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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

7

Cuban Post Office Director Visits to Discuss Lottery and Auto Mail Service

The Cuban Director General No dagse and assistant Charles M Barnet arrived from Havana to discuss Cuban lottery plans and postal matters with U.S. authorities at Raleigh. He favors modernizing mail collection with automated wagons, seeks safeguards against contraband, and notes Cuba’s interest in adopting automobile mail collection while highlighting political harmony and looming sugar production figures.

Post Office Republic of Cuba Oreacio Nadarse Charles M Barnet Havana Senor No Dagse Raleigh Cuba Republic

Postal Card Production Contract Won by Avorament Office

The government awarded a contract for 2,487,000 postal cards to Avorament printing, replacing prior suppliers Rumford-based Eaper Company and others. The deal aims to cut government expenses, with prices around 9 dollars per thousand and a three-phase ramp to raise card output. The project seeks to expand use of postal cards, boosting business while shaping future card pricing and formats.

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

Virginia briefs capture convention, travel, and fire events

The Protographers Association of Virginia holds its convention at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond beginning today, sessions run through Saturday. J A Parrell of Winston-Salem presides as vice president. Albert Michael Ommer of Henry W VA is secretary. An excursion train near Eygn Va derailed. passenger was knocked from a baggage car at 45 mph, survived after audience. Fire at Snitzer & Co in Charlotteville devastates stock worth about 90 with 5000 insurance. In Bristol, an amendment in a local option election adds 31 nonresident voters to the petition. A George W Beery barn in Stafford County burned with 15 bushels of corn, 8 barrels of potatoes, hay, farming implements, and a ton of fertilizer. loss heavy. Sergi Anderson of Cambria attacked by a rival and shot by police during confrontation with C W Johnson, a negro barber, who resisted arrest and drew a revolver.

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 George W Beery Stafford County Bulding Way

Robber Seizes Pocketbook From Woman in Northwest District

Mrs Boyd reports a theft near Twenty second and streets northwest as a tall dark suspect, about 19 or 20, fled into a wooded area after grabbing a pocketbook containing 70 cents and glasses. Police broadcast a citywide lookout. description matches several recent robberies.

Salstreht Mra Boyd Nesbo Surge Rahara Hoya

Virginia Primary Vote by Adding Machines Update

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond details Virginia Democratic primary canvass with a novelty count by four bank clerks using adding machines. Official results show Governor Mann, Lieutenant Governor Ellyson, Attorney General Williams, and Commissioner Koiner leading, with majorities listed and total statewide vote 78,434. The process included representatives for candidates and a rare seating arrangement during counting.

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 in Local Outbreak

Durham NC August reports rise in pellagra cases across the area as doctors search for the disease origin. Blood from a severely affected patient is tested and samples sent to Richmond and Johns Hopkins for germ analysis while a campaign against corn imports grows. Four news cases, mainly among women, are noted with unclear links to corn bread.

Durham NC Richmond Johns Hopking Universty Tr McCampbell State Hospital

Wireless record tests aboard Connecticut under government auspices

Norfolk Va Aug 1 The Atlantic fleet continued battle practice and gunnery drills with the Connecticut and ships under clear weather conditions. Dismantled torpedo boats Nicholson and O Brien used as targets were towed out to the drill grounds. Wireless operators on the Connecticut pressed toward a 1000 mile shipboard record with new tests expected to extend to a 2000 mile goal under government supervision from Washington. Final results awaited as Panther supplies the fleet with mail and provisions for Admiral Behrocder’s eighteen vessels.

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

Minister Beaten and Robbed Near Holston Mountains

Bristol Tenn August 31 Free WM Baptist minister Rey A F Malcus was attacked and robbed last night. His skull fractured and placed in a sack. He will not recover. Bandits escaped into the Holston mountains as rescuers bring aid and fellow clergy respond with concern.

Bristol Tenn Rey A. F Malcus Holston

Married women barred from Washington Post railway policy

The Air Line Railway superintendent of transportation in Norfolk Virginia issued an order barring all married women from future employment in the department. Current female workers must resign regardless of performance. The policy rests on the superintendent’s view that employing married women is contrary to public policy.

Pettal Weahington Norfolk Va Air Line Railway

Sloan for Chief Judge in Maryland Fourth Circuit

Washington County delegates disrupt convention as Joan Sloan is nominated for chief judge with Allegany and Garrett counties voting for Wagaman while Washington votes against. Court politicking cited, with tension over nonpartisan judiciary claims and party hypocrisy, as delegates depart on a special train.

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 Ieutenant Jett

Lowest bid wins navy collier contract at 2.0 million

The Maryland Steel Company of Sparrows Point submitted the lowest offer for the naval collier project authorized by Congress, with two bids of 89600 and 940200 dollars. Other bids included Moran Bros 689100 New York Shipbuilding 1050000 Fora River Shipbuilding 74000 Newport News 820000 and Cramp 809900. The Atlantic torpedo flotilla departs Norfolk for Hudson Fulton events as Maine goes out of commission and crew transfer to Prairie for Lengua Island reassignment.

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 Maine Portsmouth Prairie Lengua Island

Five Houses Burned In Alexandria Fire

Five houses on Wilkes Street Alexandria were gutted by a morning blaze caused by a gasoline stove explosion in the home of George A Ross. A 36 year old woman sustained severe burns. neighbors smothered flames on her clothing and she was taken to Alexandria Hospital. The fire destroyed furniture and personal effects. three houses were owned by James J Hughes and two by Mrs Emma Spencer.

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 Orders List of Duty Assignments and Departures

A dated orders list assigns Rodyn D 8 BH Howard to duty in Colorado Carpenter F Mookle to duty Verbindung Vestal and duty no board on commission Chief Maghinis to duty navy yard New York Paymaster Clerks and resignations. Several vessels and officers listed with destinations including Portsmouth NH New York NY California Norfolk Hull Truxton Whipple and others. Arrival points include Portsmouth NM Beattie Castle Nomtan Ranly and Ohinewangtan with movements to southern grounds and Cape Canaveral area.

Rodyn D Howard Colorado Mookle Marcettua Portsmouth Alteot Raston Portamouth Wolvaride Dotroly Alexander Charleston Cleveland Denver Galveston Chattanooga Dalny Shandiah Annapolis Southern Vin Grounds Yorktown Grays Tarbor Beattie Castle Trom Navy Yard Southern An Annibal Nomtan Norfolk Hull Truxton Whipple Southe Hoes Canal Wood Perry and Hopkion Beatie Suse

Army Orders Broadcast Movements and Assignments

Army orders list leaves of absence and temporary duty for officers across cavalry and infantry units. Several officers to Fort George Wright and Annapolis, with transfers to Manila, San Francisco, and San Antonio, plus academy appointments and new duty stations. Also notes a prohibition order on rectifiers from producing certain liquors, and a political candidate naming dispute in Spotsylvania County Virginia.

Willina Hmiay Tenth Cavalry Charles A. Romoyn Dave Frent Lisat Breajo Fourth Cavalry Robert L Rees Oicer 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 900 tabulating machines

The Census Bureau abandons rent policy and contracts with Shaw and Cheae of Newark to purchase 100 tabulating and 800 counting machines for the census. The $61,000 bond guarantees performance and installation by April 2. Machines will be owned by the bureau and used for future censuses, with major savings from replacing hand work with electricity.

Plang Hare ‘Tefore

Obituary notes across Virginia mark deaths of prominent figures

Virginia obituaries report C W Kellinger 70 in Norfolk after a paralysis stroke. Robert I Kurtz of Winchester dies in Tampa, unmarried with two Florida sisters. Mrs Matto Roy of Front Royal dies of pneumonia, survived by husband, two daughters, three brothers. Anthony Emith of Fredericksburg, Confederate veteran, dies at 71 near Screamersville, brother of Mrs Haydon. Joseph Payne of Caroline County dies at home with several siblings.

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

Requisition for Hillman High Arrests Moves North

North Carolina report notes Officer Tuane Rogers left Raleigh for Richmond with Gov Kirchins requisition for Hillman High arrested in Richmond with Ida Markham. Requisition papers allege forgery signed by the State father. abduct charge not entered. Also states pension board found 190 rise in Confederate pensioners to 1700. Luater Goode colored held after beating wife. Ashworth arrested again in Dente Jones case with $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

Suspect Found With Four Thousand One Hundred Dollars

The report from Jonesboro Tennessee notes that John Cash and Charles Pack, brought from Newport, were searched at the police station where $4100 was found on one of them. The sum aligns with amounts alleged to have been taken in the Virginia case tied to the framing of a murder. Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals opens its fall term with fourteen cases including Byrd law challenges and petitions from various counties.

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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