Pythians Plan Consolidation Of District Maryland Units
Washingtonians in a drill spotlight as two commands in the District of Columbia and Maryland discuss consolidation into a brigade. Col Riessler may command the new unit with headquarters in Baltimore as Washington aims to recruit to regimental strength and compete for brigade leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Maryland
Col. Riessler
Washington
D. C
St Joseph
Glendale
Clinton
Supreme Assembly
Marsland
Maj
Venstobhart
Thomas A. Byram Trost
N. W. Hlesstes
S Spong
Pythianata
Wade
Col. Riesntel
Baltimore
Marinami
Pastor Matthews Praises Ballinger In Seattle Visit
The Rev M A Matthews pastor of First Presbyterian Seattle lauds Secretary Richard A Ballinger as innocent of any wrongdoing and warns against his resignation. He spoke after meeting Ballinger at the Interior Department and said friendly ties to the official shape coastal opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church of
Seattle
Wash
Dr Matthews
Richard A. Ballinge
Pacific Coast
Matthews
Department of the Interior
Matthew
Pix Tennant
Ballinger
Bat- Unger
Rockles
Batlingr
Mc Matthews
Tripped by Hobble Skirt in Newport
Mrs Van Coutzen of New York tripped alighting from an electric runabout in front of the Casno in Newport. A hobble skirt left her unable to save herself and she fell bruising hands and face and cutting lips. She declined a physician and returned to her cottage on Ocean avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speal
Washington Post
Newport
Lo van Coutzen
New York
Casno
Ocean Avenue
Wind prevents flights at Pittsburg aviation meet
Pittsburg at Brunots Island drew nearly 10 000 spectators as gusty winds up to 20 mph kept all but one biplane on the ground. J C Mara risked a low flight. Curtiss and Baldwin stayed in tents. Wind checks offered for a rerun tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brunots Island
Ohio River
J. C. Mara
Mars
Glenn H. Curtisa
Thomas Baldwin
Guarding a Golden Wreck off Lake Erie
A Detroit syndicate guards the wreck of the steamer Atlantic off Gone Point in Lake Erie, claiming a $400,000 treasure in gold lies in the holds. The 1832 collision with the Ogdensburg killed 150. divers must work in 158 feet of water, with a damaged hull and no skeletons found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Atlantic
Washington Post
Mich
Gone Point
Lake Erie
Ogdensburg
Gold Rush Emptying Hudson Bay Junction Town
Reports from Hudson Bay Junction in Prince Albert Saskatchewan describe a genuine gold rush as news of a rich discovery 30 miles north spreads. Practically every male resident has rushed to the scene leaving the town to women and children, with samples of nearly pure gold brought in and a stampede underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay Junction
Washington Post
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
Junction
Etiomamt
Ms Key
Adopted Girl with Pedigree Ties to Nobility in Newport
Beatrice Brennig, newly adopted by Mrs Adolph Taden burg, is described as fitting for select society and is niece of the Marquise de Choiseul. Her father B Frederick Brennig married Aimee Marguerite Coudert Semple, late widow of McKenzie Semple. The Brennig wedding occurred at St Patrick's Cathedral with Archbishop Corrigan officiating. Secretary Ballinger’s attendance at the National Conservation Congress remains in doubt amid strained relations with officials. a late letter question whether he will speak due to official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Ladenburg
Marquise de Choiseul
Washington Post
Newport
Adolph Tadenburg
Beatrice Brennig
Frederick Brennig
Aimee Marguerite Coudert- Semple
Charles Coudert
McKenzie Sempie
Hallinger
Baltimore
Ballinger
Washington
Seattie
Congress
Lightning Burns A Mill in Orange Virginia
Lightning struck the planing mill of H E Grasty and Bros in Orange on August 4 burning the structure to the ground. The fire spread rapidly and undressed lumber was destroyed. Insurance is about 3000 dollars, likely covering only part of the machinery and tools. No damage to the horse show grounds buildings occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Grasty & Bros
Orange
Tperta
Washington Post
H E. Grasty & Bros
Ballinger denies resignation talk amid Crane conference
Secretary Ballinger issues a statement from St Paul denying reports that a Crane conference touched on his resignation. The missive says the discussion did not concern Ballinger or any personal matter and was not related to his departure from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Crane
St Paul
Minn
Seattle
R. A Ballinger
Talks With Women by Madison C Peters Mixed Marriages
A veteran pastor warns against mixed marriages across religious lines. He argues conflicts over faith create discord in homes, children, and family harmony, drawing on 25 years of experience to claim such unions are inadvisable and harmful. He stresses the need to marry within one’s own religion to protect sacred interests and lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickle
Asea
Little Miss Hallowell Seeks Justice in Rockville Assault Case
The case against Clarence J. Gilpin continues with hearing postponed to November due to Miss Alice Hallowell illness. The complainant, famed poetess and writer, alleges she was dragged from a Rockville home a year ago and brought to Washington, seeking $10,000 damages and civil relief amid family and public spotlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Reading
Clarence J. Gilpin
Alice Hallowell
Sunshine
America
Joseph Reading
Harlowell
M Street
Namie
Gilpin
Poetesa
Rockvilla
Hallowell
Baltimore
Miss Hallowell
James Hallowell
Benjamin Hallowell
National Museum
Crippen Case Closely Watched by Canadian Officials
Reports from Montreal describe Inspector Dew’s arrival to question Captain Kendall of the Montrose as Canada contemplates deportation timing. Premier Goulin states Crippen has made no confession and extradition hinges on fugitive-offenders proceedings, with August 18-19 highlighted for possible transfer from Canadian soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Dew
Crippen
Dew
Montreal
Kendall
Montrose
Hotel Guests Listed Across Cities in Tax Office Note
Lawrence O. Murray, comptroller of the currency, has left for a brief vacation to Ithaca, N. Y., while a long list of names and hotels across Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other cities is recorded in the notices. The roster features numerous individuals and spouses staying at Shoreham, St James, Ebbitt, Willard, and related properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
HE Haynes
W. F. Fisbe
Raleigh
Chicago
L Hing
Shoreham
F. Cummins
R Phipps
CH. Minor
Arlington
Edwin V. Fox
New York City
A J Sterne EE. Ruberdy
Paul Block
E. W. Burlingame
Willard F. M. Hawkins
H. E Payson
Rigen V. N. Rondstrum
Sarnard Vamille
John Foth
Adiington
F. R
W. Murray
Wot Harber
LG Huntie
John R Wilcox
Philadelphia
PF King
Charles H. Jamea
Willarad M . Fisher
Higgs
B. C. Tuttan
W. G. Culbert
Pittsburg
F. R. Brickband
St James
Mia
B. Stuart
George G. Barber
C. F. Robinson
Ratden
Mr. Murray
Lawrence O. Murray
Ithaca
Confession tale persists in Crippen case
Reports from Quebec and London claim Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen confessed to police about his wife Belle Elmore's death. The London Daily Chronicle cites Crippen admitting the killing was a mistake and stating he would prove he is not a murderer when back in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
Dr. Crippen
London
Governor General of Canada
Ottawa
Attorney Generals Office
Ag Hig Superior
Quebec
Hecht
Bebe Limore
Dew
London Daily Chronicle
Hawley Harvey Crippen
Inspector Dew
Misa Lenove
Crippen
Miss Leneve
Scotland Yard
Belle Elmore
H. H. Crippen
Refuse and Rage at Cowes American Yacht Misses Cup Race
The American schooner Westward owned by A. B. Cochran of New York did not start in the Cowes town cup race due to handicapping decisions. The Westward, previously aided in a Kaiser's cup by 6 minutes 16 seconds, would have faced large penalties under handicap terms, while the Meteor led the field when the race was stopped for light wind. Cochran’s refusal to sail under the handicapping rules drew sympathy locally, with officials noting the entry error and questioning the severity of potential penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowes
Tale of Wight
Westward
Cochran
New York
Beif
Small Boy Shoots Sister in Deadly Shotgun Tragedy
In Wilmington North Carolina on August 4 a six year old, son of County Commissioner I D Harrelson of Funston, killed his four year old sister while playing with a shotgun believed unloaded. The blast tore away the entire left side of the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
I. D. Harrelson
Funston
Army Leaves of Absence And Assignments Listed
Leaves of absence for First Lieut William B Grah nam Twentieth infantry from relief to October Capt Edward Carpenter coast artillery corps one month Capt Sherwood A Cheney general staff one month Capt Edward B Vedder medical corps detailed as member of board of medical officers to study tropical diseases in the Philippine Islands Capt Edward D Kilbourne medical corps First Aleut John M Hewitt medical reserve corps will proceed to Fort Leavenworth Kansas and report to the commandant of the U S Military Prison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Grah Nam
Twentieth Infantry
Edward Carpenter
Coast Artillery Corps
Sherwood A. Cheney
General Staff
Edward B. Vedder
Medical Corps
Phiippine Islands
Edward D. Kilbourne
Aleut
John MM. Hewitt
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
U. S. Military
Naval officers receive commissions and duties listed
A long order lists officers commissioned and assigned duties across ships hospitals and shuttles, with transfers, leaves, and promotions in the Navy. It details faces such as Hutchison Gates Nulton Bradshaw and Bassett Jr among others, plus staff positions, medical appointments, and inspector actions at Mare Island Annapolis and Portsmouth with movement notices and related cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hutchison
HW. G. Gates
J. M. Nulton
GB. Bradshaw
R. H. Jackson
F. B. Bassett, Jr
Bhaffield
F. L Sawyer
L. W. Grene
Naval Medical School Hospital
Washington, D. C
Hetcher
J. HR. Dykes
Avalatadt
H. Lo Kelley
Naval Hospital
Navy Yard
Mare Island
H. L. Smith
Mare Taland
Cal
Omolvena
H. D. Lamar
W. 3. Zane
A. G. Hearne
H. B Ransdell
H. ©. Shaw
Snyder
G. Wood
A. R .Ivouska
Boatewalg D. Montegue
Portamouth
N. H
FP. Halteron
Dutty Delaware
T. 8
Couldgurn
Delaware
Commutes Punishment for Captain Hand of Field Artillery
Captain Daniel W Hand of the 1st Field Artillery received a severe punishment after a court martial for drunkenness a pledge violation and AWOL The court martial recommended dismissal President Taft commuted the sentence reducing him to the foot of the list of captains for five years and confining him within the battery’s military reservation for one year He remains a captain and will wait five years to advance to major before rising from the bottom of the captains list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Hand
First Field Artery
Taft
Snowball Assault Leads to Quick Warrant in August
Daniel Cohen, a merchant, was struck in the face by a hard ice and strawberry flavored snowball in August. He rushed to the Assistant U.S. Attorney Weyrich and demanded a warrant for the offender, insisting the incident happened despite the summer heat. The snowball is described as a street vendor’s hard summer variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cohen
Roosevelts Longworth Urged to Quit Smoking
Minneapolis reports that Alice Roosevelt Longworth is criticized by Woman's Christian Temperance Union leaders for adopting foreign vices and a lack of moral training by her father. Both county and state WCTU groups plan resolutions urging her to stop smoking in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Minneapolis
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Hennepin County
States Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Longworth
Cincinnati Grows to 364 463 in Thirteenth Census
Cincinnati Ohio reports a population of 364 463 in the thirteenth census, an increase of 33 581 from 1990. Census Director Durand released figures also showing Bloomington Indiana at 8 838, Bonham Texas at 4 844, and Hamden Connecticut at 5 850 with 1900 comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Durand
Puple
Bloomington
Ind
Bonham
Tex
Hamden
Conn
Johnson Negotiates House Purchase in Brooklyn Heights
New York Aug 4 Jerrk Johnson the boxer is negotiating to buy a brooklyn heights house owned by Michael L McLaughlin. McLaughlin is said to have made millions in real estate speculation. If the deal closes Johnson will maintain the residence in line with Brooklyn's exclusive social standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerrk Johnson
Brooklyn Heights
Michael L. McLaughlin
Brooklyn
Johnson
Seven Die in Jamaica Hotel Fire Trapped Rooms
Seven persons burned to death in a Jamaica Long Island hotel blaze early Friday. The fire trapped victims in two rooms. the establishment was patronized by Pollaks and the blaze occurred in Jamaica on Aug 6, reported by The Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Long Island
Washington Poot
Hard Fight Saves San Francisco Patient With Bright's Disease
A San Francisco business man nearly given up by doctors recovered after a dramatic late night treatment using a high tube and rectal emulsion therapy followed by staged feeding. The attending physician and a prominent attorney, Barclay Henley, confirm the case and promote Fulton’s Renal Compound as a near miracle cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wakeles & Co.'s
Adda
Barclay Henley
Congress
Actic
Market Street
Bright
Fulton
Henry Beans
F St
Addreas Nat Futton Co
Battery Stret
San Franaleco
Three Slain and Burned at Santa Rosa Ranch Murder
At a Santa Rosa ranch, the Kendall family Enoch Mrs Kendall and son Thomas were found burned in ash piles with bones and jewelry. Henry Yamaguchi a Japanese youth is named by District Attorney Clarence Lea as responsible, claiming a confession to Starbucks owners. Charles Denon a Japanese friend was arrested. a mutilated body suspected to be Mrs Kendall was found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Cal
Henry Yamaguchi
Enoch Kendall
Mra
Ara Kendall
Thomaas
Kendall
Piga
Jin
Margaret Starbuck
Kendalls
Oakland
Charles Denon
Yamaguchi
Mesa Crande
Wedding Bars Testimony In High Profile Union
The marriage of Christopher Columbus Wilson, president of United Wireless, to his 19-year-old stenographer Stella Lewis raises questions about witness testimony in his ongoing federal conspiracy and defraud trial. District Attorney Wise notes a wife cannot testify for or against her husband in such cases, while Wilson posts 26000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wireless Company
New York
Christopher Columbus Wilson
United Wireless Company
Stella Lewis
Wilson
United States
Wise
Gaynor denies ambitions under current office claim
Arthur T. Smith reports Mayor Gaynor of New York replied to inquiries about Gaynor clubs. Gaynor says no authority exists for forming clubs or candidacy for governor. He states he has no ambition beyond his present office and that it is a greater office than governor, with vast powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Utica
N. Y
Arthur T. Smith
Herkimer Citizen
Gaynor
New York
United States
Cme
Miss Gerry Not Engaged Denial From Gerry Family
Newport Rhode Island August 4. A circulating report claimed Miss Mabel Gerry daughter of Commodore Elbridge Gerry was engaged to Edward Victor Loew and to wed in December. Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry denied the rumor stating it is absolutely without foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Mabel Gerry
Elbridge T. Gerry
Edward Victor Loew
Negro Press Association to Dine at Northwest Cafe
Arrangements are complete for the first annual banquet of the National Negro Press Association to be held tomorrow evening at 8 at Martin's Northwest Cafe Eleventh and U streets northwest. Prominent Negroes from Eastern cities are to attend with R W Thompson as toastmaster and J A Lankford as master of ceremonies. Also noted were appeals to the State supreme court for a new trial by Danvite and others serving a sentence for complicity in a murder case in Crescent City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Press Association
National Negro Press Association
Martin's
Northwest Cafe
U Streets
R. W. Thompson
J. A. Lankford
Danvite
Lucy Sayler
Josfett Penitentiary
W. R. Miller
John B. Sayler
Crescent City
State Supreme Court
Wood Returns Home as Taft Reviews Army Policy
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief of staff, arrived from Beverly with President Taft to study War Department estimates for the coming year. They agreed on general expenditures for army maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Leonard Wood
Beverly
Taft
Gen. Wood
War Department
Too trivial for court martial midshipman Hoeach
Midshipman Herbert C. Hoeach of Oregon avoids court martial as Navy officials deem his pre eating contest among lower classmen too trivial to pursue. Separate shipping news notes arrivals and sailings listed with lines such as New York Mauretania, President Lincoln from Hamburg, and other Atlantic passages with estimated dock times.
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Herbert C. Hoeach
Oregon
Navy Department
New York
Mauretania
Liverpool
Lincoln
Hamburg
Routhamiptos
Aariatte
York
Lometralee
Havre
Pring Pridietch Wilhelm
Bremen
Welll ¢ Clay
Copenhagen
Gcuishours Gentespeesningten
Cape Race
la Wretigne
Fury Persis
Glasgow
Sable Island
Amarika
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Order
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Wis
Eday
Kmighty
Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Camp Henry Parrish Brown
George M. Hanson
Maine
Supreme
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Macon
HS Young
Ben-jamin Sallinger
Iowa
Weed
Wheaton
Joseph Hi. Spearing
Shreveport
Thomas D. Meares
Edward Horton
St Thomas
Ontario
Harry A. Drachman
Arizona
H. M. Wadeworth
Board of Control
Insurance Department
George A Fangs
Grand Forks
N. Dak
Woj
Duval
Kansas
Pastor Lauds Ballinger
Dr. Matthews
Jocety Woman
Immigration Bureau
Cariadd
Tiree
Seanick
Julian Hi
Hatcher
Naval
Annapolis Naval Academy
Virginia
Madison C. Peters
Mise
Helle Elmore
Thettory Crippen
Gouln
Alabdania
Hebert Ross
Los Angeles
Wile Cunard
T. Ly Furey
Iis Rugetes
Ebbitt
Georgia
A. Y. Cross
Milledgeville
St. James
F . Saclay
Atland Flourncy
Grerrit Flourney
Caroline Russ
Ony Wallan
Kentucky
F. 9. Meagher
Loulaville
St. James de Louisiana
A. Rubtia
Ice Brown
New Orleans
St Jammer
Albert Levy
Wilard
Massachusetts
Vermont
Durbin
Brookline
Raleiph
Mr. Brady
James. Mes
M.A Harman
Laurel
R. C. Popper
Chesapeake Beach
H. F. Goreuch
Westminster
Missouri
E. E. Riley
Shorshem
Thomag Preston
Lockwood
Morris AL. White
St. Louis
J. M. Cartlee
Misa Cartlee
Kansas City
Michigan
Paul H. McNeil
Calumet
Minnesota
H. A. Ingraham
New York State
G. D. Fitzgerald
Buffalo
Janes
Willard
Homer Wood
Rome
NEW_IRRSEY
M M. Hyerg
Camden
G. F. Bahl
Hoboken
W. Tobin
Newark
ORIO
L. L Laterty
Cleveland
Mark Strouse
Einsylvania
T. J. Fretz
Bessies Fretz
Altentown
Wbbitt
Tennessee
Richmond
Oreign
Karl Petraschek
Vienna
Robert L. McNeil
Paris
Mra. Crippen
Beotland Yard
Niagara Falls
Horlick
DS. Cochra
Small Boy
ARMY
Marine Corps
D. P Hall
Winthrop
Mej. Dicn
Williams
W. EB. Noa
A. Q. Bi
Manila
P. 1
I. M. Gulick
E. B. Miller
Marine Barracks
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Buties
A. J. White
Gol
E. K. Cole
Yilg
Brevard
Alestar
President Marine Examining Board
Mating Barracks
F. L Denny
Q. M
T. C. Prince
A. Q. M., Orders July 19, Modified To Direct Him To Leave Washington, D. C
Mongolia
W. G. Powell
Marine Parracks
Norfolk
L. B. Harding
Courtemartial
Mare Talsad
Col
Lileut
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Ward Wilig
Marady
Arryred
Cheater
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Marcellus
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Standien
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Halled
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Micrinette
Wic
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Birmingham
Southard Drill Grounds
Charleston
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Taingtau
Wheeling
Petrel
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Singapore
Legel
Thor
Aga ‘Ory
Chief McCarthy
Winnesota Society
Cincinnatis
Ohio City
Census Bureau
Young Oriental
Miss Gerry
Sayler
Dr. Lyon
W. B. Moses & Sons
N. W
SP. Ml
Columbia Players
Soldiers OF Fortune
Lyman H. Howe
Edward
Windsor
Srmiex
Cfvies
Norway
Erman. &G
Asa
Bsc
Academy
Elinor Glyn
Jeanne Towler
THE
Us Vaudem
Hippodrome
Wras
SC Masel
Vaudeville Cool A& the
Ocean Breezes
Lucerne
Laula N. Frank
South Orange
N. J
T. J. Allen
Joseph B. Bowie
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