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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

16

Cuban Lottery Talks with U S Postal Officials

Director General of Cuban Post, No dagse, and assistant nodarse met U S authorities at Raleigh to discuss Cuba’s upcoming lottery and postal matters. Officials stressed keeping Cuban lottery tickets out of the United States and explored using autos for mail collection. Despite rumors of Starra Fla fakes, Cuban officials claimed such rumors cause embarrassment and pledged to study automoblie mail delivery upon return, noting harmony in Cuba under President Gomez and sugar crop improvements.

Post Office Republic of Cuba Oreacio Nadarse Charles M Barnet Havana Senor No Dagse Raleigh Cuba Republic Aldo Hig Country Senor Nodarser Mnes Almro Cba Liberal Party Ilene Gomez

Postcard Cart Supply Contract Awarded to Printing Office

The government awarded a contract for supplying 2,487,000 postal cards to the government printing office, with bids from the Avorament printing office and the Eaper Company of Rumford. The project aims to reduce postal costs and improve card quality while expanding card distribution in three phases, with expected price and format details to be finalized.

Comra Postofica Flatvast Avorament Printing Office Vst Rt Eaper Company Rumford Bulie Tna Sen Aria

Virginia Briefs: Protograhers Association Convention Report

Virginia news notes report the Protographers Association of Virginia meeting in Richmond at the Jefferson Hotel starting today and continuing to Saturday with officers listed including J A Parrell of Winston-Salem as president and Albert Michael Ommer of Henry W. Va as secretary. An excursion mishap near Eygn Va left a passenger unconscious but alive after being thrown from a baggage car at speed. A Charlotte County fire damaged Snitzer & Co stock and warehouse valued around 90 thousand dollars, insured for five thousand. A Bristol election case adds nonresidents to filing, Stafford sheriff’s barn burned with substantial loss of crops and farming equipment, and a grave incident involving C W Johnson the barber led to a fatal exchange with a revolver during an arrest attempt.

Protographers Association of Virgina Amy de Carolinas Tefferson Richmond Manly Raleigh NC J A Parrell Winston Salem Tazewell Albert Michael Ommer Henry W Va Luray Elkins Eygn Va Snitzer & Co Charlotteavie Datmarsh Bristol Antiiquorien

Negro Robs Woman At Twenty second Street Scene

Mrs Boyd, walking home, was attacked by a tall dark man who snatched her pocketbook containing 70 cents and glasses near Twenty second and C streets northwest. The assailant fled into trees, leaving the bag emptied. a lookout has been issued for a 6 foot 1 inch, 189 pound black male wearing a light hat and striped shirt. The police report links this suspect to similar robberies in recent months.

Salstreht Mra Boyd Nesbo Surge Rahara Hoya

Virginia Primary Vote Busy Canvass Honors Adders

In Richmond August vote totals show a larger turnout than expected with 78434 ballots statewide. The canvassing board, led by J Taylor Ellyson, employed four bank clerks with adding machines to tally precincts and confirm results for governor Mann, lieutenant governor Ellyson, attorney general Williams, and agriculture commissioner Koiner, with margins listed for each race.

Washington Post Richmond Democratic State Committee Tan J .Taylor Jallyaon William Hodges Mann Pers Mann Swanson Virginia Nottoway Henry St George Tucker Rockbridge Manns J Taylor Ellyson Fehmana J R. Caton Alexandria Ellyson Samuel Willams Wythe Robert Catlett Williams G’w Koiner Augusta J Thompson Frown Bedford Koiner

Seek Germ of Pellagra Do Not Hold Corn Responsible for Madness

Durham North Carolina August reports alarm over pellagra cases in the area. Doctors pursue origins, noting many deaths and a possible germ. Blood from a severe case sent to Richmond and Johns Hopkins for testing. Campaign targets corn imports while corn bread traces remain unclear. Three fourths of cases involve women, unusual for the illness.

Durham NC Richmond Johns Hopking Universty Tr McCampbell State Hospital

Wireless Record 4000 Mile Test Amid Ocean Drill

Norfolk VA August 1 The Atlantic fleet engages in battle practice and gunnery on the Southern grounds under calm seas. Target torpedo boats Nicholson and O Brien towed from Norfolk yard join the drill. Wireless operators aboard the Connecticut work toward a 1000 mile record, then a 2000 mile record under government auspices from Washington. Final results awaited as Panther carries mail and provisions for sixteen ships of Admiral Behroder's fleet.

Norfolk Nicholson O Brien Norfolk Navy Yard Weanenden Wireleas Connecticut Washington Connacti Tut Panther Behrocder

Minister Beaten and Robbed in Holston Mountains

Bristol Tenn August 31 Rey A F Malcus a Free Will Baptist minister was attacked and robbed last night by bandits. His skull fractures were placed in a sack and he will not recover.

Bristol Tenn Rey A. F Malcus Holston

Married women barred from the Air Line Railway staff

The superintendent of transportation in Norfolk announces a public policy barring married women from future employment. All current female employees must resign, regardless of records, as the ruling declares it socially improper to hire women with husbands.

Pettal Weahington Norfolk Va Air Line Railway

Sloan for Chief Judge gains split county support

Delegates in Washington County abstained from a unanimous vote as Sloan was nominated chief judge of the Fourth Maryland circuit. Allegany and Garrett counties backed Sloan while Washington County left the room before the motion to unanimous support, amid claims of prearranged votes and last night deals in Cumberland. The convention adjourned with tensions high and Washington County delegates discontent, while Allegany and Garrett districts departed on a special train. The political feud centers on whom the Republican-leaning delegates favor for the judiciary and hints at broader party maneuvering.

Washington Post Hagerstown Lindsey Cumberland Maryland Allegany Garrett Joan Washington Charles D Waxawan Washington County Sloans Sloan Wagamen A Hunter Boyd Benjamin Hincoell Garrett County William A Roulette Pavin Alexander Armstrong Jr Wagamean Renninger Gacrete County Court of Spreals George AL Pearce RA Ravenscroft Stone Allegeny

Lowest Bidder Named for Navy Collier Build

The Maryland Steel Company of Sparrows Point submitted the lowest bid for the naval collier project authorized by Congress. Two bids were filed, $89600 and $940200, with other bidders including Moran Bros, New York Shipbuilding, Fora River Shipbuilding, Newport News, and Cramp & Sons. The Atlantic torpedo flotilla sailed from Norfolk for the Hudson Fulton celebration, while the Maine was withdrawn from commission and crew reassigned to Lengua Island.

Maryland Steel Company Sparrowa Point Navy Department Moran Bros Seattle Wash New York Shipbuilding Company Fora River Shipbuilding Company Quincy Mass Newport News Bhipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Wiliam Cramp & Sons

Five Houses Burned In Alexandria Fire Disaster

A row of five houses on Wilkes Street Alexandria were gutted by fire shortly after 7 yesterday morning. A woman, Busta Ross a colored 34 was severely burned while trying to smother flames. Fire officials say gasoline stove explosion started the blaze. Neighbors aided the injured and most residents lost furnishings. Three houses owned by James Hughes, two by Emma Spencer. Insurance coverage reported. Police and fire department battled the blaze for over an hour with extensive property loss.

Washington King Street Alexandria Fame Wilkes Street Busta Ross George A Ross Alexandria Hospital Ferguson James 3. Hughes Emma Spencer Georg A. Hoss Moses Benuon Ernest Contee Jeres Byrd Charles Williama

Naval Officers Orders and Duty Assignments 1916

List of officers and their assignments across ports and yards including duty in New York California Portsmouth NH Boston and Norfolk. Notes resignations and transfer movements to ships and stations with names such as Rodyn D Howard Mookle Washlogtoo and Truxton Whipple.

Rodyn D Howard Colorado Mookle

Army Orders From Fort George Wright and Manila Assignments

Military postings list leaves of absence and temporary duty for Captains Romoyn and Simons, Lieutenants Rees Fisher Reaves Norman and others, detailing transfers to Fort George Wright Manila Annapolis Leavenworth and San Francisco, with duties, expected arrivals, and educational postings at military colleges and academies. Also notes regulations on rectifiers and a political notice from Spottsylvania county regarding a legislative candidate.

Willina Iay Tenth Cavalry Charles A. Romoyn Breajo Robert L Rees Fort George Wright Washtogim Reea Fort George Wright Wis Jan Frapeleco Cal Caff Novamber Mantia Pranoad Capteagjaain T Simizons Getafin Edmund Bo Istohart Annapolis Motlee Firat Glout Henry Phillys Coege Atelva United States Fort Sam Moustoe Tex oMcar General Department ‘of Im Te Reaves UT Pon Us Mian Blitary InutNule Germantown Robert Coast Artillery Corpe Coast Artillery Saatm Norman Musical Recers Agreien Fort Leavenworth Kantaca Guy Ax Bethine Ny Anastasia III Tempee Rhea Seventh Cavalry Onur Bakridge Torentrs Begond John B de Lanory Tenth Infantry Seoma Gwen Salbright Thirteenth Infantry Saaaed” Blatt Wallan J Wtigmaurice

Census Bureau to buy 100 tabulating and 800 counting machines

The Acting Secretary of Commerce and Lawyer signed a contract with Shaw and Chase Company of Newark New Jersey to purchase 100 tabulating machines and 800 counting machines for the census bureau. The firm must install by April 2 and post 61000 bond. Machines will replace rented gear saving nearly 8 million dollars over time and become bureau property for future censuses.

Plang Hare ‘Tefore

Virginia obituary list notes 70 year old Norfolk figure

Norfolk obituary notes C W Kellinger aged 70 a stroke of paralysis ending a prominent role in city affairs Winchester reports Robert I Kurtz 60s dies in Tampa after year with sister Mrs Lens Snyder two Florida sisters survive Front Royal records Mrs Matto Roy 50s wife of Dr W S Roy dies of pneumonia two daughters and three brothers survive Judge Giles Cook Jr H L Cook and Dr Wythe Cook Fredericksburg tallies Anthony B Emilith 71 Confederate veteran near Screamer s ville two sons survive Joseph Payne of Caroline dies at W o Morris home several brothers and sisters survive

Norfolk W Kellinger Winchester Robert I Kurtz Tampa Fla Lens Snyder Florida Front Royal Matto Roy WS Roy Shela Giles Cook Jr HL. Cook Wythe Cook Washington DC Fredericesbure Anthony Spottsylvania County Screamersville Ho Wax T J Haydon Joseph Payne Caroline County W Ot Morris

North Carolina officers move to Richmond in hillman case

Officer Tuane Rogers left Raleigh for Richmond with Gov Kirchins requisition for Hillman High, arrested in Richmond with Ida Markham. Requisition papers show forgery. no abduction charge entered. State pension board reports a 190 rise in Confederate pensioners to 1700 this year. Luater Goode colored beat his wife with a rolling pin at Winston Salem. he shot her, one ball in breast, one in neck, captured and in jail. Ashworth who killed Dente Jones at Fayetteville last Sunday, arrested again and bound over for court on $600 bond.

Oficer Tuane Rogers Raleigh Richmond Gov Kirchins Hillman High Ida Markham High State Pension Board Luater Goode Winston Salem Ashworth Dente! Jones Fayettesville Coranera

$4100 Found on Suspect in Frat Murder Case

At Jonesboro Tennessee August 31 John Cash and Charles Pack, brought from Newport, Tenn, were searched at the police station where $4100 was found on one of them. The sum matches what was reportedly taken from Slagle's property. Virginia Court docket notes the state supreme court opening its fall term with fourteen cases including Byrd law challenges and Commonwealth matters.

Washington Post Jonesboro Tenn John Cash Charles Pack Newport Tenn Andrew J Single Tha Au Slagle Virginia Supreme Court of Glanson Homie Commonwealth and Haltingers Ohio Sethray Ve

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