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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1909

Page

9

Italian carnival bandmaster leads Sunny Italy gala

Neapolitan musician and bandleader Prof Coccia headlines a carnival concert at the Marna grounds before the Mardi Gras parade. He brings a string of Italian and French military band experience and composes noted marches including the Washington Post Regatta March. The Washington Post reports a full program by Kamper and Sousa pieces with special selections for the event and audience.

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Baltimore Retains Plant Amid Steel Deal Turmoil

A garbled report details Baltimore retaining a steel plant as Fillmore Steel negotiates for property and control. The update mentions Standard Steel and local holders, with unclear settlement terms and possible relocation to Sutter.

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Bigelow Loses Copper Suit Against Old Dominion Company

Legal action details an Old Dominion Copper Company dispute about tin and undue profits. The case, heard at the state court, yields a verdict against Bigelow with a sum mentioned around ninety thousand dollars. Proceedings reference the Maryland or Baltimore region and various corporate entities involved.

Physicians Gather to Discuss Pellagra in Courtland Southsole

Southsole Virginia physicians convene at Courtland to discuss pellagra readings. The session reads from South Hampton County papers and is led by TH Witm FP Drew of Petersburg, superintendent of the county state hospital for the insane, noting the disease’s countywide relevance.

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If You Brave the Dust in Our Store

Store workers warn customers about dust from extensive improvements and offer real bargains on New Fall Suits. They advertise new Fall Woolens and invite orders for New Swt, promising loss for the store equals gain for customers.

Schwartz and Pelzman Reliable Tailors Ad

Schwartz and Pelzman offer reliable tailoring at 805 Seventh Street with prompt service and trusted craftsmanship for alterations, repairs, and custom fittings.

Fireworks to Dazzle Potomac Show Under Auspices of The Poston

Four pyrotechnic experts from the Painy Manufacturing Company of New York surveyed Potomac Park and the river, declaring the location ideal for a grand fireworks display next Saturday night. Supt. George Beal will lead the team with three assistants and laborers to prepare mortars, neptunian floats, and water effects. The show promises hundreds of pounds of powder and an aquatic spectacle featuring a Neptune chariot and jeweled palms, among many new designs.

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 Mgit Neptune Ixperia Potomac Park Aleshire LSA New York

Election Officials Named to Serve as Judges and Clerks

The Wantington Post reports Montgomery County elections officials named to serve as judges and clerks at polling places for the November election. The list includes district assignments with numerous Democratic and Republican appointees, detailing precincts and named individuals across Bethesda Olney Poolesville and surrounding areas.

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 Joba & Johaswea Edward & Grake Ett Clarke Olney George EB White Clarence Carroll Nicholas T Grigoth Roland Moore K Henry M Uindig Rletha Tamascur James B Hawkins Samuel V. Broanhaye Aretia Lauder JW Burdette Elesie Whertoo Frank Stubbin Homan Parker William Fuller Jame Mattley Wilam Grane Hugh O Doomell Wilam P Wala Medes

Tazewell Fair Opens With 5000 Attendance

Special to The Washington Post Tazewell Sept 15 The second day of the fair drew about 5000, the largest crowd in years. Races included 294 trot with Ovanoreb Chief and Judas Palmer third, 219% 2.37 trot Judge Palmer first, and a handicap race won by stable Alim Clark. Inspect Swamp Drainage project aims to convert Hyde County swamps to arable land. Assistant Secretary Hays travels to NC for a week to observe drainage efforts.

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Father of Potomac Park Promotes Regatta and Carnival

Baggs Bank President Miret and Potomac park father Charles C Glover tout the riverfront recreation project and a Washington Post sponsored regatta and carnival at Potomac Park. Glover calls Potomac Drive opening a milestone, forecasting a Mecca of American leisure with bands, fireworks, and pageantry next weekend.

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 After Loss Of Leg In Crash At Crossing

Charles M Ambold of Petersburg sues Atlantic Coast Line Railway for 50000 claiming safety gates were open when his automobile collided with a moving locomotive on May 4. Ambold, riding as passenger in a car owned by William J Rahily, had both legs amputated after being struck. attorney notes gates reportedly failed to close and the machinist was asleep.

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

Fire drill ends in death and injuries at Burkeville

In Burkeville Virginia during a chemical engine practice two men were hurt and one killed. Jac Puckett a member of the Arc Department was instantly killed when the engine exploded. Will iam Kessler suffered a fractured arm and J F Anderson sustained a badly bruised toe. Puckett was thrown six feet onto the baseball ground steps and his head crushed. He leaves a wife and two children. Mrs Puckett was in critical condition tonight and the hope was dim.

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 Breach Case

Rose B McKaty, a Post Office Department clerk, sues William G Brownlow for breach of promise in Newton Kansas. Damages sought are 5000 dollars. She alleges engagement in 1909 and that he married Anna Gelb of Hyattsville in May this year. Also seeks 1400 dollars loaned during courtship.

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Erin's Sons Hustling at District Hibernians Election

Commissioner Macfarland agrees to officiate the Irish leaders election at the District Ancient Order of Hibernians event in Benning. Nominees include Murphy and Donnelly for public printer, with broad support among government clerks and various competing factions across several city wards.

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 Mr Wu in New Tai Visit

Wu Ting-fong, the Chinese minister, reached New Tai after a three month tour amid the pole controversy. He urged that China is reforming but urged patience, saying the doors of China will never be closed and remain open for all time.

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Opposition to Central Bank Plan Emerges at Bankers Convention

Delegates at the American Bankers Association convention whispered that the central bank idea, presented in the president George M Reynolds annual address, faced opposition. Some supported indorsing the plan, while others urged caution. The trust company and clearing house sections held separate meetings, with elected leaders named for executive committees and officers.

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 Roadmasters convention

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

Mexico Honors At Hampton Roads As Morelos Arrives

Mexican cruiser Morelos draws salutes as battleships greet the visitor. Crews from Minnesota and Vermont and Georgia and Idaho race in one mile cutter contests while fleet drills prepare for the Hudson Fulton celebration. Vermont sails to Bridgeport for Columbus Day events and other ships arrive in Hampton Roads.

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

Probate Will Sets Remainder To Sisters And University

Justice Borris filed for probate in the District Supreme Court detailing a will by Margaret Hastings four sisters and Helen Tabet Morris. The estate passes to life interests for Mary, Elizabeth Colbert, with eventual remainder to Georgetown University. Helen Morris named executrix with no bond or account required.

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 Regatta

The Washington Post regatta boats at Alexandria were measured yesterday by the official measurer and assistant. The Kindo will be overboard Friday morning. owner William Moore expects 300d stiowing in her close. Other boats include Tryto, duplicate Kindo, Augusta owned by Admiral Gelmes, runabout launches owned by Hulings and Ince, Eyana, George King, Henry Wise, and a gliding speedboat entered by Victor Emerson. The Alexandria owners expect 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 Summary from Westington Wy District Weather Bureau

The report outlines disturbances moving east across the central U.S. with storms and showers expected in the New England and Florida coasts, a hurricane warning for Key West, and variable winds along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Temperature ranges from the upper sixties in the Midwest to the low eighties in the South, with moisture and sunshine forecasts across the western and central valleys.

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