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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

40

Attendance Up as Cadet Officers Schedule Tested

District of Columbia high schools report a 611 pupil rise in end of week attendance versus last year. Competitive examinations determine cadet officers today with 14 school cadets and a chairman on the exam committee. Additional notes cover weekly time schedules, company organization, and pending openings for regimental leadership across the district.

District of Columbia Xotonag Kartie Mittary Tor Ross Ekob

Cup Winners to Host Yacht Club Reception

The Fathan Yacht Club honors past trophy recipients with a reception at the club. A program will feature the Leh Veinnea initiative and follow a Gaelic School meeting agenda as members register and depart. Elite executives attended the gala, with plans for next steps and language mastery discussed.

Fathan Yacht Club

AutomobilE Parade Plan From White House Ellipse to Capitol

Police arrange a motor parade for May with vehicles marching from the White House ellipse to the Capitol and back. Traffic stations along Pennsylvania Avenue will close for hours, rope lines placed at key intersections, and patrols assigned to secure the route through Northwest Washington.

White House Capitol Lovelock Evereont Pennsylvania Avenue Nat Seventeenth Potomac Drive Potomac Byine Secand Sith Hullingberger Susan Bo Fe

Garfield School Accepted After Inspection By District Commission

The Garfield school building received approval following a post inspection by Commissioner Henry Macfarlane, James Oster, and others. The modern twelve room structure features wide fire exits, a large assembly hall, and capacity for over 400 pupils. The project was delayed by bad weather but opened at the start of the term with utility and safety features emphasized.

Garretd Henry BP Macfirland Gupt James Osater William Ikely Snowatn Ashford Muncipal Stuart

WILL FORM NEW UNION IN DISTRICT ARMY AND NAVY VETERA NS

District garrisons of the Army and Navy Union discuss forming a rival organization. Dominant members indicate a new union will be established within a week to ten days to become one of the strongest in the United States. Washington garrisons withdraw from the parent group due to lack of national office action.

Luton Fed Gail Army and Navy Union Washington Garrizons United States

Brady Arrest Report From Albany Area Vehicle Stop

Teatt John R Brady USN was arrested about seven oclock for speeding. He was taken to the Fight precinct station Meuse and released on bail. He was driving along Tomnecti Lavenue toward the Albany apartment house when arrested.

John R Brady Usn Lavenue Meuse Rock Creek Albany

Sunday Closing Urged by Washington NA R Drugists Chapter

The Washington chapter of the National Association for Retail Druggists urged Sunday closing during a reception at the Riggs House honoring national president Mrs Willam E. Lee of Philadelphia. Dr Harvey D Wiley supported the aim, noting stores should close for some time on Sunday, with timing set by the druggist. Officers and committee members were listed, and a program was planned.

Washington Women National Association For Retail Druggists Riggs House Willam E. Lee Philadelphia Lowsy Ivile Lee Mr. Ice Harvey D Wiley C J Furhmann Ro W_ Douffs J T Hosking Jmroo Taylos Trowbridge Artes Irene Richardson Charles Henty

Warns Against Awindle Fraud Scheme By Universal Cooperative Brotherhood

State Department released a formal statement condemning the Universal Cooperative Brotherhood scheme led by John Albertus of San Francisco as fraudulent. The plan sought Argentine concessions for 1009 acres and aimed to establish a model living arrangement, with members paying Albertus various sums as travel and expenses claims.

Asmmaon Universal Cooperative Brotherhood State Department Esterday Eaward Narion United States Asneon Paraguay Bestorwa Honpanys John Albertos San Francisco Nortat Concen Albertus Trp Calfornia Argentina Mbertus Paraguaian Mir Nurons Mir Burton Alpertus Matto Growo Brazil Albertus Operatior

Duelist May Recover After Knife Duel In City

John Geggulakos a 24 year old Greek man is reported to be recovering at Emergency Hospital after being stabbed in the abdomen during a knife duel with a fellow countryman Monday night. Police traced the alleged assailant to the Greek colony near John Rarehalphiee and C street, but could not locate him or the woman tied to the incident.

John Geggulakos John Varshal Aof Geraulakos Sivset Polles Leo Anes

Accused of Fatal Whipping Near Dynons County

Five white men including Henr y Williamson Stean Williamson Ashby King and Sam Coon were arrested and jailed on the charge of whipping Gus Guerense an old black man whose death was ruled natural by an inquest. The alleged whipping occurred near Dynons in this county on Friday. Gov Ansel ordered an investigation and the arrests followed. An unrelated accident on Georgia Avenue northwest left John Jones seriously injured with multiple fractures. he was treated at Walter Reed Hospital and Emergency Hospital before returning home.

Greenwood Henri Ro Williamson Stean Williamson Ashby King Sam W Cooner Gus Guerense Eminema Dynons Robison Ansel Torawn Ais Pusey Itis Horn Georzia Avenue John Jones Walter Reed Brightwood Jones Georgia Avenue Fatrek J Quinn Ajoon Guinn Quin Quinn Quinn Nix Oman

Medal for Dickinson Recipient Abashed by Show of Modesty

A 1895 Detroit river rescue by James Dickinson, later Secretary of War, earned him a gold life saving medal from the U S government with Taft approving the award. The event at Detroit involved saving Attorney Joy from drowning during a river excursion.

Detroi James Joy Jecoe M Dicidneon Tennessee Detroit Dickinson United States Taft Hillen Treasury War Department Fy Hiles Ang Ato River American Bar Agsociation Hun Hession St Clair Dickinson Charles of Campbell Frank O Loveland Justice Harlan Truman H Newberry Secretary of the Navy James FF Detroit Bar Brewer and Brown Supreme Court of the United States Dtr Thomas C Herndon le Amereau Secretary of the Treasury Wr Dickinson

Women in Chicago General Delivery Must Reveal Identities

Three thousand women in Chicago using the general delivery window were forced to reveal their true names and addresses under protest as cards of identification were required for recurring mail. Postmaster officials insist on identification to prevent fictitious addresses, claiming the move aligns with department regulations and aims to curb secrecy in correspondence.

Chicago Chiraxo

Judge Rebukes Negro Boy at Detention Trial

Judge Delacy rebuked Edward Chaney a youth charged after boasting of crimes on the Benning road and threatening locals with a razor. The 15 year old was sent to juvenile court for trial while Joseph Carter, implicated in a detention house incident, was moved to Reform School after a bicycle theft charge.

Reform School Judge Delacy Edward Chaney Bordariy Jahon Lawson Lawson Chaney Benning Tess Kimball Tvenile Court Joseph Carter House of Detention Willifred Small

Parade for Gompers Draws Local Building Trades Units

The Building Trades Mechanics Council voted to join the Gompers parade on October 12 at Uaydens Hall. Thomas McCilton announced participation to honor the Cen Wal Labor Union as about 5000 paraders were expected, with carpenters electricians ironworkers and other crafts joining under council leadership. Joseph Evans presided. officers James Kelly Hugh Dignay and W Flabbitt were present.

Building Trades Mechanics Council Uaydens Hall Pennsylvania Avenue Unanimous Vale Gompers Thomas McCilton Uaid Ma Cen Wal Cornella Carpenters Painters Alumbars Conateye Tor Eircles Joseph Evans James Kelly Hugh Digney W Flabbitt

City Law Probe Seeks Parade Car Regulation

Corporation Counsel reviews statutes to determine if Capitol Fraction Co may be compelled to halt street cars on Pennsylvania Avenue during a parade. The company refused a Chamber of Commerce request to suspend service from early morning until the floral parade ends. Mc Thomas will present his opinion to the commissioners.

Corporation Counsel Capital Fraction Pennsylvania Avenue Gontal Thortes Sireet Car Company Chamber of Commerce Thomas Thomas Will Sabmit

Dinner to Dr William Napier Shaw at Shoreham Hotel

British Meteorological Service director Dr William Napier Shaw attended a dinner hosted by Prof Willis L Moore and the U S Weather Bureau staff. The event honored the adoption of improved temperature registration units while Shaw praised American scientific collaboration and expressed optimism for a universal standard in temperature measurement. Notable attendees included James Wilson, W P Carpenter, and other professors and officials from weather and solar physics circles.

Ng Ie Shoreham William Napier Shaw Briish Shaw Zeo James Wilson Agrcwlture Wils I Moore RS Woodward S W Straten T Munroe Humpneys Wade Aldo W Carpenter Conhusiont Wiliams Weather Bureau Garriott Marvin A J Henry GJ Cox Hoc Frankenfield Ieisheliere Bowle C Vv Butler Solar Physicobveisatory South Kensington England

Weather Conditions Across Regions and Storm Warnings

Weather observations report unsettled conditions in the New England lake region with increasing moisture and thundershowers in the Dakotas and Ohio valley. Temperature fluctuations noted in the Middle States and near stationary readings elsewhere, with showers likely for the western plateau and northern Rocky Mountain areas. Calif coast storms possible. winds shift along the New England coast from west to south as fronts approach.

Teather Burean Fal Ingo New England Ant Phowers Aguthern Regine Rocky Mountains Lake Tas Ohers Inke Ohio Valley Plateau Rocky Mountain Californa Mureka Wednestay Widdle Apamlie

Weather Notes and Police Strength Across Cities

Temperature ranges and sunshine forecasts across several cities are noted, with midday readings between 63 and 72 degrees and humidity estimates. The report covers police staffing concerns in Los Angeles and Toledo, citing a coroner’s jury recommendation and the need to boost numbers amid limited manpower.

Kous Soonhine Ras Tall

Lewis Plan Unveiled At Firearms Hearing Case

The testimony linked Henry M. Lewis secretary and treasurer of the National Trust Co of Washington to a Baltimore firm and a Cresco Corset Co broker network. Witnesses described payments of 500 to secure stock guarantees and 900000 in stock subscriptions as commissions. The hearing adjourned to resume at 10 o'clock. Herbert Knox Smith returned from Europe aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm.

United States NW Hoeton Henry M. Lewis National Trust Company of Washington Marshel Anson & Taylor Henry A. Wright Cresco Dorset Company Springfeld Mass Trust Company Huston and Lewis J Shally Baltimore Mutual Securities Company Wright Payne National Trust Company Washington T Rice Cresca Company Baker Postoffice Keene Eolkerd Imstabice 29 Tresco Corset Company Hunter & Crane Company Newark del Samuel Graham & Co Montreal Canada le Company Henry Lewiy Irectors Ogures Mr Davis Bistrict Davis

Two Dead In Hold Up As Robber Demands Money

Philadelphia detectives arrest suspect Reuben Cona in connection with a hold up and double murder at a North Philadelphia saloon. Victims Henry Saylor and James Quinn died from wounds. John J Cassidy wounded in the lung. Robber fled as shots rang out. police say victim Quinn attempted to delay the robber before the shooting.

Philadelphia Reuben Cona Patrick J Quinn Henry Saylor Oak John J Cassid Conn

Nagel Delays Appointment of New Commerce Secretary

Secretary Nagel has not named a successor to Assistant Secretary Ormedy McHarg as he returns from October. McHarg plans to practice law in New York with an established partnership. Delays persist as Nagel weighs the replacement while McHarg remains in place.

Ceanor Wall Nagel Department of Commerce and Labor Ormedy McHarg Geioher Nis McHars New York Uetoner Meharg Way York Neget

Reynolds to Retire from Treasury Likely Soon

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Jamez B Reynolds visits Franklin MacVeagh at Mount Monadnock retreat in Dublin New Hampshire. They discuss departmental matters but nothing of public interest. Retirement date to join UK commission not fixed and likely not decided during the visit.

Dunne MacVeigh Dublin Jamez B Reynolds The Treasury Pali the Treasury Franklin Mac ‘Veagh Mount Monadnock Thynoide Wall Treasury Department UK Commission

Unclear maritime voyage notes on brigantine routes

Fragmentary OCR lists ship names and routes between New York and European ports. Mentions Wilhelm, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, and Plymouth along with references to Majestic and Mauritania. Text is garbled but indicates expected arrival or passage dates and destinations.

Sara New Yolohaleer “Wilhelm St Faß Bremen Nieuw Amaerdem Ter Rotterdens Lieppel Carmania Maurétania New York Wildook

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