Tragedy on the Potomac Two Steamer Collision Claims Lee
Edward G. Lee, a paperhanger from 608 Seventh Street SW, was killed when the steamer Randall struck the launch he helmed near Arsenal Point on the Potomac. George H Bright, a bank official and Commodore of the Capital Yacht Club, plunged in to try to save him but could not reach Lee before the wheel claimed his life. Hoy Burnham escaped, while the Mist and its passengers faced a near-panic night voyage as witnesses prepared for a full coroner’s investigation.
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Edward G. Lee
Harry Randall
mid-Potomac
Arsenal
George H Bright
Metropolitan National Bank
Capital Yacht Club
Hfe
Randall
Samuel J Pentz
Lee
Seventh Street
Wright
Lfe
Hoy Burnham
Commodore Sutton
Potomac
Gragneta
Lea
Gright
Tha Rheamers
Roy Burnham
Mr Bright
Clu
Washington
Marshall Hall
Commodore Bright
EK. P Nussbaum
Ernest Langley
Grice
Otto Brightmeyer
Buenas Vista
Arsenal Point
Colonial Beach
Samuel J. Pentz
River View
Nussbaum
Pentz
Mr Lee
Mr. Burnham
Mr. Lee
Randall Burnham
Bright
Capt
William Sackett
James Barker
Lae
Suit by ticket holders objects to transfer of games
The South Atlantic Baseball League president Bay er left for Augusta to attend an injunction hearing filed by season ticket holders who oppose moving the Augusta team to Savannah. Poor Augusta patronage since July 4 forced the transfer of the series to Savannah with remaining Augusta games likely to be moved back if the injunction dissolves tomorrow. A sale of the Augusta franchise is reportedly possible, with Manager Strautses offering to sell at cost.
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Augusta
Savannah
Bayer
South Atlantic Baseball League
Cateers
Gavanneh
Boyer
Strautses
Upholds Cause of Miners Denounces Arbitrary Power
At a meeting of the Columbia Typographical Union resolutions condemn acts against the Western Federation of Miners by Mine Operators Association and Citizens' Alliance. They protest illegal measures opposing the union, urge obedience to law, and support sympathy for striking Colorado miners.
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Columbia Typographical Union
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Mine Operators’ Association
Citizens’ Alliance
Mine Operators' Association
Citizens’ Al-lance
Mineral Organization
Cave-in at Virginia Avenue Tunnel Endangers Workmen
A cave-in at the Virginia Avenue tunnel end of the Fifth Street vicinity disrupted sewer and gas lines during construction. Foreman Charlie Selma and Italian worker Pelagia Salvadore attempted to stop the gas flow. both were overcome by gas but survived with no serious injuries. Selma traveled to 914 Fourth Street SE, Salvadore was taken to Providence Hospital.
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Virginia Avenue
Virginian Avenue
Mfth Street
Fifth Street
Fourth
Charlie Selma
Pelagia
Salvadore
Selma
Fourth Street
Providence Hospital
Three Negro Highwaymen Arrested After Southeast Robbery
The two sons of W T Harrie of 104 New Jersey avenue southeast were robbed of 5 dollars at Third street and Virginia avenue southeast about 1 30 yesterday morning by three colored men. Joseph King, a Negro, was arrested later that day in connection with the case. two other colored men are being sought by police.
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W. T. Harrie
New Jersey Avenue
Third Street
Virginia Avenue
Fifth Precinct
Joseph King
Assaults and Burglaries Strain Sixth Precinct Reports
Charles Lancaster alias 35, arrested for assaulting Policeman Dawson after a weeklong chase following a disturbance near Three and a half street northeast. Gertie Matthews, 21, hospitalized with a stab wound, and Arthur Lucas, 25, charged with assault at her home. Burglars robbed Edmond Ostander’s residence at 1324 Wallach Street Northwest, with jewelry and money stolen. police investigating.
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Charles Lancaster
Dawson
Lancaster
Gertie Matthews
Arthur Lucas
First Precinct
Edmond Ostander
Wallach Street
Must Stand Trial for Assault
Fred Moore the negro wanted by local police for an alleged assault on a negro named Jackson will be given a hearing in the Police Court today Moore was arrested in Pittabur several days ago and brought back to Washington yesterday evening by Marshal George S Owens of Pittsburg Jolly Fat Men Excursion The thirteenth annual excursion of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club to River View will be held today The steamer Pents will leave at 10 am and 2 16 pm and 9 48 pm The sports include fat men race rack race girls’ race and amateur ball game
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Fred Moore
Jackson
Moore
Pittabur
Washington
George S. Owens
Pittsburg
Jolly Fat Men
Jolly Fat Men's Club
River View
Lovers Eloped as Police Halted Georgetown Nuptials
Grace J Hope a 15 year old girl elopes with John T Corcoran 22 after a failed first attempt. Stepfather Henry Sidell halted plans by obtaining police help leading to Grace being arrested and later returned home. They married Sunday with minister Rev Dr Crouse officiating and obtained a license.
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Georgetown
Cupid
Grace J. Hope
John T. Corcoran
Dr. Crouse
Congress Street Methodist Protestant Church
Miss Hope
City Hall
Henry Sidell
Jefferson Street
Canal
Jefferson Strest
Sidell
Miry Hope
Mr. Corcoran
Soft-Shelled Crabs Scarce In Summer Market
Soft-shelled crabs are reported scarce this summer with the Potomac lagging behind its usual yield. Dealers say enough crabs exist to meet demand for crab lovers willing to pay high prices. Crabs arrive alive in grass and boxes, travel fast from Colonial Beach and other river ports, and move directly to retailers rather than through dealers. Wholesale prices run 65 cents per dozen, sometimes dipping to 40 cents in good seasons.
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Potomac
Colonial Beach
Cambridge
Washington
Commission
Excursion Train Wreck Fatality Near Portageville
A Pennsylvania Railroad excursion train carrying 500 passengers from Emporium to Portage Falls jumped the track near Portageville. One woman, Mrs Harriet Coe of Bradford, died from skull fracture. three other women were injured. Separately, Archie Brown and Charles Lee fought and Brown was cut. both were taken to the Sixth precinct. In Canandaigua, Mr James Bolles was killed and Mrs Bolles seriously injured after a collision with a New York Central train near Canandaigua.
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Rochester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Emporium
Portage Falls
Portageville
Harriet Coe
Bradford
N. Y
James Bolles
Auburn
New York Central Railroad
Canandaigua
Bolles
Homeopathic
Minister Greville Regains Health for Return to Mexico City
Minister George Greville, long absent due to illness, has recovered and is expected to arrive from England in August. Report says Count Vinci, the Italian Minister, who has also been away, will return from Italy to resume his post.
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Mexico City
George Greville
England
Count Vinci
Been II
Italy
Pemaquid Harbor Hotels Offer Summer Resort Value
Nature offers attractions at Pemaquid Harbor with river and harbor waters ideal for sailing and rowing and nearby ocean waves for rough water fun. Fishing is excellent, surf bathing and pretty drives abound. Higemere and Bay View House head Pemaquid Bay as first-rate hotels. Rates and full particulars sent by W G Tidbets.
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Vanuineu Ay
Higemere
Bey View House
Pemaquid Bay
W. G. Tidbets
Mission convention raises over 42000 for foreign work
At Rocky Springs Park a convention in Alliance County drew sums from Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Baltimore among others totaling more than 42000 for foreign missions. Dr A B Simpson preached the missionary sermon with evening offerings, and many baptisms plus reports of healing were recorded amid widespread enthusiasm.
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Alliance J Ood Lawcagger
Grancastey
Christian and
I Fomary
Bennsylvania
New Jersey
Marymi
District of Columbia
Rocky Springs Park
A. B. Simpsoén
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Scranton
Cumberland
Mennonites
Stolen Baby Carriage Tied to Chinese Legation Attache
A baby carriage belonging to an attaché of the Chinese Legation was stolen from in front of the Westover apartment house before 6 pm. Eight year old Sarah Bell was arrested with the carriage minutes later and held at the House of Detention. The carriage, valued at 5 and once costing 17 with shade, was recovered dismantled with its monogram pillow and other items. Complainant Miss Julia Lane identified the property. police say the girl denied theft and claimed another girl was with her. The arrest occurred on Sixteenth street near the Westover, with Miss Lane reporting the incident at 8:05 pm.
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Chang Chuan
Legation
Westover
Julia Lane
Miss Lane
Eighth Precinct
Little bin
Fourth Street
Highth Precinct
H. T. Garratt
Sixteenth Street
Steel Works Resume With Dazzling Homestead Fireworks Display
Homestead Steel Works reopened in full tonight in Pittsburg area, employing 7,000 workers as double-time production resumed after a year of half-time operation. A thousand dollars of fireworks funded by the mill superintendent lit the celebration following church services. New Castle plans a general resumption tomorrow with 1,000 workers at Shenango Valley Steel, plus Pennsylvania Engineering Works and Shenango and New Castle pottery plants starting up.
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Homestead Mills
Pittsburg
Homestead Steel Works
Homestead
New Castle
Bhenango Valley
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Bhenange
Weather conditions and local reports July 17
Weather bulletin notes general temperature rise across the nation with little rain and warm conditions. Regions from the Middle Mississippi to the Middle Rocky Mountains see above 85 degrees with nights around 70s. Fair weather expected east of the Rockies except Lake Superior area and Southern Florida. Coastal winds southerly to westerly. Grand Banke voyage pleasant. Local readings show highs near 91 and lows around 69 to 86 with full sun.
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A. B. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Missistort Valley
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountains
Lake Superior
Florida
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
European
Grand Banke
Overture Rejected Not By Russia Says AP Report
The Associated Press states no overtures for settlement were proposed by either side since the war began. Prewar negotiations had begun but were adjourned with Britain’s ally at war with Russia. Diplomacy aims at an eventual entente, aided by Sir Charles Hardinge’s arrival and greater Russia goodwill toward Britain.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Great Britain
Commander Islands
Bering Sea
Charles Hardinge
Elks Grand Lodge Reunion Opens in Cincinnati
The Grand Lodge of Elks meets in Cincinnati this week at Mungle Hall with a Tuesday opening and parade on Wednesday. Key business sessions will decide several matters including elections for grand exalted ruler and grand secretary. Candidates for exalted ruler include William J. O Brien of Baltimore and Samuel H Needs of Cleveland. For grand secretary contenders include Charles Steger of Toledo Fred C Robinson of Dubuque Archie Burke of Richmond and David L Watson of Terre Haute as George A Reynolds declines another bid.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Grand Lodge of Elks
Grand Lodge
Mungle Hall
Towa Canidates
William J. O Brien
Baltimore
Samuel H. Needs
Cleveland
Charles Steger
Toledo
Fred C. Robinson
Dubuque, Iowa
Archie Burke
Richmond
David L. Watson
Terre Haute
Ind
George A. Reynolds
Saginaw, Mich
Services honor late Bishop F D Huntington in Syracuse
In Syracuse on July 17 services across Episcopal churches remembered Bishop Huntington of Central New York. The Diocese observed mourning customs, with Huntington Memorial Church proposal at the Church of the Saviour. Services were well attended. other denominations also paid tributes.
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Syracuse
N. Y
F. D. Huntington
New York
Karl Schwartz
Huntington Memorial Church
Moorish Villages Looted Amid Tribal Demands in Morocco
Tangier dispatch reports Moorish officials halted work on the Tangier customs house additions after tribesmen threatened reprisals. Mountain tribes enraged looted plains villages two hours from Tangier, firing and pillaging all morning. Cattle and sheep were seized. some fatalities reported as government aid was lacking.
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Bperta
London Times
Washington Post
Tangier
Morocco
Ultimatum to Glass Workers in Cleveland Meant to End Summer Shutdowns
The United Glass Workers of America issued an ultimatum to workers at American Window Glass Company plants in Cleveland, warning that those who stop work this week will not be allowed to return in September. A formal merger with the Denny faction is expected tomorrow, likely boosting efforts to halt machine plant operations for the summer and resolve ongoing labor warfare without securing higher wages.
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Cleveland
Oho
United Glass Workers of America
American Window Glasa Company
United Glass Workers
Denny
Faloconto Leaves Rome for Naples in Papal Benediction
Meralconio apostolia delegate in the United States departs Rome for Naples for a few days before heading to New York. He carries a special papal benediction for his mission in the United States. Falconio expresses hope of returning to his U S work and bids farewell to notable figures at the railway station.
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Rome
Meralconio
Apostolia
United States
Naples
New York
Mert
Falconio
Scientists Dedicate Church in Concord New Hampshire
Thousands gather at the First Church of Christian Scientists in Concord New Hampshire to dedicate the new edifice. Four services accommodate attendees with Bible and Eddy readings, a dedicatory address by Mrs. Eddy, and Irving Q. Tomlinson as first reader. Eddy did not attend. The church seats about 1,000, funded by Mrs Eddy’s $140,000 gift and smaller contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. Hy
Mary Baker G. Holdy
Church of Christian Scientiat
King Edward Replies to Salvation Army Appreciation
King Edward replies to a Salvation Army staff council message thanking him for his welcome to the International congress. He expresses gratitude to God for his efforts toward international peace and says he rejoices that his work to promote peace and goodwill has not been in vain, hoping the Army’s good work continues to grow.
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King Edward
London
Staff Council of the
Salvation Army
International Congress of the Army
Francis Knollys
Duel in Elegant Fashion Fencing’s Italian Roots Unearthed
From Cornhill Magazine, fencing as refined art originated in Italy, not Spain. Italian rapier play shaped modern fencing, with the edge deemphasized and thrusting emphasized. England resisted the rapier’s adoption amid clashing opinions of traditional swordsmen.
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Italy
Spain
Cornhill
Europe
England
Vice Governor Killed Near Persian Border in Elisabethpol
The vice governor of Elisabethpol was assassinated at seven o'clock this evening. The shooting happened at Adysha kent, a small settlement in the southeast corner of Elisabethpol's government, near the Persian frontier.
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St. Petersburg
Elisabethpol
Adyshakent
German Directors Forced Out At Bremen Firm
Berlin reports that German-American Petroleum of Bremen, the Standard Oil German unit, reorganized with Standard purchasing German stock and replacing most German directors with Americans. About 17,400,000 non voting shares were partly sold at 62.50 per share plus 425 for dividend coupons, signaling a shift due to German directors’ stance on fighting Russian and Austrian oil interests.
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Berlin
Bremen
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
Standard
Coffee Breaks Ills to Health The Postum Remedy
A Missouri woman recounts decades of stomach pain ended by replacing coffee with Postum. After trying Postum for three months, she stayed well and vigorous, noting improved complexion and family benefits. The testimonial urges a ten day trial and points readers to The Road to Wellville and a World’s Fair exhibit space.
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Settiea
Missouri
Pushand
Postum
Fostum Co
Battie Creel
Mich
Wellville
Luxurious Western European tour routes from New York
The article outlines condensed six week and five week European itineraries starting from New York, covering London Paris Brussels Antwerp Rotterdam The Hague Amsterdam Cologne Heidelberg Strasbourg and Swiss highlights. It favors rapid rail and carriage travel with emphasis on major sights, rivers, castles, lakes, and mountain views in a brisk continental sweep.
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Aix
New York
London
Oxford
Stratford
Shakespeare
Ann Hathaway
Warwick
Aldo
Leamington
Chester
Liverpool
Channel
Parian Tima
Renetties
Paris
Louvre
Luxembourg
Notre Dame
Versailles
Belgium
Holland
Rhine
Brussels
Waterloo
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Hague
Scheveningen
North Sea
Amsterdam
Broek
Teland
Marken
Zuyder Dee
Cologne
Mainz
Ieidelberg
Heidelberg
the Neckar
Haden Baden
Baden- Haden
Strassburg
England
Germany
Switzerland
Lucerne
Brunig Pass
Interlaken
Lauterbrunnen
Staubach Falla
Wengernélp
Jungfrau Range
Grindelwald
Murren
Beuk
Lake Thun
Thun
Berne
Geneva
Ouchy
Montreux
Chillon
Ghoneaux
Roeberg
de Noye
Rhone Valley
Vigo
Zermatt
Rhone
Tete Noire
Chamonix
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OHN H. Woodbur
Entente
Eles
J. O'Brien
Lansburgh & Bre
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Honon
Church of Saviour
Huntington Memorial
Sanders & Stayman Co
F St
Faloconto
America
Thanks Salvation Army
Standard Oi Company
King
George Cavendish Bentinck
Missionary Field
Binghamton, N. Y
M. J. Bieber
English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Synod of
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Canada
Binghamton
Clarence Monahan
Hawleyton
Superior Board of Health
Merrimac River
Lowell
Mass
Merrimac
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Ferdinand Mousquet
Peter Grogan
Tore Clones
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Frazee's
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HUB Furniture CO
Gov. 7Th and D Sts. N. W
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Kimball
G Street
14Th
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WC Shaw
Shaw & Berry Co
Hin J Lee Whitmore
Lith
F Sts
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the Shoomaker Company
St. M. W
Pa. Ave
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
11Th
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Helbeig
McGill & Wallace
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