Two Brothers Die After Drowning in Eastern Branch
Percy Dudley ten, and his sixteen year old brother George, drowned while boating on the Western Branch near the gas house yesterday afternoon. They left home at dawn to spend the day boating and hunting with friends. George tried to rescue Percy after the younger boy fell overboard but both disappeared beneath the water. Bodies not recovered by nightfall. The Dudley family, of 1358 K Street SE, mourns as authorities search the river with grappling irons.
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Percy
Basa
Guahanna
Percy Dudley
George
Joseph Dudley
K Street
Dudley Brothers
Dudley
Hort George
George George
Georges
Fashouse
Dudiey
Mrs Jeanne Battison Dead in Washington after Illness
Mrs Jeanne A Pattison native of Massachusetts wife of Albert Battison dies at Homeropathic Hospital after a short illness from stomach cancer. Funeral services at Lees undertaking rooms tomorrow at 4 pm with cremation. Remains moved from her home to hospital after life decline. husband worked in the Census Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Washington
Jeanne A Parttison
Albert Battison
Homeropathic Hospital
Lees
Mra Pattison Wis
Gime Bridge
Moe
Diet
Struts
Che Hospital
October Term Court Calendar Shows Few Public Interest Cases
The Supreme Court of the District releases its October term trial calendar listing 686 law cases. Of these, 68 are in the calendar with 491 original filings and 19 percent appealed. Most original cases are damage suits or account suits, with few noted as public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Cour of the District
Mentow
Street clash lands Daniels in hospital after brick attack
In a drunken altercation early yesterday, Daniels a Black man of 424 Thir street southeast, was assaulted by two other men involving a brick to the head leaving him unconscious and hospitalized. A separate note reports Joe Weber's special train arrival with a troupe and theater chatter plus local job moves and a fall sale at Horn the tailor opening at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daniels
Thir
Strick
Daniels
Horn
Three Prostrated by Heat in Washington Hospitals
Three heat prostration cases were treated in city hospitals yesterday. James Wilson, 68, of South Rod Street Baltimore, collapsed on New Jersey avenue near L Street NW and was treated at the Homeopathic Hospital. Edward Duckett, 18, of Richardson Street NW, was overcome at Seventh Street and Florida Avenue NW and treated at Freedmen's Hospital. Charles Quick, a Black man from Dennettsville, North Carolina, was prostrated while visiting friends. he was taken to the Washington Asylum Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Wilson
South Rodd Street
Baltimore
New Jersey Avenue
L Street
Ile
Homeopathic
Edward Duckett
Richardson Street
Seventh Street
Florida Avenue
Freedsmen's Hospital
Charles Quick
Dennettsville
N. C
Ak Wining City
Washington Aaylum Hospital
Missing Virginia man in Washington household
Mrs Margaret W Hillate reported to police that Stephen Hodges a polite Virginia born man living as a butler at her 1107 P Street residence went missing last Thursday in Washington after a visit with his wife in Benning. He had been in the city about a month and was unfamiliar with local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret W Hillate
P Street
Northweet
Stephen Hodges
Washington
General Black Returns Home After Illness From Chowder
Gen John C Black, head of the United States Civil Service Commission, arrived at his Washington home from Mackinac Island with his family. He said a recent dish of clam chowder caused what he believes was ptomaine poisoning, from which he is now recovering and feels better than in months. He traveled via Denver after attending a G A R encampment and emphasized he was never seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C Black
United States Civil Service Commission
Nineteenth Street
Mackinac Island
Helene Black
Black
Gen Black
Macknac Island
Northwest
Gen. Tilack
Washington
Lughine
Genery
Washingtonians Delightful Programme at Regular Meeting
The Washingtonians met at Mrs Leese’s home 49 Street NW last week. F Myers rendered selections with several groupphona pieces enhancing the evening. A flash light club picture was taken and refreshments served before adjourning. Next meeting planned at Miss Sadie Breslin’s 701 Sixth Street NE with Misses Slater Laskey Appleby Harding Bahlert Treland Giddings Breslin and Messrs Harney White Phelps Myers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonians
Leese
F Myers
Sadie Breslin
Sixth Street
K Slater
A Laskey
J Appleby
E Harding
Bahlert
J Treland
M Giddings
S Breslin
Messrs
W Harney
W White
C N Phelps
Mrs Loeb’s Illness Stirs Medical Consultation
Mrs William Loeb wife of the President's secretary is seriously ill at their 1729 street home. A physician consultation was held as her condition worsened though later reports said she was somewhat improved. The illness’s nature remained undetermined, initially believed malaria. Senator Heyburn of Idaho, hospitalized at Stonebrigh Court with mild appendicitis, was reported very much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Loeb
Loeb
Senator Heyburn
Idaho
Stonebrgh Court
Germans Celebrate German Day at Benning Racecourse
Thousands of Germans and friends gather at Benning race course for an anniversary celebration of the first landing in the United States. The program includes trotting and pacing races tug of war athletic games music and dancing with colored couples to participate in a cakewalk. The event marks the advance of the United German Societies of the District and features a grand diverse lineup of activities for the afternoon.
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Weet
Germany
Benning
Washington
District fair features horse races tug of war and cakewalk
The day centers on a 1 to 3 pm horse racing program with two eliminations for a $100 purse featuring Class A and B entries led by Mamie D Elmira Diaton Myron Hi and Bob Ingersoll among others. A six team butchers versus six brewers tug of war precedes athletic events with 100 plus entries. An auto race, a Gunton Temple baseball game, and musical performances close the day, with speeches by Kurt Voelckner and Henry West. A cakewalk crowns the district championship at 9 pm with five new negro couples competing under Peter Barnes.
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Mamie D
John Inscoe
Elmira Diaton
H. Oppenheimer
Myron Hi
Jarvis Bros
Joe D
John Dugan
Roy Hal
J Filiiary
the Duke
Hi Morris
Bob Ingersoll
J. M Brown
Clara Winks
Lon Corpon
Manners
H Oppenheimer
Henry Shepard
E.F Hall
Nelse
Frank Thomas
Mr Clark
Peter Taylor
Noma
J J O'Krefe
Comrantes
Gunton-Temple
Agricultural Department
Maennerchor
Arion
Kurt Voelckner
United German Societies
Henry BE
Peter Barnes
Sacred Heart Ladies Host Informal Dance for Fair
The Ladies of Sacred Heart Table host an informal dance at St Joseph's Hall on Second and C streets northeast to raise funds for the upcoming fair in the same hall later this month. Many society people are expected, with refreshments served during intermission. The arranging committee includes Misses Mae Grace Annie Grace Cecilia Kennedy Fannie Isham Mamie Lee and Mae Berekmann.
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Ladies of Sacred Heart Table
Ladies of the Sacred Heart Table
St Joseph’s Hall
Second
C Streets
Mae Grace
Annie Grace
Cecilia Kennedy
Fannie Isham
Mamie Lee
Mae Berekmann
Tall Stranger Hits Gibbs in Early Morning Assault
Albert Gibbs of 65 New Jersey Avenue Northwest was struck by a tall unknown white man while returning home. Gibbs received treatment at Casualty Hospital for a severe head contusion and described the assailant as lanky and tramp-like. Superintendent W S Montgomery spoke at the Lyceum of the Second Baptist Church on educational topics to a large audience. Readings and music for the blind are planned at the Library of Congress reading room this week featuring Hon A B Spofford, Miss Marie von jinachuia, and Mrs Mary Boole Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gibbs
New Jersey Avenue
Gibbs
Library of Congress
A. BR. Spofford
Mise Marie von Jinachuia
Lane
Mary Boole Hinton
Reading
Jovial Christening of Bernard Roosevelt Strain
A large company of Serat John J Strain s former comrades gather at St Peter s Church and the Strain home for the christening of Bernard Roosevelt Strain the infant son of Sergt John J Strain. The event features a reception with many dignitaries and messages of good will from Army and Navy Union leaders.
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John J. Strain
Tormard Roosevelt
Serat
Ninth United States Infantry
St. Peter's Church
Second
C Streets
J. Edwin Brown
Army and Navy Union
J. Block
Admiral
Porter Garrison
William Strain
Bernard J. Vincent
Fordham College
New York
Edward Brochel
Albany
Edward V. Auger
Brooklyn
Sailor Struck by Color Man in Navy Yard Assault
Edward Stewart, a 28 year old Negro sailor on the U S S Santee stationed at Annapolis, was cut sixteen inches long in an assault by Basil Harris, also colored, near Eighth and G streets southeast. Stewart, bleeding badly, was taken to the Naval Hospital. Harris fled but was later arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Stewart had visited Washington to see relatives. Harris hid behind a tree and attacked as Stewart spoke with a woman believed to be his cousin. Harris resisted capture, was found under a bed in Navy Place Southeast, and gave no reason for the attack to police. Authorities reported Stewart and Harris were previously strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stewart
Harris
Stewart
Navy Place
Excitement on Macalester Steamer Oversmoked by Gasket Blow
Dense smoke poured from the steamer Macalester as it began a trip to Marshall Hall. About 80 passengers were startled when the fireboat Firefighter arrived, though the vessel was not on fire. The smoke arose from a gasket and stay belt in the firebox blowing out, stopping the draft, then drawing smoke through the furnace doors. The issue was fixed and the voyage continued.
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Maccalester
Marshall Hall
Prisoner Willis Attempts Suicide in Cell at Police Station
Lewis Willis, a 33 year old black prisoner at the Eighth precinct Police station, tried to hang himself with suspenders in his cell yesterday morning. Discovered by Policeman Betts, he was taken to Freedmen's Hospital in serious condition. Willis, arrested Saturday night for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fought officers en route and warned he would kill someone or himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W!lis
Eighth Preainst
Betts
Freedmen's Hospital
Willis
Elherill
Mr Bottler's Busy Night Ends With Hospital
Harry Bottler of 102 Second Street northeast accidentally ignited gas in his kitchen and was found unconscious. Dr Hodges of 9 East Capitol Street treated him and he was sent to Casualty Hospital, then placed in Ninth precinct lockup on a drunk and disorderly charge.
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Harry Bottler
Second Street
Hodges
East Capitol Street
Casualty Hospital
Ninth Precinct
Flowers for Police Mark Shifted Duty and Promotion
First precinct officers presented flowers to Capt Amiss now at the detective office and to Lieut Moore reassigned from Sixth precinct to succeed Capt Anitas at First precinct. A bouquet was sent to Lieut Sullivan of the Second precinct, longtime sergeant now promoted to lieutenant after Capt Aniisa’s vacancy.
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Amiss
Moore
Anitas
Rosea
Sullivan
Aniisa
Browne Unanimously Elected Army and Navy Union Commander
Delegates at Newbury convention upheld Col. J Edwin Browne as commander with unanimous votes, while Hackett’s claim of withdrawal stirred debate. Other veterans affirm Browne's uncontested election and regular proceedings, with upcoming Hancock Command meeting noted at Pythian Temple.
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Newbury
Unanimous
Col
Browne Ratient
Michael J. Hackett
Barry Garrison
Army and Navy Union
Regular
Col. J. Edwin Browne
Sla
William A. Hickey
HB. M. Haines
Edwin Browne
H. H. Henry
Col Browne
Col. Browns
Col. Browne
Oden H. Lake
Troop BE
Sixth
U. S. Cavalry
Demié
J. Edwin Browne
National Corps of the Army and Navy Union
John J. Strain
A. B. Infantry
J. Block
D D. Porter
Union
Weather Summary and Forecast for Oct 1 1605
The storm over North Dakota has diminished near Manitoba while a new system nears the Washington area with warnings issued. Highs in the Atlantic Gulf states, cooler in the central and southern plains, and continued warm in the Northwest. Generally fair Monday and Tuesday with showers along the Gulf, rain across the Pacific Northwest, and variable winds along coasts and the Great Lakes. Special forecasts include storm warnings for the Northern Pacific district and front warnings for Idaho and eastern Washington and Oregon. Temperature readings across numerous cities shown, with rainfall totals and sunshine percentages.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
North Dakot
Manitoba
Waahington Ocogut
Vallege
Upper Lake
North Dakota
Atlantic
Gulf States
Upper Lake Region
Texeas
Middle Gulf Coast
West Gulf States
North Pacific
Sutter
Slope
Misatasipn
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
European
Grand Banks
Northern Pacific
Idaho
Oregon
Asheville
N. C
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Blamarck
Dak Hoston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Denver
Calo
Dew Moines
Tow
Galventon
Helena
Mont
Tudianapolis
Dackgonvilis
Fla
Kansas City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
N. J
North Platte
Omaha
Fitteburg
Lake City
Loula
Paul
Springfield
T. Wickebure
Hiver Bulletin
Washington Post
Haypera Perry
Rotomea
Shenandoah
Jewelry theft near Mrs. Robie Borden Low residence
Jewelry valued at about 3000 dollars and a recently hired black butler vanished from the home of concert singer Mrs. Robie Burden Low while she was in Philadelphia with her mother Mrs. Porten Carter of New Orleans. Family heirlooms including diamond heart earrings an emerald ring from Venezuela a snake bracelet with ruby eyes and valuable sleeve buttons missing from a top drawer.
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New York
Robie Borden Low
Philadelphia
Porden-Carter
New Orleans
Venezuela
Cartershiya
United
Lighted candle causes fire at 141 Eighth Street
A fire caused by a lit candle ignited paper stored in a closet at 141 Eighth Street Northeast, causing about 90 damage. Miss Mary M. Noyes, who resided in the house, used the candle to light the closet when the blaze started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
Mary M. Noyes
Proselyte Demands Mormon Hearing From Roosevelt Aid
John H. Scott, a British Mormon convert, accuses Mormon leaders of misleading followers and seeks a public hearing at the October conference. He claims high church officials boast of Roosevelt friendship and asks the President and British Ambassador Durand to intervene. Scott, described as an England-born, well-educated member, lives at 192 Green Street, Salt Lake City, and says thousands share his view. Special services at St Paul’s Church in the city plan a series of fifteen minute sermons led by Paulist clergy.
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Proselyte
Church
Ecclesiastics
Mr. Roosevelt
Mormon Conference
John H. Scott
Church of Latter Day Saints
Hoosevelt
Henry Mortimer Durand
Mormon Church
Roosevelt
Scott
Green Street
Salt Lake City
England
East Lake City
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Jeanne A. Battison
Joe Weber
Jane Weber
College Widow
Charles T . Miler
Mam
Pennsylvania Avenue
Broadway
Clark, Davenport & Co
P Db Lipscamp
W B Moses & Sons
Twelfth
F Streets
B G Oden
Oliver McChlintock Company
Pittsburg
John Williams
Ebat
Virginia
Butler
Gen. Black
Civil Service Commission
Ger
John C. Blackman
Executive Committee
Hood
Gregor Kramm
Taz
Earl L. Francke
Santee
MR. Bottler
Capt. Amiss
Lieut. Moore
Lieut. Sullivan
Faror
Browne
Lawrence
Mass
Banda Roma
Boxton
Pietro Deasere
Noel Roast
Binrico Lalot
Aetna
Benzing
Builer
Lansburgh & Bro
Sotoras
Yao
Delius
Latter Day Saints
St. Paul’s Church
St Paul's Catholic Church
Fourteenth and
V Streets
Walter Eliott
Gillette
St. Jas
Topham
Armour
Swift & Co
Bacon
Climax
Sevitt & Cols
Fairbanks
Sacks A. & P
Atlantic & Pacific Tea
Newcorn & Green
F Street
Old Colony Co
Hi St
Phone
Hepplewhite
Sheraton & Chippendale
Igaze Street
7Th St. N. W
St. NW
Gianues
Dear
A. Kahn
Thia
Awell
Schwartz & Pelzman
Tarno
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Tharp
Berkeley Rye Sra
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
7Th St
Washington City
Washington Gas Light Company
Tenth St
Tenth Street
Washington, DC
Lesries
Berles
Gton Gas Light Company
John R. McLean
WM. B. Orme
White
Pa. Ave
MR. V
Galt & Bros
Sleventh Stree
KER CO
H. Croverman
Herry & Whitmore Co
McGill & Wallace
Arlington
J. H. Trumbull
Craig Commercial Hations
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