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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1909

Page

19

Interior Department to Tighten Security at Howard Hall

Assistant Secretary announces stronger measures after escape of three inmates from Howard Hall. A wall about the building and inside lattice work will be added, with night patrols and added guards to curb further escapes, while the hospital grounds receive broader precautions.

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BORN TANT Om Tuesday September 14 290 o Me and Vis Tr A Lane 4 girl- MAPGAANT KERWIN LANE DIED OSFORNE On Tuesday September 14 it fe emidence Hospital JOHN UPEHS RO OSPORNE aged thirty vents

Funeral notices appear for births marriages and deaths with multiple local funeral directors listed. The fragment mentions a September 14 birth and a death at a hospital, naming individuals and firms but is jumbled and incomplete. The piece reads like a combined birth and death notice column with references to area funeral homes and directors.

Osforne John Upehs Osporne

Kiddies Win Indoor Baseball as Watermelons Delight Playground

A Virginia Avenue playground event ended with girls and boys contesting in indoor baseball, volleyball and running events. Mary Gale Davis gave a health talk, about 100 watermelons were distributed, and winners included Mary Grace, Ruth Pletcher and Charles Beall among many. The boys beat the girls 21 to 20 in indoor baseball, but the girls call for a rematch to decide the outcome.

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Inventor Seeks Damages in Antitrust Suit

Winfield Scott Sims, inventor of the Sims torpedo and wireless devices, sues United Wireless Telegraph Company and its president Christopher C Wilson in the U S Circuit Court for $300, alleging a conspiracy to close up the International Construction Company, in which Sims owns significant stock, and to drive it out of business.

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Weather conditions and rainfall shift across central states

A 14 8 pm report from the Weather Bureau notes showers and extended rainfall from the middle states eastward toward the Mississippi valley with cooler temperatures. Forecasters predict unsettled, cooler conditions moving into the lower Missouri and Ohio valleys by Wednesday night, followed by a brief warmer spell Thursday. Winds shift from southeast to east as the cold front advances, with temperatures remaining relatively low west of the Mississippi.

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Rush to ready schools delays loom for Monday opening

Architect Ashford races to finish repairs as board leaders complain of limited time. Debris removal and finishing touch work dominate, with crews reinforced yet some buildings and wells expected to miss completion by opening day. Officials press for grace period while promising occupancy readiness for most rooms.

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Policeman a life saver saves man from Chicago fire

In a northwest Chicago home fire Albert Kafka, paralyzed and bedridden, narrowly escaped suffocation as third floor gutted. Mounted Sgt Murphy carried Kafka from the burning room and aided evacuation as flames spread through the attic. The blaze caused about 2000 in damage with several residents escaping.

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Washington Gas stock dispute ends with Hume appeal

Thomas L. Hume, a noted stock broker, faces a forced sale and delivery dispute over 350 shares of Washington Gas stock. He plans to appeal to the exchange governing body, settle the price difference, and seek reinstatement after charges by W B Hibbs & Co. The case centers on delivery failures and a stock price gap from the forced sale.

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Stuart to Retire Today Amid Rank Changes

Rear Admiral Daniel V Stuart, promoted on September 3, retires today after a career spanning global service starting from the Naval Academy in 1869. Capt Kossuth Niles will be advanced to rear admiral, with Commander J Thomas S Rodgers to captain and Lieutenants Casey B Morgan and Walter M Falconer to commander and lieutenant, respectively.

Daniel V Stuart Sperry Stuart New York United States Naval Academy New York Navy Yard Cavite Naval Station New Yor Navy Yard Norfolk Stuarts Kossuth

AID FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS ALONG THE BORDER

The department of Texas orders provide no practicable aid beyond U S shelter tents and rations for flood suffered on the United States side of the boundary. Troops along the southwestern border may cooperate with Mexican authorities and consuls to lend aid to border towns along the Rio Grande.

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Secretary Ballinger III Confined to Hotel After Attack

Secretary Ballinger of the Interior Department checked into the Shoreham yesterday with bronchitis after a long period of hard travel inspecting Western reclamation projects and other public affairs. His doctors say the chronic illness is not serious and he plans to resume travel on Saturday, joining President Taft on a Pacific tour. rumors of his resignation are denied as unfounded.

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