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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1909

Page

20

Towers Protect Ship Jattice Work Proves Effective in Fleet Gunnery

Fleet reports indicate naval gunnery practice off Virginia Capes with battleships and armored cruisers conducting after dark target work aided by searchlights. New towers and fire control gear on ships are tested amid calm seas, with progress noted and an Atlantic torpedo boat passage reported near Newport News.

sMorfolk Sf‘tien News Yard Patel Virginis Capes Newport

No Hope for Ousted Cadets in Navy Scandal

Kansas City reports Congressman Borland and Secretary Dickinson in Nashville found no authority to reinstate Richard W Hocker, dismissed amid cadet Sutton case. Hocker had no link to the pursuit or involvement tied to Rolando Sutton. Sutton’s brother, Lieutenant Sutton, died at Annapolis.

Kansas City Willam P Borland Dickinson Nashville Richard W Hocker Rolando Sutton Hocker Mocker Sutton Dicklopon Rolandy Sutton Lieuh Sutton Annapolis

Effort to raise the WWII era Yankee wreck begins

The plan to raise the speed supply ship Yankee off the Massachusetts coast resumes after delays from air leak issues in the wardroom and afterdeck. Commander Charles Marsh, visiting from Washington, reports the wrecking firm hopes to surface the vessel this week with compressed air assistance.

Yankee Massachusetts Apt Charles Marsh Washington Marsh Aftermundeck Penthese

Urges shooting inquiry in Fort McPherson case

Captain Coulter seeks a formal investigation into the death of his brother Edward W Coulter of Company D Seventeenth Colorado regiment, shot while fleeing a saloon disturbance near Fort McPherson. He claims the firing came from soldiers outside the reservation and demands accountability.

Atlanta Captillotte Coulter Orierly Guard Alazodi Edward W Coulter Seventeenth Clolted Staton Regiment Fort. McPherson Coulter Ligut

Boy 2 falls overboard and drowns near Annapolis

Robert T Charlton aged 2 of 313 North Washington street Baltimore was washed overboard from the yacht Marguerite at Bound Bay in the Severn River about eight miles above Annapolis. He was with H O H Umbach and A T Wolfe of Tris. Charlton is believed to have rolled overboard while sleeping.

Special Washington

Accused Of Rifling Mails In Transit

An assistant mail official and a companion were arrested after an investigation into thefts of registered mail in transit. Inspectors detained suspects in Gallant Green near Bryantown, with authorities escalating to charges as details emerge about mail routes and the alleged rifle thefts.

Baltimore George W. Carroll Gallant Green Charles County Bryantown Portofite Gallant Groom

Will Extend King Street Paving to Union Station

After a Alexandria Chamber of Commerce good roads committee meeting, plans emerged to extend vitrified brick paving on King Street from city limits to Union Station. Estimated cost is 18600 with county supervisors 5000, Washington Alexandria Mount Vernon Railway 300, and others contributing the remainder. project supervised by County Engineer Garrett and aims to create a premier paved thoroughfare for Alexandria.

Washington Post Bureau Hing Strect Alexandria Good Roads Committee Alexandria Chamber of Commerce King Street Union Station Ndria Washington, Alwmandria and Mount Vernon Washington-Southern Railway Company Garrett Alexandria County Saap Hea

Cornell Sues for Absolute Divorce After Desertion

Mary Cornell of Hagerstown filed suit in Western Maryland News for absolute divorce from John Cornell, whom she married at Rockville eight years ago. Desertion alleged after living in Ohio three years, then moving to Washington County. Also reported: a passenger train on the Cumberland Valley Railroad struck and killed an unidentified asleep man at Thirty Six Mile Riding, about 2 AM.

Mary Cornell Hagerstown John Cornell Rockville Lving Ohio Mra Cornell Washington County Camberland Upley Beilroad

Michigan in the Navy and Ship News Across Ports

D O Neil resigns as secretary of the Central Young Men's Christian Association Cumberland to lead XMC.A at Painesville Ohio. The American training ship Newport arrived from the Azores and will sail to Rhode Island. Miss Rosa B Grave of Shepherdstown and Charles B Huyett of Sharpsburg wed at a Lutheran church. Georgi W Sprecher, retired Hagerstown resident, dies aged, survived by four children including Harvey Sprecher.

D O'Neil Central Young Men's Christian Association Cumberland XMC Painesville Ohio Washington, D .T Bt. Patrick's Catholic Church Philadelphia United States United States Fighting Force Michigan Bermuda Washington Post Heratiton Newport Axores Rhode Bagerstown Lawrence ‘Warner On E& Warner Potomac Clear Spring Ne m Dagmar Bwarpstown George W. Sprecher Washington Hagerstown Georgi W Sprecher Wuyett Pennsylvania College Lutheran Theological Seminary

Miss Florrie Almada Weds Andrew J Stepheny at Cobham Park

Cobham Thursday witnessed the marriage of Miss Florrie Almada Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs WB Jones of Fichmong county, to Andrew J Stepheny of Washington DC at Cobham Park Hap tat Church. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Lulan Brent with Thom Downing as groomsman. The couple planned to rest at Bureees Store, Northampton coun.

Cobham Florrie Almada, Jones WB Jones Fichmong County Andrew J Stepheny Washington, DC Cobham Park Haptat Church Hivathavile Fi Methodist Episcopal Church Idiss Mary Lulan Brent Gamuel Julian Downing Mire Kytelle Botts Thom Downing Bureees Store Northampton Coun

Rockville Motorcycle Race Draws Big Crowd in September

At Rockville Maryland on September 1 a large crowd estimated around 7,000 gathered for the second day of the event. Washington participants led in a two mile motorcycle race with riders from Washington and Maryland, while other exhibits and drag races drew spectators. Officials reported no arrests though gambling touts were warned off.

Rockville Rockville Air Tétay Washington Waa Weiet Weakington Jota Waldemaa Clarance Moore

Montgomery County Social Series League high jump event

A Montgomery County social series league meet features a high jump contest involving Clarence Moore owned nursing teams. The racing card lists five events with trot and pace divisions and notable contenders from Washington DC and nearby areas including Buckeye, Malm, Jeter, and Haron.

Uzen Clarence Moore Social Serrie League of Montgomery Ne Zon Bo Mery Vasier Br Crane Misengers George Sn Gacdaate Wenbinginn Charles Mal' Siaxnolla Sweetmarland Hobson Ls C Corble Washington DC

Novel Figures at German

Warrenton Sept 1. The German event drew many patrons and donors. A long list names Mr Brooke, Miss Cork, Mr Nod Chores, Miss Lattity Cork, Mr Whe Fred Rerage, Miss Lowsends, Miss Alice Tatterall, Mr Kewars White, Miss Camille Wallerg, Mr Tartar Geott, Miss Barbara Fogo, Mr Marko Berth, Miss Margaret Hext, Mr Dick Hayden, Miss Ayre Reslatt, Heyward pious, Rand Cartie, Boliman, Miss Fern, Mr Danh, Margene Willlemeon, W Hl [ene Bote Pere mod My Touwan Payne, Mary Payne go Deyelts Brooks, Miss Belson Payne, Miss Alles Witton, Mr Clarke, Miss Mattie Dongines, Sr Pets Lees, Miss Gras Morey, Mr Jobh Stone, Miss Jane Ferboawy partner, Miss Hassell nat partner, Miss Anne Mordos Stone wDa partner, Miss Jeasla Mehtere nd partner, after Bette Daingerfield and partner.

Alashington Warrenton Alex Ines Mary Marla-Stons Ant Brooke Pomptes Wilbur Nod Chores Lattity Cork Nod Fred Rerage Mies Lowsends Bletoherix Ceroifye Baatebin Harry Stomp Alice Tatterall Kewars White Miay Camille Wallerg Tartar Geott Wanny Gort Ang Tobe Keith Mims Barbara Fogo Marko Berth Margaret Hext Dick Hayden Mise Ayre Reslatt Heyward Pious Mint Rand Cartie Boliman Mie Fern Mr Danh Mied Margene Willlemeon W. Hl Touwan Payne Mbw Mary Payne Go Deyelts Brooks Mira Neie Tene Te W. F Wilh Misa Belson Payne Jin Dorlas Mies Alles Wit

Sultan Sets Out On Junket To Ottoman Heartland

The Sultan of Turkey sails from Constantinople on the imperial yacht for Bursa, then to the first Ottoman capital. He travels with the heir apparent and the princess, three days in the historic seat to mark the occasion, then proceeds to Gallipoli to honor the conqueror Mehmmed.

Ancestor Constantinople Turkey Constantinopia Eliny

Seymour Hoists His Flag at Portamouth on Inflexible

Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour hoisted his flag today aboard the battleship cruiser Inflexible at Portamouth. The squadron to represent Great Britain at the Hudson Fult on celebration in New York this month will sail in September, with Admiral Seymour set to command.

Portamouth Edward Hobart Seymour Great Arizola New York

Footing Cost of Castéo Payment to Venezuela Given

August W. Russell reports from Caracas that a screen device check for 369375 was received, with Venezuela paying 415,625 more in seven yearly installments. The action funds compensation for destruction of American property during Castro's rule and involves potential payments to the Orinoco Corporation.

Caracas Saturasy W. W. Russell New York Venezuela Venezuel Miso Orinoco Corporation

Obituary of John W Everhart of Fairmont WV

Fairmont notes John W Everhart a Loudoun county Virginia native died at his home early today at age 78 He is survived by his wife and two children The text also mentions military service and other family members including sons and daughters, with references to local Fairmont figures and a possible connection to regimental history.

Willam R Dove Charles A Speirs South Fairfax Street Alexandria Ilinesa Pairfax County Sharon Chapel Fairmont John W Everhart Loudoun County Firth We Kereer LL. M. Batkey Keyner W. Va Frank Burke Grafton

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