Pioneering Merchant Dies After Forty Years in City Trade
Chaitan Xander, a well known 19th century businessman born in Wuerttemberg Germany, died at 38 Seventh Street after a long rheumatic illness. He came to the United States, established a wholesale wine business, and was active in the Malou Singing Society and local lodge circles. He supported war volunteers during the Civil War era and left a legacy in business and community service.
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Chaatan “Kander
Wuerttenburg
Germany
United States
New Yark
Wastan
Wien
Lincoln
Xaide
Wroesale
Xanie
Washington
New College Plans and Faculty Reorganization Details
A fragmented note outlines ambitious new college plans including phased completion, updated departments, and expanded facilities. It mentions reorganizing faculties led by administrators, with emphasis on comprehensive economics and sciences programs, plus trainee and student support initiatives.
Car Plunges at Rock Creek Ford Witnesses Rescue Women
A motor car crossed a ford near Rock Creek and was swept from the road by a strong current. Mr Nash and Mr Blue swam out waist deep to rescue their wives, carrying them ashore, while others aided and a taxi was summoned. The machine suffered heavy damage and spectators were safely removed.
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Rock Creek Crossing
Perl
Miler
Nash
Mr Blue
Mr Blu
Iauffeur
Ford
Elt
Robert N Williams Dies in California Brother of Gara Williams
Robert N Williams brother of Gara Williams of this city died Wednesday in San Francisco area from heart trouble. Born August 21 1844, he studied at Oakland College and a Jesuit college in San Jose, later worked in Nevada gold mines, managed mines in Argentina and Chile, returned to San Francisco last year due to ill health. Survived by wife and six children. funeral at Mountain View Cemetery Oakland next Saturday.
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G F Williams
California
Robert Williams
Garaner
Wiliams
Ver Wess
Maginas
Oakland College
Jesuit College At
San Jose
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
iMarvard
Martin Eckblom
San Francisco Examiner
New York World
Kate Ca O
Mountain View Cemetery
Oakland
Fire Causes Small Damage At Commercial Simply Co
A fire damaged the rear of the Commercial Simply Company showroom at 13 G Street Northwest yesterday evening. The blaze, discovered around 6:15 PM, confined to the roof of the rear build ing and was controlled quickly. The loss to stock is about 200 dollars and the building 360, with the remainder covered by insurance. Charles W Butler, president, had closed the business for the night. Desks, book cases, and files were damaged but most stock remained intact.
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Commercal
Charles W Butler
Opposes Sunday Closing of Botanic Garden and Museum
A Washington resident protests Sunday closures of the Botanic Garden and the National Museum, urging Congress to keep these sites open daily or at least Sundays and holidays. The writer contrasts London’s Kew Gardens and other cities, arguing many workers and poor visitors lack access on Sundays. The piece calls for funding to maintain open hours and better public access.
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London
Natonal Musem
Washington
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New York
Philadelphia
Tme
Democrats Rally Cite Bryan and Unemployment in Nation
A Democratic rally last night at the Munsey Building drew about 150 attendees. Speakers including James Hockett and William Brook urged unity, attacked Republicans, and urged delegates to back Bryan while noting widespread unemployment across the country. Several invited leaders sent regrets.
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Munsey
Jamen Ho Hecley
Willam G Brook
Andrew
Sam de Nedry
William Avio
William W Bailes
Idgwin A Newman
Ohio
Ats
Willam Jennings Bryn
Delver
J Mahoney
Democratic Party
Progressive Pine
Republican Party
Greatet Financial
Andrew A Lipsomb
Democraty Party
United States
Wilam 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
A historic bank property at the northwest corner of Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue is highlighted as a significant asset, with emphasis on its prominent downtown location and potential financial impact.
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Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ways and Means Discusses Boosting Washington Retail Trade
The Ways and Means Committee met to plan expanding Washington retail trade via advertising, refunds to out of town buyers, and keeping shoppers local. They proposed posters in distant towns, rail display materials, and distributing explanatory folders, plus extending weekend rail excursions to include Saturday to draw more visitors.
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Ways and Means
Washington
Chamber of Sommmienets
Chamber Pot
D J Kaufman
Saiad
Harper Names Committees for Charity Work and Secretary
President Harper announced the board authorized committee to report on selecting a secretary. The 16 member panel includes D J Callahin as chair and John L Weaver Clapin Brown W 8 luge E C Graham. A second committee to handle soliciting advertisements for charitable programs was named with Thomas Noyes chair and members Charles Tinkins Answ er Allen D Albert jt A EB L eckin Ralph W Lee and S Shedd.
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Washington
Amber of Commerce
Board of Directors
D J Callahin
John L Weaver Clapin Brown
Mr Harper
Thomas
Noyes
Charles Tinkins
Allen D Albert Jt
EB Leckin
Ralph W Lee
And
Shedd
Coroner to open inquest into Charles Town man’s death
An inquest will be held at the District morgue into John W Gamble of Charles Town Ark who died after being struck by a cat at Twelfth street and New York avenue northwest. Witnesses say Gamble crossing the tracks did not see a west bound car. the motorman could not stop in time. Gamble had been in Washington, staying at the Berkeley 95 and North Capitol street. A telegram from his brother asked that the body be buried here.
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Ways and Means
Charles ¢ Lancaster
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
New York
Washington
John W Gamble
Charlestown Ark
W& Cat
Twelfth Street
New York Avenue
Gamble
Berkeley 95
North Capitol Street
Movements of Ocean Steamers and New York Calls
Shipping news lists numerous transatlantic sailings from New York to Hamburg Liverpool Cherbourg Plymouth and Le Havre with vessels such as Majesto Grosser Kurfurst Cellic Adriatic and Mauritania heading to Europe and back. Several boats depart from Southampton Cherbourg and Queenstown for New York with others expected at Queenstown Liverpool Havre and Naples. A late note estimates arrival at Queenstown 10 a.m. Friday.
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Cherbourg
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Caronie
Fom Stterpsol
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Amy
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New Yark
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Altonia
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Leghorn
Calabria
President Lincoln
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Rapie
Terul
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Disappeared girl located at friend’s home in southeast
Misse May Mastin, sixteen, daughter of Samuel J Martin of 115 B Street Northeast, was found at a friend’s house at 300 South Carolina Avenue Southeast after running away due to parental restrictions. She resisted returning, becoming hysterical, and was treated at Casualty Hospital before being returned home.
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Misse May Mastin
Samuel J Martin
B Street
Friends
South Carolina Avenue
Sergi Gee
Casualty Hospital
Walson Moffitt
Debaters Attend Georgetown Banquet at Hyam Hall
About 45 attendees of the Philodeme Debating Society gathered for the annual Georgetown University event in Hyan Hall. Linus Moran led as tonal master while Rev Dr David Ilihouse Biel SJ urged the value of debating. other speakers included Reo Tathber, H O Hara, Tiward Crummes, Vincent Coemin, Peter Dolan, and Angulo.
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Georgetown University
Hyan Hall
Linus Moran
David Ilihouse Biel SJ
University
Spo
Ife
Reo Tathber
QO Hara Moentor
Tiward Crummes
Vincent Coemin
Peter Dolan
Injaries Angulo
Weather Conditions From May Storm Affecting Northeast and Midwest
A May storm extending from New Jersey to Lake Erie brings very heavy rain to Southern New England and the mid-Atlantic, with New York City reporting nearly 3.5 inches since midnight. Cooler temperatures follow across the South and Atlantic states as the system shifts, with possible rain in the Rocky Mountain region and brisk easterly winds along European-bound steamers.
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Washington
Missisippi Valley
New Jersey
Lake Erie
Lake Ke
New England
Isrnesivan
New Jomo
New York
Ciy
South
Lake Region
Rocky Mountain
Great Basin
South Atlantic
Lagland
Delight in the House Holds Certainty of a Good Breakfast
A reader notes the pleasure found in a well kept home and the certainty that a good breakfast sets a positive tone for the day. The comment highlights domestic contentment and daily routine as key to cheerful living.
Prominent Supporters Gather for Washington Women’s Session
Members of the Women in Giving Federation plan a preliminary meeting Monday at 144 Massachusetts Avenue NW to form a national council. Prominent attendees include Ruth Hanna and various national leaders as they discuss women’s welfare and labor conditions with sessions Monday and Tuesday.
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Archibald Hopkins
Massachusetts Avenue
Northwest
Washington
Joseph Weal McCiormick
Neny Mass
Ruth Hanna
Chicago
Hanna
National City Federation
Gelong Club
New York
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Borden Tlatumin
Ken Willart
Oclock
Seth Tow
National Civc Federation
President Gompers
American Federation of Tabor
National Grange
Sarah S Platt Deerke
General Federation of Womens Clubs
Andres Carnegie
John Mitchell
William
Cowles
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
American Federation of Labor
Mra
Joseph Media Vwecormick
Cornelius Stevenson
Philadelphia
Tarentt Williams
William BH Crocker San Franccisco Cal
Orr Ormingham Ala
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Alexander Hoboken
Julak Wat Nawnee
Its Independence Makes It A Desirable Newspaper Today
Its political independence makes it a desirable paper for all classes of readers and fearless handling of matters of public interest creates daily demand. It aims to obtain the best news, employ top writers, and use modern facilities to present it.
The Washington Post Sunday Morning Edition overview
The Washington Post is presented as a leading national newspaper with comprehensive financial and market reporting. It highlights sections for merchant and farmer readers, including produce sales guidance and various columns for general readers and leisure.
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United States
Post
Sunday Post Profile Praises Editorial Quality and Pictures
The article lauds the Sunday Post as superior among Sunday papers with no equal, noting its illustrated foreign news pages, careful selections by prominent writers, and timely accurate illustrations. It claims care in choosing features and fiction from noted authors, and a trusted place in households.
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Sunday Post
The Pink Sporting Section of The Sunday Post
The Pink Sheet of The Sunday Post offers comprehensive coverage of all outdoor and indoor sports. It chronicles baseball, trotting, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more with accuracy.
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