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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
43
A children and families enjoyable day at Glen Echo featured lemonade, loaves, candy and car rides. Local Elks members arranged amusements for guests including a parade to the park, relays, and refreshments.
Miss Hilda Booker of Hampton married Franklin Nevins of New York today at noon in the Blair Pegram Wilson bungalow Huntington West Virginia guests included Captain Richard Coke Marshall Jr. and families from Washington DC New York and Chicago. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law and a motor car tour through Vermont followed the reception.
A dubious report from Newah claims a slayer killed John D Spencer at his Martinsville home. The tale, spread via rumors and alleged European links, is dismissed as preposterous by officials. Spencer was reportedly shot by a Black assailant. a large reward was offered, and a suspect was eventually surrendered.
Fragmentary OCR shows a wedding notice mentioning a sister named UVIXF, a Groom Robeuson, and a Nasby Lock location. readable fragments reference Mt 4 and Potavas root, with unclear names and dates.
A scrambled item from the Asheville region shows a tense standoff among vendors and participants. The fragment hints at a court or regulatory action with Furnish Evidence Again and brinks involving a cited town or venue, but the exact details remain unclear.
A disrupted OCR fragment discusses steel workers, council debates, and price changes. Mentions John M Galloway and a public notice about permits and time allocations amid theatre advert lines and classified cost notes.
A fragmented report recalls Manassas Day ceremonies with mentions of battles, troops, and local figures. Capt J Gratil gC Uns is noted as the officer of record, while names like Cush Jamea Hamgirdner and Arrurton appear in unclear context.
A fragmented notice recounts a death believed self-inflicted within a rural area. The report mentions a local resident named Ty and notes investigations by authorities, with unclear timelines and sparse details due to damaged text.
A Tennessee insurance agent from Johnson City was arrested and charged with embes zlement. Court records allege he misused client funds and denied allegations while the case proceeds in Western District court.
Court action halts strike at Wa ungton hospital amid patient care disruption. Details describe a legal injunction and statements from officials including Rev FET Betty, rector of the Good Shepherd Memorial Episcopal Church, and involvement of local contractor Geo M Carbaugh in associated matters. The report notes ongoing community impact and historical context of the church leaders in the area.
A list of commissioned officers and their new duties across multiple commands and regions. Deployments include assignments to the Naval Hospital in Sound Washington, duty changes in Maryland, California, and New York, and movements to Provincetown and Gardiners Bay. The report notes several lieutenants and commanders receiving new postings and ships or stations receiving personnel reallocations.
The piece outlines friction between Secretary Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot and isue with Director Newell over forests and irrigation. It notes Attorney General Wickersham and Senate committees getting involved, and details disputes on transferring forest lands to reclamation and the use of land certificates in lieu of cash for irrigation works.
Mr Newell has backing from Senators Flint Borah Jones Nixon Newlands and Chamber in support of his claim for a fair administration of the division defined by law. Insharen favors Mr Newell and opposes government pressure on irrigation while aiding landowners and water users. If Newell declined to discuss the controversy. GHford Finehot arrived in Washington yesterday afternoon and left for New York last night declining to discuss the Pallinger dispute.
A man named Bachrach buys gems under a supposed bargain with a stranger who posed as a buyer. The con involved arranging a pawnshop purchase and a split of profits after the diamonds were shown. The owners fled and Bachrach later learned the stones were unlikely to be valuable.
The hearing before Justice of the Peace Alfred Wilson in Bethonua Mi involved Wham Trace of Woodmontad and Mondis mateet and saw Alexander Morrison wounded. Morrison recuperates at Georgetown University as jurists hear accounts from Hoth Tract and Mrs MEntison, mother of the wounded man, who recounted events and her attempts to intervene.
A rogatory commission from the United States conducted secret testimony sessions at the American embassy, with witnesses sworn in by U.S. attorneys. The panel, led by Ambassador White, gathered information for the libel cases tied to Panama Canal communications, while counsel agreed no official evidence would be published.
Telegraphed plans show Emperor Franz Joseph approving burial for Don Carlos in St Toast Church at Trieate of the chods of Kun Cauios of Bourbon. Many followers have arrived from Spain for the funeral.
Kenosha Wisconsin July 1 reports say a man claiming to be former Judge Joseph Clarkson was seen near a lake area while investigations continue into his disappearance last week. A Wisconsin man described as a former Omaha district judge reportedly led a years long ruse, later admitting he hid as part of a deception involving a past residence and a hoax drowning.
A Washington New York inquiry reports Mary Mallon known as Typhoid Mary detained on North Brother Island by health authorities after biting fever cases linked to her. She resists, proposes marriage to a suitor, and fear grows over public health risk while officials debate quarantine and treatment.
Conrad Harms alias Henry Clifford, arrested here on a winding up charge, faced trial at the Old Bailey for bigamy. A letter from the prisoner offered to return funds if prosecution ceased, presented by H J Lyon of Bache & Co.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports the Isabella d Armond chapter of the Society for Improvement of Working Conditions of Chorus Girls of America chartered the City of Worcester for a one day outing. The trip drew many chorus members and chaperones, with a wine agent aboard and a lively if chaotic voyage through Manhattan and waterfront stops, ending amid the Herald Square Theater crowd’s chatter and lingering impressions.
Unclear OCR text references an American Par Jus Lie Canal honor in France with a medal awarded by FO Pedfeld of Cente Hidge. Mentions Edward Pedfield born in Bridge Ville Det, Tsk Annn age, and connections to Philadelphia. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings and lacks coherent facts or dates.
Lucienne Guevelmans wins the Prix de Rome for sculpture in a ceremony noted as a landmark for the prize. The article highlights Guevelmans as the first woman to receive the top award in this field.
Former Navy secretary backs mother’s bid to clear son, calling it proper though predicts no interview. The report notes trauma and death, with reference to investigations and ongoing interest from officials and supporters in the case.
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