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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1909

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Sugar Case Jury Finds Defendants Guilty After Long Deliberation

After a two hour debate the jury finds the main defendant guilty on core counts in the sugar fraud case. Bail is posted for released prisoners while a new trial motion is anticipated. District Attorney Stimson vows to pursue higher ups as he portrays the verdict as a step toward wider accountability.

Stimson Fogo Geog Counel Jude Marfin Spitzer Judee Martin Roo Tene 1Stimson Marthy Martin Dir Ootave Casiner Bendersels Hendernagel Tao Coase Renin Hls Benderunger Guetta American Sugar Refining Company Guity Etoms Service Rendernage Bendernagel J Ige State Supreme Court Civil Suit Gerbracht Hitchcock Vanots Arbuckles The Havemeyer & Wider Wiliam Ho Theemplo Sugar Company Tears Sax Cliver Spitzer Willnmshing Hasemeyer & Lider Tefmery

Astor Estate Report Reveals Jewelry as Imitations

The New York surrogate reports Caroline Webster Astor's estate at 316128 including jewelry and appraised pieces valued at about 468 thousand for daughters and 18 thousand for a necklace. The King Leopold II saga dominates Belgium news with succession, wills, and baroness guardianship amid royal family tensions.

New York Carole Webster Caroline Webster Astor William Astor Cal John Jacob Astor Orme Wilson William Xf Cruikshanks

Leopold II Death Delights Belgium Court Mourns Rites

Reports describe funeral rites for Leopold II of Belgium. Mourning orders include six months for court and a year for Hoggeholn. Condolences arrive from Europe and abroad. Public viewed body in a stark mor tuary chamber as Prince Albert Thaw led with calm, dignified command.

Bruavels Cecil Kingdom of Belgium Leopold II Ehools Muuietpny Council Albert Jont Houves Senate Neverthelens I Fs Leopold I Hoggeholn Renson Davignon Edward Ira William Alfonad Francis Joseph Victor Eimmanuel Helene Presdéht Taft Fal- Neres France Pius X Leopold Orerpant Prince Albert

Death of King Leopold I Shocks French Circles

Paris reports the death of King Leopold I of Belgium. Once famed for saving Belfort for France in 1871 and advising governments across crises, he acted as a counselor to monarchs, kept his family relations strained, and remained fond of France despite later notorieties with Baroness Vaughan affecting his public life.

Baronets Vaughan Hailitt Louis Leopold Belgium Leopold I Paris France Belfort Germany Austria

Morgan & Co Buys Independent Ohio Indiana Telephones

J P Morgan & Co announces control of major Ohio and Indiana independent telephone companies. The deal covers 101,500 instruments and 4,000 miles of long distance lines across Ohio, Indiana and Michigan with Morgan operating the systems. Bell interests deny financial ties and no policy change is planned.

Puurchase Dino Indiana Toledo Ohio J P Morgan & Co Che Morgan & Co Clarence Brown United States Cuyahoga JP Morgan & Co Tam Bell Michigan Bravery

WY Kills His Grandmother In Holiday Tragedy

In Loura December 17 Harry Endaley aged 11 or 12 accidentally shot and killed his grandmother Mrs Josephine Payne while visiting relatives from Kentucky. Mrs Payne formerly of Kentucky was visiting Harrys parents during Christmas season when the accident occurred aboard a train service between Washington and Pittsburgh.

Kentucky St Loms Loura Harry Endaley Josephine Payne Payne James L. Payne Ken “Tucky Harrys

Longest coal train ever pulled by single engine

A Roanoke to Norfolk Virginian Tailroad train, described as the longest on record, carried 197 cars and 900 tons of coal. The mile long procession trailing the caboose included steel hoppers 44 feet long, valued at 715000, passing officials including H H Rogers Jr and President Broughton during a system tour.

Washington Post Roanoke Norfolk H H Rogers President Broughton The Virginian Railway

Count Boni de Castellane Loses Suit Over Tutor for Son

The court ruled against Count Boni de Castellane in the suit to compel Princess de Sagan to appoint a tutor for their youngest son Jay. The decision orders the defendant to bear court costs.

Paul Princess de Sagan Count Boni de Castellane

Marines Not Landed as Plans for Nicaragua Dictatorship Unfold

Wireless report from Bluefields Nicaragua states Marines were not landed and American forces would act only if American interests were at risk. Gen Estrada’s rebels press toward Roma while Madriz allies replace Granda and Leon governors. United States monitors Corto, Corinto, and Managua as Dr Madriz eyes military rule and Dr Inas poised to command Nicaragua’s army.

Dr Inas Mainz Bluefields Ncaragua Dee 17 Volon J H Shipley Dea Maines Gen Estrada United States Roma Estrada Vasquez Managua Nicaragua Dee Guy Alors Granda and Leon Julian Irias Madrig David Arellano Granada Taft Madriz Ins Ar Corto Henry Leonard Comito Caldera Inas Wourier Cormto Corinto Lmcen Saturn Juhan Inas Mader Madris Corinta Teonard United States Navyl

Crisis for Mexico Save Zelaya Standoff at Corinto

American warships block Corinto harbor to prevent Zelaya’s removal to Nicaragua. Mexican envoy Creel seeks asylum for Zelaya on the gunboat Guerrero while Washington warns any Mexican aid would be unfriendly. Buffalo carrying marines dispatched to Corinto amid Nicaragua tensions as Estrada forces gain ground.

Gp Harbor Guerrero Dictator Des Moines Moexico Senor Creel Mexico Mmts State Department United States Zelaya Nicaragua Knox Zalaya Corto America Gen Guerrero Cormia Harbor Yorktown General Guerrero Hela I Senor Rlay Estrads Estreta Creel Luis Anderson Costa Rica Cage Andergon Tet Anderaga Wuld Creek

Guerrero Not On Way to Corinto Says Foreign Office

Dispatch from Salina Cruz reports the Guerrero under orders to sail at once for Corinto but official sources contradict this, stating no orders have been received. Subsecretary Gamboa denies Knox declined Mexico’s cooperation and says Zelaya has not requested aid.

Mewes Guerrero Corinto Salina Cruz Informatfan Office of Foreign Relations Foreign Office Navy Department Fredrico Gamboa Associated Press Knox Mexico Nicaraguen Gamboa Zelaya

Princess Louise and royal family seek reconciliation after king's death

A 18 A dispatch from Bude reports Princess Louise voices grief over the king's death and hopes family dissensions end at the bier. Princess Jose left for Brussels after telegraphing to Prince Albert. Baroness Vaughar plans to go to Balincourt near Paris to be with the late king Leopold's children.

Kamy Bude Jose Brussels Prince Albert Vaughar Balincourt Leopold Paris

Copenhagen Rook Cook Report Speeds Up Polar Study

Speedy review of Dr Cooks polar records may finish soon and yield a report at tomorrow’s University of Copenhagen consistory meeting. Public sentiment, loyal to Coax Pacelleat Secsioe, views the early conclusion as a bad omen for ongoing rail and regional projects amid unclear garbled text.

Copenhagen Cooks Porth University of Copeohagen

One nation from five Central American republics proposed

Toledo December 37 John Basters director of the International Bureau of American Republics spoke to the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. He advocated a possible consolidation of five Central American states into a single republic, arguing its area would rival the eastern United States and include large potential foreign trade and a population over thirty million.

United States Mexico Toledo John Basters Sirector International Bureau of American Republics Toledo Chamber of Commerce Nicatagua Guatemala Salagar Hondwas Icatagua Corta Rcalm Washmetin Enhu Amelia Enrique Creel New York Pennsylas New Jersey Boston Savannah San Diego Seattle

Playgrounds Win Tawney Amendment In Samoa City Treasury

Burleson helps engineer the scheme as Foster faces opposition in a sudden, surprising turn. The amendment releases seventeen thousand dollars for Samoa City Treasury, with Burleson and allies pressing a rapid push while opponents capitulate in the final hours.

Tawney Samoa City Burleson

Washington Playground Association thanks supporters for 22 00 grant and opposition to 8000 for children’s playground

The Washington Playground Association expresses gratitude to Congress and the press for a near unanimous vote securing 22 00 from the House. It notes opposition to the appropriation committee’s 8000 for a children’s playground and hopes the Senate and conferees will remove the proviso requiring 17000 of 922 000 to come from Clinton funds, aided by the proposed official control of playgrounds. Arthur C Moser and James E West sign as vice president and secretary.

Washington Playground Association Congress House House of Representatives Clatrlet Senate Mousa Friends of the Playground Movement Arthur C Moser James E West

Winters crowns effort in District playground funding dispute

In Washington yesterday the House approved the full appropriation for playgrounds in the District of Columbia, despite opposition from Rep Burleson. An amended plan shifted the burden to the District, requiring it to pay the entire increase, while maintaining funds for Georgetown and Rosedale projects. The conflict centered on 1700 and 2600 level items, with Foster of Vermont defending the measure and Tawney presiding over the vote.

Winters House Tast Tawner Congress Yesmon Burleson District Ruby Committee Foster Fermant Appropriations Committee Tawney District of Columbia Fosser Mr Persons Smith Committee On the

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