Memorial Day Observed at Soldiers' Home with Multifaith Tribute
Elaborate Memorial Day ceremonies at the Soldiers' Home featured Rabbi Abram Mon of Washington Hebrew Congregation delivering the oration. Catholic and Jewish clergy united in praise of patriotism and memory of fallen soldiers, marking a chastened joy rather than a funeral mood. The event included a parade, flag-raising, and salutes, with music from St. Paul’s choir and a notable ensemble of veterans and community groups.
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Abram &Mon
United States
Spain
Rabbi Simon
States
Shih
B. P Entriven
Scott
Golders’ Home
St Paul’s Church
Henry Wilson Post
Gar
Astor
Coramard
Earler
Edward M. Southgate
Tne Home
Thomas Calver Rand
Misa A E Hazelton
Drake
Mary Ford
Neile B Kolser
Soldiers’ Home
Godard
Penne
Jesus
Sen
Mra’ Chase
Soldiers' Home gravesides honor fallen Union soldiers
Memorial services were held at Holy Rood and Oak Hill cemeteries in Georgetown. Posts from the G. A. R. and the Morris Relief Corps decorated graves with flags and flowers, while schoolchildren from the Industrial Home School joined in orderly ceremonial steps. Speaker remarks highlighted the meaning of decoration and devotion, with Gettysburg references and a recitation of Lincoln's address.
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Georgetown
G. A
Holy Rood
Cemeterio
Georgia A. Morris Post
Marra Relief Corps
Schoo cl
Industral Home School
C W. Skinner
Rudolph Ultmer
Morris Post
Thomas 5
Marlin
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Carroll
Thousan
Lincoln
Gettysburg
J. Barton Miler
Barna
Brom George
A. Morris Post
Theetolgh ‘Ullmer
Watter G
Sebastian
Lichiy
Robert B Duvall
William Dacy
Morria Relief Corps
Mina Mary Les
Joseph W. Kirkley
Robert B. Duvall
Preyer
Janes H. W. Blake
Christ Episcopal Church
J. Barton Miller
Dr. Pees
Oak Hilwater
George A. Morris Fest
Josph W. Kiskley
M. Allen
George W. Goldem
Ace H Kedney
Damiel Jodson
John B. Wender
Morria
Mies Angusta Rabb
Missita Bowler
Ages Dugan
Mrz. Kato Waters
Memorial Day Address at Camden Monument
Franklin W Ceiline of Camden and Meg M Prankin of the Department of Justice delivered a Memorial Day address at the Soldiers Monument. The speaker praised those who served, calling the national creed love of country humanity and liberty, the master motive behind American progress and unity.
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Franklin W. Ceiline
Thie City
Camden
N. J
Meg M.prankin W. Collins
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Soldiers’ Monument
Washington
Grant
Lincoln
Memorial Exercises at Andersonville National Cemetery
Memorial exercises at Andersonville National Cemetery were held under the Fitzgerald Grand Army Post. Rev. O. O. Joanson of Fitzgerald delivered the oration, with music and remarks from other speakers as the Americas Light Infantry marched in by special invitation.
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Amertout
Andersonville National Cemetery
Fitzgerald Grand Army Post
O. O. Joanson
Fitzgerald
Americas Light Infantry
Army
Navy Union
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Mey
John
Charles J. Hannigan
Richmond
St. Paul's
Baave Theodore & Garnett
Hollywood
Chemittary
Veterans, Sons of Veterans and
Ladies
Hollywood Memorial Association
Richmond Howitzers
Petersburg
City Onnt
Newport News
Hampton
James River
Hampton Roads
Douglass Son Presides at Harmony Cemetery Memorial
Charles R. Douglass, Frederick Douglass’s son, chaired the Memorial Day exercises at Harmony Cemetery. The event honored Black Civil War service with remarks by S. Melender King, Rev. David F. Rivers, and a salute by the District National Guard. The ceremony, hosted by Sumner Relief Corps, praised emancipation leaders and President Roosevelt’s civil rights stance.
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Charles R. Douglass
Frederick Douglase
Harmony Cemetery
Charles Sumner Post
Frederick Douglage Post
A. R
Metropolitan
A. M. B. Church
JT. Layton
David F. Rivers
Berean Baptist Church
S. Melender King
District Bar
National Guard
Sumner Relief Corps
Lottie E. Green
Susan Wills
Virginis Brooks
Louisa Childs
Eva Chass
Lucy ‘Proctor
Qmima Patterson
Topephine Butler
Frances Fletcher
King
Bia
America
Press- Roosevelt
Philips
tPredarick Douglase
Atlantic
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Douglass
White House
Theorore Rooasvelt
India
Memorial Day Exercises at Government Hospital Anacostia
Logan Post No 12 and the relief corps lead Memorial Day ceremonies at Government Hospital with school children and veterans. Graves of about 2000 soldiers were decorated at two adjoining cemeteries. Davia’s bugle call and Rev Davenport’s invocation opened the program. Frisbee reviewed Civil War sacrifices and urged citizens’ loyalty to principles. Gompers later spoke in Denver at memorial rites for Rev Myron Reed.
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Davenport
A. B Frisbee
William A
Wiliam
A Minister of War by Edward Mott Woolley
A melodramatic tale set in Morania centers on Williams Krotechmer the minister of war who faces a death warrant for a rebel prince linked to a throne plot. Personal loyalties clash as Marion, the sister, and a young officer risk their lives to escape justice while the king’s volatile temper drives the crisis. The minister counsels mercy, plans escape routes, and confronts the king’s wrath as lovers seek sanctuary. The tale unfolds with palace intrigue and a looming midnight meeting in the palace park.
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Sud Hermolt
Vinit
Rupert
Marion
Deo
Pie
Ruesla
Minister Orders Silent Ride to Fountain of the Nymphs
In a tense scene, Ivanich the coachman is pressed by the minister Kretschmer to aid in a secret mission. He must drive a closed carriage to a fountain tonight, with Kretschmer and Braithwaite joining, while Mayion prepares to flee. The minister promises silence as a crucial protection.
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Ivanich
Kretschmer
Braithwaite
Milter
Rupert Park
Mayion
Kretechimar
Mademoiselle
Aha
Adventure and Diplomacy in Morania Foretold Rescue
In Morania, Minister Kretschmar shields Marion from danger as a covert plan unfolds. They flee to the castle, with Kretschmar disguising her safety by securing a private refuge within the royal residence. Marion trusts his guarded decisions while the search party presses forward.
Virginia Obituary Fragments From Richmond and Surrounding Areas
A compilation of obituaries from Virginia towns includes Daniel Lyer of Richmond aged sixty, Mrs. Marthe E H Marshall of Windsor, aged seventy five, and Mary Southworth of Fredericksburg, thirty three. Also named are Frances M. Stover of Augusta County seventy two, and Mrs. Miles Brown of King George County, detailing survivors and homes.
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Richmond
Daniel Lyer
Gordonsville
Terry Sunt
Gales
Hie Alter
A.D. Beckham
Greensboro
Windaor
Fredericksburg
Mary @ South~worth
Clinton B Southworth
Washington
Slatery Braunton
Frances M. Stover
F. Wize
Colonial Beach
Brown
Frederick 3
Boutas Brown Ninda
King George
Bishop Ninda
Methodieth Church
Beetes
Data
Incident at the Market Ends With Arrests
A disturbance erupted when a party collided with Liewk and then with officer Tardy who threatened and abused Sait. Two altercants were restrained by guards, a marine pursued one man, and a clash left several confined to the hall as observers note.
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Liewk
Tardy
Sait
Saray
Ardy
Mallor
Assault and Robbery Near Frostburg Leaves Victim Struck
A man identified as Sebastian Heck, fiftyish, of Dekhad, is reported dying after four men assaulted him near Eckhart, Frostburg, Friday night. They beat and robbed him, then placed his unconscious body on the Cumberland and Western Electric Railway tracks hoping he would be run over. He was found in time and taken to a hospital. pocket contents noted. Also reports from Hyattsville describe Maryland Agricultural College closing exercises with cadet drill judged by Army officers. The Standard Oil Company announces purchase of 100,000 acres of timberland in eastern North Carolina for a future cooperage plant near a planned railroad corridor.
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Twardoski
Weiter
Marion
Kretschmar
Kretachmar
Adinator
Marton Belinsona
Exeteohmar
Mademoiselle
Gayflage
Treardoski
Kretachinar
Iona
Marton
Aretgohmar
Exturach
Strakonets
Ghetter
Humbert
Casita
Fusala
Jom Braithwaite
Tam
Eagile
Dows
Zoe Aees
Kretech
Gitl
Secret Service
Braithwaite
Ateaway
Ami
Mariemoiselle
Hretechmar
Kretshmar
Bretschmar
Uheemedous
Washington
Cumberland
Sebestian Heck
Dekhad
Eckhart Mat
Frostburg
Bealing Beck
Cunberland and Western Sport, Electric
Heck
Caetaor
Standard Boye Timber Lands
Norfolk
Standard Oil Company
Emi
North Carolina
Virginia and
Rim
Petersburg
Bette
Mary Hoges dies suddenly in Winston-Salem
Special to The Warrington Post Winston-Salem May 30 Mrs Mary Hoges wife of Gen R W Boggs died suddenly today of heart disease. She was born near Washington and was in her seventy fourth year. The obituary notes she was daughter of the late Col Symington of the US Army.
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Warrington Post
Winston-Salem
N. C
Mary Hoges
R. W Boggs
Col. Symington
United States
Osar Washington
Virginia Weddings Martinsville May 30 Toler and Giles wed
The Martinsville wedding announces Charles I. Toler and Misa Ade V Giles tied the knot in Virginia today with details noting the ceremony at Frederickaburg and the bride’s parents’ home. The report blends local nuptials with a serialized tale excerpt continuing tomorrow.
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Martinsville
Charles I. Toler
Misa Ade V Giles
Frederickaburg
William E Latham
Alexandria
Pier Luty G Larkin
Thin City
J BR. Hosebro
Baitimom
Stvite
Ratiway
Maseter Plumbers’ Association
Southern Redixay
Memorial services at Antietam honor Civil War dead
Thousands attend memorial exercises in the Antietam National Cemetery with addresses by Judge Ashley Gould of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and Maj. J. H. Stine of the United States Historical Society. The event links two presidents in battle and recalls Civil War era leaders amid patriotic orations and reflections.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Antietam
National Cemetery
A. A. Kerlin
Sharpsburg Lutheran Church
Preyer
J. W. Davis
Antietam National Cemetery
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Ashley M. Gould
Supreme, Court of the District of Columbia
Washington
J. H. Btine
United States Historical Society
Grafton Ceremonies Mark Monument Gift Amid Cadet Injuries
Gov Dawson and others attended a large parade as a county gift monument costing 6000 dollars was unveiled. Cadet John Claude Keister of Dyper West Virginia suffered critical burns from a premature explosion at the saluting point. Confederate veterans paraded with their old uniforms during morning exercises at the national cemetery.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Monongahela County
Oak Grove
Dawson
John ‘W. Mangon
George
Sturgis
John Claude Kelster
Dyper
Keister
Grafton
Confed
Erate
Ok. Army of the Republic
Ete
Memorial Day Observances Across Virginia Coast
Observances marked Confederate and National Memorial Day in Portsmouth Norfolk Petersburg Hollywood and other towns. Ceremonies included decorations of cemeteries and monuments, religious services led by chaplains, parades by veterans and associated groups, and cannon salutes honoring fallen soldiers and sailors.
Carroll enters Dem race for Maryland House of Delegates
Walter C Carroll of Glen Howe enters the Democratic nomination contest for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates from his county. Stephen B Lyddate, county commissioner from the Fifth district, is urged to seek re election but has not yet announced his decision, though a decision is expected in days.
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Washington
Acer
Rockville
Walter C. Carrol
Glen Hohe
Feld
House of Delegates
Friends
Stephen B Lyddate
Fifth Collection
Ata
Queen Anne County Democratic Convention Urges Constitutional Amendment
The Queen Anne County Democratic delegates meet in Centreville to back a constitutional amendment. Leading figures Jules McRacharter Frank Fiditos and Eugene Dativd, among others, propose support for the measure to the General Assembly, with emphasis on party unity.
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Wagtington
Foot
Centreville
Queen Anne County
Bendey
Rae
Igtrwing Heket
Kon
Jules McRacharter
Frask 3
Fiditos
Hagene
Clsek
Ctra Paw Draras
General Assembly
Sgcen
Pemacratn
Saco
Exceptional Values in High Grade Furniture Sale
A Connecticut Avenue store showcases handsome high grade furniture not often seen locally. Pieces are offered at less than actual cost to clear space, with numerous fine fabrics and carpets also disposed at fractions of their worth.
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Connecticut Avenue
Mattresses Renovated Promises Comfort and Cleanliness
A brief note promotes renovating mattresses as a cost effective way to gain comfort and cleanliness. It urges readers to remake their mattresses, emphasizing the modest price and the benefits of improved freshness.
Carpet Cleaning Plant Promises Quality Service
Carpet cleaning firm touts the district’s largest and best cleaning operation with excellent meth and fire-proof storage facilities. Charges are moderate and satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Prteve
Porter
Fregeer
Aer F Love
Holy Boop and
Oak Hill
Andersonville
Georgia
Douglass’ Son
Gompers
Denver
Colo
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Myron Reed
Reed
Labor Organization
Edward Mott Woolley
Altenburg
Kretechmar Fe
Little Kingdom OF
Morania
Howard Molt
Virginia
College Pat
Hyattsrlé
Brilian Exerc Steen
Maryland Agricultural College
Cadeta
WSS
W. J. Berton
United States Army
Washington Baracks
A. & Guill
Maryland Regiment
Krentalin
Parken
Jobkey
Mary Boggs
Norfol
Viola Tunis
Baltimore
Cheasapeake Bay
Potomac River
Tugw
Charles Stevens
Allegany
Faostliw
Charles Shoemaker
Haven
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Arthur
Russia
Zion
Judge Droom
Auspus
Marios
Kretechmar
Aurpus
Stevensie
Shoemaker
Baptist Sunitsy
Washinatos Fort
Lory
The
Shenandoah Baptist Association
Rivervide Baptist Church
Cutty
R. Milourne
West Virginia
Bristol
J. K James
Ermest Rogen
Samual Bryan
Young James
Leazer
Speewat
Annapolis
William Leazer
John J. McNamara
Curtis Bay
This County
Suffik
Pola
Privat
Moranian
Father Auspus
Kretachmat
Father Auspuye
Father Auspitz
Maine
Mazion
Ter
Tau
Isle of Wight Court House
Eubank
W. D Folk
Smithfield
EH. M Morrison
Judge Mann
William Hodges Mannn
Szarteling
Wardington
Denville
Robert
Easley
Justice Gould
Mas. J. H. Stine
Cumberland—Monument
Morantown
Steff
Igwell
Maryrete
Dettlefield
Ohia
Teughl
Hayer
McKinley
Antistam
Bofoding
Napoleon
da Moskwa
Napoteo
Lee
South Mountain
McClellan
Historis
Dunker Church
Meg
Prince Eugene
Burnside
Longttrest
Ite
MaClellen
Fits John Forfer
Ike Napolson
Wal
Leo
Burgalde
Tea
Bunker Hill
Appomattox
James A. Lea
J. FP. Blaubd
Fpiower Strews
Potomac
Maryland
West ‘Virginia
Alma Cook
Tyler Women’s Relief Corps
Edward H. Welsh
Taylor Post
Grand Army of the Repubit
James Breathed Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Academy of Music
J. W. Bedford
Parsons, W. Vs
Albert A. Doub
Cumberland Bar
Grand Army of Ithe Hepublic
Fort McHenry
Stowemant
House
Queen Ann
Crossett
Lewis A. Crossett, Inc
Moeth
Abington, Mass
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