Firemen State Convention Opens in Alexandria Hosting Delegates
Alexandria welcomed hundreds of volunteer firemen from across Virginia as a parade and sessions unfolded. Mayor Simpson and J R Caton Jr led welcomes while Capt Parks, Capt Marshall and others spoke. Delegates elected officers, discussed committee appointments, and chose Harrisonburg as 1906 meeting host after debates on affiliate memberships and convention data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
J. R. Caton, Jr
Capt. Parks
Capt
Marshall
Adrick J. Patt
George L. Simpson
Alexandria
Luray
Mr. Caton
R. M. Marshal
Portsmouth
Henry Schneider
Winchester
Cumming
T. J. Williams
Charlottesville
J. H. Redmond
Richmond
Harry Tennesson
John B. Griffin
R. ©. Marshall
W. A. Braithwaite
Harrisonburg
H. C. Bonts
Lexington
W. G Parker
Norfolk County
J. D. Knapp
W. Bryast
Staunton
R. J, Herbert
T. W. Alexander
Waynesboro
George W. Fetter
W. €. Dutton
Newport News
James H. Woodward
P. J. Minnetram
Roan Lake
R Resolutions
R. H. Parks
H. R. Ries
Pocahontas
O. Brown
A. L. Benson
Covington
J. H. Benneville
Hampton
C. W. Poindexter
Harry Schneider
H. A. Eadhe
Phoebus
William H. Knight
Norfolk
J. R. Saum
F. A. Kearney
R. W. Withers
Suffolk
G. C. Cumming
T. J. Willams
Legislative
John H. Redweed
State Association
Capt. Redwood
International Association of Fire Chief
National Firemen's Association
International Association
National Firemen’s Association of the
United States
L. H. Lockabill
Roanoke
T. W. Richey
Sietent Foreman
Park View Engine Company
No. 2
Firemen’s Relief Bill and Parade Schedule
Before adjournment a strong push for the firemen's relief bill was planned after the last session killed it. The Hanover County senator item is noted. The convention praised a young stenographer Miss Nagel. A grand parade will form on Washington Street with three divisions and multiple fire companies, bands, and honored guests. A band concert is at King and Washington streets, with hose races to follow on King Street.
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Hanover County
Redwood
Association
Nagel
Post Bureau
Simpson
Park Agnew
Washington Street
Cameron Street
Washington
King
Royal
Cameron
Fairfax
Trike
Duke
Les
Lee
Walfe
Wolfe
Wairfax
Pitt
St. Asaph
King and St. Asaph
St Asaph
King and Royal
King and
Ashington Streets
King Street
Royal Street
Alexandria
Board of Police Commissioners
Patrick J. Downey
Lillian C. Patterson
George Patterson
Johnstown
George R. Patterson
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fathers Cutler
Coleman
Christine Patterson
Lawrence Downey
Tontine Hotel
Mrs. Downey
The
West
Champion Egan Loses in Western Golf Championship
In Exmoor Exmoor Mnks play, Walter Egan loses in the first round to C. Spitzer of River Forest Golf Club by 1 up after a tight match. Chandler Egan beats Guy Miller 7 up, 6 to play. Midlothian players Daniels and Potter lose to Demoss and Lockett respectively. Ingalls defeats Pillsbury 4 up, 3 to play with a 78 medal score. Swayer defeats Alexander 6 up, 4 to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Ill
Exmoor Mnks
Walter E. Egan
Exmoor Club
C. Spitzer
River Forest Golf Club
Spitzer
Egan
Chandler Egan
Guy Miller
Michigan University Ball Club
Midlothian
R. E. Daniels
O. W. Potter
Daniels
Wisconsin
J. Demoss
Tuscumbia
Potter
H. Lockett
Auburn Park
Harvard
Pay Ingalls
W. F. Pillsbury
Orientala
Pillsbury
Swayer
Wheaton
B. W. Alexander
Detroit
Warrenton Horse Show Entries Close With Fine Stock
Warrenton Virginia August 17 Special to The Washington Post Warrenton horse show entries closed with many fine horses in all classes including hunters jumpers and harness events One hundred exhibitors feature trim stock farms and notable riders and drivers The grounds are in excellent condition and promise a successful show for the local association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Warrenton
Virginia
BCL
Trim Stock Farms
Glenara Stock Farm
Courtland H. Smith
Blair Johnson
Charles R. Hooft
Hale & Garber
HW. Herring
HLM
Petaehh
Anceltor
C. C. West
A ‘Shirley Farter
Jai K. Madduz
B “” Galloway
Roger ‘Wetmore
A. D. Benner
Richart Nene Sy
Clarence Moore
Louis D. Passane
B. Oanell
Biktare of Association
Harrisonburg Horse Show Opens Amid Fine Weather Crowds
Special to The Washington Post Harrisonburg Va Aug 17 The second day of the Harrisonburg horse show drew large crowds as improved weather brought out hunters park backs ladies harness horses and tandems. J M Kavanaugh's J M E won again in a close half mile heat race while Hurry Up fell injuring his rider. Prize winners covered trotting stallions hackneys saddle colts roadsters and park hacks among others with Heavy harness judges and notable entries from Harrisonburg Bridgewater and Dayton. Running race for three year olds saw Effie Shepherd take top honors after three heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntere
Pak
Washington
J. M. Kavanaugh
Harrisonburg
Heavy Harneds
W. ©. Drury
W. W. Sanford
Orange
L. Megargee
Philadelphia
J. M. Stuffer
Mercersburg
Hunting Alass
Roy G. Mitchell
Brownsburg
J. N. Megargee
Francis T. A. Dunkin
Chicago
J. Lewis Bumgardner
Taunton
Prince Redwood
Conrad
M.B. Roebush
Penn Laird
Henry Gerring
Bridgewater
Joseph Clatterbuck
Dayton
St. Lorimer
Dr. A. & and & O. Byers
Lacey Bprings
Pendennis
Sultshde
Hunters
Maj
George Chrigman
Chrisman
Joseph Clatterpuck
Heiey
Rockingham Hackney Horse Company
Jarrell
Standardaville
B. F. Myers
Linville Depot
J. C. Stiegel
Heatwole
Roadsters
J. F. Wright
Keezletown
Garber & Garber
O. C. West
Charles G Herring
F. B. Olhausen
Wartisonburg
J. A. Windle
W. G. Kyger
Port Republic
Jumpa
George Chrisman
Charles H. Hooff
Alexandria
Harrigonburg
Pura 39S
Cabin Boy
P. J. Bana
White Gate
Thad
J. R
W. Wells
Bull Run
Hime Shepherd
W. B. Calthurst
Charlottasythe
Bile Shepherd
Wesley Malt
H. Strickler
Timberville
Shepherd
Accond
Leah
William Bradford
Becand
Bowery Boy
Wade Goodwin
Manassas
Weantings
B. Fangere
Anville Depot
W. G Southall
Hilton
Hackneya
J. CO
Stiegel
Electric Park
Baltimore
Artha Czar
Ch. m
Czar
Minnie Belle
B. m
Lyne Belle
Paul Kruger
B. G
Red Orange
Miss Penn
William Penn
Les Cuyler
Ytoe
I Dewing Machine
Stella
Maher
London
R. Sherwood
Wolfs Crag
Lord Harewood
Arms Oif
Three Straight Tennis Wins Highlight Newport Matches
Newport R I August 27 The day’s tennis centered on match volume with 35 results including 12 defaults. Clothier defeated Allen while Ward and Wright each swept three straight sets. Early rounds featured upsets and defaults, with Larned and Stevens expected to clash tomorrow as the tournament moves into higher quality play.
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Newport
R. 1
Clothier
Allen
T. M. Petteplace
HR. F. Tucker
O. Mills
J. Otis
BZ. Cross
A. Johnson
H. Warmer
H. Brown
XL Ward
W. J. Clothier
H. F. Allen
S C. Millett
Prenties
Ith
Sweet Marie Wins Again in Brighton Heat Dead Heats
At Brighton Beach on the grand circuit, Sweet Marie won the 2:14 trot stake in a tight finish, with a disputed dead heat against Arista in heat two and a narrow win by a head in heat three. The crowd exceeded 10,000 as weather favored racing and Arista led early in each heat before the favorite surged. Four other events featured 2:12 to 2:25 trots and paces with multiple contenders, while a separate blaze near Guthrie, Oklahoma, killed four in a farmhouse fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saugus
Mass
Alberto
Millard Bandera
Evelyn Byrd
Maior ‘Mnncovite
Lerrckt
Poaler Patron
Royal B. Sheldon
Royal BR
Sheldon
Nelcy Nelson
Dimple
New York
Brighton Beach
Long Island
Sweet Ma
Rig
Empire City
Arista
Alexander
Kathering A
Rajah
Maria
Sweet Marie
Katherine A
Weet Marie
Grand Stand
Mlie
Bh. m
McKinney
Garr
Mambrino
Smith
Lou Arista
Cryder
Katherine A. B
Thomaa
Rak Alexander
Geera
Lady Patchie
the Rajah
McCay
Mary Gage
Young Fullerton
Intact
Cummings
Norman B
Dik
g.Rosemire
Lady Gal
Hamilton
Bic
Anna Bittle
Bom
Black Thorn
Billie Foster Boy
Mile Daah
Bella Star
Br. m
Retos Baby
Linzie Wilkes
Ethan Wilken
Shank
Brown Hella
Bh. H
Donald
Darius
Bowers
Sadie Baron
B. m.Sno Olive Wood
Katy H
Dandy C
Red Bird
Ben F
Ophel
Hydrastine
B. m
Diverse Schools and Colleges Across States Enter the Spotlight
A long list of educational institutions from Washington to Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, Vermont and beyond appears, including Columbian University, Virginia Military Institute, Dartmouth Medical School, Brown University, Mount Vernon Seminary, and many regional academies. The compilation highlights the breadth of educational offerings and prep schools, with several named colleges and seminaries noted among the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hall-Noyes
Emerson Institute
Feoner’s Business College
Peccerias Business College
Jonmnga College
Sionnaga Preparatory
St. John's College
Deargetown Osliese
Columbian University College
Columbian
Gaiveral Medical School
Columbian Univeral
Columbian University Law
Catholic University of America
Berlins School of Languages
National Law Bachool
uTmont
Aristol
Wy Washington Seminary
Army and Navy Praperatory
Mount Vernon Seminary
Waal Friend Select School
Misa Wallace
Univeraity School
Gunston Institute
Stuart School
Reach Language
Virginia
Auguste Military Academy
Locust Dale Academy
Woodlawn Seminary
Shenandosh College
Albania
Flouceater Academy
Hampton Institute
Virginia Military Institute
Andrew Small Academy
Bowling Green Seminary
McGuire’s University School
Richmond Cottese
Vitethia Institute
Chesapeake Academy
Cluster Springs Academy
Temperance Industrial Institute
Comparative Female
Stonewall Jackson Institute
College of William End
Bandoal Waoanery Dares School
University Gallery of Medicine
Mary Seminary
Mittery Hoofoodlawn
Youdhowood Seminary
West Virginia
West Vir Be University
Marshall College
Wheeling Business College
Powhatan Colleges
State Normal
New Hampshire
Kimball Union
Ipestoeg- Hexper
Holderness School For Boys
Dartmouth Medical School
Sanborn Seminary
Rhode Island
College of Agriculture
Brown University
Friends‘ School
Ursuline Academy
Otterbein University
Capital College Oratory
St. Joseph Seminary
Cleveland High School
Ohio Military Institute
Union Biblical Seminary
Academy of St. Mary's
Hiram College
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Jacobs Business College
Western Reserve Seminary
Ohio Wesleyan, University, Pennsylvania College For War
Heidelberg University
Boxing Bout at Fair Boys Spar for Six Rounds
At Upper Marlboro Md Aug 17 the twelfth annual Agricultural Fair day two drew about 3000 spectators with horse races baseball and a boxing bout. The morning game Friendship 14 Marlboro 1. Capt Marion won two heats and Alex T. placed second in others. A protest over a race result was rejected and Dr Lynch won the half mile race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wantington Peat
Upper Marlboro
The
Agricultural Fair Association
Friendship
Marlboro
Friedship
Owen
Leech
Maley
Hurd
Maryland
al Hereford
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Withorsea
Capt
Marion
Thomas Fr. Bond
Washington
Clayton Pabrney
Bell Rosés
Howard Russell
Capt. Marion
Alex T
Mayré Pearl
Escend
Steubener Egters
Russell
P. J. Steubener
Beli Rosed
Kimec
Sasy
B. Stye
Dr. Lynch
Calumet and Hecla Election Results Announced
In Boston on August 17 the Calumet and Hecla Mining Company held its annual meeting. President Agassiz reported lake copper priced at 12 12 cents. Directors reelected were Alexander Agassiz of Newport Francis L. Higginson of Boston Francis W. Hunnewell of Wellesley Quincy A. Shaw Jr. of Boston and James N. Wright of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet and
Hecla
Boston
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
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Washington Post Bureau
Depota
J. H. Trimyer
State Firemen’s Association
J. H. &. Ewell
Methodist Protestant Church
Trimyer
Inde
Btaff
McLeod's Band
Light Infantry
District of Columbia
Veteran Wire Association of
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Friendship Veteran Fire Company
Columbia
F. I Co
Reliance B. F. B. Co
Newport Newa
Endence Fire Company
Cheriestown
Citizens’ Fire Company
Charlestown
Buffolk
Lures
Woodstock
Bedford
S. C. Spitzer
Exmoor
Warrenton Horse Show
Tonawanda
Tonawanda, N.Y. Ang
Jenole Scott
Pet
Tia Mack
Ward
Wright
Coltina Best
Q. Ames
FL . Bull
A. E. Bell
G. H. Nettleton
B. B. Dewhurst
G C Hickley
F. Anderson
H. W. Warner
H. Ward
H. J. Holt
R. Stephens
G. W. Des
J. B. Read Peat
J. F. Brica
M. Howland
B. G. Flournoy
W. A. Larsied
O. F. Watson
Lefanit
Katherine
Gnue
Guthrie
Okla
B. A. Dowling
Perth
Mr. Dowling
Grover Graham
Malermott
Europe
Affleck
Pennsylvania Avenue
the Post's Educational Information Bureau
Post
Bureau of Educational Information
Educational Information Bureau
Washington Schools
Ity
Vermont
Duttershy
Montpelier Seminary
Vermont Academy
Riet
Troy
Ai ‘Eolueibin Ransolasr
Polyrectiste Institute
Catholic
Fort Edward
Barclay & Business Institute
Steno Ta St. Agatha
Lawrence School of Expressions
New Jersey
Rowane
Massachi the Gitmen
McDuffies School For Girls
Mr. Cutler
Army and Navy Preparatory School
13Th
Princeton
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Edaress BL
Wood’s Commercial College
East Capitol Street
Emat
Vvan
Gregg
Pittman
ST. John’s College
Vermont Ave
Thomas Ofrold
Brothers of the Christian Schoola
D&s
Guermanus
John Esputa
Mme
J. Baputa-Daly
John Phillipa Sousa
Wm. Haley
Eyputa-Daly’ School of
Prin
Hall
Noyes Bohoo
Mile
Ind
Ave
Georgetown
Jerome Daugherty
Strayer’s Business College
Cor. Lith
Sts. N. W
Degliah
Teatuhg
Oflal Court
Berntz School
14Th St
A. Gonard
Pine Ee
Washington School of
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Joah DE Gomar
Massachusetts
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Hiver
Muse
Moreau
Dobbs Ferry
Eagle King
Belle of Wakefield
Hutchinson
Hunis
Hal Dan
Ethaelbertha
Philipnind
Falr
Bennie Franklin
Bengie Riley
Kid Sullivan
South
George T. Merrick
Sheriff Middleton
Tove Household Department
J. A. McColle
Forestville
Wilk
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Ida Monroe
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Misa
Mamie Bowe
Whitner Behuyler
Buttenholea
J. HL Hall
Lothian
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Micx
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Rosale McGregor
Mian
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Miao Neadle Bowle
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Aquasca
Mra
H. B. Bird
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J. A. McColl
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Upper
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Milam Mary Nalley
Upper Mariboro
Nellie B. Hil
B. Owens
Ong Yard
Feestville
J. A. Co
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Panion
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Taney
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Indiana Normal School
Bowman's Technical School
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Albright College
Cheltenham Military Academy
Woman's Medical Collage
Reourgivants Military College
Sylvania Military State Normal School
Chambersburg Academy
Crusadermy
Amata
Towarida Business Collage
Schook
Kee Mar College
Mount St. Mary's Colles
Brunswick Seminary
Charlotte Hall School
Wilford
Tue Woman‘s College
Jacob Tome Institute
Country School For Boys
Britimore Center College
Qirle
Latin School
Joan's New Windsor
Soller Central Commercial College
Ohio
Tennessee
Fairmont School For Girls
Cedar Hil Institute
Edwards Academy
Cumberland City Academy
Exotville College
McAlen's Business College
Vanderbilt University
Grand University
Portady College
Tdgeoin Memorial Untwersity
North Carolina
Trinity College
Biltmore Forest School
Virginia Schools
Old Point Comfort College
Xaverian Brothers
Brother Philip
Fort Monroe
Augusta Military Academy
Ft. Defiance
Wear Staunton
Openwateke Valley
Praparag
V. Qr
Chase Roller
Bowling Green Famald Seminary
Bowling Green
R. FW
P. R. BR
Virginia Female Institute
Sifss
Marta Pendleton Duval
Frin
J. EH. B. Stuart
Washington & Lee University
Inston
Law
Letters
Hoginesring
Sciance
George BH. Denny
Fishburne Military School
Valy
Cleaveland Academy
Fauquier Co
Wash
D.C
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Markham
Brown’s Univ. School
Aline Bird
West River
Edith Jarbos
William Schuyler
Honey
J. T. Ward
HE. McGregor
Forestvilla
Mamle Kendall
Eva Turner
Aquasco
Concord
M. E. Berry
Amelia Bowle
John Street
John T. Wall
Fore Eatville
Mina M. E Barry
Misa M. E. Berry
Barentville
Allen Bowis
Minnie Chew
Frederick Basseer
T. F. Goldsborough
St. Mary's County
A. B. Siye
Benedict
Samuel BR
Bweensy
P. J. Steubrener
Bladensburg
Larrimore
G. A Brady
John W. Lansbury
M. Hampton
Magruder
J. A. Turner
Westwood
Maryland Commission Agency
Charles, Calvert, Anne Arundel
Bt. Mary
Prince George
St. Mary
St. Louis
Prince George County
Charles M. Berry
Seat Pleasant
Gasch Bros
N.Y. Ave Nw
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Grand Rapids Medical
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Olivet College
Academy of Sacred Heart
Spring Arbor Seminary
Connecticut
Berkeley Divinity School
Foster School
Mystic Valley Institute
Curtis School
Miss Johnston
Kirk
ST. Mary's Academy
Bister
Chas
M. Abr Mson
Abrahamson Business College
the Haven College
Qatarist
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Maplewood
J. Shortlidge
Yale
A. M
Maryland Agricultural College
College Park
School of Technology
Washington, AJ
aulidé&Sime
Charlotte Wall School
Charlotte Hall
Coal Springs
M. Thomas
Baltimore Medical College
David Street
M. D
Dean
Jy Tlsitoxsak Fey
Rockville Academy
Rockville
Ideal Training School
Ste
Mason
Canatt
Darnetown
Montgomery County
Boya Board
Vyr Wilwee
B. B
Bennie Riley
Bradfiald
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