Railways cited as key to improved service at Jamestown Exposition
President Finney urged editors to view transportation from the railroad manager’s lens and noted $200,000,000 in bonds for improvements. Jacob Riis and John Temple Graves spoke on citizenship and press independence. editors were hosted at the Illinois building amid Savannah Day events and steady rain.
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Jacob Riis
John Temple Graves
Dlinois Building
Washington Post
Norfolk
Jone
WW. Finney
Southern Way Company
National Editorial Association
Fisley
Finley
Jacob Rils
New York
John Temple’ Graves
Atlanta
Empire State of the South
Geveral Hundred
Savannahy
Savannah
Fain
Gordon Saussy
Church 200 Years Old at Leeland Maryland
The 200th anniversary of St. Barnabas Church in Queen Anne Parish was celebrated despite rain with about 150 attendees including clergy from nearby areas. A choral service by St Andrew's Washington, a parish history read by Rev W C Butler, and remarks by Rev F B McManus and Hon W J Williams highlighted the event.
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Washington Post
Leeland
St. Barnabas Church
Queen Anne Parish
Washington
St. Andrew's Church
W. C. Butler
Baltimore
St. Barnabas
George Calvert Carter
Satterlee
F. B. McManus
Trinity Church
Upper Marlboro
Maryland
United States
England
Elections in Virginia yield mayor in Lexington by narrow margin
Special to The Washington Poet reports Lexington voters chose William B. Kennedy as mayor over incumbent Samuel B. Walker by three votes in a 108-ballot municipal election. All listed councilors were re elected. four ballots were defective. Other towns reported varied council results and political implications for congressional races.
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Lexington
William BR. Kennedy
Samuel B. Walker
Capt. Walker
Mr. Kennedy
Herndon
E L. Robey
H. B. Hutchison
F. F. Russell
F. E. Reed
C. M. Burton
EH. Dyer
E. N. Fitzhugh
M. T. Wilkins
E. W. Bauckman
Ryan
Congress
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Ptay
T. A. Smoot
Luray Bar
Thomas R. Campbell
John H. Bon c. G. Mason
R. T. Morrison
McNeelly
Bolton
Chathem
J. H. Hargrave, Jr
L. P. Clyde
Poeenonea
Herd
Reid
A. Dermett Eee
Oiliex Crashed Into Austrian War Ship Special to The Washington Post
A reported naval collision occurred this afternoon as the Austrian ship Sankt Georg maneuvered alongside Mamipean Reade. The Saitea Bragen naval column faced danger during the operation with requests to come alongside. The Sankt Georg is towed to the shipyard tomorrow for repairs.
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Washington
Hewbert News
Sankt Georg
Mamipean
Saitea Bragen
Eas Taeroa
Saenagede
Rollie
Wentte Wediet & Soa
Indvbad
Abarenda
Sankt. Georg
How Itzers at Richmond Artillery Concludes March
Special to The ae Font Norfolk Va June. After marching twenty eight miles to day within two miles of equaling the world marching record for artillery the calcher and Howitgers arrived here tonight en route to the Jamestown Exposition. They marched from Richmond about one hundred miles amid stormy mud and reached the point in good spirits.
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Calcher
Jamiestown Exposition
Richmond
Warships Guarding Silver In Hampton Roads
Foreign ship officers tighten security after souvenir hunters stripped valuables from the Duke of Abruzzi’s apartments aboard the Varese and a Japanese fleet commander’s insignia was taken in New York Harbor. Secret Service, warned by Admiral Evans, monitor receptions as Austrians aboard Aspern observe heightened precautions and recipients face possible action for returning items.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Duke of the
Hampton Roads
New York Harbor
Aspern
Secret Service
Government
Admiral Evans
Navy Department
Express Train Derailment Near Lee Halt In Virginia
Express train on the Chesapeake and Ohio Cincinnati line derailed near Lee Halt in Newport News Virginia shortly after 5 PM. The rear coaches left the main track, damage widespread but no injuries reported among the 300 aboard including Thomass Nelson Page and Virginia commission members heading to the Jamestown Exposition.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cincinnati
Richmond
Lee Halt
Lve
Thomass Nelson Page
Virginia Commission
Lee Hall
Robbed in Thunderstorm at Norwood Mercantile
Special to The Washington Fest reports the St. Clair Mercantile Company in Norwood Stanley County was robbed at midnight during a severe thunderstorm. Crack team blew open the front door with a crowbar then used dynamite and nitroglycerin to blast the safe. Unknown cash and checks stolen. robbers’ tools found in the building the next day.
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Washington
Spencer
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St. Clair Mercantile Company
Norwood
Stanley County
Storm Devastates Crops and Buildings Near New London
Special to The Washington Post reports a severe storm and high winds near New London in Stanley County. A barn on Robert Austin’s farm collapsed, killing three cows a hog and a horse. Coggins farm barn wrecked, a mule killed. Numerous other structures damaged along the storm’s path.
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Washington Post
Spenter
N. C
New London
Stanley County
Robert Austin
Harris Coggins
Alexandria Council Debates City Finances and Police Powers
City council notes suggest appropriations for fire alarm poles and lines, tax exemptions for corporations, and a committee review of licenses for patent medicines. A Washington streetcar dispute with labor groups prompts a plan to hire special officers and an audit of prior appropriations. Local milestones include graduation prizes at Artington Institute and the death of Mrs Mary Walker with interment planned in Fauquier County.
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Columbia Vira’ Engine Company
State Firemen’s Association
Newport News
Committee On
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Aba
Ar. Birrell
Fabers
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Meryl B. Goldsmith
Anna Bartels
Elza Douglas
Francea Faulconer
Celeste Milburn
Florence Lindsey
Corneila
Plitt
Christina Kempsie Best
B.C
Alce Graham
Dausi Noile Unier
Alda Hopkins
Danville Woman in Court Case From Fragment
Fragmentary notice reports a Danville case involving a married woman and her husband John Ay fidiaa f tal. The readable text shows a court frame and reference to a marriage, indicating a legal matter in progress.
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Sd Cab Taaiies
Aveclgl to The Washington Pint Cumberland
Seacers on promised appoéised th and ae a mel to The Washington Pint in Cumberland with unclear details and fragmented text.
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Washington
Cumberland
Alumni at Lexington Market Briefs
Fragmentary OCR notes record an alumni event at Lexington and a short report from Lee University with unclear details about transactions or dates. Named entities are insufficient for a fuller summary.
Virginia Alumni Hear Faculty on College Life
George Gordon Battle addresses Virginia alumni in Cabell Hall at the annual Madison Ball. Judge A Carson of Front Royal reads the education discuss, touching on college life, athletics, and degree issues. Alumni officers report on governance and fund management as Richmond and Washington participants attend the luncheon.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Pune- Ya
Virginia
Madison
Hattie
Jude
A. Carson
Front Royal
Philippine Islands
Insular
Battie
Colege Athletics
I Ton
Richmbs
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Gaeles I
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Binal
Conrad
Decourey
W. Thom
Bareimdr ‘E
Samuel
Fayerweather Gythasher
Youth Arrested in Danville Over Alleged Child Crime
Special to The washington rest Danville Virginia June 11 19 young white man Rice employed in cotton mill near Eynes burg arrested tonight on charge of assaulting a girl at her home on the night of June 6 while her parents were away Salvation Army meeting nearby witnesses say the girl has not yet recovered and authorities vow full inquiry amid sweeping rumors in Rowan County about machine agents alleged to counterfeit or extort residents and a broader rural crime wave in Montgomery County and surrounding areas
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Washington Post
Danvile
John Burka
Maggie Perking Burks
Danville
Jamea
Rice
Eynesburg
Nis
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Alumni College Park Medal Event Debates and Reception
Alumni at College Park held a June reception for faculty and friends in Maryland. The program re elected President Hoch and Vice President Grenville Lewis. The association announced medals for top engineers and debaters in the joint Morry and New Mercer literary contest. A Whyte Medal was created to honor a benefactor. Competitive drill between Companies B C and 2 occurred in the drill hall. A smoker and a reception followed with remarks on publishing an alumni journal proposal.
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College Park
Maryland
Reninsleet
Col Lege
Towser
Baltmore Swith
Gayi
Hoch. Grenville Lewis
Tenn
Lege Park -Senvetaty E Tive
Edward J. Hall
Buckley
He Bomberger
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Pane Lobe ‘Straus
Baltimore
Fey Whyte
District of Columbia
United States
Austin
Eg . Firor
Piahoner
Mercer Society
H. oreilf-Shekna
Neuve
DILLAWAY FORCES LOSE IN AMERICAN PNEUMATIC MEETING
Wilmington stockholders clash as William Ames narrowly defeats Dilleway’s supporters for temporary chair. Directors named include William H Ames B N Fosk Oil Mink and others from Boston Philadelphia and Dover. Next meeting set in Boston likely to appoint Ames as leader.
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American Pneumatic Service Company
Wilmington
Del
American ‘Pneumatic Service’ Company
W. EB. J. Dilleway
Wiliam
Hiles
Ms City
Ame Posto
Pasjot
William H. Ames
B. N. Fosk
Oil
Mink
Quakes Améa
Alaries B
Atherton
Lloyd
JT. Royen
Gilmer Clapp
Boston
Howard Gould
Wilam B. Joyce
New York
Changlér
Manchester
Thurman Convicted of First Degree Murder in Norfolk
Special to The Washington. Thurman was tried in the corporation court for the murder of W. P. Dolsen, a former U S Navy man. The jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree at 10 45 p m. Dolsen was found in bed at an East Main street boarding house after Thurman rifled his pockets and placed the body in a trunk prepared for shipment to Edenot. Thuringhs tiorneya entered a a ples arty. sanity fo pris.
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Washington
Norfolk
Dune
Leo’. Thurman
W. PB. Dolses
United States Navy
Thurman
Fragmentary note on a movement and treasury register
A fragmented text references a movement named Furie nn and a Treasury register. It includes phrases about being not part of the movement or Pitt, and claiming no knowledge of its existence beyond what was learned through the solicitor. The legibility is limited and specifics are unclear.
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Furie
Treasury
Pitt
Metropolitan Men in Alphabetical Ledger Missives
A fragmented listing reads like a city directory with names and affiliations scattered across states. Numerous individuals and families linked to Metropolitan and National references appear alongside place names from Alabama to Wyoming, hinting at a social or literary notices page.
Supreme Court Refuses Writ in Contempt Case
Justice Brewer denies habeas corpus in the contempt case of H. F. Tucker former secretary of the Uncle Sam Oil Company Kansas. The court says the matter should have gone to the Court of Appeals on a writ of error. The application came from former Ohio Attorney General Momnett.
Princeton Commencement Notes President Wilson Speech
At Princeton University commencement week the Phi Beta Kappa and other societies held meetings. About 3,000 alumni dined in the gym, hearing speakers including President Wilson who reviewed the university's policy and future and mentioned a new project.
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Wiltoon
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Americal Whiz Society
Closoppic Society
United States
Fe Gray
Delaware
Wwhopr
Wilson
Gew
Griangton
Eobiler
Carnegie
Seek Jury In Eddy Case In Merrimack County
Concord N H June court papers seek a jury trial in the Eddy matter. Plaintiffs’ counsel asks for an accounting of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy's affairs. The court may appoint a master to determine Eddy's competency. Judge Rottertein presided with Chamberlin indicating a master will be appointed.
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Concord
Peran
Mary Baker G. Hady
Merrimack “County
Eddy
Rottertein
Chamberlin
Doctor Crushed In Auto Accident After Car Starts
In Scranton Pa a physician suffered severe injuries when an unattended car rolled forward striking him. The vehicle was left by a patient and children reportedly set the gear, the doctor cranked the engine, and the car lurched forward pinning him between the ankle and knee. He is in critical condition.
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Scrahton
Morgana
Wultims
D Mischiev
Hopkins University Holds Thirty-First Commencement
The Johns Hopkins University held its thirty-first commencement, awarding seventy degrees for medicine and fifty other degrees across undergraduate, graduate, and medical departments. Dr Gladys Rowena Henry ranked second in class and will become a resident house officer. Justice Brafford of Washington gave the oration on the Gospel of Poetry as Hopkins mourns lack of statues of American poets in Washington.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Johna Hopking University
Moedielaa
Gladys “Rowena Henry
Ree
Hopkins
Brafford
Waeshixon
America
Posty
Emerson, Whittier
Longfelidw
Poe
Grandetty
Tim
Piteed
Stacle
Umbrella Trust alleged in federal price fixing case
Washington to Philadelphia actions involve District Attorney Thompson and federal grand jury. A conspiracy among umbrella makers to fix prices is alleged. Information will be presented tomorrow. names of targets withheld. The case centers on anticipated indictments and potential actions against several firms.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Upéh
Atructiona
Atgres
Thormpson
Tove Agein
Mimbrell Truet
Bhotapgan
Federal Grand Jury
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Walker
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Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia Weddings
Heathaville
UcMise Badia
Muir Combe
Maryus Oldkaxs
Lencaster
Trinity Protestant Enlecopel Church
Learence Combe
Asia
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Andria Council
Trades Council of Alexandria
National Bank
Washington, Alexandria
Mount ‘Warnon
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Sam de Nedrey
American Federation of Labor
Sever
Washington Trades Council
Joseph Colvin
Electric Railway Company
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Duke Street
Marshall
Fauquier County
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Lee University
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George Gordon Battle
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George Sherwand
Cunningham
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David Will
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