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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1909
Page
13
Federal hearings probe peonage charges and secret service investigations target Monk Eastman era figures. Witnesses describe strike disruptions at plants, guard brutality claims, and alleged protection by local authorities as inquiries widen nationwide.
A Pennsylvania court action involves executors and the Masonic Crater as the will and property distribution are settled. The document mentions legal proceedings, debts, and the division of assets among heirs following the death of a person connected to the Masonic order.
A government board will study hydraulic power options and the potential to vaporise steam as a substitute for the electric plant. Officials deem the inquiry necessary due to the country’s high energy demands and to determine the feasibility of a large scale power facility.
Disjointed text suggests Mexican political upheaval with mentions of exile, a president facing removal, and references to figures like Ginbertardo Resex. The source is fragmented and unclear on concrete actions or dates.
Report from the Mexican border notes an epidemic spread reaching Guatemala and Tapachula. Officials warn of the danger to civilians and outline vaccine supply efforts, with about 520 doses reportedly available and vaccination planned for two persons.
A fragmented report recalls a recent Indianapolis speedway meet where over a hundred world records fell amid rough track conditions. It notes the balance of skill and gasoline in racing, mentions the Chalmers Detroit team preparing for the Towell Mass race, and quotes driver Matson about dangers, promises to quit, and his wife’s view on racing.
A long, fragmented report highlights touring trips by drivers and managers, notes factory demands, and discusses safety and endurance events. It cites Hubert Utterback, Goodyear managers, Baker’s electric motor car claims, and the Indianapolis context, plus reflections on driver conditioning and track safety.
Pennsylvania Railroad plans a vast yard at Sharpsburg two miles east of Pittsburgh with shops and improvements costing about 42900080. The yard will stretch from Erie to Aspinwall along 11 miles of riverfront, laying about 19 miles of track to handle 400 to 700 cars. Construction to begin within two months.
The Packard Motor Car Co of Detroit supplied a three ton auto truck to The Post. A four cylinder engine with magneto and Packard-type transmission powers a 10 by 5 foot body with waterproof top. Inaugurated today, the truck will shuttle editions to Union Station and other depots, then assist eight wagons on morning routes, improving early distribution and reader reach for The Washington Post.
The French government failed to win a longer extension of the present reciprocal tariff arrangement with the United States beyond March 3 1910. The new act keeps current rates until that date with automatic changes for non-automatic minimums, and the State Department said only Congress may authorize any extension. France Bulgaria and other countries had designated end dates, with France set for October 31 1882 in prior terms.
The report details a major hurricane moving from the West Indies toward landfall near the Gulf of Mexico, with destructive winds and heavy rainfall affecting Cuba, Texas coast, Florida, and western Atlantic regions. It notes changes to cooler weather inland, approaching showers in the Midwest and Northeast, and lists temperatures, humidity, and sunshine readings across observed cities.
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