Oppose Railroad Plan General Disapproval Voiced
President Harper of the Chamber of Commerce denounces the railroad proposal to defray terminal improvements at public cost as fraudulent and harmful to business. Macfarlan and West oppose the plan, arguing it would force the public to subsidize rail rates and restrain trade, a move likely to draw attention from Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Presdent Harper
Chamber of Commerce
Macfarland and West
Omeal
Business
Washington
Enery Pasenger
Raileyds
Congress
Nes Union Staron
Akp
Harper
Voth
Com & Board of
Tyada
Macfariand
Death by Horse At Wollaville Farm Leads to Inquiry
A chaotic incident unfolds as a horse harms a man during attempt to remove its harness. Victim, identified as a groom or hand, dies from injuries. Police are investigating the mishap and its circumstances at the scene near Mystpro wigs farm. Authorities say the accident occurred yesterday morning during a routine handling of the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tebot Garson
Robbery at Room Share Ends in Escape
A man posing as a Bureau of Printing and Engraving employee rented a room at 724 Twelfth Street NW, entered a government clerk’s adjoining room, and seized valuables before fleeing. He is described as about 25, 140 pounds, light hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark striped cloak and black derby. Mrs Jelliman alerted others, preventing more losses.
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Mias
A.M. Spence
Twelfth Street
A.M Proctor
Thethiet
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Mra M. Jeliman
Umea
Shriners Tragedy On Maryland Rail Line Wreck Near Gapland
Shriners excursion from Hagerstown to Washington collided with a slow freight at Gapland Maryland. Two hundred members and guests endured a jolt injuring several slightly as engines and cars were damaged. The train delayed the party while crews cleared wreckage and returned home.
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Atmas Temple
Mystic Shine
Japand
Shriners
Add Won
Win Wes
Weverton
Houmi ‘Temple
Mystic Shriners
Fasorstown
Hagestown Stones
Sebring
Carter B
Keene
J 5 Jones
Potentate & Bilnger
Meénlzell
Elbo
Lady Burrell Divorced Amid Allegations of Desertion
London reports confirm Sir Merk Burrell obtained a divorce from Lady Burrell after she allegedly deserted him for another man. Co respondent Captain Henry Hing of the Royal Horse Guards was named, with Miss Wilhelmina Winans of Baltimore identified as a former partner. The couple, who wed in 1902, have two children. Details describe hotel cohabitation in Bourne Mot and note Sir Merk’s large landholdings and Sussex home.
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London
Merk Burrell
Wilhelmina
Walter Winans
Beltimore
Henry Hing
Royal Horse Guards
Namui
Messis
Bourremot
3Fermk
Miss Winane
Baltimore
Lady Burrell
Poss Winans
Giam M Hinton
Ros W Waestler
Merrik Rusmund Burre
Mary Loder
SR Woler
Eton
Mercile
Wanm
Ly A Knepp
Tie
Horshan Sussex
Sarsaparilla Health Claim By Hood Company Advert
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic claiming to neutralize blood acidity and strengthen the body. It references forms and tablets described as Sursataby with a misrendered term Tooses Fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Gas Institute Session Debates Open Accounting Safeguards
The American Gas Institute opened its second annual session at the Willard Hotel with discussions on openness of accounts, depreciation methods, and safeguarding against misrepresentation. Speakers urged transparent accounting to counter misleading reports while detailing sinking fund schemes and the impact of franchise ownership on pricing and investment. Observers noted strong attendance, with delegates from Washington and Georgetown and social events planned around the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calis
Massachusetts
American Gas Institute
New Willards Hotel
Ce Humphries
Humphries & Glasgow
New York
Thes
Gao
Gas Commission
Lte
Fen
Macfarland
Charles 1. Dickey
Baltimore
Paul Dodie
St Paul
Jrender
Aimeulty
WH Gardiner
New England Assection
Publi
Great Falls
Willard Touight
Washingon Igasagat Company
Georgetown Gas Company
Waliam H Hart
Washington Gaslight Company
James S Meiilhenny
Phuiadelybis
Thomas F Holden
C Bayly
Levi md Die Ok
Thomas
Tisher
Walton Ghirk
Philadelphia
Charles F Pritchard
Smuggling Toots and Thrills on a River Parade
A chaotic river pageant sees steamboats Mississippi Lily and Fred Hertweg clash over escort duties for President Roosevelt on a Mississippi Valley procession. Sharp exchanges, toots, sirens, and strategized maneuvering spark tensions, delay moves to Memphis, and culminate in a suspension order for the Fred Hertweg’s pilot. Governors aboard the Alton react to lighthearted, tense displacement as the spectacle unfolds along Bayou Bend and the Mississippi River.
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Mark Cole
Pittsburgers
Memphis
Alton
Mississippi
Roosevelt
New Mexico
Franz
Oklahoma
Tred Hertwes
Aiton
Gov Curry
Gov Franz
Uines
Ananias Club
Parcinas
Gov Freng
Rough Rider
Fitzsburgers
Fred Hestner
Fred
Algit
Fittsburgers
Fred Hertwes
Tha River
Pittsbure
Memphia Levee
Suffolk Hosts Roosevelt Bear Hunt Invitation
Suffolk Virginia residents plan to invite President Roosevelt to visit and hunt in Death Swamp. Prominent locals will attend the initiation to the Chief Executive, promising bears and other big game. The region boasts abundant wildlife including bears wildcats panthers and deer.
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Weaprogton
Buffolk
Roosevelt
Deat
President's Cotton Bale
In New Orleans the President's Bale float is to be sold for charity by Razal Exchange in Manchester England. The bale originated from a steamer's capstan and is linked to Roosevelt operating a cotton compressor earlier. Proceeds go to charitable purposes.
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Manchester
England
New Orleans
Roosevelt
Night nursery planned to aid wage earning parents
A New York initiative proposes an evening nursery to keep children in slum areas while mothers work. The program aims to provide a safe place for children whose guardians must be out in the evenings, addressing the lack of affordable childcare in the slums.
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Instituton
New York
Woman Dies in Gas Tragedy After Domestic Troubles
Grace Dougherty wife of contractor Michel J Donsherty was found dead in bed at Virginia Avenue Southeast with a rosary in her hands and a gas tube from a pillow. Police say domestic difficulties led to suicide. Dr Pyles and coroner to certify death as self-inflicted. The couple lived alone. he left earlier in the day in good spirits.
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Grace
Michel J’ Donsherty
Ti Virginia Avenue
Dougherty
Daniel Morris Powherty
Nevitt
Tarally
Earthquake Distance Debated by World Seismographs
Seismo records from Johns Hopkins Weather Bureau show a quake detected near 4000 to 5000 miles away with conflicting estimates from Albany New York Toronto and Baltimore. Police note large thefts at a mansion tied to a Quiatra estate with eight valuable artifacts stolen including bronze statues and a lamp bearing historical significance.
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Weather Bureau
Albany
New York
Toronto Observatory
Toronto
Baltmore
Maryn
Ingusy
Tadig
West Indies
Central
South America
Edward
Qualtra
Cwumander
Nena Trough Superior
Nw York
Olen
Cox
Amer
Orine
Wibronat
Selsloong
Tuead
Holt
Esterday
Qualtraugh
Agnes Witch
Ty Man Tarney
Qualtreug
Hunting Qualtrough Loot Mystery Deepens
A robbery case at Qualtrough remains unsolved as investigators pursue a growing list of missing ornaments believed supplied from a prior theft. Officials say the long-ago theft is connected to recent reporting, with details still developing.
Ticket Agents Seek End to Commissioned Sales Abuse
The General Passenger and Ticket Agents Association and the Interstate Commerce Commission discussed ending use of commissions paid to non-regular employees such as innkeepers and doctors who sell tickets and steer passengers. The group urged employers to hire only salaried agents and argued commissions distort fares. The commission planned legal action to halt the practice, with leaders elected for the association’s offices.
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General Passenger and
United States
Cmpanies
Commisson Hatte
Schonkeepers
Catiroaca
Agenta
Europe
Internate Commerce Commission
Brant
Orlando HM
Girl Arrested for Thefts and Revolver Found at Station
Laura Belley of 115 F Street Southwest held on larceny charges from Mrs Mabel von Dachenhausen of Fairmont Avenue. About eight to ten waists skirts and other clothing stolen. She faces arraignment in Police Court this morning after being arrested yesterday afternoon by Precinct Detective Green Beret Carlton and Officer Rock Wien at the Tenth precinct station where a revolver was found in her stocking. The girl claimed she carried the pistol to threaten Mrs von Dachenhausen if discovered.
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Laura Belley
F Street
Lereeny
Mabel von Dachenhousen
Fairmont Avenue
Green Beret Carlton
Rock Wien
Tenth Precinct
Tem
Mra von Dachenhausen
Expert Advice On Dyspepsia From 19th Century Journal
An article by a leading practitioner in The Physicians and Surgeons Journal extols a home formula for dyspepsia. It cites a mixture of pepsin, ginger syrup, and compound cathartic, with dosages after meals and at bedtime. The piece claims rapid restoration of stomach and bowel function and relief from belching headaches and languor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seucie Sunacs
Cua Physicians and Surgeons Journal
Auditor Payne Forms Recapitalization Plan For Georgetown Gas
Auditor James G Payne of the Ins strict Supreme Court drafts a report on recapitalizing Georgetown Gas by raising capital stock from 150 000 to 300 000. A rough draft is due next Saturday for review by company and government attorneys, with possible modifications before submission to Justice Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
James G Payne
Instrnet Supreme Court
Georgetown Gas Company
Lye
Sudter Payne
Justic Ashiev M Gould
Weather Conditions Across Regions Report Severe Events
Weather conditions described across the eastern United States show unsettled systems with rain in the West Gulf and Lake regions. The report notes warming trends, extended rainfall, and potential unsettled weather continuing through Thursday with humidity and precipitation measurements across major cities and river bulletin details.
Seek Apartment House Thief Spies Rooms At Madrid Apartments
Police seek four men who posed as an electrician to gain entry to Madrid Apartments yesterday. One man visited the premises and admitted to spying the rooms before helping himself to items. Investigators urge residents to report any similar incidents and provide details to local authorities.
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Nam Ted
Wadrid
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Eta Wear
Intent Oan Wien
Hagerstown
Gapland
Simang Fund
Parner A Wesenman
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Turner
Peadent Walton Clark
Amit
Steinboating
Whlateat
Suffolk
Mrs. Dougherty
Shtopping
Quarty
Peter Grogan
Seventh Street
Regar
Commission
Khan B. Weerthers
Bulletin
Victor Talking
Pranolas Estey Organs
Weamer
West Gulf
New England
Wiekebuter
Muncnum
Otter
Actas A
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Mass
Davenpore
Denver
Dex Sonestore
Galvaston
Jacheawate
Kenmen City
Pitiabirg
Salt
Uish St
Springfeld
Washington Post
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Yale Laundry
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Elliston
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Berkeley
St. NW
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St. Sew
Gosram
Educator Boys
Burt
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