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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1909

Page

8

Throng at Fairy Play Charms Washington Crowd

A fairy play titled jack the Giant Killer by Harry Howard entertained a Washington audience yesterday at Eyeas o Theater. Children under Miss Minne Hawke impressed with imitations and dances to benefit the Children’s Country Home. Notable performers included Minnie Saxton Mary McCain Edna Brown Mildred De Hart and Jeanette Poole with praise for the cast and performances by young society women and navy officers among the audience.

Washington Eyeas O Theater Jack Harry Howard Fav Muring Minne Hawke Vhrden Murmers Mike Olga Converse Converse Mary McCain Capt. McCain Edna Brown Camille Little Margeret Tucker George Abrams Hamilton Bell Elizabeth Rice Miriam Willame Minnie Saxton Hubbard Pauline Sullivan Adele Robinson Princess Wee Marion Robinson Thomas Murray Imogene Taylor Herald George Hornung Mildred de Hart Tis Harry Wella James Maloney Henry Augustua Willard Clifford Corbet Robert Burklin Steven McClellan Harold Draper Mamilton Bell Navy Murray Cobb Finley Miss Weeks Noble Dorothy Gardner Williams Miss Denny Miss Irwin Helen Downing Misa A. Fite Aliss Stevens Micses Murrey Ulisses Chew Henry Butler Wank Theut. Foote Fremont Rea Osterhaus Provier Defrees Chene Holabird Meyer Ethel Roosevelt Ulisses Meyer Vonstamm von Prittwitz Oder Horstmann Stephen B. Elkins Lloyd Huff Wanwright Saville J .T. Mann

Fragments From A Damaged Output Chronicle

Fragmented OCR text references December dates, various names, places, and events without clear context. It mentions towns, dates, and possible public notices, but the readable facts are scattered and incomplete, preventing a coherent summary of an event.

Marriage and Death Notices From Various Papers

A garbled OCR fragment lists marriage and death notices from multiple papers including the Nabington Post and Providence Journal. It references St Louis Republic and St Paul Pioneer Press with scattered names and dates, but readable specifics are sparse. The piece resembles a notice roundup across several 19th century publications.

Nabington Doring News Pattaburg Jonnal Heraia St Louis St Paul

Wife fainting in court as Lord Northland intimate claims spark test

In Kalburgh on January 22, Mrs Stirling testifies in a divorce case denying all charges against Abe Stirling. Theresa Danearne’s credibility is questioned after a witness links her to alleged impropriety with Lord Northland in Paris. Stirling accuses Northland of influence, while Mrs Stirling collapses during her husband’s cross examination.

Lord Northland Paris James Wasitine Kalburgh Stirling Too Abe Stond Talay Dinaner Stiling Justie Northland Norleni MiMag Les Theresa Dagarne Fengane String Cour Ieom Stirling Atherton le Strensly Tasaeat Derselt London Pal

Suffrage Critique Highlights Women Voting Impact

The address before the National League for the Civic Education of Women argues suffrage has failed in four states Utih Wake Wyoming and New York. It cites a Colorado juvenile court as a benefit and notes nine states with such courts do not vote. The speaker traces Massachusetts as the first state to deny ballots for women.

Wake Wyoming New York Kretorek Wood Ctvie W. J. Palmer Colomdo Colorado Wood Massachusetts

Troops May Halt Gambling in Jefferson Parish

In Teton Rouge January 2, Governor Sanders may deploy State troops to curb gambling in Jefferson parish where daily races are alleged to violate the Locke and racing law. A meeting with Adjt. Gen. Stafford concluded with a request to close Southport gambling houses and stop suburban betting or federal action will follow.

Teton Rouge Sanders Jefferson Parish Adjt Stafford Southport

German laborer Otto Schenitzer dies by self harm in church

Otto Schenitzer, a German immigrant aboard a steamship from Philadelphia, shot himself in the head at St Patrick's Church in Savannah. The man, about 40 years old, left a note saying he killed himself from anger. He arrived recently and was described as a laborer.

Washington Post Svannah Otto Schenitzer Philadelphia St. Patrick's Schenitzer

Roosevelt May Testify Before Grand Jury In Canal Libel Case

Persistent Washington rumors claim President Roosevelt could appear as a witness in the libel case against three papers over Panama Canal payments. The grand jury session included Secretary of State and Senator Knox, with Cromwell expected. indictments and new subpoenas loom as the probe progresses.

Knox Russell Grand Jury William Nelson Cromwell Washington Roosevelt Panama Canal United States Baker Iso Wiliam Nelson Cromwell Cromwell Mibu Rool Pennsylvania Atttorney Charles W. Russel Samara Va |Ons Tillman

Bowles Sued For 50000 Damages In Breach Case

Oakland reporter states Phinpx Bowles former secretary to Secretary Metcalf and admirer of a wealthy barker is sued for 50000 damages by Miss Clara Haggett on breach of promise. Haggett alleges Bowles frequented Washington as his wife and that Metcalf learned of the affair leading to Haggett being sent home. She says Bowles proposed marriage in 1905.

Wellington Oakland Cal Phinpx Bowles Metcalf Clara Haggett

Boy Rivals Fight Duel Ends With Serious Wound

William Pollak, 16, of Summit is hospitalized in Overlook Hospital after a knife wound to the chest following a noon duel with Arthur Tappan, aimed at settling a romance dispute among classmates at their Newark area school. About twenty students witnessed the fight.

Newark N. J William Pollak Summit Overlook Hospital Polak Arthur Tappan

Acting Rector Likely To Be Reappointed At Catholic University

Catholic University trustees must submit three names to Cardinal Secretary of Studies in Rome for a permanent head. Temporary rector Dr Thomas J Shahan, appointed after Bishop O Connell, may serve until April as the board selects a long term successor. The board meets April 20 and 34 to choose new candidates.

Catholic University Rome Cardinal Gibbons Thomas J. Shahan Cathole University O’connell Apra Lotheese Shahan Qubi Board of Bughes America Sarolll Carrell O'Connell Carroll Sevlena Mont Congregation of Studies Dr. Shahan jTanat Baltimore Jfe

Leavitt Suit for Custody In Lincoln Nebr Daughter of Bryan

Ruth Bryan Leavitt seeks absolute divorce from artist William Homer Leavitt in Lincoln district court with custody of their two children Ruth age four and Bradford age three. Petition filed by uncle T B Allen, later withdrawn to limit publicity. hearing not until 30 days hence.

Washington Post Lincoln Nebr Ruth Bryan Leavitt William J. Bryan Absolute Liverce Ia District Court Wiliam Homer Leavitt Paris Allen Ies Nebraska Ruth Bradford Mr. Bryan Marinet Bryan Fairview New Orleans St. Louis Denver Ruth Bryan Bryans Leavitt Quraver

Men’s Coats and Trousers Price List

A dated advertisement lists clothing prices including various men’s coats from 15.00 to 22.50 and 25.00, raincoats 20.00, 22.50 and 25.00, and trousers priced at 30.00 3.50 4.00 5.00 36.00 and 86.50.

Leeds Devil Legend Spreads Fear in South Jersey

A Philadelphia sourced tale reports residents in South Jersey rally around belief in the Leeds devil a winged creature leaving hoofprints in the snow. Witnesses include George W Gregory Bridgeton residents and Cape May Courthouse locals with varying accounts and fear spreading through communities and rumors of sightings.

Philadelphia South Jerey Leeds George W. Gregory Kensington Cape May Gregory South Jersey Toost Cattell Gloucester County Edward L.r Sturgess Glassboro Andréw Slater Camden

Wreck near Johnstown Plates Two Trains Collide

In Pennsylvania near South Fork nine miles from Johnstown two railroad passenger trains derailed. Early reports say five killed and many injured as doctors rush to the scene. communications are hampered by the wreckage between telegraph stations.

Johnstown Dan South Fork St. Louis

Diplomat Hart Injured in Streetcar Collision

Count von Wedel, counselor and first secretary of the German embassy, was slightly injured when a street car hit the automobile he rode in at Fifth and G streets NW around 4:30 PM. He was dazed briefly, aided by Policeman Hughes, and taken to his apartment at the Portland before summoning a physician.

Count von Wedel Hughes Portland von Wedel Goig Fifth

Morgan buys Washingtons sword from Baltimore woman

J Pierpont Morgan purchased the sword used by Gen George Washington when resigning as commander in chief from Miss Virginia T Lewis of Baltimore. The relic may go to the Mount Vernon Association for permanent display. The price was not disclosed though Senate action to fund such a purchase once reached 5000 dollars. The rapier features a silver spear handle and guard with parchment strip and silver mounted grip.

Pierpont Morgan Baltimore J. Pierpont Morgan Virginia T. Lewis George Washington Continental Army Annapolis States Senate

Gift by Levi P Morton to WV for Sanitarium

Levi P Morton of New York offers through Gov Dawson to give West Virginia his Red Sulphur Springs summer resort for a tuberculosis sanitarium. The property includes a sulphur spring and a hotel for 500 guests, valued at 150000 dollars, and is pledged unconditionally.

Charleston W. Va Levi P Morton New York United States Dawson West Virginia Red Sulphur Springs

President's Big Fleet Plans Reach Washington Times

James B. Connolly sails on the White Star Republic to Newport News aboard the Vermont as Roosevelt aims to stage a grand fleet reception. A Pacific build up is favored, with the Republic carrying 500 tons of provisions to Gibraltar for transfer to a supply ship.

Washington New York James B. Connolly White Star Republic Newport News Vie Vermont Connolly Roosevelt Pacific Gibraltar Mespina

Weather conditions and river rises across regions

Weather Bureau reports Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers rising due to recent rains with further rises expected. A Western storm moves eastward, rain extends toward the lower lake region and near the Appalachian mountains. Central states see scattered rain and general fair conditions elsewhere on the Atlantic coast and Southwest. Winds vary by region with upcoming rain for the middle Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and mostly fair weather in remaining areas.

Weather Bureau Washington Pridey Sacramento San Joaquin Satusany Lower Lake Region Appalachian Mountains Atlantic Coast Guilt Gulfes Afiddie Middle Atlantic Central States Midle Upper Mississippi River New England Middle Atlante Canal South Atlantic East Gulf Cut Gulf European

Refuses to Quit Jail Doctor Paroled After Sought Pardon

Dr Renbe Thompson a practicing physician paroled from the State prison last month after an eighteen year sentence from Monmouth County refuses to leave the jail. He sought a full pardon but the Board of Pardons granted only a remission and he argues the parole bars his return to medicine. The case has drawn attention as he remains in custody pending further action and questions about rehabilitation and professional practice.

Trenton Renbe Thompson Monmouth County Board of Pardons Cssboard Hawes

Licensed to Marry in Perch, Bundy Files Musings

In Perch Mosier BF and Bila Fiddell chart a course as Bundy unties the knot. The brief notice hints at nuptial plans and local arrangements amid a muddled OCR fragment.

Perch A. Bundy

Senate Debates Salary Cuts and Elevator Raises

The Senate disposed of the legislative appropriation bill amid heated vote splits. Borah sought cutting the President’s pay from 103.0 to 75 dollars, defeated 41 to 7. McEnery and Newlands backed keeping 1000. La Follette and Nelgon pushed elevator workers’ pay from 1200 to 1400. Hale gave notice to take up the urgent deficiency bill on Monday.

Senate Lala Borah Messrs. McEnery Newlands Beveridge Brown Burkett Clapp Dixon Follette Smith Michigan la Follette Nelgon Hale Committee On Appropriations

Porto Rico Attacks Judge Demand for Removal

The Porto Rico House of Delegates plans a resolution to President Roosevelt urging removal of Judge Bernard S. Rodey. Delegates claim the U S district court for Porto Rico under Rodey fosters hostility and misapplies old law, seeking judge removal or, failing that, congressional abolition of the court.

House of Delegates San Juan P. Rydan Roosevelt United States Porto Rico Bernard S. Rodey Teeder Congress

Boy Labor in District Debate at National Child Labor Meet

Chicago January 22 reports feature an assault on the District of Columbia child labor law and an attack on efforts to conserve natal resources led by Andrew Sraper New York education commissioner. Seligman presided while Owen K Lavejoy criticized U S Senate actions and age limits for workers. The discussion noted a four year bill path and amendments allowing orphans, widows’ children, and Senate pages to work at ages as low as twelve.

Chicago District of Cembia Andrew Sraper New York U Chile Naanal Tsaae N Seligman Owen K Lavejoy Columbia United States Senate Senate

Chicago Woman Ends Her Life Over Work Strain

Alwe Gow, a 29 year old Chicago publishing firm employee, left a note describing overwhelming work load and fatigue before killing herself by asphyxiation. The message said she believed she had a right to end her life and lamented the lack of time for art, music, recreation.

Chicago Chicexs Mra Alwe Gow Flor Aloes

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