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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1909

Page

48

Poison in candy case linked to love rivalry in Findlay

Toled o Ohio Sept 4 handwriting experts to be called as affidavits accuse John R Dunn of sending a deadly box to Fred C Proctor. The case echoes the Mor­neaux incident with an arrest in New York. Both men were in love with Mina May Boutson. Dunn faces preliminary hearing next Friday.

Fred C. Proctor John BR. Duan Toledo Ohio Tiany Ita Morneaux New York John R. Dunn Findlay Fred Proctor Mina May Boutson Dunn

Obituary notices and funeral details page bulk

A crowded Death and Funeral column lists multiple obituaries and service details. Entries include Johnson Bond at 2 Tenth Street, COOPFER COOPDR, Gates, Hannan, Herbert, Hettenkemp mer, Jarvis, LEMLY, Poole, Toole, Walsh, Wolp, and related memorials with dates September 4 to September 8 and locations in Washington area cemeteries and churches.

Bond Joseph D Sarah Tenth Street Mount Olivet Cemetery Coopfr Ima WA F Street Euc Finneral New York City Veolet Fred Gates Laucel Hill Cemetery Philatelphia Stventye Seventh Street Tuesaday St. Stephen's Church Harris Ayard Guthiu Peter’c. Harris Princeton N. J Buffalo Pittsburg Atlanta Hergert Aingering Ilneas James W. Herbert Hettenkemmer Conrad Louie Brettenkeramer Saventeen Ambrose Krantz Prospect Hill Eget Jarvis Coonerstown Ea Hamilton Jarvis Ferends Grok Toole James Mary Toole Florence Butuer Sonn E. Walsh Capitol Street Wolp Bladens- Dwewad Wluaabethik Nes Unhaw Woshington Upco Citemnagtt Enquirer Diypatch Fhlanga Teovidones Journal Taveland Rochester Harald New York Lous Republic Boston Globe RA Paul Pioneer Preas Tuftalo Gourier Aurorose Post-Standard Philadelphia Public Ledger

Japanese navy push and Seattle Japan day at exposition

Reports from Yokohama reach Victoria and Seattle as Japan eyes a rapid naval buildup with fifteen dreadnoughts urged by Navy counselor Yamake. In Seattle the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition hosts a large Japanese delegation and shows a strong Oriental display with 19000 dollars raised for Japan day preparations.

Victoria British ‘Columbia Cyclops Yokohama Japan Yamake Navy Department F & Couttry Posnensen Seattle Wash Japanese In Fhe Pacific Northwest

Invention to revolutionize steam vessels and warships

Westinghouse and partners unveil a marine turbine reduction gear at Pittsburgh shops. Claimed benefits include lighter hulls, potential 14 inch gun carriage on battleships, and vessel cost cuts of 1.5 to 2 million dollars per liner. Details limited, but gears may let smaller turbines perform the work of larger units.

Washington Post Pittsburg Westinghoven Machine Company G. W. MelviNe U.S. N J. H. McAlpine Navy George Westinghouse Mauretania Lusitania Weatinghouse

Virginia Crew Training for Post Regatta Entry

Richmond Ve Sept 4 The Beat Club will enter an eight oared crew and a dinghy shell in the regatta on the Potomac at Washington September 18 Coach Hecox returns to train the men for trials against Virginia Maryland and DC crews He says the Washington crew will be stronger than the James River defeat Gordon Le Fevre recently returned from West Point may bolster the club Absent details lines mention various members by name and ages The Rev O B Mel and Frank Young age 23 are noted among others The Beath Club aims to secure top material and represent Virginia beyond Mason and Dixon’s line

Richmond Ve Potomac Washington Virginia Maryland District of Columbia Hecox James River Virginia Club Mason and Dixot Gordon le Fevre West Point Bin Cushman

District rifle match highlights crowded New Jersey standouts

The First District of Columbia led by Liput Powers posted top scores as New Jersey teams vied for the Columbia trophy. Third New Jersey won the Columbia trophy with 1 048 while Fourth New Jersey followed at 1 052. Maps of the field show strong performances by Second District and others amid a series of prize rifle events and post-match honors.

Washington Post Ben Girt The Alx of Columbia Frank O. Briggs Jersey New ‘Jersey New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Twenty-second Regiment of Engineers Liput Powers Columbia Maj. Kemp Lieut. Hodgeon D. C. Toy' Ama Etal Hieut Omawell Association of American International Riflemen United States Army G. W. Chesley Connecticut Bergi Leushner New York State

Alcohol From Sawdust Reported In Chicago

A Chicago discovery claims drinkable alcohol can be made from sawdust after five years of experiments by Malcolm F. Hwen and George H. Tomlinson. The inventors say the process yields 98 percent purity and could cost as little as 7 cents a gallon versus about 45 cents for grain alcohol, with a broader print tomorrow.

Chicago Malcolm F. Hwen George H. Tomlinson

Englishman Freed After Vienna Post Office Theft Suspect

New York September 4 Robert Freeman a Nottingham maker arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Vienna post office robbery was discharged in police court today. Freeman arrived on the Mauretania and had exchanged an Austrian note for 1,000 kroners in a tourist office. An Austrian consul representative requested his release. Additional nautical notices and deaths are listed in the same column.

Vienna New York Robert Freeman Nottingham Bugrafia Austria Freeman

Swamp Root Urges Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy

An advertisement extols Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the best medicine for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. It claims rapid, mild health benefits, notes a physician’s prescription quality, and offers free sample by mail to readers who request it.

Mall Washington Sunday Post Caire de Himer, & Co Bigghamton, N

Surprise marriage links to Cameron family in Harrisburg

Donald Cameron Haldeman, nephew of the late U S Senator Donald Cameron, married Miss Mary Kelly last Monday at the Little Church Around the Corner New York. Haldeman, a Yale graduate and Harrsiburg Club member, is a lawyer with local fame in social circles. the bride was formerly a department store clerk and is several years younger.

Don Cameron Causer Herrisburg Donald Cameron Haldeman Mary “Kelly New York My. Héldemann United States Yale Harrispurg Club Padely Ftteca

Governor Taft Asked to Aid Oklahoma Prohibition Enforcement

Guthrie Oklahoma Gov Hackerl today wrote to President Taft accusing the Federal government of aiding lawbreakers of Oklahoma prohibition. He cites menor advertisements in malls and nonconforming federal licenses and inter state commerce protection as breaches. A petition with 2000 signatures accompanies the letter urging action and possible legislation at the next session.

Guthrie Okla Hackerl Oday Taft N Oklahoma Sesson Canares United Stated

Income Tax League Organized at Progressive Democrats Meeting

A New York Income Tax League was formed today during a Progressive Democrats gathering at the Fen Eyck Hotel. Only about a dozen delegates attended as J Francis Condon was named secretary and John S Crisby chaired the session. Resolutions prepared by William J Bryan urged ratification of the income tax amendment and pledged the group to press legislators and voters to support ratification in the next session.

Wuibany Income Tax League of State of New York Wiliam J. Bryan Michael B. Murphy Matone State of New York

Two Women Claim Body of Craighead in Goshen Case

In Goshen Indiana Sept four two women assert widow’s right to the body of B F Craighead killed by a Chicago train. Mrs Craighead of this city buried the body while another Mrs Craighead from Waukegan Illinois arrived with her daughter Eula McGuire claiming the man was her husband and seeking identification. No decision on unsealing the body was reached tonight. Craighead was known in several cities including Drexel.

Goshen Ind B F. Craighead Chicago Craishead Craighead Waukegan Eula McGuire Shreveport Drexel

Peonage Witnesses Vanish Amid Car Plant Strife

In Schoenville, turmoil rises as the Pressed Stock Car Company strike widens. Police report several men linked to peonage probes missing after a brief hearing, while former car company police chief T. A. Farrell is among vanished figures. Nearby, Rev. Dr. C. F. Allen of Fredwood College remains on medical leave at Demorest, Georgia, following paralysis and nerve complications.

Pittsburg Schoenville Big Jack” Shepant T.A. Farrell Havey Pommgius Biate Police Hchosnville Middletown Nic C.F. Allen Fredwont College Demorest Unionville

Taft Back On The Road In Beverly Golf Day

Taft returns to the road visiting historic localities Concord and Lexington. Reports claim a motor run through Newburyport with possible police stops, while Taft golfed at Myopia with Howard Hollister and Judge Warrenton of Cincinnati. The day cast uncertain signals on presidential travel and safety.

Imger Beverly Newburyport Perment Beverly Ia Petaton Corral Newbury- Bert Taft Brad Myopia Howard Hollister Judge Warrenton Cincinnati Mx Bal

Stripped by Highwaymen in Downstart Robbery

Himer Finke of Rochester, Pa., was forced to disrobe on the main street near the county courthouse at 5 this morning by three masked men. They took his money, then one man dressed in Finke’s clothes while he wore the tramp’s garments. Finke then returned home in the altered attire.

Spade Weekington Post Hoover Himer Finke Rochester Maralnk Finke Tola Ikewige

Remarkable 121 Year Old Isaac Brock Dies in Texas

Waco Texas reports death of Isaac Brock aged 121 who claimed to have seen twenty presidents elected. Born March 1 1788 in Buncombe County North Carolina he fought in the War of 1812 Mexico War and Civil War. Brock married twice and fathered sixteen children. He was a blacksmith by trade and hunter by pastime. He claimed acquaintance with George Washington and Light Horse Harry Lee. He enlisted in 1822 and fought redcoats and Indians then moved toward Texas frontier where he and others founded a colony in the Nacogdoches district.

Isaac Brock Waco Tex Brock Buncombe County N.C United States Mexico Texas Indiana J. Brock George Washington Harry” Lee Enlst Georgia Nacogdoches

Indian Monument Unveiled at Twin Lakes Plymouth

At Twin Lakes near Plymouth Indiana a Menominee monument honoring an 1840 revolt was unveiled by the State. Nearby stands the old Indian chapel guided by Father Caden, the Indians’ first Catholic priest. Representative Earnhardt of the Thirteenth district spoke at the event.

Plymouth Ind Twin Lakes Indiana Father Caden Earnhardt

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