Letters Reveal Struggles of Albert H. Trick at Lefferts Place
Fragmented correspondence shows Trick lamenting fate and faith, praising truth and liberty while denouncing church traditionalism. He explains lifelong self-denial, longing for a freer religion, and writes to Carl about love of God and humanity. Trick, once a Williams College graduate and Auburn Theological Seminary, served in multiple parishes, fought Briggs defenders at a 1903 assembly, later moved to Saratoga, Brooklyn, and worked for Home Life Insurance before declining eyesight and financial decline.
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Aeimis
Church
Ingersoll
Jesus
Robert Ingersoll
Nazarin
Carl
God
Albert H. Trick
T Kk
Williams College
Auburn Theological Seminary
First Presbyterian Church
eNickga
General Assembly
Washington
Briggs
Crittcrs
Frick
Saratoga Springs
Brooklyn
Mlne
Home Life Insurance Company
Mr. Trick
Lefferts Place
Funeral for Mrs Bond Largely Attended at New Jersey Ave Home
Funeral services for Susannah M. Berg Bond were held at the family residence on New Jersey Avenue Northwest and drew many relatives and friends. Pallbearers included three sons-in-law and three grandsons. speakers praised her Christian character and charity, noting she never turned a needy person away. She is survived by four daughters, a brother in Philadelphia, and other relatives.
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 from Oyster Bay Visit
President Roosevelt plans an early return to Washington on September 2 from Oyster Bay, with no stated reason. Observers say the move may place him near central party leaders ahead of the ongoing presidential campaign without showing overt campaign interest.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Easred
Oyster Bay
Schmitt Resigns as Acting Superintendent at Government Printing
Ewald Schmitt resigned from his post as acting superintendent of Buildings at the government printing office. He tendered the resignation to public printer Lecen and agreed to report to Charley KR. Sugg as a draftsman with a $1200 annual salary. The move follows a difference of opinion.
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Ewald Schmitt
Government Printing Office
Imblic
Lecen
Schmitt
Leet
Charley KR. Sugg
Wrights Aeroplane Assembly Moves Toward First Flight
Orville Wright spent yesterday at Fort Myer assembling his aeroplane and plans to mount the engine. He expects engine speed of 1260 to 1500 revolutions per minute, yielding 350 to 400 propeller revolutions. He aims to have the launch track ready by mid next week and be prepared for the first flight. Other naval vessels arrived or departed including Standish at Anonapelly Chester Tompkinevills and Wolverine movements between Mackinac Island, Sheboygan, and San Francisco for Honolulu with multiple ships listed.
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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 European Aid To Back Hafid Rule
Mulai Hafid has been proclaimed sultan after defeating his brother near Morocco City, with France and Spain urged to recognize him. European support is deemed essential to fund taxes and an army to pacify Morocco, enforce the Algeciras Act, and protect Europeans as Hafid seeks time to stabilize the country.
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Paris
France
Morocco
Abdul-Agiz
Mulal Hafid
Tangier
Gou Hafid
Europe
Mulat Hafid
Frggee
Spain
Hafid
Cna
Madrid
M. Revoll
Mula’ Hafid
Rabat
Casablanca
Mulai Hatta
Case for Sherlock Holmes in Seven Oaks Murder Mystery
In Seven Oaks England on August 2 there has been no arrest for the murder of Maj. Gen. Luard's wife at a forest summer house. Tramps have been in the woods recently. Police have a description of a man seen leaving the house and are pursuing him with bloodhounds.
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Seven Oaks
England
Luard
Will Pay Venezuelan Cash War Rants Today
The State Department will issue warrants today for the first installment of twelve thousand dollars to the American Contract and Finance Company of New York. The award to Ford Dix of Texas arose from cattle taken in Venezuela during the Venezuelan episode. The company, organized after the Spanish American War by New Yorkers including Stewart L. Brice and Cyrus Field Judson, claimed Dix acted as its agent. Dix assigned the claim to the company, minus 1500 dollars, amid insolvency concerns and objections by the New York office. James S. McDonagh of Wall Street was appointed receiver for the company.
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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 Strike Ends and Work to Resume
Three stonemasons on the Treasury east front ended a strike after an amicable adjustment. They objected to foreman duties held by Harry Gaskins, subcontractor Peter Holscher’s representative. The men will return to work with a designated foreman while Holscher oversees the rest.
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Treasury
Harry Gaskins
Peter Holscher
Holscher
Humber
Holacher
Gaskins
Snake's Victim Improves At Georgetown Hospital
William Thompson, injured by a snake bite, was reported improved at Georgetown Hospital. Swelling diminished and color returning to his face. He talked with doctors and attendants, unsure of the exact reptile. Lieut. Hartley underwent gallstone surgery at Georgetown University Hospital and was also reported improved.
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William Thompson
Georgetown Hospital
Thompson
Hartley
Lieut. Hartley
Metropolitan Police
Georgetown University Hospital
Postmaster General Back at Site Talks for New City Post Office
Will Leck tours proposed locations for the new city postoffice with Postmaster General Meyer in Hot Springs yesterday. A conference involved Winthrop Elliott Woods J K Taylor and Horace P Springer to select a building site. Barnes backs North Capitol facing site. others cite Baltimore and Ohio station option. no preference declared.
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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
Test for Col Stewart Ordered to Take 90 Mile Ride or 50 Mile Walk
Col William F Stewart Coast Artillery is ordered by neutral sources to undergo the Presidents annual physical test at Fort Huachuca Ariz. He may choose a 9 mile ride over three days or a 50 mile walk within the same period. Medical exams precede and follow the test with retirement boards possible if he fails or cannot participate. He may retire voluntarily and has previously refused such offers.
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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
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 navy medical director was killed two months ago in Pennsylvania. His brother Surgeon Raymond Spear U S N aboard the Atlantic fleet and another brother Ray Spear a navy paymaster were informed by cable. Col. William B Homer to be retired after 42 years service effective September 1. Homer a native of Massachusetts was appointed to the Military Academy in July 1906.
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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 orders leaves of absence and duty changes
Army orders announce leaves of absence for several officers including Capt Robert C Foy and First Lieut Thomas H McGown, with duties and locations across Fort Bayard Manheim and Lancaster. Major William Brown and Col Wir B Homer retire or report for staff duty. Several officers receive postings to Fort Huachuca Alliance Cleveland and Baltimore works repairs and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Foy
Tenth Cavalry
George G. Shaw
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Army
Willam ©. Brown
Third Cavalry
Robert C. Williams
Lancaster
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
Oyster Sells Country Home on Rockville Pike in Md
Capt James F Oyster president of the Washington school board sold his country place and farm near Garrett Park Maryland to Charles Corby a baker for 35000 dollars. Purchaser to take possession about October 1. The 100 acre property on Rockville Pike Montgomery County is largely under cultivation. Judge William B DeLacy of juvenile court bought the entire triangular block bounded by Rhode Island Avenue U Street and Lincoln Avenue northwest. The buyer plans immediate improvements with dwellings in the near future.
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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
The American Bar Association session in Seattle featured President J M Dickinson blasting growing government bureaucracy and new statutes as a form of hold-up. He warned expansive commissions and fines threaten court access, urging defense of judicial independence and civil liberty.
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 Waiting for News on Home in Lynn Tent
A Lynn leper, Jom B R Warly, sits in a rain damped tent on the Eastern Branch awaiting news from North Carolina authorities. Officials say the case is referred to the state attorney general, delaying any decision. He expresses only concern for his wife and child, while caregivers add mosquito netting and shelter to his sparse quarters.
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McLean
North Carolina
Jom
R. Warly
Lynn
West
Morrow
Washington Asylum
Nag for Taft Brings Humorous Horse Offer from Kansas
Brig. Gen Clarence Run receives notice of a comical gift proposal a colossal horse described as twenty five hands high and 3600 pounds. The letter from Hezekiah Loon claims the admirer offers the horse for the next President judgeship ride. General Edwards jokes about a procession of such nags beginning with the brobding nags.
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Clarence Run
Suawards
Art
Secretary of War
Appleville
Kans
Hezekiah Loon
Hdywards
Suit over building plans at Plaza Hotel on North Capitol Street
Plaza Hotel Company sues John J. Costenet and Joseph K. Costenet claiming breach of covenant on a leased property at 600 North Capitol Street and 1 and 3 I Street NW. The change in street grade forced relocation of the barroom, harming trade and necessitating a runway to the street, while plans for a new building await defendants' approval. The suit argues a new building would benefit from the grade change and location on the main thoroughfare to the station.
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Plaza Hotel Company
John J. Costenet
Joseph KR. Costenet
North Capitol Street
Deserted Families Aid In Nonsupport Warrants
The juvenile court aids hundreds of deserted wives by issuing nonsupport warrants against delinquent husbands. From July 1, 1907 to July 1, 1908, cases rose to 640 with $24,000 collected for families. Wages are seized and paid to beneficiaries, with penalties including workhouse labor. The system has reduced drunkenness and child offenses, while weekly regional excursions are advertised as affordable getaways.
Coxey Promotes New Thermo Dynamic Motor Invention
Gen J Coxey and Lewis A Haines promote a thermo dynamic motor or gas turbine claiming it will revolutionize land sea and air travel. They say one pound of coal will replace three to five pounds and aim for international patents. The invention uses compressed gas, potentially eliminating boilers and smokestacks.
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Aig
Gen.j. Coxey
Coxey’s
Army’ Fame
Lewis A. Hainéx
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Patent International
Gen. Coxey
Haines
Coxey
Robert Uaywoon Rermin
United States Geological Survey
Fernall
Mr. Haines
New York
Wife Flees To Window as Husband Clark Is Arrested
Edwin C. Clark of 1439 Massachusetts Ave NW faced police court on a threat charge after neighbors heard a woman screaming from his home near the German Embassy. Police battered in the door. Clark posted a $500 real estate bond to keep the peace after being detained overnight. Stewart, a boarder, posted $50 collateral and was released, later failing to appear.
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Edwin C. Clark
Massachusetts Avenue
United States
Clark
Stewart
Station House
District Considers How To Pay Half Of Bond Issue
District auditors argue the city and federal government each owe 780000 on a 1401000 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad certificate. Tweedale plans to meet Treasury comptroller to fix payment method and ensure proper records. If resolved, the District may pay via its disbursing officer.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
United States Treasury
Tweedale
Nasmuch
Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Local Notices
A jumble of names and ages for marriage licenses appears, listing spouses from Philadelphia to Norfolk with several clerical leads and reverend signoffs. The fragment includes mixed locations and ages, indicating an ongoing public marriage license notice.
Deaths listed in DC Health Office records
Health office record shows numerous death listings with ages and hospital affiliations including Helen Strecker 62 at G W U Hospital, Dennis Calfins 8, 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, William Carey 34 at Ebbitt House, Elisa Stuhrmann 81 at 17 Chestnut St Tako na Park DC, George Fatringer 39 at Garfield Memorial, Jemea Smith 22 at Freedmen's Hospital, Flora Lee 35 at 712 Ward Pl NE, Gladys Carter 1 at 1808 Hall St SW, Arthur Williams 14 at Freedmen's Hospital, Susie Smith 20 at 608 Girard St NW.
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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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G. PF. C
Mulai Hafid
Algeciras
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
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Chamberlin
Old Point
Uptown
Idth Street
Colorado’ Building
Goxey
Childeren
EaBey
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
Jares J. Daly
F. Irene Yardley
Wisenhichon
Willim Brayshaw
Frank S. Armstrong
Adelaide C. Pine
Annie M. Porter
Mount Rainier, Ma
Donald Mac
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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