Man in Washington Shoots Self Over Indigestion
James S Sharpe a 65 year old auditor's office clerk at 3023 Dumbarton Ave NW attempted suicide at home after a two day inability to eat. He fired a .32 caliber old army revolver into his right temple, collapsing on the floor as witnesses including his daughter Maude Wiley and friends Baker and Van Dyke tried to intervene. He was rushed to an emergency hospital in critical condition, with doctors fearing fatal injury.
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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 Youth Christian Federation Formed by Twelve Churches
Delegates from twelve Georgetown churches met at West Street Presbyterian Church last night to form a federation of young people Christian societies. A temporary constitution was adopted and will be sent for approval to the Valids societies, with a meeting set for the 16th to report. Notable speakers included Rev. W C Alexander and Rev. T H Howden among others.
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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 Reach Potomac Navy Yard
The naval yachts Hornet and Siren arrived in the Potomac from Alexandria yesterday and anchored at the navy yard. From Norfolk and forming part of the training squadron for naval apprentices, about thirty boys on each ship will spend a few days sightseeing in the city. Trent Lewis commands the Siren while Boatswain John Wint leads the Hornet.
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Hornet
Siren
Potomac
Navy Yard
Alexandria
Trent
Lewis
John Wint
Board Delays Inquiry Over M Street High School Controversy
The board of education postponed the investigation into charges against Anne J Cooper principal of M Street High School until October 14. Testimony touched on a disputed claim that teachers devalued students of their race, which was denied by Director Hughes. A mass pupil meeting endorsed Cooper and rejected the alleged remark, with new teachers appointed and resignations accepted in routine business.
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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 Placed as Police Court Judge After Appointing Notice
Alexander R. Mullowny, assistant United States attorney for the District of Columbia, is appointed to fill the Police Court judgeship vacancy caused by Judge Charles E. Scott's death. The White House announced the decision after deliberations with Attorney General Moody. Mullowny will likely start his duties this morning after taking the oath before Chief Justice Clabaugh.
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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's Sudden Death At Home Shock to Friends In Fredericksburg
Rufus Bainbridge Merchant disbursing officer of the Post Office Department died suddenly at 1406 6B Street Northwest last night at 19 9 from asthma and heart complications. He collapsed while preparing for bed. Dr. Simpson arrived too late. Merchant, 68, born in Prince George County, founded the Fredericksburg Star and served as Confederate veteran. Survived by widow, daughter, and two sons Hampton and Rufus B. Merchant. Funeral likely in Fredericksburg. coroner certified death.
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Rufus Bainbridge Merchant
Post Offce Department
Rooma
Mr. Merchant
Missa Odell
John, C. Simpson
Fredericksburg
Tor
Prince George County
Washington
Philadelphia
Cobbs
Georgia
Rally of Kewpackaans to Rally Kentucky Voters
Republican Club holds annual meeting tonight at 8 o clock in northwest Louisville area to energize Kentucky colony in the capital for fall elections. Leaders from Kentucky invited to attend and speak. Supper to follow, event ends late with music and features dear to Kentuckians.
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Republican Club
Kentucky Republican Club
Loutaiena Averus Northwest
Kentucky
Entucky
Ohio Republicans Hear Rally on Rail Rates and Voting
The Ohio Republican Association of Washington held a large meeting at Loyal Legion Hall to discuss railroad rates and registration ahead of Ohio voting. Loomis and Dover joined, new members touted, and speakers urged turnout while praising Ohio’s wartime Union record and promising an overwhelming victory.
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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 Home Tragedy
Louis Clipper a newspaper collector attempted suicide with strychnine in his home at 451 G Street NW, in the presence of his seven year old son Howard. He was removed unconscious to emergency hospital, revived, and police report he acted amid a domestic dispute with his wife identified as Mrs Dipper.
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Howard
Louis Clipper
G Street
Clipper
Kemp
Tropical disturbance to-night northward near Turks Island
Weather Bureau reports a tropical disturbance west of Turks Island moving northward with increasing intensity. Storm warnings posted along the South Atlantic coast. high winds at Turks Island and damage at Santo Domingo. Cooler weather over the Midwest, with showers in the Southeast this weekend. Northerly winds along Atlantic coasts and brisk easterlies on lakes. Frost warnings for cranberry districts of Massachusetts and New Jersey. Local readings show mixed temperatures around 60s, with no significant rainfall recorded yesterday.
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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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R. B. Merchant
Posteoffice Department
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
H H. Nichola
Mim
Edith Hammond
Horace C, Stokes
Denver
Colo
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Stokes
Peonaylvenda
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Novoe Vreanya
Russia
Sweden
Rusela
Norway
Rufus B. Merchant
Rally OF Kewpackaans
Republican Association
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Strychnine
Little Boy
Man
Chisaga Chronicle
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Lauveen
Belial
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Waassington
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Lansburgh & Bro
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Seventh Street
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Affleck’s Drug Store
Pa. Ave
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Calder’s
Parker Prey
James G. Biging
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Lillian Russell
Joe Ia Tari
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Arthur
A la Larifa
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Mr. Affleck
New York City
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River Bulletin
Washington Post
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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
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