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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
17
Private builders must submit plans and obtain permits for inaugural stands by February 20 and complete by March 1 under new regulations. Stands around the Treasury and Lafayette Square will require inspection and approval, with penalties for noncompliance and a February 15 ticket sale launch for viewing the events.
The readable fragments show birth and death notices with names such as MARIE, ANNE, NANCY THOMPSON, and references to Mount Cleet Cemetery and Massachusetts Avenue NW. Details are incomplete and mixed with addresses, dates, hospitals, and church references, offering a sparse snapshot of local obituaries and family notices rather than a coherent event.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on January 29 a clairvoyant warned of an exploding Hazel mine. Only 22 of 350 Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Co workers reported for duty near Canonsburg. The mine closed for the day. no gas or dust was found. A financial loss of several thousand dollars is expected from the shutdown.
Special to The Washington Post from Winsted Connecticut on January 2 tells of Lillian Howd eloping with another man while her husband F Howd worked at a sawmill. Two weeks later a fire destroyed his mill and buildings, causing about 4000 in damage. His horse later died after falling ill. An insurance claim for 1000 on the burned property is hard to settle since the policy is in Mrs Howd own name and her whereabouts are unknown.
A letter from a mountain resident inffluences talk of Jomm Wilkes Booth still alive. The writer seeks amnesty legislation for Booth and others to clear up his disappearance, denying he was killed in a Maryland barn.
Special to The Washington Pen Cambodge Mass reports turmoil at Harvard with accusations of cheating in classrooms. The piece argues honesty should be improved by self reliance, noting pride in an honor code while admissions reveal gaps where students may not do their own work.
Two Episcopalian clergy, Revs Frank Carpente and John Howes, traveling steerage on the Cunard Mauretania, told passengers they chose humble travel as Jesus did. Upon reaching Nassau they disembarked briefly then reembarked for their destination, citing their faith as reason for the journey.
Geneva Jan 4 reports a new Zeppelin airship nearing completion will feature a luxuriously furnished saloon cabin and two bedrooms. One room will hold a bed for the commander and a second with hammocks for the crew.
A large crowd gathered at Rauscher's to hear the Chancel Choir of St. Paul's Church directed by Ernest T. Winchester in a program for the Society of Perpetual Adoration and Work for Poor Churches. The event featured William Clabaugh singing The Rosary and Molly's Eyes, with Mr Stevens delivering Farewell to the King's Highway, plus readings by Charlemagne Koehler and a suite of choral pieces including Gloria in Excelsis and The Merry Miller. The program marked the choir's first participation in years, and proceeds from Rev Dr Stafford's Shakespearean lecture were split between the charity and St Patrick's Ladies.
The Washington Weather Bureau notes a main storm near the middle lakes tonight with a broad trough east of the Mississippi bringing general rains and snows. Temperatures cool in the West with a cold wave shifting eastward, chillier in the Southern States Saturday, and gradual moderation from the Northwest Sunday. Winds along the New England to Gulf coasts rise, with widespread rain or snow tapering in most areas. Local report includes hourly readings and highs and lows: maximum 38, minimum 27, humidity 42 to 58, rainfall 0.???
A fragmented old column warns about poisons in air water and food and urges readers to seek help for digestion liver and kidney troubles. It references invisible threats and general health tips, with archaic wording and unclear specifics.
Special to The Washington Post Huntsville Alabama January 29 Charley Street faculty manager and instructor of athletics begins duties as college baseball coach at Williams Training School He introduced himself with a card announcing his title and began indoor practice drawing base diagrams on a blackboard and quizzing pupils on plays Street plans to field the team next week and will continue indoor drills to start the season
Madrid reports a convention has settled ownership of war materials left in Cuba after Spain evacuated. Spain will transfer the material to Cuba for 400000 dollars in installments: 50000 on July 1 this year, 10100 on July 1, 1910, and the remainder on July 1, 1911.
Jan 29 testimony from Hanward Holmes aged 12 in the murder trial of Charles E Tholmes for his mother’s death describes witnessing his father fatally injure her during a quarrel. The elder Tholmes died from injuries on December 1, 1908. The boy said he tried to shield his mother but failed as the father often moved nearby.
Captain Edward B Cassatt of the Thirteenth Cavalry resigns at the President’s request effective immediately instead of March 1. He is the son of the late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. His troop 15 is ordered to proceed to the Philippines.
Senate passed and adverse reports cover various bills. Proposals include a district probation system, renaming Washington Hospital for Foundlings, extending New York Avenue, amending child labor law, and relief for executor Walter F. Rogers. Introductions seek statue site and governance inquiries, plus insurance regulation and government property questions.
Insurgents propose alliance with Democratic minority to block the present House rules. A committee on rules would gain power, chosen by the party caucus, while speakers would still name other committee chairmen. The plan is under Democratic leaders’ consideration as Congress convenes.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Daniel J Keefe as commissioner general of immigration after a prolonged hold since December. The dispute centered on his alleged help in securing labor votes for the Republican ticket in the last campaign. Opposition faded and the nomination faced no debate.
Baltimore records report Miss Armanda Yearwood a professional nurse entered Hopkins Hospital for kidney disorder treatment. While doctors prepared for surgery she declared she had killed her mother and poisoned herself with about 21 grains of mercury. She died soon after.
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