Opens Denmark to Oil Tanker Platuria Freed
The Platurne, an American oil tanker, was released by Britain after admitting American vessels may deliver petroleum cargoes to Danish ports. The United States rejects British authority over seizures and insists on free movement of American ships. Britain’s concession should ease Northern European trade and restore shipping flow, while the State Department rejects a plan for British cargo inspections at Scotch ports.
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Cox and Wet Victory Lead in Ohio Betting
Cincinnati reports show Democrats with small bets backing Cox for reelection, wagering about 101,000 in $20 sums. Big bettors fared worse, with a $3,000 wager on the wet outcome and a $1,000 bet on the governorship amid dry and wet money tensions.
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Philipps Picked To Win Senator Blaine Wins Goff Ill
In a chaotic account a Wisconsin political contest features La Follette backing an independent governor candidate as party lines blur. The piece notes shifts in support and the looming statewide race with McGovern and Gow on the radar amid internal party tensions. Later a Washington Post report from Clarksburg West Virginia covers Senator Nathaniel Collins collapsing mid campaign due to illness with doctors deeming his condition not serious.
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United States Avnator
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Hlaine
Latte
Philpp
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Robinson Grand Theater
Hls
Jante
Washington Saengerbund Opens Fall Series Dance at Clubrooms
The Washington Saengerbund held the first fall event at 114 C Street NW with about 100 couples in a newly decorated ballroom. A midnight supper followed the formal dance. The group recently added the Artenderman Society after obtaining a license under new law, expanding its size and prominence among German organizations.
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Washington Saengerbund
C Street Northwest
Saengerbund
Artenderman Society
Jones-Works
CAPT MARINE IN THE CITY VISITS FOR MEMORIAL
Captain Marine, chief of the United Spanish War Veterans for Cuba, visits to promote a monument to Maine’s dead at the Willard. He aims to gather veterans in Ravane for a tribute with former President Theodore Roosevelt delivering the memorial address. Marine was chosen to represent the organization in Cuba during recent events.
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Don Claresce I. Marine
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Tha Willard
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Tomassilis Ks
Veteriosa
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Praeger Calls Truce Over Parcel Post Debate
A letter from the Retail Merchants Association urged limiting extension of parcel post to out of town dealers. The issue drew opposition from a Washington General, who was tasked to discuss details with the postmaster and seek fuller use of the service.
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Tals
S of Washington
Aenerl
Levy on reserve banks four tenths of one percent
The Federal Reserve Board announced a plan to levy four tenths of 1 percent on Federal reserve banks to cover salaries and expenses for the first half year. The charge would be paid by member banks based on capital stock, about 110 million dollars total, with payments split across 20 and 60 days.
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Willis
Federal Reserve Banks
Congress
Theevy
Federal Reserve
Wright Granted Admission to Practice Law in District Court
At a District Supreme Court bench meeting Chief Justice Covington and Associate Justice Anderson presided as Daniel Thew Wright, recently resigned from the District Supreme Court judiciary, was admitted to practice law in the Wisconsin district court. Wright’s resignation was set for November 15, but he asked, and the President approved, moving the date to November 2.
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Anderson
Daniel Thew Wright
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Wright
Record $25,060,000 bullion shipment to New York subtreasury
A secret service escorted consignment valued at $25,060,000 of cold bullion arrived today in New York from Denver. The largest single shipment to the United States government, the metal was delivered to the United States sub treasury.
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Denver
United States
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Boston Priests Among Wounded in Allied Forces
Paris dispatch says Rev Father Savage formerly of Washington now serving as French army chaplain reports several Americans from Boston among the British wounded he treated. He notes the presence of wounded Boston men in Allied lines and describes his observations in the field hospital.
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Paris
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Boston
Two Seats in Doubt Bowers Making Hard Fight
Special to The Washington Post. Wheeling West Virginia November 2 The eve of the election finds the state politics highly complex and uncertain with strong third party strength from the Progressive moose movement. George M Bowers former U S fish commissioner is making a vigorous bid against Brown while Hodges challenges incumbent Howard Sutherland for congressman at large with both sides claiming narrow outcomes.
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Neely
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Howard Sutherland
Thomas P. Hodges
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Timothy 5
Hogan
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Walsh Favored 2 to 1 in Governor Election Betting
Special to The Washington Post from Boston Massachusetts November 2 odds of two to one are offered on reelection of Gov Walsh the Democratic candidate. Outcome hinges on Progressive vote with Walker polling 30000 votes possibly delivering Walsh win otherwise McCall could win. Only two congressional districts remain in doubt Eleventh and Thirteenth with Republican hopes.
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Final Appeals Made by Candidates at Alexandria
Final appeals were made to voters in Alexandria as races for Congress drew local interest. Carlin appeared in the city and Crupper worked with aides, while polling hours were 6 27 a m to 4 01 p m. Four wards list commissioners judges and clerks for vote handling. Funeral services were held for Mrs Lillie Beach near Barcroft and Oakwood Cemetery burial noted. City clerk Newell Greenaway reports October recorded licenses and marriages.
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James B. Martin
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Oscar Herring
Charles Downey
E. J. McDermott
Harry Head
Lillie Beach
Frank Beach
Barcroft
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Vaughan Class Club hears W O W Millan on Spirit of Fraternity
The Vaughan Class Club met at Calvary Baptist Church in the Sunday school house for an address on The Spirit of Fraternity by W O W Millan, former president of the Lane Association of DC. He praised Bible rooted fraternalism and service to others in Washington. New members Willam B Hering Karl E Viner je 4 Sudduth H Koch A J Dawson and C F Rudolph were initiated. The luncheon featured a cornet solo, a humorous recitation, two vocal selections by the quartet, and piano accompaniment by Guy A Quarand. Louis D Biss urged working for men and service in Washington in true fraternal spirit.
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J. W. Pearson
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H. H. Saxton
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Washington
North Washington Citizens Association names standing committee chairmen
At a parish hall meeting the North Washington Citizens Association elected chairmen for committees including membership, streets and sidewalks, transportation, postal facilities, sewers and water, fire and police, parks and playgrounds, schools, and sanitation. A get-together gathering for local citizens is planned for Monday evening, December 7.
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I. B. Matthews
L. S. Hoskis
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American Federation of Labor
A. D. Cobey
Washington Topham
B. T. Rightsman
E. A. Niess
W. W. Alleger
Whitman Favorite in 100000 Wagers on Governorship
New York November 1 wagering on the state election was brisk in the Wall Street area with about 100000 tied up at Schumm’s and curb brokers holding an estimated 5600. Bets favored Whitman at 10 to 9 with large sums from Buffalo Glens Falls and Syracuse. Wagers also circulated on Glynn winning all five boroughs and on Sulzer and Lohmer, while Ambassador Gerard drew no takers for Senate. Hotel gamblers found little Glynn money with a notable offer of 30000 to 24000 on Whitman at the Waldorf Astoria.
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Penrose Sees Victory in Pennsylvania Election
In Philadelphia on election eve the major party hopefuls forecast gains. Senator Penrose and Governor Brumbaugh prophesy Republican triumphs while McCormick Pinchot and Palmer, though not declaring victory, appear content with prospects. Brumbaugh predicts an overwhelming majority. bets suggested strong confidence.
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Martin G. Brumbaugh
Vance McCormick
Bull Noose
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A. Mitchell Palmer
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Missing Girl Agnes Hill Sought by City Police
Police in all precincts search for Miss Agnes Hill a 24 year old Strayer's Business College pupil who left home at 621 G street northwest to attend college but did not reach there by early morning. She is 5 feet 9 inches tall with blonde hair blue eyes. Relatives fear illness and hospitals are being checked.
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Old Steamer Wrecked for Material on Patoemac River
The old steamer formerly known as Harry Randall, a long time Patoemac beacon in service until about two years ago, is being wrecked for its valuable material. The hull may be converted into a houseboat or lighter as salvage proceeds.
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New York Campaign Turmoil Molds 1916 Outlook
Contests across states signal pivotal 1916 campaign effects. Ohio governors race explores prohibition, Cox favored. Senate races heat with Hogan attack and Harding GOP optimism. In New York the Whitman Glynn duel tightens as Davenport Sulzer divide, Sulzer votes seen as key, GOP hopes rest on Whitman rally.
Governor Betting Sees Whitman Lead In New York
In New York on election eve, Whitman emerges as a 10 to 9 favorite over Gerard as district attorney money floods Wall Street bets. Over $100,000 is wagered publicly and through brokers with bets of 3 to 1 on Gerard and 10 to 9 on Whitman.
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Seabury Backed As Progressive Delegate In City Race
On the eve of the election Justice Samuel Seabury seeks the court of appeals seat with Progressive Democratic and Independence League support. Tammany leaders show doubt amid confusing balloting dynamics as Gov Glynn and a Democratic ticket appear likely but unconfirmed by final tallies. Chief Murphy offers no statement tonight, signaling uncertainty about outcomes.
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Wadsworth
Justice Samuel Seabury
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Tammany
President Helps Injured On Return From Baltimore
President arrives in a White House car on a Washington return trip from Baltimore and encounters an accident near Muirkirk Laurel. A Washington party’s vehicle overturns on the Baltimore Washington boulevard, trapping four occupants. Dr J R Huntt and Dr W S Gemmill free the injured with levers. the party later seeks aid. The President offers his car, but they decline and continue to Washington.
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Rate Case in Conference Before Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission began formal consideration yesterday of Eastern railways freight rate requests in the November conference. Experts expect a decision within two weeks to a month, with a supplemental ruling to the August 1 decision. Chairman Harlan, who wrote the majority opinion in the prior case, may not participate and is away in frail health.
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Nobel Prize to Aid Belgians Peace Fund Gift
Report from The Handelablad Amsterdam says the Nobel Institute will award about $40,000 to the Netherlands government for Belgian refugees in Holland. The decision, relayed from Christiania, was published in The Hague via London on November 2.
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Funeral delayed for Father Berkley at St Charles College
Funeral for Father Berkley a Washington native and Georgetown graduate will be held at St Charles College Catonsville Md on Wednesday due to delayed arrival of the body Students and faculty will conduct the service at 7 o clock with a high mass by Rev Junein The remains will lie in Burns Harbor Cemetery Officials report the New Orleans Cotton Exchange will open after a Liverpool meeting set for November 19 to arrange the opening of a new market
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