Penny Hunt Draws Thousands to North Ranké Highlands Outing
United States Realty Company hosted a penny hunt for 1 000 youngsters at North Randle Highlands. About 3 000 adults and children explored the grounds amid roasted ox, lemonade, and hot sandwiches. Twenty pennies were marked and worth 1/2 ounce of gold upon redemption, while unmarked coins were scattered for the mass scramble under stones logs and grass.
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Lincoln
North Ranké Highlands
Poyndy
United States Realty
North Randle Highlands
Steventon
United States Realty Company
Brothers
Trs
Linton &. Norman
Tercetary
Arthur T. Randle
Randle Heights
Twining City
Feragina
Me Randle Highlands
New Bureau Appointments in Far Eastern Affairs
A brief State Department notice outlines a reorganization plan for the division of Far Eastern affairs. Ransford J. Miller Jr. becomes chief, Edward P. Williams assistant chief, and Percival Heintzeman assistant. Miller is the current Japanese secretary and interpreter in Tokyo, Williams serves as resident general at Tientsin and ex-Chinese secretary of the legation in Peking, Heintzeman is consul at Chungking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Ransford
Miler, Jr
Tokyo
Edward P. Williams
Renant
Tientsin
Peking
Percival Heintzaeman
Chungking
China
Funeral services for Capt. Samuel C Lemly
Brief services were held at St John s Church for Capt Samuel C Lemly former judge advocate general of the navy who died in the city Friday after arduous duties. The church was crowded with relatives and naval circle friends. Military escort bore the body to Arlington Cemetery for burial with military honors.
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St. John’s Church
Samual C. Lemly
Riary
Arlington Cemetery
Father John's Medicine Tale Of A Cure And His Label
A Lowell Massachusetts priest, Rev Fr Jona OBrien, nearly fell to a lung illness but recovered after using Father John s Medicine prescribed by an orient specialist. The story claims the remedy strengthened his body, cured the cough and lung trouble, and led him to endorse the product. A $25,100 charitable offer backs the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jona O'Brien
Lowell
Mass
John
Maida
Father John
New Law Enforced In Police Court Bond Set For John Smith
Judge Kimball imposed a bond of 100 dollars or 0 days in the workhouse on John Smith in police court yesterday for tuguenting safoone. Testimony showed Smith could not work due to indigestion and tuberculosis. Officers testified he frequented saloons but was sober and not disturbing others.
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John Smith
Kimball
Smith
J. A. Conrad
Ther
More Schools Needed Says Rentals Desirable No
Oyster states rented school buildings are undesirable and Congress is to blame for insufficient facilities for 36 000 district children. Philadelphia and New York face shortages as Washington complains of portable schools. Board of education plans to educate about 56 000, with many students in private halls and rented spaces. Captain James F Fyster cites unappealing rented buildings and lack of half as many structures as required, urging new normal and central eastern high schools and other graded schools, blaming Congress for the shortfall.
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Education Board
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Board of Education
Warober
James F. Fyster
Commillsiowers
Congress
Dorsey Foultz Chase Recalls 13 Year Hunt tale
Barbee recounts tracking Dorsey Foultz from Monkey Hollow to Brockland and Soldier Home wards, across Brookland, through a colored camp meeting to a Philadelphia museum, where Barbee was thrown out by guards after pursuing a dubious lead.
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Vaut
Met
Dorsey
Camp Meeting Place
Gaithersburg
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Tmé
Washington
Washington Grove
Col M Closkey Dead A Famed Democratic Figure Passes
Felix McCloskey a Brooklyn born politician with 60 years in Washington and Brooklyn circles died at his daughter's home aged 82. He served as sergeant at arms in the U S Senate and at the 1860 Charleston convention amid factional splits tied to Douglas Lincoln. A cousin of Cardinal McCloskey, he entered national politics with Webster and Clay era figures. He lived in DC, worked for Gen Spinola, and remained tied to House politics for four decades.
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Lincoln
Felix McCloskey
Brooklyn
Col. Mcloakey
Washington
District of Columbia
Webster
Clay
Col. McCloukey
Broderick
California
New York City
Buchanan
Stephen A. Douglas
United States Senate
McCloskey
Congress
Gen. Spinola
Col. McCloskey
House
Jefferson Davis
Senate
Old Country
Cardinal McCloskey
Feast of Watermelon at Bradbury Heights
The city hosted a unique watermelon feast at Bradbury Heights honoring Robert F. Bradbury who funded the event. Families attended with refreshments of Judotoya frost, lemonade, pie, and cake as Mr Bradbury oversaw activities including athletic events. A red-hot baseball game and several foot races closed the afternoon program.
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Bradbury Heights
Robert F. Bradbury
Hvery
Mtion
Tce
Hradbory
Borhood Dags
Hunt for Dorsey Foultz Sparks Vivid Conversation
An anonymous dialogue recalls chasing Dorsey Foultz with a red mustache man sent to confront suspects in Rock Creek Park. The account mentions a night gear scene, a missing figure in darkness, and lingering thoughts about the case and a possible reward.
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Dorsey
Rim
Dorsey Foults
Rock Creek Park
Barbee
Foultz Smd
Lemon’ Viunter
True Reformers Parade Honors Labor Progress and New Political Party
Gen Andrew Burt congratulates the True Reformers as delegates from Baltimore Richmond and nearby towns join a parade through Washington to Green Willow park. Labor Day speeches by colored ministers mark progress since slavery with praise for education churches and homes. Burt condemns violence and property destruction and hints at a future political party unfettered by cooperation with corporate power. A basket lunch for attendees followed the march to Twelfth and U streets NW and services at Baptist churches.
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Balimore
Richmond
Washington
Tia Avenue
Green Willow Park
Andrew S. Burt
Army and Wavy Union
Claddy
Burt
Twelfth
U Streets
Taylor
Madrea Park
Knights Templars Outing To Atlantic City From Washington
A 66 member party led by RF A Sebring commander of Columbia Commandery No 2 sails from Washington for a four day outing at Atlantic City. They will stay at the Hotel Wishire and visit nearby resorts. The list includes Mrs Amelia Dick Boyt Mrs Dick Senator Dick’s mother Mrs Meyers W F Gude past commander De Malay Commandery and others from Columbia Orient Washington and WMI Commanderies plus spouses and several family members.
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RF. A. Sebring
Colambia Commandery
No. 2
Kalaitts Termplara
Columbia Commandery
Washington
Atlantic City
Wishire
F. A. Sebring
Amelia Dick Boyt
Senator Dick
Ohio
Meyers
W. F. Gude
de. Malay Commandery
Gude
Catherine Loser
Claude ¥. King
Mr. King
James McKeep
McKee
Joan G. Craig
Alva 5
Wiliam J. Holtman
John Walker
P.A Sebring
Blaine Sebring
Paul E. Lesh
Frank 3. Gibson
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a remedy to maintain youth and health. It instructs regular use in water and promotes universal availability through druggists and grocers at $1.00 per bottle, with a free medical booklet offered to readers.
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DUFFY
Neper
Matt Waitkey
Rochester
N.Y
Skin and Cleadiinets Promote Schneider’s Malt Bread
Ad copy promotes Schneider’s Malt Bread as a perfect food, claiming it tastes better than other treats. Mentions grocers and a sample price. Includes notes on Altamount Spring Water and references to local institutions and services, ending with a call to use Post Want Ads free.
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Schneider
Grocers
March Concert Selections Feature Invincible Exy Overture
Readable notes describe a concert program including Dhe Invincible Exy Overture Fra Dianlo Masurka di Concert La Cartan and selections featuring the Black Huzsar Wallis Artint Li. The fragmentary OCR list hints at a period music event with multiple titled pieces and performers.
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Fra Dianlo
Masurka di
la Cartan
Wallis
Artint
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City Bulletins
Altamount
Sudge
Crick
Henagelaer Polytechics Institute
Prone
Crowley's
C. D
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Ios
Circle
Julias Kamper
Star-Spebgted Banner
Washington Gaslight Co
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Prince Albert
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Stow
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