Tug Sea King Avert Anchor Crash On River
The Sea King tug, owned by Weaver Bros of Baltimore, ran aground in swift current near the Dove Cor Company yard. Capt Frank and Eng Johnson woke to alarms as anchors were dropped to avert collision, the vessel later leaving port under its own steam with no damage. A harbor police rescue followed the scare. Chinatown raid ends with gambling seizure. police seize $1020 as evidence and arrest Lea Yuen, merchant, 45, released on collateral, hearing set.
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Dove Cor
Frank
Johnson
Sergt Deane
Sea King
Baltimore
Norfolk
Weaver Bros
Fire Protection Upgraded in District Says Commissioner
Commissioner Macfarland reports rising fire safety standards in the District through strict inspections. The fire marshal and assistants inspect business buildings weekly in theaters, hotels, and public venues, with firemen stationed at performances. Traveling scenery is treated with fire-resistant chemicals. electrical systems are checked by experts, though inspector numbers remain limited. Regular drills and a district flag promote continued vigilance.
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Macfarland
H. Bradley Davidson
Washington Board of Trade
Popkins Trial Today For Assault With Intent To Kill
John Popkins, indicted for assaulting his niece Jesale May Popkins on July 2, faces trial in Criminal Court No 1. He is charged with hitting her head with a hammer and slicing her throat with a razor. Harold Wood, fourteen, stranded with no funds or friends, was picked up near the Pennsylvania Station. Detective Barbee brought him to headquarters. he said his father ran a Wayne hotel and he had studied at Front Royal. After leaving school life, he ran out of money and was sent home from the House of Detention yesterday.
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John Popkins
Jesale May Popkins
Criminal
Harold Wood
Sra
Wayne Po
Pennsylvania Station
Barbee
Police Readaarters
Inspector Boardman
Wayne
Front Royal Waining
Machinists Hope for Amicable Rail Strike Settlement
James O Connell president of the International Association of Machinists says hope remains for a peaceful end to the Southern Railway strike but expects no near breakthrough. He notes skilled workers are scarce and eight hundred to a thousand replacements would be hard to find, while the strike committee remains open to talks and wage increase demands.
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James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
The
Southern Railway
O'Connell
Raiload
International Association
Washington
Sill
Crusaders Talk At Knights of Sir Godfrey Rally
John B. Sleman jr addressed Boy Scouts at the Knights of Sir Godfrey event in the MC A. building at 320 yesterday afternoon. He spoke on medieval crusaders and contrasted with modern crusaders spreading Christian teachings through missions. The group studies mission work in Japan and aims to aid their efforts. Neat Sunday, W W Helm of Ohio, will continue the line.
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John B. Sleman, Jr
Knights of
Sir Godfrey
MC. A
Japan
W. W Helm
Tohio
Man recounts assault after bump on head at home
At Richmond Wa fing, a man named Eugene Dishman told Emergency Hospital staff he was attacked by highwaymen Friday night in front of his home and robbed of $6 and clothing. he said a bump on his head put him to sleep and worried reporters. The account followed a meeting of Colored Knights Templars noting new officers at their thirty-fifth annual conclave.
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Eleventh Street
Eugene Dishman
Knights Templars
Horace M Bate
Gete
William G Smith
Simons
Sohn Ommanter
Colored Baptists to Meet for National Negro Baptist Conference
The second annual convention of the National Negro Baptist Evangelistic Association of America opens tomorrow at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, 708 Street Northwest, Washington. Organized in December 1905 by Rev. P. W. Drew to advance religious work in weakly supported communities, the meeting continues through the week and closes Sunday afternoon. A banquet honoring Rev. Drew is planned Friday night. speakers include Booker T. Washington, Giles B. Jackson, Rev. J. Washington, and G. Newsome from several states.
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National Negro Evangelistic Association
National Negro Baptist Evangelistic Association of America
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
P W Drew
Cosmopolitan Church
Dr. Drew
Booker T Washington
Giles B Jackson
Richmond
Newsome
North Carolina
J. W. Washington
Montana
Minstrels at Armory by St Stephen's Institute
The St Stephen's Institute minstrels present their season opener at National Rifles Armory tomorrow evening. A seven man act led by Lee Moxley and James Tierney headlines with John Boyland as interlocutor. The Majestic Quartet joins as a new feature along with a chorus of twenty eight.
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St. Stephen’s Institute
St. Stephen's Institute
National Rifles Armory
Lee Moxley
James V. Tierney
Walter Sondheimer
Frank Trodden
Mack Athey
John Myers
John TL. Boyland
Majestic Quartet
J. Gross
R Harries
J Bonnell
M Horowitz
T. Waldo Gross
F Petit
Wilson Oliver
J J. Baker
Alee
T Britt
F Sheahan
I Kenny
W Oliver
W Gross
Donahue
Gass
Giwee
w. Kenn _aghes
Green
Mirgan
M Horate Hunt
T Gavin
Arbitration meeting for Washington plumbers set for tomorrow
The first arbitration board of Washington master and journeyman plumbers will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 15 in the National University Law School. No definite decision expected yet as extensive testimony and correspondence remain to be reviewed. dispute likely to take several days to resolve.
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Board of Arbitration
Washington
National University Law Sche
YMCA Services Across City Highlight Massee Address
Y M C A held noon yesterday services at six locations including Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church Northern Temple North Caroline Avenue Methodist Protestant Church True Reformers Hall the boys building and association buildings The strongest gathering occurred at the YMCA headquarters where Rev J G Massee of Raleigh NC spoke on Seeing the kingdom of God He argued about misunderstood Bible passages The Lyric Male Quartet from Baltimore provided sacred songs with the association orchestra The meetings drew solid attendance across the city.
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Anacostia Methoist
Lyric
Baltimore
Association
Local Advert Selections Mix Household Goods and Services
A jumble of classified ads lists offerings from East Fldor stores and EBC Brooks Co. including groceries, teas, onions, potatoes, and beans, plus references to Buckwheat and Concord Grapes, with contact notes and location clues. Also mentions hand-painted china at Sherretts Chime Art Store and electric lights stock, urging readers to inquire for services and purchases.
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East
J.T. D. Pylea
Ava
Jonenfela
EBC Brooks Co
Sherrett
Chime
13Th St
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Loth St
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Pa Ave
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