30 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes Roy McKinney and others involved in a fatal incident described as death by own action in a dining room. The text references a waitress, a Chicago resident, and a Bears table setting, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The report details a federal case where Morae was convicted and then had his sentence vacated as the Supreme Court denied a motion for a new trial. Attorney Harry Bumson and Martin W. Littleton argue differing views on the outcome as Morae seeks a writ of certiorari.
Ex president Zelaya has reached the Palace hotel in Mexico City amid a security guard and gold laden baggage. In Pueblo, Gilbert Noble, once the town's richest man worth 1.6 million, died at the county poor farm after a lavish life, leaving only mine interest. J W Tippin, a man who claimed divine prophecy compelled fasting, died mid week after saying God bade him eat, following a four week fast.
A man named Praumen disappeared on December 6 and pursued by police and family across cities. His wife Joan Fraumen and three children remain at a friend’s home while authorities investigate his sudden departure and possible abduction allegations.
France's Chamber of Deputies approves a tariff measure by 265 to 42 after a lengthy debate. The victory strengthens protectionist aims despite government opposition and concerns over schedules that could alter existing trade observations.
New York reports Theodore P. Shonts plans retirement from the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and the Interborough Metropolitan Company next year. His secretary denied the report, but it mentioned O. H. Ackert as potential successor. Shonts has led the subway and elevated system in New York since March 1907.
Lancaler Pa Dec 30 The explosion of celuloid combs caused a fire that touched Mrs McLane's nightdress sleeve. Firefighters quickly battled the flames but Mrs McLane died within hours from burns. Mr McLane suffered severe burns to his hands.
General Clarence Rl Edwards, chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs, sustained injuries after a fall while walking along a pier during a tour with War Department officials. Surgeons Kean and Aubford treated his knee and bruises, and he is expected to continue his planned island trip.
President Taft will travel to New York this evening with his two children, Robert and Helen, to attend the wedding of Miss Louise Taft, daughter of Henry W. Taft of New York, to George H. Snowden of Seattle. The family will return tomorrow evening. Taft did not accompany them.
Four men were killed in a dynamite explosion in the powder room of the Offte Bell mine in Mineral Point Wisconsin on December 30. The blast occurred after dynamite was placed too close to a move and heat triggered the explosion. Cardinal Satotti was reported unconscious for some time.
Reading as fragmented text, it describes a blasting incident involving Frank Cole and other workers at a contractor site. One worker was blown over a willow tree and found along the tracks near a Pennsylvaniabound table area. Engineers Lynch and Kleiber are noted among the workers, with scattered details of the explosion and ground depth.
A fragmentary OCR snippet references Wilkes Barte Pa Dee Cunnion and Taylor claiming letters and whisky in Texas with dated Austin December. The text is garbled and provides no coherent event or outcome.
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