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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1909

Page

11

Pageant Moves On City Views Big Parade

Newburgh October 1 crowds line riverfront as Half Moon and Clermont join warships and fireworks in a grand procession. Excursion fleet escorts historic craft turned over to the Upper Hudson Commission. Gen Stewart, Col Arthur MacArthur greet the ships and pledge a warm welcome to the celebration along the river.

Upper Hudson Commission Brooklyn Newhurgh Clsemont Nowinex Helstons Bulton Vresels Btewart Ib Lendford Lower Hudson Jacus W. Miler Newbarber Cot Arthur MacArthur Roy Upper Hudson Hudson Lena J. McClung

Death notices and funeral services across Washington area

Obituaries and funeral notices dated September 29 to October 4 list multiple individuals including Cassius Carter, Adolphus, Gawler, Tornanch, and Hunter with details of residences, burial locations, and church services. Interments are private or public, with services at Georgetown Hospital, National Cemetery, and local churches.

Orelex Georgetown Adolphus Plumar Washington Atlantic City Frank Oh Qugles Tir Jona Xine Thue Notige Funepak Hunter George Washinston University Espa Edward L. Hunter King George County Fiustal King George Vi Detune Wzitley Caroline Ty Louis Birch Saivelors St Pherese Mitit Athens Gaslay Smisek Ecomi Redniem Sime Andrew He Bem Catherine E. Stamp Che Case Ociobar Aberment Ass Fay Moses Will Lamy Tenth Street Gelober Hat Trurrment Private

Newburgh tribute marks Hudson celebration finale

Gov Hughes, in a brief address, hailed Newburgh as a rightful center of the Hudson celebration. Naval craft and visiting dignitaries arrived as the Half Moon and Clermont anchored opposite Newburgh Bay, with the Norwich and other vessels in view. A lively parade followed with ships’ crews, a living flag of schoolchildren, and a beer steak supper for prominent guests before a night of illuminated ceremonies. Tomorrow the flotilla sails to Poughkeepsie for further ceremonies while New York echoes with celebratory pageantry and commemorations.

Newburgh Gov. Hughes Ringty Washington Baiett Zam Henry” Hudson Charles Robert Futon Gov. Prouty Vermont Mra. Prouty Hadeon-Fulton Commission Clermont Newburgh Bay Norwich Rondon Moon Jackies Utrecht Netherlands New York Albany United States Scout North Carolina Montana Binnaimgham Salem Half Moon Gov. Odell Dewegall Mr. Odell Newbursh Poughkeepsie Henry Hudson Aranhattan Harbor Gargyel Clesmont Pra Brooklyn Daughters of the Revelation

Curtiss and Wright plan flights as wind shifts in New York

Aviation news from Governors Island and the Hudson Fulton field details Curtiss and Wright awaiting calm flying weather. Curtiss may fight at Hawthorne in Chicago with dates eyed October 15 to 17 while Wright plans North River trials and a series of long trips before October 9.

New York Governors Foland Hudson-Fulton Aviation Field Curtiss Wright Niles Chicago Hawthorne St. Louis Hammondsport Worth River Hudson-Fulton Serenantic Corpmlites Europe North River Governors Island Wrecht Jerdock Zurich International Aeronautical Federation Tms Glenn H. Curtiss America Parla Collandt Bishop Aero Club of America Herr Busby Germany Prince Borghese Italy Count de la Vaulx France Wallace Aero Clav Rougier

Argentine warship sails for France after Hudson Fulton ties

Washington Oct 1 The Argentine flagship Presidente Sarmiento steamed out of New York harbor as the first to break anchor in midstream amid rumors of neglect by Hudson Fulton officials. Consul General Fernandes denied any complaint and said the voyage to Boulogne sur Mer for a monument unveiling reflected a prearranged schedule with the commission informed.

Washington Pas New York Senor Joa V. Fernandes Argentina Presidente Sarmiento Naval Afserals Née Hudson Fulton Commission Senor Fernandes Boulogne-sur-Mer France Sen Martin

Cheer Peary on River Parade Returns Home

A crowd greeted Peary on the river parade after his polar expedition. Dignitaries and guests, including Annie Feck and Rev Dr Chapman, toasted the explorer. Mrs Donald McLean sent a congratulatory letter praising Peary for bearing the nation’s banner and delivering knowledge that fosters peace.

Rodnevelt Annie Feck Peary Herbert L. Brikigman Peary Axctic D. AE

Aero Meet Planning Discussed by Washington Group

A joint Washington Aero Club and Chamber of Commerce committee met with Col Jerome H Joyce in D C to pick a site for the 1910 international aviation meet. Calo Park favored. a subcommittee will confer with Baltimore on a suitable location and prize races for the capital.

Washington Aero Club Washington Chamber of Commerce Charles J. Bell American Security and Trust Company Fifteenth New York Avenue Northwest Col Jerome H. Joyce Baltimore Aero Club Washington Baltimore George Oakley Totton, Jr A. Leftwich Sinclair Boun Baltimere Aero Club of America New York City Callao Park Bell Momobers Charles J. Lei Barrett A. F. Zahm D. J. Callahan Joseph Richardson W. J. Gude Chamber of Commerce eVerfert Dattimore Capital Z Baltimore and Ohio College Park Aero Club of Patience The Aero Club of Washington Col. Joyce George Oakley Votter, Jr Prof Albert Zahm Acco Club of Mr. Totten Teastles Signal Corps Aero Union Washington Aeroplane Builders Aeroneuteal Experimental Association G Street Wright Brothers Glenn H. Curtiva Capt. Baldwin Flanal Corpa Aeronautical Experimental Association United States Curtisa Aeros Nova Scotia Pei

Admiral Schley Backs Cook While Nat Geo Delays Proofs

Rear Admiral Schley praised Dr. Frederick A Cook as a claimant to the North Pole and said he would welcome him in Washington. The National Geographic Society decided not to officially recognize Cook due to ongoing controversy and called for submission of Cook and Peary observations to a competent US scientific commission before any conclusion is accepted.

Peary Wolly Donald McLean National Daughters Peary Weach National Society Daughters of the American Revolution North Pole National Geographic Society Frederick A. Cdok Washington Reagan Wilds L. Moora Winkeld Scott Schley Schley New York St. Luke's Hospital Poat Cook Clank Manila Saia Pole Arctic Club Dr. Cook Admiral Schley Perdition Frederick A. Cook Admiral Schrey Henry Hudson Holland Chough Socials Agsuina Willis L. Moore Commander Peary D. Cook United States North Pale National Geographic Rockety Uraws Moore Uoon Society Coats Prof. Moore Woard Mr. Moore Tint

Health Office Births and Deaths Record Entry

Births list includes multiple entries such as Joseph E and Sidney Chick a gird, Robert H and Verne A le Farvey Land Coca 9, and Sutheet a girl with various garbled names. Notable mentions cover Harry and Louise Wiliman, Juans i adrearat Garwhousen, and Noble Seat Emma G Decatur bearing a boy or girl. Deaths include Joseph D. Moishoy at Govt Hospital 25 ste, and Eliphatet Whittiows age 64, with several garbled names and institutions referenced.

Joseph E Sidney Chick Robert H Verne A Ant Krosntise Ealen Hetarg Nellie Paters Tray Liab Broly Wittlan Tele Thorones Everett Boy Waller Xylan Chartes Larvitz Dorsey Hoy Joseph D. Moishoy Hospt Insam Ste. ‘Ata K.’ Kerouteer Garfield Eephal Nebemiat Albiston' Cert Hoop Inate Whittiows Fawa Circle Lavertia Leising Aye Alerange Eberis Buward J. Mantel George Washington University Hospital Mosby” Widlche Providence ‘Hospicel Lamont St Pest George Thompegn

Admiral Guest of Meyer Luncheon On Mayflower Visit

Edward Seymour attended a luncheon aboard the Mayflower today as guest of honor to Secretary Meyer for the Navy. The Mayflower sailed up the North River during the luncheon procession, salutes thundered from the visiting warships as Seafield Favern, official liner to command officers, conveyed greetings to Seymour who could not attend in person.

Edward Seymour Fey byLager Ork Fleet Seymour Wes jMay Tower Ney Navy North River Meyer Sealph Favern Sir

Month for Joy Riding

Special to The Washington city Newport Oct. 3 district court today Thomas McMuilie formerly chauffeur for Clarence W Dolan of Philadelphia and a summer resident of Newport was sentenced to 25 days in the Newport county jail. The charge against McMullin was tampering with a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner. Early on the morning of September 1 McMullin accompanied by a groom from Mr Dolan s was bowling along Bellevue avenue at a high speed in Dolan s automobile. Something went wrong and the automobile was wrecked. The groom was injured and had to be taken to a hospital.

Washington City Newport District Court Thomas McMuilie Clarence W.dalan Phildelphia Newport County McMullin

Black Hander Sentenced in Eight Year Term

Brunswick New Jersey October 1 Peter Aveges convicted of sending Black Hand letters demanding large sums from wealthy men was sentenced to eight years in the State prison.

Brunswick N. J Peter Aveges

Attacked by Peary's Man sportsman declares doubt

Boston and Bangor reports detail a sensational clash on the Roosevelt voyage and new light on a mystery involving Dr Cook. Barry Whitney arrives in Bustos and denies a Cook meeting while claims of threats and hidden records surface from Maine to Labra.

Boston Mass Barry Whitney Bustos Whitney Maine Severs Boatswalt Murphy Roosevelt Annatok Dr. Cook Ir. Whitney Murphy Pritchard

Services at St Ann's Observance for Patroness St Ann

Mer. Diomede Falconio will attend services at St Ann's Church in Tennallytown to honor the patroness St Ann. He will be escorted by Mer. Bonaventare Coretti and Rev. Thomas Moore. Rev. Edward J. Corbett will be master of ceremonies at the Unione. Solemn High Mass to be celebrated by Rev. Joseph C. Muilon with deacon Rev. Edward F. Craig and subdeacon Rev. Thomas Rennolda. Alphone Cary's Missa Solemnis sung by choir directed by Miss Katherine Lackey.

Mgr. Falconio Mer Diomede Falconio St. Ann Sextow St. Ann’s Church Tennallytown Mer. Bonaventare Coretti Thomas Moore Unione Edward J. Corbett Holy Trinity Church Joseph C. Muilon Te Church Edwart F. Craig Boston Thomas Rennolda Alphonse Cary Katherine Lackey

Wife claims accidental shooting by Sweeney at home

Carl Sweeney a 28 year old worker at a local plant shot himself with an 88 caliber revolver at his residence on 00 Massachusetts Avenue NW late yesterday afternoon. He died four minutes after the shot at Emergency Hospital. Coroner Nevitt ruled death accidental though Mrs Sweeney and her family dispute the verdict.

Ils Tigtchatr Carl Sweeney Blassachusetts Avenue Sweeney Nevill Dusto Nix Mfc Nome Nevitt Ps Mcemen Carl

Man Shot in Narrow Stairway Accident at Home

A resident recalls hearing a gun go off after a man entered the dining room and moved toward the kitchen. The shooter, Carl, is believed to have dropped the pistol while navigating narrow stairs, causing an accidental discharge. The events describe a fatal domestic incident with no intentional harm suggested.

Carl

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