Washington Welcomes Roosevelt On His Return Home
Merchants along President Avenue plan a festive welcome with flags as G A R members prepare to greet the President on his return. Secretary Root will join the party, while crowds are urged to show enthusiasm for the peace brokered in the Orient. Officials expect a large turnout if weather cooperates.
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White House
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Washington
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New York
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Coridi
California
Michal Tsharks Ray Dean
Bur Au
Micae
Germany
Kietle Furess
Wale
Loomis Privat
Gortelyou Returns to City After Vacation
Postmaster General Gorge B Cortelyou returns Thursday evening from a family trip including a stay at Hemypstal and Locust Lodge. He reports enjoying the mountain air and Poland Springs, notes the country’s prosperity, and says he will not appear at his office until Monday morning.
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Hemypstal
Heontin
Ton Bay
N A Thymin
Poland Springs
Washagton
Fives Gar
Oyster Bay Farewell Journey For Sept President Rosch
President Rosch spent the final day of summer at Sagamore Hill preparing for departure to Washington. He and Mrs Roosevelt planned to travel with their children by special train to Long Island then by boat to Jersey City, with a Pennsylvania Railroad train to arrive in Washington at 6:18.
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Wastangton
Ramsay’s Battery to Fire Cannon on Roosevelt Visit
The special committee chaired by Gu Glenn granted Capt John Ramsay of Ramsbury authority to fire a salute with a Confederate cannon when President Roosevelt visits Raleigh North Carolina. Ex Confederate militia members of Ramses Battery seek positions in the parade Amid wartime tensions the plan centers on a ceremonial salute by a Civil War era piece.
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Riligh
Roosevelt
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Pirade
Conen's Condition Critical After Shooting Incident
Lucien Coren the young musician shot by Mrs Jemrie May last Wednesday remained in critical but hopeful condition at Navy Hospital last night. Mrs May posted $3000 bail. her attorneys are Freed M Fulton and G A Baker. Arlington resident Mrs Leola Ferguson faced libel charges after a letter to her sister in law prompted police court appearance with a $300 bond.
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Jemrie May
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Hotel Keepers May Sell Liquor Sunday With Meals
Judge O Neal ruled in Police Court that hotels may sell liquor on Sundays if sandwiches accompany drinks and buyers register as guests. Fritz Reuter, hotel operator at Pennsylvania Avenue and John Marshall Place NW, faced charges for keeping his bar open. Police testified they registered and bought four glasses of beer with a sandwich. The ruling contradicts prior Court of Appeals opinions, and officials question its lawfulness pending higher court review.
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Northwest
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Negro Detective on Trial for Extortion and Threats
Henry Lacy a central office detective suspended earlier faced a police court trial for conduct unbecoming an officer. Lena Hewlett, a Black schoolteacher, accused him of extorting money under threat of violence and defaming her home. Testimony described threats, revolver intimidation, and multiple checks totaling 150 dollars. The crowded courtroom heard two witnesses, with more testimony expected today.
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Chase
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Rev R S Rives
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Rives
Fifth Precinct
James Francis Smith
Corporation Counsel
J A Swindells
Lieut
H P Elliott
Tenth Precinet
Probing M Street School Ends Session Early
The Board of Education adjourned after a short meeting without finishing the M Street High School investigation. Dr Needham left at 10 pm for a New York train. John T Love and P M Hughes testified. focus shifts to curriculum and alleged favoritism by Mrs Cooper.
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M Street High School
Needham
New York
John T Love
P M Hughes
Direetor Hughes
Cooper
Reverend Dr Stafford Arrives in New York
The steamship La Lorraine carrying Rex BD J Stafford, a priest of St Patrick's Church, arrived in New York last night after sailing from Hasyre France last Saturday. He is not expected to reach Washington immediately and a reception committee plans to present a programme to the congregation at Carroll Hall on Sunday evening.
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Rex
J Stafford
Prister
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Dr Stafford
Washington
Carroll Hall
Fuel Service Reform Suggests New Form of Bids
District Property Clerk Maj. Douglas Simms in a yearly report urges fuel bid reforms to lower prices. Proposals should include alternative clauses allowing supply at fixed prices across delivery points and at specific sites like precinct stations and engine houses. He favors establishing a District fuel yard, reducing dependence on fuel dealers, and notes freight yard changes complicate supply routes.
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Capital Traction Company
Engineer
Simms
District recommends land purchase near station for yard and new wharf
The report urges acquiring land beside the station to establish a property yard and a riverfront wharf for sand and gravel storage. It calls for faster committee reviews on general supplies, consolidating small requisitions, expanding storerooms, boosting clerical salaries, and improving voucher preparation and bookkeeping. Five expenditure tables accompany the report detailing material and supply outlays.
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Shriners Hold Conclave Meeting at Armory
Almas temple Mystic Shriners held its first post interval meeting at National Rifles Armory with many members present. Rumors spoke of a large initiation class and new stunts. Noble Jacob Barren of South Carolina addressed the group after being elected to the imperial line last June at Niagara. George H Walker, a Niagara delegate from Washington, dominated the proceedings. A social repast followed upstairs and downstairs.
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Imperial Council
Niagara
Almas Temple
George H Walker
Washington
Senator Heyburn Illness in Washington No Surgery Certain
Senator W B Heyburn of Idaho fell ill while traveling from New York to Washington and was taken to Stoneleigh Court. Dr W J L Masterson diagnosed mild appendicitis and noted improving condition, with no immediate operation planned. Access to the senator restricted to medical staff. phone lines to his suites cut.
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W B. Heyburn
Idaho
Stoneleigh Court
W. JL Masterson
Masterson
Sunday Post
Young Men’s Christian Association launches fall drive in Washington
The YMCA begins a nationwide campaign with a rally scheduled for Tuesday October 3 in Washington. President Woodward and General Secretary Pierce issue the call urging work and outreach as the new building opens October 16. Dr Henry Van Dyke of Princeton will give the principal address at the dedication on October 30. Sixteen new members joined the office in one hour, and a gymnasium meeting tomorrow features the Amphion Glee Club and Charles Nesbit speaking about impressions from the Wild West. attendance restricted for boys under twelve.
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Pierce
Washington
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Princeton
Adams
Association
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Charles
Nesbit
Rockies
Fraternal Jonadabs Lead Temperance Campaign Meeting
Washington Council No 1 Fraternal Sons of Jonadab opened its fall temperance campaign at headquarters 2 Pennsylvania Ave NW with entertainment and a collation. Representatives from Rechabites Good Templars and Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society attended. A long list of speakers including KR Emmett O'Brien Judge Nichol and Capt W D Yingling addressed the gathering about abstinence, reform, and member benefits.
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Roosevelt Garrison
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Valoney
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Hmmet O'Brien
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Snyder William C Bergman
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J Gordon Tucker
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Wilam A Hickey
Weather Conditions and Gulf Disturbance Update
The Gulf disturbance moved inland to central Southern Mississippi and weakens as it moves north. High pressure leaves the Upper Ohio Valley. a large low forms in Western Wyoming. Brisk southerly winds, a sharp temperature drop in the Rocky Mountain region, and rain confined to the Middle and East Gulf states and the Rockies. Forecast: rain for Saturday in Tennessee, Ohio Valley, Mississippi Valley. Sunday rain from Middle to South Atlantic States and Great Lakes. Cooler in the Dakotas, Kansas, Nebraska, and Lower Missouri Valley. Winds along New England coast light and variable. Middle Atlantic and South Atlantic coast fresh southeast, shifting to northwest on West Gulf coast. Lower Lakes winds southwest to south then fresh southerly. Temperatures mid 50s to 70s with variable sunshine. rainfall 0.09 inches. 11 hours sunshine.
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Prince Louis of Battenburg to Visit United States
The State and Navy Departments shape plans for Prince Louis of Battenburg’s U S visit. Ambassador Durand lists the prince staff and squadron captains. he will dine with the President in Washington for a day or two while most of the stay occurs in New York near Annapolis in November.
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Tie up on Brookland Line as car splits frog
A Brookland car caused a prolonged tie up of northerly traffic about 8 o'clock last night by splitting the frog at New York avenue and North Capitol street and throwing itself across intersecting tracks. After several attempts the car was moved back onto the track and traffic resumed.
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