Hope Diamond Mystery Tied to La Seyne Disaster
Reported links between the Hope diamond and a series of misfortunes trace to its owners from Louis II to Lord Francis Hope. A passenger Habib on the La Seyne steamer perished in a collision near the Straits. rumor says the gem vanished and later reappeared in various dealings amid shipwreck deaths and financial ruin.
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Francis Hope
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May
Philadelpia
Spruins
Washington Post
Tundon
Laris
J Express
Nas
Habib
Standard
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Onda Rhev
Lord Francis
Hope Diamond
Joseph Frankeis Sons Company
Whiladelpnia
Anancial Straits
Tris
la Seone
Binks
Tun
Singepare
Death by Own Action After Fatal Fire in Brooklyn Plant
Robert Morrison perished in a blaze at his celluloid factory in Brooklyn after a fatal fire trapped ten people, including his son. An inquest found Morrison had suffocated himself in his locked lathe room, ending his life amid the disaster. The fire left his wife and others hospitalized, with authorities investigating the cause.
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Goat
Washington Coat
New Fork NotiMate Beret
Rea
Prooklyn
Robert Musno
Cine Morrison
Plea for Smaller Colleges Highlighted at Indiana Society Meet
Dr H W Wiley of the Agricultural Department urged support for smaller colleges at the Indiana Society gathering in Muncie. He argued small schools offer personal instruction and attention lacking in large universities, noting a 300 to 40 student campus fosters direct professor contact. Music by Mrs Bayly and others accompanied the program.
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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 Leaders Address Associated Charities Meeting
Miss Mabel Boardman spoke on Red Cross relations to charity movements at George Washington University. She cited emergency dispatches and trained workers aiding funds distribution notably in San Francisco and Cherry. Ernest Bicknell praised cooperation with charities. Brewer presided as officers were elected and a September balance of 2250.21 was reported.
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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 Malian cruiser Struria to depart for Philadelphia
The Struria arrived in Washington Monday and will sail to Philadelphia to meet the Italian battleship Sterope in the second week of December. Captain Leonardi de Casolino of the Etruria will be relieved by an incoming officer and return to his homeland after twenty months of service. The officers were hosted at the Italian legation and by the American Latin colony. This marks the Etruria’s second Washington visit.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Sterope
Leonardi de Casolino
Etruria
de Casolino
Tank
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Stalan
Watterson Back in America After European Journey
Noted journalist Marge Henry Watterson travels from Europe to Washington and Louisville. He attends a Dorchester House luncheon hosted by Ambassador Reid and compliments US and UK relations while preparing to write on his impressions. He cites friendships with literary figures and recalls early career in London as a press pioneer.
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Ambassador Reid
Dorchester House
Marge’ Henry Watterson
America
United States
Washington
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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 Association Meeting
The West Washington Baptist Church hosted the three season tuniny second annual meeting. Rey E Hex Swem was elected moderator for the forty first time, Rev Daniel Foster chosen clerk, and Waring B Evang treasurer for the twenty second time. The committee on liquor suppression was adopted without debate. Missions reports showed foreign gifts reaching 12992 to foreign missions and 379,189 to home missions, with a future goal of 15,000 to be raised next year. Three sessions today will include R A Ford on Education and speakers George E Whitehouse John E Briggs R Owens and John E Dawson.
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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 Minstrels in First School Show of Season
More than 600 girls from Business High School and other local institutions attended the minstrel and vaudeville performance at Business High School under the alumni association banner. Interlocutor J O Allen led the troupe with end men and a notable quartet, plus vocal solos and comedy. after the show the audience danced in the gym.
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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 during 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 term, and three other directors end their second terms. Small expressed confidence the old custom would prevail and praised the cooperative spirit among members.
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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 Reception in Washington
The Automo bile Club of Washington met to plan the reception of the Automobile Association of America for its February convention. They push uniform laws for cross state auto operation and license issuance, and seek federal registration bills in Congress. A February gathering will feature national motorists and state representatives. A letter from Thaddeus S Terry of New York regarding changing laws was read. A big local reception is anticipated. Charles N. Crittenton of New York, founder of Florence Crittenton homes, died in San Francisco at the Hotel Normanne after pneumonia. He had been visiting the coast inspecting the Crittenton homes.
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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 Seaman Dies Clinging To Spar
In a Lake Michigan disaster near Sturgeon Bay the steamer Louia Pahloty foundered in a storm. Nine sailors were saved as lifeboats reached the wreck. Stephen Deuzer of Sturgeon Bay refused evacuation and died clinging to a spar after attempting to assist others.
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Wie
Louia Pahloty
Lake Michigan
Tila Farthor
Stuffen Bay
Stephen Deuzer
Bost
Thaw Taken To Luncheon In Matteawan Custody
Special to The Washington Post New York November Thaw arrived from Albany on a habeas corpus writ as a witness in his mother’s suit. The case stalled due to defective papers. Thaw, in custody of Matteawan asylum officials, spoke to reporters and asserted knowledge of sealed Astor divorce details. He later returned to Matteawan after a luncheon escort with guards and a handwriting expert.
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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
Rep Noris Forecasts Renewal of House Rule Fight
Representative Norris, a Nebraska insurgent, arrived in Washington vowing to renew the battle over House rules. He predicts at least 50 Republicans will push to restore majority control, aligning with progressive policies though no major reforms are expected this session.
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Insurgenta
George W Norris
Nebraska
Washington
Norrip
Norris
Convict Escapes State Prison After Wall Break
Special to The Washington Post Trentag NJ November 17 a ten year man named David Carberry escaped from the State prison after a fierce clash with keeper Daniel Haggerty He used a rope formed in the mat shop to climb the wall and fled the grounds only to be recaptured minutes later Haggerty fought off the attacker but Carberry seized the revolver and escaped briefly before being stopped
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Washington Post
Trentag
Daniel Haggerty
David Carberry
Liberty
Carberry
Haggerty
Bin
Guards
Missing Water Co. official found dead in lodging house
The body of a man identified as WC Lytle vice president and GM of Water Improvement Co was found in a lodging house after being missing since July 15. Lytle vanished after a diamond ring dispute and later a ragged stranger checked in under the name M Marton before Lytle was found dead penniless. The death cause remains a mystery.
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Cleveland
WC Lytle
Water Improvement Company
Lytle
M Marton
Jail news ties Warriner and Ford in embezzlement case
Warriner, once treasurer of the Big Four Railroad, and Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford are jailed here on charges connected to an embezzlement scheme involving about 1000 of 6420 tied to the railroad. Warriner pleaded not guilty. bond set at 2000. Bail for others involved remains unchanged as deputies moved on targets and searched Potts’ furnished apartments.
Real estate fluctuations noted for the market
The report informs investor readers about ongoing real estate fluctuations, outlining shifts in demand, pricing trends, and seasonal activity across key districts. Signals point to cautious optimism as activity steadies in select neighborhoods and mortgage rates influence borrowing costs.
Washington and Vicinity Horsemen Seek Public Guidance
A notice invites horse owners and riders in Washington and nearby areas to consult on a forthcoming event or regulation, outlining aims and contact points for participation. The item emphasizes local involvement and practical details for interested horsemen.
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