Roosevelt Safari to hunt hippos and elephants near Naivasha
Theodore Roosevelt and party camped at Sasgai-Sai near Bal al Sal, after reaching Sulgil Sai region. They hunted hippos from a frail launch with Attenborough and Cuninghams, bagging mammals and birds while facing supplies, water, and terrain challenges. plans for August safari to Xenia and Myer with donkeys and 200 porters.
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Sasgai-Sai
Tekes
Naivasha
Theodore Roosevelt
Gln
Sulgil Sai
Sotik
Guaso Nyiro
Attenborough
Batga Sal
Balal Sal
Com- 2
Inter Itewborough
Nilveda
Roosevelt
Ajice
Miller
Tarlton Myr Roosevelt
H. W Attenborough
Cuninghame
Roossvelte
Kermit Roosevelt Wiso
Salga Sai
Mr .Tarlton
Nalvasha
Iona
Elephante
Tarlton
Natrobi
Xenia
Myer
Nairobi
Henle
Obituary notices and funeral appointments flood 1909 Bryan district
Fragmented notices list many obituaries and funeral arrangements across Bryan and nearby streets. Entries mention August dates in 1909, with services at various chapels and churches, names including Conway Callaghan Purwan Moses Thomas and others, and notices inviting relatives and friends to attend, with details on mass times and graves.
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Bite Balderson Agarments
Eral
Stall
Bryan
Lamplain Avenue
Mephtre
Cathorine FF
Bil Hoops
Pourisenth Street
Callaghan
John T
Pi Au
Margaret Gailag ' Uo Feun
Bia
Rewdence Bon
iWighan
L Street
Soul West
Charine Conway
Gut
Cheewhie
Turen
Yani
Italee
Ureh
Ferayss
Mildewn
NOY
Hrniy
Purwan
Pats EL
Taltallor
Mans Cwm
Mary K Heeler
Thres
Umison
Moses Thomeson
Roosevelt Africa trophies to adorn new National Museum
The largest U S exposition building, funded by Congress for the National Museum, is ready to display Theodore Roosevelt’s Africa trophies. Pelts will be tanned for preservation, with plans to exhibit the animals on the first floor and pursue exchanges with other museums to enrich the collection.
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United States
Roosevelt
Africa
Congress
National Museum
Roogefell
Smithsonian Institution
Smedtife
Taw
Smithconian Institution
Anx Lous
Vanderbilt Sells Water Amid Fever Remedy Venture
George W Vanderbilt sells to the village of South Biltmore the right to use gravity fed water from Buspee Mountain to curb fever near Biltmore village opposite the estate. The settlement grows as a water remedy plan faces sewer shortages and fever concerns.
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South Biltmore
Feverim
Washington Post
Asheville
George W Vanderbilt
South Biltmoore
Nginia Buspee Mountain
Biltmore Village
Biltmore Estate
Vanderbilt
Boy Dying From Dog Bite At Baltimore Hospital
Special to The Woablagion rom Baltimore Md Aug 2 A 1 year old boy Harry Montgomery of Hagera town Md is dying at the Verey Hospital from hydrophobia after a stray dog bite to the cheek The Pasteur Institute treated him with serum and inoculations from a dog head and rabbits but rabies developed and the child’s condition worsened despite efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pasteur Institute
Harry Montgomery
Hagera Town
Wed in the Poorhouse in Sandersville Ga
Aged spinster Sarah Hartley aged 44 and inmate B G Joln er aged 25 from Washington county poorhouse were married today before a crowd by Justice R. M Brown. The couple, who wed at the poorhouse, returned there after the ceremony. the bride wore a thick veil.
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Patrper
Worat
Black Hand Threat Arrest In Jamestown Letter Demands 500 Loan
Jamestown NY Aug 22 Herman Nystrom 21 was arrested for writing a threatening letter to wealthy widow Mrs Anne Dahlstrom demanding 500 loan to start a business in a larger city with promise of 900 return in eight months. A decoy impersonating Dahlstrom aided police capture. formal charge to follow.
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Washington
Jamestown
Herman Nystrom
Anne Dahlstrom
Nystrom
Ft. Tem
White Rose
Richmond City Scandal Ties Higher Ups to Stone Swindle
James Robinson, a colored man, is jailed in Powhatan on charges of abetting a fraud scheme to substitute lobblestones for oats delivered to Richmond city stables. Alvey Brothers swore out the warrant, and officials say higher ups are implicated. The theft is estimated at $3 per load, with similar frauds found at other stables in the city.
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Richmond
Megro
Washington
James Robinson
Powhatan
City
Alvey Brothers
Robinson
Tunnel Fire Threatens Lynchburg Section Homes
A tunnel fire in Water Street tunnel near Lynchburg flares anew on August 22 as a collapse and cave in trap the 9 percent passage. Steam efforts over four days failed to suppress the smoldering fire which has burned for nearly two weeks with five to six dwellings atop the tunnel at risk of being consumed if the blaze cannot be stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Watertreet
Norfolk boy drowns at Virginia Beach surf
A Norfolk youth, son of Reiphart Lauterbach, drowned this afternoon at Virginia Beach. Swimmers say he was a good swimmer but was seized by cramps while venturing beyond the shore and disappeared beneath the waves. Many witnesses saw him go under and fail to rise.
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Norfolk
Washington Post
Norfolk Va
Leonora Lauterach
Reiphart Lauterbach
Virginia Beach
Maryland Obituary: Frankin Letteh Dies in Anne Arundel County
Annapolls Aug 2 Frankin Letteh prominent merchant of lower Anne Arundel county died yesterday afternoon from cancer He was 60 years old and unmarried The funeral was held today Letteh ran stores at Leitehe and Traceys Landing Hagerstown Aug 2 William H Sappington native of Middletown valley died at his home near Dayton Ohio and was buried today in Myersville He was 74 Elbrook Aug Mrs A Small aged 80 years died last night at her home She was a daughter of George Benedict and is survived by her husband and three children
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Annapells
Franklin Letteh
Anne Arundel County
Letteh
Leitehe
Traceys Landing
Hagerstown
Willam H Sappington
Middletown Valley
Dayton
Ohio
George Benedict
Death of Walter Pickard in Richmond Hospital
Walter Pickard chief of Chapel Hill fire department and part owner of the Pickard Hotel died last night in Richmond Hospital from organic heart trouble. He was 32 years old, survived by his father and mother and three sisters and a brother. An escort from Durham met the body at Greensboro.
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Waanington
Durham
Walter Pickard
Chapel Hmi
Plekard
That Place
Chapel Hill-Durham Automobile
Une
Richmond Hospital
Organic Heart Trautle
Joeves
Durham Aremen
Greenstioro
Illumined Kisses Stir City in Anticipation
In Adants Georgia on August 22 a crowd laments social pressure as a traveling man is fined for kissing his wife on the street returning home from work. A local judge notes the case reflects communal mood and broad admonition against public displays. Police and electric company crews patrol to enforce the new guidance, signaling an end to public kissing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strim
Winthrop Tours Battleship Nebraska for Target Practice
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop arrived in Norfolk to observe Atlantic fleet target practice including the battleship Nebraska. He met Admiral Tauasig and Capt. Dillingham, rode with Col. Waller, and witnessed yard operations as weather conditions improved. Other ships, including Connecticut Georgia Ohio and Nebraska, remained at Hampton Roads while gun sights were adjusted and practice continued. Officers kept records confidential.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Beekman Winthrop
Atlantic
Virginia Capes
Admiral Tauasig
Norfolk Navy Yard
Dillingham
8Th Helena Naval Training Station
Col Waller
Feet
Connecticut
Schroeder
Georgia
Ohio
Nebraska
Hampton Roads
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New Battleship South Carolina Leaves for Official Trial Run
The battleship South Carolina departed Philadelphia Navy Yard for the Delaware Canes on her official trial trip. After tests including endurance runs, she will return to Cramp’s shipyard for general fitting up before being turned over to the government.
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South Carolina
Capes
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Cramps
Navy veteran wins land odds in Flathead draw
Charles Ditton of Spokane and Coeur d Alene drew a 160 acre allotment for the Flathead reservation in northwestern Montana. A machinist at the navy yard and Spanish American War veteran, Ditton plans to settle with wife and infant daughter Francie. The land draw, held April 1510, gives full rights after one year of residence and improvement.
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Post
Ditton
Heli
Spokane
Flathead
Ngcossary
Flathead Lake
Orme’s Aero Machine Ready For Trials At Brightwood
Harry A. Orme completed a lightweight aeroplane in Brightwood weighing 109 pounds with a 4 horsepower engine. The craft features horizontal front rudders, a rear double vertical rudder, a large top umbrella like plane, and two rear propellers driven by a cog system. Plans include a 50 mph test flight on a nearby tract with 18- foot planed wings and a canvas covering.
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Harry A. Orie
Big
Tis
Brightwood
Orme
Orme McChina
Wright Flyer
Aignal Corps
Runaway horse drags driver. quick rescue by patrolman
An afternoon runaway horse frightened by an automobile toppled down rough stones as driver Arthur Fostle clung to the animal. Officer Vocke sprinted after and caught the mare by the bridle, saving the driver with praise from Chief Farman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wackigton
Wacke
I Methrayelo Corps
Fe Motor ‘Corps
Arthur Fostle
Thebires
Harry Neild
Vocke
Pokies
Farman
Mrs Armstrong Dies Social Leader of Alexandria
Mrs Jessie Armstrong widow of Anthony W Armstrong and prominent social figure in Alexandria died after a brief illness at Alexandria Hospital. Survived by daughter Miss Jessie Armstrong and son Anthony W Armstrong who joined the Second Cavalry in Des Moines. Funeral at the family home on Prince Street tomorrow at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
King Street
Alexandria
Jessie Armstrong
Anthony
Victims of cave-in cared for in varied services
Funeral services were held for H Russell's wife killed when a gravel bank collapsed near Hume Springs in Alexandria County. The Rev William Pierpont officiated at Arlington Methodist Church, with burial in Ivy Hill Cemetery. James Dean, another accident victim, was buried at the Episcopal Church at Bailey's Crossroads with Rev Mr Holden officiating and interment at Falls Church cemetery. George Westwoodan aunt Ver non distelet of Fairfax notified police of a stolen black mare with a star and black top bogey taken during a windy night. police investigate. Juries Urosen, former Alexandria resident, died in Washington several days after injuries in the Benning freight yards. burial at Bethel Cemetery follows service at Wheatly undertaking on King Street.
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H Russell
Hume Springs
Alexandria County
Arlington Methodist Episcopal Church
William Pierpoint
Ivy HI
James Dean
Episcopal Church
Baileys Crossroads
Mr Holden
Hplscon
Theological Seminary
Falls Church
George West Woo
Vernon
Fairfax County
Alexandria Polce
Ala
Alexandria
Benning
Wheallays Undertaking
King Street
Vnaon
Bethel
Songs for Old Revivals at Covenant Tent
The Covenant Tent held musical and religious services last night with well attended. Several vocal selections by noted singers, assisted by an instrumental quartet, preceded a sermon by Rev Tyler Dennett assistant pastor of the Covenant. He spoke on the question What sayest thou of thyself pondering John the Baptist as an example of authenticity and boldness. The sermon urged individuals to declare their beliefs openly rather than hide behind family or professional roles.
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Covenant
Tyler Dennett
Climb of the Covenant
John the Baptist
Ife
God
Hangs Herself in Stable in Cumberland Maryland
Aug 1 Mrs Mary Wagner aged 62 wife of Charla Wagner committed suicide in a stable behind her Columbia street home. She had melancholia and had threatened to take her life. She was twice married and leaves two sons and one daughter. Aug 2 Roy Paling of Hampshire County West Virginia, a peach picker, drowned in the Potomac River opposite Okonko while bathing with a companion.
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Washington
Cumberland Md
Mary Wagner
Charla Wagner
Columbia Street
Margiise
Roe
Cumberland M& Aug
Roy Paling
Hampshire County
W Va
Potomac River
Okonko
Tale of Lynchings Four Guards in Georgia Jail
Four men and one under guard Negro prisoner are held in Bartow county jail after a white man Williem Zolden is charged with assault on a feebleminded white woman near Taylorville. Extraordinary precautions ordered as lynching fears grip Cartersville. The sheriff confirms other assaults near Taylorville involving white men John and B J Worthington and a black prisoner Howard Stokely. The case follows incidents in Taylorville and relates to a broader racially charged crime wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cartersvills Gn
Williem Zolden
Bartow County
Golden
Annie Gentry
Teylorville
Tayloraville
Elrod
John
B. J Worthington White
Howard Stokely
Williams Funeral Today for Founding Association Member
Funeral services for William Henry Williams, the last charter member and first vice president of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants, will be held at his home, 1633 Thirty Fourth Street Northwest, at 3 o clock this afternoon. The Rev Edward D Stone and the Rev T O Grouse of the Congregational Street Methodist Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be members of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Henry Wilams
Association of Oldest Inhabitants
Thirty Fourth Street
Edward D Stone
T O Grouse
Beltimore
Ir Wiliams
Frst
Atlantic City Slang Laws Ignored by Saloonkeepers
A Sunday in Atlantic City on August 2 saw slang laws once again ignored by saloonkeepers and resort proprietors as crowds swelled beach cafes. Police protection kept order with no interference in other amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Walter
Cuba Lifts Baw On Poker
In Havana an order aimed at banning all gambling in clubs sparked protests. The decree, linked to the national lottery interests, was modiscated to exempt poker games, allowing limited gambling in clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
National Lottery
Huge Locomotive Finished at Richmond Yard
The largest locomotive ever built by Richmond’s American Locomotive Works left for Narfol on the Virginia Mailway. Weighing 887000 pounds in working order, it features an articulated compound design and a 40 foot wheel base. The boiler holds 600 gallons of water and no extra crew is needed. Bridge tests between Richmond and Norfolk were satisfactory, with more engines expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specter
Richmond
Wichmond
Morfolk Cowl
CAPT L ALLEN DEAD IN WASHINGTON DC AREA
CAPT L ALLEN DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL AGE 73 FORMERLY OF VIRGINIA LIVED IN WASHINGTON FIVE YEARS SERVED IN FIFTEENTH VIRMNIE REGIMENT DURING CIVIL WAR SURVIVED BY WIFE MARGARET G ALLEN AND SON WILLIAM K ALLEN AND DR CHARLES W ALLEN AND CLARENCE T ALLEN AND DAUGHTER MRS MAY J ALLEN A NATIVE OF VIRGINIA LONGTIME MEMBER OF THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS NOTED
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teasley Jl Aten
Washington DC
Crocketts Springs
Keanole
Virginia
Washington
Capt
I Allen
Fife Eighth Vinnie Regiment
Amherston
William K Allen
Margaret. G Allen
Charies W Allen
Othe
Clarence T A Jeng
Amputation tragedy near reenwttle county driven cart accident
An aged farmer on a rural road near reenwttle county was dragged by a mule team when his leg was torn at the wagon wheel. Bystanders described a rapid, horrific injury as the wagon lurched and the mules pulled ahead at a faulty pace. Local officials transferred the injured man to a nearby attendant for aid as others observed the grisly scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tuchire
Vo Jarre
Penters
TWO NEW ROADS PLANNED Speal to The Wennmacon Poa
Winston Salem reports planned road work in North Carolina with a new connector and branch routes. Officials, including county and state authorities, anticipate construction on a line from Madson to Leaketle, forming a Midland highway corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville Air Line
North Carolina Midland
Speal
Winston Salem
Iron State
Ile
Aaukin County
Uimies
Iredell
Bendy
le North
Caroline Midland Hailtead
Local theft arrest linked to misdelivered package
A man from Washington Fort Parkersburg is arrested on larceny charges after taking a misdelivered package. The parcel, intended for Marietta, was deposited at Hotel Monroe by clerk Thomas Fitzpatrick. The suspect was later apprehended in Wheeling for moving the package.
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Washington
Fort Parkersburg
Wheeling
Lerk
Hotel
Monroe
Thomas Titzpatrick Fair
Satekeeping Smith
Marietta
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Clematet
Sepuatis Coe Pail
Boa Farle
Thos
S Sergeon
A_ COSTELLO
Avery
Frank Geier
Capel
Speare
OWAIN
Geo P Zurhorst
Ladertamer
al Barbra
Capitol St
William See
Gommodions Delica
John R Wright CO
Embalmers
Cnn Ee
Nora ‘Oyen Day
Cighe
Harvey
Funfrad
Ant. Prasiers
Focateentie ST
Mederste
Summation Chapel
Telephone North
Jenkins
Sardo & CO Paspral
Lincoln
Areavy Descriptioen
GUDE
Blackistone
Fiore Denigna
Coliag
Maryland
Concord
Mcents Perer Bee
To-Kalon Wine Co
Walter, Pickard
Adants Pot
Winthrop
Yard
Wan
NEW Battleship
Charles Ditton
Montana
Wrights
Pole
Bnef Miness
Finshing
Ernest R Green
Dennett
Covenant Tent
Cumberland Woman
Meni Bnet
Associat
Castoria
Im Progress
W.B. Moses & Sons
Lend
Walker Memorial Baptist
Liberty
Vermont
Afry Beptist
Washington, DC
Talanew City
Chicago
New Origana
Carmon
Potomac Boat Club
Pistorio
St Johns
Girl From
IOC
Veuine Pew
Toraus
Lyman H Howe
Preston Gibson Colorade
L. Allen
Roanoke
Cumberland Ma
SA Shuck
Erafion
WB Stuck
Grat ‘Ton
Daly
Wimond
al Blanchard
Solliesn
Youn
Hayne
Pring
Intan
Terille
Vita
Ceci
Leon
Flormee
Suzana Rocamersee
Bae Pants
NEW Lyceum
Avenue Girls
Mexico
Gayety Theater
Aiba
Academy Mae
Queen of the Outlaws
Luna Park
Darce
Glen Echo Park
Saya
Postum Cereal Co, Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Postam Ceres
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