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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

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Taft In Land Row Officials Stirred to Action

The Interior Department faced a swirl of emotion after a peremptory order from Beverly, with Revelations by The Post prompting a sharp clash over the Alaska coal cases. Attorney General Wickersham’s reversal of Pierce’s May decision looms large as officials rush to brief Beverly and explain the Cunningham matter amid intensive land-office activity.

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Murphy Refuses to Back Jerome at Tammany Nomination

At a four borough Democratic meeting in New York, Charles F Murphy of Tammany Hall declined to comment on a report that District Attorney William Travers Jerome would be nominated for reelection by Tammany. The Carnegie Hall convention is set for September 30. Jerome had announced his own candidacy in August.

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Woman Hurled From Cliff on Palisades Rescue

Mrs Mary McGuire of Hoboken narrowly survived a fall from a 200 foot Palisades cliff near Hoboken when a policeman lowered a rope to her on a narrow ledge fifteen feet below the top. She says a man grabbed and pushed her, and police seek her husband after a quarrel.

Palisaden New York Palisades Hoboken Mary McGuire McGuire

Mrs Davenport Seeks Alimony From Cartoonist

Special to The Washington Fest reports Mrs Homer Davenport will ask Supreme Court Justice Glegerich for $600 in four months alimony while she sues for separation from cartoonist Davenport. Davenport offers $250 monthly. he earned $15,000 three years ago. He left her January 14 claiming nagging and jealousy. she accused him of infidelity and demanded accompanying him.

New York Homer Davenport Supreme Court Glegerich Theatron Davenport Rog Ho Saya

No Signs of Peonage in Steel Plant Probe

Government investigation into peonage allegations at the Pressed Steel Car Company works in Schoenville continues tonight and may extend next week. Special Agent Hoagland urged strikers to present evidence while deputies searched houses for arms. a deputy sheriff reportedly assaulted an unarmed man inside the McKees Rocks stockade and Bartus of Austro Hungarian consulate acted as interpreter. Judge MacFarlane ruled compulsory arbitration unconstitutional, dismissing the petition. The company seeks a $4 million fire policy covering over 200 named insurers.

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Rumor of Vanderbilt Shot Vexes New York Hotels

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt was reported shot after midnight, triggering a coroner and Bellevue Hospital inquiry. Grand Union Hotel patrons, hotel staff, and newspaper offices denied any shooting, and Vanderbilt himself denied the event by phone. The false alert ended as a hoax. The Circus matinee ad appears as a separate line item.

New York Alfred Greynner Vanderbilt Grand Inion Hotel Farts-second Street Park Avenue Shrady Bellevue Hospital Vanderbilt Grand Union Hotel Hotel Mall

Eaton Family Row Ends with Deadly Teacup Claim

Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton speaks in a Washington interview claiming his wife Mrs Eaton and her daughter June Ainsworth repeatedly accused him of poisoning, while he asserts their infant died of cholera morbus and that a teacup had held poison. He describes years of alleged manipulation, financial strain, and threats in a farm setting.

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Harriman Falls Silent After Health Report At Arden Estate

New York August reports say MR Harriman rests quietly at his country estate near Arden NY after arriving from Europe. Physicians and family keep details private while Wall Street absorbs his health note and traders weigh implications for Union Pacific and Vanderbilt holdings amid ongoing speculation.

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Mannering Drops Suit Against Hackett Reconciled

Actress Mary Mannering Hackett and her husband James K Hackett actor and manager reached a settlement in a York supreme court action brought by Mannering a year ago The case was discontinued by consent with papers signed by counsel Miss Mannering and Hackett were married November 24 1897 they co starred in several productions including Walls of Jericho and Moses 16th Annual Farnitore We betting Monday Ang ga

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Paulhan Sets Record In Wind To Fight Balloons

Paulhan flies 2 hours 53 minutes, beating the Wright time but not the distance mark. Latham, Lefebvre, and others attempt endurance tests as sensors watch the French aviator’s steady handling in gusts and rain.

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Porge Avoiding War as Powers Urge Cretan Settlement

Aug 25 report on the council of ministers drafting a reply to the powers note concerning Crete and Greek tensions. Turkish government thanks the powers, asserts pacific intent, and urges a definite Crete regime settlement while denying Red Sea naval aid rumors.

Greece Pacific Constantinople Council of Ministers Crete Yeman Arabia Red Sea

Taft Pushes Postal Banks as 2 Per Cent Bonds Rise

President Taft in talks with callers and party leaders advocates early establishment of postal banks tied to registry reforms. He plans to press for a 2 per cent bond issue to finance government needs while seeking data from Senator Alen ch on monetary reports and the Tanji administration attitude toward China, urging a broader plan for savings bank organization and greater federal efficiency.

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