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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
43
The Peary Arctic Club awards praise to explorer Cook and invites him to set a date for a dinner in his honor. The dispatch notes Danish reaction and reports a safer pace for future examinations of id est, with mixed impressions from Copenhagen.
American ambassador Oscar Straus was formally received by the Turkish sultan in Constantinople. Straus stated the U.S. president desires closer ties of friendship and cited the auspicious beginnings of constitutional government in Turkey.
Brussels October 4 The international congress of maritime law adopted provisions of a proposed convention on salvage at sea One clause provides for the recovery of salvage upon human life as saved in perilous situations The decision comes amid strong approval from delegates and observers alike
Dr Cook attends a reception in the District building where he is greeted by Commissioner Macfarland and crowd of 3000. He speaks briefly thanking them, then slips out a side door to catch a train, escorted by aides and reporters, amid a swift exit through the crowd. The scene highlights a celebrated visit and recognition of his Arctic exploration.
A Washington department store exhibit at Philipsborns showcases fall millinery gowns and furs with extended space for assembling French inspired designs and military style trims. The display draws large crowds with models from Moyen Age and opera coats, capes, and tailored suits praised for originality and elegance.
The United States and Great Britain submit papers on Newfoundland fishing rights under a 1909 treaty. Chandler P Amilerson of the MACNes frames the American position as the international bureau at The Hague will receive the volume. Counter briefs are due February 4, 1910 with printed arguments ready by April. Arbitrators may meet in May to hear final arguments and decide the issues. American fishermen seek relief from Newfoundland local laws restricting purchase and access to fisheries. Des Moines to relieve Tacoma is noted as the gunboat Des Moines sails to Guantanamo Bay with the Kacama headed there as well.
Georgetown University School of Law announces a roster of faculty and lecturers including Rev Joseph Hidtwel J president of the Catverelly and Hon Bargy McLaraigh LL D and George H Hamilton Lt D lecturer. Noted instructors cover pleading and practice equity, contracts, real estate, evidence, and criminal law with several judges serving as lecturers and administrators assisting in the fourth year program.
General Franklin Bell chief of staff and Mrs Bell with Capt Tred W Sladen returned to Washington after an extensive tour of army posts in Alaska the Pacific coast and the middle west. He reported the Alaska garrison in good condition with comfortable personnel and equipment and said no major changes would be added to his annual report. The party visited Fort Leavenworth Seattle and San Francisco among other stops and felt strengthened by the trip.
A $10,000 silver service and a color stand were presented to the battleship Minnesota in New York. The silver came from Minnesota, honoring the ship’s name, while Minnesota schoolchildren contributed four cents each for the flags. About five hundred invitations went to Minnesota residents. State commissioners A. H. Stem J. Harry Lewis and T. C. Galoun attended as official representatives.
At the Annapolis Naval Academy a board voted to press the enforced resignations of some midshipmen with unsatisfactory scholastic standing. The panel proposed the resignations of two first class members, but officials will withhold details pending Navy Department action.
General Arthur Murray will travel from Washington to Fort Riley Kansas to oversee a coast artillery test of field artillery lining against redoubts. The test will run through the week with artillery projects and field officers including Col Montgomery, Mo Macomb, and Capt Guignard present.
A dated army orders dispatch details personnel changes including several one month to ten day extensions for medical reserve corps officers, coast artillery, engineers and adjutants. It lists station shifts in Europe and the Philippines, promotions to second lieutenant, pay department vacancies, and examinations for commissions.
A stream of orders lists officers and assignments including Baldwin traveling to mvy yand duty with Inspnetor af maathery eas 3 Y Babcock grant leave to Korlgn 8 Te Cannan and to ome. Gusign RC Giden to St Touts Rovian. ST Dyoemel to St Lows Midasipman W Leth Telbere. ships and ports such as Mayflower Tompkinsville Norfolk Philadelphia San Pedro New York Portsmouth NH and Bremerton. numerous vessels named including Tompkinsville Rother Panther Viper and Montgomery to Philadelphia. sailings from Portsmouth for Tompkite ville. North River to NY navy yard. ballast of ships and destinations listed in a dense order docket.
National University Law School offers a three year course leading to the Master of Laws. The degree of Bachelor of Laws may be secured at the end of the second year. Applications cost 4 cents and may be made in person or by mail to the Dean at the National Metropolitan Bank Building, Ninth Street, or after October 2 at the Law School, 1815 Fifteenth Street Northwest. Telephone UW 2307.
The Professional Departments include The Department of Law The Department of Medicine The Department of Dentister National College and The College of Veterinary Medicine with listings or notices detailing programs faculties and official announcements.
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