Roosevelt era clashes at convention over Foraker amid race debate
Delegates at the national Negro Baptist convention clashed over Senator Foraker and President Roosevelt’s Browneville affair. A compromise resolution praising Foraker was adopted, aiming to ease criticism and defuse tensions. The session featured strong rhetoric on race and unity, with speakers urging a milder approach and focusing on national reconciliation.
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Whetter
Fromevest
Benatar
National Negro Baptist Convention
Yeat Orday
Peatin
Sonia Ac
Peli
Forsaker
Mendad
Dean Prot
Kb Mocris
Veitaco
Raigt
Senucor Foraker
Tos
Balloon race yields best distance yet in international event
The international balloon race began in Waynington with four entrants and saw the Bogish balloon Zephyr and the Jawley Cognac reach over 10 miles beyond. Other balloons descended over Belgium as pilots chased altitude and distance in the Belgian departine Landes area.
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Waynington Vom
Brussels
Sta Ofers
Landes
Belgium
Evangelist Felix Lawrence Dies Suddenly in Nashville
Felix Lawrence an evangelist once noted for a dissipated past in Nashville died suddenly after delivering a Hope Rescue Mission address. The report notes his conversion seven years ago and mentions a Marine Band concert at the Capitol the next afternoon.
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Felix Lawrence
Toutaville
Evangelist Felix Lawrence
Nashville
Hope Rescue Mission
Labor Union Meeting Calls Planned Action in Washington
At the Central Labor Union meeting in Typographical Temple Washington, speakers rallied that workers will not be crippled by opposition and urged plans for a new building. A committee was appointed to study erection and present proposals. Members include FR. Bf Rosx chair, James of Stationary Firemen, Charles Ault, William Pollard, and Joseph Clarke.
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Washington
Rom Rom J
Central Labor Union
Ross
Agaon
Jonn H Lerch
Bf Rosx
Sheet Metal Workers Union
NA James
Charles Ault
William Pollard
Joseph Clarke
William W Beattie
International Telegraphere Union
Tunnel Test Postponed By Belmont Officials
New York reports Belmont tunnel officials postponed the first trip through the special tube at Jackson Avenue and Fourth Street. The car, nearly indestructible and built of steel, is forty feet long and sheathed in quart Wer-inch steel. Ends feature sturdy platforms, with an I-beam bottom spanning the length.
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New York
Belmont Tunnel
Jackson Avenue
Fourth Street
Long Island
Death attempt at Seventh Precinct ends in rope rescue
William Bresnahan a Georgetown baker made a second suicide attempt in a police cell within an hour after being saved from jumping into the Potomac. An improvised rope around his neck was cut by Desk Sergeant Chaffee as Bresnahan fought for life. He was revived and later pleaded to die, saying his life was not worth living, amid drink and despair.
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Walliam Bremahan
Potomac
Seventh Precinct
Potorans
William Bresnahan
Baker
Mitty
Reservoir Street
Georgetown
Seret
Chaffee
Bresnahan
Beranahan
Winchnudin Avenue
M Street
Oria
Bremahana
A H Reed
Tiremahan
Brestuban
Beating and Robbery of Soldier in City Park
Peter Cote, a former private of the United States Army, reports being robbed of about $38 after befriending three unidentified white men in Baltimore. The men lured him to a park near the Agricultural Grounds, beat him, gagged him with a handkerchief, rifled his pockets, and left him unconscious. He identified the attackers, and police at the First Precinct, led by Lieutenant Hartley, followed up on the case after Cote was hospitalized and later returned to the station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
New York
Jonn
Furkess Deii
Thomas Lombardi
Columbia University
Mary Alice
Carter
Germany
Routhwest
William
Hareess
United States
Derlin
Bonn
Leipsis
Peter Cote
United Blates Army
Firat
Hartley
Cote
Baltimore
Tovlani
Lotn
Haitimare
Cote Waild
Rin
Phone Girl Robbed On Car In City Carriage Incident
A Philadelphia report notes a woman riding a Pennsylvanian avenue car was robbed of a gold watch while some union leaders discuss lockouts in the construction trades. The meeting includes International View President Preece and remarks from Bricklayers unions about nonunion workers and wage dynamics. Authorities and labor figures anticipate further developments as union and nonunion labor interactions unfold amid ongoing disputes.
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International Labor Orwanisatlns
Connecion
International View
Preece
Bricklayore
Employers Association
Waht Gemerlay
Halt
City Farmer
B. McCollum
Bricklayers’ Union
Ctfetes
Philip Walker
Builiees
Misa Alma
Girard
Hbllau
New Willard
Gompers
Sixteenth
Atrente
Fennoylvana
Fed
Gompéca
Ivan
Cay
Rochester
J A. Sesyth
Scott Horn
F Street
Asalstange
Mt. Cernice
Breuben
St Patrick
Academy
Mesaurad
Yeater
Westhar
Golemn
Gompert
James
Smyth
Wen
Small
Thomas
McGuigan
Dutien
Minisimum School
the Holy Cross
Weather Watch Warns Of Storm Impacts Across Regions
A storm system drifting from the Pacific coast threatens heavy rains and strong winds from the Upper Lake region to the Southeast, with potential thunderstorms for Tuesday and uneven coastal conditions along the New England shore. Forecasters predict showers near the central wall and upper lakes, with gusts and cooler temperatures lingering into Wednesday.
Juvenile Reading Room Opens With New Library Titles
A new children's reading room at the public library opens with many new titles in varied subjects. The collection includes books in science, biographies, literature, and loyalty to reading, with duplicates of old favorites. Children may borrow up to twenty books at a time for a few months, and teachers will use the collection to support class work. Hours remain the same: daily morning to early evening with Saturday and holiday noon to 1 pm.
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Department of Public Liteary
Comsistit
Eptreme
Denver Cole
Jriena
Detameatle
Texs
Lite Bock
Arena
Warautin
Mich
Memphis
Sale of Kann art collection linked to America and Met Museum
Berlin reports indicate Rodolphe Kann planned to transfer his famed art collection to New York buyers before death. Berlin officials suggest the collection could be broken up or sold to Emmiah or American buyers with potential sale to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Speculation also tied Pierpont Morgan to the purchase, later denied by Duveen Brothers.
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Rodolphe
America
Berlin
Wilhelm Bode
Sthaeums
Imveen Brothers
New York
Rudolphe Bann
Lila
Emniah
Kaan
Jann
Tine
Ena Avove
New York Metropolitan
International Congress Backs Pasteurization Of Milk
At Brussels on September 16 the International Congress endorsed pasteurization of milk and endorsed Nathan Straus for reducing infant mortality in New York through pasteurized milk. The gathering of milk experts from over thirty nations urged universal pasteurization of milk not from tested herds and certified sources, citing Straus’s evidence and its nation-wide adoption.
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Brussels
Gunter de Sal To-Do
Nathan Straus
New York
Infante
Straus
Falls 75 Feet to Death In Brooklyn Electric Plant
William M Early, 45, of 4 Chauncy Street Brookline, Brooklyn, died after a fall of seventy four feet from a crane while removing a motor at a power plant. Walter Wellman, arriving from the north, commented on the accident and the dangers of the site as officials began investigations. The city faced outages and reports of robberies and violence as unrest spread after the incident.
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Trondhyem
Norway
Walter Wellman
Wellman Polar Expesson
Express
Chauncy
Brookisn
Wellman
Gecrane
Benting Delia
Noroner
Nevitt
Brooklyn
Gon Nevsky
Cuerages
Motors
Atrueta
Tinek
Ecs
Wiliam Laxton
Feo
Willian
Nhe
Erie
Justice Terrell Praised in National Capital Interview
A Washington interview lauds Judge Robert H Terrell as a leading Black jurist. Born in Virginia and raised in Washington, he graduated from Harvard in 1904 and has served since 1903 as a district court judge, with praise from both Democratic and Republican leaders for his legal learning and temperament. His wife, Mary Church Terrell, is a renowned writer and lecturer.
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National Capital
Thia Clas
Robert H Terrell
Congresa Fut Tea Ulatriet
Columbia
Washington
Tory Net
Supreme Court of
District
Supreme Court
Terrell
Roosevelt
United States
Orange County
Mthia Preparatory Schoaing
Groton Mase
Harvard
Mary Church ‘Terrell
Boy shoots playmate in wild west game accidental death
Six year old John Horton found a .32 caliber revolver at home. He and two year old Robert Lee Donaldson played with it at Horton's rear yard. The weapon discharged, killing Donaldson. Deputy Coroner ruled death accidental and no inquest planned. Horton was detained by police and later released to parents. Donaldson’s family at 629 Columbia Road. No funeral arrangements yet.
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Johp B Horton
George T Horton
Columbia Yaad
Doon
Whoclug Wa
Robert Lee Donaldson
Garfield Hospital
Abot
Horton
Glasebrook
Hmatt
Inestigaton
Young Doneldson
Epiott
Wid
West
Young Horton
Donaldson Bay
Donalson
Tenth Precinct
Mra WE Donaldson
Colmbia Road
MONEY FOR FIREFIGHTERS TO ENTERTAIN AT MEET
Citizens fund raising to cover expenses for entertaining about 10 members of the International Association of Fire Engineers in Washington October 8 11 includes contributions from Thomes W Smith Conrad Becker Brown Maderlead Norfolk Washington stsambert and many others. Chief Bett announced special orders guiding fire engine and track teams for Battalion Day October 8 with a drill at Seventh Street and Louisiana Avenue Northwest and demonstrations by fre apparatus makers. A fund of 32000 is needed to meet the expenses of the entertaining committee.
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Citizens’ Committee
Bett Af
Vuln & Arin
Weller
Perry Yo Jimmes
Lisner
Joe Hylan
Willim
CW Michankou
Gude Grothers Compani Sa
Boardman
Thoma Dowling
G Smith Plano Company
Tiltaz
Loca
Seventh Street
Louisiana Avenue
Beit Westerday
Brightwood Residents Oppose Bourgeois Plan At Suburb Meeting
Brightwood citizens adopted a motion to ask District Commissioners to open Longfellow Street from Brightwood Avenue to Piney Head Road. They complained of disrupted access and heavy drunken crowds on Sunday nights near William Thomas Hall. A new membership committee and officers were elected, with A M Condra as president and Homer Smith as secretary.
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Longfellow Street
Brightwood
Brightwood Svenva
Piney Head Road
William Thomas Hall
Hague
Ruy Barboso
Permanent Arbitration Tribunal
Jacen
Condra
Metcall
A M Condra
H J Ayera
Homer Smith
BK Cook
Morton
Marquis de Vallesrate Ends His Life in Madrid
Madrid September 16 reports Marquis de Vallesrate an aide to Don Cariux the Spanish pretender died by his own hand. He reportedly used a revolver and the event occurred nine days ago, according to Epoches Cable to The Washington Post.
May Oust Him From GPO McFarland Report Says
Report claims Government Printing Office Superintendent McFarland was asked to resign amid disapproval of Stilings methods. McFarland reportedly told Stilings the system prevents work, and he would not resume duties when his term ends. Officials would neither deny nor confirm the rumor.
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McFarland Hiss
Stilings
McFarland
Stillings
Yeterday
Laeny
McPartend
Lipphard Funeral Draws Many as Masons Lead Rites
Adolphus F Lipphard aged 88, longtime Southwest Washington resident, died Friday. Funeral services were held at his home with Masons in charge, many attendees present. The event follows a period of local investigations linked to a murder case involving Thomas Archer and related suspects, with authorities noting forged evidence connected to the ongoing inquiry. Burial took place in Congressional Cemetery as part of an extended investigation trail.
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Masons
Adolphus F Lipphard
Washington
Zaclock
Washington Pout
Vo &F and A
Norfolk
Chemfont
Thomas Archer
Rennett
Mra
Mary
Jolord
Ita
Decterea
Frienda
Congres
Circusmlan
Sonal
Arenor
Brew Honor for Root Proposed for Membership
San Antonio dispatch reports a Mexican science body plans a special convocation in Mixteca to consider Secretary of State Root for honorary membership. The session may also discuss Attorney General Casson’s potential membership and other high officials.
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Mexican Scientific Association
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico City
Academy of Legislation and Jurisprudence
Great Madrid Scientific Annociation
Han
Mixtec
Root
Honoraey Teriberalip
Parma
Ceassue
Athemtador
United States
Police Seek Missing Man W Pumphries
Police request public help to locate 37 year old W Pumphries of 100 Prospect Avenue Northeast who disappeared from home earlier today. A description has been distributed to precincts for identification.
Strike at Antwerp Ended
Antwerp reports the Maritime Federation presented a plan accepted by striking dock laborers calling for an unconditional return to work and the appointment of a mixed commission with power to examine and determine wage requests.
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Antwerp
The
Maritime Federation Today
Powera
Stops Free Rides on CAHS Uniformed Carriers
Postmaster Barnes issued new rules ending free rides for letter carriers on Washington street cars. Carriers in uniform must buy cash fares and will not receive return tickets. Tickets will not be provided to carriers delivering routes ending within eight blocks of the office. The order tightens prior restrictions on carrier ride privileges. Also, The Wizard Hotel manager F. Hight has leased the Norbs residence at 230 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, a three story brick home near Sheridan Circle.
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Washington Street
Ey Mart
Barnes
Cartiera
Cartier
Binett Priviere
Hight
New Wizard Hotel
Norbs
Maskachusetts Avenue
Hiereaidenca
Sheridan Circle
Westcott & Atory
Electric bolt kills horse along Eighth street in city
A bystander describes an elderly woman and a horse dying after stepping on a charged electric conduit cover on Eighth Street between L and M. The horse collapsed as spectators attempted to help, then a colored man touched its ears and received a severe shock. The horse belonged to Albert Connelly of Twenty third Street. The woman had recently purchased the horse and was testing it when the accident happened.
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Geormania Vailly
Eighth Street
Alpert Connelly
Tegfo
Nim! Senterday
Credit for All Washington The Home Beautiful
Your home reflects your tastes and feelings and should be pretty and comfortable. Wealth is not required to have a beautiful home because our easy payment plan makes it possible for anyone with a regular income to furnish a home without great effort. A small amount paid weekly or monthly soon wipes out a big bill.
Invitation to view fall furniture stock at low prices
An advertisement invites readers to visit and select from a superb stock of furniture metal beds floor coverings draperies and other furnishings. It promises flexible payments to fit income with plainly marked prices designed to compare favorably with cash stores.
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Forarker
Frere
Brownsville
Pos
Rooker
Eraduat
Rma Ff
Usnred
de Tumea Ff
Robert Mio
Toth Fay
le Mar
Ie 1 Tatatrro
Manaytania
Kaiser
Evangelist
Marine Band
Capitol
Santelmann
Binebbted Ralng Isunitiane
Rotor Deel
Willem de Laee
Colsrectitine Desceeder
Cane” Braieamer Grand Tanaaia, Din Armeeran
Blah Deecinttre Diy Kaleerpere
Io” Titetbaee ‘the
Star Spaneled Banner
Jamestown
Frieda Langs
Omana
Florence Hargett
Mtreet Northwest
Mina Lange
Labor Temple
Union
Indorse
Belmont Tube
Sergeant
Arer
Brennanan
Tharp
Berkeley
Alma Doase
Patrick's Academy Open
Agcesitors
Teather Pures
Upper Lake
Staten
Amd
Eowhern
Westra
Tipyer
Enghiod
Fran
Mortly
Fancle
Sedaentiy
Grand Banks
Childre
Miver
Potomac Power House
William M
LAUDS
Jorist
Boy
John Horton
Robert
Lee Donaldson
Petticoat
Theo
Lansburgh &Bro
7Th St. N. W
Cruxins
Rwic Wa
R. Berberich
Ashington
Mont Progreate
7Th St
Hrant
Marquis
Adolphus Lipphard Huried
Archer's
Rotebach
CAHS
Berita
Hotel Man Lexeca
Stetd
Peter Grogan
H and I Streets
Mr. Merchant
Wilson & Mayers
G St
Care@ Tedestal
Hines
Burchell’s
N. W. Burchell
Christian Xander
HCO 45
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