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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
7
Session in Atlanta advances a plan to secure 1,000 dollars from 1,000 business leaders nationwide to support a 1 million dollar Southern Commercial Congress complex in Washington. Committees push state representation and an endowment to fund ongoing operations and a permanent headquarters through a broad business-backed drive.
Fragmented OCR text records a chaotic discourse about Harriman and potential conflict with Southern forces. Mentions Pears and plans, with scattered references to Wall Street and battles, lacking clear sequence or verifiable events.
A stalled inquiry into the telegraph service graft appears to drag on with committee chairmen and officers unable to meet regularly. Key figures such as Chairman Olmsted face delays as probes of alleged secret payments and inspectorate activities continue with no definite completion date.
The Wharton estate valued near twenty five thousand dollars faces probate with Milad mentioned for January on the wall and Fares Wharton named as upset to probate May 11. A set of four thousand dollars, Mr Wharton’s fortune, widow and three daughters are noted. Swarthmore College receives zero toward a dormitory. A grant of sixty thousand dollars to the Wharton Fund of Finance and Economy of the Hobart of Pennsylvania is revoked after Mr Wharton’s death.
Ottawa announces plans for a treaty brought to The Hague tribunal to settle the long running dispute over rights of American fishermen in waters of British North America. Mr Aylesworth travels to Washington to press for treaty conclusion. In a separate item, Aurel Batonyi seeks a jury trial as his wife Burke Roche Batonyi seeks absolute divorce.
Senate debated the legislative appropriation bill amid a point of order over raises for the President Vice President and U S judges. The Sangta will meet at 12 o'clock for eulogies on Senator William Pinckney Whyte of Maryland. The House spent time on private DUIS and considered a revolution offered by Representative Gaines Tennesee. The Judiciary committee was directed to report on Gov Lilley Connecticut retaining his seat. A resolution directed the district commissioners to report on fire escapes enforcement. At 3 pm the House adjourned to noon today.
American minister Rockhill and British minister Jordan urged Prince Ching to issue a statement on Yuan Shi Kai’s dismissal. Diplomats split on approach as new rules for intercourse with the regent were presented. Regent to respond before foreign ministers decide on acceptance.
Norman E Mack of Buffalo called the governor in Columbus today to invite Governor Harmon to speak at the Ellicott Square Club celebration in Buffalo on February 2. President Roosevelt and Governor Hughes are scheduled to speak. The governor is in Cincinnati and will be notified of the invitation.
Boston January 13 Former President Charles W Ellet of Harvard College has been elected president of the Harvard Alumni Association In accepting the presidency he follows the example of Edward Everett class of 1811 who was president of Harvard College from 1816 to 1829
A scanned local notice lists many couples and banns across multiple towns. Names include John Horn Josephine Isach Gerry ilie Violet Maddox Willam Dodson Katherine Fahy Benjamin Phillies Carne Clayborne William Ray and more, with ages and addresses. The document also records births and marital intentions, reflecting community practices of marriage banns and civil records.
The President rejected a Missouri James River dam measure citing monopoly risks and demand for limited grants with license fees and sunset provisions. He warns of national water power monopolies, cites 13 major firms led by General Electric and Westinghouse owning about 1,046,000 horsepower, and notes potential private influence on Taft administration cabinet talks.
Rockville residents warned that the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co will charge a cent additional toll on Gaithersburg area calls after February. About 25 subscribers have signed to disconnect. officials called a public meeting at the Rockville courthouse to discuss the measure.
John W Kern, in Indianapolis, vows a forthcoming plain and specific statement alleging double-dealing in the fight for the U S Senate. He says he will present public evidence to support his charge but refuses to name names or reveal details today.
Albert Bierfield, in Chicago, reports a stickup when a black assailant demanded his watch and money. Bierfield said he had the smallpox and was bound for a pest house, prompting the robber to flee down an alley.
President Cortlenot Feld Bishop of the Aero Club of America donates 1000 dollars for four prizes to pilots achieving the first four continuous flights of at least one kilometer during the year. Prizes named presidents aviation prizes, first cash awards in the United States for aeroplane contests under the Aero Club of America with flights in United States.
In Norfolk Va on January 15 receivers of the Jamestown Exposition Company filed a federal bill against 1,272 delinquent subscribers. They are sued for balances on preferred stock 755 and common stock 17. Claims range from a few dollars to 39575 on a 20000 total. Many claims are contested and some defendants allege the company owes them more.
Annapolis Md Jan 15 The court of appeals reversed the lower court judgment and ordered a new trial in the case of Antonia Janssa convicted of conspiracy to destroy property of Joseph Th Glorgie and sentenced to ten years imprisonment Lanasa and Di Giorgio are fruit importers and urban figures in Baltimore Lanasa charged with aiding an attempt to blow up Di Gorgio s home in December 1907 by alleged black handlers Other appellate proceedings listed include matters from Baltimore city criminal court and Baltimore city superior court
Special to The Washington Post Salisbury Md Jan 15 Pardoned after three years of a ten year sentence for burning Thomas Hearn s barn near Pittsville Wilmer Bodley had the barn owner arrested as the instigator of the crime Upon release Bodley found his family dispersed and his wife nonresident He says Hearn and Ernest Hearn promised support and monthly sums during his term When money was refused Bodley swore out a warrant for Thomas Hearn s arrest.
Mrs Almira Halsey Murrell aged 78 died suddenly at the Lynchburg home of her son in law United States Senator J W Daniel. She was daughter of the late S Halsey and is survived by husband Dr Ranard A Murrell a daughter Mrs John W Daniel and one brother Mal B Halsey Senator Daniel was summoned from Washington after the death.
In Suffolk Virginia the Nansemond Circuit Court convicted Rev Ernest Lyons colored for the murder of Rev James Smith colored. Smith disappeared July 31 from Reids Ferry and his body was found in Nansemond River three months later. Lyons had succeeded to the pastorate and was tried over three days ending in an eighteen year sentence.
The Rev A S Clarke a mutant pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg has received a walk to the churches at Falling Spring and Glasgow in Rockbridge county.
A jumble of events from West Virginia powder explosions injuring workers in Harvey to arrests in Richmond over forged checks. Reports detail district court actions, railroad aftermaths, marriages, a train accident in Fort Gay, and local industrial updates including the Bristol rolling mills resuming, the Huntington Herald merger, and Virginia Military Institute staffing changes.
Washington Post Bureau reports Harry Fleischmann appointed carnival king for Alexandria home-coming week leading to George Washington Park dedication on April 30. William B. Smoot named organizer. Gov. Swanson invited to attend dedication. Chamber of Commerce elects new officers. murder trial and bigamy arrest noted amid local civic events.
Stephen H Frances aged 66 local merchant died at his brother N J Frances residence from apoplexy native of Minnesota survived by father Robert Frances two sisters Miss Nenie and Nellie Frances Minnesota and brother N J Frances Petersburg Mrs T Tucker died at her McKenney home after brief illness from pneumonia her son Gordon Tucker died on the 10th from the same disease misker contracted the illness while nursing her gor
Rockville obituary for Richard Hickman 49 dies at son in law’s home near Colesville from lung disease. Easton obituary for William H Ashton years old dies at home. formerly Washington resident, survived by wife and two children. Samuel Sherman 84, prominent Easton financier, dies of paralysis. Suffolk Virginia reports James Askew death from father Ben Askew's alleged Christmas hatchet attack. Askew jailed. Cambarland Maryland reports Rhoda May Redinger burned to death. father burned assisting. Hagerstown reports George W Spangler of Washington DC wins Washington County Scholarship at Maryland Agricultural College.
The ad claims pure blood keeps you well and Hood's Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases. It touts benefits for scrofula eczema rheumatism and catarrh and offers tablet or liquid forms with the brand name Sarsalabs.
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