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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

47

Virginia Capes And Inland Waterways Debate At Norfolk Meeting

Discussions at Norfolk focus on deeper waterways and Canal purchases, favoring coastwise steamship ownership by railroads opposition. Naval figures urged protection of Virginia capes, faster water routes, and tariff relief while rail interests push for canal and river improvements.

Virginia Capes Delaware and Chesapeake Canal Washington Norfolk Eata Sperry Cheva Tay Monroe

Dealers Elect Officers on Wel Ue

fragmented OCR text shows names and roles within a dealers association and a leadership election. key figures Lambert, Dyers, Teela, Peters, and Richmond are referenced alongside officers and a directorate. the item appears as a brief notice about internal elections and governance changes within a local trade group.

Mplement Wel

Digestive Medicines and Diets Mentioned in Vague Med Notes

Fragmented text discusses intestinal digestion issues and possible foods or remedies like oats and teas, with references to medicines, vitamins, and treatments. It notes digestion problems in the small intestine, mentions various substances, and includes scattered names and terms from a medical context without coherent narrative.

Runaway Boys Caught in Georgetown Detention

Charles Baleen and inward Ross both 16 from Richmond Virginia, brothers of Georgetown quarterback “Shorty” Balen, were arrested by central office detectives and held at House of detention. They fled their homes to avoid going to a book, claiming they had funds to reach the city but ran out after arrival.

Charles Baleen Shorty” Balen Georgetown Inward Ross Richmond Central Office

Murder of Hood family doubted in cremation theory

Special to The Washington Russ Bluefield West Virginia reports investigators doubt the Hood family were cremated after murder. Authorities believe a lamp sparked the blaze when a girl returned from church leaving a lit lamp to guide a brother. The family may have been asphyxiated as flames blocked their escape. only the aged father may have survived.

Washington Russ Bluefield W Va Hood

Arrest in death mystery shocks Richmond area

John H Miller of Henrico was arrested this afternoon at his home six miles below Richmond charged with assault on Miss Jesusé Wilson who died at the Virginia Hospital Saturday morning possibly as a result of an operation. Miller, married twice and divorced from his second wife, denied the charge. Detectives say they have a strong case against him of a grave nature.

Washington Richmond John H Miller Henrico Jesusé Wilson Virginia Hospital Pollee Miller Mis Ien

Frazer refuses demission as he faces Bethel move

The Lexington presbytery debated the possible transfer of Rev A M Frazer to Bethel Presbytery in South Carolina so he could lead Columbia Theological Seminary. Congregation members protested the proposal as Frazer voiced reluctance yet felt duty to obey. After hours of discussion the presbytery voted not to release him, with an appeal unlikely to synod.

Washington Staunton Lexington M Trazer Bethel Presbytery Nouth Carolina Columbian Theological Seminary Frazer Iust

Two Dead in Train Wreck Near Denmark South Carolina

Two people died and three injured when a Seaboard Air Line train derailed two miles south of Denmark at 2 am after a rail was removed. A colored fireman died under the overturned engine, and a tramp was killed while riding. The engineer and two passengers suffered non fatal injuries. Authorities pursued alleged wreckers, with another train derailment nearby attributed to the same actors months earlier.

Savannah Florida Seaboard Denmark Trump

Two Held for Murder in Greensboro Trial

Dan Coble and Arran Cillcott face murder charges in the Ligton Coble case after two long hearings ending this afternoon. The men testified under oath, with the defense pressing claims about a gun and allegations tied to Elliott, while questioning why the crime was not reported promptly.

Greensboro BL Justice Collings Dan Coble Arran Cilcott Ligton Coble Tartay Omnion Elliott

GIVES HOME TO ODD FELLOWS IN VIRGINIA

State grand lodge session in Wheeling West Virginia highlights a home for Odd Fellows in Elkins cost 150000 dollars. Henry G Davin former Democratic VP candidate presents the project while endorsing women’s university efforts in Virginia. Local obituary notes Garrett County treasurer William N Lohr’s death near Vinzet aged about icle. Gow Draper and staff visit Luray after touring Lit jai caves ahead of southern tour with Massachusetts Foot Guard escort.

Spee Wheeling Wo Odd Fellows Henry G Davin Odd Fellona Elkins Lohr Washington Post Cumberland William N Lohr Garrett County Vinzet Laton Heth Gow Draper Luray Syocie Luray Massachusetts Foot Guard

Child Bites Tongue in Two Special Co

The Washington Post reports the year old daughter of George King bit her tongue in two after a fall during a rough play. Surgeons repaired the tongue and expect speech to recover. The account notes the incident occurred in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on November 18.

Washington Post Parkersburg George King

Drowning ruled accidental in barges death case at Alexandria

Coroner's inquest in Alexandria found the drowning of Mallaan Piney accidental after hearing witness Edward Loyd describe leaving the barge Lily's cabin for deck and Piney falling overboard. Loyd attempted rescue but Piney exhausted and disappeared. Jury included R W Cine IP Cimberman and others. delays cited due to witness absence and juror illness.

Washington Port Horeau St King Brycet Alexendrie Mallaan Piney Colored Snivots Wharf Demaing & Son Yester Edward Loyd Lily Wreason Moore R W Cine IP Cimberman M Morris Schoeni Jr M T Dwyer Edgar Warfield, Jr Zore~ Man

Legal Record of Appeals and Equity Court Proceedings in Washington

The document lists multiple appellate and equity court items from the District of Columbia, including Patent Appeals Nos 60, 62, and 665 onward, and Equity Court No 1 and No 2 cases. It names justices, attorneys, and parties such as Julian Macsrasky, the South Ave company, and various defendants, with dates around November and motions for extensions and new trials.

Sourt of Appeals District of Columbia Pregmt Ghier Sentice Robby Maat Appeaats United Hines Supreme Court Fay WO Aolk Rudman CC Sintytewm Smpreme Court District of Columba Equity Court NO Justice Andron Julian Macsrasky Mudirorthy Joane Bema Na Rapllooa Digi Atornaya Esmbert— Dorie & Heparty Mauris Ya Minera Attyramys

Legal Notices and Court Docket Highlights from November 1909

North Gosetily firm and various attorneys file taxation and revenue actions, district and probate court entries, and criminal cases. Names include Palmer, Wilson, Mather, Sweeney, Ridout, Hamilton, Berry, Minor, and Colbert among others, with proceedings on revenue assessments, estate probates, and indictments. Multiple cases involve Washington Railway and Electrical Company, Providence Trust, and Dominion Railway.

Toady Blonday North Gosteily Palmer Attorneys la Maiher Nathan Et Wilson Polis Washington Rahmay and Blectyle Company Wilson Winn Lesb Darlington Washington Mallway and Blectelé Company Rawlus MW Hendy T J Darlingson Nest Apderadn Andalgon Washington Railway and Eflectre Company Attornea Patletape Hortonvield Attorneye Bekman Hobrien Billeen Roais Guvie Wanh Gion Railway Wna Eeetele Company Blankenship Purtington Browne Attornes A. D He Atte Bundy Wanbington Company Mather A Sweene Georgs I Hamatin Nai Brown Union Storage and Furniture Compans Aive DS. Mackall Syiteinge Tepper & Guande Noord Huntagin Maple Zyrup and Sugar Company Heian Grocers Astocia Mon Attomeya Dunlop Crouse Miller Harmon Attomeye Drew— Sonn Kulty Red Carver Dominion 1 Railway Company Attames Chinacates Lane Vnb Attornas Jefferts & Reall United States Winteid Acolumbia Uardinel Verton & Henutson Duncan Tallin Made Oy Ger Sara Kappler & MerlMat T M Angle OUC Dry Mork Distilling Company Age Forrest Capitol Traction Company Guriman & Ridout Ross Perry GT Dunloy Angia Aldou Strickler Picaford

Equity Suit and Related Legal Notices Omitted Text

Equity suit No 805 tmra partition of Benjamin Arex with omitted Taber to Ghange tatac Peelti terms. Mark Grearmaan noted. Also case No s2157 Fannie Edmands v Anacostie involving Tolomdeiver Ristroag Company damages and attorney fees. George Houbard v Witam at Agra appeal. Municipal Court matters include executors and attorneys, with various plaintiffs and defendants listed in sparse docketed notices.

Benjamin Arex Taber Ghange Tatac Peelti Fannie Edmands Va Anacostie. Oud Tolomdeiver Ristroag Company Pintouf Lean ‘Ateldur George Houbard Witam Agra Appeal Plalstirs OL W Ulemsie Free Benoit “Aoalinorn Ta Aniben Sam Ah ‘Municipal Court For Amnuats Sora Stobmagn Jeorge” Lord Gray

Real Estate Transfers Listing Complex City Deals

Real estate transfers show numerous parcels affecting blocks and squares across Northwest Washington, including properties on Twenty First Street Northwest and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Transactions involve multiple trustees and notable names with terms detailing secured interests and semiannual interest at 6 percent, reflecting extensive urban land activity in a dense district.

Twelfth Street Tetra Josephine Mo Brown Maud Ran Tauretx Pene Ruses We Jae Irsie Eon Mary F Bishop Watt Steen Northwate Aletha V. Gage Gieson “Ie Agate Davis LE Droit Park Lenke Farmer Poe Prank Glen Equars & Strent Sqc Wallace Chlewell Pennsylvania Ernest P Jones Ota Felimaties tneereBepert Anake E Dr Jena Gibson Peano Coilicon Gaui Barry Farm Duguel Rauna Et Ux Te Fe Tiaett Arigsnel Wetos Martland Avenue Catherne H. Otoole Menin Wiegand Barnes Homestead Suray Clark Algee Alfret T Gage Richmond

Insurance Men Taking Notice Bulletin

Insurance men report cases of Bright's Disease and diabetes influencing life insurance approvals. A Detroit dealer notes policies paid after recovery with a compound touted to reverse illness. Promoters urge agents to push Bright’s Disease and Diabetic Compound to hundreds of policyholders across cities.

Prudential Insurance Jahnstens Poly Nolder Ine Tradential Tio Gus Ot Stern Vardals Nevada Company Tinure Mus Sin Ute Ming Daxo Ani Burton Ioka Sivine Palley Fay Bright Ely Ienry Evann Drug Store John J Fulten Co Firat Sr San Tranasco Cal Evey Cage

City Insurance Tax Ruling Boosts Winchester Revenue

In Richmond today the Supreme Court session upheld Winchester city ordinances imposing a license tax and a graduated tax on insurance companies. Judge Harrison ruled the measures constitutional, ensuring higher annual revenue for Winchester despite appeals from insurers. Obituaries report deaths of Boyd near Clarksburg and Samuel Johnston of Hagerstown, noting family survivors.

Winchester Supreme Rowt of Appeals Richmond Anglie Assurance Companies Raveira TM Credit Court Harrison

Virginia Weddings Chronicle a Tide of Nov. Nuptials

In Fredericksburg Miss Annie Walker Davis wed Dr Rouley Dungleson Bates at a Cumberland Maryland home. Nearby Spottsylvania couples Bertha Humphries and Robert Cammack tied the knot, while Miss Annie Munden and George Rov ers exchanged vows in Cape Charles. Bethany Church officiated several ceremonies including Sarah Ward and Biton P Jones. Walter Alf and Cora Switzer joined in marriage in Nace with Rev David Bush presiding.

Fredercksburg Annie Walker Davis George Davis Hunter Pasts Cumberland Rouley Dungleson Bates Newtown King and Queen County Bertha Humphries Robert Cammack Spottsylvania Cape Charles Anniecouse Munder Ihars Thomas P. Munden George T. Rovers Asbury Burke Bethany MB Leacher Sarah Ward Benjamin Ward Biton P Jones Portsmouth Bethany Chad Salem Walter Alf Cora Switzer Nace J H Tyree David Bush

Heart Remedy Claims Women’s Childhood Heart Trouble

Mrs cause of San Francisco reports she suffered heart trouble since girlhood and slept poorly on the left side. After taking eleven bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy she claims full recovery. The ad extols the heart’s function and promises restored strength, with refund if not satisfied.

Dr. Miles Cause San Francisco Calif

Schooner Eleager Aboard Drifted to Shore After Hourly Struggle

Captain F W Wyman and seven crewmen, nearly sixty hours without food, left the stricken schooner Eleager near Frying Pan Shoal in two yawls as it broke up. Towed to Bald Head Island then Southport, they are cared for in Wilmington. Tugs could not help due to a southwest gale.

Wyipan Bald Head Yeland Southport N. C Wilmington Baltimore Jamaica Avalon

Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond Area

Obituaries report Daniel Trigg of Abingdon retired Navy lawyer died in Johnston Willis Sanitarium after a long illness. Other notices include Hiram Tartman and Junius Car's deaths, T C Tompisins found dead near Hardyford, William Y Parker and Frank M Bonavita deaths in Roanoke and Warsaw, Captain George F Symrea of Lancaster and Stanhopen Libby of Richmond.

Warsaw George F Symrea Lancaster Richmond Stanhopen Libby A B Clarke Mabel Robinson

Virginia Court of Appeals Declines Bail in Conwat Case

The Virginia Court of Appeals, led by Judge Keith, announces failure to grant bail in the James Conwat murder case. Opinions on numerous appeals were issued from Wytheville and Staunton sessions, with many reversals and affirmations.

Virgina Supreme Court of Appeals Washington Pom Richmond Virgina Court of Appeals Keith James Conwat Robert E. Torrence Wytheville Staunton Legacs James Jelth Cody Iz Newton Coat Company Wee Jeounty Amred Uuerfenna Lumber Gompeay Et Sl Lowe Twehanan Eireult Tyan3eqpumnaca Corporation Wythe Greaver Chartottenvilla Corporation Gaxelouteayille Corporation Trowex Western Stain Staunton Corporation Politefreult Court Paliimere Shirky Greyford Hetrick Rockingham Efroat Baughet Farman Efreult Western Ve Blanton Montinue Patterson Aciouti Coast Life Rattwar Company of Castles Miminfetreich Bawin P Cox William Bo Meftwaix Fulton Pero Virginie Cetolice Shamfeal Company Wa Southorn Trorems Company Ty John A. Coke Johnson Va Sijcheux Board of Handles Ye Winsoester Memorial Hospital Brady Bicumana Denziie Thorton Milerek Pentitan & Brot Soung Yu Camp Manufacturing Company Weight v8 Camp Manufacturing Company

Purported Kidney Remedy Promoted in Ailment Ad

An old advertisement touts Papes-Drurete as a universal cure for backache kidney disorders and urinary problems. It claims rapid relief from numerous symptoms and urges readers to seek the product from any drug store, noting endorsements by various sellers.

Renee Lou Physician Pharmacy Wanker Or Aux Mecantile Agency Pape

Virginia brief chaos and winds hit Montvale area

Virginia brief items note Roa and Chatnour of Commerce named delegates for January meetings in Fuchwend to discuss municipal reforms. Other names include Micha Judge, John Woods, Lucien H Cocke, Wowshater, H W Marsteller. A forest fire near Montvale caused damage as high winds swept the region. Local residents reported efforts to defend properties and respond to incidents including a derailment and gas concerns.

Chatnour of Commerce Fuchwend Micha John W Vjoods Lucien H Cocke Wowshater Marsteller Woods Fishet Bedind County Montvate Yesterdas Miley

Maryland News Notes and Court Reports Highlight Robbery and Local Delegates

Fragmentary Maryland notes describe a jewelry theft at a Roanoke laundry, with a trunk broken open and gold and gems stolen. The report also covers highway surveys near Richmond and Warrenton, teacher delegates to a state education conference, and United States Court of Appeals actions from Richmond with several cases called and briefs filed.

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Man Arrested for Rifling Mail on Train Route

An individual was arrested and detained by authorities on the Virginis Southeasten Ballroad route for rifling mail. The suspect was taken to Abegdon Coy for processing as officials continue the case.

Galway Abegdon Coy Ballroad

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