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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1908

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20

Treasury and Navy depart vacation notes in Atlantic City

Long list of Treasury, Navy, War and Post Office staff taking vacations in August. Officers and clerks from divisions including tissue, issue, forestry, railway mail service, and classifications plan trips to Atlantic City and New England. Several leave dates, durations, and destinations noted with personal details and family plans.

Treasury Atlantic City C. E. Meacham A. C. McGuigam

New Haven Road Attacks Labor Law On Hours Of Service

New Haven Road challenges federal hours of service limit for railroad workers. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co sues the Interstate Commerce Commission in New Haven federal court, seeking to nullify the order and prevent enforcement. The company asks for show cause relief and a perpetual injunction, with the case returnable the first Monday in September.

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

Lamp Ignites Powder Hurled Through Window in Mine Town

Special to The Washington Post from Wheeling West Virginia July 3 A prank by postmaster Monroe at Stafford Raleigh County sparked an explosion of 100 kegs of powder in a mine powder house Fifteen others were seriously injured Monroe and his wife were blown through windows several miners and workers were badly hurt some houses damaged by blast No deaths reported and property loss estimated around 400000 Investigators speculated discharged miners might be involved as the cause but the company denied fatal intent

Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Monroe Stafford Raleigh Will Hardy Charles Parsoll Powder House Unas

Veterinarian Refuses Muzzle Order in Court Fight

Dr Geell French of 718 Twelfth Street Northwest vows to test police muzzling rule by facing police court on Monday over charges of allowing his dog Capitalus to roam without a muzzle. Capitalus, a pup of champion Dane Gurdrun, has a prize history and once dragged its owner ashore in Rock Creek. Two children, Daniel Groff and John Simmons, were bitten yesterday by stray dogs on 2 different streets. injuries to their right legs are not serious.

Geell-French Twelfth Street Duane Dr. French Gurdrun United States Bittlery Rock Creek Daniel Groff M Street John Simmons Congress Heights

Receiver for railroad ordered by Pennsylvania Company

Columbus July 31 James T Blaze of Parkersburg W Va presiding officer 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 20683 owed by the defendant with bonds totaling 250000 secured by a Knickerbocker Trust Company mortgage. Movements of naval vessels and arrivals include Des Moines Philadelphia Yankee Newport and others. Sailed Wolverne from Chicago for Airwaukes and Lebanon from Charleston for Puerta Cortez Arethuid sails Honolulu to San Francisco.

Columbus Ohto James T. Blaze Parkersburg W. Va Marietta, ‘Columbus, and Clewland Railroad Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Cleveland Paris Knickerbocker Trust Company Naval Des Moines Philadelphia Yankee Newport Nero Norfolk Migissippi Bradford Olympia Nevada Arkengus Hartford Wolverne Chicago Airwaukes Lebanon Charleston Pueta Cortez Arethuid Honolulu San Panclaca

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart

Mrs Titiel Thomas of Upperssandusky Ohio reports chronic heart trouble and breathlessness improved after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. She claims first bottle eased pain and fatigue, with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.

Miles AL Servine Khesith Bours Gince Titel Thomas Upperssandusky

Tenders for three collier ships invited by Navy Department

Navy invites tenders from shipbuilders for three colliers with 12 knot speed 7.2 ton dead weight, machinery aft for ease of coaling, bids to open September 1 alongside ten new torpedo boat destroyers. Government offers no binding contract but may accept if proposals meet specs within twelve months.

Navy Ris Corpedo

Gunboat to Take Gon suls in Honduras Case

Honduras denounces four consuls for aiding revolutionists. Marietta ordered to Ceiba to evacuate United States consul Drew Linnard and his French and Spanish colleagues after exequaturas were canceled by President Davila. Maxwell reports that consuls forwarded rebel demands without endorsement. Foreign minister Fiallos cites unlawful interference and vows full report.

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 Set Across Great Lakes

Final Navy Department preparations for naval militia maneuvers on Lake Michigan at South Manitou Island August 11 to 18 list duty assignments for lieutenants and naval constructors. Officers include Daniel Nutting Jr and A E B Culver overseeing militia work, with lieutenants Francis Whitten James Combs David Hanrahan Ralph Pope and George Myers set to accompany the militia aboard the Hawk Don Juan de Austria Gopher and Dorothea Lilias sails.

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 in Fort Sheridan test

Chicago July 31 The army shoot test department at Fort Sheridan saw Lieut J E Stedge Fourth cavalry lead the distinguished class with 519 of 600. Ordinary shooters included EB Kearns Seventh cavalry 496 Sergt Hiram Austin Thinfeld artillery 493 Quartermaster Sergt R W Hitler Thirteenth cavalry 401 and Corp D R1 Raymond Thirteenth cavalry 491.

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 Line Pier Burned In Philadelphia Fire

A major blaze destroyed the Hamburg American Line pier at Fier 46 South Delaware avenue causing about 400000 in losses. The German steamer Albano was towed from the flames as its cargo and nearby merchandise burned, including 1000 bales of burlap. Firemen were injured, a train was moved off the pier and rescued workers were treated in hospital.

Philadelphia Hamburg + American Line International Mercantile Marine Company Fier 46 Delaware Avenue Albano Hamburg

Roanoke Post Office Employee Charged With Mail Robbery

Benjamin JT Mitchell an 18 year old white special delivery porter at the Roanoke post office was arrested by postal inspectors and charged with robbing the mails He appeared before United States Commissioner White and a hearing was set for tomorrow The theft is alleged to involve letters to a whisky company with a large mail order business The amount of money involved is not disclosed

Washington Post Roanoke Benjamin JT Mitchell White United States Mitchell

Smuggling Plot Found Involving Immigrants and Officials

Startling investigations, led by federal authorities, reveal alleged smuggling of Chinese and Japanese coolies into the United States. Reports indicate a network including Chinatown merchants and possible collusion by some train workers and officials along the Mexican border and Pacific ports.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Sanford Washington Chinatown el Paso Tex Texas Alamo N. Mex Sanderson, Baird Toyah

Military officer transfers and appointments announced

A long list of Army officers across medical, infantry, cavalry, and artillery units is announced. Changes include temporary detachments, promotions, retirements, and assignments to camps, hospitals, and training programs, with details on durations and destinations such as Washington Barracks Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth and Camp Perry.

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 the Showers

Captain Baldwin at Fort Myer works to gas a dirigible for early flights. He and his crew anticipate a Monday test if weather cooperates, while wireless test plans and Curtiss’ engine return loom. Maj. Russell reviews signals work as the balloon’s hydrogen gas production method and safety features are explained.

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 rail extensions eyed before war

War Department received a request to send Gov Forbes to London to confer with James Speyer and British bondholders on extending the Manila Dagupan railroad to Bagio. Bagio serves as a summer resort with hospitals and public works. The road would reach within eighteen miles of Bagio. Decision rests on Secretary Wright's reply.

Gov. Forbes London James Speyer Manila- Dagupan Bagio Henguez Bagilo Wrigit

Train strikes car repairers in Mayfield yard tragedy

In Scranton on July 3 two workers Michael Duggan and Samuel Anderson were killed and six others injured when a passing train collided with a repair group on a siding at the Ontario and Western yard in Mayfield. Injured include Joseph Pidgeon James Pidgeon Charles Shummers Levi Gleason Frank Aull and Joseph Flanner.

Scranton Yuly Ontario and Western Yard Mayfield Michael Duggan Samuel Anderson Joseph Pidgeon James Pidgeon Charles Shummers Levi Gleason Frank Aull Joseph Flanner

Lords Adopt Old Age Pension Act and Irish University Bill

London July 1 The old age pensions bill passed the House of Lords in the Commons form after being sent back yesterday. Lords rejected amendments by Lord Gromer and others. The Lords also passed the Irish university bill. Both measures now become law.

Lords London House of Lords House of Commons Commons Lord Gromer

Burglars Fight Watchman at Con verge Estate

At Con verge estate Greenwich Conn three burglars and the night watchman exchanged fire in a pistol duel as the trio fled in a car toward Bedford Vt. The watchman wounded one intruder, the others escaped, and the household was alerted by a barking collie.

Greenwich Conn Conyers Manor E. C United States Steel Corporation Converse Bedford Collie Tan

Mack Names Committees For Democratic Campaign

Buffalo N Y Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee today named committees to serve during the campaign. Labor committee includes all national committee members. He will announce finance press and speakers committees next week. Executive committee lists Norman B Mack chair New York P Hall vice chair 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 Kerr Pennsylvania F B Joyneh Minnesota Edwin O Wood Michigan Nathan Cole Jr California Robert Swing Louisiana J Harvey Garber Ohio Advisery committee David A Fran cis chair Missouri J Jonnson Secretary Kansas Alton B Barker New York John Sharp Wilams Mississippi Gov John A Johnson Minnesota Senator A Culbertson lexae Senator John W Dantei Virginia Senator Isador Rayner Maryland Gov George Champerlain Oregon Gov Hoke Smith Georgia John K E Lamb Indiana M galls Ohile Josiah Quincy Massachusetts George Erhart New York Irving L Handy Delaware Archibald McNeill Connecticut James K McGuire New York J F ODonnell Dinots and former Gov James E Campbell Ohio Labor committee former Representative Martin Wade chairman Iowa Roger Sullivan Illinois T E Ryan Wisconsin R S Hudspath New Jersey W A Rothwell Missouri E S Johnson South Dakota and Edwin A Newman District of Columbia Campaign textbook committee John E Lamb chairman Indiana Josephus Cantela North Carolina and Richard Ms McCalfe Nebraska

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 Cincinnati October 19

Cincinnati report from London says Schreck has been matched to fight Johnson at the National Club on October 19 for a $5,000 purse. Mike Schreck’s manager Frank M. Kelly plans to train at West Baden Springs with Billy Griffith sailing with Schreck and Kelly.

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 National Civic Federation

John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, has arrived to lead the trade agreement department at the National Civic Federation. He will assume duties tomorrow at 281 Fourth avenue. Previously chairman of the department, he will now devote full time as it becomes a salaried post reflecting the department’s growing importance.

Washington New York John Mitchell, Folmer United Mine Workers of America National Civic Federation The Civic Federation Fourth Avenue Mitchell

Mrs Teal and Harry Fley Held on Grand Jury Charge

New York July 1 Mrs Ber Teal wife of a stage director and Harry Fley private detective were held for the grand jury in 5000 cash bail in a plot to manufacture evidence against Frank J Gould in a divorce suit. Julia Fleming arrested with Moussey confessed to district attorney and remains in Tombs. Bessie De Voe actress may testify at the trial. Blanche Hale questioned again as preparations are made to present the case to the grand jury.

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

Death of Civil War Captain James M. Dick at 70

Capt. James M. Dick, Civil War veteran and former census clerk, died after weeks of illness at his daughter Mrs. Mae Kammerer’s home in Arlington Street northwest. Born in Ohio, he moved to Iowa, taught school, and rose to captain of Company A, Twenty-Fifth Iowa Volunteers. He later lived in Washington, lost his sight, stayed in Dayton Soldiers' Home, then returned to live with his daughter. Survived by wife Ruth C. Dick and three married daughters. Funeral at Kammerer’s home Monday afternoon with Rev. Gurley Memorial Church likely officiating. private burial in Arlington.

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 Democratic State convention adjourned at 5 this morning after an all night session. E. H. Morton of Webster County was nominated for attorney general, defeating S. D. Stokes, with W. W. Marcum Wayne, O. S. Chambers Roane and J. Broan Kuykendall Hampshire also named. Electors at large were Bruce MacDonald Logan and Howard Fr Swisher Monongalia. A resolution was adopted to choose the national committee member by the convention that elects delegates. Local talks focused on anti nep strains and a sterner campaign ahead.

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 Capt Jarratt in murder case

Special to The Washington Port Suffolk Virginia July 3 Capt James Waverly Jarratt was acquitted of shooting Policeman Smith on July 4 on insanity grounds and ordered sent to an asylum Dr W F Drewry superintendent of the State Central Insane Asylum testified Jarratt was insane July 4 and had a diseased mind for several years He said epileptic insanity is the most dangerous form of mental derangement and recovery is remote Jealousy motive in another case Raleigh New Mexico July 31 Inquest found Simon Lovejoy killed Annie Watson a colored woman Jealousy prompted the act after Lovejoy claimed she had earned his money for nine years and she deserted him for Salter

Washington Port Suffolk James Waverly Jarratt Smith W. F. Drewry State Central Insane Asylum Drewry Raleigh Annie Watson Simon Lovejoy Lovejoy Anne Salter

Unclear racing entries and ads in Saratoga Post Want Ad

Fragmentary listing of horses and entrants including Adelana The Wrestler Whip Top Bayonet St Nick and others at Fort Erie with names like Herenate Robert Grey Gwendolyn EF Lady Baidu and Polly Prim. Promises free classified costumes and no charge for advertising.

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 Post

Society's Doings Highlighted In Sunday Post

The Sunday Post presents a lively roundup of society events and engagements, detailing gatherings, fashions, and notable social happenings with concise notes on attendees and venues.

Sunday Post

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