Merchants Unite For Anacostia Flats Reclamation Crusade
Southeast Washington business leaders join a public health drive to reclaim the Anacostia flats. Isidor Talmen and Kaufman clothing shop owner urge government action to eliminate pest holes and malaria beds that deter commerce and raise mortality in the area. District Health Officer Dr. William C Woodward warns the flats’ reclamation would curb disease and boost property values and regional commerce.
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Wercnants
Washington
Anacostia
Isidor Talmen Pho
Eighth Street
Kaufman Sud
Gould
Kauf- 148
Crater Artis
Sears
Avacostia
Welty
Prasek
MD Matt Sand
Fenty Ueiskborteed
Laghth
Aldin
Bos
Deetier
Seventh Street
James Cokinos
William C. Woodward
Sre
Woodward
United States
All Who Would Enjoy Good Health by Proper Living
The piece argues health hinges on night living and balanced recreation contemplation and effort, with medicines used wisely. It promotes a wholesome remedy available via California Fig Syrup Co’s Syrup of Figs and Senna as a preferred laxative, urging buyers to seek the genuine product from the company and druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
American Cities Wicked Visited by Wrath of God
Washington audience hears Rev Zed H Copp warn that American cities suffer from wickedness tied to saloons and moving pictures. He cites San Francisco as doomed and urges reform through a conscious community effort led by leaders like Postmaster Barnes to cleanse the capital and restore moral governance.
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San Francisco
Washington
Bethany Chapel
Thirteenth
Alesha
Barnes
Gen King Beaten on Road near Falls Church
Confederate general J Floyd King was attacked by several colored men while walking from East Falls Church to Falls Church Saturday night. He defended himself with a knife, injuring one assailant. two others, including a man named Martin, were wounded. Martin and his brother were later sought by warrants. Gen King was arrested and released on bail to appear October 16.
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Falls Church
East Falls Church
J. Floyd King
Virginia
Congress
Louisiana
Plaza
King
Will Martin
Martin
Gott
Feargtown University Hospital
Falls Courca
Fairfax
George L Erwin
Walter T. Oliver
Bal
Hawzhurst
Ms Brother
Express rates on cake challenged by Gal rove Creamery
John W Allen representing the Gal rove Farm Creamery of Boston petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging unfair and discriminatory express rates. He argues cake, bread and similar bakery items incur similar costs but cake faces higher charges unless accompanied by 50 percent of bread.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
John W Alen
Galrove Farm Creamery
Boston
Mass
Ht J
Dr Wu Probes Spiritualism with Mediums in Bethesda Visit
Chinese minister Dr Wu Ting-fang attended a Temple League of Spiritualists meeting at College Park Maryland. A medium claimed spirits hovered beside his aide Wu Chang and described an unnamed woman and two children. Dr Wu questioned the readings, pressed for names and attire, and indicated further interest in ongoing investigations.
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Wilbur Wright
College Park
Wu Ting-fang
United States
Temple League of Spiritualists
Wu Chang
Legation
Besore de Wu
Hennen
Dre Wu
Dr Wu
Hiro
de Wu
Celestis Empire
Father Kearney Reappointed Dominican Provincial in United States
The Very Rev Lawrence K Kearney of Zanesville Ohio is elected provincial of the Dominican order in the United States for a fourth time at the Brookland Dominican House of Studies. His election follows a four year cycle and he plans new seminaries and St Patrick’s School in Columbus. Father P O Rourke of St Dominic’s Church Washington is named provincial assistant and will join the May Chapter of Provin cials in Rome.
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Lawrence K. Kearney
Zanesville
Ohio
Dominican Order
United States
Father Kearney
Dominican House of Studies
Brookland
St Rose's College
Kentucky
St Josephs
Somerset
Belgium
Father Leped
Eucrth Palace
Rome
Lowvian University
Avila
Spain
Europe
Kearney
St. Patrick's Achool
Columbus
Mien
Accens
P. O'Rourke
St. Dominic's Church
Father O'Rourke
Provinccals
Lorch
Father O’rourke
Cardinal Gibbons
Holy Name Society
South Washington
Nagtar
Georgelayn University
Fer
Wattersch
Henry Watter- On
Hearst Says Gaynor Misstates Support Claim
Special to The Washington Post New York Oct 1 William R Hearst issues a statement in reply to Judge Gaynor who charged he had broken a pledge to support him He denies promising to back Gaynor under any circumstances and says Gaynor misrepresented his position He asserts he has defended principles and that Gaynor has deserted them and his friends. He also denies inviting Gaynor to his house and says Gaynor came humbly to see him.
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Washington Post
New York
Wiliam R. Hearst
Gaynor
Judea Gaynor
Hearst
Murphy
Rudolphs Block
Man Wrecks Washington Office Window In Delusional Rant
A German 2 years old, Fred Plumbum, shattered the plate glass window at Wicox Kane & Co in F Street NW, claiming he worked in a Boomer coal mine and that Senator Henry G Davis possessed $1,000,000. Witnesses say he is likely insane, ranting about money and a former senator. Police note he has been in the U.S. about five years and recent reports describe him as dressed poorly and talking to himself.
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United States
Henry Gassaway Davis
West Virginia
Davis
Washington
Fred Plumbum
Wicox, Kane & Co
F Street
Northwest
Wylcox
First Precinct
Boomer Company
Boomer
Wia
Polie
Belore
Hoboken
Tea to Reform Colleges in America
David R Porter Rhodes scholar urged abolishing examinations and introducing afternoon tea as an English university custom. He spoke at YMCA auditorium about The New Custom asserting tea time fosters conversation on life and society. Porter warned American college life is crowded and pushes students toward monetary greed.
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Rhodes
America
Washington
Minneapolis
Minn
David R. Porter
United States
Porter
Gen Amos S Kimball dies at 69 in Belmont Road home
Brig Gen Amos S Kimball U S retired aged 69 died suddenly Sunday morning at his Belmont Road residence after apparently being in good health. He served 40 years in the Army and retired by his own request in 1901. During the Spanish American War he was depot quartermaster in New York City, a key post for supplying forces in Cuba.
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New York City
Bevm Artington
Amos S Kimball
U.S
Belmont Rosd
Army
Kimball
Arlaing
Mia Kimball
Tis Point
War Department
Cuba
Brig Gen. Kimball Dies. Arlington Burial Planned
Brigadier General Kimball, veteran of the Ninety-Eighth Infantry and quartermaster, served from 18xx to 1902. He leaves a wife two sons Maj Ames W Kimball and Crary Kimball, and two daughters Mrs Abercrombie and Mrs Russell. Burial is set for Arlington National Cemetery with military rites.
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Kimball
New York
Quartermaster’s Department
Arlington
Maj
Ames W. Kimball
New York City
Crary Kimball
Chicago
W. F. Abercrombie
Got. Abercrombie
Fth Infantry
Fort Wight
Wath
Huger Russell
Maj Russell
Signal Corps
Fort Amvenworthy
Arlington National’ Cemetery
Poat
Frince Guest of Kerens in St Louis Visit Engaged Rumor
Persistent local talk centers on Gladys Kerens and Prince Gonthier Schoenberg of Saxony as an engaged couple. The prince has stayed at the Kerens home for a week during Centennial Week with informal entertainment, plans to depart for New York Tuesday, and to Berlin soon.
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Aumor
St. Lows
Saxon Noble
Washington
St Louie
Oct
Migs
Gladys Kerens
Prince Gonthier Schoenberg
Saxony
Kerens
Prince Schosabers
New York
Berlin
Prines
Crd
Gladys
Stephen B Eilking
Otto
Prince Conthier
Fontanele
Valea
Seca
Fasieu Serat
Roumania
Baxony
Herhn Te
Evanston Council Moves To Trim Trees For Hats
Evanston women wear large hats prompting a push to prune trees along sidewalks to keep paths clear and safe. Alder man W G Sherer argues existing rules require removal of trees near the curb, and the council supports enforcing the ordinance to relieve hat wearers’ sidewalk distress.
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Evanston
Citt Council
Shaffer
Joseph H. Paden
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