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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
Georgia’s bridge hull damaged badly as two battleships crash amid high seas. Reports from Admiral Wid Wyn and Navy Department indicate inquiry into responsibility with officers summoned. One sinking vessel details and casualties emerge as investigation unfolds.
The Rev Dr David Hughes father of Gov Hughes suffered a slight stroke while serving temporarily at a New Jersey pulpit. He was reported to have worsened after a reverent attack Wednesday night and remained under care at the executive mansion where he and Mrs Hughes have been staying for some time. Local trains and schedules are referenced in the OCR text.
ChicagoDer v-wmrin Demarest, holder of the 18% bal line board championship, will travel to New York Sunday to finalize tour arrangements with Cline and Cutler. The trio opens a week in Brooklyn December 15 and may play the champion ship match in Orcestra Hall on February 1, 2, and 8 before San Francisco engagement.
Commander Robert E. Peary and David Jayne addressed the eighteenth annual New York Alumni dinner of the University of Rudieater at the Watel Astor. Peary, a former university president, spoke briefly about his polar expedition.
50 missing after the burning of the steamers Clarion and Marquette and Bessemer No 2 on Lake Erie. Captain Thomas Bell and twelve sailors of the Clarion are reported drowned after a 38 hour search near Cleveland. Crew of 31 on the Marquette and Bessemer feared lost with the vessel, as tugs search the lake and no trace is found.
A sugar trial opened in the United States circuit court with Henry F Cochrane arguing the defense. He contended 99000 tons of sugar move yearly on Williamsburg decks and that no men could oversee such activity. He criticized weighers as unskilled and careless and claimed city weighers were underpaid per quantity weighed. Oliver Spitzer, Williamsburg dock superintendent and defendant, testified he supervised unloading and weighing and could set worker wages. He said no superior interference occurred.
Balfour leader of the opposition charges the government with attempting to create a virtual one chamber legislature in the push for home rule. He outlines that finances should pass to the Commons and preserves control, citing the equal taxation principle of the American Constitution.
London speech by Prime Minister Asquith centers on Irish policy and imperial authority. He vows a one way path to full self government for Ireland while protecting the sovereign power of the imperial parliament. The crowd including suffragettes and supporters heard calls for votes for women and reform across education licensing and Welsh and Scottish bills.
A severe quake in Guam caused significant damage, notably wrecking the Women and Children’s Hospital with no casualties reported. Dispatches indicate the hospital is untenable and will require about 6000 dollars to repair, while Guam’s native population of around 10 000 relies on local facilities as the navy reports. Also referenced are meteorograph readings and related shock details from St Ignatius College.
News from Bluefields Nicaragua describes Zelaya and Estrada forces facing each other near Rama. Gen Vasquez leads government troops while Estrada commands insurgents. Ammunition shortages delayed attacks. The Des Moines cruiser Des Moines arrived, stirring excitement and signaling U.S. interest as talks continue between envoys and generals.
The American Ice Company was found guilty in a state supreme court trial of restricting competition and attempting a monopoly on ice sales. The jury needed 1 hour 40 minutes to reach verdict, with the court then imposing the maximum $5,000 fine under anti monopoly law.
Federal investigators in New York started a probe into breakfast cereal price inflation amid alleged wholesalers and manufacturers collusion. United States Attorney Baker pledged to uncover if price controls exist locally and enforce action, with contracts banning lower consumer prices cited as evidence of restraint.
The Liberal premier Mr Asquith defends the budget and argues for a constitutional settlement limiting the House of Lords to a second chamber role. He seeks authority from the electorate to enshrine in law that Lords cannot meddle with national finance. The party rejects abolition of Lords and pledges no single-chamber government.
Anabel Zelaya son of President Zelaya of Nicaragua and a Columbia University graduate faces a defamation action seeking damages from Miss Elizabeth Hero. Hero alleges Zelaya courted her, engaged, and then broke off after a protest by his father labeling the match an ill advised union.
A sensational report describes a double tragedy with Dr Wood killed by Gabriel Jacobs after reading gunfire accounts in papers. Dr Groff of Oakland, unhappy marriage, shot his wife then killed himself following a quarrel over money and a recent will.
St Louis reports the national stock yards paid 249.20 per hundred pounds for select hogs, setting a new peak in the Louisville market. The record price surpasses all prior hog sales in the pen market since 1890s, highlighting strong demand and high values for Kentucky hogs at Rouden stock yards today.
Massive buying orders from around the world push New York cotton prices toward the 16 cent mark after government crop estimates hint at large supply shortfalls. Traders cite high volume in May and July options, with sensational price swings as bulls dominate the session.
Paris news reports Count Bow de Castellane wins a point in a custody dispute with Princess de Sagan. The princess agrees to appoint a tutor for their youngest son Jay acceptable to the plaintiff. The count seeks escort rights to and from school, arguing it violates his custody. A decision is expected within a week.
Chicago pupils at Graham School undergo cold air therapy under Principal Watt to relieve catarrh and swollen glands. Reports from Berlin note count Zeppelin’s airship project linked to cures. students reportedly improve and gain strength as they rest at home and school, with some visiting a hospital for further care.
The Washington Post reports a large crowd is expected at Potomac Park for a horse show and speed events. President Taft is to attend with a society following, as 16 silver plaques and 17 additional prizes are to be distributed for 16 events, including races and jumping. The event, organized with the Riders Association, aims to boost local interest in Washington merchants and the park’s redevelopment.
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