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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1909

Page

17

Foxes Trick Hunters on Trail in Chester NY Relay End

In Chester New York on November 2 a hunter explains foxes outwit hounds by doubling on trails then guiding the chase toward a fallen log. The fox uses clever feints to mislead the pack, while his mate helps in a relay, and the dogs tire after hours of pursuit.

Chester N Y Reynard Malden Lisa Niks Anwar Ip Fox Ntsc Mlays Sancut Sen Mate Uke Flis Tie Keanel Ghurant Ofébinse Shean Sugar Loaf

Ring of Cadonia at Belasco Falls Flat in New York Debut

A London imported English musical comedy at the Belasco opened with rough premiere energy and dullness, though Clara Palmer and Miltea the maid offered charm. William Norris and Bert Jones struggled for laughs, while Melville Stewart and Gertrude Darrell drew mixed notices as the production’s pageantry and gowns dazzled in spots. The Lyceum and Gayety shows featured strong ensembles and lively numbers, with Sweeney’s Finny and Olga Orloff earning applause and praise for performances and dances.

Company of Cadonia Belasco Theater London Clara Palmer Wiliam Norris Norris William Dasforth Melville Stewart Gertrude Darrell Miss Palmar Milftea Shuberts Bert Sidney Jones Sweeney Wrante Finney Finney Olga Orloff George Hale Minnie Burke Frank Ross

Barrier Thriller At Columbia And Veiled Melodrama

A Belasco week opens with The Barrier at the Columbia featuring Theodore Roberts and W S Hart in a tale of love and hate amid a frontier setting with a half breed girl. Chase’s bill adds vaudeville and operatic turns headlined by Gus Edwards and Harry L Tighe plus a Neapolitan chorus.

Chase Gus Edwards Harry L. ‘Inghe Polk Juan Bedvnl Arthur Rosalind Lowe Marion Littlefield Francesco Manetta Lrovatore Lucia Silbon Vitagraph

Died Under an Assumed Name in Baltimore Hotel

Wealthy landowner Wesley A Jacobs died under mysterious circumstances at the St James Hotel Baltimore. He registered as Mr and Mrs Fillworth with a woman who disappeared. Jacobs, a Sabot, near Ricktound proprietor, was en route to join his son in Oregon. Mrs Jacobs knows nothing of the other woman. Jacobs buried in Chillicothe Mo.

Eilsworth Wesley A. Jacobs Washington Post Richmond St James Baltmore Sabot Ricktound Oregon Tacons Boltna Saunders Chillicothe

Licensed to Marry Multiple Couples in Fragmented Notice

A garbled marriage license listing numerous pairs with ages and locations across Virginia and Maryland appears, naming ministers and venues in a scattered, unreadable OCR segment. Several pairs include roommates or relatives, reflecting a wide range of ages from teens to thirties and a mix of towns such as Richmond Head Waters Ballston and Croach, with mentions of pastors and churches.

Needlework Guild Holds Twenty-First Annual Washington Meeting

The Needlework Guild met at 1922 1 Street yesterday, reporting rising membership and more than 7000 new garments distributed in the past year. Nonsectarian and open to all in need within the District, the guild counts Mrs. Robert Craig as president and lists officers including Mrs. Alexander Murray and Miss Fannie G. Child as treasurer and secretary.

Washington Mra Robert Craig Roosevelt Cleveland Robert Craiz Alexander Murray T. Wolfe Brown J. Tedyard Hoge Wallace Franchtte George N. Beale Virginia Miller Winfeld Scott Schiry Gillin Misa Wilkes John Yang Bratenani Biles Water Fannie G. Child

Virginia Obituary Notices From Staunton to Roanoke

Staunton reports W B Glaver famed farmer found dead in bed at Middlesbrook age 85. Survived by second wife and nine children. Roanoke notes Dr R W Fry prominent physician died aged 69 after recent operation. Caroline and Matthews counties record deaths of Jane Wright widowed physician’s widow and Isabella Lewis aged 72. Danville reports Lilly J Richardson aged 57 after long illness. Wondertock notes Mignaorate L Stickley died at 16 after illness. One line ad for GROVE’S cough syrup appears.

Frederickeburg Anne (Jane Wright Westley Wwright Caroline County W.D. Wright Isabella Lewis Charles H. Lewis Matthews County Danvite Lilly J. Michardson B. Adana Stickley Mra Gaorge ‘W. Stickley

Hundreds Dead as Haiti Flood Ravages Nation

Dispatch from Haiti via Herald reports a catastrophic November flood from a hurricane. Rivers 80 feet deep overflow, towns flooded, hundreds of bodies washed to sea, thousands of villagers starving and exposed. Widespread material damage includes logwood deposits swept away.

New York Vapé Haitien Haiti Monte Chrigit Dominican Republic Manzanilla Copey

Fatally Stricken at Fiano G E Woodhouse

George Woodhouse, secretary of the naval branch of the Philadelphia Naval M C A, died Sunday in Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn from brain hemorrhage. He had arrived with ten sailors for a conference and was stricken at the Sands Street branch while playing ping.

G. E. Woodhouse Philadelphia Naval ¥. M. C Washington New York George Woodhouse Naval Branch Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn Sands Street

Dr Miles Heart Remedy Advertises Cure for Weak Hearts

An Iowa ad for Dr Miles Heart Remedy claims widespread relief for “weak hearts” and irregular pulses. It asserts the medicine helps sufferers with palpitations dyspnea and faint spells and promises a refund if not beneficial.

Miles Ottia

Langley and the Wright Machine in Early US Defense Report

The United States Board of Ordnance and Fortification credits Dr. Langley for pioneering heavier-than-air flight and notes the Wright aircraft tests as proof of practical aeroplanes for military use. It outlines Emery’s 12 inch elevating carriage funding, payments to A. H. Emery, and the 1908 track work at Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook with limited subsequent deliveries.

Samuel Pierpont Langley Board of Ordnance and Fortification A. H. Emery Emery Fort Hancock Sandy Hook Proving Ground Timery

Burton Holmes Egypt Talk Delivers Visual Tour

Burton Holmes presented a pictorial travel lecture at Me Columbia Theater Sunday night featuring scenes of Egypt. The show traced temples at Shebes, the City of 100 Gates, tombs of the kings, and pyramids including Cheops. Mummies of Bet T and Ramses I and Abu Simbel statues topped the dramatic sequence.

Burton Holmes Beyp Columbia Theater Mutern Alexandria Calva Calta Bet T Rameses I Rameses the Great Napoleon France Rameses Abu Simbel

Virginia Weddings: Copeland and Coday Marry in Danville

Danville wedding reports Miss Gertrude Laura Copeland daughter of Rev. William M. Copeland and Charles Coday a Southern Railway car inspector wed Sunday with Rev J C Hall of the Church of the Epiphany officiating. The bride’s father is 102 and sound of mind. Frederickshure reports Samuel coaley and Miss Tannia Snalingy of Stafford County married at the Handerlite Presbyterian church residence in a ceremony performed by Reverend Handerlite.

Danville, Noy Gertrude Laura Copeland William M. Copeland Charles Coday Southern Railway J. C. Hall Hev Handerlite Wip

Widows and titled suitors court Mrs Chapman in New York

Society notes recount Mrs. William Hays Chapman the million dollar widow as a magnet for foreign princes and counts. Count de Sonnes and Gen Spiridovitch lead a parade of suitors as London agents and aristocrats corner her affections during visits to the St Regis New York.

William Hays Chapman Ivers Bunday Mrs. Chapman the &T Regis New York Count Aubert de Sonies France Daly Edward Delmege Earl of Xintore Bngland Geo Ant Gen. Spliidoviten Spiridovitch Gen. Spiridovitch Els Lord Kintore St. Rests Count de ‘Sonnes Lord Falconer Chapman Cate Shery's Gen Spiridevitch

American College ties and a Paris duel rumor

Spiridowiteh and Count de Sonies pursued Mrs Cherman last summer amid public warnings against marrying a foreigner. Letters urged caution as tensions eased after a threatened duel, while Mrs Chapman mused on controlling her personal affairs. Separately donations by Mrs Roosevelt Sage and Helen Gould to the American College for Girls in Scutari mark ongoing support for women’s higher education in Constantinople. Christie MacDonald has filed for divorce from William Winter Jefferson, with hearings in Buffalo and ongoing legal maneuvering in New York and Texas connections.

Buckner Wallingford Nicholay Longworth Trlands Washington England Nermele Pililes Spiridowiteh Count de Sonies Chapman East American College Near West Christie MacDonald William Winter Jefferson Joe Jefferson Orover Cleveland Charles G. 8Ignor New York Crows Nest

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