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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1909

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Army Cadet Byrne Fatally Injured In Harvard Game

In a West Point football clash with Harvard, left tackle Eugene A. Byrne suffered a near fatal injury in the second half. He was carried unconscious from the field as doctors fought to revive him, the game halted, and university officials weighed actions limiting cadet sports. Byrne, 20, is the son of John Rome, former chief of police of Bugle and ex-sheriff.

Washington Post West Point Eugene A. Byrne Army Vetem Harvard University Byrne West Pointes Ue Day Iynry Harvard Wilson Armnapolytun Youn Byrne Rome Bugle Ani Rue Phiyers Sness Byrne Weel Leen Flugh Scott Taient Gundy Vere Tf Wo Hauer Byrne and Purnell Aemet Leff Crimson Sark Fisk Fister Berne Brouard J Hanner Mae Says Rudols Gyre Gyeve Academy

Cadet Byrne Injury Shocks Naval Academy Cadets

News of Cadet Byrne’s serious injury at West Point prompts a brigade telegram sending sympathy to the Naval Academy corps of cadets as medical attendants struggle to operate and the community mourns the setback.

Naval Academy Byrne Conag West Poink

Trial narrates alleged bribe in Cox case

Newport News Virginia October 30 During the trial of E Cox the councilman faces charges he solicited a bribe from Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co representatives J P Fraley testified he received a 75 dollar note in exchange for withdrawing from the race for constable Fraley said Cox promised to pay the net when he got 1000 dollars from contractor J W Davis who laid some brick street here Cox denied Demarests claim that he asked 1600 at one time and 1000 at any other to keep the workers quiet and rejected Fraleys testimony

Washington B. Newport News Cleveland ‘Trinidad Paving Company Way J. P. Fraley Towal Constable Cox J. W. Davis

Sailor Found Dead in Norfolk Boarding House

Spertal to The Washington Post reports Sailor R. Tight of the battleship Virginia was found dead in bed at Jamey Delay’s boarding house on Campbell’s Wharf. A bottle containing carbolic acid lay at his side and his mouth showed signs of self ingestion. No shipmates knew of any reason for suicide.

Rglan Norfolk R. Tight Virginia Jamey Delay Campbell Tight

Nine Die In Fire At St Johns Vermont

Nine people perished and two more were fatally injured when a blaze in a four story brick block in St Johns destroyed part of a business block owned by the Citizens' Savings Bank. Firemen's ladders proved too short forcing attempts with ropes leading to more deaths. The loss is estimated around 50 000 dollars with several injured survivors expected to recover. Names of the dead include Charles Ranlett Charles Tannar Darling Cushman and others with Mrs Jeannette Lewis Pope among the seriously hurt.

St. Johnsbury Johnsbury Charles Thranlett L, II Darling Charles Tannell Charles Tanner Cushman Rose Charles T. Ranlett LE. Dar- Ung Citizens’ Savings Bank

Moody to be taken to Boston for rheumatism recovery

Associate Justice William H. Moody of the United States Supreme Court, plagued by rheumatism, will be moved to his Boston home for a few weeks of treatment. Weather delayed the move, and doctors say Moody has shown steady improvement and will not undergo surgery.

Haverhill Mass Willam H. Moody United States Supreme Court Boston Inday Bloody Mandy

Wilmington Readies Taft Visit Program For November First

Wilmington citizens outline detailed schedule for President Taft arrival from Columbus South Carolina. He will be escorted to British Vice Consul James Sprout residence, view a 3000 child flag display on Market Street plaza, tour the Seminole fortifications, attend a parade, speak at St Stephens Church, and dine at Masonic Temple before departing for Richmond. The event includes a night reception and travel details through the day and night.

Wimmeton N. C Citizens’ Committee Taft Columbus S.C Boac James Sprout Market Street Plaza Masonic Temple Zo'eloc Richmond

Grant Wins Vanderbilt Cup Race on Long Island Lights

Henry F. Grant of Boston captured the Vanderbilt cup on Long Island driving the Alea, a 60 horsepower Alco, over 278.08 miles in 4 hours 3 minutes 2 seconds at just under 63 mph. Parker in a Fiat was second, with only two finishers completing the full distance amid a muddled event and several retirements.

Washington Post New York Henry F. Grant Boston Long Island American Locomotive Company B H. Parker New York City Fiat Automobile Company Fiat William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Parker Nassau County Wham Kotpper Bert Dingley Knipper Mercedes Wishart Atlas Knox Vanderbilt Gnanywy Mogelson Grant Alco Garden Ity Vanderuilt E. H. Parker Whkel Thard Joe Mataan Chalmers Harroun Meteon Marmon Chalmere-Detroit Lipton Sir Thomas J.lpton Desiie Joe Ryan Eoghier Ubechr Liang Bla Viat Hearn Eyiitelar Tenable Lewis Strang Chevrolet Arving Lke Buick Atco Apperson Uwra Kal Lite Little Fellows Lorimer Aerlinder Bert Ding Amerean Seaton Owi Braddick Hana George Heath Hemery Louis Wagner George Robertagn American Automobile Association Ines Instanre Si—Thalmer Browaur George Alasiow Mateos Cjarthar Bee Hokey Coates Max Well Ee Marti Dodlay Whealley Hila Niles Phill Wells Lewestreng Mitenes Hearne Detenen Ienenn Haealog Wunare Pec Saat Ib Toremer

TURNCOURT FORT COMPROMISE OVER BALLOTS IN KENTUCKY TOWN

In Jackson Kentucky clashes flare as armed factions seize the courthouse and deputies swear in. Democrats and Republicans broker a compromise to deliver ballots for all but three precincts, tense scene calmed by granting access to election offices while accusations fly over ballot handling and the Tyier question.

Kentucky Jackson, Ky Courhouse Burlings Cie Gaza Town Judes Hadwine Adams Redwine

Federal Attorney to Quit in St Louis

United States district attorney Henry W. Blodgett resigned and sent the notice to President Taft. He will stay until his successor is appointed. The item also notes a New York Savings Bank opening next Monday with special facilities for ladies and a Baltimore return fare quoted.

St. Louis Henry W. Blodgett United States Taft New Pork Savings Bact Mth St Darkwood

Tammany Faces Tight Finish in Gaynor Race Amid Brooklyn Fears

New York voters eye the tight mayoral contest as Murphy tightens Tammany grip in final days. Hearst backers expect strong showings, while Gaynor s campaign faces doubts across districts including Brooklyn where Kings county gains may tilt the city. Barnard’s margin looms as observers doubt turnout and the party’s grip on the boroughs.

Charles EB. Gehring Tuc ‘de Alliance Hearst Gaynor Bennard Mr. Bennet Richmond Corrigins Wall Grahman Parsons Barnard Mr. Parson Brooklyn Tammany Tearet Garner Kings County Gates Tam Bannard Murphy Regwar Republican Tammany Hall Parsons Gehring Civile Alliance Mr. Hearst Toment Madison Square Gaten

Taft Speech in New Orleans Presses River Transport Reform

President Taft arrived in New Orleans and addressed the waterway congress, urging improved river transportation and a possible government role in developing and regulating river traffic. He met Archbishop Bliech, attended football games, and dined in honor, while discussing rail rates, ports, and tolls to boost commerce along the Mississippi.

Death on Clyde Line Steamer Tragnots Northbound

A passenger on the Clyde Line steamer Tragnots bound for New York died by self inflicted throat injury at sea. Emanuel Gonzalias, of Tampa, reportedly left a wife and child there and had told fellow travelers he planned to seek work as a cigarmaker in New York before the voyage ended. The steward found him in his bunk with his throat cut.

Washogton Post New York Clyde Line Emanuel Zallas Nam Gonzalias Woods Fom Tampa Perth Gonzailas

J B Small & Sons Florist Adinerary NYC

J B Small and Sons Florist listing Ith and Sts Washington Waldorf Astoria and Broadway New York. Baltimore and Return service by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs Saturdays and Sundays. All trains both ways on weekends except Royal Limited and City rates at 107 G street and 65 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Baltimore & Ohio B.A Baltimore Snd Camden Mt. Royal Station J.B. Small & Sons, Florist Sts Washington Waldorf- Astoria New York Baltimore and Return Baltimore W and Ohio Railroad Royal Limited G St Ave

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