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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
3
Thomas Darlington, MD, Commissioner of Health, New York City, argues modern life’s speed harms health and urges rugged constitutions. He cites rising heart disease mortality nationwide, urges study of causes, and calls for calmer lives and broader health education to counter stress and overwork.
A partial aged directory listing shows Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street NW with a phone number 1199. Other funeral related firms include S4RDO & Co and Frank Griers Sons. Also appears names like Costello and Zarhorst with addresses in NW and connections to livery services.
The Emperor signals a formal audience for Dr Hill as Count von Klenberg and Baron dem hoiesebrek lead the German embassy. Diplomatic greetings are exchanged with Roosevelt’s letter read, and Dr Hill joins a half hour of cordial conversation. Herrs engaged in social protocol, with full dress noted for Dr Hill.
A cloudburst flood in Jacalt Puebla state drenched the region causing ten deaths and more than thirty houses destroyed. Other towns in Puebla suffered extensive damage from overflowing waters.
In Alexandria on August 25 a Republican convention will select a House candidate in Virginia's Highth district. Joseph Cropper, long allied with Taft, is seen as front runner though some think he may seek higher office if Taft wins. Other contenders for Alexandria postmaster and GOP nomination include Frank T Evans J A Egghorn and W OH P Kselly as incumbent likely seeks reappointment.
Harry Pattle aged twenty nine and Jacob Pickard aged sixteen face felonious assault and robbery charges after allegedly knocking down James Furman in Kup Street second hand store and taking a revolver and bicycle bell. Police arrest followed. Pattle is said to have used a black jack. Pickard is described as from New York. Pittle from Fauquier County, Virginia. The pair are to appear before Justice Thompson in Police Court this morning.
At the White House yesterday officials denied that Dr Herman de Ingercrantz, Swedish Master to the United States, had become persona non grata. Rumors he used influence to deter Swedish emigration were rejected as unfounded. He had gone home on a visit and was temporarily employed in other duties, with a full return to Washington expected.
New battleship New Hampshire under rapid work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to be ready by Saturday for a trip to Canada. She will honor the Prince of Wales during his visit. Capt Cameron McAinslows assigned to command and special quarters are prepared for Vice President Fairbanks, who is said to accompany as special representative of President Roosevelt.
The Washington Post notes a surprise wedding in Norfolk on June 1. Bride Cecil Griggs and groom James Edward Barr, a former University of Virginia football star, were married by Rev Father Doherty at St Marys Church. Attendants were Lucille Childress and Dr L R Guy. Witnesses included City Councilman C Moran Barry. couple begins honeymoon and will reside in Norfolk after June 19.
Delaware supporters proclaim no wire pulling or money spent to push Gray’s nomination. Washington headquarters move to Denver with Richard Beamish and Josiah Marvel to organize a George Gray favored delegation. A Denver George Gray club forms as supporters insist the campaign is devoid of personal motives and aims to inform delegates about his fitness for the presidency. Dover observers note no candidate has two thirds of instructed delegates yet, and uninstructed delegates will decide if Gray gains the nomination.
Special from Atlantic City New Jersey reports Isidore Sontheimer drowned when he fell overboard from L Donnelly's yacht during a Mullica River trip with State Senator Wilson and Water Commissioner Snyder. He sank in thirty feet of water as the rapid tide hindered rescue efforts.
Albert T Patrick alleges in a habeas corpus filing that a vast conspiracy stole millions from the Wain Marsh Rice estate and manipulated the 1896 will and related deeds. He was linked to the 1907 murder conviction later commuted to life. the complaint was presented to Judge Lacombe in the U S Supreme Court.
A historic notice invites women to use a dedicated banking department with a bustling ladies room and visible signings of the women’s area near the bank’s building. The message emphasizes convenience and the department’s growing activity for female customers.
Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh and New York announced a gift to Johns Hopkins Hospital and University for a psychiatric clinic. The funds cover a new four story building for sixty patients, private rooms, modern treatment apparatus, and labs, plus a ten year maintenance and staff plan. The total exceeds half a million dollars, with possible total over two million, given on Mr Phipps initiative.
The American National Red Cross names Ernest P Bicknell, longtime Chicago charities head, as director for extended field work. Appointed by Roosevelt and Secretary Waft, he will start October 1 with headquarters in Washington. The plan aims to align with major charities in large cities nationwide to improve disaster response following Galveston and San Francisco events.
Geologist forecasts Alaska coal fields will aid Pacific operations and naval smokeless fuel. Bulletin by survey team outlines Controller Bay resources, 47 square miles underlain by workable coal and beds 20 inches to several feet thick. Field tests suggest semibituminous coal yields good cokewith proper processing. growth expected with new rail and smelter projects.
Thomas Wiggins known as Blind Tom, famed Black musician and child prodigy, died yesterday in Huberton New Jersey where he had lived in retirement. Born enslaved in Columbus Indiana, he learned piano by ear, became a national phenomenon, toured the United States and Europe, and earned acclaim for his remarkable imitation of masters.
Mrs Charles T O Farrell widow of a former Virginia governor dies at her Richmond home on June 14 at age sixty five. Former Miss Jennie Knight of Scott County, she had two marriages, leaving one child from the first and four children from the second, Frank, William, Helen and Mabel. she is also survived by brothers Wray Knight, former Richmond postmaster, William Knight, and sister Mrs Charles E Wingo.
The eight month old daughter of Laughlin McGalliard died this morning in Winston Salem North Carolina when she rolled from bed and her head became caught between the wall and the bed, breaking her neck. The mother found the child and she was dead upon discovery.
Mrs Marian Longfellow Vo vonogine, formerly of this city and now in Boston, a niece of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, was a guest of the Francia Scott Key Memorial Association at the celebration held Saturday.
Western Pennsylvania Hibernians set Irish Day next Wednesday at Kennywood Park Pittsburgh with Patrick J Halligan of Washington DC as orator and P T Moran of Washington DC as national director. Highlights include contests for the War Trophy, A O H baseball championship, and the Dr Herst Cup racing events. Halligan and Moran, officers of Hibernians and members of Carroll Council Knights of Columbus and Washington Lodge No. BPO, depart Washington tomorrow afternoon and return Thursday evening.
Special to The Washington Port Middletown N June 14 two men drowned at the Wallkill River within hours. George Ward aged thirty seven, a prominent Florida Orange County figure, was in a rowboat with two companions when it capsized in a whirlpool and Ward drowned as the others reached shore. Hours later an unknown man bathing nearby died in the same area. Raymond Bartels of this city also drowned near the same spot on Thursday.
A mob in Pittston Pennsylvania terrorized the Italian quarter at midnight. Gunfire and stabbings left Cleland Vanderterg and William Evans fatally wounded as residents protested arrests. Mayor Gillson intervened to rescue a suspect as police and guards maintained order through the night.
Special to The Washington vaee New York reports Senator Bailey of Texas ill at Walcott Astoria hotel. Bulletin shows he has had a severe condition for ten days with fever but officials say reports of serious disease are not true. Doctors in attendance describe his general condition as improving.
Tom Harris, known as the millionaire negro in Westchester County and a Roosevelt confidant, celebrated his forty fifth birthday with a dinner for a dozen white friends at the Plymouth Inn Larchmont. Attendees were socially prominent. Harris had recently sought the Republican nomination for receiver of taxes but was defeated at the primary, reportedly receiving Roosevelt’s sympathy letter at that time.
The draft outlines forming a National Conservation Commission under Gifford Pinchot to collect data on natural resources for a preliminary report due near January. Governors back federal and state cooperation, aiming to study water transport, forest control, soil and land use, mineral development, and agricultural fertility to prevent waste and maximize national wealth.
Report outlines a deadly incident in Havana involving a Black girl allegedly harmed by members of a group described as wizards. Authorities say a man named Marin was arrested and the case centers on plans to exploit the victim, with racial motifs noted in the charges.
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