Washington regatta and carnival thrills captivate Potomac crowds
A dazzling Post regatta and carnival lit up Potomac park with Washington Virginia and Maryland spectators. Boat races, war vessels, pyrotechnics, music and revelry framed a vivid waterfront spectacle that united city families, club athletes and civic pride in a night of exceptional entertainment.
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Mueller
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Potomac River
Washington Post
Georgetown
Hanlan
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Flatfin
Apache
Tom Gorman
Potomac Oat Club
Pepior
Taft in Twin Cities Amid Stateside Illness Drama
President Taft visited Minneapolis and St Paul delivering remarks amid the grave illness of Minnesota Governor Johnson. Taft expressed sympathy, offered prayers for a swift recovery, and praised Minnesota’s civic leaders while noting portents of the governor’s condition. He toured Fort Snelling, spoke to crowds, and planned further stops in Des Moines and Omaha with anticipated speeches on tariff and conservation policy.
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Johnson
St. Paul
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Jonngon
Minnesota
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Gov. Johnson
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Isera
Washington
William H
Minneapolis
Nation
United States
Hia
Fort Snelling
8 Paul
Country Club
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James A
Tawsey
Coors
Benatar Clapp
Inc
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Paul Auditorheid
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Bedafor Wnelson
Frank BE
Mingsavorts
Des ‘Molnes
Omaha
Plane
Des Moines
Iowa
White Innes
Moines
Cummins
Senate
Denver
Peary Arctic Leader Aims for New York Return
Commander Peary sails from Here aboard the Arctic steamer Roosevelt with four Eskimos, plans to reach Sydney and then New York. Bartlett prepares for American master’s cert, Whitney to South America with Cook records, and a Portland welcome plans include Gov. Fernald and Hydes.
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Peary Arctic Club
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Hertlett
New York
Cook
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Boatewain
John Murphy
Utah
Murphy
Penry
Aga
Dr. Cook
Sults
Washington
Geographic Society
Tait Éults
Harry Whitney
Gokevah
Pat
Ewaloo
Eraloo
Qckevah
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Pearys
Ockevah
Litibino
Comander Pasty
Roogavelt
Portland
Fernald
United States
Maine
Maine Au- Breme
William de Witt Hyds
Howdoin College
Fiamenader
Mellon separation shakes Pittsburg society ties
In Pittsburg today the separation of banker Andrew W. Mellon and his wife Nora McMullen Mellon is disclosed. The report cites earlier companionship with Nora inspiring her to invest in a major steel venture and notes custody arrangements, a trust fund of 5 million dollars for the wife, and Mellon’s estimated net worth around 35 million.
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Nora McMullen
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United States Steel Corporation
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Stout
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Melon
A. Z. Melon
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Bink Representa H. Co. Prick
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Frick
Mellons Have Joint “Inverimenta Tm
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Operator Foils Yeggs In Hyattsville Postoffice Raid
A bold morning attempt to blow open the Hyattsville post office safe was foiled when Chesapeake and Potomac operator Barry McCormick woke from a cot, drew a pistol, and forced four masked men to retreat as they tried to blast the safe. He alerted local help and a touring car with arms arrived, but the yeggs escaped. Similar heist at Macon, Georgia, saw $2700 cash, plates, two diamonds, notes, and mortgages taken after blasting a store door with nitroglycerin.
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Veggmen
Barry McCormick
Chesapeake and Potoman
Hyattsvile Exchange
McCormick
Sudh
McCormick Coud
Daniel Bachelor
Bladensburg
Yeas
Macon
E. W. Smith
Mies Elching
Washington Post thanks volunteers for record regatta carnival
The Washington Post extends cordial thanks on behalf of a great throng for yesterday’s regatta and carnival the most brilliant celebration besides presidential inaugurations in the National Capital. The torpedo boat flotilla under Lieut Comdr Frederick N Freeman showcased strength by day and beauty by night, contributing to a spectacle that delighted thousands.
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Beyer
Washington
Qeepla
Polumic Park
Villioia
Potomac Park
Potomac
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Post
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Washington Post
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Murdered for His Money Dr Henry Stone in Ayer Case
Bay State dentist Dr Henry Stone a Newburyport resident found dead near the Ayer Harvard line is believed murdered for money. Wounds suggest blunt force with no bullet injuries. A farmer-plouffe and Felix Lapoir were jailed for questioning as suspects after driving Stone to the station.
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Stone
Slater
Charles G. Davis
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Jaymayd Plouffe
Felix Lapoir
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Cote
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Store
Rahery Hestesn
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