Telephone War On Independent Lines In East
Special to The Washington Fest reports Bell Telephone faces a serious challenge as New York Independent Telephone Company boosts capitalization to 50 million dollars and United States Independent Telephone Company follows suit. Backers reportedly have 20 million cash for rights, lines, and exchanges to build a regional independent network with southern banking interest noted.
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Washington
New York
Bell Telephone Company
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Independent
New York Independent Telephone Company
Albany
United States Independent Telephone Company
Secretary of State
Lrenton
Southern Capital
South
China Protests Evacuation Time and Railroad Guard in Manchuria
China formally protests to Russia and Japan over peace treaty provisions on Manchuria. Beijing seeks nine months for evacuation and removal of a large armed guard along rail lines, arguing the terms affect Chinese territory and require consultation with China before recognition.
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Portsmouth
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
State Department
Peking
Phinag
Danchuria
Harbn
Port Arthur
Harbin
Hina
Russ
Wong Kai Kah to Leave Trade Mission Advised
Wong Kai Kah, Chinese trade commissioner, visited the State Department to present his views on U.S. trade conditions. He discussed improving Sino American trade relations and noted a Shanghai consul general’s report, while officials found no solid evidence of a boycott.
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State Department
Wong Kai Kah
China
Adee
Janan
Wong
United Statea
Shanghai
Amelia
Rockhill comments on Peking bomb incident without injury details
Minister Rockhill addressed the Peking bomb throwing report but provided no specifics on former Minister Wu’s injuries. He confirmed Wu was hurt yet offered no information on the extent. Officials seek clearer details as the inquiry continues in Washington and Beijing.
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Rockhill
Wow Rockhill
Peking
Caield
State Department
Minster Wu
Mir Wu
On Verge of Strike At Major Washington Firm
Central Labor Union discussed imminent conflict with a large Washington company employing thousands. The union plans public addresses on economic topics this winter. A contract forcing union labor with the Pie Company was reported. The committee showed game receipts totaling $1.95 after expenses of $586.83.
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Tria
Washington
Avening
Central Labor Union
Educational Comratte
Guievance Connitte
Th Central Sawhor Union
Onmeleut Pie Company
Nul
Berbicaw &c
Train collision near Woodstock crosses Birmingham line
A north bound freight crashed into the rear of the Brockton accommodation at Woodstock crossing, injuring twenty seven passengers and killing conductor E L Harbury. The impact damaged two coaches. eleven Black and sixteen white passengers were hurt. The cause cited was a misunderstanding over right of way.
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Birmingham Alament
Oacolhen
Alabama Great Southern
Brockton
Birmingham Mineral
Woodstock
E L Harbury
Birmingham
Nevj Groes
Life Uncertainty From the Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader notes confusion over engagement questions in a light humorous piece. It references phrases like are you engaged and mentions names Jase Bemero and Zs. The brief item captures curiosity and social banter surrounding relationships.
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Cleveland
Bemero
Fever in Pensacola and New York yellow fever reports
Yellow fever counts rise in Pensacola with 25 new cases and a death, amid scattered citywide spread. New York reports a fresh case on Swinburne Island from the Havana voyage, with the patient in serious condition. New Orleans logs 37 new cases to 6 pm, total 2,868, with 370 deaths and updates on wards seven and eight as the fever campaign continues.
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Fla
John F Wlison
East Intendencia
New York
Swinburne Island
Doty
Joge Macaria
Havana
Colon
Staten Island
Duster
Port
New Orleans
Pythians Convene. Banquet Tonight After City Sightseeing
The eighth biennial convention of the improved Order of Knights of Pythias opened at 638 Louisiana Ave NW. Delegates discussed readjusting insurance rates and plans to align with national practices. After yesterday’s session, many visited the city by car and will tour Cabin John Bridge today. A banquet for delegates is set at the Saenger. Supreme officers attended a National Lodge meeting, with the lodge winning a prize for member gains. By Wednesday the insurance issue, mortuary fund, and officer elections are to be resolved, with Capt Jin Butler possibly stepping aside from supreme commander.
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Order of Knights Ots
Louisiana Avenue North
Ocock
Cabin John Bridge
Saenger Bund Ddal
Order
National Lodge
Louisiana Avenue
Tne
Jin. Butler
Indianapolis
Council
Chesapeake and Potomac buys Piedmont and Keyser Telephone
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore buys Piedmont and Keyser Telephone for 320500 cash. The purchase extends Chesapeake and Potomac’s West Virginia and Maryland reach, enabling a Cumberland to Oakland trunk line and potential system improvements.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Company
Piedmont and Keyser
Washington Post
Piedmont and Keyser Telephoe Com
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore
West Virginia
Maryland
Western Maryland Telephone Company
Foc Reynolis
J C Watson
N J Crooks
P Crenshaw
Washington
C E Bryan
Cumberland
Oakland
Watson and
Bryan
Colonists for Domingo Develop Santo Domingo by Northwest syndicate
Northwestern businessmen led by J Adam Bede and P N Nelson journey to Santo Domingo representing a Duluth Minneapolis syndicate. If conditions meet expectations the group will buy 206000 to 300000 acres under option and drive island development. Rural routes and post office changes proposed in North Carolina news from Suffokan and Hazelton districts.
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Duluth Minn
American Northwest
Santo Domingo
J Adam Bede
P N Nelson
Duluth
Gov Herrick
Ohio
Minneapolis
North Carolina
Washington Post
S H Dawson
Drum HM & C
Hazelton
Ahoskie
Washington Post Records District Legal Events
The Washington Post remains the sole district newspaper to publish a complete record of the prior day’s legal proceedings, providing an official chronicle of court actions and filings.
Revered Cornish storyteller at Hamline Church lecture
Rev Mark Guy Pearse of London spoke on Cornish life with humor and pathos, praising simple countryfolk and dialect in lucid English. He shared anecdotes, poems like The Local Preacher, and readings from Weat Country Songs, highlighting the Cornish spirit and the author’s mission work.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Cornwall
Hamline
Mark Guy Pearse
London
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Pearse
Irse
Indiana
Scotland
Death of Frank P. Tate a prominent Tennessee figure
Frank P Tate born 1875 in Grainger County Tennessee died at 1913 Pennsylvania Ave NW after months of pulmonary illness. Son of Gen A Tate Civil War veteran and former attorney general of Tennessee. He served in Spanish American War and later worked in War and Pension Departments. Survived by widow and daughter Helen age twelve. Funeral details not yet decided.
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Frank P Tate
Tennessee
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Mr Yate
Grainger County
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Deartment
Tates
Uke
Brownlows
Etheridges
Andrew Jackson
Judge Key
Union
Tate
Hig County
Morristown
Cumberland Gap
Spain
War Department
Helen
Fusionists tied up in mayoral ballot stalemate
New York nominating committee met at the Waldorf and failed to reach a candidate for mayor after a two hour session. Former State Senator John Ford was named by Republicans and Justice Seabury by the Municipal Ownership League. Fusion committee reported no action and adjourned until Monday. Borough President Martin W Littleton said he had learned his name would be offered and would not accept.
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Wifth Avenue
John Ford
Justice Seabury
Municipal Ownership League
Martin W Littleton
Brooklyn
Fusion
Mrs Selfridge Dies at Summer Home in Connecticut
Mrs Ellen Shepley Selfridge wife of Rear Admiral T. Selfridge of the United States Navy died last Sunday at Pomfret Donn while the family spent the summer there. Her Washington residence was 1867 Kalorama Avenue Northwest. She was daughter of the late Hon George F Shepley and had many friends in New England and Washington. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Ellen Shepley Selfridge
T . Selfridge
United States Navy
Pomfret Donn
Washington
Kalorama Avenue
Selfridge
George F Shepley
New England
Deaths and Funerals: Capt Harry G Trout Rites
Funeral of Capt Harry G Trout of Second Cavalry held at Arlington with full military honors conducted by Chaplain Charles Pierce. He died August 8 in the Philippines from peritonitis after an appendicitis operation. Widow and children survive. Mrs Rose A Iardella dies after operation at Georgetown Hospital aged forty. Funeral at Church of the Holy Comforter Fourteenth and Capitol Streets. burial Mount Olivet Cemetery. Robert G Lowey dies at 77 at home 68 I Street NW. funeral tomorrow. Samuel H Greene D D Calvary Baptist will conduct service. interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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TSA
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Thirteenth Cavalry
Trout
Philippines
Washington
Fort Myer
Rought
Rose A Iardella
Georgetown University Hospital
Robert G. Lowey
I Street
Samuel H Greene D
Calvary Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Jerome's Campaign Opens Headquarters in Gilsey House
New York September 26 District Attorney Jerome began an independent bid for re election by opening his campaign headquarters in the Gilsey House tonight A Hamilton Club delegation assured Jerome of support and about two hundred signatures were turned in on his nominating petition during the evening.
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New York
Jerome
Hamilton Club
Bankers Plan to End Compromising Absconders
The American Bankers Association meeting in Washington October 10 18 will push a constitutional amendment prohibiting members from compromising with crime suspects. E F Swinney president notes the practice harms banks and the public as a growing threat. The savings bank session opens October 10 at Shoreham Hotel with speeches on bank supervision and proposed legislation. A palatial bankers special train will carry 500 delegates from Chicago to Washington, with extended services and entourage from Indianapolis Detroit and Boston among others.
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Washington
Executive Council
E F Swinney
American Bankers’ Association
First National Bank
Kansas City
Savings Bank
Shoreham
Charles E Sprague
J M Schick
B F Saul
Home Savings Bank
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Shaw
Ridgely
Henchman Davis
Central Trust and Safe Deposit Company
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Ohio
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Potomac
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Michigan
Detroit
Michigan Central
Pennsylvania
Twin Cities
Kenneth Clark
Merchants’ National Bank
Paul
A C Anderson
St Paul National
G F Orde
Wirst National
Minneapolis
Crane
National Bank of Commerce
Joseph Chapman
Northwestern National Minneapolis
Massachusetts
Boston
Colonial Express
Mayor Thayer Nominated for Congress in Third District
Norwich Sept 25 Mayor Charles F Thayer of this city was nominated for Congress at the Third district Democratic convention held today to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Frank B Brandegee recently chosen Senator to succeed the late Orville B Platt Edwin W Higgins of this city is the Republican nominee for the race scheduled after the October 2 election to fill the seat.
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Norwich
Conn
Charles F Thayer
Frank B Brandegee
Orville B. Platt
Hdwin W Higgins
Western Life Inquiry Opens In Illinois
Chicago dates Sept 2 and 8 mark the start of a preliminary probe by Illinois attorney general into Western Life Indemnity Company aimed at filing warrant proceedings. Assistant AG W H Boys met in Chicago with Attorney Walter D Hawk who represents the Mooney estate of Laketon claiming a $4000 policy. An officer allegedly offered just over $900 to settle the claim.
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Western Life Indemnity Company
Attorney General of
Illinois
W H Boys
Walter D Hawk
Hawk
Mooney
Laketon
Western Life
T Ig
Lear Faces Third Trial for Embezzlement
Henry Lear former president of the Doylestown National Bank is placed on trial in U S District Court on embezzlement charges tied to the bank’s failure. He has been tried twice before, with juries disagreeing. the DOJ in Washington pushes a third attempt with special counsel aid.
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Philadelphia
Henry Lear
Doylestown
Pyramid Pile Cure Trial Offer Readers Picked
Piles trial package mailed free to readers who order name and address. Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories are claimed to provide immediate relief from itching and bleeding. Distribution via plain wrappers. full-size boxes sold for 50 cents and mail order available from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
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Pyraamid Drug Co
Pyramiduilding
Marshall, Mich
Held Chauffeurs For Police In Chicago Auto Crash
Arthur Stewart a sixteen year old negro was held prisoner after allegedly fatally injuring Louis Weinberg ten in a collision at Twenty sixth and State streets. Mrs Mary Stewart and William Hill aspirant Milwaukee owners were in the car. Stewart was charged with operating an automobile without a license as crowd threatened vengeance. The injured boy was taken to hospital and may die.
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Chicago
Arthur Stewart
Louis Weinberg
Mary Stewart
William Hill@as
Milwaukee
Stewart
Roosevelt Signs Forest Reserve Creation in Utah
Oyster Bay and Washington County report President Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Dixie Forest Reserve in Utah. The reserve spans about 405,900 acres with a large share designated as public lands in the counties of Washington and Kane in the southwestern part of the state.
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Rep
Roosevelt $o-Gay
Dixie Forest Reserve
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Washington
Inca Counties
Aouthwestern Park
Fought a Snake at Sea Aboard Indramgayo
A crew of the Indramgayo arrives in New York badly injured after a voyage carrying wild animals from China and Japan. Leopards bit sailors in a rolling sea, a 23 foot snake escaped its cage and was subdued by the crew, and an elephant died from seasickness four days before the voyage ended.
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New York
Indramgayo
Indramayo
Red Sea
Poe Amendment Endorsed in Worcester County Democratic Convention
Worcester County Democrats nominate John P Moore for Maryland Senate and slate delegates led by E W McMaster and Francis Henry Purnell Levy at a county convention held in Stow Hill on September 23. The Poe disfranchising amendment was endorsed amid proceedings chaired by Purnell with secretaries Houston and Pitts.
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John P. Moore
Maryland
Senate
Weebington
Stow Hill
Democratic Party of
John P Moore
House of
W Lee Carr Orlando Harrison
J, Taylor Ewell
E W McMaster
Francis Henry Purnell Levy L. Dirickson Jr
Clarence L Vincent
D Frank Fooks
Samuel L Crockett
Daniel J Holloway
Thomas M Cottman
Francis Henry Purnell
Frank Houston
William D Pitts
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