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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1907
Page
30
A long fragmented report tracks Langhorst, an officer, being enlisted as a cook in the Army. It notes his noncommissioned ranks, a potential tension with authorities, and references Fort Howard and Army artillery contexts amid unclear lines about his status and duties.
A historical snippet notes Boxholders officials overseeing a horse show and mentions winnings and donations. It references support for a church and a local charity, plus individuals involved in the event and related community actions. Details are fragmented, with names and places partially garbled.
Gov Folk and delegation met Admiral Yarrington for a luncheon aboard the cruiser Brooklyn in Nasviitle Tewn. Folk and members of the court planned to meet Thursday, with a possible surf dip by the governor.
Special to The Washington Fan from Norfolk Virginia dated Sept 2 Mark Twain arrives aboard Henry H Rogers Kanawha to preside at the Robert Fulton Day exercises Tomorrow at the Jamestown Exposition will feature a marine parade and speakers including Admiral Barrington Lieut Gen Taylor and New Yorkers. Robert Fulton and Ludlow among attendees. A service led by an Irish clergyman and attended by army officers and churchmen occurred today with the Archbishop leaving for New York tonight.
Special to The Washingt Post reports a heated Nelson County election with incumbents facing strong re election bids. Judge Loving and Sheriff Moody LaTea are linked to a murder case, while Theodore Wade and Florence Wade are noted in related lawsuits and a coroner inquiry. A prominent merchant WB Lee and other officials seek office as the primary and general elections unfold.
A meeting of Alexandria County supervisors at the Fort Myer courthouse approved granting the Alexandria Water Company permission to lay a temporary twelve inch main into Del Hay and Lt Emo Howland with a year to connect to the twelve inch main in Alexandria. Openings for fire plugs were required at specified poles and future privileges to other companies were preserved.
The old First Presbyterian Church on South Fairfax reopened after remodeling for Hathany Methodist Protestant and services were led by Rev Sesaph Lillis and Rev WM Poleat with other clergy offering remarks. A southbound train on the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway derailed on upper King Street causing delays. Also noted: Mrs How F Bernhardt, widow of George H Bernhardt, mother of local engineers, died in Washington. The Prairie auxiliary cruiser departed with South Carolina Naval Reserve contingents to the Potomac to attend a funeral in Alexandria. The Alexandria Light Infantry and Company G Seven the Virginia State Guard will hold a night inspection at the armory led by Col Fo Lane Stern and officers.
The 1907 Virginia State League season closes with Norfolk poised to receive the pennant at the annual Richmond meeting. Officers will be elected and plans mapped for next season as Richmond lists core players under reserve while several clubs carry over pitchers and infielders.
A string of bold thefts hit Express Company depots with multiple suspects arrested after a spree across several towns. Court records show the identity of the accused and the scale of property taken from stations, while police say the investigation continues with more arrests expected.
A man named Michel was arrested in Washington on a horse theft charge. He allegedly stole two horses and destroyed gear, and letters threatening violence were found linking him to the case. He previously worked for Trad and is due to appear at the Ninth District station with Deputy Sheriff Vincent.
Mrs Charles Hyde Dale, wife of a leading rail and lumber magnate, plans a floating poultry yard aboard the yacht Whim during long cruises. The idea, backed by the yacht club set, would include a miniature coop with runways, shelter, and gravel walks to produce fresh eggs and broilers while at sea.
In a boat overturn at Gerhart shore Wear Creu a rowdy outing of sixty three couples turned fatal for Myrtle Les aged fifteen and Herman Behnke aged seventeen. Miss Telebrun Aftern, Henry Wurlektus, and Henry Wassner survived after clinging to the overturned craft while others searched for the missing pair.救
A long legal note and letters discuss pension procedures for Civil War and other veterans, including requirements to file, report for examinations, and appeals. The dialogue covers widow pensions, service-related disabilities, and how dates of enlistment, discharge, and disability affect eligibility, with guidance from the Pension Bureau and Interior Secretary.
In Delaware County a lynch mob attacked a prisoner after a murder near a quarry at Sunbury. Sheriff Matthews intervened, taking the suspect Dalton to jail in Columbus to prevent vigilante violence. Walton was killed during the confrontation. Knowlton and others were involved as the crowd armed with revolvers and threatened the jail.
A dense OCR list from a metropolitan newspaper compiles numerous names, places, and affiliations across the United States. It references hotels in Baltimore, cities like Boston, Richmond, and New York, and includes many individuals with varied titles and spouses, hinting at a broad social or travel-related notice. The fragmentary text suggests a wide array of names tied to places, organizations, and events, typical of a metropolitan society column or notices page.
The United States faces restrictions and promotional obstacles in many European markets. Denmark Netherlands Norway and Ireland ban live meat imports while Austria Hungary France and Germany limit or prohibit various meat products. Britain and the UK remain the main non-European buyers, with Denmark and Sweden imposing further limits on fresh meat. Germany bans canned meat and certain cured meats, and Belgium restricts cured horse meat.
Weather has been hot and dry in the region, limiting forage and boosting early tobacco sales. Eastern markets show improved prices with large sales projected, while Western areas report later harvests. South Boston notes light breaks and generally satisfactory primings with the crop largely housed as quality appears better than previous years.
An old advertises a rheumatism cure named Get Well MUNOW3X and related products. Claims promise relief from indigestion headaches and kidney issues. It lists prices and promotes tonics and blood cleansers as universal cures.
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