Pardoned Patient at Government Hospital Nears Freedom
Alonzo D. Barnes, recently pardoned by President Taft, is in a government hospital for the insane nearing release. Writers say his mind improves after transfer from the criminal ward to a harmless-patients unit, with ongoing support from his wife and daughter in Oklahoma. He may be freed Sept. 1 or sooner if his condition justifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Hospital
Taft
Alonzo D. Barnes
President Taft
Barnes
Howard Hall
Republicans Frolics at Marshall Hell Outing Promises Big Attendance
The League of Republican State Clubs plans a July 22 open-air event at Marshall Hell. With 15,000 voters across 27 organizations, committees set seven amateur events including dashes for carriers and youths, a three-legged race, a fat-man dash, and a ladies’ baseball throw. An open-air concert and moving pictures follow, plus fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Republican State Clubs
Marshall Hell
District of Columbia
Carroll Institute
William C. Connor
Station K
Marshall Mansion
Criterion Orchestra
Washington Film Exchange
League
Internal Revenue
John G. Capers
George L. Whitford
New Hampshire
W P. Scott
West Virgina
Gus. A. Schuldt
Henry M. Camp
Connecticut
T. Lincoln Townsend
Pennsylvania
Forger to Feed Baby Guilty of Check Forgery Arrested
Laura V. Geagan 24 of 8 Tenth Street southeast held on $500 bail after admitting to forging two checks to support her sick baby and departs from employment to nurse her child. Her husband, Patrick Geagan, a wireless telegrapher, left for Central America nine months ago, leaving her reliant on her mother Mrs Elizabeth Duvall. The forged checks, totaling 88 dollars, were cashed by Dr Richard B Leonard and James O Ponnell after which she was arrested following a warrant sworn by Dr Leonard. She confessed before Judge Pugh in the United States Police court and awaits District grand jury action. Her mother appeals for funds to raise a bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura V. Geagan
Tenth Street
Patrick Geagan
Water Rates Under Review by Local Trade Groups
Committees from the Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade were directed to study the District water rate increase proposed by the District commissioners. They do not oppose the rise but urge thorough civic association investigation before action. Samuel J. Prescott and Capt. Oyster voiced support for scrutiny, while J. L. Kolb urged reconsideration to Congress and protested the tax hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Basra of Trade
Samuel J. Prescott
Board of Trade
Capt. Oyster
J. L. Kolb
Congress
Road Scouts Named Highway Experts Plan Richmond Gathering
Promoters organize a Great Gathering of motorists in Richmond as part of the Good Roads Congress. A scouting tour from Washington to Richmond will showcase 600 automobiles and exhibits, with highway officials and Touring Club of America members guiding preparations.
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Virginia Capital
American Association For Highway Improvement
Washington
Richmond
Good Roads Congress
Fusing Club of America
The
Highway Association
Paul D. Sargent
United States Office of Public Roads
P. St. Julien Wilson
Virginia
F. H. Elliott
Touring Club of America
J. E. Pennybacker, Jr
Touring Club
Annandale
Fairfax
Aldie
Middleburg
Plaine
Warrenton
Culpeper
Orange
Montpeer
Solomon's
Harold Parker
State Highway Commission
Massachusetts
Congress
Logan Waller Page
Smithsonian Institution
Burdan Haarer
Nack, Mimas
Three stores planned on G Street northwest site
Preliminary plans show three one story stores on the north side of G street northwest between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets for Samuel W Woodward. Edmonson awarded the construction contract. Milburn Heister & Co prepared the plans.
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G Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Samuel W. Woodward
Samuel Edmonson
Milburn, Heister & Co
City notices and transit, river trips, and local sales
City bulletins list excursions from New Yor avenue and Fifteenth street with hourly departures to Glen Echo and River View at Seventh street wharf. Steamer schedules to Marshall Hall Colonial Beach and other destinations. Shakespeare production at Virginia venue. Ads note trusses and orthopedic apparels, cutlery, and instruments. Property sale at 98 Seventh street northwest for 45002 by Cashell heirs. broker Cissel Talbott & Co. Also mention Perfection Ginger Ale and local real estate closing. J M Suffrins buys dwelling by Shannon & Luchs. Kodak services offered by Columbia Photo Supply Co.
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Chevy Chase
New Yor Avenue
Fifteenth Atraet
Glen Echo
Fourteenth
F Streets
Queen Anne
River View
Seventh Street
Charles Macalester
Marshall Hall
St. Johns
Colonial Beach
Samuel Livingston
Cashell
Cissel, Talbott & Co
Walcott to Join Canadian Smithsonian Expedition
The Smithsonian plans two Canada expeditions to Alberta and British Columbia led by Ned Hollister J H Riley and assistants under Dr Arthur O Wheeler with coverage of mammals birds geology and plant life. Secretary Walcott will participate from Field British Columbia and return to Washington around October 1.
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Smithsonian Institution
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
National Museum
Ned Hollister
J. H. Riley
Aid
Arthur O. Wheeler
Alpine Club of Canada
Yellowhead Pass
Mount Robson
Jasper Park
Smithsonian Naturalists
Wheeler
Edmonton
United States National Museum
Washington
Charles D. Walcott
Field
Alcott
Europe
Walcott
Canadian Northwest
M. C. A. Plans Camp Break Tuesday at South River
The M C A will break camp on Tuesday at South River Maryland after ten Washington boys completed a two week outing under local M C A auspices. No accidents occurred during the stay. Boys enjoyed sailing in the craft provided by the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South River
Washington
M. CG
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Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Andrews
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
F St
la. Ave
John F. Ellis & Co
Ave
Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N. W
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. Nw
Rufus H. Darby Printing Co
Dod
Gallantine
Newark
Shoemaker Co. Fienen-ne
Somerset
R “Waters
7Th St
Wolf & Cohen
City Gas Appliance CO
Tenth St. N. W
Gas Co
Luiz de Carlos
Suiz de Carlos
E. Fougera & CO
U. S
New York
Kelley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, DC
Fealy
Ava
Masonic and
Evstern Staroma A Xundas
Jak
Aches Pom
William Ro Srughton
Hoth
Charles 7
Warr
League of State
R. Marshall
William R. Marshall
Holmes Central Realty Corporation
Fourteenth and Longfellow Streets
Gude
Forges
Central America
Vanguard of Auto Congress
Herrmann
Eyeui
House & Herrmann
Jone
Rockers
Aimilar
Princesa
Alaska Refrigerator Co
Star
Sitka
Alaska
Majestic
City Bulletins
Sth
Bet
Leng & Lossau
California
Inergy
Eugene
Arlington Bottling Co
J. M. Suffrins
Ideas
Middaugh & Shannon
Twentieth Street
Park Road
Shannon & Luchs
Kodaks
Columbia Photo Supply Co
Nova Scotia
Evangeline
Boston
Dominion Atlantic Railway
S. S
Prince of U
Prince George
Hoston
Bong Wharf
Yarmouth
Digble
Halitex
F. Masters
New England
Washington Bt
Parker
Kentville
N. G
R. Gifkins
Smithsonian
Northwest
Old Henry
Straus, Gunst, & CO
House of Quality
Frank Thyson
Boston Sample Shoe Parlor, Inc
D Sts
N. W
Harris’ Jewelry
Ray
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