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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
13
Read as a vivid report on vivisection demonstrations at 009 Virth avenue with animal suffering described minute by minute. Medical authorities and critics debate necessity while observers recoil at devices and procedures shown, noting attempts to justify humane aims amid opposition.
Weather keeps many regulars from Chevy Chase hunt as strong wind challenges the drag. Hounds stay keen and clear over fences, with riders like Knuth withdrawing after fence difficulties. Diplomatic corps members arrive in limousines to watch, while Moore notes forecasts suggesting little wind tomorrow at Patomac, Md, and Chevy Chase Club breakfast at 6.
Dr Paul Ritter minister to the United States and his wife attended a banquet in Freund's Hall marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Washington Gruetliverein. The event featured patriotic speeches and musical selections by Swiss society members and honored guests, with about 16 couples present and many society leaders in attendance.
A subcommittee of the Washington Chamber of Commerce municipal legislation committee plans to recommend changes to district government. Proposals include representation for the district in Congress and the electoral college, and placing the engineer department under the commissioners chosen from Elville. The committee list features J. H. Danley as chairman and members such as Col. Arthur U. Rendle Maj. T.T. Smith J. M. Brown and others.
A heavy greatcoat figure, Lieut. Comdr. Robert E. Peary, U.S. Navy, struggles against a gale on Fourteenth Street near Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. A hat is blown into the street as a passerby notes the mild label amid brisk winds.
Paris reports the man Gubata and his wife were arrested October 23 for fraudulently obtaining jewels valued at 340000 while posing as the Count and Countess Gubata. He admitted prior convictions for swindling in San Francisco, Switzerland, and Austria, while asserting his wife, formerly Mrs Beck of New York, believed him to be Archduke Otha of Austria's son.
Mae Wood left for New York to face trial on perjury charges tied to her bid to prove she was the wife of former Senator Thomas C. Platt. She says she has received no notice of the charges and that they have been dismissed.
A Pennsylvania Railroad party led by President McCrea rode the new tunnel route from New Jersey to Long Island City. The test trip entered at Harrison New Jersey, paused at the new Pennsylvania Station, and reached the Long Island City terminus as progress continues toward opening despite remaining work.
The board of trustees of the Catholic University of America met in Meson Hall to reelect all former officers and promote several associate professors to full professorships. A central heating plant was endorsed for study, and the Knights of Columbus endowment fund received praise. Cardinal Gibbons appealed for nationwide Catholic contributions to strengthen the university endowment, stressing the aim to build Christian character and high teaching standards.
United States Senator Thompson of North Dakota declares he will back insurgent tariff measures and remain largely silent in the Senate for the first year. He endorses the Golden Rule in everyday affairs, notes a pacific nature, but vows to use force when necessary and aims to influence legislation in committee before speaking on the Senate floor. He says he has been a consistent Democrat, supporting Parker and Bryan despite not fully agreeing with free silver.
Albert Morgan Hanft of Virginia sued for annulment from Bessie Hubbard of Crewe Dinwiddie county. He testified he was forced to wed at gunpoint as bridesmaids and relatives watched. Justice Garretson granted the decree citing coercion in the ceremony.
Albany N Y. reports that the estate of the late H F Rogers paid 32000 dollars as part of the collateral inheritance tax. State Comptroller Williams announced the receipt as a partial payment toward the 342000 dollar tax assessment.
Special to The Washington Fort Savannah Ga Nov 18 T Wilson a New York millionaire now residing near Palmetto Bluff near Savannah faces contempt charges for ignoring a subpoena in a United States district court case. M H Macks acted as intermediary between J H Estill and Wilson regarding the Palmetto Bluff home sale and commission dispute. An officer served a subpoena at Wilson's home but he refused to appear prompting contempt proceedings.
In Cincinnati a reported confession by GC L Warriner, a Big Four railroad defaulter, surfaces after bondsmen deserted him. The ex clerk allegedly stole $23,900, then Warriner used the knowledge to press Mrs Stewart Ford in a bond matter. Bond set at $20,000, with debate over proper amount.
The Chevy Chase hunt met at Potomac Post Maryland amid a north wind and rain. Regulars including Legare Knott and Johnston attended after breakfast at the club. Fort Myer officers planned to join but postponed due to poor weather. Curran followed the scent toward the Potomac River but could not locate a fox near the old Maryland Gold Mining Company plant. Hounds showed signs of Coxus nearby before the pack was called off at 6 pm. Reports say many foxes remain in the area and a new fixture is planned next month. A drag hunt is set for tomorrow along the old Pierce Mill road in Rock Creek Park.
Mrs Philp Snowden wife of a English MP speaks on Monday at old Masonic Temple. She is described as a suffragist not suffragette and will lecture under the title Peeps at Parliament Through a Woman's Eyes. A College Equal Suffrage League luncheon and informal reception follow at 1883 H Street NW from 1:00 to 3:00.
We launder men's shirts carefully with proper washing, minimal starch, and tight cuffs shaped to fit wrists. Shirts are pressed to feel like new, and priced no higher than other laundries. Enjoy convenient, prompt, satisfactory work.
At a convention of railway commissioners, Associate Justice O'Brien and officials debate the Esch bill's impact on federal and state rail supervision. Tensions rise over interstate versus state authority, with South Carolina opposing a uniform demurrage code and pushing for accurate accident reporting and accounting.
A letter defended Mrs Matthew T. Scott as president general of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It argues the president general lacks power to govern the board and that only the national board, elected by Congress, can set topics for meetings.
A New York posted parcel to Leon Firengo Italy carried a small wooden box with holes. When opened in the dead letter division, a large tarantula escaped and jumped onto clerk J E Davis before being killed. Origin and sender unclear due to insufficient postage.
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