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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
21
A large battleship named after Delaware, at Newport News, was christened in a champagne banquet attended by Miss Cahall. The event marked the navy’s flagship launch with formal ceremonies and dignitaries present.
The Delaware is described as a 20,000 ton vessel, about 2,100 tons heavier than the British Dreadnought and 780 tons larger than Britain's Vanguard. Its broadside would fire 9,000 pounds more than Doway fleet at Manila. One charge costs 17,000 dollars. total cost is 3,987,000 dollars.
The Delaware launched at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co at 1 06 AM witnessed by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Latterell, Gov. Venables of Delaware and staff, Rear Admiral Tausig and naval officers. Miss Agnes Pennewitt Carroll christened the ship. Delaware to join four new battleships with heavy armor, long range guns, and high speed. displacement about 42,000 tons, faster than British vessels, and to be based at New York and Camden for operations.
The Pennsylvania Company for Insurance and Annuities sues John L Duffey of Rustburg and Roper Lumber Co of Hyde county claiming title to 200000 acres in Roberson county North Carolina. Damages sought amount to 100000. Noted other items include Virginia land matters, local arson loss, and university campus planning contracts.
Embezzlement arrest of Elmer Baker in singerstown and a damaged storm scene with barns roofs blown off. Scarllet fever closes Mercersburg College. two cases in Waynesboro and Cumbersburg. A gang of notices includes a dry dock fundraising drive, fraternal honors in Cumberland and Harrisonburg obituaries, and a 25 mile chase ending in Cameron.
Judge E B Jones placed the Yadkin Valley Fair Association under a receiver Walter H Woodson of Salisbury to preserve assets after creditor P W Brown died A movement seeks to preserve the association for a fall event An electric plant planned by Spencer aldermen will serve municipal and commercial needs in town Also Montgomery County principals’ meeting in Rockville led by W S Crouse with twenty teachers present Other notes mention Capland estate on South Mountain may be bought by a New York syndicate and a Brunswick juror Isaac Cannon aged 78 died after a fatal stroke in a barber shop
Grace Adame a New York private secretary to Tammany Hall figure Timothy Sullivan, pleaded for her fiancé Roy Ward a 7 year old chauffeur with a faulting past. She testified to her devotion and influence, leading to the acquittal of Ward on assault charges. The dramatic entrance and brief character witness preceded a quick jury verdict and the couple departed for New York.
About 600 citizens gather in the Jefferson Hotel auditorium in Richmond to form a Permanent Improvement association for Virginia roads. The convention follows Petersburg’s December Greater Highways Association meeting planning a road from Richmond to Norfolk and from Richmond to Washington, with attendees from Petersburg, Richmond, and nearby counties.
A Western Maryland fast mail derailed in the Bageratown yard while waiting for Cumberland. The yard engine was damaged in a collision. Fireman J. C. Presgrave had his foot mashed. passengers were shaken but uninjured. The postal car jumped the track and rear coaches derailed, the coaches crashing into the opposite engine and demolishing the cab.
More Than 20 Ingredients give Hood's Sar saparilla power to cure many complaints including blood diseases stomach issues kidney and liver troubles. The text claims unique combinations and proportions give it power unlike substitutes. Available in liquid or tablet form called arsenate.
The Naval Academy reports the death of Midshipman Theodore G Robinson at his Buffalo home after illness. He was 19, a fourth classman, recently convalescing from typhoid fever and on leave when illness from appendicitis and peritonitis led to his death. Andrew Carnegie funded a church organ for a North Carolina congregation in a separate item.
In Raleigh February 6 1886 the only Senate measure of note would expedite criminal and civil actions by barring juror challenges based on past service except after three consecutive terms. A 3.427 million dollar bond issue is proposed to redeem state debt except rails construction. Union leaders drafted a petition urging laws to protect workers from discharge for union involvement. The House adjourned briefly to honor Rep Thomas H Hayes, who had died.
Special to The Washington from Boyd Md Feb 6 A lamp filled with kerosene oil was knocked from the stage during the final act triggering a panic and stampede. Maria Day a colored woman was badly injured by being trampled on stairs. No bones or deaths occurred as the fire damaged the curtain and stage area but was quickly contained.
Mrs. William C. Moore of Mount Sterling Kentucky endorses Peruna claiming cure of chronic catarrh and loss of hearing after ten bottles, stating health improved to the best she has known. Another letter from Cordia Brown Rogersville Tennessee notes relief after using Peruna for long lasting head catarrh and weakness.
A Charlottesville blaze destroyed buildings and stocks, with total insured losses announced at 133009 across 48 companies. One local firm shows about 580000 more than half the total insured. Fire officials say complete loss figures await safes access while the Gilmore Furniture east wall collapsed into the People's National Bank. Treasurer Arthur Adams suspects incendiary causes.
In Morgantown the fourth biennial conference of the West Virginia Young Men's Christian Association is in session. Attending are the Rev W H Sumwall and C Winslow of Washington DC. Luther B Couchman of Berkeley County died near Martinsburg after a long illness. he leaves a daughter and several siblings. Dr J W Hail died in Keyser aged about an elder. Confederate veteran, wounded at Romney, survived by wife and eight children. Joseph V Williams, a Confederate veteran of Hardy County, died near Moorefield at 73. a leading Democrat and Mason, survived by two sons and two daughters. John Zirkie of Upshur County, run down by bloodhounds on a poisoning case, is held for grand jury bonds.
Hyattsville Md February 6 The Young Men's Christian Club plans a grand entertainment at Masonic Hall Tuesday evening next. Local talent from Washington and Baltimore will participate. The club is nonsectarian and was organized about eight months ago with G M Mack at its helm as president.
The advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges made from willow charcoal to absorb gas and aid digestion. It claims rapid absorption, anti gas effects after meals, and improved liver function, promising a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Stuart Building, Marsh, Maine.
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