Washington and Baltimore push for joint aviation meet
Citizens in Washington and Baltimore back a joint heavier-than-air flight meet to showcase local inventors and attract national support. Mentions Mayor Mahool and officials from Norfolk and Philadelphia, with Wright brothers pilots demonstrating skills at College Park and discussions on site location and funding.
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Washington
Rheims
France
Waghington
Baltimore
Ruhmond
Norfolk
Wrights Students Soar In Flight School Tales
Wilbur Werigi issues certification to two students at College Park signal corps school of aviation. Reed Carm and Trewt Humpty Crday excel, proving masters of flying as Lieut Archert Humphreys pilots the plane.
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Wilbur Werigi
Signal Corpu School of Quiation
College Park
Reed Carm
Trewt Humpty
Humphreys
Delagrange Sets Flight Speed Record at Doncaster
Leon Delagrange, flying a Blériot monoplane, broke the world speed record at Doncaster England traveling 3 miles 8 yards in 1 minute 47.5 seconds at nearly four times the wind assisted pace. Wright questioned the test's official status noting the wind and nonstandard distance and division.
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Leon Delavlange
Doncaster
England
Wothur Wreht
Hleriot
Wright
District Jail Conditions Spark Government Clash
Attorney General Wickersham disputed a published claim that the Washington District Jail is the nation’s worst. He notes longstanding overcrowding and a 1909 inquiry prompting reforms, yet finds many inmates held awaiting trial and notes sanitary and space deficiencies despite efforts to improve dining and confinement conditions.
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Wickersham
Whch
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Ieract
Consul Named Too Soon In Nicaragua Disputed
The provisional government of Nicaragua seeks a consul general in New Orleans but the State Department considers the appointment premature and refuses recognition. U S policy remains to withhold recognition until revolutionary authorities gain control with public consent and can meet treaty obligations. The Estrada provisional government has not yet been reviewed by state authorities. Miss Deardroff Weds at Hagerstown. Special to The Washington Post. Miss Susan Catherine Deardroff of Hagerstown and Samuel Nesey of Hanover Pa were married today at the bride's home by Rev W Scott Relcard.
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Nicaragua
New Orleans
State Department
Revolutionary Party
United States
Estrada
Deardorf
Hagerstown
Washington
Susan Catherine Deardroff
Samuel Nesey
Hanover
W. Scott Relcard
Judson Plan Aims To Rebuild District Finances Bond-Free
Officials back Maj Judson's plan to extend the District debt twelve years and fund extraordinary improvements without new bond issues. The plan seeks to reclaim Anacostia flats and relies on rising annual resources to cover about 1.6 million dollars yearly for projects. Congress consideration and local support center on debt restructuring and potential use of existing revenues.
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Congress
Bnaress
Distriet
Maj Judson
Washington
Ommisbionet Vevoc Haig
Nnances
Maj Judzon
Federal Treasury
Shepherd
Labor leaders press Miss Converse on using native lacemakers
Miss Maude Converse plans to hire Italian lacemakers for a Washington millinery and lingerie shop. The American Federation of Labor and immigration officials investigate the plan to determine legality and possible use of native workers. Secretary Frank Morrison says there are enough lace workers in America, and Carton Operatives of America may push Converse to employ American instead of Italian lace makers.
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Maude Converse
Admiral Converse
Washington
Bureau of Immigration
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
American Federaton of Labor
America
Miss
Ameria
George J Ralser
Philadelphia
Cartan
Morrison
Storm to sweep coast to coast next week
A weather bureau forecast predicts a wide storm system will move from the Pacific coast through the central valleys and reach the Atlantic seaboard by Tuesday or Wednesday. A cool wave will follow, spreading across the Pacific States, plateau and Rocky Mountain districts by Sunday and Monday.
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Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Paclfe
Plateau
Rocky Mountain
Great ‘Aken
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific States
Rocky B
Favors Reclamation of Flats At Garfield Council Meeting
At a special Garfield Citizens' Association Inc meeting attention focused on unified action by southeast DC groups toward reclaiming the Anacostia flats. The Garfield association unanimously vowed full cooperation in the project and urged neighbor associations to join.
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Garfield Citizens' Association Inc
District of Columbia
Anacostia Flats
Garfield
Millinery deal leads to arrest and seized goods
Thomas H Schuessler, of Columbus Ga merchant, was arrested by Detective Baur on grand larceny charges. A Philadelphia plaintiff said Schuessler and his wife bought $2000 worth of untrimmed millinery from wholesalers, acting as partners to open a Washington millinery store. Goods were stored at a hotel, then hauled to police headquarters after confiscation. Philadelphia authorities are being asked about warrants.
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Thomas H Schuessler
Columbus, Ga
Baur
Central Office
Jennie Watt
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Philadelphia
Schneasler
Bchuessier
Phil Delphis
Schuessler
Natonal Capital
West
Behuessler
New Musical The Golden Widow Opens at Belasco
The Golden Widow opened last night at the Belasco Theater to a large audience. Critics fault the weak book and colorless score despite strong costumes, sets, and earnest chorus. Alexander Clark and Louise Dresser head a cast with Jobyna Howland and four young performers delivering mixed results.
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Glen Varnon
Joseph
Laward Adden
Lou Hirsch
Melville Gideon
Jerema Kernamint
Sergius Yona
Master Tawrance
Alazander Clark
Gencdlal Spat Arther
Nonaldson
Ivan Suanpau
Alfred Cahill
Auntuin da
Anisette Oearge
Clart
Aimer Beutlay
Wantar
Hulu Informatigi
Frank Réidull
Mage Daphne Dusseldurt
Wowsht
Cate
Madam Snoupayiten Jobrna
Hiwinad
Mra Wipp
Borainy Webb
Glen MacDonough Joseph
Herbert Edward Madden
Lou Itirsch
Jerome Kern
Belasco Theater
Gt Army
Alexander Clark
Connie Edis
Walter Lavwrence
Louise Dresser
Misa
Harry Clark
Wilmer Bentley
Dorothy Webb
Irene Ditlon
Mansion
Alinois
Widgie
Navy Yard Ball A Gala Night With Uniform Host
Soldiers sailors and civilians met on equal terms at a grand ball in the big armory of the navy yard hosted by the Naval Gun Factory Band Pleasury Club last night. The Dig ball featured gala attire, encores, and long dances that extended past midnight. The Nava Gun Factory Band proved a generous host with arrangements by Jacob G. Moody, band director.
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Navy
Navel Gun Factory
Nava Gun Factory
Jacob G. Moody
Discuss Bible Work at Mount Vernon Place Church South
The second session of a Sunday action convention opened at Mount Vernon Place M E Church South with large clergy attendance. Rev J M M Gray of Baltimore spoke on Positive and Negative Teaching while other speakers covered beginners lessons and junior Bible study. An exhibit was open all day and will run until tomorrow with hundreds viewing Sunday school works.
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Mount. Vernon
Catharine R Watkins
Leeson
H D Stone
Guy Clemmit
Baltimore
H B Moulton
Ray
H M Hamill
May Church South
Calvary Baptist School
Richie McLean
Charles . Fultz
Wow Millan
Association
WE Bralthawalta
J Ernest Sparks
Mies Bertha F Dew
P W Jeffmen
Robert M Moore
Foundry Church
Miss Blanche
Dew
J DD Richmond
Philadelphia
Hamill
Charles TJ Bartlett
J J Muir
Milian
Bristow
F Macfarland
Buss
Lichliter
Stallings
Amy May Gray
Emily L Newton
William
Braithawaite
Frank Byram
Bertha J ° Dew
WB Rablon
Roome, Jr
ES Wescott
Cernet
Lucy Grant
Hilda North Mins
Triton
Washington Topham
al’ Willams JL Dawson
de CP Clarke
JP Grant
Bateman
W Bolt OC Davis
OS Dewhirst
Nap costs proprietor cash and diamond as waitress vanishes
James Godfrey proprietor of an eating house on Tenth Street Purity West reports a half hour nap in a back room led to the disappearance of his waitress Faith Davis and the loss of a $40 diamond ring. Police notified. Davis described as about 32, 5 feet 9 inches, blue eyes, light hair.
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James Godfrey
Tenth Street
Purity West
Mias
Faith Davis
Godfrey
Ing Amd
Uoarey
Jay
Mle
Pontes In At Finish After Army Test Ride Run
Cloud of dust marked the arrival of 81 officers at the fort after a three day journey for an army test ride to gauge officers physical qualities. Clarence Moore led on a pale pony, with John Duffy nearby, as the cavalcade returned after the ride. Moore aimed to compare polo animals and hunters with regular cavalry horses in future tests.
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Army
War Department
Fort
Frederick Abbott
Cavalende
Cavalerde
Clarence Moore
Smile Fourney
John Duffy
Moore
Taft to Open Convention of Laymen Missionary Movement
Provisional program announced for the November 1914 Washington convention under Laymen's Missionary Movement with speakers including President Taft, Gifford Pinchot, H. B. Mac arland, and John Mott. Missionaries from India Korea China will discuss conditions. The aims are to enlist Washington laymen in the broader effort to evangelize the world this generation.
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Washington
Pres
Jent Taft
Sdiress Gifford Pinchat
H BF Macarland
T Mahan John Mott
New York
Students Volunteer Movement
Slag McBee, Duto
Tie Churchman
John W. Foster
Aralia Indie
Korea
China
Condit
Rational Movement For
America
Flimflam hits two shops as stranger fiddles bills
A white man, described as about 25, 150 pounds in a black suit, black hat, visited Ollen Thompson and Gustave Hardy on successive days offering pressed chickens and ash cans in exchange for a $10 bill. He tried to pass counterfeit or shortchange, and left with change before disappearing. Police seek clues as two victims report the same man. The Potomac Boat Club also sent greetings to a recent regatta and carnival on the river.
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Baltimore
Sax
Europe
Fry
Wbts
Tina
Clarence
Norfolk
Christian Flemiah
Stetwager
Hess Woodbry
George Oakley
Sony Sid Pot We Pa Som Company
Baxter
Ollen Thompson
Gilvey
Thompson
Mr .Thompson
Gustave Hardy
Robert Lee
Litte Sisters of the Poor
Caler
Lee
Potomac Boat Club
Washington Post
Potomat
Illustrated Lecture on Cliff Dwellings by Dr Fewkes
Dr J Walter Fewkes, president of the Anthropological Society of Washington, spoke at George Washington University about the Smithsonian expedition to excavate cliff dwellings in southern Colorado and New Mexico. He described two major pueblos, France Tree House and Twilift Palace, with slides showing pre and post excavation conditions and notable stonecutting skill.
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Fewkes
J Walter Fewkes Presdent
Anthropological Society of Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Colorado
New Mexico
George Washington University
Pewkes
France
Tree House
New Mealeo
Chit Palace
Fewket
Twilift
Weather conditions and river reports across the lake region
The Weather Burea reports unsettled conditions across the lake region with a northward shift of a storm causing shower activity in northern and eastern sectors. Temperatures rise in the southern states while western areas see declines. winds along the New England coast shift to southwest and then northwest. Local readings show highs near 88 and lows around 36 with scattered sunshine and zero rainfall in the cited period. Special notes cover river conditions and regional humidity with a dull forecast for the next day.
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Washington
Pertloga
Etelera
Worthwest
Condoy
Great Tee
New England
Perapueraca
Atlante
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims for health restoration
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as enriching the blood and strengthening both red and white cells to protect and restore health. It claims cures for skin eruptions rheumatic complaints indigestion loss of appetite and general debility.
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Hood
Aid for Wounded Actress in Washington Charity Drive
Theatrical figures in Washington organize a subscription fundraiser for Mrs William H Short, known as Evelyn Howard, shot by her husband at Uwen Station last Sunday and now in Casualty Hospital. Surgeons report her improved with slight traumatic pneumonia, and the husband’s body remains at the District morgue awaiting burial as authorities await possible claimant relatives.
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Washington
William H Short
Evelyn Howard
Uwen
Casualty Hospital
Clara Stevens
F B Chase
L. Stoddard Taylor
Belasco
Mrs Short
Sheas
Potterfeld
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Luore
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Pat Hee
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C D Walcott
Abmand
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Lansburgh & Bro
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Civic Betterment League Board
Barnes
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Cling Heiferment League
Third Street Northwest
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Mr Merritt
Washingt Chamber of Commerce
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Christian Xander
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WiiUsic CG
Lanston Mond Type Machine Company
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Fleischmann
Alexandria
Incresten
Ichlelock A
W Arthur Seliman
CUT Glass
Ad Baldeeian Cormarly
Georges & Son, Inc
Foot Spectalute
St. N.W. Ee
Sauter
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Jallantine
Newark
Witch Ganon
Devin Whell
Jay Gould
Armerican Barber Supply Co
Rae Gee
Cheneyee
Birhaas
Fium
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