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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
32
A Copenhagen University rector calls charges against Dr Fred Cook fiction while the debate over Cook's Arctic observations continues. Walter Lonsdale and Captain Loose dispute Cook's methods and the Copenhagen records, with Wack delaying public statements as to his client’s status.
The afternoon report claims Arctic explorer Dr Frederick Cook is immured at Friends Asylum in Frankford. Superintendent Dr Chase refused to deny the claim, while other reports place Cook at a Bangor area sanitarium or seen with Mrs Cook on Flatbush Avenue.
Constantinople reports discuss a Turko Greek alliance as Ahmed Riza Bey, leader of the Young Turk party and head of the Turkish parliament, urges the Greek minister for a treaty during the Turkish commission's Greece visit to settle Crete. He argues Turkey has dropped plans to spend 390.9 million on the navy and says joint Greek and Turkish fleets with the army could safeguard Macedonia rights.
A motion picture depicting the assassination of Prince Ito is to be shown in a trial in Victoria British Columbia. The film, prepared aboard the steamer Kaga Maru, includes a staged scene of the event and a Russian photographer’s images of Ito meeting Kokovostoft.
Jessamy Harte, daughter of Harte, sues Henry J. Steele for divorce in Yonkers court. She testifies that Steele deserted her in Portland, Maine, after their eight year marriage begun in Denver when she was under 15. An actress aided her with a benefit to avoid starvation.
A Rembrandt valued at 415,000 and purported to be signed for Pierpont Morgan was brought to New York aboard the Majestic to settle a voyage payment. An art dealer charged 126 dollars for Baltimore and return, tying the piece to a suspicious transaction involving J P Morgan and Pierpont Moreau.
New York State Bar Association honored the late Rufus W. Peckham of the U S Supreme Court. Gov Hughes and many officials attended. Eulogies were given by E B Root J W Wallace J Olmsted Gray and others. Resolutions by Hornblower Choate Parker Stetson and Malburn were adopted and will be sent to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court in Washington.
Berlin dispatch reports two bombs discovered aboard the Russian imperial yacht Standart. Authorities say arrests linked to an alleged plot to blow up the vessel have been made at Kiev and Sevastopol, with investigations continuing.
Radford Virginia residents report a dubious real estate scheme tied to the Montgomery Female College in Christiansburg. A New York party offered $1200 to take charge of the property and revealed hidden cash totaling $7000 during negotiations. Virginia Wardlaw and Aunt Virginia Warsaw are central figures amid a missing mother and rumors of family involvement.
Buenos Aires reports Carter Rodriguez Larretta former foreign minister declines to act as arbitrator in the United States versus Venezuela dispute. He thanks Venezuela for the honor but cites personal reasons preventing participation.
President Taft will not seek amendments to the Sherman antitrust law this session until key cases, including American Tobacco and the Standard Oil matters, reach final court action. A broader reform plan, including rate law changes and potential federal chartering of companies, may follow once cases conclude.
J F Serqueira, a purported Nicaraguan legation attache and cousin of consul Lus Surquelia, was arrested in Washington for nonpayment of a cab fare. Police report he claimed diplomatic immunity but could not pay the four dollar ride and had only a five cent piece to show. He spent the night in custody at the First precinct station and was to appear in court next morning.
New Orleans reports no current plan to overthrow President Davila of Honduras says Dr Fausto Davila cousin of the president who arrived from Central America. The country is ripe for change but martial law will be used to suppress foes as Davila takes steps to consolidate power. The Jony sale at Sloan's, 10 G Street, is listed with catalog and hours.
Testimony in Mineola Long Island court details telegraph messages and alimony fight. Mrs Brokaw describes jealousy and a France honeymoon, with a $10,000 tolls bill and a dramatic hotel scene. She cites threats, separations, and travel woes as the couple's conflict unfolds.
The testimony hinted that Mrs Brokaw sent messages to Bunny Wells and that Wells would play a role in the case to a degree. The exact identity of Bunny Wells was not disclosed, but he is inferred to be a society figure and friend of Mrs Brokaw. The case will be continued tomorrow.
The estate of Al Adams known as the policy king loses about 90002 after Vice Chancellor Garagon rules claims against a defunct broker are not valid as incurred in bucketshop operations. The court sustains the firm’s receiver and rejects claims totaling around 420,000.
New Haven Conn Dec By the will of Charles A Farnam Jr filed in probate court an estate valued at 500000 is left to Yale University for buildings for the Sheffield Scientific School The widow Ruth Stanley Farnam will have the use of the property.
Fear grips Holmes county as Quear B Boley, a murder suspect from Massillon State Hospital, eludes a pursuing posse after murdering Sheri Jacob Bell at Big Prairie. Farmers reinforce defences, doors barred, and a statewide manhunt continues with sightings near Holmesville and Paint Valley.
Springfield December 9 Mrs Alma Dodson a social leader and the county’s only woman lawyer arranged a farewell card party and reception after learning she would undergo a likely fatal operation She cheerful hostess ensured debts would be paid after death Then she selected funeral attire and was operated on the next day, dying soon after The funeral was attended by Springfield Bar Association members.
London notes from Great Britain Russia France and Italy reiter the aim to preserve Crete's status quo and the Sultan of Turkey's rights. The reply to Turkey's request for a definite settlement is described as inopportune for negotiation, with the protecting powers maintaining their position.
Paris December 9 Maurice Farman brother of Merry Farman claimed a record cross country flight in a self built biplane. He ascended near Versailles and flew to Chartres about 44 miles in fifty minutes at an average height of 259 feet.
Forty pupils at Bea Pines boarding school were forced from their dormitories when a fire destroyed the school and its annexes during a birthday party. Shelter was found in private homes as fire crews battled the blaze.
Federal inspectors report 23 cows slaughtered at Benning abattoir with tuberculosis and up to 900 animals may be killed district wide. Dairymen shift from defiant stance to cooperation as Dr Hickman and Dr Woodward urge rapid eradication of milkborne infection. Representative Carn plans a bill introducing stricter measures in Congress with gov’t officials predicting Washington to set a national example.
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