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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
6
Police officials including Commissioner Bingham and deputies toured Queens and Brooklyn stations before daybreak. The mission aimed to assess patrols and speed enforcement tactics, with officers observing traffic operations and radio dispatches to gauge readiness across districts.
A garbled OCR record lists scattered items including births, marriages, property marks, and street addresses. It references hospitals, cemeteries, schools, and local figures, with several dated entries for Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, and mentions of streets such as Capitol Street and White Oak.
Fragmentary notices list names and affiliations with marriage and death events. OCR errors obscure details, but references indicate local obituaries and wedding notices across church and civic listings.
Third Deputy Hanahasaisted inspection prompts widespread panic at station houses. Lieut John T Callahan at Vernon Avenue desk dies of heart disease after a deputy praised discipline and left. Officers fled to windows and coal bins, while others slept or hid. Complaints loom before Gordon Bingham.
A Washington antisaloon campaign broadcast from more than a dozen churches urges stricter liquor laws. Preachers including Rev F A Baker predict liquor’s downfall while urging political action, urging religious leaders to join the temperance movement and press Congress for reform.
Dr F Winbigler spoke at First Baptist Church yesterday on Moses life and communion with God on Mount Sinai. He linked Moses vision to world progress, patience with Israel, and character development. The Christian Endeavor Society honored him with a surprise gift at his anniversary service.
The article reports cabinet speculation after Taft’s non disclosure. Charlea Nagle of St. Louis is named as a potential successor to Straus-Hernck for Treasury and Meyer for Navy. Knox hints at loyalty and possible penalties for betrayers as cabinet talks continue. Wickersham and Nagel are among possible appointees with backing from Knox. Ballinger linked to Interior, Pinchot possibly for Agriculture, and Wilson continuity hints color the field.
Special to The Washington Past reports 6 year old Mary Josey went missing from Faith Rowan county Mise and was found today with her body partly submerged in an icy stream near her home. A bratch from whose home she wandered earlier believes the death may have been accidental or by own action, though uncertainty remains. Hermia was affected.
Health office record lists multiple deaths with ages and last known locations including Garfield Hospital Children’s Hospital and local streets. Entries mention Abigail P MacNulty 97 years, Tee Hoy Hervey age 1:44, John Blair 50, and Terelia Doras 2 with dates around 14 days prior and references to Capitol and Soals streets. Also an advertisement for Pazo Ointment claims a 5 if guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with money back.
Acting under National Commander Brownie the Army and Navy Union held a reorganization meeting yesterday at Mitchell Manor Highland to form the District of Columbia governing body. Present were Col Benjamin F Chase president Dr Charles C Pettéys vice president George L Snider secretary treasurer NW Tryon sergeant at arms and Capt J Walter Mitchell as committee chair. An organization committee for law governance rules and regulations was named with Mitchell Snider and Tryon. Adjournment set for January 21 at Schmidt's Hall to formally assume charge.
Half a ton of hay disappeared from a stable near the Chevs Chase Clubhouse on Saturday. Members joke about the thief’s method as the hay later reappeared, triggering bets over whether horses could digest champagne. Superintendent Sylvester warns police to stay vigilant as the search continues.
The Rev B Les Swem of Second Baptist Church urged a large audience that pursuit of wealth without God leaves one spiritually empty. He warned that a man chasing time, money, and status never finds peace until he seeks divine guidance.
The wedding day grim tale ends as 33 year old Andrews hanged himself with a belt from a sapling, near a church, days after a December 21 marriage to Edith Belly. He was praised by neighbors and a son of Mrs Alexander Andrews of Lynchburg.
Bride of three days Miss Lila Louise Campbell disappeared from her husband’s side. She boarded a northbound tram at Greensboro and left town. Report describes alleged coercion but gives no further reasons for the sudden departure.
German champion wrestler from Germany arrives in New York to challenge the best in the country. Siegfried IX is set to wrestle two opponents at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night January 28, aiming to throw each inside ten minutes.
Arthur T. Bain of the Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital defends Congress grants to District charitable institutions. He argues aid is a blessing, not waste, and condemns Board of Charities for alleging grants measure influence, detailing costs, patient totals, and the hospital’s growing debt and reliance on donations. He notes 4278 new cases and 12736 revisits in 1907 1908 and outlines operating losses and mortgage burden. Washington DC January 9.
The Moose installation of Herd No 9 Social Order yesterday in Amon Eds drew 260 members. Ceremonies began at 2:30 pm, lasting over an hour, with 17 new candidates initiated. Lunch followed. officers installed include Past President James J Crowley and President J H McGaion, among others. Initiation of 16 new candidates highlighted the day, with the local herd formed in March 1895 and now listing about 80 active members.
Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a ball tomorrow night at the Eagles Club on Six.h and E streets NW. About 60 members have sent invitations to friends as preparations are made to raise funds for the building fund with dancing from 9 until daylight and a full bar and decorations managed by a long list of club members and committees.
Christ Child Society at St Augustine parish resumes Saturday sessions under Miss Werrek. Girls are divided into classes and learn sewing, cutting, basting, and paper pattern work using provided materials. Mentors from Irmnity Col guide the children, who complete garments and gain skill with patient instruction.
Wolf Brow & Co of UW offers for public sale preferred stock with a par value of 10000 per share of Amencat Piano Company. The consolidation of Amencan and Foster Armstrong firms features names like Knale of bulmere and Chieckerine of Boston, aiming to boost output from 1700 to 2000 plans annually, with expectations of substantial growth over three years.
A garbled OCR item details a planned church musicale with likely performances by named musicians and vocalists, mentioning venues and dates in a scattered listing. The fragment references locations in California and New York and a possible committee or organizers, with numerous names and uncertain specifics.
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