Merchants Join Southeast Washington Reclamation Crusade
Southeast Washington merchants unite behind a drive to reclaim the Anacostia flats, citing pest holes and malaria beds as a public health menace and a drag on business profits. Leaders like Isidor Talmen demand federal action to improve sanitation, property values, and local commerce.
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Wercnants
Washington
Anacostia
Isidor Talmen Pho
Eighth Street
Kaufman Sud
Gould
Kauf- 148
All Who Would Enjoy Good Health and Laxatives
The piece argues for balanced living and timely remedies, touting the value of wholesome routines and proper timing. It promotes self care alongside a simple, effective laxative, Syrup of Figs and Senna, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Preacher decries American cities as wicked in Washington
The Washington Today report covers Rev Zed H Copp condemning U S cities as wicked dwellings of vice. He cites San Francisco as an example of divine wrath, warns against saloons and moving picture shows, and urges reform through a conscious civic ethic and community action led by Postmaster Barnes.
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San Francisco
Washington
Bethany Chapel
Thirteenth
Alesha
Barnes
Gen King beaten on road near Falls Church
Confederate veteran Gen J Floyd King was attacked by several colored men while walking from East Falls Church to Falls Church on a Saturday night. He defended himself with a knife, injuring one assailant. Martin and another suspected attacker were wounded. Martin was treated at Falls Church and Fairfax hospitals. King was arrested under mayoral order and held for appearance October 16. warrants issued for Martin and his brother.
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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
Calls Care a Necessity Case Seeks Fair Express Rates
The Gal rove Farm Creamery of Boston filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission asserting cake deserves rate parity with bread. John W Allen argues cake lacks extra transport costs and lists items like ale and crackers receiving lower rates, demanding cake be carried at reasonable costs without a bread-based surcharge.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
John W Alen
Galrove Farm Creamery
Boston
Mass
Ht J
Dr Wu Probes Spiritual Mediums in Washington Visit
Chinese minister Dr Wu Ting-fang attended a Temple League of Spiritualists meeting with Wu Chang and questioned mediums about a white robed woman and a high ranking elderly Chinese man. A medium could not name the woman, saying only she wore white robes, as Wu pressed for details and future meeting plans.
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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 Chosen Fourth Time As Provincial
The Very Rev Lawrence K. Kearney of Zanesville Ohio has been elected provincial of the Dominican order in the United States, a fourth time for him to hold the post. The provincial chapter at Brookland elected him unanimously, with Father P O Rourke of St. Dominic's DC chosen as provincial assistant and traveling with Kearney to Rome next May.
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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 of
Holy Name Society
South Washington
Bhurch
Nagtar
Georgetown University
Rt Fer
Wattersch
Henry Watter- On
Hearst Defends Principles Amid Gaynor Rift In Letter
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports William R Hearst rebutting Judge Gaynor’s attack and denying any pledge to back Gaynor under all circumstances. Hearst says Gaynor deserted his professed principles and friends, clarifies that he did not invite Gaynor to his house, and asserts he would not support Gaynor unconditionally.
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Washington Post
New York
Wiliam R. Hearst
Gaynor
Judea Gaynor
Hearst
Murphy
Rudolphs Block
German miner causes window crash at Davis office
Fred Plumbum a German two years in the United States shattered the plate glass window at Wicox Kane & Co 14th F street northwest. He claimed to have worked at Boomer coal mine and to own $1,000,000 from Senator Henry G Davis. Police assess him as possibly insane after a rambling account of his journey and supposed wealth.
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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 at Rhodes Scholar Talk
David R Porter Rhodes scholar urged abolishing exams and adopting English afternoon tea at American colleges. He spoke at the YMCA auditorium in Minneapolis arguing tea rooms foster casual discussion after athletics, easing crowded campus life and focusing on life’s vital questions. He warned students aim for monetary gain over broader education.
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Rhodes
America
Washington
Minneapolis
Minn
David R. Porter
United States
Porter
Death of Brig. Gen Amos S Kimball at 69
Brig. Gen Amos S Kimball US retired died suddenly at his Belmont Road residence after a morning illness. He served 40 years in the Army and was depot quartermaster in New York City during the Spanish American War. Retirement came in 1890s, and his death ends a long Army career noted for wartime service and health prior to his passing.
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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
Brigadier General Kimball Buried in Arlington Amid Military Rites
Brig Gen Kimball, who served from 12 as lieutenant in volunteers through to brigadier general, died and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He retired Oct 2 1902. Survived by wife two sons Ames W Kimball Crary Kimball and two daughters Mrs Abercrombie and Mrs Russell. Funeral at his residence with standard 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
Prince Schoenberg Visited Kerens as Guest During Centennial Week
Persistent local rumors link Gladys Kerens to Prince Gonthier Schoenberg of Saxony. He stays at the Kerens home for a week, eschewing formal entertainments, plans to depart for New York, and later Berlin. The prince’s background includes German nobility, military rank, and family estates in Saxony and Roumania.
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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 Women Prompt Tree Trim For Hat Style
Evanston debates trimming trees along sidewalks to permit large hats worn by women. Alder man W G Sherer cites existing ordinances requiring removal of trees within feet of the sidewalk and urges strict enforcement so sidewalks remain safe and comfortable for hat fashions. The city council supports easing femme distress while preserving safety.
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Evanston
Sheeta
Washington Post
Chicago
W G Sherer
Citt Council
Shaffer
Joseph H. Paden
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