Roosevelt entertains Oyster Bay visitors with humor and farm talk
Special to The Washington Post describes President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill amused by humorist H W Taber and George Ade. Ade claims Indiana would give 40,000 votes, while Taber and Ade entertain children with verses and fables. The Roosevelts ride, greet locals, and host Delavan Smith of the Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
H. W. Taber
Pointe
Nix Fles
Indiana
Ade
Parker
Taber
White House
Sagamore Hill
Sagamore Hi
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News
Notice and death notices across major papers listed
A compact note lists newspapers including The Washington Post and others such as New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Ledger, Minneapolis Tribune and Syracuse Post Standard as potential venues for notices. It states notices will appear emehaneously and without extra charge for insertion or telegraphing.
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Washington Post
Ug Mo
Nils York Times
Barnvoke Herald
Borla Globe
Alfalo Courier
Cincin
Enquirer
Chicago Record
Hitrald
Philadelphia
Plesil Ledger
PIO. Dee Journal
Regulstvr Herald
Olis Republic
Syracuse Posp Standard
Paul Pioneer-Prfs
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Licensed to Marry Torn 3 s own and Julia Loma 1 LooWekex aid
Fragmented obituary notices and marriage notices from an Alexandria area paper. Includes names such as Ada Jo Blumer widow of Dr Jude Blumer and Irene Hill Vole, with scattered lines about services, residences, and dates around September 1914. Multiple partial phrases and misreads reduce clarity, but signal a crowded funeral and social notices section.
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Torn
S Own
Julia Loma
LooWekex
Norma KO Zieber J James
Fluence Payne
Alexandria
Willa
Etra
Ada Jo Blumer
Jude HE Jlumer
Health Office Record Deaths List
Health Office records show multiple deaths with addresses and ages including Baxter at 1217 Kenyon St aged 1 year, Florence Carter of Freedmen’s Hospital aged 1 1/2, James Diton at 285 VA Ave aged 5 1/2, Duckett at Garfield Hospital aged 4, Thames Gordon at 1619 Park St NW aged 4, Alice Henry of Argyle area aged 56, William H Pigh at 1224 14th St MW aged 10, Miriam H Walsh at 477 BE St SW aged 32.
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Baxter
Kenyon St
F Carter
St Se
Florence Carter
Freedmen's Hospital
James Diton
Duckett Garfield Hospital
Thames Gordon
Park St Nw
Alice Henry
Argyle
Willam H Pigh
St Mw
Miriam H Walsh
BE St Sw
Early Washington Undertakers and Embalmers Listings
A dated column lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers in Washington with addresses on F Street NW Pa Ave NW and surrounding streets. Firms include W. R. Speare, Joseph Gawler, Harvey's Sons, J R Wright, J W Lee, George P. Aursorst, and others offering first class service, moderate prices, and commodious chapels with on premises facilities.
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W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Joseph Gawler
Ave
F. Harvey
John R. Wricht
Tenth Street
J. William Lee
Carnegie for Free Canada Peaceful Campaign for Canadian Independence
Ottawa reports a letter from F W Glen detailing Andrew Carnegie and allies backing a Continental Union League to promote Canadian independence as a step toward continental union. The 1890s interactions include funding talks with Laurier, Mercier, and others, and Carnegie pledging support and possible large sums.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
Andrew Carnegie
F. W. Glen
New York
Mr. Glen
Evening Journal
City
Continental Union League
Charles A. Dana
John Jacob Astor
Ethan Allen
Warner Miller
Edward Lauterbach
William C. Whitney
National Continental Union League
Wilfrid Laurier
Montreal
Israel J Turte
Honore Mercier
Jfs Robidoux
Lous Joseph Papineau
Langeler
Oliver Mowat
John Morrison
Taronto
Dana
Carnegie
the Sun
Tarte
Luepec
Canada
Beachant
Hia
Nore Mercier
Province of
Quebec
Death notices roll in from across the nation
A string of brief obituaries and notices report the deaths of notable figures in various cities. Dr Henry Ridgely of Dover Delaware, 97, and a bank president, dies suddenly from hiccoughs. Oliver Williams of Catasauqua dies at 74, former bank head and factory leader, once a roommate to Chester A Arthur. Other obituaries include F A Matanares former NM delegate, J McGregor Adams noted Chicago businessman, plus arrivals from Europe. A local Iowa item notes suspects in a train robbery case are not connected.
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Dover
Del
Henry Ridgely
Farmers’ Bank of Delaware
Hiccoughs
Ridgely
St Mary's College
Emmittsburg
University of Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
James Buchanan
Delaware
Washington
Allentown
Oliver Wiliams
Cata- Sauqua
Here
Williams
Catasauqua
Chicago
Abbraham Lincoln
Las Vegas
N. M
F. A. Matanares
Congress
New Mexico
Foraker Chicago Campaign Speech Declares Democratic Sincerity
The Chicago Hamilton Club rally at the Auditorium opened the campaign with Senator Foraker accusing Democrats of wavering on the gold standard. He highlighted Bryan’s sincerity while noting many voters chose party loyalty over conviction in 1896 and 1900, and he defended protection and U S interests in the Philippines and Asia as part of a broader national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican Party of
Hamilton Club
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Roosevelt
Parker
Democratic Party
Bryan
Republican Party
Roosevelt Aides Roosters and Philippines Policy Debate
Marquis Eaton of the Hamilton Club opens with a defense of keeping the Philippines as a strategic base to protect U S commercial interests and prevent independence for the islands. Senator Foraker speaks, followed by George Knight of San Francisco backing Roosevelt’s nomination at the Republican convention.
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Philippines
Globe
Parker
Marquis Eaton
Hamilton Club
Senator Foraker
George Knight
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Democrats Gather for New York Convention at Saratoga
Arrangements for the Democratic State convention in Saratoga are practically complete as leaders arrive. An advance agent and ten assistants pinned banners and pictures around town. Delegates from across the state will assemble for a Tuesday noon call, with William B. Hornblower of New York likely chairing and nominations expected Wednesday for the full state ticket.
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New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Democrat State Committee
Parker and Davis
Isv
William B. Hornblower
Parker Goes to Kingston as Parker Visits Kingston and Funeral
Judge Parker started the day early with guest Charles S. Hamlin of Boston. They drove to Kingston where Hamlin caught a train to Albany and Parker met friends and handled personal matters. Parker served as pallbearer at Dr Jacob Chambers funeral in Kingston. Representative Francis Burton Harrison, New York, bureau of organization chair for up state campaign, stays with William Sheehan at West Park and will confer with Parker tomorrow.
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Wsopus
Parker
Charles S. Hamlin
Boston
Mass
Kingston
William Sheehan
West Park
Nominations for Congress Across States
Multiple cities report Democratic and Republican conventions nominating candidates for Congress. John W Staples of Harriman seeks Tennessee seat against H W Hale. N D Sperry of New Haven renominated in Connecticut Second district. E H Stevens Henry of Vernon renominated in Connecticut First district. Samuel E Perry nominated by Democrats in New Jersey Second district. Charles M Heineman nominated in Pennsylvania Twenty second district. Dr Montgomery Lingille nominated in Pennsylvania Twenty fourth district.
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Knoxville
Tent
Tennessee
John W. Staples
Harriman
H. W. Hale
Henry R. Gibson
Middletown
Conn
N. D. Sperry
New Haven
Hartford
EH. Stevens Henry
Vernon
Cape May
N. J
Samuel E. Perry
Pittsburg
Charles M
George F. Huff
Montgomery Lingille
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Rowan County Convention Opens with Blackburn Speech
Rowan County Republicans meet in Salisbury for their convention. Hon. E. Spencer Blackburn, Republican district nominee, claims a large lead over Democrat W. C. Wewland. Ticket leaders include S. A. Earnhardt and Walter Burrage for state senate and house, with W. C. Rose heading the county slate for sheriff. Secretary Shaw Heard in St Louis opened Republican campaign in Eastern Missouri. Foulke plans five speeches in New Jersey starting Sept 22, with a stop in Freehold on Sept 25.
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E H. Spencer Blackburn
Washington Post
Salisbury
N. C
Rowan County
E. Spencer Blackburn
Blackburn
W. C. Wewland
S. A. Earnhardt
Walter Burrage
Rowan
State
Senate
House
W. C. Rose
Shaw
St. Louis
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Festival Hall
Missouri
Cyrus P. Walbridge
Trusted Advice For Women From Dr Pierce In Buffalo NY
A vintage clinic pitch urges women to seek confidential medical guidance from a renowned specialist. It extols Dr R V Pierce founder of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute, praising his Favorite Prescription for female weakness and related ailments and noting offers to pay cash for uncured cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Grosvenor Defies Bryan Faction At West Virginia Rally
In a West Virginia event Gen Grosvenor mocked Bryan supporters and warned that only Roosevelt could win in 1908. A rude heckler faced rebuke over smoking as Grosvenor challenged Davis and discussed tariff prosperity. The crowd urged Roosevelt as Fairbanks escorted to the train amid a festive return to the city.
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United States
Grosvenor
Davis
West Virginia
Gen. Grosvenor
Why Taggart Was Away On Eve Of Parker Visit
At Democratic headquarters it is explained that Chairman Taggart left New York to meet Indiana leaders in Indianapolis and French Lick Springs for a consultative session. Parker’s planned New York visit remains on, with Taggart to return for next talks.
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New York
Democratic National
Judge Parker
Taggart
National Committee
Fanning
Democratic
French Lick Springs
West
Parker
Indiana
Illinois
New York City
Timothy BE. Ryan
Wisconsin
Democratic National Executive Committee
Wife's Suit for Damages in Alienation of Affections
In New York on Sept 17 Judge Blanchard signed an order directing service by publication and mailing summons to Clara Louise Peters at 614 East Capitol Street Washington D C for a suit by Hattie R. Waugh seeking 100000 dollars for alienation of her husband Eugene Waugh's affections. The complaint says the couple married twenty years ago and that Peters allegedly attracted Waugh away from his wife in April 194, while the Waughs were in Little Silver New Jersey and Summit New Jersey prior to residence. Peters lives with her mother Mrs Mackey at 614 East Capitol Street. Mackey said Peters is out of the city and she does not know of any suit or the named man. Peters had lived with her husband since his confinement in an asylum and is described as a woman of ample means.
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Bryan
McKinley
Palmer
Buckner
Democratic Party
United States
Democra Party
Parker
William &, Sheehan
St. Louis
Judge Parker
Republican Party
Cleveland
Insular
Philippines
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Guam
Panama Canal
Oregon
Cape Horn
Atlantic
Pacific
Canal
Pacific Coast
Orient
Caribbean Sea
Cuba
Russia
Japan
Far East
Washington Post
New York
Romaine H. Crosby
Judge Blanchard
Supreme Court
Clara Louise Peters
East Capitol Street
Washington, D
Hattie R. Waugh
Eugene Waugh
Waughs
Clara Louise Petera
Waugh
Little Silver
MN. J
Summit
N. J
Clara L. Peters
Mrs. Mackey
President not a witness in Wales-Mitchell case
In Binghamton New York President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will not attend the Monday opening of the Wales Mitchell case seeking two hundred thousand dollars for professional services regarding the anthracite strike. Key witnesses subpoenaed include Gov Odell Senator Pratt J Pierpont Morgan and railroad officials. Mitchell plans to attend court later with no comment given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Wales- Mitchell
A. D. Wales
EB. B. Odell
Thomas C. Pratt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Underwood
Erie
Druesdale
Delaware
Leekawenna
Western
Roosevelt
Wilkesbarre
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Wales
Foreign Service Veterans Officers Elect National Leaders
Pittsburg September 17 The American Veterans of Foreign Service wrapped up a four day session electing and installing officers including National Commander Herbert O Kelly Altoona Pa Senior Vice Commander George Metzger Allegheny Junior Vice Commander Thomas Jon Braddock National Chaplain FP McArthur Philadelphia Grand Rapids Boodlers Sentenced in water deal case Grand Rapids Michigan September 17 about bribery charges resulting in $600 fines for James DicCool and Clarke Slocum Movements of Ocean Steamers New York Sept 17 Arrivals from Southampton Cherbourg and Bremen status updates on multiple liners with sailings and arrivals to and from New York Liverpool Plymouth and Cherbourg
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Foreign Service
Pittsburg
American Veterans of Foreign Service
Herbert O. Kelly
Altoona
George Metzger
Allegheny
Thomas Jon Braddock
FP. McArthur
Philadelphia
Grand Rapids
Mich
Superior
Newnham
James DicCool
Clarke Slocum
Lake Michigan
New York
Southampton
Clerbourg
Mesaba
London
Germany
Etruria
Liverpool
Pennsylvania
Hamburg
Ainiead
Antwerp
Bovke
Carapania
Queenstown
Celtic
Cherbourg
Bremen
Plymouth
St Paul
Routhampton
Deutschland
Dover
Umbria
Antweep
Kroonland
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George Ade
Farmer
Oyster Bay
Sulu
Roosevel
Pim Lamomats
Coumpatenirs
Saluh
H W Tater
Askiu
Weil
Tsuareels
Tider
Trom
Thorger
Te. v .Oe
Lae
Jante F Brown
OH Fotraui
Irene Hill
Catherine Bowell
Kane
Woodley
Cumberland
Jopen
Roland
Cannon Johnson
Sermue
Gak Hin
Budats Replemiycely
Atliwy
Dieria
Poland
McMur
Pho
Tod
Garteld Hospital
S W W Reihhelder
John
Biaaty I
Mr. Shackeltaid
Massachuhts Avenue
Apivilte
Irene Tieabeth Apwell
Rees
Irena
Health Office Record
Undertakers
George P
Aursorst
Tacertaker
Panera
Capitel
Taephons
Niewera
Carnegie For Free
J. McGregor Adams
Highland Park
Adams
John Crerar
Asrivala
Europe
Marquis of Ailesbury
Marbory Bruce
Nordica
Ada Rehan
Patrick Campbell
P. Dana
C. A. Griscom
Charles Miller
Henry Stirling
Augustus van Wyck
Winfield
Iowa
Harry Anderson
James King
Brighton
Rock Island
Forakern
Independent
To-Kalon Sinise
Democrats
Dr. Chambers
John W
Staples
Rowan County ‘Convention
Michigan
Henry W. Rose
Michigan Republican State Committee
Charles Moore
Detroit
Tawney
John L. Griffiths
Burrows and Alger
Joeseph Berwin
Detroit and Buffalo Navigation Company
Kerwin
Thomson
W. F. Bennett
Inter-Ocean Building
Axminster
Wilton
jRemnants
Mat- Sateen Eee Eterrace
Nmeemanere Deans
China
Morris
Armure Portieres
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
GAA Este
Hess
N. Hess Sons
Pa. Ave
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