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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

36

Debarred financier? Debar fires at occult institute

A fashionable house near Waldorf, run by Mrs Franch at 32 East Thirty Third Street, became the Mahatma Institute of New York. Madame Adiva Verilya, aka Edith van Duckson and others, claimed as Mme Dios DeBar, entangled with copper magnate Augustus Heinze. David Livingstone Mackay linked as figure in a tangled spook-portrait scheme.

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

Viceroy Publishes Shaw Play in Dublin

A Dublin theatre night marked by censorship tension as George Bernard Shaw's play Blane EN Stet faced bans and a potential viceroy intervention. After controversy and minor cuts, the Abbey production opened to a crowded house with approving applause from the audience.

Washington Post Dublin Ceorge Heenard Shaw Blane EN Stet Ireland Shaw

Arrest her as smuggler at New York pier

New York customs inspectors seized multiple strings of rare diamonds a diamond ring and four loose stones valued at 1500 from Catherine Mac Kee an elderly Harrisburg Pennsylvania spinster. She was arrested aboard the steamship Teutonic but declared she had worn only 1000 and was about to leave the pier when detained and released on bond.

New York Aux Catherine Mac Kea Harrisburg Teutonic Iverpoor Kea McKee

Complainant Fitepatsick seeks speed violation remedy

Fitepatrick of 490 Piney alleges speed violations by local companies and asks the district commissioners and Maj. Byrvester for remedies. He has complained to the district commissioners and asks what remedies are available to address the alleged violations.

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

Rector Accepts Call From Epiphany Pastor to Bruton Church

The Rev E Rom of Epiphany Protestant Episcopal Chapel has accepted a call to Bruton Church in Willameburg Virginia. Mr Jones will leave October 1 to assume his new duties after two years at Epiphany. McKim, Epiphany rector, returned from Europe as Jones’ successor remains to be selected by the rector. Bruton Church, built soon after Jamestown Church’s destruction, is one of America’s oldest parishes.

E. Rom

Navy Team Wins National Match With Cadets Disqualified

The Navy team led all service and guard squads at Washington Fort Perry on August 2, scoring 3 901 points in the national match. Maryland won second prize, New York took Hilton trophy, and Connecticut California earned top minor prises. Cadets were disqualified after a rifle bolt pin was filed off, dropping them from 4th to 47th and likely to national board review.

Spectata Tao Washington Gamp Perry Ohie Jocktars U. S Service 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

Night Riders and Supreme Court Access Debate at ABA

Detroit August 25 Before the American Bar Association Gov Augustus Willson of Kentucky frames the tobacco war and Night Rider depredations urging swift trials and convictions while condemning crime in a Straight American State The committee on judicial administration aims to regulate appeals to the U S Supreme Court from District of Columbia courts and to impose equal standards with other circuits A separate meeting backs a bill to create a United States Court of Patent Appeals awaiting Congress act.

Detroit Mich American Bar Association Augustus Willson Kentucky Hentucky 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 Congress

Haiti Increases Loan With Local Tax Plan

The Haitian government announced a temporary loan of 1.4 million in gold to cover shortfalls as revenues fall. Reports from American Minister Warniss suggest possible further increases, potentially totaling 500,000, with a 2 percent import tax to guarantee the loan.

Warniss Port-au-Prince

Funeral for Father Ducey Draws Crowds at St Leo’s

In New York on a crowded day the funeral for Father Thomen J. Ducey at St Leo’s drew deep emotion as Mer Lavelle delivered the eulogy. The service overflowed into the street with sobbing audible and many kneeling on the pavement before his body was taken to Calvary Cemetery.

New York Thomanda Thomen J. Ducey Leo'a Mer Lavelle Calvary Cemetery

Licensed to Marry in Virginia and Nearby States

A fragmented listing shows multiple licenses granted for marriage across Virginia and nearby counties. Entries include couples with ages and residences such as Maherrin Virginia Richmond and Hamilton Virginia, naming officiants and witnesses where legible, reflecting local clerical and civic records of unions.

Births and Deaths Recorded by Health Office

Health Bureau records list multiple births including Avery and partners with several boys and girls, various couples named, and a batch of deaths with ages and locations. Notable entries mention Thomay Ashi Burk Hi Edwards girl, Daulas Stomal, Jaa W De Zapp two years, Elizabeth Walking 66 years, and Wilbur Pyne infant.

Maria Lawia Barry Syle Taylor Ate Helen Ferguson Tor Lewis Martha Heyen Box Daulas Stomal Tagane Jaa W de Zapp Elizabeth Secelia O'Neill Wilbur H Roos Pyne Auatta H Ste Wionle A. Portlock Johnanas Court Mary & Ball Calon Clara Wittiema Henry Matthaws Ghckacourt Ida W. Besos

Dismissal for Van Dever After Trial Board Verdict

Zeth W. Van Dever, accused of housebreaking and stealing a ham from Fisher’s grocery on Wisconsin Avenue Georgetown, was dismissed from the police department after failing to appear at the board. The trial board found him guilty to the disgrace of the force and recommended immediate termination to Commissioner West, who will finalize the discharge once signatures are completed.

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

Falls From High Stack Doomed Man on Chimney

A laborer with bricks on his shoulder slipped while resting on a ladder at a New York Central power house chimney. He toppled 350 feet to his death, his body landing on the roof then yard. An ambulance surgeon reported instant death from internal injuries. only one legbone remained intact.

New York Jamen Hogan New York Central Njuries

Essex Shaft Unveiled At Tuppahampock Monument Ceremony

Mississippi Governor and Gov Ewansos were absent as four veteran organizers and their women sponsors drew the monument wall. Attendees included James W Binbbe and others. the North Carolina division of Confederate Veterans met for an annual reunion at Ged the meeting, with Gen Julian S Carr reelected division commander and a closing barbecue planned tomorrow afternoon.

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

Alexandria News Briefs From 1908 on Pines and Local Deaths

A letter from Richard Pines, one of three convicted for the Walter Geburt murder, expresses readiness for execution delay and gratitude to city officials. Other items note the death of Daniel H. Rucker, a Buena View clerk, and Mrs. Davis of Heathsville. The week closes with a single bid for Lee School sidewalk work and City Engineer Dunn's approval aspect.

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 Dunn New Lee School Ciy A. Wallace

Quake Strikes Siena Province Shaking Italy

Early morning tremor in Siena province injures several and destroys homes in San Lorenzo and nearby areas. Brana and Montevont see damage with one death in nearby locales. Plummeting aftershocks noted near Plumbing coast, 60 miles southwest of Siena, as residents flee streets in fear.

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

Inquest Concludes Death of Lord Eliot in Port Ellot

Coroner's Jury verdict finds cause of death by two gunshot wounds at Port Ellot, family residence. Lord Eliot, eldest son of the Earl of St. Germans, had shown strange behavior since returning from Egypt. The inquest opens a window into the mysterious end of a young nobleman.

London Lord Eliot Eldes Earl of St

Zeppelins III Trial Trip Delights Count Zeppelin

Friedrichshafen August 2 The airship Zeppelin II completed a highly successful trial trip today. Count Zeppelin, who left the hospital three days ago, took the wheel and praised the steering gear and handling as the craft performed smoothly in the test. He plans a voyage to Berlin on Thursday afternoon.

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. The line runs from Gamboa in Oaxaca to Mariscal near the Guatemala border, with extensions and fleets planned, aiming to pass under the Hariman system and connect Bridah Columbia to Central America. A circle of St Louis financiers is tied to the deal, with expansion and equipment orders expected from St Louis.

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

Official in York County Dies Amid Shortage Scandal

District Attorney William L Ammon of York Fa died under circumstances suggestive of autopsy but doctors ruled death by heart disease. An audit of the Standard Building and Loan Association’s accounts over 15 years shows a shortage of about 240 000. Ammon had purchased cyanide but no evidence he took it. He had served as secretary for 15 years and custody of funds during that time. An accountant from Philadelphia found funds systematically misapplied, with the extent not yet determined as investigation continues.

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 Die In Mine Cage Accident

A Mateahaula dispatch reports fifteen miners killed when a cage dropped 4,500 feet at the La Pax mine in Mexica City. The cable failed due to brake malfunction, sending the cage to the chart house rafters and snapping the line.

Mexica City Mateahaula la Pax

Power direct from sun may fuel future world work says Sir John Thomson

At the British Association meeting in Winnipeg Sir John Thomson argued engineers will one day harness solar heat for power. He said radium changes views on Earth's age, challenging Lord Kelvin’s 100 million year estimate by showing helium release as a dating method. Thomson praised recent physics advances and likened the shift to the Renaissance, dispelling beliefs that all discoveries are finished.

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

Mount Vernon and Marsh Hall Jousting Tour Draws Thousands

About 8600 attendees visited Warnhall Hall for the twenty fifth Mount Vernon and Marsh Hall Steamboat Company excursion. Knights from Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia competed in jousting trials with entrants including Landex Asad Belbe Blandford Mercer and others. Prizes ranged from 30 to 10 dollars with a queen crowned by Judge William A. Thompson and presented by Sidney B. H. Mudd.

Hetmesterdey Knights Fom Maryland Sidney BH. Mudd Fellon Mudd Aenor Chavieg Macsjester

Labor union realignment among iron steel workers

Report from Pittsburgh dated August 25 outlines a planned unification of iron and steel workers into the Steel and Iron Workers Union. The movement aims to organize up to 500,000 laborers, drawing in Amalgamated, Order of Bone of Vulcan, and renegotiating leadership tensions with the Federation.

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 Aids Pact of Privates Duke and Marquis

Madrid reports a preliminary Spanish advance against the Moors under Gen. Marina. A column of infantry, cavalry, and mountain artillery moved along the seacoast toward Ressinga under gunboat protection. The Duke of Saragoza and the Marquis Vallecerrato serve as privates, boosting morale as the army concentrates over several days. Water supply remains a serious issue with two condensers planned.

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

Sultan's Cruelty of Posed Rebellion Suppressed

Tangier reports the capture of Roghi, a Moroccan rebel, with fetes planned for praise. Paris instructs diplomats to press Mulai Hafid to halt tortures and amputations of prisoners seen in El Bagh. Shocking reports say Mulai Hafid's troops severed hands and feet of captives. twenty five died.

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

Army Orders from the War Department Dispatch

Army orders detail transfers and leave for multiple officers and units. Major June A Poon of the Twelfth Infantry sails for the Philippines with his regiment. Second Lieutenant Frederick C Rogers of the Sixteenth Infantry forms a company at Port Groak Nebraska. Dispatches also note detachment to Fort Stevens Oregon and temporary leave constraints for Captain Henry Wrent and others.

Teaver Mark TL Ireland Ordnancs Maj Junwe A Poon Twelfth Infantry Frederick C Rogers Port Groak Aviond Orrigoce Fort Stevens Oreg Tapora Cohimibla Gueyett Henry Weaworth Wan Gans Harvey W. Milles

Movements of Naval Vessels Reported at Norfolk

Naval movements list ships including Armed Standiah at Norfolk Celtic and Nai Fora in North Carolina. Vessels Rainbow and Cavive Abyrends depart Newport News toward Hradford with other craft proceeding from Bluefield and Tompktevitia to Navy Yard and York.

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

The Post as a Leading National Newspaper

The Post is described as the foremost newspaper published at the seat of the United States government. It provides comprehensive financial news and market reports for merchants and financiers, and serves farmers with produce selling guidance along with varied reading matter for leisure. The Sunday Morning Edition is highlighted.

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The Washington Post Sunday Magazine Praise

The Washington Post showcases its illustrated magazine with selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen with timely accurate illustrations, and The Sunday Post is regarded as the best visitor to any household.

Sunday Post

The Post Sporting Department Pink Sheet Overview

A description of The Sporting Section in The Sunday Post known as the Pink Sheet. It highlights coverage of all sports from baseball to auto racing and yacht contests with accurate, comprehensive reporting.

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