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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1909

Page

7

Urge study of crime bill favorably reported

A proposed national crime study lab would collect pathological and sociological data on offenders to guide reform. Backed by Dr. Arthur Apgonal and officials in Washington, the plan aims to identify causes of criminal behavior and develop rehabilitation methods through centralized data and expert oversight.

Washington Phy Laboratory Sylvester Lodo Thia Yanton Circoratins Mi Mus Richard Iveseris

Fairy play Jah the Count Killer slated for charity show

Will feature a cast of children and youths in a benefit presentation for the Children's Country Home. Miz Minnie Tawhe directs at the Delasco Theater with Mrs Olen Converse and Miss Mary Mirain among dancers. Box offices report strong demand as tomorrow's 3:30 pm matinee at Columbia 1 venue approaches.

Jah the Caunt Killer Hiv Wheston Howard Miz Minnie Delasco Columbia Olen Converse Mary Mirain Boxe Budeas

Sultan and porter clash ends with unconsciousness

In a tense scene the sultan Mula Hand orders a beaten porter to subdue a man who shouted at a French officer during a recent audience with a French military mission member. The porter was restrained and later explained the cry referred to a clash with a Christian, and the prisoner was bastinadoed until he lost consciousness.

Mula Hafid Taigier Jan —Nathes Fiz Mula

Springfield Negroes denounce Lincoln committee ruling

The Springfield Law and Order League met and adopted resolutions condemning a Lincoln committee ruling that excludes negroes from a celebration. The group asserts the action violates the principles Abraham Lincoln stood for and pledges a separate celebration by the black community.

Springfield Lincoln Springfild Law and Order League Tmroes Reso Abraham Lindola

Hopes For Publicity Bill In Senate Fight

Perry Belmont campaigns in Washington before March 4 urging passage of the election publicity bill. West Virginia Gov. Waon writes to Senators Biking and Scott urging support. Prof. Gregory at Iowa State asks Mesars Dolliver La Follette to oppose Crumpacker amendment. Chamberlain of Oregon plans to back the bill. Bland of Stanford and Nebraska chancellor urge California and Nebraska senators. Ex Gov Blanchard of Louisiana writes to Senator McEnery.

Washington Post Paris Perry Belmont Parla Ap Activs Cain Paign Senate Washington Gov Waon West Virginia Biking Scott Gregory Iowa State University Mesars, Daines Dolliver la Follette Seapier Chamberlain Oregon Bland Stanford University Nebraska California Blanchard Louisiana Senator McEnery

Langley to Introduce Inter State Liquor Bill Today

Representative Langley of Kentucky will present a bill from the Anti-Baloon League to remove constitutional objections to the Littlefield measure. The plan forbids cross border liquor shipments directly under federal power, aiming to block shipments to any state or territory where such trade is illegal, protecting both prohibition and dry areas.

Langley Kentucky United States

Tribute to Llewellyn Powers by Maine House in special session

The Maine House held a special session to eulogize late Representative Llewellyn Powers of the Fourth Maine district who died July. Speakers offered praise of Powers as a 42 year public servant with tributes from Representatives Guernsey Burlegh Gaines Cole Hamilton Hayes Stanley Fowler Lioya Swasey and Wald representing multiple states and regions. Allen served as speaker pro tempore during the proceedings.

Llewellyn Powers House of Representatives Calcatos Maine Powers Allen Guernsey Burlegh Gaines Tennessee Cole Ohio Hamilton Michigon Hayes California Stanley Kentucky Fowler New Jersey Lioya Missouri Swasey Wald New York

Writ Kept Rector Away At St John's Chapel

Special to The Washington Fest New York Jan 31 Revy Charles T romph yiay of St John's Church conducted services here today This was to have been the last Sunday upon which services would be held in the old chapel and Dr Manning the rector of Trinity parish was to have preached the farewell sermon A injunction suit by a committee of parishioners restrained the Trinity corporation from closing the chapel Turning what would have been a farewell service into a restrained observance Dr Manning did not preach as the injunction terms prevented interference with ongoing services in St John's He felt he should not violate the injunction by officiating today

Washington New York Charles Tromph Yiay St John's Church Dr Manning Trinty Parish Trinity Corporation Manning Trinit Corporation St John’s

Banker's Offices Dynamited in Philadelphia

A dynamite cartridge exploded in the former offices of Parnerilli & Morelli Italian bankers in Philadelphia. The firm had suspended payments months ago and one arrest is reported as motive and action.

Cartrdge Italan Firm Philadelphia Parnerilli & Morelli

Weather conditions and cold wave travel outlook forecast

Weather Bureau report describes cold wave east of the Mississippi with freezing temps down to central Florida and generally fair conditions elsewhere. Winds are variable, with northwest to north along New England and middle Atlantic coasts, light northeasterly along the east Gulf coast, and moderate northwest to north at sea. Local readings show temperatures around midnight to evening and hours of sunshine near 45 percent, with several cities listed for Sunday temperatures.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Florida Raina Pacific States Jeke Atlantic States New Fieland Central Valley Upperake Gulf States New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan European Grand Banke

In Memory of Heroes Maine Memorial Day Observance Planned

Veterans and patriotic organizations in the District of Columbia prepare a full day of ceremonies for the Maine’s dead. A requiem mass at St Patrick's Church, a pilgrimage to Arlington, and decoration of the Maine monument at the cemetery precede evening memorial exercises led by Admiral Sigsbee with the Marine Band.

St. Patrick's Church Association Maine Havana District of Columbia Port G. A. R. Army and Navy Union Maine Memorial Association Maude T. Smith Charles A. Slamati Ruth M. Griswold Pealer Christian Walton Duniay Mary B. Grundie Isabella Nowell Ball Calver C. E. Pettys St. Patricia Church William T. Russell Arlington Arlington National Cemetny Patriotic Societies Veterans of All Ware Maine Monument Bre Chrletian Walton Dunlap Roosevelt Eugene A Hannan Fort Myer First Presbyterian Church John Marshall Place Dawson Iowi Charles N. Shinn Andrew S. But Thomas Cal~ver Benjamin F Barnes Isabella Worrell Ball Walter Mitcael United States Amgiong Maine Memorial Cay Admiral Sigsbee Andrey Burt Iir Tdistrict of Columbia Nilitia Thomas E McGuigan St Patricks Church Ivory G Krimhall John Walker Union Veteran Union Col. Shannon Union Veteran Legion Richard P Williams M. A. Winter Minutemen John 8. McElroy Senjoriea G. A. R. Alaxander McNeil

Lost life under engine in Virginia yard accident

Special to The Washington Post reports in Harrisonburg Virginia that Walter Ivér Taylor a Southern Railway brakeman died when the engine backed into a caboose he fell between bumpers and was crushed. Baltimore and Ohio brakeman Joan Fisher was injured with a crushed right leg and an arm injury. Fisher was taken to a Worcester hospital and may lose his right leg. Both men resided in Strasburg Virginia. No inquest was held and Taylor will be buried in Strasburg tomorrow morning.

Washington,post Harrisonburg Walter ‘Ivér Taylor Southern Railway Joan Fisher Baltimore and Ohio Taylor Fisher Whehester Strasburg

Arrested on train thefts in Tennessee

Special to The Washington Post from Bristol Tennessee reports a stranger naming himself Thomas Morgan, 35, taken from a southbound train after Conductor Copenhaver telegrammed that Moran was caught robbing passengers in a Pullman car near Roanoke at 4 this morning. Moran said his parents live in Baltimore and that he has spent twenty years in New York State, with ticket destination Carlisle Arkansas.

Washington Post Bristol Tenn Thomas Morgan Copenhaver Moran Roanoke Baltimore New York State Carlisle Ark

Alleged forger Cloer captured in Tennessee case

Special to The Washington Port Bristol Tenn Jan 3 Robert Cloer a young married man wanted in Iredell County North Carolina on forged firm and checks was captured at Inman Virginia brought to Bristol by Sheriff Deaton Statesville NC. Cloer accompanied by wife and baby. Jos Cloer a brother is bail at Newton NC charged with forgeries in Catawba county. Post Want Ads are free in The Post classified columns.

Washington Bristol Tenn Robert Clwer Iredell County North Carolina Inman Gheriit Deaton Statesville N.C Cloer Gherif Deaton Cidem Jos Closer Newton N. C Catawba

Man Eats Railroad Ticket In New Orleans Delirium

James G Cox a 50 year old Baltimore machinist on his way home after twenty years away became demented in New Orleans and ate his railroad ticket while awaiting a train. Police removed him at Louisville and Nashville station to a detention home for sanity inquiry. He had bought the ticket with most of $75 sent by his sister Mrs Taylor Ferguson of Maryland avenue.

Baltimore James G. Cox New Orleans Louisville and Nashville House of Detention Cox Hin Taylor Ferguson Maryland Avenue

Founder's Day at Hampton Observed with Washington Talk

Booker T. Washington delivered the principal address at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute's Founder’s Day. He praised Gen Armstron and warned that racial friction has peaked, urging self control and liberal attitudes from white Southerners toward Black people. Washington asserted the South must rely on Black workers and opposes keeping the race ignorant.

Hampton Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Booker T. Washington Tuckegee Institute Hampton Institute Washington Gen. Armstrons Clark South

Day War on in Maryland Seeks Statewide Prohibition Law

A large gathering at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore heard leaders Zeaborn Wright and William Anderson outline the Antisaloon League effort to elect lawmakers pledging to a statewide local option prohibition. The event also charged a Baltimore firm with sending labeled gin through the mail, linking it to an attack on a white girl.

Washington Port Baltimore Boosotera Antigaloon League Maryland Lyric Theater Zeaborn Wright George Wilam Anderson Maryland Antsatoon League League Je. Gelling Wright Orm

Norfolk to Honor Rogers Banquet Starts February

Norfolk citizens plan a banquet on a February Saturday in honor of Henry H Rogers builder and owner of the Virginian Railway marking completion and opening of the Deepwater West Virginia to Sewells Point line. The Virginian Railway, successor to Tidewater Railway, spans 449 miles near Norfolk and is among the country’s most costly railways with about 75000 dollars per mile invested and few grades due to tunnels through solid rock.

Norfolk Henry H Rogers Virginian Railway Deepwater W. Va Sewells Point Tidewater Railway Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway Cinchfield West Virginia Spartanburg, & C

Railroad Men to Meet Here in Wage Conference

Special to The Washington Fest Spencer N C Jan 3 Representativ es from every trades union on the Southern Railway System gathered in Spencer to confer with Beuthven officials on a wage scale and contracts for the coming year The machinists boilermakers blacksmiths carmen and others from Spencer Columbia Knoxville Atlanta and other points seek amicable wage adjustments in line with the railroad system interests conference with Southern officials set for Monday.

Southern Washington Spencer N. C Southren Railway Company Beuthven Perent

Baptized in Frozen Creek near Boonsboro

In a Winebrewetan Church revival near Boonsboro, sixteen men and women were baptized yesterday in Littlestown Creek by Rev. Samuel Kine. Despite heavy clothing, biting cold and ice-filled water, the group endured the frigid ritual as temperatures stayed below freezing. Rev Dr J W Lynch of Wake Forest is called to pastor First Baptist in Durham North Carolina. Bruner of Washington declined.

The Washington Post Hagerstown Did Boonsboro Littlestown Samuel Kine Lynch Durham Gyecal N. C First Baptist J.W. Lynch Wake Forest Baptist College Southern Baptista Bruner Washington

New Malady in the South Pellagra Disease Discovered

A coastal report details pellagra, a deadly disease linked to spoiled maize. Described by P A Surg Lavinder of the Marine Hospital Service, it affects digestion skin and the nervous system, risking insanity and death. The article notes seasonal recurrence and calls for extensive investigation.

Marine Hospital Service Lta P. A. Surg. C. BH. Lavinder Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Gade Hag Jong Lavinder United States Last Inder

Tobacco markets show strong prices across regions

Reports from Richmond Danville Pittsburg South Boston and Custer Springs detail large leaf tobacco sales with prices holding firm or rising. Virginia Burley anticipated 12000 pounds at Stonewall warehouse and Danville board notes January sales near 4.8 million pounds for 502 thousand dollars. Virginia market activity and college building dedication also mentioned.

Washington Post Richmond Stonewall Warehouse Kentucky Danville American Tobacco Company Danville Tobacco Board of Trade Pittsburg Paa Jen Boston Custer Springs Jane

Sulphur Kills Bats At Historic Aylett Mansion

Washington experts assist in reclaiming the Patrick Henry era Aylett estate in King William County Norfolk Virginia by sulfur fumes. Prof H K Fisher of the Washington Agriculture Department reports thousands of bats killed making the mansion habitable again. The home had been deserted and overrun by the pest life after years of neglect.

Washington Norfolk Aylett King Willem County Patrick Henry Philip Aylett H. K. Fisher Department of Agriculture Henry

Masonic Fair Opens in Alexandria Tonight With Address

Judge R T W Duke of Charlottesville will open the Alexandria-Washington Lodge No 2 Masons fair at 3 pm with an address. The event aims to raise funds for a future Masonic temple in Alexandria in memory of George Washington. Local officials and city leaders are invited to attend the opening ceremonies.

Duke Chassottesville, Vs Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Alexandria-Washington Lodge A. F A. M R. T. W. Duke Charlottesville Siayer Eity Council George Washington Alexandria Light Infantry

Two Couples Wed at Once in Hagerstown Ceremony

A double wedding was held yesterday afternoon at St Mark's Lutheran parsonage in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev William Ott officiating. The couples were Miss Clara Morrin of Grove Hill and Arthur Y Mowbry of Shenandoah, and Miss Dora Lindlinger of Shenandoah and Charles Atwood of Shenandoah. Both couples married in the same ceremony and arrived in the city together.

Hagerstown Washington Post St Mark’s Lutheran Parsonage William Ott Virginia Clara Morrin Grove Hill Arthur Y. Mowbry Shenandoah Dora Lindlinger Charles Atwood

Engagement of Edith Tunis and William Sale in Norfolk

Norfolk Virginia January 1 announces the engagement of Miss Edith Dabney Tunis daughter of W W Tunis formerly of Easton Missouri and Cal William Sale a prominent attorney and state senator from Norfolk The wedding is to be at Edgewater the bride’s parents home near Norfolk

Edith Tunis Cal. W. W. Sale Norfolk Edith Dabney Tunis W. W. Tunis Easton, MO Cal William Wilson Sale Atttorney Edgewater Perenta

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