Corbett Women Declared Sane by Jury
Mrs Caroline F Corbett and her daughter Miss Cornelia L Corbett were ruled sane by a District Supreme Court jury led by Justice Ashley M Gould after two days of testimony on paranoia. They were released on parole pending further disposition Monday and greeted by friends as they left St Elizabeths.
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Elizabeth
Reef
Orient
Caroline F Corbett
Cornelia L Corbett
Tistice Ashley M Gould
District Supreme Court
St. Elizabeth 4
Anc Estors
Misa Corbrtt
Frerson
Miss Corbett
Tme
Gould
Corbatts
A. A. Birney
Richard P Evana
Fa Fnally
Corbotes
Clark
St Elizabeths
Corbetts
Hunt
Oth
White
Charles M Emmons
Medico- Legal Society
Tounis S Hamm
Church of the Covenant
Elizabeth Culbergen
Culberson
Hamlin
Corbetta
Nora
Min
Oyster Roast at Chesapeake Beach Sunday
Sunday oyster roast at Chesapeake Beach offers a leisure option for city dwellers. The old fashioned event, popular for weeks, promises a pleasant day with cool sea breezes and ample oysters. Chesapeake Beach Railway provides a special round trip rate with a feast coupon attached to each ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake
Chesapeake Beach Railway
Houdini Trick to Be Demonstrated by Georgetown Instructor
Prof Maurice Joyce of Georgetown University plans to perform escape feats from strong boxes at Columbia Theater Sunday night following a prior demonstration before the Knights of Columbus. He says he has known the Mondini trick for twenty years, though he has never seen Mondini or learned his method, and expects others to imitate the act soon.
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Houdini
Maurice Joyce
Georgetown University
Honamni
Columbia Theater
Knights of Columbus
Mondini
Razors Cheap at Affleck's Drug Store Sale
Affleck's drug store at 144 Pennsylvania avenue features a razor sale drawing strong interest for values on TNTesa razors, touted as top brands. An expert uses a showroom window demonstration on proper use and upkeep. Brands include Wade & Butcher, Diamond, Griffon, Worcester, and about a dozen others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affleck's
Affleck
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wade & Butcher
Diamond
Griffon
Worcester
Postal deficit reduced auditors review fifty years of service
The Auditor for the Post Office Department released a report noting postal losses have declined but costs still exceed revenue. It recalls that fifty years ago receipts were 7 million and deficits 3.5 million while four years ago expenditures reached around 1 and revenue 111.5 million with a $4 million deficit. The railway, mail, and rural delivery systems now employ 72,000 and have not been self supporting since 188. The 2 cent rate for half ounce and later 2 cents per ounce were fixed decades ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Post Office Department
Amador says he settled with Mrs Gresham for $100000
Consul general Amador told the New York World that Bertha K Gresham dropped her suit for 100000 and other charges after payment of 500. He described initial arrest, staged demands for ever-decreasing sums, and claimed the settlement saved his honor and would deter women from demanding large sums.
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Amador
Delay in Teachers Pay After Auditor Ruling and Staffing Delays
Delays in October pay stem from Auditor Garriston’s ruling that 200 teachers were overpaid in September and from action delays on appointments and promotions by Supt Chancellor. Ten department heads in the high school, appointed August 21 and not made heads until September 4, face three days’ lost pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Cardozo
L .H. All
Cambridge
Mass
Fou
Harvard
Tuskegee
T C Calloway
Wiliam K
Brightwood and Anacostia School Plans Set at 30000 Each
Admiral Baird and Building Inspector Ashford reviewed drafted plans for Brightwood and Anacostia new school buildings. Both cost 30000 with Anacostia to be erected at Harrison and Adams streets in a one side light style and Brightwood on Illinois Avenue near Ninth Street with two front exits. Sanitary inspections will report immediate remedial or structural changes to the Commissioners. Mothers hosted by Normal School KindergartenNo1 teachers at 117 Twelfth Street NW for a reception with Autumn decor led by Midy Stockard and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightwood
Anacosta
Admiral Baird
Board of Education
Ashford
Anacostia
Harrison and
Adams Streets
Sayles-Bowern
Illinois Avenue
Ninth Street
Woodward
Normal School
Twelfth Street
Midy Stockard
Miss Allen
Miss Wall
Miss Gorfon
Tragic accident in Purdy's Court leaves Italian family in mourning
Four year old Philippi Colavecchio was killed when a wagon owned by Union Transfer Company struck him on B Street Northwest. His father Dominick Colavecchio and his mother, both immigrants from Naples, mourn in Purdy's Court as police investigate. Driver George Boyer, 48, is in custody pending an inquest scheduled for today.
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Purdy
Capitol
First
Second Streets
B Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mttle Court
Phillipps
Philippi
Dominick Colavecchio
East Capitol Street
Itu
Phillipp
Union Transfer Company
George Boyer
C Street
Vera Leetle Eenglash
Colavecchos
I'tle
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Philipp
United States
Naples
Italy
Boyer
Auto Spending in San Francisco After Earthquake
Treasury officials reviewed a San Francisco Collector of Customs report showing the automobile purchase cost 2760 dollars and six months operating expense 1280 dollars about 8 dollars per business day. A 1400 dollar clerk was hired as official chauffeur, justified by postquake conditions and scarce service at higher rental rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
San Francisco
Hotels Echo a Wave of Loyal Guests Across Cities
A long list of guests at major hotels includes Samuel W Burford and Misa Hilda Shriver in Baltimore, Walter B Penildy and Alice Coolidge in Boston, and numerous others in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and beyond. The roll mentions guests at the Willard, Ebbitt, Regent, and other prominent houses, with many couples noted and several distinguished names recurring across cities.
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Baltimore
Samuel W Burford
Robert Myer
Misa
Hilda Shriver
New
Epbltt
Kicklam
Scaman
Wite
Releigh
McGlash
National
New York City
RO H. Carleton and Wits
William EB Hart
H. Sedgwick
Mra
Lane
Miso
M Stan
Toad
Comstock I
W Gey
F ' Alfred
Raymond B Bayits
WA Gry
Seaford
L. Victor Fremont
Willem ‘A. Till
W. Hunt
Mrz
AE Fist
Mrs. Pratt Hant
Thomas F Les
EG. H. Weatharhos
Max ‘Weatherbee
Freeman
New Willarg
EA Rosa
Ebbitt
St. George
Cherlea
Cherlea W Zell, Rigm. Charles H. “Apps~ FR Herrmann and Wife, W. Meinekar
M.C Smith
D F
Rand
AL. Wotten
F. P
Gawan Eharnham
John G' Mills
Robert
Scolt
Arlington H Tauesig
PC. Mile
Rogers
Regent
John W Welldon
Frans H Hoy
GW Foster
Maurice Lévy
John Alien
Samuel Gibson Aodite
Charles
Coen
Raleigh
Arthur J Kahn
GC Megannis
Ae’ Farmer
DR ‘Calegrove
Mayer Saka
Metropolitan
E E Reynolds
G L Hofman
Thowan
B Riggs
J M Meyers
Charles Perrot
George W Brownley
Henry Salaskin
HH Dick
HG Lambert
James *Hwladelphla
Cunningham
Jpnitt
Riggé
Patrick Brady
MJ Morgan
Jalifornia
Willam Sullivan
Los Angeles
Pennsylvan
Willam Wilbalm
Pottsrtla
T . ‘Sharner
Shamokin
J .B. Semple
Rewiekley
Alexander
Lancaster
John J Conlin
PB Miller
Akron
James Rhode Island
Laurence Beach
Providenid
New Wilard
Dester
Misa A Dexter
E_W Dexter
Providence
Weaver
Routh
Carolina
Wiliam G_ Willard
Spartanburg
New Willard
JH Minnia
Misses Fletcher
TN Fisteher, Jr
Robert S. Barneley
Tiffany
Charlestan
Metropolan
Virginia
Lucien Keith
Warrenton
Elovitt
Wallach
T L. Ames
Shoreham Ale
Werranton
Arisington
Fa Mears
EW Taylor
C B Burgess
Norviik
Wol Glenn
Heller
Charlelesine Wilam Suteker
J’ B_ Campbell
Warrenton National
Charles H Hale
Midaqwburg
James
West Virginia
PF Hite
Biter
Huntington New Willard
OM Longwell
Beltington
Maleigh C OF Teter
Walter O’ Hardy
Artesten
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Opens National Convention
Gray haired leader guides 400 delegates in Hartford as the WCTU launches its thirty third annual convention. The crowd roars for White-ribboners and celebrates a net membership gain of 18 408. Reports detail state actions toward total abstinence and anti canteen efforts, with finances showing receipts of 81 878 04 and a balance of 1 127 36.
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Hartford
Conn
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Parsons
Mme
Kaji Yajima
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Gov. Roberts
W. F Henney
HK. H. Potter
Mary Harris Armor
Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Clara C. Hoffman
Missouri
National Recording
Lilien M. N. Steven
Maine
Busanne M D. Fry
Illnois
Woman’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
North Dakota
Kansas
Tennessee
United
Thacher
Harriet Wright Brand
Ilinois
Woman's Christian Temperance Tnion
Columbia
White Ribboners and foreign guests attend regional meeting
York leads in superintendent increases Vermont tops in spending Fort Leavenworth hosts T U membership gains Fort Dupont marks pro rata growth Foreign delegates include Miss Sevast Callis from Greece Mme Maji Yajima Japan WGTU Amy Swankie-Cameron land Mrs Van Domeselaar Aurugudy WCTU Ina Roberg Sweden Lady Dorothy Howard and Lord Carlisle from England Dr Matti Helenius-Seppoa Finland Miss Kaassants Vienna and Mrs Harrison Lee from Australia attend.
New Proposal to Abolish Jails and Police
A Louisiana resident writes to Secretary Bonaparte proposing to end jails and police by declaring war on a foreign power to attract hard criminals to the front lines. Bonaparte replies he cannot endorse the plan and notes past wars killed more desirable than bad individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiens
Boneparte
United States
Bonaparte
Lutheran Church Flourishes at Luther Place
Luther Place Memorial Church shows a treasury balance of 4 817 dollars for the year ending September 30. Dr W K Butler reports a member has offered to pre-tithy pay 4 000 toward church debt if the full amount is settled. The Free Eye Ear and Throat Infirmary, supported by the church, treated hundreds of patients during the year, indicating the congregation’s flourishing condition.
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Luther Place
Bishop Whon Praises Bible as Inspired Revelation
Bishop A W Whon of the Methodist Episcopal Church South spoke at George Washington University on the Bible as inspired revelation. He traced its history and argued it was written for the common people, citing parables as plain illustrations to leave a lasting impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Whon
Methoquist Episcopal Church South
George Washington University
Whaon
Carpenters Union Holds Banquet at Rifles Armory
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Branch No 3 celebrated the first anniversary of city branch consolidation with entertainment at Rifles Armory on G Street. Nearly a thousand people attended and a banquet followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Rifies
G Street
Review of BOOM'S PROGRESS meeting on Washington as a commercial center
Enthusiasm marked last night's Jobbers and Shippers Association session at the New Wizard Hotel. President Charlea J. Bell outlined work, committees reported, and EB D Gregory highlighted Washington prospects for merchants statewide if prices and varieties compare favorably with New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Frank Lyons urged Alexandria County as a manufactory hub and noted a county committee to help make Washington the South's commercial center. The membership drive reached 275 active with aim for 1,000. publicity plans were proposed but funding limited. 100000 circulars printed to promote Washington's advantages.
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New Wizard Hotel
Charlea J. Bell
Washington
EB. D. Gregory
Bedford City
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gregory
Frank Lyons
Rosslyn
Alexandria County
South
Board of Directors
Two Barbers Arrested in Health Inspectors Crusade
Warrants issued for Charles A. Smith and William Riggold on charges of violating new barber regulations. Health Officer Woodward orders inspectors to arrest one barber per district as the crackdown on cleanliness in shops continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Office
Loral
Charles A. Smith
William Risggold
W. C. Woodward
DE Woodward
Wireless reports to guide presidential voyage on Louisiana
At the White House it was stated that the war ship Louisiana will carry wireless telegraphy for the president's Panama trip. The President will be advised of daily events via coastal wireless stations, and no clerks or stenographers will accompany him, with family attendance limited to Mr. Roosevelt. Next St Andrew Convention here involves Brotherhood delegates, following the Memphis convention with multiple attendees listed.
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White House
Louisiana
Panama
Loeb
Momher
Mr. Roosevelt
St. Andrew
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Brotherhood of Washington
Memphis
Archdeacon R. P. Williams
Eugene E. Thompson
Cecil Clay
de. G. Johnson
J Laula Gibbs
Bert {. Amos
F. A . Ben
Sleepy Hayes Arrested for Brooch Theft in DC
Frank Hayes known as Sleepy Hayes was arrested yesterday by Detective Mullen of the First precinct on a theft charge involving a brooch and chain valued at 1. He denied the accusation and was released on bond to appear in Police Court today. Funeral services for Ernest J. Boswell were held at 2 PM yesterday at the family home in Brookland conducted by Rev J M Brevenson of Bethany Baptist Church. Interment followed at Medina, Obie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hayes
Hayes
Mullen
First Precinct
Margaret Wright
C Street
Ernest L. Boswell
Ernést J. Boswell
Brookland
J. M. Brevenson
Bethany Baptist Church
Medina
Obie
Buriel
Washington Sunday Post overview and style note
The Sunday Post is described as the weekly edition with full content, edited overnight and released in black and white. It promises complete twenty four hour history and quick breakfast time delivery of world events. It emphasizes it differs from the weekday Post only in presentation while retaining comprehensive coverage.
Sunday Post Presents Special Reading Section
The Sunday Post teases a diverse reading matter with articles from familiar writers designed to inform and entertain readers across the paper’s sections.
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Sunday Post
Loomis on sight seeing at Stratford on Avon
Charles Battell Loomis crafts a sharp critique of popular sight seeing habits. He recalls his Stratford on Avon visit, famed for Marie Corelli and Shakespeare, to illustrate how genuine humor derives from sympathy rather than forced amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Loomis
Stratford-on-Avgon
Marie Corelli
Shakespeare
Morrow Previewing Longworth Portrait for Sunday Post
James B. Morrow introduces a graphic character study featuring Ohio Representative Nicholas Longworth for The Sunday Post. The interview reveals Longworth blushes, with the article explaining the cause of his rosy demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Sunday Post
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Longworth
The Davis Elopement News Prompts Sunday Post Read
A brief note recalls the reported elopement of Jefferson Davis with Sarah Taylor and suggests buying The Sunday Post for the full story. The teaser promises the tale is interesting and invites readers to learn more in the newspaper.
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Jefferson Davis
Sarah Taylor
The
United States
Sunday Post
Do You Like Sardines or Detest Them in Brittany
The Sunday Post reports a change impacting Brittany sardine fisheries. Fisherfolk express concern as supply or conditions shift, affecting processing and livelihoods along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Brittany
The
Sunday Post
Plenty of Mirrors and Furs in The Sunday Post
A light, humorous note suggests three mirrors are ample, but five are now in vogue. The piece teases readers with plans to reveal more on women’s dress, including how furs will be made more severe in style and other intense fashion topics for earnest seekers in The Sunday Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
Poker yarn tale lures Sunday Post readers
A Sunday Post feature invites poker enthusiasts and curious readers to enjoy a lengthy tale about the abandoned game. The prose hints at edges of the story, offering a peek into the world of card play for both informed devotees and newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
Pictures In The Illustrated Magazine Features Washington Riders
Eight pictures of Washington women enthusiastic riders from photographs taken in the saddle plus scenes of apple pickers at Winchester Virginia during the rush. The drill team of the Washington Maccabees and navy yard views accompany other features. An installment of Anna Katherine Green's detective story reaches an exciting point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated Magazine
Sunday Post
Washington
Winchester
Washington Maccabees
Navy Yard
Anna Katherine Green
Sunday Post Pink Sheet Brims With 1906 Football Proposals
The Sunday Post's Famous Pink Sheet promises two pages of football action under the 1906 code with Coach George Brooke outlining new plays. Special correspondents will report direct from sporting centers on gridiron games plus features on pedestrianism basketball and regatta changes and rumored baseball and boxing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
George Brooke
Sunday Post Promises Abundant Copies Easily Obtained
The Sunday Post asserts that the newspaper offers ample content and can be conveniently purchased. It emphasizes availability and accessibility for readers seeking full issues.
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