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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
24
Reportage recalls early long distance balloon or airship attempts with Paulhan and White. They endured intense cold near Rugby and Northampton, as crowds watched from stations and towns. The feat set aviation records with elevated altitudes and miles completed amid harsh conditions and cheering spectators.
The Department of the Potomac and local dignitaries honored Ulysses S. Grant on the anniversary observance. General Grant appeared in a civil role with remarks on his achievements as statesman and soldier. A Grandson of the hero attended with officials as music and poems marked the memorial.
The colored branch of the Y M C A met to formulate plans for raising money to complete their project at a location on a street between two avenues. Members pledged a total of 187 dollars toward the effort, with the main body of the association fitting the remainder to finish the work.
I Wafberg, a Vienna bound Austrian citizen, married Miss Catherine Graves in Reckville, last Saturday evening. He sailed to Vienna to see his mother at his sister Mime Hiv Che actress's suggestion and plans to return to America on August 1, aiming to settle in a new home there.
Washington subscribers urge Congress to investigate the National Lincoln Monument Association as 1303 donors’ names surface from 43 original books kept by R. H. Forsyth. Efforts focus on locating funds and settling accounts tied to a $100,000 Lincoln memorial project.
Friends of Tommy Lewis Mills and Frank Hi Hambright of the G P O express confidence in the contest standings which will be published Sunday after the department wraps up another contest Saturday night. Letters with votes for Tammy Lewis and Frank H accompany entries as they request bold placement in tomorrow's column.
The committee reports only a small portion of a $910,000 subscription has been collected with funds tied up in the patent office, Capitol, and other federal departments. Forsyth believes the full sum was not collected, estimating $10,000 to $15,000 paid by subscribers. Clark Mills reportedly received a large sum for the monument’s statue.
Arrangements made with police for ample protection as the Washington Post and the Road Drivers and Riders Association move the horse show from Nineteenth and B to the Monument grounds at Fifteenth and B NW due to wet ground. Col. Cosby approved. The event begins 2 PM with ponies in harness. Mrs. Taft attended a band concert at Potomac Park. Riders include Grace Hart on Ada B and Virginia Girl.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports warm, fair conditions across most regions with showers in the Ohio valley and South Atlantic areas. Flood warnings issued along the Rio Grande between Sao Marcial New Mexico and El Paso Texas. Winds vary by coast with light to moderate conditions and a Grand Banks passage expected for a Thursday steamer. Temperatures range from mid 40s to low 60s with humidity around 60 to 78 percent and no rainfall in the late afternoon.
W A D Stokes Jr of New York City 32 will appear before the Senate commerce committee to discuss a pending bill regulating wireless telegraphy He heads the Junior Wireless Club Limited with its base at the Ansonia apartment New York The club claims about 60000 amateur wireless operators nationwide and opposes restrictive legislation He will face lawyers and technical experts from wireless companies backing the bill Attorney General Wickersham denies reports of an Justice Department probe into bucket shops and the NYSE saying there is no basis for such claims and no plan to pursue broad action against bucket shops or pools in commodities.
The Chamber of Commerce nine plans a May 30 excursion with a game against the crack Fort Monroe team at Old Point Fort Monroe park opening will feature a flag raising and fort band. Charlie King arranged the matchup after returning from Old Point as Georgetown University prepares for a Saturday contest against the Chamber team. Many Washingtonians will travel to root for the locals in what promises to be a hot contest.
Mrs Beveridge wife of Senator Beveridge Indiana has shown marked improvement at 1165 Sixteenth Street Northwest. Physicians report the crisis past and her two day old daughter remains under care. Senator Beveridge returned to his office reflecting hope as the family’s medical update notes Miss Katherine Eddy sister of Spencer Eddy former minister to Argentina and niece of Mrs Marshall Field.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce advertising committee proposed an October homecoming week to lure former residents back for seven days of visiting and a general good time. Isaac Gans led the plan, aiming to boost Washington’s appeal and push toward a 1,000,000 population in ten years. Also discussed were an automobile floral parade honoring Esperanto gathering and a machinists’ smokerthe group.
Friends of Mr. Hambright, a government Printing Office employee, note he has entered the contest. They urge publication of this letter so well-wishers may learn of his entry and rally support in the coming weeks.
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