Washington High Cadets Parade in Sham Battle Reviewed
Crowds witness Washington High Benco Cadets in a sham battle along Sixth Street to the White House, with Gen Duvall inspecting the march past. Marine Band leads, regimental formations split into two commands before Long Bridge as colors fly and drums roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High Benco
Regment
Sixth Street
Lousiana Avenue
Williams
Marine Band
Pennsania Avenue
Treasury
White House
Seventeenth Street
White Lot
Duvall
Capt Dlade
Noth
Menbera
School Board
Whch
Papa Cuine
Fragmented OCR tale of a battlefield event and aftermath
Readable fragments describe a battle scenario with wounded soldiers, a march toward a location near Le and Tomas, and a near casualty count. Mentions of observers or witnesses named Sopania and Medine and a stray reference to a Theorem and a likely casualty or capture.
Militia Units to Maneuver in District of Columbia
The District National Guard accepted an invitation to join wartime defense operations. The War Department authorized a district militia division led by Breve Goree Harries, with First and Second Regiments and the First Separate Battalion mobilized for coastal defense and related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coost
Participa
Distict National Guard
Ready to Build Bridge Across Tidal Basin
Preparations near completion for a bridge over the tidal basin inlet. Three new buildings will serve as warehouses and offices for the construction company on the east side. Materials arrive to begin preliminary work with bridge set to start in days and usable by Thanksgiving. New roads for riding and driving are planned. The eastern park area near the tracks is also slated for improvements as plans are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidal Basin
Henry I Howells Dead Brother of Novelist
Henry Israel Howells died at Ottawa Canada on May 14. He was about 58 and had been an invalid for three years. His brother S D Howells of 1023 North Capitol Street worked at the Government Printing Office for years. William Dean Howells, editor of Century, is en route home from Paris with improved health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Israel Howells
William Dean Howelle
Century Magazine
Ottawa
Canada
Howells
S D Howells
North Capitol Street
Government Printing Office
Wiliam Dean Howells
Paris
Seminary Girls Graduate at Chevy Chase College Commencement
Faculty musicians and Prof Barker stage a college theater musicale as the class of 1968 receives diplomas. Miss Elizabeth Yost of Kentucky is elected Alumni Association president. The ceremony features Miss Clara Drew, Mr Leonard Aception, and a floral reception. graduates listed by hometown include Mississippi, Ohio, Kentucky, Texas, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase College and Seminary
Felix Guarzigiia
Clara Drew
Tinnin
S N Barker
R Elihabeth Yost
Kentucky
Drew
Miriams
Leonard Acecepion
Eleanor Blair
Missispi
Mies
Mildred Pantk
Ohio
Mise
Emily Bilott
Faith Burchard Elwing
Mesbranes Gillesme
Texas
Alice Bexworthy
Glascok
Fith Willer Hoswood
Pennsylvania
Sadie R Kaufman
Georga Vilas Fidel Knopp
Omo
Gladis Ann Elizabeth Tayton Thaofs
Anna Tuttet, Millan
Missouri
Misa Zella Harri Maris Tdahe
Olive Georgia Poisson
North Dakota
Roberta Punt
Ida Hermine Quentin
Colorado
Gwyla Fern Seaton
Pennsviada Vues
Wanifred May Smith
Edna Catherine Thom
Minnesota
Anne Thomas Missis
Elizabeth Vort
Mac Rarmt Waller
Louise
Wendell Mihlean
Julia Amos Willard
Kansas
Labor Wants Transfers for Streetcar Fares in District
The central Labor Union backed universal transfers on District electric streetcar lines. Emmett Adams proposed the bill and labor leaders urged adoption to ease commuting costs, arguing transfers would save families money. Secretary De Nedrey opposed, while President Lord urged support, and the motion passed with broad endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larch
de Nedrey
Cental Labor Union
Emmett Adams
Columbia Lodge of Machinists
Als
Sam de Nedney
Columba Typographid
James Feeney
Booklenders Union
Lord
I Car Systems Sertary
Nut
Cary
Wisconsin
Cody’s Wild West Thrills Bring Bucking Broncos and Battle Scene
Col William F. Cody’s Wild West show revived pioneer days with realistic Indian camp scenes and a climactic duel between Buffalo Bill and Chief Tal Bull. Annie Schaeffer, Miss Schaeffer, and Miss Schaeffer receive praise for broncho acts while John Breese and the Sixth Cavalry perform crowd-pleasing feats. A new Arabs troupe and a football-on-horseback game add variety, though some acts feel mechanical before a final general review concludes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
William F. Cody
Indiana
Buffalo Bill
Tal Bull
Annie Schaeffer
Pilon Ricer
Hamids
Far East
Summit Springs
United States
Second Democratic Ticket Favors Uninstructed Delegates and District Suffrage
A four year old seceding faction within the Democratic Party backs uninstructed delegates and DC district suffrage. Delegates named at the Merchants and Wechames Bank Building in Northwest Washington. The group also pushes for a 1903 4 plank supporting organized labor and anti trust reforms, tariff for revenue, and a non committed delegation to the Denver 1908 national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Chames Bank
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wiliam E Carr
Charles W. Darr
Central Democratic Committee
J Fred Kelley
Carrs
District of Columbia
Democratic Party
National Democratic Party
Mississippi Court Enforces Debt Judgment Across States
The U S Supreme Court ruled to honor a Missouri debt judgment arising from a cotton futures deal. J J Lum bought 20 bales, deposited 400 margin, later faced a 407 debt after cotton fell. Mississippi had voided such transactions. majority enforced the Missouri judgment despite Mississippi law. Justice White criticized the ruling as compelling states to enforce laws against their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supremé Court
White
J. J. Lum
C J. Scartea & Co
Vicksburg
Miss
Searten Company
Miississippi
Searles
Thomas J Fontie Toy
St Louis
Lum
Mississippi
Urge Better Car Service at Brightwood Meeting
Brightwood Citizens Association met to press for improved streetcar service to Takoma Park citing transfer difficulty at Seventh Street and Florida Avenue. James W Dyre urged funds for Longfellow avenue extension to Colorado Avenue and coordinated regional associations. Other speakers included I M Cromwell and Rev BR England as resolutions sought county funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightwood
Takoma Park
Brightwood Citizens Association
Thomas Wall
Brightwood Avenue
Longfellow Street
James W Dyre
Petworth Bightwood
Brightwood Park
Joop
Seventh Street
Florida Avenue
Willam Tindan
Board of District Commissioners
County
Longfellow Avenue
Colorado Avenue
I M Cromwell
Petworth Citizens Association
BR ¢ England
Episcopal Church of
Brig Gen Perry Dead After Illness at 66
Brig Gen David Perry, born in Achfield Connecticut, died at his home 1093 Twentieth Street Northwest after months of illness. A Civil War veteran, he rose from second lieutenant in the Rhode Island regiments to brigadier general by 1900. Survived by wife and daughter Mariel Perry, he belonged to the Loyal Legion, which may oversee funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Perry
Twentieth Street
Nothwest
Perry
Achfield Conn
Hhoge Island Infantry
First
Rhode Island Infantry
Fifth Infantry
Wiss Mariel Perry
Loyal Legion
Honor to Spanish War Dead Memorial Day at Arlington
Arrangements for Memorial Day exercises in Arlington on May 3 have been completed by the District of Columbia United Spanish War Veterans. The department will assemble at 3 o clock at the National Guard Armory and march in the parade with the Potomac G A R. They will honor Harden Capron Petiet Lawton and Wheeler, assist in G A R ceremonies, and visit the Lomb of the unknown dead, the Maine anchor, and the SWY monument with eulogies. New officers and guards were confirmed, and a battlers union smoker will be held at Costello's Hall with Central Labor Union delegates attending. brief addresses and a program will follow, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Department of the District of Columbia
United Spanish War Veterans
Department
W National Guard
Department of the Potomac
Salyer
Harden Capron Petiet Lawton
Wheeler
Swy
Maine
Rausch
C A Sidman
D ¢ Chisholm
Charles A Doran
J C Jirrikevic
Council of Administration
LC Coleman
S Mawson
Rufus W Pearson
George Buckler
James P Greely
Battlers’ Union
Costello' S Hall
Central Labor Union
Emmett Adams
James L Feeney
John H Brinkman
Sam de Nedrey
James W Cansidine
James
John H Loren
Central Labor Laton
Cambridge Professor Praises American English Training
London May 18 Rey Walter William Bheat professor of Anglo Sixon at Cambridge University and author of patological works agrees with a Berlin University professor that Americans speak as good English as the English themselves He cites English study and phonetics in America as stronger than in England where Latin and Greek are prioritized and elocution receives little attention The result is that the ordinary Englishman is ignorant of his own language He supports employing Americans as teachers who understand the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambrage
London
Rey Walter William Bheat
Anglo Sixon
Cambridge
Lalversty
Tos Biindt
Berlin University
Sheat
America
Fneland
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Claiming Pure Medicine
A dated advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure medicine that restores appetite builds strength expels blood humors and tones the stomach. It notes no changes were needed for advertising under the Pure Food and Drugs Law and offers liquid form or Sarsataba tablets at 100 doses for one dollar with a prompt to get 14 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Womens Long Skirts in Cambric with Lace Embroidery
Women's long skirts in splendid cambric feature umbrella flounce edged with lace insertions deep embroidery and wide tucks. Full foundation and dust ruffle. Regular 19 dollars and special value 1 percent off.
Seven Day Weather Tease From Maryland Hills
The Weather Bureau forecasts seven hot, sizzle filled days for Washington with interiors and the East seeing near average to high temperatures. The breeze from Maryland soothed city fevers then faded to a tease of respite as forecasts promise varying heat throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Washington
Weather Bureau
Arctic
Ft 14
Weather Conditions Report from May 1 to 3
Weather conditions note light air and easterly surface winds across regions. Rain and normal temperatures expected in northern interior valleys, with showers possible in the Ohio Valley, Great Lakes, and New England areas. Several city temperatures listed, with varied rainfall and sunshine, plus river bulletin for Shenandoah and Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
Thakito Mighta
Mount Westher
Cmaes
Missippi
Inner Lake Michigan
Intenor
East Cue
South Aftlantic
Atlantis
Ohi
Fower Lake
New England
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Avaria
Star
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Dak
Buffalo NY
Cavage
Cincinnati
Davenport
Awa
Neaver Cole
Des Moines
Gelveston Tex
Helena Mont
Indianapolia
Jacksonville
Pittsburg Pa
Portiant
Salt_Lake City Utah
St Paul Minn
Springfeld
Vicksburg Ies
Washington Post
Shenandoah Clear
Potomac
Physicians at Banquet Highlight Washington Medical Society Event
The Washington Medical and Surgical Society held its annual banquet at the Raleigh Hotel with fifty toasts and music. Dr William Thayer of Johns Hopkins delivered the essay, Dr Howard H Kelly spoke as an honorary member, and a long list of physicians attended, including Drs N P Barnes, Lwadlles, F W Braden, Burges Jr, Clark, Wil on Emmons, and many others. The banquet committees were led by Dr Harry M Maufman as chairman, with L J Batt les and James F Mitchell assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Medical and Surgical Society
Raleigh
Cavers
Wiliam Thayer
Johns Hopkins University
Howard H &Elly
Graham Edwin M
Hasbrouch
George H Heitmuller
Job
Dack Jr
Jewett
M Hautman Louis
Lehr Moe Miller
James F Mitchell
Reyitt
P Parker
P Reeves
Jesse Shouy
F Thompson
Walker Drs
Wesley Bovee
Johnson
Tord Thompson
Hugh H Young Howard
Kelly Willan S$ Thayer
Baltimore
George N A.ker
Baslooh
Barrhart
B Bayne
P Carr
Desle
D Fry
L Hendler
H Kerr
Lewis William C Moore
J B
Mullins
Sterling Ruffin
Fremont Smith
Hidgar Snow
LH Taylor
William J
Todd BI
Hardin
Charles A
White
Drs
Harry M Maufman
L J Battles
James F
Mtehell
Dimond land fraud case heard in California inquiry
Lewis E B Aubury, former state mineralogist of California, testified as principal witness in the Hyde Benson Dimond land fraud case. He said he met Frederick A Hyde and Henry P Dimond, the latter introduced as Hydes attorney, and that they sought to push steps to claim a large tract of saline belt lands declared mineral lands. The testimony aimed to show Dimond knew of Hyde's proposed deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis EB Aubury
California
Hyde Benson Dimond
Schneider
Irederick A
Hyde
Henrry P Dimond
Hydes
Dimond
Shearman
California State Land Office
And
Actress Patsy Jerome visits President Roosevelt at White House
Miss Patsy Jerome of London, an actress and writer and former Washington girl, told President Roosevelt of England's regard for him during a White House visit. Roosevelt said he valued the English admiration and looked forward to meeting more English people next year when he travels abroad. Jerome will depart for London Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Jerome
Washington
England
Patsy Jerome
London
Roosevelt
Four men charged with robbery in Columbus arrest
Central Office Detectives Bar ma ad Trumbo arrested Arthur Montgomery Columbus Goings William Brooks and Edward Jenkins all colored men yesterday afternoon. They are suspected of stealing $2 from Andrew Stewart, a resident of Rahmi and Va Stewart, who was asleep when the money was taken from a house on Fenton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Montgomery Columbus Goings
William Brooks
Edward Jenkins
Central Office
Barma Ad Trumbo
Andrew Stewart
Rahmi
Va Stewart
Fenton Street
Bryan supporters urged to vote regular Democratic ticket at primaries
The District of Columbia Democratic Association urges all supporters of William Jennings Bryan to vote the Regular Democratic Ticket at the primaries on Tuesday May 19 between 4 and The group warns against an alleged unlegalized committee planning primaries Monday May 18 and a convention the next day aimed at confusing voters to harm Bryan and the Democratic Party. Edwin A Kewman signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
And
Bryan
Democratic Party
District District OF Columbia
Democratic Association
Edwin A Kewman
Fifteen Houses Planned on Garfield Street Frontage
Harry Wardman bought a large plot spanning nearly the entire frontage of brick on Garfield street from Connecticut avenue north of the Rock Creek bridge. The 30 foot frontage lies west from the bridge entrance as Wardman plans to build fifteen semi detached houses. Stone and Fairfax report the Tracey street sale and Massachusetts avenue investment activity includes Chartes J Bell of the American Security and Trust Company acquiring property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wardman
Garfield Street
New Rock Creek Bridge
Swartzell Rheem & Hensey
Connecticut Avenue
Rock Creek
Mr Wardman
Stone & Farfax
Smith
Tracey Street
Twenty Fourth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Chartes J Bell
Amercan Security and Trust Company
Seminary Employee Arrested in City Robberies
Central detectives arrested Oslo Phillins, a 25 year old formerly employed at Fairmont Seminary, in connection with thefts from students at two fashionable seminaries. She was taken to the House of Detention for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Office
Oslo Phillins
N Street
Fairmont Seminary
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Long Bridge
Assurung Tt
Reid
Marc Red
Alin Aing Wood
Benson
Corpany
Gat Riowa
Hondrae
Feree
Etense
Jong Ki Lee
O Clagett
Honler
Webster Ani
Cam Pelzman
Long Brilee
Eviale
Walliams
Atso
Mear
Aboir
Poe
Abe Wlard
Irma
Mne
Tomas Fe
Natronal G A & Wil
Reguins
Tidal Basin Inlet
Henry L Howells
Chevy Chase
Barker
Tiompeco
American Federation of Jabor
Miller and
Allison
Ministerial Association
Ind
Gody's Wild West Thrills
Brig. Gen. Perry
Connecticut
Rhode Island Regiment
Department of the District
Battlers' Union
Wagu
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Gilmer
Midvale Steel Company
Nicetown
Philadelphia
Navy
Philadelphia Pa
D Cooke Jr
Independence Navy Yard Mare
Tre
Mayers
H © Shiffert
Lancaster
Navy Yard
League Island Pa
M W Bager
Nebraska
H A Dunn
D C Cather
Kansas City
H A Gareson
Naval
Guam
Ladrone Solanés
L V Woran
Dallas
Tex
M C Baker
T J Cowie
F Beldwin
Arethansa
S Zane
Second Torpedo Flotilla
Bolace
RR Barton
R Bech
Gavy
Pensacola
Howard
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Charles J Bell
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
8Th St
Maslin Underwear
Maryland Hills
Peter Grogan
St. Bet. H and I Sts
Victor
Sanders & Stayman Co
S Gool
Horemce
Florence
Gardner, Masa
People of
Washington Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Vineberg
Opta Amily
Vineberg’s Optical Co
K St
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F St. N. W
Christian Xander
St. N. W
Henry Evans
Arc
St. NW
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
N.W
Phons
Munyon
Jon
McConnell
Wspal
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