Roosevelt Spared in Foraker Brownbstone Convention Clash
At the national Negro Baptist convention a battle over President Roosevelt and the Foraker affair ends in a compromise. Delegates back a milder resolution praising Foraker while avoiding a full endorsement, amid disputes over race issues and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frere
Brownsville
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 sets record distance in international event
The international balloon rave began yesterday with four contestants racing from Brussels. The Bogish balloon Zephyr and the jawley Cognac both reached over 50 miles, setting the best distance yet. Smaller balloons landed in Belgium as the field, including American Kaiser, followed the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynington Vom
Brussels
Sta Ofers
Landes
Belgium
Evangelist Felix Lawrence Dies Suddenly in Nashville
A sudden death ends evangelist Felix Lawrence of Nashville after a Hope Rescue Mission address given seven years after conversion there. The report notes prior life as a dissipated wanderer and references a Marine Band concert at the Capitol with details of the program and conductor Santelmann. The mishmash includes stray items about prizes, lost money, and German university lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Lawrence
Toutaville
Evangelist Felix Lawrence
Nashville
Hope Rescue Mission
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
Labor Union Erect New Building Plans Discussed
Central Labor Union meeting at Typographical Temple on G Street NW rallies for full work and novel building project. Committee named to study and present erection plans with FR. Bf Rosx chair, joined by James, Charles Ault, William Pollard, and Joseph Clarke. Beattie pledges labor unity and wage stand. Schuist endorsed for vacant judge seat.
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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
Belmont tunnel car postponed first test trip
New York September 1 officials delayed the first trip through the Belmont tunnel at Jackson Avenue and Fourth Street Long Island City to tomorrow. The test car, nearly indestructible, is forty feet long and clad in quarter inch steel. Panels at each end and I-beam foundation support the trial setup as engineers forecast the car would only cause minor injuries in a collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Belmont Tunnel
Jackson Avenue
Fourth Street
Long Island
Death Seeks Cell Suicide Second Time in Hour
William Bresnahan a Georgetown baker attempted suicide twice within an hour at Seventh Precinct. He first resisted a police rescue near Reservoir Street, then dangled a rope from cell No 2 door during confinement. Desk Sergeant Chaffee cut the rope as Bresnahan strangled himself, saving him, though he later suffered nervous distress and blood loss. He begged for a weapon to end his life before revival. He had been drinking and was despondent.
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
Prince Augustus Wilheim
Cheeperor Sle
Klacr
Roosevelt
Hgh
Potorans
William Bresnahan
Baker
Mitty
Reservoir Street
Georgetown
Seventh Precinct
Seret
Chaffee
Bresnahan
Beranahan
Winchnudin Avenue
M Street
Arer
Brennanan
Oria
Bremahana
A H Reed
Tiremahan
Brestuban
Beating and Robbery Strike City Visitor in Night Attack
Peter Cote, a former Army private recently discharged, arrived from Baltimore and befriended three strangers who lured him into town. They beat him in a park, robbed his money and valuables, and slashed his socks before fleeing. Police, led by Lieutenant Hartley, pursued leads as Cote sought aid at the First precinct station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cote
United Blates Army
Firat
Hartley
Cote
Baltimore
Tovlani
Lotn
Haitimare
Cote Waild
Rin
Phone Girl Robbed On Car In City Street
A report details a robbery of a woman on a city street car. The incident occurred around 4 o clock yesterday afternoon as the vehicle traveled Pennsylvan ia Avenue. No suspect information was immediately available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Frieda Langs
Omana
Florence Hargett
Mtreet Northwest
Mina Lange
Weather and aid requests prompt ongoing academy openness
The report details a broad weather bulletin with forecasts across multiple regions, noting rainfall, wind, and temperature patterns. It mentions Patrick's Academy opening and requests for aid for key personnel amid a strike of weather systems, with expectations of storms, fronts, and variable conditions through the coming days.
Juvenile Reading Room Opens at City Library
The new children’s room at the public library debuts with a diverse collection of titles including War Wartime Readers and domestic works. Books will be loaned to teachers and students, with two copies of each title kept in the collection, and hours unchanged for weekdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Liteary Com
Eptreme
Denver Cole
Detameatle
Texs
Lite Bock
Arena
Warautin
Mich
Memphis
Wbrarian
Special River Bulletin
Neip
Maddy To
Kann Art Treasures Sale to America Hinted
Berlin reports quote Wilhelm Bode saying Rodolphe Kann’s art collection could be broken up and sold to American buyers. Notes say Kann pressed for a will before death and a potential sale to New York institutions, with figures cited around 5,000 dollars and preliminary talks involving the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Pierpont Morgan, later denied by Duveen Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodolphe
America
Berlin
Wilhelm Bode
Sthaeums
Imveen Brothers
New York
Rudolphe Bann
Lila
Emniah
Kaan
Jann
Tine
Ena Avove
New York Metropolitan
International milk pasteurization push gains global support
An emphatic warning against raw milk leads the International Congress at Brussels. Officials from over thirty nations back post pasteurization of milk and a practical method to ensure safety, praising Nathan Straus for demonstrating reduced infant mortality in New York. The conference urges pasteurization of all milk not from tested herds and certified sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Gunter de Sal To-Do
Nathan Straus
New York
Infante
Straus
Falls 75 Feet to Death After Crane Accident
William Early, 45, of 4 Chauncy Street Brooklyn, collapsed under a crane while moving a motor. He was killed by a powerful electric shock and fall. Police report also note a spree of robberies and murders in nearby areas, including two Jewish victims.
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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
Judge Terrell Praised as Nation's Pioneering Colored Jurist
A National Capital interview lauds Judge Robert H Terrell as a leading colored jurist. Born in Virginia, he rose to Harvard with top honors, and serves on District of Columbia magistrate courts. His reappointment faced strong opposition from white lawyers, yet he is praised for learning and judicial temperament. Terrell’s wife Mary Church Terrell is celebrated as a prominent writer and lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Accidental Wild West Game
Six year old John Horton pulled a .32 caliber revolver from his home bureau and played a game of Wild West with two year old Robert Lee Donaldson. The weapon discharged, killing Donaldson at Garfield Hospital an hour later. Horton was detained at the Tenth precinct station as authorities investigated. the coroner ruled the death accidental and inquest unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Support Dramatizes October Events
Citizens committee and Chief Bett of the fire department solicit funds to defray entertaining expenses for the International Association of Fire Engineers meeting in October. Donations from named individuals and companies total over 32000, with Chief Bett praising firefighters’ service and announcing a weekend drill and demonstrations on October 8 at Seventh Street and Louisiana Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Reject Plan and Seek Street Opening
Brightwood citizens meeting at William Thomas Hall rejects Bourgeois plan and adopts a motion to petition the District Commissioners for opening Longfellow Street from Brightwood Avenue to Piney Head Road. They criticize authorities for closures and note many inebriates on Sundays. a membership drive and new officers were elected for the Brightwood Improvement Association.
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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 Own Life in Madrid
Madrid dispatch reports Marquis de Vallesrate, an aide to Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, died by self-inflicted gunshot. The incident occurred nine days ago, according to cables reaching The Washington Post.
May Oust Him From GPO McFarland Hissed Rumor
Report claims Government Printing Office Superintendent McFarland has been asked to resign amid reported disapproval of Public Printer Stilings methods. The site notes McFarland refused to resume duties after vacation as officials deny or confirm the rumor. McFarland could not be reached for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland Hiss
Stilings
McFarland
Stillings
Yeterday
Laeny
McPartend
Lipphard funeral held with large Masonic service
Adolphus Lipphard aged eighty eight, longtime Southwest Washington resident, died Friday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at Zaclock and home, with Masons in charge and a large attendance. The ceremony followed the burial at Congressional Cemetery, as investigators pursue links in a criminal case surrounding Mary Rorschach.
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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 Mexican Association
San Antonio Sept 16 dispatch from Mexico City says the Academy of Legislation and Jurisprudence will hold a special convocation in Mixtec to consider Secretary of State Root for honorary membership. Also proposed is Attorney General Cassius M. as former Attorney General to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Pumphries From Prospect Avenue
Police seek 37 year old W. Pumphries of 1% Prospect avenue northeast who disappeared from home morning. A description has been sent to precincts and lookout instructions issued.
Strike at Antwerp Ends After Labor Accord
Antwerp September 16 The Maritime Federation announced a proposal accepted by the striking dock laborers and others calling for an unconditional return to work and the appointment of a fixed commission with power to examine and determine wage questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
The
Maritime Federation Today
Powera
Stops Free Rides On CAHS Uniform Policy Change
Postmaster Barnes issues order ending free rides for letter carriers on Washington street cars. Carriers must pay cash fares and no return tickets or route-end tickets will be provided. The change tightens prior privileges tied to carrier uniforms and affects service and duty duties. Meanwhile, Hight leases the Norbs at 230 Massachusetts Avenue northwest for his residence, via Westcott & Atory.
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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 on Eighth street incident
An aged Black woman and a horse were struck by a live electric conduit cover on Eighth Street between L and M. The horse died instantly. the woman was thrown from a buggy and severely shocked. Spectators formed a circle as the current jumped between the animal and bystanders. the horse belonged to Alpert Connelly and the woman had recently purchased it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geormania Vailly
Eighth Street
Alpert Connelly
Tegfo
Nim! Senterday
Credit for All Washington The Home Beautiful
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Advertising invitation to select furniture and furnishings
An invitation to browse a superb stock of fall furniture, metal goods, floor coverings, draperies, and other furnishings. It promises flexible payment options to fit income and notes plainly marked prices that compare favorably with cash stores.
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Forarker
Pos
Rooker
Eraduat
Rma Ff
Usnred
de Tumea Ff
Robert Mio
Toth Fay
le Mar
Ie 1 Tatatrro
Manaytania
Kaiser
Evangelist
Labor Temple
Union
Indorse
Belmont Tube
Sergeant
Walliam Bremahan
Potomac
Tharp
Berkeley
Alma Doase
International Labor Orwanisatlns
Connecion
International View
Preece
Bricklayore
Employers Association
Waht Gemerlay
Halt
City Farmer
B. McCollum
Bricklayers’ Union
Ctfetes
Philip Walker
Atrente
Fennoylvana Avenue
Gompers
Fed
Gompéca
Ivan
Cay
Rochester
St Patrick
Yeater
Westhar
Golemn
Gompert
James
Smyth
Wen
Small Ghd
Thomas
McGuigan
Rey William A Carroll
Dutien
Holy Cross
Patrick's Academy Open
Agcesitors
Teather Pures
Upper Lake
Staten
Amd
Eowhern
Westra
Tipyer
Fancle
Sedaentiy
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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