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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
8
Rehearsals and city decor planning for the Taft inauguration proceed as committees meet at the New Willard Hotel. Maryland representation and Canal employees are noted, with 7 000 regulars expected to enter the parade as preparations intensify downtown.
Maj J W Shirley and Gen Jahmston confer at the War Department on Maryland National Guard participation. Maryland will be represented by Infantry regiments Troop A cavalry coast artillery and a colored unit plus the naval brigade. Panama Canal engineers plan a veteran and civilian turnout for inauguration ceremonies. Johnston estimates 450 West Point cadets and 280 sailors and marines will join the parade alongside state troops and other organizations.
News from Constantinople reports Bulgaria has mobilized reserves, sending the Eighth division to the Turkish frontier. Berlin notes no immediate clash is expected, while European powers weigh intervention to break the deadlock over compensation and Eastern Balkan territorial claims. Bulgraia seeks higher payment for losses, Turkey offers less, and diplomats anticipate possible peace efforts.
United States Historical Society to join Grand Army of the Republic at Lincoln memorial services on February 12 in New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Society to also attend memorial events for the dead of the wine at Mane Memorial Association, amid several large meetings. A.Pugh charged with embezzlement of about 8300 was arrested yesterday in Kansas City Missouri.
Frainkii Grimmerman So and Alvada Y Myers both of Frederick county Maryland TheTi JB McLaughlin Jen F Jevons Philadelphia Pa Jessie R Jevons Wilkes Barre Pa The Samuel H Wondrow Merman E Stwiering 24 Elizabeth F rankent 29 The Rev John T Huddle Frank B buses 36 Eleanor Bubier 28 The Rev John M Cooper Nathaniel Tolson 25 Daisy Tyler 19 The Rev AJ Tyler Fred M Chives 23 Marguerite L Smith 22 The Rev EB Gordon William Darmon 41 Elizabeth Robinson 30 The Rev R A Armstead James W Johnson 29 Ruby A Hurler 18 The Het Jamon H Les Alexander Hill Elisabeth Monroe 25 The Ree D te wise
Earl Vogelsong a St Louis businessman married Misa Marie Stirling a pupil at Miss Stuarts boarding school in Columbia road after years of correspondence. Miss Stirling had been told by Miss Stuart she could not receive letters from Vogelsong, prompting the marriage vows and departure to St Louis after a brief stay in town.
Members of the company proposing a national auditorium on Seventeenth street south of the Corcoran Art Gallery announced further stock subscriptions after an initial 95 400 at a New Willard Latinony meeting. Four more subscriptions increase the total well above 95 400 as the drive continues. Milton F Ales, to supervise finances, travels to Ohio for his father’s funeral. New subscribers include Kann Cons & Co 506 Clarence F Norment 300 Edward J Stellwagen 7100 and William B Bryan 100.
The Senate confirmed Samuel B Donnelly of New York as public printer after charges of discrimination against nonmon men were investigated. Roosevelt had named Donnelly to succeed former Public Printer Leech during Congress recess. Evidence showed five of six men named were union members, refuting claims of discrimination.
John H Brinkman leads a drive to organize wives daughters and other female relatives of Washington union men into auxiliary unions aligned with their spouses labor groups. By year end, District auxiliaries are expected to surpass those in any other city, strengthening organized labor locally.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the Chamber of Commerce will seek to amend the constitution regarding officer elections. The plan would shift polling hours from 8 pm to 12 noon through 8 pm. A two thirds vote is required for the change.
Paris dispatch says Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia is dead and Empress Taitou has been directing public affairs for several days. The report warns of possible protests and trouble in Addis Ababa that could threaten Europeans there.
Special to the Norfolk Daily News reports a violent earth shock across Pierce and Knox counties at 7:15 p m. The blast-like noise frightened horses and caused cattle stampedes. The Plain View school building was shaken perceptibly, with the tremor lasting only a few seconds.
Senate introduces a bill to extend agricultural college law benefits to George Washington University in DC, with annual appropriations of 500. A second bill aims to curb dangerous weapon sales in DC with licensing and fines up to 200 and one year in prison. Amendments to rename the inferior court of justice of the peace are rejected after a conference is set. The opium bill passes, banning most imports and setting penalties. post office funds grow above estimates. a booted congressman resigns to become a judge.
A thief, moved by conscience, mailed a package of silverware to Richmond’s local detective department. Inside lay a printed note asking for the owner, with an address printed and many spoons and forks carefully wrapped. Police believe the man attended a Chapman Alexander evangelical meeting and repented. The items include marks such as A EB W and Salem, along with unmarked spoons and a souvenir spoon, a wire bracelet with beads, and an antique broach.
Wisconsin legislators debate the Stephenson primary money issue as Senator Blame and allies allege large payments to electors and officials to secure Stephenson's nomination. The probe seeks to examine bribery and corruption across the 1912 Wisconsin primary.
On January 2 in St Louis the recount committee finished the tally of Missouri lieutenant governor votes and will report to the legislature that it cannot reach agreement. Excluding thirteen disputed precincts, Jacob A. Gmelich, the Republican, leads by 3 votes while William R. Painter, the Democrat, claims a 197 vote lead, a 170 vote gain in the recount.
In Topeka Kansas the house and senate elected Joseph I Bristow United States Senator to succeed Chester I Long for a term starting March 4. Democrats backed HPF Farrell in both chambers as the choice. The election will be ratified in a joint session tomorrow.
James Guffey, Pittsburg oil magnate, was unanimously chosen as the Pennsylvania member of the Democratic national committee to succeed the deceased James Herr. The Denver convention saw a bitter contest between Guffey and Bryan advocate William J Bryan amid Kerr election dynamics. State Senator DeWalt of Allentown was elected state chairman to replace George M Dimeling.
In a hypnotic sleep Charles Osten claims multiple life details to Yale professor Dr Diefendorf at Grace Hospital. He says he married Minne Oelrich in Hoboken in 1899, names his wife’s friend Hisle Metz, and cites two close friends Paul Kramer and Carl Fuerth. He recalls a fall at Tokn Klein’s establishment and treatment at Bellevue nerve clinic with a Grand Street embroidery sign claimed by Klein.
A fatal blaze at the Southern Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, killed three men and fatally burned another while badly injuring several others. An explosion from a gasoline stove sparked the fire, quickly enveloping the structure and preventing rescue attempts by police.
Mrs Lloyd Smoot recounts the Florida collision with the Republic and the peril aboard. Survivors Leslie Jackson and Grace Ristler reached Washington after a perilous voyage, with Atwater and Tawkeon recalling the escape and calm of officers and crews.
Mrs Smoot describes the disaster when the Florida slammed into the silo and damaged the staterooms. She notes a swift, orderly evacuation with officers issuing clear orders and passengers transferred to the Baltic amid heavy seas. She is unsure if she will resume the voyage.
In a turmoil of bills the judiciary committee discussed a measure to establish state prohibition in Texas while a statewide prohibition submission remains pending. Another proposal would ban sale of alcohol within 19 miles of any schoolhouse as it advances through the Senate debates.
Special to The Washington Press reports Norman Gray a teacher at a large Eas Side public school was stabbed in the neck this afternoon by a pupil. The pupil’s name is withheld as the school hides details to protect a return to class tomorrow and avoid police action.
Willam A Gebicke of 013 H street northeast reports his homing pigeon released May 26 1907 returned Saturday after being detained en route for over a year The bird part of a National Capital Club race from Rennert traveled about 309 miles to Washington It hatched May 16 and once flew 02 miles as a year old The owner believes the pigeon demonstrated strong homing instinct by finding refuge in a strange loft before returning to its owner The article notes arrival of several ocean steamers in New York and other ports
The Post offers comprehensive financial news with reports from all sections, supplying merchants and financiers a precise view of the business world. Farmers can use it as a guide for selling produce and the leisure reader finds value in its varied columns and engaging reading material.
The Washington Post presents selective foreign news and timely illustrations with careful attention from prominent writers and noted authors. The Sunday Post is regarded as the best visitor to any household and valued for accuracy and thoughtful features.
The Sunday Post sports pages cover all outdoor and indoor games with wide space for every class of sport. The pink sporting section prints four pages each Sunday packed with base ball results racing billiards auto racing yacht contests boating golf tennis swimming and all sporting features in accurate fashion.
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