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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

19

How He Got Steeds Adopted by Bedouins

Cartoonist Klumer Davenport described his journey to acquire Arabian horses from Bedouin tribes in Arabia, gaining trust through fellowship, and bringing two mares and a gray stallion named Kehilan Mugon to the United States. He detailed ceremonies, sacred reverence for horses, and a planned public exhibit at the National Mint in Milwaukee after his desert voyage ending October 8, 1906.

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Marker Baseball Errors and Rulings of Base Advancement

A historical note discusses marker baseball rules and error rulings on advances, including when a fielder error affects base runners, how strikes, outs, and triple plays are recorded, and the role of the marker in determining correct outcomes during plays. It references specific scenarios and debates from the era and cites odds in related discussions from The Life Post.

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Local sports and racing notes from Princeton and region

A dense 1900s newspaper fragment covers duckpin leagues, racing cards, comets in astronomy, and local club results. It names Princeton and regional teams, players, officials, and unidentified totals, with scattered scores and standings across multiple leagues and events.

Wealthy Woman Ends Life in Lakeview Cemetery

Miss Fredericka Boschmann, age 58, of 27 East Thirty sixth Street, visited a Cleveland monument maker and the Wade Memorial Chapel before taking carbolic acid and dying in Lakeview Cemetery. The death occurred on her first cemetery visit.

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Cook's Records Recovered With Oceanic Explorer Papers

North polar observations of Dr Frederick A Cook arrived aboard the United States and were turned over to university authorities. The diary entries and the explorer’s papers are placed in a strong room under guard while a committee prepares to study them. Negotiations affect attendance by United States Minister Egan and prompts a potential anti Cook press effort by Peary supporters.

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Bar Football In Schools Controversy At New York Meeting

A New York meeting debated a proposal to abolish school bar football citing safety concerns. Participants including Jamey F Sullivan discussed rules changes and voiced strong opinions on the sport’s risks and governance.

District Needs Told Favors Reclamation Plan and Parks

Representative Samuel W Smith of Michigan outlined Deliberations on improving Anacostia flats and adding parks in Washington, urging a public service commission to oversee District corporations. He noted Congress will not fund the full project at once but should begin with a funded start and year by year reclamation, while supporting park expansion and a proposed normal school site at Eleventh and Harvard streets NW.

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Urge Change in Rule at DC Citizens Meeting

At a Sixteenth Street Citizens Association gathering at Mrs Robert Hinckley home last night a report by Mrs Henderson urged a rule change for the District of Columbia. It proposed Taft appoint a governor while citizens elect a legislature to frame laws, but Congress would approve them before they take effect. Mrs Henderson doubted Congress would grant suffrage to the District. Mrs Thomas H Carter, wife of Montana Senator, presided as president at the meeting.

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Washingtonians Isolated Yet Key National Contributors

Theodore Noyes of the Oldest Inhabitants Association laments residents of the capital who lack power yet credit them as major contributors to the city and nation. The piece notes their role in funding and supporting public buildings, despite being labeled greedy by some. It also mentions a separate obituary note on former baseball pitcher Willie Hoes.

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Trustees Auction Sale of Hotel Property in Newport News Va

Trustees announce a public auction of nine valuable hotel properties and fixtures in Newport News Virginia. The sale follows default on a deed of trust dated May fifteen eighteen and recorded May first nineteen hundred with harbor facilities and a shipbuilding yard nearby. sale ordered by the beneficiary and conducted by the undersigned trustees.

City of Newport News Corporation Court of Virginia Data Trust

Newport News Realty Auction Starts December 13 1969

Public sale begins at 1 30 P M at the Newport News Corporation Court House front door describing Lot 37 and 38 in block 113 including the Cofer ton Hotel at 4 S A wing building with 40 complete suites and extensive hotel furnishings several tables chairs safes cash registers booths pool tables kitchen ranges ice boxes and other fixtures all bar fixtures to remain with the property excluding bar fittings.

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Strike Vote on Big Four Referendum Ballot

After days of failed talks between a Bilot telegraphers committee and railroad officers a referendum vote was ordered by the operators to decide on a strike. Telegraphers seek a 10 percent pay raise and inclusion of telephone operators interlocking yardmen station agents and last men. Demands were refused. Vice President James Murdock of the Brotherhood of Telegraphers said raise requests would be presented after January 1 only if voters approve. The item appears in the Washington state media excerpt.

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