Tragic End To Sunday Outing In Potomac River
James Pumphrey twenty one of 1339 Eleventh Street southeast sank after leaping from a skiff while a party of eight rode toward a picnic. He drowned as clothes weighed him down. body recovered by harbor police at 6:30 near the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge. Companions say Pumphrey bet he could swim to shore and slipped overboard, despite John Weller and others jumping in to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Nacgada
James Pimphrey
Pennsyvania Avenue
Pumphrey
John P. Pumphrey
Elmer Whsor
John
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pumebrey
John Welter
Hla
Pumiphrey
Despondent Wife Gas Attempt Ends With Hospital Revival
Mrs. Weannie Miller, 29, attempted suicide by gas in her room at 8 L D street NW after learning her husband was late. Neighbors smelled gas, she was rescued unconscious, revived at Emergency Hospital, and later discharged. The husband visited briefly. another mysterious woman aided Miller afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weannie’ Miller
At &L D
Wibhout
Shin
Obscure grave of Union Captain Charles A. De Arnaud
Visit to Mount Olivet Cemetery honors Captain Charles A. De Arnaud, noted for his services to Union troops. Fremont and Grant praised him. he was a scholar and member of Kit Carson Post. Despite recognition, his grave lacked flowers or flags, a quiet tribute noted by a grieving wife from a Union soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todey
Mount Olivet
Grant
Fremont
Premont
Kit Carson Post
G. R
Charles A. de Arnaud
Child Run Over by Carriage Injures Edna Gladmere
Edna Gladmere a three year old girl was struck by a horse and carriage on Thirty Fifth Street Northwest. The carriage driven by G J R Vreeman pulled away after the incident. She suffered a broken right leg in two places and severe bruising and was treated at Georgetown Hospital before being returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Gladmere
G. J. R. Vreeman
Wisconsin
Ato
Thirty-fifth Street
Arrested Fugitive Van Vedelty Surrendered to Brooklyn Police
Will Reginald Van Vedelty is arrested in this city on a fugitive from justice charge at the request of Brooklyn police. He was taken back to Brooklyn by Detective Connelly yesterday morning. The man, known by several names, faces a larceny charge after a woman claimed he robbed her of jewelry valued at $50. He had no proper papers on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Reginald ‘Konperad van Vedelty
Brooklyn
Connelly
Nils, &c
Maryland and D C Dental groups meet at GWU
The twelfth union meeting of the Maryland State Dental Association and the District of Columbia Dental Society will be held at the dental department of George Washington University at 1921 Street Northwest on June 7 8 and 9. Dr Harry B Kelsey of Baltimore will preside and several members will deliver addresses with varied dental exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Dental Association
District of Columbia Dental Society
Dental Department
George Washington University
1921
Street Northwest
Harry B. Kelsey
Baltimore
Maryland Association
Tragic Train Incidents Kill Two Black Men Near Washington
Two unidentified Black men were fatally injured by trains near Washington yesterday morning. One ran down under a northbound mainline train near Deanwood, the other was crushed by a Baltimore and Ohio engine at Ivey City while attempting to avoid another train. The victims, both unnamed and around eighteen, died after hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelpphia
Baltimore and Washington
Deanwood
Baltimore and Ohio
Ivey City
Consuls Meet Today To Plan Consular Service Reorganization
A board of consuls led by Frank H. Mason and including Charles M. Dickmann Robert Chitton Edward Ostman and George H. Em Perry meets today to prepare plans for reorganizing the consular service. The group will consider six subjects set by Secretary Root, including establishment of five insular directors and the scope of their duties. The discussion will cover relations between consulates and embassies, merit system promotion, and potential changes in invoicing fees under the reorganization act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Mason
Charles M. Dickmann
Constantinople
Robert §. Chitton
Poronto
Edward J.ostman
Stuttgart
George H. Empiry
St. Catherines
Root
Constar
Secretary of State
Congress
Wiic- Ann
Txyo
Street Cars Crashed In Washington Collision
Two streetcars collided at a busy northwest intersection about 3 pm. Washington Traction car 1605 sustained rear damage after a southbound Capital Traction car struck it. passengers were shaken but not injured as both trains moved on under their own power. Government hands Carnegie assurances on Chinese customs pledge period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington ‘Traction’ Company
Capital Traction Company
F Street
Seventh Street
Wrier
Washington ‘Traction
Capital ‘Traction
Tats
Pekin
Mr. Carnegie
China
Sarsaparilla Promise of Long-Lasting Dose Value
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a durable remedy with 100 doses per bottle for one dollar, claiming superior efficacy and longevity versus competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Louisville Doctor's Daughter Detained for Sanity Exam
Mrs Kate R Taylor daughter of Dr Dudley Reynolds of Louisville is held at the Baltimore and Ohio depot then moved to the House of Detention for a mental examination. She claimed to know of a plot to assassinate President Roosevelt and tried to reach him by telephone after alarming behavior at the station. Her landlady and police describe nervous, erratic acts during her stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate R. Taylor
Louisville
House of Detention
Baltimore and Ohio Station
Kate BR. Taylor
Dudley 5. Reynolds
South
Baltimore and Ohio
Taylor
Imatron
Iri
wWordan
Roosevelt
White House
Hollis
New Jersey Avenue
Louisvlle
Reynolds
Capt
Amiss
Detective Bureau
Lanisville
iMre
Dudley 8 Reynolds
Td. Taylor
Mrs Anna Woodbury Dies A Life in Cooking Education Ends
Mrs Anna Woodbury widow of Dr Henry B Woodbury died early Saturday of heart disease at 1319 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. She helped found Washington's first cooking school and wrote manuals used nationwide. Survived by sister Mrs Hartet Lowell Butcam brother Generals Charles and James Lowell of Boston and nephew Dr M L Turner. Body sent to Boston for interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna, Lowell Woodbury
Charles Lowell
James Russell Lowell
Massachusetts Avenue Northe West
America
District of Columbia
Woodbury
Hartet Lowell Butcam
Charles
James Lowell
Boston
M. L. Turner
Tolbert Lanston Improves After Stroke
Tolbert Lanston inventor of the Langton typesetting machine regains use of his right arm and leg after a slight paralytic stroke. He was at his home on O Street Northwest when numbness struck his limbs and Dr Swormstedt treated him as a mild paralytic shock. Lanston, a pioneer in mechanical typesetting, created a Monotype sixteen years ago shaping modern composing rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolbert Lanston
Mr. Lanston
O' Street
Dr. Swormstedt
Fourteenth Street
Lanston
Lad in Serious Plight Lying by Potomac Bank
Fourteen year old William Fay of 129 Georgia Avenue South East was found unconscious along the Potomac bank after claiming an unidentified man gave him liquor. He was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital in stable condition. Private Crouch of the Fil precinct spotted him from a launch. timely rescue prevented drowning as tide rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of the Potomac
William Fay
Georgia Avenue
Washington Asylum Hospital
Way
Crouch
Power of Eternal Life Sermon at National Cathedral School
Bishop Satterlee preached on The Power of an Eternal Life to National Cathedral School pupils in St Albans Church. The sermon urged study of life stories of successful figures, noting Christ offers endless life. Assisted by Dr Tierrier and Dr Hratenant, the service featured spring decor and faculty ushers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Satterlee
St. Alban's
Térrier
Hraténant
Dainty
Fracke
Helen’ Johnson
Ruth Thompson
Howers
Gasoline Stove Explosions Injure Man and Destroy Property
A man, Tony Pignatello, is seriously burned after attempting to throw a blazing gasoline stove from a kitchen window. The incident caused two buildings to suffer about $300 in damage and another blaze at a restaurant on Fourteenth Street Northwest. Fire crews extinguished both fires. Pignatello received medical care after the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Pignatello
Tony Pignatella
G Street
Pignatello
William C. Bates
Fourteenth Street
Torbert Expires. Washington Resident John Torbert Dies
John Torbert of Washington district, died at home after an illness of about two weeks. Born April 4, 1842, he served in the Treasury Department and was an authority on customs law. A Mason and church member, he was senior warden at St. Mark's Episcopal and survived by his wife Elizabeth Bryant and three children. Burial at Congressional Cemetery following funeral from 8B Torbert residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Torbert
Mtelongree
Washington
Everan
Forbert
James M
Hlizabeth Peyton
Eirza Peyton
Rittenhouse Academy
Indiana Avenue
Wight
Treasury Department
Torbert
Pentalpha Lodge
Smaster
Elke
St. Mark’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Capitol Hii
Corbert
Elizabeth C. Bryant
John Y. Bryant
Mary
WW. D. Porter
Hyattsville
John
W. & Torbert
Inter
St. Mark's Church
Congresional Cemetery
Mystery Tick Remains Return Spark Suspicions
A six year old Johnny found his father’s missing watch parts hidden in a spring, leading to suspicion of a woman in the home. The watchdog detective confirmed the tale, the mother reacted with alarm, and the incident resolved with the child revealing the object and the truth. The case closed after the recovered piece was identified, clearing the innocent woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmisband
Johnny
Hee
Father
Dr Daniel Boone Clarke Dies in Washington
Dr Daniel Boone Clarke father of the second wife of Thomas E Clarke dies at his Massachusetts avenue home after stomach trouble. A bankruptcy suit against him as Waggaman bondsman is cited as a possible factor. Funeral from St Matthew’s Catholic Church tomorrow at 9 o’clock. burial at Mount Olivet. Clarke was a Maryland-born merchant and physician linked to Franklin Fire Insurance, National Bank of the Republic, and other city interests. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs Alexander Porter Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone’ Clarke
Thomas E
Ansiabolts
Massachusetts Avenue
Matthew's Catholic Church
Mount Olivet Cemeter
Clarke
Maryland
Berrs
Washington
Anne Cripps
Georgetown University
Franklin Fire Insurance Company
National Bank of the Republic
Washington National ‘Movument
Alexander Porter Morse
Plea for Fair Elections in Panama Liberal Delegation
A Panama Liberal party delegation aboard the steamer Alvom Colon appeals for U.S. mediation in upcoming elections. They demand ballot purity, criticize current governance, and warn against disenfranchisement while urging a genuine republic with open, fair votes and peaceful transfer of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Ees
ey _Parres
D.‘Disz
Panama
Alvom
Colon
Arostmena
South
Central America
United’ States
Death of J B Rabbitt Humane Society Agent
Joseph Randolph Rabbitt longtime Washington Humane Society agent died after a stroke at his home in Northwest Washington. He was fifty four and born in Montgomery County Maryland with a career in mercantile work and later the livery business. Rabbitt was famed for humane arrests of cruelty to animals and had many followers and a notable funeral is planned from his residence to Mount Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph. Randolph
Washington
Humang Society
Atrest
Northwest
Rabbitt
Montgomery County
Avergroan
Humane Society
Enon Society
Chester “A. Snhow
Ienmane Society
Ribbitt
Misa Rose Campbell
Bis
Wice
Rabotte
Library of Congress
W. ©. Hall
River Hage
Joséph RB. Rabbitt, Jr
Weitnéstle
Mount Ollyet
Cemetery
Fire damages Beemer home as senator lodge shuttered
Fire destroyed the large awning over the door of Beemer’s residence after a passerby noticed flames. Seven people evacuated as the blaze spread, sparked by a chemical flare. The senator’s family remained inside during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beemer
Sman
Howard Alumni Dinner Highlights Faculty and Awards
Howard University alumni dinner brings together medical dental and pharmaceutical departments at 3008 M Street NW. Rev W Fairfield presides with Profs Reyburn Bragiet Seaman and others. Letters from notable doctors read. toasts honor university character, graduate programs, and Marcus Wheatland received a newly conferred master of arts degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of the
Medical, Dental
Phaymaceutical
Bgniquet
al-Ood
M Street
W. Fairfield
Vereity
Reyburn
Sam Bragiet
Seaman
George W
Cuniverslty
George *W. Cabaniss
Scott
Charles Fshall
Andrew Gwathiy
Taneill
Scurlock
A ‘R. Colling
Amanda v. Gray
Carroll A. “Brooks
Michael C.dumas
DIES FROM WANT OF DRUG AT HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD
Coroner Nevitt reports Georgiana Coleman aged forty died yesterday afternoon at her Anacostia home without medical attention. Death attributed to morphine lack due to long standing addiction. Officials note crackdown on heroin sales hindered access to the drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevitt- Mica Georgiana
Coleman
Hamilton Road
Anacostia
Nevitt
Hénte
Weather Conditions From Agritiltere Report
Sunday evening outlook details unsettled skies across the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific coast. Showers expected Monday across the western states with lingering rain in the central regions and a broad north south wind pattern. Temperatures show little change except in shower areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agritiltere
Eureiu
Withington
Seather
Eik Jow
Mississipni Valley
Pacific
Prinsipal Center
Ot Depyeeston
British Columbia
Bayé
Abewers
Arizone
California
Ohio Valley
Lake
Porshern
Baers
Uap
Séuillien
Laka
Missiasippy
Mircouth
Bowttiona
Nevada
Idaho
Gulf
Atlanta
Lais
England
Eax
Batt Gulf
Californta
Port Harford
House substitutes allow condemned meat to be sold as food products
The analysis contrasts House and Beveridge bills on condemned carcasses and uninspected meat. It notes the House plan omits inspection tagging, limits penalties to misdemeanors, and could let packers misuse condemned meat or ship uninspected products via railroads, complicating interstate traceability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nny
Baveridge
District of Columbia
United States
District of
Beveridge
Revenue Cutter Orders For Various Cadets And Tasks
Chiaf Engineer C A McAllister ordered to proceed to Wilmington Del forMetal business. Cadet William Chapman retention accepted to take effect May 25. Greshert countermanded and orders to hold time in readiness. Cadet HC Tudsop to Mohawk for temporary duty. Cadet J Le Ahera assigned to Onondaga for temporary duty. Donohue appointed cadet and offered to be Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiaf
C. A. McAllister
Wilmington
Del
sMetai
Berrios
William Chapman
AHL Belly
Praperatory
Andere
Greshert
Fimeei
Aptohe
Firt
Agictant
Englaver W
C) Myers
Preleave Gt
Jénet Cadat HC
Tudsop
J. le Ahera
Shaeied
Onondaga
Donohue
Ie Chase
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James Pumphrey
Great Britain
Kentucky
Mr. Roosevelt
Anna Woodbury
Lad
National Cathedral School
Tory P. Torbert
Jorany
Youngster
Papa
Mamma
Butt
Ai J
D. B. Clarke
Waggaman's
Lansburgh
BRO
Lansburgh &Bro
7Th St
J.B. Rabbitt
Fire
Senator Lodge
Howard's
Tocal
Nate Jost Yee Nein
Ty Minke
At & m2
Max
Ain
Ep. m
Arhevinte
Atlantic
Allapus City
Toe x
Dar
Rt Bypton
Mase
Buttala
Chicgko
Cincimpati
Ohio
Me Feane
Wyo
St Danver
I Moines
Helens
Tedianapolie
Ind
Jacksonville
Fla
Kaxisan City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Michae BS
Mopida
Tear
New Oriana
New ‘York
N.Y
Fitteburg
Ealt Lake City
Utah
Louis
Paul
Ming
Vieprin
Os ‘Torday
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Fsts
The
Washington Post
Pedro ‘Domecq
Sanders Ye Seagnan Co
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Ave
Charles J. Bell
Law Reporter Printing Co
Fifth St. N. W
Steinway and Other Pianos
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St
Randle Highlands
Trac~tion Company
U.S
Company Firemen's Insurance
Louisiana Ave
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