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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1905

Page

20

Trophy Captured by New York in National Rifle Matches

New York won the national trophy at Fort Riley with 4,528 total, 206 points above last year. Ohio finished third, Marine Corps fourth, Navy fifth, and New Jersey sixth. Gov Stokes of New Jersey presented the trophy, with Brig. Gen. Mall officiating. infantry, Navy, and Marine ranks also honored.

Ohio Marine Corps Navy New Jersey New York Fort Riley Sea Girt N. J Dept Infantry United States Army Houss Gov Stokes W. P. Mall West Point States Army Empire State Kans Rapis Sre York United States United States Marine Corpa United States Navy Masaachuscotty Illinoia Pennsyleams District of Columbia United States Cavalry Rhode Inland Minnesota Washington Jows Maryland Maine Wisconsin Georgia Connecticut Oregon Florida Michigan United States Military Academy Kansen Vermont Montana South Caro Nna California Texas Hawaii West Virginia Delaware Minwouri Nebraska Indians Tenneriges United States Infantry United States Marine Corps

Rifle Team Improves District Guardsmen at Big Shoot

The District National Guard team shows rising form at the big shoot, with Lieut Fritz H Heidenreich and Lieut Alderman among strong performers. Tra zzaare, back from the West, is expected to boost company prizes as the guardsmen gain from fourteenth to sixth place and labor day events draw interest.

Bell Alderman Offwer District National Guard Sc. Cart Fritz H. Heidenreich

Marksmen shine as Sea Girl team shows strength in relay

Maj James E Bell as inspector general praises rifle practice by Sea Girl representatives while returning marksmen are welcomed. Several team members excel in recent days with Lieut Aldeman posting high scores and Lieut Heltdenretch less steady. Labor Day armory hours limit access and troops anticipate strong performances at Washington Grove as company rooms empty and trophies mount.

James E. Bell Sea Girl Maj Bell Lieut Aldeman Heltdenretch Meutenant Washington Grove Outopera Adi

Wage disputes loom for three trades in labor drive

In Chicago era notes three wage disputes involve tiners bookbinders and paper hangers with demands made yesterday. Bookbinders win wage increases of per cent with little or no walkout and timers plan to delay strikes after Labor Day while paper hangers seek raises pending limits on number of boys employable per shop. Also a court arraigns Anton Aub and Joseph Coffey of Manhattan Ingang Asylum New York for conspiracy to illegally import lunatics into Illinois with case continued to next Tuesday.

Chicago Anton Aub Joseph Coffey Manhattan Ingang Asylum New York Tuea- Guy

Veterans Start West Bound Special to Denver

A Chesapeake and Ohio special train carrying 111 Civil War veterans and Woman's Relief Corps members from the Department of the Potomac left Baltimore at 11:33 PM for Denver, with Commander Tasker leading and Greeg supervising. Stops planned at Clifton Forge for breakfast, with a two mile long parade line expected at 10 AM Wednesday and final orders issued for a two mile parade route.

Tasker Colorado Woman’s Relief Corps Chesapeake and Ohio Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republi Sixth Street Denver Civ War Queen City West Maryland Avenue Yards Virginian Limited Commander Tasker Mia Hart Woman's Relief Corps Chicago William H. Greeg Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad No. 2 Clifton Forge Clifton Porge Roosevelt Department

Helpers at Navy Yard Seek Machinist Rank Bypass

A delegation from the District Spanish War Veterans urged Secretary of the Navy to promote Washington Navy Yard helpers who have served the required time to machinist pay and rank. Commandant Pendleton said he could not change the policy, noting past promotions occurred mainly during Spain’s war when demand surged and machinists were scarce. The request follows a 1895 order granting apprenticeship rights to yard helpers in the gun factory.

Navy Yard Secretary of the Navy Washington Navy Yard Col M. B. Urell F. 8. Hodgson J. J. Smith Commandant Pendleton Pendleton Spain Hst Sean

Dr Bruner Returns From Europe To Preach At Fifth Baptist

Rev Weaton Bruner pastor of Fifth Baptist Church returned to Washington Friday and went to The Plains Virginia where his wife and family spent the summer. He spent two months touring Europe attending the Baptial World Congress in London and visiting Paris and Germany. He says he never felt better and will preach at his church tomorrow then give a graphic account of his journey.

Fifth Baptist Church Weaton Bruner Blath Streets Gonthwest Europe Washington Plains Panguier County Bruner London Dr. Bruner Paris Germany Hauner

Old Lady Resumes Tramp From Homeward Bound Mission

Miss Mary Clary, an elderly woman claiming to have walked from Philadelphia to Washington, disappeared from the Homeward Bound Mission early yesterday after being sheltered there Thursday night. Commander Haslam planned to place her with the board of charities and, if possible, provide a ticket to Popes Creek Maryland, noting she asked for no help but likely continued her eighty mile trek.

Mary Clary Washington Philadelphia Haslam Board of Charities Popes Creek Clary

Baker Assumes His Duties as U S Attorney for DC

Daniel W. Baker was presented as the new United States attorney for the District of Columbia to Justice Gould yesterday by Morgan H. Beach and there upon took the oath of office. Prominent men sent flowers and wished him god speed. He will retain the old assistants temporarily.

Daniel W. Baker United States District of Columbia Justice Gould Morgan H. Beach

New District Attorney Baker Receives Warm Welcome

A. R. Mullowny and local bar members celebrate Baker after oath. Bouquets and congratulations greet him at his newly vacated desk previously held by Beach. Baker reappoints four assistants Mullowny Turner Given Easby-Smith. office staff to October 1. Beach on vacation. Roosevelt Moody and Wilson reportedly seek Beach as special prosecutor for cotton conspiracy case.

Mr. Baker Mr. Beach D Blackstone W. F. Hart Thomas J Patrick J. Grogan William HB. Shaffer Mr. Faker A. R Mulloway Charles Turner Ralph Given James 3. Easby-Smith Beach Virginia Roosevelt Moody Wilson Department of Justice Washington Given

Weather Conditions From Sept 1990s Report

A trough of low pressure stretches from Central Iowa to New Mexico with high pressure over the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Showers are expected Saturday in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and western Middle Atlantic. winds vary by coast. Temperatures rise in the Mississippi Valley and Southwest, with cooler readings in the Dakotas and Northern Rockies. Local readings show mixed temperatures and humidity across midwestern cities.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Iowa New Mexico Rociny Mountain Missouri Valley Tennessee Michigan Wisconsin Mississippi Mississippi Valley Dakotas Montana Rocky Mountain Ohio Lake Region Middle Atlantic States Atlantic Coast Ohio After Kansas Oklahoma New England Middle Atlantic West Gulf Patuttay Fearnfeld Anushine Pasqiie

Smallpox Cases Rise at City Jail Under Quarantine

A second inmate at the city jail has contracted smallpox, Clark Lee, a 34 year old prisoner serving a 30 day sentence for assault. The south wing is quarantined alongside the north wing as health officials fumigate and inspect all prisoners. Peyton Sweet, a negro, previously contracted the disease and is recovering in hospital.

Peyton Sweet Clark Lee United States Health Department Amelipox Hospital Lee South Wing North Wing

Patent attorneys pleased fought July August docketing order

William Cranch McIntire and a committee asked the Interior Secretary about a Gazette notice stating that no patent cases would be docketed in July and August. He reported no further response was needed as hearings would occur within a reasonable time and the matter was resolved amicably with the Commissioner of Patents.

William Cranch McIntire Secretary of the Interior McIntire MelIntire Ietter Beneft

Meynes' Body Arrives from Panama for Private Interment

The stenographer Harry Meynes, who died August 49 in the Panama Canal Zone while employed by the Panama Canal Commission, arrived in New York and was taken to Glenwood Chapel for a private funeral and burial by immediate relatives and a few friends. He was the son of Allen Meynes of 1719 Third Street.

Panama Harry ©. Meynea Imbmue Tathmian Canal Commission New York Glenwood Chapel J. J. Mutr Temple Baptisl Offalating Glenwood Cemetery Mr. Meynea Allen Meynes

United States and Eastern Canada Resume Rain-Interrupted Match

At Rideau Hall grounds the United States and Eastern Canada restarted play after overnight rain left a dead wicket. The U S innings totaled 106 runs, 32 ahead of Canada's first. Canada’s second innings halted at lunch after twenty overs with nine maidens and three wickets for twenty-one.

Ottawa Rideau Hall Grounds United States Canada

Painters Win Pay Increase As Wilson Raises Wages

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson informs a local painters union delegation that daily pay in his department will rise from 3.20 to 3.50 dollars. Delegates George Sieben, B. E. Hancock, and Will M. Lewis were warmly received and invited to request further action.

Wilson Painters’ Union George Sieben B. E. Hancock Will M. Lewis

Thief Steals Front Wheel From Hicks Bicycle

Attorney J. Addison Hicks found his new bicycle missing its front wheel after leaving it leaning against a tree outside Bond Building. Police have appointed bicycle policemen to aid in investigations as thefts rise, with Williams recovering a stolen wheel and arresting James Brown.

J. Addison Hicks Bond Mr. Hicks Hicks Trumbo Williams James Brown

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