Washington Post Plans Fete With Masks At Regatta
Washington Post advisory committees endorsed a September 1 water carnival at the Willard with a masked boat parade restricted to women on decorated craft. Captain Ress suggested government service crews race, and The Post offered a cup for the winner. Public officials and civic leaders attended, with West promising strong police support and coordination with Col Cosby for a safe, festive event.
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Ington
Tegatta
Willard
Chris
Can
Fudolpl
Thy
Pound of Trade
Worth
Mastngton
Ormsby McHarg
Washington Post
West D J Callihaw
William Fade
Chamber of Commerce
den & Eamunds
Louis A Fisher
Analosian Best Club
Adrian Alzer
Tatacelus
Canoe Association
Gregory
Che Washinton
Potomac Drive
Fune
West
Suats
Washington
Col Cosby
Ross
Revenue Cutter Service
McHarg
Rost
Capt Ross
Washington regatta plans begin with women judges
Advisory meeting outlines details for a Washington regatta hosted by The Post. Captain will coordinate with the regatta committee and a committee of women judges is planned with several prominent women to organize, though chairmanship and final officials not yet named. Out-of-town clubs and major Eastern cities will attend, with races open to all comers and further arrangements to follow.
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Ttnse
McHarg
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Woman shoots doctor then turns gun on self in Queens
William Condon wife of a plumber in Dunton Queensboro shot Dr Hicks of Jamaica on the second floor of the Condon home after a struggle the bullet hit the doctor in the left leg and the woman then fired at herself the wound in her breast is believed mortal physicians say the woman was hysterical and not responsible for her acts She remained conscious en route to the hospital inquired about Dr Hicks and his condition and expressed relief that his injuries were not fatal
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Sweeil
Washington
New York
William Condon
Dunton
Queensborough
C Hicks
Jamaica
Condon
Thisfternoon
Conian
Anna Marsell
Marsell
Conlon
Lerwick
Hans Egada
Cooks
Pole
Rylcre
Greenland Administration Bureau
Firs
Cook
Dr Cook
Brooklyn
Copenhagen
Brussels
Robert Pier Daviison
Bushwick Avenue
Rom Lerwick
Shetlands
Fred
Davidsons
Casco Bay
Portland
Taft Sends Congratulatory Note to Queen Wilhelmina
The president telegrammed Queen Wilhelmina offering cordial wishes on the anniversary of her birth and expressed hopes for her country's welfare and continued peace. The brief note references the Great Rockville Fair and local travel details like Baltimore and Ohio accommodations.
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Wilhelmina
Gage
Ohio
Ayeust
Premier aids fire at Ontario Parliament Buildings
Sept 1 Toronto report says the west wing of the Parliament Buildings was destroyed by a blaze. Loss around 100000 with the Mowat Library also gutted, insurance not obtained. Cabinet in session when glass crashed and smoke rose from the roof. Premier Whitney directed initial firefighting as crews fought flames from multiple directions.
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Parliament
Toronto
Ontario
Aire
Mowat Law Mbrary
Cabinet Council
Preslar ‘Whitney
Philadelphia
Fortune for Life Man's Committee Asked in Court
Unusual case before Justice Giegerich in New York centers on Frederick A Perry and Henry A Perry two brothers who died in Vermont insane asylums. The court considers appointing a committee to manage Perry estate funds and reveal authorities for the appointment amid estates totaling 2700 and 150000, with insoluble ties to Perry heirs and public administrators.
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Giegerich
New York
Washington Port
Vermont
Frederick A . Perry
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Justrus Greeerich
Swight $E. Perry Atenton
Frederick
Renton
Deficit Officers Target Postal Costs and Reforms
Beverly Mass Sept 1 Postmaster General Hitchcock conferred with President Taft on plans to cut postal expenses. The department faced a June 30 99 deficit of over 2 million with 16 million last year, prompting reviews of registry money order rural delivery and franking practices to improve efficiency and save funds.
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Mass
Hitchcock
Taft
Hitencock
Materilly
Ork
Washington
Sve
Registry Department
Ste Assett
Registry Commission
Wabota
Hofston
Hildhebek
Congress
Cabell Sworn In as Commissioner of Revenue at Richmond
Royal E. Cabell, former Richmond postmaster, is formally sworn in as commissioner of revenue, succeeding John G. Capers of South Carolina who relinquished the office Tuesday. The appointment follows months of discussion with the President. The notice mentions related personnel and a forthcoming visit by a director to discuss remaining supervisors and duties.
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Royal E. Cabell
Richmond
John G Capers
South Carolina
Capers
C&belt
Au Bie
Leases Keene Estate Property at Wheatley Hill
Cornelius Vanderbilt secures a lease at the Keene estate in Wheatley Hill Westbury NY adjoining the homes of Clarence Mackay William C Whitney ED Morgan Dudley Winthrop and Herman Duryes. The residence is described as one of the handsomest in the district and signals a prestige property transaction in early 20th century society.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
Wheatley Hill
Washington Post
New York
Foxhall Keene Estate
Westbury
Clarence ‘Mackay
William C Whitney
ED Morgan
Dudley
Winithrop
Herman Duryes
Texas Supervisors To Be Split Between Parties
Despite protests by Col Cecil Lyon Republican national committeeman the decision has been made to divide Texas supervisors equally between Democrats and Republicans. Theaster General will join President Tol t at Los Angeles in October and remain with him until the meeting, with President Diaz at El Paso, Texas, October 16.
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Cecil Lyon
Texas
Tolt
Los Angeles
Diaz
el Faso
Tex
French Duelists Die Earnest in Washington Post Report
A chaotic Washington dispatch details a duel between Captains Gerard and Ange from the same regiment near Paris, with Ange striking Gerard and both sustaining injuries. The report branches into taft era security, cabinet intrigue, and personnel linked to President Taft, including John Heys Hammond presiding over Taft’s private car kitchen and L C Wheeler planning ahead for the president’s journey.
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Washington Post
Paris
Gerard
Ange
Taft
Gergrif
Wakturider
Cobb
Boston
Whrell
Jeremiah J. Movadithy
Angewea
Antara
Wae
John Heys Hammond Hee
Tie
Hammond
Fies
Frio of Diamonds Going Up in New York Market
Advances of from 10 to 14 per cent on rough diamonds are slated as London orders a 23 to 24 per cent rise. Dealers in New York report the price increase will be felt immediately. Wages of diamond cutters in New York have risen by 12 to 13 per cent, amplifying costs for retailers.
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York
New York
Mialden Lane
London
New York City
Eaton Family Reunited Amid Silence on Dispute
Mrs Eaton and Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Baton announce no comments as their blended family travels toward rumored reconciliation. Daughters from prior marriage with Ber I and other relatives join at a Stript location while investigators examine the infant’s viscera for poison traces.
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Boston
Mane Bent
Joseph Giles
Mre
Heton
Jowegh Giles Baton
Aetmer Grub
Aetmer Grub |Ters
June
Siprothy Ainsworth
Astrippt
Whitney
Harvard Medical School
J Winthrop Spooner
Hingham
Asinippi
Mrs Duke Prays In Court Amid Sanity Hearing
Chicago reports Mrs Alice Webb Duke former wife of tobacco magnate Brodie L Duke was arrested for failing to pay a fine. In Judge Gimmett court a physician stated she is insane and she was ordered for county court examination. She prayed aloud and sang the hymn My God to Thee as she spoke of hardship and starvation.
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Chicago
Alice Webb Duke
Gimmett
Brodie L Duke
Mrs Duke
Grand Opera
Amy Beau
Monument Unveiled for Pere Marquette in Marquette
A new 16 foot bronze statue honoring Pere Marquette, the missionary linked to Michigan’s history, stands on a five by three cubit pedestal. The $7,000 monument, erected largely through popular exertion, was unveiled with Mary Vincent Popling drawing the cord, attended by local figures and relations from Milwaukee and Marquette.
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Mackinac
Lot “‘Milwaukes
Mae Vincee Popling
Peter White
Marquette
Michig m
Chauffeur of Prince George in Belgrade Near Death
The Belgrade based Zvono reports Crown Prince George’s French chauffeur was seriously injured, secretly admitted to Belgrade Hospital, and now lies in a dying condition. The belligerent claim links the incident to the prince’s estranged throne claim.
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George of
Serva
Belgrade
Aervie
Zvono
George
Fire in Pittsburg Buries Five Firemen
A blaze at the Blanck storage house in the Hat End district of Pittsburg caused about 500000 in damage as walls collapsed burying five firemen and seriously injuring one. Firefighters fought the blaze as the structure burned and the flames spread through storage spaces.
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Hat End
North Pole claim stirs a Brooklyn born explorer tale
A sprawling, era-spanning account centers on Dr Frederick A Cook and rival Lt Peary. Letters, dispatches, and interviews reveal Cook's controversial polar bid, alleged routes via Buchanany Bay and Elsmere, and dramatic exchanges with peers, officials, and supporters as news wires report a possible American reach of the pole in 1908 and 1909.
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Frederick Aluert Gook
Lieut R E Peary
Saus Pole
Cooks
Lieut Peary
Cook
Peary
de Cank
Nannon
Herbert L. Bridgman
Aretieuk
Bridgman
North Pole
Buchanany Bay
Elsmere
Nangen Strait
Polar Sea
Bradley
Copenhagen
Upenhaaent
Ben
Hisy
Frederick A. Gechirihe
Amerlotmas
Storey
Bas
Amiesaggewan
Colonial Office
Lerwick
Shetland Islands
Dr Cook
Pole
Greenland
Hans Egede
Denmark
Upermerk
Cape York
Hikmos
Dr Cooks
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