Freight delays prompt reform plan and reforms promised
A Washington freight committee report urged speedy action to cut delays in shipments from the Pennsylvania station to Southern points. Bowle and Green pledged through billing reforms, daily Washington freight departures, and a new southern terminal to speed deliveries. The association seeks member cooperation, mail-back shipment cards, and closer oversight to reduce vexatious delays and boost efficiency for shippers.
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Pennsy
Southern
Boom Association
Lie Tobuers
Angeociatien
Washington
Che
Pennsylvania
Alexandria
Iines
Messs Semmes
Droop
Merveine
Tils Association
Wow Bowie
Pennishania Failroad
Iby
Lnis
Vexantina
Margaey
Southern Railway
Moss
St Alexandyla
Southkern Pointe
Baltimore and Clune
Armanik
Hopal
Tar
Seutacrno
Freght
Diey Lova
ul+ 2
Coca Sembre
Fressht
Board of Trade
Business Mens Association
James
Jedbers and
Sttipers
Doreinns Machine
The
Luna Park Company
George E Gill
Phillipsborn
Georgetown Law School Opens Third to Sixth Annual Session
Georgetown University School of Law announces the third through sixth annual session opening on Wednesday October 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Law Welcome Building 508 E Street Northwest. All interested are invited to attend and to enroll for the ensuing term. Secretaries and faculty contact details are given for enrollment information. The notice emphasizes scholarly pursuit and the school’s appeal to legal minds.
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Georgetown University School of Law
E Street
Ide
Californians to Celebrate State Association Anniversary
Californians to celebrate the California State Association anniversary with an evening event at a Washington hotel. George Gorham, Leonard Garver, and Boyer are listed among the entertainers with a full program of music and a military-style display. Officers and members of state organizations will attend.
City Events and Local Incidents in Brief
Major Timarus of Baltimore to preside over a city parade on September 12 during jubilee week. A fire damage incident occurred in a warehouse at 32339 K Street NW about 2 o clock yesterday, with unknown origin and estimated damages of several hundred dollars. Salvation Army leader Maj Elizabeth Barter arrived in Washington to direct meetings on Pennsylvania Avenue this afternoon and evening, with dedication planned for the Enfant. A clerk at the Pabte Prigter, John Ruteher, has been transferred to the office of the superintendant due to ecclesiastical duties.
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Marfarlad
Timarus
Baltimore
Thea City
M Mittchell
K Street
Elizabeth Barter
Salvation Army
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ure
Death of Capt C P Miller Resembling Former President Arthur
Capt C P Miller formerly of the Pennsylvania Volunteers Heavy Artillery died at Sibley Hospital after paralysis. He resided at 144 K Street NW and was noted for his strong resemblance to former President Arthur. Miller, a nephew of Mrs Amie Biddle of Philadelphia, was linked with Quaker families including Ellisons and Griswomes Tapson Frank Garland Miller and Rodewn Miller. He was a life member of Dawson Lodge No 46 FAAM and Washington Chapter Na.
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C. P. Maller
Charles Perry Willer
K Street
War Department
Arthur
Sibley Hospital
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Amnle Biddle
Philadelphia
Ellisons
Griswome
Frank Garland Miller
Rodewn Miller
Miller
Dawson Lodge
Injured War Department Clerk Remains At Georgetown Hospital
Rudolph Ullmer of 16 Thirtieth Street, employed as a clerk in the Military Secretary's Office at the War Department, was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital with injuries to his left side after a mysterious accident at Great Falls. Relatives say his condition is serious and details are not being disclosed. Ullmer, a German native, recently joined the Military Secretary's office from the District.
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Rudolph wWitmen
Georgetown
Ullmer
Uw Hospital
Wining
Jaas L
War Department
Washington business colleges exempt from employment agency laws
Corporate Counsel fhemits told Washington officials that business colleges that guarantee jobs for graduates cannot be treated as employment agencies. The opinion, in response to S W Fizan’s inquiry, maintained the current way colleges operate in the East and that most promise placement. Meanwhile Maccabees tent committees met to plan a reception for Supreme Commander D P Markey during his Washington visit, with D W Gall presiding and a special reception committee formed.
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Washington
Fhemits
S W Fizan
Eighth
K Street
Northwest
Washington Teachers Praise Centralized Education Plan
Dr I E Lyell Batte of the Pedagogical Digest lauds Washingtons educational system during a visit to the New Willard. He highlights central authority, improved teacher placement, and larger funding for new schools and materials under the new superintendent De Chancellor. The playground movement gains support as vital to child development, with emphasis on balanced supervision and local adaptation to Washingtons park and housing conditions.
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Washington
I E Lyell Batte
New York
New Willard
de Hatle
Teachers’ Association of
Marsland
State Agricultural College
College Park
Earle
Wilfard
Niew Superin
Paterson
Ely
Corsuirmoner
Boueatlop
Murle
Browne
Walshington
Cae
New York City
Chile
Churches Board of Trade
Home seekers break record for this city
Realty brokers report a rush of people seeking homes in Washington as demand for houses and apartments surges. The wave fuels growth along Northwest avenues, shifting the business center, with plans for department stores and hotels near new transit nodes. Strong interest in Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights, and Rock Creek area signals a broader expansion, boosted by expectations of a larger population in the coming census.
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Uecare
Washington
Civ
Lkely
Directo
Pittwerth
Dupont Cirele
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Hampshre
Rock Creek Park
MePchin Hill
Senate District Committee
Mount Pleasant
Columbia
Meighta
Fourteenth Street
Patrick F Thelyan
Nellyan
Ble
Esty
Jaree Breten
Slone
Atien
Pennsulania
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania
Rea
Lhs City
Raleigh
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth
Atraptrom
Sehich WI
Washington Land
Vdnestinm
Dyave
Wilel
Hood's Sarsaparilla Economy Message
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a strong economy with longer lasting benefits. It claims the bottle does more good than any other medicine and offers a true value at one dollar per bottle.
Denver Doctor Eggleston Arrested in Counterfeiting Scheme
A Denver physician, Dr J D Eggleston class of 97 Georgetown Medical School, is arrested on counterfeiting charges. Dispatch reports he conspired to acquire government bonds, used engraving plates, and planned offices in New York to print bonds. An earlier conflict with a fellow student and a 1890s incident are noted, with Secret Service involvement and discovery of engraving plates.
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Secret Service
Yha
United States
Pasonor
Washington
J D. Eggleston
Georgetown University
Denver
Eggleston
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Joy
Eagleston
Cubs
Secretary of War
Gletk
D H Dougals
Delta
Cola
Aggleston
Grand Mesa
Wall Street
Irgleston
Doughty
Lue
Hing
New York
Exposura
Harley O Baker
Eggiestens
Cdtral
Printery Suspends Jacob Hales Amid Union Tensions
In the Public Printery bindery Jacob Hales was suspended by Acting Foeman Many F Abia amid mounting discontent in a four month spell of suspensions. Union members said Hales had been diligent yet competent and the move hinges on Stirlings attitude, with a possible strike debated but not determined.
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Jacob Hales
Oakbinders
Tintow
Stirlings
Halee
Hales
Alan
Stiftings
Bir Ashton
Miss Eva Casseen Rides Fearless at Luna Park Incline
Eva Casseen a 207 borough street Northeast cashier at Chateau Alphonse bravely takes the place of Dolly Doestinau in a 72 foot incline ride at Luna Park. She endures objections, completes the somersault safely, and is hailed as a heroine by coworkers and spectators.
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Eva Casseen
Cach
Chateau Alphonse
Mile
Dolly Docseiman
Luna Park
Companiens A
Buxth Sirest Northeast
Fryonne d’Arcy
Maurice Garanger
Mixa Dolly Doestinau
Vonne d Ares
Miss Cagsten
Boon
Woomal
Arcy
Mona Garanger
Miss Casseen
New Luna Park
Miss Caseen
Fraud Order Targets Gulf and Shipland Land Scheme
The Post Office Department issued a fraud order against the Gulf and Shipland Development Company and D P Magruder for using the mails to obtain money under false pretenses. The company advertised lands near Gulfport as low priced, claimed to be legitimate, while misrepresenting details. Acting Postmaster General W hut lenberger announced the owner’s problem and noted sustained evidence gathered by the department's agents.
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Fast-office Department
Mississippi Company
Gulf and Shipland Development Company
Dunbar P Magruder
D P Magruder
Offceman
Gutport Ales
W . @hutlenberger
Ife Malls
Thole Lands
Gulf Port
Shallenberger
Retail Clerks Push Eight Hour Day and Equal Pay
The Retail Clerks International Association adopts a platform calling for a shorter workday, equal pay for equal work, and a living wage for all. It urges militant union action to keep children at home and in schools while setting standard hours, with nine hours on weekdays and twelve on Saturdays for certain workers.
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qWorld
America
Retail Clerks’ International Association
Read Clerks’ Interrehonal Protective Association
Maila
Seras
Swedish Minister Eptember and Seasonal Bowel Ailments
A fragment discusses the month of September as a time for bowel-related illnesses including diarrhoea and typhoid fever. It mentions catarrh of the bowels and internal organs, the membranes lining the bowels, and a claimed preventive role for ferric in the system.
Case of Obstinate Chronic Diarrhoea Report
A historical ad style letter describes cure claims for Peruna remedies. W C Rollus of Prairie View Texas and D Prosser of Shelby, Iowa recount chronic diarrhoea, stomach catarrh, and malaria symptoms. Both credit Peruna with relief after several bottles, noting improved appetite and strength.
Secretary Root Sails to Chile With Naval Party
The local unions reject plans to form new branches and focus on strengthening their own ranks. Secretary Root and a Navy Department party sailed from Tocopilla to Callao, Peru, while a cruiser with the secretary on board guards the journey amid Chilean port preparations and telephonic activity.
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Root
Chile
Navy Department
Cherieston
Government Receipts and Expenditures Report
Government receipts and expenditures summary shows national bank notes received for redemption totaling 835289 dollars. Internal revenue collections amount to 105092 dollars, miscellaneous items account for 2 expenditures totaling 1810000 dollars.
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Dastams Seatenary
Spencerian Business College in the Nation's Capital
The Spencerian Business College long led by Henry C Spencer in Washington, DC, was later purchased from Mrs Spencer by L P Stiebl and Mrs Luia Vincent Shek, who expanded offerings across stenography, bookkeeping, and other studies at 403 Ninth Street over the Academy Theater.
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Spenceran Business College
Fas
Henry C Spencer
Ims
Bis Spencer
Mre Spencer
L. P . Stiebl
Luia Vincent Shek
Ninth Street
Academy
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Union Station
J. D. Eggleston
Binder Hales
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Beton
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Lowell, Mass
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R. L. Dye
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Robert L. Dye
Athington National Cemetery
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Prairie View
Tex
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Potunbriar
Crlaca
Swanstrom
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Shelby
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Swanstron
Jackson Bros
Seventh Street
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Rosie
Ana Palato
Spencerian Business College
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