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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1909

Page

70

Pageant Moves On City Views Big Parade

Newburgh October 1 Moon and Clermont led a river parade with excursion fleet as warships and fireworks framed the event. Historic craft were turned over to the Upper Hudson Commission with Gen Stewart Lendford presiding and Capt James W. Miller announcing arrivals in Newburgh. Arthur MacArthur chaired the Upper Hudson committee while officials welcomed the vessels and the public.

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

Obituary notices from a late September to October 1909 issue

A jumble of obituary lines announces deaths and memorials across Washington DC and nearby areas. Entries mention Cassius Carter, Adie Tavis, Adolphus, Gawler, Gatha Tornanch, Edward Hunter, Caroline, Smisek, Moses Lamy, and legion events. Interments are private or at local churches and cemeteries.

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 honors Hudson voyage with naval parade and pageantry

Gov Hughes opens brief tribute in Newburgh as Half Moon Clermont and Dutch and British ships arrive. Escorts include Lt Zam impersonator, Robert Fulton, and representatives of the Netherlands. Crowds fill streets while ships and a living flag of schoolchildren surge past reviewing stands. Tomorrow, more ceremonies precede return to New York.

Newburgh Ringty Washington Baiett Zam Henry” Hudson Charles Robert Futon Gov. Hughes 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

AEROS DEFERR TO WIND FOR FIGHTS IN AMERICA

Curtiss and Wright faced blustery wind as they planned flights from Governors Island and North River while Chicago interest claimed a Hawthorne track fight series. Zurich raised the International Aviation Cup distance to 100 meters for 1910, with Paris meet set for January. Balloons, German and Swiss pilots, and a Frankfurt fire at an aero exhibit fill the day’s aviation headlines.

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 Johannisthal M. Rogier Sally Henry Facman Herr Dorner

Argentine Warship Sails for France After Hudson-Fulton Row

The Argentine cruiser Presidente Sarmiento departed New York Harbor on October 1 for France, denying reports of neglect or protest during the Hudson Fulton celebration. Consul general Fernandes said the ship was invited to all functions and was due to attend the Boulogne monument unveiling for South American statesmen.

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 Continues Page One

Long article notes cheers for Peary during a river pageant with guests such as Miss Annie Feck, Rev Dr Chapman, and Emile Tmobilisch. A letter from Mrs Donald McLean celebrates Peary’s pole voyage and pledges of national pride, praising knowledge and peace as guiding powers.

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

Washington Aero Meet Site Talks in Washington DC

A joint committee of the Washington Aero Club and the Washington Chamber of Commerce met with Col Jerome H Joyce president of the Baltimore Aero Club to select a site for the 1910 international aviation meet. They inspected land at College Park near the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and discussed options including Caloao Park as a favored location. The group agreed to form a subcommittee to coordinate with Baltimore and continue efforts to attract the Aero Club of America to Washington for the event.

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 as pole dispute stirs NatGeo

Rear Admiral Schley, recently recovered from illness, praises Dr. Frederick A. Cook and says his Arctic feats deserve belief without ironclad proof. The National Geographic Society, citing a need for data review, will not officially recognize Cook or Peary until independent examination of their observations and records. The society plans to submit all data to a competent commission in the United States. The Cook visit to Washington is set for tomorrow with his lecture that evening.

National Geographic Society Frederick A. Cdok Washington Reagan Wilds L. Moora Winkeld Scott Schley Schley New York St. Luke's Hospital Poat Cook Clank North Pole Manila Saia Peary 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

Births and deaths recorded in health office ledger

The health office records births and deaths with numerous names and scant details. Entries include several listed parents and infants such as Joseph E and Sidney Chick, Sutheet a girl, Herbert Mud Genee f y Enetwood a boy, and Edward ant Holes Everett a boy, alongside deaths like Joseph D Moishoy at Govt Hospt Insam aged 25 and Eliphatet Whittiows aged 64.

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 on Mayflower Luncheon

Edward Seymour attended a luncheon aboard the Mayflower with Secretary Meyer and Sealph Favern. The event included a salute from visiting naval divisions and a reception on the riverfront as American warships steamed past.

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

MONTH FOR JOY RIDING IN NEWPORT CASE

Newport Rhode Island district court sentenced Thomas McMullin, former chauffeur for Clarence W Dolan of Philadelphia, to 15 days in Newport County Jail after he tampered with a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. McMullin, riding with Dolan's groom, sped along Bellevue Avenue when the car wrecked, injuring the groom who was hospitalized.

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

Black Hander Sentenced in Eight Year Term

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

Brunswick N. J Peter Aveges

Attacked by Peary's Man Fans Floated in Whitney Tale

Boston reporter Barry Whitney arrives in Bustos and recounts a Maine journey talk. Acquaintances recall a tense Narrows event near Annatok after Dr Cook's arrival with Whitney claiming a confrontation with Boatswalt Murphy of the Roosevelt on weapons display and possible threats.

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 Patroness St Ann

Mer. Diomede Falconic apostolic delegate will attend St. Ann’s Church Tennallytown for the patroness observance at 10 3 o clock. Deacons of honor Mer. Bonaventare Coretti and Rev. Thomas Moore will assist. Rev Edward J Corbett master of ceremonies. Solemn vespers will be sung, with Rev. Joseph C Muilon and Rev. Edward F Craig. Miss Katherine Lackey directs.

Mgr. Falconig Mer Diomede Falconic 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

Wife Hears Accidental Discharge Murder Verdict Contested

Mrs Sweeney and her family dispute Coroner Nevitt verdict that Carl Sweeney 28 accidentally shot himself at their home on 00 Massachusetts Ave NW late yesterday afternoon The weapon was an 88 caliber revolver The couple’s baby watched in the next room The wife recalls him leaving home in good spirits and regrets the coroners investigation authority The shooting occurred at 4 36 pm and Sweeney died four minutes later at Emergency Hospital

Carl Sweeney Blassachusetts Avenue Sweeney Nevilt Nome Hit Nevitt Ps Meeren Carl

Accidentally fired pistol kills Carl at home door

Witness recalls evening sounds as a gun discharged near the kitchen door. The large man, Carl, reportedly carried the pistol upstairs and may have struck the door jam, causing the accidental discharge that ended in a fatal shot.

Carl

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