Infantry Wins National Trophy at Camp Perry Shoot
United States infantry led by First Lieut Georges C Shaw captured the national match trophy with a score of 318, defeating Minnesota and districts. The cavalry placed second, Navy fourth, and the District finished thirteenth overall, earning $250 per man and a bronze eagle for each member. Skirmish honors went to Capt Heidenreich, with Lieut Clauser second at 285. Penalties cost Marines and Navy key positions, altering final standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Camp Perry
Ohio
United States Infantry
Georges C Shaw
F Ormersy
District National Guard
Infantry
Cavalry
Town Tord
Navy
Naval Academy
Orde
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Colorado
Michigan
New York
Minnesota
Emslvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Maj"Sayer
Cole
Serat Grandy
Sayer
Grarner
Steever
Hoyes
Allen
Briggs
Dixon
Sergt Whitaker
Wallace
Stadie
el Os BR
Minnesota Acmd
Texan
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arizona
Utah
North Dakota
Heidenreich
Clauser
Tinut Allerman
Peinte Ceom
Tiewt Powers
Pout Clauser
Eg Sera Cole
Corporal Sehmidt
Wal Seat Bran
Caltwen
Heldenrearh
Mannes
United States Marine
Marines
Martes
Enslen Vossler
Col Bell
Taent McNally
Montana
Guv Norris
Army Orders Clearing Officers and Assignments
Military notices detail second lieutenant promotions and extended duty for numerous officers across Forts and posts. It lists reliefs, transfers, and engagements including cavalry, infantry, and medical corps posting at Forts Myer, Oglethorpe, Lavenworth, and others with forthcoming movement to maneuver grounds and hospitals for demonstrations and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Medical School
Fir
Herman Bunexen
Rutsell
Howard Clarke
Thomas Ky
Gilman
Doller
Lavenworth
Sanford
Oglethorpe, Ga
Thomas J Flion
Ethan Allen
Flint
Paul W Gibson
Yellowstone
Hetert
Heterick Fort
Oglethorpe Ca
Josiah H Holland
Dougk
Utah
Leonard $ Hughes
Doa Rowell Kio
James D Kerr
Hemaré
Edward
Maddux
Monres
Darvel
Magilre
Myer
Marietta
Des Moines
Lows
Henry C
Michie
Raymond
Leo Mudd
Jefferson Barracks
Eugene
Northington
Fort WePheran
Arthur Lo Pulver
John J Reddy
Fort Monroe
Edward C
Roberaon
Snelling
James T Robinson
Worden
Herbert Ho
Sharpe
Niagara
Joseph O
Sneling Minn
Jay D Whitham
Harry LT
Williams
Fort Sheridan
Wittiam F Fan
Spartans
Francis H Beach
Army
Navy
Hospial
William E. Craighit
Walter Reed General Hospital
Romulus F Walton IV
Kenneth Morton
Worcester
Louta C Scherer
Peirce Ordnance
Watertown Arsenal
Wata Mata
Mas Ry L Riple
Eighth Cavalry
Huachuca Artz
J Snow
Feld Artillery
Fort Riley
Kane
Theschief Division of Militia Affairs
Yu Danarthy
Diary of an Officeholder reveals party divide over Sherman
Wex Jones catalogues shifting loyalties as Vice President Sherman becomes temporary chairman and President taunts Oyster Bay while Jones pursues a consular post. HeMuses about backing Barnes and Woodruff, writes letters praising both sides, and notes the struggle to stay aligned with the ruling crowd and win a federal appointment amid New York State Republican infighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wex Jones
Sherman
Oyster Bay
Tadtoe
Republican Party
New York State
Messrs Barnes and
Woodruff
Albany
Griscom
Barnes-Woodruff
MAY VETO CEMETERY BILL IN Norfolk
Special to the Washington Post Norfolk Virginia August 24 The cemetery bill conveying burying rights to Calvary Cemetery for colored dead was passed in the council while Mayor Riddick was away Acting Mayor Wilcox could have held a hearing to decide on a veto but Riddick telegraphed from St Paul asking to delay the matter until his return He is certain to veto the bill and hold it in abeyance upon his return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Calvary Cemetery Corporation
Riddick
Wilcox
St Paul
League of American Municipalities
Fourth wreck victim dies in Washington County collision
The death of 16 year old Chesty Messner, hurt in the Western Maryland freight wreck near Edgemont, is reported as the fourth victim. Messner, son of George W Messner formerly of Thurmont, was with cousin Roy Messner attempting to ride the freight with a first class ticket from Thurmont to Hagerstown. Authorities believe he missed the passenger train and tried to board the freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Chesty Messner
Western Maryland
Edgemont
Washington County Hospital
Messner
George W Messner
Thurmont
Roy Messner
Military Court to Probe Gettysburg Pay Delay
A court of inquiry, ordered by Lieut Col Charles H Consolvo paymaster of the Virginia militia, will probe the alleged delay in paying state troops who attended the Gettysburg encampment. The panel sits in Richmond with Col R F Leedy president, Maj A T Finch, Maj A B Percy, Capt H H Hunt, Capt H A Brinkley, and 1st Lieut J Randolph Tucker as recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Richmond
Roger
Charles H Consolvo
Virginia
Gettysbuug
R. F Leedy
Luray
Second Infantry
A T. Finch
Medical Corps
Chase City
Percy
Ordnance Department
Lynchburg
H H Hunt
Farmville
H A Brinkiey
First Artillery
Portsmouth
J. Randolph Tucker
Bullet singed hair in North Carolina street ambush
Felham N C August 24 Miss Marry Pierce and guest Misa Sue Williams of Reidsville N C were fired upon by a stranger on a public road near Pierce’s home as they walked at dusk. A bullet singed Williams hair. the assailant fled as residents alarmed, but authorities could not identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felham
Alexandria
Charles Williams
Patrolfman Ferguson
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Duke Street
Willams
W. Moor
Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Report
Capt G E Cisrk and other officers ordered to duty across states from Iowa to Delaware. Paymaster W R Pattison named clerk in Washington. Vessels Arrived at Annapolis, Colombo, Hampton Roads, San Pedro, Monrovia, Yokohama. sailed from New London, Norfolk, Newport, Monrovia. Paulding completes 16 knot test at Bath with next test scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G EK Cisrk
Iowa
E T Pollock
Massachusetts
M E Trench
Ort
West Virginols
Enamy Bartlett
Connecticut
R M Brainard
McC Courts
Delaware
L A Davidson
New Hampshire
8 Wood
Bureau of Supplies and Accounta
Navy Department
Washington
W R Pattison
Navy
Duty
Aavy Said
Washington, DC
Bagtey
Annapolis
Wheeling and Petrel
Colombo
Culgoa
Hampton Roads
Justin
San Pedro Des Moines
Monrovia
Rainbow
Yokohama
Smith
Flusser
Lameon
Preston
Reid
New London
Yorktown
Dixie
Newport
Tallahassee
Norfolk
Patspace
Des Moines
Cape Patmos
Warrenton Horse Show Entries Loom Large at 191? Event
More than 500 entries filed for the Warrenton horse show bills of August 31 and September 1. Notables include H H Weatherbee of New York, E A Stirn of Staten Island, M C Hazen of Washington, and Blenheim Farm of Baltimore, with many Virginia exhibitors. A four horse show balk is planned for August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeckett Breathin
McDonald
Berryville
Newagirl
Buckeyland Stock Farm
Garoone
Royal Swell
Bowles Brow
Millwood
Beltane
Julian Morris
Keswick
Honorable
L. E Redman & Co
Middleburg
Borrento
Algoma
Blenheim Farm
Baltimore
King Edward
UBC Benner
Warrenton
Weatherbee
New York
Willow Ring
E Allen Potts
Gordonsville
D Bennet
Tacon
Weatherlies
uonder—Firet
Teroste
Bowine Bros
Garrone
Bockeyland Stock Farm
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Helen Withers
Summit Point
Dandy Jim
Mies Carter Mulliken
Boyes
Bric-a-brac Mra
Coxe
Harnees
Garrone Buckeys and Stock Farm
Bowles Bros
News Girl
Buckeyp
Pombina
Ig Ontdeataeteraten
Morris
Lord Golden
EH Willman
Baltens
Peries Btock Farm
Leithton Stables
Sir Dixon
W Bradshaw
HH Weatherbee
Autocrat
E B Jacob
Hekinger
Redman
von Slagle
Kenneth N Ghepin
Nustine Hunt
Firet
Castle Hill Hunt Club
Allen Potts
Elk Ridge Hunt
Club
Blanheim Harm
Nancy Pansy
HR. Dulaney
Fanny Golden
G E Piiester
Bluemont
H H. Weatherbea
E A Stirn
Staten Island
M C Hazen
Washington
Virginia
Newport News to Host Virginia Firemen Meet This Year
The Virginia State Firemen's Association voted unanimously to hold its next meeting in Newport News. Officers were elected: J. P. Fraley president, L. E. Luckabill senior vice president, G. E. Glenn statistician, George C. Cummings secretary, T. J. Williams treasurer, and John H. Redwood legislative chair. A proxy vote ban failed. The convention ends its business tonight and pivots to parade and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
King Bireet
Alexandria Ve
Newport News
Virginia State Firemen's Association
J. P Fraley
L E Lockabill
Roanoke
G E Glenn
Harrisonburg
George C Cummings
Portsmouth
T. J. ‘Williams
Charlottesville
John H. Redwood
Richmond
Fraley
RN. Curtin
Lightning kills worshipers at Baldwin's Chapel
A bolt struck the steeple of Baldwin's Chapel near Hot Springs North Carolina at the end of Sunday services killing Jay Baldwin 50 Homer Yates 22 and John Cogdill 18. Three others were stunned and one man Joe Raney remained in retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hot Springs
N. C
Baldwin
Jay Baldwin
Homer Yates
Joh Cogdill
Joe Raney
Thinning Ranks at Little Fork Rangers 9th Reunion
Culpeper Va August 24 the Little Fork Rangers gathered at Oak Shade to remember fallen brothers with speeches by Rev Bransford Alden Bell and Dr James D Fletdy and a hearty old Virginia dinner served by local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Fork Cavalry
Oak Shade
Washington Post
Virginia
Auto spins wreck near Bristol injures two at scene
A $3000 automobile owned by Dr. Harden Reynolds on a fast spin left the pike near Blountville nine miles west of Bristol. Chauffeur Robert Ferguson and one passenger were caught under the wrecked car and badly hurt. Two other passengers were thrown several yards, but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Washington Post
Tenn
Harden Reynolds
Blountville
Robert Ferguson
Democrats in North Carolina set new primary in Sixth District
Raleigh August 24 The North Carolina Democratic executive committee ordered a new primary and convention in the Sixth congressional district to nominate a regular candidate for Congress. Two Democrats had contended for the nomination, risking a Republican victory in November. Godwin and Clark had split conventions but pledged to follow the state committee’s decision, aiming to deter Republican gains as the party holds a strong majority in the district. The new convention is expected to nominate a fresh candidate rather than either Godwin or Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Democratic Executive Committee
Congress
Godwin
O L Clark
Mac Ninch
Dover Rights Sought to Restore Dower and Child Custody
In Upper Marlboro Maryland a petition in orphans court seeks guardianship for Mrs James O Stiles. The filing outlines a illegal underage marriage, birth of a son, wife abandonment and child abduction. It requests Herrick B Fairfield as guardian and aims to set aside a deed. The case also seeks custody of the child and support responsibilities on James O Stiles or his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Orphans’ Court
James O Stiles
Herrick B Fairfield
Hyattsville
Stiles
James O Stilles
Townley
N. J
Mary Alice Stiles
Sand
James O Tiles
Labor Bureaus May Merge In Joint Union Committee
State and national labor officials meet at Hendersonville to discuss uniting the International Association Bureaus of Labor and the factory inspectors under one name. J D Beck of Wisconsin is named president with M L Shipman of North Carolina as vice president and W L A Johnson of Kansas as secretary. An executive committee includes D Beck, Johnson, Maupin, and C H Johnson. A merged structure would coordinate labor commissioners and factory inspectors across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendersonville
N. C
International Association Bureaus of Labor
J. D Beck
Wisconsin
M. L. Shipman
North Carolina
W. L. A Johnson
Kansas
D. Beck
W. M. Maupin
Nebraska
C H. Johnson
Reward Offered for Slaver Arrest in Claymont Death
Delaware State Attorney General Andrew C Gray announced a reward of 31600 in addition to the existing 500 for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who clubbed to death Mr and Mrs Robert Casey at their home near Claymont last Saturday The two year reward period begins now and runs until the case is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Baggett
Carlton Acton
Market Alley
Alexandria
Acton
Baggett
Robinson Moncure
Wilmington
del Rug
Andrew C Gray
Robert Casey
Claymont
Mr Barrett Buys Farm Near Rockville
Pan-American Bureau Chief plans erecting a bungalow after purchasing the Windham farm three miles east of Rockville. The 95 acre property changed hands for 10000 dollars and is set to host a 15000 dollar dwelling, according to a Washington Port dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Washington
John Barratt
Bureau of American Republics
Charles F. Windham
Barrett
Nlaca
Berryville Horse Show Draws 20,000 As Pony Winner Captures Grand Stand
Berryville Virginia August 24 The second day of the Berryville horse show drew about 20 000 spectators with large crowds from Winchester and beyond The pony class produced a standout winner Helen Withera who seized the grand stand amid high jumps four in hand and flat recca events A German evening followed in Winston Hall led by Harry Warden with dancing featuring Mrs Fred Kleinschmidt and several socially noted attendees including Miss Sally Lacy Maud Dunlop and many Berryville and area notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kleinschmidt
Sally Lacy
Maud Dunlop
Washington Post
Berryville
Winchester
Mise Helen Withera
Winston Hall
Harry Warden
John Goldsmith
Walter Scott
H. W. Baker
J H Elder
Fred Klemschmidt
Selly Lacy
Washington
Blusmont
Henry W Rutherford
Firet Lookie
Benjamin Byers
Sunlight
Zombre
Valley Girl
F A
Hart
Auron
J M H Clagett
Berryville Hackney Stallion
Balbrigan Buckeyland Black Farm
Charlongeville
Hiew
Whitecaps Beat Preacher in Calhoun County Riot
Special to The Washington rose Parkersburg W Va Aug 24 A mob of about 80 whitecaps stormed the home of Rev Scott Williams at Sand Ridge near Granteville in Calhoun county dragging him outside and beating him severely Albert and Wesley Poling who heard the mob were lashed when they went to help Williams The tabernacle used for holiness meetings was burned down and the mob warned Williams to leave the county within ten days or be hanged to a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rose
Parkersburg
W Va
Calhoun County
Sand Ridge
Granteville
Scott Wiliams
Holmesa
Albert
Wesley Poling
Williams
Mutiny Allegations Put Five Young Sailors on Trial
Five Massachusetts men are jailed in Baltimore charged with mutiny after alleging Captain Crovelo taunted them to seek out better food elsewhere. The Varela crew claimed harsh feeding drove them to eject the windlass, forcing repairs at sea before arriving in port. Witnesses include Jeremiah McCarthy and John Haddock, also crew from the Varela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Massachusetts
William D. Albert
New Bedford
Charles Mitchell
Worcester
E. W Lillya
Lowell
Charles Turner
Cambridge
George White
Somerville
Patuxent River
Azores
United States
Crovelo
Pedro Varela
Jeremiah McCarthy
John W Haddock
Mutiny on Whaling Schooner Sparks Irons aboard Crew
Five crewmen from the whaling schooner Pedro Varela face mutiny charges after allegedly seizing control at sea near Fayal Azores. They reportedly tossed the windlass overboard and threw supplies into the sea to force return to port, while the captain ordered irons and they later confessed plans to fire the ship. The men were held for two days, then transferred to New Bedford for hearings before U S Commissioner Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mate
Haddock
McCarthy
Fayal
Azores
United States
Bond
New Bedford
Mass
Antoneo Sylvia
Pedro Varela
Baltimore
Antone C. Crovelo
Crovelo
Sylvia
Equity Court Nos and Orders From Supreme Court DC
Equity Court actions include appearances and rulings across numerous cases. Attorneys Stearman Smith and Thomas argue over testimony. amended bills approved. auditor’s report ratified with distributions ordered. Bankruptcy and probate items name Wickline and Auerbach, guardianship for Forrest, estates of Webber Thompson Arnold Cuneo and Greer, with various bonds and administration grants. A divorce Elliott v Elliott and a municipal judgment Browne v Keelan appear among many docket items and extended testimony dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court
Gould Coleman
W Oh Minogue
JE Padgett
JY Reeves
Rebbit
Nisi
George C Gertman
Giovanni
W H Lambert
RH Yeatman
Rasheere
E Ambrose
Baker
Pro Contessa
GPF
Moffus Forrest
Tyler
Attornys Gittings & Chamberlain
Lea Simmons
Hamilton Palmer
Devin
Birney & Woodard
PS ‘Hichborn
A Maedel
William Birney
Jusitcs Gould
Emily Poole
G_ Geiger
John A Webber
Mary C Lever
Lyon & Lyon Io
Beatrices A Forrest
Agnes C Forrest
Clinkecales
Charlies H Thompson
Eva A. Thompson
Les Hatate
James E Arnold
William H Arnold
W E_Ambrose
John Lewis Smith
Eatate
Maria Cuneo
Angelina Chicca
G C Gertman
George W Greer
Georges R Linkins
George R
Norton Order of Allowance
WR Andrews
Timothy Winn
F M Brown J
A Fenning
Real Estate Transfers of Various Washington D C Lots
A long list of real estate transfers across several Washington neighborhoods including Twelfth Street Northeast and Fourteenth Street South West. Transfers involve multiple buyers and sellers, with parcel identifiers such as lots and squares, and prices ranging from 10 to 5000 dollars. Names include Guy T Steuart, Clara A Marden, Peter Krehbiel, Mary A Ryan, James B Lambie, Margaret Flaherts, Katy Bateman, Harry Wardman, Myrtle Frick, J Henry Waters, Dickran M Dan Jian, William C McCurdy, and others. Dates and precise blocks indicated by square numbers accompany each transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth
Guy T Steuart
Fna Steuart
1Villa Park
Clara A Marden
Peter Krehbiel
N Street
American Security and ‘Trust Company
Mary A Ryan
Twenty-first
Twenty-second
Baltis A Turton
James B
Lambie
Orignal
Square
Hillbrook
Stway
Zantzinger
Margaret’ Flaherts
Brookland
James L Sherwood
Katy Bateman
Pleasant Plains
Harry Wardman
Harre F
Myrtle Frick
J Henry Waters
Thirteenth Street
Jon ‘Trust Company
Marlon H ._. Payne
Connecticut Avenue Highlands
Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company
William C
Anna E McCurdy
Dickran
Dan Jian
Cortoran
Eighteenth
Nineeenth
Blanche Stokey
D Edward Clarke
First
Daniel W O'Donoghue
Thomas Willis
Howard R ‘Orton
Fourteenth Street
the Charles
Joseph H Curran
Deeds of Trust Listings Across Washington Areas
A long sequence of deeds of trust recorded, detailing parties, securing sums from $200 to $43000, terms from 1 to 10 years, interest rates from 4 to 6 percent, and semiannual payments. Several properties include SQUAREs and lots in Anacostia, Langdon Park, Rosedale, Isherwood, Effingham Place, and other blocks. Names include Henry Petty, George Watson, Maurice Otterback, Kate Bateman, Clinton James, Sherwood, Fricket, Sayl, Thompson, Waters, Herzog, Webb, Baden, Don, Hawkina, Palro, Willis, Holtz, Ackerman, Burtt, Ackerman, Heater, McCoy, Marrio, Fingmore, Knob, Knob, and many lenders and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Henry Petty
George O Watson
Maurice Otterback
Anacostia Bank
Kate Bateman
C Clinton
James
James L Sherwood Jrth
L. Sherwood
Harry F Fricket
Albert T Coumbe
Connerticnt Avenue
Highlands Comen
Dickran
Don Jianto
Effingham Place
Maud B Hawkina
Robert J
Richard E Pstro
Herbert A Gill T
H W Palro
Thomas Willis
Aylett T Holtzwon
Willoughby
Chesley
T H Clark
John M Ackerman
Ellery J. Burtt
Frank A Johnson
Mutual Serial Building Association
Robert FE Heater
William F Quickeall
William McCarthy
Adam W Leeman
Rosedale
Isherwood
Mary Car
Clarence I Gessford
Walter G Davis
Ida XN Smith
Langdon Park
Laura_E Berther
William T Ballard
William H Latham
Lafayette Seaman
Washington K
McCoy
American Security and Trust Company
Esaat Savings and Trust Company
Carter
Walter A Johnston
Walter C Carroll
Wille H Hunt
Lot & Square
Mary A Marrio ‘Vatona
Savings and Trust Company
John Fingmore
William A Hill
Rudolph B
Behrend
Issac Behrend
Frederick Knob
Union Trust Company
Fiderty Trust Company
Melton
Campbell Et Ax
Frank T Rawlings
Jesse W Rawlings
Frank
Collings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hilton Tropey
Marksamen
Prise
Italans
Geyser
Pete Chary
Granttown
Frank Reynolds
Black Hand Society
Marion County
Paulding
Bath
Dus Arfeston, W
J R N. Curtin
C H Smith
State Organization
C. C. Carlin
Highth
Paff
John H.eringer
B C Marshall
Curtin
R C Marshall
Wright
Bedford City
Roller
Strangtor
Phoebus
D € Hell
Opera
King Street
Washington Fire Department
A J Sullivan
Washington Department
Washington Firemen
Pettey
Upper Duke Street
Naval Gun Factory
J Sid Douglas
Steff
Kenneth W Ogden
All Aids
R F Downham
T Harrington
Friendship Company
E Steuart Smith
William C Cleveland Relef
John Leadbeater
W C Baggett
Columbia Company
BR D Catta
K W Ogden
Reliance Company
George W Pettey
Friendship Veterans’ Association
H Friedlander
Joseph de Silva
George A Norris
Smith Williama
Lexington
Front Royal
Newport News Eagle Company
Shenandoah
Alta Vista
Danville
Staunton
Clifton Forge
Cosington
Hampton
Newport News Rescue and
la Frace Engine Company
Bolt
Culpeper Rangers
Auto
Godwin-Clark
Carolina
Democratic Committee
DOVER
MR. Barrett
the Post
Daily Puzzle
Reavry
Reuben
Mary Ann
Nile Sister
Whitecaps
Middle Fleet
Knox
Wilton J Lambert
William M van Blewick
Pllotif
R H Yeatman
Elisabeth Elliott
Franklin E Elliott
Plafatif
J J
Rcher
Francis
Browne
Joan C. Keelan
Municipal Court
Chamberlin
Strohs
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Avenue
K Street
Washington, D. C
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