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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1914

Page

5

Roosevelt Recalls River of Doubt Expedition Adventure

Col Roosevelt recounts the 1914 Roosevelt Rondon expedition down an unidentified western Brazilian river later named the River of Doubt. He credits Col Rondon and the Brazilian telegraphic commission for pioneering mapping, outlines perilous rapids, portaging, and feats of science, and praises joint work with the American Museum and Brazilian officials.

Duvida Telegraphic Commission Col. Rondon Brazil George Telegraphic Commission of Col Rondon Brazilian Telegraphic Commission Grosvenor Bia Lieut Tira Leutenant Cajazeiro Cherrie Kermit Amelia Mollo Olivero Mueller American Museum of Natural History Lieut Pyrinez Pyriner Charrie Lient Lira Dianes Tade Lieut Gira Tim Expediciae Ciéntifica Roosevelt-Rondon Laura Mueller Foreign Affairs Chorrie American Museum of Natures Col. Rondort Colone Engineers Lira Cajageiro Greenwich Rio Wibe

Fire Destroys H. C Cragg Plant at E Street Southwest

A fire at 223-32 EC street southwest destroyed the H. C Cragg Manufacturing Company plant with $30,000 in losses. The two and a half story building housed Cragg’s general machine work on the first floor and Marine Bros clothing on the second. Flames started on the second floor and broke through to the roof as firemen fought the blaze. One firefighter, William M. Grem, suffered a severe cut from falling glass. About 23 workers may lose their jobs temporarily. clothing shop damage under $500.

Cordozo Tapajos H. C Cragg Manufacturing Company EC Street Crags Company Marine Bros H.C Cragg William M. Grem Truck Company No 7

Clearance Sale of Used Motor Cars 1911-12 Models

Pierce Arrow just out of paint shop recently overhauled with good tires and upholstery nearly new. Locomobile overhauled and repainted with full equipment and guarantee. 1911 six cylinder locomotive four cylinder model with 32 horsepower. prices range from 350 to 2300 dollars. Top prices listed include 1500, 1450, and 2230 dollars for select units.

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