Drowned Brothers Save Each Other In Branch Wake
Percy Dudley ten, and his sixteen year old brother George, set out for a day of boating with friends on the Western Branch near the gas house. Percy fell overboard while adjusting seats and George leaped after him to rescue. Both brothers drowned, their bodies not recovered by nightfall. They were sons of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dudley of 1358 K Street Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Basa
Guahanna
Percy Dudley
George
Joseph Dudley
K Street
Dudley Brothers
Dudley
Hort George
George George
Georges
Death of Mrs Jeanne A Pattison in Washington
Mrs Jeanne A Pattison, native of Cambridge Massachusetts, wife of Albert Battison, died at Homeropathic Hospital after a brief stomach cancer illness. Funeral services will be at Lees Undertaking Rooms tomorrow at 4 am, cremation to follow. Mrs Pattison had lived in Washington about a year after moving from the home state.
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 Highlights Few Public Interest Cases
The Supreme Court calendar for the District lists 68 cases ready for October term. Of these, 49 are original filings and 19 are appeals. Most originals are damage suits or accounting actions, with few equity or public interest matters noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Cour of the District
Mentow
Bloody street assault and hospital care noted in city report
A negro named Daniels was struck on the head with a brick after helping a white man under liquor influence. He was unconscious and taken to the hospital. A separate item reports Joe Weber leading a troupe of comedians arriving by special train, with theater news and book promotion from Pennsylvania Avenue to Broadway. The notice also mentions job moves at local firms and a morning sale beginning at Horn the tailor offering substantial reductions on suits and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daniels
Thir
Strick
Daniels
Joe Weber
Jane Weber
Washington
College Widow
Charles T . Miler
Mam
Pennsylvania Avenue
Broadway
Horn
Heat Prostration Strikes Three In Washington
Three heat prostrations were treated at city hospitals yesterday despite cool months. James Wilson, 68, of South Rodd Street Baltimore, collapsed on New Jersey Avenue near L Street NW and was treated at the Homeopathic Hospital. Edward Duckett, 18, of 417 Richardson Street NW, fainted at Seventh Street and Florida Avenue NW and was treated at Freedmen's Hospital. Charles Quick, a Black man from Dennetsville North Carolina, collapsed while visiting a friend in the city and was transported to 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 servant from Washington home
Mrs Margaret W Hillate of 1107 P Street reports Stephen Hodges a polite older Black man employed as a butler is missing since last Thursday after a trip from Benning. He was a stranger to Washington, had been in the city about a month, and was last seen in crowds while returning from Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret W Hillate
P Street
Northweet
Stephen Hodges
Washington
Gen Black Returns Home After Illness From Clam Chowder
Gen John C Black president of the United States Civil Service Commission, arrived at his Washington home with his daughter Miss Helene Black after a Mackinac Island visit. He attributed recent illness to a dish of clam chowder thought to be tainted with ptomaine poisoning, saying he is now recovering and that his health had improved markedly in the previous weeks.
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 north west, for a pleasant evening of selections by F Myers and group phonos. A flashlight club photo followed by refreshments, then adjournment to Miss Sadie Breslin's home 701 Sixth street northeast for next meeting. Attendees included Misses K Slater A Laskey J Appleby E Harding Bahlert J Treland M Giddings S Breslin and Messrs W Harney H W White C N Phelps F Myers.
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 Illness Prompts Physician Consultation Yet Improves
Mrs William Loeb wife of the president's secretary lay seriously ill at their home on 1729 Street. A physicians consultation was held as her condition worsened yesterday but Mr Loeb later reported she was somewhat improved. The illness began days ago with malaria suspected. Senator Heyburn of Idaho also improved from a mild appendicitis while convalescing at Stonebrigh Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Loeb
Loeb
Senator Heyburn
Idaho
Stonebrgh Court
German Day at Benning Celebrates Landing Anniversary
Thousands of Germans and friends gather at Benning race course for a celebration marking the anniversary of the first German landing in the United States 88 years ago. The event features trotting and pacing races, tug of war, athletic games, music and dancing, with colored couples to participate in a cakewalk and a well organized program by the United German Societies of the District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet
Germany
Benning
Washington
District fair features races tug of war and auto contest
Star event expected at 1 PM to 3 PM includes two eligies racing best two in three heats for 100 purses. Entries list Mamie D Elmira Diaton Myron Hi Joe D Roy Hal The Duke Bob Ingersoll Clara Winks Manners Henry Shepard Nelse Mr Clark Noma plus a six-on-six tug of war between butchers and brewers. Auto race promises thrill plus baseball game and German society entertainments. District cakewalk at 9 PM features five enslaved couples under Peter Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Sacred Heart Ladies Host Informal Dance for Fair Funds
An informal dance by the ladies of the Sacred Heart Table will be at St Joseph's Hall on Second and C streets northeast this evening. Proceeds support the upcoming fair in the same hall later this month. Many society people expected, with refreshments during intermission. Committee members: Misses Mae Grace Annie Grace Cecilia Kennedy Fannie Isham Mamie Lee Mae Berekmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Thin Stranger Struck Gibbs Near Home
Albert Gibbs of 65 New Jersey avenue northwest was hit by a tall thin unknown white man late last night and received a severe head contusion at Casualty Hospital. Gibbs described the assailant as a tramp like stranger. Superintendent Montgomery spoke to the Lyceum on educational topics to a large audience at the Second Baptist Church. Readings and music for the blind planned at the Library of Congress reading room this week featuring A. Spofford, 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
Joyous Christening Party for Little Bernard Strain
A large guest list of former servicemen gathers at St Peter s Church and the Strain home for the christening of Bernard Roosevelt Strain son of Sergt John J Strain late of the Ninth United States Infantry. Notables present include Gen J Edwin Brown and Capt Edward M Henry among others with telegrams of good wishes from Army and Navy Union leaders in Albany and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Negro sailor stabbed after talking with woman in Washington
Edward Stewart, a 28 year old U S Navy sailor from Annapolis, was stabbed sixteen inches long in the abdomen by Basil Harris at eighth and G streets SE Washington. Harris fled but was later arrested and jailed for assault with a deadly weapon after Stewart was taken to Naval Hospital. Harris hid under a bed in Navy Place SE before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stewart
Harris
Stewart
Navy Place
Excitement on Macalester Steamer Fire Smoke Incident
Dense smoke poured over the decks of the steamer Macalester as it started for Marshall Hall. Passengers were startled when the Firefighter fireboat rushed to assist, but the vessel was not on fire. The smoke came from a gasket and stay belt in the firebox blowing out, stopping draft and forcing smoke through the furnace doors. The issue was fixed and the trip continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccalester
Marshall Hall
Death by own action at police station
Lewis Willis a 33 year old prisoner at the Eighth precinct Police station attempted suicide in his cell yesterday morning by hanging himself with suspenders. He was found by Policeman Betts and taken to Freedmen's Hospital, where his condition is stated as serious. Willis was arrested Saturday night for drunken and disorderly conduct and resisted officers on the way to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W!lis
Eighth Preainst
Betts
Freedmen's Hospital
Willis
Elherill
Mr Bottler's Busy Night Ends With Police Charge
Harry Bottler of 102 Second Street northeast turned on kitchen gas last night and was found unconscious. Dr Hodges of 9 East Capitol street treated him and he was admitted to Casualty Hospital. Police detained him at the Ninth precinct lockup on a drunk and disorderly charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bottler
Second Street
Hodges
East Capitol Street
Casualty Hospital
Ninth Precinct
Flowers for Police Honor First Precinct Officers
First precinct policemen yesterday presented bouquets to Capt Amiss now at the detective office. Lieut Moore, moved from the Sixth precinct to succeed Capt Anitas at the First precinct, also received flowers. A basket of roses went to Lieut Sullivan of the Second precinct, longtime sergeant now promoted to lieutenant after Capt Ani isa’s promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiss
Moore
Anitas
Rosea
Sullivan
Aniisa
Browne Elected Commander Unanimously by Army and Navy Union
Delegates at the Newbury convention declare Browne was elected by unanimous vote with no opposing candidate. Supporters including Haines Lake Strain and Hickey affirm regular proceedings and present affidavits to back the unanimous result. A Hancock Command meeting is scheduled at Pythian Temple tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Alerts From October 1
The Weather Bureau reports a storm centered over North Dakota diminishing near Manitoba and a new system approaching Washington. Highs in the Atlantic Gulf states. cooler from Upper Mississippi to Texas. showers along the Middle Gulf coast and West Gulf. rain reaching the North Pacific coast and Western North Dakota. Winds vary by region with light to fresh swells on the Great Lakes. Storm warnings active over the Northern Pacific district. front warnings for Idaho and eastern Washington and Oregon. Local temps tracked from midnight to evening with highs near 87 and lows around 56.
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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 valued at three thousand missing from Low home
Jewelry and a recently hired Black butler disappeared from the home of Mrs. Robie Borden Low, a concert singer, while she and her mother Mrs. Porden-Carter were in Philadelphia. The loss includes heart-shaped diamond earrings, an emerald ring from Venezuela, a snake bracelet with ruby eyes, and valuable sleeve buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robie Borden Low
Philadelphia
Porden-Carter
New Orleans
Venezuela
Cartershiya
United
Fire from lighted candle causes damage at 141 Eighth Street
A fire started by a lighted candle ignited paper stored in a closet at 141 Eighth Street Northeast. The blaze caused about 90 damage that night. Miss Mary M Noyes resided in the house and was using the candle to light the closet when the fire broke out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
Mary M. Noyes
Row Among Mormons Invokes the President's Aid
John H. Scott a British Mormon convert plans to present complaints against the Mormon Church to President Roosevelt and British Ambassador Durand. He alleges leaders withhold rights under church laws and seeks a public hearing at the October conference. He claims a faction seeks reform and notes disputes over church governance and patronage. He resides in Salt Lake City and has been a member eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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Fashouse
Dudiey
Jeanne A. Battison
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
Kurt Voelckner
United German Societies
Henry BE
Peter Barnes
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
Proselyte
Church
Ecclesiastics
Mr. Roosevelt
Mormon Conference
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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