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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
11
New Amsterdam, later New York, hosts a Dutch celebration as Admiral von Rogaler avoids asserting precedence with the British commander. Reports say American authorities will decide precedence based on commission dates after both sides decline to create a dispute.
President Taft plans to follow National Monetary Commission reports on banking and currency reforms with no radical changes expected this winter if the commission delays. Speaker Cannon has opposed a central bank but may not oppose measures favored by the administration. his remarks are viewed as personal views, not a binding stance against the commission’s recommendations.
Naval Constructor John G Tawresey and five crew members of the tug Nezinscott faced a court martial over the August 17 sinking that killed four. The charges include neglect and abandoning ship during the disaster while Captain and others clung to wreckage.
Chicago today announces BH Sanders accepted President Taft s invitation to a new board of tariff commissioners. Forwarded to Secretary MacVeagh, the action suggests an early meeting to organize the board and set dates for its work, with a meeting possibly in Weston.
The American fleet sailed from Roadstead Hampton Roads bound for New York Bay led by Admiral Kenroudera. The operation includes gunpowder fires and a complex maneuvers, with estimates of casualties and extensive participation from many states and ships. The Morelos under Capt Manuel Castellaova joins the fleet later for the Hudson celebration.
The 22 cent stamp to be prepaid for the Post Office Department shows a profile bust of Henry Clay, not George Washington, reversing earlier assumptions. The design mirrors the old style with “U S Postage” and “Twelve Cents” flanking a central Arabic numeral two. Huntington Wilson and William Phillips will represent the United States government at the Hudson Fulton celebration.
Special to The Washington Post reports a major jewel robbery at Miss G Z Shir ley’s cottage on Beach avenue Larchmont. The loot, valued high, includes diamond rings, bracelets, gold chains, pins and a gold watch. J G Wilson of New York offers a reward for return. Suspected by Pittsburg police after a Ward Co circular from Philadelphia detailing the theft.
In Wheeling West Virginia a man named Traffaldi shoots and kills Cefaldi inside a miner's shack after Cefaldi allegedly attacked Traffaldi's wife. Traffaldi fled home, then returned to find the assault in progress and fired a revolver. He surrenders claiming the grand jury will not indict him under local unwritten law.
The Baptists of West Virginia propose establishing an educational institution at Oak Fort Fayette County. Land has been purchased and building construction will begin this year at an estimated cost of $150000. An annual endowment of $100000 is planned to support the new school.
Containing biographical notes on Gov. Johnson of Minnesota, his reformist acts in insurance and labor, nonpartisan appointments, opposition to corporate influence, and stance in national politics. The piece outlines his campaigns, personality, and family, with references to his policy during strikes and tariff views.
Obituary notices list marriages and deaths with local details. Mamie J Hunt of Richmond and Charles W Gkin ner of Leesburg wed in Rockville with Rev S White officiating. Robert L Schoots and Annie L Longest of Essex marry at Taphannock. Henry S Shipp and Vos Waddy, daughter of J W Waddy, married at Rev Mr Clark's home in Puersburg. John W Butler, former Petersin tbolice lieutenant, dies aged 6. Mrs Fan ton Tucker dies at her daughter's home in Collier Hewidns.
Reports describe a hurricane moving northward over the Gulf of Mexico and toward the Atlantic coast. Warnings extended from the Louisiana coast to the middle Gulf region with rain and winds increasing to gale and hurricane force in affected areas. Temperatures and humidity are noted with regional forecasts for the Northeast and Great Lakes, including daily highs around the upper 70s and lows near the 60s.
Virginia briefs report a Primitive Baptist Church dedication in Frederick County with 3200 attendees led by Elder Pittman, a 2 year old child’s fall in Charlottesville, and a range of civic items. Other notes include Hanover presbytery meeting plans, Colonial Beach Patriotic Order Sons of America officers, Urbanna Tilewater Medical Society leadership, a resignation at Grange Baptist Church, and high school principal appointments at Colonial Beach.
Donald Thompson, charged with fraud for impersonating an army lieutenant Earl McFarland, was arraigned before U S commissioner Stephenson in Norfolk. He waived examination, awaits extradition to California, and pressed for bail with expenses to be covered by the government. He requested a blanket and objected to others handling his mail pending sending.
Special to Tas Washlosten from Cumberland Md Sept 2 Judge Henderson appoints Harry R Donelly receiver for the Cumberland Club the citys leading social organization whose members are prominent professionals and business men The club once spent a large sum remodeling its quarters on West Peel Street and is said to be indebted to others for large sums Its assets include furniture fixtures pool tables and box accounts of members dues.
The Virginia Baptist Association in Portsmouth debates inviting President Taft to speak at its November gathering. Openness to a united invitation falters due to doctrinal differences and concerns over ordination principles. Pastors express opposition to a united invitation while the President’s address is uncertain.
Mrs Buena Dinkins, ... Charlotte Nee Sept. 21, died at Presbyterian Hospital this morning of pellagra. The case began with fever and a severe rash, followed by diarrhea and swollen tongue. Internal irritation and emaciation occurred. physicians are puzzled. Several other cases are now under treatment.
Special to The Washington Post from W S Sept 2 reports a coal tax ruling in the Briar Mountain Coal and Coke Co case. The court rejects valuing coal property on production alone, noting capital must earn interest and recover investment. The Briar Mountain company owned 1367 acres mineral and 47512 acres fee. disagreement over mineral and fee valuations arose before the board of review.
A youth from Manchester Washington, Robinson, avoided a term at the penitentiary when his father, Gentry, arrived with a petition to Judge Hert of Chesterfield County. The group, including Harry Carew, had been involved in a horse theft. Carew claimed the youth was not guilty and that he was the thief, and Robinson had merely accompanied him. Carew received three years. Robinson returned home with his father.
Burkeville Va mayor Abram Co Eby was convicted by a U S court of using the mails to attempt blackmail President McCrea of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was found guilty but sentence was deferred. Separate reports note Capt J F Barber’s death in Salisbury NC and Charles McDonald’s body found near Keyser W Va after his disappearance.
Bristol Virginia Sept 0 Judge Kelly in corporation court today ruled the local option election valid and liquor may be sold here The case arose from the July local option vote disputed by prohibitionists who claimed votes by nonresidents The court held residency in Virginia could be retained for voting regardless of residence duration This applies to voters who lived in Virginia part of the tour but moved across the line Recently The prohibitionists appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court Bristol has had no saloons for two years Charles Cityville Va Sen The petition to return a local option election was presented to Judge Sinclair with about 2 hundred signatures including colored voters It asked that if liquor licenses were granted the city would only permit sales to those who promise not to drink on premises where sold
Fragmentary army orders describe officers and specialists moving between posts. Capt Hanson B Black Reg oring Seok MaMa Sunneo Lnne and Lt Col Boats A La Garde appear among listed names amid references to medical exams and duty assignments.
The notice lists multiple marriage intentions and banns across several towns including Olblan Nebraska and Vel Virginia, naming clergymen such as Rev William Aldridge and Rev J Mo Waters and numerous couples like Leer and Marry Firon, Louise Mirch and Macita, and Elmer Fletcher with Ethel Dunlop, among others. It records dates, locations, and officiants for forthcoming unions in a historic rural notices compilation.
Orders to naval officers list officers assigned to various posts including Lieut JD Wilaca to New Jersey and Ensign HF Emerma to New York. Several names and destinations appear in distorted form, with references to Montana and New Jersey and a command to a location called Tona Island.
The navy lists arrivals and sailings with vessels named Macdonough Thornton Tingey Wilkes and others. Ships appear at Vicksburg Greenbrier Cavite Satcher Wickabo Greenville and Hampton Roads with routes to San Francisco San Pedro and Hong Kong among others.
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