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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

20

Health Office Record of Deaths and Residences Listed

Health office record lists deaths and ages for residents with street addresses in the area. Names include Orta, Moy Los, Praei, Fouls, Harvard Street, Jho2 Shar, Mt ell L, Powe, Sarat Lee, Jackson, Williams Macy Court, Nettle Street, Lisa Henler, and others aged from a few months to 100 years, noting street locations such as 4th and 7th streets NW and Kirby Street NW.

Orta Harvard St Lee Jackson Willans &A Macy Ct Se Nettle Ste Sarah Bany St Ain Rice Hamimee Lisa Henler Kirby St Nw

Licensed to Marry Dares The Dated Roaming Matches

Fragmentary OCR record listing multiple names and places for marriage license events. The text references individuals such as Louise, Donald, F Chinna, Mary J Meveigh, Lynnburg, Ring dP Tweh, L Armstrong, Roevilla, George F Waydwell, Butler Pa, Meraugh, Annie L Grant, Pete Ponuk, Leod Eniltp Waeringtns, Cora Bo Field, Mabel M Pino and A Garner. The data is garbled with numerous extraneous characters.

Dares Flisabeen Kelly Gerantowa Boal Louise Donald Dares F Chinna Mattle Youn Mary J Meveigh Lynnburg Armstrong Roevilla Ve Crea George Waydwell Nortk Butler Meraugh Jon Woah Annie Grant Pete Ponuk Hoya Palinrt Henn Warwall Cora Bo Field Benksha Fehiln Mabel M Pino Rey A . Garner

Change in District government urged by Brightwood leader

Louis P Shoemaker president of Brightwood Citizens Association urges replacing the three District commissioners with a governor or elected official and a representative in Congress. He cites issues with local control, calls for a republican framework with restrictions, and argues only property owners should vote for major offices.

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District Office Delays Friction Over Licenses and Pay

Mr Lambert cites delays at the District building amid red tape and endless consulting as assessor cases stall licenses. Annie Lawrence seeks a massage license. hearings occur, while police officer West remains unpaid after dismissal. Complainant says the auditor and comptroller are the next steps, and the family needs the money.

Ko Thia Thia Beng Jone & “Tm Mr. Lambert Annie Lawrence District of Columbia Fconmitesioners West Macfarland Comptroller of the Treasury Comptrollers Office Treasury

Pigeon Flight From Chicago Promises Washington Winners

Washington Federation of Pigeon Fanciers plans expectant arrival by 7 PM as fourteen homing pigeons depart Chicago for Washington. Birds set records for long-distance flights with trained fanciers guiding them. Officials predict about 76 percent will be home before sunset and a 10 percent may arrive after. Local fanciers name notable birds and handlers including Diem, Water, and Noble, with a focus on the 500 mile race and a history of strong finishes from Ottawa and Ohio contestants.

Senteen Washington Federation of Pigeon Fanciers Chicago Washington Ile Air Line Washington Federation Lewis Furner Syerld Belive Phrous Nice Diem Miles Waterfbxen Witter Borwood John Tulmead Winns Ottawa Ohio Arthur Noble Wallace Riley Huntt Harry Cats Hanks P Leach Rothne

Rats Gnaw Through Lead Sheathing Cutting Fire Alarms

Inspectors report rats chewed through lead sheathing to seven wires feeding fire alarm boxes near Ninth and B Streets Northwest. Wires carried high voltage. many boxes were put out of commission, with potential thousands of electrocuted rodents found as wiring is relaid. Fire department personnel isolated the issue and prevented wider disaster. Special to the Washington cost Annapolis notes midshipman candidates admitted today Ralph S Parr Kansas Harold Dodge and Willam S Hogg Washington Walter S Delaney Pennsylvania Ingram Sewall Tennessee

Uecul Sha Ae Partment Ninthang B Tve Louisiana Tae Httle Ninth Ind B Commission House J . Simpson Trent Afr Simpson Morhan Ire Washington Annapolis Ralph S Parr Kansas Harold Dodge Willam S Hogg Washington Walter S Delaney Pennsylvania Ingram Sewall Tennessee

British khaki protests in Philippine uniforms

Secretary of War Wright received a protest from New England khaki cloth makers alleging British material and Manila labor for U S Army and constabulary uniforms in the Philippines. The inquiry found Manila contracts for British cloth, but steps were ordered to minimize such purchases and favor American makers whenever possible.

Wright New England Philippine Islands Manila P.e Roosevelt Artinana Army Philippine Constabulary Islands Amercan Lat War Department

Former Lieutenant Freed by Presidential Pardon

Charles S McCullough, formerly a first lieutenant in the regular army, was released from the military prison at Fort Leavenworth by a pardon from President Roosevelt. He had been held for irregularities in handling company funds after a Havana trial on January 1967, with a sentence of public dismissal and two years confinement.

Charles S McCullough Leavenworth Charles McCullough Dort Leavenworth Roosevelt Lieut McCullough Havana Cuba

HORSES TO GET VACATIONS IN CITY DEPT WORK HORSES

Chief Nerk Conrad signs order granting Charley a 29 day vacation with 30 day rest for all horses owned by the Postoffice Department. Dick the mate of Charley to follow, others to be sent to Montgomery County pasture for 30 days. Board bills paid. annual leave and sick days noted.

Nerk Conrad Charley Hugh Black Montgomery County Nerses Conrad Trecelva

Release suspected fireman clears Roy Bale in murder case

Rear Admiral Sperry notified the Navy Department that Roy Bale, petty officer second class Treman, confined on suspicion of being Guy Prescott for the murder of Josie Gray in a furniture store in Juvansville, has been released and restored to duty. Sperry said Bale had been examined by several people who knew Prescott and declared he was not the murderer.

Sperry Navy Department Roy Baleman Treman Guy Prescott Josie Gray Juvansville Bateman Prescott

Montana Ready for Government Transfer at Norfolk Navy Yard

Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company notified the heavy department it will deliver the battleship Montana to the government at Norfolk. Captain Alfred Reynolds, who supervised Montana’s construction, will be the first commander.

Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company The Heavy Department Montana

Roosevelt denies dollar a word jungle story offer

Secretary Loeb refutes rumors that President Roosevelt or his administration have entered into any dollar a word deal with publishers for jungle story material. The meeting with John S Leech addressed government printing matters and related publicity plans.

Loeb Mr Roosevelt Washington St Oyster Bay John S Leech Hoosevelt Leech Les New York Robert Radgers Scrbners Magazine Mit Bridges Viet Sagemore Agia Vir Bridges Lowh Kermit Roosevelt Cresicent Roosevelt Wadsworths Genereo KY Kermit

New Cruiser Montana Ready for Sea Trials

The armored cruiser Montana will be delivered to the government at Norfolk Navy Yard on July 10 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company builders. She will be commissioned once officers and men are assembled, with Captain Alfred Reynolds commanding. The first voyage will be a shake down trip to Guantanamo.

Montana Norfolk Nawy Yard Newport News Shipbuildig and Drystock Company Alfred Reynolds Guantanamo

Army Orders and Promotions Across Cavalry and Engineers

Trave of absence and postings for First Lieut Creed Pool seventh Cavalry for one month, two months for others, and board actions at Fort Casey. Promotions include William Bowen to Twelfth Infantry, Torrey to lieutenant colonel in Eighth Infantry, and YT Cause to first lieutenant. Several officers assigned to duties at Camp Jerry Oblo, Panama Isthmus, and West Point. Naval side lists retirements, executive assignments, and medical officers.

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Youthful Lovers Seek Marriage License in Virginia Youths

A Virginia couple from Stafford County faced a clerk in Rochville Maryland when seeking a marriage license. Lita Payn 18 and her suitor 21 from Virginia argued they needed no runaway tale, but the clerk doubted the ages and refused the license. They returned home aboard a later electric car.

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Stolen Diamond Ring Reported at Brown Household

William Brown reported a diamond ring valued at 1500 stolen from a room in his home. Central Office Detectives Carnmel and Brir arrested Daniel Spencer, a porter employed by Brown, in connection with the theft.

William Brown Street Central Office Carnmel and Brir Daniel Spencer Spencer Brown

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