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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1907

Page

2

Nation's Natal Day Italians Share in Spirit

The Fourth of July drew double celebration in Washington as Italians joined Americans in honoring Garibaldi and the birth of the republic. Flags waved, firecrackers cracked, and patriotic services were held across parks and suburbs with readings from the Declaration of Independence and renditions of America and The Star Spangled Banner.

United States America Italy Washington Therezaré Garibalat Camp Good

President Sees Fireworks on Sagamore Hill

President Roosevelt enjoyed a quiet Fourth of July at Sagamore Hill with family and friends watching a pyrotechnic display. Mrs Cartaluiga and children joined from Hempstead, Secret Service cars conveyed guests, and Secretary Cortelyou plans to return to Long Island next week while all Roosevelt children stayed home except Kermit. News notes mention a ballot promotion offering 6,000 votes with a year subscription.

Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Mra George H. Cartaluga Hempstead Secret Service Cortelyou Long Island Rooseseit Kermit Grework Rim Quentin Archie Mthes Sxccutivs Loeb Oor Bagamore Hill Agcra Anl

Fires and Firecracker Blasts Across Several District Blocks

Firemen battled multiple blazes caused by exploding fireworks yesterday. A blaze near 231 MATLAB north west damaged a ramshackle structure and awning, while another fire at 3s N street northwest damaged a home. A store awning at 16 F street and the Seventh street residences suffered coating damage, with several fires traced to fireworks. A Washington Barracks blaze at 31 o'clock caused by crackers incurred losses. At 481 Pennsylvania avenue an awning collapsed from a blast. Detective work pursued the mystery of who lit the large cracker at 231 Matred north west. In addition a fatal apoplexy claimed carpenter Willan J. Davies at 210 P street northwest early today.

WPY Johnson Northiwest Terr G. G Gordon F Street Edward Jones Seventh Street Incrtwest Charles Dudley Pennsylvams Avenue Scatemfc Washington Barracks R. A Wels Sixth Street No. 7 Eosine Company Rumberger Clinedinst Atudio Fourteenth Donnelly First Precinct

Cracker Explosions Hurt Several Children in City Streets

A rash of firecracker accidents left many children injured. Robert Murray, twelve, from Northwest, suffered severe facial and limb injuries. Joseph Hall, ten, was badly hurt after a wagon collision and skull fracture. Others, including Nick Bobby and Hawin Hurd, sustained burns and facial injuries from explosions. Hospitals treated all, with some sent home after care.

Lex Georgetown University Hospital Robert Murray Joseph Hall Heartc Brewing Company New York Avenue Seventh Street Northwest Roger Willams Percy Epps Homeopathic Hospital Nick Bobbys E Street Northwest Hin Hawin Hurd Street Northwest Josephy Lewis G Street Nouthwest Emma Jones Frederick Pharles Sterns Hig K Street

Fourth Garibaldi Day Held With Italian Honor

A private conference and public celebration marked Garibaldi Day with guests Francesco Barbagni and B Constantini, veterans who fought with Garibaldi. Prof Alberico Molinori and Prof C M Cortesi spoke on Garibaldi and Italy, and Dr Rubino, Myre Hadden, Laborwitz, and Mrs E Cohen participated. A mandolin ensemble performed a musical program before a feast.

Ute Garibaldi Nero Francesco Bar- Bagni B Constantini Garibedi Alberco Molinori Wikesbarre Iso C M Cortesi Nice Italy William Coleman Washington Rubinow Myre Hadden Laborwitz E. Cohen I Jurlo G. Carducci

Chinese Bowery Fireworks Celebration Attracts Thousands

Denizens of Chinatown held a lavish New Year pyrotechnic display along the Bowery on Pennsylvania Avenue between Third and Four-and-a-half streets. About fifteen thousand spectators gathered as Tuck Cheong Kim Unt Tule Lung and Hong Fong Low led the festivities. Police under Lieut. Hodges and Sergt. Conlon maintained order, reporting no serious incidents aside from one arrest for firing a cracker at a spectator. The crowd was noted as unusually orderly despite some jamming on car tracks.

Capital Bowery Stawerke Pennsylvania Avenue Chinatown Tuck Cheong Kim Unt Tule Lung Hong Fong Low Lieut Hodges Sergt. Conlon Maj Sylvester Mide

More Celebration Urged by Local Army and Navy Union Garrisons

Representatives of the Army and Navy Union garrisons held a patriotic meeting on the Juvenile Court lawn in Washington. Col. Robert Aiten presided. speeches by T E Lee and J Walter Mitchell praised Independence Day. A plan for broader Fourth of July observance emerged amid talks of the National Corps biennial convention, with twenty seven local votes and Andy Burt named as national commander.

Army and Navy Union Edghteertth Robert Aiten William F. Barry T. E Lee J Walter Mitchell District of Columbia Larate Anilorg Ndr Setley William A Hickey George L Snider Washington James Thornton Guy V. Henry Garrison A. Wag Zabat Roosevelt Garrizon National Corps of the Army and Navy Union Andrew Burt U. S A Andy” Burt Ighoice

Free Show In Southwest Brightens Holiday Night

Southeast Washmak youngsters enjoyed a patriotic fireworks display in front of 100 Fourth Street Southeast funded by Frank K. Raymond. The event, a longstanding village tradition, drew many families who stayed for over an hour of entertainment before being treated to ice cream and cakes by Mrs Raymond and Miss Reymond.

Washmak Frank K. Raymond Fourth Street Mr. Reymond Mra Raymond Miss Reymond

Plight of the Drummer Federation Holds First Kansas City Meet

The American Federation of Travelers convened in Kansas City to launch its first annual convention. President DW Richmond delivered remarks defending travelers from coercive charges and tips, protesting increased costs and unfair railroad practices. He cited conductors who mistreat travelers who pay cash fares and return fares ignored by drivers.

Kansas City Amercan Federation of Travelers DW Richmond Richmond Javemn

Army and Navy Officers' Hidden Pay Increase Exposed

An 1900s War and Navy department order reveals indirect pay raises for army navy marine corps and Revenue Cutter Service officers through increased quarters allowances heating and light costs. Congress largely concealed the changes and debates over equalizing pay, with benefits skewed toward higher ranking officers on detached duty.

Garibaldi Centenary Marred by Mob Parade in Rome

A mob estimated at 0,000 marched through Rome in Garibaldi centenary celebrations, forcing open shops and clashing with anti clerical groups. Red shirted followers shouted anti pope and anti priest slogans as police protected landmarks and troops surrounded the Vatican. The crowd dispersed after a political speech by Signor Barullal, amid high tension and anti Austrian sentiments.

Weehington Rome Garibaldi Amon Plana Fopola Janicuium Signor Barullal Aita Hunt Club The Riétocracy Austria Signor Haradal

Garibaldi Pantheon Celebrated on 100th Birthday in New York

New York marked the 100th birthday of Italian National Leader Garibaldi with a parade and the dedication of the Garibaldi pantheon at Clifton Staten Island. Delegations nationwide attended as the pantheon housed Garibaldi’s home and relics. A veterans’ delegation famous for catching with Garibaldi joined the procession.

New York Garibaldi Ciiftton Staten Island Itbarater Paytheon Garibalfi Garibald Rome Bia Italy Italf Garipaldi Staljung

Theft scare at Chicago Cal bga subtreasury sparks alarm

Chicago reports a new security scare at Uncle Sam’s Cal bga subtreasury after a bag of 3,000 six hundred one dollar bills was found on the floor in a cage following hours. Officials say the incident suggests another large money loss could occur undetected despite the new safeguards.

Chicago Treasury Washington Sill Uncle Sam United States Gideon ©. Dantz Bants Bantz Chit Schettier Banta

Woman Fatally Struck by Auto After Alighting from Streetcar

In Indianapolis on July 4, Carrie Willinson, 53, was killed when she alighted from a streetcar at College Avenue and stepped into a racing automobile. The driver was arrested as a racing car pursuit was reported following the streetcar incident.

Indianapolis Ind College Avenue Carrie Wil Lenson Jon

Government pays for officer quarters heat and light

The article details a new allowance structure for officers occupying government quarters from September to April, and a reduced rate for August. It lists monthly limits for lighting and heat by rank, notes that the totals vary by rank, and discusses the difficulty of tallying exact beneficiaries among officers on detached duty in Washington. It also lists the numbers of officers eligible in the Army Navy Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service, and anticipates criticism of the allowance when Congress reconvenes.

War and Navy Departments Congress Army Navy Marine Corps Revenue Cutter Hyugaa Af Washington Pégan House of Representatives Masine Corps Revenue Cutter Service National Defense Oho Rover Cutter Service Senate Thas Sixtleeh Congress Quartermasters General Wasmngton Marthe Arsenal Phose Fort Myer Uebers Tha Uncle Sam Leutenant Toome He&t Cobody Leustenants Leutenants Anders Leutertanta Geerals

Magruder Arrest at Glen Echo Sparks 30 Day Jail Threat

Glen Echo Fourth of July incident ends with Barrett Magruder and Barrett colliding during a wandering evangelist text dispute. Marshal Collins arrests Magruder after a scuffle while Mayor Garrett fines him $10. Magruder threats to stay, but Collins takes him to Rockville jail. Rumors of assault prove unfounded as Magruder remains in custody.

Glen Echo Marshal Collins Barret Magruder Barrett Ariest Garrett Dave Rockville Marshal Rockvie Collins Glen Wyhe Colling J. C. Wineman H. J. Willams Collink Fairgrounds Joseph Smith Amith Agsack

Arrest Italian Coiner in Atlantic City Secret Service Arrest

United States Secret Service officials arrest Bartholo mew Rouello of Philadelphia here for passing counterfeit silver dollars. Rouello, known to agents as a noted Italian counterfeiter, has prior arrests and once escaped a Philadelphia hearing. Thirteen counterfeit dollars were found on him during the July Fourth capture in the excursion-house district.

Secret Service Tom Himes Atlantic City Bartholomew Rouello Philadelphia United States Secret Service Rouallo Rouello

Justice Stafford May Raise Bond In Contempt Case

Edwin S Holmes Jr faces possible retrial on conspiracy and a second grave charge after a hung jury. Holmes’ bond of 10000 was renewed post verdict as prosecutors seek higher bail. Attorneys vow to oppose any raise, while supporters promise ready funds and pressure to bring others to city for trial.

Edwin Hollmes, Jr Cotton le Prosecufon Holmes Justice Stafford Packhera Haas Berg Circuit Court of Appeals New York

Minister's wife sues over slander in La Porte

Mrs J W Hamilton of La Porte sues Mrs Nellie Frank of La Porte for seven dollars and costs in a slander case. The couple are tied to Lucas church circles with the Hamiltons running a dressmaking and Sunday school operation. The suit alleges a suggestive postcard showing Adam and Eve was sent with Mrs Frank’s name. The petition cites three counts and possible sensational church copycat actions.

Washington Post den Minnes Iowa J. W. Harmiiton la Porte Nellie Frank J. W .Hamilton United Evangeliatic Church Lucas Mra Hamilton Rebecca la Forte Young People's Spcwing Frank Garden of Eden Hamilton Tall

Beheaded Italian found near Mount Airy identified

Philadelphia July 4 identification ties the decapitated body found along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks to Nichola Cur Hale of 51 Oak Street New York. Police report knife burial and postmortem bullet wound. case linked to Italian community and missing-grade since June 1.

Philadelphia New York Mount Airg Nichola Cur- Hale Oak Street Corones Tha ‘Nemi Carlife

Boy shoots father during family quarrel in South Carolina

A troubled domestic incident in Columbia ends when a son shoots his father in the presence of the mother who had tried to intervene. The boy's action followed the father striking him and the mother attempting to calm the scene. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.

Columbia S.C Algdz Cousty Willac Taylor Simon Nis Kina Hing

Weather forecast snapshot from The Warrington Post July

Weather conditions report from The Warrington Post notes generally fair conditions nationwide with scattered showers in the East and parts of the South. Winds shift from southerly to easterly along the Lower Lakes and Atlantic coast, with cooler temps in the Northwest and Central Rockies. Special river bulletin and city temperatures are included for July with forecasts across multiple regions.

Washington Florida Georga Booth Upper Lake Minnesota Atlantic Omo Leke Rocky Klastaxippi Lower Lake Georgia Fts New Mexico Arizona Lake Teshow Middle Atlantic Rocky Mountain Torser Missassop Arkanee Ohio Valley New England South Atlantic

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