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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1909

Page

40

Water pageant and old king cole parade at Potomac park

A Washington pageant sequence features intermissions, dances, and a water pageant in Potomac park with Old King Cole and his court visiting the Post Building and Capitol. Royal procession, Dance of the Nations by 590 playground children, canoes and decorated boats, fireworks, and a night parade along the Potomac, with naval bands and motorboats in view.

Washington Rome Ffundreda Dave Regina Neon Potomac Cale Coocia New Washington Bend Pennsyvania Avenue Capitol Post Building White House Potomac Park Ol King Cole America England Ireland Otlock Aquechet Bridge Highway Bridge John C. Freemont Yenterdey Old King Cole Bremont Staid Tol Trent Premont

NODROUTH AT TODAY'S FETE IN POTOMAC PARK

Spectators at the Big Post regatta and carnival will be cooled by ice donated by the American Ice Company through Samuel A. Kimberly. Thirty barrels, split for afternoon and evening use, were placed along the Potomac park with cups attached to prevent infection. Federal official Francis Gillen oversees barrel relays to ensure the water serves attendees promptly and safely. Virginia Supreme Court appeal arguments concerning Virginia Portland Cement Company et al. were submitted.

American Ice Company Ile Samuel A. Kimberly Eoland Potomine Park Totomac Francis Gillen Col. Cosby Federal Burdinsa and Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Washington Post Staunton Virginis Virginia Portland Cement Seal Bhirkey Kirby

Instructions to Motorboat Contestants

All baste must report to the clerk of the course at the starting line near Easleys Point at least thirty minutes before their race. The clerk will issue numbers and handicap.

Baste Easleys Point

Racing Rules for Starts and Course Demarcations

The rules state starts must be from a standstill with engine running. A preparatory gun fires three minutes after the start gun. Boats start by handicap with a flag on the bow, time lost for touching or fouling involves penalties. Anchors or warps may not aid when fouled. to continue, only the used anchor or warp may be taken on. Races run through the draw of two bridges with proper port starboard rules. Descriptions detail distances and buoys for three named races and their middle-channel points.

Royal Court On Land Outlook Pleases Monarch

Bulletin reports the monarch declares reception arrangements all he could wish. description of torpedo boats, decorations, and royal costumes as he plans a land reception at six, with guards and a golden throne, awaiting loyal subjects and a historic public greeting in Washington. special note from Luray about the first woman notary in the county, Ruth Redwich.

Wulletin Okimoriasch Ofamleth Tevetey Wriphington Potomac Washington Luray Weahington Gove -Awangon Bes Ruth Redwich M. T. Bedwich Sha

Rich man denied bail in fatal mercury murder case

Special to The Weshington ras reports Everett Sayre, wealthy Parkerburg merchant, is held for the grand jury after being charged with first degree murder in the alleged poisoning of his wife by mercurial compounds. Judge refused bail.

Weshington Parkersburg Everett Sayre Justlee Butheher

Little Mazie Stakes Race At Regatta In Alexandria

Washington Post Dispatch from Durba u notes Little Mazie stakeboat and Tropic Vale are favored for long distance races in today’s regatta. Alexandria teams, led by Her Wart C. Keight and Frank C. Spinks, expect to win Post trophies. Locals tested engines yesterday and plan to sail for Washington at 4 PM, while others gather at Twenty first Street Gorgetown at 11 for signaling and racing.

Washington Post Durbau E ‘Ol King Street Alexeparin Lguneh “Little Mafia Herwart C. Keight Frank C. Spinks Ghd Post Gtake Washington Getty Alexandria Alexandria -First Chintestanta Gooretown

Verdict Denies Writ in Virginian Appeal

The Virginia Court of Appeals at Staunton refuses a writ of error in the case of Brendeth Churchman vs Charlee Churchman. A circuit court verdict awards $9,000 in a contract dispute after a long delay in marriage plans. Meanwhile obituaries note the death of Mrs Vertinds and other local confirmations near Alexandria and Fairfax counties.

Virginia Court of Appeals Court‘of Appeals Virginis Staunton Cape of Brendeth Charlee Pairtax County Napera Luman Fairfax County Alexandria

Religious convention in Maryland Delaware and District

Roy Miller of Thia City elected president for the Maryland Delaware and District area. The Washington Bost reports the Suction Minsionary Chiron Rociety meeting in Hagerstown and the convention at Emoor Hall. Delegates include Rev. George AL Miter and Rev. George B. Townsend with J T Stuart as corresponding secretary. Reports show 605 enrollment and $142.15 from Sonny schools. memorial service for J A Thompson. Internal delegates to State Baptist Idolation. Women’s Board of Directors elected: President Mrs J J Rotomeo Baltimore. Vice President Mrs George W Townsend Hagerstown. recording secretary Mrs H E Keipp. corresponding secretary Mrs W Crawford Baltimore. treasurer Mrs Helen B Irland Baltimore.

Roy Miller Thia City Maryland Delaware Hagératown Chiron Rociety Claware Dietrich Sarenise George AL Miter Washington George B. Townsend Hagerstown AL Ae Abeer Sonny Vachools Convareionn Slan Bible School J. @& Thompson Washington, DC Pat Soy Pusey Anne Foundares Chile Ian Church Emoor Hall Pater Alnstieial B. Flaskins Baltimore Baltionore Enriatian ‘Women’s Board of Byrons J. J. Rotomeo Georga W Townsend H. EK. Keipp Pernors Mire W. Crawford Bletimore Treamater Migs Helen B. Iraland Beltimore

Tedanto Dead and the State Died in Address

Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of a man named Thornton at his house and reference a misreported record, a marriage sanctioned by military authority, and a later constitutional measure. The text mentions Thornton, his wife, and children, with unclear ages and context.

Thor North Carolina Thornton Dole Wite Tie

AIFS SONIOR FROM HAWAII 4 svanhager, Tomormy

A garbled report from Hawaii mentions individuals and places like Bernina and Feais, with scattered names and actions unclear in the OCR text. The fragment hints at a social or travel context but lacks coherent events or details to summarize definitively.

Local Court Notes From Fractured OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text shows legal counsel mentions Bras and Sokq P. Poe with courtroom references. Unclear entities and roles hinder full reconstruction of case or jurisdiction details.

P. Poe

Will Ride On Good Roads Across Northern States

An automobile tour will take a party of president of Farmers' Unions from Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma over gunk roads through New Jersey New Hampshire Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut and New York. The event departs from the Barlevue Stratford Hotel Philadelphia on Tuesday September 2 under the auspices of Frederick Gilkyson, chairman of the New Jersey highway commission.

Washington New York Yonteum Farmers’ Unions Tegea Axktinas Lousiana Okishome New Jersey New Hempshir Rhode Triang Massachuegtta Con- Hecticut Barlevue-Stratford Philadelphia Frederick Gilkysin

Rules For Official Boats At Sea Wall Patrol

Historic fragment describes regulations for official boats within five miles of the seawall, authorizing patrols and duties, along with arrestees Thompson and Wis, charged with concealing a weapon and disorderly conduct after a disturbance at 185 59 28 street.

Thompson del Ra Otleteaan Jones Agetiwee Vthe Thampeon Gastae Wan War Ward

Murder mystery trials unfold in Suffolk county area

A Suffolk county political reader remains a key witness as authorities probe a murder of a man found shot near his Centrel Isttp home. Wife Mrs Nelson and boarder Augustus Schwartz provide testimony while coroner Savage queries her alibi and considers jealousy as motive. The case involves a note of attempted concealment and a horse carriage scene with buckshot impact.

New York Mra Irving J. Nelan Suffolk Ragard Nelson Augustus Schwarts Nelsons Savage Eleo Quantiones

Receivership End In Sight For Norfolk Southern

Norfork Va October reports indicate informed circles expect the Norfolk and Southern Railway receivership to end soon as stockholders and financial interests align. Judge Wadditt set dates for hearings on the Luet Company application, signaling a potential closing of the court order.

Heston Norfolk Southern Norfolk and Southern Lruet Wadditt United ‘Atates District Court Fe Jetober

Licensed To Wed In Chaotic Heath Office Record

A scrambled health office record lists individuals including Shae Baad Viet Tyson Bausie and Muha Betty Ac dod Sareaterie with scattered details. Names appear with ages and statuses such as Maria Pratthhom 25 seeking marriage with Risks Buin 3 and Reverend Galiverwng in a tangled, partially legible registry with unclear dates or locations.

Shae Baad Viet Tyson Bausie Muha Betty Biviet Seaton Bivara Nana Farle la Barty Wiliam Jy Ned -Mery J Joseps Gang Gacee Dennis Ane Sern Bamps Maria ‘Sim Phedl Dell ‘Bobet

Bloody Angle monument plan by Virginia commission at Gettysburg

The Virginia Gettysburg monument committee met twice in Richmond seeking a site at the Bloody Angle for a Virginia troops monument. Senators Daniel and Swanson were named to lead efforts to secure a suitable location and coordination with officials.

Virginian Commission Gettysburg Washington Post Richmond United States Baines Gamith Daniel Sor Swanson Goa Virginia

Local Rowing Meet Missed Details

Fragmentary OCR notes show boat classes and times for a rowing event. Items include motorboat eight miles, 1280p mn. motorhost eight miles, 240 Pp. Suttior eight-oared shells. intermediate angle at 3:00 p m. Gance missed doubles.

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