New Anesthetic Stovaine Hailed For Conscious Surgeries
Washington physicians discuss bringing Dr Jenngsco to demonstrate stovaine in major operations. The drug lets patients stay conscious during surgery and reportedly eliminates heart disease as a barrier. Demonstrations in New York showed patients conversing with surgeons during operations, including appendectomy and tumor cases. Officials hope the demonstrations reach Washington to observe ongoing results.
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Washington
Jonnesco
Death notices from Martinsburg to Washington area
A cascade of obituaries lists Decem ber and December deaths, with residences in Martinsburg West Virginia and Washington DC. Names include Appleby, Lawrence Fisher Good, Fannie Bell Imr son, Jennie K Tout, Douglas, Goon snell, and others. Services are announced for late December and early January with interments at local cemeteries such as Linton and Derwood. Further notice from the American consul in Durango references Jacob Schock’s death.
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Welty
Dan Martinsburg
Tae
Saturno Dreemtee
Ternsylvania Avenue
Vankicad
Tate
Freek
Kaon
Mostret
Fannie Bell
Vera Hein
Han i
Douglas
James
Ida B Moore
Fisurel
Derwood Cemetery
Goonsnell
Wa High
Jan
Guibaten
Sliefel
P Street
Alrs Cahomne
Charles F Suafeln
Zion Lutheran Churet
Unknown marriage and death notices from various newspapers
Fragmentary OCR from multiple outlets lists marriage and death notices early morning in papers including Pittsburg Dispatch Chicago Herald Providence royal Times and Rochester Herald among others. The readable text provides no clear individuals dates or locales to identify.
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Piebole
Pittsburg Dispatch
Ioago
Tenor’ Herald Providenes Royal T'Wikad Winn
Beeler
Rochester Herald
New York ‘Times
Sl” Louts Republic
St Paul Pioneer Press
Nonale Courier Syrarues
Phladetgita
Pioneering Spinal Anesthesia Raises Hope and Questions
In a late report, physicians debate a new drug used in spinal anesthesia noting it represents a bold surgical departure. Drs Brown White and Jenneses discuss potential benefits and unknown aftereffects, while Dr Woodward and others call for more data before forming opinions on this United States arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Brown
White
Haseen
United States
Jenneses
Washington
Woodward
Asks Retrial for Collier in District Supreme Court
Attorney Andrew A Lipscomb represents John W Collier, the former policeman convicted of manslaughter in the slaying of Capt Mathews. He filed a motion for a new trial alleging verdict error, improper evidence, and police intimidation by the district attorney. The defense claims officers were pressured to reveal names of policemen who mingled with Collier. A hearing was set for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. Lopecomb
John W Collier
Noliceman
Mathews
District Supreme Court
Ipacomb
Isking
Collier
Miz
Lipscomb
Syi' Yeater
Lanying
Eden
Soller
T. Pscamnbalab
Colter
Maj Sylvester
Grayson Acquitted After Two Year Legal Battle
Alfiga Grayson, accused of carrying and concealed weapons, was acquitted amid a lengthy two year case. Once jailed for a shooting attempt that missed a white woman, Grayson faced repeated arrests and trial delays due to inadequate surety and a dying key witness. The district attorney moved to end proceedings, and Grayson left the courtroom a free man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfiga Grayson
Grayson
Groveon
Hal Wor
Grayson Failen
Grayson Jean DE
Postal rule on holiday parcel wording sparks classification change
A Post Office notice states that phrases Not to be opened until Christmas day on holiday packages must be used on the first class rate if printed on wrappers or wrappers on payments. The wording does not alter parcel classification, and stickers on packages would not trigger higher rates. The department announced the rule amid inquiries.
Award Envelope Contracts Awarded for Government Use
Postmaster General Hitchcock awarded contracts yesterday for furnishing special envelopes to U S government departments covering December 1, 1909, to June 30, 1911. Firms include B F Bond Paper Company, United States Envelope Company, Springfield Mess Unwn Envelope Company, and others in Richmond, Washington, New York, Baltimore, and Maryland. Also listed are licensing to marry notices for several couples from Augusta and Richmond counties and nearby towns in Maryland and Virginia.
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Hitchcock
Bond Paper Company
Washington
United States Envelope Company
Springfield
Mess
Richmond
Tower Company
New York
Carter Ballantyne
Washington, DC
John A Dunshane & C
Baltimore
R P Andrews Paper Company
Washington equine talent at last unofficial tryout on Speedway
Washington horsemen filled the Speedway yesterday for the final prep matinee before the Washington Post and Road Drivers and Riders Association carnival. Kushan and Miss Kushan led a lively Class A and B trot contest while Bedford Boy and others clashed in brushes. many other horses and riders demonstrated speed and skill, signaling strong entries for tomorrow's big event and a grand show in the National Capital.
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River
Washington
Washington Post
Kushan
Lansbury
Mss
Bedford Boy
Benjamin F. McCaulty
A J
W FP Collins
Fred Senban
J G. Bennett
Pittsburg
Bedford Bay
Harry Madden
Dr Chase
George Goodacre
Mr Goodacre
Forney
Schlagels Sorrol
Sevral
Robin Hood
John Jay
Henny Steve
Harry Hant
May Cozine
J . Mott
And
Arms
J. M Hall Asong
Sean
Ellen May Howard
Sidile
Bowne
Ginger Snap
Mais Agges “Trowbridge
Raymond Spear
Miss Osgod
Cherie
Carey Grayson
Taeut Chatfe
Shepherd
Lieut Hammond
Liut Stewart
Hennessey
Capt Horn
Fot Myer
Jack
Maj
Matson Square Garden
Dr Hellers
Mr Moores
Speedway
King
Gray Lass
W Wardman
Dixie
Prince
Col George A Armes
Hilda
Belle
Ty Pursell
Gen Nelson
Miles Mag
Mathilde Townsend V
Plana
Mfc Tnntly
AML
Road Drivers and
Prigas
I Street
Births and Guardians Named in City Office Record
Realth office record lists names and ages of residents connected to guardianship, births, and hospital entries. Includes Dana W Berton, Glorence Gooding, Mary Franklin, Susan Marin, Irving K June, Katherine Leonberger, John H Kees, Y William Wilson, and numerous newborns or guardianship notes referencing hospitals and family connections.
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Dana W Berton
Bryant
Gurney
Risbamt
Hayden
Torneo Yaare
Mary TE Frankinid
Paave
Susan Marin
Stewart
Irving K Junex
Ave
Douglads Moore
Katherine Leonberget
Hogpt Snaune
John H Kees
Wiliam Wilson
Madiéon Court
Richmond Richter Case Upholds Underground Wires Rule
Special to The Washington Pen from Richmond describes Judge Goff ruling against a permanent injunction that blocked city underground wire regulations and a tax on the Western Union Telegraph Company. The decision could compel street railways to adopt underground wiring, with cases tied to a 1907 litigation slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Western Union Telegraph Company
Goff
United States Circuit Courr
Abantle Coast Line Railroad Company
Foaterday
Willem B Met Wala
Peteretmrg
Muitzen Charlotts
Netlomal Hank
Charlotty N
Charlotte
CW Tilelt and & T Cansler
W OB Rodman
John K. Grever
Tosted
Yo Knowlton Dan Gerine Company
Philipp
Renee Ths
United States
Fackerabure
Richmorth
Appellant
John Rutherford
Rosewell Page
Appellee
Sugar fraud chiefs eyed in renewed grand jury probe
Witnesses told a federal grand jury in New York that sugar fraud investigations dropped weeks ago have been reopened in a bid to reach higher officials. John Thorpeon, an import contact clerk for American Sugar Refining, testified no later than yesterday as a government witness in the case against six former employees. Howard B Sands, formerly a clerk in James F Bandernagel's office at a Williamsburg plant, said he saw payments to customs inspectors and reported a ten year old bribery claim. Secretary MacVeagh noted the sugar trust scandal had not reached Boston and no wholesale reorganization of the Boston customs house was under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Ho ‘Thorapaon
American Sugar Refining Company
Howard B Sands
Clerley
James F Bandernagel
Euahler
Williamsburg
Bendernagel
Thomas D Hyatt
United States District
Hyatt
Boston Dean
Boston
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagsh
Custom House
MaccVeagh
Boxton
Death by Own Action Sparks Local Tragedy
Douglass Moore aged years, of pr gtreet northwest, died by inhaling illuminating gas in his home yesterday. He wrote notes to his mother and to the girl he planned to marry before the act. Dre. Moore, sister of the deceased, found his body in the parlor as the gas had been turned on hours earlier. Moore worked at his father's store at Ninth and D streets northwest. funeral planned today.
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Douglass Moore
Em PR Gtreet Northwest
Dre. Moore
Moore
Ninth
D Streets
Northwest
Rail clerks held on theft charge at post office
Lows G Frinkau a railway mail clerk, arrested by post office inspectors Tuesday, faces a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Anson & Taylor. He is held on $1000 bond for grand jury action after inspectors produced marked counterfeit bills found with him, one decoy letter destroyed. Franxaus, 62 years old, has served 27 years in the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lows G Frinkau
Post Office
United States
Anson & Taylo
Grand Jury
Hoods Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Purification and Vitality
An old advertisement extols Hoods Sarsaparilla as directly acting on the blood to purify enrich and revitalize the system. It also mentions Serda tabs a calibrated tab product sold in 100 doses for a dollar and urges readers to take it today.
Lancaster Cites Qualifications for District Commissioner Bid
A Washington DC petition from the Northwest Suburban Association urges President Taft to appoint Charles C Lancaster as District of Columbia District commissioner. The resolution extols his twenty years as a resident, loyalty to municipal needs, and legal experience, calling him eminently qualified and requesting delivery of the endorsement to President Taft.
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Charles C Lancaster
Washington
Elhaen
Charles Lancaster
District of Columbia
Haa
Citiizenk Jvorthwest Suburban Association
Columbia
William H Taft
United States
Lancaster
Taft
Lynchburg Common Council approves lease of Friends warehouse
At a council meeting a resolution was passed authorizing the United States government to lease Friends warehouse property for two years with an option for an additional year at 4 per year and the privilege to hold United States courts in the city courthouse. The government plans to remodel the postoffice building or erect a new one, with an appropriation of 180 000 made for the former purpose. Friends' warehouse will be needed to carry on the post office business temporarily.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Common Council
United States
Government of Friends Warehouse
Postoffice
Friends' Warehouse
Bel
Tan
Cannon Ball Train Narrowly Avoids Wreck Near Richmond
An early morning incident on the Cannon Ball passenger line from Richmond toward Norfolk saw the train derailment narrowly after entering an open switch eight miles south of Redmond. Emergency brakes were set, about 90 passengers were on board and unharmed though shaken, with a few thrown into the aisle.
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Richmond
Washington
Petersburg
Norfolk
Redmond
Maryland Court of Appeals Docket From Baltimore and Howard Counties
Maryland Court of Appeals proceedings list cases including Harry W Scotth and Henry Minert as administrators against the state in Balti more environment. court actions involve Kate Murty Cainer G Joyce F Flanigan Sone. judge Pearce delivers remand in Higment case. Baltimore City case reversed by Judge Burke. Lemuel F Wondland administrator attends with Edward H Wise. attorneys John J Huss t and John Hinkley noted.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Apadtal
Wadlington
Annapolla
Court of Appeals
Harry W Scotth Acole Henry Minert
Circuit Court For
Bal ‘Mere Elty
Thomas
State of Maryland
Kate Murty
Cainer
Joyce Pains
Flanigan & Sone Court of Common Pleas of
Baltimore
der Higment
Pearce Fdvanl L. Want
Agaioat State of
John J Husst
John Hinkley
Frederick Slagsey
Zelaya sets terms as pressure mounts in Nicaragua
London dispatch reports Zelaya may resign within three weeks as U S pressure on his government grows. Vicksburg at Corinto has no orders. Rama battle looms with Estrada forces opposing Zelaya. Vasquez seeks conference. Bluefields holds, Des Moines arrives. Knox letter and Meyer navy remark shape U S stance on possible resignation and wartime treatment of captives.
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Washington
Estrada
Nicaragua
New Orleans
Rama
Es‘trada
Zelaya
Oseja
Rema
Hhs
Managua
Osela
Janattade
Oselas
Hatrada
Bluefields
Vasquez
Rams
Frees
Hstrade
Tornesz Diaz
United States
Des Moines
Vagduex
Railway Men Seek Texas Help for Meixco Conductor
Railroad workers in Taft Texas appeal to Governor Campbell and state lawmakers to aid James A Cook an American conductor jailed in Guadalajara Mexico. A fund is raised to support his defense after the freight train robbery case. Cook says he was in the caboose making reports when the robbery occurred.
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Mezco
Calbert
Tex
Taft
Knox
James A Cook
Guadalajara
Mexico
Campbell
Texas
Jook
Zook
Caboose
Diabetes Cure Promoted by Fulton Diabetic Compound
Unsolicited letters from residents advocate Fulton Diabetic Compound as a remedy for diabetes. A Douglas Harrisburg Oregon man reports two years of illness and claims renewed strength after using 30 bottles, while another notice cites a patient named Gimsomer improving from diabetes. The material urges readers to obtain Fulton’s product through local druggists and dealers, asserting wide recoveries and medical testing support.
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James
Douglas
Harrisburg
Oregon
Fulton
Freloe
RB Bickling
Druggst
Lave
Gimsomer
John Filton
Brishia
Ydlabetica
Axikwaten
Fulton Co
Sacleco
Haury
Hvane Drug Store
Indict 18 in Chinese Plot Smuggling Ring
Federal officials in Brownsville Texas charge eighteen in indictments for conspiracy to smuggle Chinese into the United States. The scheme spanned the Gulf coast, with leaders and money furnished by Chew Lick Fong of Galveston and others from Gulfport Mississippi, Beaufort Texas, New Orleans and New York.
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Brownsville
Tex
Federal District Court
Grand Jury
Investigetut
Gulf Coast
Chew Lick Fong
Galveston
Smith
Gulfport Miss
Maurice Green
Beau Miant Tex
New Orleans
Leura Litaudais
Emma Adama
Chew Hong Oey
New York
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Medwal Mex
Medicall Nool and Hospital
Jondecco
Sani
JC White
Rtf
R Speare
F Street
N. W
Zurhorst
Enat Cupriel
J William Lee
Te Vudu
Phang Dineoin &&T
Sergeon
TOR $ Cain
Thos
A. Costello
H Street
Tnecansetion
Frank Geier
SONE
Dintern
Pris Gude
Wing
Tral
Russell Cottey
Adam Moulie
Augusta County
Rey Willian
Mikeone
Mandiey
Cockerill
Rey
Lirughilla
Gale
Seleeman
Jomle
Franck
Richmond Va
Rev
Hildebrand
Joseph C Tap
Gsanny
Anna
Nitting G
Mattimon
Hey
J” B McLaughtin
Walter G Coalsa
Churchville
Bama A. Mitchell
Perryman
Thaev
Boward Wells Lather Thome
Laura Jenkdap
Ferguson Shepherd Jett W
Hennk J Reed
Tew
Ff Curtis
Acthue Walker
Nora Robinson
RA Armatead Tene Toros
Magsié Herts
Rav
Dottie Muscatel
Dottie Catawba
To-Kalon Wine Co
14Th Street
GO Fast ON Speedway
Washington Horsemen
Realth Office Record
John A.B
Mery Thornton Gist
James T
Lucy
Watts Boy
Aptonie
Margarst Groysly
Girry Knee
Crawford
Mary
Dorr'ck
Pautine Briges
Gin Brederley
Dorthy
Knipe
Gtet
Martha M_ Huot
Toy
Gack
Mamie
Hothorn
John 8
Harriet
Randy Boy Wilkin
MC Huss Bos Wiliam
Augwstla M. Nowland
George F
Ellie Buscher
Hector
Arlyenia Pleld
Lel
Citizens’ Association
Indoraes
Maryland
Laurel
Oy Waters
Lewis W Pike
Hayatt
Walsh's Run
Blno Ps
Ga.fr
Snyder
London
State Department
Ades
Yalayas
Department
Cials
Mr Knox
Rodrigues
Amerlean
Jis
Meyer
Navy
Oxford
Kuppenheimer
Crosaer Ols Paave
Goffer Go
Taffeta Twlg
Union Site
Gloria
Roberts
Beck
Trom
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