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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1909

Page

42

Towers Protect Ship Jattice Work Proves Effective in Fleet Gunnery

Ships off Norfolk Virginia conduct heavy target practice amid calm seas and improving weather. Fleet battleships and armored cruisers test new fire control towers installed after a world girdling voyage. Patrols report after-dark shots and beam reflections from shore as two battle practice barges join drills. Official reports are anticipated to confirm the towers’ effectiveness. The Atlantic Torpedo Not passes Cape Henry delivering Naval dispatches.

sMorfolk Sf‘tien News Yard Patel Schroeder Cape Henry Panther Old Point Comfort Patuxent Virginis Capes Newport

No Hope for Ousted Cadets in Navy Case

Kansas City dispatch says Congressman William P Borland, after meeting Secretary of War Dickinson in Nashville, reports there is no authority to reinstate Richard W Hocker among cadets dismissed for alleged involvement in Cadet Rolando Sutton’s case. Sutton’s brother Lieut 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 Yankee Wreck Recovery Near Massachusetts Coast

The Yankee supply ship, sunk offshore near Massachusetts, is expected to be raised this week by the wrecking company. Commander Charles Marsh, who was aboard when she wrecked, traveled from Washington to the scene. Air leaks in the ward room and after deck hindered progress, but most obstacles have been overcome and compressed air is used to aid the surface lift.

Yankee Massachusetts Apt Charles Marsh Washington Marsh Aftermundeck Penthese

Atlanta man seeks shooting inquiry over brother’s death

Captillotte Coulter of Guard Alabama retained counsel to probe the alleged unjust killing of Edward W Coulter Company D Seventeenth Colored State Regiment at Fort McPherson weeks ago. Coulter was shot while fleeing a squad sent to quell a disturbance at a near beer saloon near the fort. He alleges the firing came from Lt L W Hazelnurat in command aboard the reservation. A court martial vindicated the shooter.

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

Chariton Child Falls Overboard From Yacht Marguerite

Washington Pom Annapolla Md Sept 1 Special report states Robert T Chariton aged 2 of 313 North Washington Baltimore fell overboard from the yacht Marguerite at Bound Bay in Severn River about eight miles above Annapolis. Charlton on board with Umbach and Wolfe of Tris believed he rolled overboard while sleeping.

Special Washington

Accused of Rifling Mails in Maryland and Maine

In a disrupted report from Gallant Green Charles County Maryland and Bryantown Michigan an assistant postmaster and others were arrested last night over the alleged theft of registered mail in transit. Inspectors detained and the case progressed toward preliminaries as investigators pursued the mail theft ring.

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

Will Extend 6000 Road to Motel Highway in Alexandria

After a good roads committee meeting in Alexandria, plans to extend the paving on King Street from the city limits to Union Station were discussed. Estimated cost about 18600 with county supervisors, Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway, and Washington Southern Railway contributing portions. abutting property owners to pay the balance. The project would be overseen by County Engineer Garrett and aims to create a premier paved main thoroughfare.

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 Seeks Absolute Divorce in Hagerstown Suit

Mary Cornell of Hagerstown filed for absolute divorce from John Cornell whom she wed in Rockville eight years ago. Desertion alleged after living in Ohio for three years, then moving to Washington County. A passenger train on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad ran over an unidentified man asleep on the track near 36 Mile Ride, killing him.

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

Michigan in the Navy and local notices from Cumberland

The report outlines D O'Neil resigning as secretary of the Central Young Men's Christian Association Cumberland to become general secretary of the XMC.A in Painesville Ohio. It mentions maintenance work on St Patrick's Catholic Church Cumberland and shipbuilding notes about the Michigan in the Navy and the Newport training ship arriving at Bermuda with crew well and set to sail to Rhode Island. Also notes on local marriages at Clear Spring and Sharpsburg and the death of Georgi Sprecher in Hagerstown with details of his education and family.

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 L—Lawrence Bwarpstown Rosa B. Grave Shepherdstown Charles B. Huyett Sharpsburg Laitheran Per Gorge A. A. Kec

Miss Florrie Almada to wed Andrew J Stepheny at Cobham Park

Sept 1 wedding at Cobham Park Hap tat Church Cobham with Miss Florrie Almada daughter of WB Jones of Fichmong county marrying Andrew J Stepheny of Washington DC. In the Methodist Episcopal Church in afternome Mary Lulan Brent wed Gamuel Julian Downing Mire Kytelle Botts served as ward of honor Thom Downing brother of the bridesmaid. The couple will rest at Bureees Store Northampton county.

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 Moto Race Draws 7000 as Exhibits Open

A large Rockville crowd, about 7000, attended the second day events. Washington riders contested the two mile motorcycle race won by Waldeman and Halpin after close heats. Exhibits and a running event at five furlongs drew crowds despite a crowded track. No arrests occurred as gambling activity was warned off.

Rockville Rockville Air Tétay Washington Waa Weiet Weakington Jota Waldemaa Clarance Moore Desay God Due Caretta Clagett Marlboro Wathantel Prince Sm Hoe Salse Egein Lena W. Fb. Bull Fair Oaks Black Patchen Faished Secant Chaplain Reay Cane Alinut Rockvile Anish Oth Chitperon King of Spades Athens Varronjea Apa

High Jumping Chance At Mount Sorreey Horse Meet

A feature event highlights a high jumping context with about a dozen horses owned by Clarice Moore. The Social Serrie League of Mount Sorree Counts reports tuberculosis cases. The racing card lists five events with trot and pace races, names jockeys and horses across Washington DC and nearby venues.

Clarice Moore Social Serrie League of Mountsorreey Ennies Ne Zon Bo Mery Vasier Br Crane Misengers George Sn Gacdaate Wenbinginn Charles Mal Siaxnolla Sweetmarland Hobson Ls C Corble Washington DC Harry Hanley Reodine Inile Gant Devas Ockvilé Amelia

Novel figures at German charity drive headlined by Ippolay

Warrenton Sept 1 report details a German charity event with many donors listed. Names include Miss Lattity Cork and Mr. Harry Stomp among numerous attendees, with a long roster of sponsors and supporters noted in the community notice.

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's Junket Heads to Ottoman Capital

The Sultan of Turkey sails from Constantinople on the imperial yacht for Fruse, Avia Minor, accompanied by the heir apparent and the princess. He will spend three days in the first Ottoman capital with grand preparations for a notable occasion. Then, he will visit Gallipoli to see the tomb of the conqueror of Houmeli.

Ancestor Constantinople Turkey Constantinopia Eliny

Seymour Hoists His Flag Before Hudson Fulton Celebration

Portamouth reports Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour hoisted his flag aboard the battle ship cruiser Inflexible. The squadron to represent Great Britain at the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York this month will include Admiral Seymour commanding.

Portamouth Edward Hobart Seymour Great Arizola New York

Footing Cost of Castéo Payment to Venezuela Case

August W. W. Russell reports a screen device check for 369375 issued to the New York and Venezuela Company. The Apnea protocol commits the Verbrusian government to pay 415,625 more in annual installments over seven years. The sum covers damages to American property rights in Venezuela during Castro’s late government, totaling over a million dollars with an expected payment to the Orinoco Corporation.

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

West Virginia Obituary for John W Everhart of Loudoun

Fairmont September 1 John W Everhart aged 78 native of Loudoun County Virginia died at his home this morning He is survived by his wife and a daughter and two sons C Frank Burke of Grafton and two other children He served in Fairmont district military service and was connected with Keyner W Va His death was reported yesterday with burial arrangements to follow

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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