All in Mask and Costume At Wash Post Water Carnival
Washington Post advisory committees plan a September 1 water carnival with a by invitation regatta. A cross section of officials endorsed all female judges for decorated boats, and Capt Ress suggested government services compete. plans include music, a children’s playground, and a round of dances with a Post crafted race cup.
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Ington
Tegatta
Willard
Chris
Can
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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 rely on women judges and out‑of‑town interest
Captains organize details with regatta committee while a women judges panel gains support. Next meeting will name the chair and finalize arrangements as out‑of‑town interest grows and major eastern cities plan to send representatives. The Post sponsors the event with prizes and coordination.
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Ttnse
McHarg
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Woman shoots doctor then turns gun on herself in Queens borough
William Condon and Dr Hicks were involved in a publicized incident in Dunton Queensboro. Mrs Mary Condon, wife of a plumber, shot Dr Hicks in the left leg and then fired at herself on the second floor of the Condon home. The doctor survived and said she was hysterical with no clear motive. The event occurred as police arrived and questioned her state as she sought news of the doctor’s condition.
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Washington
New York
William Condon
Dunton
Queensborough
C Hicks
Jamaica
Condon
Vhy Condon Regeiner
Dr Hicks
de Hicks
Ticks
Weil
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Hicks
Thisfternoon
Conian
Anna Marsell
Marsell
Conlon
Cape Saynes
Richmond Hill
Vaid
Firs
Cook
Dr Cook
Brooklyn
Copenhagen
Brussels
Robert Pier Daviison
Bushwick Avenue
Rom Lerwick
Shetlands
Fred
Davidsons
Casco Bay
Portland
Taft Congratulates Queen on Anniversary of Birth
The President sent a cablegram to Queen Wilhelmina offering cordial congratulations and best wishes for your welfare and for continued peace and prosperity of your country. The note appears in a brief telegraphic dispatch amid other items.
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Wilhelmina
Premier Helps Fight Fire in Toronto Parliament Building
Sept 1 Toronto reports a blaze destroying the west wing of the parliament buildings with about 100000 dollars in damage. The Mowat library and fine collections were lost, no insurance. Cabinet was in session. skylight collapse and smoke drove the early fire-fighting effort led by Premier Whitney and firefighters from five companies arrived minutes after the alarm.
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Parliament
Toronto
Ontario
Aire
Mowat Law Mbrary
Cabinet Council
Preslar ‘Whitney
Philadelphia
Coal Mine Dispute in Pittsburg District Resolved
Pittsburg Pa Sept 1 The clash between operators and 18 000 miners including 7 00 on strike in the Pittsburg district ended after a conference with the national executive board of the United Mine Workers Thomas A Lewis presiding A notice will be posted tonight ordering miners to resume work and the companies demand for black powder in mining is expected to stand for now companies may call most workers back tomorrow
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Pittsburg
Otners
Mine Workers of America
Thomas A. Lewis
Fortunes Tangle as Convicts Seek Court Appointee
A New York court hears a rare motion to appoint a committee to manage Frederick A Perry and Henry A Perry estates both linked to asylum admissions. Perry, a life convict in Connecticut, died in Vermont. Case notes Perry’s insane status for over twenty years and estate shares totaling 2700 for Perry’s brother’s estate and 150000 for another, with a Norwich Conn commitment cited. Justice Giegerich requested authorities clarifying the basis for appointing a committee as the petition unfolds in court.
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Giegerich
New York
Washington Port
Vermont
Frederick A . Perry
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Justrus Greeerich
Swight $E. Perry Atenton
Frederick
Renton
Momay Wiliams
Henton
Frederick AS. Perry
William
Hoes
Perry
Namea
Henry A Perry
Prederick A S Perry
Lerry Wall
Norwich Conn
Des Stimpson
Fom
Frederick A. B Perry
Justiee Glegerich
Postmaster General raids to cut postal deficits
Beverly Mass Sept 1 Postmaster General Hitchcock met with President Taft to outline plans to cut postal costs. A projected deficit of over 2 million for the year ending June 30 1909 prompts commissions to overhaul the registry money order rural delivery and other divisions. Targeted savings include contract rural deliveries and curbing the franking privilege while maintaining service efficiency.
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Branking
Texas
Beverly
Mass
Hitchcock
Taft
Hitencock
Materilly
Ork
Washington
Sve
Registry Department
Ste Assett
Registry Commission
Wabota
Hofston
Hildhebek
Congress
Postoffice Department
Cabell Sworn In as Commissioner of Revenue in Richmond
Royal E. Cabell, formerly postmaster of Richmond, Va, was formally sworn in as commissioner of revenue by the secretary of the Treasury, succeeding John G. Capers of South Carolina who relinquished the office Tuesday. Capers’s long tenure had been noted and Cabell’s appointment was announced months ago. The South is expected to see continued influence in supervision appointments, with Director of Customs waiting in Beaverry to brief remaining supervisors on duties.
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Royal E. Cabell
Richmond
John G Capers
South Carolina
Capers
C&belt
Au Bie
Keene Estate Leased by Cornelius Vanderbilt at Wheatley Hill
Cornelius Vanderbilt has leased a property at Wheatley Hill in Westbury New York adjoining the estates of Clarence Mackay William C Whitney ED Morgan Dudley Winthrop and Herman Du ry es. The residence is described as one of the handsomest houses in the district.
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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 Split as Democrats and Republicans
Despite protests by Col Cecil Lyon the Texas supervisors will be divided evenly with half Democrats and half Republicans. Theater General will join President Tol t in Los Angeles October and stay until after 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 Paris Duel
A spirited duel today in Paris between Captains Gerard and Ange, from the same regiment, ended with Ange wounded after eight bouts and Gerard incapacitated twice. Meanwhile, reports claim John Heys Hammond will preside over the culinary department of Mr Taft's private car as Chief Wilkie visits Beverly. Secret service detail changes indicate L C Wheeler will prepare ahead for the President's trip, keeping two weeks lead.
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Washington Post
Paris
Gerard
Ange
Taft Cup
GergrifVis
Wakturider
Soni Cobb
Boston
Cobb
Whrels
Jeremiah J. Movadithy
Angewea
Antara
Wae
John Heys Hammond Hee
Tie Own Cook
Taft
Hammond
Fies
Wilkie
Secret Service
Beverly
L C. Wheeler
Frio of Diamonds Rising on Market Update
Advancements in diamond pricing reported from New York as rough stone contracts are set for early release. London orders 23 to 24 percent increases, with New York wage hikes for diamond cutters driving costs. Dealers note impending retail price upticks amid the London syndicate move.
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York
New York
Mialden Lane
London
New York City
Eaton Family Reunited Amid Silence on Dispute
Mrs Eaton says no comment as the Eaton household appears reconciled with Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Baton and his family. The admiral and Mrs Eaton publicly resisted further discussion while investigators examine the infant death and poison traces from Harvard and local medical examiners.
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Whitney
Harvard Medical School
J Winthrop Spooner
Hingham
Asinippi
Mrs Duke Prays In Court In Sanity Hearing
Chicago date 1 September newspaper reports Mrs Alice Webb Duke former wife of tobacco magnate Brodie L Duke is held for insanity following arrest for nonpayment of a 40 promissory note. Judge Gimmett orders examination in county court as the woman pleads she was nearly starved and sings a hymn in a soft voice.
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Chicago
Alice Webb Duke
Gimmett
Brodie L Duke
Mrs Duke
Grand Opera
Amy Beau
Marquette Unveils Pere Marquette Statue in Michigan
A 16 foot bronze monument honoring Pere Marquette is unveiled in Marquette Michigan on September 1. The statue rests on a 30 foot pedestal, depicts the Catholic missionary in robes, and honors his role in Michigan history. The ceremony features Rev Wallace Day and other dignitaries, with a traveling procession led by Vincente Popling, granddaughter of Peter White.
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Lot “‘Milwaukes
Mae Vincee Popling
Peter White
Marquette
Michig m
Prences Chauffeur Dying After Mysterious Injuries
Belgrade September 1 Zvono reports Crown Prince George’s French chauffeur employed by the prince was seriously injured and secretly taken to Belgrade Hospital where he lies in a dying condition as authorities investigate the incident and any links to the prince’s earlier assault affair.
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George of
Serva
Belgrade
Aervie
Zvono
George
Fire damages Pittsburg storage house. five firemen injured
A $500,000 blaze destroyed the J A Blanck storage building in Pittsburg’s Hat End district. Operations were interrupted as walls collapsed burying five firemen, one seriously, amid extensive damage.
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Hat End
Dr Cook claims North Pole triumph in 1908 dispatches
Controversy and jubilation swirl as letters and telegrams from Knud Rasmussen and Frederick Cook surface. Reports from Lerwick and Copenhagen confirm Cook reached the pole on April 21 1908 while rival claims and personal feuds shadow the achievement.
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Cook
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Washington Port
New York
Shetland Island
Frederick Albert Cook
Brooklyn
Bushwick Avenue
North Mar
DR. Cook
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