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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
A garbled report centers on an unresolved pistol mystery discussed at breakfast and parade events. Names like Roelker, Kennedy, Bevan Walling Oster Yoth, Todd Bard, and others appear amid testimony, quarrels, and suspected coercion as witnesses recount the sequence of events surrounding the weapon and a charged morning.
A fire alarm sounded at the theater before opening night causing excitement and a brief rush for exits. Patrons moved toward the lobby as staff checked the stage and seating areas. The performance was halted temporarily while authorities investigated the source of the alarm.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a July to June timing clash involving a cablegram from room 1 engineer and mentions a Panam Canal escape event. It notes a measurement or count tied to July at 44 and compares against a prior value while referencing a public notice context.
Dr William A White, superintendent at the Government Hospital for the Insane, testifies to a report to the Interior Secretary defending open door policy. He cites safeguards, notes only Brien case involved violence since his tenure, and argues caretakers and patients alike are protected by extraordinary measures while public safety remains the hospital’s priority.
Two floral decoration classes to be judged in the automobile pageant set for September 30 with expected crowds of 30 000 visitors. Washington chairman Gans notes police support and venue roping from district streets to Seventeenth Street. Judges include Mavui Pini Brightmeier of Detroit Ax Newason Virginia Q Croti es Maryland and Maeter Jand. Prizes backed by automobile appliance firms. festival carnival proposed to boost civic pride and local revenue.
Superintendent Bernard Green opened bids from Conduits National Electric Supply Company Washington Skull Company Washington Carroll Electric Company Washington Montgomery Company New York for wiring materials and time switches. Total equipment cost estimated at 13000 dollars. Green said he will hire enough men to install the system and believes he can save government money.
A quarrel at Sammel Hyatt's tailor shop at 771 Four and a Half Grieve South Sweat Alghe ended with three men under arrest for assault. Mr Brockypes and his wife Anne suffered injuries and were taken to Emergency Hospital. Police reserves responded late, and Hyatt, Jacob Wven, and Maddia Knollman face assault charges. Mrs Brockypes fainted during the melee.
The funeral for Patiwh J Brennan, president of Brennan Construction, will be held this morning at St Stephen's Church. Father Coughey will officiate. a requiem mass precedes a brief home service on Twenty-first Street NW. Pallbearers include Judge William H Delacy and several company employees. burial at Olivet Cemetery with Washington Lodge conducting the service.
Comptroller Lawrence 0 Vurlay orders immediate nationwide transfer of national bank examiners to enforce joint examinations with state bankers in allied state and national banks. Six month old request for cooperation between national and state examiners is being implemented to check inefficiencies and ensure coverage across all banks. Federal examiners may team up if joint arrangements cause less inconvenience.
A Virginia Beach elopement to Gretna Green occurred after a pair fled with no license or clergy in Bilnabath City. Mieke King of Baltimore and James S Groves Jr of this city wed, then returned to Mount Vernon cottage with telegrams to her parents. Groves’s father leads Mount Ida Hesity Company with a micca in the Munvey Bullring.
The White House will open to sightseers all summer for the first time in its history. President Taft agreed to keep the entire lower door open during his absence with a secretary’s card required to receive the privilege. Thousands are expected to pass through the east hall and basement. In marine news, arrivals include the President Lincoln at New York from Hamburg, and ships such as Majestic and Queenstown liners sailing to New York, with schedules for Bremen and Havre services.
Dr Shahan, head of the Catholic University, returns from Rome where Pope Pius X named him monsignor. The Vatican press praises the university’s work, with Shahan noting the honor reflects the institution’s importance in American education.
Kennedy & Kennedy of northwest street have acquired square No 6 bounded by Sixth Seventh D and F streets and Basland avenue northeast. The 190 by 190 foot parcel contains 36,100 square feet and is valued as a premier northeast block. Excavation will start soon for three story houses with plans to hire builders after bids are sought before the end of September.
The Rev A S Childs of All Saints Chevy Chase will resign from active ministry as soon as a successor is found. Age 83, he believes a younger man is needed and may become pastor emeritus. A celebration of his eighty sixth birthday next January will mark sixty one years in the ministry.
Police search for two well dressed men who rented a room at 1701 H Street NW and left yesterday with several hundred dollars in jewelry, cash, silverware, and cut glass. They claimed to be from New York and would stay several weeks, having paid in advance. The robbery was found at 7 PM and Miss Margaret McDaniel notified the First precinct.
A Chevy Chase Citizens Association meeting angrily denounced Capital Traction Company, vowing court action over a 600 percent water rate rise and the suspension of freight service. Residents formed a committee with Columbia and Chevy Chase Golf Club members to press officials for an agreement, with a $189 fund raised to support legal efforts and future talks.
Seventy eight young competitors across city playgrounds earned emblems in a two week contest for championship buttons. Howard University and juvenile court groups led with the most winners, while tests covered running, chin ups, broad jumps, and high jumps.
Treasury clerks began a review of Secretary MacVeagh’s rating cards as a test of efficiency. Officials differ on impact with some predicting big savings, while others doubt its usefulness and worry about pressures on staff and potential bias in the process.
Weather notes describe unsettled conditions across the lake region with a cold front and variable winds. Reports indicate generally fair conditions for Thursday and Friday in many areas, with moderate south winds and warm to mild temperatures. A separate item from Harpers Ferry notes calls for unity and better relations amid printing union discussions in St Joseph and Cincinnati representatives.
A reader from Washington argues against harsh treatment of dogs and condemns cruelty and mutilation. The letter defends dogs from malicious allegations and cites lack of rabies cases and saved lives due to dogs, urging humane treatment rather than torture.
Fragmentary OCR text lists boarding and day school for girls in DC area and related institutions. Mentions Marylard Schools Rockville MD, El Gregg Lane Johnston, and college prep context. Unclear full facts due to garbled source.
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