Militia Camp Exercises At Bolivar Heights Va
The Washington Port district militia closes a day of drills and special exercises at Bolivar Heights. Major events include reception plans for Commissioner Macfarland, Colonel Biddle in camp, and a heavy program of athletic contests with ambulance and mounted events. Lieut Fales sustained severe crude oil burns but is hospitalized.
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Washington Port
Bolivar Heights
W. Va
Macfarland
Col Biddle
An. Mnn
Capt. Riggs
Gen. Harries
Wrahington
Harpers Ferry
National
Maj. Bell
Harpera Berry
Higgs
Wi Rlde
Millia
Keeley Instituts
Marth Capitol Street
Washington, D. C
Ise
District of Columbia
Ae Narmandi
Beach Duty Delays Hyde Pay Amid Department Review
Amid ongoing Department of Justice consideration, Hyde’s roughly $300 salary remains unpaid. District Attorney Morgan Beach signals no action in the Holmes case before August 15 as the grand jury reconvenes. Officials in the surrounding offices express concern that refusals by New York officials to share crop leak information hinder the department’s progress.
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A. Carbinelé
Morgan TH
Brand
Mir
Beath
Department of Justice
New York
Ghcortain
Sheet Workers Meet at thirteenth convention in Washington
The thirteenth convention of the Sheet Metal Workers gathered in Washington with delegates from New York to Missouri. Richard Pattison presided as general president with John E. Bray as secretary treasurer. Welcome remarks by Henry B. F. Macfarland urged industrial peace and conciliation, while Frank Morrison and Barry Sherman stressed unity in organized labor.
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The
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Yesterda Macring
Richard Pattion
New York
Re’ Organisation
John E. Bray
Kansac City
Scranton
John’ H
Kennedy
Nashville
Ténn
Elce
J.” Rely
MM. C van
Kansas City
Jonn- Ek Bray
Kaliena City
Pattison
United States
Canada
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Labor Organization
Gompers
Morrison
Barry W. Sherman
Electrical Workers
James M. Cumming
International Association of
James Kirby
Chicago
Structural Bulleinit Trades Alliance
Boston
Toah
Washington
I Ai
District Alliance
Thomas Retders
Howard Barry
Jamiw A. Dely
J. A. Young
Minneapolis
Minn
BH. Y. Hines
South Norwalk
Conn
Committee On
Janes V. Ryan
Buffalo
W. Be Alward
Pittepurg
James HS. Riley
Atlantic City
Nod
D.M. Hope
Hartford
éiHazicé
Mount Vernon
Bray
Secret Service Probes Mount Weather Labor Market Boom
Secret Service investigates the Bureau of Animal Industry affair led by Secretary Wilson. Reports say Mount Weather staff boosted local labor demand, paying workers up to three dollars daily for stone walls and land clearing. Emergent figures show Washington unskilled labor paid far less, causing friction with Loudoun farmers. A separate report on the Mount Weather inquiry is expected soon.
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Wilson
Bureau of Animal Industry
Secret Service
Ught
Washington
Dr. Salmon
Ance
Agricultural Department
Bmont
Prof. Moore
Weather Bureau
Mas
Idea&ted
Mount Weather
Loudoun County
Moore
Blue Ridge
Upper Loudoun
Post-Office Department
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Wilson Stays At Agriculture Post Despite Rumors Of Resignation
Special to The Washington Post from Sioux City Iowa August 7 in a letter to editor Winans secretary Wilson declares he will stay and fight for the Department of Agriculture noting he has built the department over eight years and five months and removed nearly 800 people for inefficiency while defending the department against corruption and praising his loyal staff.
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Washington Post
Sioux City
Iowa
Winans
Hts
Wilson Bays
Mr. Winans
McH
Department of Agriculture
Department ‘of Agriculture
Hmelight
Stokes
Solentleta
James ‘Wilson
Probe to Probe Further at Government Printing Office
Investigation by the Keep Commission will likely begin next fall after members return from vacation. It will examine contracts including seventy two Lanston typesetting machines across all departments and assess economic and best interests of the government. An appropriation of about seven million dollars funds the office with claims it could cut one million without harming service. House Printing Committee previously looked into this matter and will pursue further inquiries when Congress reconvenes. Public Printer Palmer indicated no anticipated probe of his office or the Keep commission.
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Government Printing Office
Keep Commission
Lanston
Commisston
House Committee On Printing
Congress
Wil
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Lanston Iy Walt
Cotton Expert Appointed Inspector for Agriculture Department
P L Hutchins of Louisiana named traveling inspector for the Agriculture Department in the cotton districts by Secretary Wilson. Hutchins, a chemist previously with Louisiana's state board of agriculture, to also assist with the cotton crop estimating board when needed. Assistant Secretary Hays to reduce personal involvement with the Statistical Bureau. successor to be appointed.
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P. L. Hutchins
Louisiana
P. Hutchins
Board of Agriculture of
Louisiane
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Trig
Hays
Ie Statistical Bureau
Five Italians killed in railway accident near Alexandria
Four Italian laborers were killed outright and a fifth died later at the hospital after a work train whistle startled workers on the northbound track and sent them fleeing to the southbound line. The incident occurred about 6:30 pm between Seminary Station and the crossing of the Southern and Washington-Southern Railways, four miles west of the city. The dead were brought to Alexandria and the injured to hospital. one man survived with injuries not deemed dangerous. Magistrate Triplett of Fairfax County will be notified to decide on an inquest.
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Warhington
King Sttert
Alexandrite
Astor
Seminary Station
Alexandria
Union
King Street
Watkfax
Pairfax
Triplett
Wallftax
Cainé
Bystander Hurt in Street Attack by Two Negroes
Harry L Everly struck on the head with a stone by Thomas Witney and two African American assailants at We Maryland avenue northeast. Everly received a scalp wound, lost consciousness, and was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital. Police charged Whitney with battery. trial set for later.
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Harry L
Everly
Seleon
Marry I
Maryland
Avenue Northeast
Thomas Witney
Aixdet
Noutheast
Ozie
Poligeman J. D. Cullmane
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Neera
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Washington Asylum Hospital
Insa
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Nature
Fayer
NO CLEW TO MISSING MAN IN DM NORTWEST
Clarence T Nicholson has disappeared from his home at 133rd Street Northwest. His wife and friends fear he may have drowned or been injured after vanishing Saturday. Police have not learned his whereabouts despite inquiries at headquarters and with his family.
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Clarence T. Nicholson
Isaal
Fire in Grocery Store Causes $500 Damage
A February fire at H. A. Rath’s grocery, 3585 24th Street, caused about 500 dollars in damage. The blaze started in debris near a lighted item and led to smoke throughout the store. The Rath family escaped unharmed as police and fire crews responded to the incident.
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Yasterday Aftagagon
H. A. Rath
Neety-Fourth Street
Géttar
Pollcaman
Fordham appoints Rev Jerome Doughty chancellor
Rev Jerome Doughty, once president of Georgetown University, was named chancellor and administrator of Fordham University in a New York ceremony. The move comes amid concerns over Doughty’s health and a desire for a more favorable climate to aid recovery. It remains unclear when he will assume duties.
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Jerome Doughttty
Georgetown, University
Beedigne
Fordham University
Wordhen
T. J. Gannon
New Yorks
New
Daugherty
Conn
Fire at H C King home injures two in Bladensburg road
Edward Burry and William Stuarty were burned while helping extinguish a fire at 1238 Bladensburg road yesterday afternoon. They were treated at Casualty Hospital for non serious injuries. The blaze was put out by the fire department before $150 damage. The two men assisted in fighting the fire and were removed by Ninth precinct patrol wagon. The house, owned by H C King, is a two story frame building.
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Bladensburg Road
Edward Burry
I. Bladensburg Road
William Stuerty
King
Barry
Stuarty
Ninth Precinct
Weather conditions and temperatures across the central states
Abnormally high temperatures persisted across the Rocky Mountain region and central plains with readings up to 110 degrees. Warmth spread to Northern Nebraska the Dakotas and Minnesota while the Ohio Valley saw moderate heat and thunderstorms. Forecasts call for showers in the South Atlantic and Gulf States Tuesday into Wednesday with fair weather elsewhere. Winds along the coasts stay light to moderate, with variable conditions on the lakes and Atlantic. A separate Potomac River bulletin notes cloudy conditions at Harpers Ferry and a local arrest for a woman charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct awaiting a fifty day workhouse sentence.
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Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf
Grand Banks
CAL
Simley
Mina
AfMléck
Othe
Astieville
Atont Sherrer
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Edward A. Miller
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J. H. , Griffiths
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Leroy W. Herron
Edward Brian
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Third Cavalry
Lieut. Fales
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Woodman
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Richard A. O'Brien
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