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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

21

Orme Abduction Rumors Fuel Maintenance Suit in Court

Mrs. Orme accuses her husband Vir Orme and four men of kidnapping their three children to gain control of a $100,000 estate. She seeks court intervention to force maintenance and to overturn the alleged removal at their home. The filing describes a long dispute over custody, finances, and supposed alienation of affections, with family and household members cited in the testimony.

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Summer girl seeks five thousand dollar alimony

A Summer case describes a woman demanding $5000 weekly alimony and lists names such as Ute and James Vo Lsach amid a court setting. The proceedings note a marriage proposal and a judge’s involvement with a $300 bond tied to the case.

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Hair-Cut Breaks His Vow in Washington Past

Fragmented OCR text shows political taunts about a Democrat presidency, mentions of Blaze Soldiers, a voter pledge, and shifting fortunes. The readable fragments hint at a candidate's defeat or doubt, with garbled names and dates complicating the narrative.

House Clerk Badly Hurt In Detroit Auto Crash

Frank H. Wakefield a clerk in the United States House of Representatives was struck by an automobile while alighting from a street car after attending a Pittsburgh Detroit baseball game. He suffered a broken right arm and head contusions but was resting easily at home with no danger reported by physicians.

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

Phelps raises flag in San Francisco to take Pacific Fleet command

Rear Admiral Thomas S. Phelps hoisted his flag on a 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 gathered for the Portola festival.

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

Commander Russell Named to New Navy Post in Washington

A New York dispatch says Secretary Meyer plans to transfer Commander Asbert Russell from the judge advocate role to inspector of the fifth district in Baltimore. Campbell, the current advocate general, is said to be relinquishing duties. no official Navy Department notice has been issued. The reshuffle reflects internal discussions on appointments by Metcalf and Meyer, with Campbell having urged a permanent corps for the Navy.

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 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

Navy officers hiking the prescribed fifty mile march

A group of U S Navy officers in Washington embraced a demanding three day hike of fifty miles as ordered by executive decree. They discuss options and compare to horse riding, noting the physical grind, costs for horses, and the challenge of marching along the Chesapeake and Ohio waterways.

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Navy Board Plans Swift Board Reorganization

Secretary Meyer received the Swift board's resort after months at the Moston navy yard. The board is to draft plans to reconcile administration of the Navy yards with reduced differences and to align economy with military efficiency. Admiral Sut will meet Secretary Wey in Washington for a conference on the board’s stance regarding changes by former boards.

Meyer Swift Moston Navy Yard Washington Wey Newberry

Alhambra in Session Inducts 18 New Members at Banquet

The Order of the Alhambra convention in Alhambra welcomed eighteen new members including Father Carroll of St Patrick Church. The event at Raushers featured initiation ceremonies and a luncheon after a banquet, with delegates from across the United States Canada and Mexico. The group promotes homes for Knights of Columbus and preservation of Catholic historical sites.

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Oyster Promises Help for Petworth School Needs

Capt James Oyster, president of the district education chokra, promises to aid Petworth School with fireproof lockers and bookcases. He notes funds have been appropriated for additional grounds but urges completion of deals. The Petworth Citizens Association seeks room reassignments and a firehouse appropriation, while officials plan tree removals and plant replacements on Pleas Street.

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

American bullfighter killed in Mexican arena tragedy

In San Los Polos Mexico Oct 1 a single American matador died after being gored by a bull during a public fiesta in Plaza de Toreo. The arena audience numbered in the thousands as the Feast of St Colombo was celebrated with high attendance on a major annual holiday.

Wesbington

Morgan Guggenheims and Morgan ties clash over Alaska road sale

At The Washington Fest in Toronto on October 11 the Sovereign Bank winding up to hold Alaska Central Railway assets sold for 600000 to the Sovereign Bank. Morgan interests led by J P Morgan & Co and Guggenheims argue over bonds worth over 2 million and mineral prospects. The dispute reflects competing control of Alaska railroad assets and nearby mineral wealth with engineery backing.

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

Annual meeting of Patent Law Association of Washington

At the annual meeting held Tuesday night at the New Willard officers for the year were elected and reports from bond of managers and standing committees were presented. Elected as president William H Finckel, first vice president W W Dodge, second vice president Walter JF Rogers, secretary J G Mason, and treasurer Charles E Davis. Board of managers vacancies filled with 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 Baltimore ceremony

Donald A Craig Webs reports that Miss Cheabeth M Adams of Charleston married Donald A Craig at St Pauls Protestant Church in Washington. Rev Dr Arthur B Kinsolving officiated with Miss Chawforth guest and John Chu present. They will honeymoon in Charleston with parents.

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Gift to the Playgrounds Promises Dressing Room at Rosedale

A partial donation and subsequent plan change describe a $3800 to $8800 fund for a field house at the Rosedale playgrounds. Maj Sylvester, Washington Playground Association, and Arthur Moses discuss diverting half to a boys and girls dressing room and toilet, with the donor’s name suggested to honor James.

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

Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Statement

The California Fig Syrup Co presents a full statement with every package to assure perfect purity and uniformity in their laxative remedy. Figs of California flavor the product while medicinal principles come from plants known to act beneficially. Buy the genuine product only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and available through leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co California Elsir

Johnson Ketchel Bout Seen As Even Match For Title

Reports from training camps suggest a close weight gap as Johnson aims for 196 pounds and Ketchel for about 175. California bettors have shifted from short fights to longer bouts, with odds around 10 to 6 in Johnson’s favor for a decision or knockout, while Ketchel supporters hedge bets as the fight nears in Colma on Saturday afternoon.

Spuclad Washington Post New York Jack Jolson Stanley Ketchel Colma Johnson Kelchel California Ketchel Tommy Urna Michigan Simer Jeffries Land For & Righter Ukan Sic Mag Trico Ketcher Stanley San Francis

Bible Classes Start at Y MLCA With 112 Enrolled

Fifteen Bible classes begin at the MCoA Jas mght with enrollment of 112. Courses include New Testament by hookslass, Misty class, and Becket light sessions. Instructors include Rev Samuel H Woodrow and Rev Henning Nelms among others. meetings run Wednesday evenings and Monday through Wednesday.

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Violet Gordon Charlesworth the Millionaire Heiress Bankruptcy

A historical London bankruptcy case centers on Violet Gordon Charlesworth once famed for wealth and social life. Once a noted swindler who deceived investors, she vanished after a cliff edge wreck and was later found in Scotland where she faced bankruptcy accusations. Her extravagant lifestyle and public intrigues marked a sensational rise and fall.

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Hearst Endorses Women Suffrage Campaign

New York suffragists plan a women led campaign in support of Mr Hearst who last night declared himself an advocate of women's suffrage. Harriet Stanton Hatch, a leader, called the reply a great political opportunity and Hearst's stance is expected to boost the suffrage effort.

New York Hearst Harriet Stanton Hatch

DIRT FLYING ON CANAL EXCAVATION SLIGHTLY RISES

A dispatch from the Panama Isthmus chief engineer notes September excavation at the canal rose to 28,093 percent cubic yards from August figures and concrete laid increased. Flips in dam construction show a small reduction in flap and fleshing materials used.

Panama Canadaes Isthmus

Fireman's Feet Crushed in Pacific Fleet Changes

Arthur Poole, 28, of Truck No 8, narrowly escaped fatal injuries after falling from the running board during a fleet inspection near Tamet plane northwest. Both feet crushed, taken to Freedmen's Hospital. accident happened as Truck No 9 departed to inspect for the commissioners flag. Reorganization includes returning the Denver, Chattanooga, Galveston, Cleveland home for overhaul, with other ships reassigned or commissioned between December and April.

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Russian never American says Milakoff letter to exiles

A signed letter by historian Milakoff, leader of a constitutionalist party, argues Russians abroad will never fully become Americans. He asserts exiled Russians will remain Russian and seek a return to a free Russia despite life in America. He predicts eventual repatriation as Russia regains its freedom.

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Drowning Rescue After Pumping Station Incident

Willie Barker fell into a south east pumping area near Second and M streets and almost drowned. Clarence Hook saved him as Barker was pulled from the water unconscious. Doctors at Casualty Hospital treated Barker and he was later moved for recovery.

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Vandyck portrait sent to America for Widener

The Washington Post reports a life size Vandyck portrait of Marchese Bregnoale Sala and her son, purchased by PA BR Widener from the Earl of Warwick, will be shipped to the United States at week’s end for Warwick’s collection.

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Aged preacher in jail for contempt in Boston

The WASMIREEOR at East Cambridge sentences an elderly preacher to 30 days in jail for contempt of court after he refused to answer questions and comply with a court order to testify. The defendant, who has preached the Gospel for many years, showed persistent defiance by ignoring multiple court directives.

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Moseley Freed In Paris On Self Defense Claim

Richmond VA man Moseley of Richmond was released in Paris after a week in custody for alleged assault in a café. Preliminary evidence shows he acted in self defense against a Frenchman named Deaotio who reportedly struck first, fracturing his skull.

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Signs for Dreadnought Contract Signed for battleship construction

Secretary over signed contact with New York shipbuilding company for construction of dreadnought battleship. Walam Cramp & Son Lo to build the dread weight. Navy Department report states seven battleships under construction across multiple yards, with several coastal states nearly complete.

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Board's First At Home Meeting Sets Hearings Schedule

The district commissioners held their first at home meeting in the District building yesterday morning receiving plant critiques and suggestions. Two issues appeared and the plan calls for 16 hearings each Wednesday. Urgent matters will not be deleted from the agenda.

Wayfield

Ralph Will Stop Hazing at Bureau of Engraving

A bureau official vows to end hazing after William Deeck suffers two broken ribs. The incident arose from forced water plunges. several apprentices and workers faced punishment, with a plan to remove harassers and enforce discipline for those unable to conduct themselves properly.

Four Men Sentenced for Robbery in Local Court

Four men including Butler, Fred Meck, William Taylor, and Samuel Beach were convicted of robbery. Bruce Bates, the victim, testified about the break in and house entry. Each defendant received a sentence of four years in prison.

Fred Meck Willians Taylor Samuel R Beach Bruce Bates

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