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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

30

West Virginia murder indictments against federal officers

Wayne W V February eleven grand jury indicted twenty for murder against deputy U S marshals and a deputy sheriff who raided the Vinson home on Tug River in December. Sallam Vinson and Deputy Sheriff Joseph of Louisa Ky were killed and others injured as 100 shots were fired. Indicted: CMNY Cunningham Charleston. Dusty Jostpl Messenger. Be taumuchl Huntington. Sheriff Decl Stone Lola Ky. Holland Salmonds. Thomas Cochran Cassville. The raid followed allegations of illegal liquor traffic and defiance of arrest. Attorneys for the indicted seek habeas corpus to move proceedings to federal court.

Wayne W. Va Wayne Unity Grand Jury United States Sherif Vinson Tug River Sallam Vinson Sherif Joseph Louisa Joseph Vinson Lqutz Nls Father Tues

Princeton Baseball Dates Schedule Details

Princeton University baseball schedules list multiple away games with dates and opponents including Navy Georgetown Virginia Harvard Lafayette Penn Montclair and others. The document outlines October through May matchups with venues across Princeton Philadelphia New York and surrounding areas.

Hota Ss Ore Pomenta Wiyed Dwany University Alveity Petnceton Mlasoya Prin Ordain Friston Navy of Verena Georgetown Princeton Benign Laanneusitte Srowa Agate En Wuegia Moraraby USA Linde University of Virginia Academy Prince Philadelphia

Dorando Prevails In 12 Mile Race At Home Track

Dorando defeats Smallwood in a grueling 12 mile race. Jovas de Pietri led early but Dorando surged to the finish as Srtwood faded. Arnanes Lofon stayed close from the start with strong laps, while Strelwood and Strow provided late competition.

Jovas de Pietri Srtwood Arnanes Lofon Strelwood Thaventh Yoon Sim Boulie Bs Tour Soros

Tampa results list and racing notes in fragmented text

Fragmented OCR fragment lists names, times, and places from a Tampa results page. Includes Lovell Moyet Triek Truk and various scattered event notes, with unclear context and many garbled terms.

Daily Los Angeles Racing Entries and Prizes Stage

A dense OCR of racing entries lists horses, owners, and odds across multiple races at various tracks. Names like Gallen, Vann Ad, Kerry nomoob, Mees Land, Panes CT Hooray, and many others appear with numerous furlong distances and stakes clues. The fragmentary text hints at a full program including maiden and claiming classes, with listed runners and likely payouts, though many spellings are garbled.

Los Angeles Nee Ots Firens Gallen Vann Kerry Wetott Cescumdas Mia Tragh Garey Matrinas Soy Corton Giles Ysten Akland Hilent Ivan Anhoe

Horse Racing Odds and Names from a Clerical Listing

A garbled list presents horse names and odds across races in multiple cities. Names include Great Heavens, Sure Get, Old Timer, Tony Bonero, Captain Surnet, Chilla, McChord, Belly Bultman, Wine Merchant, Carragh, Artful Dodger. Odds range from 15 to 1 to 3 to 6, with various track references and contestants.

Hal Mentry Judge Quinn Sosville Osceola Deverich Lens Butler Blametses Gilbert TAMPA Tiekiina Murphy Troxler Galliino Brannan Bultman Bannon Hannan

DC Gas Law Amendment Seeks Major Corporate Reforms

Senator Gallinger introduces a DC gas law bill to cap gas price at nine cents per thousand cubic feet, repeal stock-raising rights, set minimum gas quality, and require a 90 day valuation of company property by three appraisers. The measure allows stock increases to match valuation, imposes a 7 percent dividend, mandates reserve funds up to 5 percent, and expands the Washington Gas Light board from five to seven directors with provision for new lands and open books. The District committee is expected to report favorably and move the bill next week.

Gailinger Senate District of Columbia District Committee of Gallinger District Supreme Court The Washington Gaslight Company

Outsiders Win Five Races at Oakland Track

Special to The Washington Port reports Outsiders dominate Oakland races on Feb. 11. Winners include Hal, Judge Quinn, Osceola, Lena, The Peer, and Blameless in race six after odds moved from 5 to 2 to 18 to 1, with detailed results for each of the six races and numerous runners.

Washington San Francisco Cal Oakland Hal Judge Quinn Osceola Lena Peer Blameless Mentry Louis Streuber Gilbert Sua Qil McLaughlin David the Boleman EL Pavo Billy Watkins Calla Mike Aheim Dr. Sherman Cleopatra Scoville Warfare Rone Electrowan Mies Georgie Tipster Garnleht Barnetta Engllan Mail Jack Dennersen San Leandro Deverich Ace of Diamonda Murphy Cuernavaca Butler Constantis Abraham Assstal Wave Salridai Distripulér Hernarda Sempet Widette Minalio Sdling Lens Minot Ceintyre Voixeéond Rubnup Gilber Core Bieddling Hannan Mananrd Bassi Yakamla Elie G Balerio Renee Alice Collizs Butlery Steel Clark Footloose Taplin AL Garen Tennessee Boy Figent David ‘Warfeld Joli Gilgert Dencen Cotton Accond Darcington Garginl Yank Cambytea Marian Caecy Lucky Mate Ellerd Little Jane

Los Angeles Race Day Results Report

Race by race results include winners such as Great Heaven in the first race at five and a half furlongs with E Dugan aboard, Sure Get winning the two year old race, Timer winning the one mile event, Tanj Buneri taking the Lima Vista handicap, Captain Warnett winning the one and one eighth mile, Chilla aloft in the six furlong event, and McChord securing the selling five and one half furlongs with jockeys listed for each. Multiple runners are named across events with odds and placements noted.

Great Heaven Plute E Dugan Furnace Butwell Robert L Ray Hickey Dailey Guise Signor Algo Ren Mevillion Hincoo Star Butwelly Tim Hartean Chester Krum Swift MacNeill Lenora Maud Tom O”Muller Sam Webb Swift MacNeil Goldate Lawton Wixelng Mark Antony John A Hanry Agnes Rockstone Tanj Buneri Goldstein Wea Joe Madden M Fleming Uarnett Burne Lord Stanhope Dugan Mono'na Page Jinga Tho Lina Leech Almena Mi Powers Nebraska Laus Hello Jivass Luly G_hilla McChord Giusgrave Toupee Lacha Dyron Saucy MC Forkford

Washington and Lee 1909 football schedule announced

The Washington and Lee University football schedule for 1909 features Davidson College Virginia Polytechnic Institute Agricultural and Mechanical North Carolina University of North Carolina and Georgetown. Izard returns to lead the team with several holdovers and promising prospects. The slate includes Roanoke College Sidney College Davidson College VPI Levington NC A&M UNC and Georgetown with Thanksgiving game set in Washington DC.

Georgetown Washington Post Lexington Washington and Lee University Davidson College Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Agricultural and Mechanical of North Carolina University of North Carona Washington Chenoweth Washington and Lee Izard Morales Blackburn Smartt Attentiont Bernard Warwood Hrown Streit Brillant Waddell Ths Tial Ctober Roanoke College Lewington Vangner Emptien Sidney College Lexsne Davicson College Roanoke

Ketchell to Fight O Brien in Philadelphia Match

Jack O Brien accepts terms to fight Stanley Ketchell for a National Athletic Club bout in Philadelphia next month. O Brien declares this a defining test to prove his worth and begins training tomorrow at King of Prussia Inn, about twelve miles from the city.

Washington Post Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Stanley Ketchell Brien Britt Ketchell Messrs. Edwards and McGugan National Athletic Club O Brien King of Pruesta Inn Philadeipata

Piles Cure Claim From PAZO Ointment Ad

An old newspaper ad touts PAZO OINTMENT claiming to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The page also lists a string of odd names and terms surrounding the ad text.

Agriculture Bill Passes House Amid Amendments And Laughter

The House approved the agriculture appropriation bill after committee unit framing with salary increases for department officials. An amendment allows patents on papermaking discoveries in the name of the Secretary of Agriculture for public benefit. Georgia's Mr. Bartlett sparked laughter with a humorous dialogue about possum and Taft's Atlanta dinner.

Secretary of Agriculture Bartlett Georgia Taft Atlanta

McLaurin backs president over Brownsville discharge row

Senator McLaurin of Mississippi defended the President’s handling of the Brownsville affair yesterday. He maintained the discharge of the Twenty-Fifth Negro regiment was proper and that he could not sign a reenlistment bill without compromising himself. He praised the President as a faithful servant for the act, denouncing the discharged group as a worthless band.

McLaurin Miscissippi Brownsville

Naturalization Bill Tabled After Heated Debate

A lively debate saw the conference report on the naturalization law amendments disagreed to and laid on the table in the House yesterday. Before adjournment Mr Bennet of New York moved reconsideration of the vote to lay the measure on the table. A vote on his motion will come later. Protests erupted against the Senate amendment raising naturalization costs from five to ten dollars.

House Bennet New York

Statue for Senator Allison Erected at Des Moines

Iowa lawmakers consider a $10,000 appropriation to erect a monument to late Senator W. B. Allison on the statehouse grounds with a cap of 30 percent of cost. A House joint resolution proposes buying Victor Nehlig’s painting of Pocahontas saving Capt John Smith for the Capitol Library.

Iowa State Senate Des Moines Iowa Senate Laws Dodge W. B Allison Statehouse Law Peerhontas John Smith Victor Nehlig

Elvins Proposes Bridge Bill in Senate

Senator Elkins introduced a bill directing the District commissioners to prepare plans and estimates for a concrete and steel bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Potomac River on Massachusetts avenue extended. The measure carries a $3,600 appropriation to implement the project.

Elvins Elkins Senate Potomac River Massachusetts Avenue

King Alfonso to witness Wright aeroplane exhibition

King Alfonso will travel from Madrid to Villaviciosa to visit King Manuel of Portugal. On returning from Portugal he will proceed to San Sebastian and then to Pau to witness the Wright brothers aeroplane rights exhibition.

Madrid Alfonso Villavicosa Manuel Portugal Afonso San Sebastian Pau Wilbur Wright

Congress Condensed Senate Reported Action and Debates

The Senate reported on secret service findings and the president's veto limits, while Congress set a special legal holiday. Debate covered the Brownsville affair, agricultural bill passage, and network laws. conference on naturalization failed. Mr Boutell paid tribute to Lincoln as the campus committee delayed action on the vetoed bill. House adjourned at 5 42 p m to reconvene at noon today.

Congress Thi Bi Saikige Ener Heoater Malaurin Moke Brownsville Senate Mnalary Boutell Timnore Abraham Lincoln Hopevelt House

La Follette Delays Vote On Naval Appropriation

Senator La Follette clashed with Mr Hale over the naval appropriation bill delaying its reading and pushing the matter to Monday. Hale urged quick action due to crowded business and looming adjournment. La Follette warned of possible filibuster, but withdrew the demand and the measure was postponed.

la Folletta Senate Hale la Follette

New Postal Appointments Across Post Office Department

Yesterday announces multiple appointments within the Post Office Department and city post office. Theodore W Swift receives a postal inspector position at $1200 yearly with eight hours daily. Caleb M Clark becomes clerk at $1400 annually. T W Hobson advances to clerk at $000 yearly. Joseph N Guens promoted to coal nasser at $800 yearly. Loren Morgan shifts from $1600 to $1800 as clerk. Arthur G Holden advances from $140 to $1609 as clerk. Charles Waker becomes clerk at $1800 yearly. February 15 marks changes under First Assistant Postmaster General. On February 16 city post office updates include Albert J Xunten advancing to foreman of Station D. James B Corridon moves to examiner of stations from assistant superintendent of registry. WM Barclay promoted to assistant superintendent of registry at $1500. TA Helliz promoted to glatant superintendent of registry from $160% to $1700. Louis E Barnart becomes foreman, rising from $140 to $1600.

Theodore W Swift Masaachusetts Caleb Mf Clark Maryland T W Hobson Virginia Joseph N Guens Loren Morgan West Virginia Arthur G Holden Magsachunette Charles Waker District of Columbia Qeneral Albert J Xunten James B Corridon WM Barclay Helliz Louis E Barnart

Troopers Reach City From Cuba Assignments

The first squadron of the Fifteenth Cavalry with band and headquarters and Troops I and K of the Second Cavalry arrived yesterday from Norfolk. They march to Fort Myer to be quartered and form part of forces returning from Cuba. The Fifteenth will be stationed at Fort Myer, superseding the Thirteenth Cavalry sent to the Philippines, while Troops I and K will stay at Fort Myer until after the inauguration and then move to Fort Sheridan. Engineer corps units also returning from Cuba are due at Washington barracks around March 1.

Fifteenth Cavary Second Cavalry Norfolk Fort Myer Cuba Fifteenth Cavalry Thirteenth Cavalry Phiippines Fort Sheridan Engineer Corps Washington Barracks

Telephone Company Report on 1908 District Finances

The canvas report for 1908 of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company was sent to Congress yesterday by president A. N Bethell. It shows receipts on operation in the District of 1 180 387 76 dollars with expenditures of 1 056 72 24 leaving a balance of 123 861 62. The report also shows deceipta on capital in the District of 1 400 06 85 and capital expenditures of 1 400 85 85. The company paid in dividends and interest 257 190 61.

Shesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Congréss A. N Bethell

Vacancy May Remain In District Electric Railway Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the District electric railway commission vacancy after Gen John M Wilson resigned. A third member will likely not be chosen at the next meeting in mid March, leaving the body with two members. Commissioner West heads the commission and will guide pending matters.

Lane Gen. Wilson Interstate Commerce Commission District Electric Railway Commission John M. Wilson Interstate Commerce Commissioners Mr. Lance Interstate Commission Thetrict West Smith District Commission Tt Fe

Wireless invitation for Hampton Roads fleet homecoming date set

Crowds rush to Norfolk and Hampton Roads as the Atlantic battleship fleet nears shore. Gen Horace Porter of the Navy League will wire a dinner invitation to officers to fix the date. Rear Admiral Sperry has tentatively accepted. sightseers seek lodging for February 22 through 28 events including a Sail Loft reception and a Chamberlin Hotel gathering. Old Dominion Line steamer reserved for 30 guests to ensure accommodation for Navy League members.

New York Horace Porter Navy League of the United States Association Sperry League Hampton Roads Chamberlin Hotel Norfolk Norfolk Navy Yard Washington Navy League Old Dominion Line

Army Orders Grant Multiple Leaves and Transfers

Leaves of absence are granted to several officers including Lieut K Spencer and Maj HC Davis for two to four months. Appointments and board meet dates set for examinations at West Point. Transfers announced among Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery units with assignments in New York, Portland, and Fort Leavenworth, plus temporary duties and lectures.

Vy 'K. Spencer Seventh Cavalry HC Davis Conet Artillery Corps H.W Luntly Third Field Artillery GF Juenemann Modes! Corps W.G. Heston Thixteenth Cavalry Dave DF Duval G W Adair Charles M. Gandy Wirt Robinson Coast Artillery Corps Taano Newell Wenty-Second Infantry John W Hanner Lloyd L Smith Alfred Maybach Llewellyn Ball Twenty-second Infantry West Point United States Mas Academy Peter J. Hennessey Pifteenth Cavalry Fort Leavenworth Kane Wiliam M Black Corps of Engineers Portland New York City Daniel W Lockwood Blair Department of the Robert D. Walsh Ninth Cav Thirteenth Cavalry Alexander L. Dade Ninth Cavalry Henry P. Birmingham Tmedical Corps Surgeon General Army August Wetzel Philippines John W. Pullman Quartermaster's Department Quartermaster General Charles McK. Sakatsai Alvang National Guard Association State of New York

Movement of Naval Vessels Arrived at Rey jm and Callao

Movement of vessels reports arrivals and routes with multiple origin and destination places. Entries mention Rey jm from adelphin to mest ema and Callao to Hamp ton Roads with references to Oslo and Gibraltar for various legs.

Soarplan Rey

Finances of New York City Require a Master Mind

The piece argues New York City finances greatly affect national funds, noting large transfers of federal deposits from banks to the Treasury and strong demand for NYC bonds abroad. It cites Central Park and other city lands as security, calls for a masterful city financial administrator, and observes unusual cash hoarding post panic, with Cortelyou lacking NYC residency.

New York City New York Federal Treasury Department Treasury Cortelyou Panama United States Federal Treasury France London West McKinley New England James J Hill Sixty-Fourth Street Central Park Central Pari Secretary of the Treasury Greater Russell Sage Holland

Ricketts Widow Dies While Nursing Daughters Children

Mrs Matilda J Ricketts widow of Richard H Ricketts died yesterday at her daughter Mrs John Bean’s home in this city aged 74 A short distance from Rockville her death followed a spell of grip while she was in Washington to aid nurse her daughter’s children ill with scarlet fever Survivors include daughters Mrs Bean Mrs Irene Grimes Mrs Thomas Davis and Mrs Howard Ward and sons Everett M and Forest Ricketts Funeral will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow from the family residence.

Mixa. Ricketts Matilda J Ricketts Richard H Ricketts John Bean Ricketts Rockville Washington Irene Grimes California Thomas Davis New Jersey Julian ¥. Walters Howard Ward Teverett M. Frank Forest Ricketts Maryland

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