Civil Service Report on Exemptions for Veteran and Widow Appointments
The annual statement of the Civil Service Commission shows many appointments were made under special exceptions to the usual rules. Old soldiers and widows were hired without standard compliance, including cases at the Treasury and Marine Hospital, with transfers and reinstatements discussed and contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaro
Erd
Marina
New York
Treasury Department
Baltimore
Tim
Janie
Linas
Csing
Ohare
Fey
Treasury
Public Playground Movement Expands City Wide
Community groups and officials push to open several new playgrounds near schools and parks. Plans include sites at Fate and Dennison with daytime access, aiming to broaden recreation options and support child welfare.
Woman Burned to Death in Mount Sinsti Fire
A woman died in a Mount Sinsti house blaze caused by an unknown source. Firefighters found her charred bed and the remains amid the smoke and debris. Investigators note the scene showed signs of rapid flash and a failed escape attempt. The incident prompted a heavy response and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joly
Mount
Sinsti
Troy
New York
Nrc
Foraker Praises Elkins Law and Tariff Debate
August 1906 remarks discuss government enforcement of the Elkins law, indictments and fines, and compare it to the Hepburn act. The speaker, not a Democrat, criticizes party influences and argues against immediate tariff revision while urging informed hearings and consideration of agricultural, industrial, and labor impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatepite Mare
Elkins
Inden Landis
Standard Oil Company
Croni
No Crane Lodge Quarrel Opens Washington Story
Washington dispatch indicates a rift between Senators Lodge and Crane over Taft era policies. Denials followed, with claims Crane leans toward Theodore Roosevelt and resents administration actions. Lodge is away on vacation while Crane remains at home in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fort
Boston
Mass
Washington
Lodge
Crane
Massachusetta
Taft
Jealera
Crane Amin
White House
Tregsvelt
Lodge 13
Grane Te
Is J
Dalton
Jumpers Balk at Hurdles in Atlantic City Showdown
Spectators witnessed a balking epidemic as waring worms of fires sparked trouble in the big hurdle event at the Atlantic City Horses Show. Little Tred, owned by Thomas Kenny, bucked and was ridden out after multiple refusals. Sapolivan’s jumper balked at first but then performed for a white ribbon. Dick Donnelly of New York rode Sweet Briar over the fence after coaxing. Halloway of Wheateher Stables won with Taconite and Cygnet, while Mrs John Gerken's ladies double harness was defeated. Youngsters with ponies earned applause in the under thirteen hands class. Hirst sent Yankee, Brownie took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanial
Washington
Atlantic City
Thomas Kenny
Sapolivan
Dick Donnelly
New York
Sd Halloway
Weateheater Stables
Taconite
Jack Frost
Mid?orhian
John Gerken
Teama
CW Watson
Steeda ‘Hirst
Yankee
Wiliam Carr
Brownie
Andrew Moreland
Rioting in Palermo as Sicilian Republic Demanded
News from Rome reports riotous outbursts in Palermo after ex-cabinet minister Nash faced misappropriation charges. State of siege imposed as crowds clash with troops, several wounded, one musician killed, communications cut, protests echo for a Sicilian republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Capital
Chargea
Palermo
Steilan Republic
Nuns Rescue Insane Special Cable at The Washington Post
A cloudburst caused enormous damage in Washington Vienna July 19. The city faces about 900 000 dollars to restore sewers pavement parks and private property. Nuns braved floods to rescue nineteen female inmates while reports say children may have perished nearby though not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Vienna
Tt iv
Newwaldege
Acarcery & House
Prince Robert to seek remarriage after annulled French action
Prince Robert de Broglia plans to remarry Miss Batalle Alexander after French courts declared his marriage in Chicago void last year. He will notify his father, whose objection could delay the step, and must personally appear in court to obtain permission to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Robert de Broglia
Chicago
Miss Batalle
Alexander
Mias Alexander
Robert
Mmarry
Socialists win Colne Valley by election in London
Socialists gain a notable political victory as Victor Grayson, 25, a fervent socialist and ally of James Keir Hardie, is elected MP for Colne Valley filling the seat left by James Kitson. The district, long Liberal, returns a socialist candidate on a clearly socialist platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Colne Valley
Park
James Kitson
Victor Grayson
Grasaon
James Kier Hardie
Famine Affects Eastern Jamaica After Drought
In Fort Kingston Jamaica on July 19 the eight months drought in Eastern Jamaica has caused a severe famine. Cattle losses are high and crops are destroyed. People are subsisting on scarce provisions and many are dying from hunger. Government officials plan to survey the famine district as rains threaten prospects for relief before October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niccolar
Washington Fort
Kingston
Jamaica
Gov Olivier
Fetes for Americans and yacht rumors abroad
An international dinner in Brest gathered French and American naval personnel with officers presiding and toasts to Roosevelt and Fullieres. The Star Spangled Banner was sung and Americans were feted as part of July events. London reports deny a new Americas Cup challenger, while a Scottish syndicate is said to be close to launching a challenge via William Fife after New York contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Roosevelt
Fullieres
Washington Post
London
Thomas Lipton Ie
Glasgow
Telegraph
Scotch Yachtamen
William Fife
New York
Autos and Wagons Collide In City Streets
Police logged several crashes involving autos, wagons, and pedestrians yesterday. A wagon owned by William Brodt on Eleventh Street northwest was struck as a horse bolted past his store, causing damage to an automobile owned by Thomas Noyes. Hugh Carter, riding a bicycle on Fourteenth Street near Herreat Northwest, was knocked down by a car driven by Wally Rausberg of Mt Virginia Avenue. Carter was shaken but not seriously hurt. Samuel Washington, driver for Richard Horne on Southers Street, dozed when his brick cart scraped a standing auto owned by William States near the National Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athorsg
Wiliam Brodt
Eleventh Street
Carter
Samuel Washington
Richard Horne
184 Street
Southers
National Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Samuel
William States
Seventeenth
K Streets
Northwes
France Gratified by US Equal Status for Commerce Chambers
Paris reports the American government has granted the French Chambers of Commerce equal footing with German chambers for export certificate valuations to the United States. The move, conveyed earlier to French authorities, is welcomed and seen as strengthening cooperative stance in upcoming tariff negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Hawley Opens Conspiracy Objection in Haywood Trial
Hawley opened for the state arguing the case against Haywood should focus on the murder of Frank Steunenberg while excluding alleged conspiracies with the Mine Owners Association and Pinkerton detectives. He urged jurors to convict based on the core crime, with Darrow and defense counterpoints sparking interruptions as spectators filled the crowded courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsé
Idaho
William D Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Jay
Fremont Wood
Fring Owners
Western Federation of Miners
Worl den Ued
Ming Owners Association
Citizens Alliance of Colorado
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Haywood
Lawley
Frank Groding
Gov Vortison
James McParland
Julian P Steunenberg
Bar of
Ian Iivaud
Haywoods
Hawley
Hawle
United States
Steunenbere
Clarence Darrow
Hanley
Bunker Hill and Sullivan
Windicator
Wand
Police Seek Dennis Posey After La Plata Case
Sheriff George S Carter of Charles County asks local police to locate Dennis Posey brother of Hubert Posey who faced assault with a dangerous weapon charge after an alleged knife attack during a Saturday night confrontation near Pisgan close to La Plata. Posey reportedly fled toward Will iam Brangalner and was previously involved in a deadly incident linked to Mary Bowis and her son Henry last January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S Carter
Charles County
Dennis Posey
Hubert Peasy
Mary Bowis
Henry
Poseys
Bowie Dennis Posey
la Plata
Young Posey
Lawyer's Office Row Ends With Altercation and Arrest
In a Washington D C incident, Frank Green a janitor at 488 Louisiana Avenue NW confronted bloodied lawyer Peyton after a quarrel with Green’s wife Mary Green. Peyton was arrested briefly then released on $10 collateral for court today. Green was taken to Emergency Hospital with head wound. Peyton declined hospital care and left with wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iuman Wely
Florentine Feyton
Frank Green
Peyton
Linder
Anening
Mary Green
Louisiana Avenue
Northwest End
Green
Butling
Strike Declared Off to Arbitrate Grievances
Telegraph operators in Western Union and Postal services end eight months of strike and return to work under prior salaries and conditions. An arbitration committee will be formed from two representatives. President Small reports a 10% to 9% vote to accept. Restated terms require individual reemployment and wage questions to be settled after resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakiend
Western Union
Postal ‘Telegraph Companies
Col RC Clowry
Arbitration Committee
Chicago
Small
Russell
Commercial Telegraphers Union
New York
Robert C Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wille
C Adama
Postal Telegraph Dada Company
Special Features in the Washington Sunday Post Column Mix
A long list of feature stories and serialized pieces appears in the Washington Sunday Post. Items include detective tales, travel notes, science essays, sports quirks, and social commentary with authors such as O Henry W W Jacobs Scott Campbell James Hopper and references to public figures like President Wilson and Admiral Dewey.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Civil Service Report
Trent
Mina
Tel Wat
Johnaen
Dr Curtiss
Bonemore Pealers
Etty
Tomsnn
Dennison
Asm
Rte
California
Heheart
J B Foraker
Ohio Statesman
Congress
Foraker
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Morton Janes
Biiine Bengimin
Larrison
William Wokinding Joosant
Wien
Republican Party
Whig Party
Soroe
Anya Stouid
Dutien
Wspaper
Demala
Anaya Bo
Nasi
Sicilian Republic
Bptolal Cabla
Rome
Nash
Torrow
Basle
Trapani
Otto
Shere Noa
Alvermo
Republic
France
Repubic
Prince
Jo Broglie
Misa Alexander
Yorkshire
Thurst
Germany
Y M CA
John Lee Brooks
YMCA
Tree
Brother of
Man Slam
Bowies
Lawyer's
Department of Justice
North Carolna
Pritchard
Marshal Collins
James Collins
Glen
Charles Ramtzel
Promse
Postal
Washington Sunday Post
O Henry
W W Jacobs
Forger
Ins
Scott Campbell
Princetons
Wilson
Carmelita
Great Southwest
James Hopper
Russia
Empire
New Yorks
Leamgton
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Nice
Sailor
Has
Chum
Philadelphia
Jonas
America
Japan
Tafts
Justice Harlan
Fanamar
Traveler
Christ
Asia Minor
George Dewey
Pacific
the Sunday Post
Neen Baty
Ithaca
Wash
Belasco
Wat Toda
Chait Walker Pipers
Great Falls of the Potomac
Niagara
Great Water Falls
Nation OF Falls
Washington Schools
M Fabian Wels
Berlitz
St.n.w. Speial
Allen Sagite
Thial
Teanor
Nes Dancin
Episcopal Female Institute
Lowe
Shenandoah Atta
Princeton T
Eastern College
Shoemaker’s
Tennessee Whiskey
Letaven
Otlock
Adams
George P Hoover
Jvational Bank
Kietamam
St. W. W
Cavagna Macews
Oreasert Pines
Lees Bird Store
Dea
R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Inc
7Th
Pa. Avena
Seturdasnet
Cork
Houges
Baron
Sere John's, Davis & Son
Anderson John H Hein & Co
Ou Sok
KFELY
Tron Hale
Base Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Exon
Sonny
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!