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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
19
A chaotic scene in Saint Paul marks the Johnson funeral events. Crowds line the streets as the late governor’s body is moved toward Capitol limits. The nation’s mourners include officials and citizens, amid calls for peace and reflection.
A flood of tributes from President Taft and leading Democrats honors Gov Johnson after his death at 48. Speakers including William Jennings Bryan Henry Watdorson Champ Clark and James McGupe lament the national loss, praising his public service, frankness, and political impact across Minnesota and the nation.
Adolph Eberhart, a Gustavus graduate student in ministry, becomes chief executive of the state following Gov Johnson's death. The ex preacher and successor left his pulpit and family name behind as he takes office amid tumult and transition in Minnesota politics.
A Swedish born man who moved to Minnesota at age 10 abandoned preaching for law study in Mankato, later changing his name from Otten to his wife’s, built a NW business portfolio, held U S judiciary roles, and served as lieutenant governor and state legislator before becoming governor in a 19th century sequence.
Washington Minnesota groups met at The Post to mourn Gov John A. Johnson. A joint resolution praised his leadership, offered heartfelt sympathy to his widow and family, and pledged to record the tribute in association records. Attending were Prof W M Hays Charles Brand F A Johnson J P Greely and others.
Capt Moses Bartlett described instruments Dr Frederick Cook took on his expedition including a sextant a chronometer watch compasses artificial horizon and other devices he did not fully understand Bartlett noted some items remained unpacked and questioned whether Cook carried meteorological and tidal instruments similar to Peary’s on the Roosevelt Bartlett recalled Cook’s instruments may have been superior to those used on Newfoundland ships but could not judge their value He mentioned a wax sextant and that Cook likely had a variety of scientific tools whose uses baffled Bartlett.
London reports Commander Peary was invited to visit the city before his planned Antarctic venture. Capt Robert F Scott said it would be of great advantage to confer with Peary and Beattie looked forward to personally congratulating him on his success.
A thronged parade through Brooklyn ends at the Bushwick Club as Dr Frederick Cook returns from the polar journey. He, Mrs Cook and their children step from the car amid cheers while police manage the crowd. Cook declines to comment on Peary but confirms Danish backing and plans to place his full record with Copenhagen.
Commander Peary arrives in Sydney aboard the Roosevelt after a return voyage and a grand public reception. Mrs Peary and children greet him as the flags wave and officials praise his Arctic feat. The event features a North Pole flag, civic speeches, and crowds lining the harbor esplanade.
A long list of Army promotions assignments and examinations issued for November 1. Officers across medical corps infantry cavalry coast artillery and other units are named with new postings promotions and duties at Forts Presidio Riley Fort Adams and other posts. Includes details on exam eligibility for second lieutenant and retirement changes as part of a centralized personnel update.
Special to The Washington Post Tong Branch N J Sop U is Her retta Chantrau widow of Frank Chanfrau a well known actress died yesterday at Burlington at her grandson Henry’s home. She will be buried Thursday. Born Miss Hennett Beker of Philadelphia she pursued the stage and starred for years. She was a Christian Scientist. Survived by son Frank Chantrau and sister Miss Mary Saher both of Burlington NJ.
Tangier dispatch says Spain demanded withdrawal of a note sent by the foreign board in protest over Spain’s action in the wide BUI territory. Morocco’s foreign minister Mohammed Gabbas replied he could not disobey hesitantly, signaling tension over foreign intervention requests.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Marey ledhot Richmond Florence Mothey Laya M HataM and Florente E Towel Hautes with amounts and locations unclear. The text references Virginia places and county names, but details are obscured by garbled OCR. No coherent event or action can be determined from the fragments.
Arrangements were set in Portland Maine for a reception and banquet in honor of Commander Peary next Thursday evening. Willem DeWitt Hyde of Bowdoin College and local dignitaries will preside as local guards meet Peary at the depot with escort. A silver loving cup will be presented by the South Portland and Portand club during the banquet.
W J Bower, an Arctic explorer aboard the whaler Jeannette, reports discovering a new tribe called Nunacactics on a point of Prince Albert Sound. The natives are described as fat and resembling North American Indians. Bower also notes rich furs and immense copper deposits found on the trip. He lost an eye to a spider bite, the schooner wrecked, and the party walked 1 mile to Point Barrow before rescue.
Orders issued designating Commander Carlo B Briain and others to duty, with midshipmen and lieutenants named for Navy and Naval Academy postings. Reports mention torpedo boats Cuttlefish, Parentula, Viper, and Plunger aiding Atlantic Fleet during Budest Kulign flotilla celebrations.
Two firms, Bath Bethlehem Steel and Midvale Steel, submitted bids for 40 16 inch guns, 13 6 inch guns, and two 2 inch guns for new warships. Bethlehem offered $72.8% per gun for the 16 inch, $415.68 each for 6 inch, and $959 each for 2 inch guns, with a phased delivery schedule. Midvale proposed different unit prices and timelines, while a Washington Canoe Club event noted prizes and a call for a public landing at Fatamar Park.
After a regatta the Potomac Canoe Club held a reception and dance at the clubhouse. President Whipple presented trophies and prizes while an appeal was urged for a public landing place for canoes and small boats at Potomac Park.
Two divisions of the Atlantic torpedo flotilla departed Hampton Roads for Lewes. The units include Worden Blakely and others with Ship Stockton Dupont Porter and Bid among the crews. Armored cruiser Montana accompanies the fleet with Louisiana and batleship Louisiana providing support, while one anchor was left behind in Norfolk.
United States government paid seventy five thousand dollars for 10 to 20 acres of land linked to the Naval Academy rifle range. The acquisition was recorded to prevent accidents from stray shots during rifle practice at the academy.
Fragmented OCR notes describe movements involving many named individuals and cities such as New York, Norfolk, Des Moines, Annapolis, Chicago area towns, and various states. The text lists agents, ships, and destinations in a scrambled sequence, lacking coherent narrative or dates.
May Sylvester orders immediate review of officer duty after two hangings in a station cell. Coroner's inquest to determine if Fifth precinct staff were remiss, with police manual paragraphs guiding routine checks every half hour and immediate surgeon calls for emergencies.
Lathams preminary first with thin monoplane today fatted Of RE to an accident to one of the renains wheels by which macine car brought violently to the ground after a Fan of 200 yards. Letham Was not hurt. The aeroplane rose about a foot above ground then plunged. The steel propeller ripped a wing canvas. Aviation week prompts another Berlin meeting with prizes up to fifty thousand dollars and names such as Blenot Latham Le Blanchouger Bea, Wright and Du four.
Prince and entourage toured the United States Military Academy at West Point on September 1. They observed the academy work and a dress parade. An afternoon gridiron scrimmage impressed the visitors as American players demonstrated football. The prince posed for photos with the team and officers.
In New York a September crash on Avenue D near Ocean ParkBrooklyn involved a Windsor Terrace Methodist Church strawride party. Driver John M Andrews of Peekskill died. Charles Cook, a Brooklyn patrolman, was seriously injured along with Edward Sulll another officer. Motive details and exact vehicle counts unavailable.
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