Outpost Reports and Weather Aids Camp Activity
The field telegraph and telephone will report progress to command. By six o clock a map report to Gen Grant will locate enemy outposts and strength. Grant will arrange a simulated attack to determine which side may win as officials judge positions. Weather improved after a brief downpour and morale rose with meals, drills, and steady water precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Grant Wil
Grigzl
Mo Sture
Liersbody
Still No Head Chosen For Washington School Superintendent
After a three hour session the board of education nomination committee announced no agreement on a candidate for Washington public schools superintendent. The main obstacle cited is existing contracts preventing many qualified educators from negotiating. A committee member said that despite rumors and time spent, a nomination would be made eventually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Washington Public Schools
Sunshine at Camp Welcomes Shouts of Joy and Hard Training
Soldiers awaken to deluge clearing as tents rise at Mount Gretna Camp. News lifts their spirits. drills intensify with five mile route and heavy muskets. Camp Grant praise contrasts with distant Mount Gretna’s remote, unfriendly setting and scarce visitors.
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Wington
Gretna
Hind
Ren
Delawa
Anny
Gmnelly
Faphett
Grant
Mount Groton
Lebanon
Oldest U S postal clerk dies in Louisville at 88
Postmaster Woods informs Acting Postmaster General that Jean Dederick Strasburg died July 2 in Louisville. Born in Hanover, he came to America with his parents, was appointed clerk March 6 1875, served 63 years under 16 presidents. His portrait hung in post office displays and at the 1893 World’s Fair.
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Woods
Louisville
Generl
Jean Dederick Strasburg
United States
Bassibls
Hanover
Cormans
Pesilent Taylor
Strasburg
Post Office
Chicago
Publicity Plans for Buster Git in 500000 Club
Subcommittee of Jobbers and Shippers' Association outlines aggressive campaign for Greater Washington in 1910. Winch Print ers' Ink is declared the most important factor. Suggestions submitted to Board of Directors.
Washington market focus drives jobbers and shippers drive
A city committee pursues a thorough coverage of Washington as a market and plans to attract buyers. Finley notes Patt Boot and Shoe Co of Alexandria may open a wholesale branch here. Luchs seeks details before board submission. Public backing is urged to aid freight and advertising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MMM Sone
Luchs
Patt
Washington
Greater City claims urged by Charles S Bundy
Charles S Bundy president of the Columbia Heights Citizens Association advocates bold industrial and commercial growth for Washington. He praises a proposed plan as a summer sensation and credits The Post for supporting open debate and broad citizen input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Bundy
Charles Bundy
Columbia Heights
Plans for Publicity for Greater Washington
The Jobbers and Shippers' Association publicity committee urged Washington to join the Jamestown Exposition with a special exhibit on commerce and industry. They proposed printing 100 000 display cards highlighting Washington's advantages and needs and forming a 500 000 club to attract 500 000 residents by 1910, funded by Groaters' Ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobbers and Shippers’ Association
Board of Directors
Washington
Union Plots and Meat Council Meet in City Politics
A raucous local labor meeting debated endorsing Wisconsin congressman candidates and questioned union loyalty while Milwaukee Central Labor Union urged caution. A mass rally set for August 5 seeks hearings for Heywood Moyer and Pettibone, officers of the Western Federation of Miners jailed in Idaho. The Amalgamated Butcher Workers Local No 148 announced its annual event at Luna Park with a meat-dressing contest and barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Federation
Idaho
Congress
Central Labor Union of
Washington
Iony
WW Batts
Commercial Telegraphers Association
Central Labor Union
W J Carey
Wisconsin
Otsen
Batts
Jits
Carey
Telegraphers’ Union
Milwautee
Samuel Dehadry
Waslingen
Miwaukee
Milwaukee Central Labor Union
Feeney
Patty
Commercial Telegraphers' Association
Brinkmin
DeNedrex
Heywood, Moyer and Pettibone
Western Federation of Minera
DeNedrey
Sam DeNedrey
JL Yeene
Mr Bishop
Amalgamated Butcher Workers
Calen No 148
Luna Park
Washington Publicity Committee Plans Five Hundred Thousand Club
A Washington publicity committee held its first meeting at the American Security and Trust Building to promote immigration and commercial growth via widespread advertising. I L Tucker proposed a Five Hundred Thousand Club of district public-spirited citizens contributing at least $1 each to fund a strong advertising campaign for Greater Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobber
Shipper
Merchan
Greater
Washington
Committee On Publicity
American Security and Trust Build
I L Tucker
Tucker
Yocker
Ts Meting
Washington's three supe elements for rival cities
Washington claims three advantages over rivals like Philadelphia Baltimore Richmond and Norfolk water power from the Potomac deep water navigation to the Atlantic and concentrated railroad trunk lines While others possess one or two none combine all three fully Washington ranks water power first as essential for manufacturing and energy It must be developed by capable hands under fair law to avoid hindrance and legal battles and ensure universal benefit rather than obstruction by limited interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Richmond
Norfolk
Potomac
Adolph Sutro
Congress
Death of Dr. Park G Young in Washington
Dr Park G Young longtime city physician died of heart failure at 933 M Street NW after a week long illness. Aged 55, he was born at Glesboro Manor on the Potomac River, educated at Rockhill College and Georgetown Medical School, and practiced here since. He is survived by a wife five children six sisters and a brother whose father is out of town. Funeral arrangements await his arrival.
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Park G Young
M Street
Dr Young
Glesboro Manor
Potomar River
Rockhill College
Georgetown Medical School
Jealous husband shoots preacher in Hastings crime
Barney Pearson, driven by jealousy over his wife and Walter R. McCulla, shot McCulla through a Hastings window from an adjacent room after recruiting Pastor Lemkner to witness. McCulla, once from Richmond, Virginia, is in critical condition. Pearson is jailed and silent.
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Walter R. McCulla
Nebraska
Barmey Pearson
McCulla
Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
Barney Pearson
Walter R McCulla
Hastings
Richmond
Pearson
Lemkner
First Evangelical Church
McCutts
Mrs Pearson
WANT THE LAMPS TO BURN
District Supreme Court citation targets electrical engineer Walter C Allen to show cause why he should not be enjoined from disconnecting lamps in front of commission houses on Louisiana avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets. Olden & Co seeks to bar such action while Gelden & Co alleges power transmission and lighting disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
Walter C Allen
Louisiana Avenue
Ninth
Tenth
Olden & Co
Gelden & Co Aay
Dremses
James
Private detective seen shadowing Washington woman in divorce case
C J Slattery, a self described private detective, was arrested for disorderly conduct while allegedly shadowing Mrs. Tribbey of 2615 Thirteenth street NW. Police say he admitted two days of surveillance at her home as her divorce suit proceeds in court this morning.
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G J Slattery
Q Street Northwest
Poland
Tenth Precinct
C . Tribbey
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Slattery
O P M Brown
Commercial National Bank
Charles
National Loan and Investment Company of
Washington
Atlantic City
Post
Farragut
Mr Tribbey
Sand Charles
Tribbey
Eata
Alfred Diwell
Rhode Island Avenue
Tres
Odd Fellows Fete Opens for Week of Evening Festivities
The Washington Canton lawn party at New York avenue and First street northwest opened last night with grounds lit and booths selling flowers, crafts, and chances for trips to Europe. The event supports local teams in San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Baltimore preparing for the Toronto gathering next September. Prominent committees chaired by E W Bradford and J W Cmsholm coordinate men's and women’s booths, refreshment stands, and games, while entertainers provide music for dancing and family amusements through the week.
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New York Avenue
First Street
Washington Canton
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Order
Toronto
Wiggs’ Patch
A J Shippett
J H McChesney
Henry Webber
Miss Webber
Ella Heather
D W Chisholm
Ee the
Booth of Chance
Estelle Yoakley
E H Owens
Maria Little
Manmé Emmert
Moscelle Saunders
Herbert M Lawson
St George H Smith
J F Gates
P L Paylor
Betty Adams
M Kaufman Myre E Schleich
WH McNeill
Annié Coleman
Fee Crear
J — Mattern
Lola Perks
Louisr Mayes
T R Helmuth
Carne Pumphrey
Arthur Eno
Emma
Murmy
Young Negroes Converge for City Congress
Three meetings of local committees of the Negro Young People’s Christian and Educational Congress organized final details for the gathering. Convention Hall opens at 1 pm. Decoration committee finished, halls ready. educational associations at 902 T Street NW. large arrivals expected from Atlanta and Cumberland and Frederic. Texas delegation arrived the prior night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Young People's ,Christian and Educational Congress
Convention Hall
T Street
Atlanta
Cumberland
Frederic
Texas
Outside Recruits From Bureau to Staff Science Boarders
The Agricultural Department will again host twelve young men as boarders for scientific experiments led by Dr Wiley. Selection will favor Bureau of Chemistry staff to ensure commitment to eating only department meals, under strict supervision and word of honor. Food is inspected, and any breach ends participation. Dining and kitchens will be in two Bureau of Chemistry buildings on B street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Chemistry
B Street
Forgery Case Hits Philadelphia Trading Stamp Ring
John de Rivera an insurance broker from New York Tred Kroeckner alias Clark alias McCoy of Brooklyn and Samuel Reed of Philadelphia were arrested on Saturday for forgery and conspiracy in issuing counterfeit stamps of the Crown Trading Stamp Company. They were held in bail of 5900 each for court. Witnesses testified the stamps were counterfeited at a New York printing establishment and brought to Philadelphia to be sold to trading stamp brokers and merchants, with alleged losses running to many thousands of dollars.
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Philadelphia
John de Rivera
New York
Tred Kroeckner
Clark
McCoy
Brooklyn
Samuel Reed
Crown Trading Stamp Company
de Rivera
Kloeckner
Swamp-Root Ad Claims Cures for Kidney Trouble
A reader letter extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney problems, noting prior illness, doctor confirming healthy urine, and complete recovery. The advertisement offers a free sample bottle by mail and sells regular bottles at fifty cents or one dollar, with Kilmer’s Swamp-Root branding and address.
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Coltaze
St. Melmse
Mass
Advica
Medicing
Dax
Sam
Kilmer
Sen
Kilmers
Warriage of Mrs Paul Booker Robinson to Dr Frederick Townsend
The marriage occurred at noon yesterday in Norfolk with Mra Paul Booker Robinson and Dr Frederick W Townsend of Cleveland as the couple. Townsend plans a stay in Washington before a potential northern trip while their three children remain briefly with relatives.
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Paul Booker Robinson
Henry Bissell
Cincinnati
Ada Chalfonte
Townsend
Washington
Cinneinnati
Weather summary from Washington July 8 bulletin
Local forecast from the First Entomology Weather Bureau notes showers in the Lower Lake region and along the Atlantic coast, clearing in most areas. Central valleys fair, Northwest showery with thunderstorms, extreme West fair. warmer in the South Atlantic States, cooler in the Northwest. Tuesday shows showers in the South Atlantic States and Minnesota, Nebraska, and western towns may see unsettled weather. rest of the region mostly fair. Temperature readings: midnight to 7 PM show varied highs and lows. sunshine hours about 2 percent of possible. downtown and other cities report rain and temperatures yesterday.
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Washington
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic
South Atlantic
Biates
Minnesota
Daltows
Nebraska
Mirassippi
Upper
Lake Region
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Dederick Strasburg
Buster Git
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American Federation of Labor
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Vin EC Pope
Speal
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Washmeton
Charles Bell
Thomas C Waves
Ebbirman
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Howe Eugene WT
Jen J
Tucker Monroe
Luchs Prank MacFimley HC C
Shiles
Lanin Ryals
Woodworth Clam
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Indigals
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S‘appers' Association
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Ibiadon
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Hood
DR. Young
Husband
Lemmer
Golden & Co
Allen
Charles Wheeler
Fredericksburg
Kimball
Folica Court
Richard Martin
Wheeler
Maan TN Gray
Shadows Woman
ODD Fellows
Congress of NG. P. C and E. Association Ready For Business
Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemstry
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
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Massachusetts Avenue
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