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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
3
A local philanthropist, withholding a portion of funds, backs a new building project led by Bishop Harting and church groups. The initiative, tied to a Potomac area land purchase, aims to support a religious community and related social services. Community leaders, including Mesner and Davenport, urge broad support and fundraising efforts.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a robbery case with two Black suspects and related mentions. The text is garbled, but references a police case, possible victims, and a court or legal context without clear dates or outcomes. Specific names and places are unreadable.
Report from Camden Maryland details a naval test with a torpedo and a destroyer, noting speeds around 42 knots. Visser and Captain Genevlevn are referenced in a ceremony, while an ad section proclaims free want ads and emphasizes fast secure results.
A Washington publicity contest results show a push for a permanent publicity bureau to market the city. Suggestions include a capital slogan Washington the Beautiful City of Our Nation and leveraging conventions and expositions to boost business and tourism. Public minds the use of newspapers to spread data and attract advertisers, with editors guiding content.
Col Abbott directed park policemen to enforce a new order prohibiting motor vehicles likely to create excessive noise odors smoke or unsafe congestion in district parks and reservations. The rule, urged by Col Aubert and Cosby, aims to curb disturbances during concerts and crowded afternoons by excluding noncompliant vehicles.
Comptroller of Currency sustains that Noole Butler cannot consolidate court fees to boost personal compensation. Butler, clerk of the United States circuit and district courts in Indiana, sought 1.5 percent of combined gross fees. DOJ disallowed the claim. comptroller upheld the denial as invalid.
Breeders plan to ask New York legislators to ban two year old races. The proposed bill would forbid all associations in the state from offering such races until August 5 to ensure the horses reach a safer development stage. Some horsemen may oppose the measure.
Four Washington women joined the Young Women's Christian Association delegation at the annual conference held at Lake George New York. The group marched in the inauguration parade with flags and band, sending a photo to President Taft as Washington hosted a prominent display.
A $75,000 blaze in Orange Virginia swept two groceries, a lumber plant, a hotel, the Orange Star building, a printing shop, a railway station, and the Piedmont Hotel among others. Firefighters from nearby Charlottetown aided, but the inferno destroyed and damaged several blocks along Railroad Avenue.
A 19 year old woman from 19 Fet Avenue reported a Maltese cat owned by Katherine Specht climbed a pillar on the First Avenue elevated line at 7 am. Bystanders feared the cat strayed onto the third rail but it merely headed home. Specht notes a rule of kittens nearby living peacefully just below the rails and visits by the mother.
A dump was thrown at the North Side home of Tony Tovelacet, a wealthy grocer, last night causing damage and minor injuries. Police investigate after Tovelacet recalled recent threats and letters demanding money.
The Rev. Wi Served the Parish for Awenty. Yparu Organization Song Known "the Washington Parish" "Bishop Gibeon" to lay the cornerstone of Christ Church at Colonial Beach in August. Speakers include Episcopal clergymen from Maryland and Washington. A large choir from various churches will sing. The cornerstone is marble with inscription in memory of William B. Latane. Architect Alexander H. Sonmemann of Washington designed the building. Plans call for cement block construction, heated and illuminated by acetylene, with oak pews and altar rail. The cement block is being made at Wakelet Al, Bridges Creek, Wa, birthplace of George Washington, under Wille Wilson. Colonial Beach parish is the Washington parish in the diocese. Early services were held at Oak Grove, St Peter's Church, then a building fund began, led by women. The building board has a large membership. officers include President Mrs. P. Ninds, Treasurer Miss N. B. Colton, Secretary Mrs. W. F. Repshew. They already procured baptismal font and communion service.
The Pennsylvania Railroad buys 400 200 worth of unimproved real estate in downtown Pittsburg from H H Frick, aiming to build a multistory skyscraper complex including a new union station at Pineyune and Grant streets. Frick plans to block light to the Carnegie building, asserting a fourteen story hotel nearby will rise.
A barber recounts a rude customer who insulted him while in the chair. The customer mocked the shop and demanded special treatment, sparking tension. The barber endured the abuse, performed a standard shave, and the following day the offending patron was promoted from chair 2 to chair 4.
The Alexandria city Democratic committee met at the Opera House last night and set the August 5 primary date for state officers delegates and city committee seats. Current committee members seek reelection with no expected opposition. prospective candidates may file by July 27. Resolutions authorized each candidate to field a representative at each voting precinct and empowered ward judges to act as clerks for vacancies. Estimated city expense around $200. next meeting set for July 28 at 8 pm.
Miss Charlie Steele daughter of Mr and Mrs Nevell Steele of Moarey Hill Annapolis will wed Ensign Lew Mortar Atkins. Atkins earned appointment from Montana and belongs to the class of 196, now assigned to construction ships at Boston Navy Yard. He is brother of Ensign Arthur Atkins, who married Frances Terry last year at the Naval Academy.
The United States government sues Atlantic Coast Line Railway for 10,900 in registered mail losses plus damages to mail equipment. The suit, argued in federal court in Wilmington North Carolina, questions railroad liability for mail in transit and could reshape the national mail contract system. Judge Connor took the matter under advisement.
In Maryland a major yacht society gathering took place at Easton on July 2. Attendees from nine clubs planned the next regatta near Oxford, forming the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Racing Association under Col F Carroll Goldsborough. Participating clubs include Corinthian and Keystone Yacht Clubs, Capital Yacht Club, Hampton Roads, Baltimore clubs, and Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club. Private George Hedgepath of Fort Irish artillery was killed in a train accident yesterday near Newport News.
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling West Virginia July A 40 horsepower auto carrying young men descended a steep grade near Raymond across the river from Janis Circle The driver Donald Stringer 17 failed to control speed and the car sped down The occupants suffered various injuries with one man badly cut and another entangled in machinery The floor gave way and several riders were thrown or grasping for safety as the car reached the bottom all escaped serious harm
Richmond Virginia address by Daughters of the Confederacy advocates locating a private Abbey on the site of Ford's Hotel or the old Valentine House. Proposed to be memorial hall near St. Paul's Church in the capital with a Confederate Museum. The DAR may list the project under its duties and the plan calls for a memorial hall type abbey.
John Flemming was captured today after a desperate battle with Bherit Maung and accomplices near Big Creek, in Tinea fesuiby. He had returned from state penitentiary months ago to find his wife remarried to LW Mecos. Flemming and his brother Sam attacked McCoy’s home. McCoy armed and the shooting killed Sam Fleming and Meta Pheth. John Flemming, desperate and firing revolvers, finally surrendered after a long pursuit.
In Wheeling West Virginia a live wire incident left four boys shocked. One boy identified as Hater died instantly while Igead ant Cly Rules are believed to be fatally injured. Willis Serrump is expected to recover. A bystander guardian rushed to aid and rescue.
A Washington conference between Virginia State Liquor Dealers' Association leaders and several Democratic congressmen reportedly promised that if Henry St George Tucker wins the governorship, forthcoming liquor regulation would be softened. Attendees cited include Mel Folk, Joseph T. Lawler, and Norfolk's Maynard. The report notes Mann's followers fear a loss and signal party pressure shaping the campaign.
A tailor mishmash report states a man named Hemary A faced murder charges in Hass. The defendant allegedly carried and sold ammunition on Sunday, leading to a murder verdict and a sentence of fifteen years. An appeal was noted as filed with the Supreme Court.
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