Armada at New York shows vast British and German naval pledges
A line of steel hulled warships gathered in New York as the Kaiser’s Grand Admiral and naval leaders visit port. Reports describe the Atlantic Fleet, flags, and reviews as ships prepare to sail toward harbor ceremonies and how troops escort details are arranged amid a ceremonial atmosphere.
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Dispensary Trials Start In Charleston Bribery Case
The first of several indictments for bribery and fraud linked to the State dispensary opens in Charleston. James Fari of Charleston, a former liquor sealer and brewer, stands accused along with Barnum and others. The defense moves to quash and a remponder is presented, as Judge Memminger rules on the indictment.
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Hout cide of pellasra recovered this afternoon
Sept 4 report from Winston Salem Speake Washington Post indicates the county hospital recovered a case involving a patient described as a colored woman.
Fusionists struggle to form Brooklyn mayoral slate
The fusion movement teeters as candidates fight to agree on two for mayor. Brooklyn delegates refuse to fuse on the borough ticket, dimming hopes for a party slate. Subcommittee to reconvene with Stein tomorrow, while Woodruff and Parsons vow a Republican ticket Thursday regardless. Names floated include Whitman, Stimson, Ivins, Hedges, and Bennett.
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Henry L Stimson
Wiliam M Ivins
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Bennet
Death by Own Action At Jersey City Station
Elmer, wanted for forgery, was arrested in Jersey City with a blonde woman he planned to marry. He drew a revolver and killed himself as detectives examined his baggage checks after arriving on a Baltimore and Ohio train. The woman, an orphan met in Memphis, gave no warning before the shooting.
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Vanderbilts Part From Each Other in Separation Plan
New York dispatch reports Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr leased the Wheatley Hills estate at Westbury NY while husband remains at Great Neck. A formal separation agreement is said drawn by lawyers detailing finances custody of Muriel and William K Vanderbilt.
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League Concedes Bristol in local option contest
Special to The Washington Test reports that the League decided not to oppose opening saloons, believing the case could not be appealed. Licenses will be heard tomorrow as hearings proceed. The debate over poll tax lists continues with questions about voter eligibility and court rulings.
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Postal Service to Repaint Country Letter Boxes
The Postoffice Department plans a nationwide repaint of letter boxes with green paint. Sealed proposals for supplying the paint will be received until October 6. About 12 000 boxes are in use and obtaining suitable paint has been a problem.
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Business High Plans for Winter Campaign by Alumni Association
At the first fall meeting of the Business High School Alumni Association executive committee plans were outlined for an active winter campaign. Officers installed July 2 were reported. Committees were formed for nominations to the advisory board and other duties. Thomas Grant, new secretary, said demand for leadership positions remains high, often requiring outside applicants.
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Charles A Jonet
Ruth W Bowie
James F West
Houghton
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Teasdackston
Armstrong School Adds Business Dept in New Building
The Board approves moving the business department of Armstrong Manual Training School to a new brick building at Sixth and Trumbull, with five teachers assigned. Two courses are offered for two and four year tracks to prepare clerks, bookkeepers, and stenographers for business, aiming to expand enrollments from 86 to 159 students.
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Duke's Gift to Trinity Erects Twin College Buildings
Magnate Duke of the American Tobacco Company donates 270000 to Trinity College in Durham to build two identical exterior structures with different interiors linked by a tower costing 200000. The gift funds five professors and 5 acres of land valued at 8100 Wh to expand the campus, and follows earlier gifts totaling over 160000.
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Grape-Nuts Promotes Brain Power in Reading Ad
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food made from whole wheat and barley. It claims the cereal provides vital energy quickly absorbed by the body to nourish and rebuild gray matter and nerve centers with a nod to The Road to Wellville.
Fruit Steamers to Ecuador Special to The Washinston East Baltimore
Sept 2 TheSouth American Fruit and Steamship Company plans banana and citrus trade along both coasts of Ecuador with a capital stock in place. The report mentions bananas oranges and coconuts in transit and notes stock expectations despite global market shifts.
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African doctor claims native cure for pellagra
Borham N Ly Sept 2 15S Orcarde Terry a Cambridge graduate and medical missionary says Africans cure 90 percent of pellagra with herbivorous treatment and claims British doctors ignore the disease. He asserts he has seen better results among natives and that doctors admit some African cases improve.
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Patchin Named Head of State Department Information Division
Secretary Knox appoints newspaper correspondent Philly Patchin to lead the division of information in the State Department. The reorganized unit will gather important diplomatic correspondence for foreign service circulation and monitor the foreign press to reflect policy abroad on issues facing the United States.
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Hospitals Work Discussed at National Association Conference
The second session of the 11th annual American Hospital Association met at the Willard Hotel with 160 delegates from Canada Hawaii Germany and England. Lieut Col Arthur argued military hospitals are better run due to strict procedures while civilian ones suffer from lax management and lack paternal funding.
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Men of Scalpel Meet Arranging Details for Convention
The Military Surgeons Association program committee met at the New Willard last night and finalized plans for the annual meeting in October. Attendees included Medical Director of the Navy Boyd, Lt J A Ta, Major R M Wester, Capt WL Palas, and officials from the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service and National Guard. The organization, international in scope, expects over 11 delegates from foreign countries.
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Pioneer Miller of Springfield Honored at 85 Thanks to Duffy’s
A Clark County pioneer, long influential in education and industry, remains vigorous at 85. He credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic for aging, noting its healthful benefits and his use of whiskey as medicine when combined with other remedies. He signs as W A Barnet.
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