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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

17

Wilson Near Death After Navy Player Breaks Neck in Game

Preliminary reports from Washington Post desk detail a catastrophic injury to Wilson, a Navy player, during a game against Villanova. Doctors state the operation is futile and death could occur soon, with the spine and cord severely damaged and recovery unlikely.

Naval Villanova Washington Post Naval Sureans Mervey Cushing Johnson Hospital Baltimore Wilson Aye & Boya Ron Ghiet Ag

Georgetown Prep Defeats Aggies in Wide-Open Gridiron Clash

The Georgetown Prep eleven defeated the Department of Agriculture squad 6 109 in a hard fought contest decided late. Cahill Connolly and Golden starred for the Preps with key plays by Leonard and Dahil as they edged the Aggies in a high caliber game marked by second half surges and fumbles.

Georgetown Prep Department of Agriculture Embryo Collegians Aggies Miller Smith Edness Connally Tine Bes Herskill Mua Amgtes Amgtes Gould Ne Dahil Leonard Tor Lier Freps Dahil Connolly Golden Willer Pfunda Priest Flor Ceorgeto Sts Postelons Aggies Connelly Carroll Murpt Y Garter Minas Asalstaite Wessis Tomarce Weare Heebold Lanner Ping Sepre

Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills Aid Acute Pains

An ad promotes Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills for acute pains including neuralgia sciatica and spinal disorders. It claims fast relief, multiple uses, and reduced attack severity with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy targets tired, episodic pain and urges trial through pharmacists.

Roperly Miles

New York golfers sweep Eastern Golf Association meet

New York players dominated the one day Montclair club event. Mrs E Dono hue Montclair won the 18 hole medal play handicap at 107 24 83 with 24 strokes. Runners up included Mrs Bird of Dunwoodie Yonkers and Miss Frances Coopar Montclair. Other notable scores from Englewood Plainfield and Baltusrol.

Montclair N Boston New Gether Elizabeth Harry Englewood Julia Mix Englewood S& Dire Frayne Dunwoodie M D Paterson Baltusrol Elsbure

Strikes and Spares in District League Bowling Night

The second season match at Saengerbyntgleys featured the Chamber of Commerce team, crowd turning out for a promising opener. President Guie spoke briefly, praising the chamber squad as they posted a 2,700 candlepin effort amid some spares, while the Tat Men face the Commerce team next Monday at Palace alleys in a highly anticipated rematch.

Saengerbyntgleys Chamber of Cant Merce Guie Chamber of Commerce Tolan Duchpin Leagle Fee Man ECOL Ry Ceyer Moore R.atammacher Richardson Uo Volgelberger Navy van Leaagt Econdark Neu B Bo Sortrane Amber Ut Commerse Sammy Wlan Fe Inamerer GE Rave Watlaedise Lal Stator Ai Gatenaver Miller Peaster Wagtincton Det Smith

Dancing Names Across an Unclear Page

A fragmented list of proper nouns and nicknames appears, featuring diverse personal names, places, and possible titles. The readable segments show many uncertain spellings and mixed language roots, suggesting an OCR capture of a roster or social notes without a clear central event or narrative.

Doctors Debate Fees and Value of Medical Services

Washington physicians Dr Cad Henning Dr William Robins and Dr George Tully Vausin discuss why fees are underpaid yet broad access should be preserved. They cite a national schedule capping top charges but warn against uniform rises, noting variability in patients ability to pay and the difficulty in valuing medical services. hospital referrals and professional status influence earnings more than speculation about taxing the rich.

Romans Vaughn National Medical Association Washington Cad Henning Rochambeau Willam L Robins George Tully Vausin New Jersey Lay Ng

West Virginia Federation Adjourns Its Third Annual Session

Special to ne wes from Charleston Way reports the West Virginia State Federation of Labor adjourned its third annual convention with no delegates chosen for the AFL national meeting. Resolutions urged favorable labor laws, penalties for misrepresentation of labor, compulsory physician payments by employers, and opposition to convict labor. Officers elected included President William Welch Wheeling and vice presidents W F Talklington Clarksburg J A Crum Huntington John Miles Wheeling ERB Vickers Mucklow Aike Fulton Channington, with Frank W Snyder as secretary treasurer.

Wes Charleston Blaze Couch West Virginia State Federation of Sabnr Iit American Federation of Labor Followng William Welch Wheeling Talklington Clarksburg Secomdl J A Crum Huntington John 7 Miles Erb. Vickers Mucklow Presdent Aike Fulton Chan Nington Frank W Snyder

Popular Teacher Dies After Overwork in Preumenia

Miss Edna Mae Dodge daughter of Walem A and Rose A Dodge died at her home 619 D Street Northeast last Monday of seute preumeni. She taught first grade in public schools and was beloved by students and staff. She had taken on extra duties at the Georgia Washington University and Rosdale playground projects, but overexertion and a physical breakdown led to pneumonia and her death. Funeral services were held from her home yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock.

Edna Mae Dodge Edna Woe Dodge Walem A Rose A Dodge D Street Miss Dodge Amity Ag Georgs Washington Lrivareity Rosedale

Social notes of weddings and engagements around Washington

The item lists numerous marriage announcements and engagements involving residents and visitors. Details include Mrs Charles Russell of Beaton at the New Willard, a wedding on October 28 at the Church of the Sacred Heart, receptions at 1234 Columbia Road, and multiple engagements such as Siue Weyl to Joseph Auerbach, Ernestine Parker to William Alien, and Mary Tarbox to J Y Tarbox. Also noted are guests at the Willard and the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs J W Hechinger, plus New York visitors David Talty and John F Pearson.

Charles Russell Beaton New Willard Mabel Elizabeth Reilly Louis Heilly Matthew G Leptey Church of the Sacred Heart Fourteenth Street Park Road Columbia Road Walter S Fvarte Elma EH Howard Diez Ter Detroit Ziegler Washington David Talty John F Pearson New York Willard Bdo Lal Tae Peeve Marti Sheeler Watts Anit Lars James Henry Watts Baltimore Mice Tiwabeth Huntington Walcot Jackson Daugter Gen Joseph C Jackson Church of the Epiphany David Ho Greer

Tennille Wooton and Tennille Wedding at Greensboro Residence

Mids Hallie Wooton daughter of Mrs M A Wooton of Greensboro and William G Tennille of Goldsboro wed at 3:30 last evening at Mix E Taylor Run B Street Southwest. Bride wore white satin gown with tulle veil and carried bride roses. Attendant Maude Taylor wore pink chiffon and carried pink roses. Rev J L Frants officiated. The couple will reside in Goldsboro NC. The parsonage of St Aloysius Church hosted Morris and Kelly nuptials with Miss Sue Chadwell as maid of honor and Maurice V Connell best man. They left for a Northern trip and will be at home after November 15.

Mids Hallie Wooton Greensboro Coan William G Tennille Goldsboro N Co Mix E ‘Taylor Misa Maude Taylor J L Frants Washington New York Niagara Goldsboro NC St Aloysius Church Kwisley Morris Edward J Kelly J B Pttar Sue Chadwell Maurice V . Connell Andie Kells Juliette Beauchy Oss Dorothea Kane Wihand Glynn Hite Thebaud Elisha Dyer Jr St Josephs Catholic Church Newport Mmds Sevants Elisha Deer Laura Swai Mies Dorothea Kare Reginald Vanderbil Eme Pearson

Social Leaders Attend 168 Elaine Whitney Hoff Wedding

Snapshots from a lavish Paris ceremony at the American Church mark the marriage of Elaine Whitney Hoff to Albert Everard Labouchere. The event drew the American colony, with lavish decor, a Guilmant organ program, and gifts valued in the many thousands, highlighting a society page portrait of wealth and connections.

Yoss Frances Peter a Bride

Wedding report from Rockville Maryland notes the ceremony at Chest Gplecocal Church and lists the wedding party and attendees including Miss Lavina Dawson and William Prettyman among Rockville residents and local officials in attendance. The Bridegroom Chorman Bowe of Rockville served as best man and a reception followed at the bride’s home with immediate family present.

Rocksille William ¥ Piettyman Rolani Wootton Rocckville Currer Clinett Potomac Wr Chorman Bowe Rockville Quarley Br da Edward C Peterangi Robert B Peter Thomas Dawson Minor Anderson Albert Charles W Prettyman Harry Buck William Dunloy Haury Narnie Vinson Willam Rouie Lila C White Lavina Dawson Mary Almone Willan i Prettyman Julian W Whiting Edward Dawson Roland Wootton Aithir Peter Frenk Almoney Norman Goule Carter Stagete Thomas J Packard Thomas Vin von William Vinson Thomay Law von Jr Robert Peter Jr

Boy Bags Big Black Bear Near Sweat Valley Hunting

A boy hunting with his father near Sweat Valley narrowly dispatches a large black bear after a chase that began when the animal charged the boy and husbanded by two cartridges. The boy fired twice more, killing the bear at close range. A separate burglary in Lenox involved a loss of $9000 in jewelry and valuables from Mrs Frederick Bull’s home, with an alarm prompting a colony-wide wakefulness.

Wilkes Barre Dorman Sweat Valley Lenox Frederick Bull New York Heloise Meyer Howe Bamues

Sued er confession retold in trial of Theodore Rizzo

The State rested in the case against Theodore Rizzo accused of killing two children, Nttle Theresa Provopia and Fernano Tafuaina lata. A verdict by tomorrow night is not unlikely. Deputy Sheriff Beaupre testified that the prisoner confessed to the murders at the jail.

Specleta Atlen Theodore Rizzo J Nttle Theresa Provopia Fernano ‘Tafuaina Lata Sherif Beaupre Tha Ystaind Childra

Czar’s Guard Arrives in Italy on Incognito Tour

Reported by The Washington Post that the czar will land at Racconig on Saturday afternoon and travel incognito toward Ruesta via Germany. He is to meet King Victor Emmanuel at Recconaia, guarded by 50,000 troops, with Prime Minister Giolitti and Foreign Minister Tittoni attending.

The Washington Post Rome Racconig Ruesta Germany Mordenecchia France Bordenecchia Racoonlgl King Victor Enmannt Billiea Shoouis Giolitti Dimimer Fitton Recconis

Worm Parasite Plagues Georgia College Football Team

Special to The Washington Pont Athens Ga Oct 20 The hockworm prevalence among University of Georgia students alarms faculty. Dr J C Bloomfeld reports at least 30 percent infected, with some football players among the afflicted. Physicians call the parasite dangerous and note its effect on stamina and performance.

Washington Pont Athens University of Georgia J C Bloomfeld City Board of Health Icsnons Bic

Manila MCA Opens Building of Young Men's Christian Association

The Manila MCA opened the $125 000 Young Men’s Christian Association building with the principal address by a former vice president. Congratulatory messages came from President Taft and J J Mott, with foreign secretary of the international committee. Fairbanks will begin a visit to India, while a farewell banquet will be hosted by the merchants association Thursday night.

Manila Qetsu Young Mens Christian Association Andny Fairbanks Taft J J Mott T McA Oriental The Merchants Association

China post remains vacant amid minister selection rumors

Rumors swirl over the future minister to China as Charles R Crane’s resignation stands accepted by the President. Judge Thomas Burke of State Wash and former Rep. Charles B. Landis of Indiana surface among speculative names discussed at the State Department. Assistant Secretary Wilson labeled reports as speculation, while Lands was noted visiting the department yesterday.

Midister China Charles R Crane Thomas Burke Statt Wash Wson Charles B Landis Indiana State Department

Moors Launch Night Raid at Melilla War News

Reports say Moorish forces attacked Spanish posts near Melilla before dawn, delivering heavy fire and torpedoing night lines. Fierce fighting continued into daybreak with Spanish losses including officers as Moroccans suffered significant casualties, and a later counter purge followed by reinforcements under Don Carlos.

Melilla Moocca Cove Pau Don Carlos

How He Cured an Old Sore

A testimonial from 1877 describes a leg ulcer cured by Swift’s Specific, or SSS, after doctors warned of amputation. The letter claims purification of the blood removes the ulcer’s cause, enabling healing from the bottom up, with SSS advertised as a safe, plant based remedy offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.

Joan Ellis Wych St Brooklyn S SS Ellisot Hesh SSS Swift Specific CO Atlanta

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