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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

47

Wilson Near Death After Vast Naval Hospital Illness

Scattered notes recount a dramatic illness of a baseball player Wilson after a fall in a game against Villanova. Naval doctors concluded surgery was unlikely to help and death could occur soon. details include hospital care at Johns Hopkins and a long recovery period considered unlikely.

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

Georgetown Prep Defeats Aggies in Late Score Drive

The Georgetown Prep eleven defeated the Department of Agriculture team 6 109 in a hard fought game decided in the final minutes. Cahill Connolly and Golden starred for the Prep while Miller and Herskill made key plays for the Aggies in a contest noted for stout defense and late offensive surge.

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 Offer Acute Pain Relief

The ad claims these pills curb acute pains including neuralgia sciatica and spinal pain. It promises rapid relief and notes the first package is free if unwanted, with a money-back guarantee from your druggist.

Roperly Miles

New York Women Sweep Montclair Golf Meet Prizes

New York golfers dominated the one day Eastern Golf Association event at Montclair club. The putt ing match winner was Mrs E Donohue with 37 points, while Miss Frances Coopar captured the 18 hole medal with a 107 total and 24 stroke allowance. Strong showings came from Englewood, Dunwoodie, Plainfield, and Essex County players.

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 Match at Saenger

A large crowd watched the second season match as the Chamber of Commerce team played the Tat Men at Palace alleys. Despite early spare trouble the Commerce squad showed grit, finishing with a close score and setting up a rematch next Monday.

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

Mystery Names Parade From an Unknown Page

A jumble of given and family names appears, including Jamaica, Sir John Johnson, Angelun, Jeanne d Avo, Sturtevant, Tony Fauat, Dame Bedwell, Grace Divan, Huerfano, Stonesheet, Windsor, Parker, Qiana Leader, Amanda Lae, Chile, Night Mist, and Edge Desperado. The fragment offers no clear event or context beyond a roster or list of individuals.

Conga Stumax Cownproot Murer Ladyie Nadia Austin Sturtevant Denoe Tony Fauat Stoney Fay Tank Parker Ruawning Igh Bat Mae Henley Amanda Lae Chile Topsy Robison CH Edge Desperado

Doctors Debate Fees and Value of Medical Services

Washington doctors speak on fees with Dr Henning noting underpayment yet opposing higher charges for the rich. Dr Robins sees underpayment but no remedy, while Dr Tully warns uniform rates are hard to set. They discuss value of services, patient ability to pay, and the challenge of fair compensation in medicine.

Romans Vaughn National Medical Association Washington Cad Henning Rochambeau Willam L Robins George Tully Vausin

West Virginia Federation Adjourns Third Annual Convention

Special to ne wes from Charleston Way reports the third annual convention of the West Virginia State Federation of Sabnr adjourned with resolutions urging employers rights reforms and labor protection. No delegate was chosen for the national AFL meeting. Officers elected include President William Welch Wheeling first VP W F R Talklington Clarksburg second VP J A Crum Huntington third VP John Miles Wheeling fourth VP ERB Vickers Mucklow fifth VP Aike Fulton Charleston secretary treasurer Frank W Snyder Charleston.

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 Dead Miss Edna Mae Dodge Succumbs

Miss Edna Mae Dodge died at her home 619 D street northeast last Monday of seute preumeni following overwork. She taught first grade in public schools and was beloved by students and staff. She had taken on special work at the Georgia Washington University before a physical breakdown led to pneumonia. 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

Marriages and engagements announced in Washington area notices

A series of social notices report engagements and upcoming weddings. Mabel Elizabeth Reilly and Louis Heilly planning a October 28 ceremony at the Church of the Sacred Heart with a reception at the brides parents Columbia Road home. Other engagements include Siue Weyl to Joseph Auerbach, Ernestine Parker to William Alien, Mary Tarbox to J Y Tarbox, Elma Fvarte to EH Howard, and a Detroit wedding for Elma Dear. Also noted are social visits and a 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Witham L Ranson with at home hours in Washington district hearsay.

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

Tennille Wooton Wedding At St Aloysius Church

The marriage of Mids Hallie Wooton and William G Tennille was held last evening at Mix E Taylor Run B Street Southwest with a white satin gown bride and Maude Taylor as maid of honor. The Rev J L Frants presided and the couple will reside in Goldsboro NC after a trip to New York and Niagara Falls.

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

Social leaders witness elaborate events in Paris and Newport

Snapshots cover Elaine Whitney Hoff wedding to Albert Labouchere in Paris at American Church with rich decor and gifts. The ceremony featured Guilmant organ music, a grand reception, and notable guests from banking and society. Separate items note a Newport wedding, charity bequests, a sickly wealth inheritance, and society figures including Vanderbilt family.

Elaine Whitney Hoff Albert Everard Labouchere Dr Goodme Hatt J Whitney Hart Detroit Paris Amsterdam Guilmanti M Wirthes M Planck M Muratore Salomt Bilden Pearla M Jacaves Hom Labonchere Henry White George Lespinasse Chamberlain Comtesse Coatlogen Charles Green L Morrigan Dalaba Sublee Miss Gunther

Wedding of Frances Peter A Bride in Rockville Maryland

A Montgomery County wedding in Chest Goble local church joined Miss Transcesson Pater and Albert Boyle Jr in a ceremony led by Rev Thomas I Packer. Attendants included Lavina Dawson and William Prettyman. many local families attended a reception at the bride’s home. Also noted is Marti Watts and Elizabeth Walcot Jackson wedding at Church of the Epiphany in New York with Bishop David Ho Greer officiating.

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 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 Bdo Lal Tae Peeve New York 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

Boy Shoots Bear in Valley During Hunting Walk

A boy in Sweat Valley near Wilkes Barre while hunting with his father shot and killed a large black bear under dramatic circumstances. The animal charged, forcing the boy to flee. the gunfire from the father followed and the bear fell. The incident was followed by a separate burglary at the home of Mrs. Frederick Bull in New York, with valuables reported missing after a night-time entry. Police connected the events to a tense local community as alarms spread through the district.

Mitshell Valentine Westchester Village New York Jelty Isi Stephen D. Cross Valenties Isaac E Valentina Hahnemann Hospital Stephen Valentine Valentine Stephen Crags Cross Weatchester Village Alexander Wilkes Barre Dorman Sweat Valley Lenox Frederick Bull Heloise Meyer Howe Bamues

Sueder Confession Retold In Rizzo Murder Trial

The State rested in the trial of Theodore Rizzo accused of murdering Nttle Theresa Provopia and Fernano Tafuaina lata. A verdict by tomorrow night was possible as the defense called no witnesses. Deputy Sheriff Beaupre testified that the prisoner confessed to the killings during jail conversations.

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

Czar Guarded on Rome Arrival. Incognito in Transit

50 000 to guard czar as he arrives at Racconig Saturday afternoon and travels incognito toward Ruesta via Germany. He will reach Mor denecchia the first Italian railway station after leaving France and will be met by King Victor Emmanuel III with about 600 troops. Prime Minister Giolitti and Foreign Minister Puttoni will be present at Recconis.

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

Hockworm Alarm Hits University of Georgia Team

Special to The Washington Post Athens Ga Oct 20 The hockworm infestation spreads among University of Georgia students alarming faculty The city health board head Dr J C Bloomfeld finds at least 30 percent infected Some afflicted are football players and physicians warn the parasite causes marked physical sluggishness impacting team performance.

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

Manila MCA Opens With Congratulatory Messages

The Manila YMCA building costing 125000 dollars was opened. Principal address delivered, former Vice President Fairbanks praised. Congratulatory messages from President Taft, J J Mott, and foreign secretary of the international committee were read. Fairbanks plans to visit India starting Friday with a farewell banquet hosted Thursday night by the Merchants Association.

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

China post still vacant amid rumors of picks

Rumors swirl over a new minister to China after Charles R Crane’s resignation was accepted by the President. Judge Thomas Burke of Staten Island and former Rep. Charles B. Landis of Indiana were mentioned, but Assistant Secretary Wilson called the reports speculative.

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

Moors Attack at Night In Melilla. Spanish Rout

A night assault by Moors on Spanish forces in Melilla ends with Spanish repelling the attackers. Spanish casualties include one officer killed and several troops, while Moorish losses are reported as heavy with the fighting continuing until dawn.

Melilla Moocca Cove Pau Don Carlos

How He Cured an Old Sore Blood Purifier Remedy

A first person account from 1877 describes a long standing leg sore healed by Swift’s Specific blood purifier. The narrator claims discharge, pain, and threat of amputation ceased after using S S S, touting its purifying effect on blood and healing from the bottom up. The ad promises free medical advice by mail from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

S SS Ellis Ut Hesh SSS Swift Specific CO Atlanta

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