Rumors of Turmoil Surround Panama Canal Commission
Rumors claim friction on the isthmus and possible reorganization of the canal commission. Maj Goethals is said to be dissatisfied with his assignment, while Taft reportedly approves of his management. Jackson Smith may resign and not return to the commission.
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Willz
War Department
Canal Commission
Maj. Goetiala
Panama Canal
Department
Taft
Maj. Goethals
Isthmus
Ovrth Zome Foundation
Lkely
Jackson Smith
Cincinnati
Canal Zone
Girl Accuses Barry Howard Of Assault Near Anacostia Road
Irene King, seventeen, reports being assaulted by Barry Howard, seventeen, on Anacostia road near Ridge road Monday at 614 PM. He was arrested at his home last night and is held without bond after denying the accusation. The pair have been neighbors and formerly close friends.
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Barry Howard
Anacostia
Irene King
Anacostia Road
Ridge Road
Misa King
Moward
Pennsylvania Avenue
Howard
Boys of 44 Entertain at Public Affair Show
Ego Society presented its second public entertainment in Typographical Hall last evening. Capt J J McDonald spoke on James Knox Polk with anecdotes. W H Evans sang old songs. Mrs Clara W Rutland described Stockton gun explosion linked to Tyler Cabinet deaths. Abram Ingsteen performed Winchester drum solo. Roy Humphrey and Bain and Cox offered songs and comedy. Frank Harrison accompanied. Prof J Praise Richards presided.
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Boys of
Ego Society
J. J. McDonald
James Knox Polk
W. H. Evans
Orpheus
Pension Office
Clara W.“Rutland
Stockton
Tyler
Winchester
Abram Ingsteen
Roy Humphrey
Bain and Cox
Frank Harrison
J. Praise Richards
Barefoot Boy Lost Then Found at First Precinct Station
Julius Leech seven year old from Alexandria Virginia wandered from relatives around 8 pm and appeared at the First precinct station house barefoot and hatless. He sat quietly behind the brass railing and told officers he did not smoke or drink. He rode to the institution with a matron’s care after the local police summoned transport. his mother retrieved him the next morning.
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Whittier
First Precinct
Julius Leech
Hives
Sixth Street
Alexandria
Washington Streets
Uttel
House of Detention
Burial of Mouma G Porter at Congressional Cemetery
Mouma G Porter who died May 4 aboard the transport Sherman while returning from the Philippines will be buried at 10 o'clock this morning in Congressional Cemetery. He spent 27 years with the War Department and the last three in the Quartermaster General's Office in Manila. Survived by wife Mary S Porter of New York, son Bennet L Porter of New York, and daughter Mrs Edna Porter Stiles of Providence Rhode Island.
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Congressional Cemetery
Mouma G. Porter
Sherman
Philippines
Congressional
Porter
War Department
Manila
Washington
William D. Porter
David D. Porter
Lincoln Park School Site Acceptance Moves Forward
Commissioner West recommends acceptance of 31,409 square foot Lincoln Park public school site on B Street, with 24 foot frontage between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, funded by a $104,000 appropriation for purchase and building. Moore & Hill sell Northeast residence at Eighth Street for H. B. Schmidt. he plans to reside there.
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Commissioner West
B Street
Washington Real Estate Company
Lincoln Park Public School
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Congress
Comic Glen Echo Sunday Labor Trial Ends in Fines
In Glen Echo a small court in an attic over the school house heard a gaggle of Sunday labor cases at the resort. Two defendants were fined 35 each, including a mayor’s own brother, as witnesses described the revelatory oddities of the 18th century ordinance applied to a 20th century amusement site.
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Glen Echo
Glen Echo Park
Mary’ S
Laurie Garrett
Edward Peter
Attocney
Peter
Wee Douty
Marshal Collins
Collins
Mr. Colling
Stern
Glenn Echo
Garrett
Colling
W. B. Emery
Montgomery County
Emery
Collina
Glenricho
Cabin John Bridge
H. Maurice Talcott
George Hoover
Ralph Wells
Talcott
Aaid
Hoover
Tom
Collins IW Eist Fight At City Exhibition
A man named John H Poster, of 622 I Street North West, was escorted by the marshal after a disputed fist exhibition. Mayor Garrett observed the scene and noted the timing of a hearing set for Monday at nine o'clock. Poster claimed he was arrested without provocation.
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Mafetal
Calting
Glen Sriehe
Ami
Hhréett
Garrett
John H. Poster
I Street
North Weat
Colling
May Gall Big Strike Council weighs action at city building
The Building Trades Mechanics' Council considers withdrawing all union workers from the Municipal Building as nonunion plumbers continue at the site. About 180 union mechanics may be pulled off, after a recent walkout by union and nonunion crews. Contractor Parsons hopes nonunion workers are replaced with union men, threatening further action if Plumbers and other trades remain nonunion.
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Building Trades Mechanics' Council
James L. Parsone
Eee
Digo
Plumbing
Mr. Parsons
Elks
Hatrech
Cassidy Company
Imm
Bricklayers’ Union
Building Trades Coun
Ng Electricians
Pela
Shriners Ready for Outing at Beach Event
The Mystic Shrine committees oversee the annual outing to Chesapeake Beach tomorrow with plans finalized. Chairman Frank Mind outlines entertainment and athletic activities while officials note fundraising and Saint Louis, Milwaukee, and San Francisco contingencies amid weather forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shrine
Frank
Recommendation Overruled Delays Promotions for Firemen
Twenty fire department members were to be promoted but Chief Belt and Commissioner Macfarland clashed over scheduling until new fire houses are completed. The delay affects lieutenants captains and engineers, with Congress having appropriated 50,000 dollars for erection of the two new engine houses. The decision preserves current ranks until structures are ready, provoking displeasure among affected personnel.
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Fire Department
Stig
Seta
Comris
Stoner
Macfarland
Ehder
Rioken
Benning.istrict
Upo Pis
Gssuinin
Abeelt
Congress
Belt
Leutenant
Boon A&5
Bett
Men - Tae
Joner Ariand
Relt
PRP
Hhe
Norwegian cruiser honors war dead at sea tomb
Capt Dahl of the ra valp Haarfarge places a ceremonial wreath on a historic tomb as officers of the Norwegian cruiser visit Hampton. The scene includes mention of Hauge and other officials amid reverent tribute to fallen comrades.
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Washington
Pasieg
Dahl
Ravalp
Haarfarge
Hampton
Ee Ree
Hauge
Ofisera
Hearst Lawsuit Seeks Ballot Box Recount In Mayor Race
The Washington Post reports Hearst filed for a recount of ballot boxes from the November mayoral contest. Justices Jenks granted a writ to halt further action, amid petitions by George B. MacClellan and others. The case may rise to higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
William R. Hearst
Jenks
Supreme Court
George B. MacClellan
Hestian A. Metz
John T. Dooling
Board of Élections
McClellan
Kings
Richmond
Jenke
Mit Vibion
Brooklyn
Court of Appeals
Perhana
United States
Supreme Cour
Hearst
River View crowd wraps up prize event and dances
A late afternoon river gathering saw a crowd of retailers and friends pack River View for contests and prize drawings. Joni Kelly and Paul Siman ne won the three legged race, Roy Morrisey carried the 100 yard dash, and Joseph Frank plus J H Laleger earned bowling prizes. A gold watch ticket 1179 remained unclaimed amid an exhibition of dances featuring Adrienne Shreve and Mamie Schuyler among others. Officers of the Grocers Association include T. BL Otterback president and J H Goodrich vice president with A Gray secretary.
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Marbhers
Grorere’ Association
River View
Joni Kelly
Paul Simanne
Roy “May
FH Morrisey
Priza
Joseph Frank
J.H. Laleger
Adrienne Shreve
Mamie Schuyler
Helen Berens
Elsig Carpenter
Gladys Kain
Ethel King
Ruby Raymond
Nadolin Smitheor
Henrietta Berens
Myra Imars
Fay Smithers
Olié* Meyernis Farrel
Margaret Bucklay
Bepth French
Edwin Schuyler
Warren J
Fred Berens
Barney
Biches Rasan
Haightes Shalea Qte
Ar Raseemer
Grocers’ “Association
T. BL Otterback
Ji' Fichneider
Former Governor Hertick Presses Fowler Bill At Ohio Bankers Meet
Former Governor Myron T Hertick told Ohio bankers at the state convention that legislation should not restrain industry or mimic ownership. He urged passage of the Fowler banking bill and warned against laws that curb growth, while noting rail transportation needs and capital discouragement in the current prosperous era.
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Washington Post
Chichrnstl
Ohio
Myron. T. Hertick
Fowler ‘Banking Duk
le Mm
Rhodes Sien Triumph Over Waekingcan In Close Game
Rhodes Sien edged Waekingcan 4 3 in a tense match at T'o'clock, with a late surge from the visitors. Spectators watched as the outcome hinged on a pivotal moment late in the third period.
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Rhodes Sien
Fire devastates Appleby home in Tac konia Park
Mrs Maurice Appleby and her three children survived a deadly blaze that damaged the Appleby dwelling in Tac konia Park. Mrs Morris and Mrs Appleby were treated after sustaining burns and shocks. Firefighters arrived after a two mile dash and aided in rescue efforts despite injuries to some. Neighbors and local residents offered aid as Maurice Speen and others plan rebuilding.
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Mee
Li Morris
Appleby
Tackonia Park
Ahd. Mire
Joh D. Cady
A.V. Parsons
Aurice Speen
Brahmwond Chem Ip
Aire’ Company
Cjie Ce
Gert Brown
W. T. Belt
Mercury in Queer Dance and Weather Shift on Tuesday
Mercury moved up and down through the day with a high near 92. The Weather Bureau warned of cooler conditions tonight as the temperature swung by several degrees. A Pennsylvania Avenue reading and the official thermometer differed by a few points, signaling a fluctuating day with a cooling trend expected.
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Imany
Affeck
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fate of Henry: Boy Vanishes During Picnic in Glymont
An eighteen year old boy Volker disappeared Monday while picnicking near Glymont Mid. Local police aboard the boat Vigilant dredged the Glynthort waters in search of the body, aided by the boy’s parents and Father OBrien and Father Keane of St Aloysius Church. Despite hours of effort, recovery was not achieved and authorities remain doubtful he drowned.
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Henry
Volker
Giymiont
Mid
Vigilant
Glythort
Vigiant
O’brien
Keane
St. Aloysius' Church
Unidentified Corpse Found Near Railroad Tracks
Fragments describe an unidentified body found near railroad tracks in the Potter field area a few days ago. The morgue held the body as long as possible while police pursued identification, with unclear results and uncertain lead.
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Atrecte
Potter’ Field
James
Ead
Man Held for Mans Death After Throat Wound
Nicholas Warner, a colored man, is held for the grand jury in the death of Adam Lawson, another colored man, who died at the Homeopathic Hospital from a sabre wound in the throat. The coroner's jury found Warner responsible, citing a blow by Lawson days earlier. The weapon, police say, belonged to William Banker, a wanted man, with a $100 reward offered, and after the stabbing the razer was discarded in a sewer near First and streets.
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Nicholas Warner
Adam Lawson
Homeopathic
Cazor
Warner
Lawson
Lego
Wiliam Banker
First
Arrested at wife's plea in Auburn nonsupport case
Detective Charles Mullen pursued D H Carlin who was arrested in Auburn North Carolina on a warrant issued in the city charging nonsupport of his wife Martha B Carlin and their eighteen month old child. Carlin formerly lived at 8211-2 four and a half street southwest and was a fireman. The warrant alleges he deserted his family on May 14.
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E. Carlin
Auburn
Charles Mullen
Washington
N. C
D. H. Carlin
Carlin
Martha
B. Carlin
Weather Report Sees Showers Across Regions With Fair Outlook
The Weather Bureau reports showers on the Atlantic Coast district and Lower Lake region, cooler in the Ohio Valley, with rising temps in the Rocky Mountain areas. Indications favor more showers Thursday and Friday in the Gulf Coast and East, while the rest of the U.S. enjoys generally fair weather. Winds vary by coast and region, with temperatures in the mid seventies to low eighties.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Coast District
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Mitsiasippi Valley
Kansas
Arkansas
Dakotas
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
European
Grand Banks
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EGO Sociey
Lincoln Park School
Moore & Hill, Incorporated
Eighth Street
H. B. Schmidt
Schmidt
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Nipwepa
Majesty of Maryland
Frank Winer
Winer
Mr. Talbott
L. D. Shaw
Walter Shaw
Talbott
Feld
Emory
Smith Brown
Emergy
Brown
Roscos Roach
C. Colwell
Glen Bedan
Boswell
George F. Howson
Marshel Goiline
Buckingham
Amarshi
Wotkox
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Parsons Saya
Taion
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Shriners
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Peach
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Saila San
Hope-Raiselby
Melchior
Arivars
Bee
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Vite
Herrick
H. L. Morris
Bolt
Maurice Appleby
Mercury
Io Weather Bureau
Affitek’s
Henry Volker
Thertses
Tharp
Lansburgh&Bro
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Tenn
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St. Louisy
Bt. Paul
Minn
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Mattings
Peter Grogan
Sanders & Stayman Co
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Washington Gaslight Co
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Virginia
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