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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
5
An unusual wartime tent described as an African Camp setup featuring a veranda a bathroom and interior comforts. The piece notes the tent’s size a mattress system and portable features suitable for hunters and expedition teams. It mentions packing in golf bags and the practicalities of carrying and assembling such field lodging.
Mrs Mary Winger, a prominent Washington charity benefactor and former leading merchant’s widow, died after a period of illness. She left a substantial estate to the Rescue House and affiliated associations, supporting charitable work for years. Survived by two daughters, Mrs Marshill of Washington and Mrs Winger of this city, and by a sister.
President Roosevelt proposes a worldwide conservation conference to meet at The Hague next autumn. North American delegates push a general declaration of purposes while stressing the separate aims of the North American body from the informational organization.
Mrs James Henry Smith in New York sought detective aid after receiving letters claiming to be from the newsboys Home officer. Two men, Charles Doyle and Joseph Mooney, were arrested after a note and envelope were delivered to Smith and the men tried to collect a contribution. Mooney, an old offender, was linked to a Taft era incident involving his wife and $10 alleged for charity.
Executives of several states acknowledge receipt of conference conclusions on child care reform. President Roosevelt will head the Commission for the Care of Dependent Children once organized. Governors express willingness to cooperate, with bills introduced and cottage-care plans being adopted.
The National Mothers Congress adjourned after a long session in New Orleans. Mrs Orville Bright presided as Elmer Kilworth Brown urged closer teacher parent ties. Papers by William B Owen of the University of Chicago and Mrs Willem Hefferman were presented. Denver will host the next gathering.
Dr Frederick Millener of the Union Pacific Railroad will depart Omaha for the East on a special assignment. He will visit Marconi wireless stations along the Atlantic Coast to Norfolk and has been experimenting with wireless apparatus for railroading for several months, with several important developments expected.
The ministry of agriculture notes awareness of President Roosevelt's plan to convene an international conservation congress at The Hague. It is highly probable Germany will accept an invitation if one is extended.
Spécial to The Washington Pot reports John Burroughs the naturalist and author will travel from New York to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado then to Arizona’s protected forests with Joan Muir, the Western explorer. They plan geology observations, then a California tour from Oregon to Mexico for a pleasure trip.
Special to The Washington reports Labrador ice arriving earlier this year to hamper the liner La Savoie. The vessel, delayed near Havre then off Newfoundland, struck soft ice at 9 am and did not clear until noon. The voyage implies longer detours westward as ice bergs drift south. The cargo included 1200 in gold with 400000 bound for Cuba.
Oyster Bay hosts a proposed welcome for former President Theodore Roosevelt after the inauguration of Mr Tait. Anticipated events include a late night arrival, potential station or Sagamore Hill ceremony, illuminated decorations, and a planned departure on March 12 for Africa with Sassén Kermiti.
The Philadelphia mint will destroy the current penny dies and strike new ones bearing the bronze Lincoln head. The Indian head design, based on Mary Cunningham, will be retired. pennies are described as repeatedly lost and vanish into countless channels, becoming collector items.
Special Cable from Rome reports the pope will not appoint cardinals before the end of the pontificate, delaying any consistory at Custer. Vatican finances are cited as the reason, with 54 existing cardinals deemed sufficient for church government.
King Alfonso of Spain witnessed two Wright brothers flights at Pau after arriving from San Sebastian. He praised aviation plans while sharing a banter about delaying five minutes, heard explanations of aeroplane mechanics, and discussed war use and future of flying machines with Wilbur Wright and officials.
A lengthy OCR fragment lists numerous hotel guests and accompanying companions across several cities and states. Names include Mitchell, Parker, Callahan, Walker, Hayes, Robinson, and many others, tied to New Willard, Shoreham, and other hotels. The fragment names places like Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cumberland, Bangor, Detroit, and Hoboken among others, with occasional country or state marks. The passage reads like a guest directory or society note with scattered partial addresses and hotel labels.
A steamer Moana brought the report that fifteen bluejackets drowned during a firing exercise near Port Jackson Harbor after a cutter towed a boiler to shore. The Dunmore collided with their boat as most crew were strong swimmers but exhaustion proved fatal.
Special cable from Washington reports Morgan departs for Egypt aboard the vessel bound for Marseille with a party including Willan Pierson Hamilton and Mrs Reed. They will join at Cadre where rams are to be engaged at the Shepherd Hotel.
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