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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
41
A funeral procession marked the public mourning for Governor Johnson with mourners lining streets as his coffin arrived in Saint Paul. Officials and citizens gathered to pay respects while banks closed and city life paused. The funeral party included national figures as a state and national notice conveyed condolences and plans for the service.
Press and political figures including Taft Bryan and Clark express deep sorrow over Gov Johnson's death at age 48. Messages emphasize his public usefulness, frankness, and charm, noting bipartisan respect and the shock to Minnesota and the nation. Colleagues recall a self made leader with strong civic record.
Adolph Eberhart, a Gustavus graduate student in ministry, becomes Minnesota's chief executive after Gov Gav Johnson dies. The unexpected transition follows Eberhart's prior role as a preacher and public figure.
Adolphus College at St Peter Minnesota native born in Sweden at age ten later studied law in Mankato then shifted from pulpit to politics and business adopting a name change from Otten to his wife’s name. He held multiple public posts including United States commissioner and clerkship before entering state legislature and serving as lieutenant governor.
Minnesota associations in Washington unite in mourning Gov John A Johnson. A resolution extols his leadership and vows sympathy to his wife and family, noting his inspiring presence at association events and lifelong public service to Minnesota.
Capt Moses Bartlett described Dr Frederick Cook's expedition gear including a sextant a chronometer watch several compasses a artificial horizon and other instruments. He said he could not confirm meteorological or tidal instruments and noted some gear remained unpacked or unseen aboard the ship.
London dispatch reports Captain Robert F Scott expressing hope that Commander Peary will visit London before his Antarctic expedition begins. Scott says Peary’s counsel would be of great advantage, and Captain Beatt adds pleasure in personally congratulating Peary on his success.
A towering motor procession escorted Dr Frederick Cook through Brooklyn to the Bushwick Club where crowds cheered and pressed for talks after his polar claim. He bowed to the throng, accepted a public reception, and declined immediate comments on Peary while praising Danish authorities for backing his account.
Peary arrives in Sydney aboard the Roosevelt amid a public welcome. Mrs Peary and children greet the explorer aboard the Sheelah as dignitaries and officials line the harbor. A long American flag with North Pole lettering decorates the Roosevelt, while Peary discusses Cook controversy and plans to publish a full trip report after surveying tides and meteorology. The city prepares further honors and Bangor arrangements are noted for his arrival.
A long, dense roster of U S Army officers across medical corps infantry cavalry and artillery. Names include Maj Sanford A Waaname Maj Fred erik Reynolds Maj Willi Smith Capt Igne Edward Hartnell Capt Lewik Ryan Lt Robert N Campbell Lt Charlee E MacDonall and many others. The document notes appointments for examinations to determine fitness for second lieutenant and lists retirement and reassignment actions at Forts Port Riley Fort Monroe Fort Brien Presidio of San Francisco and other locations with dates and duty changes.
Special to The Washington Pout Tong Branch N J Sop U is Her retta Chantrau widow or frank Chan frau a well known actress In her day who died yesterday at Burlington at the home of her grandson Henry. Chanteau will be buried on Thursday Mrs Chan trau before her maragge was Miss Hen nett, Beker of Philadelpha where she was born years ago She was educated for the stage, and starred im Cast Lynn for years She was a Christian Scientia One son Frank hantrau and one sister Miss Mary Saher both of Buringtos NJ survive.
Tangier dispatch reports Spanish ministers urged withdrawal of a note to rowers protesting Spanish actions in the Rif region and seeking intervention by powers. Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohammed Gabas said he could not disobey.
The readable fragments mention individuals such as Marey ledhot Binay Mothey and Florence E Mothey tied to properties near Richmond Virginia. An eight dollar amount appears, with scattered references to dates and locations. The text is incomplete and irregular, but centers on ownership, residence, and valuation notes in a historic listing.
Bangor House hosts a reception and banquet for Commander Peary with a parade escort and a silver loving cup to be presented by the celebration committee of South Portland and Portland. Portland officials including Mayor and Bowdoin College President Willem DeWitt Hyde expected to attend.
W J Bower reports discovery of a new tribe called Nunacactics near Prince Albert Point in the far north. The Nunacantics resemble North American Indians and provide rich furs. Bower’s voyage uncovers copper deposits but ends with the schooner wreck and a grueling 1 mile march to Point Barrow. One eye lost to a spider bite surgery by an Eskimo healer.
Orders list naval officers appointed to duties at Annapolis Hull New York Buffalo Philadelphia and Philadelphia area. Commissions include Briain Coouts Larimer Netcelt Fenner Henderon Cole McCommmen Ware Sutton Shnnonlettt and others to Naval Academy, Atlantic Fleet assignments, and torpedo boats Cuttleash Parentaula Viper Plunger among vessels.
Two bidders, Bath Iron Works and Midvale Steel Company, submitted offers to build 40 rifle guns, 13 siege guns, and 2 inch guns for two new warships at the Navy Yard. Bethlehem Steel proposed 72.8% per gun, with a schedule to complete within 1 year and 12 months for later guns, while Midvale offered varied per-gun prices and pacing. A Washington Canoe Club event is also noted with prize ceremonies and calls for a public landing at Fatamar Park for canoeists.
Post regatta festivities feature a reception and dance at the club house. President Whipple presents trophies while an appeal is made for public landing place for canoes and small boats at Potomac Park.
Two divisions of the Atlantic torpedo flotilla departed Hampton Roads for Lewes with ships Worden Blakely Stringham Shu brick Stockton Dupont Porter and Bid in tow while armored cruiser Montana and battleships Louisiana and others moved out for New York. The Louisiana dropped anchor but remained tied up at the coach head late this afternoon.
The United States government paid seventy five thousand dollars for 10 to 20 acres of land in connection with the Naval Academy rifle range. The purchase was placed on record to avoid accidents from stray shots during rifle practice at the naval facility.
Fragmented OCR lists ship and personnel movements including ports Norfolk Erie Des Moines Beattie Wallverize New York Tompkinsville Norfolk Hampton Roads and various states such as New York New Jersey Rhode Island Virginia Wisconsin Missouri Ohio North Carolina Connecticut Vermont with scattered place names and unclear assignments suggesting a compiled naval movement notice.
May Sylvester orders investigation into the suicide of Charles Lewis a 22 year old negro in a cell at the Fifth precinct. The inquiry will determine if officers failed in duty and if station keepers properly checked inmates every half hour or more. Post Want Ads: use The Post classified columns.
A preliminary Latham monoplane crash in Berlin caused the machine to plunge after a wheel failure. The pilot escaped unhurt as the craft rose briefly then fell, ripping a wing canvas and bending a propeller. Aviation week spurs another event with $50,000 in prizes and noted aviators Blenot Latham and Wright among entrants.
At West Point on a September day Prince Kum camera and the princess observed a college football scrimmage between American teams. The royal party showed keen interest in the academy’s work and attire as the afternoon dress parade concluded with brisk snapshots by the prince on the sideline.
One man died and another was injured when a large automobile collided with a farm wagon carrying a Windsor Terrace Methodist Church street parade party from Brooklyn. John M Andrews, chauffeur of a Pidgewood car, died. Charlie Cook, a Brooklyn policeman in the auto, is gravely injured. Edward Sull fall another officer, also injured.
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