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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1909

Page

9

Trust Company Faces Complaint Over Lost Lock In

A chaotic report describes a trust company dispute involving refunds and guaranteed stock, with references to Kentucky firms and a National Trust company. Officials discuss a $250 repayment of a $500 loan and potential filings as inspectors weigh remedies amid allegations of flimsy assurances.

Keane Ann Wr Lewis Se Posvile Paina Yo4 Company Kentucky of & Huntay Ste Baket

Cranes Gift To University Lends Support

A partial readable item notes a donation of 400 from Munster to a university for research in zoology and related studies. It mentions President Juri Mir and Judge Crutchfield with recovering status and a hospital presence connected to the event.

Coicago Munster Renarch Tor Juri & Mir Rane

Tailoring upgrades promise better fabrics this season

A garbled ad notes improved tailoring facilities and new fabrics as builders finish. It promises special inks and overcoatings and claims unbeatable value on goods ordered at low prices, urging inspection of the special offerings.

Funeral crowds mourn Gay Johnson in Minnesota state events

In St Paul Minnesota a public funeral for Gay Johnson drew an estimated 50200 mourners. State capitol crowds filed through the rotunda with major closures of schools and businesses. The body will lie in state in St Peter and a memorial service is planned in the capital.

Bella Minneola St Paul Minn Gay Johnson State Capitol Minnesota Mrs Johnson St Peter

Cook to the Pole and the Herald Ledger Confusion

Interview fragments recount Captain Cook and party disputing observations at the North Pole amid public interest. Officials discuss celestial measurements, sun altitude observations, and secrecy, while Cook declines to reveal full details and focuses on family life after the voyage.

Roosevelt in Africa on a grand safari and its game country

A 1903 column reviews Theodore Roosevelt's African journey as told in Herlbnays Magazine. It contrasts British colonial pioneers with Western prairie settlers and describes a rail ride through wildlife rich savanna, including elephants, zebra, wildebeest, and waterbuck. Roosevelt's game preserve policy and rough wildlife encounters are recounted, along with his practical travel gear and a pigskin library carried for reading.

New York Roosevelt British East Africa Herlbneys Magazine Picah Gye Roston Sale Uis Guy Jacksons Col Roosevelt Hansal Nairobi Col. Roosevelt Thia

Lawsons Purdy Opposes Corporate Impost With Repeal Proposed

New York figure Lawson Purdy argues against a corporate tax, calling for repeal. The article notes tensions over federal versus state taxing power, with delegates debating reform of the tax law and assessment methods, amid calls for revenue distribution between states and federal authority.

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Statisticians to Dine at American Statistical Assoc Meeting

Census Director Tarrand will speak on Census Methods and On Census. T. Wilbur chief of vital statistics is mentioned. Arrangements are under the direction of Carroll W. Dots, statistician and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, advisory board member aiding in census architects.

Athhe Bhatt Tomorry Turand Wil Cressy T. Wilbur Vital Gree Carrol Massach Vetts Ins

Roaches Fond of Stamps Invasion at Post Office

Insects have invaded the Post Office quarters causing damage to boots paper and postage stamps. The bugs resemble ordinary roaches but are half the size and show a strong appetite for gum used on stamps and envelope flaps. Stamps left uncovered overnight lose their adhesiveness.

Uncle Samm

Descendents Propose Local Chapter of Signers Society

The Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence announce a Friday meeting at the Ebbitt House on October 1 to organize a local branch of the Liveal Descendants of the Signers, linked to the gene.ai society.

Ebbitt House Gene.ai Society

There’s al Reason to quit coffee for Pestum remedy

When sickness signals arise such as indigestion weak eyes or kidney trouble the advice is to stop coffee or tea and switch to Pestum a potent liquid food. It claims to rebuild nerve centers torn down by caffeinated drinks and promises relief from ailments linked to coffee or tea consumption.

Engineer Band Concert at White House Grounds

A concert is moved to the White House grounds on Saturday afternoon due to absences at the Marina. The United States Engineer Band from Washington Barracks will perform.

White’ House Marina Washington White House United States

Russian Attaché Appointed to U S Agriculture Mission

Rusma sends new agricultural attaché to United States to keep farm interests informed on American developments. Pir Krystofovich will be based in New York as imperial ministry of agriculture permanent agent. State Department confirms appointment and pledges full facilities through Secretary Wilson.

Rusma United States Ministry of Agriculture State Department Pir Krystofovich

Portraits of Davis Lee and Jackson Are Displayed at War Event

Secretary of War Dickinson spoke at a Daughters of the Confederacy event in Nashville on September 72, noting he keeps portraits of Davis, Lee and Jackson with Confederate colors in his home. He said the display reflects historic memory and reverence for the Southern cause, while acknowledging northern sensitivities. The remarks were witnessed by President, the Grant and Lincoln sons, and other Union veterans. Additionally a Naval Academy fencing appointment was announced in Annapolis with Prof Bartote named to succeed a retiring master.

New York Herald Peary Whitney Whit Feary Explorer Tim Conk Alters Dr Cook Tis Greater New York Cooksonar Amerie Waldorf Nashville Dickinson Davis Lee Jackson Grant Lincoln North Luke Wright Pig Boy MW Iis Raphael Seramea Naval Anatomy Annapolia, Md Rouncea Aiblae Bartote Naval Académy Bartote Ie Naples Royal Academy of Fencing

Reward Proposed for Heroic Navy Sailor Actions

Michael J Conlon of Woodbridge New Jersey is recommended by the Secretary of the Navy for a life saving medal for his courageous actions rescuing a fellow seaman who fell overboard. Conlon jumped in tied the seaman and brought him to safety aboard the vessel.

Seflor Michael J Conlon Woodbridge Conken

First Officer Townsend Commended for Bravery

First Officer J S Townsend of the United States collier Hannibal received a personal letter from the Acting Secretary of the Navy praising his promptness calmness and disregard for personal danger during the sealing of the Mississippi at Hampton Roads on September 12. The captain cited Townsend’s meritorious conduct stating his action saved lives and noting he chose to protect others despite risking himself.

Townsend Hanibal J S Townsend United States Hannibal Secretary of the Navy Hannival Saya

Military promotions and transfers across multiple commands

A lengthy roster details assignments and medical corps appointments for officers and soldiers across forts and regions including Fort Plimsouls Fort Ethan Allen Fort Myer Fort Totten Fort Yellowstone and Fort Omaha Many individuals receive temporary or permanent postings with notes on retirements and examinations for Philippine Scouts officers listed by rank unit and duty location Document also records medical corps appointments and cavalry transfers across the Army entries for January through November era positions and shifts.

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Orders to Naval Officers for Training and Assignments

A list of officers and personnel assigned to naval postings and training. Includes transfers to the Naval Academy Annapolis Naval Hospital Washington DC and Naval Medical School for instruction. Names include Alan Finney E P Finney Fooths Barker Johnstone Irvine Wilton Riddick French and others.

Heute Alan E P Finney Naval Academy Annapolis JM Fooths Home Walt Ebagua EO Altea Fullec Anarletion Enwgos Wilson Avit WC Barker Ead Walt Midmipman Johnstone Gramps Gubinartone Surg Sob Flint Naval Hoeplal Wary Yard Boston Ware Hurga E. Roberton Binedam McMobla Jownon Irvine Toukinn Wilton Ubl Riddick GE Themen Connor J A Dass Phillipa Hert French Naval Medical School Washington DC

Roosevelt Delayed as Arctic Papers Missed by Hunters

The Arctic steamer Roosevelt faces delay after important manuscripts were stolen by souvenir hunters yesterday and have not been recovered. Naval officials sought Canadian flag display clarification after an incident involving the American ship Grampus and Capt Hensen. Captain Dickson and Consul Keh planned discreet handling to quell the affair.

North Sydney Nova Scotia Roosevelt Dickson United States John Heh Peary Mecmauan United Statees Gramapus Hensen Sydney Comaul Beipe Grampus Onlascot America Tout Avea Capt Dickson Placess Keh

Monument to Verrazano and Delaware Day Observed in Delaware

The ceremony in Battery Park marked the Verrazano monument dedication in memory of the Florentine navigator and the 1638 Delaware settlement event led by Pieterus Devries. Federal Judge George Gray spoke as Baron Louden attended, while battleship Montana and Dixie plus eight torpedo boats fired salutes.

Edward Seymour Germany New York John de Verrazano Clorentine George Gray Wilmington Baron Louden United States Montana

Injured Rider in Reliabilty Run Crash

Mire Frank and her husband Frank A Munsey automobile reliability run to Boston and back to Washington ended in a crash near Allen Town. Mrs Hall suffered fractures and was briefly insensible as the car struck a telegraph pole after a rear tire burst. The other occupants escaped serious harm.

Frank Boston Washington Allentown Halls Tal Hall Columbia No 16 Ott Jacob Burt B

Weather report shows widespread showers and mild downstream changes

The Washington Weather Bureau notes showers from the Mis aentop valley eastward to the Atlantic coast on Wednesday with a storm moving northeast across the central States. Cooler temps mid-north, mild in the west. unsettled conditions prevail Thursday into Friday. northwest rise in temps, southerly winds along the Atlantic coast.

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Kiev Massacre Denied By News Agencies In Europe

Reports of rioting in Kiev are denied by Associated Press and official news agency correspondents. They state no corroborating details exist in government circles. Leaders among European Russian Jews seek confirmation but have found none. Dr Nathan, president of the Hilaverein, Deutsche Juden of Berlin, comments on the rumor.

St Petersburg Associated Blev Dispatch London Kier European Russia Nathan Hilaverein Aer Deutschen Juden Berlin

Telegram on behalf of Jews seeks reform in Russia

A telegram was sent to the American Embassy in Petersburg at the request of Simon Walt and the Low Hebrew Congregations and the Birth to obtain reform regarding the treatment of Jews. It asks whether any Jews were harmed and aims to secure protection for Jewish communities.

Petersburg Simon Walt

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