Water pageant ushers eight night of King Cole revels
Washington nourishes a grand evening program with Old King Cole leading a parade from the Post Building to Potomac Park. Children in the Dance of the Nations perform as bands supply music and a water pageant unfolds with decorated canoes, warships, rockets, and electric lights along the river.
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Potomac
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Pennsyvania Avenue
Capitol
Post Building
White House
Potomac Park
Ol King Cole
America
England
Ireland
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Carstval Pactic
Virginia
Otlock
Aquechet Bridge
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Drouth and Water Aid at Poromac Park Fete
At the Poromac Park carnival spectators will be cooled by barrels of ice water donated by the American Ice Company under Samuel A. Kimberly. Thirty barrels divided for afternoon and evening use line the park as crowds gather for dances and shows while sanitary measures and cups are provided to prevent contamination. Special to The Washington Post from Staunton, Va. September 17. Virginia Supreme Court special to The Washington Post notes the case Virginia Portland Cement Company et al versus Kirby argued and submitted.
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Totomac
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Col. Cosby
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Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Washington Post
Staunton
Virginia Portland Cement
Seal
Bhirkey
Instructions to motorboat contestants at Easleys Point
All baste must report to the clerk of the course at the starting line near Easleys Point at least half an hour before their race. The clerk will assign numbers and handicap.
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Baste
Easleys Point
Racing Rules for Standstill Starts and Handicap Line
Officials outline start procedure with engine running, gun after three minutes, and boats crossing in handicap order. Rules specify buoy placement, course via bridge draws, port starboard passing, and penalties for grounding. Lengthy notes cover start signals, race markers, and mile markers including five and ten mile routes with designated channel points and landmarks.
Royal Court On Land Outlook Pleases Monarch
In a Bulletin the monarch declares arrangements for reception are all he could wish. The article notes torpedo boats and warships in view, royal decorations arriving, and plans for a grand court to be held on land to accommodate subjects and dignitaries. Special report from Luray, Virginia, covers Ruth Redwich becoming the county’s first woman notary public.
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Rich man denied bail in first degree murder case
Special to The Weshington ras reports Everett Sayre, a wealthy Parkerburg merchant, held for the grand jury after being charged with first degree murder in the alleged poisoning of his wife with mercuric chloride on their wedding night. Bail was refused by Judge Butheher.
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Weshington
Parkersburg
Everett Sayre
Justlee Butheher
Little Mazie Regatta Aims For Long Dash Wins
Washington Post reports Little Mazie and Tropica Vale Ferapped led by C Keight and Councilman Frank C Spinks will race in today’s regatta. Alexandria船 owners tested engines yesterday aiming to place in The Post trophies. Alexandria party plans to leave at 4 PM, with crews gathering at Twenty first Street Georgetown at 11 AM for calling and racing numbers.
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Washington Post
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Getty
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Gooretown
Verdict Denied in Virginia Contract Suit
The Court of Appeals in Staunton refused a writ of error in a suit by Brendeth Churchman against Charlee Churchman. A circuit court verdict for 5500 was sustained in a case involving an 8000 contract dispute. The affair centers on promises of marriage after years together in Fairfax county near Alexandria, with nine children born and one spouse helping support the family.
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Missionary Church Convention Sees Enrollment and Debates
Roy Miller of Thia City presided over the Maryland Delaware and District gathering. Delegates from Washington and Hagerstown convened to greet the Rev George A L Miter and Rev George B Townsend with others serving as officers. Reports indicated 605 enrolled and funds raised for Sonny vachools, with memorials for J A Thompson of Washington DC. Internal delegates attended the State Baptist Idolation, and the Women’s Board elected officers including Mrs J J Rotomeo as president and Mrs Georga W Townsend as vice president.
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Washington
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H. EK. Keipp
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Mire
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Migs
Helen B. Iraland
Beltimore
Testament of a Soldier Ends in North Carolina
Fragmentary OCR describes the death of a man named Thornton, age unknown, at his home. It mentions a racial assault case, alleged misrepresentation of record, and a controversial marriage legalized after military authority. Thornton is survived by his wife and children.
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Thornton
Dole Wite
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Tomormy
Fragmented legal notice hints at counsel and county wording
A partial OCR fragment mentions counsel Pare and Poe, with unclear county references and legal phrasing. The text is incomplete, offering no definite action, parties, or deadlines, but suggests an ongoing court matter requiring proper legal representation.
Will Ride on Good Roads with Farmers Union Delegation
President of the Farmers' Unions from Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma tours the northeast by automobile to inspect gank roads of New Jersey New Hampshire Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut and New York under the auspices of Frederick Gilkyson chairman of the New Jersey highway commission starting Bellevue Stratford Hotel Philadelphia on Tuesday September 2.
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Axktinas
Lousiana
Okishome
New Jersey
New Hempshir Rhode Triang
Massachuegtta
Con- Hecticut
Barlevue-Stratford
Philadelphia
Frederick Gilkysin
Violent incident at Del Rio home ends in arrests
Police arrested Thompson and Wis, residents of Del Rio, after a dispute at 185 59 28 Street led to threats and a reported revolver. The brothers allegedly demanded entry to Mrs Thompson’s home, prompting calls to police and immediate response by Eighth Precinct officers. They face charges of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.
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Murder Mystery In Suffolk County Warps Local Politics
A New York published crime roundup reports a Suffolk County political reader, Mrs Nelson, and Augustus Schwartz as key witnesses after the husband of Mrs Nelson was found shot near Centrel Isttp. Coroner Savage questions the widow amid jealousy theories, while accomplice details and a separate arrest in Hanaiamo highlight a wave of violent crime.
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Receivership End In Sight For Norfolk Southern
Capitalists press for end of receivership of the Norfolk and Southern Railway as hearings proceed in Norfolk Virginia. Judge Wadditt set today for further action, with speculation that the financial interests backing the end of the receivership will prevail by year’s end. The case revolves around the control and sale process involving the Lruet Company and other parties in the United States district court.
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LICENSED TO MARRY MARIA PEATICHOM AND RISHIE RUBIN
Health office record lists individuals with names and ages in a community marriage license notice. The entry cites Rev. Galiverwng as officiant and includes multiple clerical and familial details typical of a public civil record.
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Maria Peatichom
Rishie Rubin
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Galiverwng
Bloody Angle site chosen for Virginia monument at Gettysburg
A Virginia Gettysburg monument committee met at the governor's office to plan a marker for the Bloody Angle. Members included Senator Daniel and Sor Swanson, with the aim to select a site and arrange a monument to Virginia troops at the battlefield.
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Gettysburg
Washington Post
Richmond
United States
Baines Gamith
Daniel
Sor
Swanson
Goa
Virginia
Midday rowing schedule hints and boat class notes
The fragment lists a motorboat event eight miles at 1280p mn and motorhost eight miles at 240 Pp, with eight-oared shells and a 3:00 p.m. intermediate angle. It appears to describe a rowing meet schedule with doubles and mixed events, though the text is garbled.
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