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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

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18

Debar Fired From occult institute near Waldorf

New York August report tells how Mrs Frances French opened the Mahatma Institute of New York at 32 East Thirty third Street with copper sign and a piano. Mire Sultan Hobart Franch and a Persian named Graf Yojana ran the enterprise. The tale links the group to the copper magnate Augustus Heinze and to a dubious figure known as Mrs Edith Duckson. The affair ends with the institute packing up and moving to New Jersey after Diss DeBoer and David Mackay were questioned by authorities.

Waldorf Franch Washington New York Tal Mire Sultan Hobart Franch Irving Wel Astoria Atest Lerein Mahatma Institute of Mra French F Augustue Heinze Tie Copper Magnate Wimne Graf Yojana Mae Adiva Verilya Tus Avant French Othe Institue David Mme A-dive Mme Dios DeBar Luthar Mush Dawiel Wobnter Fortuns Spook Pictures Mackay Detroit Menant Milly Mason Aldo Mother Ehnor Edith Duckson Dayd Carnegie Lab Hepartes Sno Nf Mra David” Aurate Peeavh Soda Augustus Waldert Anu Eling Caifern Veda Wall Sue Myer Winsie Abe Hlevner William Stobinson Heinze Walder Cate Kenen Maclay New Jersey

Viceroy Advertises Shaw in Dublin The Play Produced Amid Censorship Controversy

In Dublin Aug 3 a stir surrounded George Bernard Shaw's Blane EN Stet as the viceroy publicized the Abbey Theatre's production. Despite a ban by the English censor, and Ireland’s lax rules, officials considered using the viceroy's privilege to bar the play. After debate and minor edits the performance opened to a crowded house with enthusiastic applause.

Caile Washington Post Dublin Ceorge Heenard Shaw Blane EN Stet Ireland Shaw

Arrest of Smuggler Catherine Mac Kee on Teutonic

New York customs inspectors seized marid diamond strings a diamond ring and four jade pieces valued at 1500 from Catherine Mac Kee an elderly spinster of Harrisburg Pa after her arrival on the steamship Teutonic. She claimed 1000 wore only 00 and was about to leave the pier when detained and jailed briefly.

New York Customs Inspectora Aay Catherine MacKea Harriyburg Teutonic Iverpoor Lea McKee

Complains Speed Mania Inquiry By Local Resident

Fitepatrick of 490 Piney reports to district officials about alleged speed violations by nearby companies. He seeks remedy and asks what actions can be taken to address the issue.

Maniposea At Companies Spee HW Fitepatrick Piney Comesteconars Comrniani Enstaber Maj Byrvester

Rector Accepts Call to Bruton Church Virginia

The Rev. E. Rom of Epiphany Protestant Episcopal Chapel has accepted Bruton Church in Willameburg Virginia. Mr. Jones will depart October 1 to assume new duties after serving two years at Epiphany. Jones previously did missionary work in Idaho and Wyoming. Bruton Church, one of the oldest in America, was rebuilt soon after Jamestown Church’s destruction.

E. Rom

Navy Team Wins National Match With Cadets Penalized

The Navy team led the national match at Fort Perry on August 2, scoring 3,901 points. Maryland won second prize, New York took Hilton trophy, and Connecticut California placed high. The Cadets were disqualified from rapid-fire scoring after officials ruled rifles’ bolts had been altered, dropping them from forty-seventh place and prompting possible review by the national board.

Spectata Tao Washington Gamp Perry Ohie Jocktars U. S National Guard Todag Ipfantey Masga- Chusetts Pavairy Ohio Wisconsin New York Pennsylvania U. & Marine Corpa Iowa District of Columbia Maryland Connecticut California Texas Alabama Georgis Tennessee Stronge Soldier Marathon Virginia Georgia Infantry Cavalry Sergt. Brown Hawnex McNalty Clouser Barat Futuam Naval Academy RK Frane Tailender Louisiana National Board For the Promotion Cifls

Kentucky War Committee Seeks Supreme Court Review Rights

Detroit August 25 before the American Bar Association Gov. Augustus Willson of Kentucky spoke on The people and their few recounting Night Rider depredations in Kentucky's tobacco war. He pledged no pardons for pillage and warned politicians who ally with crime will be rebuked. The Night Riders remain, but the people's law will punish criminals. A separate committee report argued for US Supreme Court review from District of Columbia courts, aiming to align appellate rights with other circuits. A meeting on patent and copyright law favored establishing a US Court of Patent Appeals, now pending in Congress.

Detroit Mich American Bar Association Augustus Willson Kentucky Threwme Hen“tucky Hiram Edges People's Law Arglegy Ui United States Supreme Court District of Columbia Arester District of Columbie United States Supreme Court Unite States Court of Patent Appeals Congress

Haiti Raises Loan to Support Government Budget

Haiti plans a temporary loan of 1.4 million in gold to cover shortfalls as dull season reduces revenue. American Minister Warns of possible increase to 500,000 more, with a 25 percent import tax to guarantee the loan.

Warniss Port-au-Prince

Funeral for Father Ducey at St Leo’s Church

Crowds filled St Leo’s for the funeral of Father Thomen J. Ducey whose life united a crowded church and street. Lavelle, the vicer general, delivered a moving eulogy as mourners knelt on the pavement before the body was borne to Calvary Cemetery.

New York Thomanda Thomen J. Ducey Leo Asher Lavelle Calvary Cemetery

Licensed to Marry in Virginia and Nearby States

A fragmented roster lists multiple marriage licenses or banns featuring couples from Virginia Maryland and nearby areas. Names include Howell Walt and Julia Mouchins along with Rev J B Melaughlin Robert McNaught Léona Drust, and others, with various ages and counties cited.

Howell W Walt Maherrin Viale Kowikes Hamupden-Birney Fay Nlehola Julia B. Mouchins Ett Richmond C. W. Whitmore J. Dixon Hospitel Beeste Nolan Cockrell Murray J Wright Bessie D Glsot J.B. Melaughin Preston Lowe Hamilton Mabel Power Revell Prince George County J. B Melaughlin Robert McNaught Léona Drust Power J Forsebper Craton Fabs N.Y Eleanor B Tennycon Bren Brownie Arundel Ashburn Hew J. MC Aebiew Mearna Beal Mamie i King Culpeper J. B. McLgughlin Gimenca New Market Raith Laray Her Briggs William He Smothers Rebeca Rleku Rey George Carte D. Diege Addison J Law Bar James A Taylor

Health Office Births and Deaths Record

Health office records show numerous births listing parents and infant gender, with several entries illegible or garbled. Death entries name individuals with ages and hospital or court locations, many partially readable and some with inconsistent spellings and numbers.

Dismissal for Van Dever After Housebreaking Trial

Zeth W. Van Dever, convicted by the police trial board of conduct disgraceful to the force, was sentenced to dismissal from the police department after failing to appear at the board. He faced charges of housebreaking at Wicconsin avenue grocery store and stealing a ham, with witnesses including Inspector Boyle and Acting Inspector Wilson testifying. He reportedly sought to post collateral and flee, while investigators noted prior complaints about thefts from the store and Van Dever’s access via a work key.

Police Trial Board Zeth W. van Dever Police Department May Sylvester Weat West Trial Board van Dever W. H. Fisher Technony Wilson Sigher Boyle Fisher Ven Dever

Falls From High Stack Kill Bridge Workman

A brick laden worker, Jamen Hogan, fell 350 feet while resting on a high ladder near a New York Central power house chimney. He whirled backward from the rim and died instantly after hitting the roof and yard, with only one broken bone found. internal injuries confirmed by an ambulance surgeon.

New York Jamen Hogan New York Central Njuries

Essex Shaft Unveiled at Tuppahampock Ceremony

Mississippi Governor and Gov Ewansos were invited but did not appear at the Essex Shaft unveiling. The monument’s design featured four veteran groups and their wives, led by James W. Binbbe and Naph of Mississippi. The North Carolina division of Confederate Veterans held its annual meeting with Gen. Julian S. Carr reelected as division commander. A large barbecue closed the event.

Mississippi Tuppahampock Eddrem Ewansos James W. Binbbe Naph Misssesipel Mgaingya Ayaan H Devaing Gandas Cassiotie Morth

Alexandria Victim Murder Linked Letter From Pines Alleges No Robbery

A Washington- Alexandria dispatch notes Richard Pines, among three convicted for the Walter F. Geburtg murder, sends a letter to City Sergeant Cox and Warden Candler claiming he never robbed anyone. He thanks officials, asserts friendship to all, and references a stay of execution while appeals proceed. The article also mentions Daniel H. Rucker’s death, a Heathsville burial, and bids for Lee School sidewalks.

Washington King Street Alexandria Richard Pines Walter F. Geburtg Chicago Richmond Huber H Cox Sergt. Cox Candler Pines Alexandris Dick Pines Ony Pis Fe Pinen Court of

Quake Strikes Siena Province In Early Morning Tremor

A strong quake rattled Siena province at 1 2 a m injuring several and destroying many houses in San Lorena and nearby towns. Brana and Montevont saw damage with casualties reported. waves were felt along the coast at Plumbing 60 miles away. Residents fled as tremors recurred, leaving inhabitants frightened and streets filled with semipanic movement.

Siena Italy San Lorena Brana Bugaconventa Montevont Memcory Elena Gall Flan Lorenzo Buoriconvento Monteroni Flombino

Lord Eliot inquest verdict on self-inflicted death

A coroner's jury in London returned a verdict of death by own action into the death of Lord Eliot eldest son of the Baron of St Germains. He was found dead at Port Bot, the family residence, from two gunshot wounds after returning from Egypt.

London Lord Eliot St. Germans Port Bot Vardiet Lordlot Egypt

Zeppelin II begins Berlin voyage after successful trial

Friedrichshafen August 24 The Zeppelin III made a highly successful trial trip this afternoon. Count Zeppelin, who left the hospital three days ago, was at the wheel. The steering gear performed smoothly and delighted the count with the ship’s handling during the test flight.

Friedrichshafen Count Zeppelin Berlin Zeanelin

Ambassador Thompson Buys Pan American Railroad

United States ambassador to Mexico Davis B. Thompson has purchased the Pan American Railroad for 10 million dollars. He plans to keep ownership in his name while a circle of St Louis millionaires aids expansion and may hand the system to Harriman in a triad extending from Colombia to Central America. Preparations for new cars and locomotives from St Louis are noted, with other executives linked to the deal.

Hpsolad Washington Post Mexico City Davis B. Thompson United States Ambessador Mexico Pan- American Railroad Republic Pan-American Gamboa Oaxaca Acroma Tehuantepes Isthmun Mariscal Guatemala Suehiate River Ayutle Mr. Thompson St Louis Bridah Columbia Central America St. Louis Robert St. Louisan Pan-American Railroad

Death follows shortage as official dies amid scandal

York Pa August. District Attorney William L Ammon died casually under circumstances suggesting autopsy but doctors say death traced to heart disease not poison. An audit of his accounts at Standard Building and Loan Association shows a 240000 shortage over fifteen years. Ammon bought cyanide but no evidence of consumption. he claimed intent to experiment with copper. The association, capital 500000, faced systematic misapplication of funds under Ammon’s fifteen year tenure. An accountant noted embezzlement but full extent pending.

York William L. Ammon Cadey Hig Standard Building and Loan Association State Banking Department Ammon ad@ loan association D. W. Johnson Philadelphia Armman

Fifteen Miners Killed at La Pax Mine Disaster

A Mateahaula dispatch reports fifteen miners killed and imprisoned when a mine cage failed in La Pax mine. The cable broke after brakes failed, sending the cage plummeting 4,500 feet to the chart house rafters.

Mexica City Mateahaula la Pax

Radium Alters View On Earth's Age At British Association

Winnipeg reports Sir John Thomson, president of the seventy-ninth British Association meeting, saying sun power may replace coal as the world’s energy source when needed. He notes radium changes age estimates by showing helium emission in rocks, challenging Lord Kelvin’s uniform-heat crust theory.

Winnipeg British Association For the Advancesment of Science John Thomson F. Rea Selentinus Lord Kelvin Thomson

Warnhall Hall Joust Draws Thousands in 25th Mount Vernon Voyage

The Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall Steamboat Company hosted its 25th annual excursion with about 8,600 attendees. Knights from Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia competed in jousting trials led by marshal Frank Hermes and judge William A. Thompson. Prizes totaled 30 5 1 10 with the queen crowned by the first knight.

Het Xesterdey Knights Fom Maryland Viexinia District of Columbia Mount Vernon Marshell Hall A. D. Landex Apheuzer- Euesh Thames Asad Mungonin Fairfax County J. D. Love Keight Sidney BH. Mudd Fellon Mudd Aenor Chavieg Macsjester

Labor union move aims to unite iron and steel workers

The text reports a draft to form the Steel and Iron Workers Union uniting all grades of iron and steel workers. It notes United States Steel Corporation and Pressed Steel Car Company oppose covert organizing among strikers. Amalgamated Association leadership disputes with the Federation over strategy and influence in Washington, with past ties to political figures and J P Morgan cited.

Washington Pat Pitceburg Paderaflop of United States Steel Corporation Pressed Steel Car Company Order Bone of Vulcan Amalgamated Steel and Iron Workers’ Union Samuel Gempers Federation Theodore Shaffer J. P Morgan New York Shaffer

Spanish Move On Moors as Princes Serve in Army Ranks

Madrid August 25 Spanish forces under Gen Marina report a preliminary push against the Moors. A column of infantry two cavalry squadrons and mountain artillery probed the seacoast toward Ressinga under gunboat protection. Duke of Saragossa and Marquis Vallecerrato serve as privates among the troops, raising morale. Heavy water supply and canal issues challenge logistics as the army concentrations will take days.

Madrid Pucaday Marina Coluyon Ressinga Marehla Saragossa Marduis Iy Vallecerrato Cambridge University Commissariat

Sultan's Cruelty of Posed Rebels Reported

Tangier officials announce Roghi the rebellious subject of the sultan captured while Paris plans joint diplomatic protest to Mulai Hafid over brutal tortures and amputations carried out by the sultan's troops. twenty five prisoners with hands and feet severed have died.

Tangier Roghi Morocco Paris Regnautt Morogco Ag Mulal Hafd el Bagh Mulaf Hagd Tesa Tara Mulaf Haag

Army Orders From a Fragmented Dispatch

Fragmentary army orders list Lt Col Mark T. Ireland and Maj June A. Poon among officers, detailing movements to the Philippines and Oregon ports. Frederick C. Rogers of the Sixteenth Infantry forms a company at Port Groak Neb and Fort Stevens bounds.

Teaver Wass Mark TL Ireland Ordnancs Junwe A Poon Frederick C Rogers Port Groak Fort Stevens Gueyett Henry & Wrent Fae Weaworth Wan Gans Harvey W. Milles

Movements of Naval Vessels Across Norfolk and Virginia Ports

Movements of several ships including vessels named for Norfolk Celtic Nai Fora and Montana along Bampton Roads and Newport News. Reported routes show transfers to Navy Yard and related depots with various origin points and destinations unclear due to OCR errors.

Standiah Norfolk Celtic Ab Nai North Carolina Montana Mnd York Bampton Roads Beatie Sansori

The Post as National Newspaper Leader and Guide

The Post is described as the leading newspaper published in the national capital. It gathers financial news from all sections and presents market reports in full for merchants and financiers. It serves farmers with produce guidance and offers leisure readers various columns and news matter in its Sunday Morning Edition.

United States Post

Washington Post praised for illustrated features and foreign news

The Washington Post outlines its illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. It emphasizes careful foreign news coverage, timely illustrations, and the Sunday Post's reputation as the best visitor to households.

Sunday Post

The Sporting Department of The Post Pink Sheet

The Post Pink Sheet Sunday edition dedicates extensive space to all sports including baseball races billiards auto racing yacht contests boating golf and more with accurate comprehensive coverage of the sporting world from around the globe.

Post Sunday Post

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