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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
6
A close watch will be kept for a spectator who glared and shook her fist at Lieutenant Adams during Sutton Inquiry proceedings. Precautions are planned as doors reopen, with speculation over the woman's identity and purpose. The court faces no further actions while witnesses remain, and readers await the next session.
The article describes the upcoming testimony by Mrs Parker in the closed sea slon of the court yesterday. It notes her expected appearance after her mother and her clear recollection of a hotel room interview with Lieut Adams and other marines following her brother's death. Adams testified he told Mrs Parker nothing of consequences.
The Epworth League at Hamline ME conducts its sixth week of open air services for prisoners with two sessions at the District workhouse, led by Harry A Havens and Kaward Bravhiars. Rev Charles B Guthrie and other speakers urge Christians to surrender to hardships and obedience, while addresses praise gifts of God and militant gospel faith.
Taras Wao Ame 8 reports two old pots found in the cellar of Woitham Taylor of Rock Rio. Workers unearthed one pot with 2510 in gold and later Taylor dug up another pot with unknown value. Arrests followed as investigators traced the treasure to a prior robbery and a plan to paint the town red.
A Wabash train conductor reports Grace and Toromesso, the missing children, were seen with a woman described as tall and of nervous manner near Vincenzo Fujardo's mother, Mrs Haile Ticardo. The tale aligns with prior tips from Bauer at a clothing store near the station, describing a boy in sailor suit and shoes and stockings with a girl and two men matching the children’s descriptions.
The Hale Cup rifle meet, the principal event in the National Rifle Association tournament, opens tomorrow with the Ohio National Guard on the ranges. Matches run through the week featuring the Catron Cup, Dupont trophy, and Herrick trophy, plus the Marine Corps match and novel skirmish events.
Special to The Washington Post reports soprano Tilia Nordica recently wed and plans a brief honeymoon in Farmington Maine. Her sisters, Miss Tilian Nordica, announce that the couple will arrive soon to spend several days at the family home, sharing time at the birthplace and nearby farm.
W A F Beckham native of Alexandria and son of a two time mayor died at home under unclear circumstances from a gas jet. He was 41, educated for the ministry, then long employed by Washington papers and later in New York. He left Washington two years ago and had planned a vacation at St Georges Island. He leaves a sister Miss Carne Beckham of Richmond and a brother Rosa Beckham of Chicago. Burial will be in Culpeper County.
Gen Edwin B Atwood retired brigadier general and 42 year U S Army veteran died suddenly today at age 68. Born in Ohio he entered service in 1861 with the 26th Ohio regiment and rose to brigadier general after meritorious service in the Philippines. He leaves a wife and four children in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Also noted contractor John G Coder of Coder and Miller died suddenly at 65. his firm built the Pennsylvania Building at the Chicago World's Fair.
Seventeen members of the United States volunteer life saving corps braved Hell Gate's rough currents in a six mile swim today. Ten completed the course while seven failed to finish and were rescued by rowboats. Pete Ott of Yorkville won the event, finishing at the Wall Jamestownburg Yacht Club pier in North Beach one hour and twenty seven minutes after the start.
Dr Charles Al Jeo Porter, professor of surgery at Howard and visiting surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital, successfully removed five cancerous glands from a fellow practitioner. Grafts were sewn over wounds on the donor and recipient areas, healing well with beveled edges. The operation, aided by Dr George Hi Stover, was completed in Boston with both doctors reporting favorable outcomes and a hopeful recovery for the patient.
A West Chester Methodist church pastor denounces an elder who called him a pup. He accuses neglect by leaders after a campaign misused funds and decor removed for a lawn fete. The pastor warns doors may close if his voice is silenced and plans a sermon for next Sunday.
Washington business leaders plan to motor to a good roads rally in Alexandria next Thursday night. Over 300 autos, leaving The Washington Post building at 7 PM, will met at the outskirts and proceed to Young Peoples Hall where speakers from The Post and Richmond Times Dispatch will discuss highway plans and costs.
Special to The Washington Post. Speaker Cannon travels from Washington to his Danville home and states he has no retirement in sight. He backs the Republican platform’s tariff ideas and predicts the plan will aid revenue while ensuring some profit on American products. He plans no chautauqua tours before Congress reconvenes and remains focused on the tariff issue.
Harry Thaw remains in the county jail as Justice Mills prepares habeas corpus findings on his sanity. Mrs Mary Thaw says the proceedings have been fair and expects either release or further observation at Bloomingdale Asylum in White Plains, with Dr Ernest Schmidt involved in daily reviews.
Classified notices list multiple deaths with ages and partial locations. Names include Abkharr Gritz, Bertha Hart, Susie M Tucker, Rova Downs, William Ho Ragan Net, Wilken Hemming, Mars A Donnelly, and Bertha Vifelds. Ages range from one month to 68 years. institutions noted include Pont Waotide and St Anis Lunatic Asylum. No charge for the service.
Mrs Annie Besant told Buffalo Theosophists that a drunkard who dies loses his craving for drink in the next world but carries an intensified urge, suffering as the cravings fade and thus harming the temperance cause by urging sobriety in this life.
Special to The Washington Post Atlantic City N Jo Aug and Trough formerly Bridgeton policeman on small salary turned on gas in room at Pacific avenue boarding house to end life. He drank whisky and laudanum, bluffed doors, and was found dead by the boarding house proprietor. Relatives in Bridgeton notified as despondency followed his pier job.
A Washington Treasury Department clerk named Joseph Thwing obtained a license to wed Carrie Yerby of Richmond. The family of the would be bride cannot explain the match. Relatives report past ties to a Boston family and unclear plans. the late Mrs Thwing reportedly wished the marriage. Local and national papers note the unusual union amid mystery.
Gen Toon Wood and staff will wear the proposed olive drab service uniforms during upcoming maneuvers in Massachusetts, marking a test of replacing the khaki Khekb attire. Col Appleton and Col Fnote, with their staffs, also to don the new uniforms under Maj Kimball as officials push to finalize cloth contracts. The government has not signed the contract yet, but officials expect a signing soon and view Gen Wood’s participation as confirmation the change is forthcoming.
Lancaster Va Aug News received today of the sinking of the schooner Cary from Bel Capt Wright during a storm off Gwynn in which the captain reportedly refused to abandon ship. The crew says Wright held the wheel as water poured in, the ship went down with a cargo of coal after sailing from Mare De Graa for Hampton. Two colored sailors arrived with details. they were rescued near the keel of the vessel. Wright was 36 and from Chesapeake City Md.
In Black Mountain North Carolina two men, Cameron Collins and John Hill Bunting, were shot by Constable Watkins during a disturbance at the Gladstone Hotel. Bunting died from wounds while Collins remained in serious condition as witnesses testified the men were in bed when Watkins fired as they rose. The coroner's inquest heard hotel employees and guests describe shouting and profanity prior to the shooting.
Washington report outlines 1165 Wyatt Farr conference with Verne Tutter and others as the rivers and harbors committee debates natural waterways improvement funding. Alexander new chair pushes economy in harbor appropriations while opposing large or unnatural projects amid potential veto and White House pressure.
The article reports Lewis seeking another term amid labor union activity and internal disputes. It notes statements from Betinegarten figures and mentions the Toned Vane Worther Journal coverage. Supporters discuss plans while opposition grows, reflecting a contested leadership period for the United Workers of America.
Ella Gingles, acquitted of four larceny charges, starts for home in Larne, Ireland, today. She travels with Mrs Grace Van Dusen Cook and a group from the club, amid a police presence and local attention.
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