Cowdon's Queer Acts Friends Say He Is Not Crazy
James Seldon Cowden, a longtime Virginia political figure and printer, is arrested after publicly haranguing in Washington. Friends recall his eccentricities as harmless, while prosecutors seek admission to St Elizabeths Asylum, citing socialist doctrines and plans for pamphlet campaigns and potential governorship bids.
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Virginia
Ainost
James Seldon
Condiwen
Congress
Washington
Jnst
Cowdenay
St Elizabeth's Asylum
Corporation Counsel
Cowdon
Ulcyde
Lynn
Tenth Street
Cowden
St Flizabeths
Condon
Batefot
John Cowden
George Francis Train
Cowdan
Tos
Uwathe
Preisturs Department
Alwiss
Sacionem
Two Prostrations by Heat at City Drug Store and Street
At 2200 Gostreet Northwest a man collapsed in a drug store near Fifteenth Ardie Street due to heat exhaustion and was sent to the Emergency Hospital. Annie Thomas a girl under fourteen fainted on Wire Street near Tenth Street Southwest and was also treated at the Emergency Hospital.
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Fifteenth Ardie Street
Annie Thomas
Woilking
Wire Street
Tenth Street
C Street
Speech Stolen From Swanson by Rail Depot Thief
Representative Claude A. Swanson of Virginia had a tense 20 minutes when his typewritten speech and suitcase vanished at a Pennsylvania Railroad station. A detective nabbed the thief, Harry Winston, who later confessed to a prior handbag theft from Moses Mitchell of Thomas, West Virginia. Swanson pursued the train and recovered his property before departure. Winston will be held for Poleece Court after Swanson returns.
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Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Swanson
Pennsylvania
Harry Winston
Moses Mitchell
Thomas
W Va
D Street
Winston
Playful escape lands suspect across canal
A man who had been placed under arrest by Officer J A Hall of the seventh precinct leaped into the canal and swam to the opposite bank yesterday. The escape followed days of concern as Frank Veitch of Rosslyn Virginia had reported the incident to local police.
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Voliceman J. A Hall
Seventh Precinct
Hs Escoe
Frank Veitch
Rosslyn
Po- I
Camp Ordway Hosts Governors Day Salute and Drills
Washington Post special from Camp Ordway Harpers Ferry Aug 5 reports District Commissioners inspecting the National Guard tomorrow after five days of drills. Capt Marron’s battery and Capt Foote’s regulars drill horses. guardsmen show weaknesses due to four horses per gun and rough training on concrete streets. Fort Myer men tutor the batteries as further practice is planned each afternoon.
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Washington Post
Camp Ordway
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
National Guard
Tery
Marron
Miltia
Foote
Fort Myer
Washington
Harries
Harmes
Adjt
Brett
Matron
Field Artillery
Stephen M. Foote
Artllery
Parteenth Cavalry
Koester
Green Park
Vwarrles
Guard
Blue Ridge
Col Brett
Montana
Albert Arthur Reeves
Ambulance Corb
Harpers Perry
Reeves
Merxm
Buckey
Artillery Corps
Reaves
Marines
J S Tomlinson
Shenandoah
Fort Riley
Gen. Harries
Joseph T Dickman
General Staff
Maj. Day
Maj. Durand
Inckman
Vigilant pursuit as boat escape ends in unknown fugitive
A black man once employed by a stable is accused of horse theft. He escapes across a boat, jumps overboard, disappears near the Aqueduct Bridge, and a citywide lookout is issued. Meanwhile Camp Ordway hosts drills, discipline, and inspections as Harpers Ferry visit unfolds.
Jonadah Memorial Service for Judge John J Weed
Memorial services by Pioneer Council Sons of Jonadah honored Judge John J Weed at Jonadah Hall presided by Judge Samuel C Millis. Speakers included J WW Nichol, 8S H Willey, Frans Jo Mc Quade, James J Harvie, and others with letters of regret from Prat Sovereign Chef Edward Mullen and T A Lambert. Resolutions praised Weed for twenty four years of active service and his sunny temperament and chivalrous love for beauty.
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Pioneer Council, Sons of Jonadah
John J Weed
Jonadah Hall
Samuel C Millis
J S Flemmey
Mr” Decker
Prat
Edward Mullen
T A Lambert
Afunumintal Council
Baltimore and
Potomac
Mayo
Hig
Interment of Mrs Miles at Arlington inforenoon
Funeral train carried the body of Mrs Nelson A Miles to Pennsylvania Station last night arriving 9:25. Remains moved to the Miles home 1736 N Street NW for commitment services at Arlington at 10:30. West Point party included Lt Gen Miles and Cadet Sherman Miles. Chaplain Pierce to conduct simple rites. Pallbearers listed among top military leaders and dignitaries. telegrams of condolence from Roosevelt, Hay, Debye, Lipton, Rockfeller, Pulitzer, Lodge, Foraker and many more received.
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Nelson A. Miles
Pennsylvania Station
Miles
N Street
Arlington
West Point
Sherman Miles- Col
Samuel Reber
Colgate Hoyt
Colsate Hoyt, Jr
Roosevelt
Alton
Parker
Mra Hay
Payne
Mexico
Mme de Re Pirez
M Brun
Denmark
Mme Quesada
Squiers
Cuba
Thomas Lipton
Mra
Myron T Herrick
Joseph McKasina
Dewey
Schley
Hichborn
Chaffee
James Wilson
Gillespie
Mire
H ¢ Rouse
BC Heredict
J Gensler
Frerklin MacVeagh
Alexander Sweeney
J W Duntles
T J Clay
A W Yates
Georga F Weshburn
Charles Deering
Frank Hull
Wiorenca O’neill
C C Yierce
John Morton
MC Wetmore
Bishop
Gilbert
C .J Campbell
Audomefa
John A Loge
M S Townsend
Glennar Martin
Inger Eoll
Studebaker
Whitelaw ‘Reid
Lodge
Hansbrough
Faldwin
Barrett
James J Hill
J PF Yinnerty
Rice
Foraker
Snedberg
McEwen
Henr W Foster
David Overinyer
Moore
Scott Thomas F Walsh
Burton
Ruggles
Weston
Samuel Bowies
Ludington
Wife of Gen. Davis Dead in New York
Mrs George W Davis widow of Maj Gen Davis retired governor of the Isthmian Canal Zone died yesterday at Big House New York. Remains to be brought to Washington this afternoon and placed in the receiving vault at Arlington Cemetery pending Gen Daviss arrival who started from Colon on Wednesday in response to a cablegram. The death was sudden though advices from Big House said her condition was not serious yesterday.
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George W Davis
Gen Davis
Isthmian Canal Zone
Big House
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Colon
Davis
Opium in Philippines Moves Toward Government Monopoly
Manila reports a committee chaired by Bishop Brent recommends immediate government control of opium with a three year ban on imports except medicinal use. After the period, only licensed adult smokers may obtain opium. education campaigns begin. drug users receive free hospital care. Chinese opium suppliers face deportation. The panel toured Asia and was formed after a Manila debate on a proposed nationwide monopoly.
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Manila
Opium
Coy Taft
Brent
Episcopal Church
Albert
Philipino
Maj Carter
Board of Health
Philipine Islands
China
Japan
Burma
Java
Cir
Smith
California
Washington
Not Going to Philippines Chief Purpose of Visit to Rome
Falconio papal delegate arrived in Washington from Rome with Mgr Marchetti the papal auditor to pay respects to the Holy Father. Marchetti denies any plan to send him to the Philippines and says the stay in the United States continues with the main aim of honor to the pope.
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Rome
Holy Father
Washington
Er. Falconio
Mer. Marchetti
New York
Archbishop Farley
New York City
Mgr Marchetti
Gi Waicomo
Philippines
United States
Mgr
Falconto
Mgr. Marchetti
Iis
Italy
Immigrant Labor, Federal Interventions Stir Chicago Strike
A chaotic report from Chicago references a threatened meat shortage amid a blacklisted dealer strike. Federal intervention hints surface as officials discuss possible actions. Union leaders cite law violations by packing firms and expose a forged immigrant payment receipt. Meanwhile St Joseph and Bloomington scenes show mixed progress and setbacks as strikes waver and conclude in Illinois.
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Continedd Prom First Pagl
Chicago
Harrison
Weather Review and Temperatures Across U S Regions
U S Weather Bureau reports disturbances over the Lake region and Middle Atlantic with lingering rain in the South Atlantic Gulf states. Central and eastern areas see little temperature change while Pacific Coast experiences extreme heat up to 104. Forecasts predict unsettled Atlantic seas, fresh lake winds, and variable southern winds.
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U. S. Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Region
Lake Superior
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantis
Middle
East Gulf States
Rocky Mountain District
Pacific Coast
Fresno
Del
Walle Walla Wash
Lake
Atlantic Coast
Gulf States
Rocky Mountains
Middle Atlantic
New England
South Atlantic
European
Grand Banks
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Boston
Mass
Buffalo
Chicago
Gincionati
Ohio
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Jowa Ae
Denver
Colo A
Dea Amoiuea
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Fla
Kansas City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North Platte
Nebr
Omaha
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
Utah
Louis
St. Paul
Minn
Yacht Club Cruise Ends at Newport
Twenty seven yachts started the Philadelphia-Corinthian Yacht Club cruise and sixteen finished as the fleet arrived in Newport Rhode Island on August 5. Commodore Alexander Van Rensselaer said the races were not exciting with a southwest breeze and favorable conditions. The Hildegarde was the first to reach port in its class, Gayorosna led among schooners, and Rosalie beat Lolita in a close race. No times were announced. Commodore Van Rensselaer hosted the captains aboard the flagship May.
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Newport
R.I
Philadelphia—Corinthian Yacht Club
New London
Alexander van Rensellaer
Hildegarde
Gayorosna
Rosalie
Lolita
van Rensselaer
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Treasury Clerk
Trinu
Kirst
Cowdons
Obermeath
Touro
Tyrone
Faye Meade
Richmond
Virginia Statesman
Negro
Ordway
Aga
Hall
Aqueduct
Red
Cabin John
Ini
Auten
Wilby
Mas. Elh
NeumMever
Jonadab
John J. Weed
Hood
Ee Lansburgh & Bro
Burlington, Vt
Regal Shoe
Pennsylvania Ave. W. W
LUCAS
Sanders G Stayman Co
F Street
Peter Grogan
Pawmienis
Seventh Street
Horn
Tailor
Gen. Davis
Fall River
Fall River, Mass
Golden
United Textile Workers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
O’donnell
Knapp
Columbus
Chico
Aue
Alfred Knapp
Stinemetz ‘Hatters and Furriers
Eal
Mer. Falconio
Call
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bis
Kowledge
St Joseph
Saift
Oilers
Bolermakers
Milivelahts
Himmond and
Morris
Illinois
Ploomington, Tit
Aug
Yacht Club
Tharp
St. N.W
Tolman
At SB
St Rath & Co
Napun Street
Pheral Petroni
Ana
Ballantine
the Shoomaker Company
St R W
Pa. Ave
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Wiss
Stulkes
Haieneus Vox
Edison Phonographs
Cat Gae
New Music Capital Phonograph Co
Pneumatic Water Works Co
UA St
McGill & Wallace, Printers
E St
Bait Baughman
B. C
Elle Houps
Ana 7
Eee Nees
Warhenzte
Hodges
Pope
Nee Pathy
Alice M Paterson
Wilber L Smith
the Sunday Post
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