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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1909
Page
42
A distressed mother identified as Jennie Burns, a South Dakota native, writes a desperate note to her father before poisoning herself. She laments separation from her children Carson and the family’s financial struggle. Her husband Joe Burns seeks employment as law impose debt and social pressure mount, leaving the family in dire need and ending in a fatal suicide.
FU Mili Silby is named sanctuary choir director for the coming year at St Patrick's Church replacing the previous leader. The boys choir ages 9 to 16 begins rehearsals this afternoon with about 60 boys expected, focusing on voice training and musical reading while the mixed choir remains under Armand Gumprecht.
A River View excursion ends in arson as a dancing pavilion burns at dusk. Crowds chase two suspicious men aboard Queen Anne and later corner suspects who claim they slept during the afternoon. authorities contend an oil smell and a bottle suggest inflammable material.
A Sunday automobile strike in New York killed Miss Sophie Dury, a trained nurse, as Charles Fleming, a taxicab chauffeur, was thrown against a wall and may die. Joseph White, Fleming’s pupil, suffered a scalp injury and five days in the workhouse for speeding, after a five day sentence. Nearby crashes on the national road left Mrs Criss unconscious briefly and Criss bruised, with both cars damaged.
New York report states Otto Schmidt of River street Hoboken was ducked by a 200 pound Gatinee crab while crabbing from a rowboat off Newark Bay near Bayonne. Schmidt and friends fought to reel in the line as the crab tugged sharply and dragged him into the bay before boatmates rescued him.
David C. Morse a government clerk and member of U M C A was forced from the ring by friends then laughed at the demand saying it would identify him. A few moments later he sank and collapsed during the same scene.
Special to The Washington Post reports a dangerous boating accident at Dam No 1 on the Monongahela River above Pittsburg. Julia Roach aged 11 and Myrtle Ryan aged 13 drowned when their boat capsized after drifting toward the dam. James Magide testified only those two girls were aboard. A separate swimming incident involving David Moise, a Department of Agriculture employee, led to his drowning in the Potomac River near the Virginia shore after he attempted rescue. Police and campers searched for four hours without success. Moise had recently moved to Washington and was active in the Young Men's Christian Association and other civic groups.
Chicago teachers face wage gaps as the Chicago Board of Education is urged to continue full salaries through July and August. A Chicago Womens Press League meeting organized protests and a mass gathering set for October 13 with speakers including Young superintendent Ells. Affected teachers describe hardships from missing trunks to poor shoes, prompting calls for funding and a possible business community appeal if needed.
A 21 year old Negro from 326 Davis Court Southwest, jailed on petty larceny charges after being accused of stealing a bicycle, tied a belt and handkerchief to form a noose in his cell at the Fourth precinct. He was cut down by a station sergeant and warned he would try again.
Special to The Washington Port New York Sept 18 Yoseph Hoode a 10 year old Syrian jumped from a third story window at the Brooklyn Eastern district Industrial home and school in Williamsburg fatally injuring himself. He had asked to join other children but was refused then stood by a front window for an hour and leapt.
A violent street clash at Hulton Station near Pittsburg left two people dead and about 20 foreigners involved. Tony Surco, 10, was shot in the head and died instantly as his father tried to move him from the mob. Mary Measela died after being hit beside the road. The riot followed a feud between factions with shots, bricks, and stones injuring several, including two men and many women who joined the melee.
Mrs Frederick Mac Monnies, living as Fairchild in a Brittany cottage, confirms engagement to Jail Low. They have known each other for 15 years. Low was godfather to her eldest child. Low’s wife died six months ago, divorce was not caused by the match, and the couple plan a wedding before next spring despite ongoing cordial relations with Mr Monnies.
New York report states James B. Reynolds approves Loeb and MacVeagh harmony to curb smuggling. Loeb notes smugglers use telegraphy to warn inbound passengers, leading to disguising cases such as an $80 000 diamond necklace. Collector pledges no let up in field enforcement.
The Cahill murder case from Rocky Mount is postponed for the sixth time by Franklin County Circuit Court. Cahill lies in a Roanoke hospital with typhoid fever, and bond was set at 40 dollars with surety offered up to 100 dollars. The shooting occurred at the Rocky Mount passenger station after an alleged dispute over Cahill’s wife, with six shots fired.
Physicians led by Dr Dolls pathologist at the state university conducted an autopsy on George Mebane, a pellagra victim, report mystification as blood tests reveal the germ but no disease signs. Nine deaths so far, two survivors, experiments with guinea pig blood show no effects, and the county remains without ease or relief.
Spectatta Thompson alias Washington Pom Norfolk was arrested after flashing a check and arraigned in court. His hearing was continued until next Saturday as police pursue warrants from Washington New York Chicago New Haven San Francisco and Los Angeles. He denied wrongdoing calling himself a good fellow though he is said to be in bad standing.
Special to The Washington Boat Norfolk Va Sept 13 44 coroner s has begun to solve the questions surrounding the death of Capt Henry C Tota of Baltimore master of the Nellie. His body was found in the cabin aboard the schooner late Thursday morning. The captain had evidently been murdered, supposedly for money. Several Negroes arrested await examination in a police court tomorrow.
In a distressing incident, an infant about four months old was bitten on the nose by a rat while sleeping in a crib. The baby, living with Mr and Mrs Frente Morano, remained under care as the household reacted to the attack. Local responders treated the child and monitored recovery.
The funeral of Marmaduke Herbert Dent former judge of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals was held this afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Martinsburg. The community mourns the loss of a leading state figure. Miss Leora M Lucas of Berkeley County married Daniel McKee at the Lucas home near Hedgeville in a Presbyterian ceremony conducted by the pastor.
Washington's capital awakens from summer as residents return for fall. Canoe enthusiasts flood the Potomac amid pre carnival activity for The Washington Post aquat ic carnival. Visiting tourists surge, galleries reopen, and locals anticipate a bustling autumn with Regatta prep and civic life resuming. Eugene Savoyard, a Washington-born actor, spent the week in Rome before heading to New York.
Special to The Washington Post from Chisago Sept 2 States the Duchess de Cheuines will spend part of winter in Chicago and be greeted by society. She will leave Paris late this month with her posthumous son and twin sister Marguerite Shonte. They may stay with her father Theodore P Shonts in New York then come to Chisago for an indefinite period. Relatives in Chicago had expected a U S winter visit but plans changed and she will spend the winter in her native land. The duchess has not visited the United States since marrying.
Secretary Knox announced a new division of Latin American affairs within the State Department to focus on developing and protecting U S commercial interests in Latin America. Thomas F Dawson of Iowa is named chief and William T Doyle as assistant chief, Mr Doyle having served as private secretary to Mr Root and currently in Venezuela as a special representative collecting evidence for Venezuelan cases.
The Treasury comptroller rules Maj Roosevelt at San Francisco and San Rafael 14 miles apart may still have horses kept near duty stations. Elasticity granted for distance within immediate vicinity, shelter costs at San Rafael allowed if no government stable, but gate cost for officer’s private mount disallowed.
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