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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
34
The president sent regrets for missing the Gloucester fete. Executives hoped to review marchers and watch the Canterbury Pilgrim perform as warships gathered in the harbor to mark the city’s seventh anniversary.
In Winchester Virginia Aug 4 a fierce contest for the Frederick county and city of Winchester legislative seat pits Speaker Richard E Byrd against Thomas G Spates amid claims and counterclaims of support. The gubernatorial picture remains unsettled as maneuvers unfold and Musgrave withdraws in Southampton County creating a new duel in the 45th district.
Constantinople reports intensified pressure as 4000 troops and munitions are to be moved by three steamship lines under the second army corps. Greece seeks recall of Greek officers in Crete while four protecting powers mediate. Crete unrest rises amid Turkish transport and fleet maneuvers in Cretan waters.
A San Diego Post report from August 4 cites the secretary of the optical secretariat denying Besant claims about a movement. The article notes confusion over the truth and references unnamed individuals and dates, presenting a cautious tone on the alleged conspiracy.
A broken OCR fragment reports a medical inquiry into poisoning, mentioning Lane, Aug, Tre Pasian carrier, Mrs 1 borlia, and an alleged ingestion. It notes a toxicology sample analyzed by an undertaker and references suspected substances and bodily injuries.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a gas leak at an acetylene plant and a burn incident. It references Larimer County and a disruption pattern with weather implications, but the text is largely unreadable, mixing phrases about leaks, storms, and local areas without coherent details.
A chaotic report claims a teller linked to a wrecked bank testified identifying handwriting on notes alleged to be signed by deceased or insolvent figures. The testimony named Breese Dickerson and Tranland and referenced Thomas M. Harker. The piece also mentions a university appointment at Wiswechusetis Agricultural College and property losses from a house fire in Washington County along with drought impacts on crops.
Bernard N Baker, former Atlantic Transport head, reports to President Taft on Panama Railroad freight rates. He notes American goods face higher charges vs European shipments from New York and Europe to Central America, with Panama owned by the government. Machinery and dry goods prices illustrate the gap, implying government adoption of private-rate structures and systematic discrimination.
The Tasley fair opened with racing entries exceeding prior years as spectators gathered despite unsettled weather. Notable purses include a £700 first prize and several 100s and 300s in total races with named handlers and horses listed among participants.
In Rome Ga a society woman vas Knight assaulted a man greeting his wife with a whip in the rain at Woodland Park. The victim was forced to apologize in front of his wife before leaving. Also reported are deaths of State Senator William White in Johnson Wills sanitarium and Dennis Brown in Augusta, typhoid death of Mrs Fannie Crowther, and a 15 year old boy drowning in the Ohio River near Wheeling.
At St Joseph’s grounds Cordova Maryland the Easter Shore tournament drew about 4080 spectators. Ten of the Buccleachin tournaments featured five cash prizes and the crowning of the queen of love and beauty by Knight of Unknown W G Favinger. Milas Bu Callahan and four other maid of honors were named. The event was officiated by Dr Charles H Rose Charles E Morris and Dr I W Tach.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore on August 4 describes a new Democratic State committee ruling that a candidate must win by district plurality rather than ward plurality, shaping the contest scene. The piece notes weak participation across parties, with Democrats mobilizing ward and precinct workers and Republicans showing indifference, hinting at possible fall election surprises and possible effects from a disfranchising amendment.
Dulaney of Thig City and Pennington Gap announce a sale in which Black Mountain Corporation of Alexandria acquires 700 acres adjoining its holdings. The deal, worth hundreds of thousands, gives near total control of the Table Mountain field estimated to contain over a million tons of coal. Parties named include Dulaney, McWeirton, McAnder, Slemp and Louise and Nasmith and Southern railway interests.
Cardinal McCormick traveled via Sprout to The Washington Tat Ginago Ave en route to Salt Lake City to preside over a new cathedral ceremony. He was hosted by Cardinal Gibbons and accompanied by Bishop Connell of San Jose, with notable attendees including university presidents and other dignitaries at the residence of the Vecarmute.
The Yorktown Historical Society of the United States formed in Yorktown Virginia with a provisional governing body and officers to be elected later. A meeting at Yorktown on August 18 will select a committee to report, with Oswald Tigiman of Maryland named president and other officials from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and Washington DC. The society aims to preserve structures related to the American Revolution era around Yorktown Culpeper and nearby areas.
In Upper Marlboro Maryland Aug 4 the Prince George’s Republican convention met in town hall and nominated a legislative and county ticket as well as delegates to state and judicial conventions. Key picks include Wes Beall for county commissioner and Richard N. Ryon for clerk of court, with several nominees for State senate and House of Delegates. In La Plata the Charles County Republican convention named a strong ticket and urged opposition to a suffrage amendment, naming Adrian Posey for associate judge and other county posts.
Howard County Democrats meet with Senator Gorman in undisputed control of the party machinery. Former Governor Whitman not present. Delegates and officials listed as nominated or selected, with state party names and positions genannten. Convention proceeded without challenge to leadership.
Stockholders of the Seaboard WIlipa Railway Company met to approve an adjustment plan for reorganizing the property. The plan includes a new refunding mortgage, $1. million funding bonds, and a new mortgage not exceeding $55,000,000. Nearly all capital stock supported the plan before adjournment. The meeting proceeded in Raleigh with a similar session held that night.
Heavy rain since Sunday drenched Fulda and surrounding areas in North Carolina. Officials estimate 3 to 5 percent damage to cotton crops with blooms damaged by flooding. Principal creeks overflowed, delaying farmers as streams rose and topsoil eroded in the belt.
Danville Aug 4 Mins iol Wane Snead daughter of Mc and Mrs Charles Snead was married tonight to Wiley Griffith Horne Jr at the brides home. Culpeper Aug 4 Miss Irma Browning of the place daughter of Mrs R Browning yesterday became the bride of the Rev Wo M Edwards pastor of the rival Methodist church. Oldest West Virginia Odd Fellow Dead. Sportal to The Washington Post Moundsville W Va Aug 4 George Edwards aged M the oldest Odd Fellow in West Virginia died today at his home here. For many years Mr Edwards was one of the foremost business men of Mouridsville but retired from active fitness a few years ago. Bare Burned. Livestock Saved. Speci to The Washington Post Caliper Va Aug 4 The large yard of Hamilton Smith near Brandy Station Culpeper counts was destroyed by a Tuesday evening, with nearly all of its contents, consisting of vals and wealth. All the Hire Btork were saved. The loss is covered by insur. Authorized to Increase Its Capital Raleigh NC Aug 4 The State has authorized the Carolina Tennessee Power Company at Murphy NC to increase its capital stock from 250000 to 3500000.
Voters in Alexandria show apathy toward the Democratic contest as polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. House of delegates candidates Bobus Moncure and Jared Birtell campaign to mobilize supporters while Charles Street and local figures back Lt Governor hopeful James St. Catherine amid statewide signals of party support.
The report describes a body found after a gasoline fire at Fort Panto and a separate incident involving a drowning near the Watergate area. It names local residents Robert Meemes and Grady Bards, notes coroner involvement, and mentions other local crimes and notices including post office break in and a furniture company charter. The piece also covers school accounts, a man accused of theft, and a death in Hagerstown when Edith L Moore died of kidney disease during a visit.
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