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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1907

Page

9

Exclusion of Sailors Sparks Public Prejudice at Pine Beach Dance Hall

Norfolk May 23 Managers of the Pine Beach dance pavilion sharing a concession from the Columbia Amusement Company say they exclude United States sailors in uniform from the floor to preserve patronage and business. They argue public prejudice against naval uniforms risks patronage loss and financial collapse if uniforms were allowed.

Norfolk Navy Department Pine Beach Resort Jamestown Exposition Grounds Columbia Amusement Company Navy United States

Army Orders List Broad and Dense Medal of Promotions

Army orders detailing transfers promotions and duty assignments for officers and enlisted personnel. Includes First Lieut Charles T H Er rington Fleventh Infantry and multiple captains in Coast Artillery Ordnance and Field Artillery. Mentions inspections boards and staff changes at Fort Leavenworth Albany and Guantanamo with numerous home postings and delays to Philippine Islands and various ports.

Charles Errington Samtel Ordnance Department Hell Manson T Ely Twenty Seth San Frercisco Philippine Islands Millar Field Artillery Fri Halloran Francia Honeycut Iald Artiliere Fort Leavenworth Kans Tierman Schumm Coast Roderic P O'Connor Sur Ophraim F Peyton Eighterath Tofintes Ugh G Voorhi Fort D Rossello Franklin F Wing San [Rancisco Cal tan@ trasporl Phi Tppine Islands C H Stockton Special Service Squadron Heigiung Wason Tennessee A C © Baker T Porter Washington DB Taussig Navy Yard League Isandia J D Adams Navy New York Ommander W Cofman Albany Connecticut Larder Vermont S Curtin Alabama Ordnanent G Laffee C A Woodrum Pazeed R R Richardzon O ' Conger

West End Auxiliary Meets for May Session

The West End Auxiliary of the District Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs A S Taylor's home after a two month absence. President Mrs Catching presided. Miss Mary Graham led devotions. Delegates elected for the June 14 district convention at Douglas Memorial Methodist Church included Mrs Anna Durnbaugh, Mrs Libbie Bechet, Mrs Catherine Bollinger, Mrs David Hiker, and Miss Mary Graham with alternates Mrs J W Coal, Mrs Libbie McGtu e, Mrs Esther George, Mrs Fannie Hilton, and Miss Cecelia Graham. Mrs M E Cohen spoke on moral education. Telephones for lost and found items noted.

West End Womans Christian Temperance Lion A S Taylor Catching Mary Graham W Ctu Douglas Mermorial Methodist Episcopal Church Eleventh Anna Durnbaugh Libbie Bechet Catherine Bollinger David Hiker J. W Coal Libbie McGtue Esther George Fannie Hilton Cecelia Graham M. E. Cohen W. C. T UW Department of Moral Education

Sylph Disabled At Sea On Voyage To New York

The naval yacht Sylph broke down at sea yesterday while en route from this city to New York for boiler repairs at the navy yard. Rough seas forced a stop at Delaware Breakwater for safety where repairs were completed before continuing to New York for outfitting for the President and family’s Oyster Bay summer visit.

New York Sylph Navy Yard Oyster Bay Delaware

Senators Clapp and Stevens Protest Fort Withdrawals

In St Paul Minnesota May 23 Senator Clapp and Congressman Stevens wired Secretary Taft protesting against withdrawing two batteries of artillery from Fort Snelling and abandoning Forts Alajiniboine and Keogh in Montana. Clapp also wired Senator Carter at Helena and Nelson plus Minnesota congressmen urged protest to Taft.

Clapp Stevens Taft St Paul Minn Minnesota Fort Snelling Alajiniboine Keogh Montana Carter Helena Mont Knute Nelson Tart

Birmingham Lunched Speedy Scout Cruiser With Large Coal Radius

Quincy May 2 The scout cruiser Birmingham latest fast navy vessel was launched at Fore River Yard. Mary Campbell of Birmingham broke a champagne bottle as the vessel slid into Fore River. Designed for 24 knots, the Birmingham combines high speed with coal capacity for long range, surpassing foreign rivals in endurance. It measures 420 feet, 4 feet 8 inches wide, 19 feet draft, carries 120 tons coal, and has a 1875 mile at full speed radius and 6250 miles at 10 knots. Powered by vertical triple expansion engines with four cylinders and twin screws, it mounts two 5 inch and six 3 inch guns and two 21 inch torpedo tubes. It features two pole masts and four short smokestacks.

Quincy Mass Birmingham United States Navy Fore River Shipbuilding, Company Wer

Surgeons of the Southern Railway Convene in Washington

Col W A Henderson of Knoxville told the Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway that honesty and clarity are essential in medical testimony against the railroad. Two sessions were held yesterday with papers by Drs Magruder, Robinson, Royster, Grear and Downey. An evening Potomac cruise featured music and dancing aboard the vessel.

W A Henderson Knoxville, Tenn Southern Railway Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway New Willard Cal. Henderson E. M Magruder Charlottesville T. F. Robinson Bessemer Ala H A Royster Rajesh Nwc D W Grear Jonesboro Til J H Downey Gainesv Ile

Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Grounding At Channel

Grounding occurred while the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse attempted to enter the New York channel after captain consulted with a pilot. The pilot reportedly misdescribed buoy position leading to a misjudgment and the steamer ran aground on mud from 1130 p m to 7 am awaiting high water before docking at Quarantine.

New York Gustav H. Schwab North German Lloyd Steamship Company Wetitin

Loving Cup for Kuroki Milwaukee Tribute by Business League

General Kuroki visited Milwaukee for five hours on May 29. He arrived from Chicago at nine o'clock and toured city hall square, the National Soldiers' Home, Milwaukee Press Club, and Hotel Pfister with Gen. MacArthur. Thousands welcomed the general as Mayor Becker introduced him and a band played.

Milwaukee Business League Milwaukee Wis Gen. Kuroki Chicago City Hall Square National Soldiers’ Home Milwaukee Press Club Hotel Pfister Kuroki

Women Horse Show At Chestnut Hill Captures Four Prizes

At Philadelphia area Chestnut Hill open-air show ponies in harness and under saddle led most prizes. Sweet Marie trotting queen shown by E T Stotesbury. events included four-in-hand teams and high jump. Winners listed include Doncaster Moet, Moon Deam, Majeatic, Fleurette and Babette, Lady Teeccles, Newsboy and Shop Girl, Red Raven, Chieftain, Dr Selwonk, Jasmine, Lord Burleigh and Lom Brook.

Philadelphia Chestnut Hill Sweet Marie E. T. Stotesbury Doncaster Moet John Gerkens New ‘Yorks Penryn Grand View Farm Lancaster Shetlands Moon Deam Edward T Price Broad Ax Majeatic Carr Bros New York Fleurette Bom Babette Lehman Strauss Peter Fan Mra Lady Teecles Dainty Herles Bloom Avondale Yarm Newsboy C G Shop Girl C. m Mra Joba Gerkens Huatera Red Raven Thomas J Foroe Weat Orange Chieftain Avondale Farm Cantril Dr. Selwonk Reginald Vanderbilt Joln Gerkens Indy—Jasmine Rufus L Patterson Lord Burleigh Lom Brook B. G Onerios West Chester Farm Weat Grange

Warren Remedy Champion Leads Mineola Show Winners

W. Rutherford's fox terriers won top honors on the closing day of the Ladies' Kennel Association of America show in Mineola L I New York. Champion Warren Remedy earned champion of all champions for matrons while Charles G Hopton's bulldogs and Red Brook Fkennel's chow chows and poodles captured several firsts and seconds. Middlesex Hunt won the packs of English fox hounds prize over Monmouth Hunt Club. Rifle Ran of Monmouth Hunt won the open and limit class. Mrs Sen's Queen of the Fairies, Yorkshire terrier champion, won both the Council and Ballyho Bey cups for best bred and owned by a member and for best American bred dog or female owned by a member.

New York W. Rutherford Fox Terriers Mineola L. 1 Ladies’ Kennel Association of America Warren Remedy Charles G Hopton Bulldogs Red Brook Fkennel Middlesex Hunt Monmouth Hunt Club Monmouth Hunt Sen Queen of the Fairies Council Ballyho Bey Ladies’ Association

General's Will Filed Leaves Major Estate to Widow

Brig Gen John Moore retired files his 1898 will for probate with over 75000 dollars in assets. He bequeaths 2000 to Mary Kelly of Bloomington Indiana a gold watch to a nephew John R Moore and 500 to Edith Tribble Mrs John Moore and Rea Thompson. Residue including 21800 in stocks and bonds goes to Moore as executrix. Mary Smith's 1903 will also filed makes small bequests to relatives and names Bridget ONeill as principal beneficiary and executrix.

John Moore USA J. Moore Moore Mary Smith Bridget O'Neil Margaret Smith William Newby Catherine Clark Catherine Dunigan Father O'Connell Bridget O'Neill

Cannon Guest Speaks at Guilford College Commencement

Speaker Joseph G Cannon addressed Guilford College students and faculty at commencement, praising North Carolina progress and the South. He laid the dormitory cornerstone, attended a Guilford-Benbow Hotel dinner, and a Merchants and Manufacturers Club reception before departing for Washington with his secretary and stenographer.

Greensboro N. C Guilford-Benbow Hotel Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club Washington

Social Gossip and Fashion at Island and Society Events

A long, illustrated gossip piece details Oriental inspired dress at a Governors Island Army Relief Society event and a London style reception, highlighting Miss Bird, Miss Burden, Mrs Belmont, Mrs Cochrane, and Gen Grant with attendees from high society including the Sheridan and Roe families. It notes dress, hats, and dogs, plus a separate social column on English manners, athletics for girls, and upcoming charity bazaars and embassy entertainments.

Miss Bird Miss Gwendolyn Burden Haat Miss Burden Mina Bird Augy Belmont Ford Charles Steele Theodore A. Havermeyer Misa Anna Sattds Miss Sands Fred Havermeyer James L. Kernochan Catherine Cameron Tommy Ang Ha Wea Cameron Governors Island New York Army Relief Society Ivinz Twelfth Infantry L. C. Allen Greer Stephen C. Milla Johnson Heistand McKinley Grant Charles F. Roe Wright P. Edgerton Phil Sheridan Irene Louise Mary Sheridan Sheridan Ward Wade Bischoff Fabius M. Clarke Stephen C. Mills Letwin L. Seaman George Wingate George Cornwallis West Jerome Winston Churchill London West Winston Ittis Socialife Bernard Shaw Mrs. Reid Duchess of Marlborough Bates Drexel Duchess of Devonshire Queen Alexandra England iIt Princess Christian Princeas Henry of Battenberg Duchtess Albany Trelosr Jord Bagzsar

Minister Lee is Better Leaves for Guatemala Post

A State Department cablegram from Panama says American Minister to Guatemala and Honduras Mr. Lee, who has been confined to a Panama hospital after a fall at the Guatemala City legation, has recovered enough to return to his post in about two days.

Guatemala Panama State Department Lee Honduras Legation Guatemala City

Grand Military Band Contest at Randle Highlands Today

Today features two military bands and free barbecue at the Grand Military Band Contest in Randle Highlands with 500 Baltimore visitors. The event teases scenic Washington views and a future suburban lot sale by the Capital Traction Company offering free transfers to Randle Highlands.

Baltimore Washington District of Columbia Capital Traction Company Pennsylvania Avenue Randle Highlands Berwyn Washington Realty Corp Colorado T. J. Giles Tennallytown D. C

Posthumous Heir Plea In Will Contest Attracts Court

In New York a will contest over a $120000 estate centers on a six year old son born after Charles G Stachelberg died. Executor Edgar J Stachelberg fights to secure the boy a share while the widow now Mrs Alfred Rau may have to provide for him. If a ruling favors the original terms, two thirds could be placed in trust for the son despite the stepfather’s wealth.

Washington Post New York Charles G. Stachelberg Linda Stachelberg Edgar J. Stachalberg Tentator Mre Stachelberg Alfred Rau Charles G Edgar J. Stachelberg Supreme Court

Houses for Rent Ad Fragment

Fragmentary rental advertisement lists phone contact and various numbers 7500 6000 500 40 36 50 35 50 3250 16 30 18. No clear property details or location provided.

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