Nine Thousand Dollars in Drafts Recovered in Jersey City
United States mail theft case nets 83 drafts totaling 9000 dollars recovered by Jersey City police. Investigation traced drafts from Washington to Jersey City via Second National Bank transfers. Suspect Constan tine Milenski, 22, arrested after drafts found in his Morgan Street room. other figures cashed by a Canal Street saloon keeper.
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Washington Post
New York
United States
Jersey City
Second National Bank of Washington
Second National Bank
Secret Service
Marcus Singer
Morris Street
Amrock
Canal Street
Constantine Milenski
Morgan Street
John Cody
Bennett
Milenski
Washington
Workers in Aid of Blind Board Meeting Report
The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia convened at 910 Street NW. Vice President Mrs. John E Fond presided. Reports from committees noted admissions under review and that house renovations were funded by a euchre ray. The industrial shop kept busy with government contracts. A $50 donation from William Gait Co was acknowledged and condolences sent to Mrs Joseph R Rose and Mrs Cr Main on their daughters’ deaths.
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Association For the Blind
District of Columbia
910 Street Northwest
John E. Fond
House
Wiliam Gait & Co
Joseph R. Rose
Sirs Cr. Main
Association
Washington, DC
Id Co-Pertiereship
Clark, Davenort and Company
Edwin Clark
Withstow
Washington, D. C
Gilbert Coblens
Bolton Avenue
Baltimore
Ciarry C Weiller
Law Place
Harry Wwenler
Ward
Julig Edwin
Clark
Gilbert
Ulens
Harry
Writ
Ler
Mser Cohen
Washington Heights Traction Railroad Company
Lester & Price
Columbian
Fifth Street Northwest
Washington
Fountain
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Om, and Gas Company
Arado Butliis
Washington, D W
Royal Life Manager Evans Charged With Criminal Libel
Evans, general manager of the Royal Life Insurance Co, was arrested on a criminal libel warrant by Detective Trumbo. Complainant Arthur J. Bateman of American Home Life alleges Evans circulated red pamphlets falsely accusing Bateman of wrecking other insurers. Both libel and false pretenses cases set for Police Court hearing today.
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Evans
A. B. Bateman
Royal Life Insurance Company
American Home Life Insurance Company
Rank Thomas Evans
Royal Company
Trumbo
Abel
Arthur J. Bateman
The
Home Life Company
Bateman
Robbers Frighten Home and Dinner for Boobar News
A Southeast Washington home of Price P. Hinler was ransacked by thieves who fled with cash from his trousers and valuables prepared for removal. Detectives and headquarters investigators pursued the case with no trace found. Also reported: Mr. B. F. Smith hosted a dinner for his son in law John J. Boobar, librarian of the House of Representatives, prior to his Chicago trip to join the Western Speakers Bureau campaign staff.
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Price P. Hinler
of &L C
Haller
Boobar
B. F. Smith
P Street Northwest
John J. Boobar
House of Representatives
Chicago
Representative Tawney
Minnesota
The
Republicary Congressional Campaign Committee
John H. Olcott
Walter 5. Harshman
Harrison_ Dingman
Frank H. Thomas
Fred. WW. Behrens
Harry Standiford
W. G. Gude
George H. Walker
Thief Taken While Bathing In McBride House
Mitchell Fahey, 24, was arrested by Third precinct officers while bathing in the bathroom of Mrs. H. D. McBride at 1935 E Street NW. He admits living on proceeds from stolen silverware and bric a brac. items recovered. The house had many signs of intruder activity and had been unoccupied for the summer.
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Third Precinct
Mitchell Fahey
H. D. McBride
E Street Northwest
Lauren
Fahey
McBride
Midnights Street Fracas Over Music Ends With Assault
A disturbance near Fourteenth and F streets escalated into a street fight when Thomas A. McCauley struck William H. Davis a Geological Survey watchman with a walking stick, shattering it. Davis, bloodied, was taken to Emergency Hospital as a crowd followed the action from F Street to G and Fifteenth Street. Police filed names but made no arrests. Davis, aged and long employed at the Geological Survey, planned to seek a warrant.
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Fourteenth
F Streets
Thomas A. McCauley
B Street
Williiam H. Davis
Geological Survey
Fourth Street
Davis
Fourteenth Street
Street
G Street
Fifteenth Street
Mr. Davis
McCauley
Fifteenth
Riggs House
Fit— Jams
Luncheon to Porto Ricans by Board of Trade
The Porto Rico education superintendent and visiting island teachers arrive today and visit the Capitol and Library before a luncheon at the Arlington hosted by the Washington Board of Trade. Committee members include William V. Cox Gen. George M. Sternberg Thomas W. Smith Dr A P Fardon W H Singleton Prof Charles W Needham Hev John Gordon Prof Charles P Neill B A Warner Prof Louis L Hooper Prof Thomas W Sidwell W P Van Wickle Gen George H Harries Cuno H Rudolph William M Ghuster Samuel J Prescott Prof Court F Wood Simon Wolf and Robert L Stone.
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Board of Trade
Porto Rico
Island
Capitol
Arlington
Washington Board of Trade
William V. Cox
George M. Sternberg
Thomas W. Smith
A. P. Fardon
W. H. Singleton
Charles W. Needham
Hev
Tobn Gordon
Charles P. Neill
B. A. Warner
Louis L. Hooper
Thomas W. Sidwell
W. P. van Wickle
George H. Harries
Cuno H. Rudolph
William M. Ghuster
Samuel J. Prescott
Court F. Wood
Simon Wolf
Robert L. Stone
Horsford's Acid Phosphate touted as nerve tonic
An advertisement extols Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a strengthening tonic for declining health and convalescence. It claims to nourish nerves, improve appetite, aid sleep, and supply essential phosphates for nerves, bones, muscles, and brain, warning that phosphates prevent general physical weakness.
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Horsford
Sleep on Their Arms Battle Opens at Daylight
Special to The Washington Post reports Camp Ordway near Harper's Ferry as District Guard units, two cavalry troops and a regular artillery battery, sleep on arms while an imaginary force under Capt Hicock threatens Duffield. A 5 o'clock clash is planned, with 2,000 men marching out after pre-battle skirmishes and elaborate maneuvers led by Gen Harries.
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Jersey City
Second National Bank of Washington
Second National Bank of New York
Joan R. Erkloff
Second National Bank
Washington Bank
Focal Post Office
New York Bank
Liverpool
Los
Adams Express Company
Washington Post
Camp Ordway
Harpera Ferry
District Guard
Regular Army
Hicock
Tifteenth Cavalry
Blue Ridge
Ordway
Battlefield
Shenandoah Junction
Whittington Cross Roads
Duffield
Harries
Briand
Hat Keller
Fifteenth Cavalry
Togther
National Guard
Fort Myer
Richard A. O’brien
Stephan
Harties
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Camp Ord
May
Yateman
Signal Corps
Arell. Tieut
Burton BR. Ross
Henry May
Charlestown
W. Va
Guardsmen brace Duffield for stiff test in overnight drills
In Duffield, old soldiers and the crowd watch as militia troops, led by Capt Hicock, rehearse a crossfire defense on rising ground amid Mosby lore. Maj. S P House directs day duties while signals link Camp Ordway to field operations. Charlestown loses 6 to 1 to Camp Ordway team.
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Washington
Stonewall Jackson
Barry
District Guard
Neck of the Woods
Duffield
Hicock
Mosby
Ordway
Maj. S. P. House
Brigade
Fort Riley
Jealous suitor slashes woman in Northwest alley attack
Nattie Hicks, 22, a Black woman, was severely wounded when George Beverly, a former lover, attacked her with a knife near Wattie Hicks' home in Pauls Court. Beverly fled. police manhunt ongoing. Surgeons say despite deep chest and abdominal wounds, Hicks is expected to recover.
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Nattie Hicks
George Beverly
Beverly
Wattie Hicks
Wattie
Paul
Nattice Hicks
Third Precinct
SLEUTH DUTY AT THE FAR AT THE WORLD CO
Detective McNamee returns home after five weeks in St. Louis guarding World's Fair crowds. He says few Washington crooks risk the Fair city and many known criminals are held in custody or sent to the workhouse until after the fall. May and July August details showcase veteran crime fighters staffing expo security.
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McNamee
Sergt
Thomas McNamee
St. Louis
Washington
Hore
Maj. Sylvester
Heavy blast and missing girl in city notices
A big dynamite blast during excavation for a new municipal building on Pennsylvania Avenue prompts a police complaint at the First precinct. No injuries reported though nearby houses damaged. Amelia Van Nor wick, 20, Abe Thirteenth street northwest, has vanished after leaving home dressed in white with a dress suitcase. Police seek information as sister-in-law describes a despondent state. Tonight Turkish baths invite ladies 8 to 10:30 to view their fashionable facilities.
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First Precinct
Municipal
Pennsylvania Avenue
Amelia van Norwick
Thirteenth Street
Fras
Blodgett
No Reply From Minister Leishman In Turkey Crisis Nears
The State Department reports no word from Minister Leishman in Constantinople since last Monday when the porte promised the Sultan’s reply to American citizens’ rights. If not received by yesterday, extra instructions may go to Leishman who may travel to Smyrna to confer with Admiral Jewell aboard the Olympia, signaling a possible diplomatic crisis. London shows sympathy and Britain watches the naval demonstration in Turkish waters as Ambassador O'Conor is directed to back Leishman if needed. Officials anticipate a swift settlement of the dispute.
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State’ Department
Leishman
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Smyrna
Admiral Jewell
United States
Misstep at Long Bridge costs life of engineer George Long
George Long fifty an engineer with Mc Dermott Co died after falling from a rowboat near Long Bridge while en route to work. He slipped from a scow side boat and sank immediately. Nearby workers Daniel Daneas Albert Mc Dermott and Anthony Johnson helped recover the body. Accidental death certificate issued. address unknown.
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Long Bridge
George Long
Long
McDermott & Co
Highway
Wiliam Daneas
Albert McDermott
Anthony Johnson
Glazebrook
Veterans Trip to Boston Special Train To Encampment
Affected by G A R posts, W R C units and Ladies of G A R, about 600 travelers depart Washington Sunday at 7 30 am by Pennsylvania Railroad to attend the national encampment in Boston starting August 15. Ferry from Jersey City to Harlem River station then train to Boston arriving about 8 pm Sunday. Traveling Passenger Agent N Well will accompany the excursion, with committee chairs B F Chase and others directing arrangements.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Jersey City
Harlem River
Woman's Relief Corps
Ssudies
N. Well
B. F. Chase
H. Holbrook
J. J. Frealand
Charles Matthews
H. L. Johnson
A. F. Dingmore
I. W. Stone
Ida L. Chase
W.or. C
Mra. EF. Holbrook
GQ A
Retired Officer Dies in Grand Hotel Room
Eugene N V Bissell former U S Army captain died by his own action in a Grand Hotel room in San Francisco on August 11. He registered from Newark on July 24. Believed to have brooded over his wife’s death two months prior. Bissell had been a member of Bissell & Co New York wholesale merchants, retired in 1899 after campaigns in the Philippines and the Boxer Rebellion. age about thirty five.
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San Francisco
Eugene N. V. Bissell
United States Army
Grand Hotel
Belitey
Bissell
Newark
Capt. Bissell
2. Bissell & Co
Wholesale Commission Merchants
New York
United States
Philippines
China
Smallpox in Zion City Tied to Dowie Suppression of Care
An outbreak of small pox hits Zion City home of John Alexander Dowie. Fifteen patients alleged by locals, eight claimed by Dowie aides. No physicians allowed, patients isolated, prayers offered daily. Authorities say Zion City lies outside Chicago limits, hindering action.
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Dowie
Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Lmits
Ality
Old Fashioned Health Miracle with Grape-Nuts
An 58 pound invalid recounts how Grape-Nuts and cream ended long standing indigestion and faintness. After starting the cereal, digestion improved, weight rose to 120 pounds, and strength returned. The testimonial credits a Battle Creek company and a small booklet offered in each package.
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Noya
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Mitch
Wellgwilie
Typo graphical Union convention marred by clashes and votes
The International Typographical Union session in St Louis opened a revolt over union rules and foremen eligibility, rejected pay and burial cost increases, chose Toronto as next convention site, and heard sharp exchanges between delegates and President Lynch over alleged campaign tactics. Boston labor unrest followed with a garment workers strike affecting coat makers and 20 shops, potentially expanding to 2,000 workers.
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Greene
Indianapolis
Toronto
St. Louis
Committee On
Committee On Laws
I. M. Draper
Ottawa
Canada
W. Anderson
Macon
Columbus
Ohio
Church
Tabor Union
International ‘Typographical Union
Lynch
Boston
Mass
United Garment Workers
Strikers Granted a Hearing in U S Circuit Court
Springfield U Aug hearing set for Monday August 15 on the motion by Zeigler Coal Company miners to dissolve a temporary injunction. National Letter Carriers plan to divide the country into two divisions with a chief for each, to be chosen at the next convention.
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Springfield
vunEe Humphrey
United States
Zeigler Coal Company
Ene
Syracuse
National Association of Letter Carriers
Fatal double shooting in Owenspore Kentucky
In Owenspore Kentucky R H Latham shot and killed his brother in law Isaac Tucker and Mrs Tucker after a dispute over entering the Tucker home. Latham is jailed at Morton awaiting trial.
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Owenspore
Aus
Otureis
R. H. Latham
Isaac Tucker
Tucker
Latham
St Mortan
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Iand
Jenner
Kretschmar Qverture
Suppe
Enenberg
Wintermyer
Philips
Faarback Galactica
Tha Moustebank
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Calvin
von Tilzer
Benjamin Stansbury
Oxon Hill
Frinte
George County
Monroe Street
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Sultan
Britiak _Ambassador
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Ter. Leighman
Potomac River
E. N. V. Bissell
President Lynch
Wiliam A. Greens
Hawkes
Bramwood
Boston Garment Makers
Sister
Lansburgh & Bro
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Sanders & Stayman Co
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Hobcare &'Winemen
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John H. Woodbury
D.I
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Seventh Street
Tolman Lau Cor
Siyth
Lirts
Ndry
Ballantine
Shoomaker Company
Cphone
E St. A. W
Pa. Ave
FNO
B. B. Earnshaw G Bro
Tith and Mats
Edison
Capital Phonograph Cco
N. W
A. O.hutterly
Pneumatic Water Works Co
Ithet
Wash
Patna
Estinace
McGill & Wallace
E St
Baughman
Dostegpathy
Sal Bangheran
W. LT
Narn Arena A
Pope
Alice M. Paterson
Wilbur L. Smith
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