Fighting Bob Evans to be honored at Mohonk Lake salute
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans known as Fighting Bob will retire after 48 years of U.S. Navy service with ceremonies at Mohonk Lake Mohonk House. Guests include J Edward Simmers Andrew Draper and many dignitaries as flags adorn the parlor for the tribute to his career.
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United States
Mary
Lake Mohonk House
J. Edward Simmers
New York Chamber of Commerce
Willj
Draper
Santiago
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Hugh ©. Scott
West Point
R.R. Ingersoll
Commonore
C. Ben
First National Bank of Paterson
George W. Gere
Illinois Supreme Court
Frederick W. Stevens
New Jersey
Seth Mondetl
Boston
Donald McDowall
Albany Chamber of Commerce
John W. Alling
New Haven
Henry ©. Durend
Chicago
Edward W. Pitcairn
Fittaburg
Seph M. Ward
Charles Walton
Ellis D. Williams
Philadelphia
John H. Arbuckle
S. Matukata
Civil Service Reform Association Calls End to Political Assessments
New York August 16. Civil Service Reform Association appeals to heads of state, county, and city departments to stop political assessment of public employees. The circular cites the civil service law making such contributions a misdemeanor and asks officials to publicize the prohibition to protect staff from political coercion. The group will report violations and has provided placards outlining the relevant law.
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Civil Service’ ‘Reform Association
New York
Civil Service Reform Association
Civil-Service
Kansan to See Chairman in Republican circles
Chicago on August 16 reports Chairman Frank H Hitchcock and Republican leaders at a quiet Sunday. D W Mulvane, Kansas committee member, is the sole political arrival and will stay for a conference tomorrow. Gen T Coleman Du Pont and George R Sheldon left for New York after noon. Hitchcock departs tomorrow for Utica New York for the Sherman vice presidential notification event.
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Chicago
Frank Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
D. W. Mulvane
Kansas
Hitchcock
T. Coleman du Pont
George R. Sheldon
National Commmitee
New York
Sherman
Utica to honor Sherman as vice presidential nominee
Utica on August 16 schedules a day of festivities for James Sherman’s Republican vice presidential nomination. A 19 gun salute opens events at 7 am, parade at 9, then a 1 pm luncheon for invited guests and Sherman at Genesee Street home. Afternoon park program includes races and balloon ascent, with Sherman reviewing from grandstand.
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Utica
James 8. Sherman
Conkling
Sherman
Genesee Street
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Wichy Root
Sherpeak
Thomas Utica
Charles
Mr. Sherman
Yahnundasia Gold
Denunciation of Negro Officeholders by Rev Carruthers
The Rev. S. L. Carruthers of Galbraith M E Church denounces negro officeholders as abusive for discussing the real condition of the race. He laments 40 years of Republican unfaithfulness, condemns Taft’s nomination and views, criticizes disfranchisement laws, and urges white Southern cooperation and a poll tax as a safeguard for white voters.
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8. L. Carruthers
Galbraith M. EH. Church
Brownsville
Egypt
Booker T. Washington
Carruthers
Taft
South
North Carolina
Abraham Lincoln
Tone Loolitica
Bryan and Taft in Lincoln Campaign Visit Notes
Lincoln Nebraska August reports detail Democratic leaders considering a Bryan speech in Topeka August 27 to bolster the party. The plan includes targeting communities hit by recent bank failures with arguments promising guaranty soundness. Bryan attends Methodist services, speaks little on politics, and avoids golf talk while visitors tour the Bryan farm.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Nebr
Sey
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryant
Chicago
Topeka
Plank
Mr. Bryan
Methodisl
Toincoln
Frank W. *Rown
Byran
Bryan
Weather Conditions Report From Weather Bureau
Weather conditions note rising interior temperatures and high readings in central valleys and southern upper lake region. Showers occur in upper Mississippi valley lake region focal areas of the South central Rocky Mountains and the Southwest with fair weather elsewhere. Forecast calls for warmer Atlantic states Monday then cooler Tuesday with showers in the central Rocky Mountain region New Mexico and Arizona and along parts of the Eastern Seaboard coast. Winds shift from southerly to westerly along the coasts and upper lakes with light to fresh breezes and European port departures expected Monday with fair weather to the Grand Banks.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Washington
Bunday
Upper Lake
Jantie
New England
Lake Region
Rocky Mountain
Plains States
New Mexico
Arizona
Tower Lake
St. Lawrence Valley
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
Florida
Coast Light Able
Waltegast
Breamers
European Portal
Grand Banks
Funeral services for Miss Mabel Ryon
Funeral services for Miss Mabel Ryon aged 15 daughter of ex County Treasurer Richard E Ryon were held at her parents Brentwood home with Rev F E McManus officiating Interment followed at Congressional Cemetery Washington Pallbearers included Claude Owings Charles Crandall Edward Brown Lee Van Horn Wilson Ryan and William Luers
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Hyattsville
Mabel Ryon
Richard E. Ryon
Bréntwood
F. E. McManus
Claude Owings
Charles Crandall
Marlboro
Edward Brown
Berwyn
Lee van Horn
Brentwood
Wilson Ryan
William Luers
Bowie
Prices of vegetables and fruits fall as crops prosper
Southern Maryland and Virginia markets show lower prices for vegetables and fruits despite large crops. Tomatoes cost 20–25 cents a basket, corn 6–10 cents a dozen, and peaches 30–40 cents a box. Maryland apples linger around $1.25 a barrel while cantaloupes and watermelons also sell lower than last year, signaling good supply and steady receipts.
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Eterial
Washington Post
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Potomac
Lower Peninsula
Eastern Shore
Dollar Bill Floats From Railway Sheds in Baltimore
A teamster driving a wagon from Northern Central Railway sheds found a dollar bill drifting down. He grabbed it and checked its authenticity while officials chased the caper. Conductor Bell clutched at the bill as it fluttered away, the note disappearing from sight amid the rain and bustle.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Northern Central Railway
Bell
Guilford Avenue
Lewis Tries for Congress in Sixth Maryland District
Cumberland, Md. Aug. 16 Former State Senator David J. Lewis is the Democratic nominee candidate for Congress in the Sixth Maryland district. The nominating convention will be held at Oakland on August 2. He is a receptive candidate with slim odds but believes a Democrat could win, especially as a Bryan admirer who once worked in coal mines.
Trainmen Order Sued For Indirect Injury Claim
Harry D. Dague of Cumberland sues the grand officers of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen for 1300 claiming illegal expulsion led to a railroad accident that cost him a leg and left him entitled to the compensation under the order. The suit was filed in Cumberland on August 16. Potential political note mentions former Senator George L Wellington contemplating attendance at Clarkburg chatauqua tomorrow night.
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Swedel
Washington Post
Cumberland
Harry D. Dague
Brotherhood of Railway
Dague
Robber Eludes Pursuit After Assault In Boarding House
Mrs Mary J Cole keeper of a boarding house at St Elmo was attacked in the early morning by a Black man she had fed. He choked her into unconsciousness and stole $95 hidden under a mattress. Constable Pennypacker and neighbors searched the area but no arrest made. Police and residents remain on the lookout for the suspect described as short heavy set about 33, wearing black coat and black hat. Mrs Cole, injured, was attended by Dr S B Moore.
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Mary J. Cole
St. Elmo
Pennypacker
Washington Post Bureau
St King Street
Arecandria
Alexandria County
Alexandria
Fay
St. Rho Sand
Potomoe
Mrs. Cole
Mrs
License Crusade Targets Unlicensed Dogs In Alexandria
Policeman Garvey will start listing owners of unlicensed dogs after tidying streets of ownerless canines. Delinquent taxes for 703 signed by the city auditor were unpaid by Saturday afternoon, with hundreds more expected. Mrs. Sarah Ann Carrico, widow of R. T. Carrico, died at 74 at 16 Princess Street after long illness. Funeral plans not yet made. Louis M. Kemper in critical condition following major surgery at Alexandria Hospital. he is Edward H. Kemper’s brother and ex-Southern Railway auditor's associate.
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Garvey
Alexandria
Sarah Ann Carrico
R. T. Carrico
Princess Street
Carrieo
Louis M. Kemper
Laula M. Kemper
Mr. Kemper
Edward H. Kemper
Southern Railway Company
Withdrawal from ministry after misconduct scandal shocks conference
Rev. P Shipman pastor of Hurlock Maryland church withdraws from the ministry under charges after alleged impropriety with Mrs Carew at Dames Quarter Maryland. The action follows a conference with the church committee and district superintendent Morgan. Separate reports note a fatal head injury to Carson Farmer in Piedmont West Virginia and a $400 fire damage at C A Butler dry goods Annapolis Maryland.
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Peninsula
Washington
Dover
Del
Wilmington
P. Shipman
Hurlock
Thomas Carew
Dames Quarter
Morgan
Joshua Miles
Princess Anne
Annapolia
Washington Post
Annapolis, Md
C. A. Butler
Obituary for Latrobe Hale of Rocky Mount dies in New Orleans
Latrobe Hale, son of Capt. G. W. B. Hale of Rocky Mount Virginia, died today in New Orleans. He is survived by a wife and one child, Jeridh. The notice notes his age as 34 and mentions a previous residence in Virginia and ties to the Hale family.
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Aux
Latrobe Hale
G. W. B. Hale
Rocky Mount
New Orleans
Hale
raNon
Sacha
Jeridh
Talbot County Fair Opens at Idlewild Park Aug 16
Easton Md Aug 16 The twenty third annual fair and four day race meet of the Talbot County Fair Association will commence at Idlewild Park on Tuesday morning. Directors secretary Nichols and department superintendents have prepared for success. Exhibits promise to be larger and finer with several races daily. A new grand entrance arch greets visitors and Secretary Nichols arranged excursion trains with the Pennsylvania Railroad for the fair duration.
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Washington Post
Easton
Talbot County Fair Association
Idlewild Park
Nichols
Pennsylvania Railroad
Veteran engineer Swain dies after long service
Hoanoke Va Aug 16 Swain the oldest engineer in the employ of the Norfolk and Western Railway died last night at age 59 He had just returned from a Baltimore hospital where he was operated on for appendicitis Swain narrowly escaped death earlier when his engine left the rails after a spike driven into a cross tie by a 10 year old boy near Buena Vista He spent eighteen months in the hospital for injuries from that accident He leaves a wife and one son.
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Washington Po
Hoanoke
Marlboro Fair Opens With Large Entry List And Races
Opening tomorrow, the Southern Maryland Fair at Upper Marlboro expects the largest attendance in history. The Masonic Lodge will hold a fair within the grounds as part of agricultural exhibits. Daily baseball games feature southern Maryland teams and trotting and running races. A half mile finish on the last day pits Bedella against Mack, with detailed race classes listed for Tuesday through Thursday, including 2:35 and 2:22 trots and various dash events.
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Southern Maryland Fair Association
Upper Marlboro
William G. Brooke
Masonic Lodge of
Marlboro
Maryland
George W. Richardson
Bedella
Merry Lasse
Twisiac
Ethelpyrtha
Jetria
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Kentucky Rose
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Foxy
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Champlain
Hazel Baker
Marridge Bell
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Tagetes
Fanny Golden
Jeanie Deceiver
Catherie M. Marie
Merry Lasale
Ethelbyrtha
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Roly Poly
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Nicless
Casa
Southern Maryland
Herass
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Jeanette Amicus
Russell G
Bob Rt
Linkwood May
Happy Jack
Evendorf
Cariceta
Jeanette Aroteus
Gbetie T
Happy Slye
Happy
Fonny Golden
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Deceiver
the Widow
Merle
Merryassis
Twster
Helbyrtha
Princess Aurora
Drowned Man in Roanoke River Near Roanoke
Lee Simmons aged 20 drowned while bathing in the Roanoke River two miles below the city. He reportedly suffered a paralytic stroke and sank without a word as companions waited for him to surface. His body was recovered.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Lee Simmons
Roanoke River
Tobacco Market Runs Strong Across Southeastern North Carolina
Southeastern North Carolina markets report slightly higher leaf tobacco sales with mostly primings and good overall prices. Weather turns hot after recent rains aiding the crop. curing struggles with green color but an average to good yield is anticipated. Durham notes limited sales ahead of market opening. Fair Bluff leads county sales. eastern counties show strong current activity and favorable weather for a strong crop. Raleigh reports eastern crop showings steady with good quality. Spencer notes a water tank accident at the Southern shops causing a flood but no damage. Cumberland reports hunters killing a porcupine near Lonaconing, noted as second in the area. Hoag’s dog first engaged the quarry.
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Washington Post
Boston
Durham
Fair Bluff
Fairmount
Raleigh
Spencer
W. C
Train Hits Worker in Spencer Yards Fatality
Salisbury New York August 16 Mitch el a colored employee of the Southern Railway here was run over by a northbound passenger train in the Spencer yards. His body was torn to pieces.
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Washington Peet
Salisbury
N. Y
Cal Mitchel
Southern Railway
Spencer Yards
Circus Performer Dead After Onstage Collapse
Strasburg Virginia August 16 Harry Hayner age 24 known as Dick Walton a Garpanniss in the John Robinson circus died last night at the Strasburg Hospital He was stricken while the show was reversing the wedley suffering 25 hemorrhages The body will be sent to his home Grenfield Ohio where he has a mother and sister Coroner Exonerates Slayer of Tramp Lynchburg Virginia August 16 The coroner held an inquest over the tramp shot yesterday while escaping by L J Hudson who was taking him to jail the verdict exonerated Hudson.
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Robly Dunglison Evana
United States Navy
Evans
Fort Fisher
Ais
Congress
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Floyd County
Washington
Paper Man
Samuel Andrew Jackson Evans
Utah
Naval Academy
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Iowa
Santiago
Hampton Roads
Capa Horn
Chile
Bob
Yorktown
Valparaiso
Washington Post
Strasburg
Harry Hayner
Dick Walton
Garpanniss
John
Robnson
Grenfield Ohio
Tramp
Lynchburg
L. J. Hudson
Hudson
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