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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
20
A vast American fleet assembly in New York Harbor marks a grand display as British and German naval units pause before escort troops proceed. The visit includes the arrival of major ships and a celebratory harbor program with flags, pomp, and anticipated reviews and salutes.
The first trial in a Charleston case stemmed from bribery and fraud charges tied to the State dispensary. James Fari of Charleston, a former liquor sealer and brewer, faced counts alleging conspiracy to defraud the dispensary. Defense sought to quash, but Judge Memminger overruled and the case moved forward with a remittur under review.
Sept 4 report from Winston Salem speaks of a medical incident in the county where a patient described as a colored woman was recovered this afternoon. Details remain sparse but the event centers on the local health matter and the patient appears to be in stable condition.
The fusion movement in New York politics stalled as Brooklyn delegates refused to fuse on the borough ticket. A subcommittee planned to meet Stein tomorrow with little hope for harmony. Republican leaders signaled a ticket would be nominated Thursday night regardless. Names discussed included Charles Whitman Henry L Stimson William M Ivins Job P Hedges and William Bennet.
Elmer and a tall blonde woman, traveling from Memphis to be married in Jersey City, were detained on forgery charges. In a railroad office they were questioned as detectives checked baggage when Elmer suddenly fired a revolver, killing himself. The woman provided minimal details about their meeting in Memphis.
New York report says Mrs William K Vanderbilt Jr leased Wheatley Hills estate in Westbury while husband resides at Great Neck. A formal separation agreement is reportedly drawn up by lawyers, detailing finances child custody Muriel and William. The couple has not met in almost a year amid ongoing reconciliation attempts.
Special to The Washington Test reports the local option contest in Bristol. The league decided not to oppose saloon openings, believing the case not appealable. Licenses will be heard tomorrow as the heated hearing debated poll tax lists and voter eligibility.
The Most Office Department issued specifications for a new coat of paint for country letter boxes and invites sealed proposals for supplying the paint. About 120000 letter boxes are in use and green paint is expected to be used again. Proposals must be received by October 6. Paint needs to be durable and resistant to peeling and rust. obtaining suitable paint has been a major problem.
At the first fall meeting of the executive committee of the Business High School Alumni Association held yesterday afternoon plans for an active winter campaign were outlined. Officers installed July 2 were reported, committees were named for advisory board nominations finance entertainment press and membership. The association appoints to assist the chairman in preparations for a strong formal year as Thomas Grant reports demand for leaders remains high.
The Board approves moving the Armstrong Manual Training School business department to a new building at Sixth and Trumbull. Principal and assistant superintendent oversee five teachers. Two courses offered for two and four year tracks with aim to train clerks, bookkeepers, and stenographers guiding promising students toward business careers. Enrollment listed at 86 with expected growth to 159. graduates already active in Washington area business fields.
Magnate Duke of the American Tobacco Company donates 270000 to Trinity College to erect two identical exterior twin buildings with a connecting tower costing 200000. The Dukes have contributed over 160000 to Tunity, provide five more professors, and give 5 acres worth 8100 to expand the campus.
An advertisement promoting Grape-Nuts as a brain and nerve food claims regular nourishment from whole wheat and barley. It asserts the product provides vital energy quickly absorbed by the body to nourish and rebuild brain gray matter and nerve centers.
The South American Fruit and Steamship Company expects to trade bananas oranges and coconuts along both coasts of Ecuador. The report notes capital stock and stock figures and mentions regional banana trades. Noted are unrelated obituary snippets of Gen Andrew Pickeng and Mrs Sarah Elizabeth McQueen.
Borham N Ly Sept 2 15S Orcarde Terry, a native African Cambridge graduate and medical missionary, says Africans cure about 90 percent of pellagra with an herbivorous treatment. He states doctors already test his remedy in Dar sages while Africans report higher success. he claims British doctors have overlooked the disease in afflicted homes.
Secretary Knox appoints Philly Patchin, a newspaper correspondent formerly of Yowa, to lead the division. The reorganized unit will collect important diplomatic correspondence for printing in the foreign service and monitor the foreign press to reflect Union and governmental policy on U S concerns.
More than 160 delegates from Canada Honolulu Germany and England attended the second session of the eleventh annual American Hospital Association conference in the Willard Hotel Washington. Lieut Col Arthur of the Army Medical Corps criticized lax civilian hospital management and praised military hospitals for strict discipline noting devoted endowment limits. Speakers urged funding and training aims, defending public hospitals while noting open wards as a concern.
The Military Surgeons Association program committee met at the New Willard to finalize arrangements for the annual convention in October. Attending were Navy Medical Director Boyd, May Cheles, WH Bell, C R Leyneldn, Lt J A Ta, R M Wester, Capt WL Palas of the National Guard, and officials from the Public Health Service. The group notes the organization’s international scope and predicts over 11 delegates from foreign countries. more details follow.
An 85 year old pioneer resident of Springfield Clark County Ohio credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for sustaining vitality and contributing to education and industry in the county. Barnett, a longtime advocate, testifies to its medicinal value in old age.
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