Dickens and Washington clash over future of the capital
A Washington letter in the New York Sun critiques Dickens in American Notes for his negative view of the United States. The writer admires Washington despite flaws, noting the city’s vitality, modern plans, and ambitious but contested projects. The piece contrasts Dickens’s future with the Capitol’s evolving landscape and the debates in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Washington
New York Sun
Washingtom
Feartien
Boys Claim Rifle Medals at School Tournament
Gen James A Crain and Lieut Zentzitzki presented bronze medals to thirteen Washington high school shooters at the school boy rifle shooting tournament in the Weather Armory. Matches included junior marksman and high aggregate events using Springfield .22 rifles. Top scores featured J G Dulin and W M Hutterly with 91s, while W Teale posted an outstanding offhand 48.
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National Rife Association of America
Winder Armory
National Capitol Rifle All Revolver Club
Washington
Army
Beung Janes A. Drain
Tional Rifle Association
Tientzki
Germaan Army
CR. Howland
Rentwitzki
George Corwin
New York
Ernaex
Attencdionere
Corwin
J. (. Dulin
Business
W. M. Hutterly
McKinley
WN. Teale
Central
Tutterse. Ai
Supreme Court docket notes two term actions and court adjournments
The record lists admitted attorneys in Honolulu Lincoln Nebraska and other cities, notes cases in error against The Galveston Railway and Texas, and details numerous equity and circuit court assignments. It records adjournment to tomorrow at 12 o'clock and outlines trials, orders, and probate openings across multiple DC courts with numerous case numbers and counsels.
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United States Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Justice Brewer
Justice White
Peckham
Justice McKenna
Justice Hatmed
Justice Day
Justice Moody
Clarence Harmon Olson
F. J.mccord
Tyler
Texas
Thomas H. Pickford Et al
Lin’ Error
Henry M. Talbott
Henry E. Davis
Henry Clay Pileres
Edmund P. Creecy
Shepard Barcy
F. J. McCord
Appellee
Joseph H. Choate
Aie
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company Et al
State of Texas
H. M. Garwood
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Cotton firm suspends operations in New York
Longshore & Co. announced in New Orleans that it has suspended business in New York due to customers failing to meet margins. The firm will continue to do business in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Longshore & Co
New York
Lieut Col Higbee Buried With Marine Honors
The body of Lieut Col John Higbee died in Buffalo New York was buried with military ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery. Marines escorted the remains to the grave with four companies and the Marine Band. Honorary pallbearers included Gen George S Reid Col A S Nicholson Col F P Portner and several other Marine Corps officers. Higbee born September 11 1841 in New York City served in the Civil War and later the West Gulf squadron under Admiral Farragut. He retired in 1898 after a long career and funeral services were held in Buffalo before the Arlington ceremony.
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John H. Higbee
Buffalo
N.Y
Arlington National Cemetery
George S. Reid
A. S. Nicholson
FP. Portner
A. G. €. Gondioe
C. F. Laurhheimer
Thomas J. Prince
Uist
Marine Corps
Col Highee
New York City
Isabelle Simpson
Portsmouth
N. H
Lenah Wiseman Sutcliffe
Mr. High
Inné Corps
West Gulf
Hartford
Farragut
Post Hudson
Gene Grant
Cermiitory
Gymnasts Give Exhibition by Columbia Turnverein at Masonic Temple
The Columbia Turnverein held a gymnastic exhibition at the Masonic Temple featuring drills by all classes on apparatus and with dumbbells or clubs. A notable event was the appearance of the ladies class, with a committee including J. Duchring, F. Mann, J. Selarbau, Paul Waihter, George Fink, Paul Arndt, R. Meissner, Max Kachler, J. All Duerhing, and Otto Goepel arranging the program.
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Columbia Turnverein
Masonic Temple Mongay
Yasyihe
Hhe
J. Tduchring
FE. Mann
Selarbau
Paul Whaifter
George Fink
Paul Arndt
R. Meissner
Max Kachler
J. All AL Duerhing
Otto Goepel
Woman Sues Traction Company for 5000 Damages
Marian Smith of 105 Third Street northeast filed suit yesterday in District Supreme Court to recover 5000 for alleged injuries from an accident on April 22, 1905 at Pennsylvania avenue and Twenty second street northwest against Capital Traction Company.
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Circuit Court No. 3
Justice Anderson
New York Continental Jewell Filtration Company
District of Columbia Et al
J. H. Hayden
Thomas
Woodward & Lothrop
von Herbutts
Plaiutina Atomer
Jnne B. Larner
Heffner Vs. Robinson
Hamilton, Colbert, Yerkes & Hamilton
Meammon
Richmond Park
Northwest Washington Improvement Company
Mida C
Peabody
James H. Harban
Helen
Elizabeth W. Harlan
William F. Mutchier
South Capitol
First Streets
Lot Flamtery
Markham Flensery
William F. Mattingly
Temperance
Tale F. Mills
Charlton B. Rout
Gnomas
J. Rout, Jr
Moore & Barbour
John A. Davis, Jr
Andrew J. Schwartz
Marty
Schwartz
Mount Pleasant
Isabel H. Lenman
Charles W. King
Reservoir View
Daniel W. Beach
Philip Paulb
Alley Bet
Wst
Fla
James H. Elsworth
Manhattan Laundry Co
Tenth Street
Pennsylvania Ave
Traders' National Bank
Merchants and Mechanics’ Savings Bank
York Avenue
Bet
Josie Gagsenheimer
Samuel
Mary P. Mynabridge
Iate
Alf
Joan E. Herrell
Joseph H. Bradley
Joseph H. Broadley
Columbia Granite and Dredging Company
Hellevue
John W. Mueller
Tao Thomas ‘M. Gallagher
Tenth
Stephent
Lamiins Et al
Tenth Street Baptist Church
Tota
Marian Smith
Samnnels
Third Street
Sait
District Supreme Court
Capital Traction Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Navy Leader Says American Ships Equal World Best
Sir William Henry White, long time designer of British warships, praises American naval architects and shipyards as capable as Britain's. He states the U S Navy started from his designs bought in 158, noting Charleston and Baltimore built from them and declaring the American fleet, ship for ship, is equal to any in the world, second only to Britain.
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Boston
William Henry White
Sir William
Armstrongs
Charleston
Baltimore
Army Leaves and Transfers Amid Broad Personnel Moves
The Army announces leaves of absence for Maj. Honey C Hodges Jr and First Lt. William B Cowin, with additional entries for Maj. Charles B Muir and Dental Surgeon George J Gankle. Transfers include Eleut Col Bowen moving to the eighteenth infantry and Lt Col Nichols the reverse. Posts include Fort Reno Okla Vancouver Barracks Wash Fort Sheridan Ill and Fort Leavenworth Kan with details on duties, substitutions, and the establishment of a remount depot.
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Honey C. Hodges, Jr
First Infantry
William B. Cowin
Third Cavalry
Charles 8. Muir
Twenty-third Infantry
George J. Ganckle
John T. Kennedy
Sixth Cavalry
Eleut
William H.C. Bowen
Thirteenth Infantry
Eighteenth Infantry
William A. Nichols
Letcher Hardeman
Fort Reno
Okla
Quartermaster's Department
George W. Ruthers
Ellleworth
Hans
Frederickk W. Manley
Fort Leavenworth
Kane
Charles H. Muir
Edwards. Walton
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Thomas H. Slavens
Chicago
Jll
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Lodge
Alexander B. Dyer
Fourth Field Artillery
Berenda
Cal
Fourth Field Artillers
Neut
Fred W. Tills
Sixth Infantry
Fort Missoula
Mont
George R. Armstrong
Uty
North Dakota
Spa
Oswald F. Henning
Phillip F. Harvey
Memorial Services for Association of Oldest Inhabitants
Memorial services for members who died in the past year will be held by the Association of Oldest Inhabitants at 8 o'clock this evening in the Vermont Avenue Christian Church. The era of losses included the death of the association's president and three vice presidents. the oldest member, Dr. W. M. Starr, died February 16 in his 101st year.
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Vermont Avenue
Naval officers assignments and staff changes announced
Orders to naval officers list Ensign A. C. Stott Jr to St Louis Ensign W Bagenley to Kearsarge Ensign H Powell to Yankton Passed Assistant Surgeon C N Fiske home sick leave two months Pharmacist M D Baker appointed a pharmacist in the navy from April 17
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A. C. Stott, Jr
St. Louis
W. Bagenley
Kearsarge
H. Powell
Yankton
C. N. Fiske
M. D. Baker
Navy
War ships to visit Portland during rose festival
The protected cruiser Charleston and the fourth torpedo flotilla will sail to Portland Oregon for the Rose Festival from June 1 to 5. The flotilla includes Perry Preble Davis Fox and Farragut. Armored cruisers Washington and South Dakota will visit Anacortes Washington on April 23 for a two day visit.
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Charleston
Navy Department
Portland
Oreg
Perry
Preble
Davis
Fox
Farragut
Washington
South Dakota
Anacortes
Wash
Navy expects North Carolina cruiser delivery on April 27
At the Navy Department it is expected that the armored cruiser North Carolina will be delivered to the government at the Norfolk Navy Yard on April 27. The commandant there has orders to place the vessel in commission as soon as possible after its preliminary acceptance. The vessel is to be commanded by Capt. William A. Marshall.
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Navy Department
North Carolina
Norfolk Navy
William A. Marshall
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