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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1909

Page

9

Fragmentary Virginia debate over city alignment and territory

The text discusses Virginia's moral obligation to the territory and the original ceded county to secure the capital. It notes potential lines from Four Mile Run to a county point near the Fairfax Theological Seminary and contemplates cutting Alexandria from its county and joining it to the District.

Virginia Thla Potomac Casselman Nice Fairfax Theological Seminary City of Alexandria

UVAGES JAIL FOR SPEEDERS IN CITY

Assistant Corporation Counsel James L. Pugh fought to break up speeding of motor vehicles as a bicycle cop jailed James W. Orme for failing to forfeit $20 collateral after speeding on Sixteenth Street Northwest. Orme had prior arrests. he pleaded guilty and was fined $20. Pugh vowed harsher measures, aiming to require jail on second convictions to curb violators.

James L. Pugh James W. Orme Sullivan Sixteenth Street Orme Pugh Mulloway Wes Sam

Women shoppers mob Parker Bridget Co sale ad

The Sunday Post reports a massive turnout of women at Parker Bridget Co as prices were cut across all women’s apparel. The store halted incoming stock and offered no exchanges or returns due to the demand, with hundreds responding to the advertisement.

Parker, Bridget & Co Sunday Post Aucreys Parker & Bridgette Tophai Topham

Dover 39 SNE Steen Vimer Dover to enter business career

Dover, secretary of the Republican national committee and ex-aide to late Senator Marcus A. Manna, will take an executive post with a Chicago electrical engineering firm involved in light power and street railway interests in Western cities. He plans to settle in San Diego or Spokane and may engage in politics in the Far West. He will attend a Portsmouth wedding before proceeding to Chicago and the West next month.

Vimer Dover Repoblican National Committee Marcus A. Manna Chicago Dover Far West Washington Portsmouth

Urges Sunday Closing at Labor Meeting

The Rev Charles E Guthrie pastor of cy Hamline ME Church and delegate from the Ministerial Association of Washington to the Central Labor Union gave an address at Typographical Temple urging Sunday closing of commercial houses and congressional action to designate Sunday as a national rest day. A resolution endorsing Isaac Gans for a soon vacant commissionership was defeated by an overwhelming vote, labor's longstanding support for unrestricted suffrage for the District noted.

Charles E. Guthrie Cy Hamline ME Ministerial Association of Washington Central Labor Union Congress Issac Gans Beng Organized Labor

Goodyear Rubber firm petitioned for bankruptcy

Luke P Loving representing Goodyear Endis Rubber Selog Company filed two petitions in the Supreme Court to declare Lindsay Rubber Company bankrupt. The filings claim Lindsay owes N Landon Tureneh and Goodyear Rubber Selling Company several sums totaling 31001.

Weather Conditions And Relief From Disturbances Across Regions

Weather report from the Weather Bureau notes a low pressure system near Bermuda moving north, bringing high winds to parts of the mid Atlantic and New England. Temperatures shift, with warmer conditions expected in the south and northeast, and colder spells in the northwest and northern Rockies. Snow remains in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas Panhandle. storm warnings listed for New England and northwest coasts. A local injury is reported as Mrs Helen Cooltage, 50, injured in a fall from a Mount Pleasant car near Connecticut Ave and K St NW.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Bermuda United States Middle Atlantic Jomes Jake Alberta Pacis Ohio Valley Atlantic States Ptalos Malof Ideratcha Pacito Rocky Mountain Missour End Upper Tek Tower Sinke New England Laos Eurbpean Grand Banks

New Store Offers Opening Prices on Fine Fabrics

A local store announces its new shop with bold claims of low opening souvenir prices on high grade plain and fancy fabrics including silk. Specials include edge trims and tuxedo fabrics at promotional rates, inviting tailoring patrons to visit and order.

Ang Oreos &S

Fight Within D A R Over President General 1911 Race

The Daughters of the American Revolution face a heated power struggle for president general in 1911 with three candidates. Incumbent Mrs Scott plans hometown engagements to boost support, insurgent Mrs Story campaigns nationally, and Mrs McLean may also run on the administration ticket. Analysts say Story could still win despite opposition from Scott and McLean.

Mos Scott Gesigval Plana Bregtiom Story Congress Daughters of the American Revolution So-Cellea Sdmin‘ntration Matthew Weektog Witt.bs Arlington Hotel Charles Bromwell C. E. Vrooman National Capita Wiliam Cumming Story DASR McLean Ena Donald McLean

Hasbrouck appeals case and suffrage talk mix

Dr Edwin M Hasbrouck through attorney Frank D Blackistone appealed to the District Supreme Court from Judge Striders ruling that Clarence L Ronsaville owed $150 for an operation on the Hitles daughter The lengthy trial stirred strong defense claims by the Ronsavilles amid later Washington suffrage commentary about husbands and home life from several Mrs spokeswomen and others.

Edwin M. Hasbrouck Frank D. Blackistone District Supreme Court Strider Clarence L Ghita Amietea Hasbrouck York Rindald Case Levensaber Brooklyn

Capital Wives Excel Home Neglecters Here

Mrs Hiwell Dwight Hillis faces charges in a case linked to homekeeping duties. The article notes a focus on interference and household management terms, with cryptic phrases about causes and city context. Further readable details remain fragmentary.

Hiwell Dwight Hillis Thersare

Progress of Negroes Highlighted by Interdenominational Union

A meeting at Luther Memorial Church heard Mrs T R Prickett of St Pauls Methodist South discuss the status of African Americans. Florence M Brown and Mrs Prickett cited rising numbers in churches, education, and property ownership, noting 349000 members in United African Zion Church and extensive mission activity. Committees were formed to address dormitory needs at the Central Union Mission with donations from Woodward & Lothrop and others.

Interdenominational Missionary Union of Luther Memorial Church Fourteenth Street Vermont” Avenue Mre John Newton Culbertson Misa Florence M. Brown Young Woman's Christian Association T. R. Prickett St. Paul's M Church South United States United African M. ©. Zion Church Africa Woman's Union Central Union Samuel Kookogey Methodist Church Daura Olney Baptist Church St Paul's Methodist Church South Woodward & Lothrop Houa & Herrman B. J. Nee Corbet & Wilson Lansburgh Bros Linger

Runaway Horse Injures Residents Aboard East Capitol

A horse attached to a Norse grocer ran loose yesterday afternoon at East Capitol Street and Seventh Street, knocking a woman to the pavement and nearly trampling two children. Policeman Otto C. Hauschild chased the frightened animal, sustaining minor injuries while stopping it near Ninth precinct. Agnes Oyster and Edward Courtney, playing nearby, barely reached the sidewalk as the horse bolted past.

William Eggmian Sixth Street Agnes Ovater D. Wiliam Ovater Capital Atraer Edward Courtney Seventh East Capitol Hauschild Agnes Oyster

Collier Case Delayed In Mathews Murder Trial

John W. Collier, a former policeman, charged with the murder of Police Captain W. H. Mathews on March 5, had his Criminal Court No. 1 hearing postponed yesterday. Defense counsel Thomas C. Taylor noted Andrew Lipscomb’s prior commitments, and the request was granted. The defense is expected to contend self defense, as claimed during the shooting when Collier sought bail, with Charles H. Turner of the U S Attorney’s office set to lead the prosecution.

John W. Collier W. H. Mathews Thomas C. Taylor Taylor Andrew Lipscomb Sollier United States H. Turner

Salt damage suit against Vennuyivania Maurena company

Charles Bowie sues the Vennuyivania Maurena company for $1,000 after an engine struck his horse and wagon near Landover Maryland on June 12, destroying fruit and vegetables. Bowie's attorneys are B L Gaskins and Thomas Beckett.

Vennuyivania Maurena Company Charles Bowie Augustus Bowie Landover Bowie B. L. Gaskins Thomas Beckett

Blacksmith Knott Charged with Three Assaults After Car Incident

William J. Knott, blacksmith of 2884 Wisconsin Ave NW, held at First precinct on three assault counts. Police officer McCravey says Knott tried to seize a westbound Georgetown car, struck the conductor and injured a switchman. William Wright arrested for disorderly conduct. traffic delayed during the disturbance.

Wiliam J. Knott Wisconsin Avenue Northwest First Precinct J. C. McCravey Fifteenth Ar West New York Avenue Knott Georgetown Pollcaman McCravey John Miller Blascoat Wiliam Wright Ong

Veiled Prophets Initiate 42 New Members at Maronry Temple

Fully 250 members attended a grand ceremonial at the Magonic Temple where Kal Hopelis Grotto Mo. 18 initiated 42 new prophets into the Mystic Order of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. Banaré F. Schmta officiated as Monarch Prophet, with toastmaster Jacob W. Collins presiding over a banquet and sermons delivered by Willam F. Gude Dr. F. H. Gibbons Rev. Dr. Stevenson and Dr. W. F. R. Phillips.

Kal- Hopelis Grotto Maronry Banaré F. Schmta Jacob W. Collins Willam F. Gude Chamber of Commerce F. H. Gibbons Stevenson W. F. R. Phillips

Amateur Actress at Seventy Stars In Local Play

The Germania Maennerehor last night opened winter theater with The New Pastor at Ola Mesonis Temple. Amateur performers included F. L. Aue GH Hottnann G. Putt W. Becker J. Wond Tack and Mrs Lehnhardt. Mrs A Het, nearly seven years old, delivered standout acting and received warm applause.

Hood Denies He Sought Death on Ferry Trip

Washingtonian Hood declares he did not attempt suicide by leaping from a Pennsylvanian ferry. He says he was drugged after dining at a French restaurant and robbed, then sought air across the river to recover. Hood, president of Lindar Types Co., says reports of a stock loss are false.

H. Frederick Hood Galland Columbia Road Thin City New York Pennsylvania Railroad North River Mr. Hood Jersey City Hood Lindar Types Company Recenuy Realized

Wealthy Philadelphia couple in fright over threats

Mrs Carrie K Rank wife of mill owner J B Rank of Philadelphia was arrested in this city by police acting on a warrant from her husband for threats of bodily harm. She was taken to the house of detention for examination by police surgeons. Rank reported to police that his wife had threatened a man named Tim, prompting the warrant and arrest.

Carrie K. Rank J.B. Rank Philadelphia Rank Boardman Tim Frank Mrs. Rank Warren Imperial Apartments

Remarkable Operation Restores Boy's Broken Back

Wilmer Herbert, a 16 year old from Washington, suffered a broken back after a 15 foot fall. At Emergency Hospital Dr. Charles White led a five-physician effort to set the shattered vertebra with anesthesia, after initial nursing without surgery. An X-ray guided the operation, and doctors report the likelihood of recovery though splintered bone risk remains. further surgery possible only after recovery.

Wilmer Herbert Treakment Beck Hey. Ball Béldom Washington Virginia Avenue Twenty Second Street Charles & ‘White Wilmer White Whita Little Wilmer Aia

Woman Sues Traction Co for Injuries in Streetcar Accident

Laura u9¢ through attorney Lev HL David files a suit against Capital Traction Company after an incident while boarding a streetcar at Sixteenth and UW streets. She claims temporary and possible permanent injuries to back head shoulder arm and body and seeks 10 000 in damages. John A Kerskey a young electrician drowned after falling overboard from the power launch Yale on a river trip and was sent home to Chicago.

Laura Lev HL David Capital Traction Company Sixteenth UW Streets Setee John A. Kerskey Dupont Hastera Chicago Kerskey Yale

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