Firemen Parade at Alexandria Wins Top Prize
The Virginia State Firemen’s Association parade in Alexandria, part of the twenty fourth annual convention, drew thousands as Washington Fire Department Capt. Wright led 227 men. The Phoebus company won first prize of 100 and custodian duty for the trumpet, followed by Middlesburg and Hampton crews. A Newport News band won a 50 prize, with Washington delegation and other units also honored. Carnival mood persisted with a band contest, confetti, and evening races in North Washington Street.
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Police arrest Eugene C Scott in hospital hold up case
Eugene C Scott of Walter Reed Hospital Takoma Park was arrested on a charge of attempted robbery in connection with an alleged hatn up of real estate dealer Frank J Tibbetts at 1936 Seventeenth Street NW Scott admitted the crime claiming he and two companions needed funds Police also arrested Karl Owens and seek a third man The War Cammen Association met at the Eagles Club electing officers J W Dickerson president and other officials
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Walter Reed Hospital
Eusene
Scott
Takoma Perk
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Scott Circle
Tigbetts
Seventeenth Street Northwest
Karl &. Owens
Medigos End Convention Sailed Into White Water
The National Medical Association closed its three day meeting at Howard University in Washington with officers elected and Hampton Va chosen for the next convention site. Reports on tuberculosis and pellagra sparked debate while a river excursion and a Berean Baptist Church service were planned for delegates. The final session included a lawn fete and a last night reception.
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C. M. Wade
South
George W.bowles
York
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Washington
William M. Stowe
Philadelphia
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J. A. Kenney
Tuskegee Institute
J. W. Jones
Winston Salem
Hampton Institute
Hampton
How‘s University
Convention Hall
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Mitten Waldron
Metcalf's Comet Nears Perihelion This Tuesday
Metcalf's comet, the youngest heavenly wanderer, rapidly approaches perihelion near the Sun. Astronomers at the Naval Observatory nightly calculate its distance and track its path, noting it will soon brighten then fade as it moves away, with closest approach about twice Earth Sun distance.
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Rules for Retail Merchants Association by laws drafted
The rules committee last night tentatively drew up governing by laws for the newly organized Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce. A Leese presided as Ross P. Andrea, George H. Gall, and Thomas Grant with Leese assisted, studied by similar city associations. The draft will be submitted to the executive committee at its next meeting.
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A. Leese
Ross P. Andrewa
George H. Gall
Thomas Grant
Leese
Will Welcome Catholics Conference Preparations at Carroll Hall
The local executive committee met in Carroll Hall presided by Thomas J. Donovan to ready for the national conference of Catholic charities. The event will be held September 25 to 28 at the Catholic University of America and aims to mark a new era in charity work. Subcommittees reported progress and suggestions were offered by Judge William H. De Lacy, J. R. Galloway, and N. H. Shea. The next meeting is set for August 31 with expected full subcommittee attendance.
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Carroll Hall
Thomes J. Donovan
Catholic University of America
William H. de Lacy
J. R. Galloway
N. H. Shea
Wonderful Submarine Design Sent to Gen Wood for Inspection
Gen Leonard Wood chief of staff received an inventor's plan for a colossal underwater submarine to surprise and drown a battleship crew, then forwarded it to the Navy Department. In Magruder School the Blues beat the Whites 68 to 43 in a playground sports day after games, with watermelon served afterward.
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Thea
Navy Department
Magruder School
Yester
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Edwin B. Henderson
Building Permit Issued for Nine-Story Bank Office Block
Building inspector issued a permit for a nine story brick marble and terra cotta building at Tenth and G streets northwest. The structure will house the McLachlen Banking Corporation offices and multiple general business offices, constructed for the Washington Investment Company a subsidiary of the McLachlen Banking Corporation.
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Washington Investment Company
McLachlen Penking Corporation
Tragic Drowning Of Courtney Taggart In Colonial Beach
The body of Courtney B. Taggart, 8 French Street NW, drowned at Colonial Beach while attempting to rescue Cora and Lena Thomas. The body was recovered by fishermen, sent to Washington, and funeral plans await. Edna Thomas, fiancee of Taggart, was prostrated by the tragedy.
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French Street
Caronial Beach
Cora and
Lene Thomas
Eighth Street
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Colonial Beach
Washington
G. R. Taggart
Thomas
Mary E. Thomas
Grant Thomas
William F. Kelley
Potomac
First Channel
Edna Thomas
Telgart
Braddock Heights
Taggart
William H. Taggart
Familly
G. C. Birdsell
Chickens Guarded Too Well In Washington
Police search for Lewis Miles a 24 year old black man described as guarding three crates of chickens stolen from huckster Joseph Farrell in northwest Washington. Miles, tall and light, is said to sleep on the Anacostia flats and may be carrying several dozen chickens. A horse and wagon were found abandoned near B street and Tenth street northwest with the crates empty.
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Washington
Joseph Farrell
Carroll Street
Twining City
Miles
B Street
Farrell
Tenth
First Precinct
Tenth Northwest
Anacostia Flats
Wu Ting-fang Heads Chinese Delegation to The Hague
The Hague mission will be led by Wu Ting-fang with Hu Wet-te Liu Shih-hsun and Belgian envoy van den Hauvel. Hu Wet-te was previously minister to Russia and Japan and recently moved to Peking. Liu Shih-hsun serves as China’s minister to France. The Belgian envoy serves as Belgian plenipotentiary to the second Hague peace conference. An additional Chinese group sails to Washington for the International Prison Congress aboard the Manchuria.
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United States
Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration
Calhoun
State Department
Hu Wet-te
Liu Shih-hsun
van den Hauvel
Russia
Japan
Foreign Office
Peking
Liu Shih-haum
France
van Deh Hauvel
International Prison Congress
Washington
Manchuria
Shanghai
Chien Sheo-chang
Cheng-ying
Li Lang Shio
Women Plead for Morse Pardon Across the Nation
Letters from readers in many states petition President Taft to grant a pardon for Charles W. Morse the New York banker imprisoned in Atlanta. Eight women offered to personally deliver the pardon if granted as part of the appeal. Protests also arrive at the Justice Department as attorneys plan a Walsh pardon request next month for the Leavenworth inmate tied to the collapsed bank.
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Atlanta
Department of Justice
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Leavenworth
Walsh
Wae
Howard University Plans and Thirkield in the City
Dr. W P Thirkield president of Howard University has been in the city two days guiding plans for a new industrial arts building a new steam heating and lighting plant for the university and Freedmen's Hospital bids will be invited soon plans for the interior department approved he sails back to Massachusetts September 15. Kitchener heads to Persia for winter in view of his government duties field marshal Lord Kitchener plans to upend the winter in Persia per a special cable from London dated August 2.
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Thirkseld
Washington
Massachusetts
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Perdain
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London
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Octogenarian Gives Version of Spirit Communications Case
An elderly Greenwich resident, Fenton J. Hurd, testifies in a deposition about “spirit communications” he claims cost over 440,000 to Mrs. Laura R. Cramer, a State Department clerk. Hurd seeks recovery of 4,000 via conservator Dr. Lee M. Hurd, with further notes and trust issues tied to Washington Loan and Trust Company. Mrs. Cramer disputes notes and assets beyond a 4,900 loan.
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District Supreme Court
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Cramer
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Dying Pellagra Victim From Warrenton Warns of New Disease
Mrs. Sallie Graham of Warrenton Virginia lies near death at Georgetown Hospital from pellagra. Doctors note wide interest in the case as specialists have struggled to halt her rapid decline. A Norwegian patient, Miss Gertrude Monsen, improves, while Mr. Graham’s relatives deny corn exposure as the source. The disease is not contagious and cold weather is believed to limit its spread.
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Warrenton
Georgetown Universality Hospital
Washington
Graham
Georgetown Hospital
South
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Gertrude Monsen
Rescuer Calls Saving Drowning Man a Loss
Deckhand Joseph Schummer saved Herman Schultz from drowning off the Battery but vented disgust and said he may quit the rescue business. Schultz, a bartender, had attempted suicide. he later faced charges of attempted burglary after being taken to Hudson Street Hospital.
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New York
Joseph Schummer
Glen Island
Matthas Vineyard
Herman Schultz
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Hudson Street
Alleged Gem Thief Caught in Buffalo
Special to The Washington from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania reports Mrs Frank P Rambe of Philadelphia may recover most of $3500 in jewelry stolen from a Delaware Water Gap hotel. William McDermott is captured in Buffalo and accused of posing as Dr EB Dolly of Philadelphia to befriend the Rambos. He allegedly entered their room while they were out and escaped with the gems including diamond rings and pendants.
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Wilkes-Barre
Frank P. Rambe
Philadelphia
Delaware Water Gap
William McDermott
Buffalo
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Rambos
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Rambo
Pain Cure Nearly Kills Man Applies Too Much Chloroform
Henry B. Lindsley of Dallas Texas staying at the Hotel Knickerbocker applied chloroform to his face in an attempt to cure neuralgia this afternoon and nearly died from the fumes. He was found unconscious on a bed. Two physicians treated him for about an hour and restored consciousness. He is expected to recover. Lindsley is manager of the Southern Life Insurance Company with headquarters in Dallas.
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Dallas
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Dalias
Fanatics starve to death in Los Angeles tragedy
In Los Angeles on August 25 Alice Griffin aged 16 a Holy Rollers band member died after voluntary starvation in the county hospital. John Irving O'Neil of Paterson New Jersey leader of the starvation army died last Saturday. J E Butler and Mrs Nellie Boyle members of the party are connected to recover.
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Band of
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Paterson
N. J
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Nellie Boylé
Freedom of the City for Vienna Singers Parade and Fest in Washington
The Washington German groups plan a Sunday event with 200 Vienna students receiving the freedom of the city. A large nickel key will be presented to Dr Swoboda by Commissioner Rudolph at the Willard, with a noon reception, parade past Capitol, luncheon, and speeches including Taft's regret letter.
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Suengerbund
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Mount Vernon
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Spler
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Automobile Committee
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Gaynor Turns to Business
Mayor Gaynor resumes planning for municipal duties after being shot. He expects to attend the first fall board meeting on September 15 and may be discharged from St Marys Hospital Hoboken soon. He may move from the hospital to his St James country place on Long Island.
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Slayer Bought His Liberty and Fled Canada
Special to xne Washington Post Ottawa August 2 Sensations expected in Canada after Gunner Moir London murderer escapes Hamilton asylum. He lent $300 to attendants who could not repay, keys given, aiding escape with Taggart. Moir alternates between calm and insane, recaptured after field work. Taggart also recaptured. Also, commerce commission responds to Humboldt Steamship Company mandamus seeking Alaska rate filing, noting Alaska outside Interstate Commerce Act and jurisdiction vested in the Secretary of the Interior. hearing set for October.
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Missing Husband Alarms Return Home From Mysterious Day
Harry Gundersheimer a Washington dairy driver failed to report for work and left his home at 611 Morton Street NW. Police located him after a day of wandering and a physician diagnosed heat illness. He is seriously ill but expected to recover and cannot recall the day’s events.
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Washington
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Weather conditions and temperature drops across regions
The Weather Bureau reports a high pressure system bringing cooler air and a fall in temperatures across the Rocky Mountains, plains, and central valleys. Frost warnings extended into Nebraska and Minnesota with showers and storms in several regions. Atlantic states stay fair, while a west cool wave moves east toward New England and mid-Atlantic coasts by Friday night. Local observations note low highs and mixed winds. river bulletins show river conditions in Harpers Ferry. Argentine interior minister Galves dies in Buenos Aires.
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Rebellious Columbus Police Appeal Dismissal
Thirty three Columbus policemen who defied the mayor by riding street cars during a riot appeal to the civil service commission from their dismissal. City council deferred action on funding cuts as the mayor faced resistance. A brick was thrown through an Oak Street car window near a residence area, narrowly missing Mrs. J B Eckstorm.
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Carmen
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Hammond Denies Any Deal Over Gun Sale Report
John Hays Hammond wired from Gloucester Massachusetts to deny he is selling a machine gun to the United States for 25000000 or to any government He said any use of his name by promoters in selling stock is without his knowledge and asked Harris Hammond to declare that he is the family member involved, but Harris was out of town.
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New York
John Hays Hammond
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