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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
7
General Wright conducts an unofficial test of a new carbureter device described as the fourth unit. The machine reportedly runs about seventeen miles an hour, surpassing contract requirements. A private secretary is said to have been called down to attend the official trial this evening.
Theodore Foster, 38, a draftsman for the Southern Railway, shot himself in the temple in a rear shed at his home in Tuxedo Maryland. He left a wife after a possibly demented impulse tied to recent farm venture troubles and illness. Foster, a Dunkirk native, had worked a year with the railway and was regarded as a competent draftsman.
The Chamber of Commerce has sent circulars to local real estate dealers asking them to record all available sites and their prices for factories and business houses. Secretary Thomas Grant will collect data for the manufactures committee to aid out of town investors and potentially expand to listing residential property.
The baron, once a friend of Bismarck and aide in the Prussian war, died after a fall from grace that led him to America. He left Germany 28 years ago after a divorce from a royal princess, worked in newspapers and the government printing office, and died after an operation at Casualty Hospital. He requested flowers only of two flies and a red rose on his coffin, and his burial took place at a small Bladensburg road cemetery with sparse ceremonies. The German embassy may later lay him in Neuchatel. Count von Hatafeldt-Wildenburg arranged consular involvement.
Washington Railway and Electric Company faces probe as no deed exists in recorder records showing control of Brightwood Railway since 1802. The commission seeks cost for through service from town center to Brightwood and may alert interstate cases if the company objects. Also notes Frank F. Sargeant ill at Manor House.
Funeral services for Thomas Norwood aged seven at Monterey Inn Blue Ridge Summit Pennsylvania were conducted yesterday at 4 pm at the family home 1512 S Street NW Washington D C. Rev FD Fower Vermont Avenue Christian Church officiated and burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Elnor M Norwood daughter Henrietta and three sons J Lawton Norwood W Hyatt Norwood and Walter O Norwood. Pallbearers were Charles W Shelton W Hed dingfeld Nolley Andersen Hugh Phillips T W Fowler and J G Thompson.
Acting Postmaster General Grandfield issued an order granting postmasters of Virginia first second and third classes leaves of absence to attend the second annual convention of postmasters of the presidential class to be held in Roanoke Virginia on September 2 and 22. A naturalization convention signed by C Vo Brien American minister to Russia has been telegraphed to the State Department and will go to the United States for ratification.
A secret service warning describes a counterfeiting scheme using $20 notes altered from $5 bills by slicing the top of the 20 and placing it over a 5. The fraud, linked to Pete McCartney and his 1870s methods, has surfaced in Beaumont, Oakdale, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Birmingham, and Vicksburg with arrests in New Orleans and Oakdale.
The St John’s Church festival in Forest Glen drew about 1600 attendees yesterday. Eighteen knights competed, led by Dorsey Hobbs who won first prize of 2 dollars, with DeSales Langley taking second. Others included Blandford, Clarke, Love, Herron, and Harper among many riders from Maryland Virginia and the District.
The Virginia Democratic Association hung the first campaign banner in the city showing Bryan and Kern portraits. W Mosby Williams sent a telegram announcing the event to Mr Bryan. The association will ratify the nomination in the High House parlors Friday night with several prominent Democrats slated to speak.
J J Barnes a G A R member and General Land Office employee died in Harpers Ferry yesterday from Brights disease. He was about 70 years old and had lived in Washington, D C for years. He left July 1 for Harpers Ferry for health reasons. his wife is the sole survivor. Also reported is a theft in Washington Street Northwest where $78 in cash and several checks were stolen.
Dr Robert soc a noted tuberculosis expert and official German representative will attend the International tuberculosis congress in Washington in September. Dr Koch will stop in Washington on his way to Germany and Uganda study. About 85 members join the German delegation including Dr Koeh Martin Kirchner and Olivier von Leube. The Norwegian government names Francis G Hatbitz as its official delegate to the congress.
The Washington Railway and Electric Co has purchased property at the southeast corner of P Street and Wisconsin Avenue and a four and a half acre site west of Georgetown and Rockville tracks to eliminate sharp street curves. The firm will gift the land to the District to widen streets and allow track straightening, and plans to build a new car barn and waiting room. New suburban cars and permanent tracks to Union Station are expected soon, with delivery of fifteen new cars and track material nearly complete.
At a recent meeting the Mason Temple housewarming committee outlined entertainment and finance plans starting September 28. Vaudeville and dancing are likely features during the two week event with season tickets priced at 1 and 12 coupons. Ticket design and distribution were assigned to the executive committees.
In Washington Fort Bureau report from 625 King Street Alexandria Va a man named Edwards Grooms a negro was fined three dollars for keeping an unlicensed dog. Unable to pay the fine he chose ten days on the chain gang over having the dog killed. He agreed to work and pay the license from his first earnings. Seven dogs impounded and a dog wagon seized dogs without license tags. Police say residents hinder efforts to rid the city of stray dogs and officers fear being the most unpopular men in Alexandria.
A woman accused of using $10 in false pretenses to secure her son’s release from police court later spent the money on whisky. The case followed a broader incident in which Beach, Jacob Brooks, and Hine Stanton allegedly fought at 401 Princess Street and each received cuts. Meanwhile, James H. Caton of Alexandria was named by Gov. Swanson to a federal board examining uniform legislation and will attend meetings in Seattle and with the American Bar Association. Gov. Swanson and Senator Martin visited Representative Carlin in Alexandria and planned to attend a Purcellville bush meeting in Loudoun County.
Rev Dr Broughton told a New York tent meeting that the South would control government if given the chance and that Gov. Hughes would have headed the Republican ticket, while praising his Christian citizenship. Also reports local club officers, a fall with a baby, tax day rush, and a fatal kerosene burn incident in Virginia.
The article reports the theft of a horse and wagon with harness from a stable near Fourteenth and D streets southwest. The horse, about 130 pounds, is missing with a yellow topped wagon bearing Chamber Coal Company on its sides. A lumber wagon valued at $30 was also stolen from Thirteen and One-half and Water streets south, noted by Elginger Bros.
The Delaware powder company announced that manufacturer representatives will withdraw from prize-winning national matches, leaving prizes to the second-highest scorer. The move, likely echoed by other firms, shaves strong names from the field, including Olympic veterans. Ohio championship rifle contests at Camp Perry continued despite darkness delaying skirmish firing, with twelve state regiments competing and notable scores posted by Maj. Florence and the First Squadron leading overall.
The Weather Bureau notes unsettled conditions across the Northwest to the Southeast with general showers in New England and the mid Atlantic. Cooler air spreads to the Midwest on Wednesday while the East remains warmer. a two day outlook predicts showers through Thursday across the central West and into the Great Lakes and Ohio regions with variable winds and a high chance of thunderstorms in Michigan and Huron.
The Treasury seeks condemnation of land bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue and B Streets and Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets Northwest after owners would not sell at requested prices. Congress set aside 2.5 million dollars for the purchase, with the Attorney General preparing a petition for a district court to appoint a three-member valuation commission. Affected owners and occupants will be cited. a titled due diligence process will determine compensation. If condemnation fails, another appropriation would be required to complete the purchase.
In Richmond on August 1 Rev J T Mastin resigns as superintendent of the Methodist Orphanage effective September 1. Rev A B Sharpe is chosen to succeed him. Mastin was elected by the State Board of Charities and Correction. In Charlottesville Aug 11 Rev Dr Horatio G Fleming accepts call and begins duties at the Christian Church after accepting the position.
Thomas Claf ford Bassett of Danville aged 24 died in Asheville North Carolina while under treatment. He leaves two sisters and one brother and was employed in the local pontofire Roanoke. John W Motley vice president of Central Manufacturing Company Danville died suddenly aged 48 from apoplexy at his desk. A widow and one son survive. George Abner Turner pioneer of Roanoke died of paralysis aged 76. adjutant of William Watts Camp Confederate Veterans, he leaves two married daughters.
In a noon ceremony at the bride’s home Rev R A Williams officiated uniting Miss Josephine Weaver of Pier Nevins and her groom from this city. The maid of honor was Miss Josephine Weaver. best man was Chancellor F King of Washington. The pageantry included family ties and a reception at ShiGh Laptize County. The notices mention other social events and unrelated comic snippets from the Chicago Tribune.
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