Labor Day Held with Extensive Public Festivities
Labor Day celebrations attracted thousands as unions and businesses closed and recreation dominated. Rain gave way to sunshine, with major events at Benning race track and Marshall Hall, including baseball, races, dancing, and a cakewalk. Pow dlerly urged peace with capital, while crowds enjoyed picnics, fishing, and canal party outings across Washington and suburbs.
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Marshall Hall
River View
Washington
Terrence
Knights of Labor
Alo
Warshail
Rink
Cipital
Sibor
Bubar
Iso
Marshill Bal
Suitland Park
Prince George County
Broadwater
Little Falls
High Island
Washington Grove
Columba
Washington Young Mens Christies Association
District National Guard
Kendgington
Takoma
New Suburb Opened By United States Realty Co
Large crowd attends opening sale of a new suburban town across the Eastern Branch. Col Randle, president, notes record one-day sales for the District as investors rush after midnight to secure plots. Gathering features tents, a barbecue, free watermelons, and a parade of buyers along the canal praction line to the Heights.
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Washington
Navi Gun Factory
Wu Leldersip
Piof
Llochkesx
Leeh Ind
Eae Rieges
Canlal
Ord Pest
Washington Heights
Mateau
Meretbeebea
Fea
Zealles
Bryan Speaks at Omaha Labor Day Exposition Feature
William Bryan was the principal speaker in Omaha during Labor Day celebrations at the expositions. The event highlighted union labor and showcased Bryan addressing local workers and community leaders in Nebraska.
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Bryan
Omaha
Willam
Stray bullet wounds woman during Labor Day parade chaos
Chicago dispatch reports stray bullets struck Mrs Anni Hopkins near Michigin avenue and Madison street as police tried to keep Labor Day crowds clear. A suspect named William Laska was arrested after firing. a bystander, Mr Wookins, was critically wounded. The procession, led by labor figures, stretched over three hours with notable figures at the front.
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Chicago
Anni Hopkins
Michigin Avenue
Madison Street
Wiliam Laska
Uicka
Eesin
Iid
Laska
Wookins
Cornelius FP Shea
Shaa City
Cornerstone Laid for New Labor Temple in New York
New York Labor Temple cornerstone laid on Eighty fourth street between Second and Third avenues. The five story structure will cost 120 200. Fifteen thousand workers marched under umbrellas in the parade. Waitresses Union members wore white dresses and parasols, deterred by a Central Federated Union decree. Many workers were followed by uniformed small sons.
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New York
Temple of Labor
Eighty-fourth Street
Second
Third Avenues
Waitresses
Central Federated Union
Boston Parade Small Labor Day Rain Delays New England Events
Rain in the forenoon and muddy ground forced postponement of most Labor Day activities in New England. In Boston thousands of union members avoided walking in the rain while a smaller parade line formed. The parade was reviewed at the State House by Guy William L. Douglas and at City Hall by Mayor Patrick A. Cadlins.
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New England
Boston
State House
Guy Willam L. Douglas
Patrick A. Cadlins
Temple of Labor Dedicated in Seattle Parade Day
In Seattle Washington on September 4 the completed $60 000 Temple of Labor was dedicated after the Labor Day parade. About 8000 people crowded through the doors as dedicatory services ended and the building opened to the public. The event marked the largest labor temple ceremony of its kind seen in Seattle.
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Seattle
Seattle Wash
Labor Temple
Equitable Demurrer in Suit by Pokey Holder J Wilcox Brown
Equitable Life Assurance Society filed a demurrer in New York denying the bill for receiver. The reply argues Brown lacks equity and that relief cannot be granted without state attorney general approval. It also asserts insufficient facts, improper plaintiff parties, and that other policy holders and annuitants should be named as defendants.
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J Wilcox Brown
New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Peolley
Brown
State of New York
Ladies in a Runaway Near Hamilton Injuries Mild
Mrs J T Branson and her two Hamilton daughters were riding when a carriage horse ran away on Hamilton road. The horse collided with a tree, the occupants were thrown to the ground, and all escaped with slight injuries. The carriage and horse sustained damage, and the party was taken to Dr Goswell's office for care.
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J. T. Branson
J T Branson
Hamilton Reond
Congress Heights
Hamilton Road
Branson
Goswell
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promised Cure
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as the great kidney remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and uric acid discomfort. It claims to ease holding water, burning urination, and night trips, with alcohol aftereffects. Advertisement directs readers to try a 50 cent bottle or mail order, listing Binghamton NY as address.
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Kilmer
Ellmer
Bing Hapion
Washington Day Post
Swamp Ant
Teters
Binghamton
Washington Rector Tells Pope of Peace Treaty
Rev Dr Stafford rector of St Patrick's Church Washington was received in private audience by Pope Pius. The Pope asked him to convey to President Roosevelt his congratulations on the peace treaty and his warm personal regard and admiration. Dr Stafford will sail home shortly. reception by church authorities in Rome was cordial.
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Washington
Pope Pius
Washington Post
Rome
Dr Stafford
St Patricks Church
Hishite
Sacred Palace
Stafford
Roosevelt
Sleeping Man Browned After Rescue from River
A fisherman, Loward C Darrell aged 32 of 1205 Thirteenth Street NW, fell from a wharf at Thirty first Street NW while fishing. Joseph Bradley, a migrant worker, jumped into the river and aided Darrell to shore after about four minutes in the water. Darrell died before medical aid could reach him. Coroner Nrvitt ruled death by accident and an inquest will be held. Darrell’s mother, Mrs Darrell, grieving, identified the body at the morgue before burial arrangements.
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Loward C Darrell
Thirteenth Street
First Street
Joseph Bradley
Columbia Land Company
Darrell
Bradley
John Smith
Darrell Wes Dearl
Dutisil
Calumbia Bard Company
Aid
Nrvitt
First Hunting Accident Off Jackson City Harbor
Bren ry Beverly a 22 year old Black man from Jackson City Virginia was wounded in a hunting accident on a house boat. His companion Richard Smith discharged a loaded shotgun by accident while cleaning it causing a double charge to explode through the cabin roof and into Beverly s back and limbs. He was moved to Emergency Hospital in a wagon ambulance and his condition is listed as serious or fatal.
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Bren~ry Beverly
Jackson City
Richard Smith
Beverly
Smith
Jail Officials Guard Against Smallpox Spread at City Jail
Health officials and Warden Harris maintain vigil as fever cases decline at the United States Jail. North wing now quarantined after unexpected spread, with fumigation and full prisoner screening continuing. temporary detention ward set up for temperatures above normal. About 500 prisoners remain confined as investigations into the two new smallpox cases continue.
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United States
Health Department
Harris
Lee
Bradley
Lawn fete for Georgetown hospital benefits Holy Trinity ladies
A four day lawn fete opened on the Georgetown University campus to raise funds for Georgetown University Hospital. Guided by Holy Trinity Church volunteers, the event features nightly programs including music cakewalk by Miss India Baker and George Baker, vaudeville by Miss Coral Shrove pupils, with later announcements for Friday and Saturday. A new sight seeing rata priced at 99 cents offers humorous guided tours of Georgetown.
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Georgetown
Ladies of Holy Trinity Church
Georgetown University Hospital
Miss India Baker
George Baker
Coral
Thirteenth Child Arrives In Policeman Smith Family
Congratulations poured over Policeman Smith of the Ninth precinct for the birth of his thirteenth child a girl weighing over twelve pounds. He is forty nine, lives at 1619 Tenth Street Northeast with wife and a large family and is a grandfather of thirteen. Separate notices report War Captain's Widow Dead Mrs Marvy J Decker died at her daughter's home after cancer. funeral at St Paul's Episcopal Church. Also a report of a woman who jumped to her death from a ship after the vessel Hellig Clay arrived from Canenhagen.
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Smith
Roosevelt
Policeman Smith
Tenth Street
Marvy J Decker
George B Decker
North Carolina
Jennie Sedewich
Decker
Twenty Eighth
K Streets
Dettle Bedgwick
George W
Cutl Decker
St Paul's Episcopal Church, Ot
Bea
New York
Hellig Clay
Canenhagen
Clare
Dr Wilson's Position Unchanged Says No Authorized Mouthpiece
Washington Grove Md pastor GEO P Wilson of Assembly's Presbyterian Church has not spoken publicly and asserts he has not authorized any spokesperson. He asks sources to report that no ministry or lay figure represents him.
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Banter
Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Geo P Wilson
Washington Grove Md
Auto Fire Destroys Car of A Howard on Fourteenth Street
A handsome luxury auto belonging to A Howard caught fire while parked at the curb in front of his home on Fourteenth Street Southeast. The blaze resulted from gasoline explosion about 1 o'clock last night. No 3 Engine Camping was called and extinguished the fire, but damage exceeded eighty dollars.
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Howard
Fourteenth Street
Double shooting maims Fairfax County wagon driver
Charles Harris a 71 year old center market dealer from Fairfax Court House Va was returning from Washington when an unknown Negro thief halted his wagon on a remote road near Fairfax shot him twice then robbed him of 17 in cash a knife and a revolver. Harris lay unconscious until he was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors reported grave injuries and police began a city wide search for the assailant described as medium height light brown complexion wearing dark clothes and no hat.
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Charles Harris
Fairfax Court House
Washington
Fairfax
White
Herris
Sylvester
Fairfax County
Harris
Center Market
Aqueduct Bridge
Falls Church
Wedgerburn
Stabbings and assaults reported across city streets
Police reported a night of disturbances with several stabbing and assault incidents. John Barker, 17, and Tom Clayton, 40, fought over a love affair in Snow Court ending with Barker stabbed in the stomach. Clayton fled but was later captured. Nettle Galloway, 27, was stabbed in Bellscourt and hospitalized. George Miles, 33, was struck with a bat at Thurty Fourth Street, fracturing his jaw and he was treated at Georgetown University Hospital. Michael McCarthy, 48, was struck by a brick at First and Weston Streets, suffering a broken jaw. Authorities detained suspects in several cases as of last night.
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John Barker
D Street Northwest
Tom Clayton
Barbur
Snowcourt
Clayton
Newton
Third Precinct
Nettle Galloway
Northwest
Bellscourt
Sam
Tilley Branson
Bransons
George Miles
Thurty Third Street
John Coates
Thury Fourth Street
Yalta Place
Georgetown University Hospital
Michael McCarthy
Fenton Street
Wenton
Cool Weather Promised For Washington In Next Few Days
Weather notes report cooler conditions for Washington over the next two days with fair skies. Yesterday's high reached 87 in downtown and a 72 moderate low at the weather bureau, humidity rising to 91 by evening. A light morning shower occurred then cleared as Prof Henry described national maps showing generally low temperatures except Arizona, with protracted rain in New England and cool Mississippi Valley conditions.
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Washington
Wasington
Weather Bureau
Henry
Arizona
Piittsburg
Mississippi Valley
Kansas
Nebraska
New England
Mother Finds Girl Dead From Natural Causes
Marie Smithson aged fifteen died at home at 629 Four and a half Street Southwest without medical care after several days of illness. Police reported the Fourth Precinct investigation. coroner Nevitt notified and to review the case.
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Mane Smithson
Marie Smithson
Nevitt
Marie
East Washington Colored Men Endorse Mrs Cooper at School Meeting
A meeting of East Washington patrons and citizens at 1303 H Street NE adopted resolutions backing Anna J Cooper, condemning newspaper attacks, and calling for removal of resistant board members. A new Colored Citizens of East Washington group was formed. A B Wesley chaired, Charles Fl Tiane secretary.
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East Washington
Cooper
M Street
Colored High School
H Street
Anna J Cooper
Board of Education
Colored Citizens of
Wesley
Lane
Holland
Charlies Lane
Daniel G. Wooding
Charles Fl Tiane
Stones Through Window In Damaging Prank Case
Plumber Heineth Baker and prankster Frelles were charged after a window was broken during a property damage incident. Authorities say the motive remains unclear as investigators review the sequence of events and witness statements.
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Heineth
Flehi
Weather Conditions From The Department Of Agriculture
Weather bulletin reports a slow-moving disturbance near the Dakotas and Upper Mississippi Valley with heavy rains along the New Jersey coast to the Lawrence Valley. cooler conditions in the Middle Atlantic and New England, warmer in the Rocky Mountains and Upper Mississippi Valley, showers in the West Gulf and Rocky Mountain regions, and fresh southwest winds along the coasts. Temperatures near average to above in various regions, with precipitation and sunshine figures provided for several cities and a river bulletin noting the Shenandoah and Potomac are muddy.
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Burgas Washington Warday
Tahe
Atlantic
Dak Jas
Rerioua
Misngeippi
Plateau
New Jersey
The
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Ohio Valley Lake
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Hicago JL
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Wye
Davenport
Towa Ag
Denver
Cole
Iowa
Galveston
Texas
Helena
Mont
Indianapoli
Ind
Jacksonville
Salt Lake City
Stah
Paul Minn
Springfield
Vickaburg
Washington Fort
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah
Potomac
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