Tragic Letter of Albert H. Trick Fragments Faith and Demise
A long, troubled note from ALBERT H. TRICK unveils his spiritual doubts, longing for a simpler religion grounded in truth justice and humanity while contrasting with traditional church life. The letter reveals his fear of life his self denial and suffering his estrangement from church authority and his plan to meet again with Carl.
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Aeimis
Church
Ingersoll
Jesus
Robert Ingersoll
Nazarin
Carl
God
Albert H. Trick
Funeral of Mrs Bond at New Jersey Avenue Home Attended
Funeral services for Mrs Susannah M Berg held Monday afternoon at New Jersey avenue residence northwest were largely attended by relatives and friends Pallbearers included three sons in law and three grandsons Graves conducted the sessions praising her as a fine Christian mother Survivors include four daughters Miss Bond Mrs Robert Goua Mrs F Smith and Mrs Thames and a brother Jz vos Margurum of Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Avenue
Susannah M. Berg
Mornda
New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Robert A. Gotta
Benjamin F. Smith
Eaward HW. Thomas
Robert Bond Gotta
Edward Fond Thomas
J. Bond Smith
Y. Graves
Bond
Matt. Bond
Robert Goua
F. Smith
Thames
Jz Vos Margurum
Philadelphia
President to Return Early for Campaign Talks
President Roosevelt and his family will leave Oyster Bay for Washington on September 2, earlier than usual for summer departure. No reason is given for the early return, but it is believed to be to meet party leaders in a central political location without appearing overly involved in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Easred
Oyster Bay
Schmitt Resigns as Acting Superintendent of Buildings
Ewald Schmitt tendered his resignation as acting superintendent of Buildings at the government printing office. He was ordered to report to Charley Sugg to appoint a replacement, with Schmitt moving to a draftsman role earning 1200 dollars yearly. The move stems from a difference of opinion.
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Ewald Schmitt
Government Printing Office
Imblic
Lecen
Schmitt
Leet
Charley KR. Sugg
Wrights Aeroplane at Fort Myer Progress Report
Orville Wright, the inventor, spent yesterday at Fort Myer assembling his aeroplane. He aims to mount the engine next, predicting speeds of 1260 to 1500 revolutions per minute for the engine and 350 to 400 revolutions per minute for the propeller. He hopes the ascent track will be ready by mid next week for the first flight. Movement of naval vessels includes Standish at Anonapelly and Mackinac Island, Wolverine and Sailor-Wolverine routes, with several ships listed between California and New York ports.
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Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Wright
Standish
Anonapelly
Chester
Tompkinevills
Wulverine
Mackinac Island
Sailer
Wolverine
Sheboygen
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
California
South Dakota
Washington
Solace
Hopkins
Hull
Truxton
Twaipoli
Perry
Preble
Stewart
San Francisco
Honolulu
Dubuque
Newport
New York
Milwaukee
Panama
Morocco Faces Hafid Need for European Support
Morrocan news reports Mulai Hafid proclaimed sultan after defeating his brother near Morocco City. France and Spain weigh recognition but urge Hafid to accept Algeciras Act terms, including taxes, army funding, and protection of Europeans, before any formal acknowledgment. Diplomatic envoys discuss next steps in Rabat and Tangier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Morocco
Abdul-Agiz
Mulal Hafid
Tangier
Cna
Madrid
M. Revoll
Spain
Mula’ Hafid
Rabat
Casablanca
Mulai Hatta
Murder Near Seven Oaks Stuns English Town
Seven Oaks England Aug 2 There has been no arrest yet in the murder of the wife of Maj Gen Luard at a forest summer house. Police have a description of a man seen leaving the scene and plan to track him with bloodhounds amid an influx of tramps in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Oaks
England
Luard
Will Pay Venezuelan Cash War Rents to Ford Dix Award
The State Department will issue warrants today for an award of 12000 to Ford Dix against the government of Venezuela. The American Contract and Finance Company of New York, formed after the Spanish American War by Stewart L Brice and Cyrus Field Judson, will receive the first installment. Dix acted as agent for cattle and feed operations in Venezuela and sales in Cuba, with disputes leading to a receivership filed by James S McDonagh of 80 Wall Street after the company proved insolvent.
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State Department
American Contract and Finance Company
New York
Ford Dix
Venezuela
Stewart L. Brice
Cyrus Field Judson
Texas
Dix
Cuba
Slayden
James S. McDonagh
Wall Street
Strive at Treasury Ends Strike Over Foreman Role
Three stonemasons employed on the Treasury building east front reached an amicable settlement after a daytime walkout over foreman designation. The union requires one foreman among stoneworkers. Harry Gaskins, subcontractor rep, was criticized. Work to resume with a foreman chosen for portions of the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Harry Gaskins
Peter Holscher
Holscher
Humber
Holacher
Gaskins
Snake Bite Victim Improves at Georgetown Hospital
William Thompson at Georgetown Hospital after a snake bite shows improvement with head swelling subsiding and color returning. He spoke with physicians yesterday and his exact reptile type remains uncertain. Lieut Hartley of the metropolitan police had gallstone surgery at Georgetown University Hospital Monday and was reported much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Georgetown Hospital
Thompson
Hartley
Lieut. Hartley
Metropolitan Police
Georgetown University Hospital
POSTMASTER GENERAL BACK AT PROPOSED SITE VISIT
Will Leck at proposed sites for the new city postoffice today in Hot Springs. Postmaster General Meyer and assistants discuss site options after a conference with Judge Taft. Officials view Union Station area and Baltimore and Ohio station as possible locations. No definite decision yet.
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Will Leck
Meyer
Taft
Moyer
Washington
Hamilton
Mass
Mayer
the Treasury
Winthrop
Elliott Woods
Capitol
J. K. Taylor
The
Treasury
Postoffice Department
Hystresta
Baltimore
Ohio
Physical test ordered for Col Stewart at Fort Huachuca
Col William F Stewart of the coast artillery, stationed at Fort Grant Arizona due to temperamental incapacity, is ordered to Fort Huachuca to take the annual physical test. He may ride nine miles per day for three days or walk five miles daily. medicals before and after the test determine eligibility. If unable or unwilling, he faces a retiring board. He may opt for voluntary retirement but has declined. The test date is to be set by the Colorado department commander. Stewart would be the senior colonel in the coast artillery next December, with three years remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F. Stewart
Coast Artillery Corps
Roosevelt
Fort Grant
Ariz
Fort Huachuca
Col. Stewart
War Department
Stewart
Col
Colorado
Grant
Lieut Roscoe Spear Dead At Government Hospital for the Insane
Lieut. Roscoe Spear U S N retired died yesterday at the Government Hospital for the Insane from acute stomach trouble. His father John Spear a former medical director of the navy was accidentally killed about two months ago in Pennsylvania. His brother Surgeon Raymond Spear U S N with the Atlantic fleet and another brother Ray Spear a navy paymaster were informed by cable of his death by Acting Secretary Newberry. Col William B Homer to be retired by direction of the President after more than 42 years service. on duty in the adjutant general's office War Department his retirement takes effect September 1. He is a native of Massachusetts.
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Goveernment Hospital For
Roscoe Spear
Government Hospital For the Insane
John ©. Spear
Navy
Pennsylvania
Spears
Raymond Spear
Atlantic Feet
Ray Spear
Newberry
W. B. Homer
Wiliam B. Homer
Coast Artillery Corps
Adjutant General’s Office
War Department
Homer
Massachusetts
Military Academy
Army Leaves of Absence and Duty Orders Listed
Official military orders detailing leaves of absence and duty transfers for numerous officers across cavalry and artillery branches. Highlights include Capt Robert C Foy fourteen days from September 8 1908, Maj William Brown to report in city duty until September 24 1908, and Col Wir B Homer retirement after 42 years service effective September 1 1908 plus various inspections, medical transfers, and recruiting adjustments at Fort Bayard Manheim Des Moines Iowa and other posts.
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Robert C. Foy
Tenth Cavalry
George G. Shaw
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Army
Willam ©. Brown
Third Cavalry
Robert C. Williams
Lancaster Pa
Manheim
Thomas H. McGown
Medical Reserve Corps
Wir B. Homer
Coast Artiery Corps
Nelson A. Goodepéed
Fort Bayard
N. Mex
Fort Movntries & C
Joseph . Davidson
Cal
William F. Stewart
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Huachues
Arizona Territory
James B. Dinard
Ordnance Department
Detrigk’ & Harvey Macahne Company
Baltiimore
Mmf
Philly Gordon
Second Cavalry
Des Mosacé
Iowa
John H. Rice
Alliance
Cleveland
Ohio
Captain Oyster sells Maryland country place on Rockville Pike
Capt James F Oyster president of the Washington school board sells his 100 acre country place and farm near Garrett Park Maryland to Charles Corby for 35000 dollars with possession about October 1 The property on Rockville Pike Montgomery county is largely under cultivation Judge Wilam B DeLacy of the juvenile court buys the entire triangular block bounded by Rhode Island avenue U street and Lincoln avenue northwest The buyer plans future improvements including new dwellings
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James F. Oyster
Rockville Pike
Washington School Board
Charles Corby
Baker
Garrett Park
Montgomery County
Juvenile Court
Rhode Island Avenue
Ui Street
Lincoln Avenue
Laws Oppressive In Convention At Seattle
In Seattle the American Bar Association heard President J M Dickinson denounce new statutes as a hold up by government enforcers. He warned that broad commissions and punitive provisions jeopardize judicial independence and civil liberty, urging defense of courts against creeping federal and state overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Dickinson
Seattle
Wash
American Bar Association
J. M. Dickingon
Association Off American Law
George W. Kirchwey
Columbia University Law School
New York
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Dickinson
Leper Waits for News Of Loved Ones In Lynn Tent
A leper from Lynn waits in a rain dampened tent on the Eastern Branch for a telegram from North Carolina authorities. Deputy Health Officer McLean reports the case is with the state attorney general, delaying any decision. The patient expresses no complaint, only concern for his wife and child as care continues.
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McLean
North Carolina
Jom
R. Warly
Lynn
West
Morrow
Washington Asylum
Nag for Taft Describes Giant Horse Gift to Judge Art
Brig Gen Clarence Run receives notice of a massive horse en route from Hezekiah Loon amid praise for the future president. The letter claims a stall had to be built, the horse stands twenty five hands high and weighs 3600 pounds. General Edwards remarks on the long line of nags prepared for the judge.
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Clarence Run
Suawards
Art
Secretary of War
Appleville
Kans
Hezekiah Loon
Hdywards
Plaza Hotel Company Sues Over Street Grade Change
The Plaza Hotel Company filed suit against John J. Costenet and Joseph KR Costenet over a 8 year 6 month lease for 600 North Capitol Street and 1 and 3 I Street NW. It claims a Grade change on April 15 1907 necessitated moving the barroom to the second floor and plans for a new building were not approved, causing loss of trade and added runway costs. The case argues a new building would benefit the property as a main thoroughfare to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza Hotel Company
John J. Costenet
Joseph KR. Costenet
North Capitol Street
Deserted Families aided by nonsupport warrants rise
Rushing court time to handle nonsupport warrants, hundreds of deserted wives gain funds for wives and children from delinquent husbands. Since July 1 this year, eight warrants issued daily with average $750 collected. court cites improved home support reducing drunkenness and juvenile offenses while noting summer outings to Old Point Comfort via Norfolk and Washington steamers offer value tickets.
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Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Washington
Chamberlin
Old Point
Uptown
Idth Street
Colorado’ Building
Coxey Promotes Thermo Dynamic Motor as World Motive Power
Gen John Coxey and inventor Lewis Haines promote a thermo dynamic motor or gas turbine claimed to transform land sea and air travel. They seek international patent rights, asserting coal to fuel a 100 hp airship motor at 50 pounds, with boilers and smokestacks unnecessary. They depart for New York to supervise first manufacture and tests.
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Aig
Gen.j. Coxey
Coxey’s
Army’ Fame
Lewis A. Hainéx
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Patent International
Gen. Coxey
Haines
Coxey
Mr. Haines
New York
Wife Flees To Window As Husband Clark Is Arrested
Edwin C. Clark of 1439 Massachusetts avenue northwest faces a $500 bond in the United States police court after neighbors heard a woman scream and saw her on a second story ledge. Police battered in the door to gain entry and Clark was restrained as Stewart, a boarder, was arrested after a fierce struggle. Stewart posted $50 collateral and was released. Clark was kept in custody until bond was posted.
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Edwin C. Clark
Massachusetts Avenue
United States
Clark
Stewart
Station House
District Considers Payment Method For Rail Road Bond
District officials grapple with paying its $780,000 share of a $1,401,000 bond to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through either its disbursing officer or the U S Treasury. Auditor Tweedale seeks Treasury guidance to avoid missing payment records and to straighten the process. He plans to consult the Treasury comptroller to arrange District payment via its own disbursing officer if possible.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
United States Treasury
Tweedale
Nasmuch
Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
LICENSED TO MARRY IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Marriage license notices list dozens of couples across Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia with ages and residence towns. The fragment cites Jares Daly and F Irene Yardley in Philadelphia and Wisenhichon and Norfolk connections among others, plus several Reverend officiants and additional pairs spanning Chester Burke and Mount Rainier.
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Jares J. Daly
Philadelphia
F. Irene Yardley
Wisenhichon
Willim Brayshaw
Frank S. Armstrong
Adelaide C. Pine
Annie M. Porter
Mount Rainier, Ma
Donald Mac
Health Office Record Deaths
A list of deaths across Washington area institutions with age and residence details. Included are Helen Strecker 62 at G W U Hospital, Charles Belt 62 at 1019 F St NE, John Donohue 47 at Emergency Hospital, Alma Mier 26 at 1917 12th St NW, Freida Cornell 18 days at 60 Poxhail Rd, and others such as William Carey 34 at Ebbitt House, Flora Lee 35 at 712 Ward Pl NE, Susie Smith 20 at 608 Girard St NW, plus youths Elisa Stuhrmann 81, Jemea Smith 22, Gladys Carter 1, and Arthur Williams 14, among entries from Freedmen's Hospital and Garfield Memorial.
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Helen Strecker
Dennis Calfins
Georgetown Univ. Hetp
Charles D. Belt
F St
John Donohue
Alma F. Mier
12Th St. Nw
Freida V. Cornell
Poxhail Ra
William Carey
Ebbitt House
Elisa Stuhrmann
Chestnut St
Takona Park
D.C
George Fatringer
Garfield’ Mem
Hero
Jemea F. Smith
Freedmen’s Hospital
Flora Lee
Gladys Carter
Hail St. Sw
Arthur Wiillama
Freedmen's Hospital
Susie &. Smith
Girard St
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Briggs
T Kk
Williams College
Auburn Theological Seminary
First Presbyterian Church
eNickga
General Assembly
Crittcrs
Frick
Saratoga Springs
Brooklyn
Mlne
Home Life Insurance Company
Mr. Trick
Lefferts Place
G. PF. C
Mulai Hafid
Europe
Algeciras
Gou Hafid
Mulat Hafid
Frggee
Hafid
Sherlock Holmes
Snake
General Back
Lieut
Bar Association
Aeid
Brom
Department of Public Affaires
Courts’ Foundation
Aszailed
Judicial Department of Government
Barry
Geen
Plaza’ Hotel
Ask
Goxey
Robert Uaywoon Rermin
United States Geological Survey
Fernall
Childeren
EaBey
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
Health Office Record
Washington Post
Sunday Post
Peter Grogan and Sons Company
Seventh St
Harper
Harper's Brain
Bryan and
Victor
Droop’s
Sect
Christian Xander
Samz Tharp
Berkeley
N. W
Opticians
O’donnell
Washington Port Building
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