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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
40
The State Department weighs more information after references to Zelaya and Nicaragua. Secretary Knox and Assistant Secretary Wilson spend the day away from the cabinet as the Navy readies troops and transport at Philadelphia for possible action if reports warrant.
Ballinger unveils the Mall cornerstone as Dr Woodward and Dr Sowa th join officials in promoting a plan to disseminate laws of bygone times. The event targets student activity and urges action to address deteriorating conditions and urgent needs for education and public health.
Backers of Project Propong to aid the President in selecting candidates for two District commissioner posts urge a mass meeting. Washington Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade may organize a nominating session with two or more candidates. A public push seeks district residents’ input and support for a single leader or a slate.
Vehicle and personnel shifts occur in the Mere Tra department with Vermillion and Hen appointed special police. Woot Til A Co houses the new post at Seventh Street North while Edward So Moxtey remains as special policeman for Merchants Transit.
Epworth Citizens Association filed papers urging the commissioners to reclaim the Anacostia flats and endorses the district budget method. Brethwood Citizens Association asks early consideration of dredging the Anacostia River and reclamation, urging Congress to act soon.
Wyatt Goodman colored, longtime water department employee, was sentenced to two years and six months in the penitentiary by Justice Gould in Criminal Court No 1. He pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly shooting Annié Waters three times at her boarding house when supper was late.
A late possum sparked a late night chase on Fifth Street as Dent Peck and his blueziots unit pursued the animal through the Northwest town. Officers posted at the Second precinct vow to draw lots if the creature is not claimed by Thanksgiving Eve.
Dr Frederick Power leads a Vermont Avenue Christian Church nursery for infants to age six during Sunday services. Miss Annie Helder Roberta Pauline Braddock supervise a room with toys cradles and chairs so parents can attend worship, believing babies are important American institutions.
Mr and Mrs Tule Windmuller of Waldale Long Island plan a second honeymoon to Washington to visit President Taft. Married before the Civil War, they first honeymooned with James Buchanan. Windmuller, 44, is bank president, lawyer, and charity active in New York, with roles in Walden Lane Savings Bank, Windmaster and Roether, and several civic groups.
Advocates for soccer in Washington. Caledonian Club, a Scotchmen only group led by Hug Reidman, asked the District commissioners to attend a Thanksgiving day game between Caledonian and the St John Society of Baltimore at Union League Park. Commissioners declined due to other duties.
Commander Peary and Wellman were the guests of honor at a reception by the National Press Club. Peary received warm congratulations and spoke briefly praising the Arctic Club and hosts while Wellman nodded and shook hands with newspaper men.
The Road Drivers and Hiders Association meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel approved a December 1 speedway event with a silver cup for best roadster team. A new out-of-town jumper tax was also approved, with preliminaries set for tomorrow. Judges include T J Meetse of Manasgge, P D Shanks of Philadelphia, and Gen Clarence Edwards, chief of the bureau of mauler affairs, who will oversee four trotting and pacing events.
Weather conditions across the country show a major storm moving east from the Pacific and a cooler, unsettled pattern in the central regions. Expect rain and snow along the Atlantic coast, warmer in the Midwest and central valleys, with mixed meanings across the Northwest and upper lake areas. Winds shift northwest to northeast along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, with near coastal storm warnings and moderate to brisk conditions inland.
Detectives issued a broadcast for John Ward Sturgis an employee of Ka onal Savings and Trust Company alleged to have vanished with $7000. Last seen near 81 Gabriel de Brandon by Quebec days before Detective Sergeant Pat O Brien arrived. A $300 reward was offered for his capture, with Sturgis’s photograph distributed.
In Washington the Wright family announces plans to begin selling biplanes tied to their Wright-Curtis patent act. They will pursue the patent trial on December 16 in New York and then move to Dayton to assist at the Wright manufacturing plant. The Dayton site remains the main base for initial production and continued operations.
STILSON HUTCHINS III reports from Pan a by cable about Bulson Hutchins a long prominent Washington figure after illness. Walter and Lee Hutchins manage his affairs during absence. Later the cable states Hutchins is near death then improves and plans to return on the next steamer from Harrett.
A gavel disappeared from the Vice President Sherman’s Capitol room last Thursday. Visitors reportedly carried away movable items. the incident prompted a search and officials considered all items portable.
Levy Warner Osears foreman at Firat and Streets Northeast bag repair shop died at Casugity Hospital last night after suffering for uraenia. He had been in his office when suddenly taken ill. A long resident of the District for about £ years, he came to this city from Michigan.
A message from Washington reports Lawrence Washington of the Meteinty Manual Training 82001 lost his right arm after his sleeve caught in machinery on his father's farm in West Virginia. His mother, who lives in Washington, D C, left her Thirteenth Street NW home yesterday for West Virginia.
A mahogany wagon and metal trim from a Camtel elevator occupied a place in the vice president room. Guides led tourists through the room, and about an hour or 40 minutes later the gavel missing. Officials believe the signseer may be involved, possibly a souvenir factor.
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