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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

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Auto Hurts Envoys Pinioned Under Machine

Four men including Senor Don Juan Barrios and Gen. John Drummond were left unconscious when an automobile crashed near the Virginia Maryland line. Barrios may have a fractured skull. Verrarte, Barrios, Drummond and the chauffeur were taken to a hospital with head, facial, and limb injuries. The accident occurred as a wreath was being carried to Washington's tomb and a second car overturned after impact with a buggy and a horse-drawn vehicle.

Verrarte Senor Don Juan Barrios John Drummond Washington Senor Barrios Serait Tir Luis Toledo Herrarte Eittinal Minster Tals Miniater Speual Mission John Drum Jordan Affaira Guatesla Ora Starling Twoniyesighth Sruth Highway Bridge Virginia Tonneau Gr Oy Hospital Barrios Rey Ash Reid Legation Drummond America Chautter Lore

Car Crash Sparks Identity Hunt and Diplomatic Tangles

A car overturns on a bridge injuring passengers while a young woman flees on a horse. Detectives seek her identity amid suspicions of innocence. Gen Drummond, a renowned revolutionary figure, recounts past spills and plans a wreath for Washington's tomb. Chauffeur vanished, money losses trigger investigations by police and diplomats. A cabled report to President Cabrera prompts a Guatemala memorial wreath to be placed on the tomb.

Taai Drummond Willard Hotel Honduras Guatemala Washington United States South America

Venezuela War Tensions Rise Over Dutch Warships

Caracas faces a volatile crisis as President Castro plans Europe travel while three Dutch warships cruise the Venezuelan coast. Leaflets attack President Uisio and urge Acting President Gomez toward treason amid fears of countervailing forces. Dutch ships map Venezuela forts and press for naval leverage, with curbs against rebel leaders in Apure district.

Caracas Venezuela Dee Witserestoid Curacao Castro Europe la Guaira Personel Minster Vicente Gomez Germany Uisio Gomez I- 19 Apure Colombia Fernandez Gabaldon Peres Thoy Willemstad Dec Jacob van Heemskerk Maracaibo Channel Santander Spain Guadeloups Castrong Casitron Bordeaux

Cardinal Gibbons Guards Catholic Institutions in Funding Probe

Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore hires William Nelson Cromwell to protect Catholic institutions from lawsuits tied to Fidelity Funding Company. Cromwell says he will act solely for Church interests, not creditors, and Kieran moves to secure signatures amid the probe into large loans and bonuses, including a $50,000 bonus on a $135,000 loan.

Kieran Miss Davis Shaw Washington New York Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore P J.meran Fidelity Funding Company Wiliam Nelson Cromwell Bischopa Cromwell Pittsburg Washington Po P J Kieran Sylvester New Willard Hotel Thomas F Gliroy, Jr McQuatde Wwen Ballee Gill Mhey Millaha Ursanvigh Land Tas Gilroy Lorena W Davis W Ob Arminder Davis Supreme Court McGilroy Cambridge Colby Fidelity T F Gilroy United States District Court Kober Morris Morrs Elltsburg Kiernan Pennsylvania Iowa Missauri Texas Iirols Ohio New York State

Kieran Dodges Police After Empty Hotel Room Found

Detective Barbee trails Percival Kiernan after a lieutenant says Kiernan fled a Willard Hotel room. Kiernan, head of Fidelity Funding, is sought on larceny and court orders.Catholic churches and investors fear losses as the funding scheme collapses, with receivers and creditors contesting assets.

Gould slander suit reveals bill of particulars

Helen Miller Gould testified in supreme court that Elizabeth Gauley of 491 Nineteenth street Brooklyn sues for 20000 dollars over alleged slander. Gauley, once Miss Goulds maid, claims Gould charged her with improper character in 1895 and 1896.

Weenington Post New York Helen Miller Gould Supreme Court Today Elizabeth Gauley Nineteenth Street Brooklyn Miss Gould

Warrant for P J Kierani in Pittsburg and church loan dispute

Warrant issued for P J Kierani of the Fidelity Founding Company for larceny and false pretenses. A Roman Catholic institution alleges losses between 8000 and 10000 tied to Kierani's loans, with claims of duplicated and fraudulent notes. Authorities expect arrest in New York or Washington.

Mfe Kieran Pittsburg P. J. Kierani Fidelity Founding Company New York Washington Kileran

Carrie Nation forced from Dundee pubs in protest crusade

Carrie Nation, leading temperance activist, was ejected from two Dundee public houses in Scotland. She pressed on, prompting a cleric encounter over a cigarette as she denounced tea drinking. police declined prosecution, and she planned to press toward Edinburgh the next day.

Washington Nat London Der All Nations Carrie Dundee Scotland Publc Edinburgh

Armament Opposition Marks Final Church Council Session

The first federal council of the Churches of Christ in America adjourned in Philadelphia and will meet again in December 1912 at a location to be chosen. Strong resolutions urged obligatory arbitration, condemned naval arms buildup, and criticized divorce. The council also urged schools to allot more time for religious instruction at home and church.

Philadelphia Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Henry Wade Rogers Yalo United States

Walker Enlists in Navy After 100 Mile Trek

William Burke of New Bedford walked nearly 100 miles to enlist. He left New Bedford and traveled to Providence about 40 miles, then tramped all night to Boston where he took the oath of allegiance and was enrolled in the navy at daybreak. He endured cold and hunger during the journey.

Washington Post Boston Mass William Burke New Bedford Navy Providence Burke

Rich Man's Wife Held in Department Store Theft Case

Mrs Louis J Schloss wife of a Broadway clothing firm head was arrested in a city department store on charges of taking numerous small items valued at 1698. She confessed after detectives followed her for an hour and offered to pay double. Her husband, absent from court, said it was a mistake and she was ill.

Washington Post New York Louis J Schloss Marseilles Schloss Brothers Broadway Baltimore Sith Avenue Schloss Daniel D Blumenthal Blumenthal Walsh Belore leCauley

Riots Fire as Fanatics and Police Clash in Kansas City

A deadly riot in Kansas City near City Hall left Policeman A. G. Dalbow dead and Lola Pratt, 13, badly wounded after a mob led by John Sharp and the “Adam God” follower attacked officers. The shooter’s cartridge failed. violence spread across Fifth and Main as reinforcements joined. A woman and five children fled to a riverhouseboat, she later tried to escape by rowboat and Lola Pratt was fatally shot. The incident drew responders and heightened fears in a crowded district.

Anhoffer Adam God Kansas City A. G. Dalbow Lola Pratt John Sharp Adair God Michael Mullane Patrick Clark Harry Stege George M Holt Holt Juvenvus Court Sharp Louis Pratt Hig Magn Slo Hag Hott Piftuecekadt Agar God Hial Pumstance O O Dalbow Harry HB Stege Pratt Missouri River

Bryce Lauds South Prediction as Great Future

Clarence H. Poe and Willam J. Olver urged education and labor development to advance industry. James Bryce, the British ambassador, attended as spectator at the Southern Commercial Congress and spoke of the South's progress since his last visit, noting increased activity, agriculture, and educational aims.

Clarence H. Poe Willam J. Olver South James Bryce Southern Commercial Congress Southland Bryce Congress Mr Brive

Fought Interstate Duel and Southern Prosperity Talk

A fragmented report of a Southern conference with Judge George Hillyer and speakers William J. Oliver Clarence H Poe and J A Bonsteel. It extols Southern agricultural potential, predicts farm value growth, and urges action to develop cement and stone industries amid transportation debates and regional pride.

George Hillyer Georgia State Railroad Commission Lwho Willam J. Oliver Knoxville Spenn Clarence H Poe Progressive Farmer Raleigh , C J A Bonsteel United States Bongteet Bureau of Soils

Mystery in a St Louis death shocks high society

Francis D Hirschberg a Roman Catholic Church figure and Louisana Purchase Exposition director was shot dead at his home in St Louis The police note no intruder signs and suspect either murder or self harm The case links to a string of past tragedies among St Louis World’s Fair directors and prominent families.

St Lews Francis D Hirschberg Glennon Mra Hirschberg Hirschberg St Lon's Corwin H Spencer

Sharp Used to Be an Elijah in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City dispatch describes James Sharp, leading a group of religious agitators calling themselves Yimeahf Mijah II, as they were arrested and released with orders to leave the territory. The group fled to Caldrade then traveled toward the Pacific coast and Canada, with Sharp adopting a meek stance amid local crackdowns.

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Coghlan Where Remains To Be Brought For Funeral

Rear Admiral Joseph B Coghlan's body was taken from New Rochelle New York to New York City for funeral services to be held tomorrow The casket lay in state a wreath and the admiral's sword and hat rested on the flag draped casket at the home of Charles Chamberlain in New Rochelle where many floral tributes were delivered and callers paid their respects

New Rochelle N. Y New York Joseph B. Coghlan Federal Express Washington Charles Chamberlain Admiral 5 Cavite

KILES SHILDREN RUNS AMUCK IN WAKEFIELD MASS

In Wakefield Massachusetts Hiram L Badger suddenly went insane and shot at several people in the street and fired into store fronts injuring a grocer’s clerk, Frederick Wheeler. He was chased by a crowd and captured. Badger’s madness reportedly stemmed from jealousy. His two daughters Florence 15 and Catherine 13 were attacked. Mira Badger was away at the time.

Wakefield Mass Hiram L Badger Florence Catherine Secral Frederick Wheeler Badger Mira Badger

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