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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

9

Attendance Gains and Exams Mark District Cadet Officers

End of term figures show 611 more pupils in attendance than last year as officers are chosen by competitive exam today. District of Columbia high schools prepare for regimental leadership tests. timetable finalized this morning with 9th through 12th graders scheduled for various company, battalion, and classroom tasks.

District of Columbia Xotonag Kartie Mittary Tor Ross Ekob

Cup Winners to Host Yacht Club Reception

Fathan Yacht Club recipients of past trophies will host a reception tonight at the lounge. The event includes a program and a social hour following brief remarks. Gaelic School resumes meetings as members register and prepare for the season.

Fathan Yacht Club de Leitt Ationdl

Auto parade plans wind through capital from White House to Capitol

Police and street closures outline a motor parade tomorrow starting near the White House at 1:00 pm. The route runs southwest along Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol then back to Potomac Park, with traffic stopped for three hours and rope barriers set at major intersections.

Lovelock Evemeont Pennsylvania Avenue White House Nat Capitol Potomac Drive Potomac Byine Secand Hullingberger Steerth Ant Susan Bo Fe

Garfield School Accepted After Inspection

Garfield school admitted by the district commission yesterday afternoon after delayed completion due to bad weather. The modern twelve room building with wide fire exits will seat over 300 pupils and includes a large assembly hall for entertainments and various activities. Attending inspectors were Henry Macfarlane Gupta James Osater and others including local officials and the superintendent of schools.

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

WILL FORM NEW UNION IN WASHINGTON DISTRICT

Army and Navy Union garrisons in Washington discuss forming a rival organization for ten days. A dominant factor claims a new flag will be created soon and the old federation withdraws from national wards. Within a week a new union will be formed to become one of the strongest in the United States.

Luton Fed Gail Army and Navy Union Washington Garrizons United States

Brady Arrest Near Albany Over Speeding Incident

Taett John R Brady USN was arrested about seven oclock for speeding along Tomnecti Avenue extended near Rock Creek path. He was taken to the Fight precinct station Meuse and released on bail. He had been automobiling toward the Albany apartment house when arrested.

John R Brady Usn Lavenue Meuse Rock Creek Albany

Sunday Closing Urged By Washington Drug Gild

The Washington chapter of the National Association for Retail Druggists urged Sunday closing of drug stores during a reception at the Riggs House honoring national president Mrs William E Lee of Philadelphia. Dr Harvey D Wiley supported the effort while officers and committees of the local chapter were announced.

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 a Windle Universal Cooperative Brotherhood Fraud

The State Department released a formal statement warning about a scheme led by John Albertus, president of San Francisco, claiming Concessions from Argentina for 1009 acres. Albertus allegedly collected payments from members and promised land grants, while Paraguay and Argentina authorities could not act. He reportedly sought a land grant in Mato Grosso, Brazil, and public warnings are advised to prevent further loss.

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

Duelist May Recover From Stabbing Fight

John Geggulakos a 24 year old Greek man is said to be recovering at Emergency Hospital after a knife duel Monday night left him stabbed in the abdomen His alleged attacker and a key female witness remain at large as police search the Greek colony near John Rarehalphiee and C street for the missing man and woman involved in the confrontation.

John Geggulakos John Varshal Aof Geraulakos Sivset Polles Leo Anes Quinn

Accused of Fatal Whipping Near Dynons County

Six white men including Henry Williamson and Sam Cooner were arrested on the charge of cause of death in a whipping near Dynons. An inquest ruled death natural but an old negro Robison reported the alleged whipping. Gov Ansel ordered an investigation and arrests followed. In a separate incident John Jones, four, fractured three ribs in a fall on Georgia Avenue Northwest and was hospitalized twice 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

Medal for Dickinson Recipient Abashed By Modesty in Detroit Rescue

A 1895 Detroit river incident saw James F. Dickinson, then a lawyer, rescue an injured man from drowning during a river cruise. He later becomes Secretary of War and is awarded a solid gold life saving medal by the U S government with President Taft’s approval. He humbly accepts, saying little beyond thanks as associates recall his restrained demeanor and brave action.

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 Joy Dtr Thomas C Herndon le Amereau Secretary of the Treasury Wr Dickinson

Chicago Women at General Delivery Forced to Reveal Identities

Three thousand women using Chicago general delivery have been required to sign identification cards and reveal true names and addresses, many under protest. Postmasters may deny mail if suspects give fictitious details, challenging secrecy once protected by custom and practice.

Chicago Chiraxo

Judge rebukes Negro boy in reform school sentence

Judge Delacy sentences Edward Chaney, an 18 year old negro, after he boasted of prior deeds and was charged with carrying concealed weapons. Chaney fought with Lawson and others until restrained, and was sent to juvenile court for trial. Joseph Carter, another negro, faced charges for stealing a plated bicycle and was sent to the Reform School.

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

Parade support by Building Trades to Gompers march

The executive committee of the Building Trades Mechanics Council voted unanimously to participate in the Gompers parade on October 12 at Uaydens Hall Four and a half street and Pennsylvania avenue NW. Thomas McIlton said he will join and honor the Cen Wal Labor Union with an expected 5000 paraders. Members including carpenters painters ironworkers elevator constructors plasterers metal lathers and stone cutters will join. Joseph Evans presided with James Kelly Hugh Dign ey and W Flabbitt in attendance.

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

Regulation of Parade Car Service Investigated by City Counsel

Corporation Counsel reviews statutes to determine if Capital Fraction Company can be compelled to halt streetcar service on Pennsylvania Avenue during a parade. The streetcar firm refused a Chamber of Commerce request to suspend operations from noon to two, as floral parade preparations proceed. Mc Thomas to present his opinion to 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 keynote by British meteorological chief

Dr William Napier Shaw director of the British Meteorological Service attended a dinner at the Shoreham Hotel hosted by Prof Willis L Moore and the US Weather Bureau staff. Speakers included James Wilson, Prof W Moore, and many others praising a universal unit system for registering temperature while noting progress remains to be made.

British Meteorological Service 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 Of United States

Weather conditions report from Agriculture Weather Bureau notes unsettled conditions in New England and Dakotas with rising temperatures in the Lake region and cooler readings elsewhere. Moderate to strong winds along the New England coast. Showers likely in western plateau and northern Rocky Mountain regions. General fair weather elsewhere with storm warnings issued on the California coast.

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

Weather and Police Ballast Mix in Town Chronicle

The item blends a fevered mix of temperatures across cities with notes on humidity and sunshine. alongside, a police superintendent’s call to strengthen force per coroner’s jury recommendations, warning of manpower shortages and the need to pull officers from other duties to meet security needs.

Kous Soonhine Ras Tall

Lewis David H Lewis Case Earliest Trust Scandal Hearing

Henry M Lewis secretary treasurer of the National Trust Company of Washington testified in a long hearing before United States Marshal Anson Taylor. The case involved alleged misrepresentation and forged roles with Huston and Cresco Dorset Company brokers in Baltimore and Newark. Witnesses described stock guarantees and commissions and disputed board authority while Lewis denied wrongdoing and offered written statements. The session adjourned to resume later with further testimony.

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 Huston Uaional Trust Company of Hie City O P Johnson O P Jobngon Tad Wee Lewis Comminstana Baltimore Concerns Commission Thad Wright National Trust Company of Washington Trice Cresca Company Baker Keene Lolkerd Imstabice 29 Tresco Corset Company Hunter & Crane Company Newark Del Samuel Graham & Co Montreal Canada le Company Henry FC Bay American Desiccating Company Mays Board of Directors Inter May Lewy National Trust Company Lewis Aaning Jetter Mgliong Trust Company Brokera Devis Davis

Hold Up Day Ends In Three Deaths In Philadelphia

Three men shot during a masked hold up at a Philadelphia saloon. Henry Saylor age 83, James Quinn age 78, both dead. John J Cassidy age 87 wounded with a lung bullet. Suspect detained after payment demand and gunfire. police believe they solved the double murder and robbery.

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

Nagel Delays Hiring New Assistant Secretary

Secretary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor has not yet appointed a successor to Assistant Secretary Ormedy McHarg who seeks to return to law practice in New York. McHarg wishes to leave by October and Nagel plans to wait until his own return, delaying a fresh appointment and leaving Acting Secretary Meharg to oversee the department during the interim. News from New York says no offers have been made and no decision reached on a replacement.

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

Reynolds sign to retire during absence visit to MacVeagh

Assistant Secretary James Reynolds plans retirement from the Treasury. A visit to Franklin MacVeagh at his Mount Monadnock east slope residence in Dublin New Hampshire discussed departmental matters with no public interest or fixed retirement date. He said retirement likely soon but exact timing was not decided during the trip.

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

Maritime Passenger List Briefs From Frenzied Haste

A fragmented OCR note lists ships and routes including Wilhelm St, Bremen, Nieuw Amsterdam, Lorent, and Cherbourg. Mentions New York, Plymouth, and Mauritania with brief travel references. No clear dates or complete names.

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

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