Police raid disrupts major brokerage offices in Washington
Detectives and police seal offices at Chestey Bosnes and other sites raiding Chesley Spence Wade Hedges Kane & Co Allison Jenkins and Cressey Spruce branches. Firms face court appearances with bonds, while district attorney Given vows to stop what he calls gambling. Commissioners support raids as authorities probe legitimacy of stock brokerage activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamee
Crumb
Folierman Grimsley
Frank Kane & Co
Pratt and Howlett
Aliceman Holmes
Wade & Hedges
Parham and Warren
Poneman Sanford
Cressey & Spruce
Given
Baker
Michigan
Avi Mot
Mr. Given
Old Soldiers in Affray at Station House
An elderly man Edwards fired at Cummings during a quarrel at Char Station near Corridore Home in Higeneiyilie. The shot hit the goat of Dr Shelly, causing no injury. Edwards, aged seventy three, was arrested after the incident, which stemmed from a year and a half old feud and boasts of past victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsosaaniweere
David Kenwards
Quanrvit
Quercllas
Jim Cum
James and Yeunser
Iss Char
Higeineyilie
Cummings
Shelly
Edwards
Edwards Agya
James
Theft plot and arrest shadow Washington jewelry theft case
Police report a theft of jewels worth a substantial sum from the apartment of Mrs Punnie C. Mehmard. A suspect admitted involvement and led police to the cache, where the items were recovered in a search at a Waite Lot yard. A court appearance and closing opera season events at National Theater are noted with plans for a farewell program and commemorative souvenirs.
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C. Mehmard
Eulit
Oliver
National Theater
Mitton Aborn
M. & S Aborn
Washington
National ‘Theater
Welch
Disastrous District Ballot Talk At Protective Association
R S Tharin told a District Protective Association meeting at the American Home Life Insurance Building that suffrage for the District will force a mass exodus of business leaders within ten years, warning that the government’s oligarchy must be challenged. He lambasted the closing of shallow wells and urged removing the current three Commissioners. Prof J Frase Richard presided.
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R. S. Tharin
District Protective Association
District of Columbia
R. 3. Tharin
American Home Tite Insurance
Fifth
Tharin
Washington
Amertcx
South Carolinas
Charten
Skk
Board of Commissioners
Wella
J. Fralse Richard
Naval ships near Washington Navy Yard and Indian Head
Wireless reports from Annapolis indicate Olympia is at the mouth of the Potomac while the monitors Nebraska and Arkansas have reached the Washington Navy Yard and Portus has arrived at Indian Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndonipmen
Werntnston
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Olympia
Potomac
Nevars
Arkansas
Washington Navy Yard
Indian Head
Imagined Life in Danger Woman Seized After Roosevelt Letter
Mrs Cherny naceiogy of 407 Eleventh Street NW was arrested last night by First Precinct police and sent to St Elizabeths after fearing enemies she claimed threatened her life. Secret Service had watched since she wrote to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay asking for protection. She previously sought a King Edward audience via friends.
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Cherny Naceiogy
Morey
Eleventh Street
Roosevelt
St. Elizabeth’s
Secret Service
Geronimo Featured Amid Controversy At Washington Parade
A Philadelphia era piece recounts Geronimo’s East Coast appearance during inaugural ceremonies, defending his display as harmless and noting critics' objections. It recalls his past raids, pensioned life, and attempts at baptism, while contrasting sensational anecdotes and editorials from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
Washington
Geronimo Waa
Indian Affairs
Lear
St Touln
Buffalo
Society of Pioneers of Arizona
Geronmo
Herman Ehrenbeimer
Efi
Arizona
Florida
Alabama
Siinkin
Geropimo
Girl Wins Father’s Release From Jail After Fund Drive
New York Aug 7 A daughter Fanny Bick secured the release of her father Joseph E Bick from Ludlow Street jail through three months of persistent effort and subscriptions totaling 960 for his bail. Bick, 64, senior member of a clothing firm, faced contempt findings and ongoing investigations into firm finances. The funds were paid to Marshal Henkel and the father was freed pending further examination of his affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byaalal
New York
Fanny Bick
Joseph E. Bick
Ludlow Street
Bick
Anaeph EB. Bick
Laat May
Sim
Hick Wan
Endlaw Street
Oney
United States
Henkel
Sfinkel
Ble
Georgians for Foraker rally denounces Georgia disfranchisement
Resolutions backing Senator Foraker for president and opposing Georgia disfranchisement were adopted at a Republican State League rally in Atlanta. About 21,000 colored voters and many white Republicans attended. Speakers included Thomas Blodgett and Bishop Turner who attacked Democratic influence in the South and Roosevelt’s appointments. The league aims to carry Georgia for the Republican ticket and restore Republican governance in the Southern states.
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Atlanta
Senator Foraker
Georgia
Republican State League
South
Republians
Blodgett
League
South Carolina
North Carolina
Alabama
Georgie
Panic on a steamer City of Muskegon wrecks engine
An eccentric rod broke inside the freight and passenger steamer City of Muskegon near midsize depth, tearing the engine and causing panic among passengers. Distress signals were sent and the steamer Georgia aided, taking seventy passengers to Chicago while the Muskegon was towed back for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
City of Muskegon
Chicago
Georgia
Wounds wife and kills self in Somers Point cottage
George Bechetter, a Philadelphia saloonkeeper, shot his wife and then himself after a dispute over answering a telephone ring at their Somers Point summer cottage. The wife was wounded and rushed to Cy Hospital. doctors fear she may die. Bechetter had been drinking for two weeks and local police say he was intoxicated.
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Speeta
Wantie City
George Bechetter
Philadelphia
Somers Point
Schaeffer
Nelekhora
Concert at White House by Marine Band this afternoon
Marine Band under Lieut William Santelman will perform at the White House today at 5 15 pm The program includes Fort Des Moines Overture Labanon Buphoatamalo o the Supertrom Laci Murictaus Whonmh Wonderlich Huger May Frey and Great Military Tattoo O Pagelcen TM and Star-Spangled Banner Also notes a stray verse from a poem about tender memories and a reflection on mortality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FL Santelmann
White House
Prelock
Fort Des Moles
Frey
I Pagiinest
Warner
Ambon Gift From Canterbury Aims to Start Cathedral Close
The Bishop of London is expected to present the ambon to the Washington Cathedral during the September 2 ceremony for laying the foundation stone of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in St Albans. The stone pulpit, sculpted by William D. Caroe, features bas reliefs and is carved from Canterbury stone. It honors Archbishop Langton and the Magna Carta, with later figures including Bede and Tyndale. The event draws English and American clergy and lay delegates for the International Brotherhood of St. Andrew convention.
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London
Davidson
Rummymede
SS. Peter and Paul
John
Church of England
Archbishop Langton
Broue Ig
Canterbury
Canterbury Cathedral
William D. Caroe
Tels
William ‘Tyndale
Coverdale
Stephen Langton
Caka
Runnymede
Beda
Bede
Durham
England
Wley
Tyndale
Germany
Enemlen
Hoe
Vilvorden
John Wickilge
Lutterworth
Lancelot Andrewes
Winchester
James Hitle
Westcott
Lasder
St la
Sishop
Amiben
Washington
Brotherhood
Texan to be tried today for larceny charge
Sidney H. Reed a 22 year old Austin Texan who said opium caused his downfall will face a larceny charge. He admitted the opium habit led to arrest by landlady Mrs Emma Cookrey of 616 I street and will be arraigned before Judge Mullaway in Police Court this morning. Reed is the son of a wealthy lumber merchant and arrived in Washington Wednesday morning to board with Mrs Cooksey. She later accused him of attempting to open another occupant's trunk.
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Sidney H. Reed
Austin
Tex
Emma Cookrey
I Street
Mullaway
Reed
Texas
Washington
Boad
Rescue Effort After Dock Break Throws Party Into Green Bay
Fourteen people including women with babies were thrown into Green Bay when a small Bay Beach dock broke at the resort near Green Bay Wisconsin. Several narrowly escaped drowning as men pulled the women from the waters. The incident left the water about five feet deep and several children over their heads with injuries reported among the party.
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Green Bay
Wis
Bay Beach
Prince de Lynar at Newport Hosts with Swan family
Prince de Lynar of the German Embassy in Washington visits Newport at the Swan cottage on Gibbs avenue. He is a nephew of Mrs. Swan. Former Secretary Shaw and Mrs. Shaw return to New York after attending the Fish dinner and Berwind ball for Prince Wilhelm of Sweden. Naval Academy detaches paymasters and clerks from the vessel for summer practice. orders await arrival of the fleet at Annapolis.
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Spectal
Newport
KK OE
Prince de Lynar
Washington
James A. Swan
Gibbs Avenue
Swan
the Treasury
Shaw
New York
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Fleet
Washington Post
Amagens
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Potts Case Reveals Bank Employee Draws Theft Saga
Edwin H Potts an absconding American National Bank employee is linked to thefts including 100 worth of Erle Ballend stock certificates and misappropriation of funds entrusted by a note teller. Investigations trace further misconduct while authorities seek Potts and his accomplice Arlema as they try to locate him. Potts’s father, a wealthy farmer near Lynchburg, has repaid a 1300 Baltimore loan tied to the stolen certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Potts
American National Bank
Potts
Erle
Lynchburg
Potte
Baltimore
Institutinn
Telegraphers Hear Union Leaders at Public Mass
Striking telegraphers and supporters heard speeches at the Columbia Theater. P J Ryan declared the strike has just begun while Groves urged solidarity. Speakers urged eight hour day, praised labor unions, and warned strikebreakers. Beattie predicted victory and unity as Congress nears action.
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Strcking Sncomer Teegraphers
Groves
Teleg‘aphera’ Union
Columbia Theater
P. J. Ryan
Ryan
G. W. McEntee
Sam de Nedrey
Central Labor Union
John
F.C. Roberts
Alexander Kent
People's Church
J. W. Beattie
Telegrapher Union
Beattie
Freeman Nash Held After Workhouse Release Forgery Charge
Warren G Nash recently freed from the workhouse on house breaking is in custody at the Sixth precinct station on forgery charges. Detectives Hartigan and Evans arrested him yesterday after a period of Westmoreland County activity and he will be turned over to Virginia authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Nash
Nash
Westmoreland County
Hartigan
Evans
Virginia
Immigrant Line From Adriatic To Charleston Planned
North German Lloyd to operate steamers from the Adriatic ports to Charleston for distribution to the South. Notice received from director B. Vonbillis. Vonbillis, age 45, is in the United States and expected early next week for talks with immigration authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wiltson
Adriatic
Charleston
Lloyd
B. Vonbiliis
German Steamship Company
Vonbillig
United States
Immigration officials report on tightened border controls
Commissioner Frank P. Sargent, head of Immigration, returns to Washington after a week away. Commissioner Bargent reports on northern border inspections and new arrangements with Canadian transport services to prevent undesired immigrants from crossing into the United States, working effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumigration
Frank P. Sargent
Washington
Bargent
America
United
Will Rest At Arlington Capt George Vanderbilt to Have Military Burial Today
Funeral services for Capt George Vanderbilt to be held at 2 PM at Lees Chapel under the auspices of the Department of the Potomac G A R with Chaplain Stevens and Department Commander Holbrook officiating. Burial at Arlington Cemetery escorted by a troop of the Thirteenth Cavalry from Fort Myer. Vanderbilt a New York native died of heart failure after being found unconscious in a boat near the Bliss estate in Virginia. He served in the Civil War with the Tenth New York Cavalry under Sheridan and Kipatrick, aged sixty eight, survived by four children and a brother.
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George Vanderbilt
George Washington University Hospital
Lee's Chapel
Department of the Potomac
Stevens
Holtrook
Ariington Cemetery
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
W. G. Himtod
W. E. Cowen
A.B. Cox
Alonze
Bilis
Alfred
Edson
M. M. Whited
Vanderbilt
New York
Washington
Tia
Alonze Q Bliss
Virginia
George Washington Trospital
Tenth
New York Cavalry
Sheridan
Kipatrick
Army of the Fotomsc
Five Lose By Robbery In City Burglary Spree
A string of quiet but costly robberies baffled police across the city. Mrs M J C Haney of Cleveland reports her National Hotel room broken into and valuables stolen while she was away. Miss Payne Taylor’s home on First Street SW saw a bedroom robbed and a pocketbook taken. Another guest at the same house lost ten dollars from his apartment. A residence on Eleventh Street NE was entered while occupants rested, with carpeting ransacked and items stolen. Enoch G Skinner’s cafe on Thirteenth and C northeast suffered a front and rear entry while he watched the door, leaving his money chest emptied of about ten dollars.
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Roppers
M. JC. Haney
Cleveland
Opto
Natonal
Atruder
Pxnme Taylor
Atraet
Til
Uhh
George
Eleventh Street
Contie
Enoch G. Skinner
Tan
Woman Robbed of Purse at M4 K Street Store
Mrs Caroline Rocher proprietor of a Northwest store reported a midday holdup by two Black men. One snatched her pocketbook while she served a customer, the thief fled through an alley and disappeared. The other suspect loomed over the counter. The robber is described as about twenty, 5 feet 7 inches, very dark, and poorly dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Nocner
K Street
Rocher
Mea Rocher
Regres
Wyand Turbine Company Son Held in Forgery Case
William Wyand, son of Robert Wyand, president of Wyand Turbine Co, was arrested Tuesday at Boeing Newark for forging the signature of attorney H. W. Denner on a $1,500 check. Judge Mulleway ordered a grand jury action. hearing delayed awaiting father’s response on bond as police awaited word from the Wyand household. The bond was set at $1,500 and Wyand remained in the District Jail after failing to post.
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Willam
Waa
Boardman
Philadelphia
Wyand
Efmrt
Columbia Fishing Club Embarks On Forty-Third Outing
The Columbia Fishing Club begins its forty third annual outing today at Mundy Point in Northumberland County Virginia. Officers include J M Dove president I B Dailey vice president J I Foy treasurer and B T Davis secretary. Committee in charge consists of W F Tappon gbalroa B T Davis J T Foy J Coleman and Philip Ryan.
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Columbia Fishing Club
Mundy Point
Northumberland County
J. M. Dove
I. B. Dailey
J. I. Foy
B. T. Davis
W. F. Tappon
Gbalroa
Davis
J.T. Foy
J . Coleman
Philip Ryan
Sptclat River Bulletin Special Lo The Washingtay Port
Harpers Ferry West Virginia Auk 3 Patonae River clear and Shenandoea River item mentions cooking in pleasure zone boundaries Boralen company Gheurporsed and a newspaper date.
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Sptclat River Bulletin
Harpers Perr
W. Va
Patonae
Shenandeea
Maddy
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