Delay Opening Grave Amid War Department Delays
Mrs Gatton obtained a permit to exhum e Lieut James N Sutton at Arlington but faced delays as orders from the War Department and Quartermaster General's Office held up the plan. Family protests urged action while a second gunshot expert joined the case and arrangements for the grave's consecration and reburial were discussed with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Quartermaster Generals Office
Mra Gatton
James N Sutton
Arington
Came Lymal
Navy Department
Cok Doyen
Cok la Garde
Cot la Garde
Arlington
Col. la Garde
Flowera
Sutton
Mra Sutton
Mra Parker
Davin' Ofafice
Maj Magoon
Botton
Washington
Visitors' election in three-way race for commander in chief
Delegates gather at Arlington hotel for reception and ball hosted by the Weallington Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary. Three candidates vie for national commander in chief: Pred Borton Massachusetts George W Pollitt New Jersey and Kenton J McGuire Indiana. The program includes sightseeing tours and talks on proposed memorial building and peace monument in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Weallington Sons of Veterans and Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Arlington Hotel
Havor
Arlington War
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
Glock
Cushing Camp No 2
Milton W Dennan
Elgar Alan
Mary Donaldson
Sons of Veterana Awallary
Chamber of Commeres
William Gade
William Galliher
Isaac Vans
Joseph Strasburger
Th Sons of Veterans
Pred Borton
Massachusetts
George W Pollitt
New Jerey
Kenton J McGuire
In-dlana
Washington
Acta
Wees
Town
Patton
Nations
Chet Aslan
Pexte
Song and Daughters of the Union Veterans
Sony and Daughters of the Confederate
Jveterana
John McElvoy
Una City
Maine Memorial Association
Admiral Sigubee
Sesson
Sent of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Petersburg
Union Station
Assails “Mad King” Campaign in Virginia Roads Drive
J E Pennybacker chief of road management in the Agriculture Department visited Virginia to assess a growing campaign for good roads. He notes widespread private and public support from Alexandria to Clarksville, with bond issues and new organizations forming to fund a Washington to Richmond highway and onward toward North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmens Times-Dispatch
Washington
Anerson
Virginia
J E
Pennybacker
Department of Agriculture
Fedwal
Richmond
Mr Pennybacker
Times Dispatch
Washington Post
Capital
Capital Highway
Alexandra Leesburg
Staunton Louisa
Fred Jerickaburg
Petersburg
Jarratt
Rich ‘Mond
Blackstone Kenbridge
Chase City
Clarksville
Houdton
North Carolina
Man Imprisoned for Impersonating Health Officer in Georgetown
Police allege Joseph F. Smith a 35 year old black resident of 1812 Thirty fourth Street Northwest posed as a health officer in Georgetown and fined residents who did not clean their yards. He carried a supposed order from Dr Woodward and claimed authority to enforce yard cleanup. Smith had recently returned from Moundsville where he served a year in prison for housebreaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Smith
Afth
Seventh Precinct
Smith
Mussell
Georgetown
Evidence of Prosperity Among Banks Across Regions
Acting Secretary Nurton says Western and interior banks brim with money and can rely on Eastern banks. After Beverly conference with the President, he discounts reports of crop funding troubles. Comptroller officials cite no recent national bank failures, aside from a small Michigan institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Fresbury Norton
Beverly
South
Nurton
Comptroller of
Michigan
Cema
Appeal in Rate Case Reversed Decision Expected
Reported uncertainty surrounds a Missouri rate case, with the Union seeking Supreme Court review of a Chicago circuit court decision. Judge Grooveup disputed the Commission order’s legal basis, while Knapp and Prouty reportedly dissented. The Pacific coast trip schedule shifted, with Prouty setting a Salt Lake hearing for September 22 against the Union Pacific lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Grooveup
Circuit
Inter~ Atte Commerca Commission
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Missouri
Cements la
Washington
Enag
Gerossenn
Cnurt
Tha
Supreme Court RI
Circuit Court
Java
Commission
Knapp
Prouty
Fiterabile Commerce Commission
Spokane
Wash
Salt Lake
Utah
Bure
Atchiron
Topeka
Santa Fe
Good Roads Bonds Discussed by Alexandria County Citizens
A large Good Roads meeting at Dr P Taver Johnson's home in Alexandria County backed a long term bond plan to finance road improvements. Dr Johnson was named chair with Frank Joman as secretary. a steering committee including William C Wilbert and Admiral Po Mitixey was formed to draft a financing plan within two weeks and organize a county wide meeting. The initial project targets rebuilding the half mile stretch from St Marys Cemetery to Franklin Street, with strong church and resident support.
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P ‘Taver Johnson
Alexandria
AD Torreyeon
Good Roads Association
Mexeandria
India
Iito
Johnson
Frank Joman
J Taber Johnson
William C Wlbert
Po Mitixey
Andrew B Graham
George HE Garrett
St Marys’ Catholic
Franklin Street
Thia
Merabere
Pulaski County Plans Bond Issue for Roads
Pulaski County Virginia advances a plan to issue bonds and spend about $75,000 on highway improvements. Led by leading citizens, the plan aims to complete roughly 10 miles of new or improved roads in the Pu Task district, funding to come from a county bond issue.
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Pulask County
Washington Font
Pulaski City
Pulaski County
Ft At
Vance
Morgan Yacht Corsair Hits Submerged Ledge in Sound
J Pierpont Morgan and party aboard the Corsair encountered a submerged ledge near City Island while crossing Long Island Sound. The yacht backed clear, struck several plates loosened, some ballast shifted, pumps started, then continued to Hoboken for repairs after a brief delay. Morgan and companions were unharmed.
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Sound
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bia City
Corsair
Hoboken
City Island
Gorsalr
Ir. Morgen
Cormix
Morgan
Sant
Sealing Season Totals From Pribilof Islands Reported
A dispatch from the North American Commercial Company of San Francisco reports that the seasonal catch at the Pribilof Islands reached 14 206 skins, within 624 of the full contract quote. The company notes no significance to agent W I Tembe's failure to forward a report and expects a government release soon, pending any pelagic sealer trouble on the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
North American Commercial Company
San Francisco
Pribitor
Washington
Lkely
Lesseer
Trade seeks Argentine exhibit funding in Washington
Broderick and Geek, directors for Argentina's industrial exposition in Buenos Aires, arrived in Washington to arrange Americas display. Director Cook set meetings with officials to gain credit for government exhibit and secure Taft support and congressional funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine Republic
Broderic & Geek
Argentina
Buenos
Ayres
Wash Inston
Amercas
South Americas
Cook
Malang
Taft
Congress
Rally to Defend Wilson as Benzoate of Soda Debate
Denver August 25 An expected rally by Pure Food Convention Committee and other chemical experts will defend the Department of Agriculture stance that benzoate of soda as a preservative is not harmful in small amounts. Secretary Wilson joins Remsen board members Dr Remsen, Dr Chittenden, Dr Long, and Dr Herter to back the findings, with remarks from Dr Ladd and Dr Barnard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Department of Agriculture
Astomation of State
J W &Mery
Wilson
Iva Remsen
Balmore
Russell Il Chittenden
New Haven
Coon
John A Long
Fyonsten
Christian H Herter
New York City
Remsen
Roosevelt
Omery
B F Ladd
North Dakota
MH & Barnard
Food
Indiana
Baby Marian Bleakley Custody Hearing Denied
Kansas City Aug 5 faces in court over Marian Bleakley, the infant linked to St Louis World’s Fair fame, as Judge Porterfield postpones habeas corpus hearings and places the child in juvenile court custody. Mrs Barclay contends for the foster mother while Bleakley seeks immediate custody and maintains the child is hers.
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Kansas City
Marian Bleakley
Topeka
J J Bleakley
Kannas City
E E Porterfeld
James G Barclay
Buffalo
Foster Wother
J H Gentry
Marian
Bleskiey
State Supreme Court
Mr. Walsh
Barclay
John H Atwood
Bleakley
Smarts Murroom
Lawrence Law
Atwood
Maria
Porterfield
Prizes for Auto Parade Ad Campaign Partners Named
Railway companies join the effort to advertise the upcoming auto parade with prizes for participants. Finance chairman is appointed to oversee the drive and coordinate sponsorships, aiming to boost public interest and fundraising for the event.
Wreck leads to prizes at Cham ber of Commerce parade
Boys blamed for a wreck as the Chamber of Commerce announces two more prizes for the best decorated car in the Automobile Floral Parade to be held on September 20. The committee reports donations of post cards from Nathmal Engraving and a set of wood crips from Wool Chain Tire Grip Company.
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Chamber of Commerce
Nathmal Engraving Company
Itr
Wool Chain Tire Grip Company
BF Soul
James Foyster
Sive
Vhaumar
Tnince Committee
Chawman Gans
Weston Maryland Railroad Company
Washington
Baltimore
Annapoli
New York
Hudaan Felton
Gang
Wilkes Barre Pa
J Bsperry
Avram Roun
New York City
Lester D Moore Jr
J Moey Garratt
Brooklyn
Jani
Lehigh Valley
Mayor
Acquitted Navy Boxer Jailed on Assault Charge in Marietta
Ian Williams a 72 year old negro mess attendant formerly aboard the Vermont was jailed in Marietta Ga on a charge of assault with intent to kill He had been recently acquitted of manslaughter in a boxing contest on the ship The defendant was identified by Howard Worth Cutt a young white man from the same locality as the incident details emerged during processing in uniform
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Marietta Ga
Ian Willams
Dhe Partie
Vermont
Howard
Worth Cutt
Wo ‘Williams
North Cut
Taft urges apolitical census drive amid U S relations
Acting Secretary McHarg informs Durand and Senor Barra that census work must be free of political ties as officials plan to sail for Europe on September 4. The move prompts resignations and complaints that census supervisors could wield political power while consulars distribute Central and South American commercial laws in English to boost U S trade.
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Taftie
McHarg
Department of Commerce and Labor
Francisco de la Barra
Ahe Carto
Manta
Europa
Paris Senor Vela
Parrs
Toledo
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Carpenter
Durand Agthie
State Départment
South American
Republis
Central and
South America
Fraud in London Charged
James Campbell a mining breaker of New York was remanded on August 21 in Liverpool for a trial on charges of obtaining 10 000 under false pretenses. He allegedly used old bearer certificates of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. Bail was set at 10. Campbell, little known in New York, previously had an office at 231 Broadway and was reputed as a mining engineer who seldom visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Broadway
Midshipman Resseil J. Albbe Dismissed at Annapolis
The Washington Fort Annapolis Md Aug 35 confirmed by the Navy Department. Midshipman Resseil J. Albbe of Pennsylvania is dismissed for passing a worthless check. The recommendation by Capt. JM Howser superintendent of the Naval Academy was issued about two weeks ago after the offense occurred at a stopping place of the Summer squadron.
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Washington Fort Annapolis
JM Howser
Naval Academy
Resseil J. Albbe
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Navy Fleet Leaves Old Point Comfort After Manoeuvres
Atlantic fleet battleships and cruisers returned to Old Point Comfort Virginia area after three days of target practice and gunnery trials. Secretary Winthrop praised the crews as ships refuel and coal, with reefing, wireless operations, and tow targets conducted in rough seas. A large naval crowd gathered, awaiting further maneuvers before September Huegen Fulton celebration.
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Washington
Heckman Winthrop
Navy
Atlantic
Virginia
Old Poin
Comfort
Winthrop
Brien
Battle
Ameliar
Obilen
Old Port Comfort
Norfolk
Hort
Judea York
Fair Play for Labor Defends Government Plan
Acting Secretary McHarg rebutted AFL claims that the divisions of Information in the Commerce and Labor Department discriminate against unions. He said the division simply provides lawful, neutral data on where work and housing are available, and does not favor employers or unions. The department aims to aid employers and job seekers with impartial guidance, without providing transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Department of Commerce and Labor
McHarg
United States
Department of Commence
Mivision of Informatia
Indians Offer Aid for Bridge Over Gila Rover
The Pima Indians on the Gila River Reservation reportedly agreed to contribute labor toward building a public bridge over the Gila Rover near the reservation. The project is tied to government work and funding to be provided for construction and authenticity by State and court authorities.
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Los Iane
Government
Zen of
Phoenix
Washington
Sontiibate
Gia Rover
Hon
Tla
Arigolla
Match Causes Slight Blaze at 7104 Tenth Street
A minor fire started yesterday afternoon when someone stepped on a match at 7104 Tenth Street Northwest. Downtown firefighters attended, sparks ignited a nearby area, causing limited damage before being controlled. investigation details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Tenth Street
Nntil West
Fir
Irtain
Alain
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WM H Sardo & CO
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Sergeon
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ASA
Phoma Pat Ie
Sons of Veterans and Woman's Auxiliary
Good Roads Movement
Peonybacker
Agriculture Department
Virgin
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Umbilane County
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