Cobarth in Custody Gains Innocence Claim in Assault Case
George Cobarth, accused of assaulting Miss Rose Holley at Germantown, declares both were intoxicated and that the woman accepted money and wished to stay in his room. He says there was no resistance, insists no criminal assault occurred, and notes he was later arrested in Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelock Cobarth
Sherif Willams
Brockville
Boyds
Germantown
Washington Junction
Rome
Miss Holly
Cobarth
Townsend Letter Contends Roosevelt Still Plans Extra Session
Representative Charles E Townsend of Michigan responds that he sees no reason Roosevelt has abandoned plans to call an extra session in November. He urges expansion of Interstate Commerce Commission powers to regulate rates and private car issues, matching provisions of earlier bills and aiming to pass rate legislation in the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Washington
Charles E Townsend
Jackson
Mich
Roosevelt
Congress
Intarstate Commerce Commission
Commission Orders Reparation in Kehoe Case and Rail Rate Dispute
Interstate Commerce Commission rules in favor of T M Kehoe and Co of Terre Haute against Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad and others over unjust billing practices. Proportional rate applied to Evansville shipments with missing tariff postings upheld. Complainants receive reparations on certain shipments and similar rulings issued against other railways. Separate complaint filed against Northern Pacific alleges discrimination favoring Leeds and Lisbon over Gwinner in wheat and potato shipments to Superior Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
T. M. Kehoe & Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Evansville
Commission
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Northern Pacific
H. O. Barlow
Gwinner
N Dak
Northern Pacific Railroad
Leeds
Lisbon
Postmasters Appointed in Several Towns
The following fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday Maine Saint David Theodule Albert New York Orchard Park Allen K Hoag Virginia Korea Warren 8 McDaniel Roberte sons Carter B Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Saint David
Theodule Albert
New York
Orchard Park
Allen K. Hoag
Virginia
Korea
Warren
McDaniel
Robertesons
Carter B Hogan
Monitors End of Cruise Near as Midshipmen Sail to Annapolis
Midshipmen reach Annapolis for a month of home leave after the instruction cruise aboard the Florida Nevada and Arkansas. They will then proceed to Provincetown for target practice, League Island for overhaul, and Pensacola for winter gun drills. Officers and families visited, and cadets toured navy yard shops and swam in the model basin while learning seamanship and naval customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Nevada
Arkansas
Annapolis
Provincetown
Mase
League Island Navy Yard
Pensacola
Fla
Lewis P. Gridley
Gridley
Griiley
Manila
Pendleton
Navy Yard
Model Experimental Basin
Union
United States
Academy
Navy
Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters Ad Urges Use For Sleep
An old advertisement promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for meal and bedtime use. It claims the remedy strengthens the stomach, restores appetite, and aids sleep, citing over 30 years of sales and listing conditions like headache indigestion dyspepsia constipation cramps diarrhea malaria fever and ague plus a private stamp on the bottle neck.
Naval cruise delights midshipmen at Smithsonian visit
Officers and 112 midshipmen aboard discuss public interest in the navy amid wartime tensions with Spain and Japan Russia. They tour the National Museum and Smithsonian, with Bill the goat aboard signals good luck. Provisions taken to Annapolis, no coal needed, health strong, meals eagerly awaited as cruise nears end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Bill
Arkansas
Navy Yard
Washington
Washington Barracks
Chesapeake
Annapolis
Provincetown
Mass
Nevada
Mother Accuses Son In Board Dispute
William W. Stetson, twenty, was arrested by Fifth precinct detectives on a charge of not paying his mother for board. A warrant sworn by Mrs Stetson led to the arrest. He says he cannot pay and offers to work for it. He is to be taken to Police Court. The Stetsons live in Southwest Washington. Also noted: Letters testamentary granted to Payne Whitney and James Welcott Wadsworth Jr for their father-in-law, the late Secretary Hay, with a $250,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam W. Stetson
Smith
Fifth Precinct
Stetsons
Washington
Payne Whitney
James Welcott Wadsworth, Jr
Secretary Hay
Normal August Weather Stays Mild Across Regions
August weather data shows Washington near ideal temperatures with a low of 52 and a high around 76 to 80. Dr. Frankenfield notes cooler mornings but warmer afternoons expected, while storms are scarce nationwide. The forecast hints at possible late-season hurricane risk by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Frankenfield
Mississippi
Kansas
Arizona
Weather features shift across regions with scattered showers
The Weather Bureau reports no notable precipitation in 24 hours with occasional light showers. Temperatures remain below average in the Atlantic states but rise in the central valleys and Lake region. Thunder showers are forecast Tuesday across Eastern Colorado to Western Upper Michigan, with more showers Wednesday in the Great Lakes area. Local Florida showers expected Tuesday and Wednesday while other areas stay generally fair. Winds vary by coast and region, with lighter to moderate gusts anticipated along the coasts and lakes. Local report notes midnight and daytime temps, rainfall zero, and sunshine hours. River bulletin indicates both rivers at Harpers Ferry are muddy.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic
Best Guilt
Texas
Dakotas
Montana
Rocky Mountains
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Upper Lake
Lower Lake
Florida
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Eket Gulf
West Gulf
Superior
Porte
Grand Banks
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Boston
Mess
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dea Moines
Galveston
Tex
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Little Rock
Merquette
Mich
Memphis
Tean
New Orleane, le
New York
North Platte
Nebas
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
East Lake City
T. St. Louis
Main
Paul
Minn
Bpringfeld
Vickabure
Mian
River Bulletin
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Holmes Under Bail in Cotton Conspiracy Case
Edwin Holmes Jr a former Agriculture statistician and alleged cotton conspirator surrendered to U S marshals and posted a 10000 bond for his appearance in the cotton case. The District Attorney argued for a 20000 bond. Holmes defense and lawyers clashed over delays and procedure as the case proceeds this fall.
Haas Will Fight Case to Supreme Court
Moges Haas, indicted in the cotton theft fraud case, will contest the matter at every step and may take the appeal to the Supreme Court. He is at liberty on $10 000 bail and did not appear before U S Commissioner Hitchcock in New York yesterday. hearing postponed to September 8 as his attorney seeks to challenge the warrant, indictment, and court jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moges Haas
Supreme Court of the United States
Waas
United States
Hitchcock
Pat
Haas
Washington Courte
Four Sailors Captured by First Precinct Police
Policemen Vermillion and McDonnell of the First precinct rounded up four missing sailors from the U S steamship Arkansas in the navy yard. The men Ends Romane Bradley Morris Anderson Crow and Rooney were sought after a dispatch to all stations offered a $10 reward. The four were delivered to navy authorities and will be paid today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Precinct
Jackies
Arkansas
McDonnell and
Vermillion
First
Bost
United States
Eity
Navy Yard
Jesse Ends
Joseph Romane
I. Z. Bradley
Harry Morris
Joseph Anderson
Fred, Crow
Bdward Rooney
MacDonnell
Escapee from Hampton prison sparks manhunt in Washington
Washington police were asked to track William Coomes, a Black inmate who escaped Hampton Penitentiary by brutal assault on a guard for keys. Authorities believe he fled with an accomplice toward Washington on a train. by nightfall, he remained at large. Also, Pascal Jacoby, 38, of Philadelphia, was treated for a severe right foot fracture after a heavy iron bar fell on him while he worked on structural iron in Germantown, Md., yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hampton Prison
Maj
Sylvester
Hampton
Wiliam Coames
Geld Coomes
Pascal Jacoby
South Twenty-ninth Street
Philadelphia
Germantown
Check Proved Worthless Maker Arrested in Police Court
William H B Buchanan a 34 year old summer was arrested by Detective Barber after stepping from a Southern train to answer a false pretenses charge. He allegedly obtained 60 from Charles Harley in Washington with a worthless check. He admits obtaining money but says the check would have cleared in a few days. He has floated valueless checks nationwide in past six months. He also took 50 from Laycock Thompson at Hamilton Virginia on a 100 check and claimed his brother in law would cover it. He denies knowledge of other local transactions. He previously faced arrest on false pretenses in this city over a loan attempt with Golden Love on Louisiana Avenue NW. He was released after inquiries showed no one wanted him, while Harvey claims the 50 he gave him and disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Licksville
Point of Rocks
Taylorstown
Brunswick
Miss Holly
Brunswick Depot
Germantown
National
Lghter
Chase’s
Spain
United States
Naval Museum
Navy Yard
Republic
Edwin §& Holmes, Jr
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Holmes
Mexihal
Messia
Lester
Price
Beach
Justice Staffeord
Holmer
Mr. Holmes
Mr. Beach
Renge
Maker
William H. B. Buchanan
Barbee
Buchanan
Charles J. Harley
Harley
First Precinct
Laycock & Thompson
Hamilton
Roanoke
Weeden and Tyler
Golden & Love
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
Ace
Harvey
Crusade to Save Women by Gospel Army in Washington
The Gospel Army Incorporated in Washington plans a house to house crusade among women south of Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Gen William E Mobley leads efforts with aims to place rescued women in a shelter and aid fallen men, promising charitable outreach and persuasion over force. A 100 seat gift supported initial activities while a central hall rental is sought pending funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Army
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
District of Columbia
Cincinnati
William E. Mobley
Mobley
Harmony Masons Offer Excursion to Marshall Hall
Harmony Lodge No. 17 F A A M will host a complimentary boat trip to Marshall Hall today and this evening. The entertainment committee, led by O J De Moil and Newton Edmonds with about thirty members, plans athletic contests starting at 2:30 PM and a 9 PM performance by Prof Barnes cake walkers. A baseball game between married men and bachelors is among events with prizes for winners. The executive committee includes Clarence A Weaver as master and Rae Kulkerson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Lodge
Marshall Hall
O. J. de Moil
Newton Edmonds
Barnes
Young's Pier
Atlantic City
Clarence A. Weaver
W. Hamilton Smith
Three Wills Offered for Probate
Wills of Robert E Sullivan Ade laida M Shedd and Ottilie Aumann filed for probate. Sullivan leaves all property to Dennia J Leary and John J Coughlan as guardians for four minors. Shedd splits half to Frederick Stutz and half in trust for Elia M P Chandler. Chandlers George F Stutz and Martin S Chandler named executors. Wannerburg named executor for Aumann estate with property left to near relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Sullivan
Adelaida M. Shedd
Ottilie Aumann
Sullivan
Dennia J Leary
John J. Coughlan
Adelaide M. Shedd
Frederick Stutz
Elia M. P. Chandler
George F. Stutz
Martin S. Chandler
Rev
F. A. B. Wannerburg
Aumann
Miss Walton Sues to Protect Alaskan Mining Lands
Miss Lena Walton of Alaska and Su H. French filed equity suit in the District Supreme Court against the Wild Goose Mining and Trading Company, a San Francisco firm, and Secretary Hitchcock seeking to bar enforcement of a judgment granting possession of certain Alaskan lands valued about 1000 dollars. The complaint also seeks to bar titles from certifiers, charging fraud and forgery in obtaining the judgment and alleging misrepresentation of the U S District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Walton
Alaska
Miss Lena
Walton
Su H. French
District Supreme Court
Wild Goose Mining and Trading Company
San Francisco
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
John M. Thurston
Washington
Wild Goces Mining Company
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
United States District Court
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Gobarth
Miss Holley
George Cobarth
Rose Holley
Sherif E Nelson
Rockville
Arthur Willams
G. T. Smith
Dickerson
Smalth
Nelson
Barth
Post
Alfred Reynolds
Hogg
E. H. Trncan
W. 8. Hoage
T. 5. Howard
F. C. Cook
B. L. Beach
A. M. Cook
Joseph Reay
P, Hill
Navy Yard Wharf
Hostetter
Son
Bay
Tia
Magus
City Bulletin
Crusade
Lansburgh & Bro
Valenciennes
Seventh Street
Weber Piano Sanders & Stayman Co
F Street
National Capital Brewing Co
HUB Furniture CO
Praud
EAGLE
Munich
Bara
Peter Grogan
7Th St
Steinway
Droop Sx. Co
Pa. Ave
N. W
Johnson Bros
Sic
St. N.W
Tharp
Pure Berkeley
N.W
Munyon Co
Phila
Maurice J Colbert
Colbert
E Street Northwest
E Street
Fiore Waineum
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
M Ste. Sa
White
H. Trumbull
Graig Commercial National Bank
Didg
Cor
Idth
G Ats
Ema DE Ynes
Mme
Hester
Benson House
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