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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
37
Camps at the two forts will be neat for the visitors tomorrow night and Sunday as inspection tomorrow aims to aid in having everything in shipshape condition for the reception.
Fort Washington Maryland July 11 a vivid tale spread about a terrapin nickname artillery bug that helped Company M First Regiment win a mock battle. The mascot was kept in an ice box, wore a white ribbon, and rode along with Lieut Gunner and other officers as they pursued enemy forces. The story notes two wounded men and the mascot’s dramatic burial after the victory, with the bug reportedly guiding troops to safety and a decisive rout of the opposing squad.
Fort Washington Ma July notes from Edward N. Macon Seventeenth cavalry entertained Brig Gen Auroles and Capt Kerth from Port Leavenworth. Militia officers and hospital staff gathered. Private A t Ben injured during sentinel duty. Capt Forsythe forms a baseball team. Lieut Bowman and others active at Fort Washington amid staff rides and district guard events.
Capt Tolson and lieutenants engaged in minor court actions and challenges to quoits. A birthday party at Fort Washington featured William Duvall, and Lieut Johnson reportedly became separated from patrol. Lectures on fortification given by Torrey Maghee. Officers praised corps of field mansonry and bugling by Principal Rabbitt. First battalion guarded Port Hunt. various captains and lieutenants visited forts and studied terrain. Five men from Company K left camp to Washington.
The Union Station grade damage commission reported to the Supreme Court that no damages were awarded to property owners on the west side of Second Street between G and H northeast due to the grade change. Benefits from grade crossing abolition and the new station were noted, while the realty damage from the grade change was not compensated.
Eastern Star officers announce special committees for the September 28 to October 10 housewarming at the Magonic Temple. Louis Wilson chairs the general committee, with Thomas C. Noyes heading the reception and Frank Underwood chairing the ticket group. Members from many lodges and chapters are listed as representatives on the committee, with Mrs. Julia M. Strealor overseeing the Eastern Star portion and daily men’s lunch planned.
The Jesuit order announces minor faculty moves at Georgetown University and Gonzaga College with Father Carlin named prefect of discipline at Georgetown, replacing Father Neary. John O’Hara moves to St Joseph’s Philadelphia, while McQuade goes to Woodstock to study theology. Gonzaga sees O’Brien Kennedy transferred to New York and presidents retaining posts. Georgetown Prep and St Aloysius receive listed staffing updates as the Jesuit community reshapes its administration for the coming year.
Three sandstone toric columns on the east front of the Treasury were removed yesterday as part of replacing them with granite monoliths. Iron railing between the first columns was torn out with sledges, spoiling a base before authorities intervened. Passersby watched workmen descend from the column to the ground while carving details drew admiration for the craftsmanship and the enduring beauty of the new granite will contrast with the old sandstone.
Frederieck von Gordon Seefeld, who claims to be a baron, was indicted for grand larceny. He was arrested at Narragansett Pier and jailed in Kingston, Rhode Island. The case involves an $886 loss to widow Louise Cammack from a failed Union Patriot stock purchase. He previously faced accusations from singer Ilka Kinsky Palmay about $2,000 taken on false pretenses. A prior trial ended with a hung jury.
Rome reports Father Doyle of Apostolic Mission House in Washington states the mission’s goal to convert Americans to Catholicism, with the pope confident the entire English speaking world will embrace the faith. Bourne sends Vaughan to gather info for similar work in England.
William Hoge, president of Hoge McDowell Mining Company, urges a shift from the one man rule and red tape in the District. He argues three- man review wastes time on permits and proposes a more businesslike government with decisive clerks and broader public discussion.
Fire Chief Belt reports 146 stables inspected with 107 horses on upper floors. Commissioner MacFarland cites dangerous conditions and orders rapid remediation. Chief engineer to survey fire department views and regulations from other cities, with a public hearing before action. Present rules ban horses above ground floor except in fireproof stables built before current regs.
Miss Fola La Follette daughter of Senator La Follette Wisconsin files a motion in U S district court to set aside the bankruptcy of the Will J Block Amusement Company She alleges she was engaged for a production never staged and thus did not receive a weekly $50 stipend.
In Christiania on July 31 the French battleship Verite with President Fallieres aboard arrived amid a French squadron. King Haakon boarded the ship to greet Fallieres and escorted him to the royal castle. The city was festively decorated and crowds cheered as the visiting dignitaries proceeded to the castle.
William C. O'Meara a prominent Washington merchant aged 78 died by self inflicted pistol shot yesterday morning at his home 227 B street northwest The Pepper box revolver ended his battle with ill health insomnia and heart trouble He retired from business in 1885 leaving widow and three children including son John A O'Meara and daughter Mrs J C Cox The coroner and an undertaker attended the scene
A funeral is planned at the family residence on Monday with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. The deceased, once a business owner, was connected to the Oldest Inhabitants Association and reportedly kept a paper box weapon since age. A son in law of the dead man provided details.
Sergeant Walsh of the U S A on furlough from the Presidio completed a six day and 23 hour walk to New York City claiming a record. He carried an American flag on a pole and said the trek was a wager to cross the great divide twice. Walsh weighed less after the journey and joked he would not do it again for 100000 dollars. He crawled along a narrow trail at times and collected signatures from many mayors along his route.
Paris July 31 Count Boni de Cagrel lune won a supplementary custody award in his fight for his three children now with Princess de Sagan, granting custody for August. He already had September under the divorce decree, as he was deprived of seeing the children while they were in the United States with their mother this year.
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