Gonzaga Honors Sons' Sheepskins for a Dozen
In the first annual commencement at poususe college last night in college theater on I street eleven diplomas were awarded. Joan Joseph Madigan M D received degree of Master of Arts along with medals for general excellence. The ceremony featured readings of the religion of Christ and Catholicism and a banquet with alumni.
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Joan
Joseph Madigan
Poususe College
Cin I Street
Uedewras
George Knard
A. Kuromer
Donald Church
Herbert Be
Kiven Times
M. Graham
Fie Aire
Class Day Exercises at Local School Marks Graduation Preview
The class of 1910 showcased exercises led by the president and faculty, with a graduation-theme address guiding plans for the next school year. Senior William TL thanked classmates for support while Miss Ward delivered a two-act comedy featuring Miss Mabel Jones and a cast including Melvin Whorl Whitney Herbert Bab and Miss Treuninger. Performances occur tomorrow at Columbia Theater, with regional segments and elated audience reactions.
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Oders
William TL
Mss
Mabel Jones
Melvin Whorl Whitney
Herbert Babatociice Pullander
Miss Treuninger
Dirigible carries off boy over Chillicothe Ohio
A Cromwell Dixon dirigible balloon broke moorings and soared above Chillicothe Ohio carrying ten year old Fred Meyers. The boy crawled to the end of the frame and dropped ten feet to safety as the balloon drifted west. Spectators watched, cars pursued, and he was rushed to his mother in a frantic scene.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Chillveathe
Taweau
Cromwell Dixon
Fred Meyers
Pwlie
Cope
Thay
Relief for Clara Morris Inspires Wide Contributions
The Capitals response to Clara Morris distress moved many readers yesterday as The Washington Post and the Belasco Theater received donations from former Washington admirers. L Stoddard Taylor opened a special subscription box in the Belasco lobby, drawing broad support in theatrical circles and promising to boost contributions.
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Capitals
Clara Morris
Washington Post
Belasco Theater
Washington
L. Stoddard Taylor
Death by laudanum mistake shocks Hyattsville family
Special to The Washington Post Hyattaville Md June 15 Justice of the Peace Arthur Carr acting coroner ruled no inquest is needed into the death of 7 year old Christopher Columbus Chew from a lethal laudanum dose mistaken for blackberry cordial He died after his stomach trouble prompted a relative to send the cordial He walked to the neighbor Wilian Freeman’s home for aid a Hyattsville physician arrived but could not save him He is survived by three children Prof Law Chew of the Naval Academy preparatory school Henry Chew of Washington and Mrs Gilligan of Massachusetts Interment is planned at Rock Creek Cemetery Friday.
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Washington Post
Hyattaville
Arthur’ Carr
Christopher Columbus Chew
Rock Creek
Chew
Riggs
Wilian Freeman
Hyattsville
Law Chew
United States Naval Academy
Henry Chew
Washington
Gilligan
Massachusetts
Harris Describes Killing in Warrenton Murder Trial
In Warrenton Virginia June 15 the Harris murder trial nears closing as both sides prepare arguments. Harris testified he fired after Thompson mauled him and nurses witness accounts of Thompson’s abuse at the depot. The defense contested new evidence on a statement Harris made about self defense and remorse.
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Manassas
J. D. Harris
Warrenton High School
Warrenon
W. A. Thompson
Warrenton Virginian
Agnes Strother
Selina Walters
Thompson
The
Commonwealth
Harris
Irving Maxheimer
Thornton
The Charltons’ Villa Mystery Closes In
A shaken tale ties a fatal assault to Mrs Charlton with a statuesque blow and a staged drowning in Lake Como. Police trace heavy wine use and cocktails in the Charltons last week at their villa. A German governess linked to a veiled visitor is cleared. Porter Charlton is sought in Switzerland with sightings at Lucerne last Saturday.
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Ispolatoff
de Maupaisant
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Oscar Wilde
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Geneva
Switzerland
Por ‘Ter Charlton
Lucerne
Admits Theft and Murder by Noted Bank Robber in Towson
William Schafer known as Whitey Harr is jailed in Towson Md charged with burglary in Green Spring valley and the First National Bank and Cable-Kins post office robbery. He admits aiding a gang that killed a night watchman. Schafer escaped prior to trial, fled to Europe, and later turned state's evidence. Sullivan and OConnor were executed and Blackie and Ballard received long sentences.
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William Schafer
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Sullivan
O'Connor
Blackie
Ballard
Schoharie County
Europe
Democratic primary schedule set in Norfolk district
The Second congressional district Democratic committee fixed August 23 for the congressional primary and June 22 at 6 p m as the final filing time with District Chairman Day. The assessment for the primary was set at $2,000 with a preliminary $1,000 for the primary in Norfolk Virginia on June 16.
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Norfolk
UVA Confers 192 Degrees No Honorary Titles Given
The University of Virginia awarded 192 earned degrees in Cabot Hall as part of the eighty fourth session closing. A loving cup was gifted to President Alderman by the faculty, acknowledged by him. Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa initiated officers with a dinner and ball ending the week’s festivities.
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Beta’ Chapter
Phi Beta Kappa
Specia
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Cabot Hall
Alderman
Nila
J. W. Matler
Edgar ©. Lovett
Rice Institute
Houston
Tex
Red Hills
Piedmont
Armistead c. Gordon
Staunton
University Commons
Young Seyler Wounded In Accidental Family Shooting
Atlantic City June 15 Willam Seyler once in custody on a murder charge is held as a witness as his father Peter Seyler faces a shooting case involving Jasper Seyler killed by a revolver discharge. Jasper is hospitalized with a chest wound. doctors removed the bullet and the incident is described by the family as accidental during cleaning of the weapon.
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Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Willam Seyler
Jane Adams
Peter Seyler
Jasper
Wiliam
Jasper Seyler
Seyler
Reno Bride Says Husband Cruel In Nevada Divorce Case
Mrs Agnes Bradshaw of Easton Maryland seeks divorce in Reno courts alleging threats to shoot her, merciless beating when her father was dying, and coercion to live with her mother in law after their 1900 baby’s birth. She was 17 at marriage to Enoch Bradshaw.
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Easton, Md
Reno
Washington Post
Nev
Enoch Bradshaw
Easton
Nevada
Washington
Frank J. Lightfoot
Alexandria
Janie M. Thomas
St. Dominic's Catholic Church
Patty Murphy
Father Gillespie
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals and Departures
A list of steamship movements includes the New York bound Majestic from Bremen and Naples, the Queenstown Cadmalia for New York, the Oceanic for Southampton, and the Sable Island Mauretania service for New York docking around 11 p m Thursday. Also noted are Kaiserin Auguste Victoria from Hamburg and La Lorraine from Havre bound for New York with planned arrivals Friday and Saturday mornings.
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New York
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Ponosylvania
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Mauretania
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Havre
Daily Diet Hints by Dr T J Allen
Dr T J Allen warns the body is a poison factory with waste excretion shaping disease resistance. He notes the mind and body influence each other and emphasizes thorough mastication aids digestion, while noting certain nonnutritive nut and cereal coatings can be beneficial.
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T. J. Allen
Joseph B. Bowles
Jefferson Statue Unveiled at University of Virginia
Special to The Washington runt in Charlottesville reports the unveiling of Sir Moses Ezekiel's statue of Thomas Jefferson at the University of Virginia. Senator Thomas S. Martin represented the sculptor, with President Alderman accepting. The statue rests before the rotunda, atop a Liberty Bell replica, funded by alumni and friends with total costs around $9,000.
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Seventeen Leave M A C Frederick Sophomore Awarded Whyte Medal
Seventeen graduates of the Maryland Agricultural College received diplomas in a morning exercises. M W McBride won the William Pinkney Whyte medal for best original oration on Individuality. The day included promotions and appointments in the college battalion and a review by Capt E T Conley. Sydney Snow conducted exercises at the McKinley School with a welcome address and a portrait presentation of President McKinley. Norfolk considers merging two local telephone systems with a new 70,000 dollar switchboard.
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Jane
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Charles County
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Kent County
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Prince George County
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Montgomery County
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W. J. White
Sydney Snow
PLEA FOR HIGH IDEALS AT ST JOHN'S COLLEGE GRADUATION
Mayor William J Gaynor of New York received an honorary Doctor of Laws from St Johns College Annapolis at commencement. He urged graduates to maintain moral independence and not follow the majority blindly, stressing public morality and informed civic judgment. Twenty students received degrees including Arts and Science honors and several honorary degrees were announced.
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Washington Post
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New
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Webster
Bindes
Whentank
Henry F. Wassenfeltz
Smithsbury
William D. Allen
Salisbury
William P. Anderson
Cecilton
Park F. Brown
Brookeville
Cleveland Dean
Wingates
Roscoe KE. Grove
Middletown
C. T. Hubbard
Hagerstown
Henry Lee Smith
M. D
Baltimore
William J. Signor
New York City
Marcus Benjamin
Washington, D.C
Robert K. Stevenson
Dover
Del
George S. Bell
George W. Dame
T. Blanchet
Philmont
Philo Sherman Benett
Webster S. Blades
Cloplantz
Claude Bailey
Quantien
C. J. Johnson
Laurel, Md
Russell P. Hartle
Chewsville
Blades
Chaptank
Hampton L. Carson
Pennsylvania
Ofo Onltimore
Car Plow Burns Boy in Streetcar Accident
Lewis Windget a two year old passenger on Capital Fraction car No 254 was severely injured after falling through a trap door and contacting the plow. A large burn mark from electric current covered his back and he is in Casualty Hospital in critical condition. Witnesses say the door may have been left open at First and B streets southeast as he tried to exit.
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Eighth Street
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Viscount Wolverhampton Resigns as Lord President
London June 15 Viscount Wolverhampton resigned as lord president of the council citing ill health. He has been a persistent opponent of Chancellor Lloyd George's budget and has held the post since 1898.
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Lloyd George
London
Viscount Wolverhampton
Asquith
Assassin's bullets fail in Bosnia governor attack
Sarajevo June 14 Gen de Vares military governor of Bosnia and Przegovina narrowly escaped assassination when a socialist named Karajic fired five shots. None of the shots hit him. The would be killer, after the attempt failed, shot and killed himself.
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Bosnia
de Vares
Przegovina
Karajic
Mone
Pupils Give Piano Recital at Pythian Temple
Mrs. Alice Wyndham Lester’s pupils performed a piano recital at the Pythian Temple last night. Debutantes received bouquets and bonbons as each number drew applause. Participants included Ivy Park, Marie Raeder, Loretto Bernardette Mehan, Mery Barry, May Smith, Mary Cusack, Ruth McKeever, Corinne Connelly, Verdalyn Connelly, Crystal Graninger, Margaret McKormick, Rose Stoll, Lella Wilson, Rose Shepherd, Etalka Kearny, Evelyn Wiley, Mary Gill, Evelyn Hicks, Mrs Trauty, Elva Rothwell, Helen Hunt, Katherine McKormick, Matle GI, Katherine Brooke, Margaret Kun Kle, Marguerite Tolson, Ivy M Park, Edgar Voneiff, Edgar Phoebus, James Tucker, Edward Kane, Samuel L. Leech, and Forrest Garimes-ee.
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Pythian Temple
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Mery Barry
May Smith
Mary Cusack
Ruth McKeever
Corinne Connelly
Verdalyn Connelly
Crystal Graninger
Margaret McKormick
Commencement at Washington and Lee Ends 120th Year
Lexington Va June 15 Final commencement exercises closed the 120th session at Washington and Lee university with 113 graduates in Lee Memorial Chapel. President Denny led a crowd of 600 officials alumni and guests as former Gov Swanson delivered the address. A dance followed with John Izard of Roanoke and Miss Gladys Heald of Lynchburg opening the ball.
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Specia
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Washington and Lee University
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George Hutcheson Denny
Gen
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Virginia
John Izard
Roanoke
Misa Gladys Heald
Lynchburg
Six Graduated At Episcopal High School In Alexandria
The seventy first annual Episcopal High School commencement held in Liggett Hall featured six graduates Norborne Berkeley Danville Va Eustace Conway Mississippi Robert Kinloch Massie Jr Fairfax County Va Walter Joseph Suthen Jr Louisiana William Nicholas Wood Albemarle County Va and Menegru Woolfolk Richmond Va The ceremony awarded prizes for reading and scholarship and presented several medals including the Donald Wayles Powers for excellence in English and the Randoph Fairfax memorial prize for general scholarship
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Alexandria
Hpiscopal High School
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Washington
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Danville
Eustace Conway
Mississippi
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Fairfax County
Walter Joseph Suthen, Jr
Louisiana
William Nicholas Wood
Albemarne County
Menegru Woolfolk
Richmond
Gaudeamus
Robert K. Massie, Jr
Fairfey County
Cuthbert Tunstall
Norfolk
Georgia
Henri Charbonnier McGowan
Ueorgia
Frances Oliver Roller
West Virginia
Launcelot Minor Blackford, Jr
Harrison Marshall Robertson
Mason Romaine, Jr
Petersburg
Kenneth Claiborne Royall
North Carolina
Walter Joseph Suthon
Donald Mackenzie Raulkner
Donald Wayles Powers
Maryland
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Randoph Fairfax
Robert Taylor Wison
Norburne * Berkeley
Liewellyn Hoxton
Donald Mackenzie Faulkner
Meckleburg County
William Garrett Bibb
Jence
Bi Liggeth
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Grand Jury Recommends Revenue Action In Alexandria
A grand jury in the corporation court, with George 3. French as foreman, urged the commissioner of revenue to proceed in court against several residents for operating without required licenses. True bills were returned on multiple indictments for breaking and entering and larceny, with numerous defendants facing penalties including penitentiary terms and fines.
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Lee Strowns
James Harris
Arthur Burne
Walter
William Taylor
Ernest Mills
Rank Wilkins
Robert Sortrell
Wilam Eggleston
Robert Smith
Samuel Mar Jbury
Lee Smowns
Arthur Burns
James Harrison
Walter Skiymworth
William Eggleston
Lillie W. Smith
William Montgomery Smith
Gardner I. Boothe
Frances A. Miller
Tragic Fire Claims Twelve Austrian Laborers at Falls View
A blaze at Falls View near Niagara Falls Ontario killed twelve Austrian laborers known as deck pumge workers. One man, a woman, and a child were seriously injured as firemen found four shacks reduced to embers. The disaster swept through the little settlement, leaving devastation in its wake.
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Ont
Falls View
Grief Kills Willie Hogg's Mother in Puenta Cala
The fragmentary clipping reports the death of Willie Hogg's mother in Puenta Cala, noting the grief surrounding the loss. It mentions the son, a former pitcher for American Lease, and references injuries and a fatal incident linked to New Orleans or nearby locations, though details are unclear.
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Puenta
Cala
Llogg
Fam Hoeg
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