Training Progress At Camp Ordway Impresses Generals
Gen Harries and Adj Gen Brett report rapid improvement by raw recruits during field exercises at Camp Ordway near Harpers Ferry. An excursion train from Washington brought visitors as regulars demonstrated exhibition drills including Fourth Battery artillery. Gov White of West Virginia plans a Sunday visit and officials will tour the camp Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harries
Washington
Field Artillery
Stephen M Foote
Field Artillery N God CC
Thomas Marron
Bor
Ger Harries
Ordway
Signal Corps
Robert Cook
Cook
Harpers Ferry
Gov White
West Virginia
Camp
Tragic double funeral for Nora Adams and George Long
Miss Nora Adams murdered at 1106 Fourth Street SE and George M Long, who killed her then died by suicide, to be buried today. Adams’ body sent to her father in Maicohn, Undertaker Nally arranging transport while Spanish War veterans lodge assists with the funeral. Witnesses recall Adams expressing fear of Long prior to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Adams
Harmat
Fourth Street
George M. Long
Miss Adams
Nally
George Washington Adams
Maicohn
Boardman
Long
Philippines
Quebec
Thomas Sherfeon
Arlington
Justice Jeter Uorruchard visits City Hall in reshuffle era
Justice Jeter Uorruchard formerly of the District Supreme Court now with the Fourth Federal circuit arrived in the city and was warmly welcomed at City Hall. He paid a social call on United States Attorney Morgan H Beach and Judge Pritchard, who has been called to Washington by the illness of his father-in-law, Mr Joseph F Saum, recently paralyzed. he is accompanied by Mrs Pritchard and will stay several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris
Adj
Brett
Blue Ridge
Harries
Adjt
Furst
Hearst
J . Bean
Philippine
Second Cavalry
Reguir Army
Camp
Ord- Way
Hirmes
Fuld
Fifteenth Cavalry
James E Bell
West Virginia
Shenandoah
JS Tomlinson
Fort Riley
Kaw
Torlinson
Bateman
Patemans
Wes Fount
Roxae
Secoen
Tombs
Dar Reere
Ofelock
Jeter Uorruchard
District Supreme Court
Fourth Federal Circuit
United States
Morgan H Beach
Pritchard
Washington
Joseph F Saum
Prominent Men Attend Pattison Funeral in Philadelphia
The funeral of former Governor Robert E Pattison will be held today from his Overbrook home with Gov Pennypacker, former Gov Stone, and most Pennsylvania Democrats in attendance. Floral tributes include notes from William Jennings Bryan, Harrity, and James M. Guffey. Separate report notes Kent Loomis who drowned in Southampton, England, arrived in New York and was taken to Parkersburg West Virginia for his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert E Pattison
Overbrook
Pennypacker
William A Stone
Pennsylvania
William Jennings Bryan
Harrity
James M. Guffe
Kent Loomis
Southampton
England
New York
Francis B. Loomis
Parkersburg
W Va
John H. Woodbury D. I. offers skin and hair treatment
A local advert invites customers to seek dermatological and cosmetic care from John H. Woodbury D. I. with 34 years of experience. Free consultation and all facilities are available at 602 Eleventh, corner F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury’s
John H. Woodbury D. I
Huth Sent to Prison Testimony at Inquest
Henry Huth the carpenter was found guilty by the coroner's jury of murdering his mistress Mrs Agnes Levi in their 47 Ezekiel street northwest apartments. He was ordered held without bond to await grand jury action after an inquest at the morgue. Witnesses described quarrels and threats, with Huth denying but later saying he had no objection to hanging. He escaped death by suicide attempts and claimed someone from Philadelphia compelled him. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Levi were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Huth
Locust Alley
Agnes Leyl
EZ Atleel
Levi
Grant
Sergt. Hartley
Huth
Glazebrook
Fhe
Florence V Roth
Mrs. Roth
Ley
Polemayn Lewis
Philadelphia
Lewis
Mrs Levi
Mosby Williams
Mr. Levi
Agnes Levi
Frank Je Winter
Muth
Louis Blackeye
E Street
W A. Pierson
O'Connor
R M Perry
South Washington
Congressional Cemetery
Trolley Crash Sees No Arrests After Investigation
Police found no evidence of careless negligence in the Chevy Chase line trolley collision of two cars Nos 22 and 21. Motorman Nathan of car 21 said he saw the lead car only feet away and could not stop on the steep grade. No arrests. two women, Mrs Hart and daughter Sadie, hurt but improving at Myrtle Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase
Nathan
Wathan
William Hart
Myrtle Street
Sadie
Damages Filed Over Railroad Construction Effects
Mary B. Wynkoop sues Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company for 20000 dollars alleging injuries to her home at 413 New Jersey Avenue Southeast and general disruption from nearby construction work. Attorneys Douglass and Douglass represent her. Two 16 year old West Virginia boys, George Towel and Joi Cook, were arrested for vagrancy after leaving Charleston with John Robinson's circus and found near the railroad tracks in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Wynkoop
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
New Jersey Avenue Southeast
Douglass and
Douglass
George Towel
Joi Cook
Charleston
W Va
J. F Davis
Fourth Precinct
John Robinson
Alexandria
Livingston Browning Dead Native DC lawyer and Confederate era figure
Livingston Browning longtime District bar member died at his Prince George County home after a four day illness. Born March 15 1847 he rose from Columbian University to lead the bar then clerked for Andrew Johnson before practicing law. Survived by widow and five children. Funeral private with interment on family grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Livingston Browning
District Bar
Prince George County
Browning Burying Ground
Browning
P. W Browning
National Capital
Columbian
William A. Browning
Johnson
Brow Tare
West Point Military Academ
Law Department
Columbian University
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
T A. Lambert
Prince Georges County
Wiliam L
Robert BE
Harry M
Anna M. Browning
Warwick Evans
Man Drowns After Oar Incident on Eastern Branch
John McMahon, 35, of 614 H Street NE, jumped after an oar and drowned. He was rowing with Edward Rackett, 1231 K Street SE, near workhouse grounds when the oar fell overboard. The boat became unmanageable, and McMahon sank after exhaustion as Harbormaster Sutton and others searched the river through darkness. The body was recovered at 9 and sent to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMahon
H Street
Edward Rackett
K Street
Sutton
George Ratherdale
Robert Ratherdale
No Half Holiday Saturdays for Per Diem Workers
The Comptroller rules per diem laborers at the Washington Barracks cannot receive pay for Saturday holidays unless they work. The ruling traces holiday pay provisions and dates in DC law and federal offices, noting only the Government Printing Office and certain days allowed pay retroactively. An automobile owned by R P Andrews collided with an electric car near Twenty-eighth and P streets, causing $50 damage to the auto but injuring none in the Andrews vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Capt Sewell
War Department
Bavs
Per Dem
District of Columbia
Government Printing Office
R P. Andrews
Twenty-eighth Street
Twenty-eighth
P Streets
P Street
Duchess of Marlborough Recovers From Horse Incident
London Aug 4 The Duchess of Marlborough formerly Miss Vanderbilt was injured after a fall in Blenheim Park Monday night She remains quiet and not well today the bulletin from Blenheim Castle states she is bruised and shaken but not in serious danger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blenheim Castle
Duchess of Marlborough
Miss Vanderbilt
Blenheim Park
Speaking of food the Grape Nuts tale from readers
A Chicago woman aged sixty one, an invalid for years, credits Grape Nuts with easing digestion after a dilated stomach operation by a renowned physician. She and relatives report sustained appetite, improved nerves, and better well being. Hospitals and doctors widely use the product for its easy digestion and concentrated nourishment. There is a small promotional hook about a booklet in each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Weilville
Coronal Tanner's Extra Salary Move Sparks Treasury Review
Corporal Tanner, register of wills, diverted about 600 dollars from his office to raise clerks’ pay then left 536 dollars in the register's treasury. He says the action was within his rights and plans to seek a presidential order to change settlement frequency. The Treasury criticizes the conduct while noting the office started the year with no balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Register of Wills
Treasury Department
Register
Roosevelt
Registry of Deeds’ Office
Harrigan
Treasury
Pecketers
Rival insurance rivals spark arrests on false pretenses
Four agents from American Home Life were arrested on charges of false pretenses at the instigation of rival Royal Life Insurance. Complainants Mary Maryland Amelia W Keszel and Georgia Bowman accuse the four agents J A Benderitter Arthur B Bateman Robert I Gates and John Barranger of falsely claiming Royal Life had gone out of business to steal customers. Royal officials announce a court bid to restrain interference and break up a growing conspiracy amid a feud fueled by threats and a reported clash at a patron’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Life Insurance Company
Royal Life Insurance Company
Royal Company
Mary Maryland
Amelia W Keszel
Georgia Bowman
Tiome Insurance Company
J. A. Benderitter
Arthur B. Bateman
Robert I. Gates
John Barranger
Trumbe and Howlett
H B Hay
Equity Branch
District Supreme Court
Col Hay
American Home Company
Kooyal
Weather Conditions and regional forecasts from Aug 4
The Weather Bureau reports an eastern movement of a Northwestern disturbance bringing showers and thunderstorms to the Lake Superior and Mississippi valleys with continued rains in the South Atlantic and Gulf States. Fair elsewhere, with rising temperatures in the Central and Eastern States. Friday shows more showers in the Ohio Valley and Lower Lake region, with warmer conditions anticipated in the West and Central regions. Special forecasts note storm warnings on the Lower Lakes. Local table lists temperatures across cities, rainfall, sunshine, and tides with multiple regional readings and city-by-city figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Superior
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi
Missouri
South Atlantic
Guilt
Mindie
Rocky Mountain
Ohio Valley
Over Lake
Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic and Gulf States
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Loper Lake
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta
Atlantiia City
N. Io
Bismarck
Chicago
Naeok
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Wye
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Dex Moines
Galyeaton
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jackgonville
Fla - A
Keanana City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
N.Y
North Platta
Nelra
Pittsburg
Salt Lake Qi
Utan
St. Louis
Springfeld
Bickaburg
Mii
Engineers At Richmond Convention Fails Visit To Roosevelt
Richmond Va Aug 4 The stationary engineers convention held a memorial service for fallen members and then adjourned until tomorrow The ladies auxiliary elected officers led by President Ardell Angreeson Grace Delaney and Minnie Wheepers The proposed mass call on President Roosevelt is dropped due to political propriety Four candidates seek the vice presidency G Heger Royal Tomlinson Samuel Force and C F Watson The next convention favors Louisville or Philadelphia with decision pending tomorrow as work concludes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Convention of Stationary Engineers
T Lomorrow
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ardell [Ngreeson
Cleveland
Ohio
Grace Delaney
Minnie Wheepers
Jennie Dickinson
Milwaukee
Messrs G Heger
Evansville
Ind
Royal LD Tomlnson
New York
Samuel B Force
Pittsburg
C F Watson
Louisville
Philadelphia
Senator Hoar III Stricken with Urgently Named Malady
Worcester August 4 Senator Hoar is ill with an attack of lumbago complicated by Washington malady. He left bed for public duties at session end but doctors ordered rest for months. He has improved slowly though not fit for heavy campaigning. he may write letters and meet a few reporters with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Washington
Congress
H Capitol
Senate
Massachusetts
Sutton
Worceser Court House
Col Stoddard
School House
Stuart
Gompers Urges Navy Yard Machinists Wage Increase
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor dated yesterday at the White House urged President to raise wages for machinists at the Washington Navy Yard. He was joined by President OConnell of the International Association of Machinists and a local union committee. The President promised a Morton led investigation and action based on the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Washington Navy Yard
Morton
Millionaire's Advice to Heirs in Chicago Will
Chicago will of George H Gafin filed for probate reveals property valued at 2,000,000 and Prudence urged in investments. He warns heirs to pay for purchases in full, avoid speculation, honor transfers of real estate, and not encumber property except for improvements. Also notes his self-made fortune. Reverend Frank Newhall White to be called to Union Park Church pulpit in Chicago. Trading Stamp Law struck down by Rochester court as invalid by Supreme Court Justice Sensenbrenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George H Gafin
Ay Nelra
Lafin
Frank Newhall White
Sioux City
Town
West
Union Park
White
Lumber for the Isthmus and Treasury Resigns
A call for 200,000 feet of soft lumber and 40,000 pieces of piling was received by Secretary Murphy of the Panama Canal Commission for isthmian repairs and new buildings. The purchasing agent is in New Orleans guiding shipment of 1.5 million feet of yellow pine. A second lumber order and related canal construction needs follow. Also announced: Albert W Washburn resigns as Treasury counsel. Wynne to Europe. Bristow to Michigan for weeks. fourth class postmasters appointed. and Treasury receipts and expenditures for the period show bank notes redeemed and various government revenues and outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herry
Cyprus
Murphy
Panama Canal Commission
Commission
New Orleans
Goode elected president of Portland Lewis and Clark Fair
Henry W Goode, director general of the Lewis and Clark Fair, was elected president to succeed W oH Scott who resigns due to private business pressures. Russell Sage, eighty eight, observed his birthday by attending to business. note that Russell Gage is mentioned as the financier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Fair
Ortland
Oreg
Henry W Goode
W Oh Scott
Scote
Russell Sage Fighty
New York
Russell Gage
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Fort Myor
Foote
Marron
National Guard
Fort Myer
Koester
Fourth Battery
W National Guard
Fifteenth Caval
Hicack
Ain
Gettysburg
Pennsylvants National Guard
Justice Exitchiara
Pattison
Loomis
Corporal Tanner
Intel Lansburgh G
Oxford
Aidy In
Rie
Be Soc Agate
Mason’s
Gilcrist
Munyon
Paw-Paw
Ivers & Pond
Sella
F Street
Rival Insurance Concerns
Senator Hoar III
Gompers
White House
Gettich-quick
Rochester
Asi
Peter Grogan
Seventh Street
Lou Woney
Sale
HUB Furniture CO. Cor
Ste. N. W
TF C
Limree
Clark Daversport and Company
Fdwin S Clark Rev
Withstaw Woishirton Co
Gillart Cobhus Risidin
Aly Bolton Avenue
Balitimore
May
Harry C Wenlller
Eutow Place
Baltimore
Carattal
Weiuler
Sant Co
Cowin
Clark Gilbert x
Plums Gener
Harry Weiller
Muer Cohen Rhee
Edison Gold Molde
Edison Willian Mand
Soo
Ballantine
THE
Shoomaker Company
St. NW
Pa. Ave
Celerlig
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Pneumatic Water Works Co
McGill & Wallace, Printers
Anny
Ball Bauyoman
Pope Ails
Paterson da
Hutterly
Seventh
Butterly
G Street
Mgr. Falconio
Mgr Falconio
Rome
Mgr Marchetti
Albert W Washburn
Board of General Appraisers
Mn Washburn
United] States
Boston
Mr. Wynne
Europe
Wynne
General Bristow
Debscomeag
Mie
Vermont
South
Albany
Albert Webster
Sandy Hill
Mary A. Valentine
National Bank
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