BLUE AND GRAY REUNITE AT MANASSAS BATTLEFIELD
Veterans from both sides gather at Manassas for the first Hull Run reunion hosted by Confederates with the Army of the Potomac Society as guests. A Washington delegation attends with many notable figures listed. ceremonies span two days with tours, meals, addresses by Rev Newell Dwight Hillis and others, and a campfire at Nicol Hut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Potomac
Manassas
Washington
Hull Run
Society
Manassae
Prince William
Brookly
Horatio C. King
The
Society of the Army of the Potomac
King
Dan E. Sickles
Gol W. F. Fox
Newell Dwight Hillis
Lieut F . Halliday
LC Brackett
H C. Dwight
A M Clark
George H. Patrick
W Boyce
Henry E .Tremain
H. la Rowe
Wits
James McLeer
A C Johnson
A D Baird
A. C. Fitchardson
Charles Curte
J. H. Horner
J Bulkley
Johnson
W Curtis
John R. Brook
John W Jacobus
Gene
H. la Porter
M T McMahon
A. Noel Blakeman
Willan Prise
FA Anton
John T Lockman
Annie Laurie Stetdon
Kotner Public School Corps
Thornton
Court House
Ruffher
Tuleventh
Signal Corps
Carnegie Library
Newel Dwight His
Wiymouth Church
Brooklyn
Nicol Hut
Witens
Chevy Chase College Commencement at Shoreham Hall
Commencement exercises for Chevy Chase College are set for Monday evening May 22 in the banquet hall at the Shoreham. President Charles W Needham of George Washington University will deliver the address to graduates Eva Chalmers Mary Rebekon Marders Carrie Maguire Theo Lupid Hemonik and Elizabeth Whickham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase College
Shoreham
Eva Chalmers
Mary Rebekon Marders
Carrie Maguire
Theo Lupid Hemonik
Elisbeth Whickham
Charles W Needham
Gorge Washington University
Loyal Women Spelling Bee Planned at Hall on Monday
The Legion of Loyal Women announce a spelling bee at 419 Tenth Street Northwest Monday evening inviting entry or attendance to watch contestants. Two cash prizes and a consolation prize await winners. The event features a quaint dress and pleasing music. Proceedings in District Supreme Court seek appointment of new trustees for two deeds of trust at square 34, as originals are dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women’s
Legion of Loyal Women
Tenth Strest Northwest
District Supreme Court
Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church
K. L. Schmidt
Square 34
Giddings and Breele Firm Leaders in Carpet Trade
W J Giddings of Giddings and Breele born Leesburg Virginia November 12 1862 is profiled as a carpet and rug expert. He trained at Blacksburg Military Academy and worked seven years in dry goods before moving to Washington to join W B Moses sons then partnered with Frank A Steele to buy the Market Space A carpet business in 3 Market Place. The firm now offers carpets mattings and rugs with both partners bringing extensive industry experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Giddings
Giddings & Breele
Virginia
Leesburg
Blacksburg Military Academy
Ohio
Atlanta
Washington
W. B. Moses & Sona
Giddings
Frank A. Steele
Moses
Hope Broz
W. Mitchell
Frederick Peterson
Steele
Hirth
Shenandoah University
Maj Horace Piper Dead Life Saving Service Official
Maj Horace Lord Piper longtime Life-saving Service official died in Atlantic City from Brights disease with heart complications at age 63. He is survived by his widow and daughter Mrs John H Foster of Evansville Ind. A Civil War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Piper later served as assistant general superintendent and lectured nationwide before burial in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Horace Lord Piper
Atlantic City
Brights
John H. Foster
Evansvile
Ind
Piper
Loyal Legion
Lafayette Fost
Grand Army of the Republic
Harmony Lodge of Masons
Washington
Maine
Bowdoin College
Twenty
Law School
Columbian University
Thia
Stenmers
Offic
Firing Rules Meet Safety and Speed on West Indian Cruise
Rear Admiral Evans and Capt Pillsbury reported to Secretary Morton and Admiral Converse from Hampton Roads that West Indian cruise results were gratifying. Target practice improved with new air blasts and drenching apparatus while maintaining rapid fire. Wireless telegraph exchanges ranged to 160 miles with ships Winds Marcellus Missouri Iowa exchanging signals and receiving orders promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
North Atlantic
Pillsbury
Washington
Maine
Hampton Roads
Morton
Converse
Bureau of Navigation
Hvana’ Batte
Cape Hatteras
Virginia Capes
Marcellus
Missouri
Iowa
Wells May Lose Position In Bureau Chief Clerk Fight
President Roosevelt may nominate Alantair P. Gordon-Cumming for chief clerk of the Bureau of American Republics as Latin American diplomats reconsider previous votes. Wells, a Washington lawyer, looms as a dark horse but action was suspended after disputes over proxy votes and a note from Assistant Secretary Atlee suggesting Fox for director. The next meeting may receive a Roosevelt suggestion and aim to avoid antagonizing Latin diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Gordon-Cumming
Atlee
William C. Fox
Gordon-Curmiit
Fox
Wella
Claims for a Million Involving US Troops in Philippines
Secretary Taft received word from Mgr Falconio that claims arising from US troop use of church property in the Philippines during military occupation total about one to one and a half million dollars. The Secretary asked the Philippine Commission for details and was told the claims had been turned over to Maj General Wade, then in command, prompting Taft to seek an inquiry with Wade, now commanding the Atlantic Division at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mgr. Falconio
Wnitea
United States
Philppines
Philippine Commission
Gen
Wade
Gridiron Club and Five o'Clock Members Host Luncheon
Philadelphia luncheon at the Hotel Terrace featured Max Wiebersack of the Five o'Clock Club, J Hampton Moore, and Pennsylvanian officials from the De partment of Commerce and Labor. Guests included John M Carson and C Snyder with remarks by Willet Hayes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gridiron
Giup
Washington
Five o'Clock Club
Philadelphia
Hotel Tralegh
Max Wiebersack
J Hampton Moore
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Cammerce and Labor
Ricbenwerk
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
International Railway Congress
John M. Carson
Gridiron Club
Bdeer C. Snyder
The
Omaha Bee
Willett N. Hayes
Agrculture
Willia L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Harvey W. Wiley
Government
Scemiat
C. H. Titlmann
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Walter Wyman
United States Paring Hospital Service
Wesley Andrews
Pensylvania
William H. Moses
John W. Renner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Capt Hotville Suspended Over Tow Refusal Case
Beaton Massachusetts May 9 The report that Capt W H Hotville of the United Feast Company steamer 5 Otert was suspended for allegedly refusing to tow the United States navy yacht Sylph after finding the Egipt disabled en route from Cuba to Baltimore last month is confirmed by William Anderson superintendent of marine of the Fruit Company who declined further comment.
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Beaton
Mass
W. H. Hotville
United Feast Company
Otert
United States Navy
Cuba
Baltimore
William Anderson
the Fruit Company
Anderson
Army Officers Granted Leave and Transfers
Orders list ten officers with leaves of absence for several days, transfers within regiments, and reassignments. Includes Dunn, Covington, Robertson, Herr, Fresman, Baker. movements of vessels Alabama Massachusetts Quiros. Boxer training ship. Navy orders assign Hull Reaney Dix sail. funeral of Will D Foote. trustee substitutions in Equity Court No 1 with Bohon Hay Brady as attorneys.
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Alabama
New York
Massachusetts
League Island
Quiros
Shanghai
Balled
Arethusa
Pensacola
Port Royal
Norfolk
Hist
Newport
Boston
Scorpio
Hampton Roads
Atlanta
Norfolk Navy
Waggaman
Onlera
Justice Anderson
Equity Court No. 1
Thames 4
Waggeman
Henry W. Bohon
E. 5
Hay
Soha “Wester Ry
Mining Company Sued for Stock Accounting in Arizona
Mare L. W. Brown through attorney 2 P. Morey filed in the District Supreme Court yesterday against Anna L. Woodbury and eight directors of Consolidated Gold Mountain Mining Company. The suit seeks an accounting of stock in an Arcisona corporation with 5 million dollars capital. Brown claims ownership of 12 750 shares via August 1 194 decree, alleging Woodbury received the shares and refuses delivery or account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare L. W. Brown
2. P. Morey
District Supreme Court
Anna L. Woodbury
Consolidated Gold Mountain Mining Company
Ann L. Woodbury
Llewellyn Jordan
Frank Rawlins
Gainws M. Brumbaugh
Molineaux L. Purner
J. Praneta Carusi
Henry H. Glassie
James L. Surner
W. E. Berry
Arcisona Corporation
Anna I. Woodbury
Nervous Disorder Hope Amid Great Nerve Restorer Hype
A fragmented report recalls a supposed cure claim for a nervous disorder and the later pivot to a nerve restorer device. The text hints at public optimism and skepticism around a medical invention thought to offer relief.
Dr Miles' Restorative Nervine Cures Epilepsy Claim
A testimonial from John Lewis of Clarion Pennsylvania touts Dr Miles' Nervine as curing epilepsy after years of seizures. The ad states thousands cured and promises money back if the first bottle does not benefit, with a guarantee from the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
John Lewis
Clarion
Miles
Banquet to Close Year for Washington Bank Clerks
Washington Chapter American Institute of Bank Clerks will end the season with a banquet at Arlington on Saturday May 4. Prominent speakers include the Comptroller of the Currency deputy Comptroller William B Ridgely and T P Kane, the U S Treasurer Elijah H Roberto, Dr Charles W Needham, George Washington University president, and several DC officials and bankers. A musical program and decorations are planned. The chapter expects a large gathering and has received many confirmations. Following the banquet, the annual excursion to Marshall Hall is set for June 24, with a baseball game against Baltimore Chapter in planning.
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Washington
Arlington
Currency
Wiliam B. Ridgely
T. P. Kane
United States
Elua H. Roberto
Charles W. Needham
George Washington University
Daniel Thaw Wright
Supreme Court of Diatrict of Columbia
Charles A Douglass
District of Columbia
A. K. Parris
District of Columbia Bankers’ Association
George E B. Aven
American Institute of Bank Clerks
Joseph ©. Lincoln
Bulletin
Alfred M. Barrett
Guardian Trust Company of New York
Minneapolis
Ths
Marshall Hall
Baltimore
C. F. Jacobsen
The Show Girl Returns at Lafayette Theater
Stella Mayhew headlines a large company in The Show Girl at the Lafayette Theater for the week. The musical tomfoolery features rapid costume changes and a versatile cast led by Mayhew, with Matt Kennedy, Cunningham, Violet McMillan and C. H. Weston in supporting roles.
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Miss Mayhew
Lafayette Theater
Stella Mayhew
May Irwin
Mayhew
Matthew E. Kennedy
Matt
Dionysius My
Mias
Cunningham
Violet McMillan
C. H. Weston
Carnegie Foundation Formed To Manage 20 Million Pension Fund
A New York filing confirms incorporation of the Carnegie Foundation and a membership body to oversee a 10 million dollar fund gifted by Andrew Carnegie for teachers in universities colleges and technical schools across the United States Canada and Newfoundland. Signatories include Nichol Murray Butler Alexander C Humphreys Henry Pritchett Robert A Franks and Frank A Vanderlip with local receiver appointments noted. Justice Barnard later signed an order forfeiting the Manhattan Real Estate Securities Company charter appointing William D. Bynum as receiver amid alleged stockholder irregularities. Whionde School graduation invitations go to Beatrice Buller Ruth Mulfeent Denham Allene Gregory with Swarthmore president Joseph Swain delivering the address. The Overland Limited advertises a three day trip to the Pacific Coast with electric lighted service from Chicago Leaves daily at 8 p m and arrives via Union Pacific Northwestern Erie California Express to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland.
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New York
Carnegie Foundation
Justice Barnard
United States
Manhattan Real Estate Securities Company
William D. Bynum
Adkina
Whionde
Friends Select
Whenda’ Meating House
Beatrice Buller
Othet Bird ‘Comne
Ruth Mulfeent Denham
Allene Gregory
Joseph Swain
Swartmore College
Svenappiness
Bervice
Surtees
Overland Limited
Pabute
Chicago
Union Pacific
Northwestern Erie
California Express
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Hevas
California
R. MM. Johnson
Gil Chestnut
Philadalphis
Fight for Free Transfers Sparks Northeast Civic Action
Suburban Citizens' Associations in the northeast district plan to challenge Justice Anderson's ruling that blocks transfers for City and suburban car lines. Meetings Friday evening aim for unity and possibly raising funds for an appeal. Brookland Association calls a special meeting. leaders seek legal guidance and consider appealing to Congress to amend laws. Lawson and the Northeastern Association foresee former riders shifting to steam cars and potential new rival suburban lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Anderson
Abuburban
Brookland Citizens’ Association
Kinnear
Congress
Northeastern Citizens’ Association
E. A. M. Lawson
Langdon
Tenant Sues For Damages In District Supreme Court
Eugene Davis through attorney Emig sues Charles S Wilton in the District Supreme Court seeking 1000 damages for breach of contract. Davis leased premises No. 11 Vermont avenue northwest at 250 dollars monthly. He claims written repairs were not made, causing illness in his family and substantial expense and inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Davis
Clayton E Emig
Institutea
District Supreme Court
Charles 8
Wilton
Davie
Vermont Avenue Northwest
Davis
Governor Douglas seeks authority to settle Cotton claim
Gov William L Douglas asks the legislature for sole authority to adjudicate Attorney John J Cotton's claim against Massachusetts for 1,611,740 in civil war funds. He seeks permission to pay a commission up to 19 percent of the total. The Cotton dispute is before U.S. courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Douglas
Boston
William L. Douglas
John JB. Cotton
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Cotton
United States
Burns faction seeks mandamus to force mail delivery
Simon Burns and others representing the Burns faction of the Knights of Labor filed in District Supreme Court to compel Postmaster Merritt to continue delivering mail to them under Justice Andersons decree. The petition, by Ridout and Cole Donaldson, claims Merritt unlawfully withholds Knights of Labor mail. Justice Barnard set a show cause rule for Friday May 13 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Burns
Barnard
Offoces Consolidated By Presidential Order May 7
The President merged Springfield Boonville and Ironton land districts in Missouri into the Springfield district and abolished Boonville and Ironton offices. Marysville California merged with Sacramento with headquarters at Sacramento. Uintah district land office to be in Vernal Utah. Consolidations due to public lands largely taken up reducing work.
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Springfield
Boonville
Ironton
Missouri
Marysville
Cal
Sacramento
New Land District
Utah
Uintah
Vernal
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George L. Andrews
J. O. P. Burnside
Esra A Carman
John Cassels
William Dudly
Dudley
David Gordon
Herman Haupt
Abraham Hart
Charles Lowell
Charles Lyman
Archibald McNaught
Duncan @ Phillips
A H G Richardson
Mra Richardson
H A Robbing
Robert G Rutherford
George M Sternberg
Sternberg
James Tartner
Ada
Misa Nettle Tanner
Richard W Pylar
George Truesdell
Thomas F .Tobey
Charles 1 Wilgen
Newton Whitter
Ferdinand Weller
H C Yarrow
van Hadness Bukey
Frank J. Howe
Henry N Copp
Thomas M. Vincent
S J Mulnalt
B.D. Tacay
Nathaniet Shatswell
Georges A Woodward
Morris J. Foote
Henry W. Wessell
J M Brown
Edwin
Pierce
Daniel N Ransdeil
John W Sumner
Robert HM
John C. Black
Frank B Vrooman
Lewis Meriam
Wiliam Howard Gibson
Thatcher Albert H van Denrer
Lawrence Wilson
Henry W Santor
George ‘Tate
Coitte den
Maxwell
Nathan Ackford
Hylud Kirk Gey
William Sinclair
Anson Mills
Archibald Hopking
Stantoen J Peele
Cal Charles C. Jen
Aingworth
Henry Aly
Henjamin Alvord
Baphive
Jr. Giddings
Horace Piper
Admiral Evans
Target
WELLS
Cumming
Bureau
Catholic Church
Philippines
Hotville
George M. Dunn
Adivocate
William A. Covington
Aan
Samuel W. Robertson
Fifteenth Cavalry
Charles F. Herr
Fourth Infantry
Henry &. Fresman
United States Army
Chauncey B. Baker
Camden
N. J
Quartermaster’s Department
Navy Department
Portamouth
N. H
H. ¥. Hull
Franklin
Navy Yard
Dix
Manila
Miliary
Informad Ob Phe
Phat Ee Matanaport
Dix Sail
Fomeral
Will D. Foote
Goldfield
Nev
Maj
George F. Foote
Twentieth Street Park
Lwent
Wallace Duncan
Bares ‘Les
Wilson Ginert Dill
Liv
Marie L. W. Brown
Bank Clares
GIRL
Rtire
W. B. Moses & Sons
F St
Cor
Palais Royal
Eleventh Streets
Crossett
Lewis A. Crossett, Inc
North Adington, Mays
Zrade Mare
Chestnut Farms
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Health Department
Burns
Merritt
P.C. Affleck
Pennsylvania Avenue
A.lisner
New Nats
Charles
Hawtrey
Toval
Mars
Ellis Jeffreys
Liebler & Co
Dion Boyd
Famous ComeDy
London Assurance
Eben Plympton
W_H THOMPSON
Jos Wheelock, Jr
Murray Carson
Ben Webster
James Neill
Werbert Sleath
Mia Felix Morris
Hitty Cheatham
Ant
Columbia Fink
Matthurs
SAT
Charles B. Hanford
Marie Drofnah
Henry Arthur Jones
Susan
Chase
Dida
Willy Zimmerman
Harry LY Clair Cole
Johnson Party Bros
Forky
Adame
Hatheway
Waltonrigh
Grace Cameron
Lippet
Lilyan O’brien
Havel
B. C
Whitner
Gfrie
30 Next Wesk
Fays
Sacred Heart, Fair
Masonic Temple
Ninth
F Streets
Happy Heeligan
Billy ‘Dude
Academy
Lewis Donaretti
Kimberly
Sridge
Fred Irwin
Moon
Zach Day
Gerry
Atle
T. Arthur Smith
U. S. Treacury
Thone
Seaing
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
H. W
Waht
AniHiye
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