Guardsmen Drill for Mimic War at Camp Roosevelt Mount Gretna Pa
At Camp Roosevelt Mount Gretna Pennsylvania the Guardsmen endure a scorching day as Gen Crozier visits and approves the training plan. The first mimic warfare begins tomorrow with the First and Second District Brigades marching through a staged enemy country while cavalry harasses them. Regulars and militiamen mix well as drills, trenches, outposts, and rations are sharpened under Col Reagle Col Cowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toanorrow
Sen
Grant
Twenty-third Infantry
Reagle
Cowles
Delaware
Fifteenth
Feld
L. M. Brett
F K. Koester
Regullara
Letanda
Lebanon
Washington unit prepares to leave camp Saturday
The Washington contingent will depart the encampment on Saturday after earlier confusion about dates. Gen Grant confirmed the move, with West Virginia due to arrive Sunday with a brigade, as the Post reports the soldiers will head home in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Xlip
Washington Outfit
Washington
Post
Grant
Washingtons
the Post
West Virginia
Mossbacks Spin Yarns to Wide-Eyed Guardsmen
Camp Roosevelt Mount Gretna Pa July last night a weary District Guardsmen listened to a mugshark of the Fifth Infantry discoursing on soldiering life. The tale includes joking about the eight hour law, pay, and wild travel as the regiment marched toward Peekskill with trains, side-door Pullmans, and a few lifts from sympathetic New York women, ending with a joke about avoidable marching mistakes and pride in the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Camp Roosevelt
Mount Gretna
Fifth Infantry
Fort Ethan Allen
Washington
Hudson Valley
Peetskill
Vanderbilt
Vermont
Peekskill
Guam
Bam
New York
Woman Defies Ejectment by Post Office Deputy Marshal
In Washington Mary Banter, colored, resists eviction from 2507 M Street Northwest on rent arrears. Deputy Stephen Callahan is scalded by hot water from a window as he attempts to enter with a writ. police and deputy subdue her. She is charged with assault and held for Police Court, while Callahan is treated at Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Street
Stephen B. Callahan
Mary Banieter
United States
Callahan
Shea
Ila
Mrs Clements Seeks Limited Divorce From Husband
Mrs Jane Clements filed for a limited divorce from Grande D Clements in District Supreme Court. She alleges mistreatment and estrangement within three years of their January 19 1888 Baltimore marriage. The couple has a seven year old son and she seeks alimony and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Clements
District Supreme Court
Grande D. Clements
Baltimore
Negro Congress Begins Its Work
Report describes opening sessions of the Negro Congress with Mr. Bonaparte as speaker. Bishop Gaines criticizes whites while advising his race. Navy secretary cautions visitors that Negroes cannot rid themselves of whites. Bishop Agatis, Senator Tillman, Governor Vardaman, and Mr. Dancy among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Tillman
Gov. Vardaman
Insurance Heada
Mr. Dancy
Bishop Gaines Advice For Racial Improvement Cited
Bishop Wesley J Gaines president of the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress urges education, thrift, moral conduct, respect for women, and industrious habits. He calls for patience discretion earnestness and forming friendships with white Americans while upholding Christian religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley J., Gaines
Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress
Negro Young People's Congress Opens at Convention Hall
Delegates from nearly every state attend the second quadrennial convention of the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress in Washington at Convention Hall. Speakers include Charles J. Bonaparte and Henry L. West. Bishop Gaines criticizes white leaders for race prejudice while affirming loyalty to the flag amid a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Negro Young People’s Christian and Educational Congress
Fifth
L Strasty Northwest
Charles J. Bonaparte
Henry L. West
John C. Dancy
M. W.D. Norman
Congress
Bondrarte
West
Gaines
United States
Benjamin BR. Tilman
South Carolina
Vardathen
Mississippi
Mooney
Job
Om A. Sociah Nevel
Torday
America
South
Gathering Honors Negro Leaders with Roaring Support
Delegates across cities hear clergy responses praising President Roosevelt and urging youth usefulness. The event features a thousand voice choir, red and black decor, and anticipation for Booker T. Washington's arrival.
Blond and Brunette Battle Runabout on New York Avenue
Two stylish women, one blond and one brunette, fought over a runabout on Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue last night. A bystander husband intervened, the horse began to rear, police arrived, and the blond fled after the cabman refused to reveal her address while the brunette retained control of the carriage.
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Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Jr Street
Rail road freight committee to push for new members
The Freight Committee of the Jobbers and Shippers Association plans an afternoon meeting at the American Security and Trust Building to discuss rates and facilities. Monroe Luchs, temporary chair, expects full attendance as complaints about discriminatory rail rates rise since the Greater Washington movement began. The committee aims to prepare a case and appeal to general traffic managers while avoiding rash remedies for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Luchs
the Jobbers and Shippers’ ” Association
Washinilon
Rairoads
Consignee
Canfion
Monbeard
Association
Washington
Relt
Board of Trade
Cammittee
Greater Washington
Si McKenzie
Local Economy Sees Steady Rise Amid Challenges
A fragmented note indicates persistent commercial effort and improving business conditions in a town area. Despite unclear phrasing, the source hints at steady demand, rising racks, and ongoing prosperity as merchants pursue growth. Named places or groups are not clearly identifiable.
Back Creek Aut and Wagon Grounds Acquisition At Georgetown
A local company expands its Georgetown site by purchasing a tract of ground comprising buildings and frontages on twenty six th street. The acquisition adds a substantial portion of the square to the plant, enabling expansion for future manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Creek
Enbas
Georgetown
Agereeste
Mies Margaret Carex
Cvent F Manufacturing
Crectizig. A
Weather forecast and river bulletin fragment from July
Fragmentary weather report describes unsettled conditions across much of the eastern half of the U S with cooler air west of the Rocky Mountains and showers in several regions. Temp notes include midnights around 4 7 and afternoon readings near 55 52 with varying sunshine and wind shifting from south to northeast. River bulletin mentions measurements around The Washington Post area with river levels and related notes.
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Annettie
Waathes
Phe
Lake Reglon
Packie
Court
End
New England
Atlantic
Phe Daksti
Nebraskn
Knees
Rg Ky Mountain
Gatin
Rocky
Reson
Queersity Party Visits Washington From Cincinnati
Twenty four Cincinnati ladies visiting Washington under Frank E Stevens and Thomas W Still ident of the Street Railway Employes Protective Association plan a three day tour. They have seen Niagara Falls Buffalo Cleveland and Atlantic City and will stay at Riggs House to view the capital. The trip funds exceed seven hundred dollars to provide the best for the party.
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Cincinnati
Riggs House
Frank E. Stevens
The
Pennsylvania
Thomas W. Stillident
Street Railway
Mke
Aiis
Suiveh
Washington
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Cleveland
Atlanta
Mallory
Welumas
Theobald
Rolf
Schmidt
Applegate
Fish
Ste
Altnier
Terney
Bis ‘Dickinson
Connor
Miss Schnell
Eh. Wiens
Miss Lockhart
Miss. Doyle
Pitter
Bank Hours Updated for Patron Convenience
Bank announces extended hours with 9:00 am to 1:00 pm openings on the 1st 2nd 3rd 15th 16th 17th and last day each month, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Saturdays are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to unspecified closing. other days 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Charles E. Taylor
President Roosevelt
Drisround
Crozier
Ordnay
Gen. Grant
Ancered Wonan Scalds
U. 5
Mrs. Clements
Negro Congress
MR. Bonaparte
Bishop Gaines
Cordemn
Bonaparte
Aon Dany
Pegroes
EH. Tt. Johnson
Philadelphia
H. E. Bowing
Norfolk
C. C.jacons
D. D
Sumter
J. ¥. Moreland
Charlotte
W. A. Credit
T. H. Jackson
Little Rock
Ark
S. Stout
George C. Clement
Lotte
G.T. Dillard
Columbia
A. C. Garner
Roosevelt
Naahille
Tenn
W. L. Lee
Zion Church
Wilmington
N. C
G. W. Willams
D.D
Williame-Farguson
J. FP. Wragg
American Bible Society
Hutch
R.H. Boyd
Drsp
Notional Baptist Publication Board
Nashville
Tent
John Potter
Catonaville
WW. Bailey
Jayman
M. E. Church
Parla
Tex
Amaira
Ber
W. A Founuiin
H. Holt Doyle
CM. B. Church
Shreveport
Lax
W. T. Vernon
Register -United: States
Smith
Hey. G
Brothers
Eixiat—Freight Com
Virginia
Maryland
Washington House
Newcastle
National Capital Brewing
Zoe
Vdgein
Specia
Sanders É Stayman Co
F ‘St
Andard’ Thermonmater
River Bulletin
Betry
Rivera
Naval Academy
Washington Pos
Annapolis Md
C. John FB Wager Jy
Glimarion
N. H
Lawrence A. eTaughlin
Jonesboro
Te ‘Naval Academy
Mtall
Anneville
Atlantic City
Bromarsk
Boston
Chicago
Gale
Cheyenne
Towa
Denver
Davenport
Galveston
Helena
Tndianopolis
Ind
Jacksonite
Marinette
Memphis
Nepr Orleans
New Fork
Xarth
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
Pace
Springfeld
Vicksburg
M. Ue
Bun Fitey
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Health Department
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
Geo.m. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Ave
Tixas
Massachusetts Avenue
Protective ‘Association
O'Sullivan
Eame
Priés
National ‘Hoz Mfg, and Repair Co
Washington, D
Sfsqllnan Rubber
Lowell
Mass
Ee Christian Xander
California
7Th St
Home Savings Bank, Ith and
Mass. Ave, N. W.f
7Th
H Sts. N
7Th Sts. W
Lea, & Perrins
Ular -Price
Bartlett Price
Brice
Sweat
Atlantic & Pacific Oe Bain
Qin All Merkers
Penn. Ave
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
Duffy
Dufy
Rochester
N.Y
Aefe
Wilkens-Sheiry
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