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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
11
Row on Sept 2 as Minnesota mourns former Governor Johnson. A large crowd gathered, banks closed, and a public line formed to pay respects as his body was escorted to St Paul. Attending officials included national figures and state leaders, signaling a formal farewell.
President Taft and leaders including William Jennings Bryan Henry Ford and George Gray express deep sorrow at the death of Gov Johnson. Messages praise his public service, character and political impact while recalling personal relations and national loss across Minnesota and beyond.
Adolph Eberhart, a Republican and Gustavus graduate student in theology, becomes chief executive of the state after the death of Gav Johnson. The transition follows his resignation from the pulpit and his public life as a successor.
Adolphus College at St Peter is linked to a Swede born 35 years ago who moved to Minnesota at age 10. He studied law in Mankato after leaving the pulpit, took the name of his wife, built a business network across the Northwest, and held roles including United States circuit and district courts clerk, commissioner, and state legislator.
Several Minnesota associations in Washington gathered at The Post building to mourn Gov John A Johnson. They passed a resolution expressing deep grief and sympathy to his widow and family, praising his service and recalling his inspiring presence at their gatherings.
Captain Bartlett described instruments Dr Frederick Cook took on an expedition to the pole. He cited a sextant, a chronometer watch, compasses, an artificial horizon, and other devices whose purposes he could not fully explain. Bartlett noted some instruments remained unpacked and questioned meteorological and tidal instruments akin to Peary’s gear.
London reports Captain Robert F Scott said Commander Peary would visit London prior to his projected Antarctic expedition. Scott hoped to confer with Peary and extend congratulations on his success, expressing that the meeting would be of great benefit and pleasure.
Crowds jam streets to greet Dr Cook returning from the pole. He and Mrs Cook bow to supporters at Bushwick Club amid cheers, with reporters granted a short Q and A on Peary and the expedition. Public reception continues as Denmark and Copenhagen authorities note authenticity of his records.
Commander Peary arrives in Sydney aboard Roosevelt amid jubilant crowds and a formal welcome. Mrs Peary and children greet the party, while the ship displays a North Pole flag and a large American ensign. Officials pledge honors and address the explorer, who previews plans and touches on the Cook dispute without specifics.
A long roster lists officers appointed or promoted across multiple branches including medical corps, field artillery, coast artillery, infantry, and cavalry. It notes dates for examinations, assignments, retirements, and duties at posts such as Fort Riley Fort Adams and the Presidio, with names like Maj Sanford A Waaname Capt Cipée DV Hunt and Capt James T Dean.
Special to The Washington Post Tong Branch New Jersey Heretta Chantrau widow of Frank Chantrau a well known actress in her day died yesterday at Burlington at the home of her grandson Henry Chantrau will be buried on Thursday Mrs Chantrau was born Miss Henrietta Becker of Philadelphia years ago She was educated for the stage and starred in Cast Lynn for years She was a Christian Scientist One son Frank Chantrau and one sister Miss Mary Saher both of Burlington NJ survive
Tangier dispatch says Spanish ministers demanded withdrawal of a note from the foreign office in protest over actions in the BUI territory and asking powers to intervene. Moroccan foreign minister Mohammed Gabbas replied that he could not disobey.
Fragmented OCR lists names and places including Marey Ledhot Richmond V2 and Florence Mothey with sums and dates. The garbled text mentions Laya M HataM, Florente E Towel, and Hautes with prices around eight dollars and references to Iola. No clear event details or coherent date given.
Portland plans a reception and banquet for Commander Peary next Thursday evening with a four company guard escort and a ceremonial fire. A silver loving cup will be presented by the citizens of South Portland and Portland. Mayor and dignitaries from South Portland and Bowdoin College will attend the event.
W J Bower, Arctic explorer aboard the whaler Jeannette, reports a new tribe named Nunacactics near a Prince Albert estuary point. The Nunacantics resemble North American Indians and provided rich furs before Bower’s party found immense copper deposits further north. One eye lost to a spider bite, the crew reached Point Barrow after their schooner wrecked and endured a long trek to safety.
A long, fragmented roll lists officers commissioned or assigned to duty including Carlo Briain FE Coouts Netcelt Fenner Ligat Dart Larimer and others to the Naval Academy Annapolis in command and medical roles. It mentions torpedo boats for Hudson festivities and ships like Cuttlensh rarentula Viper and Plunger with Atlantic fleet duty during the BudestKulign period.
At the bursa, ex oramegee, mavy Der partment, bids for the construction of ships for two new heavy cruisers were opened yesterday. Two bidders were Bath Bethlehem Steel Co and Midvale Steel Co. Estimates cover 40 16 inch guns 13 6 inch guns and 2 inch guns totaling 42 guns. Bethlehem bids include 72.8% per sack for 16 inch guns 415 68 each for 6 inch guns and 959 for 2 inch guns. Midvale bids list prices per gun with phased delivery schedules. The Washington Canoe Club hosted a reception with prizes and medals for the regatta winners and called for a public landing at Fatamar Park for canoeists and small boats near the new bridge and inlet between the basin and Georgetown Channel.
After the regatta a reception and dance were hosted at the club house where trophies were presented by President Whipple. An appeal was made for a public landing place for canoes and small boats at Potomac Park.
Two divisions of the Atlantic torpedo flotilla depart Hampton Roads for Lewes Delaware en route to New York. The force includes Worden Blakely Stringham Shu brick Stockton Dupont Porter and Bid, with an aid to armored cruiser Montana and battleship Louisiana still in harbor after yesterday’s departure, anchor delay noted.
United States government paid seventy five thousand dollars for 10 to 20 acres of land connected with the Naval Academy rifle range. The transaction was recorded to prevent accidents from stray shots during rifle practice.
A scrambled list of naval movements appears with names like Viper Plonger Tompkinsville and Tompkinsrile noted alongside ports such as Norfolk Beattie Hampton Roads and New York City. The text mentions many towns and states including Des Moines Harrisburg Hartford and Birmingham, detailing a broad set of arrivals and transfers among ships and shore facilities.
An inquiry into the suicide of Charles Lewis and whether Fifth precinct officers were derelict in duty will be held. May Sylvester ordered review of police manual paragraph 18 mandating continuous cell checks and prompt medical aid for cases of apoplexy drunkenness or collapse.
Sept 2 reports Latham's monoplace aircraft broke ground after a wheel failure during a display in Berlin. The craft plunged, wheel and wing damage occurred, yet Latham escaped harm. Aviation week prompts another Berlin meeting with prizes and notable aviators including Blennot Le Blanchouger and Wright.
Prince Kum camera tours the United States Military Academy at West Point during a dress parade and football scrimmage. The royal party watched the American team in action and captured moments with the players, showing interest in the academy’s demonstrations and football display.
In New York a driver named John M Andrews died when a car struck a farm wagon carrying a street parade from Windsor Terrace Methodist Church. Police officer Charlie Cook was seriously hurt, and Edward Sullivan another officer sustained injuries amid a crowd of young pedestrians.
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