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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
11
An anxious discussion unfolds in Washington as doctors consider inviting Dr Jonnesco to demonstrate the new anesthetic stovaine. The drug allows surgery with the patient awake and without heart disease barriers, following successful New York operations.
Several obituaries and funeral notices appear for December, naming families and residences in Washington DC and surrounding areas. Entries include Dan Martinsburs wife Appleby Frat. Lawrence Fisher. Fannie Bell Imrson. Jennie K Tout. Douglas. Goonsnell. Jacob Schock. Sliefel. Cahomne widow of Charles F. Suafel. Services and interments scheduled at local cemeteries and churches.
Obscure OCR fragment lists various newspapers including Pittsburgh Dispatch Chicago Tribune Herald Providence Press Rochester Herald New York Times St Louis Republic St Paul Pioneer Press and others. It hints at marriage and death notices but provides no coherent details or names due to damaged text.
Commentaries from Drs E Brown White and Jenneses on a novel spinal anesthetic claim it may mark a new era in surgery. Experts note unknown aftereffects and caution until more data from the United States becomes available, with health officials reserving judgment pending further information.
Attorney Andrew A Lipscomb for John W Collier seeks a new trial in the manslaughter case of Capt Mathews. He argues verdict against law and evidence and claims district attorney pressured witnesses by instructing the police superintendent to reveal names of officers who mingled with Collier. He notes Maj Sylvester’s appearance in court and claims the order was improper intimidation. A hearing is scheduled for December v.
Alfiga Grayson was acquitted of carrying a concealed weapon after a protracted case. The trial delay stemmed from prior absences and questions about surety. A prior incident involved a white woman and a shot that missed a colored man, with related bail and arrest events. The district attorney moved to resolve the case as Grayson was seen in the street and the witnesse died, leading to his release.
The Post Office announced that parcels bearing warnings not to be opened until Christmas must be treated as first class with postage charged, unless the wrapper or sticker is printed or affixed, in which case the higher rating may be avoided.
Postmaster General Hitchcock awarded contracts for furnishing government use envelopes for December 1, 1909 to June 30, 1911. Firms include B F Bond Paper Company, United States Envelope Company, Springfield Mess Unwn Envelope Company, Richmond VA. D A Tower Company, New York. R Carter Ballantyne, Washington DC. John A Dunshane & Co, Baltimore MD. R P Andrews Paper Company, Washington. Licensed to marry notices list numerous individuals from Augusta and Richmond areas with dates and witnesses.
Washington racecourse crowds saw top trotters and pacers in a three hour matinee prep for the Washington Post and Road Drivers and Riders Association carnival tomorrow. Kushan led a strong Class A field while Miss Kushan and Bedford Way displayed speed. numerous horses and jumpers, including Dr Chase and Forney, were worked out amid plans for showcases, prizes, and a watchers’ display window at 128 I Street NW.
A garbled list of birth and obituary notices includes names like Dana W Berton Mary B Franklin Susan Marin Glorence F Gooding and George Richard Fearson with ages and addresses. Several entries reference hospitals and wards, followed by scattered mentions of births such as John A B and Mery Thornton and James T and Lucy Watts, among others. The fragmentary text reads like an obituary and birth notice page with mixed personal names, ages, and locales.
Special to The Washington Pen Richmond Va December 8 Upholding the city ordinance requiring underground telegraph connections and granting power to tax Western Union Telegraph Company for maintenance along streets Judge Goff of the United States circuit court of appeals refused to issue a permanent injunction stopping enforcement The decision impacts telegraph and street railway systems and ends a long dispute dating to 1907 The argument before the court included cases from Richmond and Charlotte with counsel from several firms and courts adjourned to continue tomorrow
Witnesses before a federal grand jury testified that investigations into sugar frauds dropped weeks ago have been renewed to pursue senior figures. John Thorpeon of American Sugar Refining testified about bribe attempts to customs inspectors. Howard Sands and James Bandernagel also linked to past bribery disclosures. Prosecution rested after Hyatt testimony as Treasury Secretary MacVeagh commented on Boston customs matters.
Douglass Moore aged about years at em PR gtreet northwest died yesterday by inhaling illuminating gas after writing notes to his mother and a fiancée. Sister Dre. Moore found the body in the parlor as the gas burner was on. funeral to be held today. Moore was employed at his father's store on Ninth and D streets northwest.
Lows G Frinkau a railway mail clerk was arrested by post office inspectors on theft charges. He appeared before United States Commissioner Anson & Taylor and was held on $1000 bond for grand jury action. Inspectors produced marked decoy bills found in Frinkau’s possession. The letters involved were destroyed. Frinkau, 62 years old, has 27 years in postal service.
Ad claims Hoods Sarsaparilla acts directly on the blood to purify enrich and revitalize the system urging readers to take it today. The copy references a previous catalog of Serda tabs with 100 doses sold for $1.
A Washington DC petition from the Northwest Suburban Association urges President Taft to appoint Charles C Lancaster as District of Columbia commissioner. The resolution praises his 20 plus years in DC, legal skill, conservatism, and commitment to municipal affairs, and calls for a committee to present the endorsement to Taft.
At a Lynchburg Virginia common council meeting a resolution passed authorizing the transfer of Friends warehouse property to the United States government for two years with an option for one more year at four per year and permitting United States courts to be held in the city courthouse. The government plans to remodel the present post office or erect a new one, with an appropriation of 180 000 for the former purpose. Friends' warehouse will be needed to carry on the post office business temporarily.
A Cannon Ball passenger train from Richmond to Norfolk neared disaster eight miles south of Redmond when an open switch sent the carriages toward a wreck. The train diverted to another track and stopped after the engineer applied brakes. About 90 passengers were aboard and shaken, with two briefly thrown into the aisle but no injuries reported. The incident occurred near Redmond, with emergency crews responding promptly. Other notes report deaths in Laurel and at Hayatt, detailing lines of survivors and ages.
Maryland Court of Appeals proceedings include rulings in the cases of Henry Minert as Administrator and others in Baltimore and Howard Counties. Reversed judgments and new trials were awarded in multiple actions, with opinions by Judge Pearl Pearce and others. The docket features administrators and defendants in associated actions, including Kate Murty Catherine Joyce and the Flanigan & Lone firm, tied to the State of Maryland use cases and the Tulimora Skate Manufacturing matter.
London dispatch asserts Zelaya will surrender within three weeks amid U S pressure while Washington denies demanding his resignation. Rama battle looms as Estrada forces tighten, Bluefields reports show uneasy calm elsewhere. Des Moines cruiser arrived at Bluefields as Vasquez seeks a conference with Estrada.
Railroad workers in Texas appeal to Governor Campbell and state congressmen to aid James A Cook known as Zook imprisoned in Guadala jara Mexico. A fund is raised to cover campaigning costs while authorities refuse bond for Zook who says he was in the caboose making reports when the train robbery occurred.
A reader letters recounts diabetes improvement after using Fulton Diabetic Compound. The note alleges long illness, weak mobility, and eventual recovery after consuming bottles. The letter urges readers to request Fulton’s remedy through local druggists and agents.
Federal officials charge eighteen in a conspiracy to smuggle Chinese into the United States along the gulf coast. Leader Chew Lick Fong of Galveston alleged. Americans Smith of Gulfport and Green of Beaumont named among defendants. others include residents of New Orleans and New York merchant Chew Hong Oey.
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