The Flag Through American History in Old Newspapers
A historical survey traces the flag’s evolution from medieval crosses to the Union Jack and the first stars. It notes early colonial flags, the Cambridge banner, Betsy Ross legends, and the 1777 adoption of 13 stripes and 13 stars, with subsequent enlargements shaping the modern flag.
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Cambridge
Washington
Mags
Mator
Betsy Ross
Continental Congress
United States
Union
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Frisco Banker George H Luchsinger Dies by Inhaled Gas
San Francisco June reports state George H Luchsinger president of Humboldt Savings Bank killed himself by inhaling gas. Officials note all bank accounts balanced and in good condition. Luchsinger, 58, founded by Henry Luchsinger, joined as bookkeeper in 1881, became president in 1903, leaving a widow and estate around 50000.
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San Francisco
George H. Luchsinger
Humboldt Savings Bank
Humboldt Bank
Henry Luchsinger
George
Tuchsinger
Contests Near Deadline in Holy Land Election
The Holy Land contest shows votes counted to noon yesterday with no major charges. Officials urge caution against overconfidence as final results loom in thirteen days. Voting coupons suspend, with latest date still votable for a week. last subscription vote due by midnight Saturday. Final results expected Tuesday June 2, with delays possible if votes are withheld.
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Holy Land
ACO Sas
John Keckenrade
C. W. Clair
W. A. Melvin
Chos
E Fults
D. Guw
H.W. Blake
L. E. Purdam
Avskes Btr
Neese
L. Be Hellys
Abbott
W. W. Barnes
Hacen
Andrew R. Biri
J. W. Blake
Walter H. Bronke
Rive
John ES
Mathew W
Sayerecee
James W. Clark
George M. Cammines
B. A. Daermann
Edward $. Dunlap
William A. Haggertyos
Howard Hannsford
John R. Henderson
iRev
Hinson ¥. Howlett
John T. Huddie
Vereey
Arthur
Johns
Dames Elbler
Ave
J. HL. Kelly
F. J
Alexander Wilbanks
James Willis
Albert H. Zimmerman
Four Killed by Dynamite Explosion in Monongahela Camp
Four foreigners were killed and a fifth severely injured at a construction camp near Monongahela Pennsylvania when dynamite charges exploded as workers contacted live battery wires. The men, tasked with cleaning the charges, failed to switch off the battery, triggering a fatal blast.
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Monongahela
Here
House of Studies to Rise on University Grounds
A new House of Studies building funded by the Slaters of St Mary will be erected on university grounds at the corner of HN road. The hollow tile structure, two stories high, will cost about $13,000 and house sisters from various cities who come for special courses. The front will be 60 feet and depth 4 feet.
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Ig Tobe
Tull Nt
HN Road
Bros
House of Studies
University
Two Churches Transfer Property in City Deal
Trustees of North Carolina Avenue Methodist Church on Eighth and North Carolina avenues southeast acquired title to church property by deed from the Church Extension Society of the Maryland Conference of the MP. Azras Tupael Congregation, owner of the church property on Bay Street Northeast, sold to the Centennial Baptist Church. Price paid was 5004 dollars.
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North Carolina Avenue
Eighth Street
North Carolina
Avenue Southeast
Church Extension Society
Maryland
Ceremonies This Morning At Ordination and Services
Broad DC religious notices describe the ordination of Reva Milward Riker and Louis M. Sills by Bishop Harding at Bethlem Chapel. Dr. G Freeland Peter preaches, with confirmations at Brookland Church of Our Saviour. Children’s services dominate Luther Memorial Church with a 600-strong Sunday school and offerings for the Tresler Home. Sacred Heart League and Good Shepherd League activities also noted.
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Reva
Milward Riker
EE. M
Bev
Preeland Peter
Luther Memorial Church
Harding
Bethlenem
Louis & M- Sills
G. Free “Land Peter
Brookland
Church of Our Saviour
W. J. DB
Fourteenth Shaft
Massachusetts Avenue
Henry Amstadt
Tresler
Tayloraville
Washington
Sacred Heart League
John Geale
St.Aloynius
League of the Sacred Heart
Solemon
War Department opposes Morehead City harbor expansion
The War Department reported to Congress against further federal harbor improvements at Morehead City North Carolina. After dredging from Beaufort to the wharves, officials studied extending the channel to create an anchorage basin 400 feet wide and 1,600 feet long at an estimated cost of about 97,000 dollars while both division and army engineers issued adverse recommendations.
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War Department
Congress
Morehead City
Heaufort
Army
Miss Helen Wollett Dies After Sudden Illness
Helen Wollett aged 15 of Sword Street Southeast died after a sudden illness Tuesday. An inquest will be held by Coroner White. Mrs. Monckheim, 73, held at Washington Asylum Hospital after arrest related to the illness. Police allege Wollett blamed Monckheim for the illness.
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Helen Wollett
Sword Street
Johanna Monetheim
Sthley Hospital
White
Monckheim
Washington Asylum Hospital
Mise Wollett
Harlan Home Sold to Dr Ramsay at Euclid Corner
Dr. A T Ramsay principal of Pair Matt Seminary purchased the late Justice John M Harlan residence at the northwest corner of Fourteenth and Euclid streets. The three story brick house with twelve rooms sits on a large lot shaded by trees and shrubbery. Purchase price reportedly 93500. The home is among the oldest in the city section.
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A. T. Ramsay
Pairmatt Seminary
John M. Harlan
Fourteenth
Euclid Streets
White House Driver Fined For Speeding In Hyattsville
A White House chauffeur pleaded guilty in Hyattsville Maryland to speeding with a White House party including Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs Sayre. He paid a $10 fine and the President ordered chauffeurs to comply with local speed laws. The Agriculture Secretary considers extending quarantine lines to cover the brown-tail moth and related pests, with a public hearing on the proposal set for June 28 at the department.
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Hyattaville Court
Wilson
Dourt
Hyattsville
Mad
White House
Margaret Wilson
Sayre
White Hallas
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Bmelang
Long Island
N. Y
Department
Woolf's Seeds Seed Potatoes for Fall Crop
Seed potatoes planted in June and July rise in popularity as farmers report better fall crops. June July plantings mature in cool fall weather for advantageous harvest. Wood's Crop Special lists late seed potatoes and other seasonable seeds, mailed free with prices and full information.
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Wvood
May Delay Pool Opening in Monument Lot
The municipal pool on the Monument Lot may delay this year as Congress stalls the district appropriation bill. Despite leftover funds to run the pool briefly, feasibility of operating and then closing the bath until appropriations arrive is uncertain. Dr William B Hudson, pool superintendent, will meet with the commissioners this week to decide plans.
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Monument Lot
Congress
Wiliam B Hudson
Gompers Attacks Preacher Over Mine War Bias
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, plans to visit Cleveland to aid teachers seeking to form a union and attacks Rev. L. W. Bustard for defending John D. Rockefeller's stance on the Colorado mine strike. Bustard, pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, claimed unionization caused upheaval and that few miners belonged to unions. Gompers calls the sermon biased and blames mine companies for immigration of foreign workers to US mining districts.
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Rockefellers Panter
Cleveland
Ohio
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Iiader
L. W. Bustard
John D. Rockefeller
Colorado
Bustard
Euclid Perenne Baptist Church
Rockefeller
Gompers
Gunmen’s Witness Indicted On Perjury Charge
New York reports an indictment charging Carl Dresner, a witness for the four condemned gunmen in the Herman Rosentha murder case, with perjury. Dresner testified before Justice Goff on the Saturday before the execution in a last attempt to save the condemned men.
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New York
Ne Brandgory
Carl Dresner
Herman Rosentha
Dresner
Justine Goff
Fragmented Local Ad Fragments From Historic Page
A collage of business promotions and notices urging carpet cleaning services at Conger’s W 653, vegetarian dining at 113 G Street NW, orthopedics and medical aids by Lenz & Lossau, dining options at 4008 Pennsylvania Ave, and dessert promotions. Also lists of ice cream flavors, a movie listing for Daughters of Men at Virginia Theater, and phone contact references.
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Conger's
G Street
Lenz & Lossau
Doran Bros
Daughters of Men
Virginia “Theater
Relainner
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N. W
Kondon
Murray
Stuart
Pelinsan
Marv Goldman
Paris
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Banf
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Field
Glacier—Bafour
Canadian Pacific
G. J. Weidman
City
Paasenger
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Weasinethouse
Carroll Electric Co
Paine Mi
ROYAL
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Telephona -Yottr ‘onder—West
Berkeley
Philne Meda
Emeldins
New, England
United States Bureau of Education
Urban
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James VI
Scotland
Emgtang
James I
South Britain
St George
North Britain
St. Andrew
America
New England
Massachusetts
Wig
Sid
Merchant Marine
England
South Carolina
Benjamin Mranslin
South
Frisco
George Luchsinger
Wational
Herons
Washington St Louis
Zamocwl
Gentoauges
Nokes
Onal
Louis
Acar
Israel Congregation
Centennial Baptist Building
St. Patrick's Church
William Carroll
Good Shepherd League
League of the Good Shepherd
Mer. Russell
Meena
Harlan Home
Dr. A. T. Ramsay
Woolf’s
T.W. Wood &Sons
Richmond, Va
Baltimore
Preacher
Rowenta
City Bulletins
Pennsylvania Avenue
Shaffer
Bosineas
Collere
Tates
Bagre and
Gfene Ouortuand
Adirondacks
Bureau of Information
Grand Central Terminal
Tata Car Tren
Entral
Proce Ree City
Tn Mart
Expres
Meiet
D. J. O'Connell
Nna
Roche
Edwards Son
London
Fougern &Ta
Weeess
N. Sime
Mrocera
Cnr. Henrich Brewing Co
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