City honors Spanish War veterans in Washington parade
Twelve thousand veterans joined a grand parade from the Peace Monument to Seventeenth Street, with National Guard and regular army units, under Grand Marshal M Emmet Urell. Roosevelt rode past the line as the crowd cheered. Civil War veterans in Old Guard dress paraded beside Spanish War heroes while bands played martial works.
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Washington
National Guard
District
Peonsylvanie Aranue
Peace Monument
Seventeenth Street
War of Humanity
Regular Army
Grand Marshs
Urell
White House
Old Ninth Infantry
Miley Camp
San Francisco
Waard
Pennsylvania Avenus
Twentieth Street
Lee Mapscomb Mur Enil
Representative Bankhead
Memorial notices of Ethel Pearl Erfard and others
Obituary notices list names such as Ethel Pearl Erfard aged twenty with service at Trinity Episcopal Church Maryland Avenue SW. Other deaths include James Feaslam organizer of the Aforewart Bound, George Clendenin Meigs, Bernice Spies, Lorin W Reid, and Sarah A Van Derliz, with burial plans in Arlington and Rock Creek cemeteries and private or short illness funeral arrangements.
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Gcrard
Uttomer
Bam Afer
Ethel Pearl Efrard
Maryland Avenue
Wedneainy
Trinity Epiopel Church
Cafaryland
Ens
Torton Tlie
Hesra
Peart
Vermore Haaslaw
James Feaslam
Rta
Forey
Otober
Jae
Clendenin Meigs
Metso J
Filake
Vieigs
Fenerra Crom
New Jérsey
Arlington Cemetery
Ohio
Bernice
Karl Lea
Willem le van Derliz Punecal
H Street
Parthwest
Rock Creek Desgriers
Veterans Sought By Their Comrades A Recruit Notice
Do you want to find old comrades from the Thirty third Infantry and connect with Spanian War veterans reading The Post this week. Communicate with the Query Editor at The Post for contact details and any in town troop member sightings.
United Spanish War Veterans debate canteen restoration
The encampment unanimously adopts resolutions by Capt. Mitchell urging Congress to restore the army canteen selling beer and wine to soldiers. An active campaign will push for repeal of the anticanteen law with canteen sales praised by regular army officers. The election for commander in chief and related officials is held today amid expected lively vote counts.
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Mitchell
United Spanish War Veterans
Conxrenas
United Spanish Woreterens
Congress
Regular Army
Walter Mitchell
Destruc
Legion Recevea
Legion of Spanish War Veterans
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
United Spanish War Evans
Tansmoue
Hodgson
Washington
Moulton
Winds
Hamilton Ward
New York
Ward
Capt Ward
Mal Hougaon
Roosevelt
U 3 Wow
Ebbitt House
Encampment Personalities Shape Slates at Washington Rally
Reports from a Washington encampment show delegates caucusing for commander in chief with broad talk of who will lead next term. Notables include Indiana’s Russell B Harrison lookalike, veterans Ben Harrison and Clarence Moore, and Longstreet’s son among attendees. Debates touch on Boston bids for 1907 encampment and a push for Dr Glazebrook as chaplain of the United Spanish War Veterans.
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Washington
Gof
Russell B
Harrison
Indiana
Gald
Harrson
Ben Harrison
Mem Cere
New Willard
Harriex
Citizens’ Committee
United Spanish War Veterans
Joseph Malter
Eighth Street
Otis A. Glasebrook
Rietumond
Chapiain
Father Reaney
Dr Glazebrook
New Jersey
Ion
Glazebrook
Father Renney
Milady Mascot Delights in Edith Roosevelt Auxiliary Initiation
The Edith K Roosevelt Auxiliary initiated twelve candidates at a National Auxiliary session. A mascot puppy Milady entered the red portico, escorted by a color team of fourteen girls from Cleveland and Brooklyn. Commissioner Macfarland delivered a welcoming address as veterans praised the auxiliaries and the parade drew lively cheers from the crowd.
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Milady
Macfarland
Vorces
Edith K. Roosevelt
National Auxiliary of the United Spaish War Veterans
Margaret Buckalew
Washington
Brooklyn
Grace O' Cramer
Pierce
S D
Cecilla J. Leidecker
Baltimore
Bernhardt Walt
New York City
Marie Waterman Lessis
Rochester
Christine Dunlap
Tsehello Alexander
Cleveland
Ohblo
Marshall
Edith EK. Roosevelt
Lineal Society Hosts Reception At Shoreham Hotel
The Lines Society of the Spanish War held a reception at the Shoreham Hotel honoring officers and members of the national body visiting comrades and distinguished army and government officials. A musical program featured Inez Seymour McConnell and others, with refreshments served by young ladies. Decorations included flags and palms and the event drew a large attendance.
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The
Lines Society
Shoreham Hotel
Officara
Avly
W HK Miller
Aff Graham
Opara
Elie
Harvey Witber
Harry Wheaton
Linear Society
Fra ¥, Hodgson
Spreme
Hirami Johnson Metealer Birs
DG Terris
Mrz
Pearliph Recorder
Mra
Lot Ferguson
Aday Mos Dna Phillpe
Cesetant Andr
Anna Fertis
Brooks, Chapla
Ang Mra
King Adard
Seven Hives Busy As Bees Pageant in Maryland District
Event details for a women’s hive gathering with Mra Lillian Filet art in Huron Michigan, Mrs Holdeter, Mrs Melvan Cangrall, and State commander in charge. Attendees include Miss Gertrude Bolton, Miss Beatrice Cosgrove, Miss Shrava, with a 32-woman drill, a fancy dance by Misa Smithson, and a flower garland presentation to the supreme commander. Dancing starts at 10.
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Lillian
Filet
Art
Huron
Mich
Bridey
Blafautt Pemple
Hollister
Holdeterere
Melvan Cangrall
District of Co| Inala
Maryland
Delaware
Mary A. van Ness
Gertrude Bolton
Beatrice Cosgrove
Mise Shrava
Mabel Kirby
Irwin Cosgrove
Clifton Whyte
Misa Smithson
Ruth Hammond
Dorothy Meyer
Bimela Helbergell
Leona
Callen
Tucker
Lillian Levis
Marie Hervey
Mabel Dean
Naomi Someltberger
Old Timers Telegraphers Meet at Arlington Hotel
The twenty sixth annus reution of the Old Time Telegraphers and the Society of the United Military Telegraph Corps opened at the Arlington Hotel with over 30 delegates. President Young and Commissioner Macfarland welcomed attendees as Niagara Falls was chosen for next year’s meeting site. Officers were elected including Harvey Reynolds as president and George A. Burnsit as first vice president. The group tours Arlington and will be hosted by Chase’s Theater before a White House reception.
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Old -Time Telegraphers and Historical Association
Society of the United Stated Miliry Telegraph Corps
Arlington Hotel
Arlington
Willand Young
Uuedad & Gavel
Macfarland
Washington
Young
W J Dealy
New York
Mccfarland Andéreas
Morse
Capitol
Baltimore
Henry
Stunde Ag
Getvicen
Moran
Ant
James A Clark
Great Northwestern Telegraph Company
Buffalo
Pravidant
I McMichaal
Toronto
George Y. McDonalds
Great Northwestern Totograph Company
Ottawa
William H Young
J 0. Barclay
Charles O. Adams
Hugh J Bry
Maywaukes
Association
Chase's Theater
White House
Great Reception Opens United Spanish War Veterans Ball
A promenade concert and ball in Washington hosted by the District of Columbia auxiliaries to the United Spanish War Veterans drew a large crowd. Mrs Mary B Gedney led the reception committee with Mrs Ida M. Galloway as district president, and the Mount Vernon New York Flag Team provided escort. The event featured a sizable school committee and decorative palms and autumn foliage, with the hall lit by red white and blue flags. The ball lasted past midnight and the crowd praised the music and dancing.
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Macfarland
Micfarland
District of Columbia
Isabelle Alexander
Merv Giara Batley
Lucy Wallgram
Lucy Ean
Hamilton Ward
Henry Foster
Washington
F Or Walker
Gol English
Urell
Moulton
Freer
Beet
Jamea
Thompson
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Purgitla
Mila Gidecke
Clara Bailey
Eugenia Miller
Mayme Duffy
Kitty Wyland
Alice Rodgera
Jennis Giroud
Imey Kean
Mimnis Bale
Bornie Bunker
Caroline Patton
Worance Clark
Elizabeth Graighton
Broma Howard
Duilline Bhultz
Jule Boy
Gedney
Galloway
Conaevaia
Aeulor
Bean
Department of California
Tillian Bride
Mise Himma L Cormer
George Schneider
Schoor
Mims Austin
Tas
Campbell
Foeter
Rherry
Bausch
Catt Lachiln
Robert Bowdler
Charles Stone
Charles A Sdmon
H W Hunn
FJ L. Smith
W Smith
Dodreck
Thompace
Byron
Menson
Oleg
Canteen Issue Sparks Debate at Army Auxiliary Event
At the engde concert and ball in the Ionic Temple, District of Co Achillaries to the United Spanish War Veterans debated the canteen measure. Mrs Gedney reportedly favors publication, while Afra Bean of California urged that every soldiers home should have a canteen.
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Ionic Temple
Coachin Autillaries
Mary Gedney
Vieya
Gedney
Galloway
Alexander
Afra Bean
California
Mra Ashton
Mexican official Limantour to visit Washington in October
The secretary of the treasury of Mexico Jose Limantour will arrive in Washington on October 22 and call on President Roosevelt. He spent the summer abroad and will sail next Wednesday from Cherbourg. He will stay two or three days and be hosted at the Mexican Embassy.
In and About the City Scribe Notes
Fragmentary city notes mention an individual named Thomas Williamson and a referenced location or event related to a retreat and police premises. The garbled text implies a reportable moment in local affairs with uncertain details and no clear outcome or date.
Gun Car Built of Solid Steel Demonstrated in Washington
A modern rapid fire gun mounted on an automobile was displayed in Washington near police headquarters. Maj Sylvester observed the mechanism as police officials noted the potential of the war carriage. The vehicle is about ten feet long with a pivot mounted gun trained by a gunner and requires three men to operate.
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Washington
Sylvester
Towboats Face Debate Over Lifeboats on Regional Rivers
A Pittsburgh conference of coal interests from the Monongahela and nearby rivers debated whether towboats should carry lifeboats under Steamboat Inspection Service rules. Participants including J Frank Tuffey, W H Crump, Capt A Burnside, and Secretary Metcalf discussed practicality, with Metcalf promising to raise the issue with the inspection service to align with towboat needs.
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Morjongahela
Onig Rivera
Steamboat Inspection Service
J Frank Tuffey
Pittsboro Coal Exchange
Ht Crump
Monongahela River
Funeral for Maj Simpson Held by Grand Army Body
Funeral services for Maj Hamilton Simpson who died suddenly at home were conducted at Gawters Undertaking, under Grand Army of the Republic auspices. The Episcopal service was read by Rev I D La Mothe with Comrade Tator directing the G AR service. Burial followed at Arlington Union Veterans Cemetery. Wadsworth's Command and union veterans held their first meeting of the season at 716 Ninth Street NW with Col F D Van Anken and Mrs S S Poynton presiding.
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Maj. Simpson
Mpj
Hamilton Simpson
Fifteenth Street
Gawters Undertaking Establishment
Pennsylvania Avenues
Grand Army of the Republic
I D la Mothe
Epiphany Church
Episcopal
Tator
Regrave
Arlinet
Wadsworth
Union Veterans den
Ladies Auxiliary
Ninth Street
F D van ‘Anken
S S Poynton
Mary Washington Chapter Elects Kate Kearney Henry Regent
Mrs Henry elected regent of the Mary Washington Chapter D A R at the Washington Club to succeed Elizabeth Blairlea. The former vice regent has long been active with the D A R since its founding and the chapter remains the Districts oldest and largest with about 22 members.
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Bee
Mary Washington
D. A
Kate Kearney Henry
Vine
Yansney
Hizabeth Blairlea
Washington Club
207 Street
Henry
Lee
D. A.B
Mary Lockwood
Bfary
Washington
Mra Lae
All for a Monument Planned for Sister’s Grave
James Corriden directs in Probate Court that a monument be erected over his sister Johanna Leticia Corriden's grave. He asks his own body be cremated and its ashes buried under the monument. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company as executor must use remaining estate funds to care for the grave.
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James Corriden
Johanna Leticia Corriden
Wales
National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
Health Office Records Reported Deaths
A list of individuals with ages and addresses appears in a health office death register. Names include Hampion Simpeon Martha Waters Mary Suter Maggie T Keller and many more with varying ages and street addresses, indicating a local tally of recent deaths for October 4.
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Hampion Simpeon
Martha Waters
Iit Gtn
Mary
Maggie T Keller
John Prams Hanning
Robert Swaller Freemans
Mabel Kieny
Kyavane
Milton Clements Providence Hospital
Mary F Boteler
Brown
Roth
Winfield
T Fear Baward Johnson
Freadmans
Eder H Long
Saga Frank ‘Thompson
Harrison St
Good Mey
Pppollogie
Bary
George “Anderton
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Col. M. Emmet Urell
Napoleon
South
Grey
Biue Roosevelt
Gat
GAH
Col Roosevelt
Madison
AL AL Urell
Grand Marahal
Dr. Chisholm
George H Harries
Marahal
Frst
Tee BM Lapacomb
Frederic H H Bodgren
Businers Men's Committee
District Department
WFP
Guderodé At &Ne
Bighe
John J. Duffy
Pore
Xcore
Ruldlard
Daniel Chiskotm
Chlet
Swat
Undertakers
W.R. Speare
F Street
W. Piethung
J. William Lee
George P Zurhorst
East
R. F
Talmut Elen Soong
Mumber
JD Williamson
Menta
Alec Hero
Washinxton TC
Roached
Jae Rul Lars
Baum
Het
Glarence F Moore
First Tennessee Regiment
Thirty-seventh Veteran Volunteer Infantry
St Elizebeth’s Hospital
Robert Longstreet
Longstreet
Epbttt House
Immunes
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
Iassichivetts
Capt. Ward
Lichtef
Maj Hodgnon
Allyn Capron
Allyn K Capron
Bandaga
O'Neill
Bucky” O'Neill
Capt Capron
Mr. Hobson
Capt Hobson
Lea M Lipscomb
Maj Walker
Tha
Walker
Boston
Bay State
St Paul
Angeles Ig
Foll
Francis Dufty
Harriet L. Scribner
Aghton
Elmira Foley
Taabel Worrell Ball
Minnis Roth
Lineal Society
Shoreham Hote
Lady Maccabees
Atates Fe
Macfarland Dedivere
Ball
Natonal
Manome Temple
JMEN
Secretary of the Treasury
President Roosevelt
Smodars
Thomas Willamson
Metcalf
Pizett
Cluett
Chevy Chase Section
Renee
Proparty Et
Thos. J. Fisher & Co. (Inc
St. NW
Elem
Charles A
Pina Brs
Ath
Florence I Mata
John Woellioy Charlee
Wagtont
Josupetie
Sesbe
Thoothy
Donxult
Josephine Rice
Lewis L O'Neal
Robert G Kannedy
Ant Carter Wail
Doth
Artington
Charles B. Fags
Emmis
Talhah
Weise
Mason W Strother
Mary Z. Spotums
Beth of
Wiicente
Ya Her
William Wagheron Banter
Lille Feeton
Norman Eiward Lacy
Lea Green
Bobinmeer
Wiliam Burgas
Courtigs A Beall
Paul Grimth
James Cornden
Health Office Record
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