Cannon Made Wins Ring At Camp Ordway
Special to The Washington Post, Aug. 9, at Bolivar Heights West Virginia. Col Charles A. P. Hatfield of the Thirteenth Cavalry and Lt. Bul of Fort Myer arrived to witness camp activities. A heavy rain delayed morning drills but the men resumed, practicing marching and outpost duties. The First Battery, Field Artillery, drew attention for long-range target firing, while athletic events included shelter-tent pitching and a rapid rescue drill.
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Washington
Bolivar Heights
W. Va
Charles A. P. Hatfield
Thirteenth’ Cavalry
Wes
Harpers Ferry
Col
Hatfield
District Guardenen
Blue Ridge
Appalachians
Harries
Fred Cook
Elvan
Harrigs
Brett
Field Artilley
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Fred Yhang
Dannon
Ghenandoah
Somerall
Fieid Artillery
Chatie
Fox
Brown and Roberts
Signal Corps
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Box
Fort Myer
Baron Kattientack
Deerstaries
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Corp
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Company
Second Regiment
Sergt
Miller
Richmond
Thirteenth Cavalry
Metcalf
Smith
Ovell
Gamer
Gil
Colored Commands
Carrie Rg
Colored Soldiers
Army camp field sports and drill feats described
Report of Army encampment events highlights record drill by picked field batteries under Sgt Green, with Private Kunz topping events. Includes horse jumping, harnessing maneuvers, and a large parade under Gen Harries. Gov. White unable to attend due to urgent business.
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Svrgt
Green
Dus
Madison Square_ Garden
Woourth
Stephen M. Foot
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Kunz
Prises
Harries
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Field
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Neuméyer
Gov. White
Priston
Imimealatery
Hie Tiéa
West Virginia
Eid
Signal Corps
Witeinda
Messenger Boy Denies Charge Confesses and Denies
A Wellington messenger boy faced arrest after a burglary report in an adjoining room. He initially denied theft, then confessed to stealing a pocketbook and some coins claiming he found the money and later recanted, stating he knew nothing about the poey. He was sent to jail under police court custody.
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Wellington F
Adia
Sion Asman
Mrs Hyde in London as Hyde's health keeps fate unknown
The fragmentary letter exchange shows Mrs Hyde, widow of a former Agriculture Department statistician, noting Mr Hyde's intended return after cabinet contacts. District Attorney Beach met with locals to discuss the investigation into the agriculture department affair, while Hyde’s whereabouts remain unclear and likely in London for medical advice.
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Wileen
Beck
Johnstgne
Department of Agriculture
Yeault
England
Edwin
Holm
Larga
Mit
Shawapy
Mr. Hyde
Hyde Big
N Apepers
Wilson
Offdlaix
Bordan i. Beach
Dugartyn
Beivides to Heald at the Redidence this Afternoon
Fragments recount a death and burial near a cemetery with mentions of Daniel Gurgery and a Baltimore date in 1854. The text is garbled with unclear names and places, but suggests a somber note on an event in a local community and a funeral arrangement.
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Aetinan
Peor Colleke
Daniel Gurgery
Mediethne
Baltimore
Ait
Somim
Louigville
Mrber
Ties
Fragmented OCR Entertains New Year Loot Tale
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local news item about a new bay or loot event in unspecified places. Names and details are illegible, leaving only scattered phrases suggesting a regional occurrence or incident.
Fragments on Catholic meeting and notable attendees
A chaotic OCR fragment outlines a Catholic meeting with remarks from Cardinal Gibbons and President Roosevelt noted as prominent guests. It references church unions, abstinence celebrate events, and a plan to form better parentage efforts under a reportable committee, with various clergy and officers named in incomplete text.
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J. Washington
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Erle
Altoona
Teaders
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Tae Koeie
England - States
Mulosech
Chibags
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St Steee
Roosevelt
Cardinal Gibbons
Hoosevelt
President Addresses Workers Tour Across Regions
A garbled OCR note outlines a presidential tour timetable with stops at Oyster Bay and various sites. It references speeches by the president, travel by train and convoy, and attendance by security and staff, including navy liaison and party officials.
Potter Wedding Mystery and Sentence News
ORIN W POTTER WEDS REG: divorced six months prevails then to penitentiary on charge of fraud. Potter joined by George H Daniel of the Central. later marriage invalid. Leo Polt younger sister details and a social study fragment appear.
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George H.danielm
The
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Ant Leo’. Polt
Tixteda
President to See Tests At Navy Yard For Submarine Plunger
Washington officials report that officers at the Brooklyn Navy Yard are preparing the submarine boat Plunger for test work. Secretary of the Navy poses orders to get the craft ready for a possible fleet test. President is said to be keen to view demonstrations if he can attend.
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Bebokiyn Navy Yard
Charles Nelson
Secretary of the Navy
Te Bhp
Halland
Settala
Cunihet
Oyster Bay
Yanka
Navy Yard
Enkine
Eden Golae
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Nesday
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Phe
Shapley
Nelson
Sim
Ber
Ty Mehind Gilder at Tytinghata ane Swit Tria
The account notes an event at Tytinghata involving Gilder and Swit, with a seven part schedule and invitation details for a called meeting. It mentions Seeewitt and a shoe period, plus a location on O14 Homd Waek and Hotta Brine. Further lines reference Timobokm RoabEveen and a directional note.
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Tytinghata
Tria
Community leaders plan joint celebration near Poe Beach
Ambiguous OCR text suggests Virgil Pidewster of Newport News and Roosevelt era figures invited to a joint celebration. Details are unclear but imply a civic event organized by local organizations aiming to honor a president with a reception at a beach site and a formal invitation process.
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Ey Remington
Newbort News
Mbor
Ug Pidewster
Virgil
Poe Beath
Tanor
Roosevelt
District Court Denies Bryant Reinstatement Appeal
A district court panel yesterday denied A Bryant’s request for reinstatement in a case involving a dentist Will Garry. The decision comes from the appeals court and sets a formal outcome in the disputed proceedings.
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Gidde
Sy Tistte
Supren Gourt
Pdr
A. Bryant
Railway project delays threaten new antonger station
Fragmented text indicates Southern Railway plans a new station feature in a southern city corridor. Mentions Mobile, Birmingham, and nearby ports, with cost and halt implications. Details are garbled but reference to a potential station named in a Southern Railway corridor.
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Gonsiniston Corpa
Antonger Attada
Southern Railway
Iiliee -Agleis
Bouthérn
Mobile
Oboe
Mobilé Jacksod
Kagas City
Bay
Grand Joust and Pageant At Arlington Caused A Stir
A large crowd gathered near Arlington Virginia for a medieval joust and beauty pageant under George W Ferguson. Victorious knight Love rode for the king of Love and Beauty Miss Gertrude Stevens of Affinigtes Arlington was crowned queen of love and beauty. Music, dancing, and a pickaninny and watermelon eating contest highlighted the day with food served around 3:80 pm.
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Gertrude Stevens
Ducasion
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Stinus
Washington
Glencarlyn
Love
Ane
Misz Gertrudesterene
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W. L. Clack
Virgina
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Fair
H. T. Potter
Wirgina
Mire
Anzie Palmer
Ahves Tatis
Y Thoriad Head
Matriax
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J. B. O'Shaughnessy
Balleya Cross Roads
W. O F. Harris
Fran . Stext
A3pore
A. J. Beyer
Congress Heights
BD. C
Charles Pelham
Ban‘dfort
C. B. Graham
At Hagtob
Benny Bucy
Wvuliam A. Thompson
Botashi
River Sent Starters and Bath In The Washington F?
A fragmented clipping notes a river event and mentions Starpers and a Bath in unclear context with several garbled names.
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Prisoner Confesses to Detroit Pawnbroker Murder Stunt
A prisoner, Johnson, in Detroit confesses to knowing details of the murder of a pawnbroker. Police say he agreed to provide a detailed statement if given an instrument, but an assistant prosecutor notes no legal promise can be made. Officers say Johnson made the admission after authorities arrived at Jobhkoi’s call.
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Ottry Yohnsen
Harry Parker
Polles En
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MaDonnell
Pact
Jobhkoi
Winiser Saplied
Johnson
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Hp Polibedia Sroctizel
Death of Mrs Mary A Smith Shedd in brief illness
Mrs Mary A Shedd wife of John L Shedd, junior partner of Be Beda Company, died yesterday after a brief illness lasting about two weeks. Funeral will be from the family residence tomorrow at 3 o clock. Rev John D La Mobie of the Church of the Epiphany will officiate, with interment in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Weliskaent
Mary A. Smith Shean
John L. Shedd
Be Beda Company
Joni D. la Mobie
Manila Arm y function dazzles attendees in historic night
Theweanda and attendees gathered at Manila Arm y to witness a remarkable event described as the most brilliant in Manila’s history. The scene was rich with celebration, though the report notes some smothering or crowding effects during the function.
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Manila Armay
Clob
Ae Most
Manila
Boone youth to be returned home by train
A fragment states that the young man’s father spoke with authorities at Boone last night and that word was received indicating the youth would be brought back home if transportation could be sent.
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Boone
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