Dirigible at Fort Myer Nears Preliminary Tests
Capt Baldwin prepares his large hydrogen filled bag amid Irish linen netting and sandbags at Fort Myer balloon house. Visitors, aeronauts, and Army officers expected to inspect the craft as engineers finalize weight calculations and gearing for early tests possibly tomorrow.
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Hélder
Aeronaut
Shea
Fort Myer
Ballon House
Baldwin
Army Signal Corps Oiecers
Farman Aero- Diane
Brighton Prach
Washington
Farman
New York
RC Atherholt
Maj
Hersey
James Kcidqn Bennett
St Laws
My Atherholt
Capt Baldwin
Cadets Win President War Secretaries Aid Them
Oyster Bay August 1 Roosevelt and War Secretary Wright plan to reduce a harsh punishment for eight United States Military Academy Cadets suspended for hazing. The cadets appeal to Wright in Washington while Scott, the academy superintendent, defends his dismissal decision. The case strains relations between Wright and Scott as Roosevelt weighs mercy over dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
United States Militar Academy
West Point
Roosevelt
Luxe & Wright
William T Rossel
Hans G Weaver
George Wo Chese
Ne York
William Nalle, Jr
Virginia
Hyon Q Jones
New York
William W. Prods Yr
Alabina
Isaac Spalding
Uhlahont
James Gillespie
Wright
Washington
Secretary of War
al. Wright
Ins
War Department
Russell
Col. Scott
Rospell
H. L. Scott
Millitary Academy
United States Miliary Academy
Flight and
Falla
Col
Scott
Aeronauts Prepare to Race at Columbus Meet
Dr Julian P Thom who bought the Pommern balloon after last year’s win has been notified by William H Pickens director of contests for the Federation of American Aero Clubs that Columbus Ohio will host the fall championships on August 28 and that he should not engage in other events. Pickens invites Thom to enter Pommern as five or more top aircraft teams are expected to compete.
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Atherhelt Sud
Wsts
Baldwin
Hans Emery
Nidtara Falls
Nidgard Falls
Washington Post
New York
Julian P. Thom
St. Laws
Wiliam H. Pickens
Federation of American Aero Clubs
Columbus
Ohio
Pickens
Thomas
Licensed to Marry Names in a Dense 19th Century Ledger
A list of couples and ministers appears in a fragmented license record from Fort Washington and surrounding areas. Names include Ariuz Lemplan with Alice Athetan, Rev JD McLaughlin with Frank Arnold and Fern Williamson, among others, detailing ages and officiants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariuz
Lemplan
Alice Athetan
JD McLaughlin
Frank H Arnold
Fern
Williamson
Fort Washington
Weston
Bryner_ Preerick J Courtney
Mas A. Lewis
Charles EB. Buc
Charles H Wilson
Lillie DB. Comfort
Agusta Sayles
Warren
Cyrus
Ethel M. Thomas
Daniel Washington
George H. Hamilton
Cora A. Nightingale
Alexander Dennis Charles Gant
Hester Davis
L. Carruthers
James W .Twaites
Barbara Anderson
Murray Washington
James Jewell
Josephite Beam
Willam
Bean
Henry S Cole
Deufah Brice
William
Robinson
Lawrenc A A. Jackson
Mary Johnson
W. J. Howard
Health Office Record Deaths List Abbreviated Names
A health office record lists multiple deceased individuals with rough ages and addresses. Notable entries include Mitchal at 608 4th Street, Bralan Ly, age 2. Joseph H. Schults, 413 34st northeast, 2 months. Daniel Carter at Preedman's Hospital, 60 years. Rachel A. Browry, IMS MN, 53 grams? The fragmentary page shows scattered names, ages, and locations across Washington area addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bralan Ly
Mitchal
St. Ge
Heuhice Dosen
Admires Cockerel Voted to Him by Pa County Fair
Oyster Bay New York August 1 President Roosevelt admires a new large cockerel delivered by express to Sagamore Hill. The bird from George W Tracey Battboro Pa had been exhibited at the county fair and was sent to the nation’s popular leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Express
George W. Tracey
Battboro
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Psychic Cruelty Divorce Ends Actress Charlotte Walker’s Marriage
Chicago report states actress Charlotte Walker has been granted a divorce from Dr John B Haden of Galveston after alleging psychic cruelty. The separation follows Walker’s marriage about twelve years ago and mentions a rumored engagement with James K Hackett as unrelated to the divorce. Walker is the daughter of the late Confederate soldier Cal Jamey A Walker.
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Chicago
Charlotte Walker
the Wolf
Chicago Opera Trouee
John B. Haden
Galveston
Charlotte Alker
Cal
Jamey A. Waller
Remarkable Maine Giant From Kennebec Journal
Richard Carter of South Portland stands 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds with a lean frame. Born December 6 1851 in Kenduskeag, he trained as a lumberman then served as Poland Spring Hotel estate manager. He is noted for immense strength and a famously tall family lineage.
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Kennebec Tournal
Richard Carter
South Portland
Maine
Gerter
Kenduskeag
Carter
Minnesota
Bangor
Ricker Brothers
Poland Spring
Oxford
Jne
Special Cars for Women Fail as Men Defy Rules
London officials tried a special electric car for women amid crowded commutes from the southern suburbs to the city. Men forced their way aboard, contending they paid fares and had rights, prompting police to rule against the women’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
County Council
Elerka
Commissioner of Police
Cavalry Wins Pistol Shoot at Fort Sheridan
Chicago August 1 cavalrymen dominated the department of lakes pistol shoot at Fort Sheridan. Four horsemen scored above 300 of 609 while infantry failed to reach 500. Leading marks were Corporal D R Raymond Highth cavalry Sergeant R Bonar Fourth cavalry Corporal E B Karn Seventh cavalry Sergeant R W Hitler Thirteenth cavalry with scores around the 500s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of Lakes
Fort Sheridan
D. R. Raymond
Highth Cavalry
R. Bonar
Fourth Cavalry
EB. P. Karn
Seventh Cavalry
RW. Hitler
Thirteenth Cavalry
Transcontinental Balloon Race Planned by Aero Clubs
Chicago Aug 1 The Federation of American Aero Clubs announced plans for a transcontinental balloon race starting from Los Angeles or San Francisco with the Atlantic seaboard as the objective. The race will take place in November with a $35000 cash prize for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francino
Atlantic Seaboard
Federation of American Aero Clubs
Death of Harry Fitzhugh Former District Assessor Employee
Harry M. Fitzhugh, longtime District assessor's office employee who died in Fairfax Virginia, was buried there after thirty two years of service and promotions. He is survived by a daughter two brothers and five sisters all residing in Virginia. Plutteh sues for divorce George W Pluiteh an engraver in the bureau of printing files for divorce against Polly Fhitteh on statutory grounds. They married in Philadelphia November 5 189% and have five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
Harry M. Fitzhugh
Plutteh
George W. Pluiteh
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Polly Fhitteh
Phiadelphia
Swamp-Root Promises Kidney Relief For Women
The ad asserts many women suffer from kidney or bladder disease and that Swamp-Root, a kidney liver and bladder remedy, can restore health. It touts back pain headaches and nervous exhaustion as kidney related symptoms and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Dr. Balmer & Co. in Binghamton NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Balmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Mall
Weather conditions and storm activity across the coast and inland areas
The Weather Bureau notes a north northeast moving coast storm near southeastern New England, with occasional rain and high winds in a few places. Temperatures soar in Montana and the Dakotas to 100 to 103 degrees, while the South remains largely fair with local thunderstorms. Forecasts expect fair conditions Sunday through Wednesday east of the Mississippi, with cooler tones in the middle and north Atlantic and higher temps in the upper Great Lakes and central valleys. Winds shift from northwest to variable along coasts and lakes, with precise hourly observations and tide data included.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Woerthington
Saturdés
New England
Montana
Dakota
Galveston Bay
Mississippi River
North Atlantic
Upper Lake
Bonday
Tuéslay
Tower Lake
Montma
Atlantic
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Siam
Prince
Shanghai
Suem
Fo Jung
Mr. Car
Weldon Fawcett
Thomas S. Baldwin
R. 8. Hooker
James Allen
George F. Elliott
Col. Hatfield
Frank P
Abi
Benjamin D. Foulois
Army
West Point Hazers
Cmeyright
Waldon Fawcett
Frank Lahn
Te-Kalon
Wine Co
H.W
Health Office Record
David B Rdmonison
Thomas Baldwin
Tohn Bull
Cavalry
Infantry
Aero Clubs
Harry Fitzhugh
Harper
Harpers
Washington, D. C
Sola
N. Harper
C Street N
Wanoon
Harpers Ferry
W. Ve
Potomac and
Shenandogh Mudd
Jackson Bros
Astin
Atlanta
Bismarck
Hostan
Buffalo
Ghia
Cincinnat
Memphis
Tenn
New Jeans
North Plyit
Nebr
Omaha
Reo
Pittsburg
Portland
Salt Lake Cry Uish
Roy Grows
St Paul
Minn
Et Springhelt
Fe Vickaburg
Miss
America
Csu.c
Bspectil Ga
Becker’s Leather : Goods Co
F Street N. W
Jase
Iseman Bro Outfitters
E Streets
N. W
E. B
Cecilian
E. F. Droop G Sons CO
Penna Ave
Digop
Music House
the Quality House
Christian Xander
Wiz
7Th Street
DR. Vineberg
Vineberg’s Optical CO
St.n.w
Mt. Vernon Place
H’s
St. N
L Sts
Potomac Electric Light
Potomac
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