Germans at Benning Farmers Win from Gunton
United German Societies of Washington marked the 20th German landing anniversary with field sports, races, baseball, dances, and speeches by Kurt Voelckner and Commissioner West before a crowd of over 4000 at Benning race track. The day featured trotting and harness races, a tug of war, a track meet, and a dusk cakewalk, with the Farmers defeating Gunton 5 to 3 in the interleague baseball.
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United Societies
West
United States
Benning
United German Societies
Washington
Kurt Voelckner
Commissioner West
America
Comon
Gunton Temple
Alticultural
Duke
MM Moriis
Neale
George Ducketts
Clart Winks
Cerbin
Joe D. Downs
Mamie D
Joe D
Saint Mirgin
Po Dyke
Naale
Uuepe
Hines
Ghar
Tin Roel
Zing
Hallarey
Gage
Matt
Phomag
John It Chen
John Kelly
Fhuril
Pollasmin
Aranged Vaj Sik Vester
Ins
Skuths
Branzell
Brown
Ang ‘Tysur
Daddy Horne Pratt Weedon
White
Decker
Decker Roberts
Cook
Decker Herring
Hifiner
Ashton
Spahn Brahler
Sinnroth
Stella Hyte
Spohn
Aken
Ruth Provision Company
Meurich Frewiny Company
Gunton
Dancing Contest Attracts Local Youths And Prizes
The article describes a playful informal competition among six or seven local boys at a doorway. Supa leads with confident dancing while prizes are awarded: first prize to Lonie Thomas and Maud Browns. second prize to Thomas Wright and Edmona Jackson.
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Ing Lonie Thomas
Maud Browns
Thomas Wright
Edmona Jackson
Supa
Bev
Ngsters
Beavers to Be Tried Soon on All Indictments
George W. Beavers will be tried at an early date on all indictments. Special Counsel Holmes Conrad said Beavers will be brought here soon to stand trial on every indictment. The government aims to press for trial once the criminal docket at City Hall allows. About six indictments remain pending. The rumor of a guilty plea to one count in exchange for dismissal of others is unfounded.
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George W. Beavers
Beavers
Holmes Conrad
Army and Navy Union leaders sue to stop secession
Col Edwin Browne national commander leads a suit to restrain Johan Hanson and Michael Hackett from seceding from the Army and Navy Union and moving Barry Garrison funds to the Regular Army and Navy Union. Andrew A Lipscomb and George Meigs represent Browne and associates in the action.
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Col
Edwin Browne
Army and Navy Union
Johan Hanson
Michael Hackett
Barry Garrison
Regular Army and Navy Union
Andrew A. Lipscomb
George Meigs
Cal. Browne
WANTED IN WASHINGTON TWO FLAT RAFFIERS RELEASED IN PHILADELPHIA
Merk price alias frank Churchill and Louis Reynolds alias Louis Gallagher, once among Washingtons clever flat and boarding house operators, were released from Eastern Penitentiary after three years and held on $500 bond for removal to Washington to face charges of housebreaking and grand larceny. They allegedly robbed John R Fleck at 704 M Street NW of jewelry and clothes valued around 200 dollars. Detectives connected stolen goods to pawn shops and traced suspects to Philadelphia where arrests followed. Maj Sylvester said he expects to link about nine additional flat robberies to the pair.
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Merk Price
Frank Churchill
Louis Reynolds
Louis Gallagher
Washington
Eastern
Philadelphia
United States
Bell
John R- Fleck
M Street
Indexing World's Art by Braendle to Publish Monstrous Art Index
Freda J Braendle, a Swiss resident, works on a monumental art index. The three fold compilation aims to catalog all works of art, articles, and current literature with detailed data on each item and owner. Braendle plans replicas to be gifted to world governments.
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Freda J Braendle
B Graendle
Braendle
Auto Runs Over Boy on Northwest Streets
William McGruder a twelve year old negro boy of 2722 P street northwest was struck and run over by an automobile owned and operated by J D Sullivan of 707 Thirteenth street northwest at Twenty e ighth and Q streets northwest about 10 o clock last night The wheels passed over him and he was left semiconscious He was taken to a nearby physician s office where it was found he was not seriously injured
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William McGruder
J. D. Sullivan
Thirteenth
Mir Sullivan
Ing
Stabbing Sailor Leads to Jail for Basil Harris
Edward Stewart, a U S Navy sailor aboard the Santee, was stabbed in the abdomen by Basil Harris, another sailor. Stewart, at Naval Hospital, is reported doing well. Harris was held at Police Court awaiting outcome of the injuries and photographed for the rogues’ gallery before jail. Motive unknown. Harris and Stewart were not acquainted.
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Basil Harris
Edward Stewart
U . S. Santee
Naval Hospital
Harris
Stewart
Fire damages home of Harvey Sands on G Street
Fire discovered around 4 30 yesterday afternoon in a kitchen at 718 G Street Southeast. Firemen extinguished the blaze soon after arrival. Loss totaled about 50 dollars, insured. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Harvey Sands
Sands
What to Eat and Stomach Bitters Remedy Ad
An old advertisement notes the difficulty of choosing meals for a weak stomach and warns of heartburn bloating headaches cramps and indigestion. It recommends taking Mostetter's Stomach Bitters before meals to strengthen digestive organs and improve health.
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Mostetter
Indictment Details Cotton Leak Case Against Holmes Peckham Haas
The grand jury charged Edwin S. Holmes Frederick A Peckham and Moses Haas with conspiracy to defraud the United States and to misconduct in office over a cotton statistics leak. The voluminous indictment cites misuse of government data and includes two counts. Witnesses listed include James Wilson Richard Cheatham and several others as support for the government case. In addition to the cotton leak case the grand jury issued numerous other indictments for rape assault robbery false pretenses and larceny with several defendants pleading guilty. Justice Wright received roses from the jurors as they were discharged.
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Eewin
Holmes, Jr
Frederick A. Peckham
Moses Haas
United States
Moses Haag J
Statistician
Agricultural Department
Edwin 8. Holmes
James Wilson
Richard Cheatham
William Hi. Moran
William P. Walsh
Louis C. van Riper
William M. Judd
Victor Olmstead
William E. McCabe
Charles C. Clark
Louis H. Mercer
B. C. White
Stephen D. Bessenden
James H. Blodgett
Harvey Jordan
H. W. Deegranges
Samuel Baulsh
John Batton
Frank Herbert
Jeremish Washington
James Peyton
Howard Terrell
Percy Chapman
Percy Proctor
Richard W. Joyce
Thomas Mack
James Warren
Paul Jones
William H. Buchanan
Herbert H. Hilleworth
Jamee Daniels
Alian Edward Saunders
Linwood Thomas
Aliae Joseph Williamson
Fred Morris
Robert Slaughter
Hilsworth Ad Buchsanan
Peckham 38S in Custody for Cotton Scandal Bond Surrender
Frederick A. Peckham of New York, awaiting United States indictment in the cotton report scandal, was surrendered by bondsmen in Saratoga. He appeared before U S Commissioner Charles M Davison and was committed to jail after bail arrangements. The deputy marshal held him in custody with a commitment to secure bail or face detention at Ballston County Jail.
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Saratoga
Frederick A. Peckham
New York
United States
Charles M Davison
F Peckham
Peckham
O i Peckham
Ballston
Hibernians Annual Smoker Features Irish Song and Talk
Members and friends of Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians filled the hall at Thirty-second and W streets northwest for its annual smoker. Chairman Hugh Harvey presided as P T Moran and others performed Irish songs, a piano recital, comical songs, and talks. The evening ended with the group singing God Save Ireland and refreshments served by a committee listed as Donavan Daley Brown Gavin Quigley Carr Greeley Cook and McCarthy.
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God Save Ireland
Division No. 1
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hugh Harvey
P. T Moran
P W Sheehy
Ricketts
Lee Moxley
Arthur Small
Ireland
Prof Grifath
M P. Cullinane
F . McAethey
John Dolan
Prof Dowd
Sonheimer
Leo Wortupe
Fontesoy
M. A Connelly
William Boswell
J. S Haltigan
Wiliam Hart
William McDonald
Aatinge
MF Sheehan
Prof Roth
Donavan
Daley
Brown
Gavin
Quigley
Carr
Greeley
Cook
McCarthy
Dance at St Josephs Hall Hosted by Sacred Heart Group
A social dance last evening at St Josephs Church parish hall featured over fifty couples on the floor amid floral and palm decorations. Refreshments included fruit, punch, and ices while proceeds benefited the parish fair under the Sacred Heart table arrangements.
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Sacred Heart
St. Joseph’s Church
Corers
Third Streets
Notheast
The Dragon Fly onstage at Columbia Theater
The Dragon Fly a Texas War of Independence drama stars Minnie Seligman and William Gramwell with Porto rich sets by Ernest Albert. Gonsales TX in 1836 provides lavish scenes and a romantic plot centered on Nadadora and Col. Tregon amid dramatic highs and a notable Alamo scene performance by Cromwell.
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Columbia ‘Theater
John Tather Lang
Madame Butterf 'Ay
Adirek
Edward Childe Corbetter
Texas
Long
Hittie Plaza
Gonsales
Tax
Living Cross
Ernest Albert
Sidney Herbert
Hallet Thompson
Nadadora
Col. Tregon
Crockett
The
Alamo
Messiae Long and
Carpenter
Washington
Large Audience Greets Weber and Company at the National
The National Theater filled last night for the first production of Higgledy Piggledy and The College Widower. Joe Weber and a long list of musical comedy stars headlined a fast paced show with vivacious music. Marie Dressler drew exceptional laughs as Philopene Schnita and Tilly Butty, delivering songs including The Great Big Girl and Mama’s Tel-eens.
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Atte Audienta
Jos Weber
Dolph Lohkstitz
Stubby
Mr. Weber
Charles A. Bigetow
Sandy Welker
Betty
McGowan
Socrates Jackson
Trizle Priganza
Mimi
Chartreuse
French
Bohemia
Misa Marion Garson
Emall
Sam Collins
Gottlieb Gesler
Ernest Lambert
Charley Stringham
Ed Connélly
Waldorf Lamb
Lafayette Square
Sarael Zangwill
Cacula Loftus
Lafayette Theater
Henry ¥. Donnelly
Nellie Beaumont
Zangwill
Miss Loftun
Miss Loftus
Frm
Donnelly & Girard
Murray Hill Stock Company
Fossy
Eileen O'Keefe
Mr. Donnelly
Miss Beaumont
Robert Whittler
Hileen
Anddward Wenn
Robert Maper
Lottie Medley
Eileen
Lee Carter
Mayfait
Helen Weathersby
National Theater
Iliggledy Piggledy
Jon Weber
Higgledy Piggledy
George Ade
Ufe
Marie Dreesler
Philopene Schnita
Mustard Reaker
Tilly Butty
Big Girl
Permanent Muscular Strength Boost with Hood's Sarsaparilla
In an era when many young men neglect physical development, lasting muscular strength requires blood strength. Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to improve blood strength, aid digestion and assimilation, and support the entire system.
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Hood
Skrzaparilla
Stage Notes on Burlesque and Fitch Play in Bridgeport
A review notes the Empire Burlesque at Kernan's Lyceum Theater with cast including Lelia B Davis and Morris Burr, praising performances and staging though calling for more action. The Warrington Post reports Viola Allen in Clyde Fitch's The Toast of the Town at Smith's Theater, lauding her Betty Singleton role and elaborate settings, with ensemble support and a dramatic fourth act.
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Pear
Lelia B. Davis
Sighbinders
Morris Burr
Tony
Louis Hartman
Hig
Lorna Filiott
Alice Stuart
George W. Whitaker
Sadie Fields
Paul Byrne
Capt. Kelly
Empire Burlesque
Casey
Kernan
Lyceum Theater
Roger Imhof
John A. West
di van Brothers
Leland
Brecial
Warrington Post Bridgeport
Conn
Viola Allen
Clyde Fitch
Smith’s
Fitch
Star
Miss Allen
Betty Singleton
Isabel Irving
Harrison Hunter
Hansara Short
Weather Dispatch Signals Mixed Conditions Across Regions
Weather report dated October 2, 1905 notes high eastern temperatures with cooler Ohio Valley readings, showers in the Ohio Valley, Lower Lake region, Middle Atlantic, Southwest, and rain in the North Pacific states. A tropical disturbance northwest of Jamaica is uncertain in progress. Forecasts call for showers in New England and Gulf states, rain on the North Pacific Coast, and fair elsewhere through midweek. Local hour-by-hour temps and humidity are listed. other cities show varying temperatures. In police news, Capt Amiss takes detective bureau command during Boardman’s five-day absence. A juvenile thief, Jesse Henson, is sent to reform school after stealing five newspapers. he has prior arrests. An ad notes life insurance polices for sale with cash payment emphasis.
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Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Ohie Valley
Wort Gulf States
Arkersos
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
North Pacific
Jamaica
New England
Wouthern
Gulf States
Cain
Pacifi
Montana
Atlantic States
Secaaue
Atlantic
Weet Gulf
Atcameras
Winda
Grand Banka
North Pacific Canal District
Columbia River
Rathtal
Reformatory
Jesse Henson
Reform School
Hats Off Back About the American Indian Healthy Hair
An ad claiming Indians never bald due to weather and scalp germs. It promotes a product named Herpieide as an external germ destroyer enabling hair growth. Includes Detroit address and agents at 1499 Pa Ave. Washington.
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Detroit
Mich
Edward Btevens
Oth
St. Ard
Pillie
G. Affleck
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René
New York Ave
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Washington Loan End Trust Co
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