Lightning Strikes Maple by White House Portico
Washington dispatch reports the White House family watched a severe thunderstorm as a maple tree near the portico was struck by lightning. The bolt traveled down the trunk and into the ground, shattering bark and roots, with lightning rods believed to have saved the mansion. The incident occurred while the President and family were in the living apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York World
White House
Haseth
Aindstone
Arlachus
Mulding
Prolonged Sessions Mark Mc Coy Committee Meeting
Sweltering hearings of the Mc Coy judsars subcommittee extended discussions on charges against Justis Wolehtine with members voting to dispense with twice daily sessions. The day focused on the sale of the Welsendorae property and matters of the National Trans Literature and the United States Savings Bank.
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Inques
Justis
McCoy Judsars
Mec
Welsendorae
Fo Street
Juste Wright
Matera
Natonal Kirtansf
Intted Slits Savings Bank
Raja h Horses Win at Tem Washington Sout Pars
The race produced an unusual showing as a horse carrying the colors of the Tad an Prince Bui Muduketa led to victory over Lunes Hennessi’s pair Ramporeau and Impeteux. Vermoam placed after Meybourn’s English entry fell back, with Lili purchased recently for $13.00 and a further $8,000 anticipated.
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Washington
Nuteuil
Bui Muduketa
Bilan
Lunes Hennessi
Ramporeau
Impeteux
Meybourn
Lili
Obituary notices from 1814 to 1940s in Rock Creek Arlington area
fragmented obituary notices list several individuals with funeral details. entries include dates in June 1814 and later, names such as ANNI M, JLES tie, EDWARD M SHIRE, and addresses like 120 Rhode Island Ave and 1838 Lavansoret Northwest. notices mention private interments, hospital or cemetery services, and invitations to friends and relatives.
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Belis
Hin Telenr
Rhode Taland
Rock Creek
Anni
John MW Heosh
Pratt
Byony
Providence Hospital
Lansral
Vpom
Wiliite T
Funeria
Lavansoret Northwest
Tune
Wash
Edward M
SHIRE
Arlington No. 14
Fortune to grafters continued from first page
The piece criticizes Colombia for blocking the Hay treaty to pressure the United States into paying 40,000,000 to a French company, labeling Colombian politicians dishonest. It notes Panama asserted independence, the canal was built, and urges voters to judge the facts at the polls.
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United States
Colombia
Panama
Remarkable heart surgery feats stun AMA meeting
Dr Axel Verelius of Chicago reports experiments in animal heart and lung surgery including removal and reconstruction of the heart sac from intestine tissue. He describes suturing punctured hearts and reuniting severed windpipes, with rapid recovery in animals and claims for future human benefit. The AMA session also urges higher medical school entry standards and annual compulsory physical fitness checks for all citizens.
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Axel Werelins
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
Axel Verelius
Chicago
Verelius
Storm Drowns 35 Fishermen at Lake Constance
A sudden storm on Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen, Germany, left at least 25 fishermen missing and ten bodies recovered this morning. The disaster struck yesterday as boats capsized. lake steamers rescued some survivors, while many fishermen could not reach shore.
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Lake Constance
Germany
Friedrichshafen
Speedy Big-Aero Saved From Storm by Curtiss Crew
Special from Hammondsport New York June 24 The Rodman Wanamaker flying boat America neared a crossing of the Atlantic Lloyds of London must pay 94000 to a pool formed by Curtiss Aeroplane Company employees if the flight succeeds Odds fell from 47 to 1 to 1 as funds were raised to back the project The craft narrowly avoided wreck during a heavy thunderstorm.
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Washington Pont
Hammondsport
N. C
America
Atlantic
Lloyds
London
Curtiss Aeroplane Company
Curtiss
Curtiss Aviator Henry Porte Trials Amid Storm at Curtiss Field
A 51 mile gale swept Pleasant valley as Glenn Curtiss and a crew stabilized the America aircraft at Curtiss aviation field. Fifteen men braced the machine while trees toppled and rain fell. Porte then flew at night to 200 feet with passengers, reporting a wide opened throttle and a 75 mph estimate with 4000 pounds gross weight. Additional tests included a half turn and 22 hour engine tests on Curtiss motors, destined for Newfoundland if needed.
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Pleasant Valley
Curtiss Aviation
Glenn Curtiss
Curtiss
America
Porte
George Hallet
James Lamont
Hallet
Curtiss Company
Newfoundland
Fire Department Award Trophies Announced for Friday
A special committee announced Friday afternoon presentations by Commissioner Siddons for Engine Company No 1 and Truck Company No 4. The Henry B Macfarland trophy goes to Engine No 3 and the Gen John A Johnston trophy to Truck No 4. Attendees include Cromwell Thom Poole Chief Wagner Fire Marshal Nicholson and other officials. The awards honor best overall efficiency and apparatus among district units.
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Engine Company
Truck Company
Siddons
Henry B. ¥. Macfarland
John A. Johnston
House of Truck Company
Willam NM
Cromwell
Corcoran Thom
John Poole
Wagner
Fire Department
Nicholson
Engine and Truck Company
Counterfeit Notes Found in New York Bank Safe
Federal agents report discovery of more than 40 counterfeit United States notes in a bank safe deposit box rented by Frank E. Wallace alias Wilson. Wallace and Paul Potters are held for the Federal grand jury in New York on charges of attempting to pass spurious currency to Brooklyn confectioners.
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United States
New York
Frank E. Wallace
Wilson
Chief Flynn
Secret Service
Wallace
Paul Potters
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Brand New Conspiracy Unearthed
A New York Sun dispatch reports President Wilson faces a second conspiracy tied to business opposition to antitrust legislation. The White House says pressure via letters and telegrams aims to spur Congress to adjourn without passing antitrust bills. The Commoner editorials urge readers to wire senators to back Wilson before Congress adjourns.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
New York Sunnys
Secretary of State
Wilson
Congress
Mrs Lockwood Falls In Office Fracturing Shoulder and Wrist
The noted lawyer and suffragist Mrs Belva Lockwood aged about 83 fell from a chair in her office at 619 F street north west yesterday, fracturing her left shoulder and wrist and was rushed to George Washington Hospital. Doctors fear complications given her age as litigation looms over her home and finances.
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Belva Lockwood
United States
F Street Northj West
Robert S. Trimble
Highteenth Street
Lockwood
George Washington Hospital
Charles Stanley White
Dr. Trimble
District Court
President Favors Woman for Classified Service Post
The President issued an executive order appointing Mrs. E. H. Painter to a Department of Agriculture classified position at a salary of one year’s pay, waiving the civil service examination. Painter, previously with the Bureau of Statistics, is noted as capable of a higher role, though civil service commission officials disagree with the secretary’s recommendation.
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E. H. Painter
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau
Mimlasion
Trade Commission Delay Urged By National Merchants Body
John C. Scales president of the National League of Commission Merchants writes to President urging postponement of Sherman Act amendments until a commerce commission is appointed to study the situation. He argues for a trade commission and warns that excessive laws threaten trade stagnation and harm American business.
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John C. Scales
League
Quito
Washington Post
New York
National League of Commission Merchants
Commerce Commission
Seatesj
Seales
United States
Panhandle Board Cuts Common Dividend After Flood Losses
The Panhandle system a Panhandle subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad passed the common stock dividend and cut the preferred to one half of 1 percent for the quarter. Directors will pay dividends semiannually in June and December henceforth due to lower gross and wet earnings.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and
Panhandle Board
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Big Dry Goods House to Seek Receiver in New York
One of the nation's oldest and largest dry goods firms plans to apply for a receiver. Headquarters in New York and Washington, with over 20 stores nationwide, face troubles from slow collections and bank notes. Apparent assets exceed 30 million dollars, with subsidiaries under a larger corporation and holding company not yet affected.
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Washington Post
York
United States
New York
Eggleston held on $3000 bail in Chesapeake Beach case
Dr James A Welleston and co defendants Thomas Gant and Robert King arrested near Upper Marlboro Md on conspiracy to do bodily harm to G W Cave. Eggleston pleads not guilty and is held on $3000 bail. King held $200 28 as accessory. Gant discharged but held as witness on $100 bond. Eggleston moved to Prince Frederick jail. One more Washington resident allegedly involved will be arrested when located. Also Sandy Hook dries win court to keep saloon from opening. Judge Keely denies license.
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James A. Welleston
Thomas Gant
Robert King
Upper Marlboro
G. W. Cave
Donald
Chesapeake Beach
Eggleston
King
Gant
Prince Frederick
Calvert County
Washington
Love Suit Verdict Challenge Reveals Infatuation Motive
In a continuation of testimony from the first page, Misa Maloney explains she swore she saw him in Miss McGill's room combing Miss McGill's hair due to her infatuation with him and his repulsion. Miss Maloney denies Mayer's statement with strong emphasis, then adds that Miss McGill sent for Mayer to hurry to her room.
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Misa Maloney
Misa McGill
Miss McGill
Miss Maloney
Mayer
Warrant Issued for Farm Laborer and Companion in Auto Theft
Police in Rockville Maryland obtained a arrest warrant for a farmer chauffeur and another man accused of stealing an automobile belonging to Brig General George P Scriven chief officer of the United States signal corps The warrant followed Scriven reporting his car taken from a Chevy Chase garage last Saturday afternoon.
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Rockville
George P. Scriven
United States Signal Corps
Bis City
Indiana Leader Seethes Over Panama Colombia Pact Fallout
Washington dispatch reports a prominent Indiana Democrat predicts peril for the party in November. He cites the Panama tolls surrender and Colombia policy as costly missteps that could cost Ben Shively his Senate seat and fuel calls for independence from party leaders. Beveridge and Roosevelt loom as rivals to incumbents.
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Indiana
Panama
Ben Shively
Colombia
Ben F. Shively
Beveridge
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
President aims Philippine independence legislation in Congress
The President plans to push a bill for Philippine independence during the current session and has tasked Secretary of War Garrison with initial steps. House and Senate committees reportedly not consulted, and Congress shows split views on emancipation. Support and opposition exist for freeing the Philippines or placing autonomy under an international agreement, but broad approval this session seems unlikely.
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Vardaman
House of
Congress
Panama
Colombia
Philippine
House
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt and Glynn Seeunity in 1916 GOP Split Talk
Governor Glynn and William Randolph Hearst visit Chicago en route to the Pacific coast as Roosevelt’s potential bid looms. They expect a GOP Progressive union and discuss New York reforms including direct primaries, workers compensation, a state market law, and the land bank. The pair suggest Roosevelt could render a strong gubernatorial run if drawn into a broader coalition.
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Washington Port
Chicago
Martin Glynn
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Suesta
Bliss
Goodrich
Twentieth Century Limited
Blackstone Hotel
Glynx
Hearst
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Glynn
Minneapolis
Vancouver
British Columbia
Roosevelt
Sir Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Camp Aiea
Glynn Wad
Land Bank
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Frank Geier
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George F. Zurhorst
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yous_sevanih
Dr. Verellus
Europe
Sun Careenerrem
John G. Porte
Airmax
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Lake Keuka
Hammondeport
Truck 4
R. Harris & CO
JE Seventh
D Streets
Commoner
Mrs. Lockwood Hurt
Siegel
Siegel Bank
Henry Siegel
St. Thomas’ Church
Dorothy Violet Wilde
Earle Joseph Moon
St. Louisa
Mrs. Siegel
Marceau
Tokalon
Inc
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Panhandle
BIG Dry Goods House
Sandy Hook
Hagerstown
Harpera Ferry
Keely
Gen Scriven
Hurts
West
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John Temple Graves
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Giang
Morton
Hendricks
Kern
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Ugo
John H. Magruder
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