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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1909

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17

Carmack Trial Brisk Over Exhumation Evidence Guns Behind

The Carmack murder trial of Col Duncan Cooper his son Robin and ex Sheriff John D Sharp resumes with juror selection amid rapid rulings. The state claims exhumation of Senator Carmack’s body proved bullets entered from behind. defense counters Robin Cooper may have acted to protect his father. Court adjourns after long voir dire as 4009 jurors await selection and possible trial this week.

Nasalie Tenn Jan Col Durcan Cooper Robin John D E. W. Carmine Judge Flat Tin Jas Teo Dty Coscatelinte Perme Upi Hector Carmack Pat Carmack

Washington Post Marriage and Death Notices

This note lists various newspapers including The Washington Post and others, suggesting notices may appear with extra charges for additional information or telegraphing. It mentions several papers such as Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal St Louis Republic and New York Times among others.

Washington Post Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal aMule Curie Koebearer Herald St Louis Republic St Paul Pioneer Press New York Syracuse Post Lilac Yin Public Ledger

Funeral Directors Listed in Local Notices

A catalog of funeral directors and embalmers appears with names and addresses including John R. Wright Co., R. F. Harvey's Sons, WM. H. Sardo & Co., Thos. S. Sergeon, Thos. A. Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, W.R. Speare, and Frank A Sprat, with locations on Tenth Street, Fourteenth Street NW, and F Street NW. Services noted as day and night availability, moderate prices, and in connection livery.

John R. Wright CO Embalmers Peemlines Tenth St R. F. Harvey’s Sons Vanatinus Chapel WM. H. Sardo & CO Fembalmers Cetag N. W

Stamp Taint on Meat Sparks Retailer Protest in City

Retail Grocers' Protective Association leaders condemn government meat stamping, citing carbolic acid odor and taste on branded cuts. They claim stamp odor harms sales and quality, though Dr. Harvey Wiley of the Agricultural Department says the stamp is not harmful to humans.

Serting Pertora Retail Grocers’ Protective Association Agricultural Department Harvey W. Wiley Wiley

LICENSED TO MARRY IN A MASS OF NAMES

A long list of marriages is recorded with numerous names and ages, each entry including the officiating minister. Separate couples span multiple towns and states, reflecting a broad roster of ceremonies. A final note reports Gibgon Branch Railway expansion from Hamlet to Olio, S C, extending 13 miles.

Gibson Branch Washington Post Raleigh N. C W. R. Bonsal Gibgon Hamlet Gibson Seaboard Airline Red Olio S.C

Prizes Given Militia Service Bars Presented at Center Market

Volunteers from the District of Columbia gathered with hundreds of friends as Representative Steenerson awarded medals and badges to National Guard members. Gen Elliott of the Marine Corps spoke on military schooling and readiness, while the Brigade Band played as a thousand or more attended this annual militia event.

Aris National Guard District of Columbia Center Market Arm Halvor Ssteenerson Militia Committee District Guard Gen. Elliott United States Marine Corps McLem George H. Hardes Steenerson Royal Guard Miliia Geners Steeerson United States Congress Twe Lara Capitol Thia Department Miliary Defense Samuel 8. Smiley Guard Harries Smiley Steanerson Urell Oufind Luther H. Reichélderfer James E. Bell

Most Successful Guard Ceremony Says Maj Bell

Maj Bell praised last night's event at the Congress Heights range and through the armory gallery as the most successful in guard history, concluding the ceremonies with high regard for turnout and coordination.

Congress Heights Armory Maj. Bell Guard

No choice in Illinois five ballots and deadlock

In a joint session the legislature casts a fifth ballot with no decisive result. Senator shows strength receding to 84 while Foss Shurtleff McKinley and Lowden appear as Republican rivals.

Foss Shurtleff McKinley Lowden

Not a Christian land sectarianism in schools

Springfield, Tr., Jan. 30 Five ballots were taken in a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly today without electing a United States senator to succeed Albert J. Hopkins. Hopkins led on the first ballot but drifted short of election as debates over the governorship recount and party duties continued. The joint session will meet on each legislative day until a senator is chosen.

Springfield General Assembly United States Albert J. Hopkins Hopkins Edward J. Shurtleff Frank Lowden Philadelphia Represent Itive Lantz Democratc Lawrence Stringer Gov Deneen Phdse T

Not a Christian Country Debate Divides Jewish Council

Philadelphia delegates to the Union of American Hebrew Congregations approve a committee to spread literature arguing that, constitutionally, the United States is not a Christian country. The debate revises the section to remove court references and supports secular schooling while urging a united front and educational pamphlets.

Philadelphia Twenty-First Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations U Sayera Max Heller New Orleans Supreme Court of the United States Rabbi Schulman New York Klein Central Conference of American Rabbis Department of Immigration Drlicher J. 5. Magnes Temple Emmanuel Kraus Chicago Magnes Council New York City Terael America Redeph Shalom Synagogue Jacob H. Schiff Senitt Arid

Man in Custody After Claimed Crucifixion Vision

A man described as Albert Woods, 18 H Street Northeast, told Sergt Carter he sought a gun and claimed to have witnessed a crucifixion at Pennsylvan ia Avenue and Thirteenth Street. Police restrained him after a brief struggle. he is detained at the First precinct for examination by police surgeons.

Sergi Carter Pennsylvania Avenue Thirteenth Street Sam Albert Woods First Precinct

Plans for Southern building board in Washington center

The Southern Commercial Congress outlines a plan to erect a Southern building on the St. Matthew's Church site in Washington. A permanent 15 trustee board will govern, with vacancies filled as needed and no officer salaries. The goal is a detailed state and county resource card index showing agricultural, mineral, and manufacturing resources.

New Orleans Southern Commercial Congress St. Matthew's Church Washington John M. Parker

Births List Includes Dozens Of New Babies

Birth notices record numerous newborns with fathers and mothers named. Entries show boys and girls born to families including Jones, Carria Evans, Haworth, Royston, Graeff, Harper, Krausa, Kapp, Richardson, McDonald, Proctor, Gately, Knott, Hillyer, Poindexter, and others. Details are fragmentary.

Hosa la Corte Alonzo_B Agnes M. Jones Edward Mary Jones Samuel Carria B. Evans Charles J Grace Haworth Mary M. Royston Peter B Lilis M. Graeff Leo Carrie Harper Wilhiem E Herriet V. Krausa Bruce E Seren S Watdo Iremlatt Bamen

Senate ratifies Honduras extradition treaty to curb crime

Senate ratification of an extradition treaty with Honduras moves to end the last asylum for U.S. criminals abroad. Upon presidential proclamation, extradition will be possible with all governments. The accord targets fugitives who have fled to Honduras, a noted refuge for U.S. offenders.

Senate Honduras United States

Court calls him immoral Agapomenites claim to live above morals

Washington cable reports the consistory court in Wells England found T H Smyth-Piggott guilty of immorality. Once a clergyman and Salvation Army worker, he led the Agapomenites who worship at Spaxton Somerset and call their home The Abode of Love. They reject marriage and claim divine spirit elevates them above ordinary morals. Police and church authorities aim to cleanse the blasphemous movement.

Washington Wells England T. H. Smyth-P.sgott Ben Smyth-Piggott Price Agapomenites Spaxton Somerstshire Salvation Army Roth Greece Glory Piggott London

Sperry Goes to France Reception in Marseilles Attended by Colonies

Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, commanding the second division of the American Atlantic fleet, was guest of honor at a Marseilles reception today hosted by the American consul general Horace Lee Washington. British consul general Guerney and members of both colonies attended in force as the admiral and his staff arrived and the orchestra played the American national anthem. Naples report follows with United States hat-standby reference dated January 20.

Marseilles Richard Wainwright Horace Lee Washington Guerney Naples United States

Connecticut flagship sails for Villefranche for a week

The Connecticut flagship of Rear Admiral Sperry departs this afternoon for Villefranche and will stay a week at the port. Meanwhile the Ajax and Panther repair ship accompany the Amenean fleet around the world and arrived here from Port Said. Death notices list numerous local ages and names including Nook W Simons and several others with varied ages from infants to seniors.

Ileship Connecticut Sperry Villefranche Algiers Ajax Panther

Mrs Evans Rogers Dead in New York Date

Susan Leroy Rogers, wife of Evans Rogers and daughter of the late Hamilton Fish, a Grant cabinet member, died today in New York. She was sister of Stuyvesant Fish and Representative-elect Hamilton Fish. Survived by her husband three daughters and a son William Beverly Rogers. Her son’s marriage to Miss Gracy Chapin occurred June 1.

Evans Rogers Washington New York Susan Leroy Rogers Hamilton Fish Grant Stuyvesant Fish Herr Husband William Beverly Rogers Gracy Chapin Alfred C. Chapin

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