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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
19
Fragmentary catalog of items with varying prices and terms such as Velour Silk Dam Silk, mahogany finishes, and Golden items. The OCR shows multiple price points, abbreviations, and garbled text making it difficult to identify exact products, brands, or a coherent event.
A fragmented price list shows various rugs and carpets like Axminster Wilton and tapestry Brussels, with costs ranging from about 8 to 500 dollars. Linoleum and oilcloth entries appear, including cork linoleum prices and references to different sizes and brands.
Dr Jahnid Shannon blasts an Atlantic City church for men only services as radical and unchristian. Rev Charles L Pate, Dumarton Avenue M E Church, says churches should not lower standards or host bars and social halls to lure men, urging faithful gospel preaching instead.
As the season nears its end Chevy Chase draws hundreds nightly. Illuminated grounds Maying Band concerts and other attractions fill the grounds with large crowds. At 9 a short intermission precedes dancing in the pavilion dubbed the Mecca. Bowling and shooting are popular diversions during the evenings.
An analysis of China’s military prospects focusing on the army’s expansion under Yuan Shikai, the navy’s weak state, and foreign observers’ cautious praise. It notes enlistment terms, barracks, pay, and the planned eight divisions with reserves, while warning China faces years of effort before a capable, well-equipped force could deter invasion or project power beyond defense of internal order.
A Boston petition seeks an injunction against next week’s auto races on the Lowell course, arguing a special legislative act authorizing the events is unconstitutional. The real estate owner adjoining the race site contends the plan harms his property and asks to halt the current operation and block the races.
New York Aug 21 A court imposes restrictions on Felix L Droit longtime chauffeur in Vanderbilt Cup races and speed contests. The civil service exam and penalties touch racing figures amid speeding charges and new restrictions. A separate Maryland notice recounts a marriage attempt thwarted by law.
A deadly auto racing incident occurred on a track when driver Joe Mateen struck Herman Otis, 38, in dense fog. Otis died from injuries after the high speed collision as both cars failed to see one another during entry. Mateen was arrested at the scene.
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