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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1904

Page

28

Hard dress parade marks Camp Ordway drills at Harpers Ferry

District Guardsmen at Camp Ordway Harpers Ferry W Va opened a strenuous day with a first dress parade in a year at 435 weluck field. Under Gen Harries Maj Brooks and Col May the regiments drilled for hours, inspected by Gen Harries and Addysten Brett. Guards mounted and field artillery practiced on rugged terrain as recruits faced hard work and emphasis on improving weak spots. Maj Durand and Maj Das prepare lectures for ongoing training with the encampment continuing.

Ordway Harpers Ferry W. Va Leesburg Weluck Inington George H Aftir Brooks Henry May Richard O Brien Qwu Orewayn Gen. Harries Lis Eine Uiture Addysten Lloyd M. Brett United States Fatalry Company Corps of Field Music Elarries Secuni Regiment Retel Field Artillery Thomas Mirren West Virginia Mountain Juntuk Curmo Ordway Addubint Generals Office Mt Fuss Les Alder Kies Leesa Harpers Perry Adi Brett Durand M. W. Das Fifteenth Cavalry New York

Army Guard at Camp Ordway Gains New Chief and Training Boost

War Department details Maj. Day known as Daisy Day from West Point days, a famed cavalry officer and Medal of Honor recipient, arriving to serve as chief umpire for maneuvers. Troops from Troop E and F of the Fifteenth Cavalry begin practice marches at Camp Ordway while Signal Corps under Lieut. Evans sets up intercamp communications. Commissary and quartermaster departments run capably under Maj. Neumeyer, with post officials managing rations for 1,300 men and a growing bureau of identification to route mail efficiently. The camp also reports a thriving colored troops contingent, new rifle range, and routine health checks amid a large field operation. A lightning storm disrupts evening activities as inspectors plan a future visit by District Commissioners.

War Department Ordway Army West Point Daisy Fifteenth Cavalry Camp Ordway Kaester Manassas Camp Gettysburg Signal Corps T. D. Evans Lieut Evans W. FE. Locklin Bureau of Identification Lieut. Byvans Locklin W. W. Rahn JC. M. Putnam H. H. Warner S. H. Martin J. W. Painter J. F. Maher Charles Downey John Halloran Charles German W. L. Brown Richard Downey W. A. Harper W. BR. Roberts G. B. Yeatman A. Budke F. Huhn H. Benton H. Page Robert Miller M. Appleby Gardner Clarence A. Weaver Francis J. Woodman Yeatman A. C. Grapes West Virginia National Guard Charlestown Negro Williams Maj H. H. Neumeyer Maj. Neumeyer Harpers Ferry Washington Neumeyer Pinkney W. Smith Seret W. H. Chase D. Spencer R. Jacobs E. H. Neumeyer Lieu Tie Reveille Shenandoah Harries Fred Cook Adjt Brett I. Ni. Reichelderfer

Mysterious marriage rumor fuels scene at Hunter home

Andrew J. Hunter of 512 A Street NW guarded his home in Washington as reporters questioned him about a Baltimore marriage alleged while his wife and mother stayed inside. He refused to confirm any remarriage, saying private matters are not public business, while neighbors and family disputed the claim and a second wife, Mary E. Parcell, was named in the clerk's record.

Andrew J. Hunter Sway Baltimore Quiong Monumental Murriage Lcense Hunter—Parcell Mary E. Parcell Washington, D. C Waa Eleanter

Quarrel Over Rolling Pin In Northwest Home

Alice Douglass and Frances Rocheena, both described as negro women, quarreled at 216 Sea Son Court Northwest yesterday. Alice used a rolling pin as a weapon, Frances sustained several severe head cuts and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Alice was arrested. Warships for Encampment. Announcement at the Navy Department said Massachusetts and Hartford, along with a flotilla of five torpedo boats, would be ordered to Boston for the reunion.

Alice Douglass Ifrances Navy Department Massachusetts Hartford Boston

John H Woodbury D I Beauty Skin Guidance

A brief notice from John H Woodbury D I at 602 Eleventh corner F offers guidance on skin care. The ad promotes understanding the difference between pimples and beauty and how to improve skin health.

John H. Woodbury D.I

Death by own action ends manhunt after murder

Henry Huth, under pursuit for the murder of Mrs. Agnes Levi at 1217 12 Street NW, gashed himself in neck and wrist and collapsed in Locust Court SW. Found by officers at 10:30 AM, he was rushed to Emergency Hospital and to face a morgue inquest. authorities kept guard to prevent further self harm.

Locust Court Agnes Lévi Henry Huth Huth Pollicemen Farquhar and Lester

Dislocated shoulder after reach for fish shelf

A reader reports a man named Patrick Kernan, fifty five, of Twenty sixth Street Northwest, dislocated his shoulder yesterday while reaching for a fish shelf item. The injury was reset at the Emergency Hospital.

Patrick Kernan Aspf Emergy Hospital Ikony

Lost pocket with cash check and cards found

Lost item reported late Monday night includes a small leather pocket containing $38 in cash an unindorsed check on which payment is stopped along with cards and receipts indicating owner Liberal re Ward recovered and returned to CHAS. 5. FLETCHER cashier’s office The Post.

LE Droit Park Nork Re. Ward Chas Fletcher the Post

New York Butchers Vote on Strike Amid Packing House Turmoil

In New York and South Omaha, unions confront a major labor dispute. South Omaha sees many black workers brought in to replace striking teamsters. New York locals vote secretly on a sympathy strike, with results due after a board meeting noon tomorrow.

Omaha Nebr South Omaha New York North America Martin Donnelly Schwarzschild & Sulzberger United Dressed Beef Companies Necsianlelee

Beef supply stays abundant with prices barely higher

Beef now available in ample supply as wholesalers meet demand at slight increases. Trade sources note many packers slaughtering beyond typical levels and most meat remains from home packing houses. Prime home-dressed beef tops at nine cents, bottom around seven, with most business near twelve cents. Heavy heat and plentiful supply ease price declines. During the strike a few prime beef sales reached two cents and some very choice cattle traded at fourteen cents.

Teamsters Likely to Strike at All Packing-House Centers

Cincinnati August 2 delegates of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters endorse the presidents action in calling a sympathetic strike by St Louis packing-house teamsters in support of striking butchers. The convention foresees extension to Kansas City Omaha New York and Philadelphia to back the packing-house labor action amid high tension over meat district work.

Asheville Atlanta Atlantic Bismarck Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Cheyenne Davenport Dwa Denver Des Moines Iowa Galveston Oo Helena Manaa Indianapolis Jacksonville Fla Kansas City Little Rock Arkgo Bo Marquette Med Memphis New Orieney New York Orth Nebran Omaha ‘Net Pittsburg Salt Lake Cty SS Louis A.m St. Paul Mon Springfeld Vickeburg Jiss Omaha New York City Philadelphia

Beef Industry Facts Report to President on Strike Conditions

A forthcoming presidential report to Congress will feature a detailed account of strike conditions in Chicago stock yards. About fifteen to twenty inspectors from the Commerce and Labor Department have surveyed the beef industry nationwide since April, covering ranching, slaughter, and shipment of dressed products.

Chicago Congress Department of Commerce and Labor

Garfield directs inquiry into Chicago strike reports

The inspection operates under James R. Garfield Commissioner of the Bureau of Corporations. Garfield has personally overseen parts of the investigation with emphasis on the Chicago strike as part of the broader inquiry.

Department James R. Garfield Bureau of Corporations Department of Commerce and Labor Garfield Chicago

Bicyclist Ernest Smith Seriously Wounded in City Crash

Ernest Smith twenty three of 1004 street northwest was riding at Twelfth and F streets when he collided with a Paris Royal delivery wagon. He fell hard and fractured a rib that punctured his lung. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in serious condition last night.

Church Street Thomas Cleveland Mqs Church Albert Cleveland Clifford Holmes Halmes Cleveland Pennenwlvania Avenue Fifteenth Street Twelfth F Streets Ernest Smith Paris Royal

Runaway Boy Caught in Rochester

Fifteen year old Jernedt Joseph Remy who fled from 1607 Gales Street Northeast in May has been captured in Rochester. He is under arrest for vagrancy, according to a telegram received at Rochester police headquarters by Chief J P Cleary. Captain Bourdmain telegraphed that the charge should be dropped and money to buy a ticket home will be sent immediately.

Georgetown Mabel Carey Frank Walker Seventh Precinct Miss Carey M Street Walker Georgetown University Hospital Rochester Jernedt Joseph Remy Gales Street

Run Over by a Wagon in Northwest District

Edgar Wet, a 22 year old Black man, at 3 Rhode and Avenue north west, stepped in front of an oil wagon at Twelfth and HE streets yesterday and was knocked down and run over. Surgeons at Emergency Hospital dressed bruises and he went home. Ernest Stillard, the wagon driver, was arrested.

Edgar Wet Nngro Rhode Avenue Northwest Twelfth Ernest Stillard

The Strength of Starvation and Dr Pierce's Discovery

A persuasive medical note argues starvation weakens the body and cites Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion problems. A Chicago man Testifies to first week gains after starting the remedy, claiming five bottles restored health. The ad touts Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail, asking twenty-one stamps for softcover or thirty-one for cloth.

Pierce John H. Castana Arch St Chicago Ilinois Golden Medical

Clarkport and Company Co Partnership Notice

Special notice from Wastington DC July and We certify a co partnership under Chapter 47 Section 148 et seq of the DC Code. The firm name Clarkport and Company will deal in furniture carpets upholstery and house furnishings. General partners include W. S. Clark of Washington DC and Gilbert Coughens of Baltimore with special partner Harry C. Weller of Baltimore. Capital contributed and terms of commencement noted. Edw in Clark Gilbert and Waller witnesses signed. Standard phonograph goods and related items offered.

Wastington District of Columbia Clarkport and Company Win S. Clrk Harry Weer

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