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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
41
Washington witnesses a heated reaction as Dr Frederick Albert Cook's Arctic voyage is celebrated. Experts like Witte L. Moore and Prof Albert F Zahm praise the potential scientific gains in land formations and tidal phenomena, while noting ongoing Arctic expeditions and the difficulty of confirming pole access.
A series of brief notices names residents who died recently and outlines funeral details. Entries mention loved ones such as Isabella, Lida Howard, Mary Irvgarree, and others, with services at churches including Immaculate Conception and St Stephens. Dates span late August to early September, with residences in northwest and Collins area and relatives invited to attend.
A fragmented listing of marriage and death notices appears from the Post Standard. Readable portions mention local names and dates, but most details are obscured by torn OCR.
Fragmented directory listing multiple funeral homes and undertakers in Washington DC era, with names such as SPEARE W R, THOS A COSTELLO, FRANK GEIERS SONS, JOHN R WRIGHT CO, R F HARVEY S SONS, and JENKINS. Includes addresses, phone references, chapel locations, and notes on services like embalming, cremation, and livery connections.
Maj Clarence B Denter sails Twenty thin infantry to San Antonio to report to the comm unalog general Department of Texan for pending arrival of the Twenty third infantry at Steelgcions. Delegates from the medical department will represent at a United States ResD elation meeting in Wiclary Sarasond October 6 1809. Officers listed include Lieut Col Walter DO Mecaw Lieut Col Jatterson R Hean and Mal Merritts W Ireland. Also named are Capt ad WN Jones Lt Eleventy Infantry Capt ae Johnson Twenty seventh Infantry and others, with promotions and examination assignments for multiple lieutenants across the Eleventh to Nineteenth Infantry and Sixteenth to Eighteenth Infantry units.
Orders to naval officers list commissions from July 29 to July 30 including rear admiralty, captain, lieutenant commander, and paymaster roles with names such as Phelps Parker McCully Tagen Tholeon Ser Mower and Poors. Movements cover vessels like Arisivey South Garrilon New York Newport and Potomac with routes to South Drill Newport News Hampton Roads Provincetown and San Francisco amid multiple harbor and coast movements and statuses.
The Department of Agriculture report notes cool air has reached the Atlantic coast with temperatures steadily rising inland. Northeastern storms and a shifting pattern bring varied winds from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic and New England coast, with calmer conditions toward the Western Atlantic. Local readings show temperatures ranging from mid 60s to mid 70s and rising later in the day, alongside scattered sunshine and humidity levels.
Newly appointed American military attaché Samuel G. Shartle met Kaiser during the autumn review at Tempelhof parade ground. About thirty thousand troops participated as the emperor and empressa passed through Berlin’s main streets amid cheering crowds. Noted Americans observing included Orville Wright and Katherine Wright, Mrs D Hii, Gustave Schonethira, and Mrs Scholle Foreman and Mrs Sutre of New York.
A federation official announced a mild order revoking the local Building Trades Council of Washington’s shelter after Local 36 and 14s of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers refused to eject members aligned with the Reed faction. President Kirby plans a new Building Trades Mechanics Council as unions supporting the federation are urged to join.
Relief efforts accelerate after Monterey flood with food and money pouring in. Outlying districts report crop losses and destruction of towns along river regions, significant loss of life, while high officials attempt to reestablish transport links. A relief train departs for Monterey as aid moves from Laredo and further shipments are processed for duty-free admission.
In a light police court session both branches heard cases of disorderly conduct. The Aerodome Amusement Company dispute led Judge Kimball to fine Brennan Ray Brennan ten dollars after accusations that Brennan Brennan and Vernon Daly refused payment for work by McQueen and Odenwald. Arrests of Fey Bresman and J Bt McQueen followed disorderly conduct charges.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce board approved preliminary steps to lure the International Aviation Meet to the city between May 1 and November 15, 1910. The effort involves Warrington Aero Club and the Aero Club of America with support from the Washington Club and Board of Trade, aiming to secure funding and official requests after thorough investigation by the committees.
A report discussing Earl Grey’s aid being fined and remarks by W oY Gude about promoting the city, plus Governor General travel notes and interest in future aviation contests near Washington. Mentions aviation officials capt CD F Chandler and Aero Club of America and regional authority limits on hosting events.
Commerce Chamber of Commerce appoints a committee to persuade the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to move headquarters to the city. They expect a free building for a long term. A proposal will be made to the Brotherhood if rent is unavoidable. The committee includes RP Andrews as chair and H C C Stes EP May among others. The chamber also aims to secure the Odd Fellows convention for Washington and plans a committee with the Jora Odd Fellows at the next meeting. The chamber will donate about $100 from its funds to cover the Upton Veterans Legion entertaining costs. New members elected include Chipman J Dolph, Julian c Dowell Holcombe G Johnson, Kennelly Bros J Arthur Lynkhm D L River C Btrawn H I Tam, and J Louis Witlige.
Frederick Albert Cook, born in Sullivan County, trained in Brooklyn, earned an MD from New York University in 1890, and joined major Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. He served as surgeon on Peary's Arctic voyage and the Heligman Antarctic expedition, led climbs of Mount McKinlay, wrote Antarctic exploration books, and contributed to magazines. His Brooklyn residence is listed as 60 Bushwick Avenue.
Lerwick telegraph reports Dr Cook may have reached the magnetic pole in the Arctic region aboard Hans Egede. The London Times correspondent notes secrecy during harbor stay but confirms a statement that Cook reached the magnetic pole, though the idea remains debated.
Jonathan D Cathell led Oldest Inhabitants Association at the Union Engine House meeting urging creation of a women’s auxiliary. He praised women’s aid, proposed a head and structure, and invited members to his home for his September 24 birthday. Dr BW Summey elected vice president after death of Walleto Williams. Alfred Heltmueller and WW Halt named new members. obituaries of Williams Duckett Coustass noted. reminiscences offered by Smith Watkins and others.
A mob invasion fear grips Carteraville as four whites and one Black man await charges of assault. Judge Fite will not order a special term. prisoners may be moved to Atlanta for safekeeping tomorrow after two weeks of constant guard.
Two former Seaboard Air Line Railway employees from Portsmouth Virginia sue in Moore County North Carolina for damages totaling 80000 after a collision at Calan NC. Cox claims a broken leg and a shorter leg, while Ernest Duvall alleges a back injury and partial paralysis requiring plaster, seeking 60000.
The Interstate Commerce Commission demands show cause by September 1 on continuing the four car trailer system. Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric Co. filed responses with the District Electric Railway Commission. Mayor Galvin of Cincinnati reports a four car inspection board and five inspectors enforcing passenger safety and sanitary rules. Mr. Eddy refers the letter to the commission.
Health office record lists numerous births with names that mix decipherable and garbled entries. It includes multiple given names and family names, some with implied genders, in a long line of partial data.
John Armstrong Chaloner, claiming his estate was illegally taken, sees his Virginia court case delayed until October 25. Prominent New York society figures are expected to be drawn into the controversy as Chaloner, brother of Lewis Stuvvant Chanler and former husband of Amelle Rives, resides quietly in Cabham Virginia.
New York lawyer Cornelius Sullivan and Immigration Commissioner Keefe met about Neun Fung To, a Chinese student reportedly sold to a wealthy New Yorker. Officials offered no comment while the Gerry Society pursues a full inquiry, with a hearing set in New York City tomorrow.
In Petersburg, Virginia, J F Mutaphy was charged with eight horse thefts and related offenses, while Moore a merchant of Petersburg faced charges for practicing dentistry without a license. The larceny count was dismissed and the other case continued for ten days with bond posted for appearance.
Assistant Secretary Keenman Winthrop of the Navy Department departed Washington for New York to inspect Dry Dock No 4 at Brooklyn. He will return in two or three days in Admiral Cowleswall s absence. Surg. Spears was designated to observe the autopsy on Lieut Sutton, expected within four days.
The ex Shah of Persia, now a refugee at a Russian province, said his abdication stemmed from British and Russian diplomacy and treachery. He hoped Russia would intercede but believed he was imprisoned and that abdication was already accomplished. He longed for exile over a return to power, citing treachery by foreign powers.
Two men attempted suicide yesterday. Harry Bontz, a 30 year old plumber, drank muriatic acid and died at Casualty Hospital after being found asleep, then presumed to have taken poison under financial distress. Homer Hamiller, a post office clerk, slashed his right wrist and was found by a policeman. he survived after heavy bleeding and was treated at Emergency Hospital with hope of recovery.
In Breckensidgs Park San Antonio Sept 1 police found the body of Mrs Alberta Banta former wife of State Senator John R Phipps of Hover Indiana The unidentified caller led police to a secluded spot in the park then refused to disclose the source She was 42 and headed a social circle in society earlier in her life.
Special report from Raleigh notes five of Neneteest cases dead in North Carolina. Fourteen cases of Pelingra reported, with central hospital treating most and several patients listed as serious. Private treatment reported for additional Raleigh cases.
Sir John Jordan the British minister to China called on the foreign legation in Peking and demanded punishment for the killing in Hai t province last June. He said an investigation must be made while China requested reparation for Chinese killed in the clash with the expedition. The American charge Henry P Fletcher said the U S will act independently and support British action despite diverging views between legations.
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