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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
8
The article threads THAW related talks with Justice Mills weighing probation versus Matteawan commitment. Evelyn Thaw denies suing Harry Thaw for 1690,00 while confirming limited monthly remittances and financial uncertainty in her plight.
The passage records death notices and obituaries for individuals named Harrington, Paton, Angust, and others. It references funeral dates and locations, relationships, and mourning periods in a late 19th or early 20th century local paper style. Several scattered names and places hint at columbus, Dumbarton, and nearby towns.
Anderson travels toward Washington amid Cartago court support for a Central American merger. He envisions a future republic from Mejic to Panama with peaceful ties and rapid unification, urging restraint and consensus before pushing a presidency plan.
Treasury officials explain the so called Lincoln cent remains a one cent piece. bankers and the public seek Lincoln head pennies while the word penny is debated by officials. The cashroom reports dwindling supply as banks press for orders from Philadelphia and other depots.
Gifford Pluchot denounced a water power trust at the irrigation congress in Sees Big Power Trust naming General Electric and urging laws to favor the people. He accused the trust of influencing policy, called for water conservation for power and transportation, and praised Rockefeller as a prudent capitalist.
A United States waterway commission team departed New York aboard the Kron Prinzest to gather international ideas on controlling domestic waterways. The party includes Senators Therdo bortow of Ohio Jacal 1 Cather f West Hampshire and Simmons of North Corvipra, along with Representatives i . x, Strvane of Mint Wagner of Pennsylvania and porkmay of Florida.
Interior officials announce forthcoming Congress report on temporary water power withdrawals to curb monopolies in the West. Acting Secretary Wilson withdrew 6090 acres for temporary power sites in Montana and Utah, including 122 acres along the lower Yellowstone River and 4 acres near Hell Gate Fork, plus 116 acres along the Judith River and 240 acres along Ashley Creek in Utah.
The Kentucky board of agriculture forestry and immigration filed a complaint alleging excessive and unreasonable switch charges by the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge and Railroad Company and others. It cites 33 cents per car local switching plus 33 per car on interstate shipments and seeks refunds on numerous shipments for freight equipment and dead freight loaded in non passenger cars.
Albert Pope famed as the father of the bicycle wheel and a pioneer in auto manufacturing died after a long career marked by fortunes and failures. His firms, including the Pope Wagonette and an auto supplier network, faced receivership as the wheel era waned and automobiles rose. Pope passed away in Lindermere after years of financial reverses and industry changes.
MES JANE GERMON, a prominent stage figure, is reported dead. The obituary notes her long career on the stage, including performances in Washington and at major theatres, with references to family ties and recognized roles.
New York August 10 Richard Golden the noted actor died suddenly today from Brights disease while visiting relatives in Maine as a guest of Justin Newton Porter. Born in 1830 in Newport Maine Golden first appeared on stage there in 1867 and made a New York debut in 1867 Evangeline. He produced Old Jed Cronty at Union Square Theater in 1868 and starred in its long run. His death ends a storied stage career highlighted by Old Jed Cronty, his greatest success.
A bomb blast at three sites inside the South fartestan plant causes $90 damage as dynamite wreckage disrupts operations. Police believe members of the Black Hand were involved and that the group is active near the works.
Merchants press that customs officers should have kept ports open until midnight on tariff day as rates took effect. Officials warn of protests from foreign powers amid termination of trade agreements, with Treasury and State departments scrambling to interpret new rules and shipments delayed or rerouted.
Jefferson County residents approve a plan urged by The Post and Richmond Times Dispatch to build a cross state highway from the South end to Alexandria. The meeting hears support from businessmen and officials and vows large turnout to Alexandria.
At the director of the census office a list of the 30 appointments for enumerators in the next census was officially confirmed yesterday with publication expected next Saturday or Monday. A member of Congress who visited Director Durand stated the president's decision is under advisement and a prompt release is anticipated.
In a Plasterers Hall meeting the Buildings Trades Mechanics Council reelected Woo Gilmore as business representative. Gilmore reports July contracts totaled 1.6 million with 140 thousand to fair to organized labor contractors and the remainder to nonunion contractors employing nonunion labor.
A housing rental agency claims a perfect organization for renting and managing vacant houses. They state ten potential tenants are seeking desirable homes and promise quick placement with reliable tenants who will stay and care for properties. They urge owners to list houses for expedient leasing.
The widow of Walllan Huntington and former cashier of the old First National Bank of is it hed died suddenly at Concord NE at age about 67. She lived in Washington after marriage and was a leader in Washington society from the Civil War era until her husband’s death in 1873. Survived by son Willand Huntington and brother Jona Ro Dearborn.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a Niagara Falls excursion with a tourof Canadian points and Niagara service. Special vans, dining cars, and coaches depart Washington on September 25, with trips on September 8 and 22 at $11.00, including a booklet describing routes and fares to aid seaside resorts.
Report describes murder of Mrs Eddy founder scene in Boston suburb. Police detained two suspects after blood found on trousers and near the crime site. A party at Mrs Eddy's home grew tense as investigators explored links to the case.
The army awarded a contract to Smith Hox & Co of New York to supply olive drab cotton cloth to replace khaki. The bid, for 000 yards at 2 cents per yard, was for use by the army and reflects high competition among manufacturers.
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