Train collision injures four on Chesapeake Beach line
Four hurt when two trains on the Chesapeake Beach Railway head on near the District line station. Emergency brakes stopped outbound train, sending several passengers from seats. Hoover, Will seriously hurt but not critical. Inspector Tones orders a rigid investigation to fix blame.
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Chesapeake Beach
Staion
G. Hoover
North
Caprol Street
M Tvson Sever
Cond
Dace
iiMre
M. A
Schmidt
George H. Will
Casualty
Sixth
Ninth Precinct
King
Sever
Hoover
Will
Fingierr Foote
Engineer Fanstead
Pascan Fers
Foote
W of
Tones
Surprises in the Alexandria Democratic Primary
Alexandria voters backed J. Gar Wood Pollard for attorney general over Samuel W Williams, with Williams carrying strong local support but trailing statewide. J Taylor Ellyson narrowly led in the city, while Fairfax saw Walter Tansil Oliver ahead of Ernest L Rahe. Fire engines for suburbs arrive next week, and Rosemont awaits a chemical unit. Funeral of W A Moore held. Anderson reinstated to pension office. Cherot buys Rosemont residence.
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Alexandria
Shington Post Bureau
King Street
Lewis H. Sitben
Richmond
J.taylor Ellyson
Samuel W. Williams
J. Garland Pollard
Judge Willams
Fhia City
Pollard
S. Gordon Cumming
Willams
Cumming
G. W. Koiner
Commissioner of Agriculture
J Thompson Brown
Dal Ray
St Elmo
Alexandria County
Rosemont
Frank E Anderson
House of Representatives
McKinley
News Notes Of D C Soldiers In Camp On Bolivar Heights
Harpers Ferry August 6 Soldiers at Camp Ordway endure a warmer day after cool mountain air. Recruits and old hands drill in rifle use signal corps work includes field lines telegraphy and heliograph. A war correspondent jokes with a sentinel, then resumes bed seeking. Capt Edwin Fullam debuts in dress parade, others receive praise or face playful punishment for early blunders. Signal station keeps baseball scores and news flowing to camp. Major Mc Cathran leads field piecer of the day. hospitalizing visit for Quartermaster Bergt. Jenefer Morris ends with improving condition as he returns home.
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Proma Star
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Camp Ordway
Reveille
Pentry
The
Sentinel
Patman
Quartermaster Bergt
Jenefer Morris
Sergi. McDaniel
Medical Corps
Morris
Boy Scouts In Camp With Guardsmen Acknowledged By Parents
Two Washington Troop 7 Boy Scouts Peter Rockelli age 12 and John Klein age 14 were found at Camp Ordway Bolivar Heights W Va with militiamen. They wore khaki uniforms resembling guardsmen and had permission from parents to join the trip. A captain questioned them and they were kept in camp under guard while relatives were notified. Scoutmaster Graham said the boys acted with parental consent and should not be reprimanded.
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Ordway
Bolivar Heights
W. Va
Peter Rockells
John Kiein
Troop 7
Boy Scouts
Washington
Ste‘wengon
Hirst
Rockelli
John Marshall Place
David Rockelli
Signal Corps
Ladie Ts
Herbert W. Klein
John Marshal Place
Stevenson
Capt. Stevenson
Ittle
Rockell
Tll
James G. "Graham
Martin
Camp discipline and court martial for army recruits
A Washington camp faces discipline as Maj Sylvester notes a military camp is no place for boys and will have them moved. Gen Harries appoints officers for a general court martial to try possible offenses and names the brigade rifle team and staff officers for the proceedings and guard details.
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Maj
Sylvester
Nolide
Washington
Isaac Blank
T Street Northwest
Beya
Harries
W. Herron
Nepecter General
Charlee L. Breckway
First Infantry
Clarence N. Walker
Second Infantry
Thomas R. Clark
Herbert J. Bryson
Medical Corps
William B. Hudson
George A. Monagon
Lionel L. @. Johnston
Robert W. Hannemann
Harry W. Burton
Arnold C. Otto
Charles D. Sniff
Wilson May Visit Camp Harpers Ferry
President Wilson may follow the example of the District commissioners and visit the camp at Harpers Ferry. The commissioners will depart tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock and return at 46 o'clock the same night. Maj to Fred Cook delivered invitations to the President and commissioners as representative of Brig. Gen Harries.
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Wilson
Harpers Ferry
Fred Cook
Adjutant General ¢ Department
DC NG
Harries
Miss Yscue Weds J E Smith in Petersburg Ceremony
In Petersburg Virginia on August 6 John Edwin Smith son of W O Smith wed Miss A Yaene at the bride’s home in Heater Field Club. The ceremony was performed by the Rev F M Movers.
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Yscue
J. E. Smith
Petersburg
John Edwin Smith
Wo I Smith
Are A Yaene
Heater Field
Clun
Hey F M. Movers
Rebels Versus Federals in Night Battle Report
A night battle near El Pano left both sides without a decisive win as rebels under Torribio Grteza fought a federal force. In New York, attorneys for the Madera company claim five Americana officers were arrested by Mexican authorities and held in Chihuahua City, seeking their release. Two Americans, Otto R. Winters and Dario H. Sanches, were freed after being held as constitutionalist suspects since June 16 following transport from Monterey to Nuevo Laredo amid consulate delays and judicial changes.
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Torribio Grteza
el Pano
Federalsto
New York
Madera Company
State Department
Washington
All Americana
Pearson and
Madera
Mexico
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Laredo
Tex
Otto R. Winters
Dario H. Sanches
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
Winters
Sanches
Alles
United States
Washington Chamber Plans Two Day Business Outing
The Chamber of Commerce board announced a two day outing to boost Washington scheduled for mid next month. A chartered steamer carrying about 150 businessmen will travel down the river Ax to Piney Point where they will disembark for the night, stopping at all landings along the way.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Piney Point
Mississippi Senator Denounces Negro Race at Capitol Rally
Senator James K. Vardaman of Mississippi told a large audience that much crime against women is due to blacks and urged race segregation. He claimed the North loves the Negro from afar but not as an individual and condemned black education as failing to prepare for suffrage. The talk stirred cheers and a collection was taken to cover costs of the event.
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Mississippi
Masonic Temple Hall
James K. Vardaman
South
Joseph S. Webber
Mr. Webber
Varda- Man
National
North
Lazarus
Vardaman
Pilex
Kyle B. Price
Post Office Department
Washington
Wero
Denial of Race Segregation Order By Government Officials
National government departments denied ordering race segregation in response to a Senate resolution. Senator Clapp said he had no personal knowledge but believed segregation may be practiced in the postal service and urged the resolution to uncover the truth.
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Nationa
Senate
Clapp
Lindl Zoeg
United States
Mexico
Sheppard
Texas
Henry Lane Wilson
Huerta
Diaz
México
Burnett Warns on White Slavery and Immigration
Alabama Representative J. Burnett, chairing immigration committees, spoke to a Mount Rainier Church audience about white slavery and the harmful effects of unrestricted immigration. He argued organized vice persists despite the Mann Act, citing foreign and domestic traffickers, many aliens, who lure or force women into exploitation while police protection shields the men.
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J. ©. Burnett
Alabama
House
Immigration Commission
Mount Rainier
Burnett
United States
Postal delay in Atlantic City letters prompts probe
Senator O Gorman urges Postal Service inquiry after New York residents complain of 24 hour mail transit between New York and Atlantic City. Despite raft travel taking three hours and hourly trains, letters mailed in the morning arrive next day. The Post Office Department has ordered an investigation.
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Senator O'Gorman
Post Office Department
New York
Atlantic City
Clare
Postotice Department
Threat to Keep Lind from Mexico Continues Debate
The article details Senate debate over Mexico policy as factions push for arms, intervention, or mediation. Col. Eduardo Hay asks for lifting the arms embargo to aid constitutionalists. Sen. Clark seeks a formal Senate investigation into conditions in Mexico. Lind sails for Veracruz aboard the New Hampshire as U.S. officials seek information and protection for citizens amid ongoing unrest.
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Eduardo Hay
Constitutional Party
Huerta
United States
New Envoy to Venezuela Named by President
Prenton McGoodwin of Oklahoma City, editor of the Daily Oklahoman and former Washington correspondent, nominated as Minister to Venezuela. Also, William J. Price of Danville, Kentucky, selected as Minister to Panama. A request from Elisabeth, New Jersey, callers urged City A. Glazebrook for a foreign post, with Belgium or Sweden as preferred destinations. Col. Thomas H. Burch of New Jersey was mentioned for either spot.
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Prenton McGoodwin
Daily Oklahoman
Okahoma City
Okla
Washington
Yeaterday
Venezuela
William J. Price
Danville
Wilson
Panama
Price
James
Hughes
Martine
Tuttle
Elisabeth
N. J
Diggs Jury Venire Expanded as Trial Delayed
In San Francisco on August 6 the Diggs Mann Act trial paused as a second venire was drawn after seven jurors were in the box and two women were found missing. Government aims to complete evidence by Friday. defense maintains right to challenge. Judge Van Fleet notes no women jurors would be accepted.
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San Francisco
Maury E. Diggs
Matt Sullivan
United States
BRB
Mexican Horrors in Durango and Beyond Seen by Americans
An American observer describes the looting and massacres in Durango during the Mexican crisis. He cites robberies, kidnappings, and sexual violence against women, the capture of a bishop, and the invasion by Pancho Villa and other bands. The account criticizes Huerta and Madero sympathizers, calls for foreign intervention, and warns of ongoing danger to foreigners and property. The piece alleges officials failed to protect consulates and businesses, urging decisive action.
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Banco Nacional
Banco Londres
Mexico
Banco Durango
Theodore C. Hamm
W. C. Bishop
Telephone Company
Tomas Urbina
Auard
Durango Mercantile Company
American Grocery Company
Urbina
eQur
Wilson
Congress
Duchess of Connaught III falls ill at Cowes
London Aug 6 report says the Duchess of Connaught wife of the Canadian governor general was seized by a sudden illness at Cowes last Tuesday. She was reported much better today and expected to fully recover from her condition. It notes she recently underwent an operation in London for an asthmatic trouble.
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London
Duchess of Connaught
Canada
Cowes
India
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Riggs Turkish Baths
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Xander
Tennessee
Byron S. Adams
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
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Dental Laboratory
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Z. Ft. Nutt
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David H. Bip- Ja
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David H. Sipple
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