Thrilling polo clash pits Fort Myer against Sixth Artillery
Fort Myer loses a hard fought polo match at Potomac Park 12½ to 6½ despite Lieut Rambough’s lone score and daring rides. The Sixth Field Artillery dominated with fast maneuvers, penalties, and sharp drives as Washington observers including Secretary of War Stimson watched from the field.
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Farmers Get Higher Prices for Crops on July 1
Government data shows farmers received about 175 percent more for major crops on July 1 this year compared with a year earlier. Increases covered corn wheat oats and other staples, with notable gains in hogs beef cattle eggs butter sheep and more, while flaxseed cottonseed apples and some items fell in price.
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Night of the Big Rain banquet honors DC Spanish War vets
July 11 1898 marked the Night of the Big Rain as two dozen veterans, led by J Howard Duckett and William BE O Neal of the Wet Night Club, met at ToeMfer's on Bladensburg Road to recall hardships endured during a ten hour tropical downpour. Rain drove attendees to shelter, with Santiago cited as their no nearer refuge. Attendees included Capt Harry Walsn Lieut C J Harlow and many others as they shared memories of service.
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Bladensburg Road
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John A. Galligher
Harry Walsn
J Harlow
M Haley
Joseph J Harvey William A Kelley
Harry A Martin
Corp
Joseph A. Quitl
C. W. Gwynne
Thomas Gallagher
Charles J Myers
Harris Bonnault
B . Chisholm
Frank A Hagan
Bailey Named Assistant Secretary to MacVeagh
Former newspaper man Bailey rises to 18th rank as assistant secretary directing the Treasury bureaus and divisions. He will oversee internal revenue, the mint, engravings, and other major offices while Robbets is discussed as a potential successor for the post.
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Doubt Casts Shadow On Kats Disappearance Report
The family of Max H Kats questions the tale by Dennis Bolden that the missing grocer was seen at the Plase saloon near Union Station en route to New York Tuesday morning. Kats' wife and relatives doubt Bolden's story as police and associates weigh the report amid missing clues.
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Rabies fears linger after milk from cow in Maryland
Fifteen Hast Hyatesville residents including men women and children remain under hospital lab observation after drinking milk from a cow believed to have died of bread malady. Treatment began July 1 and runs through July 31 ensuring 21 days of precaution. Dr F E Davis and Mr and Mrs P M Radcliffe and family show no rabies symptoms, lab staff say, and risk is considered minimal.
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Public Health and Marine Hospital Laboratory
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Dog Attacks Horse Then Bites Responder in Twining City
A bulldog attacked a horse on Minnesota Avenue near Natier Road. John Maier, 2, tried to aid the horse and was severely bitten on the left leg, treated at a nearby drug store. The dog was seized by the pound for quarantine. Owner, Mr Mater, witnessed the attack and was bitten on the temple. Later, William Johnson, over 70, walking near 1660 L Street NW, was reportedly bitten by a dog owned by coachman Hoeffertman of Admire Dewey’s staff, as police noted.
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Natier Road
Twining City
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Seventeenth Street
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Separated by Court Suit Over Alimony and Custody
Mrs Sarah M Hanna files in District Supreme Court for legal separation from her husband Prank F. Hanna journalist once at The Hague for the peace conference reports Now in New York on Steel Co investigation She seeks alimony and an injunction to guard custody of their 11 year old Morrie Hanna A co respondent and a former New York manicurist is named A December discovery of letters allegedly showing misconduct prompts the suit The couple wed in 1899 and have lived in New York Ashbury Park and Washington D C The wife alleges a $160 monthly support promise and income cited at $6000 to $20000 yearly.
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No trace of insane soldier escapes hospital grounds
Retired officer Lieut WC Stone of the US Army, who had been missing since Tuesday after escaping from attendants at the Government Hospital for the Insane, is still at large. Guards pursued him toward the Anacostia River but could not locate him, and authorities fear he may have drowned in the river or fled into nearby woods.
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Foreman Severely Cut by Falling Bolt at New Building
Frank Lyons, foreman at the new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building, was severely cut on the head yesterday when a heavy iron bolt fell on him at work. Joseph Kelly, eight months old, drank coal oil at his home on 223 Missouri Avenue Northwest and was taken to Casualty Hospital.
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Missouri Avenue
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Humane Society Plea for Workhorse Welfare in Heat
The Humane Society appeals to Washington horse owners and wagon drivers to protect animals during extreme heat. It urges slower speeds, lighter loads, regular rests, shelter, and water, especially on early morning and late afternoon runs. Citizens should report cruelty to police and society during the hot term.
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Swindler posing as detective nets bad checks in capital
Police hunt a slick swindler in Washington who used a fake detective badge to pass a $15 check on clothing dealer Louis Natman and tried a $15 check at the National Hotel drug store. The man, described as about 6 feet tall with a smooth face, wore a blue suit or derby, and authorities believe he may have multiple accomplices.
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Roosevelt Defends Party Unity and Taft Elector Controversy
Roosevelt derides Republican split rumors and accuses Taft backers of fraud in primaries. He calls for honesty from electors and rejects calls for Iowa investigation, arguing fraud was evident in California Arizona Washington and Texas contest seating. He torques the contrast between reform principles and machine influence.
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Heat wave breaks as storm brings brief cooling in city
Washington and surrounding areas felt relief from the heat as a violent electric storm passed over the District just before 1 am. A 99 degree maximum was recorded yesterday afternoon with high humidity. Five heat prostrations were treated across local hospitals, including Anderson Brown, Milton Bratton, Henry Bower, John Jeames, and Frederick Herpher, with several others healing at Casualty and Emergency facilities. A Weather Bureau forecast promised showers today and slightly cooler conditions, followed by warmer weather tomorrow.
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Seventh Street
Heat makes city of grief in Montreal funerals
Ninety-five funerals were held in Montreal today after a deadly heat spell. Eighty of the victims were children, and demand for hearses was so high that many bodies had to be moved to cemeteries by cab.
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Naval court ends inquiry into academy medical service
Annapolis July 11 Special to The Washington Port after weeks long session the naval court of inquiry filed its voluminous report with the Navy Department The investigation covered the death of Midshipman Julian B Bishop from blood poisoning after a shaving nick and a dispute between an academy musician and Midshipman Charles B Hazeltine in which the former was charged with malingering
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Lindsey pledges rejection of Prohibition nomination
Enid Oklahoma July 1 Judge Hen Lindsey of Denver telegraphed George L Thompson and others at the Atlantic City national Prohibition convention that he had made promises to the progressive party making acceptance impossible He declined the Prohibition presidential nomination and left open the possibility of a Vice Presidential offer from the Chicago progressive convention in August while avoiding further comment
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Denver
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Quarantine Efforts Continue Against Bubonic Plague Threat
New York reports ongoing port quarantine measures after two weeks with no plague trace. Steamships Saratoga and Caracas burned sulfur in holds while near Liberty Statue, with rats killed and ships disinfected. San Juan reports another fatal case, 22 deaths overall, and authorities keep strict controls aboard Cuban and West Indian ports.
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Convict Mother Pleads for Freedom Before Taft in Poem
A Salt Lake City mother Mary E Brown appeals for clemency in a poem asking President Taft to grant her release from a white slave traffic conviction. The poem details remorse, repentance, and hopes for forgiveness, while the trial judge notes influence by a co‑defendant serving seven years.
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Man Allegedly Bit by Copperhead at Ivy City Farm
Robert Jamison a 35 year old Black farmhand at Ivy City rushed to Casualty Hospital at 8 last night claiming a copperhead bite. Doctors found no swelling. Jamison admitted he felt a prick while cutting grass and noted blood on his arm. wound was cauterized and physicians doubted a snakebite.
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Joseph Leiter Hospitalized After Abscess Operation
Joseph Leiter remains at Georgetown University Hospital convalescing after a minor operation for an abscess linked to a long-ago appendicitis attack. The procedure was reported successful and his condition improved rapidly last night, with discharge expected soon.
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Georgetown University Hospital
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Permit to Build Railroad Route Approvals Granted
Montgomery County commissioners approve the Chevy Chase to Great Falls railroad project pending company acceptance of conditions. The plan would cross several public roads along the Chevy Chase to Great Falls corridor. No protestors appeared at the hearing.
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Battleship Fleet Busy With Summer Exercise Plan
The battleship fleet, plus torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats, will stay active from now through August. Under Secretary Meyer’s March plan, the entire fleet bases at Narragansett Bay, then sails to Hampton Roads and the Southern drill grounds, landing midshipmen at Annapolis on August 2. Authorities expect midshipmen aboard ships will gain practical war-condition insight, learning more in a week than a month of past cruising.
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Movements of Ocean Steamers and Routes
Movements of ocean steamers listed with routes from New York to European ports and return passages. Varying sailings include Boulogne Rotterdam via New York, Queenstown Lo s to New York, Liverpool bound ships, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremen, Plymouth, and Cherbourg among others. The records show multiple transatlantic crossings with ships named in condensed form and OCR errors present.
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Probate Court Notice in District of Columbia
In the Probate Court of the District of Columbia estate of Elizabeth L Benes deceased an administration for letters testamentary is requested by Paty L Cottle. The court sets Monday August 8 at 10 o clock to show cause why the application should not be granted and requires publication in The Washington Post three times weekly prior to the return date.
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