First Carrier Pigeons Test in U.S. Fleet at Cape Charles
Washington reports the North Atlantic Squadron uses carrier pigeons for ship to shore communication. The New York and six other ships await anchorage near Cape Charles as rough seas halt target practice and force evolutions. A rescue pigeon is found near Lynnhaven, and the Consul General outlines a planned ship canal to connect Atlantic and Gulf routes with St Augustine as eastern entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Sicard
New York
Norfolk Navy Yard
Roosevelt
Navy
Cape Charles
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Indiana
Texas
Maine
Anchorage
Navy Department
Department
Plecon
Frank Odell
Lynnhaven
Smith's Point Ught
Pernza
Republic of Central America
Benjamin F. Cromwell
Francis P. Menning
Atlantic
Gulf
Peraza
Mexico
Florida
Ringleader Luergert Triad Case Hearings Proceed
Chicago identifications link rings to Mrs Luergert in the Luergert murder trial. Three women testified the rings found in the vat belonged to her and she wore them. Defense efforts failed as witnesses stuck to their stories. The court visit to the factory prompted tight security and restricted access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Luergert
Alrs
Tuthi
Carl Voelker
Laetgert
Aol
Luetgert
Vooker
Voelker
Luetrent
Luetwert
Mars
Luetvert
Criminal Court
Florida Ship Canal Incorp Act Filed in New York
County Clerk Purroy records incorporation filings for the Florida Trang Paninania Chip Canal company. Elders listed as Robert May OCaffall Freeman If Baldwin and H Bolet among initial incorporators. Article notes lengthened trip times between Atlantic and Gulf ports and three day time reduction aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Torts
New York
Purroy
Florida Trang- Paninania Chip Canal Company
Robert May Ocaffall
Freeman If. Baldwin
H. Bolet
Brady's Appointments Questioned Over Eligible List
Washington reports Col James D Brady refuses to reappoint deputies from the predecessor's team citing emergency hiring. Civil Service Commission seeks an eligible list while Brady acts under emergency authority. Brady says no removals occurred and disputes internal rules, citing differences between IRS and other personnel laws.
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Washington, D. C
James D. Brady
Internal Revenue
Richmond
Gage
Civil Service
Brady
Treasury Department
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commissioners
Lamb
Internal Revenue Service
Second District of
Virginia
Dispatch
Offee
Ryan
Washington
Custonhouse
Post Office
James D. Bradt
Suit to establish Edwards heirs’ claim to NYC land dismissed
In New York on September 3 Justice Head dismissed a suit by Isaac Edwards Joel B Mid wards and other heirs of Robert Edwards to prove title to sixty two acres in Manhattan. The case contended the 1780 lease of land from Robert Edwards to Trinity Church Corp and sought possession and rent profits through the 99 year term.
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New York
Trinity Church Corporation
Isaac Edwards
Joel B. Midwards
Robert T. Edwards
New York City
Justice Head
Supreme Court
South Carolina
Robert Edwards
Broadway
Canal Street
Mott Street
Canal Aheat
Chatham Square
Chatham Loutre
New Chambers
Chambers Streets
Lin
Another Appointment and Political Skirmishes in Richmond
Richmond dispatch reports Collector Brady naming Samuel B. Clarkson as deputy, part of a racial staffing shift, with three Black aides to be appointed. The piece covers Munford’s primary win, reform plans in the Senate, Maupin’s renomination for the House, and Bland’s re-nomination for Congress. It notes Lamb’s convention call, Republican-press support, and the sale of the Richmond Kann-Dall team franchise to Donati and Cy Doykin with Wells staying as manager.
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Virginian
Richmond
Brady
Samuel B. Clarkson
Clarkson
Ile
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Tomorror
Custom House
B. B. Munford
Dora
Henrico
Beverdge
Bennington
Munford
Staunton
Bryan
Senate
Mrr
United States
Addison Maupin
House
Whaupin
Lynn
Lelerntea
George C. Bland
Jamestwyn
Smyth
Bland
Teputitcans
Lamb Haa
New York Tribune and Press
Philadelphia Press
Galtmore American
Chicago Tribune
Justice Cratchfield
Richmond Kane- Dall
Wait. Bradley
Donati
Cy T. Doykin
Wells
Tie
Bradley
Unconscious Man George N Brown Found on Commercial
George N Brown, a white man, was found in stupor on Commercial Paleo Wednesday afternoon. He was brought to the station and later sent to a hospital after remaining unconscious. he briefly regained consciousness last night but showed no persistent recovery.
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George N. Brown
Climax Brandy Introduced by Speer NJ Wine Co
The 1876 Trandy vintage from Speer NJ Wine Co is praised by physicians at Baltimore Medical College. Testimony notes the brandy’s value tied to proven production quality rather than general reputation. Charter Oak Park Wartford Conn Sept Star Fainter wins a race from Joe Patchen in straight heats Time 2 04 and 9 03.
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Speer, N.J., Wine Co
Baltimore Medical College
Charter Oak Park
Wartford
Conn
Star Fainter
Joe Patchen
Frances Barnes Y A Call for Volunteers Forms New Y
Seven members answered a call to form a new Youngery society chapter within the Frances Barnes Y and to continue extensive local missionary work. The fifth annual meeting at Mrs. Odell’s Freemason Street home elected officers led by President Bessie Crider and outlined a year of volunteer efforts and charitable projects across Flower Mission Literature Parlor Meetings Temple Work and more.
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Francis Bares
Irs
IL Jones
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Odell
Freemason Street
Albert Odell
W. P. Johnson
Miles Annie Odell
Loyal Legion
John Crider
Miss Ora Land
Migs Ia Morser
Misa Marchret Bryan
Mize Blargaret Crandall
Migs Anna
Leral Temperance Legion
Slate Fund
Union Sienala
Virginia Call
Misa Maud Mosely
Arpee
Flower Mission Report
Wis
Acthon
New Yoand
Lucy Odell
Helen Merein
Mattie Tarlett
Belle Parlett
Mia
William Freeman
M. Bryan Wit
Freemin
Turbulent Unity Formation Faces Divided Opinion
The new YY experiences internal rifts as the leadership reshapes the group. The majority resists, citing weakness in division, while a minority argues strength in numbers. Outcomes depend on the ongoing process and future developments.
August arrests and community notes in a southern city
A period of local activity spans arrests and social moves in August. Fannie Crouch returns to Mehmond Myr, J. M. Tsano rests at his Huntersville home, and WN Bateson comes back from Wytheville. Residents complain of tramps in northern suburbs while the Atlantic and Danville railroad runs excursion trains. Various residents travel, return, or plan trips, including Fergus Reid and Edgar Nash.
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Auprust
Fannie Crouch
Mehmond
J. M. Tsano
Huntersville
WN. M. Bateson
Wytheville
Wia
Old Dominion
Fergus Reid
Europe
Mir
Edgar Nash
Virginia
Allantic and
Danville
Ile Dozier
Judge Treath
Waytheville
Dor. J. FF. Lynch
Emma Hill
Mamie Misgrerard
Walter D. Toy
University of North Carolina
George W. Dey
Bute Street
Mossra
James Dey
Douglas Rinek
Norfolk National Bank
Taltimore
Forelen
Foraign
Fremont
J. BR. Dawes
Phin City
H.W. Graves
Wilson
N. C
Cotton Exchange
W. M. Rellew
Ourenn View
WW. M. Nash
Medical Society of Vir- Rinks
State Board of Medical Examiners
Joe M. Marshall
Seaboard Air Line
Chester
S. C
High Point
Jeter
J. B. Stoner
Marine Hospital Service
Buffalo
N. Y
Liesta
William G. Moleer
Chicago
St. Vincent'shospital
Charles Vincent Londin
Charles J
Marecaret
Lundin
Mire W. IE. Rothrock
Baltimeare
Monticello
Ehty
Moses Levy
Pennsylvania College
Philadelphia
Ile Whhive
Buffalo Mill
Commissioner of Revenue
W. W. Dey
Dermine Field
Petersburg
Norfolk
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Celebration at Monreflom Hall
Mr and Mrs Jacob Herht mark their twenty five year marriage with a ceremony at Monreflom Hall conducted by Rabbi Bernhard Eherson of Ohef Sholem Temple. A gala banquet and dance follow with silver gifts from Norfolk Jewish society and friends from afar. Afr Heert leads as president of The Hecht Hirschler Company, a prominent city business figure.
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Jacob Herht
Bernhard Eherson
Ohef Sholem
Norfolk
Pincus
Afr
Heert
Hecht Llirschler Company
Trio of Monster Water Spouts Reported at Ocean View
A Virginia beach crowd at Ocean View witnessed three massive water spouts near a hotel area. Eyewitness accounts describe funnel shapes about a hundred feet tall, moving northward then foreshortened as they approached land.
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Ocean View
Uttle
Sk. Odell
Wingside
Princess Anny
Odell
Princess Anne Turnpike
Juaxird's Church
Bbay
Ife
Odel
Norfolk
Apa
Deadly Track Tragedy In Wheatland California Man Dies On Rail
H Russell Ward of Santa Monica California, linked to the elopement affair of Mrs Siradbury, is found dead near Wheatland after an East-bound overland limited train. A berth mistake and a door misstep are blamed for the fatal plunge. coroner rules accidental death. Ward’s San Francisco to New York ticket is recovered, body embalmed, awaiting disposition.
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Wheatland
H. Russell Ward
Santa Monica
Cal
Siradbury
California
James M. Beadbury
Northwestern
Piekeidl
Wiardt
San Trangisto
New York
Cotton markets show varied futures and spot changes across regions
New York and Liverpool futures rose and fell with Texas rains affecting cotton yields. Spot cotton dipped slightly while ties and bales traded, with 10 218 bales recorded and 10 000 tied on speculation. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad claims nationwide health benefits.
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Texas
Houston
New York
Liverpool
London
Charleston
Augusta
Qualveston
Savannah
New Orleans
Fungish Conseils
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Navy Yard
Florida Ship Canal
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Internal Revenue Office
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Sens Nte
Manpin
Col. Lamb
Frances Barnes
Vieitz
The
NPW
Mr. Nin
Jacob Mecht
N.Y. D
Ennis
Russell Ward
Millon
Hood
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