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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1907

Page

2

Military camp arrangements for battalion training in Camyt orway

Report describes MC A detachments under Arthur Lewis Smith and AG Welch overseeing setup at Camp Ordway for the Separate Battalion. Washington officials connected with the Washington YWCA, plus local volunteers, prepare the site with daily postings, mail, and volunteer stations.

Camytorway Arthur Lewis Smith Army Navy AG Welch Washington Ywca Camp Ordway Washington

Army unit to begin training camp duties

A forthcoming training schedule details a regiment preparing for artillery duties and field operations. The report notes a unit will leave its camp and proceed to Fort Hat Vy and related stations, with specifics on departure times and destinations.

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Artillery on the March to Harpers Ferry

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Datnet and Regular Battery heading toward Harpers Ferry with mentions of mobilization, marching detachments, and potential troop movements. The readable items reference artillery units and a march route, but many words are garbled.

Datnet Regular Battery Harpers Ferry

GarreTT Conciliatory Tone Amid Law Compliance Confusion

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about obeying laws and speed limits. The passage mentions conciliation and officials but lacks clear events or dates. It reads as a disjointed note from a meeting or commentary with no verifiable actions or outcomes.

Seven Hurt on Trolley Car Collision Fatal for One

Seven people were injured when a trolley car collided with a telegraph pole at Minely Street. McCormick suffered a fracture and internal injuries, with passengers thrown to the floor and cut by glass. One passenger died from the crash.

Tony Minely Far McCormick

Leach Named Director of Mint and San Francisco Office

In a prompt action the newspaper notes the appointment of Leach as Director of the Mint and Superintendent of the San Francisco office. He will assume duties immediately and succeed Mr Roberts when the latter leaves office on August 7. The report confirms Leach’s readiness to take up work at War gt and begin duties as the new head of the mint and its western office.

San Francisco Roberts Rey Eprel Coe Ganera Lyaickis Fiat Leal Sir Rob

Old River Steamer Burns After Sale of Corner Lot

A former excursion steamer the Samuel J Pentz burned to the waterline in the Alexandria channel at Giesboro Point, suspected incendiary cause. The vessel had ceased operation years ago, with hull later sold for junk to Joe Heath who stripped it for a river outing site.

Samuel J Pentz Alexandria Giesboro Point Wie E H Nolte al Coffita Glesboro Point Joe Heath Heath Young America Dents Washington Tover View Randall

Deaths Tied To Bereaved Kin In Oklahoma Tragedy

Woman and her brother die within days of each other in Oklahoma after a telegram informed of the brother's probable fatal illness. The sister was kneeling at the deathbed when the news arrived. Funeral plans were set for Wednesday for both siblings.

Isaha Lua Boush Oklahoma Mr Ui Tohomy Okla

Young Woman Murdered in Bed Room

A young alien woman named Cinandra Genel was found dead in her bedroom with a bullet wound to the heart. Authorities believe the murder began in Tel rhenugl and show no sign of a struggle or a motive. a man had no clear enemies, and the killer left no trace.

Cinandra Genel Jen Tel Rhenugl

Speeding Charge Shocks Virginia Ex-Lieutenant Governor

Special to The Washington Fort Fort New York July 16 Joseph Wolara former lieutenant governor of Virginia was arrested at Baychester for driving thirty miles an hour. A Bleyele Policeman named Willard posted bail for his appearance in the Westchester Police Court tomorrow and Wolara went to the Buckingham Hotel downtown. He was not registered there at arrest but that is his town lodging. Willard runs the New Willard Hotel in Washington and directs several banks and trust companies in Virginia. Wolara served in the Spanish war on Fitzhugh Lee’s staff at Camp Columba and was lieutenant governor for four years. The police say George Montague and his brother Henry Montague, former congressman, were with Wolara. the governor of Virginia from 1802 to 196 was Andrew Jackson Montague, suggesting a jailhouse mix up of names.

Washington Fort New York Joseph Wolara Leutenant Virginia Baychester Bleyele Dion

Twain quits land travel in letter to Humorists

Los Angeles dispatch reports Mark Twain will not undertake land trips, citing a letter to Frank Thompson, secretary treasurer of the American Press Humorists. Twain, honorary dean of the group, had been expected to attend its fifth annual convention September 10, but the note indicates he will not make the voyage regardless of the outcome.

Los Angeles Mark Twain Frank Thompson Senright American Preas Humoriats Twain

Old Landmark Burns at Maryland House Stable and Baseball Park

Fire destroyed stables and the Maryland House on the old Totten estate near Seventh Street and Florida Avenue, threatening Freedmen Hospital. About fifteen horses burned or vanished, with significant losses to Holtman feed store, May Tisinger lumber yard, and other buildings. Total assessed losses near $70,600. Maryland House stock and baseball outfit damaged. the white team uniforms survived. Public alarm drew wide police, fire, and crowd response.

Therland W J Holtman Totten Arventh Street Florida Avenue Maryland Wouie Signen Cross Maryland House Charlton Marylind House Waxtington Norges Chariton Eawart & Nichol Vermill Dlsingers Lumber Fue FT May Llosa Ball Park

Boy Hit by Gates Auto In Long Island Crash

Thirteen year old Herman Bergaman was struck by a Gates auto on Huntington Long Island while a speeding car carrying John W Gates and two youths passed. He suffered internal injuries and was taken to Dr Gibson's office, then to Gates' home, with Deputy Sheriff Wea fining the chauffeur for speeding. The driver then continued to the Chateau des Heaux arts hotel as Gates and others left for the hotel.

York Herman Bergaman Aining John Wo Gates Huntington Long Island WB Gibson Corone Suffolk County Mir Gates Chateau Des Heaux Arts Sheri Wea Frank Nulls Justice Lovata Bergaman Be Dow Wileborg Gipsim Gates Lila Alea

Goodrich Probed Disaster At San Diego Harbor

The Bennington gunboat suffered a catastrophic explosion on July 21, 1905, in San Diego causing 62 deaths and over 100 injuries. Rear Admiral Casper F Goodrich then commanded the Pacific Station and led the inquiry that blamed the catastrophe on the incident.

San Diego Bennington Ergina Casper F Goodrich Liewt Goodrich Pacific Station

Navy Magazine Explosion At Sea Sparks New Safety Review

A storm of blasts ripped through naval gun turrets killing and injuring sailors. Investigations found ignition of smokeless powder caused by a charge in an eight inch gun in the turret, prompting safety reviews and updated shutter devices. Eight or more men were hurt and two young sailors, both eighteen, were among the injured or fatally burned as the Georgia and Atlantic fleet prepared for a Pacific cruise.

Naval Kearsarge Admiral Brownton Bureau of Navigation Untit Department Georgia Ama Salefac Atlantic Navy Department Pacific Brownson Roosevelt Oyster Bay

Officers Known Here After Georgia Explosion

Lieutenant Caspar Goodrich and Midshipman George Goldthwaite were among the commissioned officers killed in the Georgia explosion. Goodrich, son of Rear Admiral Caspar Goodrich, was a promising Navy officer born in Italy and appointed to the Naval Academy in 1907. Goldthwaite, born in Calvert, Texas, entered service in 1893 and joined the Georgia last March. The dispatch from Omaha lists next of kin and survivors.

Goodrich Goldthwaite Caspar Goodrich Faulkner Goldthwaite Georgia New York Navy Yard Washington Italy Naval Academy Texas Calvert Naval Service Kentucky Annapolis George Goldthwaite Hopkinstidle John T Cruse Nebraska Thomas Cruse Omaha Maj Cruse von Licot Frederick T Cruse Beaton Navy Department Quincy Mass Hamilton George Wo Ington Aenue Framingham Mass Miller George Charles Frient New Fark Vriest Frankfort Ind Doha Morgan Avenue Trenton Godert Erroy Gilbert Southwex Haneely Bight Avenue New York Ohio Niry Mo Mcfionald

President Notified On July 1 About Disaster Report

News dispatches regarding the Guargia battle slip disaster reached Sagamon via Secretary Loch after official wires closed. No action or formal expression of sorrow would be issued by the president, as no information was sent to Roosevelt from loyal sources.

Osh Bay Roosevelt Guargia Sagamon Loch

Sorrow at New York Yard

News of the explosion on board the battleship Georgia in Massachusetts Bay drew deep sorrow at the New York Navy Yard. Rear Admiral Casper F Goodrich, commandant, learned of his son Lieut Casper Goodrich's death. Admiral Goodrich and his wife hurried to Boston after greetings on return from Maine.

New York Georgia Massachusetts Bay New Yor Navy Yard Casper Goodrich Casper F Goodrich Virs Goodrich Boston Wes Goodrich Admiral Goodrich Maine Cflcera Lieut Goodrich

UNANCHORED MINES DISCUSSION AT THE HAGUE

The Hague reports July 16 show Argentina and several Latin American states pressing for a clause in the American draft on pecuniary deposits. They seek to exclude state loans from the proposal on submarine mines. The debate covers anchored versus unanchored mines and neutral safety provisions.

Hague Argentine Republic Imaco Tekken

Pirates Loot Ship in Russian Steamer Robbery

The passenger steamer Sophia, sailing from Odessa to Simiay reaching near Dessatie, was seized by armed robbers sixty miles from port. Three pirates overawed the crew at supper while others looted a cash box of 00 rubles and 1600 rubles from passengers. They disabled engines, released steam, destroyed a lifeboat, and escaped ashore with no trace of them.

Cable Washington Post Odessa Sophia Colum Dessa Russian Bank of Foreign Trade Tée Croll Pasengers Dessatie

Four Fatally Hurt In Erie Train Wreck Near Foraker

An Erie passenger train leaving Marion to Huntington left the tracks near Foraker Ohio July 15. Four people were killed and several others badly hurt as the locomotive and cars plunged into a ditch. Fatally injured include baggage master McDowell of Marion fireman Pearl Goff of Kenton and Frank Everhart of Kenton. Badly injured include Allen McCafferty John Pedpres and Justin Brewer of Kenton. The cause is believed to be a split rail.

Ene Toledo Ohio Erie Marion Olin Huntington Foraker McDowell Marlon Ohio Pearl Goff Kenton Frank Everhart Allen McCafferty McGuffe John Ped Pres Kenton Ohio Justin Brewer Argo

Abruzzi envoy thanks for courtly hospitality in America

The Duke of Abruzzi, who commanded Italian war vessels visiting the Jamestown Exposition, telegrammed Secretary Metcalf expressing great satisfaction with the reception given to him and his officers and men. He extends best wishes to Secretary and Mrs Metcalf and notes the uniform courtesy shown. The dispatch, sent from Quebec, accompanies his appreciation. Funeral of Mrs Mendenhall today.

Abruzzi Jamestown Exposition Metcalthes Metcalf Quebec

Edwards to Plead Today in District Supreme Court

Charles A Edwards a Democratic Congressional committee secretary is indicted for alleged assault with a dangerous weapon on Alexandra Garland. He will be arraigned before Justice Anderson this morning. The district attorney asked Edwards to appear and enter his plea as bond is set at a high amount.

Charles A Edwards Secretari Democrat ¢ Congressional Committee Grand Jers Alexandra Garland Justine Anderson District Supreme Court Taiwards Lasing Baker Daniel Tamghran Fifer Edwards

Weather and river conditions with forecast and flood notes

Weather outlook covers Lake region and Lower Lake area with arable prospects. Special flood warnings issued for the Maco River between Kane City and Hermaca as conditions threaten the area. Temperature readings span early morning to evening with sun chances and high tides noted. Yardmasters office in Jersey yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad burned yesterday evening. engine company responded but fire not suppressed.

Kane Cly Hermaca Jersey Pennsylvania Railroad

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