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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1907

Page

9

Planning Guard Camp Liberty At Harpers Ferry This July

The District National Guard officers plan an annual encampment at Harpers Ferry starting July 14. Gen Harries and aides reviewed the site, with limited changes from 1904 setup. Passes will let soldiers leave camp for hours, and three Bolivar Heights farms will serve as parade grounds. Pay rolls through June 30 are ready, and drills to improve efficiency were discussed alongside rifle practice and heligraph signaling.

Harpers Ferry Harries District National Guard Militia Adjutant General Guard Brett Neumeyer Wiliam A Duvall W. E Chase Duncal L. Buss Mount Gretna Bolivar Heights National Guard Twe Congress Heights

Alumni Meeting at Business High School Tonight

The Business High School Alumni Association holds its annual meeting at 8 pm at the school on Ninth Street and Raode Teland Avenue. Officers will be elected as the group notes its most successful season, with strong interest in all activities and a slate of executive and advisory board members currently listed.

The Business High School Ninth Street Raode Teland Avenue Persorms W C Sullivan Hermon C Metcalf Grace L Hurlbutt G Herd Mattingly Raymond W Pullman Dempster M. Smith Ruth W Bowie Charlee A Jones J. Ezra Troth Jease C. Suter Wiliam G. Stuart Madge Sterley Charles C. Lamborn Clara Babcock Henry E Stringer T. L. Speiden J. Henri Wagan Arthur ©. Houghton Paul Keyser Ida M Atchison J. W. Manning Roberta King J. Fant Carraney Otte Perry Corbett Elmer Trey

Monument Unveiling Delayed by Sulzer No-Show

A crowd at Arlington waited for over an hour for a speech by William Sulzer of New York to dedicate Capt John Wins’s monument. No message arrived, and ceremony proceeded with Edith Simonson drawing the flag cord. Capt Daniel Kelley, designed the shaft and led fundraising, with several Revenue Cutter Service officers and relatives in attendance.

William Sulzer New York Arlington John Wins United States Revenue Cutter Service Edith C. Simonson Port Richmond Staten Island Collins Mr. Suizer Daniel F. Kelley Revenue Cutter Service John Collins Kelley Joseph C. Simonson Misa Lottie Decker D. B. van Name Misa Vivian van Name Revenues Cutter Service Wertz G. Ross J. Q. Walton F. C. Billard L. C. Covell B. M Chiswell C. S. Root The

Tenant Wins Suit Over Rent After Vacating Flat

Justice of the Peace Mills ruled in favor of Hugh Hollis in a Berkshire Chapin street case against J L Karrick owner of the Berkshire. The decision held that surrender of keys and owner entry followed by repairs and relet at a different rent voided the remaining rent due and that the monthly payment clause did not trigger acceleration when the tenant left before term end. The self renewing lease did not accelerate payments on vacancy.

Washington Justice of the Peace Mills' Court J. L. Karrick Berkshire Chapin Street Hugh Hollis Internal Revenue Bureau of the Treasury Mills

George Washington University Opens Division of Education

The university will launch in autumn a new division of education to strengthen public schooling and may later become a national teachers college. It aims to promote educational science, prepare teachers for advanced public school roles, raise professional standards, and improve public education efficiency. A teacher appointment bureau will assist graduates in finding positions at no charge, led by President Charles W. Needham and experts such as Dr Williston Hough and Dr Elmer E H Brown.

George Washington University Division Division of Education Teachers’ College Charles W. Needham Williston Hough William C Ruediger Elmer EH. Brown United States William E. Chancellor George E. Myers Willard S. Small William W. Black Stephen E. Kramer

Clergy Not at Fault In Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Tale

In a candid letter from Cleveland Plain Dealer, H. Fitnam defends clergymen against blanket blame for sensational or criminal conduct cited by The Post. He asks if a wolf in sheep's clothing affects mutton quality and recalls jokes about weather and umbrellas during a Mexico visit.

Corning Post H. Fitnam Cleveland Plain Venter Mexico

Trees to Fight Flood to Prevent Sudden Thaws

Pittsburg reports a chamber of commerce plan to plant vast headwater forests to trap moisture and avoid rapid thaws. The scheme would cost millions, require years to show results, and involve Forest Service and Appalachian Reserve officials assessing feasibility alongside a $25,000 federal pilot appropriation.

Pittsburg Monongahela Allegheny Pennsylvania Virginia New York Maryland Hven Congress Forestry Bureau James Wilson Department of Agriculture Wiliam L Hall Appalachian Mountains Forest Reserve

New York Money Outlook Signals Large July Disbursements

New York July 1 disbursements will be unusually large as half yearly settlements loom. Markets pause amid cautious participation and heavy obligations. NYC bonds totaling 29 million are to be sold this month while Northern Pacific stock subscriptions exceed 11 million. Banking reserves at NY clearing banks sit around 4.51 million, down from last year. Nationwide bank reports show loan growth and steady cash, with interior banks recalling credits from New York. Treasury recalls 20 million in deposits, delaying redemption effects. Foreign gold movements release pressure as Paris and Bank of France show strain ahead of July.

New York New York City New York Clearing House Washington Joans Clearing House Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department Paris New Haven Bank of France

Mrs. Walter Weed Named Regent of Norwalk DAR Chapter

Mrs. Walter Harvey Weed, former vice president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, elected Regent of the Norwalk Connecticut Chapter. The chapter is the largest in the state and Weed, once a city resident, is noted as a strong speaker and organizer with potential nomination for president general two years away.

Walter Harvey Weed The Daughters of the American Revolution Norwalk Conn Land Weed Lmnatiier Hill A. R

Cadets Plan Ocean City Camp With Cadet Club Help

High school cadet committee meets at temporary headquarters on Fourteenth and G streets NW to discuss arrangements for the annual encampment to be held at Ocean City New Jersey. The plan includes a sea trip via Norfolk and Philadelphia and two days at the Jamestown Exposition with the Cadet Club aiding preparations. Raymond Nash and J D Anderson are noted for supplies and cook house supervision.

Ocean City N. J Norfolk Philadelphia FL HL Linthicum F. Eastern High School W. J. Bland Western High School Raymond Hart Claude ©. Taylor Central High School M. C. Auer

Work Awaits 40 000 Men in Northwest Lumber and Rail Jobs

W C Alford explains in Spokane on June 16 that eastern Washington Oregon and northern Idaho mills require 20000 more workers and railroads need similarly many. The Western Pine Shippers Association seeks 20000 additional hands with agents sent as far as Maine. W W C Alford says 60000 men are needed to keep 20000 employed with wages high, workers paid 45 to 60 a month plus board in woods and 3 60 to 10 a day in mills. He notes labor shortages due to prosperity and higher pay elsewhere.

Spokane Wash Washington Oregon Idaho Norther Pacific Northwest H .N. Kennedy Northern Pacific Railway Company Western Pine Shippers’ Association James P McGoldrick McGoldrick Lumber Company E . Cartier van Dissel Phoenix Sawmill Company John C. Barline Washington Mill Company Maine W.W. C. Alford United States Canada

Bold elevator boy foils gunman in Wyoming apartments

Gloster Peterson, a colored elevator operator, faced a desperate robber who demanded money. The quick thinking teen hid the gunman, triggered a safe ride to the top floor, and alerted residents, leaving the desperado waiting on the stairs until the elevator resumed and found the lobby empty.

Gloster Peterson Wyoming Apartments Gloster

Young girl dies in cab near Pennsylvania Station

Mildred Ewing, a fifteen year old from Northern New York, died in a taxi while being driven home from the Pennsylvania Station to 3000 Eleventh Street Northwest. She had TB and had recently been at a health resort. Her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Twing were with her after being summoned.

Mildred Ewing Pennsylvania Station New York Eleventh Street Charles Twing Washington Mildred

William E. Dennison Buried in Congressional Cemetery

Funeral services for William E. Dennison were held yesterday at his home 406 SF Street NW with Rev. Clement Brown presiding. Delegations from Royal Arch Masons Knights Templar Mystic Shrine and Freemasons attended. Interment followed with Veterans wreaths and psalm services at Congressional Cemetery.

William E. Dennison SF Street Clement Brown Church of the Ascension Columbia Chapter Royal Arch Masons Columbia Commandery Knights ‘Templary Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine New Jerusalem Lodge Dennison Congressional Cemetery Psnendc

Bear Raids On Stocks Signal Mixed Market Tone

Optimism persists among New York bankers and business leaders about the general financial situation despite a mixed stock market. Weather and Milliken Bros. failure weigh on sentiment as traders foresee retrenchment and cautious demand for investments, with government actions and wheat prices shaping near term moves.

New York Wall Street

Far Worse Loes From the Bellsmere American

Mrs Youngbride sobs that a wife in the community has shattered her home. A horrified friend asks if the husband has been enticed away, but the text hints at a deeper scandal and community gossip in Bellsmere.

Bellsmere

Pensions Inquiries From Soldiers and Heirs

A 1907 Pension column offers guidance on disability, age, and service claims from veterans and dependents. Questions range from eligibility under the act of February 6 1907 to restoration, foreign service applications, and shouldering fees, with officers answering on specific cases and prevailing laws.

Alexandria Bension Mra. T. F Orcs Dayton Onio Henry T Commissioner of Pensions United States Lansing, Mich Secretary of the Interior McCumber

Hotels and Guests Listed in Large City Directory Scan

A long list of hotel guests across Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond and other cities. The entries name numerous individuals and couples with their associated hotels and in many cases spouses. Also includes several military and international travelers from Canada and the United States.

Baltimore T Knipp Burns A. Wilson Raleigh K. Smith Ebbitt Boston M. Collyer Ratetech William HH Pomeroy Metropolitan Thomas F Ferry WA Randall J P Hayward W F. Burdett Riggs Godfrey Cabot J. B. Cabot T D Cabot New Willard Chicago H G Davie J W Veitch F. H. Howard HM Roe G W Berg I. Settel A. Landfield Reed Applegate Nationa Hand D Balion C T Moffeth George M Cowan Nathan Tubbs Higes William A Pinkerton George M Shippy Ivers and Wite J. J 'Lindman R Graham H Hill D Kelty N_ McClellan L. le Couple Wash Hasley Mra H C. Mecum Willard Pittsburg Finkelstein Lewis George H I. George William R. Huamiltan A C Kinney M J Farrell John Osborne San Francisco Atlanta W. C. Marshall Macon Arlington Illinois Conrad H Hoenigsmark Waterloo Whberner Joliet J A. Magann, Jr Bronx City Indiana C. B. van Mater W Boyd Newcastle H. D Holman Rockwell E Dicghone Mason City National Maury Indianapolis H. A Boomer H. G. Maury Kentucky L. Lacy Hopkinsville W Taylor Frankfort Joplin E B Smith WM Vaughenx St Louis EP Creecy E. Lapping M Rotley J Walsh A B Walsh Nebraska Dayton Lincoln NEW W . Breazdale New Brunswick Ulett North Carolina J M_ Scott Charlotte A A Chapman Oxford Ei R Latrdy New York State H J Heinstein Rochester W M Coward South Byron William C Beil Auburn M Regan HR Regan Buffalo Charles H Goodrich Binghamton JC Hayden Mien Grace Hayden Merriam Knonville Steels Chattanooga J Abbott Seattle West Virginia Hanks Charles Little Harrisburg Naqian Elliott Worthcott Huntington New WiTar Wisconsin F. W Hood Fort Atkinson United States Army A. Boone Charles W Thoop United State Navy C_C_ Windsor B. M. Doteen W T. Hoadley Epbitt Canada James 5S Snasdell Montreal Nations Hunter and Wife Toronto Air H. Tait L. B

The Penalty of Crime in a 1631 New Haven Trial

A fragment recalls a 1631 New Haven magistrates court case over profane swearing by a young girl. The text notes adult attitudes, the mother’s influence, a guilty verdict, a lecture, and a fine of 16 pence, illustrating harsh colonial juvenile discipline.

Henry Blake New Haven Green New Haven Aga Ee

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