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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
17
Camps at the two forts will be kept neat for visitors arriving tomorrow night and Sunday. The inspection planned for tomorrow aims to ensure everything is in order and ready for the reception, with officers supervising the final checks.
Fort Washington Maryland July 11 a dramatic tale of Company M First Regiment and a terrapin mascot known as the artillery bug that inspired patrols and chatter among officers. The shell bearing a message altered retreat plans and helped the blue-clad unit avoid defeat, ending with the mascot buried under moonlight as taps sounded.
Fort Washington Massachusetts notes recount visits by Brig Gen Auroles and Capt Kerth, plus officers from the First regiment and Third battalion. Private A Ben suffers minor injuries from a Sunday electrical storm. A baseball team is forming among Fort Washington officers with Lieut Bowman catching and Capt Forsythe pitching.
Reports from Capt Tolson and lieutenants describe minor incidents and duties at Fort Washington and Fort Hunt. Officers administered guard mount, quoits challenges, lectures on defense, and post duties. Several named officers and units, including the First Regiment and Twenty fourth Infantry, are noted with activities and assignments.
Union Station grade damage commission reports to the Supreme Court that no damages were awarded to property owners on the west side of Second street between G and H northeast. The ruling reflects benefits from abolishing grade crossings and the new station, while addressing the damage claims from the grade change.
Eastern Star members and many lodges announce special committees for a housewarming at Magonic Temple from September 28 to October 10. Louis Wilson chairs the general committee with Thomas C. Noyes heading the reception, Frank Underwood the ticket, and Percy Outher at music, plus W H Lendvoigt on press and Sam Hart on decorations. attendance expected from President Roosevelt and other guests, with wide representation from numerous lodges and chapters.
The Jesuit order announces transfers and new appointments affecting Georgetown University and Gonzaga College. Fr Carlin becomes prefect of discipline at Georgetown, with several instructors reassigned to St Josephs College Philadelphia, Woodstock Maryland, and New York. Georgetown and Gonzaga presidents retain posts. extensive faculty lists and St Aloysius parish shifts accompany the changes.
Careless removal of sandstone columns on the east front of the Treasury causes damage to a base while workers replace them with granite monoliths. Railings are torn away with sledges, drawing public scrutiny as observers watch from the ground. The new columns are praised for durability, though opinions differ on maintaining the historic beauty.
Frederieck von Gordon Seefeld, claiming to be a baron, was indicted for grand larceny in New York. He was arrested at Narragansett Pier and jailed in Kingston RI. The case stems from a widow, Louise K. Cammack, who loaned $886 for Union Patide stock, which was not delivered. He faced earlier accusations of bad checks at Rhode Island resorts and a prior dispute with singer Ilka Kinsky Palmay over $2,000.
Rector of the Apostolic Mission House in Washington reports to the Vatican on progress in converting Americans to Catholicism. Father Doyle says the project will quickly succeed, and the Pope is confident the entire English speaking population will become Catholic. Archbishop Bourne sent Father Vaughan to assist the Washington mission and gather data for a similar effort in England.
William Hoge, president of the Hoge McDowell Mining Co, argues against the current three-man approval system for District permits. He supports a more businesslike government and a unified head administrator to cut red tape. He cites delays in building permits and suggests a chief clerk could resolve routine matters quickly. He urges public discussion and careful analysis before any change.
Fire Chief Belt reports from 146 inspected stables that 97 house horses on upper floors. Commissioner Macfarland says dangerous conditions exist in some cases and orders quick remediation. Initiatives include seeking fire department views and adopting external city regulations after a public hearing.
Miss Fola La Follette daughter of Senator La Follette files motion in U S district court to set aside the bankruptcy of the Will J Block Amusement Company She alleges she was to play a role in a production that was never staged and did not receive a weekly $50 stipend The claim ties to the Wisconsin senator and the Chicago based company
President Fallieres arrives in Christiania aboard the French battleship Verite accompanied by a French squadron. King Haakon meets the visitors at the royal castle, waves from crowds along the route, and the city town decorates in festival style for the French president’s visit.
William C. O Meara a 78 year old retired business figure of Washington killed himself with an old time pepper box revolver in his home at 227 B street northwest. Ill health insomnia and heart trouble were given as factors. He had retired in 1885 and left a widow and three children.
The dead man, once a businessman and Oldest Inhabitants' Association member, left a paper box pistol likely kept for years. A son-in-law of the deceased is mentioned amidst funeral arrangements for Monday at the family home with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Sergeant Walsh of the U S Army on furlough from the Presidio completed a six day thirty hour walk to New York, claiming a record time. He carried an American flag and wagered he could cross the great divide twice, having already crossed it westward. He reportedly lost weight and vowed not to repeat the feat for $100,000, crawled along a narrow high trail, and collected mayoral signatures along his route.
Paris July 31 Count Boni de Cagrel lune won a court ruling granting him custody of his three children for August. The decision adds September visibility granted by the divorce decree, compensating for the period he was unable to see them while they stayed in the United States with their mother Princess de Sagan.
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