Cup for District Boys Young Soldiers in Parade
A district event featured young soldiers marching up Pennsylvania Avenue for a grand parade. The ceremony included an awards cup from Dulin & Martin and honors for Lancaster Pa drill teams and hospital corps. Old officers were re elected and Gen Henry F Spicer gave the main address with confirmations of next year’s convention in Pittsburg.
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District of Columbia
Percy HM Nicholson
Pennsylvania
Vernon Place
Avenue
America
Marshall
Dex
Pittsburg
James A Huston
Homer J Lindsay
William McConway
Albert A. Horne
Albert J Barr
J A Brashear
H F Spicer
Philadelphia
P A Bridgham
Boston
Mays
Massachusetts
Maine
Perrigo
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Rhoads Island
O C Grauer
Chicago
M Schwab
New York
Genelope
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Willam Hert Dexter
Olea
Jesus
Dulin & Martin Cu
Lancaster Pa
Leigt Helges
George Huber
Paul Hardy
Clyde Diffenbaugh
Henry F Spicer
Maj Cress
S P Gerhard
W . Graffin
Baltimore
Adj
John A Clark
Pius F
Lansburgh & Bro
Signal Corps
Harris & Co
Game
Bope
Smith
Asgow
Bays
Aged Woman Gas Victim Found Dead in Home
Mrs Manda Ann James, seventy, died from accidental asphyxiation after gas from a leaky rubber tube to a kitchen stove escaped. Her husband William James, grain dealer, returned to find her unconscious, later calling a doctor and police. The couple lived at 903 F Street Northwest. gas odor was not detected in the hallway until the door was opened.
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Manda Ann James
Fo Street
Xevitt
James
William James
Wiliam James & Son
H Street
Jamesee
F Street
G A iBall
G Street
jEmergency Hospital
Hynson
Crowned girl among USN family dies after river accident
Margaret Hamilton Vail aged fifteen daughter of Lieut Commander Holman Vail USN and Mrs Vail disappeared on September 3 during a transfer at Grand Tower Illinois when she fell from the Oleander to a coal barge. Her body was recovered hours later from the river. She had spent most of her life in Washington and studied at the Force and Ieter and at the Frankia schools.
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United States
Aleander
Jdly
Grand Tower Ul
Margaret Hamilton Vail
Holman Vail
USN
Vail
Washington
Force
Ieter
Frankia
Father Goen Plans Extended Midwest Journey
Father Trokaus Goen accompanied by Father Charles Trinkgus of St Mary's Catholic Church will begin a planned extended trip through the Middle West tomorrow. The pilgrimage, centered on the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, will visit Kansas City, Chicago, and other cities. The journey, about three weeks in length, will include District Day returning and various points of interest along the way.
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Trokaus Goen
Ray
Charles J Trinkgus
St Mary's Catholic Church
Fifth Street
Middle West
Louisiana Purchase
Father Hanks
Kansas City
Chicago
Policeman Assaulted by John Routs on Seventh Street
Policeman McQuade, who had arrested John Routs on Seventh street between P and Q, was kicked in the stomach but held on and took Routs to the Second precinct station. Routs and George Baker, also arrested by McQuade, were charged with being disorderly, and Routs faced an additional assault charge.
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McQuade
John Routs
Seventh Street
George Baker
Roote
Negro Boy Accused as Horse Thief In City Precinct
Police search for a twelve year old black boy accused of taking horses from a stoneyard near IC street by the Aqueduct Bridge. The owner Thomas Brown reported leaving his buggy and two horses with the boy in the afternoon. both boy and horses vanished by evening.
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Foxhall Road
Conduit Road
IC Street
Aqueduct Bridge
Henry Johnson
Jefferson Street
Northwest
House of Detention
Thomas Harri
Johnson
Fire Victims and Injuries From City Fires
Four people burned in separate city fires and an electricity accident yesterday. Mrs Hamilton was severely burned in a gas stove incident. her husband sustained deep burns but should recover. Patsy Maher suffered leg burns in a shed explosion. A CapTraction motorman received a severe shock and fainted after a short circuit. Additionally a firehouse ladder collapse injured Wallace Smith, and two false alarms caused by ambient reflections prompted minor blazes with little damage.
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Washington
John Hamilton
Garden
Minnesota Avenue
Anacostia
Hamilton
Providence
Howard
Seventh
Georgetown
Georgetown University Hospital
Arc Department
Joseph Fought
Capital Traction Companys Lines
Fifteenth Street
New York Avenue
N Street
Birney
Wallace Smith
D Street
Leutenant
Engine Company No 12
North Capitol
Quincy
Homeopathic
Smith
John F. Westen
George White
Richmond
Thirteenth Street
Gilck's Alley
Rose Jenkins
Weather Summary From UW Agriculture Weather Bureau Oct 8
A ridge stretches from Texas to the Carolinas and into eastern Canada. Showers reported in Northern New England and nearby Lake region. warmer in the Pacific Northwest valleys. Sunday shows rain in the Lake region to New England and Rocky Mountain Plateau areas. Missouri Valley and southwest possible Monday. Winds NE to SE on coasts. temperatures vary with cool readings in the Midwest and upper Great Lakes. Temperature and humidity readings provided for local area with highs around 69 and lows near 62. High and low tides listed with sunset and sunrise times.
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Dept of Agriculture, Weather Bureau
Washington
Teonesses
Carolinas
Ressura
Pacife Cupat
Plateau
Utah
Montana
South
Dhota
Upper
Lake Region
New England
Upper Pit Valley
Florida
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Missouri Valley
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Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Wunthiac
Pasalbte Sunghie
Urgent Bridge Funding Urged For Rock Creek and Piney Branch
Engineer W J Douglas calls for $38 000 to reconstruct the K Street bridge over Rock Creek, warns it is structurally weak and over stressed. He proposes a Piney Branch bridge at $100 000, either temporary for five to ten years or a permanent 60 foot wide concrete and stone span, and advocates ornate city bridges rather than utilitarian plate girder designs. He also urges $200 000 for Connecticut Avenue and notes repairs to M Street and P Street bridges including relaid floors with sheet asphalt.
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Douglas
W. J Douglas
K Street
Rock Creek
Piney Branch
District of Columbia
Anaconta
Rock Creek Park
Pratt Trust
M Street
Connecticut Avenue
Buildings for the District plan 200 000 almshouse at Shepherd's Landing
The District will start work soon on a new 200000 almshouse at Shepherd's Landing opposite Alexandria. Building Inspect Ashford prepared plans, to be advertised. costs hinge around 200000 for frame and brick structures. Material and labor routes may use Alexandria shipments and car lines to Congress Heights. some via Insane Asylum. Additional wing work is set at about 200000. Plans for two new public schools, John W Toss and Henry J Blow buildings, are moving through approval. Engine house in Southeast to cost about 20000 with specs to be advertised. Board of Charities reviews Industrial Home School and plans for a new Police Court, awaiting appropriation.
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Alexandria
Ashford
Congress Heights
John W Toss
Harvard Street
Columbia Heights
Ihe
Didden & Son
Henry ‘J. Blow
Nineteenth Street
Benning Road
Washington
Board of Charities
Saloons Closed at Midnight Detroit Murder and Aftermath
Detroit reports saloons shut after midnight following the murder of William Herman at a Gratiot Avenue saloon. Critics tied open hours to crime, while residents note a rare downtown cessation as the city moves toward lawfulness. A separate item notes a bicycle accident in Chicago fatally injuring 14-year-old Broderick Woodrich, with the driver arrested after witnesses said the car traveled at about 80. Also, Carnegie Steel announces Homestead plant resumes with 2000 new jobs, boosting total to 5000, due to large orders. A second death result of impure milk sickens Catherine Colfax and another daughter previously.
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Detroit
Wiam Herman
Gratiot Avenue
Auto
Chicago
Chad
Broderick Woodrich
David Anderson
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promoted Cure Card
An old advertisement for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claims it cures kidney, bladder, and uric acid troubles along with rheumatism and back pain. It offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail, urging readers to mention The Washington Daily Post. The copy emphasizes testimonials and directs purchases through druggists and the Kilmer company in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Washington Daily Post
Kilmers
Jackson Democratic Escort Plan for Davis Trip to Maryland
The Jackson Democratic Association of Washington DC votes to escort Vice Presidential candidate Henry G Davis into Maryland and West Virginia. A large turnout is expected, with a railroad arrangement to cap escort costs under 250 per member, and support from local and national figures.
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Jackson Democratic Association
Pennsylvania Avenue
Democratic Central
Henry Davis
Maryland
JL Norris
Davis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Norris
Washington
Henry G Davin
Ealyce
Oaan
Election Betting Lively in City Wagering on States and Result
Wagers have surged on the general election outcome and specific states New York Maryland and West Virginia at Shoemakers the local speculative exchange. Bets include Roosevelt versus Parker and Herrick versus Higgins with varied odds and a stakeholder dairy official set to claim profits.
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New York
Maryland
West Virginia
Herrick
Higgins
Roosevelt
Parker
George Wiliamson
Virginia Democratic Club Receives Acknowledgment Letters
Letters received by the Virginia Democratic Association at Washington Rowmownt Keepur NY Sep 10 2004 express thanks for notification of action by Alton B Parker and formal endorsement of the Democratic National Convention outcome in St Louis. Davis notes strong support from DC and urges ongoing participation in the electoral cause.
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Virginia Democratic Club
Virginia Democratic Association
Washington Rowmownt
Keepur
N Y
E Hilton Jackson
Alton B Parker
Virginia Democratic
District of Columbia
Andorsea
St Louie
Vrery
A O. Davis
Roosevelt letter on child rearing discussed by Oak Park mothers
A Chicago dispatch reports at Oak Park Woman’s Christian Temperance Union monthly meeting, members read Roosevelt’s “How to Bring Up Children.” Mrs W F Arnold led the reading, prompting approval and protests over lines about training fighting instinct.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Oak Park Woman 5 Christian Temperance Union
W F Arnold
Margaret ) McFadden
Mother’s Department
Tum
Mra W of
Arnold
Slocum Report Nears Public Release With Recommendations
The national commission appointed to investigate the Slocum disaster nearly finished its thorough study. The report will be public soon and include findings on causes and concrete actions to regulate steamboat service and safeguard passengers aboard vessels like the General Slocum.
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
George B Curlelyou
Assislant
Law
Rence O Murray
Commerce and Lailor
Herbert KO Smith
George Ihler
Steam Boat Inspection Service
John W Wilson
USA
Cameron Meg Winslow
L 3Sn
Jawe
Geneal Slocum
Bribery in Bellevue Indicts Mayor and Two Men
Cleveland reports two indictments charging bribery in the Bellevue electric light franchise scandal. Mayor F H Billmeyer is named with soliciting and accepting bribes in one indictment, while Barton Stevenson and James W Moore of Cleveland are charged with giving bribes in the other.
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Grand Jury
Cleveland
Ohio
Bellevue
F H Billmeyer
Ove I
Barton Stevenson
James W Moore
Zeigler Injuries Serious From Runaway Crash
William Zeigler, financier of polar expeditions, lies in precarious condition at his Col tenders Foint home after a runaway accident last week. Internal injuries reportedly developed within forty eight hours and an operation was contemplated. Confederate Daughters Adjourn.
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New York
Tribune
Stamford
Blood Cleanliness and Health Echoes in Ad Copy
The piece argues that clean blood is vital for health, warning that even those who maintain clean bodies may neglect blood purity. It touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure-all for blood, stomach and lung diseases, promising purer blood and stronger vitality, with proof of efficacy claims and mail-order offers.
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Ceiver Fea
Pierce
Cullen
K. V. Pierce
Buikilo, N. Oe
Water dangers and home remedies in a polluted city reservoir
The article discusses water contamination risks in urban reservoirs and urges boiling as a precaution. It promotes Peruna as a health tonic with a testimonial from Minnie Coop of St Louis, claiming it improved her malarial condition and overall health.
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Elf
St Louis
Policeman's Charge Not Sustained in Police Court
Mounted Policeman Stroman charged Thomas Wack in the post office with disorderly conduct for striking the officer's horse during Postmaster General Henry C Payne's funeral procession. The horse jumped nearly trampling a child as witnesses corroborated Wack's innocence. Judge Scott dismissed the case.
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Stroman
Thomas Wack
Henry C Payne
Mack
Scott
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