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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
18
Rumors revive a syndicate purchase plan to erect a grand hotel at the corner of Hawest and Thirteenth Streets. The owner Willefaingel of Pauls Ho Tot may accept a rental figure higher than prior offers, with a midnight deadline looming for the option deposit.
Humorist and pastor Dr Robert I Burdette of Temple Baptist Church in Los Angeles cannot return to his California parish after a serious spine injury from a fall at a seaside cottage in March. He remains in a frail condition and was believed not fully recovered as of August 3.
Fleet Lieutenant Ulysses S. Grant, grandson of President Grant, assumes the role of superintendent of the State War and Navy Building, succeeding Captain John H. Poole. Grant, a West Point graduate and engineer, will relocate with his wife to Washington as the social season begins.
A cable from the American embassy in Constantinople to the State Department cites a vast relief shortfall in Armenia. Observers say shelter and sustenance are needed for about 9,000 people in the Sudes area and $10,000 in Sessab plus $176,000 in the Tarsus district. The figures likely cover only a fraction of overall demand. The inquiry followed a Philadelphia committee visit aiding Red Cross efforts to ensure proper fund distribution.
An AL meeting of stenographers near Ninth Street discussed a possible strike if four weeks paid vacation is not granted by President Gompers and the American Federation of Labor. Acting President Wolffson urged restraint as the group weighed a walkout and continued labor demands.
A marriage notice in a New York paper caused confusion over Alfred Lauterbach presumed to wed Miss Cunningham on July 1 19R. Alfred is the son of Edward Lauterbach and a member of Headley Lauterbach & John Ineas. The ad also mentions a fatal car crash on July 2 near West Chester involving Alfred’s brother Mimo and Therese Beuchich.
London reports an early favorable antEto of U S negotiations on a Chinese loan. American bankers are poised to participate with British and French groups having accepted terms. A final ratification meeting is expected in Paris. Otto Hy Rabin Leh & Co in New York notes progress as Willard D Staight, U S banker, sails home. Mrs Reid and DC Mills plan to join in New York aboard the Lusitania on August 7.
New York reports that July imports of precious stones and pearls reached a record value of 112,911,000 dollars, up from 1260,259,000 in July 1908 and 4,458,753 in July 1907. Through July 1909, 1,774 cars valued at 2,148,600 have entered the port since January 1908, with total monthly value up about 46,100,060 over 1908.
President Taft seeks to remodel government administration amid complaints about civil service examinations and talent. Rumors link A L Lawshe to potential civil service commission seats, with discussions of reforming exam methods and possibly amending laws, to improve hiring and efficiency across departments.
A Santiago briefing references alleged Bolivian government statements about Bolivian arms shipments and money to support rebel efforts. The report ties the claims to tensions between Bolivia and Chile and notes publication of telegrams as evidence.
Rogers pleads nonsupport in Denver court claiming his wife injected him with diseased blood from an old man causing illness and disability. He says he was tricked into marriage as a youth by a Chicago wife who bore five children by a former husband. A quack doctor allegedly drew his blood to test the aged man and injected it into Rogers, leaving his arm marked.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago August 5 Mrs Frances Trego Montgomery author of children stories and inventor of the game Lottery of Marriage was granted a decree of divorce from Hugh M Montgomery once vice president of the board of trade The suit cites too much attention to another woman and names Mart Roe as co respondent The game rooted in the theory that marriage is a play of chance uses a checker board with blue and gold discs representing different social groups and roles and aims to deter gamblers students and soldiers from social climbing walks of life
Countess Cassini criticizes recent Washington papers for sensational false reports about an engagement to a Virginian. She states there never was any engagement with Mr Mosely and denounces the impudent fabrications as untrue and offensive.
More than 150 delegates from the United States and Canada gathered at the National Hotel to open the seventh annual convention of the Lar sors craftsmen Council of Langineers. Key speakers included HK Simpson and officials from Washington and various states. Committees were formed and a brief adjournment noted. plans for photographs and exhibitions in Vernon were outlined, with numerous officers and trustees named from New York, Chicago, Buffalo, Cleveland, and other cities.
A 70 year old man reports hands sore and cracked for a year with bleeding and itching. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment his hands healed in one week. He credits the remedies, says they cure a bad sore on a neighbor child, and praises Cuticura highly.
For baby's skin Cuticura Soap and Ointment are advertised as the purest most economical method to preserve purify and beautify delicate scalp and skin. The ad claims suitability for rashes itchings inflammations and chafings of infants children and adults and promotes use during baths and for general care.
In Pine Village Ind on August 3 Burgoyne Davly, a wealthy Methodist farmer, received land valued at 12 per acre as a present from Rev J B Williams and his wife. Williams offered very short sermons to honor parishioners, influencing the deed’s consideration and reflecting respect for parishioners’ wishes.
Dr Francisco Gayas, brother of Cuba’s Vice President Alfredo Gayas, and Dr Celso Cuellar, a Cuban congress member, stayed at the St James Hotel. They plan travels to New York with Gayas to assume the ministerial post to Belgium around mid August, while Cuellar remains in the United States for several months studying railroad management and improvements.
April 16 in Farmville and Aug 2 at the State Normal School the Williamson superintendents of schools meet in conference on Virginia educational work. Farmville board of trade hosts an informal reception with toastmaster Dr W E Anderson. Superintendent P T Aikington of Prince Edward responds. Visitors include Dr Gavin Rawles Isle of Wight Frank West Louisa Will Jenkins Newport News and Rh Stearns state board of education secretary.
A telegram from Fropped west of Farmville reports armed Negroes attacked county policeman J. Cheadle after he went to arrest a man. Chief Fogus and Sheriff Dickingon rushed to the scene. Cheadle was beaten. a Black woman intervened to save him. Three suspects are under arrest. officers pursue others.
Three men drown and three survive when a ferry boat parting cable floods the Tee Deu River near Andrews Levy, three miles from Wadesbury. Ferryman Julr Snlgs is among the dead. Pomlinson and Fopst perish while attempting rescues. Rescue rowboat capsizes, two drown, others saved. Valuable horses lost.
A cashier from Citizens Bank in Kundall surrendered to directors and admitted embezzling funds including 1100 additional via a bond. Kimball handed over bank deeds and property totaling about 8000. Depositors vote tomorrow on prosecution while bond supporters cite retirement needs and 160 solicitation letters. Amounts uncertain.
A fragmented report describes a man identified as Stephen biscrott Stotton who killed two people and then himself. The victims include a man named George Gants and his sister in Low Mes. The text also mentions an attempt to involve a wife and a later event in Keneington at a public house.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple couples and individuals with ages and places, resembling a social or marriage notice. The garbled text mentions Wile Rash and Mary Preston, Marie Rev, Manon and Mary, Anthony Wisconsin 48 and Mery Bunavedes 13, plus numerous other names with varied ages and locales. The overall item reads like a chaotic roster of marriage or banns notices with unclear structure.
Fragmentary health office list naming deceased individuals with ages and addresses, plus included household entries and local residences. Notes reference names such as Bertrude P F Boley and Nat Lah Heme with ages, plus multiple streets and streetside locations in Washington area.
In Manila the American population, about 6,000, reshapes daily life by modernizing infrastructure with sewers, lighting, and 45 miles of streets, while older Spanish and Filipino customs persist. Clubs and social venues shift power among English and American communities, daylight hours shorten for business yet introduce efficient banking and transit. The balance of influence blends new American habits with enduring colonial legacies.
Editor notes vegetables priced around 19 cents on average, with concerns over elevated costs in nearby markets and farmers regions. Mentions shipments from southern Virginia and North and South Carolina, and calls for remedies if external factors push prices further. Dateline Washington, August.
Fragmented OCR notes describe plants and flowers, mentioning Beale Bho mvents, potaty and hermuity, and public schools, with early summer themes. It references flowers, trees, and curiosity about growth, but many words are garbled.
A reported confession by a man linked to a missing girl case from decades ago is said to be based on imagination. The hunter, Spring Gautselue, is described as a varied character whose remarks about the murder are contested. The truth of the confession remains unclear as the hunter is said to be deceased and the girl’s remains were found months after she vanished.
Five years after Ren Reup shot and killed Hacrin in Bayete County, he escaped to return home to a wife and two children. A confrontation arose when the newcomer attacked, leading to a second husband knocking him down. Reup was arrested and to begin a two year term, delayed by witness issues.
Pittsburg men including four officials allegedly robbed Charles Row miles east of here on the National Pike at Pleasant Valley. They reportedly broke down the front door with a sledge and seized items valued around 1000. The incident drew onlookers who were driven off as threats were made. Pittsburgh police alerted and a description sent to authorities and Smoky.
Mixed readable fragments indicate a gala day organized by community members with aims to raise funds. Mentions of Marshall Hall and local participants suggest a neighborhood social effort with uncertain details and outcomes.
A historical snippet describes unsafe claims about a tonic or beverage marketed as a cure all. It warns that the product, touted for digestion and stomach relief, risks adverse effects and overuse. Authorities caution against reliance on such tonics and emphasize skepticism toward unproven remedies.
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