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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1909

Page

29

Beale De Vale Case Details Publicity and Statements

Miss Beave Van Dorn known as Bease De Vale sues Frank Gould for breach of promise and publicly releases letters claimed from Gould during his trial. She recounts engagements and a statement under oath while reporters observe a staged interview with witnesses including a notary public.

New York Beave van Dorn Beasle de Vale Frank Gould Trenut Promaise Rotary E. Bessie van Dorn Wien Gould Peo Ha Graham Uney

Baby’s Three Year Scratching Battle Ends in Cure

David Amex of Columbia Ave Me recounts a nightmare eczema outbreak on his son lasting nearly three years. After trying soaps, doctors, and costly remedies with no relief, Cuticura wash and Cuticura Ointment were used. The child improved quickly and is now five. The letter is dated February 22.

Flex David Amex Columbia Ave Land, Me

Miss Van Dorn Restricts Table Preview Amid Legal Warnings

The table watch she said contained more letters. Miss Van Dorn refused to allow more than a meeting glimpse of the contents. Miss Van Dorn said that her lawyers would undoubtedly be very angry that she had made these statements.

Miss van Dorn

Life of Samuel Bogart Ends in Suicide After Will Dispute

Boston reports Samuel P. Bogert, once involved in a high profile Pratt estate suit, shot himself in San Antonio after leaving a note declaring a misspent life. The case traced to a marriage ruse during a divorce action involving Catherine Pratt of Dedham and her ex husband Henry Pratt.

Bogart Washington San Antonia Tex Seret Samuel B. Bogart Third Cavalry U. 3 Boston Samuel P. Bogert Catherine Pratt Dedham Henry P. Pratt Lexington Pfaft New York Pfait Extateia

Red Cross stamps barred by Britain and colonies

Misa Mabel Bourdrean, national secretary of the American Red Cross, says Great Britain and three African colonies refuse to admit mail bearing Red Cross stamps. Germany accepts stamped letters when affixed to the back of the envelope. Action will be taken with the State Department and foreign embassies. Taft to be consulted.

Clude Great Britain Rhodesia Orange River Transvaal Red Cross Mins- Mabel Bourdrean American Red Cross State Department Germany Great Briain Post Office Department England United States Presidenut Taft The

Firm For Death Penalty Orators Washington Chamber Hearings

Capt Thomas H McKee warden of the United States Jail told Washington Chamber of Commerce committees that hanging is the best execution method and that defective children breed criminals He urged keeping capital punishment to deter crime and to address city conditions by removing low grog shops segregating defective children and improving education He claimed one third of U S crime stems from defective youth and warned abolition would raise crime The committee finished hearings on a bill to change the Districts method of execution.

Thomas H. McKee United States Jai Washington Chamber of Commerce Meee Washington

Record-Breaking Altitude Hit In Gale Flight

Aubert Latham sets new altitude marks over Paris in a strong gale piloting the Antoinette airship. Despite rain and wind of about 1 mile per hour, the craft rose steadily, confirming stability and Latham’s nerve. The Aero Club plans a series of aviation events including a Paris to Brussels race.

Aubert Latham Hubert Latham Aero Club Latham Brussels

Changes in Army Tests for Officers Reported by War Department

Secretary of War Dickinun outlines Roosevelt era reforms to tighten officer testing and expand the militia. Proposals include reorganizing into permanent brigades, locating troops near major cities, funding fortifications in the Philippines and Pearl Harbor, and boosting rifle practice for citizens and students. Estimated fiscal year appropriation stands at 95,225,309 dollars, about 4 million less than the current year.

Dickineun Elange Io Roosevelt Ealm United States Remota Honolulu Pearl Harbor Congress

Justice Wendell P Staffora Poem Volume Hinted

A volume of poems by Justice Wendell P Staffora of the District Supreme Court is announced for December 8. The collection titled Dorlai Days includes classical subjects, legends, stories, lyrics and sonnets, about 63 pages, aimed at holiday sales.

Wendell P. Staffora District Supreme Court Joe Juallee Atlantic Monthly Thomas ‘Batley Aldeigh Teon Verge

Astounding Crop Values Reported by Secretary of Agriculture

The annual report shows U.S. crop values for 1909 with corn at about 1.72 billion dollars, cotton near 850 million, wheat 726 million, and other staples like oats potatoes tobacco and barley also contributing sizable totals. The corn crop leads in value, exceeding the five-year average by around 36 percent, with cotton and wheat following in value.

Secretary of Agriculture United States

Abingdon Candidate Withdraws. Aides Back Secretary for Seat

Obediah, Dec. 2 The friends of Representative Joseph Rhinock announce he will not seek reelection in Kentucky's Sixth District. Arthur Rouse of Boone County declares candidacy with backing from Rhinock's camp and Judge Lassing. Rouse's ally is his longtime secretary to Rhinock, who also serves as secretary of the Kentucky Racing Association.

Washington Obeinaad Friends of Joseph Rhinocit Arthur Rouse Boone County Rhnock Lassing Flume Rhinock Kentucky Racing Assocation

McKinley Memorial Guard Reduced to Two Officers

Canton Ohio December report states the War Department will reduce the guard of the late President McKinley’s tomb to two noncommissioned officers. Secretary Hartzell of the McKinley Memorial Association notified Lieutenant Householder of the Second Infantry of the decision by Secretary of War Jacob M Dickinson.

Tomb Canton Ohio William McKinley Hartzell McKigtey Memorial Association Tainy ‘Ny

Kentucky Plums to Fall as Taft Chooses Revenue Chief

President Taft moves to fill the internal revenue collectorship in Kentucky’s Second District. Lawson Reno of Owensboro is named for the post, with former holder Howat a T Pranks resigning after a lengthy term. The White House already weighs further Kentucky patronage as officials tip plans for Senate confirmation and additional appointments following Brad ley backed recommendations from Kentucky congressmen.

Taft Kentucky Lawson Reno Owensboro Will Internal Revenue Howata T. Pranks Ef Bee of the Treasury Charles D. Hilles MacVeagh White’ House Reno A. B. Fatrick United States Tearshal Langley Lewia Walker Lancaster United States District Attorney Bradley Timothy A. Fields Ashland Lexington Bennett Ludlow Petty Shetbyville Lonngville J. Sherman Cooper Danville Edwards Cooper Federal Service

Governor Blackburn to resign Panama Canal Zone post

President Taft will accept the resignation of Gov Joseph Blackburn of the Panama Canal Zone. Blackburn, aged seventy one, plans to retire to Kentucky farm life. He was appointed by President Roosevelt and cites age and a wish to be buried in Kentucky as reasons for stepping down. The canal commission abolition is under Mann’s pending bill in Congress.

Taft Joseph Blackburn Panama Canal Zone Kentucky Blackburn Bald Patame Gov. Blackburn Roosevelt Representative Mann Canal Commission Congress Washington Post Rochester Oscar F. Wiliams Manila Hay France Marrison Cleveland McKintey Spain Hongkong Dew Fleet Dewey

Cretan Garb Through Ages From Loins to Peplos

The article traces ancient dress from Crete and Greece, noting how men wore loincloths and brief robes while women evolved from belted panniers to the peplos. It cites Homeric descriptions, safety pins as fasteners, and ties to northern origins, with fashion spreading into later European styles.

Egypt Crete Africa Mackengle Indies Europe England Troy Frederick Leighton Pius Odysseus

Chicago Tunnel Company Placed In Receivership

United States district court appoints receivers for the Chicago Tunnel Company and Chicago Warehouse and Tunnel Company, both part of the Chicago Subway group. David H. Forgan and Charles G. Dawes named receivers for the tunnel firm, Edwin A. Potter for the terminal company. move follows two large judgments for Corporation Trust. A committee will oversee completion of the tunnel and related enterprises as part of a broader reorganization.

Chicago C. &. Kohisaat United” States Chicago Tunnel Compar Chicago Warehouse’ and Tunnel Company Chicago Subway Company David H. Forgan Tonal City Bank Charles G. Dawes Central Trust Company of Ilinois Edwin A.potter American Trust and Savings ‘Bank Terminal Corpany Corporation Trust Company Plac

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