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Faces of Yesterday: Dime Messenger Service Boys Working in Washington D.C. in 1912
Remembering the Dime Messenger Service boys who worked in Washington D.C. in 1912. Meet Eddie Tahoory and Earle Griffith, two young boys working at the headquarters at 1228 H St. NW. Discover the stories behind the faces of yesterday.
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Faces of Yesterday - Dime Messenger Service Boys of D.C. 1912: The Case of Frank Rowler and Michael McDonald
This article looks back to January 11th, 1892, when Frank Rowler, a messenger boy, was assaulted by a man named Howard. Michael McDonald, a bystander, was so angry that he hit Howard a terrible blow, leading to his arrest. This paints a picture of a rougher town in a rougher time, without the use of guns.
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