Dentist McPortland's Love Leads to Jobless Woe on Boardwalk
Bernard McPortland, a Atlantic City dentist earning $100 weekly, falls for Miss Jennie Sullivan. He neglects work to woo her, loses his job, drains savings, and wanders from hotel to hotel while railing against fate. Police capture him after a spree tied to tin tag theft to fund calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McFortland
Mise Jennie Sullivan
Washinston
New York
Jeanie Sullivan
Bernard McPortland
Moyamensing Prison
McPortland
MePortland
Irving
McPortland-Sullivan
Atlantic City
Miss Sullivan
McPartland
Harry Haggerty
Belt Telephone Company
Haggerty
Aly
Susneck
McFortland
Gatoon
Bight
Sansom Streets
Pim
Hage
Jim
Jennie Sullivan
McFartland
Ufe
Nat
Atlante City
Jennie
Adams’ Express Company
Trans
Philadelphia
Express
Naid
Sne
Evers’ Hotel
Migg Sullivan
Elsenbrown
II City Hall
Army and Navy Orders From Fort Harrison and Guantanamo
Military orders grant leaves and assignments across Army and Navy. Maj Edward Lowides and Capt Robert Noble receive leaves. Capt Williams moves to Fort William Henry Harrison inspection duty. Captain Ours shifts to Fort Sheridan and Fort Omaha status. Lieut Cotrocoreases retired to recruiting. second lieutenants Thronl and Leg instructed at Annapolis. Naval officers relocate from Detroit to Guantanamo and Norfolk billets. Ensign Harrington returns home. Acting Surgeon Baker to Newport. Fort Benjamin Harrison maneuvers note troops in training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward 3
Lowides
Robert E. Noble
CC Williams
Ordnance Department
Fort William Henry Harrison
Ind
Wiliam Ours
Signal Cornshas
Slenil Corps
Fort Sheridan
Til
Fort Omaha
Nebr
Birse
Maroid Cotrocoreases
Fort Carolina
Robert Thronl
Sidney Sp Leg
Marine Barracks
Annapolis
C. E. Fox
Detroit
Mich
Awa Idem
C.:. Rogers
Navel
Guantanamo
Cuba
A. 4. Ackerman
Ménongahele
Am- Fhirite
New York
J. K. Robison
Naval Hospital
Etout. P. Babin
Rhode Island
Norfolk
C. A. Harrington
Dixie
M. C. Baker
Newport
The Sport Calendar Includes Baseball Pugilism Racing and More
The calendar lists events across baseball in Chickgows and Nationals at Nationals Park, Barling Nelson versus Jos Gans, Labor Day bouts Murphy against Baldwin, and racing at Saratoga August 6 to 31 plus Fightand Park Aug 25 to Sep 12. Also noted are aquatics regatta, horse shows on August 13 and 30, and track and field meets in Washington Grove on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barling Nelson
Jos Gans
Gottfeld
Ohto
Labor Day
Tommy Murphy
Matty Baldwin
Chelsea
Young Sanoneyes
Geores Gunther
New 44
Satonid Jockey Club
Saratoga
Fightand Park
Rock Creek
Macfarland
Hen West
Say J. Morrow
Cdumiasion
Commissioners
District m7
Columbia
Washington
Ni&cebsey
Boomtriet
West
Jay J. Morrow
Library of Con
Secon
National Museum
WANTS HIS ELEPHANTS BACK By Way of Diversion
In a rural country graveyard a man staging a diversion acts as a village cut-up, drawing attention away from an attempted theft or loss of elephants as part of a curious scene. The incident centers on locals and a peculiar display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenie
Annie
Barrow
Luna Park
Virginia Wilds
Ih Place
Wberry
Virginia
Old Dominion
Eleephants
Barlow
Hachar
Tommie
Brummet
E Barlow
Howard Roque Champion Claims 1905 Roguer Tourney Crown
Norwich, Aug 24 Clifford Howard a sixteen year old Washington boy will take home the 1905 National Roguer Association championship medal after losing only one match in the tournament. Harold Bosworth of New London won the Van Winkle gold medal and W H Wahly of Washington appears in line for second honors. Circulated reports detail divisions, close scores, and tomorrow’s decisive play. Circus in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Clifford
Howard
Washington
National Roguer Association
Harold Bosworth
New London
E. Davenport
New York
He van Winkle
Bosworth
H. T. Cranford
Summerville
Mass
T. Webb
West Chester
H. Clark
Springfield
Clark
Catteton
Williams
Véasey
Yeaney
Baker
Wiliams
Carleton
Davenpork
Foss
Davenport
Wehly
Bryant
H. T. Webb
Pyle
Chalfont
J. E Webb
Baldwin
Blarris
Thompson
Harris
Wapir
War Chalfont
Rehinayp
FE. T. Webb
Budd
Crawford
Yours
Wehb
Farris
Rudd i
H. T Webb
Defamit
Jacobus
Crowell
Cowles
Achenfelter
Kirk
Affaca
Chase
Ashenfeltii
Minor
Aenfelter
Prentics
Caruthers
Pawnee Bils Wild West Show Parade This Morning
A four mile parade through Waghlington today features Pawnee Bils Wild West and Great Far East Exhibition. It includes Indian and Mexican tableaux, prairie wagons, and a Far East cavalcade with Chinese and Japanese riders, led by mounted heralds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee Bil
Fawnee Bil
Waghlington
May
Fifteenth
H Streets
Fifteenth Street
Florida Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Maryland Avenue
B Street
New Jersey Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Seventh Street
E Street
Eighteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
First Street
Maryland’ Avenue
Far East
Ceylon
Gordon W. Litt
Wenona
Wild West
Shotland Ponies
U. S. Cavalry
U.S. Artillery
Prairie
Schooters
Overland Mal
Itiss May Lille
Mounted
South Afrigan Vilagers
Rewslan Cossacks
Herd of India de‘ Thents
Filpinda
Sleem Colliope
Shert
Equity and Circuit Court cases in Washington DC legal record
Legal notices from the Supreme Court and Circuit Court of DC detailing alimony, contempt, probate, and property dealings. Records show actions in Thornton v Powers, Linthicum v Interstate Live Steel, and multiple estate and real estate transactions across Northwest DC. Several cases list complainants and solicitors, with judgments, default, and bond details, plus property transfers in Dobbins Additions and Columbia Heights neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Justice Bratford
Lewis
Walter P., Plumiér
J. F. Cobb
Washington Highlands
Charles Taylor
Julius C. Dion
New York Avenue
Betwee Bourch
Fitch
Joseph A. Harden
Prophet William
Crowdy
N Street
George Ww. Ponos
Clarence A. Linthicum
Nineteenth Street
Masonic Hall Building Association
Sauare
Health Office Record Fragment Shows Names and Ages
A damaged health office record lists numerous individuals with addresses and ages, including Frances Snowden 34, May Lucas, Mary McCaw, Saran J Braxton 43, Frank V Onnee 85, Louis Scot, Stephen Russell, Eliza Johnson, Lyda Welsh and others. Entries appear as scattered snippets from hospital and asylum contexts with incomplete data and locations such as Lincoln D G and Potomac River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Snowden
Lincoln
D. G
May Lucas
Eatolly White
Mary McCaw
Down
Burges
Wash
Asyl
Duser Weight
Ve. Ave
Saran
Braxton
Frank V. Onnee
Paul Meson
Potomac River
Louis Scot
Sherman Ave
Ma Gibson
Freachsen
Mary P. Wanddon
Stephen Russell
Bert Brown
Bert Wright
Lawrence Faron
Eliza Johnson
Ith
St. Lyda
Brien Hote
Ambrose
Dean
Dara
Licensed to Marry in Confusing OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists several names and ages for proposed marriages with unclear locations and officiants. The jumbled text includes Fred Tainten aged 26 and Cornelia Parker aged 9 along with other pairs and Rev. names, but no coherent ceremony details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tainten
Cornelia Parker
Ate Laughan
Reinhold G. Move
Bulilo
N.Y
Cathering . Lynch
Bridgewater
C. F
Windigier
Lottie Jackson
John Richard
John Frances Collins
I Hatchetts
Ale
Pawnee Bill Show Promises One Price Policy
The notice proclaims a single fixed price for admission and a meal with performance. It warns against overcharging or use of gambling and other devices. It emphasizes the producer Pawnee Bill puts patrons first and guarantees merit through his reputation.
Middies Cruise Ends as Warships Return to Annapolis
Annapolis naval academy midshipmen returned after the summer cruise from ports along the Madeira and Azure Islands and the New England coast. The fleet included Denver Des Moines Cleveland Newark and monitors Arkansas and Florida. Location leave begins and runs until December 4 with next academic term approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Denver
Des Moines
Cleveland
Newark
Arkansas
Florida
New England
Blond Woman Leads Summer Robbery Gang Trail
Wealthy Long Island residents plan motorcycle patrols to chase autmobile thieves accused of robbing seaside homes. Samuel Willetts, publisher C. C. Vernam’s silver heist, and a blond woman are named in the scheme. Deputies will stop similar car parties. sheriffs seek countywide cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Washington Post
Westbury
Samuel Willetts
Docisty
Edward Willetts
Harry Payne Whitney
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Foxhall Keene
J.8. Phipps
Iward Morgan
Stanley Mortimer
Simmer Hotts
Alberton
Roslyn
Garden City
Sheri Gildersteve
Excursions to River View and Colonial Beach Resort
Regular steamer trips from Washington to River View and Colonial Beach resume next week. The Queen Anne will run 2:30 PM and 2:00 PM trips with 16 cent rates on certain sailings, while night trips carry the regular higher fare. Special Sunday outings offer hours at the resort with music, dancing, and bathing, and a big weekend schedule includes the St Johns for beach and boarding passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Comfort
Norfolk
Virginia’ Beach
B.sd P. mi
Old Foint
Serdey
Norfolx. P
Jéthigg
Emdla
Ednerfadge
Plenmer Purners
Hine Dowking
Virginia Bosch
Ena
Stnterooss
Ttp
Wharf Offte
Saverith Street
Fourteenth Street
Ontoraa
Chevy Chase Lake
Mariné Band
Orchestra 1A
Nailerlity
Wells
Wes
Alef
Stormi
Alwars
Eataes
COCKE
Prez, Hollins
Mnvie-Iu
Thantemit
Ahoo Rawlings, Institute
Charlottesville
Charlotteschia
Adiresst
HENRY
Wistribbur
Warrenton
Washington
WM. A
Kemper
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Reval
Valley
Virginia
College and University
Foeslem
Ode
Sunt
Charles Lustyah
Prinelpsd
Fort Loudoun
Winchester
Shenanboah Valley
Toung
Bipske
Katherine B. Glass
Deiss
Laura W
Prkaxkgade
Eastern College Young Women
College University’ of Witemin
Degrear
Ian
B.eearing
Brent Royal
Ve. Thambuay
Maryland
Péroinne
Jamestown
Monga
Ricmard
Edléy
Brestner
Macalester
Fe-Morcow
Fc. Stv
Rome
River View
Labor Das
St. Johna Wit
St. Johnss
Colonial Beach
St. Johns
Cass
Nédre
Enllgren
Thor
Sveing Haley
Turni
Labor Day
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Bath
Aura
Bere
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ARMY
Mimic
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Winols
Nationals
Nationals Park
Vember
United States
Saratogz
Sheeraheat Bay
Broadwater
Gep
Middle States
Washington Grove
Teaimer Bariew
Howard Roque
W. H. Wahly
G. Clifiord Howard
W. A. Wahig
Koward Clark
Charles G. Willams
F. $. Jones
Frank Y W. Foss
Hartford
Bonaparte
Kansas City
Asi
Charles Bonaparte
Navy
Louisiana
Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk Navy Yard
Circuit Court NG
Justice Stafford
Reading Eagle Company
Bord
Tucker & Kenyon
Latch
Hennésy
Cove
Platati
Ettarngse
Nethmaiel Wilson
Clarence R. Wilson
McGowan
Bsrvan & Mohun
Wilton J. Lambers
Itr
Statont
Louise Bachest
Lan Hled
A. G. du Boig
Bailey
Sophia Oshdann
Wilt Fed
Robert Slhashter
Dilor
Auorads
WC Martin
Eleanora Johnson
Ali
Spporatin Dolla EF Peyer Guardian
Bond
W. G. Gardiner
Elsie Ws. McFall
J.B. Larner
Catherine Latimer
Equity
Sistgeantstrats
F. Kelly Ve Frank
Rawlings
Coltehors
Tsé
Douglas
D. PF. Snyder & Ol
Vm Touts
H. Merers
Thomas R. Riley
Plaintla
Douglas & Doug
Twenty-Seventh Street
F and
Gatreste
Frederick W.pratt
Marvivisg Trustes
Dana Linctin
Mesonte Hall Building Association
Thomas Walker
George F. Collins
Bacura
George M. Webster
Peresnt
Margaret. OxDonoghue
Jesse A. ‘Whison
Levin
Browth
Eeguttable Building Association
Lota BP
Health Office. Record
Fleet
Chools and Colleges
Scooes
Hite
Washington Schools
National University Law School
Laws
E. D. Carusi
United States College of Veterinary Surgeons
Hine Tan
Bugins
Barnweld Robinson
V.S
W. H. Cappades
Mary McHonoué
Grege
F. Wood
Pitman
Misa Bama
Girt Bergice
Wood
ST. Joan's
Meemont ‘Avaous
Thomas Cireia
Christan
EAS Business College
P Tith
F Streets
Jug
Cal
Senor Gomar
Flynn
Business College
Bouthyrest
Eid
Redt
Berlitz School
Muah Lesbors
Mathemirigs
Experiense
Olty- Ali
Mile. V.'Prud'homme
SUI Indave
Teachivzay
Woollawn Seminary and Musics
Gitta
Gordonsville
Blue Ridge
Bend
Edgar Stmeon
M.sc
Principa
Bowling ‘Green
Bowling Green
Wat
Bul
D&s
Virginia’ Female Institute
Haunton
Virginie -Baria Fentiletor Deval
Principsk” Acm
Randolph
Beard
AEM Valley Academy
Tate Bos Ehereeter Pennalag
Lovett
PORT
Jaco
Cathinereind Coulistar
Ad AgAdemia
Sisthas
Mercl
Baltimore County
Maryla
North Avenue
Balgtnore
the Department
Baratoga Strebe
Hindesgarten
Etnaenss
Monee
Domertié Scienes
Historii Ee Theron
Tery
G. Thoma
Rinc Pal
Bulsat
Mit
St. “Joseph's College
Srath
Navetlan Brothers
Clasqtéa
Cientific
Sidore
Nagareth
Ile
Hose Hill
Rock Wrt College
Ci Tan Brothers
Auis
Abraham
Acad Ae Rourville
California
Los Angeles
Chicago
St. Louis
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
J. B. DE Friest
G. A
Sso
Chestnut St
Phila., Pa
Fort. Myer
Arlington Falls
Aquedust Bridge
Virginia Resorts
Pine Beach
Aste
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Berta
WM. Royer
Manzger
Pina Bereh
West Virginia
DUNN
N. J
Kentucky Avenge
Berkeley
Beach
Merece
Liberol
Capnelty
A&c Erholm
Paul Kilpatrick
South
Maryland Ave
Halcyon Hall
Jwolk
Biotic Fries Steel
Hayes
A A. Huree
AM. Busan
Galen Hall
Tafte Furs
Ralzigh
DYNES
Rudolf
Kioe
Dhe Beach
Orchestra
Chas. R, Myers
Ftany
Atlantic
New Jersey
Barnice
Feta
Girl Robber
Newhort
Fark
Chamberlin's
Old, Point
Oyster Bay
Dioner
Lesa
A. G. White
Pannsylvents Avenue
S. S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gas
Potomac
Cates Igexwloe
Cartex Echestras Daetnge
Ebnada Jeava
Fark Ménros
Neptelle
Norfolk & W Washington
Eamboat G
Chesapeake
Haley
Seaetite
R Cota
Marshall Hall
Eave Savinistrest
St. Charles Macalester
Jock P. M
Alexandria
Dally
Tournement
Mount Vernon
Ier
Charles Nacalestar Yeaven
TRARE
Yorktown
On Point
Newport News
Statsroom
Ghambertin
Gregory
A. H. Gregory
Espe Cere
ST. Johns Dilly
Ana
Bae
Washington Hotels
Regent
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Southampton
Philadelphia-Queenstown
Liverpool
Atlantic Transport Line
London Direct
RED Star Line
Antwerp Pier
White Star Line
Queenstown
Boston
Liverpoor
New
Cherte
Hicks
D. C. Preitier
Frank
Brostwar
Jereut
Wedantea
Iewa
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