Veterans Gather for Forty-Second Grand Army Encampment
The forty-second Grand Army of the Republic encampment opened with a large ceremony in New York State. Veterans and speakers greeted Hugh Hughes and other leaders amid ovations. The event featured memorials by the Women’s Relief Corps and plans for a parade with fifteen thousand veterans, plus officer elections and commemorative tributes.
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Guy Charles & Hughes
New York State
Grand Army
Republic
Moa
RIP Corps
Felkt
Keown
Tim
Jowis
Tor
Losecot San Trancivce
Electel
Srom
Omera
Washington
Firth Artivers
St Orr
Haven
Albany
Toshon
Union
Colored Baptists Meet National Convention Today in Washington
Delegates from colored Baptist churches across the United States and several other countries gather at Metropolitan Baptist Church Hall in Washington for the National Colored Baptist Convention. Speakers include Baker Washington pastor, Lr Wood Howard of Zion Baptist, and M Wop Rarman chair. Meetings run today with an afternoon session at 1 oclock and a foreign missions focus, plus a nightly service.
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Baker Washington
Kap
Macfarland
Cllagas
Washington
Pitt
Tha
Washington Hapital Church
Wood Howard
Zion Baptiat
Baptist Ministers
Trig
United State
South America
Ing Rama
Rarman
Fuance FW
Tamakin
Laat
Man Held After Death of Fred Sodaww at Pleatorn Watation
Police report an arrest of an individual named JM Les of Feet following the death of Fred Sodaww during a disturbance near a saloon on Northwest street last night. Lieut Hartley led the inquiry with questions posed to witnesses.
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Fred
Sunitay
Lieut
Hartley
Ang Ug
Tom Hye
Schmidt
Leredont
Catatty Holt
Cecil Clay 18 ILI Chief Clerk Taken to Garfield Hospital
Chief Clerk of the Department of Justice, Cecil Clay, was taken to Garfield Hospital after illness. He recently returned from Pennsylvania after spending three weeks at a resort. A brief note says the health episode is serious but not necessarily grave, with George Henderson, 39, in attendance.
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Department of Justice
Garfield Hospital
E Clay
Clay
Pennsylvania
George Henderson
Midshipmen May Resign President May Resign Amid Controversy
The president reportedly disapproved a dismissal recommendation for fourth class midshipmen Careness Riner and Oscar G Sib aildslomen who faced expulsion for trenching. He later appeared to reverse course and grant amnesty, while two others left the academy for a night, attended a theater, and dined with chorus girls. Chesenne Wye and Salb te are named among the involved.
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Dissussal
Apt Baner
Careness Riner
Oscar G Sib
Clas
Unem Vernifasion
Resten
Tne
Offerine
Anather
Midshipmen
Academy
Per ‘Wituaton
Chesenne Wye
Salb Te
Shawper
Ind
Beadle Hart Gowron Stabbed In Face In Providence
A nineteen year old Beadle Hart Gowron was stabbed in the face twice with a sharp weapon at 96 First Street. George W White, a Black man, was arrested in Fifth Precinct custody for assault with intent to kill after a chases and scuffle with Officer Speingman. Investigators say Gowron and White were friends and the attack followed a jealous confrontation at Gowron's home. others escaped unharmed.
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Beadle Hart Gowron
Providence Hospital
George W White
Speingman
Kim
Flist Street
Fox terrier falls from eighth story window on busy avenue
A fox terrier puppy escaped from an open window on the eighth floor of a tall building last night around 4 velock and fell to the sidewalk. The dog paced on the ledge between the seventh and eighth stories before leaping to the ground, nearly striking pedestrians. Police removed the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Pollee
Five Hindu travelers arrive in New York seeking soul mates
Five tall Hindu travelers with white turbans and blue coats arrive by Panama from Co ton. They claim to share a single soul among two bodies and refuse to reveal their true names. Reporters press for identity. the men insist their religion and origins are beyond American understanding and depart after offering no further details.
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Washington
York
Panama
Coton
Bach
Wan
New York
Iindu
America
Linten
Vishen
Cancer patient in custody at Cincinnati hospital
Seymour ne ma vurmeriy mw wwyer K Unegli 18 now an inmate of Cincinnati hospital undergoing treatment for a cancer of the tongue. Mr Klach Nea has suffered from the disease for several months, with a temporary improvement followed by a relapse. Kinch came from Chicago to Washington about a year ago and allied with Henry D Gordon at Fourteenth Street and HS Wheatley, with offices in the Bond Building.
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Seymour Nema Vurmeriy
K Unegli
Cincinnat Hospital
Klach
Mr Kinch
Chicago
Washington
Henry D Gordon
Ae Fourienth Street
HS Wheatley
Bond
Robles Visit to Jamestown Exposition Pier Dedication
Nobles of the Myzlo abrine and families from Washington depart Friday evening aboard the Steamer Norfolk to attend the Jamestown Exposition government pier dedication. The party includes nine nobles and members of Makes World's Swimming Record Imperial Council, with plans for a pleasant outing and preparations for comfort of the travelers amid visiting shrines from various yards.
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Almas Temple
Loabrine
Washington
Norfolk
Imperial Council
M Daniels
Jolly
New York Athletic Club
Vistors
Dingman
Georgetown Bathing-Suit Pantomime On Harpers Ferry Trip
A Georgetown boating party led by Winlock and Haight faced mockery and misadventure on a Chesapeake trip. Their wet bathing suits and improvised costumes drew disbelief from country folk, delayed meals, and a comic chase through Washington as they eventually returned late Sunday night.
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Georgetown
Twelfth Street
Grundy
Suil Gane
CC Williame
J Ph Liview
Haight and Inlock
Harpers Peery
Washington
Sewresty
Vyapida
Wintock
Haight
Idoora
Newport
Anita
Great Falls
Chesapeake and Olive Canal
City
Lusitania Aims For Faster Atlantic Crossing Record
Press reports from London say the Lusitania sails tonight toward a speed near twenty five and two thirds knots with wireless contact expected from Cape Race. Officials estimate a Sandy Hook arrival Friday afternoon to beat the Deutschland record, while skepticism remains about beating the Cunard rival.
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New York
Lusitania
Newfoundland
Newark
Lusitanda
London
trans-Atlantic Record
Iueenstown
Uring
Daunt Rock
Sandy Mook
Sandy Hook Barly
Lucanias
Wwe
Sandy Hooks
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Vengel Millet
Oelock
Anitial
Robbery at Store as Four Men Escape With Purse
Mrs Carlo Basher reported a theft at her store at 413K northwest by four men. A Black man reachable near the counter snatched a purse containing dollars while companions aided his escape. Police and precinct detectives are investigating with a description of the suspects.
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Mia Basher
Carlo Basher
Oatrest
Mia Rasher
Colored Churchmen War at Georgetown Quelled by Captain Schneider
Tensions within Georgetown First Baptist colored church erupted over missing funds and a new pastor. Captain Charles Schneider and a squad of police intervened to avert a likely riot as factions clashed in the meeting house. Both sides pledged to oust opponents, with further trouble anticipated.
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First Baptist Church
Georgetown
House of Worship
Charles Schneider
Schneider
Connresa
Thief Vanishes After Robbery At Travers Home
Mrs Richard B Travers of Cambridge Place awoke Sunday at 3 9 to a masked burglar rifling the Travers bedroom. The intruder entered via a rear door with a duplicate key and searched lower rooms before ascending to the couple’s room. Travers’ trousers containing a gold watch and chain and $6 were stolen, later found in the yard as the thief escaped. Police, including Fakerman AV Brown and Serge Whelen, investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B Travere
Cameridge
R&b
Travers
Trewern
Serena
Mr Travers
Fakreman AV Brown
Serge Whelen
Mr ‘Travers
Died at Sea as Ocean Passion Claimed Elizabeth Rohrback
Elizabeth Rohrback of Chicago, famed as a lifelong Cunard Line traveler, died of apoplexy aboard the Etruria last Friday night. Her mother, Mrs Elizabeth Carson of Chicago, long shared the sea life and fought a court battle to curb the journeys, but Rohrback remained devoted to ocean voyages, often occupying the same state room as her mother on Atlantic crossings. The pair were beloved aboard the Cunard liner, with Capt Potter and Pareer Wall noting Rohrback’s unbroken love of sea travel until death.
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Speelil
Warkington Fort
New York
Cunard
Elizabeth Rehrback
Chiesgn
Rohrback
Elijah Carson
Chicago
Vensele
Carson
Luropa
Jaca Yoyazo
Lucahia
Livarta
Etruria
Amidah
Rohrbach
Potter
Exturia
Pareer Wall
Liverpool
Jer Ae & Meober
Watson
Mra Careon
Rebrhack
Boy May Lose an Arm After Steam Roller Crush Near Berwyn
Ten year old Joseph Baker of Berwyn Maryland suffered a crushed arm after his left limb was caught in a steam roller used to repair roads near his father Lloyd Bakers home. Doctors at Thilaren hospital fear amputation at the shoulder may be required. The incident follows a casual report of a steam roller accident near Berwyn with the boy's father confirming the danger and injury.
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Joseph Baker
Lloyd Baker
Berwyn
Thilaren Hospital
Weather Joys a Warm September Day in Washington
The Weather Bureau reported Washington as the hottest city yesterday with a high near 86 degrees tied with Jacksonville and Salt Lake City. Humidity intensified the heat, while Indianapolis lingered at 58. Forecaster Henry predicted cooler conditions today with a chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Pennsylyndia Avenue
Jacksonville
Fla
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Henry
Weather picture from Department of Agriculture report
The advisory notes unsettled weather across regions with showers in the northeastern Atlantic area and cooler temperatures inland. Winds along the New England coast shift easterly then northwesterly with fresh gusts over the East Gulf coast. Steamers bound for European ports face rough seas and gale conditions at the Grand Banks.
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Dept of Agriculture
Westington
Bat
Burntie
Chine Ocean Lode
Atlanties
Huron
Middle West
Mlaport
New England
Jlemc
Wince
Geft
Grand Banka i
Sidewalk conditions prompt cityclean call in H Street tunnel
Weather report and citizen complaints highlight filthy H Street sidewalk conditions. Residents report rotten banana skins shells bottles and general grime from curb to curb. Local health official urged action as the tunnel area remains unrepaired after a year with persistent dampness and filth.
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H Street
W Langford
Balter
Corraisstoner
Devine
Uly
Anuerme
Carinata
Maane
Blamarek
Bette
Walla
Cole
Lalong
Ridewsk
Ealth
Halas
Deroanding
Tadlecepalis
Kansas City
Exery
H Atreet
Eccusiaia
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Boys OF 61 Reunited
Hughes
Woman's Relief Corps
C.B. Burton
Colored Baptists
Fred Schim
Col Cecil Clay
ILI
Midshiphen
Irl
Bindus
India
Cincinnati Hospital
Robles
Cliff House
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Etles Georgetown
Jarpers Ferry
Gampels Merag Pasty
Wiliams
Barlow
Jett
Winlock
Winlece
Pennsyitanie Avenue
Imen
Lloyd Plain
Sur
Ocean
Cunard Line
Etrarta
Salllne
Hawhare
Herry Ballin
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Banket
Garman
Deutschland
Rexland
Abe
Brillant Economic Development
Ballina
Atlante
Haverford
Philadelphia
Lucania
Teta
Martha Katy
Gna
Pat Ip Kats
Fourteenth Street
North Wrest
Tre Hud
Slowea Wate
R B. Travers
Screama Avenue
Elizabeth Robyback
Ike
Hoth
Atlantic
Tome
Tune
Hiusband
Capitol
Marine Band
Walter F Smith
Yelork
Fiata
Martenoer
Musicisa
Ole T
Mappumcht van der Studen
Maslcsen A. Witcomby
What
Wiliam Dalby
Florida Avenue Northwest
Imn
Casualty Hospital
Dalby
Tha Eckington Freight
Tran
Ana Cee
Midsummer Hits Capital
Affleck
Eltfer
Hoom
Peter Grogan
Uneeda ‘Biscuit
Burchell
N. W
Christian Xander
Si Evans
Evans
F St
Washington Foot
Wexpera Facey
Roth River
Ea Oo
Max Min
Tom Little
Rosk Ark
Salt Lake City
Lins
Paul Mion
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Spockt
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