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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1909

Page

9

Carnival plans for Washington's big regatta and parade

Report outlines carnival week preparations with transport by horse and auto for committees and bands, including Old King Cole coach, Pearl Street displays, and government vessels. Police and press HQ set at the boathouse. torpedo boats and revenue cutter Apache to patrol. Excursion boats planned by Wilberforce organization. steamer Riven tereen, Queen, and other vessels to carry guests. Historic vessels Cypress and Holly undergo overhaul for the weekend event.

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 Lightooers Wilberfarci Tser Queen Seventh N Atreats Vernon Regter The Colored University Organization JC Wright JS Longe Federal Boats

Bull gored woman in attack at bridge incident

An incident on a river bridge involved a bull goring a woman during a relay event. The animal attacked as spectators fled, and the woman sustained injuries but was expected to recover. Officials reported the crowd and alarm as the incident unfolded.

World Congress Delegate Hints Cancer Origin Discovery

A delegate to an international medical congress, Dr Fisehlowitz, predicts an imminent announcement on the origin of cancer. Reports indicate a us team of four American delegates at the Inter national Congress in Buide of Vat. The briefing notes a landmark moment expected from London. The hospital and research community await confirmation.

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

Dewey Praises Navy While Urging More Ships and Stronger Ranks

Admiral George Dewey lauds the Navy's fine showing at target and battle drills off Virginia Capes and lauds the battleship Louisiana's perfect 16 for 16 hits. He calls for more ships and a robust naval establishment, and notes Japan's praise of Connecticut. He will not attend the Hudson Fulton celebration and comments on rank equality with navies abroad.

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 Columbia with Wilson’s stage return

The Columbia theatre opened last night with the Irish themed farce Meta in Ireland featuring Al H Wilson. Reports describe a pleasant, crowd-pleasing program including songs, a clever chorus, and performances by Irma Le Pierre Thadfeua Shine and a notable cast. The show mixed Irish sentiment and light comedy with Wilson’s familiar tenor, and a second program by Chase’s Pianophiends offered musical novelty and a vaudeville blend.

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

Virginia Lee Company Amid Preferred Stock Proposal

Virginia Lee Company plans preferred stock issue to prioritize shareholders after a court dissolved an injunction. James M Bacr serves as president, with amendments to its charter to favor preferred stock over common stock. The company operates in Southwest Virginia with roots in Homes, and the injunction related to prior actions by B n Duigney and John H Catwell from Bristol, Va. local filings indicate corporate changes amid legal action.

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

John Proctor Schooner Grounded Off Cape Henlopen

The three masted schooner John Proctor from New York bound for Morfolk in ballast ran ashore near Cape Henlopen early today and began breaking up. Cape Henlopen and Lewes crews aided rescue efforts as six crewmen made land safely in their own yard amid near swamping waters. The vessel had sprung a leak and drifted toward the breakwater before grounding.

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

Fall Suit Sale During Store Remodel In Washington

If you order a fall suit now you can choose from a great stock and save ten to fifteen dollars. The store is remodeled and cannot show fall goods to advantage yet they claim to continue making the best suits in Washington offering fabric fit style and workmanship to please customers.

Washington

Sharman's Son's Wedding Announcement in Utica

Notice announces the approaching marriage of Richard Andyke Sherman son of Vice President James Sherman to Milas Eleanor Millar a society belle of Utica. The ceremony is planned at Calvary Episcopal Church Utica in October.

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

Hearst Not Candidate as Anti-Tammany Weighs Mayoralty

New York Republicans in the anti-Tammany camp list William Randolph Hearst and William M. Ivans among potential mayoralty names but Hearst rejects any run. Outerbridge of the Committee of 100 confirms no formal overtures and notes ongoing fusion talks with other independents. Hearst declares I will not accept a nomination for mayor or any office.

New York Outerbridge Hearst Wilder

Arctic Secrets in a Vault May Affect Polar Dispute

Cleveland attorney and Arctic Club member Dr Orth reveals secret documents in a Brooklyn vault tied to the Peary Cordell Chalenath controversy. Papers, brought by Francke from the Cook expedition, are kept sealed until both discoverers return and proper time for disclosure. Dr Cook’s associate Dillon Walling, a Labrador explorer, is linked to the papers.

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 Delays Return Amid Labrador Voyage News

Reports from Battle Harbor and Sydney indicate Commander Peary lingered in port due to scarce supplies and rest. Speculation cites plans to respond to Dr Frederick A Cook’s claims, with Mrs Peary and Peary Arctic Club officials awaiting a date for his homeward arrival and a bouquet presentation in Sydney.

Peary Reaven Whitten Roosevelt Newfoundland Battle Harbor Sydney Peacy Agrey Frederick Cok New York Commander Beary Cook Ais Herbert Sly Bridgman Peary Arctic Club Arriva Meary Battle Hathor Pearys Labrador Colling

Sovereignty by Occupation Debate Over North Pole

The Sept 1 Parla column argues flag planting alone does not grant sovereignty in the polar region. It cites Calvo on effective occupation requiring administration or exploitation and notes 1884 Berlin Conference and 1896 Caroline Islands mediation. The piece links recent Turkey Italy disputes over Massawa to the same principle.

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

German Arctic Airship Expedition Planned At Kiel

Kaiser and Prince Henry announce Emperor consent to back a German Arctic airship venture to explore polar seas. The meeting in Prince Henry's domain names Count Zeppelin and officials as participants. project aims to study polar geology and reach the pole by air for scientific research.

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 Lives: No Ill Effect on Patient

Frank Blaine, age 40, who shot himself in the mouth with a 12 caliber bullet lodged at the center of his brain, recovered remarkably after two weeks in Casualty Hospital. Doctors and relatives say no operation was needed, he walked home and spoke coherently though he bears a bullet in his brain. physicians monitor for future trouble and report no evident lasting effects.

Frank Blaine Haine Blaines Vain Ny Opera Blaine Busine

Dreadnought Contracts Bid By Two Firms

Willam Cramps Sons & Co and New York Shipbuilding Co received contracts for two 26007 ton dreadnoughts named Wyoming and Arkan. One will likely use turbine power while a decision on turbine versus reciprocating engines for the other is deferred for a week or two amid board differences.

Willam Cramps Sons & Co New York Shipbuilding Company Naval Board of Construction

Sailors to ride free during Hudson Fulton event

Interborough Transit lines in New York will give free transportation to officers and crew of all foreign warships visiting for the Hudson Fulton celebration. The Navy Department has been notified by ITT president Mr Soonts. Similar privileges are expected for United States Navy officers and enlisted men, with probable extensions by surface railway management for foreign vessels.

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

Navy to Aid Celebration at Bridgeport in 1819 Event

The Navy plans to assist Columbus day celebrations by sending a battleship from the Atlantic fleet to Bridgeport Connecticut. Rear Admiral Schrogder commands target practice off Virginia Capes as the Italian cruisers Aetna and Bariress participate.

Schrogder Virginia Capes Bridgeport Columbus Aetna Btruris

Autos plunge into ravine injuring multiple riders

An early today crash near Absecon involved a touring car skidding and turning over as two men and two women rode aboard. Susskind of Philadelphia was seriously injured after avoiding another machine, while his wife escaped injury by landing in a bush. A separate crash on the Glade Route left Jim Rigny with a dislocated lip and Alexander with a broken finger, as a large car tumbled down a 10 foot ravine with four aboard.

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

Patrick Hamilton Dead in Virginia after two searches

Patrick Hamilton of Fepercours Virginia died after two searches of paralveil He was a brother of Alexander Hamilton a presigper and connected to Coast Bay Way He lived in Gram County near the Southert press and was linked to a Petersburg company His widow Mrs Hodges Mann DempoVraric némibec cof go ot Virgins p men years old was noted in the obituary The piece also mentions Daley dead in Hampshire county and references Ge Her husband and daughters in the Virginia area.

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

Weather Conditions Report From Dept of Agriculture Station

The report notes continued showers along the western region with a Western disturbance bringing scattered rain from the Mississippi Valley to the Rocky Mountain area. Temperatures fall in the West and rise in the East, with mostly fair weather expected elsewhere and light to moderate winds along the New England coast.

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 at Beaver Creek Church

Special to The Washington Post The second annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of Mersi and Dela and the District of Columbia met at Christn Church at Beaver Creek Washington County. Rev George W Miller of Washington presided. About 59 delegates attended as the sermon by Rev W G Gram of Washington DC opened the proceedings. Reports and preacher day were announced for Wednesday. Alexander Campbell, founder of the Christian Church, once preached in the convention church.

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

Porch Ambush Leaves Two Wounded As Woman Fires Back

In Wilnot NC a woman on her porch and a visitor were ambushed. Miss Minne Lucas and the guest were shot. The woman retrieved a rifle and fired at the attackers, wounding herself and likely hitting one assailant. The other man fled seeking a doctor.

Washington Batts Wilnot

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