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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

12

Practice Every Form Filters into Editors War of Words

Indianapolis publisher Delavan Smith is attacked for Panama Canal dealings while New York Sun editor Laffan and other papers face a volley of editorials. President Roosevelt’s reply to William Dudley Foulke defends official records, calls out falsehoods, and condemns sensational journalism in a heated exchange spanning Indianapolis, New York, and Washington.

White House William Dudley Foulke Indianapolis News United States That Journal New York Sun Mr. Faffan Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Smith Washington Pont Hint Springs Rittas Ananias Club Dela Smith Indianapolis Laws Ami Vicw Pabbieks Roosevelt Mrr. Smith Osen Indianapoda Puby Douglan Robinson Uocules F. Taft Willam Dudley Foulke Indiana Civil Service Compassion Crane New York Tooke Bean GMC Taft Theresa Uion Hha Washington Newe Fsat Delavan Smith Smith Mr. Robinson Robinson Panama Charles Taft War Department Swift Booth Tarkington George Aden Congress Mr. Foulke Deloyan Smith Laffan Mr. Laffan the Sun Hoosevelt Prairie Gil Department of Justice Department of the Interior Hitchcock Prairie Ol and Gas Company Oklahoma Indian Territory Gould Shettest Mai & BS Indianapolis New Bayond Farb

President and Editor Clash Amid Public Dispute

A letter from Robecoveri in New York criticizes editors including Mr. Clavan Smith of the New York Sun for dishonesty and perversion of truth. It notes Roosevelt’s tirade and editorial clashes, arguing Sun’s editor shows no obligation to truth and faces friction over suppressed correspondence.

the Sun Roosevelt

Canoeists Vanish After Potomac River Accident

Joseph H Painter a National Museum botanist and 10 year old Robert S Wallis disappeared after their canoe overturned on the Potomac near Cabin John Bridge. Hats and coat found, mother Mrs Antoinette Waltie had a dream of drowning. Fishermen and Dr White aided search but no bodies located.

Joseph H. Painter National Museum Robert S. Wallis Stett Plummers Island Girard Street Robert Wallis Atreat Potomac River Painter Antonette Waltie Willis Sne David White Biological Field Club Cabin John Bridge Field Club White Maryland Dr. White Wailis Wajde Rier Stubblefield Falls Virginia Accient Gio Porter Young-Wallia Hugh ‘Wallis bropHéteer

Minister Defends Yale Students in Commencement Letter

Abbott editor of Cytlodk writes to Yale students urging development of manly men and virtuous women. He argues happiness lies in a world with crime and misery rather than a world of puppet inhabitants controlled by God.

Haven Conn Abbott Cytlodk Yale

Twins Born at Housatonic Station in Massachusetts

Special report from Washington Post notes twins born last evening at the Housatonic railroad station near Great Barrington Massachusetts. Parents are Mr and Mrs George Hyatt of the town. Mrs Hyatt was en route to Pittsfield when she left the train at Housatonic. The newborn twins are boys.

Washington Post Great Barrington Mass Dec Housstonic George Hyatt

Taft To Leave Hot Springs For New York And Washington

Taft and Mrs Taft depart Hot Springs at 845 PM for New York where he will attend the North Carolina Society dinner and deliver a speech on the South. He will later go to Washington to preside at conferences and meet Speaker Cannon while an office is opened there.

Washington Pout Taft Hot Springs New York North Carolina Society Hotel Astor South Washington Conservation Conference of Governors Red Gros Society Grbitron Club Cannon Miss Bourdtan

Death auto theory topic spurs memorial organ service

In New York a planned service at the Metropolitan Temple will open with remarks by President-elect Taki and other national figures to dedicate the McKinley memorial organ. The event ties to ongoing debates about whether electric chair shock or autopsy kills, as County Physician Frank G. Carnexle and Dr. H. Mackenzie prepare to study the condemned man John Mantaganna before execution.

New York Taki Metroroan Shem Hughes Andrew Carnege Frank G. Carnexle el Ang A. Worthy H.mackenzie John Mantaganna Essex County Wr. & A. Spiteke Philadelphia Davis Mshrael Mackensie

Westfield driver charged in Plainfield death of contractor

Jonathan H Randolph of Plainfield died from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Westfield resident, Cooper, at Jefferson Avenue. Cooper arrested after identity was traced. murder charge filed. coroner to hold inquest. Randolph, a Plainfield contractor, was leaving a trolley car when struck at about 50 mph.

Washington Plainfield N. Y Jonathan H. ‘Randolph Muhlenberg Hospital Westfield Cooper Randolph Jefferson Avenue Robinson MacDonald Kielyn Sergt Herbert L. Overbaugh Higgins Weatfield At-Sirat New York Hia

Ship Sinks With 25 on Board in Fierce Lake Gale

Duluth reports the steamer N. M. Clemson overdue from lower Lake Superior port with nine coal cargo aboard. All hands are presumed lost after the vessel disappeared in a severe gale. Captain A B Chamberlain of Duluth confirmed the vessel was overdue and crew unaccounted.

Lake Superior Duluth Minn Lakes Canada Nova Scotia Craw M. Clemson Lower Lake Superiog Porta A.B. Walkin

Marquette Named for Father Marquette in National Forest Plan

The upper peninsula will hold two more national forests and a departure of land in Chippewa County formed the Quinquois forest. A third forest of about 90,000 acres was planned for Leelanau and Manistee counties.

Destown Marquette Father Marquette

Grace ousted as treasurer in Parlor City Lodge

Patrick H. Grace lost his annual elected post as treasurer of the Parlor City Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen after he wrote a letter to President Roosevelt and referenced “what we are anxious to know” on Brotherhood stationery. Z T. F. Walker succeeds him.

Binghamton N.C Roosevelt Patrick H. Grace Parlor City Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Z T. F. Walker Alm Grace Tafts

Jeers for old Alexis Simon assumes presidency

The Washington Post reports Haiti turmoil as exiled leader Alexis returns to Port au Prince to confront Gen Birmin and Firmin factions. Provisional ruler Simon proclaims executive authority while landings and gun salutes mark a tense political landscape across Cape Haitian and Gonales areas. Fire of opposition and military posturing loom as Firmin moves toward Kingston and Haiti to challenge the regime.

Washington Post Kingston Jamaica Lord Alexis Halt Birmin Port Au Prince Hall Gen Alexis Haiti Bis Landme Francie Simon Antoine Simon Oter Fouchard Firmin Gonalves St Marc Antenor Firmin Heracau Uife St Mere Caminer Sienan Cape Haitien Leconte Intative Cherughia Letonte

Two Killed in Train Wreck Near Amarillo Texas

Two persons perished and several were injured when north and southbound Santa Fe passenger trains collided near Amarillo. Ed. Maxan of Roswell New Mexico and Smith of Roswell were killed on the southbound train. Injured include W H Nelson Amarillo conductor and Fireman Holstein from the southbound train, among others. Frost delayed rescue efforts and weather hampered initial response.

Amarillo Tex Vec Santa Fe Ed. Maxan Roswell N. Mex Ene Smith W. H. Nelson Amarilla Firemay Holstein I. Ia

Resigns as First Baptist Pastor amid Faith Healing Debate

The Rev. Dr. C. F. Windigler announced his resignation from the First Baptist Church as opposition grows over his teachings on mind over matter and psychology. He cited the Emmanuel Church movement and its mental healing methods, urging his congregation to leave after the sermon while indicating he may not remain in ministry.

C. F. Windigler First Baptist Church Board of Deacons Winbigier Windigler Washington Philadelphia Frankford Avenue Winnigier Chriss Hantty Bestng Emmanuel Church T Movement Boston

Blackjacked Philadelphian Dies After NYC Robbery

George W. Long of Philadelphia was found unconscious with a head wound in a hallway at 40 Bar Twenty-eighth Street in New York. He died before ambulance arrival. Pockets looted. police suspect robbery followed by assault. Janitress Margaret Simmons found him. Dr Lackey at Bellevue Hospital said death occurred some time earlier with a two inch forehead wound.

New York Bec George W. Long Philadelphia Atenement Baar Twenty-eighth Street Margaret Simmons Long Dr. Lacke Bellevue Hospital Lonk Lackey

Senator Platt Arrives to Open New York Senator In Washington

Senator Thoms C. Platt of New York and his wife Mrs Abel arrived in Washington yesterday and took residence at the Arlington. He reached about four o clock and met some friends before retiring early citing fatigue. He will occupy his Senate seat today, continuing his practice of being present for the first day of each session.

Thoms C. Platt New York

Banker Purchases Bible Linked to Lord Amberat's Copy

Reports indicate J Pierpont Morgan bought a noted Bible once owned by Lord Amberat. The artifact, valued at $5,000, was sold recently in London amid interest from collectors and financiers.

Lord Amberat King Chastes Ps London Dec J. Pierpont “Sforgan

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