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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
3
Didi Gus, a notable figure, experiences the demanding routine of strenuous life, highlighting discipline, endurance, and resilience amid challenging conditions. The episode underscores personal grit and the impact of rigorous training on performance and character.
The Chinese prince Tsai Tao arrived in Washington for a three day visit, meeting President Taft at the White House, dining with officials, and taking part in cavalry drills at Fort Myer. He was greeted by Cavalry Detachment, toured G street stations, and was escorted to the hotel by President Taft’s automobiles. Interpreters and Chinese ministers accompanied the dignitary as agreements and friendship between the United States and China were emphasized during the visit.
A jumble of obituaries and death notices from a Washington area source. Names include Miss Crystes Talg fortmwest, Holson, William H Pritch, Barbara M 18, and Matilda G Pu, with dates in April 1910 and hospital mentions. Details are fragmentary and interment and residence information appears with addresses and church affiliations.
The government says a Chinese prince visiting Washington to study the U S military system for possible reforms in China. He will tour the War Department and Naval Academy, with receptions planned at the Willard and West Point tomorrow. Secretary Knox hosts a luncheon today and the Chinese minister a dinner and dance tomorrow night.
Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Banking nominates officers and delegates for the annual Chattanooga convention in early June. Names include A B Claxton president and Joshua Evans vice president, with R F Miler and H H Smith amongsecretaries and a five-member board of governors to be chosen. An exhibition baseball game against Baltimore clerks is scheduled for July 16.
The Postal Telegraph and Cable Co announces wage increases for telegraph operators across important offices starting June 1. Increases will be selective and vary, some up to 2 percent. Each operator will be evaluated on merit, years of experience, and other fitness factors, and graded accordingly.
A long string of marriage licenses lists numerous couples across Baltimore, Louisa, Fairfax, Philadelphia, Brookland DC, and Virginia counties. Names include Freuky Wo Townghsnd, Edith L Seales, and many others with ages and officiating reverends noted. The jumble reflects a period register of multiple marriages with varied locales and clergy.
A garbled health office record lists numerous individuals with accompanying ages and addresses. Entries include Fannie Tenley 49, James Hartington 24, Jonathan Lewis 71, Edna Ferguson’s family details, and multiple hospital mentions such as Providencia and Garfield. The fragmentary list names patients and relatives tied to various streets and institutions, reflecting a local obituary-like death notices roundup.
The Washington Post touring test run reaches Orange Virginia with travel via Richmond. Pathfinders Allen Potts and W H Gordon report road conditions including clay mud holes and intermittent drying. Chain tires used. Goodyear tires intact. route adjustments noted for May 27 to 31 in a cautious early morning push toward Washington.
William H Maghan is removed as president of the Washington Bricklayers and Masons Union No 1 after a late night meeting in Odd Fellows Hall. International Union officials from Indianapolis arrived to install Thomas Lev as new head, citing Maghan’s rule violations during a two year old bricklayers strike by allowing nonunion workers.
Gen Nelson A Miles, thrown from a big horse at the Speedway in Potomac park, is not seriously hurt. One rib is fractured but he is practically unhurt. Presidents Taft and family sent flowers. A Porto Rico delegation including Gov. George W. Von Ron, and leaders of unions and parties visited Taft to advocate universal suffrage and an elective senate.
A finance committee meeting decided to launch an active campaign to fund a boys care institution. A club of WW men will be formed to pledge at least 10 dollars each to support the National Junior Republic at Annapolis Junction.
Movements of steamers include RIVED sailing from Havre to New York then to Plymouth Cherbourg Bremen and Hamburg routes. Other ships reported are Oceanic routes to Copenhagen Naples and Le Havre to New York with several arrivals and dock times around Saturday morning and afternoon.
Former President Roosevelt met King Albert of Belgium at the Brussels exposition, greeting the monarch warmly and touring Laaken Palace. Crowds cheered as Roosevelt spoke on citizenship and leadership, praising Belgium’s historical and industrial strength. The royals hosted a dinner, and over 2,000 attended a reception at the Hotel de Ville before Roosevelt’s departure for Holland.
Lincoln Nebr April 2 The article outlines signs suggesting former President Roosevelt may come back more insurgent than stand pat. Points include Outlook editorials after Khartoum meeting with Roosevelt Pinehurst invitation to speak at a conservation event a stenographer noting intent to entertain changes and Root’s upcoming Europe trip after talks with Taft.
The West Virginia statue of Francis Pierpont will be unveiled in Statuary Hall at the Capitol tomorrow morning starting at 10 o'clock. Gov Gtas cock and the state commission will attend, with eulogistic addresses planned in both the House and Senate.
An 18 year old named Breitweiser was struck in the temple by a line drive during a baseball game at sea base. The incident occurred in New York on April 23 as Tiany stood on base when the ball from an adjoining frame was batted.
John Krom er runs as Co Chairman of the Maryland Republican slate to fill port posts in Baltimore. The ticket includes Phillips Les Goldsborough for collector, Albert Powers for naval officer, Clarence Pusey for assistant treasurer, and Dr R A Ravengcroft for surveyor. The names will be sent to President Taft in a few days.
Two Buckingham county couples, Rubin T Ayres with Ethel M Dunavent and James D Ayres with Lottie I Dunavent, were wed by Rev J B McLaughlin in the nation’s capital. The grooms are 23 and 33, the brides 2 and 20, in a rare sibling union described in detail.
President Finley of Southern Railway says crop damage in the Mississippi River basin is uneven. He notes cotton and corn fared worse in northern Mississippi Alabama and Georgia but were less harmed in the farther south regions and not seriously affected in areas where crops were not yet advanced.
Dr John Fulton told a New Willard meeting that San Francisco's 1901 bubonic plague was suppressed by Treasury interests. He urged creating a national Health Department to free public health from financiers, warning Treasury control risks and breaches of treaties.
The first installment of the late Supreme Court Justice Charley H Truax library, comprising 220 lots, sold in New York for 1480 dollars. Items included Aldine Press specimens, Lodge edited British army movements, Charles Lamb letters, Gower's De Confessione Amantis, and a Granville edition bearing bookplate.
London reports thatEdward presented the baton to Lord Kitchener at Buckingham Palace in an audience. In the House of Commons War Secretary Haldane said Kitchener would soon begin duties as 23rd field marshal and commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean with headquarters at Malta.
Changsha dated April 9 reports the Yale mission abandoned during native rioting will be reopened in May. Some foreign business houses have resumed operations as gentry and officials work to settle damage claims with individual losers.
The Washington Post reports Paulhan will devote his $50,000 prize to aviation science after a dramatic cross country flight. White congratulates the rival and a 100 guinea cup is awarded to Graham White while the Aero Club opens a 100 guinea testimonial fund.
Five Sweyersville councilmen pleaded guilty to bribery in Wilkes-Barre pa and agreed to pay all costs of the prosecution resign from office and forfeit future eligibility Judge German accepted the plea warning future grafters will face severe penalties contractor Andrew Sholtis was acquitted in a separate case with a $50 payment alleged by prosecutors.
Barry Garrison of the Potomac GAR met last night to unite arrangements for the Memorial Day celebration on May 10. A department commander recessed reports from committees in charge of cemetery decorations. All committees reported progress.
The $100,000 Walsh estate planned for distribution to relatives and old-time Colorado prospectors. The American Security and Trust Company of Washington, DC, executor, filed incorporation articles with the Colorado secretary of state. The Walsh will was probated in Arapahoe county and the trust company named Colorado executor. Savannah GA April General Alexander, Confederate soldier and writer, died. He graduated from West Point in 1865 and served as assistant instructor in military engineering before joining the Confederate army as a captain of engineers.
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