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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1909

Page

9

Potomac Bass Fishing Boom Rides Downriver Use

Weather clears the Potomac fishing scene from Cumberland to Washington with big mouth bass scarce as river water remains shallow. Yachts and launches ferry campers below to fishing camps while reildehers report higher rental prices and limited deep-water spots for bass. Small mad toms dominate bites as moonlit nights hinder bass feeding and Sunday fishing bans push anglers to other venues along the river.

Potomac River Cumberland District of Columbia Domamall Ami Goose Creek Washington Eugene Cochran Raron Walt and Associates Shenandoah Boamen Knotville Coudin van Schaick Wes Lished Great Falls Shenandons Waltenlana

Lesson in life of Hudson minister links failure and success

The Rev John Van Schaick Jr discusses Henry Hudson in a Church of Our Father sermon, framing his four voyages as a sequence where failure spurred discovery. The piece ties Hudson’s perseverance to faith and Providence, noting mutiny, ice, and icebound straits, then the eventual feats that shaped exploration.

Henry Hudson Church of Our Father John van Schaick Jr London Bishopgate Street John Japan China Bercy Hudson Hudson Hudson Bay Hilary North Pole Nova Zembla Jala Europe Panama Pacific

Hunting and fishing notes from the Shenandoah region

The article catalogues local hunting and fishing mentions across Virginia and nearby rivers. It notes smallmouth bass spots at Shenandoah and Potomac areas, collectors at Harpers Ferry and Whites Ferry, and anglers claiming prize catches. It highlights club plans, boatmen, kennels, and the Blue Ridge Club grounds as a scenic resort for sportsmen.

William i Bert Lamon Harpers Ferry Shirley Rockenbuugh Shenandoah Blue Ridge Club

FACES JEWELERS CHARGE IN LONDON FRAUD CASE

Helen Lorraine Beattie, recently brought from London, is charged with impersonating patrons including Mrs Charles Staarne, former Rhode Island attorney general’s wife, and Mme Peragoni. A pencil portrait prompted the arrest after a jewelry salesman identified her. The case, linked to the Itatan Charge affairs at Paling, has faced repeated insinuations that charges would not be pressed.

New York Hlennor Lorraine Beattie London Charles Staarne Rhode Island Mme Peragoni Itatan Paling Aifan

Wood and Andrews Case Settlement in Newport

Philadelphian mill owner Morris Wood settles assault and civil damages suits filed in Newport. Discontinued entries show a $25 fine and costs paid in the assault case and a separate settlement of $600 in damages. Walter Andrews of Washington, a summer resident, was the other party in the August incident.

Newport Washington Newport R Morris Wood Philadelphia

Japan Faces Imperial Ambition and Tax Burden Challenge

The article argues Japan must fund an ambitious imperial program through heavy taxation while facing a looming debt. It contrasts Japan’s course with Britain, Germany, and the United States, noting persistent state aims to expand influence in Korea, Manchuria, and Asia. It highlights public tolerance for taxes, rising debt, and the strain on farmers and elites as fiscal pressures grow.

Tokyo Japan Nippon Great Britain British England Topsy Prusian Bismart Great American Asia China Europe Musela United States Io Puch Allance Moyland Russia Pela Ure Korea Manchuria Manchaia Egypt Madhuria High Seas West Virginia Canada Mexico Kansas Kensai

Excommunication Declared Over Attacks on Bishop

Rome Oct 2 The Pope through the equocial congregation pronounces personal and general excommunication against all inhabitants of Adria and its suburbs for injuring Bishop Boggiani with sticks and stones during anti clerical demonstrations. This marks the first general excommunication of a city under the present pontificate.

Washington Post Rome Lequsiatorial Adria Boggiani

Tragedy Over Breakfast In New York

Enraged detective Edward F Muller shot his wife during breakfast due to delays then killed himself. The wife fainted but was unharmed. Muller died instantly. In a separate report from Constantinople a Finnish syndicate leader and Ottoman officials accepted terms for a Turk loan of 385 million.

New York Edward F Muller Interborouch Rauid ‘Trank Company Sgain Muller Constantinople Fynntish Air Brest Cassel Bani Turk Fed

Bitter Against Days Opposed to Suffrage Change

Baltimore delegate Carl Schaits will offer a resolution at Cincinnati urging the organization to oppose Maryland's proposed suffrage amendment. Delegates from 42 states fill Music Hall as the National German American Alliance gathers. Governor Harmon and Mayor Galvin welcome German Americans and stress liberty while opposing laws restricting personal freedom, including temperance measures. The meeting will consider pledging to block Maryland's constitutional change on alcohol.

Baltimore Cincinnati Incinna Ohio Music Hall Germnany Owid Judson Harmon Lberty Jain Galvin J Hexamer Philadelphia Alliance Sald Maryland Willance Carl Schaits

Foreign Mission Meeting Opens Baltimore Conference

The annual conference of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South opened yesterday morning with Bishop A W Wilson delivering the sermon The event takes place at Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Seventh and A streets northwest and runs today and tomorrow Miss Mann L Gibson president of the board of trustees was unable to attend due to a death in her family and will be represented this evening by Ming Tiasue Wagner a missionary from Korea Bishop A W Wilson will speak again tomorrow evening and JT Williams serves as society president

Women of Baltimore ME Women's Foreign Missionary Society Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South A W Wilson Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church Seventh Miss Mann L Gibson Board of Trustees The Womens Foreign Missionary Society of Methodist Episcopal Church Ming Tiasue Wagner Korea A W. Wilson Sowety Wraire JT Willhams

Mexico City Libel Arrests Hit Diario Staff

Special to The Washington Sie reports Diaz regime actions in Mexico City Oct 3. Police released all type sector workers connected to El Anti Reelectiontet closure while news editor, ad manager, and two reporters remain jailed for an article titled What is the mystery in the Diaz Taft meeting signed by On Mexitiona. Police view as slander under the penal code.

Washington Sie Mexico City Mextonna Police Department Imaz

Curtiss Flies At Governors Island For Hudson Fulton Flight

Early report from New York details Glenn H Curtiss attempting the official Hudson Fulton flight in a Golden Flyer at Governors Island. He lifted in 30 seconds, flew about 160 yards then landed after battling wind and a rough takeoff on sandy ground. Curtiss expressed disappointment but vowed to try again tomorrow morning.

Washington New York Glenn H Curtiss Governors Island Mae Curties Curtiss Mr Curtiss Ogdie

Mrs Sarah W Day Dies After Illness at 60

Mrs Sarah W Day wife of James W Day of near Clarksburg died yesterday at her home after several weeks illness aged 60 years. She is survived by her husband and six children Charles T Day of Boyde James Day of Clarksburg Mrs Ida V Watkins and five others.

Troydama Sarah W James W Clarkstore Charles T Day Boyde James Clarksburg Dorsey W. Day Ida V Watkins

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