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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

Page

37

Taft snubbed as critics mock recall during New York hotel dinner

The New York Hotel Association feast at the Waldorf Astoria drew hotel men amid jokes about Taft and Roosevelt. Speakers praised Taft from the dais while recalling the 1909 recall of his snub and blaming landlords for backing “Big Bill.” The event, led by George C. Voldt, featured extensive after-dinner talk and roasts, with guests debating future presidential prospects and the party’s direction.

New York Hotel Association Wuort-Astoria George C. Voldt Waldorf-Astoria Simeon Ford Ford Grand Union Tiandy Elet Mi Tate Taft

Mormon Pioneer Drowned at Utah Hot Springs

Lorin Parr a pioneer Mormon and early Ogden figure with seven wives and 320 descendants drowned Thursday afternoon at Utah Hot Springs. He had gone for a bath and may have succumbed to the heat. Parr was a major contractor in the Central Palace area development.

Esire Vial Fan Lorin Parr Pine Neer Ltth Lo Mormonisti Ogden Farr Puate

Duchess Will Filed In Surrogate Court At Riverhead

A will disposing of the American estate of the late Dowager Duchess of Marlborough Lily Warren Beresford was filed in the surrogate court at Riverhead. The estate, valued at over 10 000 for real and similar for personal property, includes the Fort Salonga home and 40 acres. Executors will sell the entire estate and the English will process will follow for the testa tors son William de la Peer Beresford. The 1898 document carries eight British stamps.

Riverhead Duchess of Marlborough Lily Warren Beresford Fort Salonga Bushess William R. Asquin Queens County Alfred H. Kenshaw William de la Peer Beresford

Paul Begins His Mission Seeks Venezuela France Accord

Paris dispatch reports Jose a J Paul Venezuelan commissioner appointed by President Gomez has opened talks with the French foreign office to settle five American claims pending against Venezuela. U S special commissioner William Buchanan says progress is being made in negotiations toward resuming friendly relations with Venezuela.

Paris Jose A J . Paul Gomez France Holland Venezuela William Buchanan United States State Department

Overman Renominated as U S Senator by Democratic Caucus

Gleigh N C June 13 United States Senator Overman was renominated by a Democratic caucus in a standing vote to succeed himself with the election set for next Tuesday and the majority assuring his return to the Senate. Legislative actions included a plan to adjourn February 15 and a call for motor inspections in cities. The House proposed a pension for lifesavers and bills to assist small debts and distinct convict uniforms. Interest grew in a Chapel Hill visit for Lee's birthday celebration at the State University. A request to tax fire insurance to fund injured firefighters was urged as unjust by the Firemen’s Association committee.

Gleigh N.C United States Lee S. Overman General Assembly Senate Oday Travis Halifax Ajourn Searly Manning House Congress Chapel Hill Lee State University James D. McNeil State Firemen's Association

Eggs spilled after dray crash at North Capitol and New York

Frank Brown driving a dray with 102 crates of eggs on North Capitol street and New York avenue tried to pass another vehicle, broke a wheel, and spilled about 20 000 eggs. Market price was 400 cents a dozen. A crowd of small boys rushed the fallen eggs until a policeman arrived.

North Capitol Street New York Avenue Frank Brown Second Street

Carnegie to Visit South Attacks Forester Pinchot

Special to The Washington Post Bristol Virginia January Andrew Carnegie the steel magnate is said to visit Lincom Memorial Um reth former congressman from Colorado at Cumberland Gap Tennessee very Tuesday inaugurated governor in the mountain people of the south and national convention was held last year Preparations are being made for his visit at the auditorium where the Democratic national convention was held last year Governor Shafroth devoted a large part of his inaugural address to forest reserves and attacked national policy He said large tracts were unnecessarily set The governor asserted that the chief of the forestry bureau believes his policy is for the best interest of Colorado but the people who live here and have seen the operation of the same know that it is not Death Sentence Not Commuted Norfolk Virginia January 13 Governor Swanson refused to commute to life imprisonment Benjamin Gilbert under sentence of death for the murder of his sweetheart Amanda Morse An appeal will now be made to the Virginia Supreme Court Goes to Virginia Southwestern Special to The Washington Post Bristol Virginia January 12 P Potter former superintendent of the Chattanooga Division of the Southern and later train dispatcher of the Charlotte division has himself been made general superintendent of the Virginia and Southwestern Railway

Washington Post Bristol Andrew Carnegie Denver Cole Jan John F. Shaft Lincom Memorial Umreth Colorado Cumberland Gap Tenn Democratic Nu South Shafroth Stooksbury Comnational Berland Gap Tennessee-Virasidegina Skafroth Forestry Bureau Norfolk Swanson Benjamin Gilbert Amanda Morse Virgo'a Supreme Court

O'Reilly to Retire as Army Surgeon General Today

Brg. Gen. Robert Maitland O'Reilly retires today after 45 years in the army and as surgeon general since September 1902. His tenure saw medical corps reorganization, reserve corps creation, antityphoid vaccination, and extensive field equipment readiness. Col. George Torney of the medical department will succeed him, after long service at the Presidio San Francisco.

Brg Robert Maitland O'Reilly Army Lst O'Reilly George Torney Medical Department Presidio of San Francises

Navy reorganization board listed including notable officials

A meeting Friday will consider naval reforms with a board comprising Judge A G Dayton Paul Morton William Moody Herbert L Satterlee Rear Admiral B Luce Alfred Mahan Walter Folger and Commander Willam P Fullam at Newport Naval Training Station.

Naval Establishment A. G. Dayton West Virginia House Committee On Naval Affairs Paul Morton Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody Supreme Court Herbert L. Satterlee

Army Cadets Disciplined For Deficiency At US Military Academy

The Secretary of War suspended Cadets H. I. Meteher of Providence Rhode Island and W. A. Pendleton of South Ballston Virginia without pay until January 1, 1910, directing them to join the first class then. Cadets G. Wimberly Gonfer of Wima, XY and C. Holiday of Kirkwood Illinois face suspensions without pay until August 28, 1908 to join the third class, and Cadet J. Thompson of Chattanooga Tennessee will join the present fourth class immediately.

United States Military Academy H. I. Imeteher Providence R. L W. A Pendleton South Ballston Cader G. 4 Gonfer Wimira, XY C. Holiday Kirkwood Tme J.thompson Chattanooga, Tenn

Feud Murder Docket Lear Delayed in Kentucky Court

Lexington Kentucky January 13 The circuit court cleared Bill Britton of Breathitt County on the absination of James Cockeil after prosecution said conviction was impossible. Indictments for Salisbury Federal Building in Breathitt County were wiped out in a docket change venue. Fire damaged Meade and Sperry lumber plant at Strange Creek Braxton County West Virginia causing about 100000 in losses.

Lexington Bill Britton Breathitt County James Cockeil Jason Salisbury Federal Salisbury N.C Jackson Charleston W. Vadan Meade and Sperry Strange Creek Braxton County

Board to plan submarine cable route from Fort Stevens to Fort Canby

A board of officers including Maj George T Barileb Maj James F McIndoe and Capt William B Moore was formed to consider artillery questions about installing a til ler and may meet at Fort Stevens Oregon The Secretary of the Navy Newberry is invited to attend the launching of the 20000 ton battleship Delaware at Newport News Shipbuilding on February 6

Fort Stevens Ores Columba River Fort Canby Board of Wifeers George T Barlleb Coast Artéllery Corps James F. McIndoe Corps of Engineers William &. Moore Coast Artillery Worl Stevens Newberry Delaware Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Newport News Vic

Herrick for Receiver in Cincinnati Case

Cincinnati January 13 If a partnership is agreed Howard Colston Judson Harmon and ex Gov Myron T Herrick of Cleveland will be appointed next Monday receivers of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton by United States Circuit Judge Horace Lurton The court also accepted Gov Harmon s resignation as receiver

Cincinnati Ai Tnership Howard Colston Judson Harmon Myron T. Herrick Cleveland Hamilton Dayton United States Horace Lurton W.ts Gov. Harmon

Maryland Obituary Heads Include Harris Stone Quinter and Rouzer

In Rockville Dr. J Harris Stone aged 46 died this afternoon at his Harnesville home from pneumonia after a week long illness He is survived by his wife a daughter of the late Dr Wood Barnesville and three children Thomas J Quinter of Wheaton district died last evening aged 72 He had been in poor health about two years following a stroke of paralysis Surviving him are his wife and children Joseph J W Quinter Wheaton Edward H Quinter and Mrs Mary A Bowman Kensington Mrs Susie Lambert Brightwood and William E Quinter Washington Hagerstown George E Rouzer longtime local grocer died today of pneumonia aged 41 He was a son of the late George Rouzer and belonged to several societies.

Rockville J. Harris Stonestreet Harnesville Tle Wood Barnesville Thomas J Quinter Wheaton District Joseph J . W Quinter Wheaton Mary A. Bowman Orl Kensington Susie Lambert Brightwood William E Quinter Washington Hagerstown George E. Rouzer George Rouzer

Minnesota man slays four children then hangs self

Mankota Minnesota January 13 James York a quarry work er killed four of his children aged 6 to 14 then hanged himself with a small wire He left Ada the eldest daughter as sole survivor She said her father had been despondent after his wife s death and the family tragedy occurred Tuesday near her home

Mankota Minn James Yo Ada Nouge York

Powers protest at Peking

The diplomatic corps filed a strong collective representation to the Chinese government over the board of communications assuming full control of the Peking telegraph office, a move viewed as surrendering foreign superintendence. Foreign regiments in China would, in an emergency, be dependent for communication with the outside world on wireless apparatus at the Haljan station.

Peking Jan Diplomatic Corps Board of Commmunications Hasing

Lands to Buy Roads Face Favorable View From General Crothers

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore Jan 13 Gen Crothers stated the State would not favor a road purchase funded by the 5 million good roads grant, noting many free routes exist. He spoke to a delegation seeking inclusion of the Liberty turnpike in road improvements.

Washington Baltimore Crothers State Road Commission Liberty Turnpike

Railway Director Dies by Own Action in Wilmington

H B Short of Lake Waccamaw near Wilmington committed death by own action today by shooting. Director of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway and of the Murch son National Bank. Ill health given as cause.

Wilmington N.C H. B. Short Lake Waccamaw Atlantic Coast Line Railway Murchson National Bank

California Millionaire Forgery Charge Indicts Eight Counts

Iren B. Signor, accused of forging James Murray’s signature, has been indicted on eight counts by a California grand jury. The total alleged wrongdoing involves about 330,000. Signor is in custody pending further proceedings. Midshipman Francis P. McCarthy’s resignation from the Naval Academy has been accepted by Secretary Newberry to pursue business opportunities.

California Oakland Cal Iren B. Signor James Murray Signor Middy Francis P. McCarthy Troy Naval Academy Secretary of the Navy Newberry McCarthy Naval Service Idaho

Dead From Mine Disaster Influenced by Sudden Weather Change

Bluefield W Va Jan 1 9 The Lick Branch mine disaster leaves 35 bodies identified with 11 more unaccounted. Authorities cite a 19 degree temperature drop and two blasts in quick succession as possible causes. Rescue crews of 120 men search the fire swept corridors while one survivor, Cleve Bowers, is hospitalized with injuries.

Dectal Washington Post Bluefield W. Va Lick Branch Mins Everett Phillips Charles Phillips David Surratt Riley Surratt George M. Peters A. R. Miller Joe Jones Ed. Collins James “Ayres Robert Wyeth Cap Arrington Henry Bowles Luther Boulding Jon Hunter James W. Paul Pittsburg United States Geolgical Survey Cleve Bowers Bowers

Fitzgerald Council Officers Installed in Alexandria

District Deputy B A Gorman installed officers of Fitzgerald Council No 449 Knights of Columbus in St Marys Hall Alexandria with a musical program and a banquet at Hotel Rammé A court in Alexandria continued cases including ownership of the Alexandra Light Infantry armory and larceny charges, while local banks reelected officers and an infant's body was found in a sewer trap during a routine cleaning. The Washington Post.

Warhington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria B. A. Gorman Fitzgerald Council Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Hall Alvah Deran Apostolic Mission House Brookland D. C Alexendria Corporation Judeé Bailey Alexandra Light Infantry Commonwealth Charles Bean Harvey Lunsford Alfred Cameron Streets Alexandra John Baght Aty Moore Demesne & Son Alexandra Council Order of United Americans Qold Wellows' Hall Reva G. 1 Humphreys Chuch

Maryland Happenings and Local Elections Report

Maryland happenings include a Fort case report by Marshal Gorsuch criticizing police, with mention of a Shell road shooting incident and officers involved. Newly elected Montgomery Lodge 195 officers were installed in Rockville. Montgomery County Agricultural Society reelects its board. Gov Crothers appoints Noble F Mitchell to the State board of charity and awards, replacing Roger W. Cul t who declined.

Gorsuch Fort Mtr. Pure Montgomery Lodge Rockville George T. Edmonds Robert G. H- Ton W. R. Pumphrey, Jr James F. Allen Richard H. Stokes Wilson & Ward Walter A. Williame W. Russell Brewer George P. Henderson Wiliam M. Davis Crothers Noble F Mitchell Harford Membe State Board of Charity and Awards Roger W. Cult Baltimorely

Offutt Trial Postponed In Rockville Md

The murder case against Nicholas Offutt, charged in Frank Kretzemen’s death, is postponed to next Monday at the request of State's Attorney Waters. Attorney General Straus will join the prosecution but cannot attend this week. Defense chief Edward Peter objects, and Judge Henderson notes likely important legal questions.

Washington Post Rockville Waters Nicholas Offutt Frank”Kretzemen Straus Edward €. Peter Henderson

High School Dedicated in Northumberland County

Three hundred people attended the dedication rally for a new high school at Wicomico Church. County Superintendent E S Eubank introduced Prof KEHH Rars sell and other speakers included Dr F W Lewis and Capt William Henderson. The building, costing 39500, is debt free and a school improvement league was organized with Mrs Edwin Brown as president.

Washington Warsaw Wicomico Church Northumberland County E. 8 Eubank HH Rarssell F W Lewis Lancaster County Capt Wiliam Henderson Edwin Brown

Lawyer forfeits bail in Washington Post case

Special vs The Washington Post Norfolk Va January 13 Remission papers for his return to North Carolina and a bond of one thousand dollars offered T C Whedbee has been held here since late November among the missing He is charged as if having sold stock of a corporation in North Carolina under misrepresentations His attorney denies wrongdoing stating the money received was turned over to the company he worked for after leaving its service The alleged return to North Carolina around this case should bring action against him

The Washington Post Norfolk North Ca Ulna Ira T. C Whedbee Als Service Whed-hee North Carolina

Sempson At Dedication Of Mason Temple In Raleigh

Special to The Washington Part Raleigh N C Jan 1 Grand Master Henry R Simpson of the District of Columbia lodge attended the dedication of the state Mason Temple in Raleigh He was greeted by about 1000 Masons from the District and North Carolina Grand Master J L Michie of Darlington DC introduced him Numerous past grand masters from North Carolina attended including John Niehues Walter E B Moore William B R Cox Robert Bingham Samuel J Smith John W Cotten Beverly S Rest er and others Letters of regret came from grand masters of New York Pennsylvania Virginia Georgia and Tennessee Andrew J Harris spoke for descendants of Micajah Bullock A J Hackett praised the American flag as the Star Spangled Banner played by the band

Washington Ralegh N.C Kenry R. Simpson District of Columbia North Cerolive J. L. Michie Darlington D. C North Carolina Andrew J. Harris Micajah Bullock Grand Lodge Richard N. Hackett

Virginia Weddings Report A Delaware groom ties knot in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg notes Schwenka Tev ler of Wilmington Delaware wed Miss Arn Gessler of Washington after securing a marriage license at the Methodist church with Rev. W J Dolly performing the ceremony. Washington report Currie stern of the Stern family weds Mehille G Stan hmdt of New York at Jefferson Hotel with Rev O N allsh officiating. The couple will reside in New York City.

Fredericksburg Schwenka Tevler Wilmington Del Arn Gessler Washington Methodist Py Suage Abe W. J. Dolly Richmond Currie Stern 1. Stern City Jefferson Hotel Mehille G Stanhmdt New York O Nallsh Lucille E. Stern Luis Haas New York City

Mystery Death of W A Andrews Found Hanged

Roanoke paper reports Wilam A Andrews found suspended from a tree after week missing. Indications suggest death occurred before hanging by a blunt instrument wound near the heart. Uncle Roberts disputes verdict as physicians note marks fitting a life ending blow and hanging. Special to The Watuimotor Post.

W. A. Andrews Roanoke Jan Wilam A. Andrews Bundry Andrews Roberts

Roanoke Furnaces Close After Eight Years

Roanoke Virginia January reports that two twin iron furnaces of the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company ceased operation after eight years in continuous blast. The shutdown was attributed to a weak tea market and a product overstock leaving about two hundred workers affected by the layoff.

Roanoke Bone Twin Iron Furnmnes Virginia Iron, Coal, and Coke Company Wand Wall Gwain

Defendants’ Witnesses Delayed in Herman Auel Case

The trial faces postponement as key witnesses including Herman Auel, brother of the defendant, and other figures connected to the wealth dealings are not ready. George Wo Abel and Jota Wo Chapman are noted in the matter as part of the contested affair.

Romnes George Abel Chapman Teri Ty Weny Herman Aoel

Sunday law arrests at Reanok outline local crackdown

In Jan 13 police actions in tuaneke Virginia show officers arresting May Caves and Paruce for violating Sunday hours at shine parlors. Wages and other details unclear but charges relate to Sunday work. Several parties were arrested. some were released.

Reanok Tuaneke Paruce Wik Bexeuge Rannags

Virginia briefs narrate a jumble of local legal and political notes

A Virginia column surveys a set of brief items from courts and towns. A man was acquitted of murder by a jury near Staunton. a bank co op reorganized with a new charter. officers are named in the Manon mutuals. Washington and Lee celebrates its center AUIS. Staunton, Blind Grehiestia debate a statement on Congress and Roosevelt’s role. other notes touch on farm work, local elections, and professional associations.

Gatam Fee Soret Washington and Lee Staunton Grehiestia Congress Roosevilt

Will Put Diapepsin End Digestive Distress Forever

Sufferers of indigestion experience relief with Pepe's Diapepsin. One tablet after meals purifies and sweetens the stomach, increases gastric juices, aids digestion, and prevents fermentation and gas. Get a recent case from your druggist and keep it at home for immediate relief.

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