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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
10
Atmospheric bulletin notes Halley’s comet will be closest to Earth on May 20 at about 14 million miles. Observers may see more meteors near May, with the comet visible at twilight after May 1 toward the southeast near Pegasus. By May 26 it will be close to the Sun and largely obscured.
Fragmented obituary notices list multiple individuals by name with dates in May, residence details, and funeral or memorial times. Names include Rosetta M. Comstock, Edward Mondele, Patrick A., Payne, and Joseph, with services noted at local churches and hospitals and addresses on Penn, Meadow, and Oak Hill avenues.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a list of marriage and death notices from various newspapers. Names and places are partially garbled, with references to Washington Post and other papers, suggesting a cross-paper obituary and matrimonial notice roundup.
A mangled extract discusses comet composition and orbital behavior. It contends comets are rock and iron bodies and questions their interaction with planets and satellites as they travel, suggesting time distance fades and formation details remain unsettled.
Paris reports Count de Lempéps postpones canal crossing planned for May 14 to late May due to mourning in England after the death of Edward VII. The aviator intended to travel from Paris to London, and a successful test flight occurred today by Bayard. Hyne may begin his journey from Paris to London toward month’s end.
An official announcement yesterday confirmed President Taft named Col Theodore Hoosewelt as a special ambassador to represent the United States abroad. Cablegrams exchanged Tuesday night marked the first direct communication between Taft and Col Roosevelt since Taft’s inauguration, with Roosevelt replying simply "Accept." The message dated Washington May 10 outlines the appointment and embassy details.
The House of Commons adopted an address to King George expressing heartfelt sympathy on the death of King Edward and congratulating the new sovereign. The motion praised Edward VII's peace efforts and public duty, while pledging loyalty to the crown and warm regard for Queen Alexandra.
University of Columbia scientists conducted experiments with cyanogen on human subjects to gauge its danger as Halley’s Comet nears Earth. Results show only temporary effects at low density, with potential instantaneous death if exposure density spikes suddenly. Most astronomers doubt enough cyanogen exists in the comet tail to kill, though some speculate dense pockets could pose danger.
A garbled list of names and ages presents marriage licenses and clergy involved across Richmond and surrounding locales. The text cites Allen Madwin and Lillian McCouchle plus numerous other couples, reverends, hospitals, and partial addresses, reflecting an admissions and licenses record with fragmented details.
Atlantic City delegates adopt sympathy for Queen Alexandra in bereavement. About 5400 D of the R adv express sorrow and send condolence. Baltimore named for next meeting. Asiline Frances Fitz of Beaton elected president general amid routine proceedings.
Sunshine and a big parade kicked off Roanoke Virginia May festival. A flag adorned city, a band led the procession with manufacturers and shoppers, followed by decorated autos. Afternoon racing at the fair grounds drew crowds as festivities continue tomorrow.
Obituary notices from Clarksburg and nearby towns report the death of Dr. Plocened Coltcotn an eclectic physician aged 46 wife of A. Coffrally merchant survived by four children and parents. Other items note Charles M Drnen near Summeraville aged 76 died at his birth home by Dreonen Spring and that he was a Bethel Methodist Church member. Ovie, a railroad engineer aged 18 from Huntington, died at Alderson from Brights disease, survived by five daughters.
Fourteen Southern states with about 1200 delegates gathered in Baltimore for the Southern Baptist Convention. Joshua Levering of Baltimore presided, electing William E. Ellyson as chair. Key speakers welcomed the growth of the South while urging spiritual progress, and plans were outlined for increased missions funds and a move to relocate the seminary to Louisville.
The Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templars held their annual meeting in Salisbury with a reception for 100 delegates. A major event was a large barbecue in an open park. State officers were elected for the coming year including Grand High Priest A W Shufferd and other officers from Charlotte, Henderson, Lincolnton, and Sewbern.
The Grand Lodge session of the Odd Fellows of Virginia closed in Lynchburg with Lynchburg chosen as next meeting place. C Lumsden and Samuel Hector of Lynchburg elected to vacancies on the board of trustees of the Odd Fellows Home. About 12000 dollars valued this year for lodge maintenance. Rebekah Assembly elected officers including President Mrs Ellen Seaborn of Portsmouth and other officials from Norfolk and Lynchburg.
West Virginia Great Council officers were elected at the Elkins convention closing the fortieth session. New officers include T. C. Tanner of Bluefield as great sachem, Prof. Henry M. Payne of Morgantown as great senior sagamore, Ed Soulaby of Crown Halt as great junior sagamore, W. H. Rovers of Martinsburg as great prophet, T. H. Clay of Huntington as great keeper of records, and J. K. Shepherd of South Charleston as great keeper of war. Huntington selected as next meeting place.
May 11 report from Maundeville West Virginia states Gov Glasscock granted an unconditional pardon to William Twoerts, 28, serving a two year theft sentence. The pardon arrived late as prison officials sought counsel. Roberts head of tuberculosis ward in prison hospital.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Katherine Clemona Gould consults Booker Washington about establishing industrial schools for Negro Catholics begun on her Blue Gap farm near Lynchburg Virginia. The plan aims to educate Negro Catholics from New York City through a proposed school program.
The Virginia Military Institute battalion of six companies, about 300 men, under Col. Cal. A. R. Gleaves, arrived in Staunton today. Col. Perry and staff greeted them, with the Stonewall Armette Band at the city line. They will march in the Confederate Memorial Day parade and stay overnight at Stuart Hall.
Fredericksburg Virginia May 1 a Sunday School baseball league has been organized with teams from Presbyterian Baptist Methodist and Episcopal churches. In Philadelphia May 1 Mrs Maria Gross Horowitz daughter of the famous surgeon Prof Samuel D Gross presented Jefferson Medical College with 60 000 to establish a chair in memory of her father.
Multiple marriages reported across Fredericiaburg Fauquier and nearby counties. Notable unions include William Burgoyne Jenkins with Sarah Nelle Kirtley in Fredericiaburg, and Lillian May Cooper with Powhatan Armstrong in Stafford county. Also Ma mie Bryan wed Peter Headley in Hathawood and Miss Clatterbuck wed at Winchester officiated by Rev John McTerry.
West Virginia reports rankings in coal and metal product values while announcing postmasters, patent grants to residents, and personnel changes. Prominent names include Fayatte, Charles W. Shackrelt, Clarence L. Cummings, and Harvey Lindle. A state rally in Clarkeburg and child labor campaign plans are noted along with election day bail for a Baltimore detective and the West Virginia Grocers Association convention in Clarksburg.
Hagerstown May list Henry Onderdonk rector of an Episcopal church in Buffalo Wyoming and former St James College head master. He taught at St James College for 25 years and was the half brother of Adrian Onderdonk head master of St James School. Also noted is the death of Nannie Berry former Washington County resident in Mount Holly New Jersey, described as sister to Mrs H C Cushing and Cant Otte Buddana, with Crawford of near Willistasport mentioned.
Western Maryland News reports city officials in Waynesboro appointing Charles W. Alexander as collector Harvey Bochberger treasurer John Lynch and Harry Smith named on the health board Harvey Toutson Republican elected secretary and health officer in the new board. Also noted are a fatal yard engine accident near Hagerstown a divorce suit involving Joseph Ramsberg and Luger May Arena patent grants in Virginia and rail promotions for W W H Johnson. Delegates to the State Eagles convention and their Mason Temple meeting are mentioned.
Henry Hobson is recommended for Salisbury postmaster by Congressman Cowles, with Ramsay as rival. The 94th annual South Carolina diocese opening in Winston Salem featured the dedication of St Pauls Church. The Southern Pacific liner El Sct was launched at Newport News, christened by Helen Turney. Richmond Knights elect officers including Sheenay and O Donohue. 38 acres donated to Richmond College by Julian Gur and Westhampton Land Co for new buildings within eighteen months.
A concise note asks what essential item a sporting man cannot do without, implying a key gear or accessory vital to athletic activity. The piece hints at a quiz or playful riddle rather than a full report.
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