Guarded Fort Myer Soldier Hilt Denounces anonymous threat
Private Louis Hilt of the Thirteenth Cavalry at Fort Myer recounts receiving two anonymous threats by typewritten note. He says he did not know the target was married to Lt Everett’s wife Jenna, who had been seen with him casually. Fort Myer officers and guards pledged increased vigilance as rumors spread about strangers near the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Leseon
Fort Myer
Louis Hilt
Thirteenth Cavalry
Philippines
Morton
M Street
Henry
Hill
Post
Hilt
Jenniie Smith
D Street Northwest
Jamnie Smith
Columbia Hospital
Margaret Everett
Bert Perdue
Sergi
Perdue
Military Road
Col
Hat
G ¢ Pierce
Col. Hatfield
Weare
Germany
America
Hig Trade
Indianapolis
Arlington Cemetery Invitation Sparks Court Report
A fragment notes a cautious response to an invitation to visit Arlington Cemetery and avoid joining any undertaker’s spectacle. Another portion indicates the subject’s record at post headquarters was clean and never charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Cemetery
Doctor Made Error Report On The Herbert Case
Secretary Wilson reports an inquiry into Leroy Herbert a three year old burned at home moved from Casualty Hospital to Children's Hospital where he died under emergency care. Resident physician acted to transfer for treatment but the case shows no rule requiring removal of emergency cases and no distinction between children and other patients in emergency care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Herbert
Charles H Herbert
H Street
Casualty Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Wilson
Board of Charities
Henry B . Mactarland
Board of Commissioners
District of Columbia
Children's Hospital
George Wilson
Herbert
Ninth Precinct
Baldwin
Br Baldwin
Shoes Stolen From Rockville Freight Car
Three suspects stole twenty five pairs of ladies shoes from a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight car in Rockville Maryland last evening. The thieves fled before being caught, heading toward Washington where they may try to sell the goods. Officer Shreeves notified Washington police and a description was given to Major Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shreeves
Rockville
Baltimore and Ohia
Maj. Sylvester
Army Officer in Wrathful Charge Brought to Station Twice
Lieutenant Clarence Hustaphieve of the Twenty third Infantry and Maurice Dangerfield were arrested on profanity charges and later released after furnishing collateral. A later dispute over unpaid cab fare led to further detentions before authorities recovered the funds. Hustaphieve, a New York Military School graduate, joined the army in February 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Dangerfield
Wily Cadman
Clarence A. Hustaphieve
Twenty-third Infantry
Pollgemian Emmert
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dangerfield
Iity
Bustaphieve
Saya
John Crown
Hackman
Leutenant
Lieut
Hustaphieve
New York Military School
New York
Michael to Calcutta as Patterson awaits relief
State Department announced Col. W H Michael will assume the Calcutta consul general post, with Charlies Denby of Indiana to fill his office. The resignation of Stanley Stoner, amid health and war concerns, leaves Patterson at his post in Washington awaiting his replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sroner
Calcutta
India
State Department
W. H. Michael
Department
Charlies Denby
Indiana
Col. Michael
Far East
Department of State
Iowa
Missouri
Orient
Edwin H. Conger
China
Hangchow
Dobson
Stanley Stoner
Pobson
Gond
Stoner
Paris
Paria
Broner
Col
Michael
BR. F. Patterson
White House Cat Missing From Grounds
The White House six toed cat named Rigg is feared stolen or removed from the grounds. Police were alerted after Thursday and Friday passed without sighting the large gray pet with six toes on each front paw, a distinctive feature that earned its name. A wide search of the building and grounds followed, with no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Hancock In A Bad Way At Marlboro Jail
Dr Louis A Griffith Marlboro president of Prince George County Medical Association examined prisoner Hancock in Marlboro jail. Griffith found Hancock nervous and excited warning of serious physical consequences if confinement continued. Hancock’s attorneys Wells and Rogers conferred and planned habeas corpus to release Braxton the Hancock worker. Wells denied any self incriminating statements by Braxton or Hancock family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Griffith
Marlboro
Prince George County Medical Association
Winfield Hancock
Ymms Smerwood
Garrison
Hancock
Robert T. Wella
James
Rogers
Auto Fire on Avenue in Northwest Destroys Engel Car
A large automobile owned by William Engel of New Jersey Avenue and D Streets Northwest caught fire near Thirteenth and a half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest as crowds filled the street. The fire started when Engel tried to relight a stalled fire engine, damaging the car about $50. Engel escaped injury with minor hair singeing as No. 16 engine house and a chemical engine extinguished the blaze. The cause was a leak in the sand tube with dripping gasoline igniting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
William Kaupel
William Engel
New Jersey Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Engel
No. 16
Bingel
Navy pay inspector Sullivan miscount inquiry ends
An investigation into Harry R. Sullivan, Navy Department pay inspector, found his accounts balanced with no shortage after earlier claims of a $1,000 deficit. Sullivan had been sent for medical examination and four months sick leave was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Sullivan
Navy Department
Sullivan
Alan
Bureau of Navigation
Department
Sunday liquor law challenge in police court
Lieut Byrnes led a campaign against hotel keepers who sell liquor to Sunday sandwich buyers. In police court Fritz Reuter Robert Hoy and James Winston were charged with violating the Sunday liquor law. Zach pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Byrnes
Bonifaces
Fritz Reuter
Robert Hoy
James Winston
Zach
O'Neal
Miss Galliber Weds Mr West in Wesley Chapel Ceremony
The Wednesday night wedding of Miss Eligabeth T. Galliber and Mr. Leonard Perry West took place at Wesley Chapel on Mirth and WF Streets northwest. Rev. J Frad Heisse and Rev. W M Werguacon officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, 208 Maryland avenue northeast, with decorations of white chrysanthemums, bridal roses, and smilax. The couple will reside at the Van Dorian Jandt on Staughton Street NW after December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasley Chapel
Eligabeth T. Galliber
Leonard Perry West
Wesley Chapel
Mirth
William T. Gallther
J. Frad Heisse
D. D
Baltimore
W. M. Werguacon
Annie Gatliher
Mi¢anna
EB. Johnson
Eiffa
Richardagon
Constance L. Roy
Ethel Dumont
Livan
Dorothy West
Wiliam H. West
Charles Merz
Haltimore
Alvin Muehleisen
George Potter
William G. Galither
Fairburn in council succeeds ex Gov Sherman in Scottish Rite
Notable Iowan sworn in by Grand Commander and elected in executive session. A pilgrimage to the grave of Albert Pike is planned if the council can complete its work. George Fairburn of Fonda, Iowa, was elected as active member to fill the vacancy caused by Baron Robinson Sherman's death. The session featured confidential matters and routine reports as the council adjourned awaiting further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pike
Supreme Council
George Faikhurn
Fonda
Iowa
Baron Robinson Sherman
Vinton
Pike
Fairburn
Senate of the United States
Congress
Committee On Jurisprudence
Richardson
Election of Officers in Columbian Debating Society
The Columbian Debating Society at George Washington University held its annual officer election. New officers: President Leroy McGee. Vice President M R Ross. Secretary Michael Levine. Treasurer Walter L Farbenhan. Executive Committee Richard J Quigley chairman, Eley Bukingham, J McD Sheridan. Reporter Arthur C Shepherd. Debating Council rep Allen G Flowem. Next meeting Friday November 8 to discuss the motion that free elective systems in college courses are preferable to prescribed methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Debating Society
George Washington University
Jurisprudence
Leroy McGee
Umnois
M. R. Ross
Tennessee
Michael Levine
Wisconsin
Treasrer
Walter L. Farbenhan
New York
Richard J Quigley
Eley Bukingham
J. McD
Arthur C. Shepherd
Winconnsin
Allen G. Flowem
South Carolina
Morria Stern
FR. I. Moore
Clarence Mater
Martin H. Buraseine
Alvin H. Newmyer
Wife Attacker Caught After Deadly Assault
William Clinton a barber is arrested crossing the Long Bridge after allegedly striking his wife Nellie three times with a hammer at their home on Segond Street. Nellie is hospitalized in serious condition. Clinton died shortly after the alleged attack windows into a chaotic report mixed with unrelated items about a Japanese minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clinton
Nellie
Segond Street
Long Bridge
Patrick Creagh
Clinton
Annual oyster roast on Potomac trip by Washington Baengerbund
On Sunday October 29 the Washington Baengerbund holds an oyster roast tied to a Potomac boat trip leaving Seventh street wharf at 10 am and returning about 6 pm. A. Levy will preside over a fictional Excise Board of the District of Columbia as licenses for saloonkeepers are reviewed. The Anti-Saloon League’s Harry Rothschild and liquor dealers’ Herbert Levy represent sides. licenses likely to be revoked. A temperance revival and limited tickets mark the event. Opening Washington Saengerbund concert follows at 140 Street NW with Olive Demarest piano, Irene Dietrich debut soprano, and other solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Baengerbund
Potomac
Seventh Street
Excise Board of
District of Columbia
A. Levy
Saengerbund
Anti- Saloon League
Harry Rothschild
Nquor
Herbert Levy
Temperance
Hmit
Washington Saengerbund
Henry Xander
Saengerbund Chorus
Olive Demarest
Anna Lillebridge Woodhug
Robert Seel
Marine Band
Claybaugh
Irene Dietrich
Europe
Jupepa Murray
Trinidad Consul Removed for Neglecting Accounts
Announcement from the State Department states Alvin Smith, American consul at Trinidad, has been removed due to failure to render his accounts. The action cites neglect and carelessness. Smith was appointed from Ohio. his successor has not yet been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Alvin Smith
Trinidad
Smith
Ohio
Weather and Storm Effects Across Regions in Late Oct 1905
Special forecast reports a powerful storm moving from central regions to eastern Canada and the Northeast. Winds reached 80 mph at Buffalo and 56 mph at Cleveland with widespread fair weather in the western half and much colder conditions ahead. Local report notes midnight temperature 69, with rainfall and humidity details across multiple cities, and river levels indicate Potomac and Shenandoah near flood stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Agriculture
Westher Burean
Washington
Michigan
Ontario
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
New England
Buffalo
Cleveland
Bale
West Gulf States
Missispippi River
South Atlantic
South Atlantic States
Whl
Waat
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
European Porte
Grand Banka
Delaware
Eastport
Huron
Hiie
Asheville
N.C. Tlants
Atlantic City
N. Eess
Binmarck
N. D
Boston
Maas
Bufelo
Chicago
Gigdonati
Onto - Davenport
Yenport
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North Platte
Nebety
Node
Fiast Lake City
Utah
Ke Ming
River Bulletin
Washington Peat
Harpers Park
W. Va
Potomas
Shenandoah
Dar
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Srat
Loula Hill
Dean
Fort Myar
Casualty
Herbert Case
Faheriod
Aliso
Plague
R. F. Patterson
Man
Seriqus
H. R. Sullivan
Miss Galliber
Mr, West
Christian Xander
Lansburgh & Bro
Manchester
Brivedad
Fairburn IN Council
Sherman
Mars
Clnton
Tokyo
Ittx
M. Kurino
Japan
St. Petersburg
Parker Prey
Calder
Leslie
Til
Robert Burns
la Farifa
Havana
Eee
Sas Isla Fsigo Na Dartza
Buck Cigars
de Bava
Aeie
Ruse
Andre Wane
Chocolates
Avery C
Post Gards
Carpenter
Affleck
Penna. Avenue
Saengerbund Excise Board
Hubbard Heating Co
F Street
Goldheim & Sons
405 Avenue
Pa. Ave
F Droops
Ave
N. W
Matar
Phona
Schwartz & Pelzman
D. J. Georges & Son
Pennsylvania Ave
Tharp
Pure Berkeley
N.W
TRE Sunday Post
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
7Th St
American Security and Crust Company
Fifteenth Street
Olls Usic
St. N.W
Connecticut
Joseph H. Moore
17Th St
Opeult
Ourd
Lindsay
M & Wallace
B. B
Miller
Earnshew & Bro
Kerco
V. Stanley Sores
Batte
Poe
New Gore CS
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