German officials favor calm view on American fleet voyage
Berlin Oct 7 German officials say they prefer a calm stance toward the sending of the American battleship fleet to the Pacific. They do not deem the move an aggression against Japan and expect the dispute to avoid force. They note improved U S Japan relations and believe Japan may be inclined to seek terms with the United States to avoid drawing Britain into a broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pacific Ocean
Japan
United States
van Our Rig
Bng
Great Britain
Business Men for Peace in Japan and United States Exchange Assurances
A Tokyo and New York Chamber of Commerce letter exchange seeks to ease tensions over the San Francisco treaty issues. Officials from both sides emphasize continued cooperation and mutual prosperity while urging restraint and diplomacy to prevent economic disruption and anger between nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
New York
Treaty Spirit Shines In Far East Reconciliation Memo
A garbled wartime era note discusses hopeful treaty mood and renewed friendly relations between major powers. It mentions Japan and Russia seeking peace and mutual interests, noting the goal of lasting co operation and easing tensions.
Corey and Steel Trust Probe Visit Collected in New York
William Corey failed to speak during a planned tour of inspection at the Steel Corporation in Chicago. The visit by a Mr. and Mrs. Urey was reportedly tied to corporate matters, with Corey declining to discuss the outing and asserting no forthcoming inspection plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lwilam
Corey FU
Rts
Gamientio
Gm Ind
Tia
New York
Fe “Dso
Amin
Fragmented 19th Century Ledger and Theft Incident
A garbled diary like fragment discusses salaries, board actions, and a fire incident. It mentions Mr Gal, Urs Gill, Mr Cessarn, and a grim note about deaths of department members. A separate line reports a theft where a woman’s watch was stolen from a car after being jostled by three men.
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Vane Agian
Georg
Gal
Elven
Urs Gill
Cessarn
Dows
Temen
Cal Nale
Band of
Estimans
Sears
Fra
Galles
Speed Law Shakeup Promised in Bicycle Patrol
Maj Sylvester orders strict speed enforcement after numerous reckless driving incidents and recent fatalities. He warns of a possible shakeup in the bicycle corps as captains are directed to curb speeding, with heavier collateral for court appearances and a push for rapid results.
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Maj Byl~voster
Sylvester
Jesus
Bicycle Corp
Beat Bicycles
Folies Court
Frere Jg
Gburby
Alstrict
Autolsta
Perdona
Tams
Morgan painting rescued. saloon sale sparks reaction
An oil portrait of J Pierpont Morgan bought at customs auction last year was rescued from a Sixth Avenue saloon wall by a dealer, who condemns the sale and rejects Morgan’s responsibility for sending the painting to the United States. The dealer plans to hold the portrait rather than return it to the saloon.
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Washington
York
J Perpont Morgan
Yeater
Tom Wallace
Golden Swan
Sixth Avenue
Fourth Street
Mr Morgan
Duchess of Brockenbrg Body Found in Greenwich Village
An unidentified elderly woman calling herself the Duchess of Brockenbrg lies dead in a Greenwich Village apartment. The coroner reports no papers confirm her tale of German origins or a lost husband who died by suicide after financial ruin. Neighbors recall her living frugally on bread and peanuts while pawned jewels funded funeral costs. The morgue holds her body awaiting claimants.
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New York
Brockenbrg
Alwass
Potters Field
Greenwich Village
Germany
Tong
Coro
Mitchell in Hospital After Operation Wound Heals Slowly
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, is confined to his room in Indianapolis after a recent operation wound that has not yet healed. Secretary Wilson at UMW headquarters said Mitchell hopes to be out in a few days.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Nations
United Mine Workers Today
Wilson
Mitchell
Murder at navy yard ends in arrests for concealed weapons
Policemen from the Fifth precinct after 11:30 p m found two men near the navy yard grounds with a smoking revolver. Virgil Toomey and Henry Virglan claimed ownership, with Toomey charged with carrying concealed weapons and Virglan charged with his role in the incident.
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Anderson
Jackson
Navy Yard
Irines
Virgl Toomey
Henry Virglan
Virglan
Joomey
Toomey
Chancellor Defends Fees in School Candidate Process
A local superintendent defended a policy opposing fees paid to secure school positions. He argued against dual boards and secret societies influencing hiring, promising action to discourage fraternities in high schools while noting no current school disruption from such groups. He stressed ensuring all candidates are evaluated without improper means.
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Tegto
Board of Education
Branglin School
Equal Pay for Men and Women Teachers Urged
William H Elson Cleveland public schools superintendent urged on October 2 in Chicago that a double salary schedule be adopted for teachers. He argued the wage gap affects male teachers and that equal pay would attract more men to the profession, benefiting families and addressing supply and demand in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William H Elson
Public Schools
Cleveland
Elson
Morenger
Godolomcal
Were in Tunnel Wreck
Special to The Washington Post reports a railway wreck in the Breval tunnel near Cherbourg on September arrived via White Star Adriatic. Passenger Miss Florence Hascall of 110 East Sixteenth Street was carried ashore on a stretcher and taken to the Park Avenue Hotel.Her husband Harry Wearne described the crash, noting the train split into sections with many aboard First Cabin passengers were aboard the second section, which halted in the tunnel. Rescue efforts freed Miss Hascall from the wreckage with the help of an American doctor and bystanders.
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Tae Washinetoor
New York
Breval
Cherbourg
White Star
Florence King Hascall
Brevat
Miss Hascall
John D Rockefeller Receives Centennial Toast at Medical College
The 58th annual opening exercises at Hanne Mann Medical College featured a tribute to John D Rockefeller, noting his expected century upon careful living. Dr Biggar outlined life tips for businessmen, urging moderation in liquor and tobacco and outdoor activity, while referencing a fatal illness that led one attendee to withdraw from business.
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Warmington
Chicago
de Hamiton Byezar
Claveland
John D
Alio
New Railroad Post In Alexandria Appoints Tex Pac Transit Chief
Andrews, former superintendent of Southern Railway in Alexandria, is named general superintendent of transportation for the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Company with headquarters in Cincinnati, replacing Greenshoro N Chasev.
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WS. Andrews
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Greenshoro N Chasev
Cincinnati
New Orterns Rd
Tex
Pacffc Railway Company
Wit
Police Release Weiss Surname Focused on Mullen Case
Commonwealth's Attorney Mackey to open a searing inquiry into the movements of Jacob Weiss father of the girl involved after John W Mullen, wounded near Dead Man's Hollow, shows improvement at Georgetown Hospital. Charles Weiss, held at Seventh Precinct, is released after alibi and witness statements place Jacob Weiss near the scene. revolver ownership and alibi details emerge as investigators seek the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Mackey
Jacob Weiss
John W Mullen
Charles Weiss
Seventh Precinct
Dead Mans
Sacut Peck
Mullen
Georgetown Hospital
Wah
Gui
Charles Wells
Torney
Jacob Wells
Emile Welse
Emile Welas
Mr Mackey
Dietingalah Au
Charley Welss
Airs Father
Tweeb Welss
Street cars collide after switch error at Fast and G streets
A street car crash near Fast and G streets NW left two cars crowded with passengers colliding after a switch was mis-set. The motorman could not brake in time as the front car jumped the track, injuring several passengers and causing a half hour service outage. No serious injuries reported.
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Severn
Cay
Stella Downs
Third
Hier
Hackett
Sreth
Altele
Murrowly
Ines
Poecurrea
Experts to Aid Commerce Commission on Wear and Tear
The Interstate Commerce Commission forms a committee to ascertain the average life of railway equipment including freight cars locomotives steel rails and other components to guide intelligent rate making. The group includes Prof Henry C Adams Present De Janus of the Wabash Railroad Vice President Knatlschnitt of the Southern Public and Theodore Hinchman of Detroit a consulting engineer.
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Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry C Adams
de Jano
Wabash Railroad
Knatlschnitt
The
Southern Peblic
Theodore Hinchman
Detroit
War Department Inquires Into Havana Strikebreaker Import
The War Department probes railroads and the hiring of Farley’s strikebreakers from New York for Cuba. Dispatches from Havana show resentment among strikers toward the potential invasion, with officials anxious as strikebreakers arrive amid government assurances and ongoing tensions.
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War Department
Farley
Cuba
Havana
Farleys
New York
Invason
Daredevil Underwater Escape by Theatrical Actor Cunning
A performer named Cunning, with a theatrical company, freed himself from handcuffs and leg irons underwater in the Potomac near the Seventh Street wharf. Dressed for the dive, he descended from the monitor Fimiten’s deck and surfaced after exactly twenty one seconds, holding the restraints as proof of his feat. Ensign Terrell aided by securing the irons during the stunt witnessed by spectators.
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Houdini
Hei
Cunning
Himarlf
Potomac
Terrell
Puritan
Cumning
Taft Kentucky Favorite Aids Republican Ticket Speeches
Representative John W. Langley of Kentucky’s tenth district travels from Washington to promote the Republican ticket in the mountain region. He gathers data to counter Democratic arguments about Calhoun’s fees, state development under Gov Beckham, and temperance effects on Kentucky politics ahead of the national convention.
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Jonn W. Langley
Kentucky
Washington
Gev Beckham
Beckham
Fangley
Republians
Democrate
Java
Lasley
Langley
Roosevelt
Telegraphers Summit Aims To End Telegraph Strike
Samuel Small leader of the Telegraphers union heads to Washington for a resume conference with Samuel Gompers and Labor Commissioner Neill. The meeting seeks plans to address the telegraph strike and possible government inspection of physical conditions at two telegraph companies. Several Congressmen push for legislation to authorize such government oversight.
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Stoke
Gompers
Samuel
Smart
Washington
American Federation of Tabor
Smells
Small
Chago
Email
Gompera
Roose Welt
Await President Action on Telegraphers Strike
The National Telegraphers Union No 15 called a strike of leased wire operators to begin at noon tomorrow after a secret meeting in New York. A later Clinton Hall meeting rescinded the action amid reports that Well Street brokers planned to petition President Roosevelt for settlement. Conservative members gained control and moved to defer the strike.
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Washinesia
New York
Len
Socialista
Thient
Roosevelt Fs
Woman Swindled by Magazine Subscription Swindler
Mrs Lina Erbach of 2 Fast Capitol street said a well dressed man, carrying papers for a well known magazine, approached her doorway selling a long term subscription. She went with him about ten minutes before he vanished. She appealed to the central detective office claiming she was swindled. Norman Beckett, 27, was admitted to Emergency Hospital with a broken right knee after falling from a flight of stairs at his home.
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Lina Erbach
Capitol Street
Acm
Stranger
Norman Beckett
Fight for House Postmaster Seat Elusive Ohio Hopefuls Clash
An Ohio delegation clash over who will fill the postmastership of the House after Joseph McAlroy's death. Griffith leads early, backed by Cole and Mouser, while Minnesota candidate Langum, Tawney ally, and A. D. Algerman also campaign. The office pays $4,000 yearly and is highly sought, with patronage riding on delegation support and senior connections.
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Indwahons
D Gnifrth
Buckeye
Tawney
Minnesota
House of Represencaives
Joseph C McAlroy
Han
Ohio
Grosvenor
McKinley Monument
Carton
Charley Q Mildebranit
Shah District
JD Grifted
Delaware
A. D Algerman
Marietta
Ghlo Hose
Ghlaa
Dalzell
Washington
Fong
Ompolities
Grifth
Cole and
Mouser
Grifith
Ableration
Autmae
Ometx SA Langum
Minnesota Blale Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Committee
Ouito
Clerka
Inventor Wagner Arrested in Washington Hospital Area
Bronc O Wagner of Seattle Wasl, claiming high connections with railroad leadership, was arrested by detective Tiamo Finterton after a staged meeting in Washington. Wagner, a German immigrant educated at Saxony, sought a rail company deal for an electrical rotor device and claimed refined European and American ties. He resisted arrest, spoke fluent English, and described a mission to gain market placement for his motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronc O Wagner
Seattle
Union Pacific Railroad
Southern Rallw
TPP
Tiamo
Finterton
Wagher
University of Selitweida
Saxony
Penneylivania Avenue
Capt Boardman
Wagner
Italian Wight Celebration at Solambia Turnverein
Olambia Turnverein announces a festival next Monday evening at the Turnverei Hall corner Seventh and T streets NW. Director FE Mann promises elaborate programme with Ttalfen music, Italian garden decor, and dancing space. Miss Bertha Embers soprano to perform two solos.
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Olambia Turnverein
Italien
Solambia Turnverein
Turnverei
Seventh
Oslock
FE Mann
15 Proparrog & Programme
Ttalfen
Ttalfen Scallery
Bertha
Embers
Hens J
Olde Bass to Sing at Piano Recital by Nora Waldecker
The Columbia Turners announce a musical event with Olde Bass singing and a piano selection by Miss Nora Waldecker. Ladies of the Columbia Turner society have prepared a surprise for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Waldecker
Adies
The
Columbia Turneren
Weather Forecast From The Weather Bureau Turdas Or Ok
The bulletin outlines tropical Atlantic conditions and rain prospects for Friday into the weekend. It notes likely clearing in parts of the Atlantic coast and hints at temperatures generally east of the Mississippi with possible showers in the South Atlantic region. River bulletins warn of conditions along major waterways and tides.
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Dabl
Agrat
Weether Bureau
Hurs
Carlies
Revue Ssegiem
Texas Preseure
South Atlan
Eleate Roc
Maunta
Raslon
Huren
Janeau
Hener
J Powers
Onin Vallee
Missassopi
Vahoma
Texas
Atlantic
New England
Tnt
Tennessee
Amd
Atlante
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Chambers of Commerce
Simmon
Simmon of the Nowy
Rollaliy
Russia
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Baltimore Fire Board
Lane
Morgan Picture Rescued
John Mitchell Sel
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. NW
Monnes
Revolver
Gritics
Hla
Saya Offial
Adnate
Rockefellers Physccian
Sister
Philadelphia
Hineett
Zohn Gays
Lim
Hat la
Ido
Gollision
Ig A
Tony
Taft
Blue Grass State
Portieres
Lansburgh&Bro
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N.W
Bulletin
Victor Records
Toy Sardere
Stayiban
Makins
Sim Wy Deanne
Re” Meade
Mish de Seaom
Goom Lew
River Bulletin
Sperlai
Harper Farr
Dey
Davenpore
Montis
Guagotla
Wlekeborg
Watacade Bscoot
Brumins
Gluett, Peabody & CO
Peter Grogan
H and I Streets
Wilson & ,Mayers
Wilson & Mayers
Dee and Conk Ag
Duabels
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenta Street
Burchell
Zach N. W. Burchell
Christan Manders
Nesar
Prckling
Een
Christian Xander
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