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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1909

Page

40

Italian Bandmaster to Lead Mardi Gras Carnival Night

The article notes Prof Coccia, a Neapolitan by birth and veteran bandmaster, will lead selections for a Saturday carnival at the Marna grounds near the Highway bridge. He has long served in Italian and French armies and in U.S. regimental bands, composing marches such as the Pochontan Historical March and the Washington Post Regatta March, with a special piece The Peat Fireworks Dance prepared for the event. The Washington Post Marine Band and Kamper will perform, with plans to present solo and combined pieces, amid city-wide staff, teachers, and children involvement and parade festivities.

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Baltimore Retains Plant Amid Steel Deal Turmoil

A garbled report describes Baltimore plant negotiations involving Fillmore Steel and Standard Steel with terms unclear. The document mentions a sale or transfer of property, a scheduled action, and potential relocations or enlarment of local works amid corporate dealings.

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Bigelow Loses Copper Suit In Maryland Court

A court ruling from Old Dominion Square finds Bigelow failed to prove damages in a copper profits dispute with the Rostun firm. The suit alleged improper pricing and undue profits tied to tin and copper trades. The decision references the Treasury and state authorities, noting a 90 000 dollar claim against the defendants.

Sekmee Rostun Old Dominion

Southside Virginia Physicians to Discuss Pellagra at Courtland

Physicians from Southside Virginia join a court meeting at Courtland to discuss pellagra. The session, in Southampton County near Petersburg, will feature Tr Wit m FP Drew of Petersburg as author of an important paper read before Lee Asdniston 1 tint. The counties represented include Surry Sussex Dinwiddie Brunswick Ceenyitle Southampton Prince George and the city of Petersburg.

Virginia Courtland - Trea Washag Petersurg Southaule Southampton Surry Sussex Dinwiddie Brunswick

If You Brave the Dust in Our Store

Inconvenience from extensive improvements yields real bargains on new Fall Woolens. New Fall Suits and Swt fabrics advertised as available, with losses for customers turned into gains if they order now.

Schwartz and Pelzman Reliable Tailors on Seventh Street

A business listing for Schwartz and Pelzman, reliable tailors located at 605 Seventh Street. The entry provides a contact phone number 507 and emphasizes dependable alterations and garment care in a compact storefront listing.

Fireworks to Dazzle Potomac Show for Washington

Four pyrotechnic experts from the Painy Manufacturing Company of New York surveyed Potomac Park for a grand firework display next Saturday night under Supt George Beal. Beal, with three assistants, says the park and river provide ideal space for monumental water and land effects, including a Taft portrait screen and Neptune in his chariot.

Painy Manufacturing Company New Tork Potomac Perk George Beal Taft Heal Salt Lake City Sydney Melbourne Australia South America Europe North America Beal Willam Temple Willam Shaw Edward Young Fotomac Park Shaw Washington Natonal Deal Niagore Falls Neptune Ixperia Potomac Park Aleshire LSA New York

Election Officials Named for November Polling Places

The Montgomery county supervisors of elections appointed judges and clerks for polling places in November. Names include L. E. Riggs and Henry M. Grash in Laytonsville. W. E. King and James Jobeach in Poolesville. Robert L. Hickerwon and James F. Purunce in Poolesville. and many others across Bethesda Olney Pooleville and surrounding precincts with Democrats as initial judges and Republicans as clerks in rotating assignments.

Montgomery County Wantington Supervisors of Elections Laytonsville L. E Riggs Henry MH Grash Lloyd C Collisowar Whitlam Bell Cluksburg W EB King James Wo Robey J Janney Shoo Clarks Uarnextons Cheriea Dufe Jamea Purdon Thomas J Derby Frank Martin Bethesda M Wilson Patt Joh & Jobamea Edward & Grake Ett Clarke Olney George EB White Clarence Carroll Nicholas T Grigoth Roland Moore Kler Henry M Uindig Rletha Tamascur James B Hawkins Samuel V. Broanhaye Aretia Lauder JW Burdette Elesie Whertoo Firat Frank Stubbin Homan Parker William Fuller Jimox Malley Wilam Grane Bunte Hugh O Doomell P Wala Medley

Tazewell Fair Races Highlight Attendance Record

The second day of the Tazewell fair drew about 5,000 spectators as 294 trot winner Ovano ret Chieftain with Judas Palmer third. Judge Palmer won the 219% trot followed by Abieshelty and Noma Grace Celt. A handicap race favored stable Alim Clark. Swamp Drainage project noted with Department of Agriculture official Hays inspecting Hyde County NC swamps for arable conversion.

Onion Wing Judge Palmer Washington Post Tazewell Fair Copenhaver Ovan Oret Chieftain Be Judas Palmer Abieshelty Noma Grace Celt Chind Tine Alim Clark Ronning Mlexovrl Bellé Fincore Belle North Carolina Hays Department of Agriculture Washington Hyde County Haya

Father of Potomac Park Promotes Washington Fest

Land sales and river work by Baggs Bank President Miret light the plan for Potomac Park development and a coming regatta carnival. Charles C Glover, longtime park advocate and Potomac Park father, credits Taft era drive openings and promises a day of amusements, bands, and fireworks attracting crowds to Washington’s riverfront.

Baggs Bank Miret Washington Post Potomac Paiit Potomac Drive Taft Elver Charles C Glover Glover Riggs National Bank Potomac Park National Capital Washington Abi Capito U Potomac River Long Bridge Tency Gelling Congress Charles S Bromweil Potomac Glover Haa Heeh

Man Sues Rail Line Over Gate Open Crash

Charles M Aphold of Petersburg sues Atlantic Coast Line Railway for 50000 damages after a May 4 car collision with a moving locomotive in Lynchburg area. Plaintiff alleges automatic crossing gates were not closed and chauffeur William J Rahily slept. Ambold lost both legs.

Weahington Petersburg Charles M Aphold Atlantic Coast Line Ambold Wiliam J Rahily Misa Margaret Corigan Lynchburg Rahily Waa Sycamore Street Tila Atemin

Dead, Two Hurt In Burkeville Fire Drill Explosion

In Burkeville Virginia a chemical engine exploded during practice injuring three men. Puckett was killed instantly when thrown into the baseball ground steps. Kessler had a crushed arm and Anderson suffered a crushed toe. Mrs Puckett is reported in poor condition.

Burkeville Washington Jac’ Puckett Arc Department William Kessler J F Anderson Norfolk and Southern Railway Aca Puckett

Woman Sues P D Inspector W G Brownlow

Rose B McKaty, a Postoffice Department clerk, sues William G Brownlow for breach of promise in Newton Kansas. She alleges engagement in 1909 and that he married Anna Gelb of Hyattsville on May 29. She seeks 5000 damages and also 1400 back loans.

William G Brownlow Walter Brownlow Tennessee Postome‘Department Newton Kans Mise Rose B McKaty Postoffice Department Brownlow Staoute Misa Molkals Aleges Anna Gelb Hyaltlltead Askeo i Employe McKarged Townlow

Erin's Sons Hustling for District Irish Honor at Benning Race

Commissioner Macfarland agrees to preside over the District Hibernians election event at Benning on September 25 39. The Irish voters discuss rival candidates including Murphy Donnelly Garges Moran Halogan and Dono han among many others. Polling places list Crown Lunchroom New York avenue to M street northwest and several drugstores across the city for leatlots.

Emerald Isle Macfarland Order of Hivernians Benning Irish Tmr Civil Service Retirement Association Ddonoghue Samuel B Donnelly Alzo Donnelly Feders Danny’ Garges Mr Garges Hibernians PT Moran P J Halugan P F Carr J D O Connor William J Donovan Thomas J Donovan Richard A Curtis Fred W Miller P_ Sullivean Joseph F Berg P J Neo William McGuire Thomas Ki Gauther Hugh F Harvey Wiliam O'Donnell Crown Lunchroom York Avenue Miter Brost Ninth Street O'Donnell Earug Second Street Pennsylvania Avenue Kenerlys Drug Store Capitol T Streets Donnel's Draf

Why Quarrel Asks Wu Ting Fong in New Tai Visit

Wu Ting Fong the Chinese minister arrived in New Tai after a three month trip. He urged reform in China and argued that China would keep its doors open to all time, despite quarrels over the North Pole controversy and complex internal issues.

New York Wu Ting Fong New Tai North Pole Oman China

Opposition to Central Bank Plan at American Bankers Meeting

Delegates at the American Bankers Association convention whispered that the central bank idea tied to George M Reynolds’s annual address faced broad opposition. The gathering featured trust company and clearing house factions, with elected leaders from Cleveland, Milwaukee, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, and San Antonio.

American Bankers Association George M Reynolds Trust Company Clearing House Daniel Remsen New York Zohl BC McDougel Saeda Clearing House Bank HP Mcintosh Guarding Savings and Depost Company Teveland Ohio E Trrs Company Oliver C Fulier Wisconsin Trust Company Milwaukee EE Basset Fiiat Trust and Solvergs Bank Chicago John D McKee Merchants Trust Company San Francisco Charles J Bell American Security and Trust Company Washington DC Feh Gom Cleveland Trust Company Cleveland Ohio Edwin Chamberlan San Antonio Loar and Trust Company San Antonio Tex

Railroad men elect new officers at annual convention

On the second day of the Roadmasters and Maintenance Association of America convention in this city, officers were elected. James Sweeney of Danville Illinois became president of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway. Y Thompson of Joliet Illinois won first vice president for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. JL Single of Newark New Jersey became second vice president for Public Service Corporation. Walter E Emery of Peoria Illinois was secretary and treasurer for Peoria and Pekin Union Railroad. W M Connolly of Cincinnati Northern Railroad and F D Harrigan of the Pujo-Mar Railway joined the executive committee. The next convention will be in Chicago while sessions continue today and tomorrow.

Wey Association of America James Sweeney Danville Tl Chicago and aEatern Minois Railway Y Thompson Jol'at Il Atcheson Topeka and Sante Fe Railway JL Single Public Service Corporation Newark, NJ Walter E Emery Peoria MM Peoria and Pekin Yaion W M Connolly Cincinnati Northern Railroad F D Harrigan Pou Mar Railway Chicago

Mexican Cruiser Morelos Honored Amid Hudson Fulton Festivities

The Mexican cruiser Morelos arrived at Hampton Roads and was saluted as U S battleships prepared for the Hudson Fulton celebration. Races for 1 mile cutters between Minnesota Vermont and Georgia Idaho drew large wagers and cheers. The fleet will parade in full dress on Mexican Independence Day with national flags and salutes at sunrise noon and sunset. Vermont moves to Bridgeport for Columbus day events while Montana New York Birmingham Missouri and others join target practice and drills ahead of New York.

Washington Post Folk Atlantic Hampton Roads Virginia Morelos Moreign New York Hudson-Fulton Fort Monroe Moretos Admiral Schroeder Connecticut Atep Ively Minnesota Vermont Georgia Hlaho Navy Idaho Tne Jamestown New New York de Witt Leftmann New Jersey Bridgeport Conn Montana Birmingham Missouri North Carolina Solem

Will Probate In District Supreme Court Sets Complex Morris Estate

Justice Borris filed for probate detailing a multi sister will with Margaret Hastings as a main heir. Helen Isabel Morris acts as executrix and life interests pass to Mary Morris and Elizabeth Colbert with later bequests to Margaret Hastings and Edwerlina Hastings. If no issue, Georgetown University gains educational trust. Mary and Elizabeth must pass income from Columbia Hotel stock to Margaret Hastings. No bond or account required from Helen Morris.

Iste Borris District Supreme Court Margaret Hastings Patrest Helen Tabet Morris Helen Isabel Morris Mary Louisa Morris Hilaabeth Rosalie Colbert Union Trust Company Edwerlina Frances Hastings Georgetown University Mary Shortly Elizabeth Colbert Columbia Hotel Company Justice Aforris Catherine C Hannan Helen Helen Morris

Alexandria boats measured for Post trophies in regatta

The Washington Post regatta measured Alexandria boats after the semispeed Kindo was hauled for repairs. Kindo to be measured Friday morning by the official measurer and assistant, with owner William R Moore hoping for a strong showing. Other boats measured included Tryto, duplicate Kindo, Augusta, runabout launches, and several speedboats entered by local owners. Alexandria boat owners expect to win Post trophies Saturday.

Alexandria Washington Posts Regitta Ume Willian Ro Moore Joseph J Moore Admiral Augusta Gelmes AC Hulings Wudt Wai Ince Eyana George King Henry Wise Victor Emerson

Weather Conditions Signal Eastward Movement and Varying Temperatures

The report notes a disturbance moving east across the country with tropical activity near Jamaica and potential hurricane warnings near Key West. Temperatures fall from the Mississippi Valley to the Appalachian Mountains, with showers expected in New England and Florida, and variable winds across the coasts and Great Lakes. The bulletin forecasts mixed weather across regions for the next two days and mentions upcoming cases in Virginia and a docket listing.

LE Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Westington Wy Jamaica Cuban Florida India Key Wem Misalestopt Far New England Staten Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast

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