The Washington times., 1909-07-16
AUTO INJURIES KILL
BENJAMIN WOOG
Washington Man Hurt July
8 Dies Today at Allan
tic City.
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Mrs. s. Trietel. Of Woonsocket, r. L,
were al the bedside when death came.
one other sister, Mrs. Joseph D. Drey-
fuss, Of this city, was Frustrated when
she heard of the accident, and was UNI
able to undertake the journey to Allan
tic City.
Bringing Body Here.
The body will reach Washington at I
o'clock tonight over the Pennsylvania
railroad The funeral arrangements
have not been completed but the Ma
sonic ceremonies will be observed, and
the internient Will be made in this city.
Mr. Woog was we'll known to hun
dreds Of Washingtonians, and the news
Of his death this morning brought forth
many expressions of grief
Benjamin Woog was twenty-nine years
Of age, just an inch under six feet, big
in proportion. with an inclination for
adventure and a chance to follow that
inclination.
He was borne in Washington and edu-
Gated in the public schools Of this city.
At the time of the outbreak of the war
with Spain, he enlisted in the famous
Rough Riders and fought as a lieuten-
ant all through the Cuban campaign
with former President Roosevelt.
After peace was made with Spain. the
longing for more military life led Mr.
Woog to accept a lieutenant's commits
sion in the Marine Corps. offered him
by President Mckinley. In the next
few wears he travelled over most Of the
world. In the Philippines, he performed
heroic rescue which came to the
notice of the authorities at Washington
and his commission as first lieutenant
was soon forthcoming.
Resigns From Corps.
Just as he was on the verge Of his
captaincy, Mr.. Woog became tired Of
military life and resigned. A few
months later, he left Washington and
went to New York. where a brother,
Henry, was in business as real estate
broker. at 1876 Broadway
Since he began business in the me-
tropOlis Mr.. Woog prospered. and his
friends had predicted a brilliant future
for him in the business world.
He had taken several automobile trips
from New York to Atlantic City, and
/ never had n accident before. The acci-
dent in which he was injured occurred
when there were several other people
/ Ia the car. The chauffeur suffered a
| broken leg. but Mr., Woog, who was
| thrown heavily against a tree and sus-
/ tanned d fractured skull and severe in
! juries about the face. His right eve
/ was terribly injured and the sight de
| stroyed. Specialists were rushed 10 At
/ lantic City from Philadelphia, and every
/ resort Of medical science was employed
While in washington Mr.. WOOgi
/ joined the Masonic order, of which his
/ father was also a member. He was
taken in 2 local lodge on the same night
as Rear Admiral Schley.
Once a Publisher.
When ne was only sixteen years OF
age. Mr.. Woog ventured into the jour
nalistic field and ran Town Topics,
known well to WashIngtonians of the
time. After some sad experience. he
Quit the game, however, and never
/ again engs ged in business here.
z S. WCOgs the father Of the dead
man has lived In Washington for the
/ last twenty-five years and is well
[ known.
One sister was but recently married
20 J. B. Dreyfuss, the Pennsylvania
/ avenue merchant.