Letters Found in Miller Case Hint at Secret Service Links
Letters discovered among Richard Miller’s effects after his Denver collapse suggest ties to a German secret service. The notes from Mrs. J Hubert Guy and two other correspondents describe romantic letters and requests for photographs, fueling intrigue in a case that included a train-jump and a deputy sheriff arrest over bad checks.
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Richard Miller
Secret Service
Washington Post
Denver
Colo
Count von Maller
Shariff
East Lake City
Miller
Middle Weat
J. Hubert Guy
Schumann-Heink
Guy
Millar
Lela Weston Ru
Studebaker Divorce Action Withdrawn After Reconciliation
Alvin Krels, attorney for Mrs. Studebaker, said the couple Oliver Studebaker and his wife have reconciled and will withdraw the divorce suit filed last week. He noted he has not seen Mrs. Studebaker since filing and could not confirm her location. The petition alleged over two years of nonpayment of support by Mr. Studebaker.
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Saya
Washington Post
Acronati
Ohio
Oliver Studebaker
Alvin Krels
Commissions Signed for Third Infantry NG DC
The President signed the commissions yesterday morning for officers of the Third Infantry N G DC and several staff officers. About 60 commissions were signed, including a dozen or more company commanders and lieutenants. officers had begun work pending approval as Gen Harvey expedited the War Department visit.
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Third Infantry
Harvey
Matfara
War Department
Capital Woman Adopts Jaguar Cub in Jungle Vogue Rise
Mrs Hazel Wilson of Hamay Circle embraces jungle chic by adopting a jaguar cub named Rudolph as a household pet and companion on motor drives. The animal joins a lineage of society animals and may be sent to the Washington Zoo when it leaves its baby phase.
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Jaguar
Hazel Wilson
Hamay
Brazilan
Mrs. Wilson
Rudolph
Mia
Wilson
Hoe
Washington Zoo
Floodgates Open to End September Morn in August
In San Anselmo California a nude swimmer, likened to September Morn, has appeared daily for five days at the town swimming hole. Officials including the marshal and sanitary commissioners could not identify or detain her. A district caucus, then Mayor Athone and trustees, ordered the dam removed, draining the pool into the creek.
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Washington Post
San Anselmo
Cal
Lanadale
Marmaid
Garly Risera
Marshal Haatman
Atthone
San Anselmo Creek
Cocktails at Osteopathic Banquet Cited as Question in Portland
In Portland Oregon on August 13, an osteopathic banquet drew attention as four cocktails appeared at each plate though alcohol was not served at the function. The entertainment committee questioned the presence of the drinks while the locked doors kept doctors waiting.
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Portland
Oreg
Jayne
Multnomah
Dinner to Gen. Glem ends long Civil War service saga
Brig. Gen. John T. Clem, famed as the drummer boy of Chickamauga, retires from the Army as brigadier general and is guest of honor at a Washington dinner by the quartermaster corps. Among attendees were Gen. Sharpe, Deval, Rogers, Littell and other high officers. Clem’s retirement document was presented at noon.
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John T. Clem
James B. Aleshire
Henry G. Sharpe
Sharpe
Carroll A. Deval
Clem
Harry L. Rogers
Isaac W. Littell
War Department
Deak
H. P. MecCain
Civil War Veteran Johnny Clem Passes Away
A veteran known as Johnny Clem, who joined the army as a drummer boy at 12 and became a sergeant two years later, died recently. He was the youngest officer listed on the army roster, and among the tributes received was a diamond necklace from a Texas friend. A letter from Mrs. John Cogan, widow of Gen Logan, recalled Clem’s Civil War exploits with the famous nickname Johnny Clem.
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Army
Logan
Ge Logan
Johnny Clem
Retired Major Neumeyer Leaves District Guard After 36 Years
Major Neumeyer resigns from the District Guard after 36 years of service and a rank advance to lieutenant colonel. He joined in 1900 as a captain and aide to General Ordway, later became chief of ordnance and served as acting quartermaster during key encampments. His retirement elevates Maj. Alfred Robbing to corps head and commissions Maj. John H. Whittaker to fill vacancies.
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Wawin W. Neumeyer
National ‘Board
Nourheyers
Nabaettyine Weg
Alfred B. Robbing
John H. Whittaker
Neumeyer
Albert Ordway
Quartermaster’ Corps
President Wilson Commutes Sentence In Arkansas Case
President Wilson yesterday commuted the sentence of Charles Lay son of Little Rock Arkansas. Lay son had been sentenced to five years in the Atlante penitentiary for abstraction and related bank laxity. The action cited extenuating circumstances and lax practices at the bank.
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Wilson
Charles
Layson
Little Rock
Ark
Teller
National Bank
Funda. Tg
Atlante
President Accepts Woodrow Invitation to Army Drill Camp
President accepts General Wood’s invitation to view three weeks of army drills. Maj. Gen. Wood plans maneuvers that will include training leaders and troops at Newark. Capt. L. G. Andrews notes remarkable drill speed and readiness as cavalry units master marching and charging formations.
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Woddle
Boatt
Pongreie
Aleo
Skene Repae-Nelt
L. G .Andrews
Diamond Ring Eaten by Dog Recovered by Vivisectionist
A dog reportedly swallowed a $300 diamond ring and a vivisectionist, Dr. Bailey, performed an operation to retrieve it. The ring was recovered after a quick procedure, with Thompson and others present and the dog expected to recover fully in a few days.
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Rogers
Demanead
Wally
Gr. Halley
Vinicentionist
Pat
The
Wap
Thompson
Bailey
Russian style fur coats dominate postwar winter fashion show
Washington Bost reports at Callot’s opening showing lavish fur accents and long Russian coats reshaping outerwear. Models feature enormous fur collars, wide cuffs, full-length coats, and belts. evening gowns in velvet and faille. debutante dresses in mousseline de soie. and fur trimmed pieces across the collection.
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Washington
Petrograd
Teariga
Grand Duke Nicholay
Wilson to Throw Baseball at Charity Double Header
President Wilson may attend the August 21 charity double header at the American League park. Wilton and G A Bt. committees plan the event to raise funds with teams from Interior and Agricultural Departments, Southern Railway, and St Teresa's Church. Civil War veterans to meet at G A R HQ this afternoon. Lucius D. Alden calls the meeting. Gen. William F. Barry elected senior vice commander. Capt Sheridan Barras named G A R encampment delegate.
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G. A. Bt
Wilton Ts
American Weague
Ghana Army of the Republic
Interior and Agricultural Department
Southern Railway Company General Office
St. Teresa's Church
Frank B. Gibson
Army and Navy Union
R. B. Grant
Aantorvies
Sheridan Barras
G. Arb
Mrs. 9 A Bullard 96 Dies in Washington
Mrs. Sarah A Bullard widow of Col Charles B Bullard died at her Washington home after about two months illness. She had lived in Washington since 1873 and was a longtime Fifth Baptist Church member. Survived by two sons CG and R W Bullard of Arizona and four daughters Mrs L J Gordon Mrs M Wallis Miss M G Bullard and Mrs H R Warren, all of Washington. Services will be conducted at the family home this afternoon by Rev Hugh T Stevenson of Bethany Baptist Church, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Richard
Mall
la Mesa
Hans
Lakeside
Lakes Idea
Flans’ Ranch
Los Angeles
Marie
San Francisco
Fallowa
Little Dick
Washington
Sarah A. Bullard
Col
Charles B
Bullard
Fifth Baptist Church
CG and
R. W. Bullard
Arizona
Jfour
JL. B. Gordon
M. Wallis
M. G
Charles S Smiley Dead Oil Magnate and Clubman
Charles Stratton Smiley an oil magnate banker and clubman from West Virginia died after two years illness of Brights disease at Clarksburg. He was president of Star Big Reef and Supply Company vice president of Empire National Bank director of Union National Bank and involved with several Texas and Pennsylvania ventures and once associated with Standard Oil in Philadelphia He sailed to prominence in Pennsylvania New York and nationally as a financier and yacht racer winning a Southern regatta in 1912.
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West Virginia
Washington Post
Clarksburg
W. Va
Charles Stratton Smiley
Bright
Smiley
Star Big Reef and Supply Company
Empire National Bank
Union National Bank
Targent Financial Songeria
Standard Oil Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New York
Fort Pierce
Tex
Army Wedding Near Border Move
Miss Orma F. Smith and Capt Edgar W. Miller were married in Brooklyn at St Pauls Hiscopal Church after a sudden decision. Miller, of the Medical Corps, will ship with his regiment to Texas City for duty. A dinner for friends was held at the Oriental Hotel, Manhattan Beach, where the date was announced.
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Miller
Miss Smith
Texas
Washington Post
New York
Orma F. Smith
Myron
Fort Ontario
Texas City
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
Train Sticks in Molasses Delays Lackawanna Run
Lackawanna passenger train No. 15 from New York Way was two hours late reaching Scranton after molasses spilled on the tracks in the Pocono Mountains. A preceding freight car leaking molasses coated the rails, hindering movement until two pushers and section crews arrived to free the engine and restore service.
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Lackawanna Flier
Pocono Mountains
Washington Post
Scranton
Lackawanna
New Fork
John McAloon
President Wilson Sends Sympathy to Port au Prince Widow
President Woodrow Wilson wrote to Mrs Sophia Gouperg of Brooklyn New York mother of sailor William Gompers killed during the Haitian occupation port of Port au Prince The letter expressed deep sympathy and noted consideration of possible government aid while sending the matter to the Navy Secretary for review.
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Wilson
Sophia Gouperg
Bygoklyn
N. Ya
William Gompers
Port Au Brine
Waiti
Gompers
White House
Sequa
Armed robbery at Shadow Brook gates in LenoxMass
A masked youth armed with a double barreled shotgun held up Fi[e]pathy Ganictin of West Stockbridge at the gates of Shadow Brook, estate of Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. Conklin escaped toward Lenox village after a volley fired by the gunman. Robert Rose and guards searched the area. the assailant was not found. Mrs Vanderbilt returned home by automobile that evening.
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Washington Pont
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Aus
Mack
Wyer
Ganictin
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Shadow Brook
Mrg
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Conklin
ieRye
Conkln
Robert Rose
Derbint
Guarda
Miss Chapman Engaged to Sir John Eardley Wilmott
London reports the engagement of Miss Annabel M. Chapman of New York to Capt. Sir John Eardley Wilmott of the titled brigade. The announcement cites Riverton R. Chapman as her father and notes the engagement was communicated via special cable from New York.
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New York
John Eardley Wilmott
Washington Post
London
Title Brigade
Annabel M. Chapman
Riverton R. Chapman
Wilson Capeele Trip to Chicago
President Wilson yesterday informed Mayor Thompson of Chicago that he could not attend the colored race’s jubit a position to be held the fie He had earlier said he would tend to public business ited.
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Wilson
Thompson
Chicago
Silk Stockings Fade In Atlantic City Fashion
The boardwalk fad features rolled down silk stockings to show bare ankles attracting attention from visitors. Names of young women in the piece include Teddy Leigh, Elasey Hartman, Annette Ryan, Grace DeFord, and Mrs. Sarah Gould, noted for their neat appearance and cool style.
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Atlantic City
Washington Post
Mbna
Acre
Brighton
Dirk
Teddy
Elasey Hartman
Annette Ryan
Grace DeFord
Robbery reported after Saratoga races this afternoon
Mrs Rosen thal of the Ansonia Hotel Manhattan told a detective she was robbed of a handbag containing a diamond necklace valued at 10.00 and $12. A witness in the grandstand said she held the bag during the final race but likely left it on a seat in the excitement and did not notice its disappearance until the winner numbers were posted.
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Washington Post
Saratoga
Rosenthal
Ansonia
Manhattan
Wilson to Hear Machinists at Navy Yard Wage Dispute
Machinists at the navy yard will present their wage dispute to President Wilson at 2 PM Monday after securing an audience with the President. N. P. Alline will lead the delegation calling on the President to press for restoration of their wage rate, following a wage cut.
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Navy Yard
Wilson
Danjalgy
N. P
Alline
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