Stolen Mail Drafts Recovered in Jersey City Case
Ninety three drafts totaling 9 000 dollars were recovered by Jersey City police from a suspect. The envelopes were mailed July 23 by the Second National Bank of Washington to the Second National Bank of New York but never delivered. A Polish laborer and a saloon keeper face arrest as the investigation traces drafts found in Jersey City to the missing mail.
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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
Second National Bank of New York
Joan R. Erkloff
Washington Bank
Focal Post Office
New York Bank
Liverpool
Los
Adams Express Company
Workers in Aid of Blindboard meeting minutes DC
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 as reports from committees were heard including admission housing and industrial work. A $50 donation from William Gait Co was noted and condolences were sent to Mrs Rose and Mrs Main for the loss of their daughters.
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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
Insurance Manager Evans Arrested on Criminal Libel Charge
Royal Life Insurance Company executive Thomas Evans was arrested on a criminal libel warrant by Detective Trumbo at the Police Court. Complainant Arthur J. Bateman of American Home Life alleges Evans circulated pamphlets claiming Bateman wrecked other insurers. Both the libel and false pretenses cases slated 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 Invasion Reported By Hinler
Price P Hinler of L C street southeast tells detectives at headquarters that thieves entered his home last night and ransacked it. Silverware and valuables were packed ready to carry away but fled. Despite search with Fifth precinct, no suspects found. Hinler’s trousers were dragged from his room and $76 in cash missing from pockets. Headquarters investigating the case.
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Price P. Hinler
of &L C
Haller
Amelia van Norwick
Thirteenth Street
Fras
Blodgett
Thief Bathed as Police Arrest Intruder in McBride House
Third precinct officers arrested 24 year old Mitchell Fahey while he was taking a bath at 1935 E street northwest after entering by a basement and second story window. He confessed to living on stolen silverware and bric a brac profits and police recovered most items.
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Third Precinct
Mitchell Fahey
H. D. McBride
E Street Northwest
Lauren
Fahey
McBride
Midnight Street Fight Over Alleged Insult Near Fourteenth and F
A late night disturbance near Fourteenth and F streets drew hundreds as Thomas A. McCauley and William H. Davis clashed in a walking stick assault. Davis, a Geological Survey watchman, was wounded and hospitalized. McCauley left the scene before police arrived. Davis sought a warrant, with both men identified by officers. Davis has served eleven years with the Geological Survey.
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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
Porto Rico education superintendent and island teachers visit Washington. After tours of the Capitol and Library, they dine at the Arlington hosted by the Commissioners and leading citizens. Washington Board of Trade committee members include Cox, Sternberg, Smith, Fardon, Singleton, Needham, Gordon, Neill, Warner, Sidwell, Van Wickle, Harries, Rudolph, Ghuster, Prescott, Wood, Wolf, and 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 Promoted as Strong Nerve Tonic
The tonic backs Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a valued aid during illness or convalescence. It nourishes nerves, appetite, and sleep, supplying essential phosphates for nerves, bones, muscles, and brain. A phosphates deficiency is linked to general weakness.
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Horsford
Night Battle Drill At Duffield In Imaginary War
Special to The Washington Post reports Camp Ordway near Harper Ferry as District Guard and regulars sleep on arms five miles from Duffield while an imaginary force led by Capt. Hicock prepares a mock assault at 5 AM. The day features a 2,000-strong march, skirmishes with pretend foes, and steady discipline amid a historic battlefield setting in West Virginia.
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Duffield
Henry May
Washington Post
Camp Ordway
Harpera Ferry
District Guard
Regular Army
Hicock
Tifteenth Cavalry
Blue Ridge
Ordway
Battlefield
Shenandoah Junction
Whittington Cross Roads
Harries
Briand
Hat Keller
Fifteenth Cavalry
Togther
National Guard
Fort Myer
Richard A. O’brien
Stephan
Harties
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Camp Ord
Duffield Braces for Guard Showdown in Militia Drill
Washington district guardsmen rehearse under critical old soldiers eyes at Duffield amid Mosby memories. The event tests officers and units while Duffield as defense site draws past era scrutiny. Camp Ordway departs, signals, and a base-level camp routine precedes Fort Riley plans as a Charlestown result caps the day with a 6 to 1 defeat by Camp Ordway troops.
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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
May
Yateman
Signal Corps
Harries
Arell. Tieut
Burton BR. Ross
Henry May
Charlestown
W. Va
Camp Ordway
Jealous Lover Attacks Woman Then Fled
Nattie Hicks, 22, was slashed in a stabbing by George Beverly, who fled after a heated quarrel over their past relationship. The attack left deep chest and abdominal wounds, but surgeons say she is likely to recover. Police sought Beverly in the Third precinct.
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Nattie Hicks
George Beverly
Beverly
Wattie Hicks
Wattie
Paul
Nattice Hicks
Third Precinct
Sleuth Duty at the Far World’s Fair Crowds
Detective McNamee reports local crooks dominate the crowds at the World’s Fair and that professional criminals avoid St. Louis. He notes many known felons are locked in the holdover cells after returns from the fair and suspects further help may be sought from Maj. Sylvester if needed.
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McNamee
Sergt
Thomas McNamee
St. Louis
Washington
Hore
Maj. Sylvester
Explosion at Municipal Building Site shocks Thirteen-and-a-Half Street
A heavy blast during excavation for a new municipal building on Pennsylvania Avenue prompted a police complaint to the First Precinct. Stones flew in all directions, damaging the chimney at 24 Thirteen-and-a-Half Street while nearby homes showed minor impact. no injuries reported.
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First Precinct
Municipal
Pennsylvania Avenue
US Turkish row risks diplomatic crisis as Leishman reports
The State Department has heard nothing from Minister Leishman in Constantinople since last Monday when he said the porte would provide Sultan’s reply by yesterday regarding American citizens’ rights in Turkey. If not kept, extra instructions may be sent, and Leishman may go to Smyrna to confer with Admiral Jewell aboard the Olympia, signaling a possible diplomatic crisis. London and Britain show sympathy and interest in the U S naval demonstration in Turkish waters while Ambassador O’Conor receives new instructions to back Leishman if needed. Government officials expect a prompt settlement of tensions between the United States and Turkey.
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State’ Department
Leishman
Constantinople
Porte
Turkey
Smyrna
Admiral Jewell
United States
Life Price of Misstep At Long Bridge
George Long aged fifty an engineer for Mc Dermott Co died when he fell from a rowboat at Long Bridge while en route to work. He tripped on a scow and slipped into the river failing to swim. Rescuers pulled his body from the water and he was pronounced dead at the Emergency Hospital. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook ruled accidental death. Police could not determine his address.
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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
About 600 members of the G A R W R C and ladies plan a Sunday morning departure from Washington at 7 30 over the Pennsylvania Railroad for the national encampment in Boston starting August 15. They will travel by ferry from Jersey City to Harlem River station then by special train to Boston arriving Sunday night. The excursion is under G A R posts 2 6 7 10 and 18 and several W R C chapters with Traveling Passenger Agent N Well. Committee chairs include B F Chase H Holbrook J J Freeland Charles Matthews H L Johnson A F Dingmore I W Stone Mrs Ida L Chase and Mrs EF Holbrook.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Jersey City
Harlem River
Woman's Relief Corps
Sudies
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
Ladies of
GQ A
Retired Officer Dies by His Own Action in San Francisco
Eugene N V Bissell, former U S Army captain and ex partner in Bissell & Co New York, committed suicide in his Grand Hotel room by gas inhalation. Found by a bellboy. age about thirty five. Believed prompted by wife's recent death. Registered from Newark July 24. Served in Philippines and Boxer Rising. brevet major for gallantry. Left army in 1902.
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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 Ignites Treatment Dispute
An outbreak of smallpox hits Zion City, home of John Alexander Dowie. Fifteen alleged cases, eight claimed by followers, all isolated as Dowie and elders pray for recovery. No physicians are allowed, drugs forbidden, raising fears of spread to nearby towns. city lies outside Chicago limits with no local authority to intervene.
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Dowie
Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Lmits
Ality
Old Fashioned Diet Model Converts Invalid to Strong Health
An 58 pound invalid reveals how Grape-Nuts and cream cured years of misery from the old fashioned dyspepsia. After following a fatty food ban the patient improved, gained weight, and attributes her recovery entirely to Grape-Nuts. The testimonial hails the change as remarkable and permanent.
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Noya
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Mitch
Wellgwilie
Typographical Union Convention Debates Leaders and Toronto Seat
The International Typographical Union opens with votes on reporting union organizer attendance and upholding current foremen eligibility. Toronto wins the next convention site over Columbus, while a pair of disputed proposals provoke heated debate. A clash erupts between Indianapolis delegate Greene and President Lynch over alleged campaign letter tactics.
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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
Wiliam A. Greens
Hawkes
Bramwood
Strikers Granted a Hearing in U S Circuit Court
Springfield U Aug hearing date set for August 15 to dissolve temporary injunction restraining miners of Zeigler Coal Company from intimidation or interfering with mine operations. Letter Carriers plan division of country into two divisions with a chief for each, to be chosen at the national convention to improve management.
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Springfield
vunEe Humphrey
United States
Zeigler Coal Company
Ene
Syracuse
National Association of Letter Carriers
Latham Kills Brother in Owenspore Domestic Tragedy
In Owenspore Kentucky August first a tragedy unfolded as R H Latham shot and killed his brother in law Isaac Tucker and Mrs Tucker in the same house after attempting to eject them. Latham is jailed at Morean feld.
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Owenspore
Aus
Otureis
R. H. Latham
Isaac Tucker
Tucker
Latham
Moreanfeld
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B. F. Smith
P Street Northwest
John J. Boobar
House of Representatives
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Harrison_ Dingman
Frank H. Thomas
Fred. WW. Behrens
Harry Standiford
W. G. Gude
George H. Walker
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Benjamin Stansbury
Oxon Hill
Frinte
George County
Monroe Street
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J. A. Watson
E Street
Sultan
Britiak _Ambassador
Minis
Ter. Leighman
Potomac River
E. N. V. Bissell
President Lynch
Boston Garment Makers
Mass
United Garment Workers
Sister
Lansburgh & Bro
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Sanders & Stayman Co
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Geo. E. Hebbard
Hobcare &'Winemen
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Washington, DC
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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
Fountain
Pittsburg
Om, and Gas Company
Arado Butliis
Washington, D W
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Shoomaker Company
Cphone
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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
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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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