New York District Wins National Rifle Trophy at Fort Riley
New York captured the national trophy at Fort Riley with 4,528 points, 206 more than last year, followed by United States Army Infantry, Ohio, Marine Corps, Navy, and New Jersey. Gov Stokes spoke at the presentation as Brig. Gen. Mall awarded prizes. NY adds three trophies to its record amid rain and stiff competition.
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New York
Fort Riley
Sea Girt
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W. P. Mall
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United States Infantry
United States Marine Corps
Rifle Team Improves District Guardsmen Prizes
The District National Guard rifle team shows progress at the big shoot, with Maj Bell and Lieut Alderman noted for good records. Traszaare is praised for form, and Lieut Fritz H Heidenreich leads Company I in several matches. Interest in Labor Day events grows as home teams watch standings rise from fourteenth to sixth place.
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Alderman
Offwer
District National Guard
Sc. Cart
Fritz H. Heidenreich
Marksmen Shine as Sea Girl Team Dominates Practice
Maj James E Bell IG praises rifle reps at Sea Girl with returning marksmen to be welcomed. Lieut Aldeman and Lieut Heldenreth post high scores while several companies eye upcoming matches. Labor Day armory hours narrowed, and brigade members anticipate trophies and a strong showing at Washington Grove amid rumors of active service gaps.
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Inspector General
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Heldenreth
Meutenant
Ity
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Three Wage Disputes Stir Labor Demands Across Trades
The article reports wage demands from tinters, bookbinders, and paper hangers. Bookbinders secured a per cent raise with peaceful settlements. timers plan to strike after Labor Day. paper hangers push wages while debating how many boys can be employed in a shop. Also noted are legal proceedings against Anton Aub and Joseph Coffey over allegedly illicit lunatic transport in Illinois.
Veterans Start Westbound Special to Denver From Potomac G A R
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway carries 111 veterans and Woman's Relief Corps members from the Sixth Street station at 11:33 PM for the Denver encampment. Commander Tasker leads the party with Mrs Hart. Greeg accompanies to ensure comfort. First stop Clifton Forge at 6:30 AM for breakfast. Tasker predicts a memorable gathering and sends thanks to President Roosevelt. Final parade orders set for 9 AM Wednesday with a two mile long column.
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Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republi
Sixth Street
Denver
Civ War
Queen City
West
Woman’s Relief Corps
Maryland Avenue Yards
Virginian Limited
Commander Tasker
Mia Hart
Woman's Relief Corps
Chicago
William H. Greeg
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Clifton Forge
Clifton Porge
Tasker
Roosevelt
Department
Helpers at Navy Yard Seek Easier Path to Machinist Rank
A Washington Navy Yard dispute over a 1895 apprenticeship rule causes delays in advancing helpers to machinist status. Delegation from District Spanish War Veterans urged Secretary of the Navy and Commandant Pendleton to grant promotions based on service time, but Pendleton says only wartime conditions previously allowed such shifts. Action from the secretary remains uncertain amid the awkward rule.
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Secretary of the Navy
Washington Navy Yard
Col
M. B. Urell
F. 8. Hodgson
J. J. Smith
Commandant Pendleton
Pendleton
Spain
Sean
Dr Bruner Returns From European Trip
Rev Weaton Bruner pastor of Fifth Baptist Church returns to Washington after two months travel in Europe. He attended the Baptist World Congress in London and spent time in Paris and Germany. He will preach tomorrow and later give an account of his journey.
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Weaton Bruner
Blath
Streets Gonthwest
Europe
Washington
Plains
Panguier County
Bruner
London
Dr. Bruner
Paris
Germany
Hauner
Old Lady Resumes Tramp After Homeward Bound Aid Offer
Miss Mary Clary, an elderly woman who claimed to walk from Philadelphia to Washington, slept at the Homeward Bound Mission Thursday night with no money. She rose early Friday, gathered her belongings, and disappeared. Commander Haslam sought Board of Charities aid or a ticket to Popes Creek, Md., but she declined help and may be continuing her eighty mile walk.
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Mary Clary
Washington
Philadelphia
Haslam
Board of Charities
Popes Creek
Clary
Baker Assumes His Duties as U S Attorney for D C
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. The ceremony marked the start of his tenure.
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Daniel W. Baker
United States
District of Columbia
Justice Gould
Morgan H. Beach
New District Attorney Baker Receives Broad Support
A. R. Mullowny, Assistant United States Attorney, and a host of local bar members and friends attended the oath ceremony. Baker’s old subordinates and staff were recommissioned for temporary terms through October 1 while the permanent assignments are decided, with little anticipated change in clerical staff. Beach, away on vacation, may remain as a special government attorney in the cotton conspirators case, with negotiations ongoing at the Department of Justice.
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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 forecast across regions and temp shifts
A trough extends from Central Iowa to New Mexico with high pressure over the Northern Rockies and Missouri Valley. Showers expected Saturday in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and parts of the Atlantic coast by Sunday. Winds vary by coast and region with notable temperature drops in the Dakotas and Northern Rockies. Local readings show mixed temperatures and humidity across multiple cities.
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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
Jail Smallpox Case Sparks Jailwide Quarantine
A second smallpox case has been found in the United States jail, inmate Clark Lee, a 34-year-old black man jailed for assault, is isolated in the south wing. A first case, Peyton Sweet, occurred a week earlier. both wings are under quarantine as health officials fumigate and inspect all prisoners.
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Peyton Sweet
Clark Lee
United States
Health Department
Amelipox Hospital
Lee
South Wing
North Wing
Patent Attorneys Win End to July August Docketing Ban
William Cranch McIntire and a committee secured assurance from the Commissioner of Patents that no cases would be docketed in July and August due to an Interior Department notice. He said no revocation was needed as August neared, hearings would occur within a reasonable time, and future scheduling would involve the assistant commissioner in the absence of the Commissioner. The inquiry’s aim was achieved with cordial relations intact among the officials and practitioners.
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William Cranch McIntire
Secretary of the Interior
McIntire
MelIntire
Ietter
Beneft
Meynes' Body Arrives For Private Panama Interment
The body of Harry Meynes, a stenographer to the Panama Canal Commission who died in Panama on August 49, arrived in the city yesterday via New York. A private funeral will be held today at 8 o'clock from Glenwood Chapel, conducted by Rev. J. J. Mutr of Temple Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, with only immediate relatives and a few friends present. He was the son of Allen Meynes, of 1719 Third Street.
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Harry ©. Meynea
Imbmue
Tathmian Canal Commission
New York
Glenwood Chapel
J. J. Mutr
Temple Baptisl
Offalating
Glenwood Cemetery
Mr. Meynea
Allen Meynes
International Cricket at Rideau Hall Grounds Ends in Rain Delay
The United States and Eastern Canada resumed play at Rideau Hall grounds after overnight rain left a dead wicket. USA were 106, thirty-two ahead of Canada. Canada’s second innings ended at lunch after twenty overs with nine maidens and three wickets down for twenty-eight.
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Rideau Hall Grounds
United States
Canada
Painters Win Increase in Secretary Wilson’s Dept Pay
At a local painters union meeting delegates announced Secretary of Agriculture Wilson informed the union that department painters will see pay rise from 3.20 to 3.50 per day. Delegates George Sieben B E Hancock and Will M Lewis were received, invited to reconvene to discuss further needs.
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Wilson
Painters’ Union
George Sieben
B. E. Hancock
Will M. Lewis
Robbed of Front Wheel By Unknown Thief
Attorney J Addison Hicks reported his new bicycle missing after leaving it leaned against a tree in front of the Bond Building. He suspects a thief took the nickel plated front wheel and vows to watch for the culprit. Police have expanded bicycle theft enforcement with two new Bicycle Policemen and Sgt Trumbo overseeing cases. A stolen wheel was recovered and a negro boy named James Brown arrested. Many thefts have been reported recently, with as many as eleven bicycles stolen in a single day last month.
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Bond
Mr. Hicks
Hicks
Trumbo
Williams
James Brown
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