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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
9
Hundreds gather at the Washington monument to watch the obelisk, hoping it topples. Reportedly small marble fragments fall as onlookers debate a looming collapse while a watchman notes the rumor is unfounded and the shaft remains upright.
In a tense game at Taowasaingina Fes, Taowasaingina Fes pitcher Stauffer struck out three with the bases loaded before collapsing from a heart attack as fans spilled onto the field. He died after stepping from the mound, amid a chaotic scene as teammates and crowd reacted.
In Painesville Ohio Johan R Dunn is charged with poisoning candy given to Miss May Footcom by Dunn and Fred Proctor. The case centers on jealousy over Miss Footcom who is popular in society and linked by friendship to Proctor. Experts differ on handwriting evidence as the investigation proceeds.
Marshal J A Buffington of College Park outside Atlanta awoke to a house fire believed linked to a life threatening letter. The family escaped. Buffington was slightly burned. Three young men recently arrested by the marshal are under supervision.
Movements of ocean steamers show arrivals and departures from New York and Liverpool. Vessels listed include arrangements to Antwerp and Hamburg, with ships like Mauretania and Kronprinsessin Cecilia noted for New York passages. A tentative timetable mentions Tuesday at 7 20m. m.
Richmond ark Peasaic Harrisburg Reading Avian City and others formed the Northeastern Skat League at the Germania Masinerchor declaring independence from the North American Skat League. The annual congress decided next year’s tournament in New Arm NJ and the following year in NY Petersburg Jersey City with expected strong participation and prizes.
Senator Robert Taylor of Tennessee toured through Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa and warned that if the Democratic party seeks a 1912 nominee Culberson from Texas could unite postwar Democrats He noted Culberson’s broad appeal in Missouri and suggested the Texas senator could carry the state and lift uncertainties from the ticket. Taylor said Culberson discouraged the idea but he would lead if the party demanded it.
John Mitchell of the AFL cites improving conditions with more workers employed than in two months, noting state unemployment halved from December figures. He says strikes no longer pay and disputes are settled by conference as Labor Day events in New York showcase workers ready for steady jobs and parades.
A mammoth crowd attended the first Sunday session of the Southern Methodist Churches of Maryland and Virginia annual camp meeting in Great Falls. Men and women from upper Virginia counties traveled by carriage and car to the event. Professor John Draper, an ex-priest, preached on Christianity and his conversion, while Healy spoke on priesthood and church ties. The afternoon featured hymns and personal conversion stories. A second session is planned for Great Falls today.
Gen H Corbin U A who went abroad for treatment at Carlsbad returned today on the Holland American liner Rotterdam His health is still poor and he postponed sailing due to a relapse Reports of deform prevailing at the port of Rotterdam caused health officers to order a quarantine check and removal of a steerage passenger for further examination before the liner could proceed
Impresario Stanwood Menzion reports the conference of old line Democrats will convene in Albany, with no set program but speeches planned by Shepard and Osborne. Attendees will include James Belmont and others from New York County, while some notable figures are reportedly not invited. The event aims to involve ordinary citizens in strengthening the party with open talks and credentials required for attendance.
A column argues for establishing a western summer capital to relieve heat and improve federal oversight. Frank Pierce and Oscar Lawlor advocate the idea, citing Western litigation, ignorance of Western affairs, and the need for closer executive access. Ormsby McHarg supports a national unity through annual presidential visits, reducing sectional tensions.
District Attorney Jerome joins Albany conference planning a program with Wenken Osborne and others. A committee to draft resolutions and a constructive program will be named, with a high session planned and Edward M Shepard likely to preside.
In Astudfilo Valencia, 17 year old law student Man rique Manrique, son of a cortes member, was lynched by angry villagers after he shot and killed a dog. While braver y ing he was struck by a stone, dragged to the road and beaten to death as the dog’s carcass lay nearby.
Detexates from across the United States attend the fifth trenna congress of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in Plymouth. The three day sessions begin with a praise service at Burial Fall near the fort built by the Pistims. Deputy Governor General Richard Henry Green of New York presided as nearly 300 descendants who made the historic voyage of 1620 joined the service.
Victoria BC reports the Japanese government plans a new naval port at Toba in Ice Bay with coast defenses to follow. Attention centers on the model destroyer Falfu displayed at the stocks. the ship is 1080 tons, turbine engines, with six knots speed.
Grand Rapids Sept 5 Marto Pavoni, 18, was shot to death today in the Plaster Greek settlement, south of the city. Sartori, who formerly worked with the dead man, was arrested. Mrs Favoni says Sartori appeared with two gunmen after trouble with her husband, and when he refused to leave, the husband and son were killed.
A man surrendered at the county jail tonight after shooting Henry Gauer, a 34 year old bartender, during an street confrontation that followed a seven year feud. Gauer was taken to a hospital and not expected to survive. The incident occurred as the two were walking along the street.
Secretary Ballinger of the Interior departs with wand bags said to contain government documents. Oscar Lawlor accompanies him and the bags will go before the President after a Boston stop. No comments on contents or the dispute with Chief Pinchot. Glavia charges tied to Cunningham Alaska claim referenced.
The emperor personally led a church service on the imperial yacht Hohenzollern this morning. Afterward the fleet’s leading commanders conferred with His Majesty about the just completed naval maneuvers. The emperor yesterday announced Prince Henry of Prussia as grand admiral and the prince commanded the Deutschland flag as ships in the fleet saluted with nineteen guns.
Preparations for government aeroplane instruction near College Park are delayed by weather. Officers Wilbur Wright and others plan training with the machine at Park Myer, with a shed to be built in ten days and a field rent of one month.
John D Crummins veteran historian of the Irish in America returned from aboard the Balto to New York reporting Ireland on the path to prosperity under recent legislation Emigration is dwindling farmers are better or nourished and the country may soon prosper with a government like that of many British colonies the times see a new era easing centuries of misrule
At Masconomo House in Summer, manager Austin A Dutton led a fleeing escape across fields and water after workers chased him over unpaid weeks’ wages. The hotel then closed for the season and Cuban Donister Garcia Velez moved, with a newborn in the family, to a cottage. Miss Emma Smith, secretary to the Brazilian ambassador, reported a loan default by a man signing as Dr Kerrigan. Police seek Kerrigan as Brazilian minister Joaquim Nabuco assists.
A crowded opening at the Brescia aviation meeting features Lieut Calderara's earlier accident, new prizes and cups announced including Michelin cup, a tour prize, and a luncheon with gold medals to Brecciat and Anzani. Glenn Curtiss expected, the Aero Club of Brussels plans a 1910 meeting, and the crown prince invites Orville Weight to a later flight event.
A fragmentary account from Judge Hosmers court describes Charles Notts courting multiple women including Mrs Kavoliski and Mrs Nottz. Testimony alleges payment for marriage and a failed dowry. Mrs Nottz seeks divorce and Notts is said to have slept on the floor and faced relationship instability.
A tuberculosis patient Joseph Negrin shot his infant son and Miss Mark, then killed himself on the second floor of 2293 Hager Place. Negrin, 51, handed the child to the mother before firing, narrowly missing Neario. He then shot himself, ending the deadly sequence. The incident occurred this morning as Negrin was under care at Phipps Dispensary Johny Hopkins Hospital.
Hartford, Sept 6. American Window Glass Company plant management told striking machine blowers they may return to work Tuesday if they accept the wage scale paid to hand blowers. The company offered about a percent advance, while the workmen demanded a 2 percent raise.
A Chicago broker was arrested at Manhattan Beach on an embezzlement charge. He was brought to court, held on $200 bond, and summoned in connection with an indictment. The case follows efforts to trace the suspect from the harbor area to the beach.
A list of colleges and departments including Arts and Science, Morality of Graduate studies, College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, Political Science, Teachers College, Division of Architecture, Professional Departments, Department of Law, Department of Medicine, Department of Demetry, Rational College of Phaser, College of Veterinary Medicine.
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