Dutch Take New York Decorations and Crowds Gather for Parade
The New York harbor celebration marks the Dutch visit with Admiral von Rogaler declining to press precedence over British Admiral Seymour. Dutch and American officials prepare to resolve rank by commission dates while crowds throng Manhattan streets and waterfront viewing areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
von Rogaler
Navy Department
New York
Seymour
Ped Gross
von Koestler
Taft Seeks Banking Reform Guided by Monetary Commission
President Taft plans banking and currency changes influenced by the National Monetary Commission. If the commission delays its report this winter, no radical changes are expected from the December message. Speaker Cannon opposes a central bank but may not block administration favored measures. Cannon’s remarks to the American Bankers Association are seen as personal views, not a pledging stance against monetary commission recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
National Monetary Commission
Cannon
Issye
American Bshkers Association
Monetary Commission
Court Martial Opens Over Tugwreck Deaths in Portsmouth
Naval Constructor John G Tawresey and five crew members of the Lug Nezinscott appeared before a court martial in Portsmouth on September 2. The trial concerns a tugwreck on August 17 that killed four men, with charges of neglect against Tawresey and abandoning several personnel including the captain. Crew members named include Frank Hitter, George Pratt, William Fitzgerald, Vernon Tulussutt, 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 Accepts Tariff Post in Taft Administration
A. H. Sanders of Chicago accepted President Taft’s invitation to join the new tariff commission board. Telegrams show tentative acceptance sent to Secretary Franklin MacVeagh, with plans for an early organizational meeting possibly in Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheago
BH Sanders
Ihcago
Board of Tani
Iy Tranklin MacVeagh
Westston
Fleet Leaves Roadstead For Hampton Roads Maneuver
A fleet sailed from Connecticut for a naval exercise at Hampton Roads. Admirals and officers hailed the departure as a major display of naval power. The carrier Lowslana suffered damage during maneuvers and the anchor was not recovered. The Montana will join the parade off Lewes Delaware and the Morelos, under Capt Manuel Castelloa, will participate in the New York pageant in the Hudson.
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 Stamp Departs From Washington Plan
The 22 cent stamp chosen for the Post Office Department is not a Washington portrait but a bust of Henry Clay. The new stamp will mirror the old style with a Clay bust and the phrase US Postage. The design places Twelve Cents in white capitals with the Arabic number 12 beside it. Huntington Wilson and William Phillips will represent the United States government at the Hudson Fulton celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En York
Ansterdam
New Yak
Netherlands
Higdon Fulton
Naet Nieuw
Amsterdam
den Wilhelmina
Antler
New York
Tel
Magntnila Rt
Allan
PostoMice
George Mashington
Jas
Henry Clay
Ines
Clay
U & At
Huntington Wilson
Wiliam Phillips
United States
Jewel Robbery Loots Miss Shirley Larchmont Cottage
Special to The Washington Post reports a major jewel theft at Miss G Shirley’s cottage on Beach Avenue Larchmont. The haul, tied to J G Wilson of New York, includes a large array of rings, bracelets, pins, chains, and other gold and gem pieces valued as a significant private collection. Police noted a secret circular from Ward & Co Philadelphia highlighting the burglary, with a reward offered for return of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa GZ
Shistey
Tongo Island Sound Colony
J G. Wilson
New York
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
False Friend Kills Man After Domestic Dispute
A chaotic Wheeling West Virginia police report details Joseph Traffaldi shooting and killing Nick Cefaldi after Cefaldi allegedly attacked Traffaldi's wife. Traffaldi, claiming unwritten law, plans to surrender to authorities, confident a grand jury will not indict him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syesid
Washington Post
Wheeling
W Va
Joseph ‘Traffaldi
Piney Torks
Nick Cafaidi
Cefati
Traffaldi
Bracking
Lefaldi
Fraffordi
Cefaldi
West Virginia Baptists plan Oak Fort Fayette educational institution
The Baptists of West Virginia will establish an educational institution at Oak Fort Fayette county. A few ware purchases are noted and building costs will be about $000N. Construction to begin this fair with an annual endowment of $100 000.
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Baptists of
West Virginia
Oak Ft Fayette County
Johnson of Minnesota and His Political Rise
A detailed portrait of Governor Johnson’s career from 1904 onward, outlining his reform of state insurance, the 2 cent fare law, nonpartisan appointments, and stance against corporate influence. It notes his role in ending the Venalia strike, his 1908 presidential bid dynamics, and personal life with Eleanor Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houves
Ishin
Shec le
Hla
Johnson
Amr
Hem
Nist
Venalia
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Monsota
Bre
Gay Johnson
Liagovinp
Bryan
Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond And Nearby Towns
Virginia obituaries note Miss Mamie J Hunt of Richmond and Charles W Gkin ner of Leesburg wed in Rockville by Rev. S White. Separately, Robert L Schoots and Annie L Longest wed in Exaex county. Henry S Shipp and Vos Waddy marry in Puersburg, and John W Butler, former Petersin t Police lieutenant, dies aged six. Mrs Fan ton Tucker dies in Collier Hewidns 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 Coast
Widespread hurricane force winds and tropical storm warnings affected the Gulf Coast and mid Atlantic regions. Reports describe the storm moving northward from the Gulf of Mexico toward the Atlantic coast with inland impacts across the central states and southern Canada.
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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 celebrated in Virginia
The old Primitive Baptist Church site in Timber Ride, Frederick County, where the first edifice was erected in 1808, was dedicated Sunday before 3200 people. Elder RH Pittman led services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timper Ride
Frederick County
RH Pittman
Turay
Oscar J. Murray
Southern Railway
Charlottesville
California Man Impersonates Army Lieutenant To Seek Bail
Donald Thompson, accused of fraud by posing as Lt Earl McFarland, appeared before United States Commissioner Stephenson in Norfolk. Indicted in Los Angeles, he waived examination, sought immediate extradition, and pressed to be bailed with government cover for travel costs. He complained about blanket access and privacy while awaiting transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatleyf
Stephenson
Los Angeles
Big Pall
Thompson
California
Cumberland Club Put In Receivership In Maryland
Special to Tas Washlosten Cumberland Md Sept 2 On petite jog local plumbers to whom a bill is owing Judge Henderson appoint Harry R Donelly receiver for the Cumberland Club the most prominent social organization in the city Membership composed of leading professional and business men The club has faced debt shortages and had remodeled its quarters on trade peel street making it a notable clubhouse in western Maryland Assets include furniture fixtures pool tables and box accounts of members dues
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Tas Washlosten
Eso Cumberland Md
Henderson Teans
Harry R Donelly
Tor
Cumberland Club
Ize
Lhat
Mar
Divided on Asking Taft Address to Virginia Baptists
The Virginia Baptist Association at Portsmouth opposes a unified invitation for President Taft to speak. Local pastors frame the issue around sectarian principles and postpone a formal invitation, noting no unified stance will be extended while Taft attends the waterways convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Baptist
United
Norfolk Va
Taft
Virginia Baptist
Portsmouth
Truividuais
Washington
Int and Waterways
Resemer
Woman dies of pellagra at Presbyterian Hospital
Mrs Buena Dinkins nee Charlotte Sept 21 died this morning at Presbyterian Hospital from pellagra the disease’s eighth year. She was brought in severely ill, with diarrhea and eruptions on hands feet and ankles, followed by internal inflammation and swollen tongue. She uttered no pain but was emaciated and very weak. Physicians are puzzled. several other cases are under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Nee
Buena Dinkins
Presbyterian Hospital
Vince
Coal land tax reduced court rejects mine power value
Special to The Washington Post from Washington D C Sept 2 A major ruling upheld against assigning coal properties solely by their producing power The Briar Mountain Coal and Coke Company owned 1367 acres mineral and 47512 acres fee under lease to Glen Alam Company The board of review suggested values of 9 and 16 for mineral and fee respectively The court held the assessment excessive and required a revised valuation reflecting broader capital and income considerations
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
Youth and accomplice in horse theft freed by father’s petition
A Manchester youth named Robinson and accomplice Carew were arrested for stealing a horse. Carew claimed the youth was innocent while he admitted the theft. The judge delayed punishment, and Robinson returned home with his father after a petition from local officials.
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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 Conviction
Burkeville mayor Wa. Eby was found guilty by a U S federal jury of using the mails to extort 1600 from President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad to avoid blowing up railroad property. Sentence deferred. Also in brief, Capt J F Barber dies at Lansbury NC and Charles McDonald, local barber, found dead near Keyser W Va in a Potomac branch, suspected self destruction.
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McCrea
Philadelphia
Abram Co
Burkeville
Pennsylvania Failroad
United States
J F Barber
Lansbury
Wakhtagten
Sahabury NC
J . Barber
Sahaburys
Salisbury
Enox
Mile
Salsbury Pole
Washington Pont Keyser
Charles McDonald
Detty
Potomac
Bristol Election Stands as Judge Rules Residence OK for Voting
In Bristol Virginia Judge Kelly of the corporation court ruled the local option election valid and liquor may be sold here despite temporary residence in Tennessee. The decision allows votes by men resident in Virginia prior to moving across the line, affecting the July vote that favored prohibition. An appeal to Virginia’s Supreme Court was noted by the prohibitionists.
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Gov Johnson
Hhe
New England
Taft
Boston
Elenore Preston
St Peter
Bristol
Kelly Incorporation
Virginia
Supreme Court of Virginia
Kelly Sristey
Charlevesvile Va Sen
Sudge Sinciair
Army Orders and Mixed Military Appointments
Military notices list Capt Hanson B Black and Capt George Foul d, plus staff officers and medics. Names include Lieut Col Boats A La Garde and Col Stephen, with assignments to examining boards and duty at home and in Washington county.
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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 Era of Vague Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous marriage entries connecting people from Nebraska West Virginia and Virginia with varied ages and places. It reads like a late 19th century or early 20th century bridegroom and bride index with scattered towns, ministers, and witnesses, but many names are garbled.
Orders to Naval Officers in Turbulent Realm
Orders issued to several naval officers transferring to diverse postings across states and island stations. Rex Imuer Lieut and multiple Lieutenants receive reassignment to New Jersey and Montana. Ensigns and a chief gunner also redistributed to various locations, including a remote island outpost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Imuer
Axbey K Soup
New
Jeree
JD Wilaca
Jereay
Eirfield
Montana
Energen OW Lee
HF Emerma
Movement of Naval Vessels to Various Ports
Movements show the arrival of Macdonough Thornton Tinger and Wilkes at Vicksburg and Greenbri Cuattaa for Cavite and other destinations. Vessels Sailed from Satcher to Vicksburg and Wickabu for Greenville St Louis for San Francisco with multiple ships including Viper Plunger and Worden. Additional crews moved from Hampton Roads to Hampton and from Hongkong to Carita as listed.
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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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Hudson-Fulton
Ps Glia
Mort Cay
Wosunt
Hr Herald
Trans Post
WR Speare
F Street
Urmazak
Ab Tons
PEANE
Sfegre Mae
GEO P Zurhorst Prageh
AML
Evealmer
William Eee
Nestor
Creme
Msde
John R Weight CO
Emtalmers Liver Incon
R F Harvey's Sons
Pete
B Jenkins
WM H Sardo & CO
Natal
Ay Tors
Embalmere Os
Thapal
Lincoln
THOS
Sergeon
MR Tor
Costello
Funeal Direcior
Embalmer
Streft Northers
Frank Geier’s Sons
Spvrnth
Ana
Wand Up Marche & CO
Thant
Ats Uw
Phono
Eory
Materniely Rived
Blackistone
Suime Taft
National Monetary Board
Tawresey
Tug
Sanders
Chicagoan
Fleet
Roadstead
Hudson
Falcon
Kaion Wine Co
Lang
Enfa
Minnesota
Moffatt Studio
Chicago
John A. Joenson
Romney
Express
Baltimore and Ohio
Gov
Wiliam Jo Bryan
Hiyaniwm
East
South
Reault
Pravent
Ravenswood
Bryan Tei
Johns
Parkersburg
Rissey
Minnesote
Gor Johnson
Huntington and
West Virgina University
Daniel Dorchester
Janos
Cal Weather Report
Faraperatore
Atanta
Oama
Atlanta City
Bismark
Butale
Cinciopati
Davenport
Tov
Maines Town
Balventon
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Little Rock
Angeles
Marquette
North Platte
Springfield
Tacome
Waula
Toledo
Marpera Ferry
Potomureloar
Efernom- S
Virginia Briefs
Suffolk
Cane Gata
Kent National
Alvah H Martin
Lawrence Groner
Hanover
Comigitet
Cavesville
Albemarle County
Wow Moore
Blchmond
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Colonial Beach
JC Cramer
Roanoke
T V Ivey
Petersburg
WF. Bennett
Thomas W McCaul
Grange
Gleeson College
Work
Colonial Bed
W HH Fretwell
Eledctel
Winsele
Burley Tobacco Pool
United_ Stated
Coy-' Inetcy
Burley Tobacco Society
William Mannefield Jr
Plahtesa
Frischtouth
Bro & Co
Sire
Willam Mannsfeld
Phladelphia
Norfolk
Adhits
Cumberland
Charlotte
Fam
Fainor
Ea Father
Maryland
Vottra
Tennessee
Lyon
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
Itisenor
George Wiareie
Toseph “Palieer
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Gracers
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Battle Creek, Mich
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