Tribute to hero dead at national cemetery observances
A large observance by local patriotic groups marks Memorial Day with services at Arlington Soldiers Home Congressional Oak Hill Healy Hood Mount Olivet Ground St Marys Glenwood and other cemeteries. Addresses by lawmakers and military leaders pave the day while a parade forms at 9 am and proceeds to Lafayette Square. A noon national salute opens Arlington ceremonies with music and tributes to fallen sailors and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Soldiers’ Home
Congressional
Gen. Lawton
Potomeé
Grand Army ‘of the Republic
Stephen Whitney
John 8. Walker
Adit
O. Hy Oldroya
Aritiz
United States Field Artillery
Grand Army of the
Tirepublic
Army and Navy Union
Thomas Calver
Beit, Lidbruck
H. A. Johnson
Congressional Cemery
Newton M. ‘Brooks
Col
A. S. Derham
Buttleground Cemetery
Laughitwood Rewd
Gen
Lawton
Indiana Society of Washington
Frenry W. Lawton
Arlington Cemetery
Publc
George Ludquagler
Shellberg
Thomas K. Meee
Ambrose
Pia
William
Gilell
George Loucley
Utarlet
Arthur G. Lunn
Margarit Standifere
Fhama L. Jones
Kaase
Ben A. Lineback
Congressional Library
Smithsonian Institution
Satlomuit Museum
St. Patris Church
Father McGuigan
Fragmentary obituary notices from a late 19th century issue
A hazy funeral page lists names such as Petelay Me... Mead Otl Ptterston and Brenernin, with scattered dates like May 38 108 and March 8 1908. Mentions of widows, residences, and vague affiliations appear amid garbled OCR, preserving scant personal details and multiple dates without coherent context.
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Abou
Petelay
Thelin
Rome
Sundar
Brenernin
Stans
Tilley
Maey
Mbaty
M Wik
Benne Bris
Betrora
Fade Mateaty
Mies
Drury
Loige
Af Kosten
Abd Win
Tassiliy
Leonard
Elphasta
vSaler
Walker
Tosepako Waller
Reichwest Sea
Iredev
Paw Warn Kic Hiohis
Thermarin
Thareday Mas
Ar Mics
Sallie
T. Wil
Urdaxy
Funeral Directors Listings Page Fragment
A terse listing shows funeral directors and embalmers with multiple business names and addresses. Names include J William Lee, Tabler & Bro, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, Ann A Serlanlie, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and Geo P Zurhorst with addresses on streets such as North West, F Street N W, Seventh Street NW, and Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Lee
Tabler & Bro
Harvey's Sons
ST. NW
Frank Geier
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Empalmer
Capito
Odd Fellows Memorial Day Service Set for June 9
Grand Master of this jurisdiction names June 9 for a memorial service honoring members who died in the year. The call was issued by E. Conway of Chicago and sent to subordinate bodies. H Ensteeling, grand master of this district, confirms the service date. Representatives of several lodges plan a joint service at the God Fellows Hall on Seventh Street Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Céad Eshhew
E. & Conway
Chicago
H. Ensteeling
Auditoriun of God Fellows
Zlall
Seventh Street
Girl Who Shot Man Freed on Charges in Court
Miss Mothershead, freed from jail on a personal bond in Criminal Court No. 2, awaits grand jury action after yesterday hearing on shooting Charles. Davis reportedly will not press charges. Mothershead’s visit to Philadelphia planned for today.
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Charles
Miss Mothershead
Sue
Davis
Biss Motherstead
Philadelphia
Willie Mothershead
Licensed to Marry in Baltimore Area Notices
A fragmented OCR list shows marriage licenses and ages for numerous individuals in or around Washington D C. Names include Janes rong Carria M Conner Hee J Winbigter Nettie Belligan Lattin Campbell James Haywood and Mary Johnson plus others with ages ranging from a few days to 80 years. Addresses or institutions such as Ward rooms and hospitals are scattered with partial street hints and cross streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes
Rong
Carria M. Conner
Ron
Balt Ort
MD. Hey
J. B. EltLaughlin
Harry E. Huaisherry
Nettie Belligan
Hee J. Winbigter
Harry A. Wageta
Mary
Reynolds
R. L. Meymomnell
Anderson L. Allen
Mary Johnson
Rev. J. J
James Haywood
Lattin Campbell
Bundy
Jewel Ceremony at Almas Temple Honors Francis Sebring
In Washington a past potentate jewel was presented to Francis A. Sebring by Capt. Robert Cook for the Almas Temple Shriners. The grand event occurred at the National Rifles Hall during the last regular meeting before delegates head to the imperial council.
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Francis A. Sehring
Almas Temple
Myatie Bhrine
Rovert Cook
Francis A. Sebring
National Rifles
Almag Temple
Imperial Council
Paul
Mino
Disrant Terptes
MASONIC DEGREE CONFERRED AT LEBANON LODGE MEETING
One hundred fifty Masons from local and foreign lodges witnessed the Master Mason degree conferred on five candidates at Lebanon Lodge No 7 F A A M at the Masonic Temple. A degree team from the Master Masons Association of 1908 performed the rite with lodge officers as wardens. Grand Master Augustus R Coolidine of the Grand Lodge of the District attended along with other officers.
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Lebanon
Arranges Davis Centenary Observance Plans Formed
A DC joint committee for Jefferson Davis centennial born June 3 1908 met at 1016 Vermont Ave to organize commemorations. Senator Gore of Oklahoma named as orator for Mount Vernon Place Church exercises while Minnie E B Carroll leads music. Participants include Mrs Archibald Young Col Fred Beall and others. Gunboat Dubuque to Portsmouth Navy Yard for repairs after West Indian cruises.
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Jefferson Davis
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of the Confederacy
Confederate Veterans’ Association
District of Columbia
Belle ©. Riley
Vermont Avenue
Mount Vernon Place Church
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Mic
Minnie EB. Careroll
Archibald Young
Fred Beall
Eugene Rollins
W. L. Willett
James Hoge
J. E. Muicave
Minnie HK. Carroll
Gustavus Werber
Beautiful floral designs at reasonable prices
Geo G Shaffer offers decorative floral designs and services at economical rates. Contact 4416 Malarath and Eye mts. NW for details and appointments.
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Geo. G Shaffer
Malarath and
Eye Mts
Coast official urges ships carry updated official nautical charts
C H Tittmann, Coast Survey superintendent, urged Secretary Straus to require sailing vessels to carry up to date official charts and apply chart corrections. He cites ships lost due to outdated or uncorrected charts and asks the navigation laws be revised to mandate stocked and corrected charts aboard vessels.
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Hves
C. H. Tittmann
Geciette
Straus
Department of Commerce ‘and Labor
Tittmann
United States
In & Tevision of
Lawz
Straus Plans Inquiry Into Telegraph and Telephone Firms
Secretary Straus contemplates an interstate probe of telegraph and telephone companies. Commerce and Labor officials, including Commissioner Smith of the Bureau of Corporations, discuss implementing Senate resolutions directing investigation of business practices, wages, and corporate receipts and expenditures. The method and personnel are to be determined, with possible joint work by the Bureau of Corporations and the Bureau of Labor.
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Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Senate
Bureau of Labor
Washington to host Virginia Editorial Association convention
Preparations by the Washington Chamber of Commerce conventions committee make ready for the Virginia Editorial Association to convene in the city on June 1 and 2. Visitors will enjoy a Jamestown river trip and an excursion to Glen Park, with sightseeing of local plants and a ball game for charity at American League Park June 2 at 3. Local officials Harper Bone and Gude are arranging an address on public relations with government.
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Virginia Editorial Association
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Association
Jamestown
Gune Park
Robert N. Harper
Beott C. Bone
William F. Gude
Chamber of Commerce
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Board of Trade
Washington Playground Association
American League Park
Man Denies Forging Signature in Loan Notes
William Carnell, 34, charged with forging Henry Wassman’s name on three notes each seeking a $10 loan. Central Office Detectives Hachett and Pratt arrested him. He faced a Police Court preliminary hearing before Judge Kimball, pleaded not guilty, and was held in $1 bond for the grand jury, with default sending him to jail. Carnell says he can provide a satisfactory explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wassman
William Carnell
Central Office
Hachett
Pratt
Kimball
Carnell
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Hero Dead
Tim
Potomac
John J. Esch
Wisconsin
Fred 8. Hodgson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Lafayette Square
H Street
Twelfth Street
Aqueduct Bridge
Natonal Guard
G.A. R
G AL RL
United Spanish War Veterans
Regular Army and Navy Union
ULBA
Gen. Andrew & Surt Commanding
and Sons of Veterans
Pompeian Company
Wwrrth
Uslom-House
Wigton
Department of Agriculture
Fompe
Ter
St. Louis
Algo
Healte Office Record
Wm. McCullum
S. Nw
Macy Huse
Thos Neumeyer
R. Coombe
St St
Chas
Zahi
Au St. Aw
May Watkins
Tih St. Se
Mary FE. Callaran
Sento
Dasie Hardy
Huntown
Agnes M. Tirown
St. Aw
Florence I. Gibson
S.cave. Ae
Florence Lee
Freedman's
Wospt
Bernard Holmer
Suv
Henry Taylor
Bryant
Tad
Patrick
Hn Cardan
Shriners
Sebring
Washington
Robert Cook
Mounted Patrol
Coos
Mr. Sebring
Capt.agk
Roe Fulkerson
Surice
Holy Land
Tokalon Wihe
14th St_N. We
Navy Yard
Dubuque
West Indian
Portsmouth
N. H. Navy
Chamber, For Commerce
Virginia
Ig Held
THE
United States Realty Company
Randle Highlands
City of
TREA
Foxall Heights
Georgetown
Foxall
Conduit
Georgetown University
Potomac River
F Street
Cabin John
Foxall Road
Park Road
18Th Street
Washington Heights
Cleveland Park
Macomb Street
Connecticut Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Tennallytown Road
New England
Hare van Bor
Skal Korea
Ous Harbor
Teaver “Bartion
New York
Acai Tee “al Ade
Basten
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