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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

8

Vanderbilt eyes Western Maryland Coal and Coke line plan

Rumor ties the Vanderbilt interests to the Western Maryland Coal and Coke line as a potential spur to connect Cumberland to Pittsburg and Lake Erie. Discussions mention Henry G Davis, a proposed nine mile Cumberland to New Haven segment, and possible absorption by Readings system or other large railways to form an independent Baltimore to Pittsburgh link.

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Died Clarks in On Venuas October 1

Obituary notices list several individuals with deaths and funeral details including names, dates, and residences. Entries reference Robert Coyrsln, Ames Samgli Mul, Navy Commander WF Heaford, Rose Kraemer, Mason, and Alamada Briss, with service times and locations such as Wisconsin venue, Calvert Street, and National Cemetery, reflecting a mid century Washington area obituaries style.

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 New York Avenue Rose Kraemer Ras Frm Hs Worthestiy WASON Tunsday Calvert Street Wieliaw Tlman Mason Cimmmat Puella Mason Ed Aremators Phursda Newark Chicago Chaoplain Avenue Uikane Alamando Briss Tunera

Fragmented notice brief from multiple papers

Marriage and death notices appear in a scattered text referencing Washington Post and several regional papers. The fragment mentions notices and telegraphic services, with references to assorted city newspapers and public announcements.

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Wedded On The Lawn In Rockbridge VA Bride Tue Care Irons

In Rockbridge Baths Mids Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs J Gibeon is named to Carey Frederick Irons of Pickawsy at a lawn ceremony at the Maples near Rockbridge Baths. The occasion features sister Mrs Robert F Cooper as matron of honor and Rev IoC J Between DD of Union Theological Seminary Richmond officiating.

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

Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia Session Opens

The second reunion of the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia opened at 11 oclock in Ridge Street Tabernacle Tabernacle with about 5000 in attendance. Grand Commander S Brooke of Roanoke presided and a new camp was organized. Speakers praised Virginia’s Civil War role and urged preservation of historic records. A dinner for veterans followed and committees were named for credentials resolutions and disbursements.

Tabernacle Broolie Vargina Washington Post Dixie James P Pryde Star Daughters of the Confederacy Duval Porter A Jennings Leas George J Rogers Crale Stith Bowling John Lamb James Mann George H Mulvey Richard Man Virginia Sons of Confendale Veterans Commando Pritchard MCA

Box of Gems Missing After Bank Transfer

A box of valuable jewelry belonging to Mrs Charles Lane was stolen from the Lane residence after her husband moved the box from the bank vault to the residence during bank renovations. Diamonds turquoise and other stones were in the box. Police were notified.

Hagerstown Charles 3 Lane Lane Arry Tane Bank

Virginia Weddings in Washington and Roanoke

Richmond and Roanoke report multiple wedding ceremonies. Miss Marie Parker Herbut wed Howard Antipy Gille in Washington with Father J B Rowen officiating. families and friends note the union. In Roanoke Miss Norma Burns and Mrs Rhones Towles married at Second Presbyterian Church 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

Oldest Danville resident Joseph Carris Phelps dies at home

Virginia obituary notes the death of Joseph Carris Phelps aged 72 in Danville after four years’ residence here. A native of Accomac County he was survived by two daughters and four sons. The report also mentions the death of Mrs Whitlork of Spotsylvania County at her home Sunday night from consumption at age 72. her husband survives.

Davalle Joseph Carris Phelps Danvile Accomac County Fredericksburg Spottsylania

Road to Aid Farmers Proposed Pike From Leesburg Route

Maryland farmers have long complained that Virginia roads into Washington are poor while Maryland roads are better, boosting Maryland market access. A proposed new pike would run parallel to the river from Leesburg toward Winchester, connecting dairy and truck farming towns and aiming to boost profits by enabling faster, safer delivery to markets. The plan envisions a smooth stone road aiding fruit and vegetable shipments and fostering regional economic growth, despite lingering road quality concerns in adjacent states.

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

Leangton NC Votes 100000 Bond For Roads In Brief

Lexington North Carolina residents approve a 1000000 bond issue for road building by a 439 to 32 vote. Special dispatch notes high turnout and enthusiasm as funds will advance state highway connections from Winston Salem to Wadesboro and beyond.

Leangton Washington Leangton NC Lintington Township Winston Salem Wadesboro Charleston Lexington

Virginia Huriefs at a Diocesan Convocation Elects Dean

At a convocation of the Southern Virginia diocese held at Citton Forge yesterday the Rev I C Kett of Staunton was elected dean to succeed the late Ter WA Barre Worlmen at Lynchburg. The selection signals efforts to restore fire damage two months old to the tunnel on the riverfront line near Lynchburg. Also in Suffolk a jury acquitted George Wilkins of burglary of the Bank of Suffolk last April after tunneling four buildings. The Rappahannock Valley Fair Society met in Fredericksburg to report the fair exhibit was the largest yet, with all expenses paid and a surplus in the treasury.

Southern Virginia Citton Forge I C Kett Recto Aimanuel Episcopal Church of Staunton Ter WA Barre Lynchburg River Front 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 Virginia with State Commander A Bladen of Alexandria presiding. Reports from tens in the state show a strong membership, with about 100 tents in the country and 334000 members overall. A parade of 190 on line welcomed by Charlottesville News No 27 featured addresses by State Commander Bladen and others. The session adjourned for next year at Bright. Officers elected included Commander Cross, and Joseph Morris as chancelor and guard positions filled by listed members.

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

Southern Railway reports growth with 10 000 plants along lines

The annual stockholders report notes expansion in industrial ties, 43 new manufacturing plants completed on Southern Railway routes and ten thousand plants erected or added along the system. Revenue comparisons show a rise when excluding last year’s Mississippi properties, with operating income improving. Joseph Breen’s death leaves a vacancy filled by Tasefan Honison, while A B Andrewy, R Galle Way, and S M Inman are reelected directors.

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 Mt Savige Home In Fire

A family escaped from a Mount Savige fire that destroyed four buildings including a bakery and residence owned by Fleey Mullaney. Fire spread to a football clubroom, storage plant, and Cumberland Brewing Company structures with about 1500 dollars in losses and no insurance. One escapee, Louisa Trost, her brother Frank, and three children leapt from a second story, saved by blankets. no valuables were saved. The blaze also damaged a barber shop and clubroom at Allenany near Frostburg with no insurance reported.

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 report from Washington notes Lexington Va minister Rev Alfred T Graham elected moderator. Clerks Walls flaw McDowell Williams presented reports. Eden Va church organized. Presbytery plans next meeting at Bethesda Church Rockbridge Baths Va.

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

Jurist Indicted For Assault By Virginia Judge

Special from The Washington Post Montgomery county Democrats set a campaign meeting in Rockville Maryland on October 33 with United States Senator Rayner as the principal speaker. Judge Samuel Williams of Virginia is indicted for allegedly hurling a health stand at Judge Saunders during a dispute. Saunders was hospitalized for a week with a head wound. Williams faces trial in West Virginia.

Washington Samuel Willams Virginia J Wo Band Tan Sameme Court West Virginia Willams Saunders Ang Williams Wigginia Lial Rayner Spec Tashington Rockville Mongomery County United States Fayner

Cuticura Soap Relief for Skin Ailments Promoted

An old advertisement claims Frebby burning scaly and bleeding with offensive perspiration are instantly relieved by washing with Cutleura Soap and gentle anointing. It also touts Cutene Ment for red and chapped hands, noting overall effectiveness for various skin issues.

Crane resigns post and criticizes Knox over open door row

The text outlines Crane’s resignation as minister to China after a dispute with Secretary Knox over a newspaper story and U S policy on the open door in China. It recounts internal State Department tensions, Crane’s meetings in Washington, and the origins of the China Japan agreement controversy tied to a Sept. record Herald dispatch.

China Japan Pdets New York Heraid Tokyo Tokyo Press Americas America State Department Secretarys San Francisco Knox Department of State Mai China Stuation Ws Department Ony Cletis Aduts Cane Chicago Record Herald Washington Tokio Peking Antung Mukden Loratie Etreles Vanchuria Hay Wlona Wahden Yahon Vahir Roosevelt Root Baron [Ahani Baton Takaiira Fuin Manchuria United States

Government protests may follow treaty breach

The article notes expected government disapproval of an action seen as violating an agreement. It mentions preparations by Mr Hoyt and possible involvement of Secretary Knox, with Hoyt due in Washington soon. Mrs Charlee Crane awaits word on her husband while Richard Crane plans to sail for the Orient aboard the Korea meat Week.

Japan Knox Department Washington Weddington San Francisco Han Edly China Enoz Beney Hoyt State Department Valley Forge Capitol Cal Charlee R Crane Sir Crane Richard Crane

Taft Silent On Resignation Request In Washington

Monrovia Cal Oct 12 President Taft remained silent when a Washington press dispatch reported Secretary of State asked for the resignation of a cabinet member. He declined to discuss the subject, saying he was not sufficiently in touch with developments since leaving the capital.

Vygerstand Minster Catna Exacs Chicgo Knox Monrovia Cal

Quiet in Santo Domingo Disturbance Reported

A disturbance in the Monte Casti district was noted but orders were issued to restore calm. The Washington Post reports government measures are underway to stabilize the republic as of late December. In local news, Miss Mamie Fawlett and Charles Moscatt wed at the Episcopal Church with the rector officiating, ages listed as seventeen and eighteen.

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

Indicted agents surrender in Chicago case

Redmend Ye vt a Eugene Bell and TW Oste ie agents of the America neaung Company of Chicago indicted by the grand jury in connection with an alleged attempt to defraud the employer's court here to vax and surrender They were released on bail bonds of RO acd fa tral ac the November term Reilly and cisterle armed het la day from Chalotte accompanied by JF mk father of FW Reilly.

Eugene America Neaung Company Chicago Banda Reilly Cisterle Chalotte JF Mk

District Court Awards $1,000 Against Tu in Careless Driving Suit

Justice Wrht at Creat Court No 1 ruled yesterday for Mured FR Flamer in a case arising from a May 11 bicycle collision on Titeendr street near Not Carolna avenue. Plaintiff was injured when he rode into an unprotected area. attorneys James B Archer and John L Smith represented the plaintiff. Assistant Corporation Counsel Willass Terry provided the district’s repeated stance.

Mured Carolna Avenue James B Archer John L Smith

Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Papes Diuretic as a miracle cure for kidney and bladder misery. It describes backache, dizziness, sleep loss, and urinary issues, claiming nationwide availability and urging readers to accept only Pap es Diuretic from Thompson & Pape of Cincinnati as a trusted remedy.

Wanker Pape ‘Thompson & Pape Cincignets

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