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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1909

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Warships Move as Marines Seem Ready in Nicaraguan Waters

Navy orders three more warships to Caribbean and Pacific waters amid tensions with the Nicaragua region. Atlantic squadron ships, including Yorktown and Tacoma, prepare for deployment. reports note a potential reinforcement of Marines and armed forces, with ongoing diplomatic friction and strategic positioning near Grey Town and Central American coasts.

Admira Kimball Nicaraguan Albany Yorktown Pacific Nigragtan 1Tel States Alain Thangsy Atlas Idas Y Ose Advea Navy Hall Philadelpia Southern

Naval forces report in Central America and Pacific coast

A concise listing shows naval units on both coasts involved in Nicaragua operations. Atlantic fleet includes cruisers Des Mommes Tacoma Marietta gunboats Prairie Marie force aboard Prairie bound for Colon. Pacific force lists Vicksburg Albany Yorktown Princeton Buffalo gunboats near Panama and a Marine force available at Panama totaling 172 crews and revenue 3,652.

Yorktown Vicksburg Buffalo Pante Navy Department Paramu Nte Fru Pas Jearagua Naval Force Atlantic Coast Des Mommes Tacoma Marietta Prarie Marie Force Prairie Colon Pacific Albany Princeton Panama Marine Force

Mexico Seeks Neutral Stance On Central America Rift

Mexico City reports Senor Mariscal, foreign minister, says Mexico does not intend to join the Nicaraguan dispute. He notes the US severed relations unexpectedly, but Mexico resents no interference and seeks an amicable settlement, with details to be disclosed later.

Mexico City Mexico Senor Mariscal United States America Guatemala Gentral America

Morgan T F Ryan Sells His Stock in Equitable Merger Move

Morgan & Co announces purchase of majority Equitable Life holdings from Thomas F Ryan. The transfer gives Morgan control of the life insurer’s stock and voting power while trustees retain policyholder protection. Analysts note possible broader Morgan group influence on banks and trust firms amid market shifts following Harriman era.

Morgan Equitable New York Banltable Life Assurance Society Thomas F Ryan Morgan & Co Equitable Life Assurance Society Pris Grover Cleveland Morgan J O Brien George Westinghouse Mr Ryans James I Hyde Wall Street Westinghouse O Brien James H Hyde Edward H Harrigan Ryan Armstrong Insurance Harriman Mr Ryan Tuucatis Sacety Paul Morton Justice Morgan Brien Hyde Hyde Holdings Pyan Traseas Inc Fiance Ince Hsuranos Organiza Tiel Bank Gun Trust Company National Bank of Commerce Equitable Trust Company Mercantila Trust Company Equitable Life Mutual Life Mercantile Trust Company Equitable and Mercantile Equitable Lite Tangadon J P I Morgan & Co Guaranty Trust Company Mutual Lite Mutual Late Bapkera Trust Company Astor Trust Company Morgan Group F Companiex Mutual Lifes Guaranty ‘Trust Tha Lauitable Lawyers Mortgage Company Fifth Avenue Trust Blvci Fidelity Trust Company of America Franklin National Bank Oak Ridge Blue Fudge Mountains Hay Financia Samcty

Princess Waldemar Nearing Death While Husband Absent in India

Princess Waldemar wife of the youngest son of the late King Christian is reported near death. She has been unconscious since Wednesday night. Prince Waldemar and his three sons are traveling in India, where he departed on November 12. Prior to marriage in 1885 she was a Princess of Orleans.

Copenhagen Waldemar Christian Tomeht Ja Prince Waldemar India Frincey Waldemar Mate Princess of Orleans

Wetmore Resigns as North American Company Director

New York likely president Wetmore resigns after many years in the post. Jim Campbell of Laing and New York, long a director, steps down. Wu Cech Lo to succeed. Wetmore to serve as special adviser on the board and as a director pending appointment.

New York Wetmore Nort American Tele Campbell Bt Laing Uns Bond of Direutors WU Cech Lo Ur Werisoe Thetier Wis Cate

Sixty Horses in Line Warn Against Betting

President DeGraw, addressing riders and divers, warns that gambling on events will spell doom for the sport. He urges an orderly approach and says final meet arrangements will be made at the session Wednesday night.

DeGraw

Auto racing carnival plans amid tragedy at Potomag Speedway

The Washington Post and the Stides and Drivers Association outline final arrangements for a December 11 horse carnival at Potomag Speedway under a classification meeting next Wednesday night. President DeGraw warns horsemen against wagering as a safe speedway is prepared with a warning of potential racing bans if betting continues.

Potomag Washington Post Stides and Drivers Association JP DeGraw Aeliok Mh Wiliam T Ela Hera Dng Carnal

Walsh Properties Sold In Indiana Coal Deal

Todiena Southern Coal Company assets including mines mineral rights and timber tracts in Vigo Clay and Greene counties were deeded today to the AlHanes Coal Company for 100 000. John K Seifers as receiver for Indiana Southern Company, a Lincoln interest of John I Walsh of Chicago, executed the deed amid financial troubles.

Yerve Haute Todiena Southern Coal Company T Meago AlHanes Coal Company Vigo Allkan Sreene John K Seifers Indiana Southern Cempany John I Walsh Chicago

Poison in Erder's Body Sparks Murder Suspect Tie to Life Insur ance

In a Columbus Nebr case, Mrs Dora B Doxey is charged with first degree murder over arsenic poisoning alleged to have killed William J Erder after a life insurance payout. Investigators traced Erder’s brother’s widow to Columbus and linked her to his death as the suspect while noting arsenic traces in the body and embalming fluid tests.

St Louis Mo Willam J Erder Dora B Toxey Columbus Enders Jones St Louis Troxey Columbus Nebr Gey Hadley Gov B Shallenberger Nebr WH Warren Medical Faculty Washington University Erler Tiders Slater Elizabeth Eider Kate Mra Doxey Loren B Doxey Para Doxey Ja

Author Out for Congress Speal to The Washington Post

Boston journalist James B Connolly, famed for sea stories and Roosevelt ally, seeks the Democratic nomination in the Tenth District against O Connell. He joined a global voyage as historian of the event, commendations by Roosevelt, served with the fleet to the Pacific, then returned to New York and planned to rejoin the fleet aboard the Republic, which later faced disaster.

Speal Washington Post Boston Dee James B Connolly Roosevelt O Connell Councy Biz Pacific Coast New York Republic

Shooting of white man during farm quarrel in Gough

A white man named Clifford Holtey was shot and killed by a black farm hand named Major after a dispute with a second black worker, Walker. The incident sparked anger in Gough with reports of potential lynching as Holtey and his father pursued the assailants. Major claimed he was outnumbered and used a Winchester in the deadly exchange.

Erin Clifford Holtey Gough Everal Stord Holley Saeing

Greater District Retraction Fight May Reach Supreme Court

President Taft likely to sue Virginia over 1849 retrocession of part of the District of Columbia to restore old boundary lines. Emphatic constitutional opinions claim the 1846 retrocession is unconstitutional, with the case expected to be pressed before the U.S. Supreme Court to settle jurisdiction and the federal seat of government.

Taft Wickersham United States Supreme Court Virginia District of Columbia Supreme Court Maryland United States Viginia Capicol White House Supreme New York Congress

Seven Rescued At Sea In South Atlantic Storm

A northeast gale off Nan tugket Weyrship seaward led the Vaderland of the Red Star Line to rescue Capt Edgar E Biglow his wife and child and four crewmen from the sinking schooner Bordas. The Bordas, dating from Rockland Maine, was en route from Liverpool to Philadelphia with lumber cargo and now lies on a dangerous track. the derelict Seneca has been dispatched from New York to destroy her.

Edgar E. Biplow Hugens Borda Nantugket Bordas Biglow Witons Rockland Me Liverpool Nova Fhcods Philadelphia Seneca New York

Three Men Drown From British Schooner Mizpah In Gale

During a gale the British schooner Mizpah was driven over the bars near Peaked Hill and Hace Point. Three men were washed overboard and lost. Four crew members were brought ashore by breeches buoy saves. The Mizpah had been sailing from Lunenburg Nova Scotia to Boston.

Ufesavers Lunenburg Nova Scotia Boston

Funeral of Mrs Dodge in Washington at Glenwood Cemetery

The funeral of Mrs Mary B Dodge widow of Walter S Dodge was held yesterday from her brother in law Horace Dodge’s residence at 110 RB Street Northeast with Rev A G B Pierce officiating. Interment followed at Glenwood Cemetery. Many friends attended. Flora and Tamaorinis were numerous and beautiful. Mrs Dodge, a Washington resident, was widely known and esteemed. She leaves two young daughters Ruth and Helen.

Mary B Dodge Walter S Dodge Horace Dodge RB Street A G B Pierce Glenwood Cemetery Dodge Washington Ruth Helen

Education leader dies during reading of returns in Polis city

Special to The Washington Post reports in Fitegerald Georgia on December 2 that Prof James T Saunders, a prominent educator and principal of the city's first school, collapsed and died while listening to election results showing his defeat in the bid for a seat on the local school board.

Washington Post Fitegerald Ga James T Saunders

Hundreds Sleep in Streets After Ludlow Evictions

Evicted workers from Ludlow Manufacturing Associates were told to remove household goods from the streets by tomorrow or the town would store them. Nearly 100 of about 200 tenants slept in makeshift shelters tonight while citizens supplied food. Lieutenant Gey Louis Frothingham visited Ludlow seeking a settlement.

Ludlow Ludlow Manufacturing Associates Louis Frothingham

Baltimore Fire Devastates Wholesale District and Injures Firemen

A huge Baltimore blaze destroyed eight buildings in the wholesale district near Hopkins Place. Four firemen were injured, one seriously, as crews fought amid congested streets and a failing water tower. Losses are estimated around 570,000 with much insured. plan to seek aid from other cities was rejected by Fire Chief.

Baltimore Hopkins Hurst Capt McDonnell No 15 Engine Company Jona Pipeman No 1 Engine Company Fred F Kaufmann Engie Company August Wolfe Salvage Corps Sharp Street Hopkins Place Svea Bros Shoes Rosai Cap Company C J Pee’ Shoe Company Beker Bros Mecauda & Weriwee Maryland Natonal Bank Ianldi Credt Mews Association Contag Age Mt Sutton Dry Gogis Company Lom Spear Building Ang Marrow Street Alley Mahool Board of Fire Commissioners

Leper Arrest Highlights Washington Health Clash

Early yesterday Earl Brown, a former soldier living near Manchester Va, surrendered to police at the quarantine station after being confronted by District Health officials over suspected leprosy. He greeted officers and reporters, resisted no arrest, and was moved to the quarantine facility while doctors determine his condition. If cleared, he may be released. if confirmed, he faces long quarantine and legal actions.

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