Progress in Camp Outpost Work by District Guard
Gen Harries and Regular Army officers report marked improvement by Raw Recruits at Camp Ordway near Perry West Virginia Aug 4. An excursion train from Washington brought visitors while drills and exhibitions by Regulars thrill spectators. The guard trains in extended order and outpost work as inspector general James E Bell oversees rifle practice for War Department matches at Fort Riley.
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Harries
Washington
Pris
Adj
Brett
Blue Ridge
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
Fort Myor
Foote
Marron
National Guard
Fort Myer
Koester
Fourth Battery
Field Artillery
W National Guard
Fifteenth Caval
Hicack
Ain
Stephen M Foote
Ger Harries
Ordway
Signal Corps
Robert Cook
Cook
Harpers Ferry
Gov White
Tragic double funeral for Nora Adams and George Long
Nora Adams the murdered girl and George M Long her lover who killed her then died by his own hand will have a funeral at Arlington this afternoon. Adams body was moved from the morgue to be sent to her father in Maicohn. The Philippine veteran lodge offered to arrange the funeral and care for the bereaved family.
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 Honor
Justice Jeter Uorruchard formerly of the District Supreme Court and now of the Fourth Federal circuit visited City Hall yesterday. He was warmly welcomed and met United States Attorney Morgan H Beach in a social call. Judge Pritchard left for Washington due to his father-in-law Joseph F Saum’s illness and paralysis, accompanied by Mrs Pritchard for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Gov Robert E Pattison took place at his Overbrook home with Gov Pennypacker, former Gov Stone, and many Pennsylvania Democrats in attendance. Floral tributes came from William Jennings Bryan, Harrity, and James M. Guffey. Also noted is Kent Loomis arriving in New York from Southampton to be laid to rest in Parkersburg, West Virginia, with Francis B. Loomis accompanying.
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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
Mgr. Falconio
Mgr Falconio
Rome
Washington
Mgr Marchetti
John H. Woodbury D. I. Clinic Ad
A veteran practitioner with 34 years of experience offers skin and hair treatments claiming to be as good as Woodbury's. Visit at 602 Eleventh, corner F, with free consultation and full facilities stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury’s
John H. Woodbury D. I
Prisoner Huth Declared Guilty In Levi Murder Inquest
Henry Huth the carpenter was found guilty by a coroner's jury of murdering his mistress Agnes Levi at 47 Eastleel Northwest. He protested loudly when asked to speak up, then said he had no objection to hanging. Witnesses described quarrels, threats, and the fatal neck wounds. Huth was committed to jail as funeral arrangements were made by undertaker R M Perry.
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
Trolley Accident Report Finds No Evidence of Carelessness
Police investigated the Chevy Chase trolley crash of two cars on line. Car 22 slipped on a dark grade. motorman on car 21 failed to stop in time. Motorman Nathan said he warned passengers to jump and did so. No arrests. crews not found liable. Mrs Hart and daughter Sadie, injured, were hospitalized and reported improving.
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Chevy Chase
Nathan
Wathan
William Hart
Myrtle Street
Sadie
Damages Sought in $20000 Suit Over Railroad Construction
Mary B. Wynkoop files suit against Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company alleging injuries to her home at 413 New Jersey Avenue Southeast and inconvenience from nearby construction. Attorneys Douglass and Douglass represent her. Two 16 year olds from Charleston WV arrest records detail prior circus affiliation and vagrancy charge after being found near 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 Dies. Noted DC Lawyer Succumbs in Md
Livingston Browning a leading District of Columbia lawyer and former cadet at large to West Point died at his Prince George County home after a brief illness. Born March 15 1847 he rose to prominence at Columbian University and the bar practicing with T A Lambert before a later solo career. Survived by his widow and five children, funeral services will be private with interment on the Browning homestead.
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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 sinks after oar mishap on the Eastern branch
John McMahon, 35, of 614 H Street NE, leapt after a lost oar during a row with Edward Rackett near the workhouse grounds. Exhausted, he sank as Harbormaster Sutton’s crew searched the river until night. The body was recovered at 9 and sent to the morgue, pending further steps.
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John McMahon
H Street
Edward Rackett
K Street
No Half Holiday Saturdays for Per Diem Workers at Barracks
The Comptroller rules per diem laborers at the Washington Barracks may not receive pay for Saturday holidays unless they work. The ruling traces holiday pay provisions from 1870 through 1888 and notes District of Columbia codes, with no authorization for per diem or day laborers to be paid on Saturdays without work. Car crash report follows. An automobile owned by R P Andrews collided with an electric car near Twenty-eighth and P streets after 8 pm, causing $50 vehicle damage. no injuries to Andrews family.
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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 Reported Weaker After Accident
The Duchess of Marlborough formerly Miss Vanderbilt remains quiet and weaker at Blenheim Castle after being thrown from a horse in Blenheim Park Monday evening. She was bruised and shaken but no serious injuries are reported.
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London
Blenheim Castle
Duchess of Marlborough
Miss Vanderbilt
Blenheim Park
Speaking of food and weary stomachs find aid in Grape-Nuts
A Chicago woman seventy eight? sixty one says a long illness, medical care, and a Grape-Nuts diet restored digestion and nerves. She cites family cases and hospital use, noting the product’s easy digestion and concentrated nourishment. The ad promotes the little book Road to Wellville in each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Weilville
Clerks Receive Extras From Wills Clerk Controversy
Corportial Tanner, register of wills, diverted about $600 surplus at year end to his clerks after raising salaries and replenishing stamps. He says the action was legal and seeks an annual settlement instead of standard quarterly reviews. Treasury critics doubt the move as the office began the year with an empty treasury.
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Tanner
Register of Wills
Treasury Department
Register
Roosevelt
Registry of Deeds’ Office
Harrigan
Treasury
Pecketers
Rival Insurance Agents Arrested in Cross Company Dispute
Rivalry between American Home Life and Royal Life Insurance led to four American Home Life agents being arrested on charges of false pretenses. Royal Life complainants Mary Maryland Amelia W Keszel and Georgia Bowman accuse the agents of falsely claiming Royal had gone out of business to solicit Royal patrons. Detectives Trumbe and Howlett detained the men. continuances set for today. Royal officials plan equity court action to restrain interference and break up a perceived conspiracy.
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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 summary and temperatures across U S regions
The Weather Bureau notes a Northwestern disturbance moving toward Lake Superior with showers and thunderstorms in the Upper Lakes and Mississippi valleys. Scattered rains prevail in the South Atlantic and Gulf States, with fair weather elsewhere. Forecasts predict showers in the Ohio Valley Lower Great Lakes and Atlantic Gulf coasts Friday, clearing in the Far West as temperatures rise. Local readings show midnight 65, 2am 62, 6am 62, 8am 70, 12pm 82, 4pm 77. Temperatures in many cities are listed with highs around 80s to low 90s and various rainfall amounts.
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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 in Richmond Convention Elects Officers
Richmond August 4 The stationary engineers convention held a memory service for late members. Officers elected include President Mrs Ardell Ingreeson and Vice President Miss Grace Delaney with several others named from Cleveland Milwaukee and Richmond. The planned in body call on President Roosevelt was dropped due to political propriety. Four candidates vie for vice president and Louisville and Philadelphia contend for next convention. The session ends tomorrow with officer selections and routine business.
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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 Ill With Lumbago and Washington Malady
Worcester Massachusetts August 4 Senator Hoar III suffers an attack of lumbago complicated by what doctors term Washington malady. He has been mostly bedbound after four weeks of illness and was advised to avoid public speaking and heavy mental work for months. He is slowly improving but will require time before campaign activity resumes. He may write letters but is unlikely to assist publicly in early campaign efforts.
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Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Washington
Congress
H Capitol
Senate
Massachusetts
Sutton
Worceser Court House
Col Stoddard
School House
Stuart
Gompers at White House Urges Navy Yard Wage Increase
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor visited the White House with President O Connell of the International Association of Machinists and a local union committee to urge higher wages for machinists at the Washington Navy Yard. The President pledged an investigation by Secretary Morton and actions to follow the secretary s report.
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Navy Yard
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Washington Navy Yard
Morton
Millionaire's Advice to Heirs and Timberland Pulpit Move
The Chicago probate file reveals George H Gafin's will valuing property at 2 million dollars and advising heirs on prudent investments, debt avoidance, and careful real estate transfers. Also noted is Rev Frank Newhall White being called to Union Park Congregational Church in Chicago, signaling a major clergy appointment. A Rochester court strikes down a state trading stamps law as unconstitutional.
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Chicago
George H Gafin
Ay Nelra
Lafin
Frank Newhall White
Sioux City
Town
West
Union Park
White
Lumber for the Isthmus and Treasury News Summary
Secretary Murphy received a Panama Canal Commission lumber order for 2.0 million feet of soft lumber and 40,000 piling to expeditiously repair and build canal structures. In other notices, Albert W Washburn resigns as Treasury counsel. Wynne to Europe August 15 20. Bristow to Debscomeag Michigan. fourth class postmasters appointed at South Albany Sandy Hill. Treasury tallies show large banknote redemptions and government receipts with expenditures of 2.21 million dollars.
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Herry
Cyprus
Murphy
Panama Canal Commission
Commission
New Orleans
Mr. Wynne
Europe
Wynne
New York
General Bristow
Debscomeag
Mie
Vermont
South
Albany
Albert Webster
Pennsylvania
Sandy Hill
Mary A. Valentine
Goode Elected President of Portland Fair
Henry W Goode director general of the Lewis and Clark Fair was chosen president of the Portland Fair to replace W O H Scott who resigns due to private business pressures Russell Sage age eighty eight noted financier Russell Gage observed his birthday by handling affairs in New York on August 4 1888
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Portland Fair
Ortland
Oreg
Henry W Goode
W Oh Scott
Scote
Russell Sage Fighty
New York
Russell Gage
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Thomas Marron
Bor
Gettysburg
Pennsylvants National Guard
Justice Exitchiara
Pattison
Loomis
George Ratherdale
Robert Ratherdale
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
Crucars
Pneumatic Water Works Co
McGill & Wallace, Printers
Anny
Ball Bauyoman
Athy
Osteopathy
Pope Ails
Paterson da
Hutterly
Seventh
Butterly
G Street
Albert W Washburn
Board of General Appraisers
Mn Washburn
United] States
Boston
National Bank
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