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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

13

Airship parts ormes abducted tots in suit for maintenance

Mrs. Orme accuses her husband Vir Orme and four men of abducting their three children from their home to deny her a share of a $100,000 estate. She seeks court action to compel maintenance terms and expose alleged schemes involving automobiles and hidden funds. The filing names witnesses and cites a January to February court timeline.

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Summer girl seeks $5000 alimony in breach of promise case

The article reports a Summer woman demanding $5000 claimed alimony in a breach of promise suit. It notes her statement to marry the defendant and a judge fixing bail at $300 in the case involving James Vo Lsnch and other parties.

Simmien Sivas Ikeenan Tiler James Vo Tb Aneran Ralston Tau

Hair-Cut Breaks His Vow and Senate Race Drama

Fragmented OCR reads as a political column noting wavering support and shifting fortunes in Washington. The piece references a vow, a blank ballot, Democrat timing, and uncertain political outcomes amid chaotic text.

House Clerk Badly Hurt In Detroit Auto Crash

F H Wakefield a clerk in the house of representatives was badly injured when struck by an automobile while alighting from a streetcar after attending a Pittsburgh Detroit baseball game. He suffered a broken right arm and head contusions. he was taken home and doctors said there was no danger.

F. H. Wakefield Washington Post Frank H .Wakefield House of Representatives Heta

Phelps Appoints Flag on Pacific Fleet at San Francisco

Rear Admiral Thomas S. Phelps raised his flag aboard the cruiser in San Francisco on Monday and assumed command of the Pacific fleet. He will represent the government in extending naval courtesies to foreign war vessels during the Portola festival.

Pacific Fleet San Francisco Speela Washington Post Cal Thomas S. Phelps Louig

Commander Russell Named for Baltimore Post Transfer Rumor

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Meyer plans to shift Commander Asbert Rush from the fifth district in Baltimore to fill the judge advocate general role. Captain Campbell’s resignation and the exact timing remain undisclosed. Navy officials expect a steady Metcalf appointment and emphasize secrecy around the change.

Washington Dispatch New York Navy Metcalf Washington Post Washington Conald W. Campbell Kove Meyer Asbert Rush Baltimore Navy Department Meyer Capt Campbell Cant Campbell Naval Officrs Siretary Wever

Navy officers hike in near impossible three day fifty mile march

An army of naval officers in Washington undertook a stringent prescribed fifty mile trek over three days as part of an executive order. The plan sparked debate among permanent officers about preferred methods with some favoring horseback riding while others stick to walking to test endurance. Cape Campbell and other senior figures were noted for their participation and commentary on the strain and logistics of supplying mounts and provisions. The effort highlighted the officers’ unfamiliarity with long foot travel and their reliance on leg stamina and horse support.

Navy Washineton Bavy Campbell Ara Livia Wilson Beng Fevel

Navy plan changes eyed as Swift board reports

Secretary Meyer received the Swift board's resort after months in session at the Moston navy yard. They were instructed to draft plans reconciling administration of the durests and Navy yards to minimize differences and maximize service interest, economy, and military efficiency. Admiral Sut heads to Washington for talks with Secretary Wey.

Meyer Swift Moston Navy Yard Washington Wey Newberry

Alhambra Session Grows With 18 New Members

The Order of the Alhambra at its thirty-first convention in Raushers gathered 18 new initiates including Father Carroll of St Patrick's. The group aims to promote homes for Knights of Columbus and to preserve Catholic historical sites. Delegates from across the United States Canada and Mexico attended the session and a luncheon followed by a reception in Washington.

Father Carroll St. Patrick's Church al Citra Knights of Columbus Rauschers Alhambra Cathale Fathey Wood Carroll St Patrick Church Callan Lamb Nellikgan Burns Frank Dunn Pieree Keneally Silvia Trancis James M Walsh Quade Redmond Devaney Ro Carroll Mos Kean Wilhey Teprescuurg United States Canada Mexun Raushers Malchts of Hck William Bennett Grier Ahambra Washington William A Bennett Amyat Columbus Brooklyn Bennett

Oyster Promises Aid for Petworth School Facilities

In a letter to the Lim school committee and the Petworth Citizens Association, Capt James Oyster, president of the Board of Education, pledged to provide funds or alternatives for fireproof lockers and bookcases. He noted money was appropriated for additional grounds and urged by officials, yet a deal remains unsettled. The association seeks room reassignment in Petworth School, moving younger children to the ground floor, and requests an appropriation for a Petworth firehouse.

LIM Petworth Citizens Association Nsw James Oyster Chokra of Education Axard Petworth Congress Oyster Gilatory Janne Associaton Board of Education Retworth

Matador Killed by Bull at Mexican Arena Feast Day

A professional bullfighter from the state was killed yesterday afternoon in the Plaza de Twa during the Feast of St Colombo. The arena drew thousands who had gathered to celebrate one of the biggest holidays of the Mexican year.

Menican Arena Welbington Post Harper B Lee Plaza de Twa St. Colombo

Guggenheims and Morgans clash over Alaska rail line sale

The Sovereign Bank winding up asset Alaska Central Railway was bought for 600000 in Toronto amid competing Guggenheim and J P Morgan interests. Morgan interests had large stakes through Johns and Guggenheims seek access to Alaska coast for mineral wealth.Months of maneuvering followed, with Guggenheims opposed by Morgan forces.

Washington Toronto Ontario Sovereen Bank Alaska Central Railway J. P Morgan & Co Sovereign Bank Joans Guggenheims New York Jean Sore Alaska Guegenhelmes 7 P Morgan & Co Guggenhelms Morgan

Patent Law Association of Washington Holds Annual Meeting

The Patent Law Association of Washington held its annual meeting at the New Willard on Tuesday night. Officers elected for the year include President William H Finckel, first vice president W W Dodge, second vice president Walter J F Rogers, secretary J G Mason, and treasurer Charles E Davis. New board members named to fill vacancies are James A Watson, E W Bradfevn, JH Buckenstein, and Thomas O Tiobertson.

Patent Law Association of Washington New Willard William H Finckel W W Dodge Walter JF Rogers J G Mason Charles E . Davis Board of Man James A ‘Watson W Brad_ fevn Buckenstein Thomas Tiobertson

Nurse and newspaper man wed in Washington ceremony

Donald A Craig Webs special to The Washington Fest Baltimore Oct 13 reports the romance of a hospital nurse Cheabeth M Adams of Chats ton N Y and Donald A Craig of Baltimore ended in marriage at St Pauls Protestant Church Washington. Rev Dr Arthur B Kinsolving officiated. Witnesses were Miss Chawforth and John Chu. The couple will sail for Laguna and honeymoon with Chauleston parents.

Baltimore MA Washington Evas Baltimore Cheabeth M Adams Chatston Casualty Hospital Capital City Donald A Crag Washington Star St Pauls Protestant Wolscavat Churh Arthur B Kinsolying Chawforth John Chu Balthware Sia Calg Laguna Chauleston

Gift to the Playgrounds Funds for Rosedale Dressing Rooms

A long donor letter details a split gift to Washington Playground Association funds, benefiting a boys and girls dressing room at Rosedale playground. Funds were to build a field house but were diverted to name a future edifice James Annex, with Maj Sylvester and Arthur Moses cited.

Wil Bo Rosedale Richant Sylvester Arthur Moses Washington Playground Association May Sylvester Sylvester Moses Ier Sears C J Bell James Annex James Congress South of America Fair District of Columbia

California Fig Syrup Co Promotes Purity and Approval

To gain public trust, the California Fig Syrup Co publishes a full statement on Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, claiming only their method ensures purity and uniformity. They state California figs flavor the product while medicinal principles come from beneficial plants and urge buying genuine product from licensed druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co California Elsir

Johnson Ketchel Fight Promoters Backed Into Fifteen Round Bet

Reports from training camps claim Ketchel will weigh about 175 pounds while Johnson tops 196. California bettors push for fifteen rounds with many backing Ketchel, Johnson supporters later shorten odds to 10 to 6. Both fighters attract strong money as sparring buzz builds ahead of the Colma bout.

Ketchel Tat Bow Johnson Odda Spuclad Washington Post New York Jack Jolson Stanley Ketchel Colma Kelchel California Tommy Urna Michigan Simer

Fifteen Bible Classes at Y MLCA Begin Enrolment 112

Fifteen Bible classes start at the MCoA Jas mght with enrollment 112. Classes cover New Testament by hooksl class under Prof F A Springe, a Misty class under Rev Henning Nelms, and others taught by Willaca Knowles Cooper, Roowift, C Becket, and Rev Samuel H Woodrow. Instructors include D A Days, Morris, Nesbit, and Commissioner Mucfarlant.

McOa Jas Mght Willaca Knowles Cooper Hookslass FA Springe Simmasiun Church of the Ascension Inge

Violet Gordon Charlesworth Bankrupt Scandal in London and Wales

A sensational UK note recalls Violet Gordon Charlesworth’s rise and fall over two years. The heiress, famed for juggling millions and mansions, vanished after a fortune rumor, a wrecked automaton found near a Welsh cliff, and later appeared in Scotland before arrest and adjudication for bankruptcy cited as due to unlimited extravagance.

Londor Violet Gordon Charleswort Soman London Wes Wales Mise Charlesworth Runsaine Scotland Beng Miss Charlesworth

Hearst Allies with Women Suffrage Leaders

New York suffragists plan a campaign in support of Mr Hearst after he declared himself an advocate of women’s suffrage. Harriet Stanton Hatch praised Hearst, while his reply elicited strong, grateful reaction, signaling a potential boost for the suffrage cause.

New York Hearst Harriet Stanton Hatch

DIRT FLYING ON CANAL EXCAVATION SLIGHTLY RISES

A September dispatch from the Panama Canal chief engineer notes a small rise in excavation over August with 28093% cubic yards excavated in September compared to 21x cubic yards in August. Concrete laid also increased while flapins in the dams showed a slight reduction.

Panama Canadaes Isthmus

Fireman Poole Hurt In Truck Accident In Pacific Fleet

Arthur Poole of Truck No 8 suffered crushed feet when he fell from the running board during an inspection run in Tamet plane northwest. He was treated at Freedmen’s Hospital and remains with possible long term impact. Fleet changes include reassignments of several cruisers and transports to Mare Island and Puget Sound for repairs and overhaul over the coming months.

Arthur Poole Truck No 8 Tamet Freedmens Hospital Intec Mo 9 Compssioners Denver Chattenooga Gal- Ve Ina Cleveland Albany New Orleans Cimemnatr Raieiz Urenan Main Island Cieland Mare Iseland Crattanooga Puget Sotna

Russian never American letter from Milakoff defends Russian exile return

A signed letter by Milakoff argues no émigré will become American in full sense and that Russians abroad will always call themselves Russian. He states exiles, including Pole or Lithuanian ancestors, yearn to return to Russia and predicts eventual repatriation as Russia's fate shifts away from exile.

Milakoff Ruseman Constitutionalist Party Ina Amerea Milukeft Ianle America Russia Jand

Tragic Drowning After Pumping Station Near Second and M

Willie Barker, 22, of Kemington DC, wandered into the pumping area at Second and M streets southeast Tuesday night and was swept overboard into the slip. Clarence Hook rescued him as he sank. Barker was unconscious when fished out and taken to Casualty Hospital where Dr. Lee fought to revive him before he was moved to another ward.

Wile Second Willie Barker Keminorth Clarence Hook Baker Walter Dr Lee Casualty Hospital Ealer

Vandyck Portrait to Travel to America from Warwick Collection

The Washington Post reports that a life-size portrait of Vandyck, of the Marchese Bregnoale Sala and her son, purchased by Pennsylvania banker Widener, will be shipped to the United States at week’s end as part of the Fort Warwick collection.

PA Widener Earl of Warwick Washington Post The Limes Vandyck Marchese Bregnoale Sala PA BR Widener United States Fort of Warwicks

Aged Preacher Sentenced in East Cambridge Jail

The WASMIREEOR in Boston reports an elderly preacher jailed for 30 days in East Cambridge for contempt of court. He allegedly refused to answer questions and disobeyed a court order to testify, showing persistent disregard for the proceedings.

Colling Boston Wasmireeor Gurney Col Ms East Cambridge

Moseley Released in Paris on Self Defense Claim

Richmond VA man Moseley of Paris was freed after the preliminary evidence showed self defense in an incident at a café last week. A Frenchman named Deaotio was reportedly struck with a blunt object, fracturing his skull, before Moseley was arrested.

Gar Moseley Richmond ‘Va Deaotio

Signs for Dreadnought Shipbuilding Contract Signed

Secretary announces contract with New York shipbuilding firm for construction of battleship. Cramp & Sons to build dreadnought under authorization by Congress. Navy plans seven battleships with major yards in Delaware and Dakota regions. progress reported 60 to 70 percent complete on several vessels and repair work noted.

Secetary New Fork Slapbuuuine Company Dakota South Ca Delaware North Dakota Bureau of Concuvrion Aie Repair Addilan Orei Henly Destra Subi

Board’s First At Home With New Commission System

The new commissioners held a morning session in the District building to receive coat plants and suggestions. Only two issues appeared as 19 the purpose of the commission to 16 hearings each Wednesday. Matters needing immediate consideration will not be deleted.

Wayfield

Ralph Will Stop Hazing and Bureau Discipline Shift

A reform pledge follows reports of a hazing incident injuring William Deeck with two broken ribs. Ralph, director of the engraving and printing bureau, announced discipline for those involved and warned workers under 16 to 19 to behave properly, outlining future firings and stricter conduct standards. Deeck’s injuries arose after he refused to plunge into a pool, leading to further investigations and possible staff disposal.

Ralp By Ear of Engraving and Printing Luestor Relon Esterday Witam Epprentier Bass Bureau Diet Llavnte Hobes Gschaired Uns Trewry MacVeagle Ralph Deeuk Agers Deeck

Four Men Sentenced for Robbery Case in Local Court

Four men named Butler Fred, Meck, William Taylor, and Samuel R Beach were convicted of robbery and sentenced to four years each. The victim, Bruce Bates, testified about the home invasion and destruction, and the court remanded them for sentencing.

Fred Meck Willians Taylor Samuel R Beach Bruce Bates

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