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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
34
A lengthy discussion centers on how to care for dependent children and whether institutional care is necessary. Speakers advocate balancing family stability with state aid, noting segregation risks and highlighting concerns over home support, foster options, and resources for vulnerable youths.
The derelict destroyer Seneca recovered by New York Harbor crew reports heroic acts during the Republic disaster. Captain Sealby Second Officer Williams and gunner Johanason stayed aboard and aided the evacuation as the liner sank west of Nantucket.
Representative Boutell lauded John R Binns, the Marconi operator aboard the Republic, for staying at his post as the ship sank. He highlighted Binns’s timely distress calls that saved many lives and praised unseen heroes in ordinary tasks.
Civil War veteran William White was found guilty of assault with intent to kill for shooting William Demington, after witnesses testified White claimed snoring by Demington caused threat and self defense due to fear of death. government evidence showed White uttered threats earlier and admitted the act to friends.
Women district of Columbia missionary Loren hosted a gathering at the Memorial Evangelists Lutheran church with speakers from the National Mission Bureau and local unions. The program included reports on opium trade, foreign missions, and urged prayers for the conference of nations called by President Roosevelt, while Miss Culherson and Dr Nelson discussed mission work and religious education.
Gustav Lansburgh senior member of Lansburgh & Bro diygoods firm received a handsome silver cup from his employees honoring his seventieth birthday. Born in Hamburg Germany, he helped grow Washington through civic and charitable work and led a pioneer business. He is a Mason and has four sons and five daughters.
District commissioners asked the Chamber of Commerce to appoint a special committee to draft a new bread regulation. The chamber has not asked to withdraw the appeal on Justice Kimball's decision. Commissioner Macfarland wants the appeal continued while civic bodies advise. A four member committee plus Arthur C Moses will study a better law, with public meetings and speaker addresses planned at the Chamber of Commerce.
Inspector Boardman reports a wave of burglaries across Washington as professional thieves arrive for the inauguration. Home and business entries noted on Ninth Street NW, Mount Olivet Road NE, and at Budlong & Sissel in Columbia Building. Items stolen include silverware, coats, trousers, a coat and umbrella, gas fittings, collar buttons, a wagon harness, a lap robe, and hall carpet. Police seek suspects, with several incidents tied to two Black men seen fleeing.
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