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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1909

Page

42

Fairfax Fairgoers Rally for Better Roads in Pender

At a mass meeting in Pender Fairfax county voters urged good roads and organized a Fairfax good roads association. Judge William Mann Democratic Governor candidate and Rep Carlin spoke on highway needs with State aid, federal support, and county bond plans while local leaders formed committees to push road improvements.

William Hodges Mann Virginia Carlin Scout Cara The Washington Post Fairfax County Pender Yeaterday Oh Ceavign William Ig Mann Aor iV Irquiie TF Alety Lat Lassington Orenase Mann Providence W Long Censterville John D Garrett Lae M Hall

Roanoke Groups Form Good Roads Association

A Roanoke Roanoke Va enthu siastic gathering formed a permanent national Highway and good roads association with a 30 member executive committee. Mayor Cutchin urged council support for funds. Delegates will attend a National Highway Association meeting in Winston-Salem. Local sponsors include the Chamber of Commerce and Roanoke Railway interests. In Charlotte NC a man, Herman Beattie, was killed when his arm was torn from his shoulder by cotton gin belting.

Roanoke Washington Post Cutching Winston Salem Hghney Association Reancks Joel H. Cutchin Seltort Qustraan Mrest Comalites J . M. Hanne Street Comeitter Trosnets Coesty Stephen ‘Tuasher aUpervieere D Feegintn Mr Greenwood Cave Spring F Chamber of Commerce Angel Provident Ak Rivet Birentana JP Woods Coungel Moanoke Oty Bates JC | Comey Co Lousiors JC Pietburn Charlotte NC Herman Thomas Beattie Paw Creek Township

Son killed while learning electrical engineering in Idaho plant

Clifford Brainerd 18, son of E F Brainerd of 1410 G St NW, was electrocuted at the Telluride Power Company plant in Grace Idaho while receiving technical instruction in electrical engineering. His father sent funds for his return home. telegrams confirmed his death as his body was sent east. Services expected Monday at Chevy Chase home with burial in oth Creek Cemetery.

Brainerd Syd Newe Son Washington Telluride Power Plant Grace Clifford—Brainerd E F. Bramerd G Street Northwest Telluride Power Company Grave Idaho L. A. Junn Power Company Chevy Chase Oth Creek Eltyside Company Ciya McBrainerd Bow Hind Statnerd Emerson Telluride Cliffora Scuttord LL Nunn Waa

Denies Influencing Jury in Federal Court Hearing

In Asheville a federal court convened to probe Deputy Marshal Ramsey over alleged improper remarks to the jury in the Bresse-Dickerson case. Ramsey denied making any statements attributed in affidavits by Jurors Garren and Norton. Garren repeated that Ramsey said Areese and Dickerson were as guilty as hell. He also testified Ramsey claimed if the jury failed to agree the judge would hold them for a week or ten days and retry the case. Norton was delayed by a railroad wreck and could not attend. Other jurors said they did not hear such conversations.

Asheville Woc Ramsey Bresse-Dickerson Bank Garren Norton Ram Jsley Areese Dickerson Kkamsey Ramsey and Garrea

Tourney at Inwood Fair crowns Berkeley queen of beauty

Large crowds attended the Berkeley County Fair at Inwood with about 12 000 on site to witness a beauty pageant. Ivy Horner of Arden was crowned queen, with Tacy Grant of Berryville as maid of honor and Olive Pinger of Morgan County among the award winners.

Misas Homer Washington Post Martingburs Berkeley County Inwood Jefferson Brederick Clarke Berkeley Reculteq Ag Firat Turner Ivy Horne

Three Salutes for Mexico at Hampton Roads

Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk on Sept 18 describes a grand naval pageant in Hampton Roads. Morelos and nineteen allied ships, including fourteen battleships and five cruisers, fired national salutes at sunrise noon and sunset to honor Mexico’s 99th anniversary of the republic. Offbiders and dignitaries toured the Morelos as ships and crews prepared for ongoing celebrations and related events in Lewes and New York.

Tos Washinston Rom Norfolk Hampton Roaus Morelos Amertes Mexico Mexican Republic Buna Hampton Roads Navy Army Montana Uo Lewes Del New York Argyle

Biaz Threatens Rioters' Independence Day Review Opening Congress

Biaz issues a stern warning as troops review and Congress opens amid Independence Day celebrations. Leaders from the nation and military-linked groups prepare for possible unrest while officials urge restraint and order.

Mentan Congress

Quest for King Cole Reveals Secret Identity Speculation

The Washington Post reports a secret identity for King Cole awaiting reveal on Sunday morning. Jiggers, the Jester, sent a wireless message from Mexico City noting the king’s procession plans amid pest carnival preparations and bets on the monarch’s identity. Five dollars in gold awaits identity clues.

Jiggers Pest Cole Washington Post Britain Gole King Abrist Jtz- 5 Izern Iing Mexico City Mexico Republic Diaz Gross Efaz Legislatora Hi Paso

The King's Mighty Pipe and Smoke Guard Plans

A fragmented account describes a royal plan involving a powerful pipe and a smoke grinder called the royal whim diddle. The resulting dense vapor would conceal the king, aid his ascent to a chariot of state, and embellish a barge in the tidal basin with gilt stools for Beck and Puff. Court attendants will wear bright livery as part of a bodyguard detail, while Jiggers boasts of his own flamboyant attire.

Hia Myane Beck

Hufty Pare Goes Over in District Supreme Court

The case of Mrs Mary Page Hufty against local attorney Malcolm Hufty was postponed by Judge Stafford. George P Hoover said he needed time to prepare an answer with affidavits, and Henry E Davis consented to the delay. The matter was continued to September 2, with custody arrangements discussed and the children to be delivered to their mother, with return to the court’s jurisdiction later.

Washington Post R C Wilson Wilson Company Napoleon Hill Automo Ile College of Washington Post Alexandria Carlin Judge Mann Hill Fairfax Washington Goa Mary Page Hufty Malcolm Hufty Stafford District Supreme Court George P Hoover Hufty Henry E Davis Davis Hutty Falls Church Va

Birthday Kinship of Taft and Diaz Noted

The article notes a close birthday link between President Taft and President Diaz. It observes their anniversaries fall near September 15, suggesting a shared significance in timing and an idea that events at El Vaso might be moved earlier from October 10 to September 15.

Taft Diaz Diaz Ag United States EL Vaso

Churchman verdict stands in Fairfax suit

Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denies writ of error in Elizabeth Churchman versus Charles B Churchman case. Jury awarded $3,000 in the breach of contract suit. the couple had lived together since 17 and produced nine children, four dead. Churchman provided for the woman and children, but settlement talks failed.

Fairfax Braunton Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Elizabeth Churchman Feraus Charles B Churchman Circuit Court of Fairfax County Uved Churchman

State-wide liquor ban urged for Virginia legislature

Rev John A Taylor and Rep C Bascom Slemp say a state wide prohibition push will be presented in the next Virginia General Assembly. Petitions would circulate in every precinct after the November election to submit the issue to a public vote next year. Speaker Byrd notes no liquor legislation will be considered in the upcoming session.

Washington Post Richmond Virginia Roanoke C Bascom Slemp John A Taylor Taylor Hichmond Byrd

Woodward Denies Authorship of Chicken Regulation

Health Officer Dr William Woodward faced criticism from critics and Poultry Association supporters. He stated the District invited public protest, promised to register complaints, and noted he was not the father of the regulation though he drafted it at the request of the Commissioners and Corporation Counsel.

Mm Anaywer Wiliam Woodward Tisteidt Protective Poultry Association de Woodward Protective Poultry Agiatiation Cmeer Thomas Thie

Pastor and Teen Disappear in Abduction Case

In Waukegan Illinois on September 16 Rev Wallage M Stuckey pastor of the Christian church of Williamsburg Kansas and writer of the Williamsburg Star is jailed for abducting Lorena Sutherland a 16 year old daughter of a wealthy farmer. The girl who dyed hair to disguise herself will testify against the preacher. Stuckey deserted his family on July 12 and later joined the girl in Chicago where she bleached her hair and disguised as his daughter. They traveled to Williamsburg where authorities arrested them after suspicion rose.

Waukegan, DL Wallage M Stuckey Stuckey Williamsburg Sutherland Chicago Walkegan Miss Sutherland Mr ‘Morgan Sherif Griffin

Cardinal to Officiate at Our Lady of Victory Ceremony

Cardinal Givvans will dedicate the corner stone of the Church of Our Lady of Victory at Mew Cut and Condwt roads Sunday at 3 PM. He arrives in Washington around 1 PM and travels with Rev Father M F Yongling and Harry Orme to Valley View farm, where he will preach at the Apostolic Mission House. The event includes Monsignor Mackin and Father Mallon among others. the church will reuse parts of the old Sixth and B station structure.

Cardinal Givvans Church of Our Lady of Victory Washington M F Yongling Harry Orme Valley View Farm Alexander Porter Payrye Alexander P Doyle Brook Oihee Monsignor Mackin Lpaut's Father Mallon St Annes Tenallytown Father Yingling Westminster County Catholic University Qip- Bone Baltimore

Affinity Earle Home Again After Monroes Run In

TheAffinity Earle returns to Monroe from abroad amid a village welcome fiasco. The artist Parle once linked with Miss Gertrude Dunn of Chicago faced scandal when he left Monroe in August. Dunn returned to the United States, and Barle reappears unseen, avoiding interviews about his ties to Dunn. The caretaker met him at the summer home station and drove him away in a carriage, after which he secluded himself.

Posctad Washington Middletown Monroe Ferninand Planey Harle Sonrae Parle Julia Kutgner Barle Barle Hag Gertrude Duell Dunn Chicago Paria Miss Duns

Mrs Nelson Morris Dies From Car Crash Injuries

Fontainebleau sept 1 Mrs Morris widow of Nelson Morris of Chicago died today from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Fontainebleau on Sept 16. Accompanied by sister Mrs Wolf private secretary Lashelle and a maid she was traveling from Paris to Geneva when a heavy wagon loaded with brick caused the driver to swerve. Mrs Morris was hurled from a front seat. only she was injured. Her body to be sent to America.

Fontainebleau Brance Mrs Morris Nelson Morris Chicago Morris Morrie America

Sheds Needles After Years Narrative

Terre Haute Ind Sept 16 Mr Leute Coordes of this city a serious rendition as the result of swallowing a paper of needles six years ago Mire Coordes a trained nurse was holding the needles between her lips when another nurse tickled her The shock made her swallow the needles Within a few months two needles worked out of her body and after years she had no further trouble A few months ago she began to have severe hemorrhages which grew worse until ten days ago when needles began to work out of various parts of her body The seventeenth had been taken out.

Mre. Coordes Nurao Terre Haute Ind Yast

Richmond jury hears employer liability ruling in damage case

In Richmond Virginia today Judge Tudge Ingram instructs a jury in a law and equity court over a $10,000 damage wall case between T A Lowry and WS Forbes Co. The ruling states that when an employee knowingly denies danger, the employer is relieved of liability for injuries suffered during employment unless the employee complains or explicitly seeks compensation.

Washington Post Richmond Va Tudge Ingram Law and Equity Court T. A Lowry WS Forbes & Co Tov Ag ‘Jong

Gubernatorial Nominees Named for October 1

Special to The Worthington Poet from Peersbury Virginia dated September 16 reports the gubernatorial race narrows to John J Owen and G Wing of Bay Prince Halward Comity. A district convention is set for October 1 to nominate a successor for Judge Mann in the Senate, with counties including Prince Edward Nottoway Amelis Lunenburg and Cumberland in the district.

Worthington Peersbury Mead Nowinee Prince Edward Nottoway Amelis Lunenburg Cuimberland John J Owen G . Wing Bay Prince Halward Sid Late Waodson Cumberland County Mann Senate

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