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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1910

Page

8

Ballinger Remains Targeted by Insurgent Republicans

Five members of the congressional committee adopt a Madison resolution condemning Richard Ballinger and urging his removal as Interior Secretary. The vote, disputed quorum issues, signals continued partisan clash over Ballinger Pinchot charges and Cunningham coal lands amid conflicting committee views and anticipated full-committee action.

Congressional Board Representative Madison Graiis Pinchot Secretary of the Interior Minneapolis Mann Richard A. Ballinger Department of the Interior Congressional Committee Ballinger-Pinchel E. H. Madison Kansas Duncan A. Fletcher Florida James Graham Nelson George Sutherland Utah Samuel W. McCall Massachusetts Messrs. Sutherland McCall Madison Madison Fo Gifford Pinchot L R. Glavie Secretary Ballinger Cunningham Ballinger Department of Interior Reclamation Service Ollie M. James Kentucky James M. Graham Ilinois Fletch W. ©. Purcell North Dakota Cunningham Coal Lands Washington Gravis General Land Office Nelson and Sutherland Purcell Fletcher Denby Republian Olmsted Maine Root New York Frank J. Flint California To Gay Rallinger

Marriages and Obituaries in September 1910 Notices

A swath of notices lists marriages and obituaries from September 5 to 14 1910. Entries include Ernst Bach and Clara J Stephie Stein marrying at Conness Street MFP Church, and multiple death notices with funeral arrangements and residence details across Washington street addresses and nearby towns. The items name spouses parents and funeral plans with instructions to copy notices for distant newspapers.

Achsc Huddleston Conness Street MFP Kk DD Stone Ernst Bach- Sahimitd Clara J. Stephie Stun

Lind Hints At Governor Run Despite Decline

Minnesota Democrats press John Lind to accept the governor nomination as he reiterates he would not run. Lind, after long Western travels through Oregon Washington Alaska and California, arrived in Minneapolis amid continued expectations from party leaders.

Minnesota Washington Post St Paul Minn John Lind Democrats of Minneapolis Lind Oregon Washington Alaska California Arizona

Vermont Gubernatorial Vote Shows GOP Plurality Slide

Partial returns indicate Mead 35 206, Watson 17 220, Republican plurality 17 986, a drop from 1908 and 1906 figures. Foster and Plumley re elected, Democrats gain big in the House with about 40 seats while the Senate remains Republican.

Vermont Washington iMead Watson Prouty Republian Burke Taft Bryan Repubiicans Republcan Fither Elst Foster Plumley Senate

Sherman Ahead in New York in Roosevelt Delegation Fight

The Telegram reports Republican old guardsmen hold early delegates for the state convention in Saratoga. Of 1,015 delegates, 182 are chosen, with 126 backing Sherman for temporary chairman, 52 for Roosevelt, and 4 doubtful. counties listed with counts and loyalties.

New York Dept Old Guardsmen Roosevelt Saratoga Sherman Shbr- Roose- Doubt- County Tsan Velt Tul Alleghany Canton Cortana Delaware Essex Frangtin Geneses Y Greene Jefferson Livingston Madison Ontario Orlean Schoharie St Lawrence Breuben Ulster Warren

La Follette Ticket Dominates Wisconsin Primaries

In yesterday’s primaries La Follette backed candidates swept the Wisconsin ticket, likely ensuring his re election in the Senate if Republicans win in November. McGovern led the GOP governor race with a 20,000 vote edge. the entire La Follette slate secured nominations. The convention will feature a Le Follette platform and Progressives in control.

Washington Pusu Milwaukee Wis la Follette la Foljette Francis E. McGovern Frank Tuckfer Gshkosky Congress William Hi. Stafford Cannon le Follette Senator la Follette Samuel A. Cook

Bass wins NH governor race with 9 304 vote margin

Concord New Hampshire September 7 complete returns from two election districts show Robert P Bass of Peterborough winning the Republican nomination for governor by 19 577 to 10 273 for Colonel Bertram Ellis of Keene. Bass is described as progressive and Ellis as regular.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Robert P. Base Peterboron Bertham Ellis Keene Bass Ellis

Republicans Win Delegates to New Mexico Constitutional Convention

Result in New Mexico shows Republicans 68 and Democrats 32 delegates to the constitutional convention. Of the 68 Republicans, 69 are against the initiative and referendum. Total majorities for Republican candidates approx 5,000.

Santa Fe N. Max Republican Central Committee

President Taft Returns to Beverly after St Paul trip

President Taft arrived in Beverly Massachusetts late today completing a journey from St Paul Minnesota by auto from Boston He checked at the Touraine Hotel to inquire about the ill Solicitor General Lloyd W Bowers and was pleased by his improvement In Pittsfield he spoke to a large crowd with Senator W Murray Crane and Representative Lawrence present He praised Pittsfield growth while warning urban population trends and noted farmers profits rising yet young men still seek big city life.

Beverly Mass Taft St.Paul Minn Boston Touraine Hotel Lloyd W. Bowers Bowers St. Paul Pittsfield W. Murray Crane Russell Dalton Representative Lawrence

Petition for Morse's Release Draws 2000 Signatures in Baltimore

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore Sept 7 more than 2000 people in Baltimore have signed a petition seeking the liberation of Charles W Morse a former steamship magnate and ice king now nearly poverty stricken after two years confinement His wife and three sons lead the drive B W Morse secretary of Knickerbocker Ice Company will present petitions signed by over a quarter million citizens nationwide to President Taft at week end.

Washington Baltimore Atlanta Charles W. Morse B. W. Morse Knickerbocker Ice Company United States Taft

Can Theodore Roosevelt Bryanize the Republican Party

Special to The Washington Post from Louisville Kentucky Sept 7. Watterson teases the idea Teddy Roosevelt can reform the Republican Party. The piece mocks political figures and imagines a new democracy led by Roosevelt, contrasting Bryan and Roosevelt, and weighing centralization in Washington against states’ rights.

Theodore Roosevelt New York

Hearst Advises Roosevelt Criticism of Taft Is President

William Randolph Hearst, via Paris cable to the New York American, defends Theodore Roosevelt while labeling William Howard Taft’s offense as being President. Hearst questions Roosevelt’s West speeches, urges return to New York for political work, and condemns Roosevelt’s attacks on financial interests as reminiscent of past panics.

Taft Washington Post New York William Randolph Hearst Paris New York American Roosevelt West New York State Mr. Roosevelt Mr Roosevelt

Townsend Wins Michigan Senate Nomination by Big Margin

Detroit Sept 7 Townsend defeats Burrows for US senator by over 25 000 votes with Osborn winning governor by a similar margin Lawton Hemings Mason nominated governor for Democrats. Delegates named Edwin Debby Wedemeyer Smith Diekema McMorran Ferdney Laughlin Loud Dodds Young Winship among others.

Townsend Washington Post Detroit Mich Charles E. Townsend United States J. C. Burrows Chase Osborn Burrows Upper Peninsula Wayne County Osborne Lawton W. Hemangs Mason Edwin Debby W. W. Wedemeyer J. Mr. ©. Smith Edwin L’ Hamilton G. J. Diekema Samuel W. Smith WH. W. McMorran

Washington Bride Marries in Rahway. Smith and Corbett Wed

Miss Ethel Esther Corbett of Washington and Herbert Franklin Smith of Trenton NJ were married at H P Frost's West Milton Ave Rahway on Sept 7 with about 10 guests including Mayor C B Holmes. They plan an extended honeymoon and will reside in Trenton NJ. Separately, Colored Voters to Organize: plan to cooperate with Republican committee to mobilize Black voters in closed states with a District convention at Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church on September 2 and 30.

Herbert F. Smith Trenton N. J E. E. Corbett Rahway WN. J Ethel Esther Corbett Washington Herbert Franklin Smith H. P. Frost West Milton Avenue C. L. Cooder St. Paul's Episcopal Church C. B. Holmes Republican Congressional Committee Joint Committee of the Administration Republican Club Seventh Street Southeast Maryland Virginia Cosmopolitan Temple Baptist Church

Senator Root Declines to Meddle in Roosevelt Sherman Contest

Senator Root visits New York as a rival from Europe moves to gauge local Republican sentiment. He meets leaders including Chairman Giscom and indicates he will not support either Roosevelt or Sherman in the controversy, though he may back the campaign after the convention. The stance surprises Roozevolt supporters.

Washington Post New York Root Europe Giscom Rees

Renowned Dog Barry Al Killed in Avalanche Rescue

Special to The Washington For Geneva reports the famed St Bernard Barry Al died after guiding two stormbound travelers to safety on the Grand St Bernard pass. He paused during the search that followed and his body was found after a prolonged hunt. The dog had previously saved many lives and was beloved at the hospice.

Washington Geneva St. Bernard Barry al Grand St. Bernard Pass Barry Father Clavandier

Cavalleri Denies Rift With Chanler in Paris Cables

The New York World plans two Paris cables denying reports of a falling out between prima donna Mme Cavallieri and artist Robert Winthrop Chanler. She says she was operated on for appendicitis and could not join him in New York, denying money trouble and any separation. The couple remains described as on good terms at their Paris home.

Chanter Washington Post New York New York World Paris Cavalieri-Chanler Robert Winthrop Chaniler Artlat Mme. Cavalieri Avenue de Messine Thi America Amity Cabgure Dolgorouki Cavalien

Tragedies mar centennial at Parkersburg carnival

At Parkersburg West Virginia during homecoming week Charles Adams, unemployed father, drank carbolic acid and died in a crowd. Earlier, John Smith, a laborer, was accused of murdering his wife after a quarrel over whipping Smith's stepson. Smith allegedly fired five shots, killing Mrs. Smith in the doorway. Smith, 56, and his wife, about 40, were involved.

Parkersburg W. Va Charles Adams John Smith Smith

Kaiser Decorates Singers at German Jubilee in Parkersburg

Sept 7 Parkersburg West Virginia1910s report describes the Germania Singing Society golden Jubilee matinee and final concert at Auditorium Theater. Antoinette Werner West soprano and Joseph Schencke Cincinnati tenor solos performed with a 35‑member orchestra from Pittsburg Cleveland and Parkersburg. Medals from the German emperor and North American Saengerbund were awarded plus a silk flag from the ladies auxiliary.

Senda Farkersburg Society Ita Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Germania Singing Society Auditorium Theater Antoinette Werner West Joseph Schencke Cincinnati Pittsburg Cleveland Germania Society Emperor of Germany Saengerbund Ladies’ Auxiliary Society

Licensed to Marry Promiscuously in Berlin and Nearby Cities

A colonial era wedding notice lists numerous marriage pairs across Berlin Pennsylvania Elloam Gs Colonial Beach Virginia Richmond Va and other localities. Clergy names Rev W D Helter Rev James IE Taylor Rev RB J Trealieh Rev John FE Sriggy Rev W Graffite Rev E D Stone and others are cited alongside bride groom ages and residence towns. The item catalogs multiple nuptials with varied ages and partners, reflecting a news brief on forthcoming unions.

Lawrence O Hubbard Blanche Dooley Berlin W. D Helter James Frank Rhodes Elloam Augustus Brownfield James IE ‘Taylor Roger F Jones Ruth 8 Coakley Colonial’ Beach HV. Howlett John Urquhart Emma C Cannon RB J Trealieh Charles Nathan Elizabertha Westhauser New York N Y Bundy Archia D. Woolbridge Florence Alms Pearson Richmond John ‘T Thompson Ida E Duvall F W. Johnson Robert F. Beasley Ella Woodruff Raleigh Claude R Violett Grace Wood Alexandria J M Little William 8 John I Carroll James E. Davis Hennah M Tinsley M. Curtis William Perkins Mery Tolliver Baltimore W_ Weating Frank B. Norman Salile Tolliver Marcellus ‘Strickland William Carter Lottie Stewart

Health Office Births Record Lists Numerous Newborns and Names

Birth notices show a long list of parents and newborns with numerous unrelated spellings and addresses. The entries name families from Washington DC institutions, homes, and hospitals, including Engle, Seymour, Garnett, Brown, Clam, and Williams. Several older individuals are listed with ages, locations, and hospital affiliations across multiple districts.

Teacher plagued by heat and concern at Keyser meeting

Special to one reports Miss Nelile Bright of Keyser, a teacher at the local teachers institute, suddenly showing signs of insanity during a session. Officials say worry over her ailing father and the intense heat of the day may have triggered the episode.

Empion Keyser W. Va Bmiss Nelile Bright Teachers’ Institute

Roosevelt visits Milwaukee German community during campaign tour

Col Roosevelt tours Milwaukee inspecting trade schools for boys and girls, meeting German leaders and Press Club members. He defends La Follette’s primary victory and urges legislature to reelect him, denouncing corruption while detailing his learning visit to local schools and clubs.

Seidel

Arions Honor Secretary At Birthday Celebration

About 60 friends of Jacob Bruegger secretary of the Arion Gesangverein presented him with a handsome loving cup at the Arion clubhouse last night for his forty fifth birthday anniversary. John Wichhausen president made the presentation, Bruegger thanked the group in a brief speech. Plans were laid for the German celebration on October 6 with a second annual pilgrimage to Mount Vernon and the tomb of Washington. Male chorus selections by Arion members and the Washington Saengerbund will be featured. An entertainment will follow at the Arion clubhouse.

Brueggert Jacob Bruegger Arion Gesangverein Arion Bruegger John Wichhausen Ogonization Ari Mount Vernon Tomb of Washington Arion Society Washington Saengerbund

Bloodshed follows truce in Arkansas feud

Special to The Washington Post Memphis Tenn Sept 7 About one hour after they shook hands over promises to forget their feud Joseph Villines and L Walker fought at Barkley Ark Walker is dead, three sons of Villines are dangerously cut by knives in the hands of Walkers sons and the sheriff of Newton county who tried to stop the fight is perhaps mortally stabbed The feud was quiet during a public meeting alleged to be the cause All the fighting was done with the exception of the pistol with which Villines shot Walker dead.

Washington Memphis Tenn Joseph Villines L. Walker Barkley Ark Walker Yvilines Newton County Villines

Morehead Heads Synod in Richmond Session

The United Synod of the Southern Lutheran Church opened in Richmond with Dr A G Voight in devotional prayer and Dr J A Morehead elected president. Other officers named include M G G Sherrod as vice president, T Hallman as secretary, J B Cooper as treasurer, and Charles H Steiglitz as assistant secretary. Advisory members were named from several churches and mission groups, with evening talks on home and foreign missions by John Hall and C K Hunton. The synod’s women’s conference met to conduct routine business.

Richmond United Synod of the Southern Lutheran Church A G. Voight J. A Morehead Roanoke College Voight M. G. G. Sherrod Charleston T. Hallman Spartansburg J. BE. Cooper Winchester Charles H Steiglitz Atlanta George H. Cox Salisbury N. C J Glenn New Stanton W. A. Hunton Philadelphia F. P. Manhart Sellinagrove Stirewall Japan Edward Breckhus United Norwegian Laynod John Hall Gastonia C. K. Hunton Salem Women’s Conference Synod Eet

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