This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1904
Page
19
Continuation of August sale features housekeeping goods from napkins to damask through priced below value due to direct imports and overstock buys. Includes table cloths, damask napkins, linen damask pieces, napkins by the dozen, toweling, and bath towels with many items marked well below typical costs, appealing to families hotels and housekeepers preparing for fall.
Mrs Gridley mother of Admiral Dewey s captain and grandmother of Lieut Gridley is featured among society notices. Many Washingtonians travel to Bar Harbor Newport and Saratoga for summer home stays and social events with references to Gen Corbin Secretary Morton and the Dewey family.
The US gunboat Dubuque was launched at Morris Heights by Miss Margaret Treadway of Dubuque Iowa who first failed to break the champagne bottle then succeeded on a second attempt. About 200 witnesses including naval officers and company representatives attended.
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Aug 1 The following arrangement of officers in charge of departments of instruction went into effect at the Naval Academy today Discipline officers in charge of midshipmen Lieut G R Evans H K Hines L C Bertolette R H Jackson J W Greenslade Seamanship Commander W F Halsey head of department Lieut B C Decker in charge of exercise mast signalling marlinspike seamanship Lieut B H Durell in charge of small boats cutters and practical seamanship Lieut G B Gelm in charge of gun boat Alvarado and sail boats instructor in use of the lead compass and steering Lieut W B Tardy in charge of gun boat Sandoval and instructor in such branches of seamanship as ordered Lieut R E Pope assigned to department Steam engineering and naval construction Commander J K Barton head of department detailed as instructors Lieuts J R Brady H N Jensen L Sheffield and W B Wells Ordnance and gunnery Lieut C B Brittain general charge with Lieuts J Y Tomkins L A Cotton W M Crose H G Sparrow Surgeon H S Bogert Jr in charge of physical training
Orders list leaves of absence for Maj Hamill ton Rowan and Maj Garland N Whistler, and details for Capt Henry L Kenaleon and others to attend encampments or duty stations. Transfers include Major Thomas A Raymond and Maj Albert D Kolstein, with postings to Chicago and Ken dallsville, plus assignments to regiments and ships.
August 1 to 15 casualties include Angie pectofie Hugh G Hutter of Company EB Twenty third Infantry on August 7 paralysis Joseph Tannehill of Company H Twenty third Infantry on August 3 dynentery Teery Vatter Troop E Twelth Cavalry on August 11.
Secretary of the Navy Morton Attorney General Moody Gen H C Corbin and the River and Harbors Committee toured Newport inspection stations and the War College Moody spoke at the War College and later inspected the torpedo plant A dispatch boat carried Moody and Morton to Boston after the day’s events Fort Adams and the harbor sites near Newport were inspected Senator Wetmore hosted the visitors before the Dolphin sailed for Boston tonight.
Telegram from the commanding general lists arrivals aboard the Sheridan at Manila on August 14. Includes Col. Lebo and many officers across multiple regiments, medical staff, and dental surgeons. Also notes prisoners, furloughs, discharges, casuals, sick, deceased, and a Quartermaster Sergeant among those aboard.
A naval report from Commander Underwood states that Manua chiefs signed a deed recognizing U S sovereignty. Officials note the island is already U S territory from post division arrangements with Britain and Germany. Underwood recommends naming the territory American Samoa and presenting medals or watches to the Manua chiefs.
London Aug 15 The Constantinople correspondent of the Standard says the porte is ready to accept the proposition to raise the American Legation at Constantinople to embassy rank but will not yet appoint an Ambassador to Washington for financial reasons. It is likely the arrangement will be an American embassy in Constantinople with a charge d affaires overseeing the Washington embassy for now.
Rear Admiral Jewell commanding the American European Squadron cabled that the Olympia Baltimore and Cleveland will depart Smyrna for Gibraltar. The move follows instruction from Minister Leishman at Constantinople that the squadron’s presence is no longer necessary at Smyrna.
Minister Conger reports a Chinese imperial edict by the Dowager Empress Tai Hei and Emperor urging strict economy due to perilous finances. It orders no diversion of revenue funds for household uses and cuts in household officers, with yamens and princes urged to trim expenses and reduce fortunes.
Minister Powell reports subsidence of political disorder in Haiti via cable to the State Department from Port au Prince. Officials note unconfirmed reports of earlier disturbances around Gonaives and Jeremie, with possible clashes involving President Nord. Navy ships Denver and Bancroft were dispatched in connection with the situation, including routes to Gonaives and Guantanamo via Port de Paix.
An official police statement refutes earlier New York reports of large Jewish rioting in Ostrowicz and Potseveh. One killed and twenty wounded in Ostrowicz, with only minor injuries elsewhere, while Siddlits disturbances stemmed from a Jewish conversion, not a mob massacre.
London reports a barren session with seven failed censure attempts as Parliament is prorogued. The King’s address notes Denmark and Germany visits, Franco-British friendship, neutral rights in Russia Japan war, Macedonian gendarmerie reform, Transvaal self-government steps, Thibet mission in Lhassa, Somaliland stability, and bills approved, ending with thanks to both Houses.
The appointment of a minister of public instruction has stalled due to friction over Jewish and Polish admissions to universities and the reactionary party’s push to limit numbers. Bozopeloff was assassinated in February 1901 by a student and was followed by Wannowsky for a year, then Zenger who was dismissed in February, with his assistant Glazoff promoted.
Tangier Morocco Aug 15 the British cruiser Minerva arrived in connection with the arrest of Hamed Jaiya a British subject and principal secretary to El Menebhi the Moroccan minister of war Jaiya was arrested and confined and his goods confiscated by order of the Sultan the British Legation protested but the protest went unheeded
London August 16 The White Star Line Celtic sails from Liverpool to New York Friday carrying the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Davidson Mia Davideon and Lady Yarmouth Among others sailing from Liverpool on the Teutonic August 1 2 John Redmond Irish leader Capt Anthony J Donelan and Patrick O'Brien Nationalist MPs bound for New York to attend the Irish League convention set for August 20.
Gov Wright issues an executive order to concentrate inhabitants in Banos Cabalogan and Gandals River districts on Samar to quell disturbances and roving bands Mece. Inland authorities to provide shelter food for reconccitrates and punish those involved in treasury receipts and expenditures.
William Geier, long estranged from his Alexandria relatives, arrived in Washington on Saturday after 35 years away. He was warmly welcomed by his mother Ida Geier and his brothers and sisters at 1263 H Street Northeast, where a quiet, joyous reunion followed. The once-mysterious wanderer, who traveled through Mexico and the Rocky Mountain and Middle West regions, now faces an uncertain future as he may settle with kin he has not seen in decades.
The Academy of Music opened its season with Vance and Sullivan’s The Lighthouse by the Sea a strong comedy drama blending melodrama and pastoral tones. The cast includes Lerd C Reeves Harry Bradely Louis Haines Mildred Flora and Jack Dunn with Richard Herndon managing the company. The production features lavish scenic effects and improved interiors drawing a large audience.
The Parisian Widows, a company of American maidens, opened at the Lyceum with Down the Pike a lively burlesque program. Performers include Talk, Snyder and Buckley, Rose Carlin, Nelson and Milledge, Gladys Arnold, Mildrad Valmore, Ben Welch and Woich, delivering songs, dancing and comedy to a packed audience.
The Canton Washington No 1 f O O F plans an excursion to Marshall Hall to fund the trip to San Francisco for the drill team. Tickets sell well as the entertainment program offers races, games, croquet, cracker eating, a sports baseball match between the Brads and Browns, and two exhibition drills by Capt Chisholm. The team trains weekdays to be prize ready.
Col Robert Ward Greer native of Maryland and Civil War veteran died at his home 1115 Rhode Island avenue north west at 8 80 this morning. Born 1839 in Clear Spring Maryland he served through the war with the First Maryland Home Brigade Volunteer Infantry later engaging in business at Martinsburg West Virginia. He was prominent in I C C F and G A R circles in that city and active in Republican politics in West Virginia later living in Washington. A widow and two sons survive. Interment will be at Clear Spring Maryland tomorrow.
A five year old girl Eva Gatton living near Nichola Avenue Congress Heights was struck by a falling ladder while playing near the St Elizabeth Asylum wall yesterday. She sustained head injuries and was transported to Providence Hospital.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.