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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

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3

Woman Accused of Arranging Fraudulent Book Loans

Miss Elizabeth W Gemmill reports lending funds to Miss Frances Caspari a Baltimore pharmacist’s sister in a Washington DC scheme. Caspari allegedly obtained about $2000 from several women by arranging book orders and promising repayment, with a counterfeit check later rejected by Lincoln National Bank. Caspari was arrested after Gemmill and others pursued refunds. the case links to Mrs Robbins and other borrowers. Dr Charles Caspari of Baltimore is notified. police seek missing funds and trace of Caspari’s transactions.

Elizabeth W. Gemmill Charles Caspan Baltimore Miss Frances Caspari Otto Ind Cornwell Cetucan Tuviens Bo Shepola Caspar Ispati Chara Caspart Germany Clangta Washington Misa Caspari Miss Gemmill Miss Caspari Miss Gemmils Miss Caspati Gemmill Lincoln National Bank Jordan Miss Gemmil Treasury Building Boardman Miss Caspar Lr.asury Cotnw Baur Vaiss Gemmiil Mee Clegetts Vis Caspar Caspart Wile Tong Timtenth Street Chules Caspari Balimore Cassair

Died. Damermond funeral notices in New York and Arlington

Obituaries and funeral notices from multiple Brooklyn and New York locations. Henry Rogers and Anne A. Rogers mourned by family. services held at Church of the Rover and other Arlington addresses. Interments listed as private with July 1 schedule.

Dammond Mondiy Mary Jost Prine Infant Hug Co Wo Morris and Anne A Sumit HENRY Church of the Rover Ftnest Arlington Mine New York Anicico

Local Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings

A damaged OCR page lists funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Entries include John R Wright Co, Harvey’s Sons, Speare, Sardo & Co, Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and others with street addresses in Washington D C and nearby areas.

Geo P Zurhorst ANS Parto & al William Lee Rasneeting Cemovens Pennsyvania Aye John R. Wright CO Rertira Phalmers Harvey Juntral Doctors Fmea Murs Loupti Cth ST NW Dia Speare F Street N. W Frank A Spfarf Ster Main WM H Sardo & CO Pvealmers Minden Thos. S. Sergeon RS Cain Wort Teheta A. Costello Anfmbalmer EH Streltorthcast Canna Frank Geier’s Sons Modern Chanel

Essex Woods Sweep As Assault Sparks Manhunt

Police chief Jot Gilhurt leads about a hundred farmers and residents in a woods search after a man attacked Mrs Lowe at her home and robbed the house. Mrs Lowe is in serious condition after multiple blows. A daughter heard screams as the attacker fled toward the woods.

Essex Jount Lowe Nuise Gilbert

Licensed to Marry in Madison and Howard Counties

A string of marriage notices lists couples including JB Shrautraut with Elizabeth M Firman both Madison Va, Rev Eugene Connelly Tay C Ticham with Chel L Bustele Madison Va, John Wo McDougall Baltimore Wa with Mabe Ksinger Lamater Pa, Rev For with Hiya Holmes 21 and Mary L Robinson 20, Rev F DB Power John h Rogers 42 Norfolk Va with Mary Jonn gn 4 Howard county Md, Rev JB Me Rough Ldyard Fo Wallamy 26 with hoxe Robinson, Rev Albert Carlee Roert Wet 34 with Lucy Taylor 30, Rev Norman Roland Randolph 4 with Rachel Grooms 22, and Rev Willam Jones.

Soho JB Shrautraut Mlizabeth M Firman Eugene Connelly Tay C Ticham Chel L Bustele Madison Va Irvine Joeph M Kearney Nora EB Fanis Harlin John Wo McDougall Baltimore Wa Mabe Ksinger Lamater Pa Hiya Holmes Mary L Robinson Power John H Rogers Norfolk Mary Jonn Gn Howard County Rex Foward Dantes

Health Office Records Deaths Reported in 1998

Health office records list multiple deaths with ages and places across Washington. Entries include Elineth Ferris 69 at 1611 Warlington Way, Thomas Crawtor 44 at 418 Cusey Street SW, Mary Washington 48 at a city address, and several hospital or insane asylum notes with wards, hospitals, and street locations.

Elineth Ferris Jdus Vannie Sibley Hospital Mathieson Washington Tielils Tawird P Lore & Mos Tae Decatur Heiry Gibson Max Children x Samal Bormko & Mos Bladensburg Thonay Wadlein Barnes Mos Nichols Tiwad Gorden L. Jordan Mille Boswell Mary Cusey Mary Washington

Many Lovers Linked to Hazel Drew Murder Mystery

Troy N Y July 27 A governess Hazel Drew murdered in Tees Pond shows not one but many suitors. Letters found in her Carey home indicate secret affairs, pieces pieced from a waste basket reveal possible motives. Detectives, including the district attorney, pursue several men and a Pullman conductor to clarify movements the day of the tragedy.

Troy, N Hazel Drew Tees Pond Hazel Carey Atectives Pullman Syracuse New York Manhattan O'Brien

Showers Tonight Bring Relief From Heat for City

Weather expert forecasts showers this evening easing the current heat wave. The forecast calls for cooler temperatures and scattered thunderstorms, with relief expected across the region as humidity drops.

Weather note shows Washington heat with showers forecast

The Weather Man reports showers for the District of Columbia and surrounding states tonight and tomorrow then fair, with yesterday reaching a high near 97 degrees and a low around 74. He warns of continued hot, humid conditions and a rain area moving across the middle Atlantic States before a late week high and fair skies.

District of Columbia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia New Orleans Picayuneville Washington Valey Middle North Atlantic

E. W. Wheeler Gets Regent Hotel Lease

E W Wheeler, manager of the Hotel Driscoll, has leased the Regent Hotel and took possession yesterday. He will begin renovations and improvements, including a full kitchen overhaul and new dishware. Wheeler, a 12 year local resident, is well known in hotel circles after previously serving 11 years as chief clerk of the St James Hotel and last season at the Thousand Island House.

E W Wheeler Driscoll Wheeler St James Thousand Isiand House

Cotton Brokers for Reform Inquiry by New York Exchange

New York July 20 The board of managers of the New York Cotton Exchange ordered a special committee to investigate current cotton futures contracts and other exchange practices. The panel will seek participation from the U S Bureau of Corporations and report by September 1 after talks with Northern and Southern cotton interests criticizing exchange methods.

New* York Exchange Tts New York Board of Man Opera New York Cotton Exchangesing Lheatson United States Bureau of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith Bureau of Corporations New York Exchange

Peary Wires All Well From Belle Harbor Arrival

Arctic explorer Commander Robert Peary reports from Belle Harbor Labrador aboard the Roosevelt that the voyage toward the Arctic ice fields continues. Telegram states arrival and good weather with “All well” as the message ends, noting July 22 and ongoing pursuit of the North Pole.

Belle Harbor Labrador New York Robert Peary Arctic North Pole Roosevelt Cape Charles Peary

Pringes Nears Quebec with Honors for Mr Fairbanks

In Quebec on July 20 the British battleship Indomitable carrying the Prince of Wales nears Quebec after a swift voyage via the Gulf of St Lawrence. Vice President Fairbanks will arrive by train at Levis Wednesday to be escorted to Spencerwood, his official residence, with the U S New Hampshire joining ten battleships in the harbor for ceremonies.

Quebec United States New Hampshire Tara Gulf of St Lawrence Earl Grey Fairbanks Levis Governor Generals Spencerwood Cowles Winslow Earl Countess Gray I taHan Gardens Wirstins Duffern Terrace

Anigato 6 Menogal Dead On Naval Station Boards

Antonto G Menocal a noted civil engineer in US navy circles died at his New York home in his seventy second year after a long illness. He led surveys for a Nicaragua Panama canal, worked for Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua, and planned sites for naval stations in the Philippines and Liberia. The Navy will be notified for burial at Arlington with funeral expected Thursday.

Washington Post New York Antonto G Menocal United States Navy West Eighty First Street Africa Cuba Atlantic Pacific Nicaragua Panama Maritime Canal Company Paris Canal Congress Hayes Legion of Honor Grevy Philippine Islands Qlongapo Subig Bay Liberia Matanzas Navy Department Edward Menocal National Cemetery Arington

Edison Restarts Full Force at Orange Plant

Edison plants resume full operation with about 2,000 workers in Orange New Jersey after months on reduced hours. Ansonia Clock works in Brooklyn reopens with over a thousand employees after a several week shutdown. Naumicaz cotton mills in Salem resume full time operations employing 1,509 workers.

Orange Thomas A Edison New York Ansonia Brooklyn Salem Masa Naumicaz Cotton Mills

Library Fund Benefit in Roof Garden Entertainment

Washington lodge Elks held a roof garden benefit event at their H street home to raise funds for the library. A large crowd enjoyed a Spanish dance, vocal solos, ensembles, and comedy acts with multiple encores, featuring performers such as Mamie Schuyler Helen Berens M Smithson Walter Sondheimer and the Novelty Quartette among others. Proceeds from the evening totaled several hundred dollars, with a festive program that included juggling and musical selections by various artists.

Elks Washington Lodge H Street Blisses Mamie Schuyler Helen Berens M. Smithson Walter Sondheimer Amber Miss M Smithson Excelsior Comedy Wise West Garner Garher Alexander W Brink Mat Cohen W A. Boyd W A Morsell Dan Cecelia Wolf Misa Iva Vaughn Edward LaGrue Billy Franklin Messrs Flynn Smith Nelson Maxwell Muscal Shirleys Eddie Leonard Nordica Mandela Clib Sam Richards Frank B German Bd Abbott Lilirary Committee Conrad Hoffman Herman Richards August Hagermman T QO May Arthur Abbott G H Markward J Luchs Thomas F King Leon Strauss Charles F Herrmann J .Edward Swing J Sanger James L Ward JA Balderson M Strasburger Hugh Harvey

Metropolitan Hotel guests listed across cities in 19th century directory

A lengthy listing of guests and residents across multiple hotels in Baltimore Chicago New York Philadelphia Albany Washington Norfolk and other cities. The compiled roster names individuals and couples with their associated hotels including Ebbitt Willard and Lincoln in Washington and New Willard in several locations, reflecting a broad social register. The document catalogs visitors from numerous states and foreign entries with occasional family designations or titles.

Baltimore All Ratolph Fopyor Woneh J Hanselman John Plat R Wasilas Robert Kling Lucar Coals Willard Waler Bond Fisher Rosenheim Gowdy Rational Woo Mobley NJ Aradaricksen Williams Alexander Bi James Slifeberg Metropoliten Nitsburg Holmes Raleigh Mori Morrill St James Wadsworth Lincoln Kaufman Ebbitt New

Baby athlete saved self in Bronx fall from fifth floor

A 20 month old girl named Helen Giat fell from her fifth floor Webster Avenue apartment in the Bronx but saved herself by holding a broomstick and gripping an iron rail after landing on the third floor fire escape. Her father Joseph Graf, an athlete, trained his children early in athletics. Dr. Rosen of Lebanon Hospital treated her for minor scratches. Meanwhile in West Virginia, Stephen Davis, 30, a miner with Tygarts River Coal and Coke Company, drowned attempting to swim in the Tygarts Valley River near Arden.

New York Helen Giat Webster Avenue Joseph Graf Bronx Helen Graf Joseph Colombo Tygarts Valley Washington Post Grafton W Vn Stephen Davis Tygarts River

New Virginia Regiment Prepares for Chickamauga Park Drill

The Seventieth Virginia Regiment Company G receives khaki uniforms and plans an exhibition drill in Alexandria before marching to Rosemont and then to Chickamauga Park, Ga. Capt Frank L Slaymaker orders assembly at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow night at the armory and a dawn departure for camp.

Washington Post Bureau S32 Ring Street Alexandria Seventieth Virginia Regiment Chickamauga Park Frank L Slaymaker Rosemont Pees King and Henry Streets King Street Bailey

Charity Races To Come Off In Suffolk

Special to the Washington Post Suffolk July 20 King’s Daughters charity horse races, opposed by all but one Suffolk clergy member, will proceed tomorrow afternoon per schedule. A morning meeting set to act on the protest followed an adjourned session. Rev W Mosby Seay, secretary of the ministers meeting, presented a petition to Mrs M T Withers who refused it as late. Three classes of trotting races are filled: 250, 240, and 280.

Washington Post Suffolk, Ve King’s Daughters Charity Suffolk W Mosby Seay M T Withers

MIMIC SEA WAR BEGINS IN NORFOLK

Naval vessels from Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia and Carolina naval reserves held nautical practice and a simulated war last night in a storm. Torpedo rouila returned to the yard and rejoined the fleet. Preparations for a real war game drill continued with searchlight tactics and no gunpowder used. Later a separate report from Clifton Forge Virginia notes Mrs T A Minter aged 52 died by suicide after leaving an asylum amid family plans to send her away.

Norfolk Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia Carolina Rouila W G Mitchel Navy Yard Ane Vyasning Clifton Forge Va T A Minter Jackson River

Gen Wright at Camp Taft maneuvers review in Tennessee

War Secretary Wright and Maj Gen Franklin Bell join the review as Chattanooga maneuvers begin at Camp Taft Chickamauga Park. Brown army led by Gen Clifford L Andersen faces blue army under Col Cornman US A with mixed cavalry infantry and artillery units. blue expected to move on brown lines along Missionary Ridge near Dalton Georgia. A general review is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Chattanooga Tenn Camp Taft Chickamauga Park Lafayette Road Brown Army Clifford L Andersen St Georgia Blue Army Cornman Twelfth Cavalry Tennessee Cavalry Field Artillery Tennessee Infantry North Carolina Infantry Brown Tthe Twelfth Cavalry Geormans Seventeenth Regular Infantry Georgia National Guard Dalton Missionary Ridge Wright Franklin Bell

Woman in Chapman Murder Suspect Tied to Slanesville Case

Hampshire county West Virginia police believe they solved the fatal ambush murder of John B Chapman, a wealthy mill owner shot on his store porch at Slanesville. A local resident is suspected. motive cited as long-standing business disputes and a woman involved. Chapman was buried in Winchester with Confederate veterans serving as pallbearers.

Washington Post Winchester Hampshire County W Va John B Chapman Slanesville Chapman

Fredericksburg horse fan narrowly saved from fiery stable fall

Special to The Washington Star from Fredericksburg Virginia July reports a destructive fire in a barn this morning left Randolph Howard unconscious after the loft collapsed. He was found and rescued by employees as the blaze raged with many horses away at the Orange horse show. Royal Swell, a stallion in the stable, was removed by force to safety.

Washington Fredericksburg Randolph Howard Virginia Howards Royal Swell

Iron Plants Resume in Bristolia Region

Industrial conditions improve in southwest Virginia with several lumber mills resuming operations and revival in coal and iron sectors. The coke plant at Stoncea Wise county runs at full blast with over a thousand ovens active as the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company prepares to add 100 more at Toms Creek. Former convict Zachariah Holmes, an one armed Black man, is sentenced to two years for attack on Elizabeth Engle in Glen Burnie. Frank Perdee, ex car inspector, is jailed for stealing ham from Seaboard cars. Randolph Jones, 21, dies of tuberculosis in Front Royal, survived by his parents and two sisters.

Washington Post Virginia Stoncea Wise County Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company Toms Creek Annapolio Md Zachariah Holmes Elizabeth Engle Glen Burnie House of Correction Randolph Jones Front Royal Va E A Jones

Optimists Show Results From National Prosperity Drive

A St Louis pamphlet titled Back to the Full Dinner Pait and Regular Dividends outlines improved capital labor conditions since last winter, citing 17,000 to 20,000 jobs created in St Louis area and $5.9 million in orders. The National Prosperity Association, formed in St Louis two months earlier, reports nationwide momentum with Cincinnati Cleveland and Chicago adopting local timelines.

St Lous National Prosperity Association St Louis Jane Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago

Relapse Deepens Bishop Potter’s Illness in Cooperstown

Bishop Henry C Potter, hospitalized at Fernleigh since June 27, suffered a relapse today in Cooperstown New York and his condition is grave tonight. Doctors had been encouraged by a week of improvement but reports indicate a decline.

Cooperstown Henry C Potter Fernleigh

Wounded in Rage Riot at Crozet Over Seat on Merry-Go-Round

Four men wounded in a July Crozet race riot sparked when Harry Walker, a colored man, sat beside the daughter of Richard Bowen on a merry-go-round. Bowen, aided by others, attacked Walker with a blackjack and knife. Gunfire followed. two Negroes were captured in Staunton and jailed after a separate baggage car incident.

Washington Post Charlottesville Crozet Andrew Robinson Richard Bowen Albert Morris Harry Walker Walker Bowen Bowen Bowen Robinson Morris Robinsons Peak Staunton William Chesapeake and Ohio

Cotton cargo ablaze at Norfolk harbor aboard Skipton Castle

July 20 steamship Skipton Castle bound from Galveston to Rotterdam and Antwerp faced a fierce fire in cotton cargo beneath the shelter deck at Norfolk. Firefighters pumped steam and water into the burning hold as bales were hoisted on deck. Hatch opened to remove charred rotten cotton. fire eased with release of hold. Ship carries about 5000 tons of freight.

Washington Post Norfolk Wa Skipton Castle Cash Galveston Molle Rotterdam Antwerp

Army Orders detailing leaves and detachments 1908

Leaves of absence for First Lieut Carl E Wie etn coast artillery for one month and Lieut James B Dusenbury for 20 days. Numerous officers detailed to Fort Riley Long Twelfth cavalry and others. Reports and assignments to Brig Gen William J Ha js adjutant general and various ordnance, cavalry, and artillery commands with dates for July to September 1908.

Carl EB Etn Coast Artillery James Dusenbury Coast Artillery Corps Grey Bingham Cal Fort Riley John & Long Twelfth Cavalry Stryker Fourth Cavalry Orton L. Wood Cligton Sartan Fourteenth Cavalry Charles S. Winkely Third Field Artillery John Cocke Fifth Cavalry Matt C Bristol Jann G F Pegram George L Morrison Russell T Frankford Arsenal Gspt Willam Phillips Ennance Department Will Potes Camp Perry Ohio Port National March Dutlee Agching Ordnance Charles C Winnla Fifth Cavalry Io National Match Dawson Olmstead Hmery Clas Army Signal School Fork Leavenworth King

Orders to Naval Officers from 1808 with ship movements

A record of naval orders and assignments including Capt C BR T Moore to Philadelphia Navy Yard on August 1 1808, wage of duty captains and warrant machinists, ship arrivals at various ports, and a note on a shooting accident in Bristol Tennessee where John Roberts is dying and William Goad is jailed.

BR T Moore Navy Yard Philadelphia Bosswain J F Hopulox New York Q Berentson Naval Torpeto Station Newport Bristol Tenn John Roberts William Goad

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