Washington Post Dispatch Car Reaches Camp With Papers
Stanley Mortimer drives a Buick from Washington to a Gettysburg camp loaded with Sunday Posts. The route passes Stockdale Washington Grove New Market Emmitsburg and Frederick with minor tire and rim damage but no engine trouble. Volunteers from the District Militia and National Guard welcome the news from home after the long road trip.
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Washington
Stanley Mortimer
Patch Auto
Gettysburg
Washington Poat
Buick
Buick Moteor Company
Rockville
Dustrict National Guard
Thrir & All
Washinton Post Dispatch
Stockvilla
Washington Grove
Newmar- Ketrederick
Emmitsburg
Jast
Newmarket Lautersburg
Pretertek
Post
Seoany
Swimming Pools Popular Amid Heat At Toonbpal Beach
The Toonbpal bathing beach drew large crowds as heat drove men and boys to swim. Attendance reached about 400 early afternoon, with total day figures high and pools limited to balance demand. Notable swimmers from the YMCA, including I J Tyler Wood and Prantiss Bale, showcased fancy swimming in the main pool amid heavy use of ringboards and diving platform.
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Toonbpal
Noel
Ito
Y. M
I J. Tyler
Wood
Prantiss Bale
Svater
Hemain
Kill Dog Says Owner He Killed Rabid Animal
Voiceman Broderick of the Ninth precinct shot and killed a dog believed rabid in northeastern city streets. Neighbors reported the animal snarling at pedestrians. owner William Snyder of 1139 Morae Street urged immediate action. Police were notified and the dog was shot twice in front of Serst Yates’ home.
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Broderick
William Snyder
Mw Plyrida Avenue
Snyder
Serst
Yates
Ninth Precinct
Morae Street
Bakewell Offers Reward For Diamond Pin Recovery
Paul Bakewell a St Louis attorney asks police to search pawn shops for a $3000 diamond pin missing after a hotel theft on Pennsylvania avenue. He extends a large reward and reports he is at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia with a letter dated there.
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Boardman
Paul Bakewall
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bakewell
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Dogs Howl No More Girls Take Camp
Citizens oppose the dog poison squad at the Bureau of Chemistry after a month of protests. Dr. Harvey Wiley disbands the unit, stating the dogs pose a nuisance and experiments may resume later at another site. Troops, horses, and residents reflect on the quieting wake, with officials seeking safe, economical post arrangements.
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Washington
Bureau of Chemistry
Harvey W. Wiley
Wiley
Board of Referees
B Street
New Arrivals Boost Zoo Population With Rare Species
The national zoo welcomes several notable newcomers including two Haitian Solenodons presented by Franklin Adams of the Bureau of American Republics. Also arriving are African springboks admired for agility, a pair of hydrax known for remarkable jumps, and other African fauna.
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National Zoo
Haiti
Franklin Adams
Bureau of American Republics
West Indies
Zoo
Blackburn
Drowns While Bathing At Potomac River
John Templeton a two year old Black boy of Rosslyn Virginia drowned in the Potomac yesterday afternoon while bathing with companions. Harbor precinct police recovered the body.
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John Templeton
Rosslyn
Potomac
Harbor
Camp Notes Describe First Battery Visitors At Camp
First battery under Capt Charles J Fox reports a 200 dollar mess fund and serves one of the camp’s best dinners. Washington visitors include A J Stein and Mrs Stein and Miss Martha Stein at Joseph Stein’s ambulance camp. Guardsmen suffer from Whiggers and enjoy preserved salty meat. Capt John E Brooks hosts Miss Meredith Miss Nellie Meredith Miss Annie Bradecamf Leroy Rogers from Washington. Porter House of First battalion observes maneuvers as sham battles loom Tuesday and night drills Thursday Friday. Washingtonian guests include Dr W C.
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Aéld Artillery
Charles J. Fox
John E. Brooks
Second Infantry
Miss Meredith
Nellie Meredith
Annie Bradecamf
Leroy Rogers
Washington
Heat Scorches City With Few Ill Effects in Washington
Washington battles a intense heat day with low humidity and light breezes. Officials report only two prostrations and no fatalities as temperatures rise across the capital. Public cooling centers remain open while residents take precautions against heat illness.
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Washington
Temperatures and Royal Heat Spell at Commerce Kiosk
Yesterday in Washington tropical heat and Potomac breezes shared the scene. Thermometer hit 102 at 4 pm while humidity remained manageable. Two people collapsed but recovered. Edith Terry and James Gordon were treated and listed not serious. Visitors include former guards officers and a dress parade by Col. Simms and the Second Infantry at Gettysburg maneuvers.
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Washington
Mercury
Edith Terry
Fifth Street
Stanton Park
Capyalty Hospital
James Gordon
Judiciary Square
Simms
Funeral of Benny Smith in Mount Holly Va
Funeral services for Benjamin F. Smith age 16 son of Addison T. Smith private secretary to Senator Heyburn were held at Waugh M E Church in Mount Holly. The church was crowded as the pastor read scripture and Dr Devries delivered an address. The body was placed in a receiving vault at Glenwood Cemetery and will be taken to Boise Idaho for interment. The shooting at Mount Holly was ruled an accident and no further investigation will be pursued.
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Benjamin F. Smith
Addison T. Smith
Senator Heyburn
Idaho
Mount Holly
Waugh
M. E. Church
Third
Evi A. H. Thompson
W.G
Aberholt Sant
William L. Devries
St. Mark's’Church
Mr. Thompson
Jesus
Devries
Glenwood Cemetery
Boise
Young Smith
Cyclone Death Toll Rises Around Milan Area
The cyclone swept over the district northwest of Milan causing a rising death toll unclear in the report. Injured number described as several hundred with material losses estimated in millions. Aid has been sent to the severely hit areas, but many remain homeless.
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Milan
Rabies Study Plans Raise Animal Lab Concerns
Investigation reveals the Bureau of Animal Industry plans to buy dogs from the District pound for vivisection as part of a broader hydrophobia research program. Dr. Farrington and Dr. Melvin outlined aims to study rabies causes and treatments amid public debate. Washington Humane Society leaders vow to oppose the sale of abandoned dogs for experimentation.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
A. M. Farrington
Melvin
Dexs
Sylvester R. Burch
John P. Heap
Washington Humane Society
Walter S. Hutching
Antivivigection Sodiety
Drake Funeral Today for District Insurance Chief
Funeral services for Edmin ston Drake, superintendent of the District department of insurance, who died after a brief illness at Providence Hospital, will be held at the family residence this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Bishop Cranston will conduct the rites, assisted by Rev. Clarence Wise. Interment is in Rock Creek Cemetery with arrangements for private burial and no pallbearers.
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Thomas
Edminston Drake
Disttrict Department of Insurance
Providence Hospital
Riggs
Hart Crangton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence Wise
Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Church
Drake
Rock Creek Cemetery
Whisky Cause of Shooting in Cape Charles
Major Reed, aged % years, was shot and killed by William Richardson of Exmore at Paintsers after a dispute over a quart of whisky. Richardson and Harmon, Reed’s brother in law, fled on a freight train. Citizens blocked the pursuit as Harmon threatened to shoot. Constable Drummond and three deputies pursue the fugitives.
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Cape Charles
Major Read
Wilam “Richardson
Exmore
Richardson
George Harmon
Reed
Harmon
Drummond
Robbery charge leads to police court hearing
William Hawkins a 4 year old, and Frederick Craven 19, both described as Negro, were arrested by Ninth precinct officers Bellin o and Williams yesterday afternoon on a robbery charge. They face a police court hearing this morning. William Frye reported two Black men demanded his money as he crossed the Pennsylvania Railroad near Benning after collecting a grain load. The men took a small sum.
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Whlliam Hawkins
Frederick Craven
Bellinnico and Williams
Ninth Precinct
Wiliam Frye
Silver Aih Md
Weather Snapshot from Washington July Fourth Reports
Weather conditions show high temperatures across plains Rocky Mountain region Mississippi Valley and mid Atlantic with many records above 90 degrees. Northwest sees gradual warming while southeast states and southern Rocky Mountain region expect showers. Winds vary by coast with brisk southwest to south westerly patterns and a forecast of generally fair weather for steamers sailing Monday to European ports.
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Uy & Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Plaina States
Rocky Mountain
Eglon
Mississippi
Valleys
Middle Atlantic
New England
Staten
Hansie
Lake Region
Missouri
East Gulf States
Alabama
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Southwoat
South Atlantic
Aouth
Florida
West Gulf
Elks Convention Promises Classy Washington Social
The Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks plans its eleventh annual convention in Washington with a grand ball and reception. Expect 4,000 attendees, parades, picnics, and a world boxing champion possibly arriving for the event. The convention runs tomorrow through Friday at Convention Hall.
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Benevolent Protective Order of Diksx of
Washington
Green Willow Park
Anacostia
Washington Park
United Committees of Columbia
Morning Star
Owes H. Dade
Father and son clash in Bladensburg road home fight
Ruppert Brightwell a farmer aged years was taken to Casualty Hospital after a dispute with his son Thomas Brightwell 34 at their Bladensburg road home. A shotgun discharged during the altercation. both were arrested on disorderly conduct and discharging firearms charges. Brother later bailed Thomas. Sergeant Yates heard the shot.
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Ruppert Brightwell
Thomas Brightwell
Bladensburg Road
Sergt
Robert C. Yates
Father
Thomas
Newport Sees Its First Airship Arrival
Special to The Washington quest Newport R I July 24 Newport witnessed its first airship today in crates designated for Narragansett Pier The Zodiac IV slated to be fed by Zodiac Dirigible Airship Co of France was shipped to Narragansett Pier and Newport this summer and delivered to the dock by company representatives with a custom house official present as the airship arrived in bond.
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Newport
R. 1
Narragangett Prey
Zodiac IV
Zodiac Dirigible Airship Company of France
Narragansett Pier
Digr
Bond
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Kit Miller
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Thomas Henry Tr.ooker
Naral
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