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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
34
Witness testimonies during a tense morning breakfast recount a pistol incident and a man named Todd Bardley questioned about a firearm found on a table. Corroborating statements from Lieutenants and others tie to a quarrel at a park, with several named individuals and dates mentioned in a murky crime inquiry.
An alarm sounded at a theater just before a performance, causing excitement and a hurried evacuation. Patrons rushed to exits as crews investigated a possible fire, but no flames were found and the show proceeded after the scare subsided.
A July communication from a cablegram reports reduced digging activity. Engineers monitored the Panam Canal area with lower output than in June, noting a sharp drop in operations and a tentative assessment of ongoing constraints affecting the project timetable.
Dr William A White, superintendent at the Government Hospital for the Insane, reports to the Interior Secretary that precautions at St Elizabeths are maximized. The commission cites cases from years past, but White says since his charge no major violence has occurred and caretakers bear most risk, not the public. He defends an open door policy as safer overall, asserting the grounds are secure against threat to Washington.
Washington DC pageant organizers prepare for September 30 with two decoration committees and a section committee. They expect about 30 000 visitors and aim to secure reduced rail rates and distribute posters across a 15 mile radius. Judges include Mavui Pini Brightmeier of Detroit Ax Nguyen of Virginia Q Crotty of Maryland and Commissioner Maeter Jand.
Superintendent Bernard Green opened bids by Conduits National Electric Supply Co Skull Co and Carroll Electric Co all of Washington and Montgomery Co of New York for wiring lights and time switches. Total equipment cost estimated at $13 000. Green said he would hire enough men to install the system and save the government money.
Police were summoned to a dispute at a tailor shop run by Sammel Hyatt at 771 Fours and a half greive south sweat fast alghe. Brockypes and his wife Anne were assaulted. Hyatt Jacob and Maddia Knollman were charged with assault. Brockypes was injured, taken to emergency hospital, and his wife fainted. Four men faced charges, with two later released on collateral. The case moves to the police court next morning.
The funeral of Patiwh J Brennan president of Frennan Construction Co held this morning at St Stephens Church with Father Coughey officiating. A solemn requiem mass preceded brief rites at the home on Twenty first Street Northwest. Pallbearers from Brennan’s associates included Judge William H Delacy and others. Exalted Ruler Robert M Mewade presided at Olivet Cemetery where services closed with hymns performed by the Lyle’s Quarter.
National bank examiners nationwide will be transferred immediately to enforce joint examinations with state bankers. Comptroller Lawrence Vurlay mandates complete cooperation between national and state examiners in all allied bank examinations, aiming to curb failures linked across branches. The policy replaces a previous approach and requires Federal examiners to compromise if joint plans cause undue inconvenience.
A Virginia Beach elopement ends with Micca King of Baltimore and James S Groves Jr marrying without license in Bilnabath City. They returned by buggy to Mount Vernon cottage in Norfolk and announce the union to the bride’s parents as James Groves Sr, president of Mount Ida Hesity Company, Inc., notes.
For the first time in its history the White House will be open to sightseers during the summer. President Taft indicated that the lower door would remain open in his absence and thousands are expected to pass through the east terrace and basement. A secretary’s card will be required to gain entry. Ocean steamers were arriving and sailing from New York, Cherbourg, Southampton, and Havre with several liners listed, including the President Lincoln and Wilhelm der Grosse, among others, with schedules noted for arrivals and departures in the week.
Mgr Shahan, rector of the Catholic University, returned to Washington after a Rome visit where Pope Pius X named him monsignor and signed an autograph letter. He was hosted by Vatican officials, dined with church leaders, and met with the pope in private audiences. He expressed gratitude for the pope’s recognition of the university and his work, noting continued efforts to reopen the university and extend its influence nationwide. He visited Florence and other cities, then returned to Washington to resume his duties.
Kennedy & Kennedy of iy 3 street north west acquire square No 6 bounded by Sixth Seventh D and F streets and Basland avenue northeast. The 178 by 100 foot site will host three story houses with excavation starting soon. The purchase is among the city’s valuable northwest blocks, valued at about 39 cents per square foot.
The Rev A S Childs of All Saints Chevy Chase will resign from active ministry at age 83. Vestry leaders plan to invite him to serve as pastor emeritus while a younger rector is sought, with a celebration of his eighty sixth birthday next January marking sixty one years in the ministry.
Police search for two well dressed men who rented a room from Miss Margaret McDaniel at 1 7101 H Street Northwest and vanished with hundreds of dollars in valuables. They rifled rooms taking jewelry cash silverware and cut glass. The robbery was found about 7 pm yesterday. the men claimed they came from New York and would stay several weeks, having paid for their room in advance.
Indignation ran high at a Chevy Chase Citizens Association meeting along the Capital Traction line. Residents demand a 600 percent water rate increase and protest freight service cuts by the Chevy Chase Land and Water Company. A committee was formed to negotiate or pursue legal action, with a fund of $189 raised to support the effort and a September meeting set to report progress.
Youngsters across city playgrounds competed for championship buttons over two weeks. Howard University led with fifteen winners including 12 colored boys and Juvenile Court with fourteen. The list names 30 winners with tests in running, jumping, and lifting, highlighting regimental results and school grounds entries.
Treasury clerks in Washington began their work testing a new rating card system promoted by Secretary McAdoo before he left for Dublin NH. Officials debate its usefulness with a split view on whether it will save money or target government inefficiencies.
An active weather telegram describes unsettled conditions across the lake region and plains with rain, strong winds, and rising temperatures mixed by locale. Forecasts show generally fair skies later, but gusty winds and variable temperatures prevail through Thursday and Friday, with risk of showers along the Gulf Coast and in river regions.
A Washington reader argues against restraining dogs and torturing them, claiming no authenticated rabies cases and noting dogs save lives. the letter defends canines against what he calls human cruelty and seeks humane treatment.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple school names and addresses such as Mary Marylard Schools Acadfy Rockville MD and National Cathedral Shoes for Bove. The readables suggest a column of educational institutions and related ads with locations in Washington DC and Maryland, showing 178 areas and Lane Johnston references.
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