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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
18
Hundreds gathered at the Washington monument hoping it would topple as seafaring whispers spread of tumbling pieces. Eyewitnesses saw movement and heard tales of a coming crash while some birds caused debris to fall. Officials note the shaft remains upright and the episode is dismissed as a hoax or overactive rumor.
In a dramatic late inning, pitcher Stauffer of the visiting team struck out three with bases loaded, then collapsed from a heart attack after stepping off the mound. The crowd rushed to assist as he fell to the ground and died.
In Ohio, Johan R Dunn faces a charge of poisoning candy to Fred O Prowty to win Miss May Footcom’s affection. Proctor, a longtime friend, is suspected of jealousy. Experts differ on the poison theory as the case unfolds at the Washington Court.
In College Park near Atlanta, Marshal J A Buffington woke to find his home ablaze after receiving a life threatening letter days earlier. The family escaped, Buffington was slightly burned, and three young men recently arrested by the marshal are under surveillance.
Arrivals and sailings show multiple ocean liners docking at New York from Liverpool and vice versa. Vessels include Queenstown Able for New York, Mauretania bound for New York, and Germany lines toward Antwerp and Hamburg with varied departure dates this week.
A new Skat league was formed at the Germania Masinerchor with teams from Richmond ark, Peasaic, Harrisburg, Reading, Avian City and nearby points. The Northeastern Skat League is separated from the North American Skat League, planning tournaments next year in New Arm NJ and the year after in NY. Singers and contestants are anticipated, with tables set for the event and trophies to be awarded.
Senator Robert Taylor of Tennessee travels through Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Iowa endorsing Senator Culberson of Texas for the Democratic presidential nomination. He cites Culberson as the best postwar hope and notes Culberson’s broad Missouri appeal while acknowledging Culberson’s reluctance to seek the nomination.
John Mitchell of the AFL reports improving employment, with about 4500 workers and 40 bands in the Labor Day parade in Greater New York. He notes unemployment down from last year and argues strikes cost both sides, as conference settles disputes. Reagan of New York State labor says employers and workers are more reasonable and avoid strikes.
A crowd of men and women from all denominations traveled to Great Falls for the first Sunday session of the Southern Methodist Churches of Maryland and Virginia annual camp meeting. Dr John Draper, former priest, spoke on Christianity and conversion to the word of God while Healy recounted priesthood days. The afternoon featured hymns and personal conversion stories. Another session is scheduled for Great Falls today.
Gen H G Corbin U S Army arrived aboard the Holland American liner Rotterdam in New York from abroad for treatment at Carlsbad. His health remains poor and he postponed sailing earlier due to a relapse. Federal health officers ordered a steerage passenger removal for further examination before the liner could proceed.
A Democrats gathering in Saratoga will be open to ordinary citizens with no set program. Jerome and party leaders will influence talks but credentials are required for admission. Notable names like David B. Hu ll and Willem F. Sheehan are said not to attend. The meet aims to discuss strengthening the party in New York and across the state.
The Interior and Commerce departments leaders including Frank Pierce Oscar Lawlor and Ormsby McHarg push the idea of relocate a summer capital to the West to balance East West interests. They argue it would educate, reduce Western ignorance of federal affairs, and strengthen national unity amid tariff debates.
Jerome attends Albany meeting where Wenken Osborne and others map the program. A committee on resolutions will be formed to craft a declaration of timespies and a constructive program. A high session is set for Thursday with Edward M Shepard likely to preside.
Madrid reports that Manrique, a 17 year old law student and son of a Cortes member, was lynched by villagers in Astudfilo Valencia after he killed a dog. He was dragged to the road, beaten, and left with fatal injuries.
Detexates from across the United States attend the fifth tre nna congress of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in Plymouth Massachusetts The three day congress opened with a praise service at Burial Fall near the fort site Deputy Governor General Richard Henry Green of New York presided Nearly 300 descendants who made the historic voyage of 1620 participated in the service.
News from the Orient reports Japan will establish a new naval port at Toba in Ice Bay with coast defenses to be built there. Attention grows over the model of the new ocean going destroyer Falfu, a 1080 ton vessel with turbine engines and six speed knots.
Grand Rapid has a fatal shooting as 18 year old Marto Pavoni and his father are killed at the Plaster Greek settlement south of the city Sartori, a former associate, is arrested. Mrs Favoni says Sartori arrived with two gunmen and the husband and son were attempting to remove him when the killings occurred.
A fragmentary report from Columbus Ohio describes a man declaring revenge from seven years prior after an incident involving Henry Gauer a 34 year old bartender. Gauer was hospitalized with life threatening injuries after a confrontation on the street.
Secretary Ballinger of the Interior departs by train for Beverly with four guarded wand bags said to contain government documents. Oscar Lawlor and Colonization chief accompany him as the bags head to introduce to the President after a Boston stop. No comment on contents or the dispute with Chief Forester Pinchot.
The emperor held a personal church service on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern this morning. Afterward leading fleet commanders conferred with him on recent maneuvers as Prince Henry of Prussia was named grand admiral and the Deutschland saluted with nineteen guns on the meeting ship.
The article outlines delays in training officers for the signal corps due to weather and logistics. Wilbur Wright and Lieut Benjamin D. Foulda are named. Francis Lahm and others prepare at Park Myers for a future Aero Nautical Congress trip to Europe. The government rents a field at College Park for a temporary shed and plane preparation, with completion expected in ten days if conditions allow.
John D Crummins, retired businessman and Irish American historian, returned on the Balto from abroad and praised Ireland as returning to prosperity under recent legislation. He noted dwindling emigration, stronger farming, and predicted Ireland may soon prosper under a government akin to British colonies.
In Mancheater Mass, manager Austin A Dutton at Masconomo House fled pursuit by workers alleging back wages. The hotel closed as Cuban Donister Gen Carlos Garcia Velez was moved to Summer Street after a complaint from Emma Smith, secretary to a visiting ambassador, about a $70 loan allegedly not repaid by a Dr Kerrigan of New York. Police seek Kerrigan.
Brescia September report covers an opening aviation meet with large crowds and ceremonies. Lieut Calderara survived an accident after takeoff as repairs to a damaged propeller were needed. Prizes include 200 for team feats, Michelin cup, and a king’s cup to be awarded with Curtiss arrival and gold medals planned for Brescia officials.
A court hearing reveals Charles Notts paid neighbors for courting to win a bride, Mrs Nottz testifies. Notts failed to fund a promised divorce settlement and allegedly slept on the floor while the first wife remained widowed for years.
In Baltimore at 2293 Hager Place a consumptive mother Miss Neario Negrin received a feverish baby from tuberculosis patient Joseph Negrin. After a failed attempt to shoot, Negrin turned the revolver on himself and died. The second floor incident left the mother surviving but weak, with a bullet barely missing her face. Negrin was 51 and under care at Phipps Dispensary Johny Hopkins Hospital.
Hartford Sept 6 The management of the American Window Glass Company's plant at Hartford informs striking machine blowers they may return to work Tuesday if they accept the wage scale paid to hand blowers. The offer would be about percent advance over the old scale. The workers demand a 2 percent advance.
A Chicago broker was arrested at Manhattan Beach on an embezzlement charge. Indictment papers list Francis Beni and others. bail set at $200, with prosecutors pursuing further action. The arrest followed tracing to the beach area and a subsequent summons before the court.
A fragmented listing names several George Washington University schools and departments including the Department of Arte and Sciencee The Moralty of Graduate adie The College oF aglieecise ant Mechanie The College of the Politicel seiencer The Teachers' College The Division of Architecture The Professional Departments The Departmpant of Larw Depertment of Medicine The Department of Demetry Rational College of Phaser The College of Veterinary tesus.
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