Defense Maneuvers Bring Eleven Companies to Fort Washington
Fort Washington Maryland hosts the District Guard as eleven companies arrive this week to join regular artillery forces for simulated coastal defense drills. Maj FD Simms and Capt Aletan lead units bound for Fort Washington, while Maj Anton ausphan commands Fort Hunt contingents. The exercise centers on fort readiness, with parade grounds set, tents raised, and lookouts posted as imaginary enemy forces approach across the Potomac.
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Fort Washington
Artillery District of the Potomac
Forts Washington
Hunt
Diatrict SaGenal Guard
Emmet Urell
FD Simms
Aletan
Kart Washington
Anton Ausphan
McGonvinat
Fort Hunt
Col Crell
Brooks
Richard A O Brien
B Gnehafer
Woodman Surgeo
Dudley Chaplain
Whitaker
oMeer
A Tell
Jane Westley
Washington
Fort Warrigton
Vie
Guardsmen Off to Forts in Twelve Companies
Guardsmen in twelve companies depart from Karla Washington and Hunt toward forts for coast defense maneuvers. Troops arrive from Camp Crdwat Bolivar Heights in Washington yesterday in good health after strenuous training. Fans greet the men as crowds assemble at the station and wharf, the steamer sails, and officers and families accompany the voyage.
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Karla Washington
Hunt
Tgular Sriny Artillssy
Washington
Bolivar Heights
le Futinore
Opi
Moncleote
District Guard Encampment Directors Named
The article identifies the men directing the district guard encampment, listing their names and roles within the organizing committee. It notes preparation steps and expected duties during the event.
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District Guard
Guardsmen Ready for Action Amid War Talk on Wharf
Women ferrying bundles of magazines and papers remark that theoretical warfare should not spoil their leisure. Guardsmen, eager for real duty, discussed how they would respond when called. Many have only drilled, not seen active service, yet remain enthusiastic at the prospect.
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Pite
Admiral Cowles Heads Navy in Acting Secretary Role
Rear Admiral William Cowles serves as Acting Secretary of the Navy due to the absence of Secretary Metcalf and Assistant Secretary Newberry and the delegation of duties from Rear Admiral Brownson. This marks the first time Cowles has held the honor in his naval career as the senior rear admiral on duty in the Navy Department.
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Metcalf
Newberry
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Adiral
William Cowles
Navy
Admiral Cowles
Navy Department
Youth Struck by Ball in Amateur Game Fatal Risk to Fans
Conrad Jacobs five, son of Wis Hi Jasabe Mving, was hit in the head by a pitched ball during a St Stephens versus St Aloysius game at Hirst and W sheets. He suffered a concussion and died after admission to Sibley Hospital, as Kerr and Hughes faced initial police questions but were released. The pediatric doctors reported the child conscious at times but gravely injured, with authorities stating the accident was unavoidable.
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Conrad Jacobs
Jasabe
St Stephens
St Aloysius
Hirst
Jimmy Kerr
Hughes
Kerr
Sibley Hospital
Khroyle
Like cuff button thief James Stevens arrested
James Stevens was arrested yesterday by Precinct Detective Vermilion and Officer Owen on suspicion of stealing two 5uM cuff buttons from Frederick Kendall a Corcoran Building architect. Kendall reported a youth entered his office and a man claiming to draft an unemployed person matched Stevens 38 description. Police pursue similar offenses and search for additional property tied to the suspect.
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James Stevens
Vermiliion
Owen
Frederick Kendall
Take Sail on Navy Tug Choctaw Hosts Prominent Guests
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry hosted a 4 party aboard the navy tug Choctaw as it voyaged down the Patonal yesterday evening. An unforeseen business event prevented Newberry from making the trip and his secretary Mr Allen acted in his stead. The crew and guests included Arthur Williams T H Aubere JS Sheiver Frank Lora Hai Smith John Gross J L Fox At Clark H Sigga H E B Elend J A Truesdell E G Lowry H J Mock J E Jencks James Henry w oA Dane W J Comer 3 R Gov George HI and Capt I M Bowyer-nsec.
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Srevetars
Navy
JS Sheiver
Frank Lora Hai Smith
John Gross
J L. Fox
Clark H
Sigga
Elend
A ‘Truesdell
G Lowry
Mock
Jencks James
Henry
Dane
Comer
Gov
George
Capt
M Bowyer
Nsec
Big Gun Drill in Camp Draws Crowds at Harpers Ferry
Guardsmen, civilians, and visiting crowds swarm Camp Ordway as the District Battery and Second Regiment march to Harpers Ferry station for Washington, amid a lively encampment. Mayors praise discipline. Stumpy the rooster mascot amuses troops. paymaster brings funds. Signal Corps links county lines. a dueling scare, beer keg politicking, and jokes fill the day.
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Bolivar
Distriet
Harpers Ferry
Aia
Muaim
Himeself
Ditmeyer
Shugert
Harpers 21
Lwave
Ordway
Guna
Rairoad
Pital
Brigade
Harpars Ferry
Foxiléut
Landis
Sergi Bransdon
Corp Mullen
Washington
Harners Ferry
Signal Corps
Lieut Putnam
Jefferson County
Ndward
Rigas Lade Cmp
Harries
MCA
Flrat Regiment
Potomac
United’ States Cavalry
Artillery Corps
Cansole
Foxs
Murphy
Davairy
Sergt Dunnington
Dstrict
Camp Ordwa
Ayres Ousted From Army Service After Board Report
Special to The Washington Post from New York dated July 20 details a retiring board finding Lieut Col Charles G Ayres physically unfit for active service due to chronic kidney disease and hardened arteries. Ayres defied the panel, claiming bias and arguing for retention, while Maj Guy L Bilé and Capt Sandford Wadham described his condition and emphasized the duty to protect his life. the board slated retirement on full pay, with a public report to the War Department delayed.
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Washington Post
New York
Charles G Ayres
Cmeers
Guy L Bile
Sandford H Wadham
Capt Johnson
Deara
Col Ayres
Majdie
Col. Ayres
Edle
Lidle
Army Fife
War Department
No Promotion for Ayres Retire But Without Civil War Service
The retiring board’s medical officers recommend Ayres be retired at his current rank due to lack of Civil War service. If adopted, the law requires retirement with the next higher grade. The decision rests with the War Secretary and the President after the board vote, with no delay reaching the War Department.
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Col Ayres
Secretary of War
Ainsworth
War Department
Boy Drowns in Potomac River at Arsenal Wall
Bruce Farrell an eighteen year old from Blackistone Post Office St Mary County Maryland drowned yesterday afternoon in the Potomac River off the Arsenal wall. His cousin Leo Farrell and several friends attempted rescues. Leo dived to save Bruce, managed to surface with him, but after a struggle Bruce sank a third time and could not be recovered until harbor boat crew and Sergt Drake retrieved the body.
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Bruce Farrell
Blackistone
St Mary County
Potomac
Arsenal Wall
Leo Farrell
Leo
Lee
Bruce
Bla
Tukee
Ben
Sergt Drake
Death of a Diplomat in Lisbon
Lisbon reports the death of J C N Van Eya the Netherlands minister to Portugal today. The casualty ends a notable diplomatic tenure amid tense postwar ties.
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Lisbon
J C N van Eya
Netherlands
Portugal
Postmen in the Toils Embezzlement Ring Unearthed
Post office inspectors pursue alleged mail embezzlement as carriers face charges. John J King arrested and freed on bond for stashing letters and valuables. Reed, a veteran carrier, suspended and later arrested after a letter containing a pecuniary obligation was not delivered. Warrant sworn before United States Commissioner Anson Taylor. King case delayed, Reed to face preliminary hearing. officials warn of broader crackdown on dishonest carriers.
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City Post Office
Post-Office
John J King
Frank J Bucclay
United States
F B Reed
Porter Street
Reed
King
Anson Taylor
Springman
Barcla
Reel
Conmienoner Taylors Office
Aedes
Ofice
Barcity
Kings
United Stats
Hugh McLeod
McAthur
Corcoran Street
Ing
Regiatry
Celtic Had Rough Voyage On Transatlantic Run
The shite star wreamer Caltte arrived this afternoon from Liverpool and Queenstown and reached the bar at oclock this morning but was obliged to sail owing to dense fog. The vessel experienced rough weather during the voyage, carrying 157 saloon second cabin and third class passengers.
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Celtic
New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
Weather Conditions July 8 Forecast Across Regions
A weather bureau bulletin reports showers and thunder on Saturday across the Middle Atlantic and northern Plateau with cooler, generally fair conditions in the South and West. Sunday and Monday expected showers in New England and the northern country, with wind shifts along the Atlantic coast and variable winds on the Great Lakes. Local data includes temperatures, humidity, and sunshine hours for various regions.
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Dept of Ancientture Weather Bureau
Wasinston Safurds
Missoun
Mississippi
Upper Lal
New England
Atlantic End
Thorn
Hegland
Couch
Midate
South Atlantic
Ban Gulf
West Gulf Coast
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