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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
13
A scrambled wireless message requests Admiral Sperry aboard the Connecticut join Richmond officials for a luncheon in Richmond on Tuesday the 2d. It mentions transport from Old Point and back in the afternoon and notes Virginia’s capital seeks the honor, with details about guests and ships including the Yankton and Massower.
A historical note describes attempts to reduce wireless interference using an acoustic payment or signal method. It mentions Johns Hopkins and Co, a patch of wave transmission, and a selective receiver receiving clear signals, claiming a solution to interference through vibrations and telegraph like sending of messages.
A garbled report notes the death of several insurance agents and mentions city officials and a superintendent. The text references the American Insurance Company and Washington state locations, with scattered names and roles. Further readable details are fragmentary and inconclusive.
Fragmented OCR reports a carrier accused of theft involving two sears at the city post office northwest area. It mentions Stayt Perla, John ton Library, and a grand jury proceeding with Finley and James Bo Lam as sureties in a court session.
Selectees included HC Mary, Smith of Abbot of Tennessee, and Wastingtor. The event, tied to Abate UVC forecasts, highlighted a system of governance reforms and merchant marine worries as last night’s sessions concluded with three named figures chosen for the next term.
A local social event in Indiana features Washington glee club members performing. Attendees will hear speeches by Nanth and T streets, with refreshments and music provided by a roster of performers. Organizers invite guests to enjoy a relaxing evening and listen to speakers.
Washington gears for a grand homecoming as ships and sailors, including the Atlantic fleet, arrive and preparations unfold with a Navy League dinner to be attended by the President. Congress members, naval officials, and civic leaders fill the procession, rail and water routes taxed to move crowds toward Hampton Roads and Old Point Comfort for the February 22 salute.
A society dinner at the Chamberlin Hotel Fort Monroe will host Rear Admiral Sperry and Atlantic fleet officers along with President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Newberry. The guest list includes Claude Swanson, Herbert Sutterlee, Eugene Hale, and numerous Washington dignitaries, officers, and their spouses in a formal reception and dinner setting.
Brussels Feb 20 Baron Moncheur Belgian minister to the United States has been transferred to Constantinople He will be succeeded at Washington by Count de Buisseret Steenbecque recently Belgian minister to Morocco whose appointment was announced today The Barons marriage to an American woman daughter of Gen Powell Clayton of Arkansas is noted as part of his distinguished career with postings in The Hague Mexico Vienna Berlin and Rome He is also an author and has been decorated by King Leopold.
Weather bulletin reports low pressure across the country with unsettled conditions in the North and West. No major precipitation except Upper Ohio valley and lower lake region. cooler east of the Rockies, normal to near normal temperatures west of the mountains. Sunday's forecast fair in Atlantic states, interior unsettled, with rain and snow possible in Gulf and central regions. Winds shift from westerly to variable along Atlantic coasts, with moderate to strong southerly winds on gulf coasts and Lake Michigan.
Flowery claims tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as the path to pure blood and strong health. The ad lists cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue dyspepsia loss of appetite and general debility, urging readers to battle illness with this medicine.
Special Agent H Davis of the Department of Commerce and Labor reports after nine months of observing European markets that American made goods are rarely priced lower abroad than at home. He counters the common belief in Congress by noting that wholesale home prices, freight, duties if any, and small profits keep foreign prices often comparable to or higher than U.S. prices.
Charles A. Meyers, 503, a coachman of 1129 Seventeenth Street NW, was attacked in his room by a man seeking a wallet. Mme Marie Bilot heard the struggle and cried for help as Detective Williams and Officers Murphy intervened. The assailant, George Schaefer of Philadelphia, was taken to the station, Meyers sustained minor injuries and refused hospital care.
Certified copies of indictments hang on libel charges against Joseph Pulitzer and Caleb M Van Hamm and Robert J Lyman of the New York World and Delavan Smith and Charles H Williams of the Indianapolis News. Bench warrants will be sent to New York Indianapolis and Chicago for arrest. Papers mailed to U S District Attorney Stinson. Proceedings to swear warrants for arrest and removal to this jurisdiction will follow.
The National League of Democratic Clubs plans to purchase a Washington clubhouse to serve as headquarters for out of town Democrats and a social hub for District residents. Negotiations have been ongoing for two weeks with several central city property owners, with options expected this week on a large residence near K and Sixteenth streets northwest announced by Lorenzo G Warfield.
During the winter months the Sunday schools of five Southern Methodist Churches in Mount Vernon held an attendance contest. The winning school was to be entertained by the four losing schools, and Friday night the entertainment was given to St Paul at the church on Second and streets northwest.
Amid a taxi strike in the city, a taxi driver’s tire was slashed at a hotel standstill as two operators were arrested for unlawful assembly. Police and the strike committee blamed aggressors, while a passenger was injured in an unrelated crossing accident.
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