Miss Raffles Elusive Still Escapes Detection
A distorted eyewitness tale describes a girl in Corby territory shopping, wandering Capitol Grounds, and spending an evening at a Pure Food Exhibition. The narrator notes a familiar Corby representative at a Kann store and details purchases at various shops, requesting Christman articles while disguised as a schoolgirl. The account ends with appearances around the Capitol grounds and other sites.
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Palais Royal
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Condition of capture and reward for salutation incident
A reward of fifty dollars is offered for the person who accosts Misa Raffles and salutes her with a greeting tied to Corby Bakery and Mother’s Bread. The text references near misses and mentions Washington and an F street, describing a narrow escape and a “Fat 2” / “two close calls.”
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Corby Bakery
CORBY
Mother's Bread Girl
Washington
Photographic Miss Fluffy Raffles at Convention Show
A vivid account describes a visitor at a city convention where Miss Fluffy Raffles models and mingles with a cheering crowd. The scene includes a table, a drugstore purchase, and the narrator’s anticipation of a return visit to sample wares and books, hoping to reopen a small shop.
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Corby
Fool Ghoy
Baby’s Terrible Watery Eczema Quelled by Cure All
A mother recalls her two year old son's severe watery eczema and his relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and Pills. She describes hours of distress, multiple doctors, and finally successful treatment that cleared the facial eruption. The note urges other mothers to consider Cuticura remedies.
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OM Comerer
Jurat
Calvo family orchestra famed at official Washington
Senora Lenora Calvo wife of Costa Rica’s minister and mother of twelve leads a living household orchestra in Washington. Six of her children play stringed instruments, the younger ones add flute or concertina as impromptu performances enchant friends. The minister Don Joaquin Calvo also helps with mandolin. Lenora composes piano and opera-inspired pieces noted by publishers, including Provençal love song settings.
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Costa Rica
Washington
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Lenora Calro
Senor
Renota
Dowager Duchess of Manchester health news and American social link
Consuelo Yenagawa of New York and her wedding to Viscount Mandeville drew noted interest among British and American society. The Dowager Duchess of Manchester, residing at Grosvenor Square, faced illness limiting autumn country invitations. Antonio Yenaga, her Cuban-born father, and his American-born wife connected Yenaga to European high society coverage across papers.
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Manchester
Grosenor
Duchess of
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New York
Wales
England
Antonio Yenaga
Cuba
Amiles
Apain
Bela
New Orleans
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Mandeville
J Howler
Heidenheimer
Broughton Commissioned as Census Supervisor for DC
United States Census Director Du Rand announced President Taft has signed William Broughton to supervise the census for the District of Columbia. He will set up headquarters in the district within days and direct about 121 enumerators. Applicants must address Broughton, face a practical exam likely based on filling a sample population schedule, and pass to be chosen.
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United States Census
Durand
Taft
Wiliam Hroughton
District of Columbia
Boughton
Broughton
Society Notes Highlight Washington Social Season
Granddaughter Mss Harrison planned coming out tea before Christmas with heavy entertaining from Mrs Saunders and Mrs Russel Harrison. Miss Cromwell leaves Washington for Huston, and Harvard game attendance planned. Mrs Morgan Aull and Miss Morgan Hill sail for America to settle winter at 3726 N Street. Lady Johnstone visits. Endora Clover introduced at a reception. Wedding of Miss Loulae Rempp to William Asman reported at 1721 F Street.
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Smuch
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Senator Saunders
Nebraska
Russel Harrison
Louie Crommell
Washington
Huston
Dennison
Morgan Aull
Diane Morgan Hill
America
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Wedding of Caine de Rempo and Christopher Kloeppin ilger
The Concordia Lutheran Church ceremony was led by Rev BoA Menzel with Miss Caine De Rempo as maid of honor and Mr Christopher Kloeppin ilger as best man. The couple, both headed for New York, will honeymoon there.
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Jett
New York
Plea for the Curfew Law by Washington Mother
A Washington mother urges adoption of a curfew law to protect children, arguing that an early curfew would keep kids safe at home, reduce street trouble and crime, and set a standard for parental guidance. She asks other mothers to share views and support the measure.
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Omelty
United States
H G Cgombi
Washington
George Washington University Class Presidents Elect Ford President
At the first fall meeting of GWU's association of class presidents Frank F Ford of Michigan was elected president over Jefferson Davie of Virginia by a small majority. Davis was unanimously chosen vice president. The group, about 25 members strong, oversees college activities and supports student enterprises. Other officers: George S Luckett treasurer and Ernest R Baton secretary.
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George Washington University
Frank F Ford
Michigan
Jefferson Davie
Virginia
Davis
Poet Wounds Foe in Duel Over Naval Scandal
Gustave Ter, implicated in a naval corruption scandal over supplier purchases, was wounded in a duel today with poet Laurent Tallhade. Tallhade escaped injury after Fery, offended by a newspaper article criticizing Taithaae.
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Laurent Tallhade
Fery
Taithaae
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