Hope Diamond Mystery Tied to Sea Disaster Loss
A tangled tale surrounds the Hope Diamond with claims it aided misfortune and was linked to owners from Louis II to Lord Francis Hope. Reports place the gem in Paris and Philadelphia sales, with Habib named among La Seyne steamer passengers drowned in a Tangier bound collision.
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Louisii
Francis Hope
Gnes
May
Philadelpia
Spruins
Washington Post
Tundon
Laris
J Express
Nas
Habib
Standard
la Seyne
Onda Rhev
Lord Francis
Hope Diamond
Joseph Frankeis Sons Company
Whiladelpnia
Anancial Straits
Tris
la Seone
Binks
Tun
Singepare
Man Found Dead After Fatal Fire at Brooklyn Fruit Factory
A fire at a Brooklyn celluloid factory trapped ten people including a son. Robert Morrison, severely burned, was found dead this morning, apparently after he suffocated himself to avoid the blaze. His wife and son survived. the blaze had kept many inmates from escaping. An inquest was set for Tuesday as investigators sorted the tragedy.
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Goat
Washington Coat
New Fork NotiMate Beret
Rea
Prooklyn
Robert Musno
Cine Morrison
Plea for Smaller Colleges by Dr Wiley at Indiana Meet
Dr H W Wiley, chief of the Agriculture Department's chemistry bureau, spoke at the Indiana Society meeting urging support for smaller colleges. He argued that a student at a 300 to 400 student institution receives far more personal attention than at large schools with thousands of students, and he questioned why philanthropists focus on big universities. The program featured solos by Mrs Charles B Bayly, Mrs J P Megrew, Miss Mildred De Hart, and Thomas L. Jones.
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H W Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Indiana Society
Wiley
Helms
Charles B Bayly
J P Megrew
Mise Mildred de Hart
Thomas L. Jones
Red Cross and Charities Hear About Relief Network
Miss Mabel Boardman outlined Red Cross relations with charity societies at the Associated Charities of the District of Columbia meeting at George Washington University. She cited emergency responses in San Francisco and Cherry, where Red Cross workers aided disbursement of relief funds and trained volunteers. Ernest P Bicknell stressed cooperation with societies to place trained social workers. David J Brewer presided and officers were elected for three years, with a September balance of 2250.21 noted.
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Mabel Boardman
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Associated Charities of
District of Columbia
George Washington University
Misa Boardman
Sen
Francisco Mias Boardman
Cherry
Ernest P Bicknell
Associated Charities
Justhe David J Brewer
David J Brewer
Roland Cottonsmith
Hassell
Blount
J Bradford
Hennen Jennings
John Joy Edson ‘Toard
Ernest Bicknell
William DeLacy
Lisner
Charles Richardson
John van Schalcker
New Captain Set for Malian Cruiser Struria Arrival
The Malian cruiser Struria arrived in Washington on Monday and will sail to Philadelphia to meet the first class Italian battleship Sterope in December. Captain Leonardi de Casolino of the Etruria will be relieved by an incoming officer, after twenty months in command. The Etruria has visited Washington previously.
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Struria
Washington
Philadelphia
Sterope
Leonardi de Casolino
Etruria
de Casolino
Tank
Lan
Stalan
Watterson in Washington Before Louisville Journey
Noted journalist Marge Henry Watterson, famed Louisville Courier Journal editor, traveled from Europe to Washington en route to Kentucky. He attended a Dorchester House banquet hosted by Ambassador Reid and praised American and European press freedoms while recalling past campaigns and friendships among literary figures.
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Dorchester House
Marge’ Henry Watterson
America
United States
Washington
Louisville
Europe
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Watterson
Louis- Mille
London
Whitelaw Reld
Loulaville Courier- Journal
Si Conan Doyle
Henry Dacy
Charles Wyndham
Herbert Beerbohm
Oster
Oxford
Druni
Watterton
Dorchester
Wrest Park
Kentucky
Arizona
BAPTISTS ELECT OFFICERS AT DISTRICT MEETING
The West Washington Baptist Church hosted the District Association of Baptist Churches annual meeting on Tuesday. Officers were elected with Reverend Hex Swem as moderator for the forty fifth time, Reverend Foster as clerk, and Waring B Evang as treasurer for the twenty second time. Committees on liquor suppression and missions reported, with missions funded by gifts totaling 152,911 for foreign and home causes, and a target of 15,000 to raise next year. Additional papers and talks by noted ministers were scheduled for today’s sessions.
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Tuniny
District Association of Baptist Churches
West Washington Baptist Church
N Streets
Yenterfay
Daniel 8 Foster
Waring
Keiser
Committee On Missions
Frank Dobbins
Philadelphia
R. Chambers
Canton
Chris
J B Briggs
Home Mission Hocety
Foreign Missions Fund
Home Missions Fund
R A. Ford
George E Whitehouse
John E Brigg
R . Owens
John E Dawson
Girls Applaud Minstrel Night At Business High
More than six hundred girls from Business High School and other institutions attended the first minstrel and vaudeville show of the season in the Business High School gymnasium. The alumni association sponsored the event directed by J O Allen with a student troupe and a comedy and magic act.
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L M Hurde
J Weinstein
E Connel
R F Carty
Pozen
R C Tracy
Messrs
G Tansill
H A Simons
H Taggart
R UW Simons
Agnes Downey
Harry Seymour
Samuel Egan
Mulburn
Ma Bleian
Clarence
Wideman
Ernest T Johnson
Willam L Crane
A Welcker
R Chick M Cahen
E Davis
A Hines
T Johnson
J Kearney
Keenan
McKee
F M Pellman
Rathbone
Roman
C G Williams
Harries May Head Board of Trade Election
The Washinewn Board of Trade will elect officers Friday afternoon at a clock in a directors meeting called by President J H Small. Gen George H Harries is expected to be elected president, with Themis O Noyes likely becoming first vice president and the second vice president chosen from directors. J H Small will retire after a long tenure, with Vir Small’s second term ending along with Theodore Noyes, Robert N Maipel, and R Rows Perry. The board anticipates continuation of the current cooperative spirit.
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Washinewn Board of Trade
J H Smal
George H Harries
Themis O Noyes
Nevond
Board of Uirectors
JH Small
Board of Trade
Tis Wilong
Vir Small
Board of
Theodore Noyes
Robert N Maipel
R Rows Perry
Small
Smalll
Plans for Auto Convention in Washington Feb 11 12
The Automo bile Club of Washington met Sunday to discuss plans for welcoming the Automobile Association of America as it holds its annual convention here February 11 and 12. Topics include uniform traffic laws and state license reciprocity. A February reception and a national-law agenda are planned with prominent motorists and state representatives expected to attend. Also notes a New York millionaire founder of the Florence Crittenton homes died in San Francisco pneumonia after a cold.
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Board of Managers
The
Automobile Club of Washington
Automobile Amsgination of America
Congress
National Association
Thaddeus S Terry
New York
Washington Post
Charles N. Crittenton
Milllionaire
Florence Crittenton Fescue
Gicla
Hotel Normanne
Crittenton
Life Lost in Lake Wreck Off Sturgeon Bay
A storm wrecked the steamer Louia Pahloty on Lake Michigan near Sturgeon Bay. Nine sailors were rescued, but Stephen Deuzer of Sturgeon Bay refused to abandon ship and died still tied to a spar as lifeboats evacuated the crew.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wie
Louia Pahloty
Lake Michigan
Tila Farthor
Stuffen Bay
Stephen Deuzer
Bost
Thaw Taken On Habeas Writ To Attend Luncheon Trip
Harry K Thaw arrived from Matteawan on a habeas corpus writ to testify in his mother’s suit against Dr Alan Me Lane Hamilton. The proceeding stalled as Thaw's papers were defective, he met with Dr Baker and guards, and left for luncheon at Broadway and Reade street before returning to Matteawan the same evening.
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Tha Washingtos
New York
Harry K Thaw
Ras
Blatterwan
Dowlings
Amos Tucker
Matteawen Asylum
Astor
Whites Dens
Onty-Second Street
Twentyfourth
Beker
David N Carvallo
Park Place
Baker
Norris Predicts Renewal of House Rules Fight
Representative George W Norris of Nebraska arrives in Washington predicting renewed insurgent effort to change House rules. He cites at least 50 Republicans ready to press for majority control and calls for restoring dominance in proceedings while opposing broad progressive legislation in the upcoming session.
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Noris
Insurgenta
George W Norris
Nebraska
Washington
Norrip
Norris
Convict Fights For Liberty From State Prison Break
Special to The Washington Post Trentag NJ Nov 17 A ten year man escapes from State prison after a struggle with Daniel Haggerty The convict Carberry slips from a line grabs a rope made in the mat shop to climb the wall Then he descends an elevator shaft to ground level He is spotted by Haggerty and a violent escape follows as Carberry bites a keeper and seizes a revolver before fleeing for 40 minutes before recapture efforts begin.
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Washington Post
Trentag
Daniel Haggerty
David Carberry
Liberty
Carberry
Haggerty
Bin
Guards
Missing Water Co. official found dead as tramp
The body of WC Lytle, vice president and general manager of the Water Improvement Company, was identified after being found at a lodging house. Lytle had been missing since July 15 following a dispute over a diamond ring. He appeared as a ragged lodger named M Marton before the fatal morning discovery. the cause of death remains a mystery.
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Cleveland
WC Lytle
Water Improvement Company
Lytle
M Marton
Jail arrest ties Warriner and Mrs Ford in embezzlement case
Warriner, once Big Four Railroad treasurer, and Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford are jailed on charges related to embezzling about $6420. Ford allegedly received $1000 while Warriner claimed part of the money went to Ford and last payment was October 1. Warriner pleaded not guilty. bond set at $2000 as four supporters did not renew bail. Deputies searched Potts’ furnished apartments after the arrest.
Real Estate Fluctuations Informs His Outlook
A resident receives news about property market shifts affecting pricing and availability. The item notes rising rates, changing demand, and potential investment implications for local buyers and sellers.
Washington Horsemen Seek Local Consultation
A call goes out to every horse man in Washington and nearby areas to consult on mounting concerns. Organizers urge collective input to shape practices, events, and welfare for the equine community across the region.
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