29 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1909
Page
1
Compatriots cheer as a swift cross Atlantic airplane race at Rheims ends with the French crowd subdued. A representative flies fastest time by rail and sea toward the United States Bleriot loses by seconds. Mrs Roosevelt offers quiet congratulations.
The Gordon Bennett trophy contest saw Curtiss set a new world record for 20 kilometers with a fast, steady run aboard a single American machine. Latham and Blériot faced delays and failed to start on time, while Le Févre and other French pilots competed but could not surpass Curtiss. A later news note mentions special railway excursions to Niagara Falls for the fall season trips.
The Wrights' popularity in France and broad French praise for American innovation boosted spirits as Curtiss won the air race. Ambassadors Henry White and Theodore Roosevelt's party celebrated from a box, while Curtiss was escorted by cheering crowds. The crowd watched Bleriot and Lefebvre, with Farman carrying passengers later.
A historical notice warns that external appeals to Ethiopia threaten the integrity of the African empire. It cites actions by Germany France England and Italy as destabilizing forces and calls for cautious, united response from neighboring powers and allies.
The Washington Post reports a grand carnival on September 18 in Georgetown Channel and Potomac Drive. Twelve torpedo boats and destroyers will anchor in the canal, with Navy officers coordinating displays, bands, and illuminated river craft for a Venice style spectacle attracting crowds from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York.
The Post reports a carnival and race course with music and lights creating a dreamland atmosphere. War vessels will be stationed during the regatta and carnival. An extra contest features Canosiate Alexandris being represented.
More than 500 people attended the 11th annual tournament at Clear Springs Maryland. A parade and industrial dismay preceded the event led by Chief Marshal Charles L. Smith. About 30 knights started the contests before a severe rain storm halted proceedings.
The report outlines the torpedo flotilla under Commander Freeman with ten boats led by the Stringham, details the divisions and captains of Blakely, Shobrick, Tingey, Thornton, and Wilkes. It notes The Washington Post regatta entries, extra canoe race, and expected strong Alexandria participation with multiple powerboats and speedcraft to challenge at the Potomac event.
D H Willard a Johnson City insurance agent was indicted for embezzlement. He sued Employers Indemnity Insurance Company for 960000 damages for breach of contract and won 3000, a prior suit had a mistrial and the company seeks a new trial. The firm also has a suit against Willard for 17000 allegedly due.
Wireless operator George C. Eccles and the Ohio’s purser perished in the wreck. They went below to search for a quartermaster and a steerage passenger. The operator, seen leaping from the wire while the ship sank, was pulled under by the whirlpool and lost. The day prior the crewman filed resignation to take a business post.
A public discussion references a doctor’s theory about mental and private energy. The text mentions punishment, suppression, and potential blood poisoning if a man is not relieved. The fragmentary report hints at reactions like smashing, swearing, and dramatic remedies.
George Graham, an escaped Carlisle inmate charged with store robbery, was shot and killed by a Harrisburg policeman after being spotted in a house. As Graham fled the officers fired, a bullet hit him in the abdomen while pursuing. earlier a shot rang over his head and another struck his legs.
A bride aged sixteen, tied to F. N. Coffin, is divorced amid evasions. The article notes three other court decrees leaving her free, and that her latest husband was legally parted from her last year.
Special to The Washington Post from Los Angeles reports Grace Snell CoffinWalkerLove, a woman with seven marriages, remarried Hugh M Love after a year’s divorce. Born 40 years ago as Grace Snell, her life included multiple weddings and divorces amid alleged temper and jealousy, ending with a re-marriage in Santa Anita.
New York banker Jacob H. Schiff after two hours with HH Harriman at Arden summit reports Harriman improving and not requiring surgery. Schiff says no operation planned, Harriman in good spirits, awaiting rest. Reverend J Holmes McGuinness corroborates stable condition and notes Harriman plans home improvements.
A chaotic scene unfolds as doctors consult regarding a patient tied to Arden and Wark while Harriman’s Wall Street network seeks first hand details. Reports say physicians planned a full trial of a cure and a formal prognosis, with speculation about travel and arrivals on the Erie Railroad amid unconfirmed sightings.
President Taft appeared publicly for the first time since the vacation began, attending a Gloucester pageant honoring Canterbury pilgrims. He met hundreds at a formal reception hosted by Hammond at Lookout Hill, then played Myopia Golf Club in 98, adding his card to club trophies before a Bass Rocks visit and return to Beverly.
The post reports a clash between Associate Forester Price and Assistant Secretary McHarg over forest conservation claims. Price accuses McHarg of baseless public charges and concealment, while McHarg stands by his statements on timber supply, irrigation projects, and forest policy. The dispute centers on evidence of forest depletion and regulation effects.
The Was Virginia Bank in Courksburg W Va received a draft for $2.00 from the United States Pigelity and Guarantee Company of Baltimore covering the full amount for the bond they furnished Fred S B Wood former bank cashier. Wood was convicted of falsifying bank books and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. Bank logs estimate loss around $22,000. Baltimore and Ohio connection noted.
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