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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1909

Page

16

Washington home plan backed by Southern business men

A Southern business coalition in Atlanta approves creating a Washington office to raise an endowment of about 1 million dollars and appoint representatives across 13 states. The project aims to support Southern commerce and attract investor interest nationwide. Funds would finance a permanent office and a new building, with plans to obtain 1 000 dollars from 1 000 businessmen and recruit practical representatives in each state.

Atlanta Cis Thes Ning Washington Copia Raistar Pilin Washington Cummernal Congress New Orleans Yon de Het Tits Congress

Harriman Starts A War In Southern State Crisis

Disjointed OCR text hints at political strife and military concerns in a southern state. Mentions Harriman, Wall Street, pacific events, and efforts to locate a base with possible restrictions. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.

Investigators Pace Probe Into House Committee Delays

The House committee on crime detection and public safety faced slow progress as members, led by Chairman Olmsted, met infrequently. Key figures, including a deputy chair, left Washington and return planned for Monday or soon after.

Hoyeeh Tf Olmsted Waslington Charman

Wharton Estate Probate Will Details Revealed

Milad states the Jan deadline for probate and a $3900 set. widow and three daughters receive portions while Swarthmore College gets nothing for a dormitory. A $60000 legacy to the Wharton Fund is revoked, with prior gifts to Hobart of Pennsylvania noted.

Fares Woarton Wharlin Ated Pennaylvania Wharton

Ottawa Treaty Talk Aims to Reference Hague Tribunal

Ottawa seeks to press a treaty reference to the Hague tribunal via James Bryce and Secretary Root to settle the long dispute over American fishermen rights in waters of British North America under the 1818 treaty. Aylesworth travels to Washington to accelerate treaty conclusion. Meanwhile Aurel Batonyi seeks jury trial as his divorce case proceeds against his wife Burke Roche Hatonyi.

Ottawa Ontario Telax Washington James Bryce Root Fla Hague Tribunal United States Canada Newfoundland British North America Mr .Aylesworths

Senate adjourns after brief debate on salaries bill

Congress condensed report notes a point of order over presidential and judicial salaries, a memorial eulogy planned for Senator William Pinckney Whyte, and House focus on private bills. A revolution proposal prompts Judiciary to report on Gov Lilley seat and fire escape law enforcement. House adjourns to noon.

Senate United States Sangta William Pinckney Whyte Maryland Gaines Tennenses Lilley Connecticut McGavin

China Protests Yuan Shi Kai Dismissal Told to Regent

The American minister Rockhill and British minister Jordan urged Prince Ching to state their intentions following Yuan Shi Kai’s dismissal. Diplomats are split on intervening in China’s internal affairs while new rules for intercourse with the regent are drafted for diplomatic usage.

Prince Ching Peking W W Rockill J. N. Jordan Brrth Foreign Board Ouldeet Yuan Shi Kai Grand Council Perking China Yuan Siu Katdit Rockhill Jo N Jordan Prince Chun Shad Ita M Banst

Roosevelt Invite To Speak At Buffalo Washington Birthday Event

Norman E Mack of Buffalo phoned Columbus on January 15 to invite Governor Harmon to speak at the Ellicott Square Club celebration in Buffalo on February 2. President Roosevelt and Governor Hughes are scheduled to speak. Harmon is in Cincinnati and will be notified of the invitation.

Columbus Ohio Norman E Mack Buffalo Guv Harmon Washington Ellicott Square Club Roosevelt Guv Hughes Cheinnati Alt Solle Osernan Young Peoples Seventh Day Adventists Janet Shultz Memorial Church Gil Te Lr Timmer Christian Science Church OF Christ Scientys Bom Colorado Hirch Pythian Temple Elne Rich James Hugh Keely Newburgh W Clare Ifagle Boyy Davis Debete Pom Pythian Temple Napth Street

Ex President Eliot Honored at Harvard Alumni

Boston January 13 Former President Charles W Ellet of Harvard College has been elected president of Harvard Alumni Association. In accepting the post he follows the example set by Edward Everett of the class of 1811 who was president of Harvard College from 1816 to 1829.

Boston Charles W Ellet Harvard College Harvard Alumni Association Edward Everett

Licensed to Marry in Virginia to Norristown and Washington couples

A long list of marriage intentions and banns appears, naming numerous couples with ages and residences across Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. including John Horn, Josephine G Isach, Violet Maddox, Katherine Fahy, Katherine Clarke, Catherine Dyer, and many others. The notices reflect forthcoming weddings and the involved ministers or hospitals as recorded in the public notices.

John Horn Josephine G Isach Gerry Ilie James F Mackin Wiliam L. Dodson Violet V .Maddox Myron Va Willard Davenport Zebasin Knight Katherine B Fahy Uth Norristows JB Meaughin Benjamin Phillies Carne Clayborne Willam Ray

President vetoes James River dam bill amid water power fears

The President vetoed a Missouri James River dam bill arguing it grants a valuable monopoly and lacks public safeguards. He calls for limited grants and license fees tied to anti-trust and public interest. He warns monopoly risk could exhaust oil gas and coal and raise electricity costs, citing 13 major firms including General Electric and Westinghouse with control over about 24 percent of U.S. water power. He notes a commissioner’s report and mentions Ohio former Gov Herrick linked to GE projects.

House Congress James River Missouri Rens River United States Bureau of Census Geological Survey Bureau of Corporations General Electric Company Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Bureau Commissioner of Corporations Herrick Ohio Taft

Rockville Subscribers Threaten to End Telephone Service

Rockville MD January 15 Rockville subscribers vow to discontinue service if Chesapeake and Potomac charges an extra toll after February on Gaithersburg calls. About 25 have signed to pull phones. mayor and council summon a public meeting at the courthouse next Tuesday evening to address the issue.

Rockville Sperigl Washington Post pRockyile Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Gaithernburg Frederick County Tto

Kern vows to reveal specific charges in next statement

Indianapolis January 15 John W Kern declared he would present a plain and specific statement tomorrow. He alleged a conspiracy involving trusted friends to beat him in the United States senatorship and said he would publish evidence to support the charge, though he refused to name individuals.

Indianapolis Ind John W Kern Kern United States

I Ve Smallpox Tells Theft in Chicago Tale

Albert Bierfield halted by a Black thief who seized his valuables in Chicago. The robber, startled by Bierfield declaring he has smallpox and is bound for the pest house, released him after a brief moment and fled through an alley.

Albert Bierfield Chicago Pest Albert Shierfield Mr. Bierfield

Prizes for Aeroplanes Boost US Flight Contests

President Cortlenot Feld Bishop of the Aero Club of America donates 1000 for four prizes to pilots achieving the first four continuous flights of at least 1 kilometer in the current year. Prizes named president's aviation prizes. contests must be under the Aero Club of America and flights within the United States. Special to The Washington Post. Rockville Md Jan 15. At the Drummond Citizens' Association annual meeting, officers were elected: President William W Richards on, vice president Volney Chase, secretary Perry K Thurston, treasurer Edward S McPherson. Over two years, lighting along Rockville Georgetown road to Somerset Heights completed. boardwalks laid and shade trees planted.

New York Cortlenot Feld Bishop Aero Club of America United States United Bigtes Washington Post Rockville Drummond Citizens’ Association William W. Richardsson Volney ©. Chase Perry K. Thurston Edward S. McPherson Georgetown Road Someret Heights Watts C B Richards Smth Washington Street Washington Post Christian Church Petersburg Lexington Evangelist Virginia Board of Visitors State Missionary Board of the Virginia Military Academy Christian Church C. W Watts Asset Francis H. Smith Staunton Norfolk Danville Military Academy May Smith Brauntonity Francia H. Smith Institute Reid White C M Anderdon Richmond L ‘Tate Pulaski G L Browning Madison EB Tackett Fredericksburg Edward Echols T. J Nottingham Rawley Martin

Jamestown Exposition Debtors Sued in Federal Court

Receivers of the Jamestown Exposition Company filed a federal suit against 1,272 delinquent stock subscribers in Norfolk Virginia on January 15. They face claims on both preferred and common stock with balances from a few dollars to 39575. Many claims are contested and some defendants say the company owes them more than they owe.

Jamestown Norfolk Exposition Company

NEW TRIAL ORDER FOR LANASA IN BLACK HAND CASE

Annapolis Md Jan 15 the court of appeals reversed the lower court judgment and ordered a new trial in the case of Antonia Janssa convicted of conspiracy to destroy Joseph Th Glorgie property and sentenced to ten years. Lanasa and Di Giorgio are Baltimore fruit importers and business rivals. Lanasa charged with aiding Black Handers in an alleged attempt to blow up Di Giorgio home in December 1907. Other appeals noted include Nicholex Reiter and the United Surety Company cases from Baltimore city courts.

Washington Post Annapolis Court of Apnealy Today Antonia Janssa Joseph Th Glorgie Lanasa DI Giorgio Baltimore di Gorgio

Bodley Seeks Justice After Prison Release

Wilmer Bodley, freed after three years of a ten year term for burning Thomas Hearn’s barn near Pittsville, accuses the barn’s owner of instigating the crime. Upon leaving prison he found his family dispersed and his wife absent from the county. He had promised support from the Hearns, who allegedly refused. Bodley then swore out a warrant for Thomas Hearn’s arrest.

Washington Post Salisbury Thomas Hearn Pittsville Wilmer Bodley Bodley G. Ernest Hearn Ernest Hearn

Mrs Almira H Murrell Dies at Senator Daniel Home

Mrs Almira Halsey Murrell 78 died suddenly at the Lynchburg home of her son in law United States Senator J W Daniel. She was daughter of the late H S Halsey. Survived by husband Dr Ranard A Murrell and daughter Mrs John W Daniel, plus a brother Mal B Halsey. Senator Daniel, of Virginia, was summoned from Washington to his Lynchburg home yesterday.

Daniel Lynchburg Almira Halsey Murrell United States J. W. Daniel Halsey Ranard A Murrell John W. Daniel Mal B . Halsey Virginia Washington Murejl

Reverend Ernest Lyons Found Guilty of Murder

In Suffolk Virginia on January 1 a Nansemond Circuit Court jury convicted Rev Ernest Lyons of murder in the death of Rev James Smith. Smith vanished from Reids Ferry last July 31 and his body later floated in Nansemond River. Lyons had succeeded to Smith’s pastorate and received an eighteen year sentence.

Washington Post Suffolk Nangsemond Ernest Lyons James Smith Alua Smith Reids Ferry Lyons Nansemond Foyer Washington Port Jams’ Waverly Jarrett Atlantic Coast Line George J Smith Wilamsburg Asylum

Want Man of Many Aliases Virginia Briefs

The Rev A S Clarke, a mutant pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, has received a walk to the churches at Falling Spring and Glasgow in Rockbridge County.

A S Clarke First Presbyterian Church Lynchburg Falling Spring Glasgow Rockbridge County

Virginia News Bits From Janesville to Fredericksburg

A rapid digest notes accidents and arrests from multiple towns. Powder keg blast injures workers near Davis Cow plant, Keyser patients sent to Hoffman Hospital. Widespread telegrams seek W H Farnam on forged checks. marriages occur in Fredericksburg and Lovettsville. a Fort Gay merchant dies in a train collision. Huntington papers merge. rail and industrial updates from Bristol to Norfolk. court cases and academic appointments noted in Richmond and Petersburg.

Davis Cow Harvey

Home Comers Plan Carnival for Alexandria Week

Harry Fleischmann appointed king for home-coming week activities in Alexandria leading to George Washington park dedication on April 30. Washington Monument Association head Smoot assigns Carnal role. Gov Swango invited. Alexandria Chamber of Commerce elects officers. Green on murder trial. bigamist arrest. New Washington Brick directors named. Wellington Dunn funeral. Macfarland to speak on civic improvement efforts.

Washington Post Bureau King Streat Alexandria George Washington Park Wiliam B. Smoot Washington Monument Association Harry Fleischmann “Ting Alexander J. Wedderburn The Movement Association Swangoh

Petersburg Obituaries for H Frances and Mrs Tucker

Stephen H Frances aged 66 local merchant died this morning at his brother N J Frances Peters burg native of Minnesota survived by his father Robert Frances two sisters Miss Nenie and Nellie Frances of Minnesota and brother N J Frances of Peters burg Mrs Tucker of McKenney Dinwiddie county died last night from pneumonia after brief illness Her son Gordon Tucker died on the 10th from the same disease Mis ker contracted the disease while nursing her.

Petersburg Gordon Tucker Misker

Maryland Obituary Items From Rockville and Easton

Rockville obituary reports Richard Hickman aged 49 died at his son in law home near Colesville from a lung ailment. Easton notices note William H Ashton aged years died at his home adjoining Easton. he leaves a wife and two children. Samuel Sherman aged 84 prominent Easton financier died of a paralytic stroke. Suffolk man James Askew died after alleged hatchet attack by his father Ben Askew on Christmas. father in jail. Cumberland area Rhoda May burned to death near Fort Stone. her father Thomas Redinger badly burned trying to help. Hagerstown reports George W Spangler of Washington DC awarded Washington County scholarship to Maryland Agricultural College.

Richmond Farnam Washington Norfolk Baltimore Spelies Washington Post Olive W H Farnam Br JP Waddell Jefferson Hotel Thurday Harold Nines J F Waddell L. M Anderson Greenwich Cora Yulee J .C. Parker Philady Melton Fred S. Shults Phtans Hagers Trinity Lutheran Ruey Jacob Simon Allan Fredericksburg Murray Rose Ida Dilton Stafford County J Stansbury Wallace Agnes W Sullivan Fredericksburg Methodist W L Delly Leeshing Paulina Rodeffer Mark M Rodeffer Lovettsville Loudourn County Drew Hickman William & Hickman Lutheran Church Asa Richard John D. Rodeffer Johns Hopkins University Roanoke College Rockville Richard Hickman Colesville Fuhgs Easton William H. Ashton Ashton Washington, DC Haston Robert B Blliott Misa Charlotte Ashton Samuel Sherman Suffolk James Askew Ben Askew Askew Cambarland Rhoda May Thomas Redinger Fintstone Cumberland Washingtonian Hagerstown Hagerstown School Board Washington County Maryland Agricultural College George W. Spangler Washington, D. C

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood and Health

The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to keep blood healthy by purifying it, claiming cures for many blood diseases and offering tablets and liquid forms. It asserts widespread success in eliminating scrofula eczema rheumatism catarrh and other ailments through a pure blood regimen.

Hood

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