Patriot Fourth In Washington Show Of Fireworks And Festivities
Patriotic crowds enjoyed a breezy Fourth with Daniel Washington memory honored, Mount Vernon pilgrims, and a large black watermelons and ox barbecue at Mundrea Park. Fireworks lit the sky, government hospital display drew spectators, and urban pride colored a day of celebration statewide.
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Washington
Enyth
Mas
Manila Bay
America
Alton Farm
Mundrea Park
Celebration of Nation's Birthday at Fort Myer
Soldiers marked the nation’s birthday at Fort Myer with a twenty one gun salute at noon. A concert by the Thirteenth Cavalry Band followed the salvo and troops enjoyed additional delicacies as the day wore on.
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Fort Myer
Washington
Army
Navy Yard
Tina
Woman Fined for Selling Fireworks Without Permit
Annie Young, a Black woman living in Anacostia, was arrested for selling fireworks on the Fourth without a permit and fined $31, while Sgt. Stevens oversaw the arrest. another account notes an $8 fine in a separate case.
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Annie’ Young
Anaconta
Ted Rutred
Sergt. Stevens
Alleged Oil Can Found, Fireworks Permit Denied
During a round of inspection authorities alleged a large can of oil was stored in the building she occupied, leading to the denial of the fireworks permit.
Barry Garrison Recitation Honors July 4 Program
Last evening at the Army and Navy Union hall on Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street General William F. Barry Garrison led a Fourth of July program. Col. Charlies F. Noske presided as audience joined in singing My Country Tis of Thee. Col A B Frisbie spoke on With Grant at Vicksburg Just Forty three Years Ago. Commander J Edward Browne read the Declaration of Independence. Col M F O'Donoghue recited The Star Spangled Banner. James M Lucas gave an address on the battle ship Oregon and Santiago. Miss Hallowell recited Dear Old Flag. Col B F Chase shared Civil War memories. Several former soldiers and sailors were initiated into the order including Fred W Bogin Wilfred B McComb William M Cain Maj Wilds P Richardson Herbert W Cave Capt William H Myers Capt W H Brooks William H Fuse and Robert Edward Grant.
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William F. Barry
Army and Navy Union
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ninth Street
Charlies F. Noske
A. B. Frisbie
Grant
Vicksburg
J. Edward “Browne
MF. O'Donoghue
James M. ‘Lucas
Oregon
Santiago
Hallowell
Fla
Col
B. F. Chase
Fred W. Bogin
Wilfred B. McComb
William M. Cain
Maj
Wilds P. Richardson
Herbert W. Cave
William H. Myers
W. H. Brooks
William H. Fuse
Robert Edward Grant
Frank K Raymonds Fourth of July Fireworks Treat
Frank K Raymond treated neighborhood children to a fireworks display on A and Fourth streets, featuring Roman candles jets and Niagra battery. A chauffeured car fled the scene after a Roman candle mishap, and Miss Thel Raymond hosted a post display party with friends.
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Roman Candle Ball
Niagara Battery
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Raymond
Niagara
Jane
Frank K. Raymond
Thel Raymond
Dickson
Durfel, Thom
Waters
Bybee
Noll, Hui and White
Fourth of July Injuries Light. No Fatalities Reported
Hospitals treated numerous non fatal injuries from fireworks amid strict enforcement of explosives laws. Cases mainly from toy cannons firecrackers and caps in the bottom, with several youth and children sustaining burns and cuts. Emergency Hospital and others reported the highest numbers, while some facilities saw none. Names and addresses of injured listed.
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Ceaualty
Homeopathic
Sibley
Abrahams
John
C Street
Bmoregency Hospital
Best
Charles A
Northweat
Behuam
Isaac
Washington Chinamen Celebrate the Fourth
The Washington Chinese community in Chinatown along Pennsylvania Avenue staged the citys largest Fourth celebration. Firecrackers and large fireworks lit the area while hundreds of dollars in gunpowder detonations created a miniature battle. Traffic near 318 Pennsylvania Avenue paused as the crowd formed a massive ring for the night spectacle.
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National Capital
Chinatown
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Pennsylvanias Avenue
Orientala
Children Buy Explosives Challenging District Firework Rule
Assistant Corporation Counsel Pugh voided a provision in the District code forbidding sale of fireworks to minors under sixteen. He declined warrants against three shopkeepers for selling to youths, while police arrested a Chinaman who posted cash to secure release. Sylvester criticized the ruling and predicted a new police regulation next year.
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Pugh
Chinaman
Webb
Court of Apnecis
Dstrict of
Columbia
Sylvester
Patriot speeches mark reform school event for boys
An oratorical contest at the Boys Reform School drew 40 of 250 pupils, narrowed to nine finalists. A Virginia boy won the top prize with a District recipient taking second. B. H. Warner awarded medals amid humorous anecdotes. Consolation prizes went to seven others as patriotic songs and recitations filled the morning. A special dinner with ice cream followed, then games and athletic contests before bedtime.
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Warner
Old Fashioned Barbecue for the Negro Children
Five thousand Negro children and their parents attended a picnic at Madre's Park hosted by Rev. Simon P. Drew of Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. Free for children, adults paid a nominal fee. booths sold candy lemonade and refreshments. An old fashioned barbecue and dancing preceded a late night finish, with proceeds aiding a national Negro Baptist church fund to be established in the city.
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Simon P. Drew
Cosmopolitan’ Baptist Ghoveh
Madre's Park
Negro States ‘Clubs
National Negro Baptist Church
Glancing Collision Between Jamestown and St Johns on Potomac
Two excursion steamers Jamestown and St Johns collided as they ran side by side near the Maryland channel. Passengers women fainted, lifebelts were used, but no one was injured and both boats continued to Alexandria and back to Washington. Sparks from a skyrocket caused a small fire and five dollar damage at a downtown barber shop.
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Jamestown
Potomac
Maryland Channel
Washington
Norfolk Day
Colonial Beach
St. Johns
J.’D. Ross
Washington Dock
R. B. Reed
James' Town
Alexandria
Ngarest
Reed
Ice Dealers Plea Over Block Size and Hidden Costs
A Washington press report explains customers are being swindled by smaller ice blocks as drivers and middlemen trim profits. Ice company managers deny price hikes while independent dealers claim a price drop era fell to the American Ice Company, urging price adjustments amid supply doubts and transport costs from Maine and eastern cities.
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Ice
Washington
Amishcali-Tee
Companie
Déslers
Ice ‘Company
Wamié
B.H. Wittis
Home Ice Company
Ice Company
Maine
Willis
New York
Philadelphia
Itaine
Willibald
Micine Lee
Chen Vnguranes
Ice Supply and Pricing Shake Washington Shipments
Fragmentary wartime ice trade note describes a 1900s sale of 1900 ton cargo with 650 tons weighed out and 60 tons charged at 4 dollars per ton. It notes no stable ice supply, limited regular demand for ice, and a windstorm damaging an ice plant delaying operations until repairs restored full capacity.
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Washington
Ats
Afr
Willis
Ragura— Tury Lide
Train wreck delays Chesapeake excursion trip
An eastbound Chesapeake and Ohio train carrying excursionists derailed near Chesapeake Junction Maryland after leaving a short trestle. The engine and tender left the track but no passengers were hurt. A wrecking crew cleared the site and the trip resumed a few hours later.
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Chesapeake Heavy Alway Company
Chesapeake Junction
Maryland
Weather Summary From Washington to California Reports
A Washington Post weather digest notes generally pleasant conditions with localized rain in Iowa and the New Jersey coast. Temperatures mostly seasonable, with hotter spells in the California valley and the Northwest. Winds shift from northwest to northeast across coasts and lakes, with European departures noted. Midnight readings show temperatures around 82 to 85 in several cities. list of major metered stations included.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Washington
Lower
Lake
Iowa
Valley of California
Beales
Missnutt
Mississippi
Idaho
Qregon
New ‘England
Comat
Hiddie Atlantic
Usper
Trent
Torthwest
Grand Bam
Yast
Maximimn
Anioville
Atlenta
Atlantic
City
Ac Ruitalo
Chicago
Chuptnanti
Obie -Ghayanne
Davenport
Denver
Collie Barnes
Ione- Galvantod
Helens
Indianapotia
Ind
Jacksonville
Fla
Kansas City
Little Rock/ Ark
Marquette
Memphis
Tenn
New Orton
Pittsburg
Matt Tascoes
St.Louis
Boy Fractures Arm Playing in Alley Near Home
Ashby Hayes aged thirteen of 814 Second Street Southeast fractured his right arm while playing with companions in an alley near his home last night at 7 30 o clock. He was treated at Providence Hospital.
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Tay Cannon
Ae Daly
Joseph
B. White
Georgetown University
Hoapital
Gerstberger
Emil
Henry
Ninth Street
Goldsmith
John
White
D Street
Riyers of
Loti
Kande
Himergency Hospital
Hendricks
P Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Kelly
Walter
Fight Street
Aputhyent
Julian
Paul
Streen
Giraed Street
Drookland
Brodke
Brookland
Moord
Francis
Virginia Avenue
Morris
Andrew
Tewelve
Massachusetia Avenue
Perry
Reuben
Seventh Street
Swain
Providence
Small
John C
Swan
Julius
Negro
Ashby Hayes
Second Street
Providence Hospital
Chesa
peaké-Beach
Seat Pleasant
Willam Sanders
Cahiney
Remarkable Results From Gulf Islands Reservation
Report by President Frank Miller of the Louisiana Andiron Society notes eighteen Gulf of Mexico demands reserved for game and water birds and Breton Island reserves. Miller cites 160000 more gulls and terns hatched this year due to protection from steereons rats and hunters. One small island was white with bird feathers during inspection.
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New Orleana
Gulf of Mexico
Bate
Breton Island
Frank, M.miller
Louisiana Andurbon Society
Miller
sTeaonz
Rata
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Mary Jones
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Laurevile Courier-Journal
Stanford White
Beltimore
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