New Plan to Import Wild Animals Sparks Debate
Discussion follows the death of De W N Irwin as Rep Broussard pushes a $250000 appropriation to import deer hippo potamus and camels for domestic breeding in the United States. Opponents Dr Melvin Rommel and Dr Farrington warn of disease risk, fencing issues, and harm to native game while noting U S beef already profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de W. N Irwin
Department of Agriculture
Brownsard
Louisiana
Agricultural Department
A 1 Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
G M Rommal
Division of
Agricultural Departmenta
Irwin
United States
Melvin
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountain
Tug Captain Dead at Wheel in Navy Tug Incident
Special to The Washington Post. In Boston a navy tug collided with a scout cruiser in the dry dock yard. Captain Joseph Riley of the Iwana was found dead in the pilot house with heart disease suspected. The Iwana aided the cruiser Birmingham into the dry dock and was then docked without further incident.
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Washington
Boston
United States
Birmingham
Jones
Damaidre
Nays Yard
Josph HO Riley
Iwana
Che Engieer
Ustomer
Crunser
Funeral Held for Rear Admiral Norton in Atticton Church
Rear Admiral Charles S Notte funeral held at Giwrs chapel on Pennays Avenue with social detachments of sailors marines in attendance. Pallbearers included Rear Admirals George C Stm, Fobita Abeslom Kirby, George F Tower, WS Htard and Philip J van. The day also noted a sale of a 84 painting of Pauline Bonaparte Borghese once linked to Napoleon, bought by Mrs. Fo ON Roth for 3000 after insurance coverage of 15000.
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Cincinnati
Fane
Pauline Bonaparte
Princesa Borghese
Fenperor
Napeleon
France
Joseph Lonaparts
Mra Fo
Roth
Harles
Notte
Giwrs Chapel
Pennays Vani
Tus
Attigtion
George CO Ftm
Fobita Abeslom Kirby
George F- Tower
WS Htard
Philip J van
Sorten
Westfeld
Comrade Dies in Quicksand Trying to Save Friend
Charles Fields, 14 or 15, of 1934 Morris and southeast, drowned in Hastern Branch near the Pennsylvania Avenues bridge while swimming with Eugene Green and others. Green attempted a rescue, entered the suction, and barely escaped. Despite efforts by Green and other boys and Dr McGovern at Casualty Hospital, Fields could not be revived. Police note warnings to swimmers in the river area.
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Charles Welds
Vwo
Morris
Southeast
Pennsylvania Avenues Bridge
Eugene Green
Green
Lields
Strugsle Lt
Jim
Fields
Field
Young Fields
EC McGovern
Pierds
Hye
District bill would regulate heroics on Sixteenth street line
Senator Simith of Wietigen introduces a measure giving District Commissioners power to regulate the Sixteenth street herdilene and Metropolitan Coach Company operations. The bill requires sanitary vehicles in repair and adequate cars for prompt passage. failure to meet standards could lead to termination of service.
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Sixteenth Street
Simith
Wietigen
Metropolitan Coach Company
District of Columbia
Excursions at Chase Lake Offer Free Marine Band Fun
A popular resort center at Chase Lake draws large crowds with free Marine Band concerts at the band stand. Amusements include bowling, shouting, and motion pictures, with cars running to the lake every few minutes. River View provides evening Potomac scenery and dancing halls attract younger crowds, while baseball games occur frequently.
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Thay
Chase Lake i
Reooy
Gtaaa
Ukewine
Comartabie
Cnetre
Hutchins Case Details Household Expenses and Clothing Bill
Mrs Hutchins testified about a $1,142 Washington department store bill for wearing apparel with a $100 payment, noting items and dates. She estimated monthly personal and household costs at $2,000, later listing monthly household expenses totaling $478 plus other items, arguing a large allowance for her husband's comfort is needed. opposing counsel noted estate income around $120,000 annually, later revised to under $9,000, with next hearing set for July 12.
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Hutching
Washington
Enpe
Arepgs
Ees
Sepeas Eens
Hutchins
Hutchings
District Supreme Court
Mire Hutchins
John Gittings
Chamberlin
Sirs Hutchina
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Dante
Mra Hutching
Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Lee Futching
Willam F Johnson
Wes E Hirtching
Johnson
Sea Flate
John Dobson Dead a Philadelphia carpet magnate dies at 83
Special to The Washington Post from Philadelphia reports John Dobson, famed head of John and James Dobson carpet and woolen goods, died at his Falls of Schuylkill home after a brief illness at age 83. He migrated from Yorkshire to America, built a firm with Lees and Shaw, later consolidating with Shaw, and with his brother James boarding the business as Abraham & Dobson style. Mrs Samuel D Kiddie and Dr Elis Bear were at his bedside. The obituary notes his philanthropy and ties to Macy’s and Abraham & Straus.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
John Dobson
John
James Dobson
Soudletown
Yorkshire
England
Manayun
James G Lees
Hugh Shaw
Falls
Schuylkill
Shaw
Lees
James
Gas fatality at 1239 Carrollberg street
A family of five, Nicholas Reynolda and wife Florence with children Evelyn Ada and Florina, were found dead by gas in their beds after a contractor's workers allegedly loosened a gas line joint during front of house repairs. Neighbors smelled gas. coroner to hold inquest.
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Nicholas Reynolda
Government Printing Office
Carrollberg Street
Reynolds
Florence
Evelyn
Ada
Flinora
Nevitt
Reynoldes
Garratt
Fouth
Alexandria County Lighting Company charter expansion approved
A reorganized Alexandria Electric Company becomes Alexandria County Lighting Company under a new charter from the State corporation commission. Capital may rise to 550 000 with 50 000 already earmarked for new machinery at the local power plant. George B. Warfield elected president succeeding Thomas C. Coleman. Francia R. Weller promoted to vice president. ACC, Portner remains on the board of directors.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria Va
Alexandria Electric Company
Alexandria County
Unce
State Corporation Commission
Alexandria County Lighting Company
Thomas C. Coleman
Baltimore
George B. Warfield
First National Bank
Near Death in Tunnel Continues From First Page
A long list of individuals named in the continued tunnel incident report appears on this page. The fragment shows numerous names with titles and spouses, indicating a wide community impact and ongoing coverage of the event's aftereffects.
Harvard Receives 1.3 Million in Gifts and Honors
Harvard University announced 1.2 million in gifts during the past year at the alumni meeting in Cambridge Massachusetts. A further 200000 gift from William C Boyden for the class of 1886 was given to the college funds. Meyer receives degree, Lodge Greene Boyden Sexton named to first overseers for six years. Honorary degrees awarded include John A Sullivan Henry Graves and George von Lengerke Meyer, with 912 other degrees conferred.
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Meyer
Cambridge
Mase
Harvard University
Lowell
Harvard
William C. Boyden
Chicago
Pew
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Jerome D Greene
New York
Wiliam C. Boyden
Lawrence E Sexton
John Andrew Sullivan
Boston
Henry Solon Graves
Washington, D. C
George von Lengerke Meyer
Secretary of the Navy
Hoke Smith Quiet as Georgia Senate Race Forms
Aulinta June 28 The Georgia legislature opens for its biennial session and organs for Gov elect Hoke Smith’s inauguration next Saturday while senatorial hopefuls position for the Clay seat. Murphy Candler says he will run only if Smith declines to permit his name. Smith remains silent as friends push for his nomination on the first ballot.
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Aulinta
Georgia
Hoke Smith
General Assembly
Clay
Murphy Candler
Dekalb
Smit
Senate
Outing for Relief Found by Railway Employes
The Washington Railway Company Employes Relief Association plans its annual outing at Chesapeake Beach today. A trainload of extra provisions and equipment was sent to the Beach yesterday. More than $2,000 worth of merchandise including sporting goods and medals will be awarded as prizes in athletic events. The arrangements committee is chaired by Fred J. Mersheimer with William N. DeNeale as vice chairman and J T Moffett as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Railway Company
Princess Clotilde buried with regal honors in Moncalleri
In Moncatier Italy on June 28 the dowager princess of the Bonaparte house was laid to rest with royal ceremony. King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena and princes Victor Napoleon Louis Napoleon and the Duke of the Abruzzi attended the mass at the royal chateau of Moncalleri before the public joined the funeral procession.
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Moncatier
Italy
Clotilde
House of Bonparte
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
Victor Napoleon
Lous Napoleon
Abruzzi
Moncalleri
Amherst Honors Two Men With Degrees
Amherst Mass June 28 Amherst College awarded the honorary degree of doctor of laws to Henry Brock Inridge of Baltimore judge of the Maryland court of appeals and Walter Wyman of Washington DC surgeon general of the United States Public Health Service.
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Amherst
Mass
Amherst College
Henry Brockinridge
Baltimore
Court ,of Appeals
Maryland
Walter Wyman
Washington, DC
United States
Marine Hospital Service
Eucharistic Congress Ends in Madrid with Royal Attendance
Madrid June 28 closing session of the eucharistic congress presided by Cardinal Aguirre. King, Queen, and cabinet members attended. Aguirre read a Pope telegram urging prayers for Portugal's persecuted church prelates. Root elected Hamilton College alumni society president in Utica on June 25.
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Madrid
Cardinal Aguirre
Aguirre
Portugal
Root
Hamilton
Utica
United States
Elihu Root
Society of the Alumni
Hamilton College
Post
US Army aviators shine at College Park field
Brig Gen James Allen and Maj Edgar Russell witnessed eight flights as Lieut Arnold and Lieuts Kirtland Milling and Chandler demonstrated aviation training for army officers. Arnold reached 1500 feet in 18 minutes amid 12 mph winds while Cap Chandler rode for the first time. Scores of officers seek instruction as more aircraft arrive for further trials and daily flights are planned.
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Tients Arnold
College Park
Army
Navy
James Allen
Signal Corps
Edgar Russel
Army Signal School
Fort Leavensworth
Quartermaster’s Department
Allen
Maj
Russel
Lieut
Arnold
Alen
KR. C. Kirtland
Chandler
Lieut Arnold
Kirtland
AERO FLIED 10 BIG LINER NEAR MISS ON DECK
New York June 25 toom Sopwith English flyer made a brief flight from Nassau aerodrome to greet the Olympic of White Star Line. He circled Crescent A C and landed on the Crescent club field before returning. The Olympic sailed with a record cabin crowd amid sensational scene.
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Washington Post
New York
Toom Sopwith
Nassau Boulevard
Narrows
Leviathan Olympic
White Star Line
Bay Ridge
Crescent A. C
Crescent Club
Sopwith
R. RK
Sinclair
Olympic
Sald
Vedrine First At Roubaix In International Aviation Race
Crowds gather at Roubaix aerodrome to welcome racers in the international circuit event. Vedrine arrives first at 11 04, winning a major share of the 3000 prize. Today's route ran Brussels to Roubaix. ten rivals reached by evening with Wynmalen Warra delaying departure due to winds and Duval capsized but uninjured.
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Roubaix
France
Vedrine
Brussels
Wynmalen
Warra
Duval
Freemason Officers Named by Southern Jurisdiction
James D Richardson announced new officers for the supreme council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in the Southern jurisdiction. Stirling Kerr, jr. of this city is named secretary general, with Mayer as first grand equerry, Morris as second grand equerry, Anderson as standard bearer, Cortland as grand sword bearer, Taubman as grand herald, and Samuel Poyntz Cochran as deputy of the supreme council for Texas. A reception praised Richardson for Kerr's appointment, and the Ladies Night event drew several hundred relatives of Masons to the temple
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Southern Jurisdiction
Stirling, Kerr, Jr
Order
James D Richardson
Freemasons
United States
Supreme Council
Stirling Kerr, Jr
John F Mayer
Virginia
Harper S Cunningham
John W Morris
West Virginia
Gustave Anderson
Nebraska
J W Cortland
North Carolina
BE T Taubman
South Dakota
Samuel Poyntz Cochran
Dallas
Texas
Richardson
Temple
Francis J Woodmen
Washington Masonry
Mr Kerr
Japan
Charles F. Gammon
Shanghai
Helen Dodge
Florence Fischer
Harry G. Kimball
AA. S. BR
Weather conditions from the US Weather Bureau report
The report notes pressure falling over the western half with high temperatures and fair weather except in the Northwest. Showers affect the Northwest, central plains, lower lake region, middle Atlantic, New England, and South. Warmer notes arrive Thursday in the East Gulf and South Atlantic. readings show temperatures, humidity, and sunshine hours across multiple stations with winds varied along the coasts and lakes.
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US Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Central Plains
Missouriville
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
New England
South
Atlantic States
Lake
Wissour
Biresissippi
Ohio Valley
Ishe
Lower Lake Region
Northwestern States
East Gulf
South Atlantic State
Central Valleys
Upper Lake Region
Gulf Coast
West
Gulf
Morse Refused Release Over 15 Year Term in Atlanta Prison
Charles W Morse, the New York banker jailed for banking law violations, failed to gain habeas relief in Atlanta. Judge Newman held ten years of Morse sentence legal and declined to rule on the remaining five years, noting Morse hadn’t served ten yet. An appeal was filed.
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Atlanta
Charles W Morse
New York
Juéze Newman
Sithough
Hata Vabor Corvicts
Morsement Beate
Attornes Gerera
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Evernment
Africa
Farrington
Agr
Rommel
Col Roosevelt
Representative¢ Broussard
Alegheny Range
Rocky and
Sierra Mountains
Admiral Norton
E. N. Roth
Napoleon
Aclington
Harris Ewing
Quicksand
Charles Fields
Firestone-Columbus
Kwapapenhrt
Mrs. Hutchins
Cesta
Abraham Abraham
Firm
Abraham & Straus
Brooklyn
House of Macy & Co
Cherry Island
Thousand Glands
Abraham
Nicholas Reynolds
Alexandria Electric Concern
G. E. Warfield
Mad Dog
First Ward
Lee and
Wilkey Street
Edward Dean
Benjamin Beach
Notley Hall
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Sullivan-Davis
Troger C. Sullivan
Elsie May Davis
Thomas J. Davis
Bath
Alexandria
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rex H. M. Canter
Misa Olive Berry Davis
Lambert Sullivan
Mra Sullivan
Cameron Street
James Quayle
Franklin Street
James Mb
Bank
First National Bank of Alexandria
Massachusetts
Harris-Ewing
Robert J. Crampton
Philip McAbee
Stanley I. McMichael
Stanley L McMichael
L. C. Middough
Mra
J. G. Miller
J. G Miller
Missane Miller
George Murray
W. I. O'Bryan
Leonard Oehlke
A .B. Otter
Joseph Paryzek
Howard L. Pattison
Charles V. Pattison
Charles S. Pennington
Charles
Stockwell Skeel
Joseph Skeel
O .P. Sprenger
P. Sprenger
Carl Sprenger
Thomas Btory
Elmer
Teare
Katherine Teare
Hi. M. Terrell
Catherine Terwoord
Adelaide Terwoord
Mitton Thesivnacher
Agnes van Ostrand
Mary van
Washington Railway
Chesapeake Beach
Dr. Wyman
Marine Hospital
Judge Stockbridge
U. S
Lient
Brig. Gen. Allen
War Department
Yovert
A. Dorian
Edmund K. Fox
Monumental
Dorian
Capitol
Aero Flies
Lansburgh
Commander Richardson
Ralafali
Denver Bane
Umahe Nebr
Cs Philadelphus
Pitteturg
Portland
Tartang
Salt Lake
Gan Pran
Tampa
Toledo
Vicksburg Siler
Harpers Ferry
Potomac
E.f.droop & Sonsco
G Street
Steinway
DROOP
Christian Xander
California
LANG
Board of Personal Tax Appraisers
P Richards
Carleton Vaughan
Pa Axe
Gilmans Drug Store
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
F B. McGlire
Crillum Castle
Rufus H. Darby Printing Co
E St
Workington
Sailentines
Newark
Cone Valescenta
Shoemaker Co. Pa
Milburn, Heister
Architects
Morse
Teaalis
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