Taft and waterways convention to draw 5000 delegates
Taft will lead a broad program as 5000 delegates are expected for the national rivers and harbors congress in December. Cabinet members Dick Haun and Nagel join federal officials and ambassadors in hearings on waterways policy. Governors, editors, and business leaders are slated to attend to push for expedited river and harbor improvements nationwide.
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Nagel
Count Bernateeff
Deapéet Rivers
Canale
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Preakdent Taft
St. Louis
New Orleans
Morfolk
Taft
Dick Haun
War Department
Becetay Nagel
Department of Commeece
Labor
HH. von Bernatertt
Judson
Marau
Ghia
Hadley
Missouri
The
Coun
Cana
Mier Ty
Wilfrid Laurier
Aart
Wieder
Ellison
Congress
Taft Presidency Tour Details Revealed for Northwest Route
President Taft plans a extensive tour from Chicago to the Northwest including stops at Seattle and Spokane. Cabinet members and officials will accompany him, with Ballinger and Knox among the listed escorts and schedules showing dates from September through November across multiple states.
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Offia
Boston
Archivald W. Butt
Ala
Wendell W Mischler
Charles C. Wagner
3. J. Ricthardson
Washington
Gerrit Fort
New York Central Line
James Beasdy
Joseph H. Murphy
Secret Service
Arthur Brooks
Messenger
Pretent Diagara
Mr. Knox
Dickinson
Hitchcock
Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Interior
Ballinger
Northwest
United States
Johm Hays Hammond T
Pokane
Wash
Wullington
Chicago
Milwaukee
Lacroase
Winona
Minn
Minneapolis
Portland
Oreg
Sacramento
Cal
Oaulind
Berkeley
San Francisco
Mercedes
Yosemites
Yosemite Valley
Fresno
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Prescott
Ariz
Ang-Nour
Grand Canyon
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Diaz
el Paso
Tex
Ciudad’ Soares
Mexico
San Antonio
Ranch
Corpus Chinati
Houston
Dallas
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Cape Girardeau
Cairo
Koon
Hickman
Memphis
Tenn
Ifeluna
Ark
Vicksburg
Miss
Neglbez
Misa
New Orleans
Jackson
Mise
Columbus
Birmingham
Macon
Savannah
Charleston
Columbia
Sailors Save Money With Uncle Sam Pay Essays
Navy pay records show 1 700 men saving and 60 sinking funds to support families. About 2 000 000 dollars of sailors pay are deposited with the government under allotment rules. One case noted a sailor seeking to exchange a navy check for 107 dollars cash to invest in land in the West.
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Sam
Jere Maupin
Navy
New York
Besem
United States
Adjuliente
Ure
Mavagter Maupin Wan Ut
Gman
Meeting Promotes Good Roads Sentiment in Winston Salem
A Winston Salem meeting aims to boost support for a North South good roads route via Roanoke and Lexington. Delegates from Salisbury and Roanoke areas are invited to discuss a unified plan while a national press critique argues yellow journalism stems from sensationalism and commercialism shaping American morals.
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Winston Salem
Cial
Washington Post
Winston Seem
Sinoter
Orestuilige
Sen Hencal
Kong Roads
Winston Salen
Salisbury
Roanoke
Qouruad
New York Herald
Une
Lhcilsuratty
Lastton
Twken
and & Peranent Good Roads Association
Bowen Dead Prominent Wayne County Pioneer Passes
James E Bowen aged 60 or 70 unknown status dies at his Bowen home in Wayne county He was the sole surviving son of Hugh B Bowen the first settler of the family in Wayne county His father moved from Maryland around 1900 and raised a large clan Bowen leaves four children James M and J D Bowen Mrs Victoria Booth and Mrs Elza Morrison.
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Washington
Huntington
W. Va
James i. Bowen
Bowen
Wayne County
Gore
Hugh B. Bowen
Miryland
I Bowen
James M
J.d.bowen
Victoria Booth
Elza Morrison
Billmyer Declines Senate Nomination Amid Business Commitments
Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland reports Herman D Billmyer the Democratic nominee for State senator has refused the nomination saying his business obligations prevent him from serving. He will notify party authorities of his decision and decline the honor.
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Senate
Washington
Cumberland
Herman D. Billmyer
Europe
Bilimyer
Youngest Grandfather in the United States
Special to The Washington Fest Winston Salem NorthCarolina September 122w T Stewart of this city a member of Stewart Brow printers is probably the youngest grandfather in the United States He is 36 years old and was married while in his telena His wife who is the mother of the children is 184 yeara old Their eldest daughter married a year ago and Mr and Mrs Sam Hutchore have just prevented granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Stewart
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Winston Salem
N. C
T. Stewart
Stewart Brow, Printers
United States
Telena
Sam Hutchore
Mra Stewart
Tobacco Prices Rise as Virginia Crop Posts Quality Gains
Virginia tobacco arrivals in Richmond show small sales but higher prices as the season progresses. Reports from Petersburg and Mecklenburg indicate large, high quality crops with strong demand, while Winston-Salem notes a dull market and lower prices than last year.
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Virginia
Washington Post
Richmond
Petersburg
Sorthside
Brimawick
Mecklenverg
Winston Setem
N. C
Road Plan Approved Merchants Favor Early Start on Highway
Alexandria and Washington merchants welcome the Alexandria Washington Greater Highway plan as work may begin in a few weeks. Citizens cite the need for a sturdy direct route since ferry service ended, reducing wear on horses and wagons. A meeting led by President Williams will discuss funding and logistics after road estimates are finalized.
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Virginia City
Alexandria County Monitor
Post
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Weaver
Alexandria County
Tte
Alexandria
Alexandria-Washington Greater
Alexandrria
State Highway Commissioner
Publi Road Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Alexandria-Washington
Drowns When Boat Upsets on Elizabeth River
Two men aboard a boat on the Elizabeth River near Norfolk were thrown by a swell from the steamship Chester. Frank Richardson, 2, drowned before aid arrived. R H Ripley was rescued in critical condition. In another item from Flageratown Maryland John Henry Manus, 13, Civil War veteran, died of paralysis, once with Frick engine works. Six children survive him. Elizabeth M Clippenger, widow of Morris Clippenger, dies at 110 in Shippenburg from diseases compound.
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Norfolk
Frank Richardsson
Elizabeth
R. H. Ripley
Chester
Richardson
Risley
Washington Post
Flageratown
John Henry Manus
Germany
Waynesboro
Paralysia
Frick Engine Works
Hlizebath M. Clippenger
Morris Clippenger
Shippenaburg
Study Habits Framed as Path to Easy Pleasant Trial
A reader outlines a practice of spending a short time studying a subject followed by a brief, enjoyable trial period. The approach emphasizes gradual engagement, positive reinforcement, and steady exposure to build familiarity without pressure. It advocates small, consistent steps.
Roanoke Lid On Mayor Orders Crackdown
Roanoke Va September 12 Mayor Joe H Cutchen orders a lid on December local option alcohol sale extended for three months He targets drug stores news stands hotels and dealers Antisaloon League conducts state day campaigns with sermons meetings and large fund collections Prominent speakers include Rev James Cannon Jr and Rev J McAlister Local option petition drives are circulating seeking a judge to order an election with two petitions to hold a vote and to license if wets prevail The city previously voted against licensing saloons in 1907 and expectations say new election unlikely soon
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Washington
Roanoke
Joe H. Cutchedn
Péteen
Pelfocfere
A. Aebuine
Antigalgan League
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Thes City
Shurehes
Prom
Spaakers Withia Kets
Bréte
James Cannon, Jr
Antisaloon League
J. 2
McAlister
Richardson
E. Stewart
Neighborg
Bristol
Charles D. Bulla
Alexandria
Arya
Aiien
Charlottenvillé
G. Burney Sinclair
Plea For Flood Victims Seeks Aid After Widespread Loss
Telegrams from American Consul General Philip Hanna report greater destruction than first believed in the Hooded district of Mexico. The American Red Cross asks for funds to aid families, with rail lines washed out between Matamoros and Monterey and widespread homelessness. American and Mexican efforts may cooperate to send relief along the Rio Grande.
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Mexico
Ag Tokt
State Department
Hoca
Philip. Hanna
American National Red Cross
Monterey
Matamoras
Hanna
Mr. Hanna
Mexican Red Cross
Man Attempts Suicide in Police Cell
James Harris a 23 year old Negro from Davis Court South vented for petty larceny attempted to end his life in a Fourth precinct stationhouse cell about 7 oclock last night. A sergeant heard groans and cut him down before he hanged long enough for hospital treatment. Harris had earlier been jailed for bicycle theft and threatened to try again after being rescued.
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Hia
James Harris
Davis Court
Fourth Precinct
Kaucher
Harris
Poticeman Hilton
Abbett
Nenderchieg
Obituary notices from Gate City and Roanoke Virginia
Virginia obituary notices report the death of prominent residents. Nickels of Gate City, aged 82, survived by wife and three children with funeral at Methodist Church. Also noted: George A. Dtyers, photographer from Roanoke, died, with reference to his father Joth Myers and travel salesmen in southwestern Virginia.
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Washington
Gate City
Joth Myers
Hoysman
Ieee Music Fen
Traveline
Virginia
Botetourt County
Whils
Roanoke
Data
Alexandria Child-Ledger: McFarland Held for Diamond Theft
Portsmouth police arrested Laula Edward McFarland, a Spanish American War pensioner, on charges of stealing a diamond ring valued at 76 from Grace Beavers of Wheats?on. The case links to pension office records in Portsmouth and a prior pledge at a Washington shop. Funeral services for Ferdinand G. Faulkner were held in Alexandria with Masons and railway conductors in attendance.
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King Street
Alexandr Va
Commonwealth
Crandat
Mackey
Alexandria’ County
Portsmouth, Va
Miss Beavers
Capt. Mackley
McFerland
Lane Park
McFarland
Policeman Wood
Fifth Precinct
Washington
Ferdinand G. Faulkner
South Payne Street
Alexandria
Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons
Brotherhood of
Joseph R. Sevier
Second Presbyterian Church
Masons
William M. King
James MM. Duncan
Joan Backham
James E. Alexander
H. F. Fox
Buthel Cemetery
Fugitive Tichnell Caught After Six Years in Attic
Maud Tichnell, sought for six years after an alleged revenge assault on his cousin Miss Wilma Beth Austin, was captured at Little Falls by Sheriff Broad and a posse. He hid in the attic and behind clothes presses before surrendering. In Morgantown, West Virginia, the case carries the death penalty.
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Spectal
Waabpington
Morgantown
W. Va
Maud Tiohneh Ia
Little Falls
Sheri Braod
Gospel II The Tent Sunday Services At Covenant Tent
Sunday evening services draw large crowds at the Church of the Covenant tent located at sixteenth and Manresa streets northwest. Last evening a musical program featured tenor Joseph T. Mathieu violinist Howard Roderick and accompanist Miss Mabel DM with Mr Main.
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Sixteenth
Manresa
Joseph't. Mathieu
Howard’ Roderick
Misa
Mobel DM
Main
Florence School Admits Girls For Home And Day Study
Private instruction in mathematics English and languages offered by Mrs Allen Martin delt Mrs Anna Bedinger at 2401 M Street Washington D C opening October 4. Public readings and musical selections accompany the annual talk by Rev Tyler Dennett at the Church of the Covenant as children hear sermons and songs.
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Annaposta
Actadmann
Florence Schoo
Allen Martindelt
Anna Bedinger
Mans. Avé
Washington, D. C
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Martine Delf
Haviey
van der Water
Barnlett
Mendelssohn
Roderick
Raft
Bosewski
Miss Bil
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Church of the Govenant
Colton 70 Succeed Post Appointed Porto Rico Governor
The President will appoint Col. George R Colton of Washington DC as governor of Porto Rico. Colton, a former collector of customs in Santo Domingo and the Philippines, is described as diplomatic and experienced with Latin Americans and Puerto Rican affairs. The timing of the appointment depends on Gov Fost’s resignation and bureau decisions.
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George R Colton
District of Columbia
Porto Ries
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Philippines
Santo Domingo
Insular
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Porto Rico
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