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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1909
Page
7
Fragmented OCR notes describe aid efforts for Messina after an earthquake. Americas workers, including a Naplea mayor, attempt rescue and provisioning missions, with religious figures and international sympathy referenced. The account blends chaotic details with names and places, depicting a global response and ongoing hardship.
Society notes from London describe James J. Van Alen hosting a lavish shooting party at Rushton Hall Northamptonshire with guests including the Duke of Manchester the Marquess of Douro Lord and Lady Newborough and other peers. Reports mention trips to Scotland and forthcoming American visit plans along with recent health notes on the Duchess of Manchester and King Edward.
The Greek king toured the American battleships Missouri and Ohio in Athens inspecting engines and saluting the crew. He dined at the palace with diplomats, as the fleet’s voyage prompts praise and a reception for U S officials and nobles. A separate report notes a stabbing incident in Nice involving a Minnesota sailor after a wine shop dispute.
Maeterlinck’s Monna Vanna with music by Fevrier proves a real success at the Opera despite Maeterlinck’s court and press protests. The production pleases Parisians and promises an American presentation, with notable performances by Marcoux the Paris barytone and a strong acting Guido from Forbes Robertson style.
A Washington Post special reports a Servian national drama in which Bosnian hero Ila Leyva battles Anglian occupation. The audience vociferously applauded while performers faced jeers from gypsies in rank. Smoke and shouts filled the box as a Red Cross remark drew off a wreath for a nurse-like figure amid the tumult.
Washington Post special correspondent reports Rome excavation near the Forum uncovers a republican period house on the Clivus Sacro with many lamps and Samian ware including Campanian pieces. The opus reticulatum building holds a labyrinth of small rooms courtyards and passages. A chamber adorned with Bacchic emblems likely served religious observances.
Social correspondence from Washington reports Cunard Line may add Cherbourg as a port of call with service possibly starting next summer. The launch hinges on moving Cunard headquarters from Liverpool to Southampton and port improvements enabling White Star to expand berths, affecting Cunard allocations.
A Westminster Gazette report notes Judge William Illiv yesterday stated during a trial that he believed the telephone a reality but had never seen one. Reporters pressed him on his claimed ignorance as he explained he had observed the device but saw no necessity for it in court.
A newspaper promotional notice urges readers suffering from piles to send name and address for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure. It claims the remedy reduces inflammation and irritation, stops itching and sores, and discourages operation, with boxes sold for 50 cents at drug stores.
A promotional offer invites readers to mail a filled coupon with name and address to Pyramid Hug Company at 154 Pyramid Blog in Marshall Michigan. A trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure will be sent by mail in a plain wrapper free of charge to the requester.
Kaiser's advisers are divided into two bitter camps after the scalp of Chancellor von Bulow. One side is backed by the Empress, Crown Princess, and the Dowager Grand Duchess, while the other seeks different leadership amid the upheaval. The bitter split signals a tenuous throne defense as imperial power restructures.
A Washington Post report from Berlin reveals a court feud for supremacy between factions loyal to the empress and princes against a powerful group of reactionary courtiers. The struggle centers on Chancellor von Buelow and the emperor, with the Catholic party as an ally to dethrone the chancellor. The piece notes censorship, public anger over the New Year incident, and ongoing moves to influence the emperor’s policy while detailing various American and cultural ties in Berlin including ambassadors, clubs, and artistic events.
The London dispatch notes Austria’s tempered stance under Emperor and conservative influence, hoping to ease tensions with Turkey. It reports renewed Balkan resentment, pressure on Belgrade, and Bulgaria’s likely settlement with Turkey. It also mentions a forthcoming financial windfall from an Ottoman reform, and England’s insistence on treaty stability while powers seek a path to a European conference.
An Alexandria ceremony unveiled a brass tablet memorial for Judge Hutcheller, longtime American judge at the international court of appeal in Alexandria. The inscription notes Batcheller’s birthplace, Paris death, and roles including minister general of United States volunteers and president of postal congresses. Attendees included Alexandria officials, the American consul, British garrison officers, and several judges. Miss Batcheller, his daughter, left Egypt for America to settle in Saratoga.
Special Correspondence reports Dr Bordas a Paris physician warns corks in wine and spirits are dangerous. He says most wholesome mineral waters are unsafe and cork disease may contaminate bottles. He urges corks be perfectly sterilized though he does not explain disease transmission to humans or symptoms.
Ambassador and Mrs Hill plan two Berlin receptions next week for the diplomatic corps and the court. The first is Monday 2 to 7 pm, January 18, honoring diplomats, while the second, January 9, is an evening function for the court. Baron von dem Knesebeck oversees invitations. Hill family will host but no personal invites to Rowheater friends to avoid diplomatic issues.
An advertisement promises free relief for stomach ailments including indigestion dyspepsia heartburn and constipation via a $100 Peptopads cure. It targets any man or woman and asks readers to cover packing and mailing costs to G C Young in Jackson Michigan for a sample pack. The message stresses pain relief and better meals, urging sufferers to act now.
Paris reports Mille Bonnefais founder of French gypsy schools plans retirement handing over to Mme Maudutt. The institution will be run by Lerolle with support as Bonnefais, at eighty, reportedly to spend remaining years in Piepes Convent. Her traveling schools began in 1873 on wagons at fairs, earning government recognition and diplomas for many pupils.
Special correspondence from Berlin reports Turkish public works has approved seven railway projects across Asia Minor. German concessions and syndicates seek to build and run lines from Adalia to Isparta, Samsun to the Black Sea, and Erzerum corridor among others, with long routes totaling thousands of miles and substantial material orders in play. Plague of Rats.
Special correspondent reports on how decaying notes are condemned and destroyed at the Bank of France. A tribunal passes punishment on notes, which are locked away then dissolved in water, soda, and heat before being ground into paste and sold by the hundred kilos.
The Washington Post reports Germany’s arts circles ablaze over Richard Strauss Elektra’s Dresden premiere on January 25 with a stellar Royal Opera cast and no Strauss conducting. Lea Blech on piano leads. Berlin premiere slated February. American performers feature in Kaiser's staff cast. royal attendance possible.
St Petersburg reports that Germany France and Great Britain have shown Russian authorities the adulteration of grain. European buyers found sand mixed with grain upon arrival. Samples were taken at loading and then more sand was added en route to the ships. Telegraphic notices also discuss Roosevelt's clash with Congress and comparisons to the Kaiser era.
Boston physician Sir Dyce Duckworth denounces the Emmanuel movement and Christian Science as dangerous and unproven. He warns faith healing should be only an adjunct to regular medical care and attacks American movement claims as unsound and potentially harmful to patients and public health.
A Washington Tot London fashionably hosted a children’s party on Wednesday with about sixty guests including Mrs George Keppel and Lady Verney. Notable attendees were Lord Donegal and Lord Lethington with young guests, while American mothers and their children joined the event showcasing elegant outfits and social chatter.
An old advertisement promises relief from indigestion and upset stomachs by taking Diapepsin after meals. It claims complete digestion, no fermentation, no gas, and no headaches from the stomach, with quick results and a promise you can eat anything. It touts a large scent case and urges immediate use to avoid misery.
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