Brigklayers to Resume Work at Union Station
Disorder and secret talks marked the city’s building trades dispute as journeyman plumbers and bricklayers faced ongoing strikes. A joint meeting of master builders aimed to settle tensions, with bricklayers reportedly returning to work at Union Station after a committee decision. Reports claim nonunion work and arbitration were discussed amid fears of a broader open shop push in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigklayers
Union Station
Journeyman
Fourteenth
C Atreets
State Sentinel
Preax Committee
C A Langley
James L Marshall
Roth
Jouneyman
Vnion
Costello’s Hall
J C McFarland &C
Dew Wnion
McFarland
National Committee
Stons Eattera
New York
Wnthout Mty
Mfis
Arstetauge
Senate
House
Thor
Building Trades
John Brinkman
Withiam T Lawton
M Street
Seaf
Hla
Press clubs meet in Denver and various city notices
The International League of Press Clubs meets in Denver from August 27 to September. A Birmingham estate case transfers full rights to widow Lizzie J. Brodhead as executrix. The National Negro Business League plans its Atlanta session August 9 30 and 31 with speakers from Washington. Thomas M Gale postpones Europe trip due to appendicitis. Lawson Couney No 297 Independent Order of St Luke is incorporated for thirty year existence to aid members in distress. Gunshot death of Westes Johnson at Freedmen's Hospital after a shooting at a friend’s cleaning discharge. Morgue holds body as West Virginia authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International League of Press Clubs
Denver
Cole
Birmingham
Ala
Mark Brodhead
Lizzie J. Brodhead
Brodhead
National Negro Business League
Atlanta
Washington
T. Pollard
Daniel
Thomas M Gale
Europe
Gale
Auguste Vietorm
Mr Gale
Seriou
Rosetta E Lawson
Huaret
Lawson Couney
Order of St Luke and the
Enuneil
Gurs
Westes Johnson
Dogles Station
Herpers Ferry
Freedmens Hospital
Johnsons
West Virginia
Delay Cost Firm $470 In Forfeited Funds On Library Project
The Comptroller of the Treasury ruled that a delay in finishing the United States Geological Survey library project by General Tire proofing Co caused no forfeiture. The May 1905 contract set August 1 completion and $10 daily penalties for delays unless beyond the firm’s control. Acceptance came September 27, 1905, with no forfeiture for 47 days of delay. The Librarian’s absence was ruled not the cause. the delay stemmed from missing materials not shipped from the factory. The decision denied the company the disputed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Comptroller of the Treasury
General Tireproofing Company
Malanga
Thebrarian
Secretary of the Interior
Gas Tank Explosion Almost Destroys Moore’s Car on New York Ave
Real estate dealer David Moore escaped injury when his car’s gasoline tank exploded on New York Avenue around 7 30 pm. He stopped the vehicle and leaped from the flames into the street as pedestrians and Engine Company Sixteen fought the blaze. Damage was about 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moore
New York Avenue
Miss Emma G Crook Dies After Illness at 73
Miss Emma G Crook daughter of Dr Harrison Crook and niece of Cot WH Crook of the White House staff died at 73 percent o'clock yesterday morning at her father's home 99 E Street Southwest She had just returned from Asheville NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma G Crook
Harrison Crook
Cot WH Crook
White House
E Street
Asheville
Homeward bonds and church nights mark sad local notices
A series of graveyard and school life notices recounts Misa Crook’s schooling and church role, a funeral service at a Calvary Baptist Church attended by Rev Dr Benjamin F Bittinger, and burial at Glenwood Cemetery. A missing boy, Robert Lightrup, aged thirteen, slept in a church near his home after fleeing an abusive father, later found and reunited with his family, describing safety and hunger from park and church nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Crook
Little Robert Lightcap
Con~ Washington
Glad Bince
Buchanan
Calvary Baptist Church
Benjamin F Bittinger
Glenwood Cemetery
Antietam Field Report Praises Volunteers and Umpire
London reports on the Antietam reenactment noting umpire Lt Gen Ian Hampton’s detailed analysis. The piece contrasts terrain, armor, and ground with Lee’s and Allenby’s positions, cites artillery effects on a salient, and commends volunteers and officers for their conduct during the maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ian Hampton
Antibtam
Saus Dry Plain
Hamilton
Robert E Lee
Allenby
Lee
Brazie Favors America in Tariff Clash
Reports from Washington say Argentina tensions rise over Braall tariff cuts on American flour. Argentina seeks to match Brazil’s tariff changes with MFN status for Brazilian goods hoping to shield its own flour market from U S competition. Argentine officials warn U S gains may threaten breadstaple trade with Brazil, while Argentina builds grain exports to Rio Janeiro amid recent U S tariff cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Argentine Republic
Braall
Argentina
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
United States
Binders Protest At Government Printing Office
Acting Foreman Ashton accused of pushing bookbinders to exceed union permitted work. Aimed at public printer Charles Stilings, a committee will press for discussion. regular foreman Espey is intermittently in the city and Ashton fills in. The protest was voiced at a Bookbinders Union meeting in Carroll Institute Hall. Timothy Healy arrives in America aboard the Carmania with family, en route to New York, along with Gifford Pinchot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Harry Ashton
Government Printing Office
Espey
Timothy Healy
America
Queenstown
Cunard Line
New York
Timothy VW Healy
Gifford Pinchot
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Ultimate Blood Medicine
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest blood and liver remedy claiming it cures every humor from pimples to scrofula, phrased as definitive medical endorsement and emphasizing its status as the best blood medicine.
Allen to the Bar in Mandamus Case
District Supreme Court sets October 6 as return day for Newcomb Motor Company sought mandamus to compel Frederick I Allen Commissioner of Patents to dismiss ex parte patent interference proceedings. The case centers on a patent rights dispute over a steam generating apparatus and alleged examiner misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Frederick I Allen
Barnard
Newcomb Motor Company
Patent Office
Exploding Boiler Kills Two at Mohney Farm Distillery
A boiler explosion at a mint distillery on the William Mohney farm near Three Rivers Michigan killed Mohney and his son Roy aged twenty eight and seriously wounded two of Roys children as they prepared to start operations. The incident occurred as nearby children played. Also notes a Marine Band concert at the Marine Barracks scheduled for 6 pm with Lieut Santelmann leading a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Rivers
Mich
William Mohney
Mohney
Roy
Marine Band
Mar Ine
Santelmann
Odell Wins Control Of State Committee By One Vote
In a secret session amid confusions and shifting loyalties Odell edged Higgins by a single vote to name Lieut Bruce as temporary chairman. Livingston abstained then changed, aiding Odell as Woodruff questioned the shift. Higgins supporters claim the vote signals no real shift while Odell vows harmony and victory for his gubernatorial pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Lieut Gev Bruce
Livingston
Odell
Lieutney Woodruff
Kings County
Livingstone
Woodruff
Odeht
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
State Committee
Higgins
Tre
Platt
Sav Higgins
Friends
Frank I. Perley
Odell Ag
Roosevelt
Washington
Dv Higgins
Witter
Thirty-seventh
Congress Ten Vreeland
Vreeland
Higgin
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Republican Nominees Named in Multiple District Conventions
In Ashland Kentucky on August 16 Republicans of the Ninth district nominated Joseph B Bennett for re election. In Raleigh North Carolina on August 15 the Fourth Congressional district convention nominated Berry Godwin of Pine Level for Congress. In Marquette Michigan on August 16 Young of Ishpeming was named for a third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Conerccamah
Joseph B .Bennett
Xaleigh
Berry Godwin
Pine Level
Congress Marquette
Mich
Young
Ishpeming
Congress
Injured farmer dies after assault in Florida
Henry Davis, a prosperous farmer in Jacksonville, died after a man prained him in bed and attempted an assault on Mrs Devis. Coroner Willard planned an inquest as deputies hunt the unidentified assailant. Dogs tracked the suspect but yielded no lead. Sheriff Brown and deputies continue the case. Liberal a Win in Bye election in London. Liberals retain East Denbighshire with EB G Hemmerte defeating Maj. Boscawen by 2751 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Henry Davis
Devis
Willard
Sherff
Brown
London
East Denbigshire
EB G Hemmerte
Maj
Boscawen
Jaloreey
Isnt It Fair To Suppose Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Claim
A promotional fragment claims Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters has cured hundreds of stomach, liver, or bowel troubles over 63 years and asserts a single bottle will prove worth the trial, urging satisfaction with the result.
Hostetter's remedy touted for many ailments
An advertisement claims Hostetter's will relieve and prevent cramps diarrhea biliousness heartburn constipation dyspepsia indigestion and female disorders. It emphasizes quick relief and broad effectiveness for various stomach and digestive complaints.
Stensland Sighted on Train At Pittsburg Station
Chicago banker Paul O Stensland, former Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president, was spotted aboard a train at Union Station in Pittsburg. Oscar Holmer, a former friend, alleged Stensland begged secrecy and claimed travel to Canada and other destinations. A notebook with routes to Honduras India and Canada was found, detailing extradition loopholes, while police took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chronicle ‘Telegraph
Paul O Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Chicago
Tmet
Stensland
Helmer
Goda Gale
Canada
Sodus Point
Rochester
Buffalo
Bean
Stersland
Herd
Holmer
Holmers
Spector Bhippytte
United States
Honduras
India
Wisconsin
Nno
Sirensland
Nelson
Brestent Stensland
Spokane
Soo Line
Canadian Pacific
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago ‘Title and Trust Company
Acton
Gibbons
Johann Waage
Tiwohord Stensland
Asrival
Fenuer
TT Title
Stenslands
John Fetzer
Directora
Revenge Tortures a Man by Youths in West Virginia Mountains
Special to The Wantungton from Hinton West Virginia Aug 1 18 A bizarre revenge tale unfolds near Peach Tree Creek as Sam Pierce a man deemed not fully responsible for his conduct is attacked by two young women Clunia Laferea and Emma Lipscomb Both sixteen and French ancestry They bind him gag him and bind his limbs carry him into the woods where he is tortured He is found unconscious later and is reported out of danger The assailants blame a newspaper article advocating similar treatment of habitual criminals and degenerates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wantungton
Hinton
W Va
Sam Pierce
Paris
Peach Tree Creek
Clunia Laferea
Emma Lipscomb
Piarce
Pier¢e
Fierre
Telescoped Pullman Car Tragedy In Portsmouth Yard
A Seaboard Air Line yard collision in Portsmouth involved a telescoped Pullman and day coaches. Charles Crowder, a colored brakeman, was fatally injured. M Mor vig, night yard foreman, was dangerously injured. Charles King, car inspector, was painfully hurt. Confusion of orders caused the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
Baling
Seaboard Air Line Road
Portsmouth
Charles Crowder
M @ Morvig
Charles King
Col- Maton
Patrolman Johnson Transferred After Pressing Duty Controversy
A Rosslyn petition demanded Patrolman Johnson be returned to Aqueduct Bridge duty, claiming the bridge’s peace improved by his policing. An official report credited general post improvements, noting Johnson was found off duty writing a newspaper article and smoking, leading to disciplinary action and reaffirmation of department rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Aqueduct Bridge
Rosslyn
Washington
Creasons
G . Johnson
Highth
Texson
Police Department
Dister
Jbem
Pastrolmas
Keefe
SHIPS FIGHT OFF ROCKPORT IN SIGNAL-DRIVEN TACTICS
A Rockport Mass report from August 15 describes simulated battles between battleships and torpedo boat destroyers. The maneuvers aimed to deliver a broadside against an imagined foe, with demonstrations observed by hundreds of summer residents from shore and surrounding highland. Officers judged the day’s naval exercise very satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Mass
Adapting Himself from a Louievine Worker Gournt
A garbled dialogue from a Louievine worker page features Diggenes denying searching for an honest man and quipping about digging up a “far grade” of almost honesty. The exchange hints at a sly, wary mood in a time of scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggenes
Bridge Watchman Shot in Pittsburgh Labor Trouble Report
Louis Nye, night watchman at the Legionville bridge project for Pittsburg Railway Co, was shot in the abdomen by three men claiming chased by railroad detectives. Nye taken to Allegheny General Hospital and not expected to live. Authorities seek suspects amid labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Louis Nye
Legionvile
Allegheny General Hospital
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Concern
Moore
Emma G. Crook
Crook
The
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Robert Lightrup
C Street
Ninth Precinct
Dle Robert
Gen. Hamilton
Ois
Antietam
Franklyn
McClellan
Smith
Sedgewick
Sharpaburg
Hamilton Atys McLaws
Westwood
Brazie
G. P
Binders
Hood
MR. Allen
Farmer and Son
Lavey
Starling “Moat Distilery
Whiteside
Whits
Bilex
James Hiernan
Allen
Edward Pearl
Tham
Mra Pearl
Hostetter
QN Tran
Pittobure
Girus
Lansburghé Bro
Seventh Street
Dimitres Voiles
Blé & Yard
West
Ofler
Sylvester
Ter
Schneider
Pre
Elnet
Behneider
Peter Grogan
Briggs
Brees
E.f.droop,sons Co
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N. W
NCW
Massachusetts Avenue
Ernie
Cheemg
Gulf
South Atlantic
Middle Missouri
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountains
Missouri River
Flore, & Dale
Europsen
Grand Banks
Mt. A
Ramfall
Yousibte Munshine
Devintown
Ameck
River Bulletin
Harpers Ferry
Both Rivers
Atlantic
Cliz
Euston Mass
Galveston
St Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Mangas City
Ark
Marquette
Memphis
Orleans
North Platte
Pitteburg
Mertly
Barek
Wasuueeot
D Hayworth
Columbia Graphophone
St. N. W
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Eleventh and & Sts
Tharp’s. Pure
Berkeley Rye
St.n.w
Phooe Main
Christian Xander
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