Commercial Exhibit for Jamestown Expo urged by Washington leaders
Commissioner Macfarland and Washington business leaders discuss a private effort to fund a municipal exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. They seek congressional backing for a district day and a district exhibit showing government, transport, schools, health, police, and municipal services to attract Southern interest in Washington as a trade gateway. A traveling representative would promote the idea across Virginia, West Virginia, North and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
South
Thia
Mactarhind
Jol M. Wilson
Washington Board of Trade
James F. Oyster
Business Men's Association
Charles J. Bell
Jobbers and Shipper Association
Wacfarland
District ‘of Columbia
District of Columbia
St. Louis
Buffalo
Gea
Wilson
Capt
Oynter
Belt
Macfarland
Silding
Union Station
Senate Park
Washington Wit
Virginia
West Warsinia
Carolinas
Big Day at Luna Park With Varied Outings Planned
A busy Luna Park program marks the hardest outing day since the season opened. The Vet eran Club join in a joint oiling with Government Printing Office, Southern Railway Company, Columbia Typographical Union, and Stationary Engineers Association. The Census Bureau and other department employees add large gatherings. Free rides and idle week displays are featured as committees report on proceeds of 161 dollars 63 cents, to be turned over to the district school finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna Park
Veteran Club
Government Printing
uoMce
Southern Raiisay Company
Columbia ,Typographical Union
Stationary Engineers’ Association
Suir Ney
Alexandria County
Port of New York Dominates U S Revenue Totals
The revenue report shows New York port earning over twice all other U S ports combined. Total year receipts reached 85,251,95 dollars with New York at 32,673.40 and prior year 174,574.17. Ten ports topped 1 million in a prior year, twelve did so this year.
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New York
Wterelars
Resnolas
Optician seeks order vacating alimony in divorce case
James M. Dann an optician on Thirteenth Street Northwest asks District Supreme Court to vacate its decree requiring him to pay nine dollars monthly alimony to Mertie Dean. He alleges in his petition that affidavits from three local physicians show bruises on his wife’s body from an alleged attack shortly after their marriage. Mrs Dean filed for a limited divorce. Thor represents her. Attorney RL Mattingly represents Mr Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Dann
Thirteenth Street
District Supreme Court
Mertie de _Rean
Dean
Jim
Thor
Mattingly
Mr. Dean
Concert at the White House by the Marine Band
The Marine Band conducted by Edont Willam FH Santelmann performs at the White House this afternoon at 2 44 p.m. The programme includes marches and dances with featured pieces and various solo and ensemble numbers.
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United States Marine Band
Marine Band
Edont
Willam FH
Santelmann
Wil
White House
Berman
Marco
Spineli
Scrugham Retracts Proxy Claims by Insurance Firm
Special to The Wabhinptall Post reports New York Life Insurance Company refutes charges that its agents sought proxies in Hunk and Jacksonville. Scrugham admits a wording mistake in stating an affidavit was made and promptly corrects it as soon as the error was found. Ex-Gov Jennings earlier testified to an affidavit and proxy details linked to the international committee for Gov Broward of Florida. References to the dates will be filled after October 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabhinptall Post
New York
New York Life Iosurance Company
G. BR. Scrugham
International Port Hildere’ Committee
Insuraice
Scrugham
William B. Jenings
Florida
New York Life Insurance Company
Jacksonville
Fla
York Life Management
G. W. Hubbell
Jennings
International Committee
Naurance
Virginia Fairall Denies Madman Story At Hospital
Mrs. Virginia Fairall says a Washington newspaper published an interview claiming she and her daughter were locked in a room with a madman at the Emergency Hospital. She declares the piece was written without consent, contains fabrications, and praises the hospital staff while denying any hostile attitude. She distorts no facts and condemns the article as false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Fairall
Washington
Medman
Ald
Tim
Foysalt
Peckham to Retire Soon Said on Moody Supreme Court Prospects
An unconfirmed report claims Attorney General Moody may join the U S Supreme Court as Justice Rufus W Peckham plans to retire due to ill health. The rumor ties Peckham’s exit to Moody’s advancement, potentially reshaping the court’s regional balance with New York, New England, and Massachusetts interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
United States Supreme Court
Rufus W. Peckham
Justice Peckham
Cleveland
Washington
General Moody
Peckham
New York
New England
Massachusetts
Oliver Wendell Tlaimes
Mondul
Postal Service Exams In Washington For Clerk Positions
An examination will be held in this city November for the Civil Service Commission positions of clerk and related roles. Applicants must be 18 to 40 years old, male applicants at least 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing no less than 125 pounds. Applications should be filed before 4:29 p.m. November 7. Further information available from the secretary of the Fourth Civil Service district.
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Clyff Zeevlen Commission
Washington Posl-Ofice
More Buildings Says Chancellor Remains of School Plan Discussed
The article reports on Chancellor remarks urging construction of large new school buildings with ample grounds to replace many smaller ones. It covers Reynolds report praise, recommendations approved for transfers among high schools, dismissals and appointments, and staffing changes in the district's public schools.
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Chancellor
Reynolds
Yen
Tie J
Atatiques
Ale
Thia
District of Columbia
America
Washington
Mikmci
United States
Central
Eiater Turner
Western
W. B. Priest
Weatlrn High
K. Brandonburs
McKinney
Western High School
A. A. Dovultie
H.H. Shanley
Len
F. B. Grandail
Eastern High School
Congrees Reignts
van Buren
Stayton
Buchanan
Cranch
Lenox
McCormick
Dent
Brent
Towers
Wallach
Peabody
Muton
Carberry
Raimonds
Maury
J Diemisina
R. B. Clark
Troca
Elrean Willisme
Cie Dayls
Alice Berry
Carren Nalfor
Kiniergariés
Genlady Sancectin
M.A. Johnston
Reappointments and resignations noted at city offices
The city board of education reappointed H. W. Lewin and others on the school staff, with committee decisions including Chester T. Lowell resigning from the Dliserick morgue to resume prior work as an engineer. Commissioner James H. Garfield of the Bureau of Corporations plans to return from vacation, while tensions with the government and alleged conspiracies loom regarding hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Lewin
Board of Education
Ithmatsat
Harry Wythe Lewis
Benning Road School
Lewis
Chester ‘T. Lowell
Dliserick Morgue
Lowell
James H. Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Garfield
Plumbers Board Rules On Apprentices and Helpers
After an all day session at Georgetown Law School the Plumbers Board clarified the Hirsh award interpretation. Local Union No 6 workers may return with current helpers while new helpers and apprentices join the Helpers Union or Apprentices Union, with union members willing to work per the award. The decision awaits Judge Peele’s return and further questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Georgetown Law School
Peelo
Court of Claims
Ipo Cldele
Board of Arbitration
Plurhber
Johnaymun
Phembers
Peele
Umlees
Atisea
Wells Faces Another Court Martial At Norfolk
Navy seaman Wells son of Otis W R Wells, a longtime problem enlistee at this naval station, remains in the brig aboard the receiving ship Franklin amid drunkenness charges. He was found intoxicated in Portsmouth last Saturday night and jailed before being remanded to the brig after bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Vaz
J. Raynor Starrs
Wells
United States Navy
Otis
W. R B. Wells
New York
Newport
Naval Station
Tie
Frankit
Navy
Thin
Portsmouth
Ths
New Barber Shop Sparks Debate Over New Law
A Washington City feature discusses the impact of a new barber shop regulation on cleanliness and antiseptic practices. Barbers and customers complain about higher shaving prices, while some insist on stricter sterilization methods and safer razor handling amid the reform. The piece highlights tensions between tradition and reform in a busy urban scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Cross
Washington
Sam Hill
Abd Elaw
Girl Fells Two Mashers in Broadway Assault
Miss Helen Pierson a 28 year old cashier from 23 West Twenty fourth Street New York knocked out two men on Broadway early this morning after they insulted her. She struck the first with an umbrella and followed with a second blow. The assailants Conrad Kimbay and David Peters were held in Jefferson Market Court and fined ten dollars each. The magistrate commended Miss Pierson for her spirit.
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New York
Bel
Helen Pierson
Broadway
New York Hospital
Tenderloin
Pieraon
West Twenty-fourth Street
Bartin
Fortieth Street
Mercer
Folleemen McRonough
Meher
Mins Piercon
Conrad Kimbay
Montelsir
N. Z
David Peters
East Thirty-second Street
Jefferson Market Court
Cincinnati marshal bound over in assault case
Vivien J. Ma Bin United States marshal for the district was bound over to the Hamilton County grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill. At a ward primary fight he allegedly attacked Charles McCarthy, who was badly wounded. Fagin’s attorney says self defense and plans to prove his client acted in self defense. William Thompson also bound over. The examiner says the Justice Department is investigating for a report to the Attorney General.
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Fagin
Cincinnati
BoReidl
Washington
Cincinnetii
Ohio
Vivien J. Ma bin
United States
Hamilton County Grand Jury
St Ie
Pagin
Charles McCarthy
Police Court
Board of Élections
Bond
William Thompson
Cash
Examiner
United States Department of Justice
Attorner
Meads
Gompers Report to be discussed by AFL executives
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor will meet in the city next Monday to discuss President Lemuel Gompers report as chairman of the political campaign committee ahead of the national convention to be held in Minneapolis in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Executive Council
The
American Federsion of Labor
Minneasatis
Lemuel Gompers
New Use for Corncobs Promises Alcohol Production
A Department of Agriculture announcement says corncobs and stover can be converted into alcohol, creating a new widely valuable industry. Secretary Wilson reports experiments show corncobs are not inferior to field corn for liquor yield, potentially lowering starch and helping reduce corn prices. Hoopeston is noted for related agricultural activity.
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Départment of Agricultura
Wilson
Asto
Let the babies be kissed in Grevpland debate
Health Officer Friedrich argues during a chaotic town discussion that baby kissing by candidates should continue, noting germs transfer is possible but the tradition remains vital, while critics warn of health risks and manipulation. The passage shows public overlap of health policy, political ritual, and community norms amid confusion.
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Grevpland
Friedrich
Bull in Big Store Triggers Turmoil in Pennsylvania Shop
A runaway bull dashed from a rear herd into a dry goods shop in Pennsylvania, scattering goods and scattering customers. Clerks fled upward as the beast charged through counters, with a red petticoat attracting its focus before the animal’s owners, plus a bystander named Bot, corralled it into the street.
Bani Concert Tonight at Randle Highlands
An apparent notice describes a concert event at Randle Highlands tonight with a focus on city views and daily attendance. The fragment mentions Nike Paave and a car marked Fsnd & ning, with references to the location around AVaahinetén and a test area near Randle Hiphlande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randle Highlands
Nike Paave
Fsnd
Ning
Randle
Weather shifts from high pressure to cooler unsettled conditions
An area of high pressure moves east of the Lake region while the St. Lawrence area remains. Central and Southern California see scattered showers. Temperatures fall across Colorado Utah and northern Rockies with winds turning northeast to southeast along coasts. Pacific and Atlantic coasts show fresh to strong breezes with varied cloud and sunshine patterns.
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Pashington
Sds
Minsistrops Haagbeen
Felrundér
St. ‘Lawrence
Texas
Pacife
Cailornia
Minnesota
Colorado
Utah
Rocky Mountain Region
Wissouri Valley
Miselzalpp
Ike ‘Regis
Chis Valley
Gulf
Eoast
Cawer
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Jamestown “Expo
Rath Falladelphia
Bae Frapsiero
New
Ortrans
Fes
Physici Ans
Hospital
Peckhan
Supreme Court
Postal Service
Admiral Baird
Joseph .R. Keene
J. P. Rhoemaker
J.B. Kinnear
J. Enos Ray
Hills Spear
Gade
John WW. Chappel
Petworth
Tennallytown Cchess
Wl SI. Iveland
Tennallytown
Eixth Gerade
Wile LL. Towne
Ue McKinley Manual Training School
Board
MiLionaire Binejicket Agald
Bug
Lansburgh & Bro
Will
Anthues
Wantington
Re Ae
Rome
Née Clause Eskins
Pennsylvania Avenue
Lolik
U.S. Marshal Board
Peter Grogan
Seventh St. Bet
U.S
Wire House
GEV Et Laake
Sundivision
Capitol Traction Company
Tarkna
Highlands
United States Realty Co
Soleman's
Atlantic & Pacific
Saunders & Stayman Go
Teave
Goa
Aiactiawin
Wreck
Rata
Min Sam
Tall vAshaville
Atlanta
Gaga
Allanzie
Biomarck
Helenia
Maat
Indianapolis
Ind
Tacksonville
Kansas City
Bitéle Rock
Pittsburg
Lac City
Cua - A -St. Louis
Sede River Bulletin
Beth Risers Leer
Rioja
Diana
Christian Xander
BTEC
Reka Dal
Our Ladies’ Banking Department
American Security and Trust Company
Rthwest Comer Pittesmih and Beaneienne
Averue
Delivarad
Cresed
Coxe
Dell
Washington Gaslight
Tenth ST. i. W
Regal
Fashington
Pena, Ave. H.W
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Steinway and Other
Pa. Ave
Knabe
Arneis
Ameloern
WM. Knabe & CO
F Street
Los
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Tharp
Berkeley
St. N.W
Phoon
Newepa
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