Railroad strike threat and White House talks loom
A looming nationwide rail strike threatens the western railroads as union committee demands meet by Tuesday noon. officials expect a White House conference to push Erdman act amendments for faster arbitration while railway presidents prepare to advocate the changes. Georgia Vaughn, a 19 year old colored woman, attempted suicide in a precinct cell, saved by a vigilant policeman as she hanged herself with a handkerchief and fabric before rescue.
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Willam B. Wilson
White House
Seth Low
New York
Civic Federation
Newlands
Nevada
Senate
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Low
Poligeman
Erqrgiana
Casey de Vaughn
Fifth Precinct
Georgiana
Hafez
Washington Asylum
Murder Inquest Ordered Into Stabbing At Chicago Hotel
Coroner's jury will hold an inquest at the morgue this morning into the stabbing death of John H Hammond, an iron worker, who died Saturday evening at the Chicago Hotel. Hammond's body is in the care of his sister Mrs. Fannie Donaldson of 1040 Jefferson street northwest, who also cares for his 11 year old son and 13 year old daughter. Hammond, separated from his wife, lived at 84 Eighth street northwest. Alonzo Stevenson, a negro waiter arrested shortly after the stabbing, remains in custody with the State police pending the inquest.
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John H Hammond
Chicago
Hammond
Fannie Donaldson
Jefferson Street Northwest
Eighth Street
Northwest
Alonzo Stevenson
Pellee
Fifty Years in Sunday School at St Pauls Lutheran Church
Albert F Fox president of Columbia National Bank and National Union Fire Insurance honored at special services marking fifty years of Sunday school membership at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Officiating officers paying tribute included Supt Charles B Hateman Harry T Domer Lucius D Alden and George F Muth.
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Albert F Fox
Columbia National Bank
National Union Fire Insurance Company
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Mr Fox
Charles B Hateman
Harry T Domer
Lucius D. Alden
George F Muth
Successor to Slattery Named Acting Lieutenant
Sergt David T Dunnigan of the Second precinct was made an acting lieutenant yesterday by Maj Sylvester to fill the Eighth precinct vacancy caused by Lieut Daniel Slattery's death on Friday. Dunnigan, on the police force nearly forty years, is expected to become a full lieutenant.
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Sergt
David T Dunnigan
Sylvester
Daniel Slattery
Dunnigan
Diamond Platinum Brooches Added to Stock
A new stock addition features Diamond Brooches with platinum mountings and high quality gems. The items are described as finely crafted and ready for purchase.
Arbitration Board In Erdman Act Expansion For Rail Labor
House expected to pass Newlands bill today to extend Erdman act scope and speed rail mediation. Union leaders, railway executives, and civic groups urge a independent mediation board free from Labor Department control to avert a gigantic industrial dispute.
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House
Senate
Arbitration Board
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors
Fastern
New York
Clayton
Judiciary Committee
Senate Bi
California suffrage critique cites costs and cautions
A three month inquiry into California economic conditions and the equal suffrage law warns that reforms will burden taxpayers. Miss Alice Hill Chittenden notes state appropriation climbs toward $20 million, with 31 commissions costing about $1 million annually, while funds are lacking for a Panama Exposition building.
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California
Alice Hill Chittenden
New York State
San Francisco
Treasuries
Women joyful in Jersey three NJ Sixth District nominees favor votes for women
Suffrage headquarters announced that all three party nominees Archibald C Hart Democrat May Steven Wood McClare Republican and Herbert M Balley Progressive support votes for women. With the late Representative Martin’s successor expected to be a suffragist, the district’s House race centers on this issue.
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New Jersey
Martin
Archhbald C Hart
Steven Wood McClare
Herbert M Balley
Wilkes-Barre Mystery Death Case Harbors New Clues
Detectives in Wilkes-Barre pursue a fresh lead in the death of Alice Crispell whose body was found afloat in Harveys Lake. The case traces a web of alleged acquaintances and ties to an earlier time as investigators seek names and motives from a pattern of statements and possible witnesses. A local dry goods store visit is noted for Saturday July 3 as part of ongoing inquiries.
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Opal
Tenants of Condemned Capitol Area Face Court
More than twenty tenants on a government condemned block north of the Capitol on New France Avenue, North Capitol Street, and Delaware Avenue face Municipal Court for back rent. The Interior Department, which condemned the property after an August act, has collected about $20,000 since September as tenants fall behind, with eviction set before September 1 to allow a park and building teardown by September 1.
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Municipal Court
Capitol
New Ferse
Avénue Street
Capitol Street
Delaware Avenue
ABC
Tne
Interior Department
Elliott Wood
United States Capitol
Drowning Tragedy Claims 27 Lives Across Waterways
A spate of boating disasters leaves 27 dead as women drown on Lake Oneida and a yacht mishap near New York waters. eight die aboard a vessel when a big wave sinks it. four drown in Delaware River incident with one man fatally injured.
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New York
Lake Oneida
Delaware River
Waterfront deaths toll rises across New York area
A series of drowning accidents claim nine lives in New York City and vicinity including Hudson canoeists, a Newark rescuer, and bathers at Sylvan Beach Oneida Lake and Coney Island Several named victims from Brooklyn Jersey City and Philadelphia are listed along with Boston harbor fatalities and a Richmond man who died bathing at Ocean View Virginia
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New York
Boston
Sylvan Beach
Philadelphia
Noe & Ocean View
Ecsegnannes
Nanturket
Hudson
New Jersey
Newark
Linden Street
Jersey City
New Dorp Beach
Hempstead Harbor
Coney Island
Maine
Alberta
Graves
Syracuse
Oneida Lake
Rose Sweeney
M4y C
Salter
Catharine Punch
Call To Bull Moose Volunteers Secret Plan In Progress
Reports from Washington say the Bull Moose party faces a split over trusts and monopoly. A national volunteer call signed by Volunteer's Department names Oscar Straus John M Parker Albert J Beveridge and Miles Poindexter seeking loyal progressives for a "conspicuous service" with details hidden until the organization is perfected.
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Buil Moose Party
Progressive National Committee
Nu- Honal
Oscar Straus
New York
John M Parker
Louisiana
Albert J Beveridge
Indiana
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Bull Moose
Ames Pinchot
Col Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Beveridge
Pinchot
Elise
Truat J
America
Commission
Republican Party
Perkins
Pinchet
Lost Man Wandering In Seminude State In Alexandria
A dazed man identified as Charles W Heckman of Keyser West Virginia was found wandering in a seminuded condition in Alexandria. He claimed to have been on a river outing, swam to shore after falling in, and to have had $10 to $16 in a coat pocket while seeking to redeem two watches pawned there. Police seek his clothing and the two men he says accompanied him. The report also notes militia company return, police board vacancy, and obituaries for Rev J E Tennant and Leon Gorham.
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Alexandria
Ashington Fost Bureau
King Street
Charles W Heckman
Keyser
W Va
St Hilzabeth's Hospital For the
Hockman
Washington
Church Mortgage Burned at Ninth Street Christian Church
The Ninth Street Christian Church observed the burning of its mortgage yesterday morning before a large gathering. Frank Morrigan, secretary of the building fund since the church’s 1898 erection, helped in the ceremony as the debt of 6,000 was lifted. Elders W. McCurdy and Joseph Scott spoke on the church’s history and the members’ efforts, with Rev. George Miller, pastor for six and a half years, leading the service and crediting his work for the final payoff.
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Ninth Street Christian Church
Ninth
D Streets
Frank Morrigan
Os McCurdy
Joseph Scott
George Miller
Currency Up Today Minority Aid Hoped For
Senate debate grows doubtful as currency legislation stalls. Chairman Glass consults Wilson and Underwood while House Republicans wait for final committee form. Democrats push for direct House reporting to speed action before August. Senate sentiment against the bill strengthens, likely stalling until next winter.
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Underwood Hopea
Senate
Glass
Wilson
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Owen
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Underwood
Washington
Cartes Glasa
Defense of colored clerks in Senator Vardaman era vents
Pinckback letter from Washington dated July 13 denounces claims of colored clerks committing crimes and backs colored employees in recorder of deeds office. He notes four white clerks at higher pay and two colored clerks, cites deputy selection, and defends an assault accusation as unfounded while urging investigation into Vardaman’s charges and state administration.
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Today’s Post
Vardaman
Johnson
G Gorman
O Gormans
Washington
Movements of Ocean Steamers
Movements of ocean steamers list departures from New York and destinations including Queenstown for the Mauretania and the Friedrich Wilhelm for New York, with multiple ships bound for Antwerp London Havre and other ports. The report notes sailings from New York on Monday and signals arrivals or planned departures.
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Queenstown
New York
Southampton
Friedrich Wilhelm
Browhead
Kronprinzesain
Phineuth
Beoonland
Antwerp
Minnetonks
Lendon Rochampeau
Havre
No Guns in Pursuit Dartmoor Prison Escape Costs
Dartmoor warders do not pursue fugitives and carry only a baton. Civil Guards flank runs while warders marshal troops back to the prison. A nationwide alert with £3 to £5 rewards drives capture, with chase costs estimated at £100 a day and state losses exceeding £3,000 when two men were at large for a week.
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Sentinel
Dartmoor
Baptist Mission Centenary Marked By National Services
The centennial of the American Baptists foreign mission began with services at Fifth Baptist Church in Washington. Rev Dr John E Briggs preached on Admoran Judson and Luther Rice, noting their travels from Maine to Florida, Judson's Bible translations for India, Rice's return to America, and Judson’s death at sea on July 13 1860.
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Washington
Fifth Baptist Church
John E Briggs
Admoran Judson
Luther Rice
Briggs
Maine
Florida
Boston
India
Judson
Isea
Fund for New Parish House at St Josephs Church
A committee of 100 men at St Josephs on Capitol Hill raises funds for a new parochial residence led by Rev Igna tus Fealy assistant pastor. Already $10000 pledged with plans to reach $20000 by summer end for a brownstone building fronting Government Park near Capitol and Lion Station, to begin in fall. The drive supplements the rectory fund from the two weeks carnival ending Wednesday.
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St. Joseph’s
St Joseph's
Capitol Hill
Ignatus Fealy
St Josephs Church
St Peter 4
Second Street
Government Park
Capitol
Lion Station
Outing of Insurance Employes at Great Falls Event
The Equitable Life Insurance Company held its annual outing Saturday at Great Falls with field force and officers attending with their families. Activities included baseball games running races and freak contests with prizes for winners.
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Equitable Life Insurance Company
Great Falls
Feild Force
Body Taken To New York After Downtown Tragedy
The body of Urs TH, a Washington and New York capital figure, plunged to his death from an elevator shaft at the Manhattan Coffee Mine off Pennashania Avenue NW in New York. Funeral arrangements will be completed in New York as Mrs T Denenberg and family await further details. Prominent surgeon Militon B Rodenheimer of New York and associate Denenberg traveled to retrieve the body.
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Urs
Washington and New York
Manhattan
Pennashania Avenue
New York
Ronmorra
Militon
Rodenheimer
Sas Sammond
Denenberg
Ve Treasu
T Denenberg
Telaha
Columbia University
Long Island
Wes Denenberg
Thomas Ameurns
Kreese
Othere
Army to teach officers at Harpers Ferry encampment
War Department instructors for maneuvers will establish an officers school of instruction at Bolivar Heights Harpers Ferry as the District National Guard prepares for its annual encampment from August 4 to 18. Units shift to target ranges at Congress Heights and Tobyhanna Pa for two day outings and joint artillery drills.
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War Department
Bolivar Heights
Harpers Ferry
Signal Corps
Pennsylvania
District National Guard
Congress Heights
United States Army
William M Fassett
Cherlea © Herman
Third Infantry
George A Lynch
Walton Goodwin Jr
William E.i Morrison
Charles R Reynolds
District of Columbia
National Guard of
Naval Battalion
Field Artillery
W V
Tobyhanna
Royal Arcanum Outing to Marshall Hall Today
Oriental and Francis Segit Key Councils of the Royal Arcanum plan their annual excursion to Marshall Hall with an athletic program and a ball game. J Ed Swain chairs the general committee, Corbin Birch and J H Ruth supervise sports, R E Logan handles comforts, and J B Kelfer oversees tickets. Women and girls events led by Mrs J H E Swain, Mrs Corbin Birch, and Mrs J H Ruth.
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Swain
Corbin Birch
Mra
J H. Ruth
Funeral for Capt Charles F Shoemaker Held at Wrights Chapel
Funeral services for Capt Charles F Shoemaker of the revenue cutter service were conducted this afternoon at Wrights chapel with officers of the service and St Johns Lodge Wo 11 F A A M in attendance. The body was laid to rest in Arlington with full military honors. arrival in Washington followed death at Woodatocha and his son, Capt W R Shoemaker, currently serves in the Navy Department.
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J E. Tennant
J E Tennant
Demaines Chapel
Durlal
Arlington Cemetery
Co. F. Shoemaker
Charles F Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
Wright's Chapel
St Johns Lodge
Bedy
Arlington
Capt Shoemaker
Washington
Woodatocha
W R Shoemaker
Navy Department
Diabetes Concerns Rise Across Ages Amid Echoes of Past Cases
A misspelled and garbled report cites diabetes affecting youths and aging adults, noting declines in sugar control with age and referencing a Fulton diabetes compound. It mentions a 60s to 70s patient near Badameni, an improved condition after hospitalization, and urges readers to request pamphlets from John Jo Fultcom pany in San Francisco.
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Fulton
California
Iocucan
Badameni
Pilat
oThran
Pamphie
John Jo Fultcompany
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Erdman
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Ite
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Tire OF Suffrage Toy
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Jersey
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Michael M
179Th Street
Garrity
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Carpenter
Railroad Place
Rosenstrum
Benjamin
Harrison Avenue
Brooklyn
Teidman
Albert Brooklyn
Goldberg
Bushwick Avenue
Connolly
John
Boatman
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Gay
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Joseph Grieves
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Fenchurch Street
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News York Telephone Company
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Virginia Volunteers
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Defense OF Colored Clerks
Rae Gare Fer
Roportid
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Dartmoor Chase
Miror
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Fifth Church
Yenenberg
ARMY
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Dany
Crepe de Chine
Sen‘son
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Siulk
United States
Union Trust Company
Edward J.stellwagen
Fegular
Kneessi
Xander
7Th St
Emerson Institutes
Prud'homme
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Spec Sclat
L. L. Perkins
Boyd You
Royal Indemnity Co
Bond Building
Balentines
Leeda
Tigr
Manes &NeSpe
Shoemaker Co
Peon
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