Threatened Fire and Escape Plague Shaw Funeral Scene
Police guard the Shaw home as Frank Burke, a dangerous maniac who twice escaped the Government Hospital for the Insane, lurks near 136 Park Road while L D Shaw lies dead awaiting funeral. Burke, seen near the house, has threatened to burn the residence and kill the Shaw family during a tense afternoon.
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L D Shaw
Tlice
Walter P Shaw
Park Road
Frank Burke
Government Hospital
Shaw
Burke
L. D Shaw
Walter P
Glen Echo
Philadelphia
Washington
W P Shaw
Prince George
K Street
Glenwood
Death of Mrs Katherine Kane O'Callaghan from apoplexy
Mrs Katherine Kane O'Callaghan aged 41 died suddenly last night at 317 O street northwest from apoplexy superinduced by a nervous collapse. She was born in New York, daughter of William J and Mary Roberts, widow of Dennis Kane and Patrick H OCallaghan, and left nine children. Funeral from the Church of the Holy Trinity, complete arrangements pending.
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Katherine Kane O'Callaghan
O Street Northwest
O’callaghan
O'Callaghan
New York
William J and
Mary Roberts
Dennis Kane
Georgetown
Patrick H Ocal
Chinese Christians Form Anti Gambling League
A meeting at 27 John Marshall Place by the Woman's Interdenominational Christian prison heard Rio V. de Sleu report the creation of an antigambling league by young Chinese Christians in the District. The group under the Young Chinese Christian Association now has about four members who vow to avoid gambling houses and work to abolish them.
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Rio V. de Sleu
Young Chinese Christian Association
Charles Klein
Judge Rossmore
Judge Rozemore
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Jefferson Ryder
Shirley
Poll
Mark Kent
Lion
John Burkett Ryder
Miss Jewel
van Buren
Miss Kent
Kate Roberts
Louis Haines
Stott
Rossmores
Penwarden
Ryder
Senate
Hazel May
Eudosta
Assure Safety at Sea Senator Smith Explains Reforms
Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan replies to The Post editorial on sea safety reforms. He outlines actions under the 4406 statute, progress on lifeboat equipment, timelines for compliance, and plans for international talks on standard safety rules, including the seamen's bill and radio requirements.
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Tella
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Washington Post the Post
Congress
Board of Steamboat Inspection
Washington Post
Bureau of Steamboat Inspection
Committee On Commerce
Batley Held in $5,000 Bond After Alleged Attack
Thomas B Batley, 47 C Street Southwest, arraigned in police court on a not guilty plea to charges from Ruth Vallandingham and Francis Vallandingham. He waived preliminary hearing and was held for the grand jury under $5,000 bail after patrolmen arrested him Sunday evening following the alleged assault on Ruth Vallandingham who sought help and traveled to Anacostia to inform her husband.
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Ruth Vallandingham
Francis M Vallandingham
Thomas B Batley
Batley
C Street
Vallandingham
Bailey Peters
Seagirt Thursday meeting with DC Democrats
Charles A. Douglas, president of the Wilson and Marshell Democratic Association of the District of Columbia, announced Gov Wilson would receive the local association members on Thursday, August 1, at 2pm. He said more than 108 local Democrats planned to attend the Seagirt gathering.
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Charles A. Douglas
Wilson and Marshell Democratic Association
District of Columbia
Gov. Wilson
Douglass
Seagirree
Waldteutel and Verdi Selections Highlight Concert Program
A noisy catalog lists operatic titles and serenades including Waldteutel Serenade, Verdi selections from Aida and Il Trovatore, plus other works by Johnson Michaelis and Birch. The program features grand finales and a Turkish Patrol style piece, with a focus on characterful melodies and audience appeal.
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Waldteutel
Johnson
Verdi
Michaelis
Her Great Match at Columbia theater dazzles stock players
At the F street playhouse Columbia audiences see Clyde Fitch comedy Her Great Match with a strong American trio Jo Sheldon and Mrs Sheldon and the crown prince plot. Frances Neilson as Jo and Edward H Robins as the German prince lead a lively, polished cast through romance and social intrigue with stylish stage settings and vivid character work.
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Clyde Fitch
Columbila
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Anthony Hope
Harold McGrath
Cassia Chadwick
Sheldon
Europe
Cassie Chadwick
Said
Mies Frances Neilaan
Maxine Miictt
Sha
Edward H Robins
Charles Cherry
Hia
Matilde Cottrelly
Julia Blanc
Miss Neilson
Miss Heming
Variety Night At Local Venues Delights Crowds
A lively program featured vaudeville acts, boxing imitations, opera numbers, and dance showcases at multiple venues. The Kits hosted Masonic night. Cosmos showcased the Bennett sisters and noted acts. Glen Echo Park drew crowds with rides, films, and the moon dance. Belasco-Kinemacolor offered color reels aiding Titanic memorial fundraising with extended orchestra performances.
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Dianas
Vaude
Ville
Mathewson Marquard
Pianender
Walter Johnson
Little Ray Dooley
Thar
Marcous
Mme
Orofia Alba
New Orleans
Miler and
Mack
Gertrude Hoffman
Tom O'Brien
Madelyn Lear
School Board to Organize and Likely Reelection
Capt James F Oyater is expected to be reelected president of the board of education at tomorrow's reorganization meeting at 3:30 pm. Capt Dyeter may resign but will remain until the new board is in place. New members Susie R Rhodes and John B Larner will be sworn in, vacancies remain, and policy topics include using soft coal in District schools and moving portable schoolhouses.
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Quster
James F Oyater
Board of Education
Dyeter
Henry P Blair
Blair
Susie R. Rhodes
John B Larner
Supreme Court of the District
Capt Oyster
Urge Cab Drivers' Bill Urged by District Officials and Hotel Men
District commissioners prepare recommendation to Senate urging adoption of House bill July 8 to license all cab drivers under police department oversight. Maj Sylvester supports the measure and Hotel Men's Association of Washington backs it. current law licenses vehicle owners but not drivers, allowing unvetted drivers.
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Senate
House
Maj Sylvester
Hotel Men's Association of Washington
New Hampshire Rep Seeks to Regulate City Chicken Farms
New Hampshire Representative Cy Sulloway introduced a House resolution urging District officials to inspect poultry farms in the Capital City residential area. He asks what police have done to enforce a rule prohibiting fowls within twenty feet of homes. The rep lives near the Capitol and quotes disturbances from crowing roosters.
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New Hampshire
Cy” Sulloway
Sulloway
Capitol
Mission Representatives Seek Aid Over Korean Christians Case
Five Protestant mission leaders met with Japanese Ambassador Viscount Chinda and President Taft after conferences with Secretary Knox to discuss Korean Christians accused of conspiracy. Knox stated the visit was courtesy with no demand for diplomatic action, while stressing sympathy for Japan amid the Korean crisis. No American was legally charged, though nineteen natives testified alleging American involvement.
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Washington
Viscount Chinda
Bishop Candler
Georgia
Dr Cook
Nashville Town
Methodist Church South
Frank North
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South
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Thia
Sidewalk Display Crackdown Prompts City Police Action
City police will crack down on sidewalk displays protruding beyond building lines. Merchants Hayman and Levy, cited for rival shoe stores, agreed to comply. other商 merchants may face arrests as inspectors use measuring tools to enforce the law. A shooting arrest and various local notices fill the day’s Alexandria headlines.
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Ashington
Burbal
King Street
Alexandria
Bill to abolish flogging in Washington public schools
Representative William B Wilson of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to end corporal punishment in the District of Columbia public schools. It would jail teachers who flog pupils, while officials deny the practice is used, claiming flogging was discontinued years ago.
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Boys' Congress
William B Wilson
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Washington Public
Wilson
Congress
Dustrict Committee
William M Davidson
Merchants to Decide on Chamber Ties Today
Joseph Strasburger returns to the city with a plan for a special Retail Merchants Association meeting to decide whether to withdraw from the Chamber of Commerce. A letter to merchants shows a strong preference to keep a distinct merchant group while individuals may stay in the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Strasburgers
Retail Merchants 'Association
M A Leese
Chamber
Boys Leave for Camp Excursions Today From Washington
Excursions today as boys depart for camp on steam ferries from Seventh Street Wharf and District avenues. Trips include steamers to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with frequent runs to Zoo Park and Gress Falls. Several groups continue to the camp at River View with many boys listed among those traveling yesterday and today.
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Marshall Hall
Seventh Street
Porfolk
Washington Steamboat Company
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Fifteenth
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Main Entrance Zoo Park
Chevy Chase
Gress Falls
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Anton Salexoski
William Gee
Gordon Thompson
Lorence Brandon
Harry McGhan
Frank White
Ernest Elwood
Arnell Carrenter
Charles Schpid
Ernest Utz
Henry Pirile
Cacarkinson
Marshall Nevits
Alvin Biggs
Dwight Terry
Charles Brarnell
Chester Guy
Joseph Pitta
Harold Keys
Mr T. R Pirtle Wilkinson
Walter Jex
Warren Pinay
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