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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
18
A man invaded Mount Vernon Seminary's sacred precincts in Georgetown, frightening students and prompting a swift, fear filled dash to safety. Detectives investigate as girls describe a startled burglar and police vow to pursue the case.
Ambiguous notes describe a district union convention with attendees and speakers named such as Moll, Penne Milavtun, Lina, Wy om te Riener, and Arandfield. The record mentions sessions, reports from departments, and a focus on organization matters with several named individuals in attendance and observance of routine proceedings.
The report states Father Wheeler succeeds Father Maguire at St. Virs and will lead the parish. Eight years in the city, Wheeler has served as assistant pastor at Martin's Church and is now assigned to the pastorate.
Deserter Patrick Horrigan, heavily tattooed, was arrested in San Francisco after repeatedly deserting the U S Army since 1890. He enlisted under assumed names, last joining November 7 at Fort Bliss Texas, then deserted from Fort Mason California November 30. Maj Gen Ainsworth issued a circular urging officers to watch for his reentry, with a detailed physical description including multiple tattoos.
Special to The Wahingian Post Annapolis Md Jan 17 The wireless telegraph station at the Naval Academy now exchanges messages with Coton Isthmus of Panama over 2000 miles in a direct line from Annapolis The system works perfectly though local power is small Other direct links include Key West Pensacola San Juan Porto Rico and Guantanamo Cuba Lieut Com W H Bullard directs the Station and Chief Electrician W Daton is chief operator.
Standard samples of heavy furniture for army officers quarters have been approved by the Chief of Staff and the Quartermaster General after a personal inspection. The approved items include dining room table chairs desk sideboard parlor table chest of drawers and bookcase. Fragments invite proposals for furnishing these articles during the current fiscal year.
Uids opened at the Navy Department yesterday to transport fifty men of the hospital corps from Washington to Bun Prandten to serve on the hospital ship Relief, to be in service February 1 under Surgeon Hayes F. Stoke. Four bidders were named: Pennsylvania Railroad at $30 eyed, Chesapeake and Ohio at $4.08, Baltimore and Ohio at $43.38, Southern Railway at $6.62.
Acceptance tests of a new White Lead type torpedo conducted at Newport and Newport Root reveal speeds of 30 knots over 3800 yards and two knots more for longer range. Tests are conducted from stationary tubes and the torpedo boat Morris using a recent abroad purchase.
Capt Jain J Pillsbury yesterday took the oath as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation succeeding Rear Admiral Brownson and began duties at once. By this office he gains rear admiral rank and pay and remains on the general board of the navy.
The article reports that balloon proposals were largely rejected as impractical for military use and that a Naval Board of Visitors was appointed by Roosevelt to the U S Naval Academy. It also notes plans to convert ships Sco Baltimore and Paul Jones into mine laying vessels, with funding and legal limits discussed for wartime need.
Short breath palpitation and feeble pulse signal weak heart action. Dr Miles Heart Cure claimed to strengthen the heart and relieve chronic trouble. A testimonial from Mrs Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio says she gained 14 pounds after using the remedy. money back if no benefit. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt plans to wed Count Laszlo Szechenyi in a private ceremony at the Fifth Avenue Vanderbilt mansion. Mgr Michael J Lavelle will officiate a ring ceremony with about 800 guests, as Archbishop Farley’s stance on Catholic-Protestant unions colors the event.
Sixteen members of the K. F. R. Society, formed by Washington youths when Grant was president, gathered at the Ebbitt House for the thirty seventh annual banquet. Presiding was Albion K. Parris in place of absent Lucina M. Cuthbert. Dr. W. H. Fox read notes on society memories. Henry H. Davis spoke on reunions keeping home spirit alive. Local arrangements were led by Snyder, Fox, Hardie, Miller, and Le Due.
Secretary Metcalf refuses to forbid base ball on Sundays for Navy sailors at League Island but says spectators at such events are undesirable. He notes Navy regulations place control with the ship’s captain while allowing athletics for recreation. Pennsylvania Sunday laws do not apply within the reservation.
Newport January 17 The United States naval tug Sioux struck the ledges off Gull Rock lighthouse while moving up the bay to the Cradford coal station. The 150 ton steel vessel was run aground at half tide and later nearly submerged. Commander Boatswain G. W. Haley and ten crewmen were rescued by a launch.
Governor James K. Vardaman announced he will reenter journalism after his Mississippi governor term ends. Within ten days the first copy of his paper will appear in Jackson, starting as a weekly while plans for a daily edition are developed.
Ordered before board Youterdas orders Lieut Col Clarence Deems commanding Fort Howard to report for examination. Interest attaches as Deems recently preferred charges against Capt Arthur W Chase over army discipline leading to Chase being reduced in grade.
Leave of absence extended for Lieut Col Charien P. Bd rols while others transfer, recruit, or report to Pearl Mo and Fort Riley for examinations. A board of officers at Fort Riley Kansas will examine field artillery personnel for promotion and reexamination, with Mont gomery M. Macomb presiding and several lieutenants listed for reporting.
Rear Admiral J F Pillsbury named chief of the Bureau of Navigation Washington with rank of rear admiral. Lieut B C Parker and Lieut G D Johnstone ordered to Washington for promotion examination then to the Bureau of Avigados for further orders, Hanrahan on temporary duty as harbor supervisor New York. Surgeons Dennis Parker Danbar Bagg Angim Tacobaon assigned to ships and hospitals. movements list Buffalo Standish Triton Sioux Perry Preble. Naval supervisor Hanrahan replaced Commander Hosley at New York harbor. Also a notice for Bromo Quinine to prevent grip by E W Grove.
Miss Margaretta W Mowe and several other New York women are noted. Capt Conway Arnold serves under Rear Admiral Reiter at Edward 26 Fifteenth Street. Mrs Gibson Fahne stack hosts guests while Mrs Thropp travels for family illness in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs E C W Schubel return from a bridal tour, visiting Buffalo Niagara Canada Ohio and Michigan before settling at 8% Twelfth Street NW. Courtland C Clements plans to receive February 1. Mrs John Bryson Patton and Mrs A H Staples will be away, Mrs Annie Brooks Roark departs for Southern California for an extended stay, with Los Angeles as destination. Mrs Godwin Ordway visits Captain Ordway’s mother at Stoneleigh Court. Mrs Howard L Hodgkins at 180 T Street will host informal Saturday gatherings. Mrs Dr Edwin Carman visits Miss Pauline Whitaker. Mrs H Clark of Missouri stays with Representatives and Mrs David A DeArmond at Congress Hall Hotel. Dr Jess H Ramsburgh returns from visiting his mother in Frederick, Md.
From New York society pages, a high society dinner and reception at the Vanderbilt home on Fifth Avenue featured Count Laszlo and the Szechenyi family amid whispered tensions between Alfred and Reginald Vanderbilt and Mrs Alfred. Attendees included Astor, Whitney, Goelet, Hoyt, and many Vanderbilts. Final wedding preparations proceed with floral designs secretive as Miss Gladys Vanderbilt’s trousseau arrives. lace set purchased in New York for 1,500.
A Michigan woman who suffered from stomach trouble and emaciation reports recovery after a year of pain and a doctor’s suggestion to try predigested food. She ate Grape-Nuts with milk, avoiding pain, gained 25 pounds in five weeks, and says the product gave her strength beyond meat and potatoes. The ad notes the brand and its claimed healing properties.
A civic committee votes to bar juniors from presenting guests with flowers during the promenade night to cut expenses amid financial strain. The note cites that small gifts burden guests and limit attendance for those of modest means, while other social figures and fashion trends shift toward elaborate headpieces and costly attire.
An eight year old orphan boy under care of Sisters of Providence suffered severe breathing trouble and illness. Three doctors declared him hopeless despite good care. A nun received Father John’s Medicine as a gift and began giving it to the child, after which his condition prompted renewed hope.
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