Target Practice at Sherman Field Sets Early Records
First battery field artillery N G D C at Sherman Field reports record scores in annual encampment. Capt Vogt commands. weather brings one of season’s heaviest electrical storms causing tent damage and a retreat. Lieuts Bennett Wilson Shilling praised for target work. Private Sullivan hospitalized with serious burns from a smoke bomb explosion. Horses dissected for instruction. colored soldier detachment from War College cares for mounts. Sergt Young to return soon. Cannoneer Collins treated after horse bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othanna
First Battery
Field Artillery
N. G D.C
Sherman Field
Fiung
Louis C. Vogt
George A. Bennett
George G. Wilson
Harry F. Shilling
Robert Sullivan
Army War College
War College
Washington
Young
Herbert R. Young
Cannoneer
Walter E. Collins
Auto Light Case Defeat for District in Traffic Fight
The District crime wins in the police court as Judge Pugh convicts motorcar agent R J Martin of violating traffic rules by forcing light systems that endanger pedestrians. Martin posts ten dollar bond on appeal, with his attorneys challenging the regulation as unreasonable and unusual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh
R.J. Martin
Walter B. Guy
Martin
Cas
Court of Appeals
Guy
H. Leftwich Sinclair
Syme
Taggart
Reuter Sues Fire Insurer for Burned Property Loss
Mrs Ernestine Reuter of this city sues Fidelity Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of New York in District Supreme Court for 7100 claiming a policy for three years covering fire damage to her property was not paid after a March fire that destroyed the premises. Her filing names attorneys T L Jeffords and J C Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuter
Ernestine Reuter
Fidelity-Phoenix Fire Insurance Company
New York City
District Supreme Court
T. L. Jeffords
J . C. Dutton
Sun in Eclipse Today Seen at Sunrise in Parts of Russia
Sun in eclipse to dawn across regions including Russia, Scandinavia, and Persia with totality in certain areas. Observers report sunrise visibility and varying obscuration levels as the rare celestial event unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Scandinavia
Persia
Eclipse and public notices headline blend of daybreak events
The brief item reports a morning solar eclipse visible in Washington and a regional partial coverage across Europe Asia and Africa, with clergy and officials named. It transitions to local court news including a conviction for mistreating three white girls and a public hearing on railroad service, followed by Maryland cadet appointments to West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Scandinavia
Asia Minor
Persia
India
Umbria
Cathedral Cloge
Mount
St. Alban
United States
Europe
Minnesota
Illinois
Indiana
Harding
Henry A. Brown
Tronomers
Africa
Agla
Penumbra
Abraham Deesner
Rosasfogot
Haltimore
G. Silverstone
Clarence £. Furham
Richmond
Petersburg
Hout
Kelle
Deerfield
Vince Venpettas
Huttensvile
Chambers
Charles H. Jack
Teer Meth
Salia M. Carles
Augusta Springs
Mt. Chambers
Milton al Crandall
Ada Estelle Printz
G. EF. Dewhirat
Bosworth Field Anniversary Marks Richard IIIs Death
An old chronicle notes the Bosworth Field battle on a day 429 years past marking the end of the Middle Ages in England. It recounts Richard IIIs murder of his rivals, Henry VII’s ascent after the clash on Bosworth field on August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth Field
Richard II
England
Richard III
Richard Tit
Edward IV
Richard
Duke of
Gloucester
Edward
Duke of York
Lancascrans
York
Henry Earl of Richmond
Henry
Devine Will Filed In New York Trusts For Nephew And Niece
The will of John T. Devine former Shoreham Hotel manager filed in District Supreme Court probate assigns widow M Virginia Devine substantial estate control and two trusts. A $35 000 trust for nephew Theodore Devine of New York City and a $1 000 trust for niece Marie Devine, with residue to the testator’s mother Ilannah Devine. Widow named executrix. real and personal estate share to widow with two thirds retained for trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Devine
Shoreham Hotel
District Supreme Court
Fred McKee
M. Virginia Devine
Beneft
Theodore
Devine
New York City
Marie Devine
Ilannah Devine
Bridget Callahan
Mary G Ring
Daniel J. Callahan
Moxandria
Mary Sinon
John Callahan
Seaboard Portland Cement Compar Wiliam S
Death notices list several local residents and infants
Deaths reported for Tartnett six years old at 926 7th street mountain Berg 777s Providescs Woxpial Sweitzer five years Highlands Helen Miscillan H Keg eighty three at 1800 12th street aw Hatuelis eighty eight at 1102 First aw Peter Robinson sixty nine at tuberculosis hospital Louise Jennings ami Wash Asyhom Hosp infant son of Robert and Ada Watts three days 1951 32nd street nw infant daughter of Charles L and Annie Leek days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tartnett
Mt. Sn Berg
Sweitzer
The
Highlands
Helen Micillan H. Keg
St. Aw
Hatuelis
Peter Robinson
Louise Jennings
Wash
Asyhom Hosp
Ron
Robert
Ada Watts
St. Nw
Charles L
Annie Leek
Births Reported In Local Families Across Town
A long list of births is announced with numerous couples named, detailing boys and girls born to Chricoan H and Kathleen Wientche, Arthur BE and Julia A Walker, Angelo and Carurla Venuto, Frank J and Maria L Stockman, and many more couples. The notices include multiple families with first names and paternal lines, reflecting a broad community record of newborns in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chricoan H
Kathleen Wientche
Arthur BE
Julia A. Walker
Angelo
Carurla Venuto
Frank J
Maria L. Stockman
Richard
Anna Schleicher
Noah L
Leora Simmons
James M., Jr
Tao
Aliabath Ko Maynahen
Whiliam
Mollie Miller
Margaret Mackin
Wilbur A
Mary FE. McDonald
John H
Bessie Limberger
David H
Katherine B. Luttrell
John 3
Ellen Kelliher
Maurice H
Julia 3
Jarvis
William A
Whelmina Hnllman
Samuel
Katia Gobvet
Gtr
Refael
Gretane ‘Aaraola
Gieketwla Clem L
Mary Gamer
Hampton BR
Tracy Orcon
William J
Katharine V. Freveil
William M
W. Freeny
Robert F
Molile D. Fonkhamer
Edmund M
Bessie V. Emrich
Virginia
Ada Dabney
Agostina
Catherina di Leo
Amedeo Ana Vittoria di Pretora
Thomas H
Eva Codrick
Nicola and
Filomens Cecchina
John F
Mary T. Bennett
Willam J
Margaret M. Boyle
Willam H
Lula Pryan
George H
Hennig S. Backer
Mary F. Adams
Giuseppo
Lucia Agullino
Joseph
Mary A. Young
Robert P
Ada Wallt
Lockers
Edward
Mosse Thomas
Joy
Martha Shaw
John W
Cora A
Marbure
Bor
Charles
Estella
Klas KI
Regina Davis
Cora A. ‘Butler
City Bulletins and Local Shop Notices
City bulletins advertise carpet and rug cleaning by Conger's with moderate charges and a contact number. The Fountain Pen Shop claims a leak free Parker Lucky Carve pen at 1421 Pa. Chatcoat Flowers promotes reasonable prices at Shaffer's New Flower Store on 900 Lith St. In Givin patrons receive tickets for Va. Theater, with Loneh at 1808 Pa. Ave mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Shaffer
Open Women Building Bids For National Memorial Project
Bids opened by the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds under Col Harts for a four-structure marble memorial extending from the Speedway end to New York Avenue. About 400000 dollars of the cost from Congress and public subscriptions. Bidders include Parsons Wynne Coombs Wagner Gill Sons Parker Doak Connors Bros and others from Washington New York Philadelphia and Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa
Office of Public Buildings and Grounds
Col. Harts
National Memorial
Whch
Speedway
Seventeenth Street
New York Avenue
Jack
Congress
Indiana
James I. Parsons
Goorer BH. Wynne
Norcross, Hros. & Co
Frank J. Wagner
John Gill Sons & the
Buyer-Robertson Construction Company
Arthur Cowsin
B. F. Gormley Company
Home from Mass, Mrs Sloway Passes at Home
Mrs wale Sloway, aged years, returned from Holy Name Church after mass on Wet Tenth street northeast and collapsed dead in her home yesterday morning. A physician cited natural causes. Neighbors, alerted by a fall, found her expired before aid could reach her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street
Holy Name
Wale Sloway
Sloway
Mrs Gibson Dies Widow of Senator Gibson In Louis
Mrs M H Gibson widow of Maryland Senator Charles H Gibson and former Washington resident died yesterday at the home of W P Semple in Louisville. She had been in failing health for a year. Funeral services will be held in Louisville tomorrow. The remains will be taken to Easton Maryland for burial Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Gibson
Charles H. Gibson
Maryland
Washington
W. P. Semple
Louis
Gibson
Lousville
Free Training for Library Positions Course Begins November 1
A seven months training course to obtain public library positions will start November 1 after admissions exams on October 16. There is no charge. applicants aged 8 to 95 with at least a high school education may qualify. Entrance exams cover history literature and general information. Circulars available at the library.
Woman Dies on Train in Baltimore Route
Miss Gussie Weil, an employee of H Wriedmans stallioning outfit in Baltimore, died on a train en route from this city to Baltimore after being struck by apoplexy. She leaves a father Joseph Weil two sisters Rose Weil of Baltimore and Mrs Simon Kien of Philadelphia and two brothers Louis of Cleveland and Jacob of New York. An auto in front of Raleigh Hotel caught fire from a short circuit. no major damage reported and J E Davis, commerce department official, was the car owner. Labor leaders Wilson names John B Call sy and Robert M McWade to mediate with Southern Hallway clerks in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Weil
Washington
H. Wriedman
Stalioning
Baltimore
Miss Weil
Joseph Weil
Rose Weil
Simon’ Kien
Philadelphia
Louis Weil
Cleveland
Jacob Weil
New York
Arc
O'Cluck
Raleigh
J. E. Davis
Department of Commerce
Colpoys
McWade
Wilson
John B. Callys
Cit
Robert M. McWade
Atlanta
DROWNED IN TIDAL BASIN IN ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
Samuel L. Willett, 48, of 36 Q street NE, formerly a cigar dealer, drowned at the Tidal Basin yesterday afternoon about 4. Police found his coat and umbrella on the west sea wall and his hat in the basin. The body was recovered after an hour’s search and identified by papers in his clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Willett
Q Street
F Street
C. H. Downe
Sylvester
L. Willett
W. T. Willett
Cormer White
William T. Wilett
Park Road
Willett and Reinecke Com- Pat, Inc
H Street
Public Grounds Improvements Reported For District
Col. W. W. Harts, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, filed his annual report to Gen. King detailing improvements and alterations in government structures and lands in the District. White House gear and park transfers to his office are noted, with West Potomac park roads and lawns expanded by feet of highway in two years, Lafayette Square work, a three hole golf course, and increased planting at the monument. Public playground reservations and a school garden area in Potomac park are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harts
Kingman
Army Engineers
White House
Col. Harts
West Potomac Park
Lafayette Square
Potomac Park
Beach Closed One Day For Repairs At Monument
The bathing beach near the monument closed yesterday for repairs after the District appropriation bill. No funds were the issue this time, but repairs were deemed necessary and the beach will reopen today. Attendance has averaged over 140 daily for ten days, with a peak of 200 recorded for one day. Commissioners may urge Congress in the next estimates to fund public bathing facilities to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Congress
ZIBA T MOORE FOUND DEAD IN PHILADELPHIA
Ziba T Moore a Progressive party leader in Philadelphia was found dead at his home from heart disease. A former assistant district attorney and ex legislator he helped nominate Col Roosevelt at the Progressive convention. He was 49 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ziba T Moore
Progressive Party
Moore
Col. Roosevelt
Police News Notes From The City Streets
Richard A Sprouse a nine year old of 1112 D Street Southwest was treated at Emergency Hospital for injuries after saying he was knocked down by a motorcycle near the Speedway by the bathing beach Martha Reed a colored nine years old walked to Emergency Hospital with a deep arm wound and said she was slashed with a knife by another colored woman Roland Duir of room 301 Southern Building reported an acetylene tank stolen from his automobile valued at 17 dollars James H Webb a Treasury Department employee reported his Virginia home was entered and jewelry valued at 73 dollars taken A collision between two automobiles on Fifteenth Street Northwest between L and M Streets caused minor damage to both vehicles owned by Litarr L Derrick 19 Fifteenth Street Northwest and J L McLoud Colorado Building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Sprouse
D Street
Martha Reed
Roland Duir
Southern Building
Yesterda
Fifteenth Street
James H Webb
Dominion Heights
Treasury
Virginia
Litarr L. Derrick
7. L. McLoud
Roam Ti Colorado
Band Concerts Today at Soldiers' Home
At Soldiers Home the Wigineer Band under Frank J. Weber presents a 4 pm program featuring marches and overtures including Richelieu, Felicia, and Dixie, with selections from Wagner and Tannhauser, plus Hawaiian and Filipino waltzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Judiciary Park
Wigineer
Frank J. Weber
Leater
Taylor Overture
Raymond
Thomas Gemx
Tannhauser
Arantio Aay
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Germany
Royal Pilsen
Abner-Drury Brewing Co
Washington, D. C
Chronicle of Nations
Hague
POST
Detat
Rock of Gibraltar
Ural Mountains
C. A. Murbiman & CO
12Th St
Byron
Adams
Allon
Hoare
H. N. D. Parker
Wes
National Electrical Supply CO
D. J. O'Connell
Pa. Ave
Weite
Phone
Heurich Brewing Co
Ing Vo
Sullivan
Mount St. Alban
Tolenza Rosetti
Unitedd States
Rosetti
Walter Plumley
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Anacostia
Pubic Utilities Commission
John of Gaunt
Edward II
House of Lancaster
Beauforts
Duke of Lancaster
Brittany
Milford Maven
Wales
Eim
Reginald Bray
Henry Vet
Laskey
Shoreham
Testator
U. S
Senate
Gardiner
John F. Laskey
Bar
District of Columbia
District
W. G. Gardiner
Annie Sloway
Alona
Louisville
Ziba T. Moore
Police
Hams Rand
Emil A. Ferstad
di Rter
Richeliew
Bolevert
Felicia
Grusmald
Mastinsri
Hanner
Berlin
Atlantis
Thor
Atlantic Selection
Madley
Remirk
Etraves AN
Morlick
Horlick
Washington Schools
National University Law School
Uven Ag & Ssions
Baiks, &c
Sédrees
Halding
Aller Geurier
National Law O
Woops
Toyseris Bingtesk Cour
Das
Pwenty
Anata
Atales
Shertiaaned
Esi Uu
Yates
Emily Harth
Steward’s
Susinese Ae
Poors
Tagine
Dev
Bonne Femme
Wusle
Ste de Fhone
Drillery Business
AMONM
Service College
TM New Turk Avenue
Strayer’s Business College
Lagen
Emerson Institute
Berlay
Andrean
Mamand Anite Cater AE Colleg Dent
College Wark
Peabody Baltimare
Cougars
Pee Dade
Seen
Charlotte Hall
U Srevten
Tin Seesinn Healns
USA
SL. Prasly
Butler
Pennsilvania Sculuodls
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Wm. Mann Inne
Rathem
Washington Post
Var
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