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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
20
An early report outlines a planned yacht club aquatic event on the Potomac with nearly 100 craft noted as a focus, while scattered crime mentions recount a knife attack and arrest in the same period, reflecting a tense week with local anchors and residents reacting to the violence and the upcoming meet.
In a chaotic scene a crowd watches fourteen men led to the scaffold for serious crimes. The accused exchange taunts and grim jokes while awaiting the fatal sentence.
Richard T Crane 44 of Boston, United States minister to China, weds Boscia Bruce daughter of Alexander Bruce of Berry Hill. Ceremony at First Presbyterian Church South Boston conducted by Rev C W Maxwell with Rev Arthur Kinsolving assisting. Guests from Chicago and New York. couple to honeymoon in China via San Francisco and Peking. Best man Merdelssohn, matron of honor Myrtle Helsen of Chicago. Bridal party and guests arrived by private car Rainbow.
Husband denies any reason for Mrs Pern to take her life as coroners jury in Harcen England considers death of Mira Lawrence Pern wife of Caner Perin of Philadelphia. He testifies he last saw her in Paris on June 2 and that she wrote of suffering but hoped America would help. The coroner sums up noting a straightforward account of their relationship and jurors express sympathy for Mr Pern.
Major Nuit Midget star of the Barnum and Bailey troupe, famed dwarf performer May Nutt dies at age 9 in Dorchester. He built a real estate business after show life. Brother of Commodore Rutt, who also toured under Barnum.
Crowds filled Benning enclosure for the Washington Irish fair with athletic contests, German village, music, and voting for the most popular Irish man. Sheridan and Flanagan led in events while ballots for the winner circulated in booths and boxes across the grounds.
A delegation of southwestern state representatives, led by Gov Fort, traveled from Philadelphia to Lakewood via New Jersey roads praised as among the finest gravel routes. The trip highlighted road costs from 1500 to 8000 dollars and featured brief addresses on rural progress and farm access.
A riot flared after dark as strikers clashed with strikebreakers near the Omaha street car yards. Shots wounded two motor men, one possibly fatally, and a third man was seriously injured. Cars were damaged and crews contended with police who moved in to halt the pitched battle as workers attacked with switches and broke equipment.
The Independence League pulled out of the allied anti Tammany fusion conference after days of bargaining for municipal candidates. The move is seen as a setback to the anti Tammany bloc and the party will announce its mayoral candidate tomorrow.
The Japan Society of New York hosted a dinner at the Hotel Astor in honor of Prince and Princess Kuni during their Hudson Fulton celebration visit. Speakers included Gen Ward Dr Lyman Abbott K Mat sui charge 2 affaires of the Japanese embassy Franco GB Loomis and Seth Low. Gen Wood welcomed the prince as representative of a monarch and as a neighborly nation.
Howard University opened its 42nd scholastic year with a large registration. Rev Dr W P Thirkield addressed students as about 120 new students enrolled, many of them men, with women traditionally in the majority among enrollees. Some 30 members of last year’s classes reported, and enrollment from Texas, Alabama, Brazil, and other states promised a record year.
A garbled reminiscence recounts General Burdett saved 200 souls during a shipwreck off Alaska aboard the Ohio. The crowd at Arlington Hotel praised his bravery and military service, with GAR figures and Loyal Legion members attending a celebratory reception.
At the first fall meeting of the Business High School Alumni Association executive committees held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms, plans for an active winter campaign were outlined. Officers reported July appointments received and policies of the new administration discussed. Committees were appointed for advisory, finance, entertainment, press, and membership, with Weldeman heading entertainment and Grant reporting strong job demand for first class positions.
A Chicago man identified as James G Stickney shot himself after forging checks in New Jersey. Lucy Elmer, his companion, accompanied him and faced forgery charges, while papers reveal a prior marriage in Chicago and a plan for divorce. Police note a pattern of erratic travel and warnings of a possible divorce by Stockholm era letters.
Robert Hoe aged 0 head of Ro Hoe and Co printing press manufacturers of New York and London died here today after a short illness He had been in London several weeks on his annual business trip He suffered an acute attack of kidney trouble ten days ago.
The Post Office Department plans a fresh coat of paint for about 12000 letter boxes nationwide. Sealed bids for supplying green paint must be received by October 6. The choice hinges on durable, climate suitable paint to prevent peeling and rust across regions.
Special to The Washington Post Gary, chairman of the board of United States Steel Corporation, arrived in New York from Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He said he toured France, England, and Germany and noted improving business, rising foreign interest in American securities, and intent by the French to invest heavily in American prospects.
A fragmentary notice notes a reshuffle in the State Department with Knox appointed to head a division focused on automatic correspondents and foreign press analysis. The division aims to reflect foreign police questions and gather official overseas reports for translation and distribution.
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