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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
32
Reports say the total cost of the canal would be 375 million dollars with ships ready by January 1, 1905. President Taft and President Roosevelt held a two hour conference with engineers. the canal report was unanimous and Taft discussed Mr Nox’s appointment while Roosevelt greeted reporters with cordial remarks.
Weather Bureau reports that across the country Tuesday to Wednesday a low pressure system brought storms east of the Rockies with snow in the Northeast and improving conditions in the South and West. Temperatures are rising in the central regions with warmer toward the weekend while Atlantic and Pacific coasts see mixed precipitation and clearing skies. Local reports note high humidity and fluctuating sunshine values, with a mild rebound expected in most areas.
A two year study by the Bureau of Animal Industry presses for better cows and more home grown food to lift Southern dairy production. It notes low per capita milk use, poor methods, high costs, and calls for improved sanitation, breeding, and farm-based dairies with strong emphasis on local reform and support from authorities.
Baltimore February 16 report says Bishop Hoss, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, is recovering after an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Directors in New York consider a proposition to acquire control of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad property held by receivers since December. A favorable report on the sale is expected, with some interests hoping the board will adopt it.
Two men linked to the Powhatan Courthouse fire that killed Mrs Mary Skipwith and Walter Q Johnson were brought to Richmond for safety after a coroner ruled the deaths unknown. Evidence included a robbed house, a bloody ax, jewelry, and hidden provisions.
Special to The Washington Post. Grace Wilson Downing and Henry Warren Frye wed in Rockville on November 2. Residence details conflict: Frye linked to Bentonville Ark York Pa and Johns Hopkins student. Downing to Baltimore. Bride accuses minister of error in a letter. Licenses list ages 25 and 23. minister says unable to verify elopement.
The North Carolina Bankers Association sets the next annual meeting for May 2027 in Charlotte. Secretary Pogue at the North Carolina State Fair accepts fixed dates for the South Carolina and North Carolina fairs, completing a southeastern circuit from Virginia to Georgia with thirteen fairs including Raleigh, Charlotte, and Greensboro. Salem Female College members establish two endowed chairs named for Emma Lehman in literature and U Shaffner in mathematics to honor their impact on campus life.
Rear Admiral James B Green retired died yesterday at his Edenton North Carolina home. Born June 27 1841 in Jamaica Plains Massachusetts he joined the naval service in 1861 and rose from acting master to captain in 1899. He commanded ships during the Civil War and later held command at Puget Sound and at the New Orleans before retirement.
Austin February 16 Senator J W Bailey writes to A H Cook that he has no plan to resign from the Senate and intends to be a candidate for reelection He notes that public speculation about his retirement has not altered his purpose and that his future course remains uncertain but his present aim is to seek another term.
United States Commissioner of Education and David B. Porter spoke at the February meeting of the College Club of Washington high school. Dr Brown urged stronger religious and moral training as part of curricula while Porter noted 48000 North American college students studying the Bible and highlighted city high school life problem study clubs. The event drew 45 representative students in the YMCA banquet hall with Dr Harlan Updesraft presiding.
Special to The Workington Post reports the engagement of Miss Edna Anderson to Lewis Ginter Young, heir to May Ginter’s fortune. Anderson, a veteran musical comedy actress, rose from St Louis to Broadway, with ties to the Brown and Arents families. The Orrin circle in Richmond regards the match with quiet interest as Young’s fall from the Wall Street firm’s collapse lingers in memory.
The North Carolina Senate advanced bills regulating child labor in factories and requiring strict inspection. Other measures included fire escape doors for schools hospitals and hotels, asbestos safety orders for workers, and possible changes to county tax and drainage rules. The session also discussed appointing an engine inspector and broader health and welfare provisions.
Thomas P Grasty longtime editor and vice president of the Manufacturers Record dies in Sycamore Alabama from pernicious illness at age 60. Born in Virginia he worked in Missouri Kentucky and Mississippi and led agricultural diversification efforts while guiding Western newspapers and the Planter Journal before joining Manufacturers Record two years ago. He was a prominent writer on Southern industry and commerce.
InterVews from southwest Virginia Republicans signal favor toward A P Gillespie of Tazewell as the GOP gubernatorial candidate. State Chairman Slemp reportedly leans to Gillespie, a wealthy lawyer.
Obituary notices from Richmond Salem Roanoke Strasburg Petersburg Rivermont and Luray mark deaths of men and women aged 50 to 96. Includes Jamasz Ecobb Henry Garst Stephen McCandlian Mildred Burnley Sallie Tobin and several family connections. Survived by spouses children and siblings. Deaths cited with causes pneumonia stroke and illness after long careers.
In Rocky County a trial of Dr J and Canit for failing Bob Smithers, set for today in Judge Campbell 5 court, was postponed due to illness in the counsel’s family. If the ill son of P H Millard recovers, the case may begin today after all with witnesses summoned, contingent on Dillards condition.
Federal grand jury indicts Roanoke U 8 Cronk for embezzlement from the U S mail service. A Montgomery county courthouse rebuild bid is awarded to Marshall Is Moore as the lowest bidder. Roanoke resident Mrs W Smith learns her brother J Kester died in Nogales Mexico. Henry Clay Michie, 32, dies at his father’s Batesville home after a fall from a trap door in an ice house. Deer spotted near Massaponax Church in Spotsylvania. Belle Goss home near Rosena burned with dairy and outbuildings. loss around 4000 dollars. Frank Howard mail carrier home burned from defective fuse. he escaped. Miss May Alice Cole of Harpers Ferry wed Roe in Charleston W Va.
The Alexandria Young Men's Senate held its first annual banquet at the Young People's building with Rev Dr Henry N Couden as principal speaker. W Noel Garner presided as toastmaster. committee members included Carl W Shaffer and H N Garner. Other items note Martin P Green named chairman for homecoming decorations. Abel Douglas bonded on a razor incident. Mount Vernon Chapter to hold patriotic services. vaccination enforcement for Alexandria public school children. Chisholm of Charlottesville visiting for Virginia Horse Show Association meeting.
Reports from Bristol and Petersburg detail several February marriages. Albert Theo Powell Commonwealth's attorney of Dinaddla county wed Elizabeth Drucilla Zehmer at his Petersburg residence with Rev Reuben Meredith officiating. Anna Slemp, cousin to Representative C E Slamp, married George B Myers of Big Stone Gap in Bristol with Rev M P Carico officiating. Warren crof Miss Warren wed CP Booker of Kansas City in Bristol. couple departed for their home. Also Richard Logan of Washington married Lillian Viands in Washington, and RS Broyles and Nannie M Bowers wed in Luray at the minister’s home with Rev James H Hofford officiating.
In Hagerstown Maryland on February 16 1 year old William Jennings Bryan Traver son of Harry G Traver of Lestersburg was burned to death when a sister stuck paper into a range and dropped it on a blanket where the child was playing. The clothes caught fire.
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