Delay Opens Grave As War Dept Slows Disinterment
Mrs Gatton holds a War Department permit to exhume her son Lieut James N Sutton at Arlington but orders from the Quartermaster General’s Office slowed the plan. Family and allies allege delay and seek prompt action, with fresh flowers laid on Sutton’s grave and a priest to perform consecration after exhumation.
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
Three Candidates Vie For Commander In Chief Of Sons Of Veterans
Delegates visit Arlington hotel for a reception and ball hosted by the Weallington Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary. Three candidates, Pred Borton, George W Pollitt, and Kenton J McGuire, contest today for national commander in chief. A sight seeing tour and a program outline fundraising for a proposed national peace memorial and a mixed Confederate and Union veterans monument were discussed. The encampment continues with a trip to Richmond and Petersburg after Union Station departure at 3:45 pm.
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 Begun In Earnest
J E Pennybacker chief of road management in the Agriculture Department spoke in Virginia on a nationwide good roads crusade led by The Times Dispatch and Washington Post. He praised public support, cited county bond plans, and urged rapid road building from Washington to Richmond to spur farming, commerce, and prosperity across Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peonybacker
Agriculture Department
Virgin
Post
Times-Dispatch
Aceneiny
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
Vetersburg
Umbilane County
Good Roads
Blackstone
Nottoway
Lunenburg
Kenbridge
Mecklenbune
Clarksvile
State Menway Department
Macad Am
Boynton
State Highway Department
Avery Croserande
Peter the Hermit
Mtule
Sfust
Enthusiam
Glarden
Peter the Herwit
Herrsyith
Bisunion
California
America
Man impersonates health officer in Georgetown fined residents
Police arrest Joseph F. Smith 35 of 1812 Thirty Fourth Street Northwest for impersonating a health officer. He claimed authority and fined residents $1 and $2 for yard trash while showing a document from Dr Woodward. Smith 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 Amid Bank Strength Report
Acting Secretary of the Treasury Norton touts robust bank conditions after a Beverly conference with the President. He cites banks across the West and interior regions, with Southern banks included, as financially sound and free of national bank failures for two months. Officials blame a Michigan institution for a single past collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior
Fresbury Norton
Beverly
South
Nurton
Comptroller of
Michigan
Cema
Appeals in Missouri rate case Likely to reach Supreme Court
The Interstate Commerce Commission faces possible reversal of its Missouri rate order as experts say the US Supreme Court will review the circuit court ruling from Chicago. Judge Grooveup’s misreading of key legal principles is cited while Prouty’s dissent hints at nonunanimity. The Pacific coast travel schedule shifts with Prouty setting a Salt Lake hearing for September 22 against the ATSF and others.
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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
Favor Good Roads Bonds Plan Discussed in Alexandria County
A large turnout attended a good roads meeting at Dr P Taver Johnson's residence near Alexandria to discuss financing a permanent organization and long term bonds. Local officials and residents supported rebuilding the road from St Marys Cemetery to Franklin Street, with a committee to report in two weeks and a county wide meeting planned.
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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 Upgrade
Pulaski County Virginia moves to spend 27000 dollars on improving public flatways and to complete about miles of good roads in Pulaski district. Leading citizens outline a plan to issue 75 000 for the bond to fund highway construction.
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Pulask County
Washington Font
Pulaski City
Pulaski County
Ft At
Vance
Morgan Yacht Corsair Strikes Ledge Near City Island
J Pierpont Morgan's corsair struck a submerged ledge while returning to New York from Hoboken and was hauled out for repairs. The yacht backed off, some plates loosened, one anchor allegedly displaced, but no serious damage or injuries reported. Morgan and party were unharmed and aided to dry dock for inspection.
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Sound
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bia City
Corsair
Hoboken
City Island
Gorsalr
Ir. Morgen
Cormix
Morgan
Sant
Seal Catch Report From Pribitor Islands Venture
A dispatch to the Department of Commerce and Labor from San Francisco based North American Commercial Company, holder of the Pribitor Islands sealing lease, reports a season catch of 14 206 skins, 624 under the allowed quota. The note says the information came from their island agent and downplays the government agent’s failure to forward a report. Officials expect a government report in Washington soon, noting no reported trouble with pelagic sealers on the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
North American Commercial Company
San Francisco
Pribitor
Washington
Lkely
Lesseer
Trade push for Argentina exhibit gains momentum in Washington
Broderick and Geep, directors of Argentina's Industrial Exposition to be held in Buenos Aires, arrive in Washington to arrange Americas exhibit. Director Cook meets officials to secure official backing and aims to persuade Congress for funding and presidential support for the South American display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine Republic
Broderic & Geek
Argentina
Buenos
Ayres
Wash Inston
Amercas
South Americas
Cook
Malang
Taft
Congress
Rally to Defend Wilson at Food Convention
Denver August 25 experts from Remsen board defend benzoate of soda safety amid a heated debate. President Omery committee members are to announce opinions supporting or opposing the preservative as state and national food officials weigh enforcement of federal pure food laws.
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 Hearings Delayed
In Kansas City Aug 5 a court temporarily placed Marian Bleakley in the juvenile court clerk's custody while habeas corpus cases drag. Mrs Bleakley pleads for immediate custody, opponents claim she kidnapped the child from Topeka. hearings postponed to Monday as Judge Porterfield mediates custody amid further legal wrangling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 and Railway Adverts
Railway companies to assist in advertising the auto parade as the event gains support. Finance chairman is appointed to oversee funding and prizes.
Parade car prizes and committee wheels in motion
The Chamber of Commerce announced two extra prizes for the best decorated car at the Automobile Floral Parade on September 20. Donations include ten engraved post cards from Nathmal Engraving and a set of Wood crips from Wool Chain Tire Grip. The parade committee, led by Chairman Gans, plans fund gathering and regional advertising with railroads and newspapers to promote the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Navy Boxer from Marietta Jailed on Assault Charge
Ian Williams, 72, a black mess attendant from the Vermont, previously acquitted of manslaughter in a onboard boxing contest, is jailed in Marietta on assault with intent to commit harm against Howard Worth Cutt, a white man. Williams was brought in wearing naval uniform and identified by Cutt.
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Marietta Ga
Ian Willams
Dhe Partie
Vermont
Howard
Worth Cutt
Wo ‘Williams
North Cut
Taft and La Barra Civil Service Census Debate
President Taft directs a shift away from political activity as census supervisors face potential political use. Acting Secretary McHarg informs officials to pursue nonpolitical duties, while arrangements for a European voyage and trade law compilations to boost Central and South American commerce are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Fraud in London Charged in $10,000 Scheme
James Campbell a mining breaker from New York was remanded in Liverpool on August 21 for trial on charges of obtaining $10,000 under false pretenses using old Norfolk and Western Railway Company shares as security. The bail was set at $10,000. Campbell was little known in New York, previously listed at 231 Broadway as a mining engineer and seldom visited his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Broadway
Midshipman Dismissed For Fraudulent Check
The Navy Department confirmed the recommendation of Captain JM Howser superintendent of the Naval Academy to dismiss Midshipman Resseil J Albbe of Pennsylvania for passing a worthless check. The offense occurred at a stop along the Summer squadron route. Official word of the confirmation arrived today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fort Annapolis
JM Howser
Naval Academy
Resseil J. Albbe
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Bids Adieu 10 Fleet Manuevers Draw Crowds
Naval personnel crowd shore resorts as Atlantic fleet prepares for battle practice off Virginia. Ships tow targets in rough seas while Secretary Winthrop inspects gunnery, praising American naval gunner prowess. Cruisers Montanana North Carolina and New York coaling at Hampton Roads. Fleet to remain at Old Point Comfort until September 8 before Huegen Fulton celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 denied labor unions’ claims that the division of Information in the Commerce and Labor Department discriminates against unions in placing unskilled workers. He stressed the unit provides neutral, lawful information on job locations, wages, and land for sale or rent to assist both skilled and unskilled workers without directing union or nonunion outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Department of Commerce and Labor
McHarg
United States
Mivision of Informatia
Indians Offer Their Aid to Bridge Project near Gila River
The Indian bureau reports Pima Indians on the Gila River Reservation have agreed to contribute toward the construction of a public bridge over the Gila River near the reservation. The bridge funding is valued at 74 000 with government support and authorization from Washington.
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Los Iane
Government
Zen of
Phoenix
Washington
Sontiibate
Gia Rover
Hon
Tla
Arigolla
Match Causes Slight Blaze Near Tenth Street
A passerby stepped on a four‑match pile near 7104 Tenth Street yesterday afternoon, starting a small fire that drew downtown firefighters. Sparks ignited a nearby chair and alarm, causing minor damage before responders controlled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street
Nntil West
Fir
Irtain
Alain
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Acto
Peccadena
Jamiog
Ord Hierata— Provitance
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Lone Republic
Paul Elencer
Ata
Amin
Cates
Pero
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Aoor Aki
Iba
Tobor Daly
Viata Wests
John Tad
Wang Min
Etter Fintader
Frank Geier
Lestone
Speare
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N. W
Evers
Phont Swain
Andy Goat
Geo P Zurhorst
Tippataker
J William EE
Nbs Mer
Cormodtona
Iso Minter
John
Caus
Jenkins
Bret NW
WM H Sardo & CO
Penrpad Diretors
Miten Cuoper Pyane Cincom Bps
THOS
Sergeon
Thos A Costello
Pusehal
ASA
Phoma Pat Ie
Sons of Veterans and Woman's Auxiliary
Good Roads Movement
Levsburg
Staunton
Rockfish Gap
Albe Trarle
Charlottesville
Louisa
Cel Danslins Marche & CO
Rth
Hlstn
Rury
Buackistone
Chlitz
PABST
TRUST
Senate
Maerzen
Royal Pileen
Budweiser
Postal
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Interstate Board
Taber Johnson
Alexandria County
Morgan Yacht Hits-Eedge
Commerce Chamber
Bethlem
Marietta
State Départment
South American
Republis
Central and
South America
London
ADIEU
Frmg
Cain
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LABOR
Department of Commence
Wiman
Mecor
Sate Ee Seal Co, Limited
Battle Creek
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