Man Shoots Himself After Desperate Digestion Crisis
James S Sharpe, sixty five, a clerk in the Auditor's office, attempted suicide at his home 3023 Dumbarton avenue northwest about 9 30 pm. He used an old army revolver and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. His daughter Maude Wiley and neighbors Edmund W. Van Dyke and Nathan H Baker witnessed the incident. Sharpe had suffered indigestion for months and recently refused food, with family noting possible temporary mental imbalance before the act.
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James S Sharpe
Pratoffice Department
Dumbarton Avenue
White
Sharpe
Maude Wiley
Edmund W. van Dyke
Yale Street
Nathan H Baker
Mia Wiley
Mr Baker
Mr. Baker
Mr. Sharpe
Mr Sharpe
Delberate
Washington
Post Office Department
Sitee
Georgetown youths form church federation in Georgetown
Delegates from twelve churches met at West Street Presbyterian Church last night to form a federation of Georgetown young people Christian societies. A drafted constitution was accepted, aims to unite youth across churches to combat moral evils, with reports due from Valids and next delegates meeting set for the 16th.
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Georgetown
West Street
Thomas ©. Crouse
Congress Street Methodist Church
Harry Bumper
Young People’s Society Christian League
Valids Young Peoples Societies
Federation
W. C Alexander
John Reehirdsen
Georgetown Lutheran Church
Blachrurn
Woc. Hiumt
Wount Taber Methoast
Annie Floor
C CG. Morey
West Washingon
Charlds Tha Hen
Alden Smith
Peck Memorial Presbyterian Church
W. C. Alexandr
West Stret Presbyterian
Naval yachts Hornet and Siren anchor in Potomac Navy Yard
The United States naval yachts Hornet and Siren arrived yesterday from Alexandria and anchored at the Navy Yard in Washington. From Morfolk, they form part of the training squadron for naval apprentices, with about thirty boys aboard on each vessel. They will remain a few days for sightseeing. Trent Lewis commands the Siren and Boatswain John Wint commands the Hornet.
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Hornet
Siren
Potomac
Navy Yard
Alexandria
Trent
Lewis
John Wint
Board to hear Anne J Cooper as feud at M Street High
Board of education resumed investigation into charges against Anne J Cooper principal of M Street High School. Testimony included denial of a disputed statement by Director Hughes about students of their own race. A mass student meeting protested and backed Mrs Cooper. Routine staff changes were announced with resignations and new appointments.
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Board of Education
Annehed
M Street High School
Cooper
Hughes
M Street
That Street
Nathaniel Guy
Mabel Ruby
Julia McAdoo
Louise A. Peebles
Sraith Gottwalls
Georgiana M Maynard Wes
Mullowny Named Police Court Judge After Death of Scott
Alexander R. Mullowny, assistant United States attorney for the District of Columbia, was appointed Police Court judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Charles E. B. Scott. The decision rested with Attorney General Moody after a White House contact, and Mullowny will likely assume duties this morning.
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Alexander R. Mullowny
United States
District of Columbia
Ludge
Charles EB. Scott
Moody
Mulloway
White Hougs
Department of Justice
White House
Mullowny
Kimball
Mulloewny
Metrict
Taggart
Offee
Clabaugh
District Supreme Cort
Baker
Mullowny Esase
Mme
Richmond
Ivo
Washington
smeist+ant United States
A. &. Worthington
Afilica
Merchant Dead End At Home After Sudden Asthma Attack
Rufus Bainbridge Merchant disbursing officer of the Post Office Department died suddenly last night at 1406 6th Street Northwest from asthma and heart complications. He collapsed while preparing to retire. Dr John C Simpson arrived too late. Merchant, 68, longtime editor of the Fredericksburg Star and former Confederate veteran, is survived by a widow, a daughter, and two sons. Funeral plans point to Fredericksburg, Va. where he will be buried, with services to follow.
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Rufus Bainbridge Merchant
Post Offce Department
Rooma
Mr. Merchant
Missa Odell
John, C. Simpson
Fredericksburg
Rally of the Kewpackaans Set for Kentucky Republican Club
The Kentucky Republican Club holds its annual meeting tonight at 8 o clock in northwest downtown to energize members for the fall state elections. Prominent Kentucky leaders will speak and assist in campaigning as a supper and music feature the program, with the event expected to run late.
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Republican Club
Kentucky Republican Club
Loutaiena Averus Northwest
Kentucky
Entucky
Ohio men vote cheap railroad rates drive Buckeye campaign
The Ohio Republican Association in Washington held a large meeting at Loyal Legion Hall to discuss railroad fare and registration ahead of Ohio’s vote. Loomis and Dover joined, new rates announced for voters and families, and registration dates set with affidavit option. Speakers praised Ohio’s Union record and urged turnout.
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Ohio Republican Association of Washington
Loyal Legion Hall
Tenth Street
Buckeye
Ohio
William L. Symons
Colorado Building
Loomis and Dover
Francia B. Loomis
Elmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Wiliam T. Vickers
Charles F. Miller
Harry ©. Perdue
George P. Dunham
Benjamin S. James
J. Bell
Oljio
Marcus A. Hanna
Bell
Union
J. A. J. Smith
Association
Cincinnati
Grand Army
Ohia
Man Takes Poison Before Son In Northwest Street Home
Louis Clipper a newspaper collector attempted suicide with strychnine at his home at 451 G Street NW last night in the presence of his seven year old son Howard. He was rushed to Emergency Hospital unconscious and later regained senses. His wife Mrs. Dipper said they had words earlier but offered no warning of rash acts. Police report says he intended to end his life.
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Howard
Louis Clipper
G Street
Clipper
Kemp
Weather Bureau Forecast and Special Warnings Blast Coastal Regions
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a tropical disturbance west of Turks Island moving northward with warning signals along the South Atlantic coast. Expect high winds at Turks Island and damage at Santo Domingo. cooler weather in the Upper Mississippi Valley and cloudless areas. rain chances limited to North Pacific and Southeast regions through Saturday and Sunday. Storm warnings issued from Norfolk to Key West, Lake Pepin, Western Lake Superior, and Washington coast. frost advisories for cranberry districts of Massachusetts and New Jersey. Local temperatures recorded across the region and river conditions noted for the Shenandoah.
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North Pacific Blatts
Comat
Virginia
Warner
Lake Region
Northwat
Missouri
Upper
Minslewipp
Upper Lake
New England
Atlantia
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Went
Norfolk
Key West
Lake Pepin
Weestern Lake Superior
Washington Coast
Massachusetts
New Jersey
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Colorado Ride
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R. B. Merchant
Posteoffice Department
Tor
Prince George County
Philadelphia
Cobbs
Georgia
Charles Thierbach
Charles Thierbach, Jr
Duncen Street
Bofdack
American Federation of Musicians
W. A. Haley
W. F. Ruckert
L. RB. Boyd
Chris. Atth
R. ©. Goss
Charles B. Schronder
W. J. Hoffman
Pauline M. Hammond
W. C. Hammond
East Capitol Street
City Post Office
Sthley Hospital
Hammond
Calvary Baptist Church
Schoel
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Mim
Edith Hammond
Horace C, Stokes
Denver
Colo
Horace G. Stokes
Stokes
Peonaylvenda
Bia
New York
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Novoe Vreanya
Russia
Sweden
Rusela
Norway
Rufus B. Merchant
Rally OF Kewpackaans
Republican Association
Francis B. Loomis
Strychnine
Little Boy
Man
Chisaga Chronicle
Lauvelin
Bouton
Lauveen
Belial
Esate
Auergetter
Waassington
Waprenenae
Lansburgh & Bro
Cassimere
Seventh Street
OED PD Pele Fetinlete
Affleck’s Drug Store
Pa. Ave
Ake
Caldera
Calder’s
Parker Prey
James G. Biging
the David, Pearl Crown
Lillian Russell
Joe Ia Tari
Havana
Ibs de Buck
Potasbert Burness Gate
Arthur
A la Larifa
John Ashisy
Mr. Affleck
New York City
Rato
River Bulletin
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
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Omaha
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Calvert Dairy Lunch
Cafe
Calvert
A. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Duchess of
Buccleuch
Alexandra
Cary Crockett
Jerome K. Jerome
Polly
Sally
The
Washington Merchants
Home Savings Bank
Jth
Mass, Ave
Deposus
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
7Th St
Fifteenth Street
Droops
N. W
International Bureau of the American Republics
Jackson Place
Bignkse
Bureau
Shoomaker CO
McGill & Wallace
DR. Warth
Bond Bivgionhone
Rye Hewistians Secreiees
Ariiggton
Patterson
W. L. Smith
Washington Leet and Trust Co
H. Trumbull Craig Cane
Munyen
Munyon CO. Faila
Niewspapyer Hrdhive
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