Pioneer merchant Xander dies after long rheumatism in city
German born merchant Xander, a 19th century business figure and veteran of the Union Army, died at his home at 38 Seventh Street after a long rheumatic illness. He established a wholesale wine business before the Civil War and was active in the Melville Singing Society and local lodge circles. Survived by two brothers and a son, his funeral arrangements were to be announced.
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Chaatan “Kander
Wuerttenburg
Germany
United States
New Yark
Wastan
Wien
Lincoln
Xaide
Wroesale
Xanie
Washington
New College Plans Outline Broad Academic Push
A draft plan for a new college movement outlines comprehensive academics across arts and sciences. It highlights economic and social aims, notable figures, and references to a unified vision for training, research, and public service within a modern university framework.
CAB STRANDS AT FORD MEN CARRY WOMEN TO SHORE
A motor vehicle overturned at Rock Creek crossing, twenty feet from the bank, as a strong current swept it from the ford. Mr Nash and Mr Blue waded in waist deep to rescue their wives, carrying them ashore. The machine was badly damaged but all aboard escaped. An added taxi and draft horses helped recover the car and clear the scene.
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Nash
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Ford
Elt
Death of Robert N Williams in San Francisco area
Robert N Williams brother of Gara ner Williams of this city dies in California from heart trouble. Born August 21 1844 in maginas Wii a, he worked at Oakland College then Jesuit college San Jose and mined in Nevada before managing mines in Argentina and Chile. He returned to San Francisco two years ago due to ill health. He leaves a wife and six children including Robert W Williams Jr of Baltimore and Reed Wooliams artist Albans Miss. Funeral at Mountain View Cemetery Oakland next Saturday.
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California
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Garaner
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Ver Wess
Maginas
Oakland College
Jesuit College At
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Nevada
Argentina
Chile
San Francisco
Earl
Gardner F Williams
Harry Chambers
Finland
Robert W Wlliams Jr
General Electric Company
Baltimore
Reed Wooliams
Anne Willams
Glu
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Martin Eckblom
San Francisco Examiner
New York World
Kate Ca O
Mountain View Cemetery
Oakland
Fire damages show rooms of Commercal Simply Company
Fire of unknown origin caused about 00 damage yesterday evening to the show rooms at 13 G Street NW. Firemen arrived as smoke billowed from rear windows. The blaze confined to the roof rear building, controls quickly. Loss to stock about 200 dollars, building 360, insured.
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Charles W Butler
Open Sundays for Botanic Garden and National Museum
A Washington resident urges Congressional action to open the Botanic Garden and National Museum on Sundays and holidays. He notes current hours restrict access, hindering workers and the poor from visiting sacred precincts, and compares to London’s Kew Gardens and other cities that stay open for public benefit. He suggests approving funds to extend hours and align with other major cities.
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Natonal Musem
Washington
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Democrats Rally Praises Bryan and Warns of Unemployment
A Democratic rally drew about 150 attendees at the Munsey Building last night. Speakers included Hoxecley, Brook, Lipsomb, De Nedry, Bailey, and Newman, urging support for Bryan and warning Republicans of labor and economic hardship. Letters of regret were received from Bourke Cochran, Gore, Sulzer, and Johnson.
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James Hoxecley
Willam G Brook Andrew Alipse
Sam de Nedry Wiliam Avio
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Orio
Ats
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Delver
Republican Party
Greatet Financial
Andrew A Lipsomb
Democrat Party
United States
William Worth Bailey
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
Bourke Cochran
New York
Thomas P Gore
Oklahoma
William Sulzer
Johnson
South Carolina
Large Bank Accounts Northwest Corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue
A brief item notes a bank account or financial matter tied to a northwest corner property at Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, suggesting a notable real estate or financial development in that area. The report emphasizes location and potential business significance without detailed figures.
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Ways and Means Panel Explores Tactics to Boost Washington Retail Trade
The Ways and Means Committee discusses methods to increase Washington retail trade volume. Proposed measures include posters in towns, railroad posters, and distributed folders, plus extending weekend excursion times to include Saturday. Chamber members debate advertising, refunds for out of town buyers, and keeping shoppers local.
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Washington
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Saiad
Harper Names Committees for Charity Board Reports
President Harper announced a board authorized committee to report to the directors. The 16 member group includes D J Callahin as chairman and John L Weaver Clapin Brown W 8 luge and E C Graham. A second committee to solicit advertisements for charitable programs was named with Thomas Noyes chairman and Charles Tinkins Answer Allen D Albert jt A EB Leckin Ralph W Lee and S Shedd.
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Washington
Amber of Commerce
Board of Directors
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Thomas
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Ralph W Lee
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Coroner to Open Inquest into Death of John Gamble
An inquest will be held at the District Morgue this morning into the death of John W Gamble of Charles Town Ark. He was fatally injured by a cat at Twelfth street and New York avenue NW. He died at Emergency Hospital yesterday morning after being struck while crossing car tracks. Witnesses say Gamble failed to see a west bound car as it approached despite brakes. Gamble had been staying at the Berkeley 95 and North Capitol street. A telegram from his brother requests burial in this city.
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New York
Washington
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Charlestown Ark
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New York Avenue
Gamble
Berkeley 95
North Capitol Street
Movements of Ocean Steamers to Ports from New York
A fleet of steamers is reported sailing from New York to major ports in Europe including Hamburg Cherbourg Le Havre and Queenstown with several vessels bound for Naples Leghorn and Genoa. The notices list ship names routes and destinations of departures from Southampton Plymouth and Liverpool with expected arrivals and a Friday timetable remark.
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Girl Who Disappeared Found At Friend's Home
Misse May Mastin sixteen daughter of Samuel J Martin of 115 B street northeast vanished from her home Tuesday morning. Police found her at a friend's 300 South Carolina avenue southeast. She ran away due to strict limits. She resisted return, hid on the top floor, threatened self harm. An ambulance took her to Casualty Hospital where she revived. Her parents were notified and she was returned home yesterday evening.
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B Street
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Casualty Hospital
Walson Moffitt
Debaters at Georgetown Debating Society Banquet
Forty five attendees gathered for the Philodeme Debating Society banquet at Hyan Hall Georgetown University with Linus Moran as toastmaster. Rev Dr David Ilihouse Biel SJ urged the educational value of debate, praising public speaking for poise and confidence. Speakers included Reo Tathber QO Hara moentor Tiward Crummes Vincent Coemin Peter Dolan injuries Angulo.
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Peter Dolan
Injaries Angulo
Weather Fluctuations Sweep Mid Atlantic to Great Lakes
The Weather Bureau reports a broad storm system spanning New Jersey to Lake Erie with two depresión centers, bringing very heavy rain to Southern New England and New York City, where rainfall approaches three and a half inches since evening. Temperatures drop notably in the South with cooler weather expected in the East and Rocky Mountain regions. showers likely Friday into Saturday.
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Delight in the Household Boosts Morning Breakfast
A cheerful remark highlights a reliable routine that ensures a satisfying breakfast. The note suggests a positive household habit that leads to a certain, pleasant start to the day.
Washington Women Aid Movement Meeting Schedule Unfolds
Prominent supporters of the Women in Giving Federation attend sessions on Monday and Tuesday to discuss forming a national council. The event at 144 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest includes notable figures from Chicago Philadelphia New York and other cities, with speeches by leaders of labor and civic groups and several prominent women from Washington.
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Massachusetts Avenue
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Washington
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Chicago
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New York
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Ken Willart
Oclock
Seth Tow
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Sarah S Platt Deerke
General Federation of Womens Clubs
Andres Carnegie
John Mitchell
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Georges Dewey
William Corcoran Kuells
Henry B . Macari
William H Taft
Oscar Straus
John R Mehean
Frank O Lowden
Miss Boardman
Robert Patterson
de McDonald Valesh
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Cornelius Stevenson
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Independent newspaper aims for all classes of readers
Independence politically marks it as desirable for all readers, promising fearless accuracy in matters of public interest. It pledges to create daily demand, secure the best news, employ top writers, and utilize modern facilities to assemble the paper.
The Washington Post Sunday Morning Edition overview
The Washington Post is a leading national newspaper at the U S capital. It provides financial news market reports and business status by section. It serves farmers merchants and general readers with produce sales news matter and leisure reading in its Sunday edition.
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The Sunday Post praised for its illustrated foreign news
The newspaper emphasizes its illustrated foreign news section with timely, accurate images. It highlights careful selection by prominent writers and acclaimed fiction, asserting the Sunday Post is superior to other Sundays and a trusted household companion.
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The Sporting Department Pink Sheet Highlight
The Post presents a robust sporting section in pink paper each Sunday. It covers baseball, racing, billiards, auto sports, yachts, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and all major outdoor and indoor activities with accurate comprehensive reporting.
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