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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1909

Page

11

Winter Boarders In Soldiers Life A Washington Asylum

Police court sessions reveal a crowd of social derelicts as Oscar Ward a man in soldier’s uniform is escorted to Washington Asylum for observation after declaring he faced execution at Fort Myer. Chauffeur Gary Washington is fined $10 after denying fast auto speeds and offering witnesses to prove his case. The docket includes thirteen charges against James Keating and Anton Latushy, with property valued at about $2,000 linked to the case.

Oxcar Ward Washington Asylum Wort Myer Howard Short Aqueduct Bridge Aunrist Fort Myer Oscar Ward Tooring Gary Washington Levi Eighth Washington Nll Kimball Woul Kimber Jim Buxton Kim Bart Jim Taft Kiry Haven James H. Keating John Miele Agins Keating Cornwell Anton Latushy Collins Tenth Precinct Pollo Marning Kimball Aad Burlingame

Died, MNI-On September 16 at FIR Pan Homeopathic Hospital

Obituary notices for multiple individuals including Matilda Magee of Freok ay New York and William H Morrison aged seventy plus, with service and burial details. The fragmentary text lists residences and burial places such as Mount Olivet Cemetery Maspeth and dates around September 188.

MNI FIR Pan Homeopathic Hocpital Vinnie C Ale Chiba Nelice Mmi Matilda AN Arta Magee Freokay N.Y Wison Street Mount Olivet Maspeth Denver Mamlan Pith Soruick Niskand Snaratine Elizabeth R Sashuel Miles Mary Ives Morrison William HH. Morrison Que Hn

Winthrop tours Pacific coast navy yards and station

Beekman Winthrop assistant secretary of the navy left Washington for a five week inspection tour of Pacific coast navy yards and the Chicago naval training station. He was accompanied by Mrs. Winthrop. Capt W P Potter will act as secretary in Mayer’s absence while Winthrop gathers observations to inform naval improvements in Congress.

Beekman Winthrop Washington Pacific Coast Navy Yards Chicago Winthrop Mayer W. P. Potter Bureau of Navigation Meyer Congress

Christensen in Charge at Portland Land Office Amid Dismissals

Special to cae waanington Lom Seattle Washington Andrew Christensen chief of the field division of the Portland land office today relieved T R Rabbi chief of the Seattle Division who was dismissed by wire by the Secretary of the Interior. Christensen will remain in charge temporarily with the vacancy filled permanently later Glavis refused to discuss his dismissal noting he had read President Tafts letter and would not comment. Christensen arrived last night and presented instructions to Glavis after the office opened Glavis received official notification of dismissal later in the day. S c Hieney and S D Smith defend Ballinger coal land handling and deny any improper dealings or wrongdoing in Alaska coal land cases

Cae Waanington Lom Seattle Wash Andrew Christensen Portland Land Office T. R. Ravi Secretary of the Interior Glavis Land Office Christensen Taft Babinger Mr. Glavis Mme Nasal Portlamé Lastaight S.c. Hieney Cumtingham Ballinger Goal Smith

National Conservation Association Formed Praised by Taft

President Taft expressed approval of the new organization in a letter to Walter L. Fisher, praising the National Conservation Association as a valuable instrument for the conservation movement and inviting his own enrollment. The informal chat in Chicago highlighted support for open membership and the movement's timely goals for posterity.

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Power sites along Yakima River withdrawn near North Yakima

Notices from the local land office indicate all Yakima River power sites near North Yakima have been withdrawn from entry. About 6,258 acres are affected, with 621 acres classified as entered land. No reason for the withdrawal is given.

North Yakima, Wash Yakima River North Yakima

Births and Deaths in Bealth Office Record

Births list various surnames and names with partners and infant genders including Geldters McDoneld Barks Torey and others. Also notes of Ward Maloney Cordova Kromwall and others with several spelled inconsistently. Death entries include Mary Leméne 1215 Otis Place and several others with ages and locations, plus hospital references and scattered dates.

David Dora Geldters Bey Samual File McDoneld Albert G Ssumie Barks Wildare D Dessle M. Torey Mark E Avine Bol Gin Aya G. Weick Jobo Fang Ellen Clarence W Ad Wellies Siti Thomas Mary J. Smith Hlavey Leng Charles Augustin Toy James Bend Raith Schulte Tor John J Elizabeth A. Ward Thornee Della Maloney Samuel Meggle Choaks Marca Snd Mary Cordova Bay William Hand Mogete i. Jordon Hogs Wiimaer Jutla Kromwall Ermene W. End Sadie M Trycan

Reform of Criminal Justice and Jury System in England

The speaker argues Europe and England face court reform failures due to systemic flaws rather than official corruption. He advocates ending fee-based court officer pay, speeding criminal trials, limiting appeals, strengthening judge authority, and reducing civil litigation costs while preserving jury rights and safeguards. He notes differences with English practice and calls for federal reform and simpler procedures.

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Taft Sees Giants Win Amid Chicago Welcome

President Taft enjoyed a ball game victory and a grand Chicago welcome during a 33,000 mile tour. He toured landmarks, met Gov. Deneen and Mrs Young, thanked the Commercial Club, and viewed a youth parade and Logan monument tribute.

The Manchurian Question VII Present Russian Policy

An analysis argues that postwar migration and colonisation by Russia into Amur and Manchuria could reshape Asia. It contrasts American and Canadian migration, cites official Russian figures for immigrants, and envisions a vast western rail network linking Manchuria with Moscow. The piece frames a triangular struggle among China Russia and Japan, warning of imperial competition and the potential rise of a greater China or Russia.

Pacific Asia Japan Mat Great and Hertile Manchuria Ruwstan Littoral Norhwest Amur Trans- Baikal Canadian Pacific British Columbia Muéfi Hss Tate Canada Oklahoma Texas Agla Europe Russia United States Atar England Meyer Tha Amur Ruma Priine Central Asia Busmans America Mongolia Australia Harbin St. Petersburg Ching China Widtog Ah Seon Seretinetts Eaatertt Beedlingen Manchurie Weier Earth Eres Tuat Maxon Ton Omer St Chiesa Rusia Sanckuris Chine Hag Couniet

Army orders leave of absence and duty reassignments

Military notices list leaves of absence for multiple officers across infantry and medical corps including Capt. Willard Wenofil and Lt. Ambrose Emory, with one to four months. It also details activation orders for lieutenants, medical corps appointments, and a long sequence of station and command changes across Fort Howard Fort Moultrie Key West Fort Scholer and other posts, plus recruiting service duty and observation at Walter Reed.

Mij Feddings Willagd Wenofil Ambros R. Emory United Aukereport Thomas L.forenbaugh William P. Lamb Arius Davis Solomon P. Kiste Wipy T. Cooper Willand Co. Davis Ralph G. de Op Thoma D. Woatean William L. Sheep Julian Glilewis Herry R. Bears Alexander T. Cooper Harry PF. Singerman Charles W. Favaylampt Boyd Kremer Pellx Ho UL Josepn Canpar Frederick F. Rayholds Cxmming Wort Monroe Wis John H. Alea Hetong “Lleut Herbert Ashentry Walter Reed Hos Bia District of Columbia Cogat Artillery Connaars Adam Slaker Fort Howard Gail Incume Baltimora Frederick Marsh Fort Moulits Artllery Charles Albert &. Blunt Key Wharmaryacks Fla Key West William ¢. Raverty Aspuino Gol Charlie H. Hunter Fort du Pont Del Delsware Chextes Fort Terry N.Y Oger Jemeceon Barracks Willoughby Walk Willoughby Walke Fort Flagler Eilean Beaton Fort da Soto Fie Arume Tampa Jona D. Harzette Fort McKinley Escume Blaer W. Hubbard Fort Moultrie George F. Lanilars Vans Bowt Williem Derée Fort Strong Maine Julien H First Cavalry The Coloredo United States

Armored Cruiser Squadron to Attend New Orleans Celebration

The squadron composed of the Mississippi, North Carolina, Montana, and New York will participate in the New Orleans celebration for the President’s visit. Vessels will remain at Hampton Roads through October 20, then stay until November 3 before returning to home yards.

Hampton Roads Mississapi North Carolina Montana New-York New Orleans Hampton

Moon reprimanded after court martial for library books

Lieut Basil G Moon of the coast artillery corps receives a three month confinement in the stockade and a reprimand after pleading guilty to failing to return borrowed books from the corps library. He is stationed at Fort Dade Florida and the trial was at Fort McPherson.

Atlanta Fort McPherson Basil G. Moon Coast Artillery Corps Moon Fort Dade Fla

Officers Decline Comment on Gen Myer Roosevelt Rides Critique

Gen Alert L Myer of Texas denounces Roosevelt test rides as harmful to service while War Department officials refuse to reveal their positions. Inspector General Gartington will review Myer’s statements for a report to the Secretary of War, likely for publication after the first of the month. Visitors to Atlantic City can obtain The Washington Post at Youngs Ocean Pier.

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