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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
36
Hundreds gathered at the Washington monument believing the obelisk might fall as marble pieces and debris dropped. Eyewitnesses described the crowd peering upward and a steady stream of shards striking the ground while a watchman noted the tale was unfounded and the shaft remained upright.
In a late inning drama Stauffer, the substitute for Farnegies, struck out the bases loaded before collapsing from a heart attack after cheering the crowd. He fell as he stepped from the box, prompting cheers and medical aid as players carried him off.
Washington September reports the Dunn and Proctor parties in a Painesville romance jealousy suspected after Dunn accused of poisoning candy to Fred O Prowty. Miss May Footcom’s engagement rumors swirl as experts debate the poleon package writing while police investigate.
Marshal J A Buffington of College Park woke to a house fire 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 supervision.
Several ocean steamers arrived and departed between Liverpool New York and Hamburg Antwerp with routes including Queenstown Areble Mauretania and Friedrich Winkel. Reports note vessels sailing for New York from Liverpool and for New York from New York with schedules indicating a Tuesday docking and times around 7 20 a m.
Richmond Arkansas and nearby towns met at the Germania Masinerchor to form the Southeastern Skat League independent of the North American Skat League. The annual skat congress and tournament will be held next year in New Arm, NJ, and the following year in New York. Numerous players from Petersburg, Jersey City, and other cities are expected to attend, with about 10 tables in use.
Senator Robert Taylor of Tennessee visits Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa and Willow to push Senator Culberson of Texas as the Democratic presidential candidate. He praises Culberson as the best hope of postwar democracy and cites Missouri support while noting Culberson has discouraged any personal nomination.
New York Sept 5 Labor Day parade in Greater New York features larger turnout of workers with jobs. About 4500 workers and 40 bands from Central Federated Union march from Central Park to Washington Square with games and speeches. John Mitchell notes employment higher than two months ago and a recent reduction in New York unemployment, while M J Reagan says relations between employers and workers are improving and strikes are avoided through conference.
A mammoth crowd of men and women from Virginia's upper counties attended the first Sunday session of the Southern Methodist Churches of Maryland and Virginia annual camp meeting at Great Falls. Dr John Draper, an ex priest, preached on Christianity and his conversion to the word of God. Healay spoke of his priesthood days and church ties. The afternoon featured hymn singing and personal stories from recent converts. Another session is planned at Great Falls today.
Gen H. Corbin U.S. Army who sought treatment abroad at Carlsbad arrived today aboard the Holland American liner Rotterdam in New York. His health remains poor and the voyage was delayed due to a relapse. Federal health officers ordered the removal of a steerage passenger for further examination before the ship could proceed.
Old line Democrats plan a large open conference in Saratoga on Thursday and Friday with no set program. Jerome, Menken, and Osborne will participate. invited guests from New York and surrounding counties may attend with credentials.
A group led by Assistant Secretary Frank Pierce and Oscar Lawlor urges establishing a western summer capital. They argue it would reduce federal litigation delays, improve Western governance, and counter East–West sectionalism benefiting self rule and national unity. Ormsby McHarg sees broad public support for the idea.
Jerome attends Albany conference where Wenken Osborne and others map the program. He expresses interest in the movement and notes Menken Wille would be a strong speaker. A committee on resolutions will be formed to craft a declaration of timesp, with a high session planned Thursday and possibly Friday, Edward M Shepard likely to preside.
In Astudfilo Valencia province villagers beat to death a 17 year old law student Manrique son of a cortes member after he shot a dog in self defense. The mob dragged him from hiding placed a stone on his head and beat him beside the slain animal.
Plymouth Mass Sept 5 Detexates from across the United States attend the fifth congress of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants opening today. Sessions run three days with a praise service at Burial Fall near the Fort site. Deputy Governor General Richard Henry Green of New York presided. Nearly three hundred descendants who sailed aboard the historic voyage of 1620 took part in the service.
News reports from the Orient state the Japanese government will establish a new naval port at Toba in Ice Bay with coast defenses to guard it. Attention centers on the model of the ocean going destroyer Falfu, a 1080 ton vessel with turbe engines and six speed knots.
Marto Pavoni, 18, and his father were shot dead in the Plaster Greek settlement south of Grand Rapids. Sartovi, a former coworker, was arrested after Mrs Favoni claimed he confronted them with two gunmen. The husband and son were ordered from the house. they headed there today and were killed.
A man surrendered at the county jail after a confrontation that left bartender Henry Gauer gravely injured. Witnesses report a seven year feud and heated words as the pair walked along a Columbus street. Gauer was hospitalized and not expected to survive.
Secretary Ballinger of the Interior leaves by train for Washington with wand bags said to hold government documents. Attorney Oscar Lawlor and staff accompany him, avoiding comment on contents and the Pinchot dispute. Bags to reach the President after Boston stopover. decision awaited on Cunningham Alaskan claim fallout.
The emperor held a personal church service on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern this morning. Leading fleet commanders then discussed the recent maneuvers with him. The emperor yesterday elevated Prince Henry of Prussia to grand admiral and the prince bore the Ney flag on the Deutschland as all ships saluted with nineteen guns.
Weather may postpone flights next spring as officers of the signal corps prepare for aerial instruction. Wilbur Wright and Lieut. Benjamin D. Foulois oversee training at College Park with Lahm and others. the aircraft remains at Park View awaiting readiness.
John D Crummins, retired businessman and Irish American historian, arrived on the Balto of the White Star Line in New York. He praised recent Irish legislation, noted falling emigration, and said farmers were improving. He predicted Ireland would prosper under a government like those in many British colonies and that self rule may come in time.
Austin A Dutton manager of the Masconomo House led a chase by hotel workers who claimed back wages and fled in a boat. The Cuban Donister Gener Carlos Garcia Velez and his wife were forced to move to an ambulance. Miss Emma Smith, secretary to the Brazilian minister, reported a man signed as Dr Kerrigan borrowed 370 and left without repayment. police seek Kerrigan.
A large crowd attends the Brescia aviation meeting in Tournai with crowd-pleasing events. Lieut Calderara survives an unexplained in-flight breakage. Prizes include the Michelin cup and a mayoral luncheon with gold medals for Bresci and Anzani. Glenn Curtiss to attend. the crown prince plans to watch Orville Weight fly.
Testimony in Judge Hosmer's court reveals Charles Notts courted multiple women, paid gifts, and arranged marriages by proxy. Mrs Nottz, his supposed bride, seeks divorce while detailing past financial settlements and lodging claims of infidelity and deception.
A tuberculosis patient, Joseph Negrin, shot his baby boy and then killed himself on the second floor of 2293 Hager Place. Witness Neario felt the first bullet breeze past her face as Negrin, 51, used a revolver before turning the weapon on himself. Continuous illness and hospital notes are mentioned in passing.
Hartford area workers at the American Window Glass Company plant may return to work on Tuesday if they accept the wage scale offered to hand blowers. The proposal would provide about a percent advance over the current scale, while workers demand a 2 percent raise.
A Chicago broker, indicted on embezzlement charges, was arrested at Manhattan Beach after being traced to the seaside area. He was held in $2000 bail and is expected to appear in court tomorrow. Police report the suspect, identified as France Beni, remains in custody with officials preparing the formal charging documents.
A historical catalog lists departments under the George Washington Organization including The Department of Arte and Sciencee The Moralty of Graduate adie The College oF aglieecise ant Mechanie The College of Politicel seiencer The Teachers' College The Division of Architecture The Professional Departments The Departmpant of Larw The Department of Medicine The Department of Demetry Rational College of Phaser The College of Veterinary tesus
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