Treasury and Navy depart ments’ staff take summer leaves in Atlantic City
Treasury and Navy officials plan lengthy vacations with many staffers leaving Washington for Atlantic City and other resort stops. The notice lists leave dates for dozens of clerks and assistants, detailing vacations from three days to several weeks, with some traveling to Maine, Philadelphia, New York, and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Atlantic City
C. E. Meacham
A. C. McGuigam
Co. F. Haines
M. Roman
J. P. Power
New Haven Road Challenges The Limited Hours Act
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad sues in New Haven against Interstate Commerce Commission over the hours of service act. It alleges Congress granted no authority to require carrier reports and seeks to invalidate the commission order. The writ is returnable the first Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Wartford
Conn
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
United States
Interstate Commierce
Congress of the United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Company
Commission
Powder Explosion Tops Raleigh County Mine Calamity
A lamp ignited a powder house in the Stafford mining town triggering a blast that wrecked the powder house and nearby homes in Raleigh County West Virginia. No deaths but many injured and property damage estimated around 300000. Discharged workers suspected amid fear of mine disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Monroe
Stafford
Raleigh
Will Hardy
Charles Parsoll
Powder House
Unas
Icenes
Will Fight Muzzle Order Over Dog Case in Police Court
Veterinarian Dr Geell French faces police court Monday on two counts for letting his Great Dane Capitalus roam without a muzzle. French aims to test the law as dog fanciers oppose the muzzling order. Capitalus, a Gurdrun line champion, has prior prize wins. A recent incident saw the dog drag its owner from Rock Creek. Two stray dogs fatally bite two children, Daniel Groff and John Simmons, each bitten on the right leg with non serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geell-French
Twelfth Street
Duane
Dr. French
Gurdrun
United States
Bittlery
Rock Creek
Daniel Groff
M Street
John Simmons
Congress Heights
Receiver for Railroad in Ohio Appointment and Claims
Columbus July 31 James T Blaze of Parkersburg W Va president of the Marietta Columbus and Clewland Railroad Company was appointed receiver on petition by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company The plaintiff claims ownership of 2000 of stock and a debt of 20683 plus alleges completion of a Columbus to Cleveland line only to Paris 49 miles due to exhausted capital A mortgage to Knickerbocker Trust Company secures bonds of 250000 and requests court to bring the action regarding the mortgage plus listed naval movements and vessel arrivals and sailings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohto
James T. Blaze
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta, ‘Columbus, and Clewland Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cleveland
Paris
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart
Mrs Titel Thomas of Sandusky Ohio reports chronic heart trouble improved after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. She describes shortness of breath, feeble pulse, and chest pain, claiming the first bottle helped and money back guarantee offers reassurance. The ad attributes heart support to Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
AL Servine
Khesith
Bours Gince
Titel Thomas
Upperssandusky
Navy invites tenders for three collier ships
The Navy issued tenders from U S shipyards for three collier ships with requirements for twelve knots speed, 7.2 ton dead weight, and aft-placed machinery to ease sea coaling. Sealed bids open September 1 for ten new torpedo boat destroyers. collier bids offerable within twelve months if satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Ris
Corpedo
Gunboat to take consuls Honduras minister charges aiding revolutionists
The U S Navy orders gunboat Marietta under Commander Maxwell to Ceiba Honduras to retrieve four consular officers exequaturs canceled by President Davila The four consuls Drew Linnard the US consul at Ceiba and French and Spanish consuls allegedly forwarded a request for surrender of Ceiba to Honduran forces without backing from their governments The State Department says the action did not constitute an offense Honduran Foreign Minister Fiallos provided two telegrams explaining the dismissal and alleged misconduct by the consuls and promised a full report by mail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Marietta
Ceiba
Honduras
Davila
Drew Linnard
United States
Cetba
France
Spain
Navy Department
Linnard
Conaul Linnard
State Department
Ugarte
Hondurag
Foreign Affairs
Wyarte
Fiallos
Lake Militia Maneuvers Planned on Great Lakes
Navy Department finalize participation in lake border state naval militia maneuvers set for August 11 to 18 at South Manitou Island Lake Michigan. assignments include Naval Constructor Daniel Nutting Jr and Commander A E B Culver directing militia work. lieutenants Francis Whitten James R Combs David Hanrahan Ralph E Pope George J Myers named to duties. Ohio militia sails Hawk Michigan Don Juan de Austria Minnesota Gopher Lilias Dorothea vessels listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Great Lakes
South Manitou
Island
Lake Michigan
Daniel ©. Nutting, Jr
A. E B. Culver
Newberry
Francis &. Whitten
James R. Combs
David @. Hanrahan
Ralph E. Pope
George J. Myers
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
Army pistol shots compete for distinguished class led by Lieut Stedge
In Chicago on July 31 the army shoot at Fort Sheridan concluded the test department event. Lieut J E Stedge of the Fourth Cavalry led the distinguished pistol shots with 519 of 600. Ordinary shooters included EB Kearns 496 Sergt Hiram Austin 493 QMS Sergt R W Hitler 401 and Corp D R1 Raymond 491.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Stedge
Cava
Chicago
Army
Leries
Fort Sheridan
Do Ag
J. E. Stedge
Fourth Cavalry
EB. P
Kearns
Seventh Cavalry
Hiram Austin
Thinfeld Artillery
R. W. Hitler
Thirteenth Cavalry
Hamburg American Line pier destroyed by fire in Philadelphia
The Hamburg American Line pier at Fier 46 South Delaware avenue was destroyed in a spectacular fire causing an estimated 400 000 dollar loss. The Albano anchored at the pier was towed to safety as freight cars and burlap cargo burned, and several firemen were overcome or injured during efforts to fight the blaze. Ebbert Hamilton piloted a locomotive to move the train to safety on the Delaware avenue tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hamburg + American Line
International Mercantile Marine Company
Fier 46
Delaware Avenue
Albano
Hamburg
Roanoke Youth Charged With Mail Robbery
Benjamin T. Mitchell, white eighteen, a Roanoke post office special delivery boy, arrested by post office inspectors and charged with robbing letters. He appeared before United States Commissioner White and awaits a hearing. Allegations claim he stole letters addressed to a whisky firm with a large mail order business. Amount stolen unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Roanoke
Benjamin ‘T. Mitchell
White
Post Office
United States
Mitchell
Smuggling Plot Spreads Across Ports and Border
San Francisco reports a federal probe into the entry of Chinese and Japanese coolies, with warnings of collusion among some merchants and officials along the Pacific coast and Mexican border. Texas officials warn of an organized smuggling ring with trains near Alamo and Sanderson, while a new border zone in California aims to curb crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Sanford
Washington
Chinatown
el Paso
Tex
Texas
Alamo
N. Mex
Sanderson, Baird
Toyah
Military Officer Promotions and Assignments Report
A detailed U S Army orders sheet lists officers promoted or assigned for duty and training. It covers commanders in the infantry cav alry artillery medical corps and staff, with stations at Washington barracks Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley and other posts, detailing temporary duties retiring boards and camp obligations for July August and September. It notes appointments from reserve corps to active duty and mentions changes in medical and engineering leadership along with signal corps duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goodale
Twenty-third Infantry
Sen. Wianclaco
Cad
Denver
Cole
Sanfl
Commnanaing - Freneral
Department of Colorado
Wwipem A. Duncan
Medical Corps
Wilh
Medical Reserve Corps
Compact-Mungeona
United States
Mapy
Wiliam M. Archet, Jr
Frank B. Artend
Edound W. Begley
George W.,digwall
Clarattes F. Dokenson
Johni M. Hewitt
David D.hoxa
Alexander Markensla
Montgomery M. Macomb
George
E. Harrison
Cobat Artillery’ Corps
Sherwoal A. Cheney
General Staff
Lawson Mr. Fuller
Albert E. Traby
General Hospital
Presidio of
Sad Francolsog
Cal
Medical Corps of Army
John H. Stine
Key Weat Barracks
Fla
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Ayit
United States Military Prison
Park Howell
Howell
Fort Boyard
N. M
Offeer
Fred W. Palmer
Palmer
Fort Benjamin’ Harrison
Ind
Offigér
Inkes
Falowfog
Fort Riley
Kank
Ana
Tert Riley
John Bo Kert
Edwin PF. Andrus
Third Cavalry
John G. Worlitzer
Charles W. Weeks
Thirtieth Infantry
James J. “Mayes
Twenty-fourth ‘Infantry
Charles H. Hales
Nent
Clyde &y_Ciusan
Bertram T. Clayton
Army
Washington, D.C
Syst
Russell T. Hazzard
Seventh Infantry
James A. Lagan
Edward N. Macon
Coast Artillery Corps
Washington Barracks
D. C
Hospitel
Seccomi
William E Merritt
Eighth Infantry
Camp Perry
Ohio
Ameer
Irving J. Carr
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Signal Corps
Greig
John Kerr
U.S. AY
Warren D. Dixon
Fifth Cavalry
William H. Waldron
Frank R. McCoy
Fort Iléy
Joan B. Kerr
U. 8
Gas for Big Airship Men Laugh at Showers
Capt Baldwin and his men at Fort Myer work on hydrogen gas production for the dirigible balloon, using a four-cask plant and sulphuric acid to generate gas. He aims to test the upgraded craft Monday, weather permitting, while Curtiss visits New York and wireless tests are planned with Army No. 10 observers. Maj. Russell aids wireless research and the ship's control planes are being tested for ascent and descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas St. Balwin
Hort Myer
Signal’ Corps
Baldwin
Mr. Curtiss
Curtiss
Aero Club of New York
Heart Farman
Hotel Astor
New York
War Department
Army
Fort Myer
Maj
Edgar Russell
Signal Corps
Army No. 10
Maj. Russell
Russell
Washington
Annapolis
Washington Navy Yard
Capt. Baldwin
Hammondsport
N. Y
Philippine extensions placed before war officials prompt rail aid
War Department receives request to send Gov Forbes to London to consult with James Speyer and British bondholders on extending the Manila Dagupan Railroad to Bagio. The line now ends eighteen miles short of Bagio, a summer resort with hospitals and public works. Decision hinges on Secretary Wright’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Department
Philippine Railroad
Forbes
The
Philippines
Gov. Forbes
London
James Speyer
Manila- Dagupan
Bagio
Henguez
Bagilo
Wrigit
Train Strikes Car Repairers in Mayfield Yard
In Scranton on July 3 two men were killed and six seriously hurt at the Ontario and Western yard in Mayfield as workers repairing cars on a siding were struck when another train crashed into them. The deceased are Michael Duggan and Samuel Anderson. Injured include Joseph Pidgeon, James Pidgeon, Charles Shummers, Levi Gleason, Frank Aull, and Joseph Flanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Yuly
Ontario and Western Yard
Mayfield
Michael Duggan
Samuel Anderson
Joseph Pidgeon
James Pidgeon
Charles Shummers
Levi Gleason
Frank Aull
Joseph Flanner
Lords Pass Old-Age Pensions Bill and Irish University Bill
London July 1 the old age pensions bill passed the House of Lords in the Commons form after it was sent back yesterday and Commons amendments rejected. The Lords also passed the Irish university bill, making both measures law.
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Lords
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Commons
Lord Gromer
Burglars Escape After Gunfight at Con Verge Manor
Three burglars clashed with the night watchman on Con Verge Manor estate in Greenwich. A mobile trio fled toward Bedford after shots rang out. the watchman fired back as the collie alerted the household, and one burglar was seen down briefly before they escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Conyers Manor
E. C
United States Steel Corporation
Converse
Bedford
Collie
Tan
Mack Names Committees For Democratic Campaign Nationwide
Chairman Mack of the Democratic national committee appoints labor, executive, and advisory subcommittees to run campaigns. Labor panel includes national committee members. next week will reveal finance, press, and speakers groups. New York, Nebraska, Ohio, and other states represented by Norman B. Mack, P. Hall, Urey Woodson, and Josephus Daniels among others. A labor committee led by former Rep. Martin Wade, and a campaign textbook group headed by John E Lamb are named with multiple state and party figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Mack
Labor Committee
Eastern
New York
Chicago
Norman B. Mack
P. Hall
Nebraska
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Martin J. Ware
Iowa
Josephua Daniels
North Carolina
Thomas
John T. McGraw
West Virginia
George W. Green
Rhode Island
Hneon
Texas
Clark Howell
Georgia
Tne. Hyan
Wisconsin
J. F.C. Talbott
Maryland
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
John E. Osborne
Wyoming
James 3.Kerr
Pennsylvania
John W. Dantei
Virginia
Isador Rayner
George Champerlain
Oregon
Goy. Hoke Smith
John KE. Lamb
Indiana
M. ¥. Ingalls
Ohile
Josiah Quincy
Massachusetts
George Erhart
Irving L. Handy
Delaware
Archibald McNeill
Connecticut
James K. McGuire
J. F. O'Donnell
Dino
Josephus Cantela
Richard Ms. Mefcalfe
Johnson to Fight Schreck in October for Five Thousand
Cincinnati reports that a Johnson Schreck bout is set for October 19 at the National Club with a $5,000 purse. Mike Schreck’s manager Frank M. Kelly confirms the London NSC match and plans training at West Baden Springs. Billy Griffith will accompany Schreck and Kelly on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
London
Jack Johnson
Ben Taylor
England
America
Frank M. Kelly
Mike Schreck
National Sporting Club
Schreck
Johnson
National Club
Kelly
West Baden Springs
Billy “Griffith
Mitchell Begins New Work At Civic Federation
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrives in New York to head the National Civic Federation trade agreement department. He will take charge at headquarters 281 Fourth Avenue, making the role salaried and full time after previously serving as an unsalaried chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
John Mitchell, Folmer
United Mine Workers of America
National Civic Federation
The
Civic Federation
Fourth Avenue
Mitchell
Anxious Bail For Woman In Plot Against Gould
New York July 1 Mrs Ber Teal wife of the stage director and Harry Fley private detective are held for the grand jury in 5000 bail on charges of conspiring to manufacture evidence in the Gould divorce suit. Julia Fleming who confessed was still in Tombs and spoke with the district attorney about bail while Bessie De Voe and Blanche Hale were questioned as potential witnesses. Preparations are underway to present the case to the grand jury next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Ber Teal
Harry Fley
Frank J. Gould
Corrigan
Maurice B. Blumenthal
Teal
Gould
Bessie de Voe
Glen More
Lessie’ de Voe
Julia Fleming
Moussey
Blanche Hale
Hattevorser
Lincoln
MacCausland
Captain James M. Dick Dies at 70 in Washington
Civil War veteran Captain James M. Dick died after weeks of illness at his daughter Mrs Mae Kammerer's home in northwest Washington. Born in Ohio and raised in Iowa he served as captain of Company A 25th Iowa Volunteers. He later worked in the census office in Washington until blindness ended his career. Survived by wife Ruth and three married daughters, funeral services are planned at Mrs Kammerer's home and Gurley Memorial Church with private Arlington burial.
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James M. Dick
Sensus
Mae Kammerer
Stath Latred
Northwest
Ohio
Iowa
Washington
Dayton
Capt
Dick Ls
Ruth C. Dick
W. PF. Freare
A. Rudisthouser
Complete Their Ticket Special The Washing on Pont
The Democratic State convention in Charleston West Virginia adjourned at 5 this morning after an all night session. E H Morton of Webster county was chosen for attorney general over S D Stokes and others. Electors at large named Bruce MacDonald and Howard Fr Swisher. A resolution set national committee selection by the convention electing delegates. Local talk centers on anti nest plank and tougher campaign promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont
Charleston
W. Va
Sesson
E. H.morton
Webster County
S. D. Stokes
Mingo
W. W. Marcum
Wayne
O. S. Chambers
Roane
J. Broan Kuykendall
Hampshire
Bruce MacDonald
Logan
Howard Fr. Swisher
Monongalia
Insanity Plea Frees Him In Suffolk Murder Case
Special to The Washington Port Suffolk Va July 3 Captain James Waverly Jarratt was acquitted of the murder of Policeman Smith shot on July 4 on insanity grounds and ordered sent to an asylum. Dr W F Drewry testified Jarratt was insane that day and has had a diseased mind for years. He said epileptic insanity is the most dangerous form and recovery is remote. Jealousy Cause of Killing Raleigh NM July 31 Inquest on Annie Watson found Simon Lovejoy killed her over jealousy as she deserted him for Salter. Lovejoy said he had earned all his money for nine years and killed her for desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Port
Suffolk
James Waverly
Jarratt
Smith
W. F. Drewry
State Central Insane Asylum
Drewry
Raleigh
Annie Watson
Simon Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Anne
Salter
Racing names and entries listed for Saratoga and Fort Erie
The Post presents a dated catalog of horse names and entries for Saratoga and Fort Erie meets including Adelana The Wrestler Whip Top Bayonet St Nick Bat Keene s entry Cdward Bobbin Dreamer Whilney s entry Half Sovereign Whin Ton Gowan Court Lady Lasatn Arandack Herenate Robert Grey Gwendolyn EF Lady Baidu Mies Marjorie Br Lee Huffman Honest Elizabeth Harwood St Jeanne Marte Abe Simcoe Balbek Polly Prim Martin Doyle Minnie Adams Minx Lida The Thorn Lady Carol s Tom Dolan Lady Esther Holscher with a note that Post Want Adx are free and classified costs are waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Adelana
Whip Top
St. Nick
Bat
Keene
Cdward
Bobbin
Dreamer
Whilney
Simcoe Balbek
Polly Prim
Martin Doyle
Minnie Adams
Minx Lida
the Thorn
Carol S Tom Dolan
Lady Esther
Holscher
Society’s Doings Highlight Sunday Post Feature
The Sunday Post presents a lively snapshot of social events and notable personalities, detailing gatherings, style notes, and community highlights in a brisk, period-tinged voice. The item captures local charm through concise vignettes and named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. T. Shaw
Postofice
Narthwest
Treasury Department
Kate Swearinger
Division of Tissue
Office of the
United States Treasurer
M. E. Sindee
National Bank Redemption Agency
J.C. Jenkins
C. L. Jaques
Amuel Marks
W. W. Ludlow
Arantie City
H. Jemison
Atlatic City
Bir. Marks
AJ M. Teyton
Atlantic Unig
Noda Hollinger
Bo Miller
Murphy
Bath
Me. H. Sinclair
Bureau of Yards and Ducks
Whursday
Clark
Benedicts
Leroy
Lucretia Jackson
Way Department
Eagles Mere
Raymond Sy.ruuran
Bureau of Forestry
Anyon
My. Pullman
Omaha
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Helena
Boise
Butte
Cody
Halsey
Nebr
Willim M. Aiken
Yale
Office of Law
Julia T. Oliver
Division of Management
Warrenton
Evelyn G. Myers
Status Division
Mountain Lake Park
Deer Park
Blanche Fenton
Rehoboth Beach
Marie Smith
Lands Division
Atlantic
Sr. Philadelphia
Zinsmeister
Division of
New York State
S. J. Humeston
Prescott
Ariz
Law Office
Col. J. FB. Satterlee
Division of Status
Maury Curtis
Eliza McFate
Mabel Barton
Tana
Boston
Gottrell
Fort, Hunt
Horace M
Sullivan
Sons J. Pillow
Grace Riddell
Mary O'Toole
Aivision of ‘Timber Sales
Niagara Talis
Mise Sarah Bernhardt
Misa Bernhardt
Miss Glaze
Bul Au
Forestry
Post Office’ Department
Alexander Grant
Division of Railway Mall Service
Maine
M. K Macarty
Division of Railway Adjustments
New England States
H. L. Oliphant
Railway Mall Service
Europe
Ireland
Robert E. Hensey
Classification
Nellie G. Smith
A. A. Fisher
Advision
Railway Mail Service
Vermont
Lena M. Long
Alice M. Clay
C. €. Andrews
Division of Classification
Henderson
Feutennant
Watch
H. M. Camp
Athletic City
R. P. Covert
A. F. Peterson
W. D. McFarland
McParland
Rosene
Klinder
Wiliam T. Levi
James S. O'Hagan
Arthur James
Woot
A. R. Johnson
L. “J. Kearney
T. W. Towney
William ©. Willard
American’ Public Health Association
Winnipeg
Canada
George W. Harbaugh
N. Ball
Harry Hines
Virginia Avenue
George W. Tozier
Lamont and
Kilbourne Streets
Elizabeth King
Washington Asylum
Wiliam H. Willams
Supreme Court
Lake N
Lake William
Lemon
Supreme Court of the District
Labor Law
Cecil ‘French
Pennsy
Naval
Des Moines
Yankee
Newport
Nero
Norfolk
Migissippi
Bradford
Olympia
Nevada
Arkengus
Hartford
Wolverne
Airwaukes
Lebanon
Pueta Cortez
Arethuid
Honolulu
San Panclaca
Gonsuls
Davila’s. _ Distarer
Lake
Central States
Ship Line
Jerman Steamer
G. B. Haber
United States Pacific
T. Walling
H. Lonng
Arwine
Euten
J. M- Simms
Ahem
W. H. “Pritchett
United States Ace Corps
W. W. Huckley
United States Marine Corps
K. EB. Wright
Chattan
Wilmington
M. C
Norfolk and
Tee Bate
Western ‘Railway Today
Haleigh
N. C
Aumy
Oudens
Ahaence
Robert L. Monies Juppine
Lawrence C. Brown
Coset Artillery Corps
William A. Dupesa
Ernest Gore
24Th Infantry
Willam H. Hart
George S. Bonds
Twenty-second Infantry
Francis ‘A. ‘Ruggles
Fifteenth _cavalry
Farman
Weil
PASS
Irish University
BILL
Steel
Mack Names Committees
Parker and Johnson
Edwin A. Newman
Department of Civic Body
Fleming
Stitt
Morton
Capt. Jarratt
Suffolk Police
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