Fleet Maneuvers Delay Pacific Trip For Atlantic Navy
The Navy plans midsummer maneuvers in New England for the Atlantic fleet with repairs rushed on the flagship Connecticut. Vessels will dock and be prepared, delaying any October voyage to the Pacific unless emergencies arise, as officials stress readiness over expedition.
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Navy Department
Pacific
Erie
Evans
New England
Connecticut
Admiral Evans
Brooklyn
Etc Pacific
Guantanamo
Japan
Tynan
Becaua
Atlantic
Mexico Would Not Sell and Mexican Rail Aid Conflict
A chaotic fragment reports U S State Department remarks about Mexican stance on a proposed Magdalena Bay coal supply. Ambiguity surrounds whether an agreement to anchor a vessel and station a guard is official policy, with notes of tensions over territorial consent and potential military or port use. The piece references Maghan Ambassador and Pacific coast interests.
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Wasatecsastendas
Pacific
Magert Way
Ancho
Culkin Magdalena Uy
Sane
Ys Bay
State Department
Japan Extending Trade With New Trans Pacific Steamers
Japan extends trade by adding three new Trans Pacific steamers to commission. The Toyo Kiso Kateha line will start operation with the American Saru, Hongkong Maru, and 9 Maru, from current service. The fleet will later include three larger ships, with two more under construction. Storms will visit this port, with voyages to the Orient and South America planned.
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San Francisca
Toyo Kiso Kateha Trans-Pacife Line
Orient
South American
Aoki and Tokyo Embassy Comment on Naval Pact Talk
Officials at the Japanese Embassy deny published quotes attributed to Admiral Sakemoto. They state the admiral did not voice such remarks and that misquoting has occurred. Admiral Brownson says deserters are rare and no naval records show a breach during war.
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Aoki
Admiral Swans
Japan
Europe
United States
Adralyal Sekomoty
Masanao Hupthara
Bia Strang
Tokyo
Hanthara
Viscount Agkt
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Sakemoto
Yamamoto to Visit New York on World Tour
Admiral Baron Yamamoto of the Japanese navy arrives in New York on the Carmania. Rear Admiral Goodrich to pay respects at Holland House. Luncheon at the Astor. A visit to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and a month in the United States as part of a world voyage feature the Jamestown Expedition and visits to American dockyards.
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Washington Post
New York
Baron Yamamoto
Russia
Carmania
Goodrich
Holland House
Astor
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Lkely
United States
Admiral Yamamoto
Jamestown
Amerian
Japan Orders Gunbn
Berlin correspondent says Admiral Yamanote's naval mission placed a large order with Krupps for 11 inch guns for Japanese dreadnoughts under construction in Japan and England. The order will take five months to complete. Germany received the order as British yards push to meet full capacity for dreadnought armament.
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London
Berlin
Daily Mall
Yamanote
Enemy's Ship Is Captured In War Game Exercise
Newport Ri July 8 The war games near Newport engaged army and navy forces with drills and four alarm calls to repel an expected attack. Submarines torpedo boats and the Arkansas monitor joined the exercise while Rhode Island National Guard regiments at Fort Greble and Fort Adams simulated defense. The enemy steamer Charles W Rowell was located seven miles offshore and captured after bombardment.
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Army
Navy
Atlante Rect
Flotila
Cuttle- An
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Naval Cadets’ Training Squadron
Rhode
Ialand National Guard
Fort Greble
Fort Adam
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Nuits
Charles W. Rowell
Earl's Son A Stoker In New York Rowing Work
The Washington Poet Special dispatch reports an English earl's son, unnamed publicly, sailed to New York and took a stoker job aboard a liner after inquiries in Southampton. He left a promising home position to seek work abroad, later earning wages in New York. The motive cited is a belief in self reliance and a duty to work. In a separate note, Pitcher Ray Friel's release was pursued by W V club interests, but Wheeling Central refused comment as season ends.
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London
New York
Arst
Atlantic
Southampton
Apa
Blankenship
Friel
Washington
W. Va
Miehbsarhip
Ray Friel
Wheeling
Buvivens
Funeral for Willam Dredge at Shinpert’s this afternoon
The funeral of Willam Dredge, an employee of the Washington Railway and Electric Company, who died from injuries after being thrown from a company car at Fuet and streets, will be held at Shinpert's undertaking establishment this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment will follow in Con Yeastona Cemetery.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Casualty
Fuet
Shinpert
Con
Yeastona Cemetery
Indignation Meeting Over Fines For Proofreaders at Government Printing
Proofreaders at the Government Printing Office protest a new fine system imposed by Public Printer Charles A. Stillings. W F Dorsey and W A Peffer were fined 14.25 each for errors in a Bureau of Education publication, with a combined 68.60 loss from torn pages. Three other cases exist. a hurried stamp caused another fine. A unionlike meeting led to appointing a committee to press the issue with Stillings, who agreed to review the matter.
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Charles A. Stillings
W. F. Dorsey
W. A. Peffer
Bureau of Education
Dorsey
Peffer
Preas
Baker
L. R. Taylor
Howard Sherman
W. N. Brockwell
Harry Watkins
Joseph Babcock
Stillings
Stiflings
Brockwell
Saltings
Randolph Hotel bids opened for new Washington property
Bids for the proposed Randolph Hotel at the northeast corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth street were opened in architect B Stanley Simmons’s office. Twelve bidders submitted proposals, but figures were not public. Construction is slated to begin about August 15 after tenants of The Hut move to new quarters at Fourteenth street and New York avenue. Estimated total cost about 750000 excluding ground.
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Randolph Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
B. Stanley Simmons
the Hut
New York Avenue
Northwest property sold near Oregon and New Hampshire avenues
The A. F. rox company sold for Eldridge Jordan a 25 000 square foot parcel at the corner of Oregon and New Hampshire avenues northwest for 23000 dollars. The frontage is 254 feet on Oregon and 95 feet on New Hampshire. Purchaser plans to erect fifteen houses. Fox Company leases space in Metropolitan National Bank Building to Bursh Tomb Optical of Rochester. bank to occupy first floor around September 1.
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A. F. Rox Company
Eldridge Jordan
Oregon and
New Hampshire Avenues
Oregon Avenue
New Hampshire Avenue
Fox Company
New
Bankrupt Martin Brothers examined in bankruptcy case
Lawyers for creditors questioned Lee J. Martin for hours before Referee Edward McCalmont. The books show two years of unbalanced accounts and unclear transfers. Thomas R. Martin’s presence remains disputed as proceedings delay two weeks while creditors press for action and possible jurisdiction moves. Funeral notices and exchange column items follow.
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Martin Brothers
Lee J. Martin
Edward McCalmont
Alkit
Martin
Iganirene
Thomas R. Martin
Oiis
Maryland
Thomas R. Martina
Guy Johnson
Joseph D. Hullivan
Truster Wells
Mar- UN
Thia
Police Label Scorned as Bicycle Thieves Target City
A bold bicycle theft occurred on New York avenue near the Bond Buildings as a wheel marked The Metropolitan Police was carried away by a thief who calmly walked off with it. Washington police, alerted by Breese Stevens, mobilized hundreds of officers to pursue and arrest the culprit.
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Washington
New York Avenue
Bond Buldings
Metropolitan Police
Devele
Breese Stevens
Veteran Clerk 13 Dead B Noerr Helps Post Office
William B. Noerr a long time government clerk died at his residence 245 K street NW He served in the civil war era in the District volunteers and later joined government service He died Sunday and the funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at his home Interment at Glenwood He leaves a widow and two daughters He was a member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
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B. Noerr
Wiliam B. Noerr
Post-office Department
Billie
Glen- Wood
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church
Married for alimony he sues for divorce
Arthur W Hartson a patent lawyer of 603 F Street filed for divorce from Mrs Mary H Harrison alleging years of cruelty assault and street harassment since June 1906. He claims she pursued alimony motives and attacked him on multiple occasions including hair pulling kicking and loud cries for help from neighbors. He seeks a restraining order and further relief to protect his office.
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Arthur W Hartson
Mary H. Herrin
Harrison
Harricon
Mra
Pete at Home Again Amid White House Watch
Pete wandered near Twenty first and E streets NW before being led to the station by Policeman Powell. The White House and Oster Bay stay are noted, with the hunted feel of the area and the government clerks involved in custody.
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White House
Robert Anderson
Oster Bay
Pete
Powell
Third Precinct
Twenty-first
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Whites House
Station House
Children Prepare for Camp From Southeast Washington
A party of fifty from Southeast Washington plans a two week Camp Good Will outing starting tomorrow. Funds raised at SH Street headquarters support summer outings with numerous donors including Shaw, Rice, Mordecai, Walker, Somersill, Dubant, and many more contributing varied amounts.
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Good Will
Camp Good Will
SH Street
Northwest
Charlie C. Shaw
Caroline K. Rice
Granger
Mim Augusta Mordecai
Endinmt King
David Ingalte
George Waldo
John T. Walker
Thoman
Wiliam M. Dougal
William
Baldwin
Offa J. Piald
Wi Borks
Dulin & Haris Employes
P.M. Dubant
Johm
Yosh
Tred G. Me Worn
C. X Cogood
Misa Mary L. Wiens
F. Crowp
James Hoge, Jr
Benjasoto Woodratt
HA Linger, Jr
Trumbil
Ibn Roet
Dr AL Bast Wout
Mrs
Joseph
Tabor
Clarion Bouts
M. George T Hef
W. E. Chandler
Cara
Hay
George Bruce Cartetyos
Fre
Jeanles Andrews
Gollins May Relent Amid Town Council Pressure
Glen Echo officials press Mayor Garrett for action after Marshal Collins submitted resignation citing fatigue from duties. Councils want Collins to stay, while he insists he is tired of enforcing laws and upholding town dignity. A past incident involving armed deputies near a craps operation fueled tensions.
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Marabal Uolting
Glen Hehs
Marshal Collins
Cleon Hood
Colling
Collins
Hls
Gelling
Marshal
Colins
Glen Echo
George W. O'Brien
Giga Echo Town
No Leniency for Autoists in Glen Hecho
Rockville Md July 6 Special to The Wahington Tank Mayor Joan A Garrett declares that Coline’s resignation as town marshal does not grant automobialists extra privileges in Glen Hecho The new marshal will be named at the next town council meeting and enforcement will remain strict Deputy town marshals Frank Werner and Walter Shaw will remain on duty until the successor is appointed.
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Rockville
Coline
Joan A. Garrett
Colina
Glen Eicho
Garrett
Collins
Glen Heho
Ancces
Sor
Weaker heat and scattered storms across the nation
Weather Bureau reports warm conditions continue nationwide with cooler pockets in the north southward to Montana. Local showers expected in Gulf States and nearby regions. Winds shift along coasts with varied intensities. Local temperatures range from 40s to 90s, humidity around 60 to 70 percent. An embezzlement arrest is also noted in Washington, with Dudley Gordon charged for allegedly misappropriating about $50 to $100.
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U. 8
Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
New England
Montana
Fight for Clapp millions in disputed will case
The first skirmish in a bitter fight over Capt. John M. Clapp’s estate centers on mental incapacity and jurisdiction. Frances Ball of Pittsburgh contests the will, seeks New York administration, while executor J. Darlington and widow Anne M. Clapp push for District of Columbia probate. Clapp’s holdings include stock in Washington Loan and Trust and real estate near the Corcoran Gallery. his wealth reportedly exceeds $5 million. Justice Wright heard arguments as to proper jurisdiction.
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Llionaire
John M. Clapp
Lithewood
M. D
Justice Wait
District Supreme Court
Frances
Ball
Pittsburg
Clapp
Anne
Sxeavirix
Desire
Columbia
Justice Wright
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Washington
Mercury Reaches 99 Year’s Heat Record Broken
The report notes a heat record of 99 degrees for the year with morning hours relatively comfortable yet temperatures rising later. Projections call for continued warmth and several cases are treated at a hospital while residents seek cooler locales to escape the stifling weather.
Washington Sizzles In Heat Wave As Thermometers Hit Nineties
Yesterday set records as Washington endured an intense heat wave. The official high reached 93 at 4 pm, while downtown unofficial readings topped 99. Prostrations occurred and two hospital cases were reported. Forecasters expect only brief relief from showers, with more heat across much of the nation.
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Washington
New England
Montana
Frankenfield
Weather Bureau
South Rocky Mountain
South Dakota
Nebraska
Ariz
United States
Zed H Copp
Yeaterday
Viola Sutherland
M Street
Art teacher buried in Sabbath Hill Oak Hill Chapel rites
Mrs Susan E W Fuller longtime art director in public schools died Saturday at her home 1322 Twelfth street. Funeral services held at Oak Hill Chapel with Swedenborgian rites. interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by two sons Theodore and Charles.
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Lygan B. W. Fuller
Twelfth Street
Oak Hill Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miss Fuller
Forsl Deaigoa
Music Teacher Refutes Wifes Alimony Claims in Debt Battle
Walter T. Holt a city music teacher denies cruelty and fault in a divorce case. He says his wife Anna H Holt compelled debt to satisfy her extravagant tastes and that he has supported their children. Holt claims he earned about 14000 yearly and will continue to support the kids, disputing accusations of infidelity and threats.
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Walter T. Holt
District Supreme Court
Anna H Holt
Holt
Moore
Mrs. Holt
Mra F Holt
Mr Holt
Alaska
Loveless Improves After Washington Arlington Falls Church Wreck
Witbur Loveless, the young orageman who lost a foot in the Washington, Arlington, and Falls Churen Railway wreck on Wednesday, was reported in improved condition yesterday. Other victims are progressing and may leave hospital soon. Moore Barber & Meith of Fairfax, representing the road, seek a satisfactory settlement of all claims. No suits have yet been filed. Several complaints have been filed and were under review.
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