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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1909

Page

40

Carnival preparations and transport plans unfold in city

The city outlines a elaborate carnival program with Old King Cole coach and barge display, a large party transport by autos from American Simplex and other firms, bands to be ferried from the Treasury, and police and press facilities at the boathouse. The steamer Riven tereen and the Queen will host notable organizers and guests, while naval vessels and lifters prepare to patrol the course for the regatta.

Uel Gawenheimer Bighixesing Loach Company Wasiington Yost Wll Parker, Bridget and Company Ninth Streets Pennsylvania Sveave the Post Highth Eee Auto Company Marine Engiteeta Fifteenth Cavalry Band Treasury Police Presa Speedway Ho Hekimian Apache Molly Cypress United States Alexandria Weir American Simplex Wilson Dayton LP Darnett Crawford Warren Motor Company Shalmere Detroit Motor Car Company Fuick 1 Butek Motor Company Qvert and Overland, Auto Company of Lightooers Wilberfarci Tser Queen Seventh N Atreats Vernon Regter The Colored University Organization JC Wright JS Longe Federal Boats

Bull Gores Woman in Fatal Attack on Roadside

A bull charged a woman near a steel bridge on a September day, tossing her several feet and leaving her with critical injuries. Passersby restrained the animal, while the victim was rushed to a hospital where her condition was reported as serious but stable pending further treatment.

Will Know Cancer's Origin Delegates to Medical Congress

A delegation from the United States attends the Inter national Medical Congress in New York with Dr GG Fah sof and three other Americans. They expect a breakthrough on cancer origin to be announced from London, based on studies at the City Hospital.

York GG Fahsof Buide North Merman Loox Pelegich Wilhelms Fisehlowitz Mosnital Rentwill Lon

Dewey Praises Navy Ships and Officers at Virginia Capes

Admiral Dewey extolled the navy's fine practice at the Virginia capes noting the Louisiana's perfect 16 for 16 hits and praising Connecticut after a Japanese admiral called it the best battleship seen. He urged more ships, higher ranks, and a strong fleet on both coasts while skipping the Hudson Fulton celebration for health reasons.

George Dewey Virginia Capes Louisiana Urin Connecticut Sone Hot Springs Washington Benera Admirst United States Atlantic Pacifc Hudson Admiraal Dewey New York Admiral Dewey Sir Edward Seymour le Wnelish Gdmral Conrrens Lchrosder Amercan Asst Admral Peary Cook Dewey North Pale Mucn Ierest Jartsen

Met in Ireland at the Columbia draws crowds at opening night

Patrons packed the Columbia last night for Met in Ireland a comedy farce starring Wilson as the lead and a cast including Trish parlengue and Irma Le Pierre The production featured Irish songs German mix and a lively chorus while reviews praised the performers and staging amid a steady stream of applause throughout the show

Mets Nal al H Wilson Columbia Meta Ireland Wilson Chauncey Cleatt Trish Parlengue Trish Metz Em Tater Gidl Metz Elrl Wilean Bynshee Nightingale Sons Lyceum Larry McCale Harry

Virginia Lee Company to Issue Preferred Stock

The Virginia Lee Company of Southwest Virginia seeks to amend its charter to give priority to preferred stock over outstanding common stock. Judge Hane Kel dissolved an August injunction blocking actions related to the corporate restructuring and the company’s president James M Bacr is involved in the changes. The case involved Bn Duigney of Washington DC and John H Catwell of Bristol, Va. The school section notes staffing changes at Cloppers and Davnestown, with Mrs Eewst Woodward named principal of Cloppers and Mischoerta Higainy of Rockville appointed at Daghestown High School. The minor opening of the tranly is reported.

Orfolk Judgh Hanekel Virginia Lee Company James M Bacr Virginia Lee Southwest Virginia B N Duigney Washington DC John H Catiwell Bristol, Va Cloppers Davnestown Boks Eewst Woodward Washington Grey Cloppers School Mischoerta Higainy Rockville Daghestown High School

Vessel John Proctor Grounded Off Cape Henlopen

The three masted schooner John Proctor from New York bound for Norfolk in ballast ran ashore off Cape Henlopen Delaware. Rescuers from Cape Henlopen and Lewes aided the six crewmen who landed safely in their yard as the vessel began to break up and leak.

Delaware Del John Proctor New York Morfolk Cape Henlopen Lewes del Tapthin Aléak

Fall Suit Sale During Remodel Offers Savings

Our store is remodeled and cannot display fall goods, but you can still choose from a great stock and save ten to fifteen dollars. We pride ourselves on the best suits in Washington with fabric fit style and workmanship.

Washington

Sharman's Son's Wedding at Utica Church

Announcement of the upcoming marriage of Richard Andyke Sherman son of Vice President James Sherman to Milas Eleanor Millar a Utica society belle. Ceremony planned at Calvary Episcopal Church Utica in October.

Ctica Richard Andyke Sherman James Sherman Milas Eleanor Millar Utica Calvary Epscopal Church

Hearst Not a Candidate in New York Mayor Race

Anti-Tammany forces in New York discussed William Randolph Hearst and William M. Ivans as possible mayoral contenders. Hearst rejected any nomination, saying he would not consider running for mayor or any office. Outerbridge indicated a fusion conference would set a date, with others analyzed as potential candidates.

New York Outerbridge Hearst Wilder

Arctic Secrets in a Vault Linked to Polar Controversy

Cleveland attorney and Arctic Club founder Mr Orth describes secret documents in a Brooklyn vault tied to the Peary Cook pole dispute. Papers, brought by Francke with the Cook expedition, were handed to Dr Cook and Dillon Wallance and will be opened only when both discoverers return and proper time arrives.

Washinigton Cleveland Santuet Dcfant Brooklyn Orth Arctic Circle Cook Ais Greenland Cooks Arctic Club Arctic Club of America Francke Dillon Wallnca Labrador America Mr Orth Dillon

Peary Holds Back as Supply Delays Delay Voyage

News from Sydney Nova Scotia reports Commander Peary stayed in Battle Harbor for days seeking coal and overwatch before departing. Speculation suggests he delays to prepare a potential Arctic interview with Dr Frederick Cook, while Mrs Peary and the Peary Arctic Club await his return and homecoming celebrations.

Peary Reaven Whitten Roosevelt Newfoundland Battle Harbor Sydney Peacy Agiey Frederick Cokig New York Commander Beary Cook Nis Herbert Sly Bridgman Peary Arctic Club Meary Battle Hathor Pearys Labrador Colling

Sovereignty by Occupation Debate on Polar Claims

Parla argues sovereignty over the north pole requires effective occupation and administration, not mere exploration. The piece cites Calvo and notes 1884 Berlin conference and 1896 Caroline Islands mediation, with recent Turkey Italy Massowah disputes.

Rho ‘Tempe North Pole Calvo Herlin Germany Spain Caroline Islands Ialands Turkey Italy Massouah

German Arctic Airship Expedition Chartered by Prince Henry

Kaiser and Prince Henry sponsor a German Arctic airship expedition to explore unknown polar seas by dirigible. Emperor Wilhelm consents to protect the project, with Kiel as the base. Leaders include Count Zeppelin and Privy Councilor Lewald. the voyage aims to reach the pole and study nearby geological formations.

Kaiser Proce Henry Kiel Prince Henry of Pruseala Emperor Walliam Arctic Air Ship Expedition Dr Cook Peery Prince Henry Plage Hemmétmack Count Zeppelin Prefslergeselt Lewald Mjatesuy Herr von Friedlander-Fatd Pols Allule

Bullet in brain yet survives after self inflicted wound

Frank Blaine, aged 41, fired a lead bullet into his mouth two weeks ago in a suicide attempt. He survived, with the bullet lodged at the center of his brain. After hospitalization and X ray, doctors chose no surgery, and Blaine recovered enough to leave Casualty Hospital for home with bandages and a calm prognosis.

Frank Blaine Haine Blaines Vain Ny Opera Blaine Busine

Dreadnought Contracts Awarded to Two Builders

William Cramps Sons and Co and the New York Shipbuilding Co won contracts to build one 26 007 ton dreadnought each named Wyoming and Arkan. Engines debated with turbine and reciprocating options, board split, final decision postponed for a week or two.

Willam Cramps Sons & Co New York Shipbuilding Company

Sailors Ride Free in Hudson Fulton Celebration

The Interborough Rapid Transit lines will provide free transportation in New York City for officers and enlisted men of all foreign warships visiting for the Hudson-Fulton celebration. The Navy Department has been notified by IRT president Mr. Soonts. It is believed surface railway management will extend the same privileges to foreign naval officers and crew.

Sutton Ubt Henry BE Dayla Davis Mra Sutton Marylai Steve.Heven Maryland Sutton Hueyes Juntlos Fifteenth Cavalry Sutten New York Interborough Navy Department

Navy Aids Columbus Day Celebration Mission

Navy to aid celebration by sending a battleship from the Atlantic fleet to Bridgeport Connecticut to join the observance of Columbus Day on September 26, 1819. Italian cruisers Aetna and Buriris will represent Italy at the event.

Bridgeport Conn Schrogder Virginia Capes Columbus Aetna Btruris

Mechanic Susskind Injured In Atlantic City Car Crash

A Philadelphia cap manufacturer named Susskind was seriously injured when his touring car skidded and overturned while returning home from a resort above Absecon. His wife, ejected but uninjured, landed in a bush. A second auto collided earlier, causing further injuries to other riders as the large machine tumbled into a ravine.

Atlante Suskind Philadelphia Ting Absecon Susskind Columbus Cd Simmons Jim Rigny Alexander

Patrick Hamilton Dead in Virginias Tidewater Area

Patrick Hamilton of Fepercours Virginia died after multiple searches for relief from illness. He was the son of William Hamilton and a brother of Alexander Hamilton, long connected with local companies and civic affairs. His funeral arrangements were announced.

Fepercours Hamilton Gram Alexande Himiltos Anant ‘Coast Bay Way Hodges Mann Dempovraric Mikes Laie Moonam

Weather Summary and Forecast From Dept of Agriculture Report

Weather conditions show showers along coast and western regions with clearing later. Temperatures fall in the Mississippi valley and western Atlantic area while rising in the central and northern Atlantic zones. Winds vary from light to moderate across New England and the southern Atlantic, with overall forecast for mostly fair weather across the country and preparedness for European port departures.

Dept of Agriculture Buren Mall Iske Miestesinni Rocky Mountain Regina Grost Lake Rela Onlo Valley Allantin Thaalos New England Auentie Atlentie Casey Lakes Muoderate Grand Banke

District Missionaries Meet in Beaver Creek Church

Special to The Washington Times. The second annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of Mersi and Dela and the District of Columbia convened at Chriehan Church in Beaver Creek, one of the oldest in Washington county. Rev George W Miller of Washington DC presided. About 59 delegates attended as sermons opened the gathering with Rev W G Gram of Washington DC delivering the annual sermon. Preparations for Wednesday sessions and reports are planned. Alexander Campbell and the origin of the church were noted during remarks.

Wash Io Fee Hacerstown Christian Missionary Society of Mersi and Dela District of Columbia Chriehan Church Beaver_Creek Washington County Geone W Miller Washington W G Gram Washington DC Toma ‘Ow Alexander Campbell Fovne Convention Church

Woman on porch returns fire after ambush

Miss Minne Lucas and a visitor were attacked while sitting on a front porch in Wilnot NC. Both were shot. the man and woman fled. A gun was retrieved from the house and fired toward the assailants. authorities hope for a doctor as the search continues.

Washington Batts Wilnot

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