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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1910

Page

9

GUNNERS SHOW MARKSMANSHIP IN NAVAL PRACTICE

The U S battleships off Virginia capes demonstrated accurate gunnery as eight ships fired at small targets from over ¢ miles. Delays from tow-line failures and weather slowed the drills. The Delaware and other dreadnoughts led the first squadron, while the second squadron struggled to prepare targets. Third division began late as tow lines parted and activity paused. Navy officials reported elation at results despite setbacks.

U. S Kansas Portsmouth Dept Atlantic Schroeder Connecticut Delaware North Dakota Louisiana Michigan New Hampshire South Carolina Bort Antonio Philadelphia Weaver Bellta Clyde Line Georgia Virgina Feheda Island Nebraska Virginia Capes Navy Department Schroefler

Kermit Roosevelt Returns From Africa On Lusitania

The passenger Kermit Roosevelt arrives in New York aboard the Lusitania after a trip from Africa. He offers little to clarify rumors about Miss Rutherford, denying any acquaintance while noting his plans to visit Oyster Bay before returning to Harvard.

Miss Rutherford New York Kermit Roosevelt Lusitania Europe Africa Sam Harvard Calé Oyster Bay W. K Vanderbit

Resignation of Gen Samuel Crocker Liwrend in Masonry

Announcement from Dettwold Sept 22 reports Gen Samuel Crocker Liwrend of Medford Massachusetts resigning as grand commander of the 33rd degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Northern Masonic jurisdiction. Barton Smith of Toledo named successor as grand lieutenant commander. Reason for resignation not disclosed.

Samuel Crocker Liwrend Medford Mass Supreme Council Barton Smith Toledo Lawrence

VICE RAID IN NEW YORK AND ODD FELLOWS CONVENTION

A heavy police raid in New York City targets illegal resorts in the Tenderloin area with numerous arrests. Commissioner Baker testifies before a grand jury about city gambling and needed actions. Separately, Indianapolis won the bid to host the next Sovereign Grand Lodge convention of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, defeating Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago and Sidney Australia.

New York Baker Odd Indianapolis Atlanta Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Los Angeles Baltimore Chicago Sidney Australia

Ryan Plans Air Fleet For Military Reserve

John Barry Ryan, heir to Thomas F Ryan, met at War and Navy departments seeking an aeronautical reserve of about a thousand aeroplanes without government funding. Gen. Allen and Capt. Fletcher pledged official support, proposing officers from each service to organize the reserve, with drills, maneuvers, and development of faster aircraft for potential wartime use.

Army Navy John Barry Ryan Thomas F Ryan New York War Aeronautical Reserve Allen War Department Fletcher

Life convict invents aero in jail strike

Special to The Washington Post reports Harry Britton a 60 year old prisoner in Queens County Jail Long Island City has designed three model biplanes behind bars. Convicted of grand larceny Britton has drawn interest from outside investors and sent two models to Washington to seek patent protection. He intends an aeroplane with automatic lateral balance control.

Washington Post New York Harry Britton Queens County Long Island City H Britton Mfe Britton Washington

Aviation talk at joint chamber aero meeting

A Baltimore aviation meet in Hasethorpe Md was discussed with moral support but no funds from the joint Chamber of Commerce and Washington Aero Club. Attendees included Charles J. Bell Willis F. Moore W. F Gude James F. Custer A Leftwich Sinclair and Dr A F Zahn. Further talks planned on Yeagie Cox plan for Benning after the Long Island event and a possible amateur meet at College Park next month with Aero Scientific Club and American Aviation Company.

Chamber of Commerce Washington Aero Club Baltimore Hasethorpe Charles J. Bell Willis F. Moore Long Island Joint Committee Aero Scientific Club American Aviation Company College Park

Fails In Alpine Flight Attempt From Brig To Milan

Weymann the aviator made three takeoffs from Brig toward Milan but could not complete the Alpine crossing. A Swiss rival, Taddeol, circled seven minutes in a biplane, noting strong winds and intense cold at high altitude. Weymann’s engines faltered and the cold froze the carburetor during each attempt.

Washington Post Brig Switzerland

Totten Tests Aircraft at Cape Henry

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Sept 22 Prof Totten of Washington an aviation experimentalist tested a gliding machine on Cape Henry sand hills. He made several short flights before a slight accident paused operations. He said results were satisfactory with flights in a 21 mph breeze.

Washington Norfolk Prof Totten Cape Henry Beautts Mada

Pauline Wayne Vanishes Then Returns As White House Cow

Washington dispatch reports Pauline Wayne, the Alderney cow given to President Taft to supply milk, disappeared after leaving Wisconsin. A stork on the train delivered the mystery breaking news that Pauline and the calf were doing well, ending the mystery as the trip resumes.

Washington New York Washington Dispatch New York World White House Pauline Wayne Pauline Wisconsin Isaac H. Stephenson Taft

Man of Four Years Ends Life in Washington Square

Philadelphia report says a well dressed man about four years old committed suicide by shooting himself in view of hundreds of theatergoers and pedestrians. A receipt addressed to Ie Witt for a registered letter to the German consul served as the only clue to his identity. The sender listed a local hotel and a man named Witt had registered there three days earlier.

Philadelphia Washington Square Ie Witt Witt

Drowning ends life of nurse and doctor at Fort Pond

Littleton Maia Sept 22 Mona G Gibson a trained nurse from Manchester New Hampshire and Dr Orin N Tagos drowned after leaping from a boat into Fort Pond to swim. Dr Dagos had arrived from Ohio months ago and both he and Miss Gibson were connected with the Boston floating hospital during the summer.

Littleton Maia Fort Pond Mona G. Gibson Manchester N. H Boston Ohio

Former Broker Goes Bankrupt in New Jersey Suit

Trenton September 2 Harry H Goethius of Interlaken New Jersey, a former New York stock broker, filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court today. Liabilities listed at 309,835 with assets totaling 0.

Trenton Harry H Goethius Interlaken New York United States

Taft Tariff Plan Favored by Illinois Republicans

Illinois Republicans in Springfield prepare a convention platform backing Taft on the tariff as in his letter to the Republican Congressional committee. The plan notes a permanent tariff commission and a tariff revision schedule. Lorimer and Cannon names are avoided. Cullom's name may be substituted. Deneen to serve as temporary chairman.

Springfield Illinois Taft Republican Congressional Committee Resolutions Committee Lorimer Cullom Jeff Cannon Danville Congress Charles S. Deneen Shurtleff William Lorimer United States Senate

Lentz Eyes Dick’s Toga to Seek Senate Seat

Former Representative John J. Lentz of Columbus, a close friend of William Jennings Bryan, announced in St Clairsville Ohio at the Belmont county fair his candidacy for the U S Senate to succeed Charles Dick if the next legislature is Democratic He urged a series of joint debates on current issues.

Bryan Ohio Washington St. Clairsvile John J. Lentz Columbus W. J. Bryan Belmont County United States Senate Charles Dick Lentz

Tariff revision urged at Democratic state convention

The Democratic State convention met in Concord on September 22 and adopted a platform calling for immediate tariff cuts in the consumer interest and parcels post, Federal income tax amendments, direct election of U S senators, stronger trust regulations, natural resource conservation, and passage of the White Mountain forest reserve bill.

Concord N. H Congress United States White Mountain Forest Reserve

Taft Speech Endorsed At River Improvement Meeting

Cincinnati Oato Sept 23 Vance president of the Only River Improvement Association endorsed Taft speech opening the sixteenth annual session Four hundred delegates from headwaters of the Ohio to Cairo Ill spoke urging reduction of the twelve year limit for Ohio River dam completion Representatives Longworth Sherley Douglas and Dovenet attended Officers reelected with Vance chosen to his sixteenth term

Cincinnati Oato Taft John L. Vance Ohio Cairo Ill Nicholas Longworth Swagar Sherley Kentucky Albert Douglass B. B. Dovenet Wheeling Ohio River Congress Vance

Quits Race in Tennessee and Senate Hopefuls

Bristol Tenn Sept 2 Daniel Cooper Swab wealthy mine owner withdraws from Republican bid to succeed Brownlow in First Tennessee district leaving Samuel H Sells and James R Peland as main opponents for the new term Alf Taylor and Dr D Z Massey seek unexpired term while Ollie James enters race for US senator to succeed Paynter in Kentucky Additionally ships depart New York with multiple liners in transit and arrivals mention Atlantic crossings

Washington Post Bristol Tenn Daniel Cooper Swab Brownlow Tennessee Samuel H. Sells United States District James R. Peland Alf Taylor D. Z Massey

Gaynor the Choice. Democratic movers weigh Gaynor run

The piece details Democratic interest in Mayor Gaynor as a potential governor candidate with Murphy signaling support, Sulzer as a strong rival, and Rochester figures hinting at leadership roles. It discusses party dynamics, potential upsets, and the broader aim of steering the 1912 Democratic nomination amid Hearst-linked influence. The article notes Tammany Hall discussions and the likelihood of a Gaynor-led bid if nominated.

Kne Clty Hearst Gallagher Gaynor Ared Empire State Grover Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt Albany Representative Havens George W. Aldridge Rochester Democratic Party Bil” Sulzer Congress Sulzer Havens Woodrow Wilson Trenton N. J Democracy Murphy Admira Gaynor Associated Preat New York Dix John Purrdy Mitchel Tammany Hall Charles FP. Murphy Iseiturn Tani Murphy Tammany St. Jamez Kia Jong Utica Sulger Allan B. Parker State Court of Appeals Parker Edward M. Shepard D. Cady Herrick Bremlost Independence League Party New York City

Indorse Direct Primary Gains Backing in Albany Meeting

Prominent Democrats including Thomas M. Osborne Martin Glynn William Sulzer James Haven and former Justice D Cady Herrick urged direct nominations at a Mass meeting by the Progressive Democrats of New York State Mayor Gaynor did not respond Glynn and Osborne spoke while others sent letters Lady Louise de Rothschild died in London widow of Sir Anthony de Rothschild and daughter of Abraham Montefiore

Albany N. Y Thomas M. Osborns Martin H. Glynn William Sulzer James S. Haven D. Cady Herrick Masa New York State Gaynor Lady de Rothschild London Louise de Rothschild Anthony de Rothschild Abraham Montefiore

Musical Medley of Overture Waltz and Comic Opera Pieces

The program features Ola Compades with Morning Nova and Night Spootsh serenades La Paloma a waltz Dolores and selection Irravigta tare Turkish intermesse Oy the Boxphocus Excerpts from The Kale Coed Grand fantasle A Day in West Point and The Siar-Spapgted Manger presented as a varied concert piece through a local performance venue.

West Point

Lorimer Delay Sought as Senate Panel Debates Postponement

Chicago Sept 22 Senate committee adjourned without ruling on delaying the Lorimer investigation until after the November election. Lorimer counsel Elbridge Hancey urged postponement, citing pending criminal cases and hardship on witnesses and legislators seeking reelection. Proponent Clifford W Barnes of the Legislative Voters' League urged continuance to expose fraud.

Chicago Lorimer Senatorial Committee Elbridge Hancey Lee O'Neil Browne John Broderick Haneey Clifford W. Barnes Legislative Voters’ League United States Senate Benator Lorimer

Actress Weds Moller Jr in Greenwich Connecticut

Special to The Washington Fest reports Daisy Baker of Atlanta and John Moller Sr of New York married in Greenwich after a four person auto party sought a license. Rev H Bailey officiated in the borough court private room. The groom, Daley Dumont on stage, reportedly a millionaire sugar refininer’s son, marks his second marriage.

Greenwich Millonaire Sugsat New York Daley Dumont

Seattle High School Girls Barred From Athletics

Seattle dated September 22 reports Seattle board of education regulations prevent high school girls from interscholastic contests and ultimately from participation in girls games. The move follows a two year debate initiated by denying boys entry to female events and now extends to banning girls from athletic competition.

Seattle Wash Boya Arity

Mrs. Sibley Near Death in Franklin District

Mrs. Joseph C. Sibley wife of the former Republican representative in this district is gravely ill and believed to be dying in Franklin Pennsylvania on September 22. Her husband is also in serious condition.

Washington Post Franklin, Pa Joseph C. Sibley

Lisbon Plotters Warned of Merciless Revolt Crush

Lisbon dispatch notes a bomb factory seizure tied to a broad antimonarchial conspiracy with secret links across Portugal. The Imperial, an official paper, warns conspirators that the liberal government will crush any revolt mercilessly.

Lisbon Portugal Impareial

Rear Admiral Winslow placed on retired list

OFF THE ACTIVE List Rear Admiral Herbert Winslow son of the late Rear Admiral Winslow who commanded the Keargarge when that vessel sank the Confederate cruiser Alabama off the coast of France in the closing days of the Civil War was placed on the retired list of the navy yesterday on account of age. Winslow native of Massachusetts entered the navy in July 1866. During the war with Spain he served on the St Louis and later commanded the dispatch boat Farn in the West India campaign. He reached rear admiral in May 1909 and was recently detached from duty at the Boston navy yard.

Herbert Winslow Winslow Keargarge Wessel Alabama France Navy Massachusetts Spain St. Louis West India Boston Navy Yard

John Croghan Dies in Lynchburg After Illness

John Croghan, a Washington resident and former Piedmont Club steward, died in Lynchburg Virginia of apoplexy after a recent trip from Washington. Born in Ireland, he was a longtime caterer and father of John S. Croghan, lost with the naval tug N. He leaves a wife and two daughters, with funeral plans not yet announced.

John Croghan Ilvind Lynchburg Washington Piedmont Club John S. Croghan Navy Department Croghan Ireland Woodford Walsmith

Trouble at Camp Meeting in Salisbury Whisky Sellers Attack Manager

Four alleged whisky sellers confront camp meeting managers near Salisbury Maryland. Officers faced two Colt army revolvers a double barreled gun and a rapid fire rifle as they arrested Nelli Pryor George A Inn is Emma Messick and Perry Dorman at the New York Philadelphia Norfolk Railway station after a scuffle and threats to kill.

Washington Salisbury Ofioers Roy ‘Smith John F. Waller Clayton ‘Kelly Nelli Pryor George A. Einnis Emma Messick Perry Dorman Pryor New York Philadelphia Norfolk

Move to Washington Threatens Naval War College

Special to The Washington Fos Newport Rhode Island report cites inadequate hotel space and high living costs as drivers for officers seeking the Naval War College to move to Washington. Some support the shift, others oppose, and the college likely will close with the building repurposed for a training station.

Washington Fos Newport Navy Naval War College Washington Navy Department Naval Senegal Board Army War College

Army Orders and Leave Grants Across Various Officers

Military orders grant leaves of absence from two months to several officers including Edward Ro McCammen William Graighilt and George Sertora. Additional five day and seven day leaves for Captain Percy Bishop Captain Ire L Fridan da and First Lieutenant Whyne H Crum. Several transfers and discharges including Gilbert Ghaw dla and Omer G White. Fort Jay Fort Bayard Jefferson Barracks Springfield Armory and other postings noted with ordnance department moves and a judge advocate suspended pending further orders.

Edward Ro McCammen Ligut William 3. Graighilt Percy P Bishop Ibstaca Ire L. Fridanda Tan Daye Whyne H. Crum Absenca William R. Davis George Sertora Lewis C. Dysart Fort Jay Jamcs Riley General Hospital Fort Bayard Mex Benjamin L. Carroll Philippine Scouts Jefferson Bartarks Gilbert Ghaw Dla Trom Army Albert D. Thompson War Department Mad Blénton Winship Watt Berg Emnemt Atecker

Odd Fellows Home Dedicated in Elkins West Virginia

The Odd Fellows Home in Elkins West Virginia opened with a parade and dedication ceremony speakers including Rev B Hart grand chaplain G A Haw king grand marshal L L Price high priest Hilgabeth Curry Rebekah Assembly president H W Rouse heralds Martha A Ferrell heralds J A Lemley herald east May Currence herald west and John A Bock home committee chair Ex Senator H G Davis delivered the first address along with McKinney Hodges of the State board of control and J W Young of Cumberland Maryland.

Elkins W. Va Washington Post Odd Fellows 8. B. Hart G. A. Hawking L. L. Price Hilgabeth Curry Rebekah Assembly H. W. Rouse North Martha A. Ferrell A. Lemley May Currence Weat John A. Bock Odd Fellows' Home Committee H. G. Davis Oda McKinney Thomas Hodges State Board of Control J. W. Young Cumberland

Estate gets hidden cash in Elkton magistrate case

In Elkton the estate of late magistrate W J Runkle receives $2462 found sewn in his widow’s skirt after his death and a further $1400 found in an old trunk. Relatives fought over the cash as the sums were deposited at the Bank of Wikton until Judge Haas issued a decree awarding the money to the Runkle estate administrator.

Elkton Washington Post Harrisonburg W. J Runkle Runkle Lou Davis Bank of Wikton Haas

Orders to Naval Officers Reach Several Assignments

Orders to naval officers list officers and duties including Bradshaw to home Zito Freeman to duty at the navy yard in New York and others assigned to New Hampshire locations and naval hospitals. Movements mention Mayport, Dakar, and Newport as origin points in a sequence of redeployments.

G B Bradshaw Zito S. Freeman Navy Yard New York Hstomen A&w Aval Eerste Hann Mayport Es Dakar Senegal Eice Settle Wampton Mayfswer Bontog

Miss Grargla Winfred Robinson Marries James Dabney Ray

Rockville Maryland September 22 Miss Grargla Winfred Robinson and James Dabney Ray both of Orange Virginia were married this afternoon by Reverend A R White of the Baptist Church The same minister also officiated at the marriage of Miss Bertie Bowman and Louis W Ruble both in Washington

Rockville Grargla Winfred Robinson James Dabney Ray Orange A. R. White The Baptist Church Bertie Bowman Louis W Ruble Washington

Hotels and guests listed across cities in hotel directory

A long OCR fragment lists names of guests and locations in hotels from New York City to Boston Philadelphia Alabama California and beyond. Names of individuals and associated cities and hotels appear in a sprawling directory style listing with scattered punctuation and missing context. The item resembles a hotel register page snapshot with hundreds of personal names and places.

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