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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

43

Defy Mother Church Leader Accused of Mental Malpractice

Fourteen hundred members of the First Church of Christ Scientist in New York accepted the inquiry report into seven charges against H. Ligista Stetson, head of the church’s Boston board. The report absolved most charges, censured the New York church reader for bias, and highlighted disputes over power, authority, and alleged malpractice claims amid a heated congregational meeting.

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

Untitled Couple Elopes Amid Family Pressure in Crisis

A terse and unclear report describes a couple fleeing, facing family and social disapproval. They vanish in the northern region after a planned escape as authorities and relatives react to the abrupt union.

Fire Swept Washington Town Hits Firestorm

A Houston VA fire swept a Washington area town, damaging Ware hardware and several sites including the Dodson Hotel. The blaze began in a warehouse and spread to multiple cottages. Firefighters gained control near 10 o clock as passengers on the Norfolk Western line observed the town's peril.

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French murder trial portrait of Mme Steinheil continues

The central figure in the Steinheil murder case faced further cross examination by Judge de Valles as testimony highlighted her inconsistent accounts. The court scene grew riotous when Steinheil denounced the judge, prompting police and crowd unrest before order was restored.

Mme Steinheil Steinbell 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 Leader Pankhurst Sees Support for Suffrage

English suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst receives a Washington reception at the Raquel Suffrage Association in downtown DC. She notes broad sympathy for women's suffrage in the United States and discusses global interest, while avoiding a formal address. A luncheon will be hosted by the College Women's League at Sea Cup Inn.

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 Willp Logan Moa Carrs Bacon Foster Ruth M Gilewold Porter Marr Lockwood Helen R Tyndall Josephine A’ Rich WE DeRlemer Silas Hire Clare O Howard N Robinson George H Abbott 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 Sucamers L F Olney J A Zander Agnés C_ Thompson M M Barton Carrie A Patton Adele F Basainger Thornton Cameron

Carnival and Apple Show Opens in Martinsburg Pageant

The first annual apple exhibition and carnival under the Berkeley County Horticultural Society opened in Martinsburg with thousands attending. Awards include a silver cup from the Martinsburg Board of Trade for best one bushel apples and cash prizes for top barrels and boxed varieties. A street pageant and athletic events follow, with Miss Nannie Mall named queen of the apple blossoms and to take a prominent seat 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

Roosevelt Niece Marries Robinson at New York Ceremony

The Washington Post reports the engagement of Joseph Wilson to Corinne Douglas Robinson, daughter of Douglas Robinson, with the ceremony at the bridegroom’s brother Theodore Douglas Robinson’s home. Bishop Greer officiated as Rev Leighton Patka assisted, John Alsop served as best man. The bride, a Roosevelt kin, had no escort. Only close family attended, followed by a wedding breakfast.

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

Auction of Bank Assets Realizes Ten Dollars

In Nashua on November 4, assets valued at a quarter of a million dollars from a failed bank were auctioned for ten dollars. Lester Thurber purchased the items through the Security Trust Company of Nashua, while Sargent of Frank For Adsignes Thurber placed the sale. The bank was among 40 New Hampshire banks that collapsed in the 1890s downturn.

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 Prepares Washington Convention

The Baptist laymen gathered at Calvary Baptist Church to align with the Washington Laymen's Missionary Movement gathering set for November 11 through 15. Representatives from 21 District Baptist churches heard from Dr R J Willingham and Chatica L Rhoades on campaign activity and goals, with plans for 400 enrollees and Sunday rallies at Temple Grace and five Baptist 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

Martin Kaufman Arrested In Berlin In Fraud Case

New York financier Martin Kaufman was arrested in Berlin by post office inspector Henry HMI on charges of fraud related to the Cotton Goods Converters Company. Investigations traced falsified entries totaling 107000, with partner Isaacs facing moral responsibility. Kaufman had fled to Europe, with a Vienna hotel room later used to lure him back to Berlin for extradition.

Bert Noy Martin Kaufman New York 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 Berlin

Funeral rites held for Prince Ito in Tokyo park

Thousands crowded Tokyo Kibya Park as Shinto ceremonies for Prince Ito began at 9 AM. Imperial band led a procession to the shrine, with food offerings and speeches by priests. Ambassadors from Britain, America, and Germany followed, and the bier was moved to Omori for burial as a 18 mile route drew silent crowds. Seoul reports a parallel state funeral in Korea with Japanese observers 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 West Virginia Case

Special to The Washington Post reports Col A R Hutson, former assistant adjutant general of West Virginia, found guilty in Kanawha County intermediate court of embezzling 641 dollars from the state in 1905. Jury deliberated three hours amid bitter proceedings. Hutson allegedly used duplicate receipts to divert funds. penalty ranges from two to ten years in the penitentiary.

West Virginia Milka Washington Post Charleston A R. Hutson Kanawha

Lassiter Estate Bequeaths All to Brothers and Brother-in-Law

The will of Representative Francis Ries Lassiter was admitted to probate. Executor is his brother Charles Trotter Lassiter. The estate worth about 315000 goes to his brothers William Lassiter and Charles T Lassiter and to brother in law Deimond Williams of Richmond. The brother the pictures and library are left to his brother.

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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