Emmet Guard in Cuba Celebrate Wet Night at San Juan Hill
The seventh annual Emmet Guard reunion of volunteers from Company A, First DC Regiment, gathered at Sullivan Farm on Bladensburg Road for songs, storytelling, and reminiscing of the Spanish War. Capt Harry Walsh led a casual program with stories of the Philippines, a Roosevelt toast, and social refreshments under the trees.
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Sullivan Farm
Bladensburg Road
Sullivan's
Emmet Guarda
District of Columbia Regiment
Company A
Cubs
Antilles
Harry Walsh
Cere
Monles
John A Gallagher
Joseph Quill
John Gateley
Philippines
Ailirasoune
Capt
Walsh
Corriden
Persigant
Roosevelt
Sergt Gallagher
Richard J. Harden
Bergt W. Gallagher
Ound
Rory Boucher
Wiliam Yarrow
William Nelson
Bache
Jospeh Ghent
Warren O'Hara
Cneh
Captain Donaldson Reduced In Rank For Reprehensible Conduct
The fire department trial board, led by Chief Engineer Belt, recommended reducing Captain A M Donaldson of Engine No 9 to private after an investigation into the loss of valuable articles from the engine house. The commissioners approved, citing demoralization under his command and insufficient attention to duties.
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No. G Engine Company
Fire Department Trial Board
Engineer Belt
A M Donaldson
Belt
R. Henry
C B. Proctdr
RK Kuhns
Hele
Donaldson
Cervics
Chemical Company No
S Ite
Engine Company No
New Engine Company
Thomas T.warren
Dennis Walsh
Dhifer
Bett
Ineer W. Alber
Gensinger
Macfarland
Harry C. Shepherd
Fire Department
Auteptes
Willam J. O'Donnell
More Morey for Hay Scales Auction Raises Rentals
Seven public hay scales owned by the District were auctioned for a year ending last July. W W Haskell, sealer of weights and measures, reports the mile price realized exceeded last year’s rentals by 755. The rise follows a new plan setting a minimum rental, ending a low-bid bidding spree that had divided bidders. Carroll Hall water request denied. not a charitable school under federal act. District building orders approved for sewer work at multiple street corners with estimated costs.
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Haskell
Carroll Hall
D. J Stafford
St. Patrick's Church
St Patrick’s Academy
Gatreet
Act of Congress
Carroll l
St. Patrick's Academy
Class IIed Service Pensions Plan for Government Employees
A reader outlines a proposed bill to create civil service pensions tied to efficiency gains from new machinery and methods. The plan would allow early retirement with tiered pensions, define eligibility after five or twenty-five years, and establish a Bureau of Improvement and Efficiency under the Civil Service Commission with annual reports to Congress.
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Eady
Pupite
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
United States
Cary Co
United
Abe
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Coramlnion
Shell
Perso
Bec
Chas Scheneen
Case LACKS EVIDENCE in Hewitt grand larceny case
Charles Hewitt was dismissed on grounds of insufficient evidence after a police court hearing. Hewitt and an unnamed Black man allegedly swindled $50 from Lester Harris, a crippled 16 year old, by claiming they could buy a circus and horses. Harris’ funds were taken from his grandmother Mary Wilson’s bureau drawer. Hewitt also engaged in tent negotiations before arrest. Also reported, Lewis Bil, an Italian laborer, healed at Emergency Hospital for a bruised and lacerated foot sustained at a Thirteenth and B streets NW construction site while swinging a pickax.
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Charles Hewitt
Cae
Charles Hewett
Ralph Given
Hewett
Lester ‘Harris
Delaware Avenue
Mary Wilson
Lewis Bil
Fourth Street
Bill
Thirteenth
B Streets
Bale Workwear Headlines Frayed Start This Monday Morning
The fragment notes a busy start to the week with blue suits and slimmed trousers, mentioning a hectic Monday morning and altered clothing. It hints at factory or shop floor attire changes and a general sense of bustle but lacks full context or clear narrative.
Knights Meet in Open Air on Benning Road
Washington Council Knights of Columbus held an outdoor meeting at Mr Keane’s country place on Benning Road with about 260 members present. Grand Knight W P Malone and other officers spoke as Francis P Sheehy narrated the Los Angeles convention and others addressed the gathering amid music and refreshments.
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Washington Council
K. of C
Keane
Knights of Colmbus
Benning Road
Knights
Council
Eda. P Harrington
A D. Wittinson
W. P. Malone
Charles K Coones
Easey-Smith
Ed P F. Harrington
A. D. Wilkinson
H B Brooks
J P Cullen
Order
Knights of Columbus
Francis P. Sheehy
Los Angeles
Cal
W . Malone
J. c Eeonanate
Department of Commerce Labor
James F. Mee
Ander T Rorke
Alex
Silk swindlers forfeit collateral in eight cases
Giuseppi Danna and Pasquale Pirg, two Italians, faced eight police court cases for a silk swindle. Assistant District Attorney Ralph Given allowed forfeiture of 120 collateral per case totaling 160 dollars as the men left the city. Police credited Policeman Poland and Precinct Detective Estes for capture. The ruse involved selling cheap cotton under the guise of fine silk samples to residents including Julia Madden and Mrs Debler with alleged ships’ consignments.
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Asea
Giuseppi Danna
Pasquale Pirg
Ralph Given
Washington
Poland
Estes
Julia Madden
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Sdebler
Eighteenth Street
Capt Mullen
Connecticut Avenue
Isaac Erichstein
Police Manual Printed For Local Officers
Maj Sylvester unveiled the final section of the new police manual yesterday with the first portion already released days earlier The complete manual will be distributed to officers later this week It features a question and answer series covering duties arrests use of force and common crimes It also lists essential policeman qualities including honesty courage sobriety and impartiality The force will undergo thorough training to ensure understanding of the material
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Maj Sylvester
Prospect Street Opening Debateed by Georgetown Commissioners
Engineer Col John Biddle and Commissioners Macfarland and West respond to George W King and the Georgetown Citizens Association. They discuss title investigations on Prospect Street extension and whether opening along the conduit road would aid M Street, noting highway bills are usually introduced by interested parties and reported to Congress.
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Cg. Biddle
George W King
Georgetown
M Street
Congress
Highway Bridge Report Sees Potomac Span Nearing Autumn Completion
Supervising Engineer reports that the main Potomac bridge and approach paving should be ready for traffic in early fall, with the head of Washington channel span and head, not yet begun, delayed until next season. Financials show 365 032 12 spent of 1 163 236 44 allotted. uncompleted items cover 381 040. The Pocahontas will run Wednesday evening river trips from River View, promoting midweek leisure with dancing and moonlight sails.
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M Mackensie
Col . Smith
Leach
Potomac
Washington Channel
Indian Head
River View
Pacehontas
St Alexandria
Gasoline Stove Fire at 2218 Twelfth Street North West
A blaze at the home of James A Whelan, 2218 Twelfth Street Northwest, was sparked by a gasoline stove explosion. The fire department contained it with no damage reported.
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James A .Whelan
Twelfth Street
Smallpox Fever Hits Herrell Family at Seaton Street
Three Herrell children aged four two and an unnamed infant on 2003 Seaton Street Northeast show fever suggesting early smallpox symptoms. Doctor Woodward urges hospital treatment but the family refuses. Police report James A Hull sought for passing bad checks. NY authorities arrest him, transporting him to Washington.
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Herrel
Seaton Street
Dorothy
Helen
Ashley Herrell
Woodward
Herrells
Smallpox Hospital
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University of Virginia
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AHN
TRE Sunday Post
Victor E. Adler
Ten Per Cent Clothing House
St. Wlw
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F St. N. W
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Mayer & CO
Regals
Regal Wine
Warday
R. P. Andrews Paper Go
la, Ave
Washington Gas
10Th St. NW
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