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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
21
A town meeting led by temperance advocates urged establishing a home for inebriates near the city to aid reforming drinkers. Judge DeLacy spoke on youth impact and the need for a supportive facility, naming local leaders and clergy backing the project amid fierce debate on location and funding.
A fragmentary report notes Hudson Bay explorers tied to a perilous delay about a hundred miles from Tok bang. The party faced harsh weather, detours, and uncertain terrain as they pressed forward under orders from Cronis and other officials.
Mrs Sarah Swartzell longtime resident of Siglerville Pa, died at home in Washington State after an illness. Survived by four daughters and eight grandchildren, with funeral arrangements set for Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The Rev. Luther Place will conduct the service at the Lutheran church in Siglerville.
Mrs John A. Johnson, widow of Gov. Johnson, received a long sympathy letter from Mrs Grover Cleveland. An authentic source says Mrs Cleveland expressed esteem for Gov. Johnson and recalled remarks that Cleveland believed he would be elected if nominated, even as he lay dying.
Large congregations attended the tenth anniversary solemn high mass and vesper service at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. The pastor Rev Joseph F McGee led the mass, with several clergy assisting and a Paulist missionary sermon by Rev Walter Likott. The opening of the church was marked by lighted tapers and white chrysanthemums as the choir directed by LT Gannon provided the music for both mass and vesper rites. Novena devotions were announced to begin October 3 with daily sermons by Dr Currier through November 7 followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Chews Chase Hunt opened with master Clarence Moore leading hounds from Rock Creek farms to Mex Mine forest. Riders included the master, Joe Masterpiece, and whip corps. drag and fox hunting will adjust to a two day drag, two days fox schedule as cub hunting ends.
Harvard economics professor Thomas N Carver urges a modern read of the Ten Commandments. He favors replacing the prohibition on using God’s name with a rule against drinking to drunkenness or intoxicating oneself, arguing profanity reflects poor breeding and limits in a refined society.
London Oct 3. Masterpiece of Velasquez, the full length Count Duke Ol yares portrait from Dorchester House gallery, has been sold by the Duveen brothers to Mrs Huntington for about 40000 dollars. Lieut Col George Holford, equerry to the king and owner of Dorchester House, previously owned the picture. The artwork is expected to depart England for the United States.
A verbose colonial era column explores the Virginia ham myth from its hog lineage to the curing ritual. It details diet, the pig’s aristocratic lineage, and the transformation through swill, corn, leaves, and spices into a richly smoked ham, ending with a flourish on the meat’s final, celebrated form.
A letter from Gaynor defended against charges of bigotry as The Washington Post reported. The controversy tied to statements about Tammany Hall figures including Mayor McClellan, District Attorney Jerome, and governors Roosevelt and Hughes.
London reports famed playwright J M Barrie desires to reconcile with his former wife Mary Ansell. He allegedly writes persistent letters offering $200,000 lump sum and a world tour, while insisting on no marriage to his ward Pauline Chase and seeking paternal affection. Informed sources say Ansell has not responded.
Capital Traction unveils a six-teen train Crosstown line linking southeast and northeast Washington. The new route runs from the Camral Traction barn at Seventh Street to Navy Yard Gate via Florida Avenue and Eighth Street, offering 12 to 15 minute trips and 6 minute headways, improving access across the city for residents of the southwest and northeast districts.
Dr Cook announced Prom L. L Dyche of the University of Kansas will be among five to six members of the Mount Mehinsey expedition. He said other names will be kept private and the party cannot start until next spring. He spoke at Hamline University and Minnesota University and will lecture in Montana and Wisconsin before heading to New York to prepare data for Copenhagen.
In Omaha a Prohibition rally for Governor Glenn of North Carolina featured ex Governor Guy Roberts as the keynote. The WCTL convention proposed Glenn for the 1912 presidential nomination with a campaign cry urging voters to back him and mark unprecedented enthusiasm at the gathering.
A movement to form a Washington branch of the Catholic Converts League of New York gains support from prominent converts and Catholic residents. William Oswald Dundas leads the effort with help from Dr A P Dole and Paulists. Priests of the apostolic mission house assist in outreach to non Catholics and converts. Walter MV Waters, president of the New York League, sends cordial support.
Ohio's junior senator Theodore F Burton returns from Europe to support the fight against Mayor Tom Johnson in Cleveland reelection. He plans a ten day inland waterways tour from St Paul to assess river needs, then a role on a monetary commission, with a possible nine foot waterway goal and discussions on harbor improvements and bonds. Burton may engage in state politics while monitoring Columbus moves on Bronson law repeal and governor candidacy rumors.
A lace cleaning advertisement touts expert care of precious textiles. It claims unmatched experience and thorough knowledge of lace textures, inviting patrons to allow Wagons to visit for service.
Florence Giovanni Grasso, renowned Sicilian actor, starred in a public performance when a dagger slipped and struck a spectator. Grasso broke the blade, helped the injured man from the pit, pleaded forgiveness, and wept as the show resumed with audience cheering.
New York report says Richard Croker sails on the Zante steamship to assist his friend and associate Charles W Morse after Morse’s recent conviction and sentence were upheld in the United States circuit court of appeals. Croker hopes to secure Morse’s release on bail again as the case is reviewed by the U S Supreme Court.
The ill starred Jersey widow Jennie Quackenbush age 61 tried to marry a younger man in New Jersey. Chauffeur Frank Hiscock deserted her after stealing about 1200 dollars. She returned to Paterson and faced a potential damage suit alleging alienation of the chauffeur’s affections.
Plans revealed for acquiring Hotel Johnson at Thirteenth and B streets NW and purchasing a Pennsylvania Avenue site to create an entrance to the building. Col O G Staples, owner linked to the Riggs House and Regent Hotel, leads talks with prospective buyer Johnson. Staples seeks to buy the Jacobson property occupied by United Cigar Store and convert both sites into a hotel entrance and expanded frontage with full renovation plans including lighting and plumbing upgrades.
In November thousands will follow our suggestion to eat Quaker Oats daily for thirty days while cutting greasy foods. Grocers will display Quaker Oats to prompt trial, promising improved health lower meals costs and a reason to eat Quaker Oats year round. Regular size package ten cents.
Bishop Harding delivered the sermon at Calvary Episcopal Church colored services. A memorial pulpit and bishop chair were presented by the congregation in memory of Bishop Satterlee and Mrs Justine Prindl. Harding spoke on Satterlee’s teaching of the gospel and the pastor received a gift watch as part of the service. Flowers placed on the graves of Bishop Satterlee and Mrs. Bennett.
The fourteenth Maitland State Dental Association and District of Columbia Dental Society meeting will be held at the Beaze Washington University on February 28. Prominent dentists from across the United States will attend, including Drs Smith, Dean, Wiebell, and Carpenter, with showcases of new porcelain techniques and root extraction methods.
Officers of the sans corps plan a long distance wireless telephone test within weeks with stations at Fort Mse and the Soldiers Home Trees to judge system unity and compactness. officials anticipate rapid practice but doubt full practicability due to noise and atmospheric disturbances.
Submarine Viper was floated today off Delaware under escort from the Castine gunboat. The vessel, aided by Vester Yayom and the Twianiuia and Plunger crafts, dragged anchors and ran aground in a northwest gale near the wreckage.
Yale Dramatic Club plans a Washington appearance with President Taft among dignitaries eager for the Yale team’s forthcoming production. The show, likely a legitimate drama or comedy, is set for the National Theater on an December afternoon.
A trial opens as Tramk Wickham of the Twelfth Infantry faces charges of intoxication on duty. Proceedings are in Fort William Whinler with the court presiding by the second field artillery officer.
An old fashioned Virginia ham curing method is described detailing fresh pork hams weighed around 12 pounds each. Mix brown sugar saltpeter black and red peppers with salt, cure in a tub with the skin downward for weeks, smoke with green hickory, ash rub, hang for weeks, wrap in paper, and age one to two years. To cook, soak, boil gently, brush with brown sugar and sherry, bake to a nut brown, and serve with parsley. Washington note dated October 25.
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