Fragmented Civil War Battle Report With Guard and Rescues
A fragmentary account describes a night action where brigades held a defensive line while guards and detachments faced repeated delays and withdrawals. It notes Capt Dudley of the Second Regiment as a likely hero, and mentions the dangers to a rear guard, delays for two and a half hours, and a rugged scene of fatigue, discipline, and partial enemy gains. Further details reference Connecticut troops, a Tenth detachment, and a Boston-bound column passing through a war zone.
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Sietance
Boston
Dudley
Orteing
Fey
Winthrop to Visit Fleet in Navy Day Visit
A garbled note reports Winthrop to visit a naval fleet and attend events at sea. It mentions ship tours and a welcome program, with references to sailors, port areas, and a possible ceremony. Names and exact places are unclear due to text damage but emphasize naval exchange and public attendance.
Wharf Condition and Dock Proposal for Washington Harbor
A wharf committee report urges Congress to fund 3600000 for frontage improvements and a commercial pier for building materials. It calls for a three recreation jet near Ninth Street, a sanitary fish market, and expanded wharfage to modernize the harbor as a model for other cities.
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Dustnet
Washington
Wharf Committee
Com- Mineon
Erient
Aimrantee
Tnree
Nuthatraet
Tsaret Furiding
Cardinal Gibbons Returns From Western Trip
Cardin al Gibbons returned from a western trip and reported feeling greatly improved in health. He officiated at the dedication of a Catholic cathedral and traveled through Yellowstone and Crackett Springs with accompanying bishops.
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Cartas
Smrdal
Washington Pos
Cardinal Gibbons
Foto
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Boley
le- Wot
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Yellowstone
Churen Yarke
Crackett Springs
Iquor Vote For Roanoke Petition Granted but Wets Appeal
Special to The Washington Post reports a local option election petition granted in Roanoke but supporters plan an appeal. The piece notes delegates named for a national good roads convention and various civic notes from communities including Williamsport and Tazewell.
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Gor
Wsscuch
Wisvelam
Gox
McCorkle
Charleston
Ritter
Cuthbert Beton Reese Bilézard
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Gilkeson Romney
Ady 18 Fm Corporation
Williaws
Trout
Fara
Acme
Juda St
Bluefie Ld
Septimus
Naylor
Denver
Teachers for Montgomery Le Phe Washington Pon Hockville Md Aug
A notice lists appointments of teachers in Montgomery and nearby areas. Principals include Mary Twanson, Nora Jacobitt, Gertrude Teatan, and others.Colored schools assign principals such as MQuince Gronard and Trufean Ho. The document records accepted resignations and new posts at several colored and standard schools.
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Washington Pon Hockville
Mary ¢ Twanson
Travilaltsbroks Putner
Mquince Gronard Greanbury
Howard Pr
Ncipal
Unies Chase
Trufean Ho
Balteys School
Miss Sonu J
Miss Arm
PD Welsh
Rennlesville
Embryo Sleuths Seex 1083 Seeks Information on Secret Service
A Washington police branch receives letters from Texas and Georgia residents seeking information about secret service and offering to join. D. T. C. Brown of Corbett Navarre County Texas writes urgent requests for details on the secret system while Moses Robinson of northeast Gainesville Georgia asks about possible office placement. The letters were filed with hundreds of others at the detective headquarters.
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Secral Sea
Washington Police Force
Maj Sylvester
Texas
D. T. C. Brown
Corbett
Navarre County
Tex
Secral Service
Bylvester
Moses Robinson
Northesat
Gainesville
Jetter
Washington, DC
United States
Higher Education for Women Draws Fire From Clergy
Rev Sullivan and Rev McGuigan spar over women education and women’s roles. Clergy argue higher learning harms homes, while asserting college aids women when science arts suits homemaking. Debate centers on Trinity College expansion and modern fashions versus duty.
Boy Harnesses Wagon Ride Sparks Local Incident
David Slavik of St Louis harnessed his son Johnny to a 60 pound wagon with contents and hauled it from Union Market toward Cate Street pollery station. The boy walked the distance, authorities say the stunt showed no ill treatment, while the father was arrested and compelled to tow the wagon to police custody nearly a mile away.
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Washington
David Slavik
A Louis
Johnny
St Louis
Cate Street
Altstance
Jaures to Fight US Steel in Parliament Interpellation
Paris reports Jean Jaurès will interpellate the government over a proposal to officially quote American common stock. The dispute centers on U.S. Steel and its implications for French financial policy. Meanwhile, United Spanish War Veterans issues reach the District of Columbia and Elizabeth L McNamara of Boston speaks for the national auxiliary. The sly annual convention is set for Tacoma from September 8 to 15.
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France
United States Steel Corporation
United
Fire damages room on New York Avenue Northwest
Fire of unknown origin caused 4250 damage in a year room at New York Avenue Northwest yesterday. The flames destroyed furniture wearing apparel and 9x features in the room as responders worked to control the blaze.
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Northwest
Nou Medm
Boy Pong Won't Stay With Uncle After Court Episode
Judge Callan admonished 14 year old Lee Pong, a Chinese youth, for disrupting a temporary home arrangement. Lee Pong fled a Chinese laundry uncle’s care, sought shelter at the Academy of Music, and returned to detention. The judge warned Lee Pong’s uncle to supervise him or face removal to an institution.
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Field Day at Garfield Park Playground Draws Large Crowd
A Washington Playground Association event at Garfield Park drew about 1000 children and parents for a day of games and entertainment. Bre Walter Seymour Binley and Mrs Jean Crasford led activities, with volleyball, tetherball, and costumes featuring doll and stage acts. An athletic meet is planned at Fifth and L streets southeast this afternoon from 6:39 to 7:00.
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Washngton Playground Association
Walter Seymour Binley
Jean Crasford
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Washington
Fifth and
L Streets
Funeral of death by own action at home of W Dethl
Funeral services tonight at the home of W Dethl on Rhode Island avenue northeast after his act of self harm. Cremation to follow at the family residence. Mrs Mary Delth, mother, lies on her bed recovering from a fracture while attempting to rush to her son. Pastor Bosman of the Bliat Pro....
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Wight
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Les
Bosman
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McKeesport
Pathe
Boy's Skuls Fractured In Canal Area Assault
Herbert Henderson, 11, of 3121 O Street Georgetown, was struck on the head by a stone near the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal between Thirty-fifth and Thirty-second streets and suffered a skull fracture. He received treatment at Georgetown University Hospital and returned home. Charles Samson, 45, of 202 Thirty-fifth Street, was arrested on a charge of assault. he claimed he acted in self defense after several colored youths known as rock batters began throwing stones at him as he worked at a factory. He said they continued after he chased them away, and a stone struck Henderson.
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Herbert Henderson
O Street
Georgetown
Ind
Georgetown University’ Hospital
Charles Samson
Ffth Street
Sergi Bean
Amaon
Young Henderson
Taft Defends Cadet Dismissals in Hazing Scandal
Taft backed the expulsion of seven cadets at West Point amid a hazing incident involving Roland Sutton, mother mourns for the boys, and a formal inquiry chaired by Col Bibley and Capt Mfsmth reviewed the actions. The case ties to the Annapolis death investigation and signals administration support for eradicating hazing in military academies.
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Pfa
Tatr
United States
Be Ng
Rolanda Sutton
Sutton
James N Sutongi
Naval Academts
Annapalis
John HW Booher Jr
West Point Ga
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Huvker
Lin
Larlo Wo
Thinmore Lika
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Wheeling
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Richmond
Alvert
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Jacobo Portner
Dottan Alp
Mecadele
Tial Sutton
Don Frogs
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Oscar J Ghales
Tantis
Mfsmth
Night Shoot For Fleet Searchlights On Barges
Norfolk VA August 1. In calm weather the battleship Fleet was training on southern drill grounds off the uainia apes with four ranges and targets. Searchlights from the ship lit the angles as gunnery practice began with destroyers Nichiivon and O Brien as targets. The Q Brien was towed and renamed to Lambert’s Went for trials. The Sew Hampshire joined by morning with Idaho and the wind from the north steadied the arc of the drills.
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Heet
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Haa Ben
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Idaho
Sailor Boxer On Trial At Sea Court Martial
A wireless message from the Navy Department reports Admiral Schroeder announcing Lav Willan, a mess attendant aboard the battleship Ver Mont 18, is being tried by court martial at sea for manslaughter. The case follows a boxing match off Frovingetown Mass between Williams and another mess attendant. A naval inquest found Foster’s death caused by his own actions. no one is to blame. Massachusetts officials seek further action against the accused for rioting near the rival ship. The Navy dispatch indicates the court at sea has recommended formal nasal court martial for Williams.
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Hazing, Navy cadets, and Sutton family in turmoil
The report outlines Cadet Sutton’s hazing incidents at Annapolis and West Point, his injuries and resistance to details, and the broader fallout including the Sutton family, Attorney General Wickersham’s involvement, and related naval academy inquiries. The piece notes expulsions and legal debates, with references to the Inland Indian schools and ongoing public notices.
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Government Department
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Examination for Marine Firemen at Fort Washington Md
The United States civil service announces September 18 tests to certify eligibles for certification to the quartermasters department at Fort Washington Maryland. Educational tests will be given and need not be present. Applications must be filed by close of business September 78 with the service commission.
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United States Chi Service Camprison
Tne Firma
Quartermasters Department
Inige
Battleship South Carolina readied at League Island yard
Phi adelphia Aug 19 The battleship South Carolina undergoing government tests at League Island yard after builder trials The ship built by Cramp and Co will be groomed before transfer to naval officials Hull scraped repainted machinery tuned and overall overhaul planned for Lewes Delaware tests on August 4.
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Army Orders Relieve and Dispatch of Several Officers
Army orders detail Edmund Daley to Washington Barracks for engineer duty and report by September 4. Major William Johnston to attend engineer school and serve at the general department. Lieutenant Colonel Willm Lasatier reassigned as adjutant general. Capt Wright Smith to Fort Eldhum for general recruiting service. Captain Samuel Moves and four infantry officers to report to the Commanding General, Department of... Pending arrival of the Fourth Infantry to the United States.
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Ae Enginser
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Iallous
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Ile
Navy Officers Ordered Home and Assigned to Duty
A stream of naval officers is listed with new duties and postings. Names include Lieut DP Wickersham, Lieut WF Becker, Ensign WE Hall, Ensign JM Towle, and Midshipman HM Latainers. Assignments cover Navy Yard Norfolk, Atlantic patrols, Pennsyvania duties, and home waiting orders.
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Unclear fragment summary from historical paper
Fragmentary OCR text mentions summer school day theme propaganda college students rugby and various names and places. Sparse readable items include references to colleges universities boarding and day schools and a few proper nouns, but no coherent event or outcome emerges.
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Ransolpal Acta
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Ieee
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Johorton
Westington
Phe Winnen
Frealaler
Rrakeman Killed by Engine in Yard Accident
A railroad yardman, about 41 years old, was killed last night in a yard accident near Providence Hospital. He was struck by a yard engine while walking along the track ahead of cars, suffering critical leg injuries. He had worked with Lenn snvada Railrond for ten years and had escaped prior incidents. The incident occurred as engines were moving, and he could not escape the wheels. He died of internal injuries after being taken to the hospital.
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Aidental Heath
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Giond
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