Dairymen Push Restore Reform to Tuberculin Testing
About 100 milk producers from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia at 627 Louisiana Avenue opened a drive against the tuberculin test for cows seeking repeal of the health rule that condemns reactors. They plan a congressional appeal to spare cows with mild tuberculosis and argue the test harms dairy farms and milk supply. John Thomand Was elected association president for the coming year.
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Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Producers’ Association of Dairymen
Louisiana Avenue
Congress
Woodward
Health Department
Dairymen’s Association
John Thomad
Association
John Thomond
Critic of the Capital Sees Maine Go Dry at Election
At the Elighment Temple entertainment by the Independent Order of Rechabites local members criticizes recent wets gains as due to public malice. Speakers include John Mahoney and Rev Dr Donald Co Mac two, praising sights yet condemning drinking to arrest. Committee reports and elections planned.
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Maine
SM Kradford
North America
Order of Rechabites
The
Wets
John Mahones
Donald Co Mactwo
Nator
Charles Willams
Spikereda Marks
Viminutea
John KR. Mahoney Hatrvans Tow. Newman
Farses Mr Loveless
Matthew Malte
J McMahon
Charles VY. Sherweed
Jui W. Jackson
James H. Dony
Marini
Mahoney
Alice A. Lithgow
Anna “Mio McMahon
Peter J Conksey
Atland Lithgow
We. J. Ho Robinson
James Pearson
John A Thorn
William B. Mills
Whllara Ho Lawson
Rachel Braun
Lola Wo Marks
Mary A. Hessler
J. D. Buckley
Willam A. Ridgely
Frank P. Cooper
Charles T. Carroll
Charles 8. Sneha
T. C Hier
Preston F. Dewey
Charles W. Roe
Clubs Open the Campaign for Republican State Clubs
Former Representative William Andrews, now Treasury auditor, opened the campaign at 47 Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters with a strong address on protection of American industries. Judge Henry M. Foote of Scranton praised tariffs. a two hour program of song followed with refreshments. Several names were listed as members including Charles Butler and George Laugheny among others. Lincoln Townsend presided.
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William
Andrews
The
Treasury
League of Republican State Clubs
Pennsylvania Avenue
Henry M. Foote
Scranton
House Committee
Charles Butler
George Laugheny
Wiliam Bb
Eastburn
Frank M. Phillip
Howard H. Hinkis
Ebner E. Young
Herman C. Goeth
T. H. Mumford, Jr
Elmer S. Jackson
Charles B. Welsh
William 5. Walsmith
Elwin F Homer
FE. Warren
Judge Henry Mc Foote
John S. Kister
H. Gladin T. Lincoln Townsend
Association
New Rock Creek Road Named for Maj J J Morow
Approval was announced to name a new roadway entering Rock Creek park from Sixteenth and Kennedy Streets in honor of Maj. J. J Morow former engineer commissioner. The plan was recommended by L. R. Grabil, assistant park engineer, and announced by Engineer Vomralastaner Judson, secretary of the board of control.
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Rock Creek Park
Sixteenth
Kennedy Streets
J. J Morow
Vomralastaner Judson
Board of Control
Maj. Morrow
L. R. Grabil
No Blame for Girl's Death in Motorcycle Incident
Coroner Nevitt's jury ruled Marjorie Newheiser died from a base of skull fracture after a motorcycle driven by Abraham Rice struck her on September 19. Rice was exonerated. Witnesses said Newheiser and Goldie Cates were startled by the approaching motorcycle and the victim attempted to cross the street.
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Marjorie Newheiser
Abraham Rice
Jennta Eppler
Nevitt
Rice
Mr. Rice
Newheiser Girl
Goldie Cates
Goldie Gates
Newheiser
Robbery at Star Lunchroom Repeats Similar Method
Police believe a man who fled after a January burglary at 1319 G Street Northwest returned to rif le the Star lunchroom cash register yesterday morning. He entered through the rear, silenced the light, and left by an unlocked door, taking $40. Four more thefts were reported nearby, including wire thefts near Washington Sanitorium and valuables from homes at 908 Virginia Avenue Southwest and Chevy Chase.
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G Street
Star
Mae
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Washington
Prince George Counts
Robert Jackson
James W. Knott
Virginia Avenue Southwest
William H. Golverman
Chevy In
Nase
Aged Highwayman Threatens Man With Knife
An elderly gray-bearded white man, about thirty six, dressed poorly, loomed as a highwayman in broad daylight on Rhode Island avenue near Twenty eighth street. He demanded money from Robert McChristian of Central avenue northeast, but fled when told he had nothing of value. McChristian reported the attempt to Ninth precinct police. no trace was found. The suspect stood about five feet eight inches and weighed around 165 pounds.
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Robert McChristian
Central Avenue Northeast
Ninth Precinct
Twenty-Eighth Street
Rhode Island Avenue
McChristian
Beng
Tle
Cheaper Telegraph Rates In Anacostia Reported
A committee of the Anacostia Citizens' Association announced that telegrams will be delivered in Anacostia as cheaply as in other suburbs. The group had pressed telegraph companies for months to cut rates. Additionally, preparations for Logan Park dedication on September 2 were reported with Burr to preside and Frisbie to unfurl the flag as G. 4. R and veterans groups march. The Interstate Commerce Commission had reviewed excessive express rates in Anacostia and promised relief.
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Anacostia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Poisoning of dogs rattles Friendship Heights
Three dogs were poisoned in Friendship Heights over several days, two dying. The most valuable dog, an English bulldog owned by Dr. Edwin E. Roberts, and another dog owned by Charles H. Becher died after being poisoned Monday night. a collie owned by Ralph Wilton recovered. Dr. Roberts says there is no clue to the poisoner as owners keep pets indoors.
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Friendship Heights
Edwin E. Roberts
Charles H. Becher
Ralph Wilton
May Strike At Yard Plan Appeals To Congress
Union machinists meet in Washington to denounce Taylorism and urge action. They argue the system raises costs and risks moving work to private yards, calling for strikes if needed and seeking AFL support. Delegates head to Rock Island for a national conference with over twenty attendees from Bremerton to Brooklyn.
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Rock Inland
Washington Yard
Huttel Teac
A. A. Ackerman
Congressional Investigation Committee
Ackerman
Washington Navy Yard
Lodge
United States
Taylor
Congress
A. F. of L
Hett
Columbia Lodge
Conference of Government
Davenport
Iowa
General Executive Board
Brand Lodge
American Federation of Labor
Atlanta
Rock Island
Wiliam Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Washington
Samuel Elder
Thomas E. Carroll
Government Plante
Bremerton
Wash
Mare Island
Boston
Portsmouth
Watertown
Watervliet, N. Y
Norfolk, Va
Brooklyn, N. Y
Lost Master Key Costs Government 1500 Dollars
A Capriol police officer misplaced the House office master key, triggering new lock cylinders for 300 office doors. After a month of search, the government spent about 1500 dollars. the officer faced the cost and now keeps all keys on his person.
Workman killed by pipe at Soldiers Home
Thomas H. Hummer, 30, of 648 L Street Northeast, was struck on the head by a pipe while unloading iron pipes at the Soldiers' Home yesterday afternoon. He died about an hour later at the home hospital from a fractured skull. Coroner Navitt is investigating.
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Thomas H. Hummer
L ‘Street
Corlaner Navitt
Forty Builders Set for Washington Baltimore Outing
Forty members of the Builders and Manufacturers' Exchange of Washington depart at eight this morning for a Baltimore visit with the Baltimore builders and an Annapolis steamer trip aboard the Louise. Navy permission allows docking at a government dock in Annapolis. Naval Academy officials and Maryland Governor Crothers will welcome the party, which includes guests from Norfolk, Richmond, and Philadelphia, returning to Washington about ten o’clock.
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Taylor
Washington Navy Yard
Columbia Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Naval Lodge Hall
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Navy Yard
William N. Huttel
Washington
Midvale Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Builders and Manufacturers’ Exchange of Washington
Baltimore
Builders’ Exchange
Iristate
Washington Exchange
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Louise
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Gov. Crothers
Maryland
Norfolk
Richmond
Philadelphia
Post March Wins Applause in New York Theater
In New York on September 18 the Washington Post March by Sousa was performed in a city theater. The audience’s strong applause prompted another rendition, confirming the march remains popular with music lovers.
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New York
Washington
Washington Post
Sousa
Shaker siblings admit killing sister to end agony
Florida prisoners Agbert Gillette and Elizabeth Sears of a Shaker colony confess to murdering Sister Sadie Marchant on August 21. They claim they administered chloroform to end her suffering after she begged for mercy and say she blessed them as the dose began. They were released on bail.
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iXissimmese
Fla
Agbert Gillette
Elizabeth Sears
Shaker
Here
Sadie Marchant
Brother Gillette
Sister Sears
Sister Marchant
Sears
Marchant
Gillette
Lightning Change by Butt in 43 Minute President Visit
Maj Archibald Butt, not via army test, underwent a self imposed physical prep as he prepares for a 13,000 mile journey aboard the President’s car. He met Baron Uchida in Beverly in full dress, then hurried home to change and return to the depot for a 4:38 train to Boston, completing the jaunt in 43 minutes.
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Beverly
Mase
Archibald Butt
Baron Uchida
Japan
Boston
Wife Divorces Col Cheever After Absence and Desertion
In Leavenworth Kansas a district court granted an absolute divorce to Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cheever now of Chicago from Lieut. Col. Benjamin H. Cheever of the Third United States Cavalry. The decree awards the wife 210 dollars monthly alimony amid allegations of neglect cruelty and desertion. Cheever had been missing from Leavenworth for months before being found in Chicago and had retired from service on September 30 1909.
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Leavenworth
Kans
Mra
Elizabeth M. Cheever
Chicago
Benjamin H. Cheever
Third United States Cavalry
Alent
Cpl. Cheaver
Here
Cheever
War Department
Benjamin Hay Cheever
Leutenant
Sixth Cavalry
White River
South Dakota
Wind Roars Through Springfield Caputol Damages Big
Special report from Springfield Alabama describes a severe windstorm that struck at 6 am causing $200000 to $400000 in damage. The statewide capitol roof was ripped off, plate-glass shattered, trees uprooted, and homes damaged. The Dome building glass doors shattered and a Plow Works roof blown off. Corn and fruit crops damaged. many residences hit by falling trees.
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Capitol
Springfield
Washington Post
Springfeld
Statehouse
Fair Grounds
Sattley
Tringie
Old Soldier Vanishes after Pension Drawn in Washington
Wallace F. Fuller, 67, civil war veteran of 1005 Eighth Street NW, left Thursday morning to visit the post office and draw his $36 pension and never returned. His wife, Elizabeth Fuller, fears foul play and says he had the money on him when last seen. Central detectives search the city. Mrs Fuller, in nervous prostration, has had premonitions of death. Fuller served in Troop C Fifth Cavalry and fought at Shiloh.
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Central Office
Wallace F. Fuller
Eighth Street Northwest
Elizabeth Fuller
New York
Shiloh
Refusal to salute flag hits New Jersey schools
In Perth Amboy on September 13 the New Jersey State board of education confronted a pupil refusal to salute the American flag and renew the oath of allegiance. Catherine Audsley, age 4, daughter of British subject M F Audsley, acted on her parents' instruction. The incident prompted state authorities to request full details from Superintendent Samuel E. Shull. The British consul in New York said he would verify if the Audsley children remain British subjects.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
New Jersey
State Board of Education
Catherine Audsley
M. F. Audsley
Great Britain
Samuel E. Shull
New York
Audsley
Women Rob With An Auto In Looting Case At Rooming House
Lula Moy 1st year American wife of Charles Moy and Clara Kibler 32 were arrested on petit larceny charges by Detective Armstrong and Officer Saunders. They visited 209 New Jersey Avenue NW on September 3 with intent to rent, left with stolen items. Kishar at G Street address. Kibler released on 50 bond, Moy detained.
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Lula Moy
Charles Moy
Clara Kibler
620
G Street
Northwest
Armstrong
Saunders
Lula
Kibler
New Jersey Avenue
C. F. Lynch
North Capitol Street
Harry Evans
Lynch
Lula May
Iadeut, Harrison
Mr. Lynch
Kim
Girl Seized and Slain in Kenton Bakery
Della Halsey, 2, daughter of a Hardin county farmer, was dragged from James Watts bakery in Kenton and murdered. An unknown young man seized the clerk, dragged her into the street, and fired three times, then disappeared.
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Kenton
Ohio
Heat wave prompts early dismissal in Kansas schools
Kansas City pupils were sent home early due to extreme heat as temperatures soared across the Southwest. In Topeka the high reached 98 degrees and Wichita reported temperatures in the high 90s, with many areas enduring 100 degree heat or higher.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Wichita
Kans
Counterfeit Five Dollar Gold Coin Found in New Orleans
In New Orleans on September 13 a counterfeit five dollar gold piece, dated 1869 with mint mark S, was detected at the United States Treasury while bank returns were being checked. The coin appears platinum in body with few imperfections in detail.
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New Orleans
Mandamus for Transfers In Transit Dispute
Charles W. Carr and Alfred E. Wood, acting for Chapin Brown, met with Baltimore and Washington Transit firm’s counsel to force Capital Traction to issue transfers. No plan decided yet. they will meet Harry Lerch next morning. A man damus suit against Capital Traction is anticipated pending answer.
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Charles W. Carr
Alfred E. Wood
Chapin Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and Washington Transit Company
Capital Traction Company
Harry F. Lerch
Physician Dr James H Stone counters wife's divorce claim
In District Supreme Court Dr James H Stone of 1600 Irving Street NW answers Mrs Elia Stones absolute divorce bill. He accuses a Washington police official of fidelity with his wife and alleges malice and ruined practice from her statements. Stone admits burning clothes to keep her off the streets and denies infidelity by himself while admitting her excess drinking. Walter C Balderston is his attorney.
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Washington
James H. Stone
Irving Street
District Supreme Court
Elia Stone
Weather contrasts across regions with warm spells and frost
Unusually strong temperature contrasts marked the day from the middle Atlantic to New England, with frost in northern Michigan New York and New England. Temperatures reached 102 in Concordia Kansas while other areas saw rain and a shifting warm front. A low-pressure system foresees showers in the plains and Great Lakes while warmer outbreaks reach the upper Mississippi Ohio valleys. Generally fair Thursday and Friday apart from precipitation near the Western disturbance. Winds vary by coast and region with light to moderate conditions. River reports note muddy Potomac and Shenandoah waters at Harpers Ferry Sept 13.
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S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio Valley
Joke
Michigan
New York
Middle Plains
Kavsen
Concordia
Kans
Appalachian Mountains
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
North
Pacific Coast
Plains States
Northwest Canadian
Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
Mivelemppi
Lake Region
Middle Plain
South Atlantic
Carolina
East Gulf
West Gulf Coast
Movements of Ocean Steamers and Farewell Week at Chevy Chase
Movements of ocean steamers include the New York Majestic from Southampton La Bretagne from Havre and several others sailing to New York and Liverpool. A farewell week at Chevy Chase Lake promises one of the season’s largest crowds with marine band music and nightly dancing as the weather remains favorable for guests to enjoy the resort festivities.
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Aurea
New York
Majestic
Southampton
la Breagne
Havre
Oceania
Trieste
Chevy Chase Lake
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Page’s Laundry Co
St. Phone
M. 1817
Christian Xander
California Wines
Keeley Institute
Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
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Esco
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W. W. Deal & CO
H Street
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