Commencement Exercises at Washington Normal School and Affiliates
Dr. Du Bois delivered the commencement address for the Normal School No. 2 and related schools. Scholarships were conferred on graduates including students from Armstrong Manual Training and Washington High. Awards and honors were presented by officials such as Macfarlind, West, and Biddle with attendees including Dr. W. S. Montgomery and Rev. W. Bishop Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School No. 2
M Street High
Armstrong Manual Training
Dr. du Bois
St. Francis ‘of Assisi
Braccis
Ist
W. E. Burg
Im Ross
University of Atlanta
Washington Normal School
No. M Street
P bMinion
Board of ‘Trade
E. Smithard Furker
Francis
James F. Diundy
John A. Chamberla
W. W. Conner
W. Bruce Evans
Montgomery
Lucy E. Meten
W. Bishop Johnson
T. Stuart
Commisfarkind
Birdie
W. 8. Montgomery
Allen Oert Taylor
Harold Haynes
Nia
Walter C. Rimmer
Howard University
Ouners
Josephine Pin- Cornet
Jain A. Brown
Zaly FR
Holmes
Carhé
Ware Dyson
to‘Oberiin
Iaishon Johnson
Business High School Class of 1906 Celebrates
Graduates of Business High School gather for a close celebration held at the school on Main Street and Rhode Island Avenue. President Elmer Trey and Principal Porterfield spoke, with poetry and songs by Amelia Ro, Miss Struble, and Ethel Harper. A valedictory by Mason and brief addresses closed the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business High School
Th Street
Rhode Island
Elmer
Trey
Amelia A
M. Chaney
Andress
AL Porterfield
Dashe
Soto O
Senators Learn Modern Warfare With Port Washington Drill
Three United States Senators Warren Overman and Warner joined a training exercise to study coastal defense near Fort Hunt Virginia. The mock invasion used a line laying vessel Armis tead to simulate enemy torpedo boats while Forts Washington and Alexandria repelled the attack. Also present were Gen Randolph former chief Col Harrison acting chief of Ktlle and Capt Hagood and Finbeck of the Artillery Corps. The group, members of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, observed the exercise amid a brigade-like demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Warren
Overman
Warner
Port Washington
Fort Hunt
Tke Potomac
Monnet Vernon
Washington
Alexandria
Armistead
Gen
Randolph
Col
Harrison
Ktlle
Hagood and
Finbeck
Artillery Corps
Committee
Will of Edwin Hay filed in Masonic form
The will dated December 188? names widow Florence B. Hay as heir after debt payment. The document, in the handwriting of Hay, expresses love for his children and proper protection. Witnesses were William Oscar Ruome, J. C. Garlorc and M. O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin &. Hay
Qf Hay
Florence B. Hay
William Oscar Ruome
J. C. Garlorc
M. O'Connor
McKinlay Addresses Men's Club on Far East Trip
Representative Duncan E. Me spoke to the Men's Club of the First Congregational Church last night. McKinlay, who joined the Taft party on their journey to the far East, gave a four minute description of China and Japan and shared several interesting stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan E. Me
McKinlay
Taft Party
Uip
Far East
China
Japan
Immigrant Admissions Rise In May Figures
May admissions to the United States reached 37 thousand, according to Department of Commerce and Labor data. The six month total ended May shows 618 thousand admissions, with 129,813 from Russia. Debarments in May stood at 2,258, and the six months ended May tally 21,624.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Rusia
Secretary Taylor and wife to embark on world tour
Assistant Secretary Taylor of the Treasury Department and his wife will depart this afternoon for a months long journey around the world. The trip will include visits to resorts in the Far East and will end with a stop in Minnesota and Wisconsin before sailing from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Treasury Department
Minnesota
Empire May Escape Punishment For Filibustering
The steamer Empire will escape punishment for filibustering connected to the Guatemalan revolution. Neutrality law covers only pretension of aid. Secretary of State instructs Commander Mulligan to let Empire depart Corinto Nicaragua at will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Mullian
Marblhead
Corinto
Nicaragua
Mulligan
Panama
San Jose
United States
Navy
Nunez
State Department
Bacona
Cabrera
Social fund drive reaches $4500 for building fund
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union reports four thousand five hundred dollars raised toward its Sixth Street headquarters building. Donations came from multiple unions and individuals after a morning glory social held April 1 and 6. The convention praised contributors and organizers and announced a social at the Eckington Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Glory Social
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sixth Street
Emma. F. Shelton
Woman's Christan Temperance Union
Eckington Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Christian Temperance
Nion
Chapin
Frances BR. Willard
Northwest
le Droit
Southwest
Capital Hil
Southeast
Hamine
Georgetown
le Droit Y
Margaret
Platt Y
Anni Gordon
Central
A. E. L. Leckie
Anson Taylor
M. G. Copeland
J. Huwil
Archibald McKee
Flower Mission
Jennie Smith
Jennie V. ‘Robinson
Board of Trustees
Woman's Christian Temperance ‘Union
Mma
Trandeph
L.D. Clark
J. C. Fernald
Ea M. Boston
B.C. Culbertson
Nellie H. Bradley
C. L. Lloyd
M. M. K. White
W.T. Thompson
R. R. Riedel
Imma
Clinton Smith
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Cadets Summer Outing Aids Ocean City Camp Fund
Two thousand tickets were sold for the High School Cadets summer outing to Ocean City N J to raise funds for a military camp. About 9 students with parents and friends attended the excursion on the St Johny river steamer which made three trips. Crack Company H of Western High School planned to drill but most members were absent. Prizes will be awarded at the camp in Ocean City for top ticket sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
Jatwer View
Ocean Ory
N. J
St. Johny
Admiral Porter Garrison Elects John W Weeks
Admiral Porter Garrison A and N A holds meeting with strong turnout as Hugh H Henry opens the session. New members 4. D. Borcke and L B Forman join US Navy veterans. Main action: election of Representative John W Weeks of Massachusetts to membership amid applause.
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David D. Porter Garrison
N. A
John W. Weeks
Hugh H. Henry
Porter Garrison
D. Borcke
L B. Forman
United States Navy
Massachusetts
J. Edwin Browne
F. C. Longstreet
Noah W. Tryon
W. A. Hickey
J. W. Bren
Roosevelt Garrison
W.J. Elliott
J. J. Surain
Barry Garrison
Election of officers at Philadelphia convention
The International Brotherhood of Bookbinders held sessions at Typographical Temple with a vote creating the office of president and general organizer to unite members. District conferences will be held to promote the cause while endorsing postal telegraph, eight hour day, and seeking labor-friendly Congress members. Officers to be elected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
International Brotherhood of Bookbingers
Central Board
Glackling
Post-office Department
T. V
Pawderly
Labor unions and open shop debate echo in Washington
A labor dialogue in Washington highlights union power and open shop controversy. Joan W. Hays of Minneapolis notes presses like The Washington Post publishing labor views, while leaders discuss hiring practices and the impact on wages and workers. The piece also mentions Bird S. Golay at Yale and Coler’s quotation on unorganized opposition to unions. A Kentucky note cites prison labor lease terms for 69 convicts to a border project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Joan W. Hays
Minneapolis
Bird S. Golay
Brooklyn
Yale University
Gtr
Washington
Tnton
Emall
Board of Prison Commissioners For
Kentucky
Frankfort
Labor debates and miners seek home for aged workers
E B Forte of Louisville cites new labor rates as three conits per day the highest price ever paid in Kentucky for convict labor. He plans to protest to the AFL executive council next week for the Louise ville trades assembly. Montana miners push for a home for aged and incapacitated miners. Montana's congressional delegation received a resolution from the Butte Miners Union urging a bill to set aside public land to build the home. Sam De Nedrey says the child labor bill pending in Congress will pass this session despite recent inactivity by opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoe Manufacturing Company
Kentucky
E. 8. Forte
Louisville
The
American Federation of Labor
Trades Assembly of
Louiseville
Montana
Wavd Instgurat
Montafa
Congress
Butte Miners’ Union
Sam de Nedrey
Central Labor Union
PUPILS GIVE CONCERT ADVICE FOR THE STUDENTS
In Washington College of Music closing exercises at Haten, Col. James C. Frazer spoke on cheerful honest work and avoiding laziness, urging students not to boast as the world will value their merits. The programme featured mandolin and guitar pieces, a Messiah aria, Liszt and Bach-Gounod selections, and a violin concerto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Puple
Washington College of Music
James C. Frazer
West Virginia
Washington
Walter T. Holt
HB. L. Moore
Pansy Cazlin
Galleher
A Hart
Holt
Sydney
Lloyd Wrightson
Col. Prazer
Nordica
Ysaye
Rosenthal
Mme. Bishop
Harold Eisenberg
Col. Frazer
Mabel Owen
Liszt
Ouida
Wheelock
Fabian Taling
Gertrude Reuter
Wieniawaki
Harold Elsehberg
Elizabeth
Migs
Ads Birch
Senilfer
Four Apostolic Delegate awards degrees at St John’s College
The Fortieth annual commencement at St John’s College on Vermont Avenue saw Mont Rev. Diomede Falconio preside as four students received Bachelor of Science degrees: James J. O'Toole Joseph T. Fitzgerald Adolf Schathirt and Leo A. Rover. Commercial diplomas went to Bernard J. Green and Bernard J. Farrell. Certificates were awarded to multiple juniors, sophomores, freemen and first academics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diomede Falconio
St. John's College
Chrisian Brothers
Vermont Avenue
Natonal Theater
Fatconio
James J. O'Toole
Joesph. T. Fitzgerald
Adolph ¥. Schathirt
Leo A. Rover
Bernard J. Green
Bernard J. Farrell
Bernard
Claws
Michael A. Deving
Joseph I. Parley
Felix G Daly
Collected Debt by Draft in Police Court
Everett B. Latham charged with false pretenses had case continued until Monday to present vouchers on H. S. Dickey of Bogota agreed to a $200 draft. It allegedly drew $107 from Whitman Osgood. draft returned unpaid, leading to Latham's arrest. Dickey and Latham owed money. the draft scheme aimed to recover it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett B. Latham
H. S. Dickey
Bogota
Whitman Osgood
Latham
Dickey
Hill Best Rifle Shot in U S Army History
Abraham Hill a sergeant in the Twenty fourth Infantry stationed in the Department of Dakota tops the army rifle, pistol and carbine practice records for 190. The mark is 86.33 percent on slow, timed and skirmish fire. Following him are Captain Rufual Longan Eleventh Infantry Department of the Missouri 81 Sergeant William A Cantrell Fifth Infantry 867 and Otto Hatin sergeant Second Cavalry Department of Luzon 8167.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Hill
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Department of Dakota
United States ‘Army
Rufual
Longan
Eleventh Infantry
Department of the Missouri
Whi Fam
A. Cantrell
Fifth Infantry
Otto 8. Hatin
Department of Luzon
Colors Presented to the Virginia by Norfolk Junior Order
In Norfolk Virginia on June 16 a formal presentation of a full set of patrol colors for infantry and artillery was made to the battleship Virginia. Mayor Riddick presented the colors on the Norfolk Navy Yard main thoroughfare amid a naval band and a crowd of about 1000. Capt Schreider of the Virginia accepted the colors, with Lieut Commander Lattimer and many Junior Order of United American Mechanics members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of American Mechanics
Norfolk
Artillery
Virginia
Order of the United , American “Mechanics
Norfolk Navy Yard
Naval Past
Riddick
Cobra
Schreider
Order of United American’ Mechanics
Lattimer
Provisional Pennsylvania Guard to Camp Mount Gretna
The article reports Governor Stewart of Pennsylvania accepting a proposal to site a provisional National Guard regiment at Mount Gretna for one week. It notes approvals by Thomas J. Stewart adjutant general and Assistant Secretary of War Oliver, with details on funding and command assignments involving naval officers and state troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylynia
Oliver
Geri
Thomas J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania/ National Guard
Mount.Greta
Conafion
President Pardons Cravens After Court Martial
President Roosevelt commuted the dismissal sentence of Lieut. Cravens of the Artillery Corps following a court martial. The Navy Yard at Norfolk and the naval training station at Newport News were inspected by Assistant Secretary Newberry and aide. Reports say Dewey passed Sabang Bay and ships arrived at several ports while others sailed for Singapore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Cravens
Firat -Liewt
Carlos
Roosevelt
Navy Yard
Nortol
Naval, Training
BL Helena
Newsport’ News’ Shipbuilding Company
Newberry
Navy Department
C. B. Vreeland
Washington
United States
Dolphin
Minnesota
Dowk
Singapore
Davey
Haley
Dewey
Sabang Bay
Sumatra
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Biddle
Vic
Norman M
Tey Friel
Treas
Johns
Cora Armstrong
Claude Roger
Mary L. Bigsins
Joseph Childs
Dengelo
William
Na 'Y. Liston
Emily G. Rosentead
Myrtle
Schofield
Agus Stoutenburgh
Walter W. Tolson
Me. Wykuerzer
John F. Yearman
Florence Hay
Hichiyr
River View
St. Johns
Bookbinders’ Convention
Ayer
Gallege of Music
St. John’s, College
Apostolic Delegate
Falconio
Christian Brothers’ Institution
Hill
ARMY
Richmond F. Devin
Cornelius Dew. Willcox
General Blan
Joseph P. Pracy
Percy M. Kessler
Robert #. McMillan
Qonat Artillery
Coast Artillery
Andrew Motoy
James al Shipton
Robert
Alternatiy
Alternatiy, Go, the “Fifty-Eighth Company
Arthur
Conklin
Corat Artillery
CH. Hbten, Jr
Forty-ninth
Conut Hartillery
Percy Wits
Joseph B. Douglas
Conat Artillery
Hudson, Patten
Harrien Halt
Coast’ Artilery
Haryidon S. Kerrick
Compans
Gonat Artlery
Cabapany
Whe
J. Bennett
Coast‘ Artillery
George
Hiskn, Jr. S
116Th
Ganat Artilery
Jobh
Johnston
Const Artilry
George’ M. Hroske
Field Artillery
Hugh K. Taylor
Crest Artillery
Thersin
Glarance N. Jones
Pield
John.p
Nurr-Bo
Coast “Artilery
Ideut
Francia
Atalsion
Coast Artilery
Firat
Charles ©. Burt
Coast “Artillery
William’ N. Michel
Biehth
Coast. Artillery
Moward
Willam HH. Menges
Comma Coast Artillery
Arthur L. Keeling
Frendy J. Behr
Ooi Coal Artillery
Thomas A.’ Jones
Pittyfourth
Coase Artillahy
Harry C. Williards
Field
Artery
Pieat Stont
Fred Doyle
Edward M.° Shinkle
Adolph Langehorat
Cost Artilery
Delamere
Skerrett
John W.gulick
Bartram
Gibert
Coast
Frank W. Coe
Starkey
Britt
David
Bédham
Coast Art Navy
Wolf R. Vance
Hoery
Watton
Coaat
Dennis H. Currie
Robert Mf. Billcoit
Baward
P. ‘Nonag
Coast“ Artillers
Samed P
Robleson
Charles Qu ZoNarg
Columbus
Tiayacka
Ohio
NASA
Henry J. Raymond
William Forse
George M
Grimes
Eth Infantry
Raymond F. Metenife
Jonepy
Brady
Foncth Infantry
Vernon Wi Bollet
Henry Rayrond
Exquaining
Columbus Barracks
Carter
Birminghem
Ain
George H. Shields
Serviee
San Francisco
Buford
U.a
Fort Oglethorpe
Batanel Hof
Oroinance Department
Hwedte Bros Ao
Leimnen
Elgin
Waltham
Phades
Kepe
Schwedte Bros
Moore
Ardera
Altri
Beanldiay
Germany
Berlin
Rhce
Sorasis
Atason
Ssi
F Street
Home Savings Bank
7Th St. and
Mass, Ave. NW
Yth
H Sts. NE
7Th St. SW
D. F. Barringer
Lane Main
F St. Ww
Hattie M. Shacklette
Chagren
Neweva Pen Rerive
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