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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1909

Page

7

Pension Queries From Soldiers and Widows

Du Quoin readers seek guidance on pension and bounty payments with a letter reporting unreceived promised funds. The Pension Editor will publish inquiries and initials only, directing correspondents to the War Department for payment title and bounty status.

Miss Stumpf Attacked on Way to Church in Virginia City

A 19 year old Miss Louise Stumpf daughter of a local businessman was assaulted on her way to church by a Black man later identified as Charles Sapic. The assailant fled, leaving a ring and bracelet as stolen plunder. Judge Promises a speedy trial and a grand jury will hear the case.

Marc Louise Stumpf Missois House Stumpf Abief Irvin Pool Charlea Sapic Vao Missy Stumpf Stumief Paul Miss Stumnefel Stout Font Aothe Kaiwa Perdal

Roanoke Disorder Sparks Ragged Streetcar Talk

Fragmented readable text reports a chaotic scene in Roanoke with delivery wagons street cars and various conveyances and their operators amid a dull Sunday. Mentions a mayoral election and calls for mass meetings to organize anti vice measures and enforce city laws as police patrols and notices were issued.

Musician Nayder Dies After Performance at Naval Academy

Annapolis January 10 William Nayder aged 78 the oldest member of the Naval Academy band with 40 years service died suddenly after performing at an academy hop. He collapsed at home in uniform after the 11 pm event. Survived by his wife three stepchildren and four grown children. Nayder took part in every service despite his age and rejected any suggestion he withdraw from duties.

WeaDington Annapolis Wiliam Nayder Faval Academy Academy Short Naval Academy Newport RCT * T

Masons Ask Preside At Taft Holiday Plan in District

Alexandria Washington Lodge of Masons to conduct Magonic ceremonies at George Washington Park dedication on April 30 the anniversary of Washingtons inauguration. Carlin to seek Taft presence and push Congress to adjourn for a legal District holiday. Swanson to order state troops for a parade. Finance committee named by William Smoot with bankers and trust officials.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons George Washington Park Washington Uniteaates Cariln Taft Carlin Congresv Columba Ivy. Swanson William B. Smoot Washington Monument Association George B. Wareld First National Bank R. M. Green Citizens’ National Bank T. C. Smith Alexandria National Bank Jillan T. Burke Burke & Herbert George H. Robinson Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation TieeMee Gardner L. Boothe

Roderick to face preliminary hearing on embezzlement

At police headquarters officials of the Alexandria Electric Company are due to arrive today to present the case against T. Roderick who is accused of embezzling funds. He remains in custody on $1,000 bond awaiting a possible preliminary hearing in police court on their arrival. Deputy Treasurer Windsor Snowden has resigned to join Riggs National Bank in Washington. Roger C. Sullivan was named to succeed him as city treasurer. Funeral services were held for Charles T. Husted at his Duke Street home and his body shipped to Bridgeton New Jersey for burial. A. Hannah Genzberger, who died in Washington, was buried in the Alexandria Jewish Cemetery. Mrs. Mary G. Cornwell was buried from her Prince and Patrick streets home with burial in Union Cemetery.

Alexandria Electric Company T. ©. Roderick Roderick Windsor Snowden Alexandria Riggs National Bank Washington City Thomas W Robinson Hie Roger C. Sullivan The C. T. Husted Charles T. Flusted Duke Street Kidgeton N. J Gar Carpenter Grace Protestant Wynscopal Church Alva Aerie Order of Eagles Hannah Genzberger M. G. Cornwell Mary G. Cornwell Prince and Patrick Streets Edgar Carpenter Grace Church Union Cemetery United States OF America America Congrest Peery Presis New Jersey Kaness Ulli Boot Elihu Boot United States Dortmont Department of State Dona A. D Maime Redde John Franklin Fort New Sermey H.W. Hoch Kan Vandereriit Heinhia CE Denton Mate Jersey State of Kansas Frederick ‘Frelinghuysen Motes Taylor Pyne Thomas K. French Wailer Noveber A. A State Sol Sige Lewis S. ‘Thompson Grant B. Schiay Alex Topeka Mgor Gilbert J. Hull Browning Petar Campbell George KR. Howe Henry Mates Alvin Cate Broderick Hunnicker J. B. Dykes J . Graydill G. H. Camb Drastiane Ea Ieee Rae Staten Tipfan R. Pe Bata Board Ste Canvamers Amid Prisson Broderick M. J. Entor J.B Goldier’s Unite States Moses ‘Taylor Fone Arthur E. Anhier Fge French Received Two Wandred Everant Drerer Flory George W. Glick Quaker City Ohio Walter E. Edge W. Howe Fueband George H. Matchette Seagate Ewis Thompson Ang John B. Roa Ramacrigge T. J. Sweeney AL Rutgers Livingston A. G. Welch Andrew Win Pater Campbell Charles Wright Marcus Ress Willem Eee Mantei John T. Nélson James Oldham Ceseeees Roswell W. Preston Geeee Ners Ney Valnay Taylor Willion W. Wallace David W. Wilson Horace A. Keeter Sss Meron V. Rork Wels Anderaen John W. Jones Theophilus W. Floyd Hoch Denton Act of Congress Alabama Elthatoot Tsealy Elihu Bout Montgomery Secretary of State of the Washington, DC Congress J.B. J. Comer Benny Grectinn Olvetera Wivetar Wlewtor Brunet O'Neal John C. Pugh Aybar W. Haralsen Janes Bilmosdson Gg Cornellue Robison Brown RK. Brickell Lee Cowart Provident Alaama Montgomere B. B. Comer Wrank N Julian Anacostia and Fourteenth West Capital Streets Washington, D. C F. J. Whitehead Iil S Brightwood Hallway Company East Capitol Streets Weslington D. C F. J. Whitetiead

Wounded robber dying as others in jail amid loot recovered

Cumberland Md Jan 1 doctors express no hope for deathly wounded William Mitchell of Fair Chance Pa one of three robbers shot during a store and railroad station raid at Frenchs. Fred Vance from Clarksburg and John Done of East Liverpool were wounded but captured later. Police recovered jewelry revolvers and other plunder from a straw stack while witnesses say the men broke in through a window failed to unlock the door and fired on the clerk.

Washington Cumberland William Mitchell Fair Chance Baltimore and Ohio Red Vance Pike Street Clarksburg W. Va John Done Liverpool Ohio William Poland Poland Mitchell Rackwalzer Levels Vance Dane Romney

Mrs Salome Sellers Dead at 108 in Deer Isle Me

Deer Isle Maine January 20 Mrs Salome Sellers aged 108 longtime daughter of the Revolution and said to be oldest person in New England is dead at her home here. The obituary notes she was born and lived her life in the town with a long family history.

Deer Isle Salome Selerz New England

Poe Centenary Celebrated by Virginia Students and Guests

At the University of Virginia in Charlottesville a week of Poe centenary events begins with the Poe Museum opening and a series of lectures and musicales. Noted scholars from North Carolina Harvard Northwestern Tulane and others will speak on Poe’s influence. Memorial medals will honor contributors to Poe scholarship.

Charlottesville University of Virgina Pos Memorial Association Richmond Poe West Range Jefferson Literary Society W. A. Barr Lynchburg, Va Raven Society Cabell Hall Pac George Edward Northwestern University Munich Germany Madison Hall Dstyer Alceo Fortoiy Tulane University New Orleans Harrett Wendell Harvard University Europe Charles Alphonso Smith University of North Carolina

Consecration of Rev. Owen B. Corrigan by Cardinal Gibbons

Baltimore January 10. In the Baltimore Cathedral Cardinal Gibbons officiated at the consecration of Rev. Owen B. Corrigan as titular bishop of Macra and auxiliary bishop of Baltimore. Bishops Maurice A. Burke and Benjamin J. Kelly assisted. A large gathering of prelates from across the country attended, with many joining a banquet at St. Mary’s Seminary after the ceremony. A separate note from Warrenton, Virginia reports J. Lewis Berger of Amissville killing himself at 9 am, cited as temporary insanity. the man was about 33 years old and unmarried.

Baltimore Owen B. Corrigan Macra Cardinal Gibbons Maurice A. Burke Rt. Joseph, Bo Benjamin J. Kelly Savannah Corrigan American College Rome H. P. Northrop Charleston van de Vyver Richmond P. J. Donahue Wheeling William J. Kenney St. Augustine Fla Jain Connor Newark M. J. Hoban Scranton Charles E. McDowell Brooklyn Edmund F. Prendergast Philadelphia D. J. O'Connell Catholic University Thomas J. Kennedy American Collese Leo Hard North Carolina St. Mary’s Seminary Washington Pos Warrenton W.—Tewis Berger, J Amissville Rappahannock County Ritanour

Pension Queries and Elector Certificates From Early 1900s

A reader seeks pension guidance for a widow of a contracted surgeon and clarifies eligibility rules under 1908 acts. The notice includes U.S. Secretary of State attestations and certificates of presidential electors from various states, and several stockholder meeting announcements for Washington area rail and power companies.

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