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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
Federal inquiry reveals girls recruited from abroad are used in questionable employment schemes under alleged benevolent pretenses. Immigrant workers, some housed in poor conditions, face coercion and unlawful fees as investigators scrutinize agencies run by suspects tied to New York operations.
St George Pardee former governor of California attacked Secretary Ballinger for his land and water policy. George Turner defended Ballinger while Ballinger outlined private enterprise in irrigation. Pardee urged withdrawal of water power sites for the people. Ballinger stressed government support for irrigation and private capital under law. CONTINUES ON FOURTH PAGE.
President Taft spent over an hour with Ambassador O Brien on the porch of his Beverly cottage discussing Japan China renewals and the Antung Mukden railroad issue. He signaled a cautious stance on recess appointments and outlined a Western trip with stops in New Mexico and Arizona while avoiding the Boston maneuvers.
Fragmentary text discusses where a meeting between President Taft and Meswa leader Dux could occur. It speculates on crossing the Rio Grande, mentions Mr Lett, Mr Rouge, and a possible Panama approach. Notes the President may defer recommendations to Congress on government ar incident and naval affairs, leaving decisions to experts.
Report cites alleged abuses at a grants office including injuries to staff, premises used as a canteen for employees, immigrants forced to exchange money at unfair rates, and a practice of charging returning immigrants $2 with faulty or missing identification to secure consular passports.
Chicago August meeting between union leaders and street railway officials yielded no concrete proposal. Union officers demand real terms rather than promises and warn they may be responsible for consequences if no settlement occurs. Walter L. Fisher predicts a settlement, but a strike seems inevitable per M B Harry.
Storkholm reports the backbone of the general strike broken with workers of various trades returning to duties in growing numbers. Printers in Stockholm plan to resume, while southern papers are printed in Denmark. A strike riot near Norberg led to about four persons arrested.
News from New York states Gutzon Borglum has been commissioned to sculpt a bust of President Taft. Mr Storsium will return soon and is expected to travel to Bevarls to execute the commission within the summer.
A call for a State Democratic conference at Saratoga on September 9 seeks to unite New York Democrats into a militant, principle based party. Signed by about nine representatives, the motion aims to counter factionalism and set principles guiding preparation for fall elections. Notables named include Cady Herrick Tiden Shepherd Van Wyck Ridder O Brien and Murphy with Charley CoGar quoted endorsing the movement.
Sidney C Love, after losing 32 million in Wall Street last January, may recover fortune through a 1 million inheritance to his wife Marjorie Burns. The Burns estate settlement in the Federal court at St Joseph Missouri last Tuesday values the estate at 10 million, with six heirs sharing. Love’s NYSE seat sold for 72580 as the Loves went abroad after settling creditor obligations.
New York district attorney and investigators tie a string of stock curbing and forged loan schemes to a Wall Street gang led by Persch and Heinze. The Windsor Trust Company loan deals, stock pledges, and forged security moved millions in Eclipse On shares. Arrests and grand jury indictments loom as detectives trace checks and money flows across Boston Philadelphia and Brooklyn connections.
Democratic convention in Baltimore rejects a full Reelection pledge for Rayner while backing his record. A compromise on increasing Baltimore city representation in Annapolis stirs a fierce fight with Senator Simin opposing broad city gains. The platform supports disfranchisement amendment and utility regulation alongside a pure food law.
The grand vizier Hum Pasha stated Turkey accepts the Greek note though not fully satisfactory. Greece claims the note repudiates annexation of Crete, but parts remain incomplete and the porte will seek explanations. The Ottoman minister stays in Athens as powers are asked to help resolve the Cretan tensions.
Special to The Washington Pan Nebraska Aug William J Bryan named next chairman of the Democratic National Committee and likely to win Nebraska's U S Senate seat. With a Democratic legislature, Bryan's Senate election appears easy while securing the national chairmanship may face reorganization challenges. A separate fire destroyed the Wheeling Metal and Manufacturing plant in Wheeling West Virginia.
Read on for a digest of today’s items including attacks on immigrants, Taft’s Eastern Situation, a liner disabled at sea, piracy in Wall Street, a Sutton shooting, and reports from Dr White and Dr Shahan. Also martial notes, civic updates, and standings in sports and society.
A schooner named Witte ran aground off the coast during morning surf. The crew of twelve reportedly abandoned ship but were not seen again, with hopes of rescue fading as waves battered the wreck and the captain allegedly ordered four men to the boats.
Reports describe the Clyde Line steamer Arapaho bound from New York to Charleston and Jacksonville breaking toward New York harbor then drifting off Diamond Shoals with passengers aboard. Wireless calls indicate danger but engineers and crew expect safe anchorage with aid from the steamship to assist in recovery and care for travelers.
A local dispatch recounts a tale of Gillette amid rumors of murder and a confession to the Auburn prison warden. The account includes a nurse of events, a guard, and a sergeant, ending with a dramatic note about a bullet found in a drill book.
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