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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1909

Page

47

Will elect president Rochester to get pennant

Board meeting of the growing league will discuss reelection of Powers as treasurer and argue for a president who can devote full time to owners. Rochester and several clubs favor new leadership while others back Powers amid tense ownership talks and potential deals at Newark and Rochester events.

Powere Aa New York Cattera League Victoria Gamza Fenersly Wward Mr Powers Tadas Powers Price Gnatow Atlantic League Presideres James Roe Price Wsparer Powers maDetal Ned Faton Batmere JT Stem Toma CP Chaps Rochester LMC Uttres Revento Yinon Tre Jeo MC Warde Henl Aeasa Newark Ith Busta Vera Bay Crowley Hugh Ty oIna Bwlon Halton Re Newark Morea Wolverton

Sporting Sidelights From a Fragmented Local Meet

Fragmentary notes describe a track and field gathering with mentions of teams, coaches, and events. Names such as Washington and Western appear amid scattered references, hinting at a broad regional contest and upcoming meetings, with several coaches noted for previous experience.

Constitutional Betting Law Upheld on First Appeal

A constitutional challenge to a betting law was upheld on its first appeal. The case references figures and places including Wilker Cry, a last-tenure legislature, and trials involving arrests and jail. The report notes a building demolition and historic mandunt area in a valley region, with mentions of Grove Hl and Cart George Wo Breckerindie ibe.

Wilker Wasp Breckerindie Ate

Gossip for GridIron Fans from Washington Post

Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville discusses Virginia varsity football practice excusions and signal drills. It notes Murphy Cecil Calree Elliott Staton Gooch among excused players while others work on punting and catching. Upcoming games versus Virginia Military Institute and Navy questioned over a controversial decision.

Washington Post Charlottasvile Birginias Navy Murphy Cecil Calree Elliott Staton Gooch Lon Virginia Miitary Institute University of North Carolina Lynchburg Avary

Bride and Groom Kill Themselves in Tragic Shooting

Charles Rinehart shot and fatally wounded his bride near Norton, then killed himself. Authorities say the act stemmed from trouble with his mother in law. The couple had been married about two months.

Washington Post Nertum Charles Rinehart al Te Norton Prnss Hisself Rineharks Sud

Baltimore Post Office embezzler sentenced to thirteen months

William Weer, former assistant cashier at the Baltimore Post Office, was sentenced by Judge Marns in the United States District Court to thirteen months in the federal prison at Atlanta Georgia. Weer had been found short on accounts since May and faced charges of embezzling $2.71.

Baltimore Post Office Willham Weer Baltmore Postofice Fed

West Virginia Delegates Appointed Amid Resignations and Plans

In West Virginia a 44 year old Glasscock official appointed delegates to the Federation at Asplington January 7. Names listed include Fred O Brus, John H Hatcher, Berktey Wells, Goody Kuntze, Willimson Millard, BP Opnyder, Glarksturg, Nest J Fortney, Kingwood, William Erskine, Wheeling, Guy Prichard, Frmont, BS Morkan, Charleston, FA Pallock, Timlington, Snodgrass, Losedale, Os Allen, Parkershore, and Charles Finnell Keyser. Supt James Thacher of Romney school for the deaf and blind handed in his resignation to Gow Glass, who refused to accept. Lead Commissioner CPF Light plans a county road engineers meeting for 35 counties to discuss new road laws. Lewt Stump, a prominent resident of Murnan county, died of an abscess of the throat, an uncle of Dugena W Stump, a Town Creek merchant.

Glasscock Wakonally Fe Federation Asplington Janwary Fred O Brus John H Hatcher Berktey Wells Goody Kuntze Willimson Millard BP Opnyder Glarksturg Nest J Fortney Kingwood William Erskine Wheeling Guy Prichard Frmont Morkan Charleston Pallock Timnington Snodgrass Losedale Allen Parkershore Charles Finnell Keyser James Thacher School For the Deaf and Blind Romney Gow Glass

Maryland Obituary Summary Sparks And Tragedy In One Page

Obituaries report Mary E gill daughter of Charles and ring ll of Beane died at 27 after an operation. Jacob May aged 72, a prominent free thinker, died at Benevola. Isaac G Beard, retired farmer near Clivetown, aged 30, descended from Nicholas Beard. Henry Gerkins, 61, Union veteran and GAR member, died with two sons and a daughter surviving. A L Hurnsbarge of Bethany, injured in a runaway near Cloverdale. skull fracture and broken leg. Colds discussion notes blood ignition and praise of Baiguparilia as a remedy. no clear link to individuals.

Mary E_ Gingell Charles Beane Hagerstown Jacob May Siles Benevola Dunkard John Groh D Weoster Groh Haverstown Isaac G Beard Clivetown Nicholas Beard Washington County Chewsynly Frosburg Tor Henry — Gerkins Union Arms Thoburn Army Havy Lotion Daugher Minoter Roanoke Va L Hurnsbarge Bethany Drewil Baltimore Methodist Cloverdale

Layman Mission Warns of Danger If Orientals Awake

Richmond Va Oct 2 8 Stubbs secretary of the Laymans Missionary Movement in the Methodist Episcopal Church criticizes the Laymen movement for attitudes toward China at its convention urging caution as the Oriental awakens He opposes entertainments as unsuitable for gospel work and notes support from Henry of Bristol and other church leaders on the need for prudent missionary policy across denominations.

Richmond Stubbs Laymans Missionary Methodist Episcopal Church America China J ¢ Henry Bristol Southern Baptist Mornay Williams New York Claries A Rowland Jaymews Minsyon Art Southern Preabsterian Church Tormend Missionary Movement T EB Raa Foreign Mission Board Fapiiet

Bank Wrecking Suspected. Norfolk Receivers Targeted

Bank failures prompt Commonwealth Attorney Tilton to issue subpoenas for November grand jury appearance of receivers Jame Winston B A Banks and Tench F Tiginman and a list of accountants directors and city officials. The inquiry seeks whether false statements were made to the corporation committee about bank affairs whether funds were embezzled and whether denomi were opened during insolvency. Receivers AE Leteh Bailey Atwell and L H McCaleb are joined by named experts and directors including Joseph Weir Madden Phillips Cashin Red Wood Crackin Faines Riddick mayor, BF Malton Gilchrist Tronmonger Cromwell Simpson Bell Whitehurst Gordon Jones.

Norfolk Commonwealth Tilton Jame H Winston B Banks Tench F Tiginman Corporation Committee Leteh Bailey Atwell L H McCaleb Thees Joseph Weir A J Madden Samuel C Phillips John W. Cashin Faines Riddick Malton Gilchrist Cromwall JR Simpson R L Bell CM Whitehurar TB Gordon T J Jones

North Carolina items cover state events and announcements

State auditor Dixon plans a principal address in Teepsburg tomorrow for a Confederate monument dedication. An Oxford visit by Dixon is set for Saturday. Agriculture aims to send apples to the national show in Connect Bluffs Iowa, aiming for top prize again. Durham merchants and tobacco boards host the National Farmers Congress in Raleigh. Washingtonians wed in Rockville as Miss Withan Ecton and Charles R CG Harrs marry at the Baptist minister's home.

Dixon Teepsburg State Department of Agriculture Connect Bluffs Iowa Mason and Dixons Inc Expec Agan

Cadet Officers at Charlotte Hall Military Academy

Special to The Washington Past from Charlotte Hall Maryland on October 25 1909 10 The following appointments in the corps of cadets of the Charlotte Hall Military Academy for the scholastic year 1909 10 have been made Major COM Renton to captain and adjutant TC Allen captain Company A 3 E Farhart Company B o A Withgolt vartusante Company A J K o Ranking Company G Avianio Galert sergeants Company A WF Bursey Company BS to Weedon sergeant valor F Ho Bursey Company A WC Pembroke Company BORE Foxwell second sergeants Company A J & Gough Company B Brtaene Windstrepatts Company A E Dynan Company BJA Garay fourth sergeants Company A Wodonne Company BOP O Shiplay Freomparais Company A CR Kime Came beny BOW it Rares jr second corporals Zompro AT Thaureens Company uo M McKee third corporale Company A AM Fer Company B L H Diggs second sergeants bugle corps MB Mackall fourth corporals to be ailed with corporis to be Ailed

Charlotte Hall Washington Cafteta Charlotte Hall Military Academy Com Renton TC Allen AJ & Gough BCL Brtaene Dynan BJA ‘Garay Wodonne BOP OB Shiplay Freomparais Beny Bow Rares Jr Thaureens M McKee AM Fer H Diggs Sargoeits Bugle Corpe MB Mackall

Roanoke rally highlights Swanson Kent criticism

Governor Swanson addresses Falls Church and Roanoke crowds urging Democrats to stay united while blasting Capt Kent and Republicans for pledged reforms and highway woes. Speakers frame Democratic gains as key to Virginia policy with Carlin and Martin advocating party principles.

Dr Miles Heart Remedy Promises Cure for Weak Hearts

Advertisement quotes AR Penn of Springville praising Dr Miles Heart Remedy for quick relief from palpitation irregular pulse and chest distress. It claims one bottle helps most weak hearts with money-back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to consult a druggist.

Penn Springville Town Miles

Ex-Taz Collector Acquitted in Tax Shortage Case

James Schuyler, once tax collector for Allegany county's Fourth district, was acquitted today in Lonaconing of eight charges of tax default. Indicted in January for shortages in his first term and $1,219.67 in his second, he posted bonds totaling $1,000 with ten Lonaconing bondsmen, who repaid the alleged deficit.

Cumberland, Md James Schuyler Lonaconing Allegany County Bole

Ousted CUIY Engineer Over Brick Spec Charges

Newport News Virginia October 23 Mayor Yones dismissed City Engineer E Pearse amid charges connected to laying of vitrafed brick. Pearse admitted ordering workers to use a half inch sand base instead of four inches as specified, saying better results would occur with two inches and planned to notify the council in his final report. An appeal was noted by Pearse. There was no testimony indicating the change benefited the contractor or was done with contractor knowledge.

Washington Newport News Yones E Pearse

Republicans decline to run for county offices in Rockfield

Wiliam Everett Brown, nominated by the Republican county convention for county committee from the First Collection district, declined to run for business reasons. John E Ward, of Laytonsville district, was named to fill the vacancies. Norman Jackson of Takoma Park, nominated for county surveyor, could not accept. Vernon H Watkins, the prohibition nominee, will oppose Charles J Maddox, the Democratic candidate, with no other opponent named.

Washington Post Rockfield Wiliam Everett Brown John E Ward Lawtonsville Varands Norman Jackson Takoma Park Charles J Maddox Vernon H Watkins

Democrats to Aid Voters in Alexandria Ballot Marking

The Alexandria Democratic committee plans to issue rubber stamps for ballot marking and explain changes after Col J James of Richmond was named to replace the deceased candidate Eagleston for Secretary of the Commonwealth. The group will distribute hand bills and a circular urging Democratic voters to maintain their party majority in the November election.

Washington Post Burlauga Kiug Stree Alexandria Va Democratic Committee of Alexandria Eagleston Secretary of the Commonwealth Col J . Jamex Richmond Richard J. Gibson Wacd Apers House C Carin Harry St George Tucker Robinson Moncurer Beior Kep Depate

Domestic quarrel ends with shooting near Gordonsville

John Bradley, a farmer near Gordonsville, is charged with shooting his wife and fleeing. The victim died, leaving four children. A warrant for Bradley’s arrest is issued. he is reportedly in the mountains. His wife was taken to Charlottesville Hospital. The husband of the victim asked Magistrate Dunn for the warrant.

Eptelal Washington Gordonsville John Bradley Here Bradley Charlottesville

Grocer Shot And Robbed In North Winston Salem

A Windsor Street grocer was shot and robbed this morning in northern Winston Salem. Reed, aged 40s, was wounded in the left breast and near the temple, removed to a hospital, and not expected to live. He identified Ernest Aymott as the shooter before succumbing to injuries. Police seek Aymott’s companion Doc Brewer. The two were seen nearby the scene last night.

Washington Winston Salem Jy Reed Callocange Giother Reed Ernest Aymott Dmotts Doc Brewer

Damage Suit Heard In Alexandria Court Today

Robert Bender sues Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company seeking 64 for injuries claimed from an express wagon incident. Judge A.G. Brent represents Bender and James R. Caton represents the railway. Summary of other court actions includes multiple defendants sentenced for robbery, assault and admission of guilty pleas, with various jail terms and fines. A car break in near Armon & Co yielded beef, a tub of lard, and pigs feet found nearby. Funeral services were held for Bowle in St Pauls Church, with interment in Christ Church Cemetery. Judge Barley named substitute for Highlands County excusals. Judge Kinderson to preside.

Ie Alexendria Corporation Robert Bender Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company Cnd Bender Attornes A G Brent Electric Railway Company Attorness James R HB Caton Casey McCarthy Lilla Langfurd Rotver Verve John Trompeon Ana Prigo Pas Peter Prancis Wu Taatevalun Accuzant

Virginia Obituary Roundup from Richmond Area

A Richmond business leader George T King of Pax Company died this afternoon of heart failure. Survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. Other notices include Miss Louise Cary Pare, New York resident, and several Roanoke and Charlottesville area deaths, listing survivors, occupations, and veteran status.

Richmond George T King Richmond Pax Company Louise Cary Pare George W Carrington New York City Emily Carrigton Page Emily Hamilton Sheppard Wasungton Roanoke Washington Lencaburg James W. Mason Donnington Walter Dinwid Rome Piteville Wiss Tilzabeth Stanley Shepherd Albemerte Mason Knight Templar Oh Bowick Esiderta Albemarle Miza Jonnie Bowcock Universty Virginia Richard Moore Willam Moore David W Trake Htaunte Stonewall Brigade Stelbens City Frederick Gouty West Augustr Guard J EY Stuart Fredericksburg James BR Broorke Base

Virginia Briefs Writ of Error In Watkins Camp Case

A writ of error was issued in the Richmond Court of Appeals in Watkins and others v Camp Manufacturing Co. The case, appealed from Southampton County Circuit Court, concerns timber rights. In West Westminster Church, Rev. R Lagiah announced his intention to leave at the end of the present term. The Democratic committee at Lissea County elected J H C Reve bey chairman and Ho I Newbill secretary. Lancaster County supervisors plan a macadam road as an object lesson to advance the good road movement. the State will pay half the cost. The road will run from a punt near Kilmarnock on Whitestone Road to near Camp & Carters mill.

Representas Ve Lariuspoxe Ucket Carlin Tonia Rfax Washington Rielmona Walter JF Oller Tatas Slemp Richmond Watkins Camp Manufacturing Southampton Westminster Presbyterian Church R. Lagiah Lancaster Kilmarnock Whitestone Road Camp & Carters Mill

Virginia Weddings Tie Names at Early 20th Century Service

Readable fragments report multiple Virginia marriages with officiants and locations. Floyd Sonte and Leila Weston Alligon wed at Remington on the upper Rappahannock River with St Lukes Episcopal Church cited. Dr C Barbour Pendleton married Vir gin g Hunter Goodman in Lousa county at the bride’s home. W oF Fineham wed Miss Kelin Tws nan in Madison county at the bride mother’s residence Toyman officiated by Rev T Grimsley.

Richmond Act Edward FT Michael Lee Brown Fredericksburg Floyd Sonte Leila Weston Alligon L M Allison Remington Rappahannock St Lukes Episcopal Church Mayers C Barbour Pendleton Virging Hunter Goodman HK G Goodman Lowsa County W M Forres Laberaity Virginia W of Fineham Kelin Twsnan Madison County

Local option defeat debate spurs pro and anti saloon groups

Washington county Maryland leaders and merchants clash over local option in a public meeting set for tomorrow night at Hore Opera House. Signers include Clara Lian Man widow of a former governor and other prominent figures as anti saloon and temperance forces prepare to oppose the measure next Tuesday. Antisaloon leaders push a joint Merchants Protective Association debate and a temperance speaker from Louisville will attend.

Washington County Weshington Post Hagerstown Merchants Frotective Association Loulaville Leigue Cumberland Md Tne Antsa Juan League Hase

Militia Officer on Trial in Fox Death Case

Special to The Washington Post Laurel Maryland October reports say Charles Fox postmaster of Rejisville disappeared while traveling from his home June 20 and was found in a woods near the city. Dr Taylor testified no marks of violence and Fox died from exposure. Kennedy Simm and Ranest Gibeon gave witness accounts of illness and a hat and axe bones found along a stream. The inquest and burial plans proceed as the case draws attention to health and safety concerns.

Washington Laurel Charles Fox Rejisville Prince George County Tts City Fox Bee Heltsvisr Stepare Taylor Lourd Fulpine Kennedy Simm Business Pertner

Western Maryland News Summary

Fragmentary report from Hagerstown references a corruption case involving state funds and a Paymaster general. John B. Hannachaman of the Russian State central committee met Cumberland Republicans for a conference with local candidates.

John B. Hannachaman Re Ushean State Central Committee Cumberland Ith Republ Anc Unty

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