Dutch Take New York Decorations Begin Crowded Welcome
The parade of Dutch and allied fleets in New York marks a grand celebration with Admiral von Rogaler declining to press precedence over British admiral Bir Seymour and Admiral von Koester. Officials say precedence should be decided by the date of appointment. The city fills with crowds, ships, and a festive air as celebrations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
von Rogaler
Navy Department
New York
Seymour
Ped Gross
von Koestler
Taft Recommends Banking Reform Guided by Monetary Commission
President Taft is reported to back banking and currency measures guided by the National Monetary Commission. If the commission delays, no radical changes are predicted from the December message. Speaker Cannon opposes a central bank but may not oppose administration-supported measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
National Monetary Commission
Cannon
Issye
American Bshkers Association
Monetary Commission
Court martial on disaster at Portsmouth Navy yard
Naval Constructor John G Tawresey and five crew members of the tug Lug Nezinscott faced court martial over the August 17 wreck off Cape H, which killed four. The charges include negligence against Tawresey and a serious charge of abandoning crew including their captain who clung to wreckage. Named crew members are Frank Hitter, George Pratt, William Fitzgerald, Vernon Tulussett, and Charles Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
John G Tawresey
Nezinscott
Cape O
William P Cronin
Tawresty
Hitter
George H Pratt
Wiliam H Fitzgerald
Vernon F Tulussett
Charles & Underwood
Sanders Takes Tariff Job in Chicago Board Appointment
Chicago Sept. A BH Sanders announced acceptance of President Taft's invitation to join the new tariff commission board. Formal acceptance sent to Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh. Possible early organization meeting planned in Weston for board setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheago
BH Sanders
Ihcago
Board of Tani
Iy Tranklin MacVeagh
Westston
Fleet Leaves Roadstead in Gunpowder Burn Battle Practice
The American fleet under Admiral Kenroudera sails from Connecticut bound for Hampton Roads after a celebratory ceremony in New York. The operation includes heavy practice in target shooting and maneuvers, with reports stating more than 5,750,000 in gunpowder burned. The battleship Lowslana suffered damage and could not rise, delaying the flotilla. The fleet is to enter New York Bay with anchors set. Montana remains at Lewes awaiting sea, and the Mexican transport Morelos carries Captain Manuel Castelloa to join the pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenroudera
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Hudson Patton
Ile
Mississippi
New
Nebraska
New Jersey
Rhode
Ohio
Kansan Gorga
Missouri
North Carolina
Montara
New York
Satem
Crester
New York Bay
Montana
Lewes
Xuntoat
Morelos
Manuel Castellaova
Hammpton Roads
Ralaya
Capes
Hudson Siltun
Tne
Clay Bust on 12 Cent Stamp Promised by Post Office
The 12 cent stamp to portray a bust rather than a full portrait of Henry Clay is planned for U S usage with the design echoing the old style. Huntington Wilson and William Phillips will represent the United States at the Hudson Fulton celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PostoMice
George Mashington
Jas
Henry Clay
Ines
Clay
U & At
Huntington Wilson
Wiliam Phillips
United States
Jewel robbery loots Larchmont cottage of Miss Shirley
Special to The Washington Post reports a major theft at Miss G Shirley's Beach Avenue cottage in Larchmont. Jewelry valued in the Thirteen diamonds. Rings, bracelets, chains, pins, watches, and gold pieces including emeralds sapphires and amethysts were taken. The loot is linked to James G Wilson Manufacturing NY with a rewards offer for recovery. Police received a Ward & Co circular dated September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Larchmont
Ward & Co, Investigatore
Philadelphia
Wilson Cottage
Beach Avenue
G. Shirley
Jewela deloyed jto J @ Wilson
James G Wilson ‘Manufacturing Company
West Twenty Ninth Street
New York
False Friend Kills Traffaldi in Ohio Valley Unwritten Law Case
Syesid reports to The Washington Post from Wheeling West Virginia that Joseph Traffaldi shot and killed Cefati after Cefati allegedly attacked Traffaldi and his wife. Traffaldi fled, returned home, found Cefati assaulting his wife, and fired his revolver. He believes the grand jury will not indict him under unwritten law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syesid
Washington Post
Wheeling
W Va
Joseph ‘Traffaldi
Piney Torks
Nick Cafaidi
Cefati
Traffaldi
Bracking
Lefaldi
Fraffordi
Cefaldi
Baptists Plan Education Institute in Oak Fort Fayette WV
West Virginia Baptists announce plans to establish an educational institution at Oak Fort Fayette. Initial structures will cost estimated totals and construction to begin this year. An annual endowment of about 100000 is projected to support operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
West Virginia
Oak Ft Fayette County
Johnson the People’s Governor of Minnesota and West Virginia
Biographical sketch of Gov. Johnson highlighting his nonpartisan appointments, reform of insurance, repeal ideas on fellow servant law, stance against corporate political influence, and leadership during strikes. Notes his campaigns, tariff views, and personal life with Eleanor Preston.
Virginia Obituary Roundup Records Local Marriages
Richmond saw Miss Mamie J Hunt wed Charles W Gkinner in Rockville with Rev White of the Baptist Church officiating. Robert L Schoots married Annie L Longest in Exaex county at Tap kahannuck by Rev G Bradley. Henry S Shipp wed Vos Waddy in Puersburg with Rev Clark. John W Butler, former lieutenant of Petersin Police, dies at 66. widow Dra Laure Butler survives. Mrs. F T Tucker dies in Collier Hewdins residence.
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Richmond
Mamle J Hunt
Charles W Gkinner
Leesburg
Rockville
S . White
The
Baptist Church
Appahendock
Robert
L. Schoots
Annie L Longest
Exaex County
Tapsahannuck
Bradley
Louisa
Henry S Shipp
Vos Waddy
J. W Addy
Clark
Puersburg
Johnn W Butler
Petersin T
Dra
Laure Butler
Fannton .Tucker
Collier Hewidns
Weather conditions and storm warnings across the Gulf region
The report describes a hurricane threatening the Gulf of Mexico area with warnings extended to the Louisiana coast and upper Atlantic states. It notes winds from gale to hurricane force, warnings shifting from hurricane to tropical storm, and widespread unsettled weather across northern regions with notable temperature readings and rainfall data.
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SgDegs. of Agriculture
Ae Ing
Ailentis Ant
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Middle Gult
Weeslop
Trent
Michigan
Xortha
Borklen
Lemperstre
Wly
Virginia Capes
Virginia Capes Whitn Els
England
Ailantie
Gulf Coast
Washesay
Tusadar
Svncrus
Primitive Baptist church centennial in Virginia marked by 3200 speakers
The 1808 Primitive Baptist Church at Timper Ride, Frederick County, was dedicated in a ceremony led by Elder RH Pittman with 3200 attendees. Separate items note a child’s near fatal fall in Charlottesville, various county church and society meetings, and local educational and agricultural concerns.
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Timper Ride
Frederick County
RH Pittman
Turay
Oscar J. Murray
Southern Railway
Charlottesville
California Man Impersonates Army Lieutenant Faces Fraud Charge
Donald Thompson, charged with fraud for impersonating Lt Earl McFarland, appeared before U S Commissioner Stephenson in Norfolk. Indicted in Los Angeles, he waived exam, requested immediate extradition to California, and pressed for bail. He argued for blanket, mail access, and freedom from outside scrutiny as he awaits transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatleyf
Stephenson
Los Angeles
Big Pall
Thompson
California
Cumberland Club in Receiver's Hands
Special to Tas Washlosten Cumberland Md Sept 2 On petite jog local plumbers to whom a bill is owing Judge Henderson appoints Harry R Donelly receiver for the Cumberland Club the most prominent social organization in the city Its membership is composed of leading professionals and businessmen The club recently remodeled quarters on Peel Street and is said to be indebted to others for large sums Assets include furniture fixtures bar equipment pool tables and members dues.
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Tas Washlosten
Eso Cumberland Md
Henderson Teans
Harry R Donelly
Tor
Cumberland Club
Ize
Lhat
Mar
Division on inviting Taft to address Virginia Baptists
The Virgin Baptist Association in Norfolk opposes a united invitation to President Taft to speak in Portsmouth on November 9. Baptist pastors split on whether to extend a formal invitation, with concerns over doctrinal principles and the presidency’s participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Baptist
United
Norfolk Va
Taft
Virginia Baptist
Portsmouth
Truividuais
Washington
Int and Waterways
Resemer
Woman Dead of Pellagra in City Hospital
Mrs Buena Dinkins of Charlotte Nee Sept 21 died at Presbyterian Hospital this morning from pellagra the disease progressing with symptoms including rash on hands feet and ankles internal inflammation and swollen tongue. She showed no pain but was emaciated and very weak. Physicians are nonplussed with several other cases under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Nee
Buena Dinkins
Presbyterian Hospital
Vince
Coal Land Tax Reduction Case Highlights Mineral Value Limits
Special to The Washington Post from September 2 reports the Briar Mountain Coal and Coke Company declining a higher assessed value based on mine production potential. The case involved 1367 acres of mineral rights and 47512 acres of fee simple land later leased. The Board of Review proposed valuations of $9 per mineral acre and $16 per fee acre, while the ruling found the assessment excessive, underscoring limits on valuing coal property by productive power alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxhigton Post
W .S
Mikmnaoy
Eindge Wilkineon
Briar Mountain Coat and Coke Company
Fee
Glén Alam Con Company
Ex A Ane
Young Man Sent Home After Horse Theft Case
In Willamaport Pa on September 20 J T Rod Aingon a Manchester Wa youth saved from penitentiary by his father Gentry arrival. He and Harry Carew were arrested for horse theft. Carew confessed the youth was not guilty, claiming he was the thief and Robinson merely accompanied him. Judge Hert heard they were first offenders. Carew got three years, Robinson returned home with his father.
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Gov Johnson
Hhe
New England
Taft
Boston
Elenore Preston
St Peter
Specter
Washington Cw
Willamaport
J T Rod Aingon
Manchester
Gentry
Harry Carew
Carew
Feaurt
Robinson
Cheaterfields County
Hert
Burkeville Mayor Guilty in Mail Blackmail Plot
Burkeville mayor Eby was convicted by a federal jury of using the mails to attempt blackmail the plea was over a demand for 1600 to avoid blowing up railroad property sentences deferred. Also notes on Captain J F Barber’s death in Salisbury N C and Charles Mc Donald’s body found near Keyser West Virginia with suspected suicide.
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McCrea
Philadelphia
Abram Co
Burkeville
Pennsylvania Failroad
United States
Washington Pont Keyser
Charles McDonald
Detty
Potomac
Bristol Local Option Ruling Allows Virginia Residents to Vote
Judge Kelly in Bristol Virginia holds local option liquor election valid despite nonresidents voting. Virginia residence may be retained for voting intent. appeals noted to Virginia Supreme Court. Saloons may open. prohibitionists file petition to corporate court for a new local option vote.
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Bristol
Kelly Incorporation
Virginia
Supreme Court of Virginia
Kelly Sristey
Charlevesvile Va Sen
Sudge Sinciair
Army Orders Detail Promotions and Dismissals Across Posts
The notice lists numerous officers including Capt Hanson B Black Regering Seok MaMa and Ltsa Geor George Fo Guald Taltteh among ranks from artillery to medical corps. It notes deaths such as Mrs Brown and Stanley D B Embick, mentions assignments in Washington county and Beaver Creek, and records promotions and examinations for fitness and duty across the department.
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Legres
Capt
Hanson
Black
Seok MaMa
Sunneo
Rears
Eh Brown
Brown
Sam
Church of God
Lem
George Fo Guald Taltteh
Nipueat
Onder Dent
Tarde
Amie
Marcellus H Paket
Mi Thorpeon
Church of God College
Windsny
Stanley DB
Embick
Hoffman
Woonsboro
Coeny
Albert Stiek
Washington County
Porte Lieut Col Boats
Jalus Washingon
Beaver Creek
Promaion
Toba
Hagerstown
James IM
Robert B
Grazbe
Stephen
Licensed to Marry In Obscure Nebraska and West Virginia
A fragmentary OCR list records marriages and couples from various counties and towns including Olblan Nebraska Capon Springs West Virginia and Peccenturg Virginia with names such as Marry Leer Lita Yowilkos and Rev William Aldridge plus Juba Mo Waters Emma H and Louise Mirch among others. The text also references a public event at Macita to watch a savage cube and mentions multiple date-like strings and scattered surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leer
Marge Firon
Res Igcatue
Macita
Savage Cube
Marrs
Cole Greate
Retina Jobo O McCarthy
Emma H
Deine
Bourias
Eagar
Mary
Nanchentar
Aga Laughlin
Fletcher
Ethel
Dunlop
Capon
MeLaugtto
Nionn*Ware
Mary Ware
Willey Westray
William A Hudson
Maggie Evans
Rey JB McLannguo
W. Raven Oy Sand
Wilkereon
Norma George Pickett
Ella Jennings
Wee Garounera
Frank Young
Estelle
Dodson
Davenport
Itisenor
George Wiareie
Toseph “Palieer
Orders to Naval Officers Reach Far Flung Posts
Orders to naval officers list transfers and promotions for lieutenants and ensigns across several stations. Rex Imuer and others move to New Jersey and Montana while assignments include Tona Island and Mackacite. The memo notes names such as Lieut JD Wilaca and Ensign HF Emerma with destination details.
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Rex Imuer
Axbey K Soup
New
Jeree
JD Wilaca
Jereay
Eirfield
Montana
Energen OW Lee
HF Emerma
Movement of Naval Vessels Arrived at Vicksburg and San Francisco
Movements list ships arriving and sailing between Atlantic and Pacific stations. Vicksburg San Francisco Cavite Nagasaki and Hongkong routes show Macdonough Thornton Tingey Wilkes and others as listed. Names include Greenovia Greenville St Louis Chesapeake Hampton Roads Norfolk and Charleston among various ports and fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonough Thornton Tinger
Wilkes
Vicksburg
Aterenda Ar Avioik
Inguls
Franeteo Tuctin
San Macdonough
Thornton Tingsy
Greenria
Cuattaanoga
Cavite
Macdonough
Thornton Ting
Satcher
Vicksture
Macdurough Thoaion Tingey
Wickabu
Greenville
Les St Louk
San Peem
San Francisco
Paice
Ea Cy tleGsh Tareawwle Viper
Plunger
Oreter Hey
van Fork Worden Blakely Shabeick Rockies
Sielvgham
Biddle
Dupont and Porter
Weabington
Hampton
Ross Abarenda
Hampton Roads
R Nortel Mantonoush
Thornint Tings
Greesville
Heleme Ayk
Charleston
Cleveland
Denver
Gulventon
Hongkong
Carita
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National Monetary Board
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Hudson
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Kaion Wine Co
Misa GZ
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J G. Wilson
Lang
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Hanover
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Albemarle County
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Patriotic Order Sons of America
Colonial Beach
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Roanoke
T V Ivey
Petersburg
WF. Bennett
Thomas W McCaul
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W HH Fretwell
Eledctel
Winsele
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United_ Stated
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Burley Tobacco Society
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Plahtesa
Frischtouth
Bro & Co
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Phladelphia
Norfolk
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Fainor
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J F Barber
Lansbury
Wakhtagten
Sahabury NC
J . Barber
Sahaburys
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Mile
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Vottra
Tennessee
Lyon
Am Cereal Limited
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Battle Creek, Mich
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