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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

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16

Wilkie calls for central detective bureau in government

The testimony covered limits on cases and urged a centralized detective bureau under the Justice Department to investigate federal violations. Wilkie objected to the French system and emphasized protecting the President, noting past political hurdles and security needs.

Wilkie Chicago Denver Ceptra Department of Justice Syatem Detective Bureau Itvel

Two Centrate Law Blocked Faces Legal Challenge

Fragmented OCR text describes a blocked cent rate law amid state and governor involvement. It references restraints, a pending action, and regional mentions including Wisconsin and South Dakota. The readable fragments indicate a court action delaying a rate implementation pending further review.

Army Orders Assignment and Promotions Amid Military Movements

Army orders detail a reshuffle of officers including promotion to lieutenant and command changes. Brigadier general Bra mted and others oversee artillery units, with stationing shifts at Presen and Nor Travtun. The document notes promotions, reassignments, and duty reports across multiple departments and detachments.

Orders to Naval Officers February 1908

Orders issued to naval officers dated February 1 1908 specify command assignments aboard ships and stations. The record notes actionable instructions for officers including a named commander and duties at Parigua waters.

Sail Ag Front Akon T Jewell Ommand Arayat Footy Oo Nore Parigua

Licensed to Marry Taro Fanalas at Midland Virginia

A list of individuals including Rev William T er Geers Mo futeler Berwyn Md and Mavic Katrinai, with others such as James Sati Sarah Lijes and Rosa Jefferson, appears in a fragmented docket from Virginia locales including Midland and Bethesda. The text resembles a family or public record of marriages or legal notices with several ages and paired names. It reflects a 19th or early 20th century style notice with multiple pairs and residences.

Taro Fanalas Scana oWowte Tonehburg Va Thea Ceuta Tate Ton Renaud i Leas Warte Allen M_ Berrison Barres Calarton Va William Ter Geers Berwyn Md Mavic Katrinai Bethesda Dt Wells Robesea Hicks Tonal Macleod Coleman Fe Amd Tavinix Fetc Gini Maker Sarah Curriett Rey We James Sati Sarah Lijes Wil Ferguson Rosa Jefferson Chariea Charles W Miles Annie Maxon the Fey Witum Nallor Thorn Simms Christind Drewer Che Kes Philp Stewart

Health Office Deaths List Includes Multiple Residents

A health office record lists numerous deaths with ages and addresses, including Charles White age 40 at 32d St and Loule H Mayhugh age 34 at Stanton Place, plus Cornelia Beall age 74 of 1201 Columbia Road and Monauh 4 Lary age 82 at Bost Ave. The entry covers several other names with dates, places, and ages, reflecting a city death tally and hospital mentions. Also included is an unrelated boxing note: K Lang defeats Squires in Sydney for Australian heavyweight title after 17 rounds in Melbourne.

Charles White Loule H Mayhugh Stanton Place Sears Cornelia Beall Columbia Road Maunah Montgomery Ff Paragid Sears Adelbert Co Wash Asylum Michael McCarlan Pleasant Court Ne Sears Henry D Siusmanne St Pe Lunsford Marton Naylen St Na Adam Shinn

President Roosevelt to Veto Census Bill and Civil Service Clash

President Roosevelt announced he would veto the census bill and send a message to Congress detailing reasons. The dispute centers on civil service reforms and appointments beyond Civil Service rules. Osage Indians from Oklahoma visited the White House, led by Big Heart, seeking government jobs for Gov Dawson of West Virginia amid political support from Taft allies.

Add Wade White House Roosevelt Congresa le Regula Civil Service McAhenny Donnelly William Dudley Foulke Indiana Foulke Dis Service Government Printing Office Civil Service Commission Washington Census Bureau Ce Weatana America Oklahoma I Nda Big Heart Osage Council Representative McGuire Oklahome Roman Togan Shon Ko Mot Hacon Rind Alex Ae Paw Set Paw Harry Kenpos Minne Wau Hee Alex Benator Lott West Virginia Gov Dawson Scott Taft Dawson

Three Die In Train Wreck On Seaboard Line

A head on collision between two trains on the Seaboard Air Line near Abbotville SC on a long trestle killed engineer Clyde Moore fireman C J Nickels and a brakeman Bathtrang. Ten cars wrecked and passengers were badly shaken.

Sprcal Tourhe Richyndnd Ui ‘Eb Seaboard Air Lines Railway Abbotville Clyde Moore C J. Nickels

Keyes Narrowly Fights Back Against Sullivan in Close Bout

Washington Post report on a ten round welterweight bout at Shar Keyes Athlete Club in New York. Keyes pressed from start, worn Sullivan in fourth, Keyes tired in middle rounds but returned with sharp uppercuts and punishing blows in ninth, Sullivan landed a hard left jab but Keyes fought on, both fighters around 158 pounds.

Washington Post New York Beri Theves Wid Sulllivan Washington Sixty-sixth Street Columbus Avenue Keyes Sulivan Sullivan

Forts Named for Veterans in Pacific Posts

Military reservations on Oahu and Carabao Island gain names honoring Civil War generals and Brevet Maj Gen Emory Upton. Fort De Russy, Fort Huger, Fort Upton, and Fort Frank memorialize Renee De Russy Thomas Ruger Emory Upton Royal Frank, with other dedications for Gustavus De Bey Leverett Welker and more. Metropolitan Life Insurance reports growing policies and benefits as it refrains from overpromising, highlighting steady interest and new business.

Breet Renee de Russy USA Miltary Kalai Oahu Ha!Waii Queery Emma Point Island of Hawaii Fort Upton Royal T Frank Carabao Island Philipine Islands Fort Frank Gustavus IA de Bey Us&s V Leverett H Welker S A Benjamin H. Randolph Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Hts New York Ite Mnitainia Ity Leynoidera Thia Han eAener Insurance

Morgan Sails May Buy Art and Temptations Ahead

Financier J Pierpont Morgan sails on the Adriatic with plans to visit Europe and possible art purchases. Charles M Schwab also boards, saying he will spend weeks abroad and automobiling in France. Morgan avoids committing to future purchases, saying he never knows what he will do.

New York Pierpont Morgan Plymouth Cherbourg Southampton Morgan Mr. Morgan

Mrs Stirling Makes Hit Not Free to Marry Lord Northland

Edinburgh Feb 3 The Stirling divorce hearing focuses on Mia Stirling as she faces questions about marriage plans with Lord Northland She declares she is not free to marry and that Northland has not proposed He denies misconduct and the defense calls him after Mrs Stirling’s mother testifies to distress over a letter from the Stirling nurse indicating possible improper relations The judge threatens to clear the room as spectators laugh at the claim about the breach of promise suit against Mrs Atherton

Edinburgh Stirling Court of Sessions Mia Stirling

Hopkins Gains Two Votes in State Governor Contest Bid

Springfield debate on governor contest intensifies as Hopkins adds two votes on the twenty sixth joint ballot. A new joint resolution proposes a committee of nine members from both houses to hear a recount petition and decide if a contest should proceed. Adlai Stevenson backs a separate gubernatorial challenge. Action postponed to next Tuesday.

Springfield I Tech A J Hopkins Carter A Harrison Chicago Hopkins Togs Shurtleff Mason McKinley Lowden Calhoun Harrison Sherman Hopking Hopkin Adlai B Stevenson Lee O'Neil Browne

New Setback for Hughes in Albany Lineup Vote

The Albany legislature rejected Gov. Cook's nomination to the state highway commission by a 31 to 17 vote. Seventeen Republicans joined fourteen Democrats to block confirmation, signaling further political maneuvering as the governor must submit another name. The contest against Cook followed earlier fights over Wallis' insurance post, led by Senate minority leader Thomas Grady Hepburn. In Des Moines, Iowa, notice was served that Rep. elect W Jamieson’s contest would start at Centerville tomorrow.

Washington Post Albany Fey Tere Republican State Organization Senate Herbert H Cook New State Highway Commission Cook Bengee Wallis Thomas Grady Hepburn Des Moines Iowa Congress W Jamieson theéEhehth Distrief M L .Temple W P Hepburn Centerville

Manassas Hotel Destroyed By Major Blaze

A large fire in Manassas destroyed the old Manassas Hotel and damaged nearby buildings after two hours of fighting hindered by limited water supply. George W Payne owner suffered heavy losses while the Journal office and department store were saved with quick action. Origin of the fire remains unknown.

Washington Post Manassas Railroad Avenue Manangas Manassas Hotel George W .Payne Manassax Tournal Office McClellan Tetzer Tmpe WN Lopscomb & Co

Virginia Happenings From a Maryland City and County Notes

Morriss Glaser of Hagerstown trading as Brenner Conqueror deeded for creditors Joseph Wolfinger appointed trustee assets $1000 liabilities several thousand dollars. George Gumbert died from burns after an explosion while kindling a fire with coal oil at his Garrett home. J Frank Turner Easton attorney appointed to fill J J Harrington’s unexpired Covington district attorney term. John Haugh assistant postmaster at Glopper’s Station arrested for postal law violations. Kee Mar College guests aided fire in a midwinter reception room caused by crepe paper and a gas jet. damage not heavy.

George Gumbert Garrett John — Haugh Glopper’s Station Metropolitan Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Hagner Hagerstown Haugh Postoffic Kee Mar

Virginia Weddings in Lexington and Heathaville

In Lexington on Randolph street Capt Jesse M Artam and Mr Arthur hosted the wedding of their second daughter Carria May to Marlon Lewis Beeton with Rev William S Hammond officiating. In Heathaville at Mrs G S Pasquiths home in Baltimore George Lester Kesterson wed Ida Blanche Henderson, daughter of Capt scher Henderson of Palmers, Va.

Lexington Jesse M Artam Arthur Randolph Street Teir Carria May Marlon Lewis Beeton William S Hammond Trinity Methodist Church Heathaville G S Pasquith Baltimore George Lester Kesterson Ida Blanche Henderson Scher Henderson Palmers

Bell Falls at Virginia Ave Church Injures Brakeman

Special to The Washington Peat Cuntherland Md Feb 3 Willam Crist a brakeman aged 46 from this city lies in serious condition after a 20 pound bell from the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church steeple fell into the vestibule as revival services were in progress He underwent trepanning a two inch by one inch skull piece was removed The cause remains a mystery with speculation the bell jumped from its socket and slipped from its docket through the steeple

Washington Peat

Virginia Briefs From Shenandoah Valley News

Scarlet fever closes St Luke School near Woodstock after outbreaks at the Ryman house. Grandstaff barn and grain burned near Redbanks. livestock saved. Jeffries injured by a heavy gate. stitches needed. Washington and Lee endowment talks approve June banquet. Panton elected editor of the Ring tom Phi. Witten resigns. Turner dies in Texas after appendicitis. Mary Washington Hospital officers named. membership over 100. Farmville assault leaves two women injured. suspect’s wife stabbed. Virginia Brown dies from injuries in Staunton fire. State Farmers Association leaders plan Roanoke meeting on reforms. State Board cuts examiners and inspectors to four. Dinwiddie bond issue advances. Botetourt 20,000-acre land deal transfers Avon coal lands to Pittsburgh capital. Catawba furnace site included. rail access planned.

Sneeks Washington Roanoke Va Botetourt County Pittsburg Catawba Catawba Creek Norfolk and-Western Chesapeake and Oslo

Manufacturer Ends Life in Thomasville Nebraska

Special to Tu: A 34 year old local manufacturer in Thomasville Neb I A L Con ended his life by shooting himself after breakfast with his family. He kissed his wife, walked to his room, and killed himself with a pistol. No motive is known. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Thomasville Woc

Woman Attempts Suicide by Laudanum in Virginia House

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports a woman named Mrs Christian Laws separated from her husband drank two ounces of laudanum at her parents home. Two doctors used a stomach pump but she survived. She formerly lived in Virginia and the incident followed family troubles.

Washington Rose Hagerstown, Md Tech Christian Laws Virginia

Virginia Obituary Notices From Charlotte Sun Feb 3

Obituaries from Virginia and West Virginia report Constantine Robinson of Campbell, aged 65, died at University of Virginia Hospital from dynamic obstruction of the bowels. He leaves a wife and five children including Judge Clarence W. Robinson. Also noted: Frank G. McLaughlin, 24, son of J. H. McLaughlin, died in Farmont, W Va. Dr. E. Ogden, aged ?, wed Alice Sapp, 9, at Shinnston, W Va. Mrs Nicodemus, widow of former Judge A. W. Nicodemus, dies in Fredericks, Md, with three sons and a daughter among survivors. Virginian Railway opens for through traffic Roanoke to Deepwater with new service. An accident at Deepwater injures Douglas M Penich, president of Strother Drug Co, not critically hurt.

CharlottesiNe Constantine Robinson Campbellz Louisa County Clarence W Robinson Newport News Eleventh Judicial Circuit University of Virginia Hospital Fluvanna County Christopher Robinson Middlesex Albemarle Light Horse Irma Robinson Campbells, Va E L Sutherland Patterson Ogden Alice Sapp Real Shinnston poepMine Nicodemus Bowers W J Eddy Washapton Post - Baptist Frederck A W Nicodemus Buck Song Mra Fulton Lewis Washington Washngton Roanoke Virginiaa Deepwater Norfolk Strothher Drug Company W Va

Births and marriages span towns in Rockville and beyond

Reports from Rockville and nearby towns record several births and marriages. Norman and Nettie Fate announce twins born to Arthur and Addie. Stella Hostetter and Irvin Middiehaut wed with Reverend Wiever officiating. Rev J B Turpin, longtime pastor, dies in Pathernburg. Weather bureau plans a weather kiosk at the courthouse square for 1800 dollars, linking national services to local life.

Deaths and stabbings in Virginia and West Virginia

Forest Askey 44 of Petersburg died at Peters burg hospital from lockjaw due to a leg wound from a trap gun. John Callahan 15 was stabbed in a fight with Charles Fordan 16 at a glass factory in Moundsville. Fordan was arrested.

Wasnington Petersburg Forest Askey William Aiken Atlantic Coast Line Washington Post Wheeling Wva John Callahan Charles Fordan Fia Slass Moundsville Fordan Callahan

Maybrick Scandal Trustee Decree Readdresses WV Lands

Richmond report: Daniel Gilinan of the city chancery court issues a decree in the suit by Mrs Caroline Evon Roques against David W Armstrong. Decree cancels deeds to lands in West Virginia and Kentucky, requires Armstrong to account for proceeds, and awards the Baroness von Roques and her trustees about $529,250 from sales.

Apecies Washington Post Richmond Tudge Daniel Gilinan City Chancery Court Day Mte Caroline Evon Roques Mra Florence Maybrick David W Armstrong New York Vitenta West Virginia Kentucky Armstrong Maybrick Mre England Whch Eugsh Groom Harrison T Groom

Divorce Granted to Mrs Wright in Maryland

In Hagerstown Maryland on February 3 Judge Reedy granted an absolute divorce to Lilia L Wright from Frederick A Wright an architect and promoter. The record notes a dispute over an alleged other woman named Beras Branch and Wright's claimed family history.

Sheweallington Hagerstown Reedy Lilia L. Wright Frederick A. Wright Washington Wright Samuel Greene Calvary Baptist Church Mra. Wright Bercas Branch Big Wife

Coal Rate Quarrel Opens Without Action In Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on February 3 Western Pennsylvania coal operators and coal-carrying lines met to fix 1909 freight rates to the lakes but adjourned without agreement. They threatened to appeal to the interstate commerce commission if discrimination in rates against Pennsylvania persists, with a renewed meeting set for February 4.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Interstate Commerce Commission

Enforce Showpiece Law Sparks Rival Merchant Feud

Alexandria police under mayoral orders began a sidewalk space enforcement crusade. Officer Beach used a club as a measuring rod to limit storefronts encroachment on North Royal street, drawing amusement as rival shoe sellers argued over space. Pending cases for other violations will be heard today.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Part Yeagerday Policeman Beach North Royal Street City Hall

Roanoke's New Judge Walter Staples Seated

Special to The Washington Roanoke Va Leb 3 Judge Walter R Staples ascended the Roanoke corporation court bench. He studied at Washington and Lee University and the Boston Institute for Technology, served in the U S Army engineer corps, worked on the Chicago and Mississippi River drainage survey, and held exams in the U S land office. He was admitted to the bar after graduating from the National University and practiced in Lynchburg before moving to Roanoke to lead the hustings court. He is related to Prof A P Staples at Washington and Lee and to the late Judge Walter R Staples of Virginia Supreme Court.

Washington Roanoke Walter R Staples Corporation Court of Roanoke Washington and Lee University Boston Institute For Technology Engineer Corps United State Army Chicago and Micaisippi Zana United States Land Office Natuonal University Lynchburg Toanvhe Hustings J W Wood Staples A P Staples Supreme Court of Virginia Samuel Granville Staples

Color tests for monkeys at Johns Hopkins University

Special to The Washington net reports Johns Hopkins biology and experimental psychology staff acquire four monkeys for color and light perception experiments led by Prof. John B. Watson. Monkeys learn to distinguish colors using Malaga grapes as rewards, with Watson praising the animals as intelligent and cooperative.

Washington Baltimore Johns Hopkins University John B. Watson Department of Experimental Psychology Johns Hopkins Malaga Watson

Protection of Birds and Labor Law Reforms Rise in North Carolina

Bills introduced in Raleigh to prohibit selling birds for two years, set bag limits at fifteen per day, and impose penalties. Senate and House consider forest management measures, oyster culture, militia pay, and antitrust issues while tobacco and cotton interests clash with child labor reporting duties. The Dare County election contest and party dynamics surface amid debates on education appointments and state authority.

Washington Post Southeastern Tauft Association @ trust North Caroline Senate House Nerth Carolina Tuckers Gumneral Judiciary Committee Bih American Tobacco Company Association of North Carolina Cotton Manufaturers Dare County Wiliams Stimefield Steingfelds

Confederate Chief Surgeon John A Rameau Dead

Special to The Washington Pant from Clarksburg West Virginia Feb 3 Dr John A Rameau aged 58 died the morning after an illness lasting two weeks He was chief surgeon in the Confederate army

Washington Clarksburg W. Va John A Rameau

Health lore promotes God’s Sareaparilla for germ defense

An old health column claims the blood is protected by tiny soldiers fighting germs and touts God’s Sareaparilla as a cure. It promises Hood’s Satan will guard against anemia catarrh and fatigue, claiming vaccines and treatments are unnecessary.

Hood Satan

Fire destroys bridge at Fayetteside on the Fear River

North Carolina note reports a wooden bridge over the Fear River at Fayetteside burned yesterday. The loss is estimated around 4000 dollars and the structure was insured for 5000. Officials discuss building a combined municipal and county courthouse on the old site. The plan faces tax opposition and a city owned 42000 dollar site. Tobacco totals show 2090 extra pounds on the Dieham market, season price above 13 cents, adding over a quarter million dollars in value. Will Ward, a Black man, formerly sentenced to be hanged for assault, has been moved to foreign penitentiaries under guard.

Durham Aian MTA Dieham Will Ward Canton MecLeod Fereign

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