telephones in public health officers’ duties
The comptroller of the Treasury says the expense of maintaining telephones for certain officers of the public health and marine hospital service assigned to exclusive duty in examining arriving aliens cannot be paid this fiscal year from the appropriation for regulating immigration. Congress has declared these officers are no longer reimbursed for telephone use in medical inspections.
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Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
He Treasurs
Callers at White House Names of Senators and Representatives
The list shows a group of senators and representatives named with abbreviations and misspellings. Members include SENATOR ALDEICH of Hinde Teizna, SENATOR DECK of Goto Scouter SURNAM, REP PAYNE of New York, REP MCCALL of Magzechuretth, REP KENNEDY of Ohlo, REP WHEEL of Masacherelle, REP THORTAS of Ohio, REP NYE of Wisconsin, REP AEKEN of South Carolina, REP YOUNG of New York, REP FULL of Connecticut.
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Goto Scouter
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Nagel Rebukes Officials Over Immigration Arrests
Secretary Nagel denounces arrests of aliens as irresponsible and uninvestigated. He warns immigration officers against superficial inquiries and urges thorough preinvestigation before warrants or arrests. The circular directs stricter handling of cases and stresses due process in enforcement actions.
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Uninyesti
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Ekpewalh Ewutlonca
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Senator Arrest Scandal Described At Length
An eyewitness recounts an incident involving a senator, alleging arrest delays, chaotic questioning, and a heated confrontation with police. The account details verbal abuse, a slap, and a demand to question the senator as officers attempted to manage a tense scene.
Vice Consul Attacked at Cartagena Wounds Report
William B MacMaster, vice consul, was seriously wounded at Cartagena by a Colombian and a stranger. The legation at Bogota reports the attack occurred Monday afternoon. the commander has ordered punishment for the culprits. MacMaster, born in Calum, is said to have held a position in New York prior to his post.
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Polish Poet's Suicide After Drinking Party Gone Wrong
Philadelphia July 27 1 Wolast a young Polish poet disapvomted 11 lopes of finaimg fame and fortune in ty counts committed suicide by showing himself wife in the posence of a group of ing friends. He allegedly asked for one last drink then Molinsky fired a revolver killing him instantly.
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Philadelphia
Warsaw
Molinsky
Bryan running mate defends Gauss in Indianapolis mayoralty race
John W Kern, last year’s Democratic vice presidential nominee, accuses bribery in the caucus that chose the nominating slate. Gauss, a county representative, denies voting against Kern and says a secret ballot enabled influences. He argues ballot secrecy determined the outcome amid pledges and opposition.
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Tern
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Gunsvis
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Guatemala Is In Bad Way Under Global Pressure
A garbled report describes Guatemala facing serious turmoil amid internal war and international reactions. It mentions judges, Guatemalan officials, and external actors weighing charges and economic strain, with references to Guatemalan leadership and financial cases, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmented.
Up with Greek flag at fortress amid tense stand
Fragmentary garbled OCR about Greek flag rising at a fortress and tensions involving Turkey and Greece. Key names and places unclear due to text damage. summary preserves the core idea of a Greek flag rising and regional tensions without clear dates or actors.
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Garod Cree
Lee Gvaeuslin
Turkey
Cure of severe eczema in infant with Cuticura remedies
A mother recounts a three week struggle with a baby’s eczema that covered the face and scalp, causing distress and sleeplessness. After starting Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and remedies, the child improved within days and was fully cured in about three weeks, remaining symptom free for years. The witness, Mrs M M Reynolds of Windsor, Va, endorses the treatment.
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Alec
M M Reynolds
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