Baldwin Curtiss prepare for Baldwin airship test
The pair Baldwin and Curtiss arrived in the city with a scientific entourage to test a heavier-than-air machine. They discussed propellers and a possible government bonus, insisted on no parachute, and planned flights starting Monday evening weather permitting.
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Baldwin
Asreplane
Curtiss
Miles
Éropantical Experimental Association
Alexander Graham Pell
Cota
Sergi Ward
Baliwin
Mage
Inquirer
Sacket
Mr. Baldwin
British Parliament Delays Most Bills Amid Summer Adjournment
London August 2 only two of twelve major measures foreshadowed in the king's speech passed before the summer vacation. The universal suffrage bill and the old age pension bill advanced with no opposition in principle, the latter to become operative January 1, 1809. Debates on licensing and eight hour coal mine workdays were deferred to autumn as contentions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jhst
Irs
Bil
House of Commons
House of Lords
Cardinal Talks University in Rome Visit
Cardinal Gibbons met with Cardinal Satolli and Cardinal Marnelli to discuss loan affairs and the University in Washington. He and Bishops Foley and OConnell head to Castel Gandolfo to visit the American college villa. Archbishop Farley in New York receives praise for the diocese centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Satolli
Congregation of Wtudles
Cardinal Marnelli
Fhington
Gisbens
Foley
Detroit
O'Connell
Washington
Castel Gandolfo
American College
Mer. Farley
Archbienop
New York
New ‘York
United States
Soldiers killed in German guard section fire in Peking
A blaze in the German guard section of Peking tonight destroyed stables and messrooms and detonated ammunition. Two German and one French soldiers were killed, eight German and five French soldiers were wounded, with four soldiers and civilians lightly hurt.
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Peking
Neem
Two Young Women Arrest in Robbery Ride Case
Wallace aged 23 and Thorenson aged 21, living at 323 Missouri Avenue NW, are detained at Ninth Precinct station on suspicion of robbery. They allegedly robbed Jean Minnix, 21, of 15 Sixth Street NW, after a car ride with two women and a man Sunday night. Minnix says accomplices joined a mobile party at burg road and the suspect left near Fifteenth Street Northeast.
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Minnix
Burg
Minny
Peamy
Farman Airplane Excites Brighton Beach Crowd
Henry Farman launched a first public U S. flight at Brighton Beach race track, covering nearly a third of a mile in about 30 seconds amid favorable winds. Spectators, mosquitos and excitement mixed as the fragile craft rose 20 feet and landed gently in a calm, controlled demonstration.
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Brighton Beach
New York
Henry Farman
Parla
Farman
Darsun Green
Hapa
Pell Meli
Glen Echo Sunday Amusements Petition Circulated
Sheriff Mullean did not enforce the lid at Glen Echo. Amusements were not in operation though refreshments were sold. Management seeks state approval to run Sunday amusements, circulating a petition signed by most voters and taxpayers, awaiting presentation to Attorney Waters.
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Mullean
Glen Echo Park
Phonograph
Mullican
Hig
Am Nomg Citzens
Gien Echo
Watera
Waters
Fanama Vote Unanimous in Panamanian Election
Panama August 2 electoral boards in seven provincial capitals elected Senor Don Jose Domingo de Giraldia unanimously for president to begin his term in October. Returns from Veraguas Carle Colon and Panama show the unanimous choice, amid enthusiastic support from his backers. Obsidia’s official notification was met with disappointment as reaction to the result spread across the province. Joe Beeves said the duty was to secure the best elements of the country.
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Panama
Veraguas
Carle
Colon
Panams
Senor
Jose Domingo de Giraldia
Pritater
United States
Senor Obsidia
Panneme
Joe Beeves
Robbed by two strangers in Northwest area
Charles A Lynch of Mount Pleasant reports two white men robbed him late Saturday night at Ninth and D streets northwest of $35 in cash and a sandiewear clothing. Lynch said the men invited him for a drink and left him short. Booking charge sent to precincts. Thomas Lodge, 18, of Re Missouri, was taken to Emergency Hospital after a fall on Fourteenth Street and Columbia Road causing a sprained back.
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Charles A. Lynch
Mount Pleasant
Ninth and
D Streets
Lynch
Pariants
Thomas Lodge
Missouri Avent
Northwest
Towaday
Fourteenth Street
Columbia Road
Dudley
Fort Washington
Locust Grove
Cols. Urell
Mclean
Bisy District
Cuba
Ince
Secr Stary
Army and Navy
Charles McDonald
Fort Wastington
George J. Crosby
Rees. Com
B. Phisids
John A. Oneill
Soret
Henrik
Gahn
Wiliam
Kiemroth
Glovannonl
Nepcom
W. S. Klemreth
Ernest Ludwig
Fost
Washington
Frank Sigourney
Mrs. Martin
Night Watchmen Benefit excursion outlined at St Rose’s
Bebolars at St Rose's Industrial Guild host the third annual excursion for the Night Watchmen's Benefit Association. A special car will transport children to and from the steamboat wharf with royal entertainment planned at the resort. Athletic contests for Industries School scholars plus races for other excursionists are scheduled with prizes donated by local merchants to fund the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebolars
St. Rose's
Industries School
Prizza
Re| Het Association
Curiosity Suspect Opens Decoy Letter at Postoffice
Macdonald Douglass of Braddock Heights Va a clerk in the Postoffice Department was arrested after noon by F R Barclay charged with unlawfully opening a decoy letter placed to suggest it contained valuables He says he opened it out of curiosity and had no intention to commit wrong Douglass 26 married two years with a baby and property in and near Alexandria Va vows deep regret and will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Macdonald Douglass
Braddock Heights
F. R. Barclay
Blret
United States
Taylor
Douglass
Barclay
Saya
Department About & Yest
Post
Houglass
Brown
Western High School
Alexandria
Baths and the death rate in Washington
The Post argues for public baths in Washington urging the board of commissioners to press for at least one bathhouse. Citing higher city death rates than Boston, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Detroit, and New York, the letter questions whether absence of a bathhouse relates to disease prevalence, urging public health action. Constant Reader.
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Washington
Congress
Board of Commissioners
Boston
Brookline
Mass
San Francisco
Detroit
New York
Prisoner Writes President From Death House
Archibald Her Fon, condemned to die in the New Jersey State prison for the Metuchen murder, writes President Roosevelt demanding liberty or a new trial. Prison officials call the letter insane and refuse to forward it. counsel plans to use it to argue the defendant is unbalanced.
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Sppcter
Trenton
N. J
Archibald Her Fon
New Jersey ‘State
Samuel BD. B. Prickett
Metuchen
Roosevelt
George Osborne
Bis
Eferron
Ship Engineer Drowned Near Philadelphia from Antwerp
Nerbert Mitchell 33 year old engineer aboard the Red Statler famland arrived from Antwerp and was drowned in the Delaware River within hours of docking. He was the third of three sons of John Mitchel of London to die by drowning. Mitchell attempted to swim to Friesland, then vanished under the river and was recovered later.
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Philadelphia
Aus
Nerbert Mitchell
Red Statler Famland
Antwerp
Delaware
Mitchell
John Mitchel
London
Friesland
Fire Endangers Many Lives at Armory
In Winsted Connecticut on August 2 a major fire destroyed property valued at 30000 dollars after incendiaries set the Armory ablaze. Several dozen residents were forced from third floor windows as the blaze threatened many. authorities investigate the incident and assess losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Conn
Connecticut
Gro
Rats Gnaw Child's Toe in New Aswells
In New Aswells Louisiana a parent heard a child scream as two large rats allegedly leapt from the bed while the infant slept beside his mother. The left foot suffered severe lacerations with a tooth fragment embedded, the right foot also bore injuries though less grave.
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New Aswells
Morris Taquinge
Coffee to Cure: A Postum Claim from a Patient
A reader describes years of pale, weak health linked to daily coffee. After five months off coffee and using Westura, health improved, appetite and sleep returned, and weight rose to 148 pounds. The letter credits Postum’s life-giving qualities and cites the company’s Battle Creek, Michigan origin and a mention of The Road to Wellville.
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Tate
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Pias
Hotel of the Encampment at Fort Washington News
Militiamen amuse themselves with jokes on rookies during a ceasefire at Fort Washington and nearby camps. An eager guardsman quests for olive drab chap, crossing Fort Washington to Fort Hunt and Battery Wilkins in search of treats, as officers, cadets, and staff mingle in routine duties and social notices.
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Dessbetten
Wharmond
Morgan
Hunter
Hubbard
Crown
Sartown
Ballinger
Kelchner
Tela
Thomasson
Bgrodock
Gerona
Fort Washington
Col
Ureli
Arell
Fort Hunt
Wilkins
Philip & Golderman
Artillery District of the Potomac
Golderman
Boyd ‘Taylor
Washington Loan and Just Company
Toderi
Battleships of Putaré to Be: So Equipped
The United States Navy may adopt gas engines in warships within years to cut coal use and eliminate smoke. Engineer Robert H Fernald argues gas producers give smokeless decks and greater range, with potential for lakes vessels and broader civilian use. Coal supplies and efficiency drive the push, with government tests showing high potential for low grade coal conversion.
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Robert Heywood Fernald
United States Geological Survey
Navy
Fernald
United States
Ftr
Venger
Great Lakes
Apf
North Dakota
Hixperts
West
Bishop Brent Arrives After Continent Crossing for Nasal Operation
Bishop Charles H Brent of the Philippine Islands and Washington diocese arrived in Boston after a rapid cross continental trip from Vancouver to undergo an operation for nasal trouble. The procedure occurred at the St Stephen's Mission House, with unnamed specialists in attendance, and Brent appeared weakened yesterday before being moved to a parish member’s home.
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Boston
Charles H. Brent
Philippine Islands
Washington
Vancouver
British Columbia
Mission House
St. Stephen’s Church
St Stephen's Parish
Brent
Pacific Coast
Dead Man at Window in Fourteenth Street Doctor Found
Dr J W Steenes aged 58 was found dead in his room on Fourteenth Street Northwest sitting upright near a window with needle and thread in hand and trousers across his knees. Coroner Nevitt ordered autopsy after drugs were found. death believed natural but investigation ongoing. Dr Breenes a Canadian who came to this country about twelve years ago. Tagged dog is killed.
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J. W. Steenes
Fourteenth Street
Wille
Breenes
Namned Hall
Dr. Steenes
Kkagen
Steenes
Nevitt
Kent County
Animal Attacked Children In Northwest Washington
A bulldog attacked several children near First and F streets with two injuries reported. Police officer McCarthy of the sixth precinct shot the dog near Betond and F streets northwest yesterday morning. Mary Carroll, 3, colored, of 748 Greencourt northeast, was bitten and taken to Casualty Hospital. injuries described as not serious. The dog wore a muzzled head strap and collar with a tag.
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Poieman McCarthy
Betond
First
Casualty Hospital
Atlantic coast storm passes with fair weather inland
Weather conditions report from August 28 notes the Atlantic coast storm moved past the maritime provinces with no major incidents. Most areas enjoyed fair weather though the south Atlantic, gulf states, and extreme southwest saw continued showers. Temperatures remain warm in central regions and the Ohio Valley, with a general trend toward cooler conditions later. Winds shift from light westerly along New England to southerly on the lower lakes, with fresh easterly winds expected over the Atlantic coast.
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Dept of Agriculwurs
Weather Bureau
Washington
Sapmdiga Maritime Provinces
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Caboles
Montana
Went
Upper Lake Region
Houthwest
Ohta Valley
Lower Lake Region
Miesouri
Misaisappi Va
Middle Atlantic Coast
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Mondey
Grand Banks
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Cardinal Talks University
Washington Institution
Vatican
Ammcunition
Aviator Farman
Glen Echo
Fanama
Obsidia
Charles Lynch
Brink
Printera
Garthen
Paris
Acte
General Labor Federation
Leld
Federation of Labor
Beely
Vigneux
Kreetris Power Company
Reseen
Vignoux
St. Etienne
Sual
Death Cell
Evey
Hotel OF
Licdut
Thomas T. Duke
Twenty-third United States Infantry
B. J. Pike
Fifteenth Cavalry
Capt. Edwards
Corcoran
Yenman
Stull
Hazara
Moyer
Tegty
Torrey B. Miaghes
United States Army
James E. Bell
Dempf
J. D. Carmody
Naval Battalion
Harries
Cupid
Casst Artilery Corps
Bachelors’ Club
Fortyfourth Company
Arnold
Fern Williamson
Seret
MsDonald
Atlantic City
Emil Schaefer
Richardd A. O'Brien
Bishop Brent
Special River Bulletin
Spac
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Potomac and
Shenandoah
Max Mis
Apm
Wall
Phys
O - Atlant
Aulentics Glen
Bismarck
Chicago
Et Inneti
Ears
Bavert
Bonreris
Taalansotis Jacksonvile
Fin
Wanase
Little Rock
Marquette
Nebrey Ekehars
Az Salt Laks City
Utah
Paul Inn
Springdel
Nooa
Wes Ee
St.n.w
Opticians
Peter Grogan, & Sons Company
Seventh St
H and I (Eye) Streets
Cette Tartare
Gael
Harper’s
Harpers Brain Food
Femonds
Droop ! Sons CO
Christian Kander
Christian Xander
Tharp
Berkeley Rye Us
N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
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