Church Permits Stir Controversy Over Police Authority
Historic Washington church members describe permits from Maj. Sylvester to hold oven air services at multiple city locations. An officer questioned permit validity, prompting assertions that government territory and police jurisdiction were misapplied. Church members defend their right to civic events and recount a months long pattern of permits and public worship.
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Maj. Sylvester
Iowa’ Circle
Ini
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Tie
Police Department
Mab Silvester
Devia
Thomas
Miffen
Chares
Sean
Tudo
Tee
Mussalonery
Tramntine
Washington
Watchman
Bed Room Invader Suspect Identified Near Rockville
Mrs John Preston reported a bedroom intrusion near Wheaton Thursday. Sheriff Mulvan of Rockville pressed for confirmation from Mrs Preston in Washington. Police trace suspect William Parham, 85, through Maryland, Norfolk, and Kensington areas before losing track near Rockville.
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Tolleemin Osterman
Juin W. Preston
Wheaton
Sheriff Mulvan
Rockville
Tor Perham
Parham
Howe
Norfolk
Vacator
Maryland
Preston
Washington
Rim
District Health Chief Urges Concrete Markets Reform
Health Officer Woodward argued the District should lead by example by renovating fish wharves on Water Street and installing concrete flooring and sewerage systems. He cited inspections and the need for better market conditions, praising Col. Haskell for market improvements and urging swifter harbor-front upgrades.
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Washington
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R. A. Golden & Co
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Hacbor Committee
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Wo J. Douglas
Daniel E. Garges
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Haskell
Evans
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Emma
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Joseph Gates
Gates
Harry Shirley
Tham
Dynamite Attack Damages Arvonia Hall Housed Black Community
Arvonia Virginia saw an early morning dynamite explosion at the Royal Order of Joseph hall on Fourth Street Northwest. The blast damaged the building but did not destroy it, awakening residents and prompting fears of a targeted riot against the local Black population. Griffin, longtime assessor of the District, died at 72 after a life of public service and repeated health crises following a March illness. His death comes amid a history of racial tension and riotous disturbance in the area.
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Apedal
Washington. Post
Arvonia
Edlorea Oda Fellows Hall
Royal Order of Joseph
W.w. Griffin
Fourth Street
Ize
Griffin
Hopewell H. Darniene
Jed
Belle
Service Ends Shock to Friends and Workers in Tong District
The death of a district service member shocks colleagues and family as disease is believed to have been critical at the start of the week. The late individual, respected by associates, faced a sudden decline and passed away while surrounded by loved ones.
Cows Escape From Police Station Cow Pen
Seven cows from Robert Taylor's dairy roamed into Alexandria, grazed on sidewalks, and were rounded by Policeman Ferguson. The herd forced the pen bars and returned home, prompting a court citation for allowing cows to roam at large.
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Taylor
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Robert Taylor
Ferguson
Arrest of Gratford for Disorder in Alexandria
John Gratford a negro living in Washington was arrested by Policeman Nicholson after officials of the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway reported disorderly conduct. He was removed from trains at several Alexandria stations for abusive language and later struck at Braddock Heights. He may be tried in Alexandria police court. Funeral services were held for former Policeman Samuel Vicer at 594 Queen Street with ministers from Second Presbyterian and St Paul’s Episcopal officiating. Interment followed in the Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Osceola Tribe and Alexandria Council attended.
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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 Men To Die In Sing Sing Electric Chair
Ossining New York July 19 two murderers Rogers and Laudiero are scheduled for execution by electric chair at Sing Sing prison tomorrow. Rogers is to be put to death for the October 6 1905 murders of Willis and Frei Olney and nine year old Alice Ingerick at the Olney farm near Middletown. Laudiero killed Michael Deambro in New York City on December 1 1906.
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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 After Dropping Coffee
A Washington physician reports years of headaches and fatigue tied to coffee. After switching to Postum and adjusting preparation, he notes improved sleep, clears his mind, steadier hand, and a 20 pound weight gain. He credits Postum for nourishment and vitality, supported by his wife and sister-in-law who also switched. The letter, from Postum Co., invites readers to try and read The Road to Wellville.
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Wash
D. C
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Local official linked to furniture selection in department
A fragment notes an official's involvement in choosing furniture and its arrangement within the assessor's department, signaling vested interests in the district building project and related procurement.
Death of Rev. Dr. Elmendorf Shocks Saratoga Parish
Saratoga New York July 19 Rev Dr Elmendorf a prominent Dutch Reformed minister and former president of the synod died here after months of illness He was born in Rochester New York and was 21 years...
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Saratoga
N.Y
Elmendorf
Dutch Reformed Church
Elmendorfh
Rochester
WN. C
Wellsville’s Oldest Resident Dies at 100-Year-Olds
Alexander G. Wells of Wellsville, a founder’s son and the town’s oldest resident, died suddenly at age 101. He celebrated his 100th birthday on June 5 and had spent 72 years in the mercantile business. his grandfather lived to 103 and his father almost a century.
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Wellsville
Ontouty
Alexander G. Wells
Wella
Lee Statue Portrayed Lifesize in Richmond Capitol
Former Judge George L. Christian and Virginia commission members return from Providence praising Valentine’s lifelike life size bronze of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Uniform copied from Appomattox dress, with sword and spurs faithfully rendered.
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Appomattox
Washington Post
New York
George L. Christian
Hoffman House
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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 Big Crowds At Lincoln and Franklin Parks
Open air religious gatherings drew about 1,100 at Lincoln Park and a similar crowd at Franklin Park. Rev. George E. Maydwell preached at Lincoln Park with a twelve piece orchestra and a chorus of around 160. Rev. Dr. Weston Bruner spoke at Franklin Park. Weather notes report a warm day with variable winds and expected rain moving from the middle West toward the eastern states by Tuesday.
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Franklin Park
George E. Maydwell
Waugh
Almas Temple Patrol Victors Return From St Paul
Almas Patrol members returning to Washington from St Paul after winning the United States championship in a drill reported a fatal collision near Columbia City Indiana. Six people died when a train struck an automobile while their smoking car companions escaped injury. Shoes and stockings were torn from victims by the impact.
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Columbia City
Almas Temple Pacol
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Mr. Sebring
Almas Temple
Reading
San Francisco
Fulkerson
Almas
Water Cut Off After 16-Inch Main Burst in Baltimore
In Baltimore on July 19 a 16 inch water main burst at Alice Anna and Castle streets, flooding four miles of piping and leaving over 25,000 residents without water for 34 hours in extreme heat. Water was restored promised by daylight as authorities warned of continued shortages for manufacturing plants and households. The incident, blamed on ground settling, created rapid inundation and property risk.
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Baltimore
Alice Anna
Castle Streets
Quick
Water Department
Pennsylvania coal supply outlook given by U S Geological Survey
M B R Campbell of the United States Geological Survey reports total coal in Pennsylvania's anthracite 21 060 000 000 short tons and bituminous 112 574 000 000 short tons with 17 000 000 000 anthracite and about 110 000 000 000 bituminous still in the ground. At 1907 production rates the available supply will last about 90 years.
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Pennsylvania
M. BR. Campbell
United States Geological Survey
Malden Official Drowns in Lake Winnipeauker Squall
Walter D. Martin president of the Malden common council drowned while rowing near Pine Island cottage in Lake Winnipesaukee. A sudden squall capsized his boat in view of his wife who collapsed and was reported in serious condition. The incident occurred July 19 in New Hampshire.
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Walter D. Martin
Common Council
Malden
Mass
Pine Island
Winnipesauker
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