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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

17

Art Council to Organize as Lincoln Memorial Idea Favored at Some Pace

Aroly meeting of the Art Council is set for February 9 at the Octagon House to organize and discuss the Lincoln Memorial site. The plan to reduce the body to ten members faces resistance from architects over workload and structural concerns. The council will also weigh Congress and Treasury Bureau input on the memorial project and the balance of labor among architects and officials.

Lincoln Memorial Bartholdi Roose Counci Fing Arts Gusthere of Architects Congress Harty Bureau of Pos Ants Fy Okie Mason Pat Dt Rmale Bi We Pureaa Paris Treasury Thierry Arehs LOS Paiaters San Seulpat Sizz Council Tartaldt Sinptur Glenn Brown

Will change noted in death by own action case

Fragmentary report describes a death by action connected to a will change. It mentions Poe ev unm ans Morse and Paulh interest fe aden Garba, a wedding context, and a minor boy. The text references a will prepared by Latin and a residue of property to four beneficiaries amid discussion of sale and settlement.

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Two Women Die of Burns in Fatal Fire

In a deadly blaze yesterday two women died from severe burns. Pauline Moth Stine and Sheva Wannanton Bue Ike Jens Vuh wide of the Rew 1 fivay- Foy Le Battarate comfeence of the Maoist Eplecanmetauerh died shortly after the incident. The fire started when clothing ignited during chores at the dock, leaving the victims and others injured and seeking safety. The tragedy prompted an investigation into the cause and safety measures at the location.

Sheva Wannanton Bueike Jens Vuh Pauline Moth Stine Wiare Sersant Gris Balsto Armin

Night Rider Jury Discharged After Brief Deliberation

A jury in the Night Rider case was discharged after a brief deliberation with no verdict reached. Proceedings left unresolved as jurors reported disagreements amid fragmented testimony and unclear charges.

Tial Verdut Soli Vace

Taste Is Sure Stomach Guide

An influential text on taste informs that taste buds and the tongue map flavor perception to the stomach’s needs. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure, claiming rapid relief, renewed gastric juices, and healthier digestion. The ad urges readers to order trials via F A Stuart Co. and lists Marshall, Michigan as the address.

Wien Sumaels Siuaat Hoy Stuart Rurriee F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Man charged with mail fraud linked to silk dealer crimes

Special to The Washington Post Morgantown West Virginia January 28. After nearly a year of post office inspector work authorities arrested a man known locally as 3 B Redaton and at Grafton and Waynesburg Pennsylvania. He allegedly used mail fraud to obtain goods from wholesale dealers costing victims more than forty thousand dollars. He dealt in silks and silk dress goods, moved frequently, and used multiple aliases including M Cronson and J B Ralston. He was taken to Pittsburgh for a hearing.

Washington Post Morgantown W. Va United States Post Office 3.B Redaton Grafton Waynesburg M. Crow Ig Eald Pittsburg Post Office New York M. Cronson J. B. Ralston

Resent Thrust At Gen Lee Critics Censure Award Judges

Richmond chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy censures Dr. Alderman Dr. Smith and Dr. Finley for awarding a $100 prize on a Columbia University essay that calls Gen Robert E Lee a traitor Christine Boyson of Minnesota received the prize The group demands the judges reveal their reasons The controversy spreads to North Carolina and other chapters with next annual UDC meeting to consider actions Officers were elected: Norman V Randolph president Edgar Taylor vice president Thomas Bocouk second vice president Hugh Muler treasurer Mary Burney Baughman recording secretary Helen Meinivre corresponding secretary A B B Blennet registrar.

Washington Post Richmond Alderman University of Virginia R. Alphonso Smith University of North Carolina Finley New York Ciy College United Daughters of the Confederacy Columbia University South Riss Christine Boyson Minnesota Robert J. Lee Lila Marning Lee Camp Hall Puybe Miss Boygan Daughters of the Confederacy North Carolina Norman V. Randolph Smith Wimtey Miss Boyson Mhss Boyson Gen. Lee Nis United States England Edgar Taylor Thomas Bocouk Hugh Muler Mary Burney Baughman Helen Meinivre

Mortons Gift Unavailable Elate West Virginia Tuberculosis Site

Special to The Washington Post report from Terra Alta West Virginia states the tuberculosis commission of the State Legislature returned from inspecting property offered by Leyi I Morton at Red Sulphur Springs for a sanitarium. They opposed the Terra Alta plan noting foggy grounds narrow approaches and structures facing west. Acreage estimates indicate two to three hundred acres would be needed to adapt the site.

Washington Post W.va West Virginia Leyi I. Morton Red

North Carolina notes on universities and reform efforts

North Carolina notes report Bishop leaders day at Baptist University for Women Kalelgl with President Poteat Wake Forest Lay St Marys Stockard Peace Institute Vann Davidson College Henry Lewis Smith as the orator Three hundred attendees including governor and state officials The North Carolina Anti Saloon League seeks support from 1300 pastors for Feb first Sunday services and a $4000 annual fundraising target Erwin cotton mill plans a new mill with spans of several thousand spindles and higher production Durham shifts to paid fire department readiness cost around 1500 with potential insurance relief Three Confederate veterans seek pension increases with a target 30000 veterans under test Public School Superintendents meet in Raleigh 115 members with talks on science nature training feminization of schools Queen City Glass Works Cumberland inspection for reopening with hopes of 30 workers and city privileges pending

Baptist University For Women Kalelgl Poteat Wake Forest College Lay St. Mary's School Stockard Peace Institute Vann Baptist Uurversitg Henry Lewis Smith Davidson College North Carolina Confederate Veterans of Durham General Assembly Nouth Carolina Association of Public School Superintendents Raleigh I. C. Griin Salisbury

Masonic Fair Takes Shape In Alexandria Armory

Preparations for a Masonic memorial fair to raise funds for a George Washington monument in Alexandria are well underway. The event hinges on the armory transformation under A D Montier supervision with women to run booths tomorrow morning.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Sas George Washington Alexandria-Washington Lodge A.M Armory A. D. Montier J. E. Shinn L. ©. Barley W. M. Smith Charles J. Callahan William J. Beathe Samuel W. Pitts Léopold Ruben B. G. Par 4Sham E. H. Kemper A. H. Oehlert R. J. W. Fuller Hubert Snowden T. JB. Cochran Finance Charles H. Callahan Judgs L. C. Barley Willam 3. Smith B. Cochran Shinn T. EB. Cochran W. L Allen Frank C. Spinks C. H. Callahan W. Timberman GM. Marshall Andrew Jackson Dinwiddle F. W. Latham Lou Howell Cora Cochran J. 12 Alexander Raymond Hulfizh William x. Smith Tudge L Bartes, Jr Charles ‘T. Linsey C. B. Marshail Wid Perry Che Muste George HI. Hoang Charles HI Callahan Alien Fred Birneli Darrett Ccchtan

Charles Dean Acquitted In Whisky Theft Case

In Alexandria court Charles Dean was found not guilty after about 45 minutes deliberation in the Commonwealth case accusing him of stealing a barrel of whisky for a freight car near the city yards. The State's evidence mirrored in a related indictment against Harvey Lunsford, who also received a not guilty verdict. During the proceedings a prosecution witness admitted giving false testimony in a prior hearing.

Alexandria Corporation Cout Commonwealth Charles Bean 5. G. Brent Edmima Larke Washington Dean Brent Harvey Lunsford Lunsford Joseph Green

Joy Work And the Other Kind

A promotional fragment urges breakfast with Grape-Nuts to boost health and daily work joy. It cites testimonials and the idea that proper nourishment fuels productivity and happiness at work. The ad promises readers a healthier start and references The Road to Wellville.

Virginia Briefs Highlight Local Developments and Incidents

Former Mayor John B Pinner of Suffolk seeks capital funding to start a file mill with three white girls to be paid 3 to 0 per week. Roanoke fundraising panel chaired by Meyer Joel H Cutchinty approves 16000 in city bonds. Welmouth rural free delivery to 100 families starts April 1. Chatham jury in alienation case fails to reach verdict after four hours. Roanoke fire department records its first injury as Lieut Meadow breaks an ankle. carbuilder Seth I McGuire fatally injured when a car overturned at Roanoke Traihead shops.

John B. Pinner Suffolk Roanoke Alnking Fund Meyer Joel H Cutchinty Roanoke Pula Fire Department Meadow Rre Seth I. McGuire Roanoke Traihead

Fatal Mine and Local Turmoil Hit West Virginia

In Franklin West Virginia William Salth died after a collision on Incline road of Piedmont and Georges Creek Coal Company. A broader strike at nearby coal fields sees 4 percent of workers demanding higher pay. Authorities probe poison suspicions against a farmer near Buckhannon. A glass plant in Sistersville restarts under Morgantown workers forming Independent Glass Company. Maryland court actions noted with cases from Baltimore and Bathimore. A large timber land fire near North Mountain threatens acres near Clear Spring as winds drive spread.

William Salth Mina Eas Piedmont and Georges Creek Coal Company Franklin Ioyser Hospital Uemnhouing Coal Company Versdale Atempt Aga Williams Buckhannon Johm Zirkle Paris Hagerstown North Mountain Clear Spring

Supreme Court Adjourns to March Spring Term

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond adjourned without decisions. For ten days only three judges sat, with a spring term set for March 2. The court expects many opinions by early April and will hear focal cases on that term’s second Thursday. Arguments today included Norfale and Westen Bellwar Co. v Munsells Administrator and Georgia Industries Realty Co. v Administrator. The court will reconvene March 2.

Spel Washington Post Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals Norfale and Westen Bellwar Company Munsells RM. Hughes Plaintt Erro Rubmont Mckhame, Jr D Tusher Brooke Erst i Justis Ve Georgia Industries Realty Company W. Js Royall Plainult I. ii Williams

Obituaries Across Cities Note Winter Deaths

Staunton Emma EB Fravel widow of Philip J Fravel dies after long illness aged 77 in Woodstock Emma EB Fravel survives four sons and two daughters Winchester William Hodges dies aged 82 retired businessman leaves wife and one son Frederick Jesse Washington Starr aged 71 dies after lingering illness Hagerstown William Chrissinger 77 carriage maker dies en route to hospital first wife Miss Hammersin second Miss Sherley Annapolis Miss Margie Myers 33 daughter of Henry Myers dies of heart failure Washington and Easton notices also mention Maryld obituary and PAZO Ointment ad links to itching and hemorrhoids treatment.

Baltimore H. J. Fravel E. Sager Pittsburg Anna Fravel Winchester William ¥. Hodges Frederick Jesse Washington Starr Hagerstown William Chrissinger Washington County Hospital Mary Hammersin Sarah Sherley E.W. McCost Capitol Washington United States Easton Rosanna Bretgail W. EL. Withgolt Annapolis Margie Wilzabeth Myers Henry B. Myers

Antisaloon League to Open Richmond Headquarters

Local men report plans for a Richmond Antisaloon League headquarters to back a gubernatorial campaign. Dr Camion is said to have discussed a campaign strategy and the office would open immediately after a state convention. Judge William Hodges Mann may use the offices as campaign headquarters.

Shingtem Richmond James Cannan Antisaloon League Camion Tr Tg The Antisaicon League William Hodges Mann

Thirteen Hurt In Crash At Railroad Yards

In Ridgeley opposite Cumberland early today a caboose shifted while a new brakeman moved it. Thirteen men were injured and taken to Western Maryland Hospital. Millard Imes internal injuries, B Slitley sprained foot, N Davis ankle sprain among the injured.

Washington Post Cumberland Maryland Ridgeley Millard Imes B. Slitely N. Davis Western Hagerstown

Individual suits ordered for Jamestown Exposition subscribers

In Norfolk Virginia a United States court orders service of process on 12 percent stock subscribers sued for alleged due amounts. A special bounty US marshal will be sworn in to assist, with service not expected to complete for about a month.

Speval Tac Washingt Norfolk United States Marshal

Greensboro street railway sale forms NC Public Service Co

The Greensboro Lied Company sale to a New York syndicate ends with property including the street railway and electric lighting system and gas plants. Greensboro High Port and Winston-Salem interurban lines will be part of the new North Carolina Public Service Company capitalized at 7,00000 with plans to raise to 5,0. The deal aims to fund additions cars and gas improvements and begin work on the interurban sin soon as the Greensboro system is ready. The inward effects cited as worse, with health claims in the text.

Spena Wington Pas N Oc Dan. Js Greensboro Lied Coli & Co New York Greensboro Street Railway Greenshoro Tranc Greensburo High Port Winston-Salem Nal North Carolina Public Service Company Capital Aia Ua Improvi Greensboro

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