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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

17

Inaugural plan grows for fireworks medals parade chiefs

Preparations for the inauguration flourish with subcommittees active at their quarters. Medal contracts awarded to Josiph RO Parson Sons of Philadelphia and 8. N. Meyer for badges. Gold medals for President-elect Vice President-elect and committee chairman. silver for subcommittee chairs. The Roosevelt Club of Minneapolis plans a large participation with Yale alumni links.

Roosevelt Club Minneapolis Eumence Studolph Vitara Arcworks Arthur C. Moses Ilugh T. Halbert Orlanal Roosevelt Club Minning Morgan Committee On Civic Organizations Halbert Yale Northwest Minnesota Parada Taft and Sherman Club Phoebus Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Hege Subcommittee On Clarence R Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs War Department Philippine Constabulary Band Philippines Buford Hono- Whi Fuller W. F . Roberts Company Treasurs Department Bureau of Engaving Eyguing Bika’ Hall Percy S Foster Horatio W Parker Roosevelt Ng Sommortow Metropolitan Church Interi Ls Richard H Johnstom Committee On Music

Earthquake Deaths Rise in Messina and Turkish Regions

The Jan 19 dispatches report eight killed in Phocaea near Smyrna from a sharp quake. Shocks hit Athens and the Greek islands, with Santa Maura most affected. Messina fire destroys Rennest palace ruins and survivors endure cold, hail, and rain as searches continue amid hourly tremors and low temperatures. The Celtic arrives with aid to Naples. American funds support relief and hospital needs.

Smyrna Turkey Phocaea Chil Louisiana Virginia Athens Iauran Islands Greece Santa Maura Granada Spain Zafarraya Messina Ima Rome Ambassador Gascom Ireland America Celtic Alves Sich Celtic Naples New York Haseen Spor

Waits on Scotch sleuths in Glasgow murder case

Special to The Washington Post reports Ogier Slater also known as Otto Sands, arrested on the Lusitania for the Miss Marlon Gilchner murder in Glasgow, sees postponement of examination to today for a week via consul Charles Foab. Glasgow detectives and the high sheriff will arrive on the Baltic soon. a diamond brooch linked to Slater is dismissed as evidence. witnesses claim the brooch was Slater’s property, not Miss Gilchrist’s missing item.

Washington Post New York Ogerr Slater Otto Sands Lusitania Marlon iGlichner Glasgow Charles Foa Slaters Gilcutsts

Stirling Divorce Case Up In Edinburgh Court

The cross petition for divorce between Clara Elizabeth Stirling formerly Miss Taylor of Washington and John Alexander Stirling Laird of Kippenhead Perthshire was heard before Lord Guthrie. Mrs Mabel Louise Atherton, described as corespondent in the petition, was cited. The couple’s quarrel centered on Stirling’s marriage to Miss Taylor in 1908 and alleged affairs involving Mr Northland. The case featured admissions and adjournments, with Stirling denying certain accusations and Atherton’s actions leading to court involvement. A separate incident in Mrs Atherton’s residence led to police intervention. The case reveals a tumultuous marriage history and various implicated parties.

Edinburg Clara Eligabeth Burling Miss Saylor Washingtosy John Alexander Sinning Kippendatre Perthsmre Mra Atherton Stirhug Herd Northland Stiring Gord Northland London Taylor Wis Atherton

Naval Officers Orders and New Gunner Appointments

Orders list officers assigned to Albany Port Royal Mare Island and Annapolis duty. Surgeons J A Murphy and J J Snyder moved to Naval Hospital Annapolis and Port Royal respectively. Gunners appointed from January 16 1909 include Rogler Williams Honecock Samonski Roble Croman Bridges Rugler Leach Sit MacDonald Schenke King Orton Case Langisid Ronan and Moll.

W H. Stanley Albany Leng T . Wilson Independence Havy Yard Mare Island Calfornia J A. Murphy United States Naval Hospital Annapolis J J ‘Snyder Naval Station Port Royal C Augeon A. M Fauntleroy Imarine Philadelphia United States Navy Rogler RO Williams IP Honecock Samonski A Roble Croman L Bridges Rugler Leach Schenke Woo King J F Orton M Case A Langisid J Ronan

Tang Shao Yi Departs for London on World Tour

Chinese Ambassador Tang Shao Yi sails from New York aboard the Prince Friedrich Wilhelm with his suite, bound for Plymouth then London. He plans visits across Britain and Europe, including France, Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy, Belgium, and Sweden, amid notes on shifting U S China trade relations and a positive reception in the United States.

London New York Tang Shao United States Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Plymouth Great Britain France Germany Russia Austria Italy Belgium Sweden China Peking Fang Tang

Doctor Lauds Wiley and Uniform Health Law Effort

Report on the second days session of the annual conference of the American Medical Association committee on medical legislation and legislative council. Dr Charles A Reed and Dr Frederick R Green led addresses praising Harvey W Wiley for enforcing the pure food law and urging uniform national and state health laws to improve public health.

Committee On Medical Legislation Legislatve Council The American Medical Association New Willard Charles A. Reed Frederick R Green Reed Harvey W Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Green Boards of Health Medien Army Bell Navy Surg Stokes United States Charles S Eaton Chicago George W Gay Boston Frederik Rolen Cowago National Legislative Sane Manly

Baffling Two Legged Beast Tracks Reported in New Jersey

Philadelphia dated note describes sightings of a strange two legged animal leaving hoofed footprints so bizarre locals and officials from Gloucester to Woodbury recall a legendary bearded beast. The tracks crossed fences and roofs as investigators led by J Boyd Davis visit sites across several towns including Lends Point Cumberland, Mount Ephrum, Pitman Grove, and Haddonfield.

Philadelphia South Jersey Leeds Point Cumberland Gloucester Mount Ephrum Man Gloucester County sterJay J. Boyd Davis Gloucester Est John F Almmur Janes Flexon Joseph Cozzins Frank Wilson Achiler Woodbury Petrané Toma

Building an Air Liner Glidden to Be Manager Aeronaut

Captain Baldwin discusses plans for a 1909 one man dirigible at Hammondsport New York and a passenger carrying airship for Glidden of Boston. He seeks War Department data on currents and expects trial flights in Washington early spring.

Charman Ptces Hin Larner Ptands Tavtthera Gtands Crocel Julius Lansburgh Immus Lotchen Chiurs Larner Des Res Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Loan Prust Charmain Weller Tullecpomfort Vignng Miliary Institute J. W. Niche Orulraid Wiek Detsera Waslington Gwents Foyer Chicago Ain Lywesdas Katie Robert Pat Tnstay Tinuare Tnstay Tinuare 19 1909 Hor Ath Ys Lens Wh Trode Jon Od It al, Baadey Jinnars Jaraziey Burfa Sdax Janay Hunky KO Ville Stith & Reel North Brite Om Telelives Royrn Ak Aeronaut New York Boston Thomas Baldwin Fort Myer United States Baldwin Signal Corps Hammondsport N.Y Cosmog Club Capt War Department Washington Aerial Club Washington Aeronautics America Glen Curtis Hammonds Port Tuckahoek Tam Charles J Glidden Hoston Germany Zeppelin Newark Asc | Uation of America Hi Had Quack Mandent Haldwin Allen Curtis Cho Gen Allen Jacat Lahm Harmmondspart

Contributions To City Charities Funded By Joint Committee

Washington citizens pledged subscriptions to the Citizens Relief Association and the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. The joint finance committee transferred numerous gifts via Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and individual donors including Mr and Mrs Arguolug Gardner, Catherine Ty Rheem, Mrs J A Bartholomew, Miss Mary Kell, Miss Alice Hobbs, and others totaling significant sums.

Citizens of Washington Associated Charcities Thie Citizens Relief Association John Jay Edson Arguolug & Gardner Chesapeaka and Potoma Breder Monre Gustave Louis Flen Valker Gil Geage Tresdeil Ito L Horner Margaeth Simpson Peyton Russell Cev Daniel WePartan Keld CBC Mies Mtoe Hobbs The Citizens' Relief Association Milton 32 Ailes Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Horace Wyle Remjamin Tsaac Nor Lnger George Traesdel CG Peyton Rusell Waniel WeFaran Mary C Kell Alice Hobbs William H Verwood Joint Finance Committee For the Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosia Miro and Wes Augustus Chesepeake and Potomac Telephone Company Tsaar Nordfinger Tor George Tracedell Daniel VerFarlan Mary C Hell

Clara Morris Seriously Ill in Yonkers

Clara Morris is reported gravely ill in Yonkers with a nervous prostration and spinal trouble. She has not left bed in six weeks while hospital and family care details remain sparse.

Washington Post New York Clara Morris Yonkers

Congress Condensed Senate Raises Presidential Salary

The Senate increased the president's compensation to 3100,00 a year including travel, while the Vice President and Speaker were set at 35000. Debates covered pension bills, a Brownsville matter, and naval appropriations. A committee was formed to review actions regarding a New York representative's attack on Roosevelt. A president’s message urged Liberia inquiry. House adjourned after 627 o'clock to meet today at moon.

Wil Astt New York Roosevelt Liberia Moon

Burroughs Criticizes Wealth Happiness Link in Gould Tale

Naturalist John Burroughs speaks in Ithaca on wealth, happiness, and the Rockefeller doctrine about making wives happy. He recalls Jay Gould’s 70 cents and later $70 million, arguing money cannot buy true contentment and that excessive wealth hinders life’s joys, with Carnegie cited as an exception.

Jay Gould Washington Post Ithaca, N John Burroughs Roosevelt Dom John Oliver Brown Sarre Cornell Burroughs Alan Andrew D White Carnegie Jom D Rockefeller Jax Gould Mr Gould Eiher Gould Amoele Fiat Amise Rockefeller

Papers Seized From MacRaynolds In Libel Case

Scott MacRaynolds, jailed on conspiracy charges to defame the governor, alleges deputies seized his letters, bank records, and other papers. Judge Strang rebuked the sheriff for letting the materials leave custody, plans for damages action and possible suit for trespass noted.

MacRaynolds Strang J H Burford Hearst

Independent Asphalt Association Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Independent Asphalt Association held its annual session in New Waldron with morning and afternoon meetings, a banquet, and remarks by experts. About forty members attended as officers were elected and plans discussed for national funding to advance road and farm improvements.

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Explains Russian Music in Five Recitals by Wise Claris Drew

The show presented five recitals exploring Russian music from folk songs to high art. Drew highlighted composers from Glinka to Rachmaninoff, with Sung selections in original languages. Miss Pharl Waugh accompanied and Franceska da Rimini featured in aria. The February program focused on folk songs and composers.

Claris Sue Russa Pimskhorgakos Glinka Musy Ruomstein Franceska da Rimini Wiss Seng J Wiss Lewy Pharl Waugh

Delay in Tucker Case Sparks Reading of Evidence

Fragmented OCR notes show confusion over a Tucker case with mentions of May 4 and witnesses. The garbled text references Mrs Wat Towa and other unnamed individuals, suggesting a delay or confusion in testimony as the court weighs evidence.

Fired On British Ship In Hampered Action Witnesses Describe Incident

Reports say a British vessel fired upon during friction at sea drew sharp exchanges between crews. The incident prompted investigations by local authorities and the British consul as officials assess liability and safety measures aboard both ships.

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