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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1912

Page

12

Republican Club Outing Yields Speeches Dinner and Games

At Marshall Hall the sixth annual outing of the League of Republican State Clubs featured Senator Bradley of Kentucky delivering the principal address. He defended the GOP through crises, praised Roosevelt, and forecast strong backing for the regular Republican ticket in November. The event included amateur athletic contests, a catered dinner, and speeches by officials including Albert Andrews, with numerous committee members named as organizers and hosts.

Senator Bradley Kentucky League Albert Wilay PR Andrews Treasury Department

Three Brides Sail for Africa to Start Missionary Work

Three brides under 20 years old sail from here aboard the Marton bound for Liverpool and then the Belgian Congo to join missionary work with the Presbyterian Church. Mire J Watten, Moira J McQueen, and Wre H M Washburn will be the first white women in a 5000 square mile area, living 1500 miles from the coast and 600 miles from the nearest post office.

Exadelpha Te Ausbards Ateamsaile Marton Liverpool Kongo Intia Heart of Africa Presbyterian Church Srtdea Mire J Watten St Louie Moira J . McQueen New Orleans Wre H M Washburn Conevita Ofice

Death verdict in accidental fall of French duke

London coroner’s inquest returns an accidental death verdict for Duc de Lorge of France who died after being killed by falling down an elevator shaft at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur James where he was a guest. The incident occurred last night during his visit.

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Mothers take over the Camp Good Will excursion

Mothers from Camp Good Will join the children's trip to the Soldiers Home after a day of meals and games. Crippled children participating in camp activities receive attention, with several in need of care. Navy yard workers plan a Navy Yard Week outing at Camp Good Will for 160 children, including athletic events and prizes, chaired by Frank De Groot. The Baby Hospital Camp next to Camp Good Will opens Friday August 2 with trained mothers caring for babies in Rock Creek park.

Camp Good Camp Good Will Chamoter Sokvers Ald Sixteenth Street Plenichera Navy Yard Frank de Groot Rock Creek Park

Desert island remark sparks debate on unmarried women

A national clash over what to do with single women arose from Rev Elmer Huffner's joke about banishing spinsters to a desert island. Respondents including Miss Helen Gould and Miss Katherine Dabney argued the idea is unsound, while Mrs Anne Pitzer notes the humor and cites past wit.

Pitret Joan of Arc Queen Elisabeth Desert Island

Open Alley Park War Sparks Protest Over Condemnation Plan

Residents of Southwest Washington formed a permanent group at 81 Dominic's Hall to challenge the Willow Trzealidy Boon condemnation for a proposed alley playground. They accuse advocates of civic improvement of exaggeration and seek court and congressional action, with 130 property owners facing about 2000 in costs.

Willow Trzealidy Washington Dominic's Hall Martin Wiegand John T Wright Comfemnation Jury District Supreme Court

SEEK MISSING G P D EMPLOYE

Police seek John H Hogan 52 an employee of the Government Printing Office missing from his home 903 L Street Northeast since early Thursday morning He left for work on the night shift and has not been seen since His relatives report illness and a hospital search found no trace of him.

John H Hogan Government Printing Office L Street Hogan

Doubtful Wireless Link State Mentions Rally For Atlantic Message

Government wireless experts question a London report that a new system will link Lyons France to Washington at high speed and allow pictures to be sent. They note current wireless rates are under 44 words per minute and expect no instant breakthrough. Fort Myer station may extend 3000 miles, but officials warn messages should not be delayed awaiting the new system. Finest home grown roses advertised.

United States Army Washington Lyons Fort Myer London France Atlantic United States United States Army Signal Corps Europe

Gould Denial Challenged In Colorado Dispatch

Grand Junction Colorado July 27 Rev V Huffner presented a dispatch stating Miss Helen Gould of New York denied writing comments about his attitude toward old maids. He admitted he mailed the letter to his Chester West Virginia-born brother, a pastor. He planned his brother to reply and preach on Love Courtship and Marriage. He wondered how Miss Gould could claim she had not written him.

Mark Twain Longfellows New England Nile Assayers Joan of Arc Queen Flvabeth Rosa Bonheur Emily Bronte Maria Mitchell Florence Nightingale Grace Darling Susan B_ Anthony Frances Willard Clara Barton Mary Walker Tane Addams Helen Gould Katherine Dabney Blanch Cox Helen Keller Colorado Helen Thompson USA Grand Junction Colo V Huffner New York Old Maida Chester W Va Misa Gould

City Bulletins and Excursions at Local Harbors and Theatres

Excursion and transit notices across Geventh street wharf to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, with frequent steamship and railroad schedules. Metropolitan Minstrels return to Cosmos Playhouse with The Seminary Girls, featuring Miss Ray Cole. Driliery and Civil Service courses advertised along with related merchandise and services.

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Kermit Roosevelt Heads Overseas For Brazil Rail Career

Oyster Bay July 27 Kermit Roosevelt son of the late president sails for Brazil to enter railroading. Roosevelt senior objects to family matters but declines further comment. The New York dispatch notes he boarded the steamer Olimpic bound for Southampton via Brazil. In a separate item a burglary is reported at 917 K Street NW with $47 stolen from a store money drawer. A Crawford Shoe Company storefront at 903 Pennsylvania Avenue was also looted of four pairs of shoes.

Oyster Bay Kermt Roosevelt Brazil Cot Roosevelt Kermit New York Kermit Roosevelt Daniel Cooper K Street North West Ahnte Crawford Shoe Companyy Pennsylvania Avenue

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