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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1910

Page

10

Army and Navy Men Praise Christian Soldier Ideals at Banquet

Officials from the army and navy joined by the District National Guard in a Central MCA building banquet praised virtue and devotion to high ideals. Secretary of War Dickinson Gen Miller and Rear Admiral Barker lauded service members across all corps, urging a steadfast, principled defense and unity among soldiers sailors and marines.

Dickinson Gen Miler Barker Christan Saulor Army and Navy MCA Gatreet Washington Cavalry, Coat and Field Artillery Engineer and Signal Corps Army Rorpa Navy Company K Disutrict National Guard Pickinson Yen Nelson AB Farker George Ho Macey Land George Otismith United States Geologiea Sarves | Musk Ccrton

Fragmented OCR Summary of Military Speech Reconstruction

The readable fragments refer to a speaker praising historical military figures and events. It mentions old army representatives, technology plans, and a ceremonial context with implied reception. Several garbled names and phrases suggest a formal address celebrating past leadership and an emphasis on progress.

Obituary notices list births and deaths with local details

Obituary fragment describes multiple individuals with birth and death dates, family relations, and private interment arrangements. Mentions names like William, John, and others, with addresses on Northwest streets and local churches. The text is garbled but conveys death notices and funeral details for several persons.

In Memoriam for Tamiel A Moore and JAK Moore

In memoriam notices honor Tamiel A Moore and JAK Moore with brief remembrance. The fragment reflects a local obituary style naming the deceased and noting the date while expressing affection from family.

Army gathering notes honor American soldiers and sailors

A wartime reception lists prominent attendees including Secretary Dickinson Nelson Vo Miles Admiral Harker and dozens of officers from the Fifteenth cavalry and other units. Guests include Chaplain George H Pols inson and retired Chaplain Brander, with numerous Captains and Lieutenants named among the attendees.

Boy Starts School Panic Sparks Alarm Safe Exit

A Brooklyn school panic began when a boy shouted a fire alarm causing hundreds of pupils to rush the building. Police investigate a prank by a boy with imagined Black Hand ideas. The alarm disrupted classes as staff guided students to safety.

New York C.plode

Webb Refuses to Testify in $2.4 Million Suit

Mark Feb 17 report states Dr William Se ard Webb son in law of William Vanderbilt and director in Vanderbilt interests refused to testify before US Commissioner Alexander in a contempt matter tied to alleged wrongdoing by the Webb Meyer syndicate in the South Lame Railroad dispute with Quebec, Canada. Subpoenaed by Hiram Hodge and Frank D White, Webb declined to take the stand citing his prior involvement as an original party.

William Seard Webb William St Vanderbilt Imany Vanderbilt Lney United States Alexander South Lame Quebe Canada Webb Hiram Hodge Boston Frank D White Rutland Webb Meyer Syndicate

Senator Daniel Heads South for Florida Recuperation

Special to The Washington Post Lynchburg V Florida February 17 United States Senator Daniel and his private secretary departed tonight for a month long stay in Florida. The senator is slowly recuperating from a protracted cold followed by pneumonia.

Florda Washington Lynchburg United States Daniel Florida

Acista Woolen Mills fire damages plant in North Carolina

The interior of Acista Woolen Mill owned by F and H Fries at Whiston Salem was damaged by fire and water, with losses amounting to several thousand dollars. The blaze started in the carding room, while the rest of the mill sustained water damage. In Harpers Ferry, Mrs. Annie Graham, widow of William Graham and daughter of the late William Baden, died of tuberculosis after a long illness, leaving a mother, two sisters, and four brothers as survivors.

Acista Woolen MU F & H Fries Whiston Salem Graham Harpers Ferry Annie’ Graham William Baden William Gra Ham

Licensed to Marry in a Jammed List of Names and Places

A fragmented marriage notice lists numerous individuals including Merry K Goodwin of Finke Washington and Danet I Strachan of Cateraburg Virginia along with several reverends and witnesses. The garbled text references locations such as Nev and Danyili Virginia and includes ages and mixed initials, indicating a legal or society notice of marriages or betrothals without coherent structure.

Merry K Goodwin Finke Wa Danet i Strachan Cateraburg Va A’ P Walliams Clarence Mf Morlon Katie Toner Res Smith Joarph Jacko Jr Statix J Brans Nueseivilly Theer John R Shannon Sear L Allen Ihe L McGann of Walter Nev McLaueniin Sahn Beittem Mary Shattuck Colgan Thempson McLaughtin Ham Glulan Morgan Medork Wiseman William A Ranwden Ernie Mitchell Peckion George Spencer Apple Lane Willie John Davin Mann Ene Baker Danyili JW Dickinson Washington Loulea Young Winston

Health Office Record of Haphazard Names and Ages

A garbled health office record lists many patients and guardians with ages, addresses, and relations. The legible items mention Vincent Sikes, Charlotte Howard Futule, Sarah Rinardaon, Carrie Brown, and Lilie Hasty among others, with ages spanning infants to about 100 years and several street addresses.

Avait & Mitlar Seaton St Lelia Moftwan Lourie Moore “Canal Rand Shoemaker Thomas Langdon Seare Kimball Homeopathic Loule Wisner Edward Howard Garfield Hospital Catney Dears James À Lynby Bluabetl Axl Vincent Sikes Whst Charlotte Howard

Effort to Defeat Liability of Road Builders Fails

The Maryland Senate's vote on a state road liability measure passes by a slim margin and moves to the House, with Independent Union delegates opposing statewide prohibition. The debate centers on requiring the state to cover debts for road material and labor, amid accusations it would mislead the public into assuming state responsibility.

Washington County Maryland Senate House—Independent Union Delegates Washngton Annapalix Madel Unis Detezate Henson State Roads Commission Marbury Prince George St Mary Ita Millers House Phig Independent Citizens Limon Hattimare Thig Hanse Im

West Virginia News in Wheeling and Charleston

A passenger car on the Elm Grove line derailed near a ravine east of the city, breaking a telephone pole and bridging a creek, with five trapped but none fatally hurt. Motorman Nick Garden and conductors Louis Muelte and Charles Studer were seriously injured. Fayette County postmasters were appointed: Alexander at Finton and Thompson at Whipple. The West Virginia Hardware Dealers Association held a convention in Wheeling naming Parkersburg as next meeting site. Charleston Chamber plans a dinner to push making Charleston a city of 60,000. State crop data show farm values rising in 1909 by about 17 million dollars, with field crops and fruit up. Clarksburg reports a booming spring building season with over a million dollars in new projects including a Mason temple and the Goff skyscraper, plus 200,000 dollars for water works and sewerage. Alleghany Collegiate Institute, Shepherd College and Charleston High to form cadet corps with state approval.

Washington Pot Wheeling Waa Elm Grove Nick Garden Louis Muelte Charles Studer Charleston Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Clarksburg

Virginia Briefs Finds No Irregularities

Special Master reports equal distribution in the Geteia Reid petition. Ed ward Street and Co of Virginia farms New York have received back voluntarily and now hold something related to the Norfolk and Southern. John O Carron of Fintan sued Roanoke Railway and Electric Co for $50,000 damages for loss of both legs in Roanoke corporation court yesterday.

George Ro Alsop Easte SIA Boades Cola Foam Norfolk Wa Vincennes Ind Fredericksburg Norfolk Repubt Geteia Reid Organisa Righ Norfolking Southern John O Carron Fintan Roanoke Railway and Hlecile Company Roanoke Orporation Court Yeaterday

Obituary notices from Maryland region detail multiple deaths

Obituaries report Mary land residents mourning Toure Albaugh wife of Benjamin Albaugh dies after illness, and Morrison family member Mrs Margaret Morrison dies of paralysis and heart failure with survivors including husband and children. Also noted are Frank Harrison death in Chicago, Mrs Moakie Beachley of Broad Run and Washington County death after gallstone operation, and related family ties and church affiliations.

Toure Mra Lyon Albaugh Benjamin Albaugh Ahe Fou Margaret Mormaon Theodore Morrison Church Street Charlotte Morrison George Morrison Citizens” National Bank Hancock Chicago Frank Harrison Joseph Harrison Hancock Hagerstown Moakie Beachley Elmer Beachley Broad Run Joseph Gordon Brownsville Washinngton County The Church of the Bretten

Maryland Weddings In Hagerstown And Nearby Parsonages

Mary land weddings report multiple marriage ceremonies with Bessie Bosting and G Clyde Myers both of Shippensburg wed in Hagerstown at First Baptist parsonage Rev BK Thomas officiating. Other weddings noted include Miss Winona Funkhouser and Harry C Ridenour, and Miss Maggie Kiiner with Ro A Stouleagte. A playful accident injured Roya Miller at Massanutten Academy. Richmond doctors elect officers for the Tristate Medical Association meeting in Raleigh next February with Dr Joseph A Whitepres ident and others named.

Hagerstown Bessie Bosting G Clyde Myers Shippensburg BK Thomas Winona Funkhouser Indian Springs Harry C Ridenour Clear Spring St John’s Lutheran Church W Owen Maggie Kiiner Williamson Stouleagte Altoona J B Kiingaman Itciating Tnstate Richmond Tristate Medical Association of Vinglofa Carolinas Raleigh Joseph A White Joseph Graham Durham TP Whaley Charleston Samuel Lyle Lynchburg Hrgh Way Wayneeville

Virginians Wed at Rockville in Augusta County Va

Miss Lillie via and William Samuel Hunter of Cragsville Augusta County Va wed at Rockville this afternoon by Rev Thomas J Packard rector of Christ Episcopal Church at the rectory. The bridegroom is 40 and superintendent of the Portland cement works near Staunton. The bride is 19.

Staunton Lillie Via William Samuel Hunter

Ribbon Winning Station Dies At Virginia Home

The horse known as a sire of Shenandoah Valley winners died today at the home of William W McDonald. Based in Virginia circuit shows, the bay star Berryzie VA Fen it The bay star Hen Joy Baldwin, sired by Ak Ox porter, earned ribbons and was valued at £000. His offspring are noted prize winners in the Shenandoah Valley area.

Washington Post Bay Star Joy Baldwin Ak Oxporter Wiliam W McDonald Virginia Shenandosh Valley

Dr Okelley Dies in Durham After Long Medical Career

Dr Okelley aged 87 died tonight in Durham after a 90 year practice. He was a popular physician in the city and is survived by a wife, two daughters, and numerous Chatham County relatives.

Okelley Durham JM Okelley Chatham County

Frederick officials seek track expansion and bridge clash

Western Maryland news reports Frederick City Railway asking council for permission to lay extra tracks and improve facilities amid a dispute over the Washington and Berkeley Bridge Company? s new Potomac crossing. Plaintiff Mrs Ardinger sues for damages claiming the bridge construction destroyed a ferry she owned an interest in. A Hancock creamery formed with 9 060 in stock and an executive committee named to buy a site. Richmond dispatch notes Gov Mann appoints board of fisheries members including McDonald Hee Wilkins Mathews Seexell Bland Magsle and Hooker.

Frederick City Railway Fia Mre Hilze B Ardinger Withamapart Med Washington and Herkeley Bridge Company Potomac River Mra Hancock Charles W Spangler Thoma Gilleece John McKee W Kiley Daniels W. B. Birgers Richmond Mann Board of Fisheries McDonald Hee Chayman Wilkins Mathews Secretfary Seexell Bland Magsle M Hooker

Valentine Day Bride Left on Wedding Day

The Washington Post reports Joseph Stanley Peele of Tarboro visited a restaurant weeks ago and later married Georgy Petrie of the Presbyterian Church. After the ceremony Peele left, returned next day, and lawyers advised actions to keep the bride from leaving. A meeting of lawyers at a hotel aided the couple who then planned an early morning train departure to North Carolina.

Washington Post Charlottesvite Va Joseph Stanley Peele Tarboro C Brains Mere Lars AM Foy Joo Syed Georgy I Petrie Presbvneran Peele Valentine Uclde North Carolina

Wife Obtains Divorce in Norfolk Case

Judge Martin grants Jennie Hayner of Allentown Pa a divorce from Thomas H Hayner a Norfolk businessman with permanent alimony of seven dollars monthly. The case touches Virginia divorce legislation debated in the state legislature and discusses current optional rights after three years for permanent divorces and remarriage.

Norfolk Martin Jennie & Hayner Allentown Thomas H Hayner Privitero

Attempted suicide foiled by Petersburg drug clerk

William Smith of Petersburg entered Morrison 9 Arug store on Sycamore and bought cigarettes and a vial of car dolle acid. He asked for water, the clerk knocked the vial from his mouth, and Smith burned his own lips with the acid before it could prove fatal.

Petersburg Washington Post William Smith Atlantic Coast Line Morrison 9 Sycamore

Mother of Five Ends Life in Maryland Home

Mrs Mary Dent, widow of Clinton Dent and mother of five, killed herself at her Hardis Lot area home in Charles county by a pistol shot to the temple while making her son's bed. A prior attempt by Mrs Dent was thwarted. no motive could be ascribed to her act.

Washington la Plata Mary Dent Clinton Dent Hardis Lot Charles County

Western Maryland seeks freight cars and locomotives

Special to The Washington. In Baltimore on February 17 Western Maryland Railroad uplifts inquiries for 900 freight cars, 400 with steel underframes and 500 all steel hoppers. Additional locomotives may be purchased as business grows from the traffic alliance with the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie and New York Central subsidiary.

Washington Iet Baltimore Western Maryland Railroad Pittsburg and Lake Erie a.New York Central

Virginia Obituary Highlights From Petersburg to Lynchburg

Petersburg native Ed Kull, a prominent Petersburg businessman, died suddenly in his store. Della Marston, wife of Joseph Marston, died in Woolstock after four days of illness. William Canter, Confederate veteran, died near Wallace at 88, survived by twin sons. Robertson Gordon, son of Mason Gordon, died of pneumonia after legal studies and work with major rail companies. Mollie Crouse, wife of Rev A Crouse, died after long heart illness. Mal Willig G Anderson, Confederate veteran, died of paralysis. Policeman John Ogilvie died. census tallies put Newport News population around 19,611. Lynchburg suit filed against New York Life over a $500 policy.

William Canter Wallace Joseph James Canter Charlottesville Robertson Gordon Mason Gordon This Ciy University of Virginia Norfolk and Western Stairways Southern Alexandria Atlantic Coast Line Rocky Mount N.C Burr Wilmington Molle Crouse a _ Crouse Crouse Mollie Bibrow Hickory II Hichmond WL. Ogilvie

Epileptic Girl Dragged From Parish Fire Embers

A 14 year old girl named Fanny Smith fell headlong into an open fire at the county parish house this afternoon. An inmate of the house dragged her from the flames, saving her from serious injury while authorities report she was seized by the epileptic fit prior to the incident.

Washington Post Winchester Fanny Smith Fhe

Gettysburg Monument Funds No Longer Available Soon

The Gettysburg monument funds beyond the $10 090 already allotted will not be accessible for two more years. A substitute bill updated automobile tax rates was presented in Richmond. A bill to bar criminals and imbeciles from land propagation was killed after Delegate Cox asserted due process concerns. Norfolk delegates opposed statewide prohibition arguing it would risk millions in taxable values.

Gettysburg House Cox Senate Norfolk Holewater Virginia W Anderson Norfolk Board of Trade Henry Kirn Richmond

Barefoot burglar eludes hounds near Newport News

In Newport News Virginia on February 17 a barefoot burglar entered JW Gunter’s home about 5 am waking the couple. He fled through a window as police dogs trailed the intruder to a Chesapeake and Ohio line station where a train was soon gone, believed to have headed toward Richmond.

Washington Newport News JW Gunter Gunter Chesapeake and Ohio Richmond

Red Fox Denner Hunt Club Fox Chase At Rockville

One of the season’s most exciting fox chases was enjoyed by about six Rockville Hunt Club members. With ten hounds they started a red fox at Watts Branch and kept up a fast pace for two hours. The field included W Waterbridge Spates Charles A Clugett Clay B. Edwards George M. Kelchner and others.

Eelal Washington Rockville Qaterbridge Charlea B. Edwariy Ead. Abnutt Prank Edwards

Hearing Delays as Three Men Face Grand Jury Bond Set

Special to The Washington Post reports Lewis Hornange George Smith and Miller Elbow appeared before Justice ER Ly er. The trio faced questions after witnesses testified about suspicious circumstances surrounding a fire and threats against a watchman. Bornango confessed prior threats and plans to finish the job, while all three were ordered held for the April grand jury with bonds set at 500 each.

Wamblegton Princess Anne Lewis Hornange George Smith Miler Elbow Alexandra New York Philade and Norton Sentative Baltimore Cheowake Ind Tuersde Petain Justice Lyon Covel

Hospital Head Ousted In Staunton Dispute

In Staunton Virginia on February 17 the Kings Daughters Hospital board asked for the resignation of Daisy Dandridge Moore after five years as superintendent amid factional strife among physicians and controversy over tuberculosis patients. Joseph Cochran, a leading local figure and board president, resigned in sympathy, and it was noted that all nurses would resign.

Staunton Washington Post Kings Daughters Hospital Daisy Dandridge Moore Miss Miss Moore

Doughnuts Cause Illness In Laurel Bread Mistake

In Laurel Illinois a delivery mix up led to oat oil doughnuts harming about six people at a local bakery. The oil was mistakenly used instead of cottolem in the doughnut mix, causing several families to fall ill. A hardware dealer had ordered machine oil and received the wrong barrel, triggering the incident.

WEDDING PLAN SET BACK BY POLITICS IN ALEXANDRIA

Col Joseph Wilard of Fairfax County reportedly considered opposing Representative Carlin in the Eighth District but rumors proved unfounded. The dispute in Richmond over a potential candidate for the congressional seat has subsided, with Wilard likely not facing renomination challenges. Meanwhile invitations go out for a Masonic Dinner in Alexandria and local obituaries note John Rice, a former Alexandrian, dying in New York after illness. The police urge enforcement against sidewalk skating, and Thomas Downey is fined for a related case in Norfolk. John Woolley to speak on Virginia state prohibition, while Rosemont gains electric lights from the Alexandria Electric Company.

Walkington Post Bureal King Street Alexandra Valle Joseph Wilard Fairfax Paris Richmond Carlin Tine The Corporation Commission Congressional Rice of Hotres Dhe Dia Alexandria

Escape attempt at Raleigh Penitentiary ends in shot

Solomon Shepherd, a 20 year sentencee in the Holt murder case, attempted to escape within hours of arrival at the Durham area penitentiary. He was put to work moving parts of the electric chair when he bolted and was fatally shot.

Apecles Raleigh Solomon Shepherd Engineer Holt Durham

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