Gaynor Improves as Mayor Suffers Partial Palate Paralysis
New York reports Mayor Gaynor shows daily progress after being shot. An increase in eating, reduced throat swelling, and less facial weakness accompany doctors’ cautious notes. Relatives and staff stress hopeful recovery while striking a balance with lingering paralysis and a facial speech impediment. Thomas Gaynor travels to Ohio but stays optimistic about his brother’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaynor
Aslamson
Mrs Trader Near Recovery After Street Fall Injury
Mrs Trader, a Civil War nurse known as the Finance Nightingale, was injured by a street fall last week. A years old clerical worker in the pension office, she served throughout the war and was twice wounded while nursing in Bell hospitals. She helped administer field hospitals at major battles and remained active in her duties until the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Plack Trader
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Bnt
Eho
Hersion
Trader
Bell
Mia Trader
Government to Count Money Once Less for Savings
The Treasury and Bureau of Engraving and Printing will cut counting of paper money to once per cycle. Previously money was counted twice, first by automatic presses and then by clerks, and again after delivery to the Treasurer. Assistant Secretary Andrew announced the change, projecting annual savings of about 320000 for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Andrew
United States
Victim of Shotgun Wounding Refuses Details
Henry Jackson, 35, was taken from 3208 Street Northwest to Georgetown University Hospital with a gunshot wound to the right hand and facial scratches. He would not explain how he was wounded, stating only that he was shot the night before in southwest Washington. He was later detained at the seventh precinct as detectives investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jackson
Street
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington
Jackson
Reform in China Expected After Elevation of Tong Shao Yi
American officials anticipate sweeping personnel changes in Beijing as Tong Shao Yi is elevated to acting president of the imperial board of posts and communications. Calhoun informed the State Department of innovations signaling a more energetic, businesslike governance of the Chinese Empire. Tong Shao Yi, a Yale graduate and protege of Yuang Shih-keal, rises after Hou Shih Chang and Prince Yu Lang moved up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong Shao-Yi
Central
China
Peking
Calhoun
State Department
United States
Imperial Board of Posts and Communications
Hou Shih-Chang
Prince Yu-Lang
Tong
Ale
Yuang Shih-keal
Vienna Singers Visit by National University Chorus
Two hundred students from the National University of Vienna will visit Washington next Sunday. They form a chorus and will be hosted by the Saengerbund. A meeting of the te ception committees will be held at Saengerbund hall with badges for each guest. At 2 p m the group will tour in automobiles until 6 p m, followed by a banquet at the New Willard Hotel. Covers will be laid for 000. Local committee members include Isaac Gans as chairman and A D Marks, Dr Christian Strack, William F Meyers, D L delke, Maj Fred Cook, E D Shaw, and Scott Bone.
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National University of Vienna
Washington
Saengerbund
New Willard Hotel
Isaac Gans
A. D. Marks
Christian Strack
William F. Meyers
D. L. Delke
Fred Cook
E. D Shaw
Scott €. Bone
Fine Shooting in Drizzle at Camp Perry
Second Lieutenant C L Sturdevant engineers and Sergeant W A Fragner Marines led two world record performances as the NRA tourney closed. Sturdevant shot 24 bull’s-eyes at 1,000 yards in a storm while Fragner set the President’s match record of 283. Top ten in the President’s match included Fragner, Smith, Farnham, Griffin, Wilerzowski, Thompson, Walkie, Woodward, Van Amburgh, and Bridge. Colorado cavalry beat New York’s Squadron A in the championship revolver team match. District Captain Heidenreich won the Tyro prize in the machine gun/marine corps event. The Leach match leaders were Sturdevant, Winder, Emerson, Eddy, Klemm, Brian, Woolf, Hammond, Casey, and Wainwright.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Leach
Clarence L. Sturdevant
Corps of Engineers
K. K. V. Casey
Delaware
Sturdevant
W .A. Fragner
United States Marine Corps
Sergt
W. A. Fragner
Marine Corps
H. D. Smith
U.S. N
Gorot
G. W. Farnham
Ensign BR. C. Griffin
Q. M. Sergt
Wilerzbowski
Neten T. A. Thompson
Lieut. W. B. Walkie
Uo O
Ensign V. V. Woodward
US N
C. J. van Amburgh
Massachusetts
A. L. Bridge
U. S
Colorado
Squadron A
New York
Tenth United States Infantry
Frank H Heidenreich
Miatine Corps
J R Irehr
E. H. Brian
District of Columbia
J. R. Fehera
H. C. Calwell
Ralpha Alderman
C. L Sturdevant
United States Engineers
C B. Winder
H. Emerson
EH. W. Eddy
Matt Klemm
United States Cavalry
EE. H. Brian
W .H. Woolf
Arizona
M. C. Hammond
Michigan
Lot
Casey
Pennsylvania
J. M. Wainwright
Blain Dixon
Fifth Infantry
Canada’s Rainbow cruiser sails for Esquimalt
Portsmouth England Aug 18 The Rainbow cruiser purchased by Canada to form a nucleus for a Canadian navy sails from Portsmouth for Esquimalt. The second class cruiser displaces 3600 tons carries two inch guns and six 47 inch guns with a full staff of instructors provided by the British navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
England
Rainbow
Dominion of Canada
Great Britain
Esquimalt
Rob Lady Parker's Sister Thieves Steal Jewelry in St Moritz
New York author M Daniel Bacon touring Switzerland with Lady Parker and Sir Gilbert Parker reported a theft in St Moritz. Jewelry worth 45000 dollars was taken in a bold, skillful operation but no money was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Moritz
Switzerland
Daniel Bacon
New York
Lady Parker
Gilbert Parker
Eight Admitted to Auxiliary at Caledonian Club
At a Makles Club meeting of the Caledonian Club auxiliary on Wednesday night eight candidates for membership were elected. The new members are Mrs. Katherina McPherson, Mrs. William Patrie, Mrs. Mary Duncan, Mrs. Mary Munroe, Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. George Rae, Mrs. Thomas Glenn, Mrs. B. M. Ure, and Mrs. M. Mengles. Mrs. A. Robinson presided and a short musical program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wables Auxwery
Caledonian Club
Makles Club
Katherina McPherson
William Patrie
Mary Duncan
Mary Munroe
John Robinson
George Rae
Thoms Glenn
B. M. Ure
Personal Crisis Reports Rise in District as Suicides Probed
A district review shows 93 self destruction reports by June 20 with 98 in the previous fiscal year ending June 30 and 15 cases since July 1 of the present year. July records include nine deaths by self action. the current month totals suggest a possible yearly record. Coroner Nevitt notes Washington’s climate and urban advantages do not explain motives, while hot weather is not a sole factor. Methods include hanging, carbolic acid, gas, and other means, with a variety of dates and locations cited.
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Washington
Nevitt
Iasit
Army Orders Leaves and transfers capts first lieuts and resignations
Army orders list leaves of absence and transfers for engineers medical corps infantry cavalry and ordnance. Names include Second Lieut George R Goothate, First Ligut James G Steese, Capt Leon T Le Wald, Lt Alexander T Coover, Capt Verling K Hart, Lt Hormsby Evans, Maj Noble R Creager, Lt Alexander H Davidson, Capt Lucian Moody, and others with dates and duties at Sandy Hook New York Fort Niagara Columbus barracks Philadelphia and Fort Riles. Resignation of Second Lieut Robert Clarke to take effect September 15 and retirement for Capt Edger A Macklin. Special and revoked orders noted for several officers.
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George R Goothate
Corps of Engineers
James G Steese
Leon T le Wald
Medical Corps
Liewt
Alexander T Coover
Verling K Hart
Fifteenth Infantry
Hormsby Evans
Nineteenth Infantry
Noble R Creagér
Hirst
Alexander HM
Davidson
Thirteenth Cavalry
Lucian & Moody
Ordnance Department
Chief of Ordnance
New York City
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Sanday Hook
Robert Clarke
Twentieth Infantry
Edger A Macklin
Ifantry
Cyrus FR
Street
UB. A
Miant Military Institute
Germantown
Ohio
John W Downer
Third Feld Artillery
Bpselat
Ban Prancitch
Cal
William Weigel
Second Infantry
Wll
Columbus Barracks
oMcer
Poiladelphia
Benjamain “W. Atkinson
Fourth Infantry
Henry A. Webber
Medical Corps of
Army
Fort Niagara
Webber
Wetting K Hart
Wilford J Hawkins
Bandy Hook Proving Grounds
Open Letter to Mase Mutual Life on Disease Treatment
An appeal urging life insurance firms to notify agents of policy holders with Bright's Disease and Diabetes about Fulton’s renal and diabetes compounds. The letter claims potential annual savings of over $190,000 and argues companies should help by informing clients, citing案例 mortality figures from 1901-23 and a Detroit example.
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Mase Mutual Life Insurance Co
Fulton
Bette
Uniesa
Tenbury
Ife
John J. Fulton Co. P. S
Detroit
Bright
Brights
Tala
Patton
Henry Evans Drug
John J. Fulton Co
Strest
Second Annual Columbus Knights Reunion at Blue Mountain
About 2000 Knights of Columbus attended the second annual reunion at Blue Mountain House Maryland. John G. Krener said 6000 members were expected but weather kept many away. Trains brought members from Hagerstown Cumberland York Hanover Gettysburg Chambersburg Waynesboro Washington and Baltimore. Exercises opened with Onward Christian Soldiers chorus. Supreme Knight James A Falherty gave principal address. Harvest dance capped the celebration.
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Blue Mountain
Peets
Washington Post
Biue Mountain House
Knights of Columbus
John G. Krener
Hagerstown
Cumberland
York
Hanover
Gettysburg
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Washington
Baltimore
Pen Mar
F. Powers
P. C. Mueller
Supreme Knight
James A. Fal_herty
New Haven
Clarence Martin
West Virginia
Blue Mountain House
Safety jailed by militia in West Virginia case
Sheriff Wiseman of Summers County says there is no truth to claims that the accused Thomas Haymond confessed to murdering Mrs. Alliff. The prisoner was turned over to Sheriff Harshbarker at Huntington after mob pressure. Gov. Glasscock and officials discussed the case as reports of a corroborating confession were denied.
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Huntington
Byootal
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
George Wiseman
Summers County
Thomas Haymond
Hinton
John Alliff
Glasscock
Sherif Harshbarker
Hudton
ANM
Raymond
Princeton
Letter Ten Years In Mails Reaches West Virginia
Wade Hoff, a bookkeeper in Clarksburg, West Virginia, received a letter mailed nearly ten years ago in Buffalo Wyoming. The missive, addressed to Santa Anna Luzon Philippines where a soldier served, traveled thousands of miles through multiple handoffs before arriving at Hoff’s desk. Only one postage stamp was needed to continue its epic journey.
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Philippines
Clarksburg
Washington Pont
Clerksburg
W. Va
Wade Hoff
Clarksbute Transfer Company
Whitten
United States
Buffalo
Wyo
Santa Anna
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Farmer shot in hunting accident near Hazen
Cumberland Maryland August 18 McClelland Welsh 16 year old cousin Manuel Welsh mistook a moving object for a squirrel during a shared hunt and fired buckshot. Welsh was hit in the stomach chest arm groin and required an operation at Western Maryland Hospital in critical condition.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
McClelland Welsh
Hazen
Western Maryland Hospital
Uel Welsh
Removal of Kentucky Battle Ship Guns in Record Time
At Norfolk Navy Yard four 13 inch guns from the battleship Kentucky were removed in under two hours. Each 93 ton gun was slung in chairs and hoisted to the wharf by a 120 ton derrick. The sleeves will go to the Washington naval factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byeda
Washington
Norfolk
Kentucky
Norfolk Navy Yard
Child snatchers attack mother in Kentucky demand baby
In Stanford Kentucky on August 1 or 1R a car stopped before the home of farmer T P Eads. A young couple demanded Mrs Eads surrender her baby boy and when she refused one of the women hurled carbolic acid at the mother. The pair fled in a car without giving a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
T P. Eads
Two Dead in Head-On Crash at Raleigh Yard
Two killed and three injured in a head-on collision in the Norfolk and Southern yard in Raleigh North Carolina as a passenger train entering the station at 9 90 struck a yard engine due to an open switch. Names of the victims were not available at late hour tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
Norfolk and Southbound
Fall From Scaffold Fatal Claims Portsmouth Carpenter
A Portsmouth carpenter C J Stone fell forty six feet from a scaffold in Norfolk injuring his neck fatally while Samuel Rich, on the scaffold, saved himself by grabbing a timber fragment. Stone died at the scene and Rich survived the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
C. J. Stone
Portsmouth
Samuel Rich
Stone
Aviator John Moissant Made Across Channel with Passenger
John Moissant, American born in Chicago, crossed the English Channel with a passenger in a heavier‑than‑air craft amid a career linked to Central American revolutions. He spent part of his youth in California, moved to Salvador with family, and led an expedition against Salvador under Zelaya’s backing. He later operated in Nicaragua and Europe, reputedly aiding Zelaya and engaging in political intrigue, including an assault on Salvadoran minister Belisario Suarez. His brother Alfred was reported in Washington recently.
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John Moissant
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Egalnet
Republic of
Salvador
Cant
Chicago
California
Alfred
Edward
George
John
Sante Emilia
Sohsonate
Mul
Sonsonate
Moissant
Rivas
Sonsénate
Bonsonate
John Motesant
Santa Emilia
Europe
Madtz
Managua
Belisario Suarez
Costa Rica
Suarez
Corinto
Leets
Zeidya
Secret Police
Alfred Moissant
Washington
Suit Over Dam Construction Seeks 75000 Dam Claim
A federal suit filed in the circuit court seeks 75000 from Baker Contract Company of Pennsylvania, Colonial Trust Company of Pittsburgh, and others. The case concerns failure to finish Dam 18 on the Ohio River near Parkersburg, with the United States alleging breach of bond and contract terms. J W Cattrill supplied lumber and materials to the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Parkersburg
Federal Circuit
United States
Joseph W Cott- Till
Baker Contract Company
Pennsylvania Corporation
Colonial Trust Company
Pittsburg
Ohio River
J. W. Cattrill
Atlantic Coast Line Offers Telegraphers Higher Pay
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announces a wage increase for all telegraph operators effective this month. The raise is percentage-based with no fixed maximum. The new schedule sets eleven-hour days for single-operator offices and nine-hour days when two or more operators are on duty.
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Ibestal
Washington
Wimington
N. C
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Lynchburg Shoemakers Win Ninth Inning Tilt
Lynchburg wins in the tenth after Danville scores to tie at 2. Harry Griffin of Lynchburg pitched a three to two victory over Danville, with Morrison and Rickert delivering key hits and a late scoring run sealing the game. The same day Petersburg beat Roanoke 1 to 0, while Fredericksburg Insurance and local delays filled out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Washington Post
Lynchburg
Harry Griffin
Red Sox
Shoemakers
Denville
Howdal
Heller
Bailivan
Hooker
Smith
Jana
Grifin
Sullivan
Griffin
Gaston
Gsby Bushey
Blule
OM Bubeoy
pall—Howdell
Hocker
Tin Pite
Mr. Fender
Washington
Petersburg
Roanoke
Poaneke
Fowell
Pressly
Kaither
Newton
Goizo
Brown
Spratt
Kunkle
Hamilton
Scamlat
Retailers Meet Tonight At Chamber Rooms
The Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce board of governors will meet in chamber rooms at oclock tonight. Governors include Joseph Etrasburger president Captain James FF Oyster vice president T C Dulin treasurer George H Gall secretary R P Andrews M A Leese D J Kaufman Alfred Mayer H C Bergheimer and A D Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants’ Association of the Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Association
Joseph Etrasburger
Capt
James FF. Oyster
T. C. Dulin
George H. Gall
R. P. Andrews
M. A. Leese
D. J. Kaufman
Alfred Mayer
H. C. Bergheimer
A. D. Prince
Miss Anne Lamson Dead at Bangor Age 74
Miss Anne Webster Lamson longtime matron and superintendent at Washington City Orphan Asylum died in Bangor Maine on August 4. Born in Rebec Maine, she was 74 and came to Washington soon after the Civil War where she served for years as matron and later superintendent of the orphan asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Webster Lamson
Yegis
Washington City
Tiny Baby Cured of Eczema by Cuticura in a Week
A parent reports a near year old infant severely affected by eczema on the scalp face and nose. After using Cuticura products the crusts cracked and blood stopped, and within a week the baby was cured with no marks, prompting others with skin troubles to seek Cuticura remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Hiath
Meepa
M. Fogel
Howton
The Post's Weekly Magazine to Continue Serial Feature
A fragment explains that the feature began in The Post's semiannual magazine section last Sunday and will continue regularly each Sunday until completed. The second part will appear next Sunday, with The Sunday Post offering readers a new dealer to reserve copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sunday Post
Department of the Interior notices on proposals and bids
A garbled collection of federal procurement notices from the Department of the Interior and the District of Columbia Commissioners. The fragment details August 1910 bid openings, construction and electrical work, building and hospital projects, proposal forms, security deposits, and affected offices with multiple dates and locations, including Washington DC and the District of Columbia buildings. Entities include the Interior Department, Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and various hospitals and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
Tio
Yale
Peibion
Petein
Febtoy
Pibhce
Wasshington
Freetmen
Washington
Jane
Inbateala
Ae Ease E. Wiscon Aaelat Ant
Auld
Distrae
Columbia
Beales
Oftieck
Distriet
Dolph
John Ine
Mark Vy
D.C
Tha Dieter
Columbia Washington
Ault
Grrick
Ecomsmissioners
Diserter
Columb
Washinkton
Rhotts Yetind Avenue
7Th
Marion Streets
Washthetod
Marion Treet
Beeenland Avenue
JO Johnson
Edward M. Markham
Daulb
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Adamson
Thomas L Gaynor
Springfeld
Thomas Gaynor
Hoboken
Mayor Gaynor
Mrs. Trader
Baengerbund
Vienna
C. L. Sturdevant
The
Engineers
Marines
Canada
Rob Lady Parker
Columbus Knights
Autimobiliats
Miniature Distillery In Truth
Waenington
Dahvillé
Vea
Wil Brooks
Richmond
Cincinnati
Chesapeake and Ohio
Stevena
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
English Channel
Manague
Nmest
Blanks
Pritchard
Hope
Moorland
Bowen
Shaughnessy
Bale
OM Herflitch
Doyle
Mr. Mace
Fredericksburg
Washington Woolen
Montague
A. J. Montague
Miss Gay Montague
Brussels
Bluefield
G. W. Combs
H. B Wiggin Lumber Company
Lester
Yancey
Sue Wasungwe
R. G. Yancey
General Fospital Board
Eastern Hospital
Williamsburg
Board of Governors
New Organization
Anne Lamson
City Orphan Asylum
Topham
F Street
al Fusre
Jonas
al Te
Worteter Jara
W. B. Moses & Sons
N. W
Otard Dupuy
Christian Xander
Quality House
Supreme Court OF the Disteire
Jennie B Menford
Cork de
Wagtsh
Tuathca
Beal
James Parner
Webster
Bhokray Uptey
Tald Bankrunt
Satedankrupt
the Young Men's Store
Turden
Thureday
Sethy
India
Rayfles
Lyman A. Howe
Roosevelt
France
Vincennes
Dalatela
Paris
Maryland
Academy Shins
Brewster’s Millions
Gayety Theater
Rose Sydell
London
Iy Lyceum
Dixie Bok
Great Falls
Lea
Washington Vs
Cleveland
Casino Ee
Motion Picture Plain
Biograph
Bay” Plaza
Ninth ST. M. W
Harry Chick
Benes
Reais
New Jetaras
Bricklayers’ Union
D C
Costello Hell
Geg W Elliott
Byron
Adams
Tns M
Adaks
Frank E. Chapin
Ballantine
Newark
Doren Shoemaker Co
Milburn, Heister & CO
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