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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
35
Officials approve strict rules to govern private stands for next March inaugurations. Construction must begin by February 20 and finish by March 1 under inspector supervision. Penalties include fines and possible imprisonment for delays.
Fragmentary notices list births and deaths with scattered details. Names include Marie Ricker and Nancy Thompson, with references to dates in January and February, addresses in Washington DC area, and interment at Mount Cleet Cemetery. The legibility is incomplete and some lines merge unrelated items.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania a clairvoyant warning led only 22 of 350 Hazel Mine employees to report for duty at the Pittburg Buffalo Coal Company operation near Canonsburg. The mine closed until Monday as workers sought signs of disaster. superintendent Hugh Gull and fire bosses searched for gas or dust but found none. The shutdown incurred several thousand dollars in losses.
Winsted Conn Jan 2 Special to The Washington Post Lillian Howd eloped with another man while her husband F Howd toiled at a sawmill on the outskirts of Thomas town Two weeks later the mill and buildings burned causing about 4000 in losses Yesterday his prized black horse died after taking ill Insurance on the burned property amounts to 1000 but cannot be collected as it is in Mrs Howds name and her whereabouts are unknown
A letter from a mountain man claims Jomm Wilkes Booth remains alive and urges Congress to grant amnesty to Booth and others to clear up his disappearance. The writer denies Booth was killed in a Maryland barn and asks for a new memorial event on Lincoln’s birthday.
Special to The Washington Pen Cambodge Mass reports Harvard undergraduates debate honesty in classrooms. The piece argues the honor system may be unnecessary if each student does their own work and acts honestly, while acknowledging concerns about press portrayal and public perception.
Rev Toth Jane and two Episcopalian clergy men Revs Carpente and Howes traveled steerage on the Cunard liner Mauretania to Nassau Bahama Island. When questioned about their humble travel they said their faith guided their steps and that Christ would travel similarly. Upon reaching port they immediately reembarked for another destination.
Geneva reports a new zeppelin nearing completion will feature a luxuriously furnished saloon cabin with two bedrooms. One room will include a bed for the commander while the other offers hammocks for the crew.
A large afternoon audience at Rauscher’s heard St Paul’s Church Chancel Choir directed by Ernest T. Winchester in a social and musical benefit for the Society of Perpetual Adoration and Work for Poor Churches. Notable performances included William Clabaugh’s The Rosary and Farewell to the King Highway by Mr Stevens, with Charlemagne Koehler delivering The Message. The event marked the choir’s first participation in years, supported by the late Rev Dr Stafford’s Shakespearean lecture funds and a notable list of patronesses and board members from Washington society.
The main storm sits over the central lake region with rain and snow across districts east of the Mississippi. Colder air moves east, bringing low temperatures to the Southern States Saturday and northward. Skies clear in parts, but storm remnants linger in the central and Atlantic coal States, with Generally fair weather expected Sunday except northeast. Winds vary along coasts, with high westerlies and brisk northwesterlies. full report includes hourly temperatures and humidity readings.
Incoherent lines describe pervasive dangers from poison gas, claiming everyone faces threats in air water and soil. The text promotes self treatment with Hood products for a range of ailments including digestion, liver and kidney trouble, and general illness.
Charley Street, faculty instructor of athletics for the Washington Americans, begins his tenure by calling on Williams Training School candidates. He conducts an indoor session drawing base diagrams and testing decisions, then plans field practice next week as his team forms under his guidance.
Madrid reports a convention settling ownership of war materials left in Cuba by Spain at evacuation. Spain will transfer the material to Cuba for 400000 dollars, payable in installments: 50000 on July 1 this year, 10100 on July 1, 1910, and the remainder on July 1, 1911.
Jan 29 Hanward Holmes testified in the trial of Charles E Tholmes for the murder of his wife, describing how he saw his father fatally injure his mother during a quarrel. The father died from his injuries on December 1, 1908, and the boy said he tried to protect his mother as the father grew agitated.
Capt Edward B Cassatt of the Thirteenth Cavalry has his resignation accepted by the President effective immediately instead of March 1. He is the son of the late president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and will enter private business. His troop 15 remains under orders to proceed to the Philippines.
Senate passed and adverse reports listed on bills involving the Fifth Maryland regiment courthouse use, probation system in the District, name change for Washington Hospital for Foundlings, New York avenue extension to Sladensburg road, child labor fines, executor relief for Sarah Edwards, and employment agency law. house introduced site for a statue pedestal of Senator Align. House introduced insurance regulation and government property inquiry near the Capitol.
Republican insurgents propose an alliance with the Democratic minority to block the re erption of present rules as the House prepares for a special session. A rules committee would gain power from the Speaker, chosen by the caucus, while other committee chairmanships remain with the Speaker.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Daniel J. Keefe to be commissioner general of immigration after a long hold up since December. The opposition claimed his aid in securing labor votes for the Republican ticket in the last campaign was an issue, but the nomination faced no debate and the dispute eased.
Miss Armanda Yearwood, a professional nurse, declared she had killed her mother and ingested about 21 grains of bichloride of mercury. She entered Hopkins Hospital for kidney disorder treatment and died shortly afterward, amid the doctors about to perform an operation for relief.
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