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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1905

Page

57

Southwest grounds win at coliseum boys meet

Theodore Mathews led the Southwest grounds with four golf medals and two silver medals among events at the colored children’s public playground season finale. Officials praised the effort, West distributed prizes, and the white children’s meet was scheduled for today at 10 o clock with identical events.

Theodore Mathews Captus Irenore West Coliaqum Theodore Mathews Bernard J Weters

Playground meet honors and gains in colored youth group

A large gathering praised the 87 child turnout and high records at a distinguished playground meet for colored youths. Officials credited coaches, parents, and supporters, especially Dr. Richard and Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, for driving progress and public sentiment toward permanent grounds. Event results named winners in tetherball, croquet, baseball, indoor baseball, sprints, jumps, and races for boys and girls under sixteen.

Supt Montgomery Colored Schools Commissioner West H. 8. Curtis Groumia Richard Ellen Spencer Mus Southwest Bell School P Streets Tommy Anderson Theodore Mathews Clarence Stevenson James Lee Thomas Brass Thos, Anderson James Blackwell Harry Johnson Boyng Frances Purdy Ewe Washington

Children Picnic at 200 Miss Erskine Hosts Ludlow Tots

Miss Erskine directed 125 Ludlow playground children to a zoo outing yesterday. They spent the day in games and baseball with animals viewed from baskets.

Miss Erskine Ludlow Zoo

Turkish Bath Under New Management at 1829 G Street

The Turkish Bath at 1829 G Street announces it is under new management. Details on current offerings and hours are to be announced.

G St Turkish Bath

Inquest Opens After Death Of State Department Employee

Coroner Neavitt will conduct an autopsy after David Morrison aged 32 was found dead in a Third precinct cell around 7 30 last night. He showed a head wound and facial bruising suggesting a heavy blow. Morrison, married, resided at 523 Twenty third Street Northwest and worked at the State Department. Police investigation underway.

David Morrison State Department Twenty-third Third Precinct Neavitt Coronner Mevitt Mr. Morrison Twenty-third Street

Negro Kills Brother in Blacksmith Shop Quarrel

Richard Chase alias Hillary a blacksmith killed his brother Henry in a dawn quarrel at a Christian court southwest blacksmith shop. He claimed self defense after a blow with a sledge hammer, then fled but was captured near Eleventh and G streets southeast. Henry died at the morgue. an inquest will be held.

Richard Chase Hilliary Henry Christian Court J. ¥. Davis Fourth Precinct Eleventh G Streets van Street Hilary Gestreet Chase Sergt Dunigan Jane Privates Davis Donovan Dunigan Post

Weather Review and Local Temperatures Report

The Weather Bureau notes fair overall conditions with light showers along the South Atlantic coast and in the Gulf Southwest region. Forecast calls for fair weather Saturday and Sunday except for Gulf coast showers, with light to fresh winds varying by coast and moderate temperature changes not anticipated. Local readings show midnight to noon temperatures from about 61 to 72 degrees, relative humidity around 60 to 85 percent, and minimal rainfall.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Arkansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Pacific Coast West Indies Santo Domingo Gulf Coast New England South Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Upper Lakes Whather Guamhine Ameek

Principal under fire as Swartzell hearing continues

East Washington Citizens' Association leaders Thomas W. Smith and Michael I. Weller testified at a closed board of education session on Eastern High School troubles. Mrs. Torrey and Mrs. Parsons, parents of pupils, described concerns about Moseshaim F. Swartzell while noting his good points. Executives urged Swartzell be removed as principal though not dismissed from the system. An executive session followed, with next meeting set for Monday evening as the investigation aims to conclude before school opens.

Thomas W. Smith East Washington Citizens’ Association Michael I. Weller Board of Education Eastern High School Torrey Parsons Moseshaim F. F. Swartzell Frnnaipas Wee F. Oyster Capt. Oyster Business Men's Association Tucker Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association Mr. Croissant Eastern High School Alumni Association D. William Oyster Croissant Swartzeil Messrs. Smith and Weller Hastern High School Henry L. Bailey Wervising Swartzell Messrs. Smith Waller Needham Bundy

Stranger Tampers With Real Estate Safe at Hungerford Office

A tall, well dressed man about thirty entered Thomas W. Hungerford's office at 67 Fourteenth Street NW yesterday. He claimed to be from an automobile agency and eyed the safe, later leaving after Hungerford refused to sell a car. The safe’s combination was found tampered with and Maj. Sylvester was notified.

Rouibe Maj. Sylvester Thomas W. Hungerford Fourteenth Street Northwest Mr. Hungerford

Envoys Gift to Charity From Japanese Russian Plenipotentiaries

Letters from Japan and Russia accompany checks of 10000 for charitable purposes in New Hampshire. Gov McLane released the gifts and will decide their distribution. Messages from Jutaro Komura Takahira and Baron Rosen express gratitude for New Hampshire hospitality during peace plenipotentiary visits.

Concord N. B New Hampshire John McLane Haron Komura Takahira Baron Rosen Newcastle N. H Newcaste Japan New Hampshira Imperial Ruselan Embaeray New York Bird Portsmouth Rosen

Honor Captain Ramsey as Ninth Infantry group plans reception

A gathering of former Fighting Ninth members met at Sergt Timothy O Connors residence to arrange a reception for Captain Frank De Witt Ramsey on his return from Sea Girt duty. The meeting adopted a resolution commending Col J Edwin Browne for promoting closer ties among soldier organizations and discussed 1906 encampment plans.

Ninth’ United States Infantry Timothy O'Connor Alreet Frank de Witt Ramsey Chaffee Sea Girt Rifie Ninth United States Infantry Veteran Association Ramsey J. Edwin Browne Roosevelt Army and Navy Union John Perkins William H Matter C. A. Lawrence H. A. Utter Charles Bavage William Goetz John J. Stram Henry Allee Joseph Carey United Sergt. Stram Milwaukee

Robbery Near Eighth Street as Inmate Chases Thief

John Burns of the Soldiers Home counted money on Eighth Street when a tramp-like man snatched three dollar bills. A chase ensued through a crowded area but the thief vanished. Burns reported the robbery to the First precinct.

John Burns Eighth Street Burns Buena

Carnage at Balakhan Deluged Gunners with Oil

Amid street fighting in Baku and Balakhan, Tartars plundered Balakhan, burned it out, and attacked the Balakhan Hospital where many Armenians and workers were killed or wounded. Gunners were doused with burning oil as troops struggled to regain control. Fire still raged in oil fields.

Baku Caucasia Balakhan Shirinkin Tiflis Vladikovkad Astrakhan Bay Balu Shusha Vistula Dududkuhu Achilla Akbulaeb

Call a Dog a GOOD Name MAGUS Bulletin Lest Page

A brief MAGUS bulletin fragment presents a playful headlined prompt about naming a dog. The line suggests a light, columnar note within a periodical issue, likely part of a humor or advice section.

Magus

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