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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
11
President Taft, Ambassador Yoo Bern storff, and Representative Bartholdt among speakers. Army to join with German societies in a grand parade. Weather will be no bar for the event.
Executive Order from the White House dated December 6 1910 allows employees of DC executive departments and independent government establishments to be excused from duty to participate in the parade for the unveiling of the Baron Frederick William von Steuben statue on December 7 1910. The order is signed by William Howard Taft.
President Taft attends the unveiling of Major General Baron Frederick William Augustus von Steuben statue with a large German American contingent. The ceremony features addresses by officials, a 600-strong canine choir, a field artillery salute, and a parade through Washington despite snow and cold.
Baron von Steuben aided the American cause, transforming the Continental Army through strict discipline, training, and reforms. From Valley Forge to Monmouth and Yorktown, he earned Washington’s praise, helped organize regiments, and urged a standing army, with Congress later honoring him amid gratitude from states and citizens.
The capacity audience braved a snowstorm to hear Josef Hofmann as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the National Theater. Beethoven’s Concerto No. 4 in G major showcased Hofmann’s dazzling technique and expressive depth, while Dvorak’s New World Symphony captivated with its American folk roots. Richard Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration followed, lauded for its poetic reach and robust orchestration, as the orchestra delivered a superb interpretation.
Judge Pugh heard a police court case over a tuberculin test rule adopted by the board of health for dairy farms. George T Wells of University Park refused to let his cow be tested since his milk is not sold. Health officials Dr Hubert Young and Dr F T Woodward argue the regulation applies. Decision pending in December.
Boston dispatch reports the Christian Science Church plans a mausoleum for Mary Baker Glover Eddy at Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge near Halcyon Lake. Directors McLennan Chase Stewart Dittemore and Dickey now control church affairs. George W Glover son attends her funeral in Chicago with family and friend John C Ryan as mourners.
Orders list multiple officer promotions and reassignments across U S Army services. Capt Earl C Karn fan Eleventh Infantry and Second Lt Isaac E Titus Fifth Artillery given four months and January 2 1911 dates. Maj De Roshy promoted to major in Twelfth Cavalry. First Lt Daniel H Girnty to captain in Twelfth Cavalry. Second Lt Moss I Love promoted to first lieutenant in Seventh Cavalry. Maj Samuel D Sturgis in Pivot Field Artillery. vacancies in adjutant general department effective April 9 1912. Lt Robert Y Howell Jr to New Orleans to report to Lt Col Lansing Beach. Maj Edgar Russel to Fort Leavenworth Port Riley on official business. Maj Beaumont B Buck to Philippine Islands and to report to command ing general Philippine division. Maj Eben Swift to Albany New York for National Guard Association meeting January 15 1911. Capt Clyde D V Hunt to Springs Arkansas and report to Army and Navy General Hospital.
Rear Admiral J B Milton to command San Francisco Naval Training Station California Captain C B to duty at the station Commander W V Pratt to home and order Lieut Commander W Evans to duty at North Chicago Naval Training Station as executive officer Stewrt Comlr Ro8 potas to executive officer California
The dispatch lists multiple warships and personnel movements to ports including Annapolis Newport Washington Norfolk and Santiago de Cuba. Admiral Vreeland bids farewell to Cherbourg tying into exchanges with Admiral Klesely maritime prefect of Cherbourg.
Cherbourg, Franca Dac 6. H Walker, an Ateroan of the battleship Kan Bax, convicted by court martial of causing the death of Patrick J Fitvelmmaens water tender of the Louisiana. Sentenced to six years imprisonment. The act not premeditated. Firesimmons a participant in a clash between white and negro blue jackets from the second division of the US Atlantic fleet on Nov 18. Wounds sustained. died next day. Court martial held on board Rest Admiral Vresland's flagship Loviatatia. verdict announced today.
Copenhagen reports the islanders renewed agitation for selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. An address requesting negotiations was delivered to the government. The cabinet is unlikely to initiate talks due to likely opposition in the rigsdagen and possible rejection. Queen Louise, a strong supporter of philanthropic efforts there, opposes any sale.
New Haven dispatch says Col Theodore Roosevelt seeks retraction and reconciliation with Gov elect Simeon Baldwin over workingmen's compensation remarks. Mutual friends push for Roosevelt to address the chamber banquet while Baldwin demands a public statement. Roosevelt says correspondence continues but provides no further comment.
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