Pension rolls shrink as Warner notes large decline
Commissioner Vespasian Warner reports 985,871 pensioners on June 30, 1906, a drop of 12,470 from last year, the largest single-year decrease in U S. history. Total payments for the year reached $159,000,288.35 with Civil War veterans comprising the majority while wartime survivors and widows continue to receive pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vespasian Warner
Jast
Bureau
Warner
Roosevelt
Congress
Alaima
Mexico
Spain
Philippines
Southern Day at Luna Promises Virginia Leaders and Festivities
Southern Day at Luna Park features speeches and a carnival with the Greater Washington Band. A bicycle ride down the chute will entertain guests while events unfold in the pig dancing pavilion. Tomorrow, Greater Washington Day features a knight tournament with over 200 dollars in cash prizes and a coronation ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lune Park
Virginia
Gill
Greater Washington
Washington
Thompson resigns after 30 years in Indian Service
Robert F. Thompson resigns from the Indian Service of the Interior Department citing health reasons after a long career spanning a third of a century. Acting Secretary Ryan lauds his deep study of Indian lore and history and his five volume digest of Indian matters as highly valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Thompson
Indian Service of
Interior Department
Tll Health
Mr. Thompson
Ryan
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Hla
Relieves Headache from Heat and Overwork
Relieves headache caused by summer heat overwork nervous disorders or impaired digestion. Quick relief described in brief promotional style.
Insurance Men to Meet National Convention in Session
National Insurance men convene for annual session beginning Tuesday at the Arlington Hotel. Discussions include mutual plans for insurance and profit sharing with divisible surplus allocated to policyholders. Addresses by Commissioner Macfarland and President James W. Barry. White House reception with President Roosevelt on Wednesday.
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Ional Insurance Cote
Arington Hotel
Wwelcoma
Macfarland
James W. Barry
Michigan
White House
Roosevelt
James V. Berry
Theron Upson
Connecticut
J. J. Brinckerho
Hlineis
Thomas H. Drake
District of Columbia
FL. Cutting
Massachusetts
B. F. Caprrol
Iowa
B. Folk
Tennessee
A. I. Vorys
Ohio
National Guard rifle matches promise record turnout at Fort Meyer
Guardsmen rival regulars in a packed schedule of events at Fort Meyer with merchants and engineers supplying teams. The Mer chants' match begins Wednesday followed by regimental and company challenges. Maryland, U S Engineers, and Thirteenth Cavalry enter Thursday as DC Second Regiment defends The Washington Post trophy. New Springfield rifles tested against Krag while Harries Co and other trophies offer medals and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Engineer Corps
Maryland
United Staten Engineers
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Meyer
Washington Post
District of Columbia
Hngineers
Harries
R. Harries & Co
Gerstenberg
Watres
E. H. Newmeyer
National Rifle Association
John S. Tomlinson
Astical Offcer
Leonard H. Johnson
William B. Bullivan
H E. Bean
Wallach A. McCathran
George H. Tolson
Emil G. Behafer
James E. Bell
Hundreds inspect Italian cruiser at Washington riverfront
The riverfront at seventh street drew Washingtonians to view the Italian cruiser Pieramosca. Hundreds visited the ship as small craft circled nearby and boatmen negotiation for fares amused onlookers. Police kept order while the vessel’s departure was delayed to Wednesday for Advatval Gall’s presentation to President Roosevelt.
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Seventh Street
Roosevelt
Poland elected vice president of Philippine Railway Co
W. Poland, former Alaska Central Railroad official and member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, was elected vice president of the Philippine Railway Company. He will depart for Manila about November 1 to oversee construction for the syndicate building rail routes on Panay Negros and Cebu. A graduate of MIT, he has worked on river and harbor projects and on several large railroad surveys and constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. &. Poland
Amercan Society of Civil Engineers
Alaska Central Railroad
Philippine Railway Company
Manila
Ratironda
Panay
Negros
Cebu
Poland
Massachguetts Institute of Technology
Harbor of Refuge
Port Judith
Houses Wanted for Winter Care and Rent Notes
A family of adults seeks a furnished house or apartment for winter with minimal rent. Other notices ask for conveniently located NW houses with multiple rooms under $3,500, and a large and small houses for rent or sale. Responses to BOX 117 this office.
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Desiris Taro
Bath
Momopal
Addres
Thia
TL Baundere & CO
Welte Ua
Partiou
Proposals for federal building, navy yard, and river dredging
Sealed proposals from October 1906 cover a marble facade veterans home hall heating and electrical work in Washington nine other bids for machine tools naval supplies dredging on the Anacostia River and one 42 inch water gate. Forms and specs available at federal offices and District Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Soldiers
P. O
Washington, D. C
United States Soldiers’ Home
Washington, D.C
R. m
Pubiely
Jalitary
John Stephen Lewil
Corps of Imgineers
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Navy Department
Washington, D
Navy Yard
Washington
D. C
Bureau
HT. H
D.C
Bane
U. S. N .Ogi
Brilein
Washington, DC
Henry B. J. Mack
Henry L. West
John Biddle
Anacostia River
District
Henry B. F. Arland
Henry L. Whit
Auction Sale of Trust Property in Washington DC
Trustees announce sale of real estate at public auction in front of the premises on Monday October 6 at 4 20 pm. Property includes a frame church at 19 20 and street address and legal description with deed of trust recorded in DC. Cash terms with $200 deposit, purchaser to cover costs and transfer, failure to comply may forfeit bid. Trustees John Taylor Arms and Sam I Drury reserve right to resell if bid fails.
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St Ney
District of Columbia
Thorebr
Trusaen
Premisae, On Monday, the 6Th Any At October, A. D
City of Washington
Svedrys
Buon
Washington, D.C
John Taylor Arms
Sam'l A Drury
na-dexSili
Toring
Esunry Holon
Sha
Coeteg
Baltimore
Ana
Antire
Bae Amd
Edward D
Asso
Ted
Morelyn
G. P. Gebring
Falls Branch
Wesley Park
Massachusetts Avenue
American University
Omware & CO
Colorado Building
Highland
Highland Park
Tast
Carline
Velority
Percy H Russell
Exolugivs
Seni Bigitye
Qat
Thames
Wits
Maryland
Washington
Edward Daniels
Elettric Railroad
E. B. Cottrell
Albany
B. Cottrell
HOUSES FOR RENT IN CITY PROPERTIES LISTED FOR LEASE
The Fisher Co lists numerous rental properties including single rooms apartments and houses at 19th and Conn avenues and nw sectors. Also notes on apartments at The Maury Regina Toddermont and The Willard offers and rates for offices stores stables and housekeeping units with contact at 144 F St NW and mains inquires for full catalog.
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Thos. J. Fisher & Co, (Inc
Real Spate
LOANG
Insuranor
MF ST. Bseee
Zitz
P Bow
Ciftion Aw
Cmalieess
Dir
Dér
Hillyer
Hitlyer
Belesont
Chapin Nw
Thomas
Badstoftpl
Chapin
Helievue
Holmend
Girard
Eterling
Erving Nw
Irving Aw
Ida Enicetiia
Bray
Regia
Idth
Quincy
Botton
Morton Me
Mahion
Regina
Central Big
Eno
Dex Tao
Proporty
Durniah
Thos. J. Fisher & CO. (Inc
F ST
Ew Willard
William Corcoran Hill
H St
Main
Ifurntee
Yeer
Lada IC
Imi
Ian
Tor
Jemeen
Beseren TZ
Ifr
Ay. Firbh
Bet
Tee
Hillyer P
Seine Corackwa
Rigas P. Ir
Moor
17Th St
Everett
H Street
Desirable House for Rent with 1B Rooms in D C
Multiple listings offer furnished and unfurnished rentals across Washington DC areas including 1606 F St 20 rooms and 1303 9th St 10 rooms. Special attention to inquiries. contact agents at 1475 N.Y. Ave and 2411 tet St aw for inspections and pricing. Some entries mention monthly rents around 47 dollars and 35.50.
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Park ST
MT. Pleasant
Laras Yard
New Hampshire Ave
Thirtenth ST
Bach
Columbia Heighin
Cowen
Mgr
Bras
Bat
Wat Sith
F St
9Th St
Kaeee
F. Coumbh
N.Y. Ave
Ove Jorke
Ingpeettan
Newtta St
Petworth
D. C
Collansgquerry CO
James H. Taylor
Rail Schedule Digest Highlights Southern Railway and affiliates
Train times and services listed for Southern Railway and connections. Includes daily and weekly routes to Washington Atlantic Memphis via diverse locals, including Pullman sleepers, dining cars, and through coaches. Also shows Norfolk and Western and Seaboard schedules with station details and service notes. Entities include Washington, Lynchburg, Charlottesville, Atlanta, Memphis, Jacksonville, Savannah, Roanoke, Birmingham, Nashville, and Norfolk.
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Hoor Vung
Manassas Branc
Dally
Warrenton
Charlotterville
New York
Tants
Claso
Allants
Blesper
Colmbus
Vie Atlante
Bunset
Warhlegion
San Francisco Man
Birmingham
New Orleans
Washington and
Southwestern Limited
Atlante
Macon
Atianta
Neshville
New
Orleans
Arriva Wachinctoy
Harrisonburg
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Bivemont
Washington
Crown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Westertan
PRB
Norfolk and Weystern
Knorville
Chettenongs
Memls
Roanoke
Bristol
Wineton- Balem
Knoxville
Chattenooga
Memphis
Norfolk
Daly
Barryvite
Waray
Shenamost
Wikie
Pullman Portor Cor
Pocoaylville
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Bond
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Pema
Petersburg
Raleigh
Wylmington
Golumbie
Savannah
Jacksonvills
Tampa
Atlanta
Bumings
Hmmatobie
Pensacola
Ana
New Ortenza
Seshoard Mail
Gothen
Pulimags
Iatkemenla
Fir
Sirminghacs
Wahington
Hamlet
Pullman
Jacksonville
Meraphia
Cate
LORWA
Atlantic Coast Line
Fis
Cosches
New Youombaligsion
S.C
Wilmington
N.C
TRE Line
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Rail Road
P. Janes
Washington, D. C
White
Wimington
Craig
Fanouxer Trafic
Wilmirrton
Washington Southern Railway
Richmond
Aleandria
Fredericksburg
Richmond and Paints
Atlantic Cot Ling
Florida
Delly
Lins
Fierltz
Richmont
Newport News
Cass
Ricmmond
Pwiman
Sarcor Ca
W. D. Duke
W. Culp
W. P. Tatlor
Prest
Railroads station and through trains to Pittsburgh and beyond
Pittsburgh express and through service from Harrisburg to Chicago Louisville Indianapolis and St Louis. Parlor dining and sleeping cars via Pennsylvania and Baltimore lines. Through connections from Harrisburg to Chicago Cleveland and Detroit with multiple daily departures and special coaches. Tickets available at station offices and via Pennsylvania Railroad telephone services.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Soret
Louisville
le Louis
Tter
Arlor Ir
Harrigbur
Main Line
Pullman Bullet Parlor
Carta
Harrieburg
Ee Slvanta
Ponmar
Harrisburg
Cleveland
Fo Lego
Detroit
Cincinnati
Insiansbalegnant
Levis
Bute
Ally
ST. Louis
la Apolis
Loulavivle
St .Laue
Baier Pagion
Par i
Herriaburg
EINSY
Benneyivenie
Balto
Balti
Louis
Tern Express
Pittsboren
Steepine
Harris
Harrisware
Basberton
Cincinnail
Sieburgh
Pitts
Uren
Pacific Express
Harrisbure
Rittouureh
Builato
Emporium
Fhe
Canandaigua
Roshester
Ince
Renovo
Wmis
Wees
Rochester
Buffelo
Niagara Balls
Washington
Erie
Bulmia
Niagara Pole
Philadelphia
New York
East
Datiy
Gora
Tees Oak
Philadelphi Gale
Bert Eave
Bae
Pataiesey
Adana
Yaapolis
Sinsttaenena
Baee
W.bo
Baltimore and Ghio Railroad
Royal Blue Line
Jererave
Hp Newsone
Pailmar Pailor
Vaoyal Intial
Politna
Blow and Patioan
Pasoer i
Philadelpha
Leepern
City
Bemit
Torois
Northwest
Soinati
Lowis
Eattsburg
Gleveland
Sovemets
Wchroter
Neon
Bundeys
DORA
Mlkton
Rick Ta Jou
Bagerstown
P. Hoyd
Fies
Momthresburg
Enene
Tod Dalty
Hennigr
Parler
Virginia Hot Springs
Rencevarta
Indianapolis
Eatin Ferries
Staunton
Clifton Fogs
Covington
Ronceverte
Hinton
W. Va
Lexingtonville
St Louis
Chagomma St. Louis
Loulaville
Merphis
Nashville
Southwest
Chemeneske
Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Luna
Indian Bureau of Interior Department
Tsford's
Magnificent Post
Philippine Railways
Ifale
Capito
Rapteun
Lovetties
Eaay Lars
Edward Lamvoigi
Rouse
Shaknos & Luchs
Corkar Baths
Steue
J. Owen & Son
Business Property
Chamberlin Hotst
Shore
H. Hall
Wyoming
Utah
McLaughlin
Gaime
MecLaughlin
Douglas
Wyo
Pine Ridge
Crow Reservation
Royal Fire Ins. Co
Liverpool
Eng
The
Hanover Fireing. Co
Rooma
Beth
Rooma and
N. Hf
Ave
Room and Bath
T St. Dw
Mio, Ave
Anacostia
Utalia
Martin Brothers
Pa. Ave
M. York & Son
G St
Atkinson & Ballard Co., Inc
13Th St
Jae Eer
Collins
Gtbeay Co
St. Ow
Brightwood
GEO. P. Robinson CO. (Inc
J. Walter O'Boyle
Fourteenth Street Heights
14Th St. Nw
Walter O'Boyle
Cheverly Gardens
Union Depot
Iacoene Fom
Exton
F. P. Mendenhall
Colorado Bldg
Tse
Bowen
Andy Ridge Roads
Caywood & Garrett
New York Ave
Fenstom Burau
Rock Crack Park
Bave
Hourea Dan
Brightwood Moe
Din
Capou
Herbert
Smith
Corcoran Bldg
BSABE
Carter
Mt. Ficassat
Fulton B. Gordon
Robert 5
Maineindlas
Colorado
Meteerott
Peopis'a Savings Bank
the Hare Son Realty
Georgetown Real Estate
Georgetown
Miller-Shoemaker
MD ST
Joan
Willet
Relwucks
Ith
Beoreham
Harrison Realty Compar
Hoon
REED
Corcoran Aie
15Th St
Frank T. Rawlings
Pein Blra
Tyler
Cncorporatea
Hl. H. Saunders
Waltham
Acre
Stone & Fairfax
Duanetine's
Einsylvanta Iala Ave
Cutler Marshall CO
Harold C. Lincoln
Fidelity Storage
You
Wellington
Orrice
Toei
Browning & Baines, Ind
de HL
Wilson
Railroads
Washington Hotels
Clifford M. Lewis
Cochran,ath St
K. Wash
PRAM
Benen
United States
Cochran
Montrose
Corwth
E Excellent
Cara
Conrad F. Grieb
Sunead S
Lincoln
George Washington Hotel
White Hones
St James
W. HL
Callahan
Great Falls
Old Dominion
36Th
Mount Vernon
Sthamer
Charles Macaleater
Fort Myer
Arlington
Falls Church
Aqueduct Bride
Atlantic City
H. J
Galen Hall Hotel and Sanatorium
Atlantic Cfey
Traymore
Chas
Ocean Steamers
Magazi
Orient
Adriatics Eerpt
Holy Unndy West Sealen
Samaly En
HAMS
Dr. Reed
Shade
Fisk Elgin
Houra
Pa Ave
DR. Leatherman
Adrien Free
10Th St
T. Balous
Eure
Wepa Pp
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