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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1909

Page

41

Kaiser Diamonds Smuggled From Africa Spark Scandal

Berlin reports a scheme involving Kaiser agents smuggling diamonds from Luderitzbucht in southwest Africa. The plot centers on Helm Clemist and engineers who diverted stones, defrauding the colonial company, with diamonds sold in America and authorities pursuing the case as German aims in Africa draw scrutiny.

Berlin Barney Barnato Tainetr Lideritzbucht George Helm Clemist Merced Oat America Luderits Africa Kaiser Hae Dia Vners Ul Lu Prince Henry Futur Ua Iim Ua Iim of Great Aristoants Telar Man Mary Cornwallis Luderitzbucht Helm Colonial Office Laderitzbucht Eerh George

Obituary notices and public records from October area

A fragment rich with memorials and notices includes multiple obituaries and legal reminders. Names such as Viola Louise and Catherine Ro appear amid dates and locations, with references to residences, marriages, and dissolutions. The garbled text notes October events, cemetery mentions, and scattered addresses, typical of a district memorial page.

Marriage and Death Notices Reflect Local News

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and notices. It mentions marriage, death notices, and a local post, with incomplete phrases about people and events. Readable elements include names like Pat and Rae, alongside unclear references to time and place.

Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Historic DC Area

Fragmented obituary notes list funeral directors and embalmers in Washington DC area. Names include Frank Geter Sons, Spears, Williams Lee, Harvey's Sons and Sardo with contact numbers and chapel references in 540 F Street and North 31 SE, detailing modern chapels and cremation services.

Costello Dipretor Ao Enbaler opTagas Frank Geter Sr Speare Zurhorst SEA Ctares Sibalaer San William J Lee Cemavetion Cammodiana John R Wright Snd Harvey's Sons Courteen Mmpgamate Telenhone North WM H Sardo & CO Poibalvers SL Lincoln St Thoss Sergeon

Captive Inventor Writes Police of Hidden Abduction

A note found on a sidewalk near 81 West 35th Street is signed by George H Cove who says he is an inventor of a sun generator and was held by two men. Police traced his secretary Wilfred Roe and Mrs Cove. threats had arrived recently. Cove reportedly left a Malden Lane address and claimed to be held for his invention.

Helms Heims Helms Villa Giamonds Genm Tt Colonial Africa Washington Post New York Thirty Fifth Street George H Cove Wepelto Iowa Imen Cove Sal West West Fifty Eighth Mrs Cove Wilfred Roe Coves West Forty Seventh Street Mr Cove Wsth Street Ninth Avenue Cove Coxe Malden Jane

Inspector Davies Removed From Chicago Post

Secretary Nagel acted on a recommendation from the immigration commissioner removing Danet D Davies as immigration inspector in charge at Chicago. The action cited reports that Davies overcharged for meals and attendance for detained immigrants. Davies refused comment on the Washington dispatch confirming the dismissal.

Nagel Immigration Commissioner of Immigration Danet D Daves Chicago Vi Davies Unicago Gut Davies Washington Dispatch Lorenzo T Plummer

Births and Deaths in Washington Real Estate Edition

Health office record lists births with names like Yubo A and Eleanor ME Mathalder and others, and several infant and parent pairings. Death notices include Sunn Fleming aged 385, and Paul Wehenter and George W Bowman among residents. addresses in Providence Hospital area and Mt Blue are given. The Post also references real estate in Washington.

Sunn Fleming Anna Renndghan Providence Hospital Viola la Belts Prodericka ‘Thiel Pleawede Et Uy Zeste Bartha Wrens

Batony Jury Trial Over Divorce Case In New York

A New York courtroom heard Mrs Frances Work Batonyi seek an absolute divorce from Aurel Batonyi. Witnesses described a taxi ride to a St Regis area home and alleged contact with a woman named Beatrice Brevane. Detectives testified about surveillance of Margaret Allen’s home and Miss Allen denying Batonyi’s claims.

Washington Post New York Frances Work Batenyl Frank Work Aurel Batenyl O Gorman Batony Eugene Arconet Batonyi Sam St Regis Forty Seventh Seventh Avenue West Potty Seventh Street Watts Faith Arcoust Tan Tim Botany Jong Gearse Spaeth Druy 110Th Street Broadway Batonyl Jst Batonys Creatt Shakespeare Beatrie Brevaine Miss Brevaine Datanyl Miss Breyane Mgt Mra Batoni Henry Work Batonyis Beatrice Brevaine Harry A Swanton Adam T Haupt Central Park West Margaret Allen Taam Clarghee Bamory Batoni UN Miss

Tiverton case update hints at suspect release

Tiverton and Fall River police executives met to discuss the Amelia St Jeans body case. Wilfred Thibeault is likely released as a witness, while Froresgoy Frank Hy remains jailed awaiting court action. In New York, pianist Gabrilo Witsch recovering after an appendectomy and rallying well following his marriage to Clara Clemens.

Tha Teanl Fall River Tiverton RT Amelia St Jeans Tiverton Wilfred Thibeault Thibeault Frank Hy

Swamp Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Help

An old Washington Daily Post ad touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims early symptoms include back pain and fatigue and offers a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. with a booklet, urging readers to mention the newspaper.

Sidney Moil Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY Foy Washington Daily Post Pate

Madden Sues Ex Wife Over Sons Funds Trust

Wealthy horseman John E Madden sues former wife Mrs Louis V Bell and her brother Enoch Megrue to recover money deposited in Seamen Savings Bank for Madden's two sons Edward and Joseph. He cites a Kentucky divorce decree granting guardianship but alleges improper custody and trusteeship. Megrue is said to be indicted in Kentucky and Madden plans to seek a requisition for trial.

Washington Post New York John E Madden Louis Bell Enoch Seamen Savings Bank Edward Joseph Edwards Josephs Madden Weil Kentucky Megrue John Bylers Ketucky Aries Hamburg Lexington

Frohman Divorce Suit Filed in Reno by Actress

The Hollywood era divorce action proceeds in the district court with no children or community property. Margaret Frohman accuses Daniel Frohman of desertion for over two years while asserting she maintained proper marital duties. Married November 22 1903 in New York, the pair have no contest from the husband and Mrs Frohman seeks only severance of marriage.

Wadt Inston Post Ono Vis Daniel Frohman New York Margare Frohman Daniel Frohman Frohman

Bandmaster and Wife Part Ways in Cincinnati

Bandmaster Orester VesseNa and wife Edna Egan have separated. Mrs Egan, daughter of Thomas F. Egan, has returned to her Cincinnati parents, where she has lived for two months. The couple wed five years ago after a romance in Atlantic City. VesseNa reportedly kept up courtship by daily telephone calls, but now Mrs VesseNa will seek a divorce.

Mra Jestes Vesnella Msss Egan Cincinnati Ovil Orester Verdeila Bia Edna Egan Thomas F Lgan Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce VesseNa Veswilla Miss Egan Atlantic City Vensella Dolar

Kent District Democratic Club Meeting Missed In Capital Heights

Dutnet Democrats in Meeting the Kent District Democratic Club held no meeting last evening in the town hall at Capital Heights. Louis Litz presided. Speeches were made by J Althea Johnson of South Carolina, A Hines of Virginia, and J E Riggles of Seabrook.

Kent District Democratic Club Capital Heights Louis Litz Prealdei J Althea Johnson South Carolina A Hines Virginia JE Riggles Seabrook

Peary Likely To Speak Publicly On Polar Dispute

Reports from New York indicate Commander Robert E Peary may publicly address the Cook Peary controversy after delaying his return. He aims to submit full polar records to the National Geographic Society, possibly absolving him from secrecy until a scientific panel rules.

Washington New York Robert el Peary Civilization Ky Cook Tis Anid Coukr Peary Seieniilc National Geographic Society Geographical Society Wills L Moore Peaty Peary Arctic Club Geographical Societies Royal Geographical Society of Lendion Royal Scottish Geographical Society of Edinburgh Geograpatical Ham Thia Coun Toledo Ohio Frederick A . Cook

National Training School to Open Next Tuesday

The National Training School for African American women and girls, led by Miss Nannie Burroughs, opens October 14 at Lincoln DC with multiple prominent speakers. The project aims to train domestic workers, nurses, missionaries, and Sunday school workers, with land and buildings provided near Lavcaln for classrooms and dormitories.

National School Cader Baptist National Training School National Baptist Convention For Women and Girls Tace Lincoln DC Nannie Ho Burroughs Womens Nation Negro Baptist Lavcaln Miss Burroughs Lincon Vermont Avenue Macfarland Hoscoe Brice Kelly Miller Mattie Bowen Jou Dancy Graham Gilbert Mes Biebop Johnson Parks Welter Brooks A C Morris L G Jordan Vernon Calvin Chase Hervey Johnson P J Bryant MM Kimball de Witlam A. Creditt George W. Lee J Milton Waldron J M Layton

Lancaster County Tops U S Farm Count in State Record

Lancaster county leads the nation with the most farms, about 8353, as Pennsylvania ranks high in farm numbers across counties. The survey notes York and Lawrence counties as substantial contributors, reflecting the state’s strong agricultural position despite broader social ills and mortality.

Philadelphia Lancaster County United States Tawrence County York County Pennsylvania

Columbia Country Club Formed With West President

The new Columbia Country Club organized by a board of governors with Henry L West unanimously elected president and Cuno Rudolph as vice president. Plans include a Chevy Chase clubhouse contract to be awarded within 30 days and an 18 hole course laid out at about 6480 feet with Thomas Morris as greens keeper.

New Columbia Board of Governors Eld Henry L West Clu Cuno Rudolph Herjamn Woodruff BS ‘Diarlow Kolmbia Ehib Gina John C Davidson Davidson Moe Denforth & Golden Donaldson B Bynon Or Fier L Harben Hendrick J Hughes Marlow Ho Moses Rapley Cano Rudolph Dmmons Smith J M Stoddard W Weaver West Jonn T Wilke Benjamin Woodruft Fuller Staaderd Cano Rudolph Danforth JC Davidson Bradley Davidson Emmana Moses Senate J ‘Hughes Benjamin Woolkuft H B Bynon T Hendrick Reeves H. B Bynon Jretcheman LL. Harhan Walter Bar Pan & W Weaver F Oden Horstmann E Danforth L West Donaldson JC Davidson Rapley Bynen Chevy Chace Stanley Simmons Appleton P Clark Fred Pyle Arthur B Heaton Thomas Morris Hickwanock Golf Club Manchester

Licensed to Marry in Virginia Couples Listed in Parish Notices

A fragmented OCR of marriage notices shows Charles Shepherd and Mary Nelson tied to Arcotink and Lodos Valley in Virginia, with various other names across Hempton, Front Royal, Lynchburg, Baltimore area, and Washington DC. The garbled text lists multiple couples and associated counties, including Winchester, Winnnalla, and King and Queen.

Charles Shepherd Arcotink Mary Nelson Lodos Valley Wetavghin Ipeiey Cora Custer Richard Mi Bosker Hempton Va Daisy G Frdeleyst Londons County Ray Joe Willams Aid Momle M Smeechey Wathh Front Royal Ray CW Wesmore Limnia Denebityi Louis Mary Soaneead Lynchbure Winnnalla Helen Taster Charles Cote Hunter Linton Elma Fo Moore Wise Myrtle M Nagle Baltimore Ma Avua Lanaarts Clarence Hutton Pum Phrey Rey John Brices John R Arragtos Mme John Samuel Hall Deseasing West I A. Taner William A Winebus Blanche Brocislan Kok George W Lee David Grymes Dag Ley White GB Horcs Henry Clark Grace A Wi Ikereon SH Brown Emery Lomax Lizzie Butler Henry Alpscomb King and Queen

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