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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1906

Page

5

Power of Arms and a Gentleman's Duty at Annapolis

The secretary of the navy addressed eighty six midshipmen at the Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis. He defined a gentleman as a naval officer bound by duty, honor, and self restraint, and urged lifelong obedience and simplicity. He linked the profession of arms to national security and argued peace requires readiness, citing the old proverb that war may fade as an art only with better people and stronger resolve.

Washington Afinapolig Secretary of the Navy Naval Academy Navel Academy Annapolis United States Hartford Gines Aidel Arme Charles A. Zimevetman Neiolastie Bramley Theobald, Gil Needham Baseball Secreiaty Bonanarte Medien Ty & Schopt Meaunkind John Stuart Mill Mexing Kaing Ashington

Prohibitionists in Session at State Convention

The prohibition state convention met at the Academy of Music with about 100 delegates from across the state. State Chairman Hendrickson of Cumberland opened the session and Dr T M Baldwin gave the welcome in Mayor Bert Bertin’s absence. James W Frizzell of Baltimore elected chairman, Charles Eldertes secretary. Delegates from voting prohibition tats were to be eldered delegated to the conventles. A committee on revolutions was appointed. Dr G H Mead of New York spoke in the afternoon. F C Hendrickson re elected State chairman.

Joscfa Washington Academy of Music C. Hendrickgon Cumberland T. M. Baldwin Witkin Anbert Baltimore George R. Gorstch Bateimore James W. Fr

Lion Attack in Circus Side Show Leaves Woman Injured

Savalka Va September 1 Leah Aimee the Hea ther performer was mauled in Rovinesi circus side show cage by a large lion. A cavalryman with the circus fired his pistol wounding the beast, and the actress was hospitalized for serious injuries to her arm and back as crowds watched.

Washington Post Circus

Hotchkiss Still on Stand in Freight Rate Hearing

Special to Fler Washington Feet Richmond Virginia September 12 The Virginia State Corporation Commission opened a freight rate classification hearing with E D Hotchkiss general freight agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company again on the stand. The tables of comparison rates dominated the proceedings, continuing from yesterday and shaping today’s session.

Washington Richmond Virsiuix State Corporation Commisssion Chesapeake and Onto Railway Company

Attempted murder arrest in West Virginia wife incident

Special to Thy Washington rast reports Bobd Burks, sought for deputy sheriff murder and nationwide manhunt, was arrested in Hinton West Virginia after attempting to attack his wife with a butcher knife while intoxicated. Authorities in Oklahoma were notified. Burks, a mixed heritage man, claims Geronimo ancestry on his father’s side.

Washington Hinton Ws Va Bobd Burks Sherif Hays Oklahoma Burks West Virginia Geronimo

Woolford Sues Former Partner for Libel in Maryland

Dr Charles Woolford sues Dr Eugene Thome of Baltimore for 20000 damages alleging libel from a circular calling him "snake" and "treacherous." The two had been partners as specialists but separated when Woolford started solo practice. The filing occurred in Quehervaland Maryland on September 12.

Charles Woolford Washington Post Quiherland Eugene A. Thome Baltimore Thomas Snake

Red Men to Norfolk for Next Year Convention

The Grant Council of the Improved Order of Red Men voted at Niagara Falls to meet in Norfolk, Virginia next year. They plan to erect a building at Jamestown Exposition as the Indian village headquarters for members. Special to The Viking notes other legal and commercial items from Charlestown and Petersburg, including assignments and shipyard work.

Buffalo Jamestown N. Y Grant Conneil Niagara Falls Norfolk Jamestown Expestion

Obituary of Eth Pabaetock of Frederick County

Eth Pabaetock wife of Cephia Fahnstock and well known Frederick County farmer dies after twenty five years of service. She was daughter of Matthew Ebersite and leaves her husband one daughter her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Cephia Fahnstock Frederick County Oleater Teer Winchorter Te-Dey Matthew Ebersite

Century-old hull discovery excites Washington-Southern

Report from Prince William County recalls a Neabsco Creek embankment lifting the marsh and exposing the mangled, well preserved hull of a schooner loaded with pig iron. Tradition links the vessel to Daniel Morgan and a Colchester furnace, with Braddock era references, but fate and identity remain uncertain as the relic vanished underwater.

Patmington Fort Burieau Hingstrort Alexandria Neabaco Creek Washington-Southern Railway Company Neabsco Daniel Morgan Neabsco Creek Colchester Continental Army Edward Braddock Campelen Qi Braddock Morgan

Alexandria Electric Plant Purchase Talks Advance

Alexandria plans to acquire Osage Manufacturing riverfront property between Wolfe and Wilkes streets if court approval is secured. The project, tied to the Alexandria Electric Light Company, would support a thirty year electric service lease amid ongoing litigation and undisclosed valuation.

City Corporation River Front Ita la Alexandria Electric Light Company Watch Alexandria Osage Manufacturing Company Wolfe Wilkes Streets Vale Eleceyie Light Company

Maryland Weddings in Martinsburg and Kensington

Mary land weddings report multiple ceremonies in early September. Hegerstows Beet 12 Naggie Leek and George a Rental, both of Martinsburg, wed at Brongelical Church in Ragace town. Margaret Elizabeth Perry of Kensington wed Howard Griffin, formerly of Bentieride, at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church Washington. Delcy Lexi Eyerix, daughter of Henry Bretty of Hagertown, married at her home with Prof. Freeman Ward of Yale College and Dr. Joseph Ward’s son officiating.

Hegerstows Naggie Leek George Martinsburg Ragacetown Boyth Mre Mary EL Jarbon Edwards Ferry County Thir Efterson Mim Joorphing Movolie Jarfor William Herrissn Dickerwis Dickersors Thin County Kensington I.—Mies Margaret Elieahoen Perry Margaret WY. Porrs Howard Griffin Bentieride Cavaty Washington Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church Hagersleyn Delsy Lexi Eyerix Henrew W. Bretty Hagertown Freeman Ward Yate College Ew Finwen Joseph Ward Taxkton Collage South Orketh J Spangler Kiefer Melatee Cora Elizabeth Lyerly Etd Pela

Woman Dies After Fire At Richmond Home

Special to The Washington Poet Richmond Va Sept 1 Mrs G Tyler an aged woman was burned nearly to death at her West Clay arrest home. Her son W A Tyler rushed to her side after a scream but could not save her. Fire was extinguished but too late. Mrs Tyler suffered severe burns and possible mental distress. The husband lay prostrated as the tragedy unfolded.

Wathlates Richmond Mra G. Tyler West Clay Biss Bette Tyler W. A. ‘Tyler Wotben Iz Charrea

President Murray Likes "13" at Baltimore Central Building

Baltimore and Ohio Railway moves staff into its new Central Building at Charles and Balti more streets. The company will officially declare headquarters on September 2. The thirteenth president of the railroad, dating from January 1 1872, presides with no oldtime superstition. The thirteen story building will house about 1500 to 1800 employees.

Baltimore Baltimore and Olle Railway Company Charles and Pfurtay Tula Howe Ohio Exon Baltimore and Ohio Che Rompury

Harden Found Guilty in False Reports Case

Special to The Greensboro News The Federal Court in Greensboro North Carolina found Ex Deputy Collector Tt. H. Harden guilty of making false reports connected to destruction and blockade of a distillery. The nine day trial ended with a guilty verdict on the false reports and not guilty on perjury and related charges.

Fury Waghieton Greensboro N. C Tt. H. Harden L. & Davis Welts

Judge Richard Alvey Improves After Retirement

The condition of former Chief Justice Richard Alvey of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia is markedly improved today. Reported enlargement of the liver causes concern, though his overall health shows progress as he nears eighty-two.

Hagerstown Richard Alvey Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Alvey

Read Of His Own Death In Error Haste

A man in Danville reports false death news accusing W C Sothern of suicide after a body found near Reidsville is misidentified. Sothern, in Greensboro, faced a past quarrel with his wife, while a separate incident in Winchester recounts a two month old daughter burned by embrocated acid during bath time. Lexington notes cadets arriving at VMI and Lee Chapel opening at Washington and Lee University in the week ahead.

W. C. Sothernpestal Washington Danville W. C. Sothern Reidsville Simmett Bis Greensboro Sothern Eokal Warhimpton Post Winchester Sanwel Re Atwell Washington Pax Lexington Huntred Virginia Military Institute Peasion Washington and Lee Lee Chapel

Maj V T Tierney Dead Former Hyattsville Mayor and Patent Attorney

Maj V Tierney longtime Hyattsville figure and patent attorney dies at Providence Hospital Washington after liver issue surgery. Born October 3 in 18__, he lived a peripatetic early life, served as Hyattsville town commissioner and mayor, and held militia rank of major. Survived by wife and two daughters, funeral plans pending.

Hyattsville Washinston Mad Agehad V. Benney Prince George County Providencd Hospital Washington Tierney Waxnington Peins John and Ann Tierney Fichmont Libby Richmond Baltimore Batchmore Ated Fredericksburg Georgetown Biter Widdicombe R S. Widdicombe Bodal Pollstead Mag. Flerney Ravenswood

Train Out Body In Two Dead Ohio Men In Cumberland

Special to The Washington from Cumberland reports a deadly rail accident last night. Two Ohio men, aged twenty one, Pyle and Orndorf, employed by Baltimore and Ohio brakemen, were killed after a collision while checking a switch at the yard. Authorities say the men were crushed by a moving train as they stood near the tracks. Investigators await fuller details and ascertain the exact cause of the mishap.

Washington Cimberland Bent Brunest Orndorft Ohio Pyle Baltimore and Ohio Éfilton Orndorf Cumberland

Woman killed after stepping in front of train near Fairmont

Mrs Tule Bircher and her daughter walked along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Fairmont West Virginia when she stepped onto a siding thinking it was the main line and was struck by a passenger train. She died soon after. Her husband was previously killed by a mine explosion.

Vixtim Washington Fairment W. Va Wong Monoughera Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Burglar in head on collision in Florence yards

Wilmington NC reports a head on collision in the Florence yards between a pay train and a switch engine on the Atlantic line, causing serious damage. Other notes mention a Sept 12 event in Cumberland MD with ex Senator Wellington and Mrs Wellington hosting a dance for Miss Eleanor Milner from Mountaintop NY, with about 150 attendees.

Bableton Yards Wilmington N. C Florence Atlantic JRC Cumberland George L. ‘Wellington Potomac Biles Eleanor Milner Mountain Ny Miss Milner Gretchen Wellington National Bark

Ypens Colored Industrial School Opens With 100 Pupils

Beatrice Carrell, Armstrong Manual Training School graduate from Washington, will instruct at the new colored industrial school opened in Ypens County today. In Roanoke, George Harry, a Norfolk and Western train conductor, was shot and fatally wounded by John James, an alleged recently discharged worker, amid the day’s incidents.

Washington Post Hagerstown Colored Beatrice Carrell Armstrong Manual Training School Washington Roanoke George Harry Norfolk John James Pean - Pembroke Wes

Virginia Weddings in North Shenandoah County Society Notes

A series of society weddings in Winchester and surrounding areas are reported. Highlights include Miss Charlotte Susann Nelson and Frederick Hott Deligerator marrying at St. Ephm Church, Rev Willian E Laird officiating, Mrs Holt as matron of honor. Miss Lana May Alley and Im I Payne wed at the Baptist Church with a large reception. Dr Joseph Clery Blantey and Miss Renet Letitia Stork united before Rev Charles Beptt. several other unions in Warrenton and nearby towns with notable families and residents.

Winchester Good Belde Tha Pride W. Boog Poternbure Smut Henry Heintemine Richmead Bardia PW. Moore John Bo Perkingon James Morchant Mertdieh oMtelattig Belae Northwestern University Sant Frederick Wy-Strleby Whenington Mle Mars G. Langley Wahington Mies Letitia Charles P. Stork Joseph Clery Blantey Lana May Alley Im I. Payne Covlustan George B. Danks Wiliam D. Mees Ard Holt Woll Iake Geis Dome Ta Dabbe Pery

Sixty Years of Ayers Sarsaparilla Claim Examined

Fragmentary advertisement text questions the value of Ayers Sarsaparilla after sixty years of use for thin blood weak nerves and general debility. Readers urged to consult their own doctors and follow medical advice.

Thea Saleen Lovett Eaea

Virginia schools notice of list and catalog details

Fragmentary listing of Virginia institutions including Bethel Military Academy near Warrenton St Marys Academy Alexandia Woodlawn Seminary and others with scattered names and uncertain spellings. The snippet appears to be a catalog or notice referencing schools, principals, and locations in Virginia with dates or catalog notes.

Grammar School Certificate Seals Aid for Admissions

Fragmented OCR text mentions grammar schools and a society seeking information on school certificates and admissions. It implies a charter and authoritative guidance for enrollment but contains numerous garbled phrases and missing names. The readable core notes a grammar school certificate and admission information.

Gonzaga Colledge Mortte Caplet SHE Society OF Yedina Ohrool Echool Grammer Sehool Wnuimadstion Oko Sehools Apnly

Washington School for Boys highlights facilities and program

The Washington School for Boys offers modern buildings and extensive athletic grounds with a double faculty and thorough course of study. From kindergarten onward, it promises unusual advantages for a boy's education.

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