Clock Creates Havoc In Wallach Place With Alarm Clock
A peculiar alarm clock causes chaos in Wallach Place as it rings at random hours waking neighbors and frightening the resident family. John Henry, who wound the clock daily, eventually sealed it away and sent it back to its owner after a night of pandemonium.
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Kat
Wallach Place
Gauain
Wallach
Elvira
John
Renda
Lenry
Lenry Who Knew of the Cmepiece
Wien
Alain
Almila
John Hem
Coan Hlvira
Funeral for Rear Admiral Windsor Held in Arlington
Rear Admiral W A Windsor retired United States Navy who died in New York will be buried today at Arlington Cemetery. The funeral procession starts at 4 o clock with a full military escort led by Capt Qualtrough. Generals Manney Aga Walker Commodore Williamson and Capt Parks will participate, along with Commanders Smith and White.
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New York
Arlington
W A | Windsor
United States Navy
Arlington Cemetery
United States Infantry
Qualtrough
Palibesters
Manney
Aga Walker
Williamson
Parks
Smith and White
Collins Resigns Amid Neglect Allegations at Government Printing Office
Collins, the building superintendent and electrician at the Government Printing Office, tendered his resignation after facing charges of willful neglect and overstepping authority. The Medical Director Manning and Public Printer Stillinger were cited in a dispute over jurisdiction. Collins reportedly avoided discharge by resigning as investigations continued. Public officials indicated the resignation could prevent future reemployment while probes into the Printing Office system persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Print Ag
Hemec K Colling
Collins
Publc
Collin
Tha
Dutica
Lngs
Stillingers Sill
New York
Washington
Turaday Ttta
Rose
Calling
Coline
Civis Service Commission
Changes in Police Force Approved by Commissioners
The Police Department underwent shifts on Maj Silvester's recommendation. Inspector John A Swindells moves to assist the superintendent, FOE Cross to general inspection duties, H M Vermillion to the detective bureau, and Detective Sergeant I A ODen along with Edward Horie detached to the railroad depot. The relief from duty reassignments include Charles Mullen. the rein board is to be Captain HB Elliott, Henry Schnelpeer, and Lieutenant J L Sprinkle.
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Silvester
John A Swindells
Trial Board
Pulive
Foe Cross
H M Vermillion
Oden
Edward Horie
Charles Mullen Tue
Police Rein Board
Capty
HB Elliott
Henry Schnel Peer Ant
J L Sprinkle
City bulletins. Sewers ordered and water mains mapped
Water workers ordered to construct three hundred eighty feet of four inch main between Bryant and College streets and other sections in Northwest. Includes one hundred fifty feet of forty one inch main on College Street and portions along Forty eighth Street and Brandywine Street. Also notes delays in bridge construction due to railroad dispute and an extension granted for the Anacostia bridge work from September to November.
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Diannet
Cunm Sriowers
Bryant and
College Street
Fourth Street
Somer
Forty Eighth Street
Murdock Fill Road
Brandywine Street
Forty Sixth
Forty Eighth Streets
Taplaen
Baltimore and Ohio Railrias Compan
Hewark
Peon Bridge Company
Anacostia
Monroe Street
Ae Lena & Coseau
Fifty Veterans to Leave for San Dusky Encampment
About fifty members of the United Spanish War Veterans’ Association in the district will travel from Washington next Friday by special car for the national encampment in San Dusky Ohio. Delegates from New York and other districts join en route, with a route via Buffalo and Niagara Falls, to attend the event and influence organization matters. The group plans to visit along the way and return after the encampment.
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Meridian
Eni
John Millar
Michael J Keave
Washington
United District
Spanish War Veterans’ Association
Sandusky Ohio
Reational Association
Hela
Nedak
Baltimore and Ohio
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Tha Twell
New York Veterans
Stulie
Contagious Hospital Contract Awarded in New York
A contract to complete the contagious hospital complex at Elite and Lemigraiion Station in New York was awarded to a Northeastern company. The notice lists project scope, site locations, and a foreman slate, with details obscured by fragmented OCR but indicates initiation around a holiday period.
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Elite
Lemigraiion Station
New York
Ing
Ub Northeastern Onatrpehon Companys
Hic
Raymond Norris Drowns After Waterfront Dive at 17 F Street
The 8 year old Raymond Norris vanished after leaping from a seawall with two companions near 17 F Street SE. They swam at the harborfront. Raymond failed to surface and was recovered by police divers, declared dead by drowning after the coroner’s inspection. His family and playmates recall him as a leader among youngsters.
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Huang Gi
Howard Sorin
Hives
É17
F Street
Raymond
Norra
Susie
William Newman
William Max
Atrick
Polliceman
Seret
Dean
Clerks Receive Advance Pay Ahead of Labor Day Holiday
Federal and District government clerks in Washington about 2008 were paid yesterday for the August half in advance to cover the Labor Day holiday. Disbursing offices rushed to complete envelopes by 12:54 PM, except Navy clerks who faced delays.
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Army of Federal
Washington
Navy Department
War and
Binte Departmenta
War Department
Night Calls At Day Rate Increase Due to Night Congestion
The telephone company announces night calls after 6 pm will cost $1, up from 65 cents, with similar rises to other long distance points. Officials cite operator shortages and night-hour congestion as reasons for the change. Washington to New York Philadelphia and Chicago rates listed, reflecting higher nocturnal charges.
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New York
Washington
Polnia
Belmore
FEI Americans Safe From War Torn Land Caravan Reaches Coast
Foreign colony of Fei the Moorish capital reaches the coast after a five day trek through hostile tribal lands in war torn regions. The State Department reports safety for the group, with naturalized Americans among travelers. two American missionaries stayed behind in Satra.
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State Department
Amar Fan
Gummore
Fes
Coly Tony
le “Gummero
Tengler
Satra
Bed for Ben and Good Swimmers at Easter Beach
Residents urge construction of a diving platform at the Washington bathing beach to aid strong swimmers. The current equipment is limited to a trapeze and a springing buoy, and supporters hope prompt action will follow. Open-air Vesper Service noted at Branthin Peork.
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Benet
Washington
Ces
Branthin Peork
Peacemakers Felicitations From Mexican Official
Senor Godoy the Mexican charge d affaires called at the State Department to exchange felicitations with Acting Secretary Adee over the peaceful settlement of Central American differences. The Presidents of the Central American governments sent note of acceptance to President Dies of Mexico and thanked Roosevelt. Godoy planned further communication and expected to join Adee next Tuesday to frame an invitation for the five Presidents to send delegates to a general conference aiming for a iron clad treaty to permanently bind the parties to peaceful dispute settlement.
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Senor Godoy
State Department
Adee
Dies
Mexico
Simfec
Termato Thove
Roosevelt
Godoy
Atlee
Key Men Get Donation to Central Labor Union
A roll of eighty dollars was presented to WW Gesttie of the Local Telegraphers Union on behalf of the Central Labor Union. At the last Central Union meeting Winssdal Becrtary Considina was instructed to pay De Nedrey at the earliest convenience. Other labor organizations plan to aid the striking telegraphers. After Labor Day proceeds, the Central Labor Union may donate fifty more to the telegraphers club. Passenger on St John steamer September with the Jolly Retail Grocers will offer a round trip to Jamestown for fifty dollars.
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Wen
Central Labor Union
Te Toney
Central Union
Winssdal
Lesor ‘Unior
Bt Johm
Jolly Retail Grocera
Jamestown
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Anta & Cine Krenry
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Lansburgh Furniture Co
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Aqueduct
Pho Oyster and Chup House
11Th
Sehneldere
Grean Avenue
Sem
Sc. Phil
Tor
Tabor
Raymond Norris
Tell Years
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Uncle Sam
THE
House OF Quality
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Morrow
FI Noy
Stiaoars
Seatowe
Drews
Deen
Drewes
Stearne & Foster
HOYS
Peacemakers Felicitats
Labor Day Central Union
Rosaer
Maerzen & Senate
Heurich
Pertec
Fiona
Heurich Brewing Co
Munyon’s
Das Ed
Marth
Gaplied Wat Sapte
Cat ‘Wowtiers
Lee In
Hs Desires
Steen
Uinfantin Rata
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Citizen Lowa Trust Co
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Atlas
Dismond
Munich
Sanitary Paper Bottle Co., Inc
St. BR
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