Southern Building Corp Plans $1.5 Million NW Office Tower
The Southern Building Corporation led by president Jo Schneider proposes a $1.5 million modern office building at 15th and H Streets Northwest on the site of the old Mathews Church. The Southern Commercial Congress will occupy part of the structure and hold stock in the firm to fund the project, with subscriptions sought from Southern organizations and a plan to raise $150,000 for the building fund.
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Southern Building Corporation
Jo © Schneider
Fifteenth
Anteette Orthwest
Southern Commercial Ongress
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Schneider Charles Douglas
A & Br
Leckle
Rob* Monell
South
Dhe Corporation
Sehnewer da
Jared
Bulldog Corporation
Southern Comcial Congress
Sng
Hind Im Che
Schneider
Bay Steamer Augusta Disabled in Chesapeake on Nov 4
The Chesapeake Seamship Company steamer Augusta, sailing from Baltimore, was towed into port after cracking its dredged hull near Wind Point Chesapeake Bay. The Augusta, in tow of the steamer Tavise, faced engine trouble and required assistance from nearby vessels including the Washington Star and the Longdale as she drifted toward port.
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Augusta
Baltimore
Cyhader
Port Notte
Chesapeake Seamship Company
Tag Tavise
Chesapeake Bay
Nortel
Washington Ster
Old Pont Comfort
Lonsvalle
Poisel
Dyspepsia and Digestion Problems in Modern Life
The article notes digestion issues arise from nervous, irritable states and indoor living. It links poor mastication and stress to dyspeptic symptoms. It cites men of letters, business administrators, financiers and professionals as prone groups.
Dyspepsia aid and market notes from Marsward dates
Medical text discusses gastric deficiency and sluggish digestion and touts Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy. It also reports wheat and grain futures near steady, with bets on December delivery and fluctuating prices, reflecting a mixed market tone and cautious investor sentiment.
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Chicago Sox
Eton Lowe
Tom Wiggatlo
Clements Trapona
Poriel
Aidade
Addreys
Stuart
Ompany
Stuart Building
Marswall
Yan
Stich
Presbyterians Hold Synod Meeting in Washington DC
The United Synod of the Virginia Presbyterians met this afternoon in Central Press Washington DC after a two day session presided by Mrs year in Washington. The officers elected include Aire J Calvin Bly of Richmond as president, Mrs T Johnson Union Theological Seminary as secretary, Miss J Rutherford of Richmond as secretary, Geer SMS as secretary, Mrs HOM rang aa secretary of Seungpean PL as secretary of literature and Moe A. M Howlton of Staunton as secretary.
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Syecla
Washington
Union of the Spat
Mra. Ie
Preas Nh
Axit
Chesapeake
Aire
Calvin Bly
Richmond
T Johnson
Union Theological Seminary
Misa J. Rutherford
Gt Richmond
Geer Sms
Hom ? Rang
Seungpean PL
Beatle
Chevy Aa
Iterature
Moe A. M. Howlton
Staunton
Enforcing Revenue Laws in Alexandria Man Charged
Lemuel Crawford of Alexandria County was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Joseph F Glover on a charge of selling liquor without a government license. He appeared before U S Commissioner RF W Garnett, pled guilty in a prelimining hearing, and posted bond of 700 for grand jury appearance. Minnie Nolan, wife of Robert L Nolan, died at 1113 Duke Street Alexandria. Grantville Broughton’s son Granville died at home in Alexandria. The city canvassed election ballots, with figures similar to the prior report.
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Washington
HOS
King Street
Alexandria
Lemuel Crawford
Alexandria County
United States
Joseph F Glover
Aleksandia
Fountain
Seattle
Internal Revenue
RF W Garnett
Crawford
Eastern District of
Vir
Minnie Nolan
Robert L Nolan
Duke Street
New $100 Million Bank Formed In New York
New York Nov 4 The Mechanics National Bank and the National Copper Bank merge to form the Mechanics and Metals National with combined deposits near 43 million. Mechanics founder Gates McGerrah becomes president of the new institution.
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of Mechanics and
National Copper
New York
Riz
Mechanics and Metals National
Mechanics National
National Copper Bank
Mechanics National Bank
McGerrah
the Mechanics
Merger Formed Between Intercontinental and Continental Rubber Firms
Two rubber companies merge to form the United Continental Rubber Company with 340 million authorized capital, 300 million preferred, and 6 percent cumulative dividends. Notable sponsors include Udrich of Rhode Island, Layard B Mudisch, Herman B Baruch, Henry Guggenheim, Daniel Guggenheim, Paul Morton, and William Sproule.
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Intercontinental
Continental United
Fronton N J. Novo
Intercontinental Rubber Company
Continental Rubber Company of America
Mereta Company
Tatercontinental Rubber Company
United States
Udrich
Rhode Island
Layard
Mudisch Herman
Baruch Henry
Daniel Guggenheim SR
Guggenhein Paul Morton Alisa A
Yan and
William Sproule
Fall term opens with Pocahontas land case affirmed
The U S circuit court of appeals in Richmond began its fall term with several decisions. It affirmed the lower court in the Abraham Card case against Western Pocahontas Corpora tion, involving land disputed since 1850 in Hatley and Wyoming Counties West Virginia with grants to James Welsh and Wilson Gary Nicholas. The opinion remanded other matters and reversed or affirmed various denials and directions in cases from Roanoke to Charleston and Norfolk, detailing outcomes and costs.
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Tan Wespington
Richmond
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Abraham Card
Western Pocahontas Corporation
United States Ditriet Court
Charleston
W Wa
Hatelyn
Wyoming Connties
Wva
James Welsh
Wilson Gary Nicholas
Rochester
Pany
Chumici
Roanoke Horse Sales Company
Huntington
W Va
Alr
Henry Scholz
Connie
Morris Afhmad
Boar of
L A. Scholz
Rogee
N’ Dyee
George Wvarne
McCoy
Cro Bug
Ees
Eian
Beene
Ace
Eveysnd
Directeeoral
Aimee Ams
Seattle
Soca
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
CL. Farmer
Florence
Pritchard
Chats
Darris District
Howell
John Ware
Green
Toro
Grit’ Horo
Piaindtt
Hugh Gordon Millar
Norfolk Et
Judes Kaller
Tagurence Compans
Home Water Supply Company
Fudge ScDowell
Autome Maryland Coal and Coke
Quemaboning Coal Company
Ta’ Ortor
Baltimore
Fudge Keller
Euler
Judgmant
Conte
Glalaklm
Maryland
Coal and Coke Company
Per Curlem
al Appellants
WiTtMam
Baik
Neo Cumberland
Appellees
Crowe
Parkornbarg
Trial Court of
Sartmbar
New Cumberland and
Parlor
Wiliam Marquet
Terar
State Mutual Life Enowrance Cumpspy
Cherlegtan
Courthouse Rededicated in Berkeley County History Talk
Martinsburg Berkeley County court building, remodeled for over 30000 dollars, was rededicated this afternoon with D H Lemaster presiding. Judge Faulkner gave the main address recounting Berkeley County's 1772 organization and the 1854 courthouse’s Civil War use as a prison by both sides, highlighting its status as a handsome cornerstone of the state.
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Judige Faulkner
Berkeley
Martinsburg
Washinston Post
W. Va
Berkeley County
D .H. Lemaster
Circuit Court
F Boyd Faulkner
Berkeley Cannty
Stach
Augusta County Medical Society forms cancer? no clear event
The Augusta County Medical Society was inaugurate a movement to establish a senitorium for the treatment of consumptives from that county Staunton will ask the cooperation of the county supervisors and city council to obtain an appropriation. Mary the 1 year old daughter of General Freight Agent J BR Rudin of Roanoke sustained burns Wednesday which resulted in her death.
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Augusta County Medical Society
A & Movement
Staunton
Mary
J BR Rudin
Roanoke
Divorce Granted to Mrs Emma Noonan in Winchester
Mrs Emma Noonan won an absolute divorce from Henry Noonan in Winchester yesterday. Mc Noohan emerges as a prominent horse trader in the valley and the settlement marks a notable local break in a longstanding marriage.
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Emma Noonan
Henry Noonan
Winchester
McNoohan
Pattonsville
Scott County
Tanae Smith
Virginia Weddings Roundup in Richmond and Tidewater
November 4 weddings include Mary Lela West and Petcy Ashton Seaton at Grose Avenue Baptist Church Richmond with Miss Manile West as maid of honor and An mett Seaton as best man. AlsoMiss Ate Miner wed Dr James Weary Calener on Colonial Avenue. George A Garnett and Anne Elizabeth Carter married at Plain View. Visy Nanda Gillespie wed Thomas Ritchie Pears in Tazewell at Raw S 0 Hall of the Presbyterian Church.
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Richmond
Grose Avenue Baptist Church
Mary Lela West
Mra West
Petcy Ashton Seaton
James
Manile West
Anmett Seaton
Norfolk
Ate Miner
George Miner
James Weary Calener
Béldue
Colonial Avenue
New Sparks
Melton
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Frederickeburg Hay
George A Garnett
King William County
Annte Eiizabeth Carter
HM Carter
Caroling County
Plain View
James T Lubank
Tazewell
Visy Nanda Gilles Ple
Joseph & Gilespie
Thomas Ritchie Pears
Presbyterian Church
Immediate Relief and Easy Cure by Cuticura
E Jefferson of Philadelphia recounts a long battle with a severe scalp condition. After failed treatments from multiple doctors and patent medicines, hospital care, and worsening sores, Cuticura remedies provided swift improvement and full recovery. Dated January 24, 1909.
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Cuticura
Hector
E. Jefferson
Reed St
Pphia
Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond Area
Obituary notices from Richmond and nearby towns report several deaths and personal notices. Veterans and relatives are named, with ages and locations including Spottsylvania County Charlottesville Fredericksburg and Roanoke. Also listed are lawsuits, marriages, and divorces affecting families in Virginia and nearby states.
Forest Fires Rage Across Virginia Mountains
Washington Post dispatch from Woodstock Luray and Hagerstown reports massive forest fires in Massanutten Great North Mountains near Winchester Virginia and Orkney Springs. Drought winds drive destruction of timber and homes with several hotels and farms at risk. crews battle fires across Punch Bowl and other ranges as hundreds of acres burn.
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Speciel
Washington Post
Winchester
Great North Mountains
Woodstock
Orkney Springs
Notten
Luray Va
Dunkard
Hagerstown Ma
Gillands Knob
Hale
Rose Warner Walliam Chaney
M L Beard
Albert Houck Jacob Myers
Punch
Bow
Runaway Carriage Injures Three Near Pimlico
Three people riding to Pimlico races were badly hurt when a frightened horse bolted near Belvedere Avenue. George E Davis and Mrs Mary E Davis were among the injured as the cart overturned and spectators aided the stalled vehicle.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Pimlico
Park Heights Avenue
Belvidere Avenue
George E. Davis
Huntington
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Mary E Davis
W Es Parker
Washington
Bryson Wood
R Jones
Department of
State Uniersity
Horae
Cee Ailon
Davie
Narrow escape as blast rocks Lynchburg tunnel
Sixty feet of rock collapsed in a new Southern Railway tunnel at Lynchburg Virginia on November 4 trapping workers briefly. The crew had just ignited a blast and escaped unharmed as debris fell but did not trap anyone. Construction is delayed by a few days.
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Lynchburg
Lynchbug
Southern Railway
Disfranchising Law Aimed At Maryland Municipal Votes
Special to The Washington Past reports Hagerstown Democrats plan a spring push in the Maryland legislature to enact a law disfranchising Black voters in municipal elections. The proposed measure would blanket all Black residents except those owning at least $3,500 in property, mirroring provisions in Annapolis and Frederick. The legislature would have the power to pass the law without voter ratification. Cardinal's Day Observed At St Charles College
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Washington
Hagerstown
Maryland
Annapolis
Westington
Ellicott City
St Charles College
Cardinal Gibbon
Edwin R Dyer
St Mary
Semmer
Cardinal
Fragmented May 1 1819 Bulletin On Medical Failures
The report details physician notes from the City Regents about orthodox treatments failing to cure certain patients. It discusses experimental or marginal remedies and patients in pain, with references to Bright’s disease and renal complications. The piece questions when withholding treatment becomes futile and calls for continued case reporting.
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Letlore
Thin City
Gardner
Eld
Welton
Ely
Eifora Sore Fulton
Henry Evans
Court appoints master to probe Norfolk and Southern finances
In Norfolk Virginia the railway receivership moves toward reorganization after the company failed to answer a petition by Fergus Bed, with Harry K. Wolett and Hugh W. Kerr recommending a special master be appointed to investigate the financial structure of Norfolk and Southern and its affiliates, and to file suit if needed. Judge Waddill orders the decree for appointment but notes the scope should be specified in a soon drafted decree.
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Norfolk Va
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Ailway Company
Fergus Bed
Weadheraer
Harry K Wolett
Hugh W. Kerr
Reid
Norfolk and Southern Railway Company
Waddul
Resignation of pastor Kindley linked to State Secretary post
Rev Bradley W Kindley tendered his resignation from Bedfond Bueet Church to become State Secretary of the Maryland Sunday School Association. He plans to move his family to Baltimore by December 1. A fire on the farm of T W Morris west of Hagerstown destroyed a barn, two mules, wheat, corn, hay, fodder, and tools, with losses near $1000 and insured coverage expected. Another fire near Rockville on Admiral Selfridge’s farm destroyed two barns and structures, killing two calves, with losses around $600 covered by insurance. suspected cause is a smoking farmhand.
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Bradley W Kindley
Bedfond Bueet Methodist Protestant Church
Maryland Sunday School Association
Baltimore
Morris
Washington
Thomas Shank
Hagerstown
Admiral Selfridge
Washington Post
Rockville
Ture
Fwo
Calyon
Meuranca
Captain's license revoked for steamer master
The master of the steamer City of Milford, BF McHorney, had his license revoked after an alleged assault on an assistant inspector. The action followed issues with life preserver requirements. Also named are new state deputy game wardens WA Morrison, George Kirk, and Tred Vogel.
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Arfold
Washington Post
Annnapolis
Tne
Jarne WA
Morrison Prince George County
George Kirk
Tred Vogel
Baltimore County
Angela Hamilton Convicted on Third Trial in Lynchburg
Special to The Westington reports Angela Hamilton was found guilty of first degree murder in the June 18 killing of Mrs Satie B. Hixhare in Lynchburg Virginia after 23 hours of deliberation. The defense, led by Drnsdale, filed two motions for a new trial, to be ruled on by Judge Christian on November 7, with two mistrials noted from the October term.
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Westington Fost
Lynchburg
Angela Hamilton
Satie B. Hixhare
Drnsdale
Christian Will Hea
Accident injures teen during hunting on grandfather’s farm
Oliver F. P. Glare Huguess Clark, 17, county commissioner's relative, was accidentally shot on a Maryland farm while peering into a lumber pile for a rabbit. He was rushed to a Washington hospital in critical condition.
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Rockville
Oliver FI P Glare Huguess Clark
Washington
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Spottsylvania County
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Miss Wattle
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Roanoke Va
John Carroll
Roanoke Street Railway and Electric Company
Carrott
Market House
Lena J Burt
Henry Richardson
Detroit
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Baptist Church
Misa Ethel
Derling
Henry V McConpry
New Glats Ma
W D Seeene
Southern Methodist Church
William F. Kearney
Cincinnati
William F Kearney
Treasury Building
Washington, DC
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Alexanarta
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Louvre
Jay Seana
Western Maryland News
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Marinello System
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