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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

35

Vanderbilt eyes Western Maryland Coal and Coke link plan

Rumors say the Vanderbilt group eyes the Western Maryland Coal and Coke line to create a Cumberland to Pittsburg Lake Erie connection with nine miles of track from Cumberland to New Haven Pa. to join the Prisburg and Lake Erie network, potentially reorganizing lines under larger systems like Reading.

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Died Notices and Obituaries Mixed from Washington Area

Obituaries and death notices record multiple individuals: Robert Coyrsln and others near 1238 Fifth Street, with funeral at Wisconsin Avenue venue. Military honors mentioned for AMES SAMGLI MUL, Navy Commander WF Heaford, and Rose Kraemer among others. Services set at Arlington cemetery and other local locations on dates in October.

Clarks Robert Coyrsln Sour Outhwest Teva Legion Poyne Umitee Ania Leen Columba Wanlinga Ames Samgli Mul Crisadler Panera Sersie Apanton Delma Noel St Terent i Ite National Cemetery Navy Heaford

Marriage and Death Notices Across Major Papers

A garbled notice from a Washington Post style page lists marriage and death notices linked to various newspapers including Plain Dealer Rochester Herald St Louis Penne ton Paul Placer Presa Courier Syracuse Port Handard. It reflects syndicated notices appearing across major papers.

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Wedded on the Lawn at Rockbridge Baths Virginia

Mids Gibson of Rockbridge Baths rose to the altar with Carey Frederick Irons of Pickawsy. The ceremony occurred on a lawn under old trees at Maples home. The bride’s sister Mrs Robert F Cooper of Alabama served as matron of honor with John M Gibson as best man. The officiating minister was Rev IoC Jetween DD of Union Theological Seminary Richmond.

Mids Gibson Rockbridge Baths Carey F Irons Washington Bexington Va Misa Sallie McDowell Robert F .Cooper Alabama John M Gibson Ioc Jetween DD Union! ‘Theological Seminary Richmond

Confederate Veterans Grand Camp Meets in Tabernacle Virginia

The second reunion of the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia opened in Tabernacle with Grand Commander S Brooke presiding. About 5000 attendees heard remarks on Civil War history and the need to preserve archival data as one new camp organized. Dinners and ceremonies followed, with female auxiliary participation and a focus on veteran memory.

Tabernacle Broolie Vargina Washington Post Dixie James P Pryde Harry Wooding Cabell Gravell Danville Southland Ie Confederacy Giang Brooke Crystal Bill No Halifax Esaton Lorena Ang Mra John N Wylesporger Artic District

Box of Gems Missing From Bank Box of jewelry stolen from Lane residence

Special to The Washing'en Poot reports a box of valuable jewelry owned by Mrs Charles Lane vanished after her banker husband moved it from the bank vault to their home during a bank enlargement. Police notified. items include diamonds turquoise and other precious stones.

Hagerstown Charles 3 Lane Lane Arry Tane Bank

Virginia Weddings in Washington and Roanoke

Miss Marie Parker Herbut and Howard Antipy Gille wed in Washington at the New Willard with Father Bey De WoW Ruder presiding. The couple’s friends and families, including Herbert sister Ars Bianch Johnson and Cyan daughter Jot Me, attended. Separately, Miss Norma Burns daughter of Alderman and Mrs Burns, and Rhones Towles of Frankfort Ivy, were married at Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke with Rev Artur Rowbatham officiating.

Ricmond Marie Parker Herbut Howard Antipy Gille Thisty Washington Willard Bey de Wow Ruder Mids Herbert Ars Bianch Johnson Notfork Annie Alexander Cyan Saered Teart J BO Rowh Roanoke Norma Burns Ots Dughter Aldriman

Danville Obituary Notice for Joseph Carris Phelps

The oldest resident of Danville, Joseph Carris Phelps, died at his home today aged 2? He was a native of Accomac County and had lived in Danville for the past four years. He leaves two daughters and four sons. Also noted is the death of Marie Whitlork of Spotsylvania County aged 2, whose husband survives.

Davalle Joseph Carris Phelps Danvile Accomac County Fredericksburg Spottsylania Workington Pookie Tarry Gillen, & Pressman

Road to Aid Farmers Marylanders Urged Westward Pike

Maryland farmers seek a new highway along the Potomac to Leesburg and beyond. The proposed route would parallel the river, connect towns from Mahala to Langley, and speed milk, produce, and fruit to Washington markets. Proponents argue better roads boost farm incomes and link the Atlantic to the Pacific corridor.

Washington Leesburg Maryland Ben District of Columbia Warslang Alexandria Fairfax Loudoun Old Dominion Poomac Bis Mahala Daysville Dranesville Springvale Great Bails Prospect Hill Langley

Leangton NC Votes $100000 Bond Issue for Roads

Special to The Washington Pont Leangton NC Oct 12 Emerson township votes 3100000 bond issue for roads from a total registration of 70429 ballots cast. Proponents of good roads celebrate. plan to issue bonds and start road work quickly.

Leangton Washington Leangton NC Lintington Township Winston Salem Wadesboro Charleston Lexington

Virginia Hriefs at a diocese convocation elects dean

The diocese of Southern Virginia convened at Citton Forge yesterday and elected Rev I C Kett of Staunton as dean to succeed Ter WA Barre Worl men at Lynchburg. The rescue of fire damage to a tunnel in River Front near Lynchburg continued. A Suffolk jury acquitted George Wilkins of lo pe ing the Bank of Suffolk last April after tunneling four buildings. The Rappahannock Valley Fair Society directors met Fredericksburg. the repeat fair exhibit was the largest yet and left a healthy balance in the treasury.

Southern Virginia Citton Forge I C Kett Recto Aimanuel Episcopal Church of Staunton Ter WA Barre Lynchburg Ta Menselt Suffolk George Rappahannock Valley

2000 Waccabees In Virginia Open State Convention

The third annual State convention of the Knights of the Maccabees opened in Charlottesville at Odd Fellows Hall with State Commander A Bladen of Alexandria presiding. Reports from the 4M tents show 500 membership and 334,000 in total. A parade of 190 marked the welcome, and speeches followed by officers elected for the year.

Spectad Washington Charlottesville Knights of the Maccabees Odd Fellows Hall A. Bladen Alexandria Visitite Knights C. & Showaiter Parkersburg Keener Li Sisler Detroit DW Gwil Cross Newrt News N Roetting Chaslottemlle C W Morris Richmond Keeeper D Kline Harrisonburg W ‘Minor J . Randall Manassad Boeter William I. Cowes

Southern Railway Shows Growth Amid Industrial Expansion

The Southern Railway reports 43 new manufacturing plants completed along its lines and about 10,000 plants erected in the year, including mills and quarries. At the stockholders meeting, Tasefan Honison of Washington was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Joseph Brean’s death. directors A B Andrewy, R Galle Way, and 8 M Inman were reelected.

Southern Raiway Company Puble Sit & TM Wennendee Tuoop Dee Miles Ravenue Igg Ipeama Menue Bois Southern Railway Jumbe Milla Intck Works Fochmond Va Tasefan Honison Washington Tseinein Railway Joseph Brean Andrewy R Galle Way New York M. Inman Atlanta

Leap From Burning Mount Savige Home Ask Fire Loss

A family escaped a Mount Savige blaze that gutted four buildings owned by Mullaney including a bakery residence and a football clubroom. The fire spread from the bakery and caused extensive losses with no insurance. Frank Trost, his brother, and two children leaped from a second story window aided by bystanders. a second fire nearby damaged a barber shop and clubroom with no insured coverage.

Mt Savage Washington Mount Savige Fleey Mullaney Ats Louisa Trost Mount Saxage Lis Cumberland Brewing Company Mullaneyars Trusts Frank Alenanys Frostburg

Presbytery Elects Moderator at Beverly Meeting

Special to The Washington reports the Lexington Presbytery at Beverly elected Rev Alfred T Graham of Lexington Virginia as moderator. Clerks Walls flaw McDowell Williams were presented, and a new Eden Virginia church was organized. The Presbytery plans to meet next year at Bethesda Church, Rockbridge Baths Virginia.

Washington Lexington Beverly Alfred T Graham Lexington Va Wood AH Young Walls Flaw McDowell Williams Eden Va Rock Bridge Baths

Jurist Indicted For Assault In Virginia Case

Judge Samuel Williams of Virginia is indicted for assaulting Judge J Saunders of West Virginia during a dispute at a court. Saunders sustained a head wound and was hospitalized for a week. Williams faces trial in West Virginia as the case proceeds amid campaign events featuring Senator Rayner in Rockville, Maryland.

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Cutaneous Relief Offered by Cuticura Soap and Ointment

The fragment claims Frebby experiences relief from burning scaly and bleeding skin when using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. It asserts rapid cure in most cases and also promotes Cuticura Ointment for red and chapped hands, though the wording is garbled and unreadable in parts.

Crane resigns post in protest over open door policies

The resignation follows a dispute over a newspaper report and U S handling of the China Japan agreement. Crane admits an indiscretion to a reporter and offers to resign. Secretary Knox cites official anger and confirms Crane’s dismissal while detailing tensions between Washington and Tokyo over Manchurian policy and the open door principles.

China Japan Pdets New York Heraid Tokyo Tokyo Press Americas America State Department Secretarys San Francisco Knox Department of State Mai China Ws Department Ony Cletis Aduts Cane Torrows Chicago Record Herald Washington Tokio Peking Antung Mukden Loratie Etreles Vanchuria Hay Wlona Wahden Yahon Vahir

Government to broadcast disapproval of action by diplomacy

The text notes that preliminaries for a protest have progressed and that promulgation awaits Beney Hoyt’s return to Washington. Hoyt, newly assigned to assist the State Department, may attend. Secretary Knox could also be required. Crane family details appear with travel plans to the Orient.

Beney Hoyt State Department Washington Knox Valley Forge Capitol

Taft Is Silent On Cane Resignation Request

Monrovia Cal Oct 12 press dispatch from Washington reports Secretary of State requested the resignation of Wiis ter Cane. President Taft declined to discuss the subject saying he is not sufficiently in touch with matters since leaving the Capital.

Vygerstand Minster Catna Exacs Chicgo Monrovia Cal

Quiet in Santo Domingo Disturbance and Calm Restored

A disturbance near Monte Casti in the Santo Domingo district prompted government action to restore order. Reports indicate the republic remains peaceful aside from the incident. In Washington, details were dispatched to The Washington Post. Miss Mamie Fawlett and Charles Moscatt were married at the Episcopal Church home of the rector, with confirmation that he is 17 and she 17.

Santo Domingo Monte Casti Republic Washington Foe Teoctatle Md Mamie Fawlett Charles Moscatt

Indicted Agents Surrender in Fraud Case

In a Chicago fraud case, two agents of the America nearing Company surrendered to the marshal in connection with an alleged attempt to defraud the Elmira court. They were released on bond after appearing at the November term. Reilly and associates fled from Charlotte, accompanied by a relative of FW Reilly.

Retmend Eugene It Bell America Neaung Company Chicago M Huatings Vax Reilly Cisterle Chalotte JF Mk

District Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff in May Bicycle Collision

A district court yesterday awarded the plaintiff a sum of one thousand dollars in a judgment against an unnamed defendant. Justice Wr ht presided in Court No 1. The incident occurred on May 11 when the cyclist on a shareable road collided at the intersection of Titeendr Street and Not Carolna Avenue. The plaintiff, Mured FR Flamer, was injured due to the other party’s lack of protection. Attorneys James B Archer and John L 1 Smith represented the plaintiff. Assistant Corporation Counsel Willass Terry Wiute argued for the district.

Mured Carolna Avenue James B Archer John L Smith

Pape Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An old time advertisement touts Papes Diuretic as a miracle cure for backache kidney misery and urinary problems. It claims rapid relief from dizziness sleep loss and rheumatic pains and urges readers to accept only Papes Diuretic from any drug store worldwide.

Wanker Pape ‘Thompson & Pape Cincignets

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