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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
2
The District Department hosts the third annual encampment at the Washington Light Infantry Armory with a campfire that draws 500 veterans from Civil War and Spanish War groups. Notable speakers include Public Printer Stillings and Col Roosevelt supporter Commander Mitchell, and the event features music, feasting, and strong bids for commander in chief.
The Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War plans a reunion to gather all institutions and districts. Felix Rosenberg, Chicago senior vice commander-in-chief, and Commander Sears of Newark preside. The member notes Roosevelt is No. 2 and the first commander-in-chief was Sears.
National Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans worries as a trunk carrying the charter is missing on its way from New York, delaying regular meetings. Delegates at White House reception clash over dues as a major by law amendment aims to raise state funds while trimming national per capita tax.
Spanish War Veterans gather at Center Market Armory for 600 delegates as plans unfold for a large Washington parade along Pennsylvania Avenue and a push for amalgamation with the Legion. Resolutions urge limits on officer cadet appointments to West Point and Annapolis, while discussions cover organization of colored camps into a separate department.
Charles Hay, 65, of Wilkes-Barre Pa, a former government employee, killed himself by gas at his son Robert Hay’s residence in Washington. Despondent over financial troubles and pension delays, he had planned the act for days. His son, a veteran, and two married daughters in Easton Pa expect to attend a family conference before burial at Arlington Cemetery.
The Alpha Eta Chapter of Kappa Sigma at No 1 H street NW extends a cordial welcome to brothers visiting for the 8 W. V. encampment. The Fourth Immunes hold their annual reunion at Costello's Hall Sixth and G Streets NW Wednesday night. Maj Hodgson Capt Ward and Gen Moulton are named as candidates for national officers. President Roosevelt is praised by veterans as first among Spanish War Veterans. Delegates caucus on commander election with Ward Moulton and Hodgson as leading candidates. Parade plans include Private James M Dalzell urging younger veterans to join. The District department will march as national color busters under Commander J Walter Mitchell. Connecticut Republican Association offers its HQ at 142 New York Ave NW room 16 open daily 7 to 9 PM.
United States Weather Bureau notes a disturbance moving from Manitoba toward Lake Superior with high pressure behind it. Lake Superior winds rise Tuesday with gales over the Lower Lakes. showers in the Middle Atlantic and New England, colder in the Lake region, Northwest warms by Wednesday. Coastal winds shift with highs and lows noted.
Charles Bailey and Lane Jackson, colored, were fined heavily by Judge Mul Towney in Police Court for assaulting Patrolman E. Dulin of the Third precinct. Beatie paid 109 and the other 20, or face five and eight months in the workhouse. The assault occurred in Green’s court near Twenty second Street. Dulin’s arm was paralysed temporarily as the mob tried to free the prisoners. he defended himself with his revolver. Watchman Bayard Williams aided Dulin.
Patrolman Alexander Hillott at Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street sues contractor Charles A Langley in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia for 15000 damages. The suit alleges Langley’s December letter to Police Chief Sylvester falsely claimed Elliott struck a prisoner with a club, a claim that led to his trial and acquittal.
Former Santor Chandler will keep drawing his salary as chairman of the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission. The President extended the commission’s term until March 2, 1907, after a previous extension to December proved insufficient to finish its work. Despite controversy surrounding Chandler in rail rate debates, the President did not remove him or his associates.
Building permits were issued yesterday by Inspector Ashford for George Taids to build a two family dwelling at Palace Street 7 Ward. The project value is listed as $3,000.
Gen John M Wilson A S A retired officer observed his sixty ninth birthday at his residence 1778 Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington quietly due to his sister Mrs Duncan’s recent death. He spoke of feeling young and grateful for life, stating he planned to devote his remaining years to Washington’s future. He urged improvements including doubling the city’s water supply, expanding the filtration plant, and raising the Anacostia flats while preserving park privileges.
A partial roster lists numerous individuals including Milton F E, John A Kasson, Charles J Bell, John F R McLean, Henry F E Blount, Fred A Miller, Caleb J Milne, Martin F Btorra, William M Coates, Clarence Norment, W Riley Deeps croaby, George T Dunlop, Myron M Packer, Robert Bornan, Ward Thoro, Frank A Vanderup, William J Flather, Henry Wells, Daniel Fraser, John F Wilkin, and Joseph Wright among others. The fragmentary cast appears to document officials and associates across varied roles and locales.
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