Veterans in Reunion Telegram to Roosevelt at Army and Navy Union Convention
The Army and Navy Union opens its thirteenth biennial convention in Washington, sending a fraternal telegram to President Roosevelt. National leaders praise volunteers and veterans from Lexington to Cuba, pledging continuity of the union and its flag.
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Army and Navy Union
Santiago de Cuba
Pennsylvania
Comulttes
Roosevelt
Theodore Taorerette
Nery Coton
United States of Amurica
Theodore Roostvelt
Andrew § Burt
John P Chidwick
Oliver SD Mugies
Samuel Caming
W Oh Ogden
Andrew
Burt
Commit
Teo
Washington, DC
Rand
T WM Loeb, JR
Edwin Browne
Caidwick
The
Union
Maine
Havana
Macfarland
Washington
Navy Union
United States
Porto Mico
America
Lexington and Concord
Cuba
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Browne
Public lecture on progress city by Dr Charles Bushnell
Dr Charles J Bushnell of Heidalbere University spoke on progress city at a Young Men's Christian Association roof garden lecture. He cited a study of so called apelalines and argued that the nation’s annual spending on crime and poverty far outstrips wealth gains, urging work to counter urban social ills as urban population share grows.
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Charles J. Bushnell
Heidalbere University
Progress City
Young Men's Christians Association
Bushnell
Citie
Ameri Tca
Ecidea
Oppose Passenger Limit on Anacostia Bridge
Congress Heights Citizens Association asks the Commissioners to amend the regulation limiting transport to fifty passengers on double trucks and forty on single trucks across the Anacostia Bridge. They describe delays as harming development and causing women and children to walk at night, seeking relief as working residents face financial losses. The issue remains under advisement by the Commissioners.
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Anacostia Bridge
Congress Heights
Battle of Santiago Not Fought at Lina Park
Delegates at the thirteenth biennial Army and Navy Union convention were disappointed when the battle of Santiago was postponed due to the Alexandria Light Guards arrival. The American troops chose to evade the enemy and fight the battle in absence, citing possible transportation issues or a hot night for combat.
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Army and Navy Union
Santiago
Lina Park
Alexandria
Arrests Chickens Dealer in Washington Dispute
Harry Wells, a Washington chicken merchant, was arrested by A Snow and two Humane Society officers for alleged rough handling of poultry. Wells posted 10 collateral and was released, with his case set for Police Court today. Merchants plan to petition Congress to shift cruelty cases from the Humane Society to police custody.
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Washington
The
Humane Society
Harry Wells
Snow
New bathing beach delayed to next month by labor shortage
Commissioner West announced the bathing beach at the old fish ponds near the monument grounds will likely not be finished until the latter part of this month or early next month. Delays in bath houses and lockers are blamed on labor shortages, with the original contract target pushed from late winter.
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GAR
Macfarland
Browne
Ghidwick
H H Henry
West 18
Win
Committee Appeals for 32500 to Host Fire Chiefs Guests
Citizens committee appeals for 32500 to fund the entertainment of 400 delegates and 200 guests from the International Association of Fire Engineers visiting Washington. The joint panel of Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce presidents urge public contributions, noting the event marks the association’s first Washington gathering since 1878 and promises economic benefits from exhibitions by fire apparatus manufacturers. The committee lists W Galler as chairman and a slate of officers and members.
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International Association of Fos Engineers
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Trade
The
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Board of Trade
Washington Chamber of Commerce
District
Dure
Washington
Galler
Canon Rudolph
Oil Cc
Btlies
John L Weaver
Thomas P Morgan
W. P van Wickie
James F Oyster
H C Grahan
Chester
Scott ¢ Bone
Bricklayers Seek Conference as Open Shop Debate Rises
George W Elliott, secretary of Bricklayers Union No 1, awaits a reply from the Employers Association to a request for a conference on wage and shop policy amid ongoing disputes. Builders deny fear of disruption, citing nonunion labor ready to handle current projects. The union and international leaders vow peaceful action but warn of possible further steps if demands fail.
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George W Elliott
Bricklayers’ Union
International Bricklayers and Stone Masons’ Union
Usar
Employers’ Association
G Street
Elliott
Reichingers’ Tintoo
Employers
Harry Wardman
Plasterers’ Union
Thomas A Melton
Master Builders’ Association
Wilcott
Empllyers' Association
Ufon
Eliott
Employers' Association
Bowen
International Bricklayers and Stonemasons’ Union
Washington
John H Brinkman
Central Labor Union
Sprinkling of Congress Heights Streets Halted
Congress Heights Citizens' Association filed a complaint with the Commissioner seeking immediate investigation into street sprinkling stoppage since July. Superintendent Grabill says water from the Government Hospital hydrant was used until recently when the hospital refused further access. District hydrant use is impracticable due to an intervening bill and sprinkling has been discontinued while the Commissioners consider the issue.
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Congress Heights
Rosenthal Seeks Man Who Took Wrong Change
Silas Rosenthal of 16% Seventh Street Northwest says a well dressed black man passed a new gold certificate in place of a twenty during a Tuesday-night purchase. Rosenthal reportedly gave change for a twenty and suspects he was cheated by the counterfeit note. Police investigators are pursuing the case.
City Bulletins and Local Advertisements Mixed
A crowded page lists grocery specials such as 1-lb cans of corned beef and tongue, plus fish and bread ads urging wholesome family meals. It notes a building regulation commission report delaying completion until after December, a Portsmouth apartment deed, and local beer and bottling house endorsements.
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Schneider
Turn on the Spigots Water Demand Boldly Backed
William Wells argues for expanding water supply amid debates on conservation. He mocks calls to economize and defends water as civilization supporting life and industry.
Fifty Go To Camp Good Will For Two Weeks Outing
Fifty children and mothers join a two week summer outing organized by the Associated Charities starting at Noel House. Dr Harry Hurt examined campers beforehand to prevent disease, outfits include bathing suits, and amusements aim to keep youths healthy. Donations acknowledged from multiple local donors support the program. A blaze later damaged the Bass Building medicine room about 7 pm, causing about 200 in damage, with fire attributed to spontaneous combustion in a room used as a medicine factory.
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Cap Goodwil
Aassciated Charities
Noel House
H Street
Harry Hurt
Associated Charities
Andrew Parker
Amadeo
Wits
Coyle
John J Rothermel
Justice Job Barnard
M Clark
Philanthropie Association
Tataraai Local Order Good Templars
Lotxein
Mim
Sarah Baldwin
Meo Mery C Rugg
Mien
Altos A Herm
Bramshaw & Brotha
Rey Clank
Ziwia Dalby
Friend
Eckington Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Foundry Methodist Aoteconal Church
Sae Naor Baker
Ethel Whitney
Blaze
Bliss
Bass Building
B Street
Arthur Place
A. O Bliss Medicine Company
District Fire Department Promotions Approved by Commissioner
Commissioner Macfarland yesterday approved fire department changes including promotions for J Trodden to driver at 1150 per year and T Inarae to assistant driver at 1100 per year. Also P Corrigan promoted to class 206 per annum, WE Nash as temporary private of class t at 960 per annum, and Dr J D Rogers named substitute physician for the poor following Dr R S Blackgirn’s resignation. James C Bimpson ordered to Norfolk to attend the International Association of Municipal Bi electricians convention August 7-9. C Barnard and RB Bhali named as DC delegates to the National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento.
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Macfarland
B Macfarland
Fire Department
J. Trodden
J J Sullivan
T. Inarae
I P Corrigan
WE Nash
Offtcay Woodward
J. D Rogers
R&s Blackgirn
James C. Bimpson
Norfolk
International Association of Municipal Bioectricians
George Otiesinkthy
United States Geological Survey
C Barnard
RB Bhali
District of Lumbia
Sacramento
Cal
Mackessy Awarded 92,500 Damages in Grade Change Suit
Justice Anderson of the District Supreme Court signed an order confirming the appraisement of the grade damage commission in favor of Jeremiah Mackessy owner of Massachusetts Avenue. The commission awarded Mr Mackessy 42,000 damages for improvements connected with the grade change near the new Union Station.
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Mackessy
Justice Anderson
District Supreme Court
Jeremiah ‘Mackessy
Massachusetts Avenue
Union
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Oxfords
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Drnes
Chestnut Farms Sanitary Dairy
GEO. M. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Avenue
Health Department
Cash of Credit, Pettit & Co
Eye
Minnesota Avenue
Peonivania
Alice Ts
Raavfer
Faava Bridge
Wilia
Sishineror Tenn & Trust
A. Eberly
New Progress
Priestley
Goodyear Company
F Street
House & Herrmann
New
Guarani
DUFFY
Betty Malt Whiskey Company
Achester
Rosaer
Keeley
Capitol
District of Columbia
Marstand
Theodore Roosevelt
Commissioner Macfarland
Congress
Alejandria Light Guards
Heurich
Eurich
Heurich’s
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Heurich Brewing Co
Water Streets
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Wmions
Congress Heights Citizens’ Association
City Bulletins
Special Commission
Cook
C. A. Muddiman & Co
Portsmouth
New Hampshire Avenue
Francis H Duebay
Héurida
St Mactzen Und. Aeaute—Brewery Batts
Artington
Bottling Company
Same Old Place
Phons W
Crtic
Hostor Post
Weather Bureau
William Wells
Good Will
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Potomac Electric Power
14Th Street N. W
Slumpelesfyfeld
Mass
Ave
Castelberg
Wrahington
Opticians
Penna
Randle Fighlan
Capitol OF
S. Poeies
Dupont Circle
Valty Company
Hix
Yeur Greier
City Apread Realty Company
St. la. Av
Inauranos
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
St. OW
Isuahela
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Loeb & CO
Sale
Ste Paice
Cravenette
Ste Free
Vigtor E.agler
Maez. Ave
Washington Post Building
TRE Capital Loan Co
Itan Ag Foan Oom
He City
Caplini
Potomag Buarantee Loan
F St
Atlantic Bigg
Rowan
Leonad Piowe
Telecae
Hela
Eacal Citizens’ Loan & Trust CO
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