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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1909
Page
3
A crowded police court case unfolds with Edwin, a patriarchal evangelist, defending action linked to Salvation Army amid tense city tensions. Inspectors note a volatile scene at Hennaylvania avenue and 5th street as proceedings test privacy and discipline.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Westminster Cathedral and references to men and reality. Incomplete names and dates make it hard to extract a clear event or outcome. The readable bits point to a discussion or description around a ceremonial setting at a cathedral.
Pageant coverage notes a showcase in The Post 1 Lig Alt moe Parade on Inde 2 day with a car portrait by Cerrye W of Regal Garage 4 Pour Street Northwest. The photo appears amid other vehicles and a shoe firm advert, with unclear captions throughout.
New York Health Commissioner Darlington released mortality figures for the week ended July 10 showing 1257 deaths, down from 1516 the previous year. The rate falls to 27 from 17 last year, attributed to better sanitation and cooler weather.
A New York Times report notes heat dangers during a hot spell and cites a Calcutta cloth innovation for outdoor workers to reduce sunstroke risk. It discusses clothing choices, protective fabrics, and medical guidance for handling heat, including sunstroke prevention measures and improvised treatments.
The steamer Minnehaha carried seven foot monkeys under care of Bronx Zoo curator, when one awakened and bit a girl, causing panic among passengers. The two girls tried to approach, a stampede ensued in the holds as the creature gnawed through wire netting and devoured food, with the animal later described as aggressive yet calm aboard the vessel.
Pasadena officials announce a major astronomy convention to be hosted at Mount Wilson Observatory. The International Solar Triad committee discusses extending operations, with noted scientists and engineers invited to observe equipment and study astronomical conditions atop the 14,000 foot peak near Castle Peak.
A violent incident outside a Caneel area home triggered a manhunt as police pursued a suspect tied to a jailbreak plot. A crowd gathered in the street while officers and volunteers conducted searches, and a suspect was detained for questioning as Johnson was transported to Washington for precautionary measures.
The War Department received a report from General Williams Duvall’s command detailing wounded and killed United States cavalry and artillery personnel in action against forces in the Philippines. Names listed include Edward Paranner, John Martin, William Miller, Laura McClelland, George Van Fleet, and James Taughlin, among others, with fatalities recorded for John Cuuser and Tecetet in action on July 10.
Report to the health department details 278 visits by the society's agents in June to infants under care not physician supervised. Two infant deaths from general diseases linked to poverty and two from other causes observed by the Infant Observation Society.
The Wauwsnaton Post reports Coroner Guitiners will impanel a jury this afternoon to inquire into the death of John Cloxton a furniture dealer. Cloxton and his wife Christa Beientisté and Clovion a Wrother are named in the charge that death resulted from neglect. The coroner will complete the inquest into murder with a physician called to inspect the scene.
Special to The Washington Post reports Dawson Hoopes wrote a letter to Charles Newhall after shooting him at Ambler. Hoopes denies malicious intent, retracts blame, and states his actions were unwarranted and fueled by intoxication. The letter addresses divorce allegations and names Newhall as a co respondent, with Hoopes claiming he will comply with requests to correct public statements.
The bill requests expedited passage to authorize land purchases for a District of Columbia workhouse and reformatory. It seeks title transfer to the United States, enabling land condemnation if needed, with appropriations for government expenses in the 1910 fiscal year.
A blaze broke out at a contractor’s building in the New York Navy Yard causing flames and smoke that drew a crowd of navy personnel and workers. The fire, reportedly started by a donkey and pine debris, was quickly extinguished by yard apparatus and did not threaten the Nebraska battleship.
Orders outline assignments for Lieut ComAt GW Cowan and Lieut JR Bargent at naval hospitals in New York and Washington. Paymasters CW Treowes and E MicDonald receive continued roles and shadowing duties. references to Franklin and Richmond Cher Ginier and related duties appear.
Ashaway Rhode Island July 12 two attempts to blow the Ashaway National Bank safe failed. Explosions awakened patrolmen and the burglars fled in panic. two men armed with revolvers escaped. Mr Skybak oversaw the Norwegian legation while Count Moltke was abroad.
The treaty ratification was confirmed after debates in Bangkok. Terms include expanded native customs and Great Britain gaining permission for Devon tin deposits and related concessions amid ongoing regional discussions.
A military notices list details of promotions and assignments across cavalry, infantry, artillery, and engineers. Names such as Lieut Col Geotta M Dunn, Capt William Stewart Jr, Capt George Wicks Jr, and Brig Gen William W. relate to various corps including Seventh Infantry and Coast Artillery. The document also notes examinations for commissions, appointments to reserve corps, and upcoming duties at Fort Sheridan and related Army establishments.
A dense OCR snapshot shows schedules and notes for the Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, Southern Railway, and other lines. It mentions departures from Union Station, routes to New York, Nashville, Atlanta, and Florida coast via various trains, dining cars, and through sleepers, with dates, times, and connecting points across multiple lines.
The chief yeoman on the cruiser South Dakota shot himself last night and died today in Port. The incident follows a series of naval movements and arrivals at Cavite, Newport, and other ports, with officers and crews noted in Washington and New York areas.
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