A Battlefield Tour from Washington to Rock Fish Gap
A detailed travelogue follows a 175 mile route from Washington to Staunton highlighting Civil War sites on the way. It recounts Chancellorsville Fredericksburg Salem Church and legends of Gen Stonewall Jackson including the ambush near the Wilderness and the fatal days after. The piece blends road conditions vehicle notes and scenic vistas with historical annotations for tourists retracing battles.
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Washington
Staunton
United States
Fredericksburg
Salem Church
Chancellorsville
Chancelorsville
Iexandria
Cotsworth
New York
Feb Stuart
Union
Frederichaburg
Burnside
Chavarroua Campalesa
Con Frirnside
Jen Hooker
Stafford Heights
Rappahannock
Dueinio
Uhancellorsville
Ten Jackson
Font Ted Hotchkiss
Withim Allen
Tren Jackson
Jackson
Hockers
Sakson
Rock Fish Gap
Charlottesville
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
Old Dominion
Orange
Pohick
Lorton
Dumfries
Gordonsville
Fair Clay
Afton
Blue Ridge
Rock Finc Gap
Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Sherman Monument
Treasury
Park Gates
Mall
Washington Monument
New Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Potomac River
Virginia
Bear
Carlin
Government Experimental Farm
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington Crossroads
Hume School
Hume Spring
Cross Railroad
Hume Station
Mount Vernon School
Yellow House
Washington Street
Christ Church
Alexandria
King and
Washington Streets
King Street
Alfred Street
Franklin Street
Patrick Street
Hunting Creek
Gas price drop sparks cautious optimism in Texas
Gas has fallen a cent to 21 cents a gallon in Texas, the first decline since last October. Auto manufacturers, dealers, and customers react with renewed hope amid a gloomier economy.
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Texas
Reserve Resources Grow in Weekly Federal Reserve Statement
The weekly Gold settlement fund shows a total resources increase of about 17.6 million dollars for the week ended May 26. The report details gold reserves, securities holdings, and liabilities, with the gold reserve against net liabilities and cash reserve metrics noted.
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Federal Reserve Banks
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Saxon Run to Rock Point Promises Large Attendance
With 15 Saxons entered and 20 more promised, the sociability run to Rock Point under the Record Auto Company wins strong support. M A Bayless announced officials including Ward as judge Fisk starter Sohn assistant starter Grogan checker and the Washington Post automobile editor as pilot. The 55 mile route leaves 631 Massachusetts avenue at 8:30 AM next Sunday with a pilot car and a paper trail. Prizes await owners closest to the secret time. Saxon cars only, disqualification for passing the pilot. All cars expected to reach Rock Point by 1 PM for a company dinner.
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Rock Point
Record Auto Company
M. A. Bayless
Harry Ward
Howard Fisk
M. W. Sohn
Grogan
Checker
Washington Post
Pilot
Massachusetts Avenue
W. F Hale
Colored Autoists Parade Highlights African American Prosperity
A parade of colored automobile owners and chauffeurs demonstrated race prosperity along Pennsylvania Avenue. About fifty cars of all types were in line, with many well decorated floats between Thirteenth and Second streets NW. The procession began at Thirteenth and S at 8 o'clock and ended near Second Street around 9:35, with silver cups to be awarded for top decorations.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth
Sixth Street
New Hampshire Avenue
Bhighteenth Street
Second Street
Police News in Brief From Yesterday’s Robberies and Fires
Police reported multiple incidents including jewelry thefts from Mrs Wilmarth and others, a burglary attempt at Klo zewski's drug store, and thefts from wagons and shops. Fires damaged two buildings, a gas jet caused garage damage, and an alcohol lamp fire struck Columbia Transfer and Storage. Injuries occurred in baseball and a streetcar collision. arrests followed a stabbing, while thefts and a gun discharge occurred during a store pursuit.
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Mra. W
Center Market
John E. Hill
Kentucky Avenue
Gooch
Twelfth Street
Klozewski
Wisconsin Avenue
Tennallytown
James W. Brooke
Seventeenth ‘Street
W W. Stewart
Columbia Transfer and Storage Company
New York Avenue Northwest
New York Avenue
Bessie McLaughlin
George W Corbett
Tenth Street Northwest
Burial for Aviator Rockwell Set at West Point
James Vincent Rockwell 33 of Pensacola died in an aeroplane test flight. He served at the Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks in Washington before transfer to Pensacola. Survived by wife Isabella Romero and three children. Brother Capt. C K Rockwell accompanies the body. Burial tomorrow at West Point.
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Rockwell
C K. Rockwell
White House
Roosevelt
Wilson
West Point
Princeton
Ind
James Rockwell
Ordnance Corps
United States Army
Isabella Romero
James
Isabelle
Carmelita
Pensacola, Fia
Low Pay Brings Scourge Among New York Garment Workers
Public Health Service findings released yesterday show a striking tuberculosis disparity tied to wage level among New York City garment workers. The study notes three groups with TB prevalence linked to annual earnings below 500 dollars, around 700 dollars, and a recommended minimum of 800 dollars to support a family of five, while many families earn under 500.
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New York City
The
Public Health Service
Half Holidays Begin June 15 for Government Offices
President Wilson has not yet decided on extending Saturday half holidays beyond the current executive order. Cabinet officers expect no extension, and closings from June 15 to September 15 are being prepared. Secretary Redfield is reported to have signed the order, with other officials to follow.
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Wilson
Redfield
Howard Alumni Plan Fete at Reunion Day
Howard University General Alumni Association outlines a quinquennium plan for reunion and alumni day in June. A Monday committee meeting at library hall will finalize subcommittee reports and assignments for events including a noon alumni oration by Dr William V. Tunnell and a 5 o clock quinquéennium reception with a banquet for 500 tickets.
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General Alumni Association
Howard University
William V. Tunnell
How‘ard University
Shelby J Davidson
F Street Northwest
Robert A. Pelham
General Association
Uruguay weighs end of presidency for seven member commission
The international high commission reports Uruguay's Congress is examining a constitutional amendment to abolish the presidency and establish a seven member commission government with varying terms. A second amendment would create two full holidays weekly, on Saturday and Sunday.
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International High Commission
South America
Congress of
Uruguay
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United States Treasury
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Republic Motor
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Jeld
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Aabean
Mee
Union Garage
Walter Hoover
MGR
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Casualty Hospital
Gus H. Newman
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Paul A. Vienck
Clarendon
M Atreet
A. E. Andrews
Rockville
Mr. Andrews
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Robey’s
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Frank Peck
Jackson Alley
Peck
Hoover & Denham
Louisiana Avenue
W. Wood
Hyattsville
Wood
Mason
Richard Pfeifer
Isaac Herndon
Herndon
Freedmen's Hospital
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Congress
U. S
America
Continental Motors
Warner
Wagner
Atwater Kent
Rayfield
Ford
Main 23
Massachusetts Ave. N. W
F. QO. B
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Isotta Fraschini Corporation
Connecticut Ave
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C. Royce Hough
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