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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1909
Page
10
A male cadet from the Military Academy dies following an injury that halted a football game. A funeral is planned today with the father, a war veteran, present to lead the mother from the train to the burial. Artificial respiration aided the injured youth before death.
Col Hugh Scott announced West Point will suspend football for the season after the death of Eugene A. Byrne of Buffalo NY from injuries sustained in the Harvard contest. Byrne lay near death as doctors bandaged the crowd’s shock and his father reached the post. Funeral plans include full military honors at West Point Cemetery.
Special to The Washington Poet from Cumberland Maryland dated October 21 reports six Fairmont State Normal School women students arrested for hazing a Dorm resident who cheered for Davis Elkins College. The victim was taken from her dormitory to a bath where cold water was poured on her and her body painted with red chalk. A hazer’s picture of a tract was reportedly broken during the incident.
Two men, Dr William J Verwilliger and Robert Welch, both Brooklyn real estate dealers, die instantly when their car is struck at a Long Beach crossing by a night train near Lynnbrook. Gilbert Rhodes, a Milton New Jersey law student, is fatally injured. the party had been returning from Long Beach and apparently attempted to pass the railroad crossing ahead of the passenger train.
A Turkish protest prepared for tonight will challenge the U S naturalization bureau ruling that a Sitan from Syria is not white and cannot become a citizen, arguing the decision is historically and legally unfounded. The note also discusses potential diplomacy impacts and two railroad concession efforts led by New York firms seeking a 2000 mile Asia Minor line and a separate Syria route.
John Hollis, 28, and May Hollis, 17, who arrived from New York two months ago, drank carbolic acid in a failed suicide bid after weeks of unemployment and near starvation. They bought oranges and the poison for 40 cents, then attempted to end their lives together in a hotel room. Both were hospitalized at St. Luke's Hospital. Hollis, born in Woburn, Massachusetts, and his wife, a native of Springield, Maine, are recovering and regret the act.
A fragmented report notes England Germany tensions with remarks by Carnegie on war limits. It lists solemn Masses and sermons at a cardinal’s ceremony in Philadelphia with bishops and priests, commemorations planned for November 15, and hints of a presidential review of a procession.
Des Moines Iowa reports the death of Edward Entwhistle fireman on the Rocket the first locomotive built by George Stephenson. He died after his wife passed away six weeks earlier. Entwhistle born in England at eight chosen by Stephenson to work the Rocket during its trial run. He lived in Des Moines Sd years.
Explosions rocked downtown Chicago in two gambling club sites on State and near La Salle and Madison. No injuries but many windows shattered and nearby hotels affected. Police note syndicate involvement and control over Worth Jockey Club. La Salle Hotel spared. No arrests reported.
Six people died and twelve injured as an electric tram derailed during a speed test on the Villefranche to Bourg-Mademe line. The vehicle plunged into a ravine after the train ran away amid the test, officials said.
Harvard undergraduates greet a sorrowful team returning from West Point where Army player E A Byrne was killed in a brutal collision. The crash occurred during a close play, with Harvard officials suggesting Byrne’s prior injury left him unable to protect himself. Train er Donovan and the Harvard squad voiced regret and noted no schedule changes.
In Tobnstown Pennsylvania twelve foreign workers were found suffocated after a dynamite explosion ended a shift at the Canmbria Stock Company mine two miles from town. Rescue crews cleared slate and gas as families gathered. cause disputed between dynamite blast and removal of blasting materials.
Elaborate program for church exercises on November 13 and 15 includes review by President Taft or Vice President Sherman. November 18 celebration to honor a golden jubilee with Catholic Church leaders Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Falconio, plus archbishops bishops monsignors and priests from multiple dioceses. Jesuit and Dominican orders and college rectors from New York Maryland and the District participate. Plan also covers Children’s Day events November 13 solemn high mass at 10 am by Rev E Fink formerly rector of St Aloysius. Excursion Sunday offers rail trips to Berkeley Springs Cumberland and other destinations with special trains earlier that day.
Hawaii October 3. After a Liberal leaders conference President Gomez announced the 1910-11 regular budget would not exceed 25 million dollars with fixed budget about 35 million indicating economies of about 5 million from the current year. Cabinet changes suggest the budget submission to Congress may be deferred for several weeks as the season opens.
Perry Carson a longtime colored political figure in Washington and for years a key ally of the Republican faction, died at his home in Fourth Street Northwest from pneumonia. Born in 1848 in Prince George's County Maryland, he rose from abolitionist activity to become a prominent district organizer and the so called black boss of Washington, wielding influence through two decades of political appointments and convention work before a salary cut and decline in clout. He remained a visible if private figure until his death, leaving behind a legacy of fierce loyalty and organizational power in colored circles.
In Jackson Kentucky state troops were ordered to Breathitt County for the upcoming elections amid fears of bloodshed after a contested race. Acting Governor Cox ordered Lexington State Guard to deploy, as Judge Adams and Republicans denounce the move as voter intimidation while Democrats defend the need to preserve order and fair ballots.
Taniel A Tompkins of Charlotte North Carolina, publisher of the Charlotte Observer and noted engineer and author, has been recommended by national trade groups for United States minister to China. Rumor in Washington claimed the administration tendered or planned to ask his acceptance, but verification was lacking. Tompkins, 57, has led a varied career in engineering and publishing and holds directorships with the Equitable Assurance Society of the United States.
Reports from Rome warn King Menelik of Abyssinia is sinking rapidly and a death could complicate succession. Washington notes stated state of Emperor Menelik and potential impact on ongoing US Abyssinia negotiations. The United States plans to send a silver loving cup as tribute, reflecting esteem and goodwill.
New York customs graft system under investigation to reach President Taft via Treasury Secretary MacVeagh and Attorney General Wickersham. Special agents report 100 plus graft cases involving 12 import firms and 20 to 40 officials. grand jury to trace scheme from docks to the customs house and reveal collusion across divisions.
Justice Moody of the Supreme Court was taken from his Haverhill home to Corey Hit Hospital in Brookline for special rheumatism treatment. The report notes Moody’s condition as fragile and describes the overall situation with cautious wording.
In New York the mayoral race closes as Gaynor, Murphy, and Bettnog claim victory. The crowd of about 12,000 in Madison Square Garden hears speeches predicting Gaynor’s election, with Murphy cautious and Bettnog’s bets near zero. Reporters gauge a likely Gaynor win based on the final rallies.
GE Gehring predicts Bannard leading with about 2600 votes clear in the county, while Gaynor trails near 2000 in the city. Parsons, Republican county chair, estimates Bannard around 2600 votes with Gaynor near 1940 in New York County and a statewide race sees Bannard winning by a plural vote.
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