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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
43
A temperance meeting urged establishing a home for inebriates near the city. Judge DeLacy warned of drink’s bad influence on youth and leaders from Wash. ston and local churches spoke on creating a reform institution.
A fragmentary report describes Gelieve Sons and Mrs Leia faced with hazardous conditions as Hudson Bay explorers, roughly a hundred miles from Tok bang, delaying progression due to elements. The text mentions safety concerns, possible injuries, and unsettled weather complicating the journey.
Mrs Sarah Swartzell of Sixteen Innime Pa died after a prolonged illness at her home in Rhode Island Youth. Survived by children Luther A Swartzell and Mary Swartzell of city, George Wo of Waited, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with services conducted by the pastor of the Lutheran Church in Siglerville.
Mrs John 4 Johnson widow of Gov Johnson received a long sympathy letter from Mrs Grover Cleveland wife of the former President. An authentic-appearing account says Mrs Cleveland spoke of Gov Johnson’s esteem among Democrats and that Cleveland believed Johnson would have been elected president if nominated.
Large congregations attended the solemn high mass and vesper service marking the tenth anniversary of the parish at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. Rev Joseph F McGee presided, with assisted clergy and a Paulist missionary sermon by Rev Walter Likott. The ceremony featured ceremonial decor, and a novena devotion set for November 5 to 7 led by Trevon Charles Warren Currier.
The Chews Chase Hunt, led by master Clarence Moore, opened under sunny conditions but uneven ground hindered scent. Riders included the master on Red Hox Wins Woore and others with the fox pack from England making their first season. drag hunting will be limited and the fox pack will hunt four days weekly as weather permits.
Professor Thomas N Carver of Harvard University proposes a modern revision to the Ten Commandments to address current conditions. He suggests replacing the commandment against using the Lord's name with a rule forbidding drunkenness and intoxication, arguing the old blasphemy significance has waned amid broader vulgarity and lack of breeding.
The Dorchester House Velasquez portrait of Count Duke Ol yares was sold by the Duveen brothers to Mrs Huntington for about $40,000. Lieut. Col George Holford had recently sent the full-length life size artwork from England to the United States, moving from Dorchester House to new owners.
A humorous treatise on the Virginia hog and its ham, tracing lineage from Berkshire roots to aristocratic social life. It describes diet from milk to swill, field roaming, and a festive smokehouse process with lard, corn, molasses, and spices culminating in the famed Virginia ham ready to savor.
An Oct Washington Post piece quotes Gaynor denying bigotry and criticizing the apparatus of political power. The article notes alleged conditions and assigns blame to figures linked to Tammany Hall and various governors and officials.
London reports J M Barrie wants Mary Ansell back after their divorce. He allegedly sent many letters, apologized for the split, offered $200,000 in a lump sum, and even proposed a world tour. He would not marry Pauline Chase and claims only paternal affection for his ward.
Capital Traction Company opens a new crosstown line linking southeast and northeast Washington. Sixteen cars run from the barn at Seventh Street to Florida Avenue and Lighth Street to the navy yard gate, cutting travel to 12 to 15 minutes for residents across the city.
Damah Rector declines to comment on Explorer's latest message while Copenhagen University notes receipt of Cook's records to be forwarded soon but only nine instruments can be sent next year. Dr Tore refuses comment. Dr Frede A Cook announces Prom L L Dyche of the University of Kansas as a member of the Mount Mehinsey expedition with five or six others to be named later. The expedition start is set for next spring with stops at Hamline and Minnesota universities before Cook travels to New York to prepare data for Copenhagen.
A Prohibition party rally at the WCTL convention in Omaha urged Governor Glenn of North Carolina for the 1938 presidential nomination. After an address by the ex-governor, the convention adopted a campaign cry, and the gathering marked the strongest support yet for Glenn among Prohibitionists.
A movement to form a Washington branch of the Catholic Converts League of New York gains support from prominent converts and Catholic residents. Leader William Oswald Dundas secures aid from Re Dr A P Dole and Paulist priests, as letters from Walter F Waters of the New York League express cordial backing.
Ohio's Junior Senator Theodore F Burton returning from Europe to oppose reelection of Mayor Tom J Johnson. He will tour the Inland Waterways Commission plan then travel the Mississippi from St Paul to Washington, aiming to bolster a 9 foot river project while weighing political moves in Cleveland and statewide. Burton meets with Henry Gall wife before heading to Cleveland to gauge GOP support and discuss election strategies.
An advertisement extols lace cleaning service emphasizing unmatched skill and long study of lace textures. The text promises superior care for valuable articles and invites readers to allow their wagons to call.
Florence Gior Giovanni Grasso, a renowned Sicilian actor, dropped a dagger prop during a scene in which he stabbed an opponent. The weapon struck a spectator’s head, provoking fury. Grasso wrestled the item free, broke it, and appealed for forgiveness. The injured man forgave him as Grasso begged forgiveness and the play resumed amid cheers.
Richard Croker sails on the Zantezet to help his friend and business associate Charles W Morse after Morse’s conviction was affirmed by the United States circuit court of appeals. Croker aided Morse’s bail release previously and hopes to influence the case as it goes to the Supreme Court.
In a Washington Post New York dispatch, Miss Jennie Quackenbush, age 61, seeks a second husband but ends up dumped by chauffeur Frank Hiscock who left her after a failed marriage attempt. He deserted her for money allegedly siphoned by her former brother in law. Now she returns to Paterson with dwindling funds and without a new spouse, facing potential damages.
Prospective buyer seeks to acquire the Hotel Johnson at Thirteenth and B streets and property on Pennsylvania Avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets to create an entrance to a building. Col O G Staples, owner of the Riggs House and Regent Hotel, may finance and own adjacent properties for a combined hotel plan.
During November thousands of families will follow a suggestion to eat Quaker Oats daily for thirty days, cutting greasy foods. Grocers will display Quaker Oats to remind shoppers. The program promises improved health and reduced table costs, with a reason to eat Quaker Oats all year. Regular size package, 10 ¢.
Sermon by Bishop Harding at Calvary Episcopal Church honors Bishop Satterlee. A memorial pulpit and chair funded by the congregation and memory of Mrs Justine Prindl are presented. Harding cites Satterlee’s teaching of the gospel and a watch is given to the church pastor. Flowers from the service placed on the graves of Bishop Satterlee and wife.
The fourteenth Maitland State Dental Association and District of Columbia Dental Society meeting will be held at the Beaver Washington University on November 28. Prominent dentists including Dr JW Smith of Baltimore and Dr B Kith Dean of the University of Pennsylvania will attend. Demonstrations include porcelain filing fusion without electric furnace, porcelain crown application without nerve removal, root extraction methods, forceps use, and repairing broken tools.
Officers of the Sans Corps will launch a long distance test of wireless telephone service within weeks. One station will be set at Fort Meade and another at the Soldiers Home to determine system unity and compactness. Observers doubt full practicability due to atmospheric interference and noise.
In a Delaware harbor effort the submarine Viper was floated today with the aid of a tug and the assist of Castine's gumbat. The submarine, named Twianiuia and Plunger by the crew, was driven aground by a northwest gale after its anchors dragged and the craft was partially aground near the greenwater.
Yale Dramatic Club plans a December performance at the National Theater with President Taft and several prominent figures showing interest. The show aims to feature Yale graduates and current seniors, highlighting genuine legitimate drama rather than lighter fare, as preparations for a Washington debut move forward.
Traced from Ot 9 records Wickham of the Twelfth Infantry is charged with intoxication on duty. Proceedings opened today at Fort William Whinler court with the presiding officer from the Secad field artillers.
A historical recipe details curing fresh pork hams with brown sugar saltpeter and peppers. After curing weeks the hams are smoked over green hickory for days, dried in ashes, wrapped, and aged one to two years. Cooking involves soaking, boiling, then glaze with brown sugar molasses and sherry, browned, and served with parsley. Washington, October 25.
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