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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

19

Bitter vote on appropriations stalls reform drive

In a bitterly fought debate Democrats faced a breach of faith charge against Tawney over a deficiency bill. Expenditure of 434 404 is favored with part allocated to district improvements while 80 percent of his expenses during the current session are scrutinized. The vote followed factions within the appropriations committee and hints of bad faith amid partisan clashes.

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Quandary on Barry Statue Sparks Commission Debate

A state commission weighs two design proposals for a Barry statue amid a contested process. Me Connor and Jerome Connor are central figures as one design nears rejection and the panel considers a second prize winner’s submission. Meanwhile charitable efforts describe growth in a northeast Camp Goodwin and a New York channel grounding incident involving the steamer Pring riedrich Wilelm.

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Seven Buried in Ruins as Gas Improvement Structure Collapses

In Philadelphia on a busy reconstruction day the United Gas Improvement building on Market Street collapsed burying seven workers, including foreman Charles Larsen and laborer Alvin, as stones and debris blocked a subway entrance. Rescue teams labored for hours amid alarms, injuries, and a high casualty count.

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Taft urges Panama bonds for canal funding plan

President Taft plans to ask Congress to authorize a bond issue estimated at 38.7 million dollars to fund canal property purchases. The proposal, discussed at a luncheon with Aldrich Payne MacVeagh and Sutton, would extend financing to 1 percent interest and borrow from time to time as needed.

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Suit Seeks 30003 Damages From Auto Crash Plaintiff Injured

Walter Kelly by next friend Michael F Kelly sues George Bowle in District Supreme Court for 30003 damages alleging June 16 vehicle collision at Seventh and ML streets northwest left him seriously and permanently injured and unable to attend to ordinary duties. defendant Chipman named as driver.

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Openrock Cree kpark extension aims to improve park access

Engineer Commissioner Judson drafts a bill to extend car lines to Rock Creek Park's upper picturesque area known as perfect picnic grounds. Macfarland supports better access while planners seek federal aid and legislative action to connect from central terminus to the park, widening streets and sidewalks for pedestrians and transit.

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Meadowbrook polo players honored by Hurlingham Club

The Meadowbrook polo team, recent American Cup winners, dined at the Hotel Ritz as guests of the Hurlingham Polo Club. Viscount Valentia hosted with Duke of Westminster, Lord Shrewsbury, and notable English polo players present. Toast praised American players for widening English sports vistas.

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Fort Criticises Congress Speech Sparks GOP Rifts

Gov Portry denounces Congress and a pledge breach by Republicans while addressing a group at the Arrow Guard encampment. He accuses national and state leaders of breaking promises, urges party loyalty and warns of a split among Middle West senators over party alignment and independence.

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Hawaiian Defenses Tested Off Head Point

Military tests near Monetuer harbor assessed first time coastal defenses under Cap Willand Platt at the ordnance department. The Jeet Ruger defense near Hanaloululu was fired satisfactorily as the coast guard observed ships and strategic approaches.

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Loeb jewel case at pier sparks customs probe

Miriam Gedy appears for the owner to surrender a neck lace alleged to be part of a pearl set valued around 2 000. Authorities questioned authentic vs imitation gems and the case hovered over smugling links with a Canada route. Glossy details reference Mrs Fre mount Le Chesbrough and a Boston coastwire figure amid a broader customs debate. Gov Johnson’s health setback and Carl Mueller’s election as candy men president close the report.

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Sutton case inquiry opens to press in young Marine death

Sister of Young Marine Lieutenant to Attend second court of inquiry into brother's death. Mrs Sutton admits Miss Stewart had only slight acquaintance. Navy confirms sessions will be open to press as investigators seek full facts.

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Calvary Church Opening Set At Fuleseuth Azul Streets

Ground broken February 2 with cornerstone laid a month later for the new Calvary Church at the corner of Fuleseuth Azul Ji streets Northesst. The Rev Henry Philips of the Church of the Crucifixion Philadelphia will deliver the dedication sermon. Rev Vi Bennett oversaw construction and the ceremony includes a memorial to Bishop Satterlee and Mrs Harding. Donations funded the furniture for the new structure.

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Pythians Admit Rule Defeated at DO K IX Convention

Asheville NCTtly reports 15 A proposition to admit non Pythians to the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan was defeated at the DO K IX convention. Memorial services and installation of new imperial officers followed. Delegates plan to visit Lake Toxaway tomorrow. Cruisers ordered home. The armored squadron including the North Carolina Montana and New York at Naples will join Admiral Schroeders fleet in Provincetown, Mass.

Asheville Knights of Khorassan Pythians Tamarrow Lake Toxaway North Carolina Montana New York Naples Admiral Schroeders Provincetown Mass William Ud, Marshall

New dirigible torpedo intrigues Swedish inventor

Stockholm reports a new dirig tic torpedo by a Swedish inventor ABS aroused great interest. The projectile is operated by electors Hy Iexa oh Mate, has a range of 7200 yards, and its course can be altered when submerged. The operator’s will can trigger an explosion, and it travels at 1 knots per hour.

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Romance Ended In Washington After Alpine Courtship

A Swiss romance spanning years culminated in Baltimore then Washington as Rudolph Siegrist wooed Miss Marie Haileger Ang, promising to wait if he found fortune. He sailed to the United States, started a business in Portland, then moved to Washington where he found work as a clerk. Weeks ago he sent for Miss Haileger, who arrived with hopes of a future together, but a sudden tragedy followed as a steamer accident near Frankfurt altered their plan.

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Closing in Gingles Case on White Slavery Plot

In a heated trial surrounding Lacemaker Ella Gingles, prosecutors pursue a conspiracy angle alleging a white slavery plot involving Miss Barrette and others. The defense and public figures debate credibility as to whether a real conspiracy existed or if sensational defenses were manufactured.

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Ball Throw Breaks Arm In High School Game

A local game reports a player suffering a broken arm after a powerful throw. The ball incident occurred during a Sew Foivt matchup with Ro Team. Medical attention was given, and the player remains under observation as coaches review the play.

Unclear Army Orders Fragment Amid Messy OCR Text

Fragmentary OCR reads like military notices and names but remains garbled. It mentions FAO and ARMY ORDERS with scattered proper nouns and dates, lacking clear actions, outcomes, or places to form a coherent news item.

Movements of Naval Vessels and Related Naval Orders

Naval officers receive orders and updates on ship movements and stationing in early February. Reports mention locations including Kentucky, Newport, Cleveland, New London, and Procinistown with references to midshipmen and hospital weeks. The text notes vessel arivets, warrant statuses, and several officers such as Reeves and Bradt in various postings.

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Licensed to Marry Amid Odd Ledger of Names

A cryptic roster lists numerous individuals with varied ages and roles in an apparent marriage licensing or wedding record. Spelling inconsistencies and fragmented names like Be Thu Ter Janes and Rev Eugene J Con roll Mauzion Spenser appear, alongside many paired entries such as Gertrude and Marshall, and Jose with Sure. The passage reads like a damaged notice of marriages or licenses with multiple names and dates obscured.

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