Church and police clash over permits for city outreach
A Washington church describes permits from Maj. Sylvester to conduct outreach in city circles, recounting officers at Iowa Circle denying access as “government territory.” The account notes tense exchanges, a refusal to act as police, and the church’s claim of fair treatment for its 40 minute prayers and services.
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Iowa Circle
Maj. Sylvester
Iowa’ Circle
Town Circle
Police Department
Mab Silvester
Devia
Thomas
Miffen
Chares
Sean
Tudo
Mussalonery
Bedroom intruder shot at Mrs Preston as he fled
Mrs John Preston said a masked intruder entered her bedroom near Wheaton Thursday morning. Police identify William Parham as a suspect, saying he traveled from Maryland to Norfolk recently and was seen in Rockville. Sheriff Mulvan of Rockville urged Mrs Preston to travel to Washington to confirm the suspect’s identity.
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John Preston
William Parham
Tolleemin Osterman
Juin W. Preston
Wheaton
Sheriff Mulvan
Rockville
Tor Perham
Parham
Howe
Norfolk
Vacator
Maryland
Preston
Washington
Rim
District Health Officer urges concrete wharf reforms in Washington
Health Officer Woodward says the District should set the example by fixing fish wharves on Water street with concrete flooring and sewerage. He notes inspections will continue, with renewed vigor, to curb lax health rules and improve markets, while criticizing the lack of sewers at the fish wharves and urging prompt improvements. The report credits Col. Haskell for market enhancements and mentions ongoing investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions.
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Woodward
Washington
Water Street
Twelfth Street
Tyr. Woodward
R. A. Golden & Co
A. Frank
T Hat
Eadh
Hacbor Committee
John R. Sutton
Wo J. Douglas
Daniel E. Garges
Health Department
Col
Haskell
Evans
Ivans
Will
Emma
Wil
Joseph Gates
Gates
Harry Shirley
Tham
Congress
Dynamite attack damages Arvonia hall used by Royal Order of Joseph
In Arvonia Virginia an early morning dynamite blast heavily damaged the Royal Order of Joseph hall on Fourth Street Northwest. The crowd planned for a large field day and feast, but the explosion left the building standing and caused widespread alarm among local African American residents. Griffin, assessor of the District, died at 72 after a prolonged illness and a turbulent life of public service and municipal work.
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Brown
Apedal
Washington. Post
Arvonia
Edlorea Oda Fellows Hall
Royal Order of Joseph
W.w. Griffin
Fourth Street
Griffin
Hopewell H. Darniene
Jed
Belle
End Comes as Shock to Friends and Workmates
In district service circles the death of a respected worker was sudden and unexpected. Friends and fellow employees mourn the loss as illness, previously thought critical, reached a final turn. The obituary notes the deceased’s service and the impact on colleagues and family.
Cows Escape Roaming Dairy Herd From Taylor’s Farm
Seven cows from Robert Taylor’s dairy wandered into Alexandria early Sunday, browsed sidewalk grass, and eluded police custody. They were corralled to the Market alley cow pen but forced their way out, returning home as officers looked on. The owner will be cited for allowing cows to roam at large.
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Taylor
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Robert Taylor
Ferguson
Arrested for Disorder at Washington Alexandria Mount Vernon RR
John Gratford a negro from Washington was arrested by Policeman Nicholson at the request of Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway officials on disorderly conduct. He was ejected from cars in Alexandria for profanity and abuse, culminating at Braddock Heights where he allegedly struck by a stick after insulting women waiting at the station. Gratford reportedly continued to abuse bystanders before police and railway officials, likely to be tried in Alexandria police court. Funeral services were held for former Policeman Samuel Vicer at 594 Queen Street with interment in the Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Osceola Tribe and Alexandria Council members attended.
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John Gratford
Washington
Nicholson
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Grafford
Clif
Gratford
Samuel Ticer
Samuel Vicer
Queen Street
Joseph R. Sevier
Second Presbyterian Church
P. P. Phillips
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Methodist Protestant
Osceola Tribe of Red Men
Alexandria Council
Two for Electric Chair in Sing Sing Execution
Ossining New York July 19 two murderers Rogers and Laudiero face the electric chair at Sing Sing prison tomorrow. Rogers is condemned for the October 1905 murders of Willis Olney Frei Olney and nine year old Alice Ingerick near Middletown. Laudiero was sentenced for the December 1906 murder of Michael Deambro in New York City.
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Charles H. Rogers
Angelo Laudiero
Rogers
Willis and
Frei Olney
Orange County
Alice Ingerick
Olney
Middletown
Laudiero
Michael Deambro
New York City
Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum
A Washington physician reports severe headaches and poor health tied to coffee. After switching to Postum, he quit coffee, improved sleep, mood, and clarity, and gained 20 pounds. He credits Postum as invigorating and nourishing, noting wife and sister-in-law also benefited. The letter promotes Postum with claims of genuineness and impact.
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Wash
D. C
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fragmentary note on district building and assessor furniture
The text hints at a district building project and the assessor's department, mentioning influence over furniture selection and its arrangement. The legible portions imply someone held strong interests in these choices, but the overall context is missing.
Death of Rev Dr Elmendorf Prominent Dutch Reformed Leader
Saratoga N Y July 19 Rev Dr Elmendorf a widely known minister of the Dutch Reformed Church and former president of the synod died here today after an illness of several months. Elmendorf was born in Rochester N Y. 21 years ago.
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Saratoga
N.Y
Elmendorf
Dutch Reformed Church
Elmendorfh
Rochester
WN. C
Wells, Wellsville Pioneer Dies at 100 Years
Alexander G. Wells, Wellsville’s oldest resident and city founder’s son, died suddenly of old age at age 100. He celebrated his 100th birthday on June 5 and spent 72 years in local mercantile business. his grandfather reached 103 and his father lived nearly a century.
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Wellsville
Ontouty
Alexander G. Wells
Wella
Lee Statue Prized Lifelike Bronze For Capitol Display
Former Richmond judge George L Christian reports the Valentine statue of General Robert E Lee for the Capitol statuary hall is nearly life size and finely detailed. The uniform copy comes from the Appomattox dress worn by Lee and the sculptor Edward V Valentine designed the piece after measurements Lee gave before his death in October 1870.
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Richmond
Appomattox
Washington Post
New York
George L. Christian
Hoffman House
Providence
Legislative Commission
Valentine
Gen
Robert E. Lee
Capitol
Virginia Commission
R. B. Davis
Petersburg
Don P. Halsey
Lynchburg
4D. W. Deniel
Edward Lyle
George E. Lips
John Co. Featherstone
KR. C. Rice
Gov. Swanson
Edward V. Valentine
Lee
Washington
Les Univeretty
Lexington
America
Gen. Lee
Thevis Mansion
Jefferson Davis
Open Air Services Draw Large Crowds at Lincoln and Franklin Parks
Attendance at Sunday open air meetings topped 1,100 at Lincoln Park and about 1,100 at Franklin Park. Rev. George E. Maydwell preached at Lincoln Park with a 12 piece orchestra and 160 voice chorus. Rev. Dr. Weston Bruner spoke at Franklin Park. Weather and winds forecast follow with detailed temperatures and rainfall notes for the region.
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Lincoln Park
Franklin Park
George E. Maydwell
Waugh
Almas Temple Patrols Win in St Paul Then Train Crash
Members of Almas Temple Patrol who had won the U S national drill title at St Paul, Minnesota, rode home to Washington and were aboard a passenger train that struck an automobile near Columbia City Indiana. Six people died and two Washington men, Hoe Fulkerson and Frank A Sebring, helped rescue others before learning the victims had perished. The accident left the shoes and stockings torn from victims and no sign of blood despite instant deaths. The wreck was the third Almas Temple patrol disaster in three years, though none of the Washington group was injured.
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Almas Patrol
St. Paul
Washington
Columbia City
Almas Temple Pacol
Mr. Fulkerson
Mr. Sebring
Almas Temple
Reading
San Francisco
Fulkerson
Almas
Water Cutoff Strands 25,000 Baltimore Residents In Heat
In Baltimore on July 19 the eastern city section lost water for 34 hours after a 16 inch main burst at Alice Anna and Castle streets. Four miles of pipe rendered useless, causing distress in heat reaching 94 degrees. Water expected to be restored by daylight as engineers work to repair the line and resume supply to households and plants.
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Washington
Baltimore
Alice Anna
Castle Streets
Quick
Water Department
Pennsylvania Coal Supply Estimate Prolongs Availability
The United States Geological Survey estimates Pennsylvania coal totals 21.06 billion tons of anthracite and 112.574 billion tons of bituminous coal with about 17 and 110 billion tons remaining in the ground respectively. At 1907 production rates the available supply would last about 90 years.
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Pennsylvania
M. BR. Campbell
United States Geological Survey
Malden man drowned on Lake Winnipesaukee
Walter D. Martin, president of the Malden common council, was drowned when his rowboat capsized in a sudden squall off Pine Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. His wife, watching from shore, collapsed and remained in serious condition that night.
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N. H
Walter D. Martin
Common Council
Malden
Mass
Pine Island
Winnipesauker
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