Gossip of the Guard and rifle practice near maneuvers
The narrative notes the Navy battalion’s encampment plans and rifle drills at Congress Heights as Gen Harries contemplates reordering the First Regiment of the District National Guard. Delays in sailing the Puritan to Annapolis slow official announcements while regiment reform and training arrangements proceed for Harpers Ferry encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Heights
Harries
District National Guard
Col May
Harris
Uatume
McKay Estate Case Sees Debt Jurisdiction Dispute
Justice Clabaugh sustained two demurrers in the McKay estate suit, ruling no DC statute of limitations on foreign judgments and that the Woodard and McKay executors face limits only by twenty year payment presumption. The decision also involved a separate Baltimore and Ohio rail penalty suit and questions of federal jurisdiction.
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Justice Clayhaugh
New York
Cher
Clabaugh
District Dreom Court
Fleury the Woodard
Mabel Grace McKay
Estate of the Hat
Cal Nathantil McKay
Joh Gridiy
Guarante Trust
Wnd Safe Depoart Company
Philolophie Che
District of Columbia
Abirney Bultun Jewia
Jaluthi
Worthington, Teall A Fratie
Kliney ¢& Woodard
Vmikkapistite
Baltimore and Ohio
District Supreme Court
Yesurday
Baltimore and Ohn Railroad Company
Beach
United States
United States Distriet Court
Delegates Named for Manuscript Congress Delegation
The United States will send delegates to the International Congress for the Reproduction of Manuscripts Coins and Seals in Liege next August. The State Department announced the selection: Herbert Putnam, I Lee Phillips, Dr James B Angel, Prof C U M Gay, Prof Marker, and Dr J S Bil lings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kelghim
International Congress
Liege
State Department
Herbert Putnam
Congress
Lee Phillips
Carcass
James B Angel
Emyectus
Michigan
C UM Gayi Talveraty
California
F Marker
Harvard
J S. Bilings
New York
New Public Clock Installed Near Fifteenth Street
Residents on Fifteenth street and New York avenue NW heard an unfamiliar chime last night from a new public clock placed in the lower level of the National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company building. The 360 pound device weighs and was installed to mark the hour. Italian Warship Dagall to Visit Washington. The Dagall is scheduled for a visit to Washington with a Potomac River plot applied for. the vessel is expected at Cape Henry between June 13 and 36 and will reach Alexandria where its officers and crew disembark.
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Fifteenth Street
New York Avenue
National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company
Washington
Dagall
Potomac River
Cape Henry
Alexandra
Life of Washington official Cross a longstanding banker and secretary
Cross, longtime secretary of the National Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company for 35 years and secretary of the Washington Safe Deposit Company since 1882, is a prominent Washington figure. Born August 8, 183, he rose from Navy Yard engineer to broker, with deep civic and Masonic ties, and remains active in banking, insurance, and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Cross
Washington Safe Deposit Company
National Metropolitan Fire Insurance Company
Washington
Lfe
Cross
Michael R Shine
Washington Navy Yard
District of Columbia
Louisiana Avenue
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Croas
Washington Safe Depoult Company
Board of Fire Underwriters
Masons
Naval Lodge
Mr. Cross
Chauncey Depew
Year’s Work for Charity at Social Settlement Closing
The first annual closing exercises of the Social Settlement at 118 M street southwest were held last night at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. James Walker presided as principal of the ayphax School, with speeches by H. B. F. Macfarland and others. Members showcased settlement work, and children performed under Miss Lillian Moore. A river excursion for children and mothers was announced, and fundraising appeals followed aiding the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Moriah
F J Grimke
Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church
Lillian Moore
Maj
J. M Saunders
Girls
Georgia Lucas
Carrie Campbell
Migs
Iola Jefferson
De C_W Childs
W. Broca Evans
Armstrong Manual Training School
WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE AND BANK CHECK CHARGES
Probate notices show John Williams name sole heir Neltie Post executrix after March 2 196 will filing. George H Lowrey will directs five dollars to each child widow gets remainder executrix named. New Yorker Heldom Bad Check Charge: Coggahill Macey arrested in city, case continued to Monday, $300 bond default. He allegedly came to see a young lady, registered at a hotel, bought bouquets, and paid with two returned no funds checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
John Willams
Neltie Post
Executrix
George H . Lowrey
Sarah Lowrey
Axscutrix
Coggahill Macey
New York
Helan and McNamee
United States
Macey
Equitable Trust Company of
Russell as witness further inquiry requested
Secretary Taft heard Minister Russell testify on the Bowen Loomis controversy in Caracas regarding the Mercador claim and Loomis transactions. Bowen pressed for a Caracas inquiry with Parker and Hurst. Taft may act after Unwin arrives. Russell denied saying he did all the work though he may have claimed profits. he refused to judge private diplomat transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Loomis
Venezuela
Russell
Taft
Bogota
Caracas
Legation
Bir. Loomis
Veresuala
Bowen-Loomis
Mercador
War Department
Owen
Mr. Russell
Catholic University Wins 40000 Judgment On Note
The Catholic University of America obtained a District Supreme Court judgment against Henry P. Waggaman for 4000 on a promissory note dated July 1 1889. The note was made by Waggaman to Benjamin K. Plain and indorsed along the chain to Thomas H. Waggaman trustee for the Lenthall estate, then to the Catholic University. Judgment rests on renewal of the obligation on March 2 1904, with attorneys Hamilton Colbert and Charles J Bonaparte for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University Wing
Henry P. Waggamar
Catholic University of America
District Supreme Court
Henry P. Wagaman
Henry P. Waggaman
Benjamin K. Plain
Mr. Plain
Thomas H. Waggamen
Lenthall
Catholic Univer
H. FP. Weggaman
Hamilton & Colbert
Charlies J. Bonaparte
Catholic University
May Break Havre Windows as Paul Jones Body Arrives
The Navy asks Havre authorities to allow four U S cruisers and a collier to enter the harbor next month to receive Rear Admiral Sigsbee and the body of John Paul Jones. Plans for transfer are unsettled and the squadron will not sail from New York until finalized. Firing salutes may shatter Havre windows. authorities face risk if ceremonies occur locally.
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Paul Jones
Navy Department
Paris
Bayre
United States Navy
Tha City
Sigsbee
Brooklyn
Tacoma
Galveston
Chattanooga
John Paul Jones
New York
Havre
1860
Warshina
AID FOR CATHOLIC INDIANS Meeting At Gen Reid Residence
A local branch of the Marquette League formed last night at Gen George C Reid home on Massachusetts avenue. The society supports Catholic Indian schools and Srather work nationwide. Rev Charles Warren Currier addressed the gathering noting funds and gifts, including over 20 000 yearly from Mother Catherine Drenel. Justice Morris was temporary chairman and Willem H De Lacey temporary secretary. Gen Reid elected treasurer. De Lacey secretary. A constitution committee was named and to meet tonight. second league meeting set for next Friday at Gen Reid's home.
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Marquette League
George C Reid
Massachusetts Avenue
United States
Washington
Charles Warren Currier
New York City
Walher Currier
Justice Morris
District Court of Appeals
Willem H. de Lacey
Father Currier
America
League
Catherine Drenel
Philadelphia
Gen Armstrong
Admiral Rameey
Francis Riggs
Mel O'Connell
Reid
Charles Warrer Currier
George C Rola
Suatice
MF Morris
William F Downey
James I. Mackin
Ray Thomes
Lee
R TR. Wallace
If Harrington
RA Marmion
Thomas M Winesnt
William H. de Lacey
J Nora McGill
H J. Croneon
Charles J Phillipe
Honors For Boy Pupils At St Cecilia’s Academy
Closing exercises of St Cecilia’s Academy boys classes featured instrumental music, songs, and a play “Revels of the United States Ballers” at St Peter Hall. Raymond Luckett led, with awards to multiple pupils, plus premiums for attendance and highest averages. Navy Yard Band concert announced and Marine Band to perform at the White House with a six to seven pm program.
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St. Cecilia’s Academy
St Cecilia's Academy
St Petera Hall
Raymond Luckett
Alfred Nef
United States
Samuel Crowh
Alfred Neff
Ko'aun
William Oyster
Robert Walker
Joan Darby
Coleman
le Cata
Brown
Morgan
Rey J M O'Brien
Samuel Crown
John Eckert
Robert Hadhey Willsm Oyetor
Thomas Roache
William Scheeffer
Willan White
Alfred Nem
Raymond Marks
Harry Gutheidge
Herman Schulters
Willam Becker
Robert Spaulding
Harry Buecher
Larmle Oyster
P Ashburne
Oscar Luckett
Thamas Lane
John Darby
Richard Bright
Richard Crawford
Norma Eckert
Jonn Meinberg
Tussell White
Frederick Kelley
George Gould
Morton Galloway
Joseph Handley
Francia Gould
Paul Treanor
Ralph Weadill
Richard Thomas
Howard Roache
John Law
Morris Roache
Lot
Samuel Crown Alfred Nef
William White
Herman Bchuiteis
R Spaulding
William Becker
Samual Crown
Suit Over Fiber Machine Dispute Heads to Court
In a District Supreme Court action, John W. Blair and Arion V. Cushman sue George D. McDonald to stop sale of a patented fiber extraction machine. They claim ownership shares after Lindsay’s transfer, while McDonald asserts title via John Hamilton. Replevin was attempted but failed. demand for settlement was $10,000. Also noted are embezzlement and assault sentences, and a donation day at Belt Home for Children with multiple parish donation options.
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John W. Biair
Arion
Lindmy
Blair
Cushman
John Hamilton
Lindsay
HL Prescott Gatley
Belt Home
Branklin Street
Anacostia
St Thomas
Eighteenth
Church Streets
St. Mark's
Trinity Church
C Street
St John's Parish
Georgetown
Dry Dock Dewey to Launch at Sparrows Point Today
Navy Department announces the floating dry dock built for the Philippines will be launched at Sparrows Point today unless weather or tide stop it. The shipyard christening will name the dock the Dewey with Rear Admiral Endicott's daughter acting as sponsor. Attending will be Admiral Endicott and others as the largest floating dry dock aims for delivery to the Philippines next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Philippines
Sparrows Point
Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Orders to Army Officers and Navy Pay Director Actions
Long stale orders list detailing officers granted leave, retirements, reassignments, and examinations. Includes Captains and Lieutenants across Infantry Artillery Signal Corps and Ordnance with postings from Jackson Barracks to Fort Gibbon and San Francisco, plus medical board exams and naval pay director duties.
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Philp H. M Walker
Twelfth Infantry
John J Reilly
Jackson Barracks
Cal Ephraim T C
Richmond Artillery Corps
Leonard D Wildman
Signal Corps
Fort Gibbon
Alaska
Bentcia Harracks
Cal
Morris K Barrell
Artillery Corps
Salsbury
National Cemetery
Robert L Wesks
Army
Fort Logan
H. Hoola Ark
de Rosey Cabell
Presidio
San Francisco
United States Army General Hospital
James A. Logan
Biaelty
Wiliam H Hart
Logan
William Ko Arthur Sorgoon
Army Medical Musgunt
Washington
Chand Ter P Robbins
Harry L Gilchrist
Thomas J Strong US
United States ‘Army General Hospital
Ira A Shimer
Aucos
Canal Zone
Isthma
Panama
Auch Apucia
Birat
Theodore Lyster
George H. Tomey
Presidio of
Rio Frenciaca
Sanford Hi. Wadhame
William J. L. Lyser
Elbert H Perpoms
William N. Bispham
Edward F. Geddings
Henry H. Rutherford
John H. Hise
Ordnance Department
Alton
Ohio
Morgan Engineering Company
Alliance
Warner & Ewesey Company
Cleveland Wire Boring Company
Wellman-feaver-Morgan Company
Standard Welding Company
Cleveland
Drige-Seabury Ordinance Corporation
Bharon
Crucible Steal Company
Pramsal Steel Car Company
American Spire Spring Company
Westmoraland Steel Company
Shelly Steel Tube Company
Pittsburg
Tweedale Retires Amid Army Promotions In 1900s Record
Paymaster T BD Harris detaches at Portsmouth NH and Maj Alexander O Bradle plus Capt Benjamin Alvord receive promotions in the Military Secretary's Office following the retirement of Col John Tweedale after forty two years of service. Tweedale, born 1841 in Philadelphia, served in the Civil War and held chief clerk roles before rising to assistant adjutant general with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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John Tweedale
Military Secretary
Alexander O Bradle
Benjamin Alvord
Infantry
General Staff
Col Tweedole
Philadelphia
Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Isés
War Department
Army
Record and Pension Office
Carman to Succeed Boynton as Chickamauga Chair
Secretary Taft appoints Gen Bara A Carman as chairman of the Chickamauga Military Park Association to succeed the late Gen H W Boynton. Boynton, from his sick bed, urged Taft to name Carman. Also notes naval vessel movements and Chaffee leaving for West Point for graduation events.
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Taft
Chickamauga Association
Bara A Carman
Chickamauga
Chaffee
West Point
Hutchingon
Washington
Millitary Academy
Von Buelow Becomes Prince After Large Inheritance
Berlin June 9 Prince von Buelow Germanys chancellor received notice June 5 that his inheritance under Hamburg mill ionaire Godefroy will amount to about 1 875 000 dollars. Emperor William granted him the patent of prince on the same day. Previously it was said he refused the title because of the cost and lack of an heir to inherit.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Herr Godefroy
Hamburg
William
von Buelow
Martial Law Declared as Armenians Flee Bazaar Attacks
Martial law was declared in Erivan after a Mussulman mob fired on Armenians in a bazaar on June 5, wounding over twenty. Cossacks patrol the streets around the clock as fighting continued through June 6 and 7, with tense conditions spreading through the city.
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St Petersburg
Erivan
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