Ward Wears Laurels as Ward Elected Commander in Chief
Capt. Ward, of New York, won the United Spanish War Veterans commander in chief after Maj Hodgson and Gen Moulton withdrew. Father Reaney elected chaplain. Oklahoma City topped St Paul, Richmond, and Denver for next encampment. Marriages and obituaries listed follow the day’s page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Gen. Moulton
New York
Father Feaney
Oklahoma City
Geta
Hamiton Wand
Buffalo
United Spanish War Veterans
Frederic Hodgson
Moulton
Illinoia
Ward
California
Frank Keck
Capt. Ware
B. J. Moreland
Colorado
Get Moulton
Col Mem
Urell
Maj. Hodgson
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Capt
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Maj Hodgson
Ilinois
Stewart
Capt Ward
Maulton
Adjutant General
Father Reaney
United Spanish War Veterana
Moreau
Blulton
New Jersey
Rey Otis
Glazebrook
Dr. Glazebrook
Carl Heap W Bust
Sdr Bare
Charles W Nepton
Dunior
Chwef
FF Jones
A. M Brunswick
W. H. McKay
Charles A Parker
Georgia
B.L Evans
Wisconsin
J. Welsh
Charles F. Stroud
J. Walter Mitchell
District of Columbia
John Lewin Smith
J. O Demoghue
St Paul
Denver
Richmond
J. A. Lemasurer
Comrade Maguire
C E Hunten
J. Morlan
St. Paul
Richmond &7
Laura Hughes
No Headquarters Here Faces Spanish War Veterans Vote
Spanish War Veterans defeated a plan to establish a national headquarters in Washington. The debate over trimming the Council of Administration stirred bitterness after a lengthy session that ended with the resolution’s defeat. Delegates prepared for installations and an afternoon Potomac excursion despite few banquet tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans
Washington
Committee On Rules and Regulaions
Lawa
Council of Administration
Russell B. Harrison
John J West
California
OK Hutchinson
Connecticut
J Oh Wardell
Georsiz
ER Hutching
Iowa
John P. Colling
New Jersey
MR Doron
Indiana
F. J. MaCano
Maine
Charles ‘Merman
Massachusetts
Albart Hartenstein
Michigan
Wf Lakin
Missouri
RH Charette
Montana
J Coline
WF Morgan
John J O'Hourke
WF Felt
New York
L Patten
Willem Moran
Ohio
Carl Hottactus
Oklshoma
JD Kissor
CJ O'Neil
Pennsylvania
Arthor L Late
Rhode Island
George R Skipwith
Virginia
J ‘Gg Hinle Washington
Thomas H Brown
Yonn Cheech
Wlaconain
Thomas Maguire
Minnesota
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Bngine
Potomac
New Willard
Gen Barriss
Citizens’ Committee
Health Office Record of Local Deaths and Ages
A health office record lists individuals with ages and addresses, including John Dorsey 7 years Frances Adams 82 Sarah Van Derlip 62 Felisda Latham 1 year Marion Gray 60 plus numerous others from Washington DC area hospitals and addresses. The list cites patients at Home for the Ages and Infirmary, Sumnor Avenue Anacostia, George Washington University Hospital, and Memorial Hospital with ages ranging from infant to elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dorsey
Frances M. Adams
Sarah A van Derlip
Felisda Latham
Sthley Hospital
Marion V Gray
Mo Ave
Byaara Philip Blakey
Sumnor Ave
Anscostia
Loula H Duvall
Mary Gould
John Addison
Ohio
John W ON Shaw
George Washington University
Hospita
Minerva
HE Follin
Francea L. Brown
Mary M Moritt
Hamilton Hotel
George Meigs
J Avene
Joseph Goldman
Burks Ct
Vedro
Adrian Barrebach
Garfeld Hospital
Yeass Ho Morris
20Th St
Ethel P Gerard
Ave
Yenre Annie Ewald
George Washington University Hospital
Samual Lee
John Middleton
Albert I Casson
Mildred CG James
Mary Zelenka
Licensed to Marry in 19th Century Notices
A long OCR fragment lists numerous marriage licenses and banns with names, ages, and locales such as Baltimore, Md and Hagerstown Md. It includes Rev entries, brides and grooms with ages from teens to 30s, and finally notes an Encampment Souvenir post edition mailed for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Mrs Gedney Re-elected National Officer in Spanish War Auxiliaries
Mrs Mary E Gedney was unanimously re elected national President general of the National Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans. New officers include Ida M Galloway senior vice president general and Virginia Bryde treasurer general. Colored auxiliaries admitted with separate encampments after debate. Public installation set for tomorrow at either the morning session or Mount Vernon. Gift presentations praised and a by laws revision committee formed for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Gedney
Ida M Galloway
Washington
Manyon
Wisconsin
Virginia Bryde
New York
Stanchflela
Dinote
Lucy Keen
Ohio
Gedecke
Ohlson
Kitty Wyland
Kenutson
Minute
Harriett E. Hawsey
Bien
California
Council of Administration
Mra. Lynch
Dyns
McArdle
Thomet
Hector
Galloway
National Auxiliary
Mount Vernon
Roosevelt
Capital Intimidated Ex Senator Davis Attacks Tax Law
Ex Senator Davis warned that West Virginia tax provisions, especially railroad valuations, burden capital and hinder investment. State Senator W C Sproul of Pennsylvania spoke. delegates were entertained with a smoker as the meeting continued over the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
West Virginia
Steunton
Karleston
Mimitees
W. C. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Reception Honors National Auxiliary of Spanish War Veterans
The Department of the District of Columbia National Auxiliary hosted a reception in the Innbitt House red parlor last evening, the encampment's final large social event. Music ran from before 9 until near midnight amid palms, ferns, and Mrs Roosevelt's basket of roses, with decoration by Mrs Lucy Russell. The receiving party included officers of the past year led by Mrs Gedney, with numerous district and national figures such as Mrs Ida M Galloway, Mrs Elien Spencer Massey, Dr Anita Newcomb Magee, Mrs Calhoun, and Miss Lida J Karr. Isabel Worrell Ball introduced, aided by Mrs Mellie Hooper Barrett and Miss Harriet A Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Loyal Women
Washington
Grace Woodburn
Galloway
Laura Hughes
Montauk
Long Island
Siebla
Department of Illinois
National Assembly
Department of the District of
Gedney
Ida M. Galloway
Elien Spencer Massey
Anita Newcomb Magee
Alexander
Jessin Booth Perry
Littan Bryde
Mra. Bryde
Clara Bailey
Mra. Peatler
Daffy
Lizzie Calver
Foley
Hetzel
Lida J. Karr
Lida A Oldroyd
Calhoun
Alice Burgess
K. I. Power
Mias A. M. Roberts
M. A. Knapp
Georgie Bell Johnson
Harry Seribner
Isabel Worrell Ball
Mellie Hooper Barrett
Harriet A. Hawley
Encampment Personalities at Dinner Amid Uncertain 1907 Site
Capt. and Mrs. Sidman hosted a dinner for delegates including Charles A. Simmons of New York and Mrs MOF McMican. Rumors swirl as encampment site for 1907, Oklahoma City, is challenged by desires for Richmond or St Paul. Hartman of Bisbee attended, presenting Roosevelt with a black bear later donated to the Zoo. President Roosevelt greeted many attendees at the White House reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Sidman
Charles A. Simmons
New York
Mof. McMican
Department Preatient
FH. Chapin
Oklahoma City
Richmond
St Paul
A Hartman
Bisbee
Aziz
Roosevelt
Hartman
U 5
W V
White House
Comrad
Amer
Yestar- Jay
Committee On
Prosecution of Standard Oil Cases Delayed Rumors Denied
The administration denies any postponement of Standard Oil Sherman anti trust prosecutions. Attorney General Moody and the President held talks on timing and strong evidence, aiming for action within weeks. Experts warn success hinges on unique market control rather than mere rebating practices, contrasting with prior pipe company rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Standard Oil Company
Department of Justice
Democrats Lead After City Voter Registration Totals
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Oct 10 1909 registration ends with 22155 new names added seven day total 106021 voters 89567 white 16464 colored Democrats lead by about 7900 but voters may choose party at general election both sides hold slim gains off year turnout cited as unspecific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pocahontas Memorial Group Sails to Choose Jamestown Site
Forty Pocahontas Memorial Association members set sail on the Queen Anne to Jamestown to pick a statue site for Pocahontas. About 200 planned to go but numbers shrank due to cold. Sculptor William Ordway Partridge was ill and unable to join. Calhoun and Glover attended, with a committee including Miss McLain Mrs Dewta and other members to select the site subject to Partridge's approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Calhoun
Sociery
G. C. Glover
Partridge
McLain
Mis! Dewta
Visa Dorsey
Codwise
Garrison
Misa Reed
God ‘Ard
Testimony Progress Marks Second Day in Standard Oil Trial
Findlay Ohio Oct 10 Much legal argument marked the second day of the Stand ard Oil Company of Ohio trial for conspiracy against trade Judge Banker favored the prosecution allowing Rockefeller testimony from 1898 to be read The day opened with Ida M Butta the stepdaughter of late George M Rice and executrix of his estate producing stock certificates and scrip illustrating ownership in twenty subsidiaries The defense contested a New Jersey corporate record but Judge Banker reserved ruling The prosecution argued the Valentine law permits showing the result of the conspiracy without naming parties The defense contends stock transfers to New Jersey negate a conspiracy claim and argues only Hancock County actions are within the case The hearing furthered the prosecution aim to show the original nine trustees continued to dominate the oil industry despite shifts to New Jersey ownership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Ohio
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Banker
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Supreme Court of
Phelps
Bre
Ida M. Butta
Rice
Ries
Mr. Phelps
State of
New Jersey
Ellis
Hillett
Eline
Troup
Tolts
Kline
Phelpa
Valentine
New Jersey Company
Defenagat
Hancock County
Charges Against Mudd Shake Annapolis Lobbying Claims
Congressman Mudd faces charges from Sullivan of lobbying at Annapolis to defeat the Eight Hour Bill. Sullivan, Telegraphers Union chair, says Mudd worked for corporations and approached Senators to vote against the measure. He also accuses Robert Garrett of running a non union printing house and calls for party committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kei
Annapolis
Sullivan
Legislative Committee
The
Telegraphers’ Union
Mudd
Gompers
Ritchell
Robert Garrett
Congress
Secon
Cam Paigh Committee
Election Judge Indicted In Suffolk Voting Scandal
Suffolk Va Oct 10 a Suffolk circuit court grand jury indicted Morgan I Underwood for improper conduct as election judge alleging he gave incorrect instructions to voters hindered by ignorance or infirmity. The local option vote had produced an eleven vote margin. Underwood faces October 22 court appearance. A separate Nansemona County inquiry resulted in an indictment against Willie Butler Buckhorn for illegal liquor trafficking though other dealers were not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Washington Post
Gircult Court
Morgan I. Underwood
Underwood
Trafic
Nansemona County
Willie Butler
Buckhorn
Death of Old Sportsman in Alexandria
Alphonso Arrington a noted Alexandria figure and owner of game dogs and fowls was found dead at his home near the old panal basin. Doctors expect an inquest. He was about sixty, a former bricklayer, survived by two sons and three daughters. Known for generosity and a firm word, he lived alone with his animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso Arrington
Alexandria
Panal Basin
Boward Dean
Roberts
Demaine & Son
Arrington
Phonsie
Bond
Bis
Court decision upholds extradition law with Porto Rico
Special to The Washington Post New York Judge Bolt rules extradition laws between states and territories apply to Porto Rico. He denies a habeas corpus writ for Abraham Kopel, remanding him for extradition on embezzlement charges. The ruling notes Porto Rico is not a state or a territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Bolt
United States District Court
Uncle Sam
Porto Rico
Abraham Kopel
Aquadilla
Kopel
Backman Winthrop
Higgins
New York Supreme Court
Would Reclaim the Flats Citizens' Association Campaign
Anacostia business leaders launched a suburban improvement push at a Helmes Hall meeting on Harrison and Monroe streets. They debated reclaiming the Anacostia flats valued at millions and resolved to seek a public hearing from the Commissioners to address health concerns from eight sewers. Several members called for street numbers and residence locations to be clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Ttls
Helnes’ Hall
Harrison and
Monroe
CG Leonard
Argug
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Patterson—Hopkins
Willamstown
Mass
Henry Hopkine
Henry Stuart Fatterson
New ‘York
Misa Charlotte Wise Hopkins
Archibald Hopkins
Washington, DC
Wagner
Jackeon
T Srosnahan
S J
Woodstock College
Massachusetts Avenue
Charles W. Wagner
Jeannette Mo Fackeon
Church of the Epiphany
Riday
Collins
Aloysius Collins
Bowsers
Keane
Elizabeth Teresa Kean
Maurice
Mary Keane
Tae
Delaware Avenus
Lyddane
Atile
Rockville
Stephen
Fanna Renshaw Lyddane
Fanera
St Mary's Catholic Church
James H
Alice Stine
Carrail Street
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William L&e
Modest
Oy Telephone Mala
George P. Zurhorst
East Capitol St
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
EMD
Priece
Chanel Telensane North
Thone
Eac
Cant. Harding
Lieut
Bulmer
Bulmer and Lieut
Sheridan
Health Office Record
Trank Meyer
Roschud Hubbaie Cherles S “Bundy JP
William S Adkins
Edith A Marstall
Ray
John Weldsey
Otto L Vearhott
Amy L. Warn
S H Greene
Joseph L Robey
Helen Grigsby
Weston Brunar
la Fpayetts
Pierpont
Woodlawn
Bessis ¥ Minor
HW Greene Joho A. Lewis
Boyde
Boss
Damascus
William H. Chapmen i
Hampson Wf Burke
Jame M Denstaon
Weston Bruner
Joseph Ho Sherbert
Alfes H Ginn
W M Ferguson
Frenk P Mitchell
Augusta
Fate
Tounis
Hamlin
Albert C Nigh
Hagerstown
Ethel H Wheeler
Maltimore
HL Schroeder
Bernard F Ashford
Mary C Strobel
C R. Stetson Joseph Hough
Dover
Harriet S Young
Ross Fishburne
J Webster Manning
Beatrles Fisher
Shelton Miller
Harry L. Thompson
George
Hedd
Tee W
Dishon Johnson
Charles Poindexter
Katie Jackaon
Aquila Sayler
Alonzo Linkfield
Marle Johnson
Hoy James H Lae Samuel Dovell
Hdith Prince
G Lambkios Equil
Mrs. Gedney
Orls Wok Anatarees
Crpwan TE Nored
Lemox
Quest General
Aumhary
Ebbitt
Cabnet
Addystone Pipe Company
Supreme Court
Standard 641
Gome
Standard
Standard Ol Company
Pocahontas Society
Jamestown
John D.’S
Rockefeller
Listtee
Sanker
Marine Railway and Coal Company
National Electrical Supply Company
Canal Zone
Harrison Smith
Heapsta
Roanoke
T. R. Spencer
Perelyalg
Holt
Citizens’ Association
Pilatt
Bradbury Piers
Bradbury Piano
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
F. G. Smith Piano Co
Bradbury Building
W. P. van Wickle
Old Colony Co
H St
Corner 14Th St
Great Discount Safe
H Street
Italy
Ege
Rome
Messagero
Baron von ‘Tac
Great Britain
Kmrpp
Macon
Jim Jolson
Moultrie
Sozodont
Bell
E. E. Bother
Sheiryrinting Co
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