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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

13

Defy Mother Church Leader Charged With Mental Malpractice

Fourteen hundred members of the First Church of Christ Scientist in New York hear the inquiry report on H L Stetson head of the Boston church. The panel absolves most charges of abuse of power and malversion but censures the New York church for bias against Mrs Stetson. The meeting, held at Central Park, runs from two to eight with factions arguing over the governor’s actions and the future of the church leadership.

Washington New York First Church of Christ Scientist Church J Ligista Stetson Cin Fe Verter Boston Mactice Ag Bost Virgil O Strickler Stetson Stricklers Phiten Vis Stetson Eitrth Nuete Central Park Riccamus Anigal Erolidt Bel Wire Stetsons

Honeymoon Escape Ends in Tragedy Near Sampson

A fragmented report recounts a couple's troubled escape on their honeymoon in Sampson county. Despite parental opposition and local warnings, the pair pursued the union, later disappearing in a northern cave. Authorities say a forthcoming explanation will shed light on the fatal sequence that left a young man missing and a grim aftermath.

Houston VA fire leaves town menaced by blaze

A fire swept through a Washington area town damaging Ware hardware and several sites including the Hotel Dodetts. Firefighters regained control around 10 pm as passengers on a Norfolk Western train observed the smoky town, now under threat of further damage.

Waanington Dosetts

Central figure in French murder trial continues on page

The trial of Mme Steinheil unfolds with dramatic cross examinations as she denies charges, defends herself amid tensions in court, and faces intense public scrutiny. Judge de Valles pushes for clarity while crowds erupt, and reporters note shifting perceptions of guilt and truth.

Mine Steinbell Henri Rochefort Advocate General Jude de l ‘Valles Alaims Mme Stember Mme Steinhofl Smeera Pelais de Justice Sustora Mme Steinheils Thea France de Valles Sare Third Republic Mme Severine de Vales

Women Honor Pankhurst at Washington Reception

English suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst receives guests at the Raquel Suffrage Association of the District of Columbia in Washington. She notes broad sympathy for woman suffrage in the United States, declines to advise American tactics, and prepares for a second address at the Old Masonic Temple.

Washington Henor Wmeilne Pankhurst Raquel Suffrage Association Distict of Columbia H Street Pankhurst England America Old Masonic Temple Ninth and F Streets the Post Atlantic Mire Pankhurst Jessie W Wright Equal Suffrage Association M_ Pethick Pankhursts Francis Marsh Gregory Political Study Club Catherine Farrar Mabel Foster College Womens League Charles M Pepper Federation of Womens Clubs Anna E Hendley Women's Suffrage Club Districs Eydla Adama-Williams Womans National Rivers and Herbers Congress Belva A Lockwood Willig Logan Carrs Bacon Foster Ruth M Gilewold Peeler Marr Lockwood Helen R Tyndall Josephine A’ Rich WE DeRlemer Silas Hire Clare D ‘Short O Howard N G Robinson George H Abbott M J Arnold Misa May Dougherty Sarah Harvey Porter M J Hosack Mary A Tyler Us Mortimer Eatia Parcons Bertha Baar EL Heilprin GB Harris Harriet M Stoih Mary C Huding Clare Sucamers L F Olney J A Zander Agnés C_ Thompson M M Barton Carrie A Patton Adele F Basainger Thornton Cameron J W Elce HC Gage Carrie B Kent M Curtise Stott Ruth M Griswold Pealer L Bradsida Wit

Apple Show Opens With Pageant Queen of blossoms crowned

The first annual apple exhibition and carnival under Berkeley County Horticultural Society opened in Martinsburg with thousands attending. Prizes include a silver cup from Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce and cash awards from West Virginia Experiment Station for best barrels and boxes across five varieties. The horticultural session met in the courthouse. WM Haws of Washington spoke on education for future orchardists. A big street pageant and athletic events follow, with Miss Nannie Mall of Berkeley County named queen of the apple blossoms and seated with attendants.

Martinsburg Washington Port W Va Berkeley County Bear of Trade O Mertinsburg J Hi Stewert West Virginia Dumbhess Sesson Horticultural Aociéty WM Haws Washington Agricultral Nannie

Niece of ex President Roosevelt Weds in New York

Joseph Wilson and Corinne Douglas Robinson, niece of Theodore Roosevelt, married at noon in New York at the bride’s brother Theodore Douglas Robinson’s home. Bishop Greer officiated with Rev Leighton Patka. John Alsop served as best man. Bridesmaids and guests were intimate friends and relatives. breakfast followed.

Roosevelt New York Washington Post Joseph Wilsop Corinne Douglas Alsop Connecticut Yale University Theodore Roosevelt

Bank Assets Auctioned as Worthless in 1896 Failure

In Nashua New Hampshire on November 4 1896 bank assets valued at a quarter of a million dollars were sold for 10 dollars by Lester F Thurber a descendant of Security Trust Company of Nashua. Sargent of Frank For Adsignes Thurber bought the items and regarded them as worthless as part of the winding up of the failed institution among forty New Hampshire banks that failed in that low economic period.

Nashua Noh Wecuris Atetian Lester F Titurber Nashue Sd Grabk Hotks N. Dakhig Anal Sargent Frank Adsignes Thurber The Security Trust Company New Hampshire

Baptist Laymen Rally Announces Washington Campaign

In Calvary Baptist Church the Baptist laymen gathered to hear about the Washington convention of the Laymen's Missionary Movement to be held November 11 to 15. Representatives from 21 District Baptist churches attended as Dr R J Willingham and Chatica L Rhoades outlined the movement's goals and enrollment targets, with plans for Sunday rallies at multiple churches.

Washington Laymen's Missionary Movement Calvary Baptist Church R. J Willingham Foreign Minsign Board Southern Baptit Convention Chatica L. Rhoades American Baptist Missionary Union Carréil Temple Grace Bifth

New York Financier Arrested in Europe on Fraud Charges

Martin Kaufman of New York, sought for $107000 frauds tied to Cotton Goods Converters, was tracked to Vienna and Berlin. Former postal inspector Henry HMI arrested him. extradition awaited. Partner M A Isaacs faced partial liability as investors pressed for repayment. A separate Norfolk case denied prescription on preferred stock issuance by Virginia Lee Company linked to James M Barr.

Martin Kaufman New York Berlin Bert Noy United States Post Office Henry Hmi Cotton Goods Converters Company Karimah M A Isaacs Hill Blura Blum Kaufman Isaacs Credit Mens Association Kaufmen Europe Lawrence Mass Eahufman Vienna Marvin Kent Norfolk Vn Wadaill Virginia Lee Company Fla James M Barr Seaboard Air Line Railway John A Caldwell B L Buléney Bristol Fea

Funeral rites for Prince Ito observed in Tokyo service

Thousands gathered in Kibya park Tokyo as Shinto rites marked the funeral for Prince Ito assassinated October 2. An imperial procession led by the band moved to the park, with foreign ambassadors and imperial princes in attendance. The three hour ceremony featured offerings and prayers before the bier borne to Omori for burial. In Seoul Korea a state funeral at the same hour followed Japanese rites with officials and notable figures present.

Washington Podt Pakyo Prince Ito Fuchin Kibya Park Tokyo Imperial Band Chopin Punerat Park Sakakibara Great Britain America Germany Lord Kiicherer Omori Seoul Korea

Col Hutson Found Guilty of Embezzlement in WV Trial

Col A R Hutson former assistant adjutant general of West Virginia was found guilty in Kanawha County intermediate court of embezzling 641 dollars from the state in 1905. The jury deliberated three hours as closing speeches denounced the tactics used. Hutson allegedly used duplicate receipts to misreport funds, with penalties set from two to ten years in the penitentiary.

West Virginia Milka Washington Post Charleston A R. Hutson Kanawha

Lassiter Estate Will Disposes Heirlooms to Brother

The will of Representative Francis Ries Lassiter was admitted to probate. Executor Charles Trotter Lassiter to receive the pictures and library. The remaining estate valued around 315000 goes to his brothers William Lassiter and Charles T Lassiter and to brother in law Deimond Williams of Richmond.

Peoik The Washington Post Petersburg Francs Ries Lauter Heather Charles Trotter Lassiter William Lassiter Charles T Lassiter Wbich Arother de Imond Willams Richmond

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