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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
28
A heated confrontation unfolds over banking measures and House conference tactics. Speakers and Aldrich face charges of manipulation amid claims of financial policy failures and threats to congressional independence.
Former coal revenue chief Capers resigns amid health issues and plans retirement. He arrived from his home in Mascasian to report to the Internal Revenue Bureau and discuss winding down duties. Capers, hospitalized for throat and sinus problems, expects to begin practice of law and split time between his home and Richmond area offices.
Report states a woman named Juana M Ra nleex was accused of causing a smallpox outbreak in a Mexican village by evil eye. A mob gathered and decided to burn her, as authorities and villagers reacted with fear and charges against the witch. The incident reflects community panic over the epidemic and blame assigned to a single individual.
Early orders for fall suits qualify for about ten dollars in savings as the store announces low prices while it is temporarily upset due to rebuilding.
Acting Secretary Beekman Winthrop joined Rear Admiral Schroeder and the fleet off Cape Henry for target work and night gunnery drills aboard battleships Connecticut Nebraska Minnesota Ohio and Georgia. He will assess potential base plans and may witness further battle practice as ships return to Norfolk. An inspection of the Norfolk station and Jamestown Exposition grounds is noted with navy plans for a coating base on Hampton Roads.
The torpedo boat destroyer Flusser achieved a remarkable preliminary trial speed off Rockland, clocking 31.08 knots per hour, surpassing official American records though rival foreign vessels have exceeded 33 knots. Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, its machinery is led by Capt. Willem W. Lite.
Rear Admiral C. B. Sperry, who led the Atlantic fleet from San Francisco to the Philippines and through the Suez Canal to Hampton Roads, will retire September 3 at age 62. He is now at the Naval War College in Newport and may be assigned to important duty by Secretary Meyer.
Army orders announce retirement of Captain Brown following medical incapacity and authorize reporting November 16 at Columbus Barracks Ohio. Movements of naval vessels list arrivals at Newport News Hampton Roads Seattle Cavite and other ports with transfers to Newport and Cleveland. Train wreck fatality near Wheeling West Virginia details incomplete from damaged text.
Prosperity reduces desirable army recruits as business improves, easing enlistment strains. Taft seeks cuts to save about five thousand dollars annually, while Washington relieves weariness through parade movements. District National Guard units return home after a public display, with details of marching, gear checks, and supplies observed by officials and citizens.
Officials of the Fisheries Bureau struggle to locate sites for two new hatcheries funded by Congress. Commissioner Bowers must inspect Puget Sound grounds to decide on placements as only Skagit River offers a suitable spawning area and offshore Canadian waters raise cross-border issues. The article notes aims to increase sockeye egg labor and mentions related canning industry needs and state law tensions.
Boston reports praise for the Yankees as the police chief tells General Bairen he never witnessed a militia event go well. A minor raid named Wetenselen marks the only recorded blot, with Quarterman replacing Hatbends in an unclear local shakeup.
Witnesses testified at a general court-martial in Omaha Nebr for Coral Lisle Crabtree of Troop FB Second United States Cavalry charged with killing Capt. John Raymond at Fort Des Moines on June 19. The defense pleads insanity. Crabtree also shot First Sgt. Washburn and Corp. Such as witnesses described the sequence and leave dispute.
Revenue cutters Androscoggin Semingle Mohawk and Acushnet detailed to patrol the international yacht race course between German and American vessels off Marblehead Massachusetts next week. Capt H M Broad ent of the Androscoggin will command the squadron. The cruiser squadron including North Carolina Montana and New York plus Salem Birmingham and Chester have been assigned to the Atlantic fleet for target practice and the Hudson Fulton celebration.
In New York on August day, Salvatore Farina and four Portuguese youths, all 18, ran amuck aboard the steamer Harry Luckenbach. Mate John Dalton was badly wounded in the abdomen and neck, facing probable death. Farina surrendered when police arrived. a fight started after Farina insulted the mate.
Diplomats report ties between Peru and Bolivia are nearly restored and officials expect friendly relations to resume in coming weeks. State Department denied that Lima sent an ultimatum over the boundary dispute.
In Charleston West Virginia police and officials report a pending case as Norfolk and Western faces a rate dispute. The court ruled the law unconstitutional and confiscatory while a temporary Rexcesa coupon system was debated. The proceedings mention Officer Lewis and veteran Burdatte in relation to duty at the White House and state actions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard a Milwaukee complaint challenging sawdust classification as lumber rather than fuel. The case concerns the transport of sawdust from Milwaukee to Hettinger North Dakota and seeks lower rates if sawdust is fuel. The complainant argues sawdust should be fuel, not lumber, and asks for a ruling guiding rate applications.
The engagement of Miss Eden Bruce of Halifax county to Richard T. Crane third son of Charles R. Crane United States minister to China has been confirmed by close Richmond friends The wedding is planned for the fall Miss Bruce noted for beauty and culture is daughter of the late Alexander Bruce a Virginia capitalist The couple’s families have known each other for years Crane and his father visited Richmond to meet the intended bride’s family and anticipate the marriage
Augusr Alexander Smith, a merchant and town official, shot himself morning in Pocahontas Va. The incident reportedly tied to alleged abuse by Smith. He leaves a wife and two children. No evidence of further threats or intent to harm others.
Five persons were killed and twelve severely injured in a gas works explosion in Geneva Switzerland. The blast tore through the purifying chamber between gasometers near the scene, as firefighters and officials assessed the cause and extent of the disaster.
A Department of Agriculture statement by F. P. Veitch argues for durable paper to safeguard state papers and documents. He notes growing record volumes require materials that are light and thin yet strong, with storage efficiency a key concern. Veitch criticizes reliance on appearance in paper selection and calls for standardized, hardwearing paper suitable for archives.
JB Hammond head of the Hammond Typewriter Co faces a court challenge to revoke a trust that granted about 69 shares of stock to employees. Counsel argued Hammond, fearing death, appointed trustees to distribute stock based on service length. The case questions if his mental state—twice adjudged sane later—voids the transfer, with the stock valued around 1,000,000 and a $60,000 yearly payment provision. Decision reserved.
The Rev Eli Yourtee aged 75 a leading Dunkard Church minister in Maryland died at his Browneville home last night from stomach inflammation He long served as pastor at Browneville and was a bishop in the church He is survived by seven children His house was occupied for two weeks by Gen McClellan and staff after the Antietam battle while he tended wounded soldiers.
Randolph Macon Academy Por Boys advertises a branch of the Rendolph-Macon system in the Virginia Valley. It details equipment, tuition of around 60 a year, and September enrollment for preparatory schooling. It lists Melton, Bethel Military Academy, and other locations with a postal address in Roanoke, Virginia.
August 2 Teheran reports the Persian government dismissed Gen Sralenoff, the tutor to Ahmed Mires the Young Persian shah, and appointed Had igsenah a learned native to teach the hab political science.
In Dinwiddie County near Waskin Bridge Virginia Aug 1 the Methodiet Church at Crawford was dedicated yesterday in the presence of 80 persons. The Rev James Gannon Jr of Blackstone preached the sermon and the exercises were followed by a free dinner.
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