Militia and regulars drill at Fort Hunt and Fort Washington
Fort Hunt and Fort Washington units rehearse joint maneuvers with batteries and supports. Militia signal corps and field hospital teams practice ranging, signaling, and medical inspections as regulars assist, exchange duties, and share in drills and friendly contests amid tense drills and guard cooperation.
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Fort Washington
Uten
Emmet Uten
Signal Corps
Golderman
Lieut
Putnam
Militia Signal Corps
Fort Hunt
Spurgin
Port Washington
Sessio
Department of the Guard
Field Hospital Corps
Ambulance Corps
Francis F Woodman
Lrst
Wrell
Emil G Schas 1
M. Emmet Urell
John & Brooks
Emil G. Schafer
Francis Gd. Woodmin
Coast Artillery
Battery Winery
Notes of the Encampment at Fort Washington
Fort Washington Md August 5 Lieut Phomis T Duke of the Twenty fourth infantry spoke on how military life shapes behavior noting animals and insects on posts act like soldiers He recounted observing lightning bugs and mosquitoes in a tent and described the insects behaving as an advance guard to the regiment of mosquitoes resulting in holes burned in tent netting
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Fort Washington
Phomis T. Duke
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Duke
Ladeur
Fort Washington Maneuvers and Regimental Notes
The dispatch details Fort Washington maneuvers with visiting officers including Lieut. Col. Erasmus M. Weaver and Brig. Gen. Arthur Murray. It notes a baseball game between Company I and Company K of the Second regiment, a bishopric visit discussions in Boston, and several regimental personnel assignments and duties during camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer E. Bomar
Lieut. Bomar
Company L
Erasmus M. Weaver
War Department
Fort, Washington
Harries
Col. M. Brunet Urell
Arthur Murray
Fort Washington
Coffin
Murray
George F. Dudley
Boston
Brent
Washington
Harrison Painter
Sergt
Dent
Reader
Reich
Street
Martin
Richardson
Lee
Dolby
Phone, Corp
Cokin
Bush Fire Danger Passed In British Columbia Town Burned
Vancouver August 5 destructive forest fires in Elk River valley have burned past towns in danger Fernie is destroyed Michel Hosmer and Cram Brook out of danger zone yet flames ravage timberlands. Death toll 38 with property loss estimated 5 to 6 million dollars. Fernie refugees housed in Frank Blairmore Nelson men rebuilding Fernie tents supplies arriving nurses doctors busy with injuries and pest prevention two cases of smallpox in Bernie.
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Vancouver
B. C
Elk River Valley
Fernle
Michel
Hosmer
Crambrook
Ames
Fernie
Frank
Blairmors
Nelson
Post Office wagon driver finds large check in Chicago driveway
Becker reported a 530,089 check found yesterday in the driveway of the Federal Building. The check, payable through Merchants' Loan and Trust Company, was reported to the trust company and a bank messenger sent for it. Becker, a veteran driver, is said to have received many banks and a 92 bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aig
William ‘Becker
Federal Building
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Becker
Loudoun Chautauqua Opens in Purcellville With 6000 Attendance
Special to The Washington Pea reports Loudoun Chautauqua opened in Purcellville with about 6000 attendees. A. J. Simpson gave the opening address, followed by Rev. F. P. Berkley of the Baptist church. Rev. Ed 3 Richardson of the Anti Saloon League spoke next, with a program by Loudoun Sunday schools and a musical repertoire featuring Otterbein Quartet and Atlanta guests Christine Giles and Evelyn Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Northern Virginia
Purcellville
A. J. Simpson
F. P. Berkley
The
Baptist Church
Richardson
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
Loudoun
Virginia Wedding Announce Samuel Hhisey Weds Norfalk Bride
Virginia weddings item notes Samuel T. Hhisey and L. Garrett married in Norfolk today. Details on the couple and city resident W. B. Garrett present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Hhisey Aettle L. Garrett
Norfalk
A Dal
W. B. Garrett
Hepburn Proposes Single Head for District Government
Representative Hepburn of Iowa endorses concentrating District of Columbia executive power in one man with authority to appoint all subordinates. He argues the right person could run the government efficiently, while Senate confirmation should be limited. He cites municipal practice and stresses selecting a practical businesslike leader over theoretical appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
Hepburn
District of Columbia
Washington
Cal. Hepburn
Senate of the United States
Col
Ton
Senate
Gol. Trepburn
Writ Seeks Release of Senator Rayner's Son Held in Hospital
A habeas corpus writ was served on Dr. E N Brush demanding release of William B. Rayner from the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital. Rayner claims illegal confinement and seeks discharge next September 1. He left Baltimore March 16 with Mrs. Fisher, who accompanied him and later threatened suicide at sea.
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Washington Post
Haltimore
E .N. Brosh
Sheppard
Enoch Pratt Hospital
Baltimore County
William B. Rayner
Rayner
Maryland
William B. Hayner
Mr. Rayners
Burke
Brush
John Grayson
Lawson
Hubert B. Kelly
Philadelphia
Kelly
William H. Fisher
Mr. Rayner
Norfolk
Baltimore
Fisher
C. F. Bevan
Senator Rayner
Randolph county GOP split over Scherr and Swisher in W Va
Special to The Washington Fest Hikins West Virginia August 6 Randolph county Republican convention defies Senator Elkins by endorsing Arnold C Scherr for governor and the Scherr state committee as the regular body supporting Scherr while denouncing Swishers backers as illegal and corrupt Senator Elkins son says he did not act on his fathers wishes and will back the Swisher ticket
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Washington
Hikins
W. Va
Randolph County
Stephen B. Elkins
Bikins
Charles W. Swisher
Arnold C. Scherr
Scherr
Swisher Paonle
Avis Elkins
Senator Elkins
Swisher
Vast oil slick spotted off North Carolina coast after storm
Capt Olsen of the Norwegian steamship Captain Bennett reports a large oil slick, about 100 miles across, floating north of Cape Hatteras. He notes the sea calm within the slick and unusually many crabs seen south of Cape Henry, likely swept from Chesapeake Bay by recent storms.
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Philadelphia
Olsen
Bennett
Jamaica
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
Elf
Delaware
Cape Henry
Chesapeake Bay
Rev Randolph McKim Seeks Fee Simple Title Lost by Redemption Lapse
A Frederick Maryland court recorded a judgment ad verse against the Rev Randolph McKim of Washington. He sought to compel Henry Williams and Serjamin Reich, trustees of the late Henry Hoffman, to grant fee simple title to Jets in Baltimore, tied to a rental of 167 dollars per year. The court found that McKim failed to act within the redemption period specified in the Hoffman agreement, losing the right to redeem the ground rents.
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Washington Post
Frederick
Randolph McKim
Washington
Henry Williams
Serjamin ¥. Reich
Henry Hoffman
Baltimore
McKamp
Trial for Old Murderer in Oxford Murder Case
Dr James D Puryear stands trial in Oxford for the murder of Charles Austin a 27 year old Black man Austin's widow testified he was killed when he refused to move sorghum cane from Puryears land Puryear was committed to the hospital for the criminal insane in 1884 escaped twenty years ago and lived in the West under an assumed name until recent rearrest authorities say he may be 60 now and is described as gray headed.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
James D. Puryear
Oxford
Charles Austin
Austin
Puryear
Far West
West
Granville
Stolen Safe Left Untouched After Break-In at Avery
Three men from Rockville forced entry into Jason Hoyle’s Avery store, weighing a 400 pound safe, but failed to crack it. The safe was wheeled to the road and found by a passer-by. About $100 in valuables reportedly inside plus shop tools taken. four assailants indicated by footprints.
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Sneclat
Washington Post
Rockville
Jason Hoyle
Avery
Mulles
Fair Directors Name Judges for Montgomery County Exh ibits
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Aug 5 The Montgomery County Fair directors named judges for exhibits Heavy draft horses Nicholas Miller Clarksville Md Quickdraft and Warhorsebred horses Axnar Warthon Front Royal Va Cats sheep and hogs G Arthur Bell Washington DC Fourths Warner and George C Brown Baltimore Vehicles John W Witentse Brookeville and E D Hawkins Olney Farm products Harry Haston Sandy Spring Garden products William Vight Tenhallytown DC Dairy products Edward P B Thomas Ethos Works of art Miss Imma Stabler Spencerville Flower J B Wreeman Washington DC Culinary products Mrs Charley Wells Rockville Han Edward C Vater Rockville Preserves jellies etc Mrs Uriah H W grit Sith Laytoville Children’s department Mrs Roeuvy butter Bend Spring
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Washington
Rockville
Montgomery County Fair
Nicholas Miller
Clarksville
G. Arthur Bell
Warner
George C. Brown
Baltimore
John W. Witentse
Brookeville
E. D. Hawkins
Olney
Harry Haston
Sandy Spring
William Vight
FINN AND FLYNNS IN MIX-UP AT EASTERN POLICE STATION
In Baltimore fears were eased as Justice Garland brokered a reconciliation after Maurice Finn and two Flynn family members clashed. Finn faced assault charges but the crowding fistfight ended with all parties found to be felony friends. He had earlier stood as godfather at the Flynn christening, and the judge ordered no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Point
Baltimore
Flynns
Finny
Eastern
Garland
Maurice Finn
Wes
Basterm Avenue
Hien Flynn
Lunatic shoots at family in Grafton home
Albert Kelly, an inmate of Weston Asylum, threatened his wife and children with a loaded revolver, fired five shots as they fled, and set the house on fire. Neighbors and rescuers exchanged gunfire with him. he was arrested and to be sent back to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumberland
Albert Kelly
Weston Asylum
Grafton
Kelly
Rector's Wife in Sanitarium Poison Plot Revealed
Mrs William A Brown wife of the St Johns Portsmouth rector attempted to poison herself and two children in a fit of insanity. She has been moved to a near Washington mental hospital for treatment. Her physical condition has improved. A Confederate memorial march is planned at Spottsylvania Court House by daughter of Oliver Eastburn and Maj T A Harris, county circuit court clerk.
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W. A. Brown
Washington
Norfolk
William A. Brown
St John's Episcopal Church
Portsmouth
Jaganitarium
Fredericksburg
Spottsylvania Court House
Oliver Eastburn
Newcastle County
Maj
T. A Harris
Circuit Court
Spottsylvania County
Convict Vows Vengeance After Eight Year Sentence
Norfolk Virginia special reports George Johnson a Negro convict who was sentenced to eight years for larceny. Upon hearing his sentence he turned to witnesses Patrolmen Ward and Sykes and vowed revenge saying I hate both of you for this if I live to get out of prison. The item reflects a dramatic courtroom moment from the August session.
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Norfolk
Corporation
George Johnson
Johnson
Ward
Sykes
Obituary of Marion W. Galleher of Loudoun County Virginia
Marion W. Galleher farmer of Loudoun County near Leesburg died at his son Henry Galleher's home aged 81. A Confederate army veteran and respected citizen he served with the Seventeenth Virginia regiment.
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Leesburg
Marion
W. Galleher
Loudoun County
Henry Galieher
Virginia
Arrested as Counterfeiter on Norfolk Train
Raleigh North Carolina August John Dixon alias Lee arrested in Pitt County by Norfolk Southern detectives on charges of passing counterfeit dollars to railway conductors. Dixon jailed at Newbern US District Attorney Skinner aboard confirms the bogus bill is exceptionally well made, detectable only by weight. Detectives suspect a state wide counterfeiting gang at work with more arrests anticipated.
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Norfolk
Washington Post
Raleigh
N.C
John Dixon
Lee
Pitt County
Norfolk and Southern
Newhern
United States
Skinner
Dixon
Police Close In On Highwaymen In Alexandria
Alexandria police report two colored highwaymen targeting the northwestern city area and nearby county. A claim notes a pair robbed Thomas Gaffney near Four-Mile Run and a colored woman was assaulted. a separate description matches Shirley Johnson of Braddock Heights. Police expect arrests soon. Also: dog bite incidents raise concern after a 2 year old was bitten along with four other children, and N B Jackson cited for letting a horse run loose injuring a child. City council supports $80 for a public dog wagon, and plans for Virginia State Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Alton Moore purchases premises at 419 South Street and adjoining houses.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
James Burke
Thomas Gaffney
Shirley Johnson
Braddock Heights
Alexandria County
N. B. Jackson
Andrew J. Denvers
Jackson
Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association
Harrisonburg
Columbia Company
Virginia Democrat Withdraws From Congressional Race
William A. Young withdraws from the four cornered Democratic primary for Congress in Virginia's Second District citing lack of local support. The field remains Harry J. Maynard, the incumbent, George C. Cabell of Norfolk, and J. Peter Holland of Southampton.
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Washington
Norfolk
William A. Young
Congress
Virginia
Roe
James V. Trehy
Young
Richard A. Wise
Harry J. Maynard
George C. Cabell
J. Peter Holland
Southampton
Rioting Sailors Testify At Norfolk Inquiry
Norfolk naval board probing last Sunday s shooting affray between a group of negroes and hundreds of United States sailors heard witness testimony from sailors today Police Sgt Tatem plans to present signed statements by involved negroes Bishop Donahue ordained deacons at Capuchin Monastery Capuchin Monastery in Wheeling and nearby Bavarian students named for ordination New armored cruiser Montana begins shake down cruise from Norfolk yards sails for Portland then to the Maine coast
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Naval Board
Dillingham
United States
Tatem
Uumbertain
Pater and Pauls
Bishop Donahue
Diocese of
Wheeling
John Haggenmiller
Hobingen
Bavaria
Frater Benno
Innocent Hermann
Steinfeldt
Frater Rede
Charles Kirch
W. Va
Felix
Montana
Norfolk Savy
Main
Free Ride the Charge Conductor Arrested for Carrying Passenger
Special to The Washington Post George Plommers a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor was arrested for carrying a passenger free of charge on a train He was released on 1000 bail for a hearing before United States Commissioner Rogers The warrant charges him with transporting Charles Flinder from Baltimore to Mantindburg The action follows arrests of William Frederick and Hugh Pierce other conductors accused of carrying the same man without charge for transportation All three deny knowing Flinder and plead innocence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
George Plommers
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Congress
United States
Rogers
Charles Flinder
Mantindburg
Charles H. Poummarrat
Baltimore and Ohio
Clessly
William T. Frederick
Hugh ©. Pierce
Flinder
Garrett for Congress Nominated in Second District
Robert Garrett was unanimously nominated for Congress by the Republican district convention in Towson Maryland. Howard M. Allen initially opposed Garrett but withdrew after Harford county’s five votes shifted to Garrett. Following the nomination Independent leader T Scott Offutt endorsed Garrett and attacked Democratic opponent J F C Talbott.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Mds
Robert Garrett
Towson
Howard M. Allen
Harford County
Garrett
Harford
Allen
Virginia Bar Association Meets in Hot Springs
Hot Springs Virginia August five attendance rises at the Virginia State Bar Association meeting. William Lindsay former US Senator from Kentucky delivers main address on The Man and the Corporation. Officers elected include President Micajah Woods and vice presidents Garnett Parker Wisor Robertson Louth. Secretaries treasurer John Minor and others named. Also reports from Warrenton and Hagerstown items on church festival and amberine case appeal. One fatal buggy accident near Beale, Warrenton reported, driver John Spindle killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Virginia State Bar Association
Wiliam Lindsay
United States
Kentucky
Micajah ‘Woods
Charlottesville
Theodore & Garnett
Tidewater
John €.Parker
Southside
Joseph ©. Wisor
Southwest
Alexander F. Robertson
Val. Jey
Gardner Louth
Piedmont
Hil Montague
George C. Gregory
Richmond
John B. Minor
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Charleston
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Vane
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Highwaymer
Rob Three
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Dominion
Warrenton
St. James” Episcopal Church
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Portner Brewing Company
Beale
John Spindle
Peter Grogan
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Eye
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Ington
Rin
Arper
Harper's
W. C. Jootz
N. Harper Co
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N. W
Henry Evans
F St
Christian Xander
J. E. Dyer & CO
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Kexeley Institute
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
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