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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1908

Page

12

Secret Secretary-inspected Carnegie nutrition trials reported

Secretary of State Huot inspected the Carnegie nutrition laboratory where experiments on humans measure energy from beef, omelets, and soup. The tests, conducted over months, aim to reduce incurable diseases by monitoring pulse, respiration, temperature, and energy use in special chamber setups.

Secretary of State Carnegie Raslington Tarnegie Nutrition Laboratory Beneaut Alan Tssolsa koreWy Fos Letras Werstrand- Corres Fem

Blood Sampling Inside Sealed Chamber Experiment

Prof Benedict conducts air and blood sampling experiments inside a sealed chamber. A rubber tube delivers blood into a thimble device. subjects, often wearing union suits, provide samples while air flow and environmental factors are measured. Many volunteers from varied occupations participate in the study.

Benedict

Pistol Test For Hains Highlights Defense Strategy

The Washington Post reports a pistol test in the Hains trial aimed at challenging prosecution witnesses. Capt Peter C Hains risked the crowd control during the Annis killing, with a 13-8 second shot-time claim. the result could discredit some prosecution testimonies.

Peter C. Hains Anns Claudia Speciatu Washington Post New York Peter C. Hanna Wmam E Annis Schuetzen Park Eugene NJ. Young Mir Yung Maje

Thompson Seeks Knoxs Seat in Pennsylvania Bid

Josiah V Thompson coal and coke magnate, reputed fortune near 6000000, enters race to succeed United States Senator Philander Knox. He met with political allies on Saturday and dispatched about 100 letters to potential voters.

Washington Post Tmontown Josiah V .Thompson Coal and Coke King United States Philander Knox Thompson

Bill to bar underqualified doctors as ambulance surgeons

Coroner Harburger urged a New York legislature to pass a law banning hospital doctors with less than six months’ experience from serving as ambulance surgeons. He cited numerous misdiagnoses leading to preventable deaths and said many cases involve alcohol excuses masking serious injuries like skull fractures.

Washington Port New York Harburger

New York's Biggest Bridge Erected by Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a daring three mile bridge from Port Morris to Queens County Long Island. The steel arch will span Hall Gate ship channel with a 1 000 foot clear span. Crown 300 feet above water floor 140 feet, allowing large steamers to pass beneath. Four tracks total two passenger two freight with heavy loads per track. Load details include locomotives and uniform foot traffic.

Pennsylvania Railroad New York Port Morria Queens County Long Island Hall Gate Ship Channel

Code of Laws for Hague Tribunal Stirs Proposals

London dispatch reports delegates at the Hague conference laying out a bulky draft of rules for a future international court. The United States Great Britain and Japan align on most points but Britain demands the right to search neutral ships in convoy under existing law. The American British and Japanese views cover capture exceptions contraband hospital ships and convoy procedures with emphasis on humanitarian limits and naval warfare constraints.

United States Britain Japan England London Great Britain Germany Bone Fide United States of America High Seas

Blockade and prize law views battle in British Japanese talks

The article surveys British and Japanese positions on naval blockades, prize court proceedings, and the right to search neutral ships under convoy. It discusses how Britain treats seized merchant ships, the fate of neutral vessels, and contrasts with Japan on convoy searches, then shifts to U S political maneuvers with Taft Burton Foraker and Indiana Kentucky Senate races and candidate pledges.

Recesa Cdrmo Britain Great Britain High Seas Japan

Contests for Senate as 31 seats expire next March

The race for Senate seats tightens with 31 terms ending, three states Ohio Pennsylvania Connecticut and Indiana in focus. Republican incumbents in several states face reelection while key vacancies in Pennsylvania and shifts in New York and Oregon attract attention amid pledged support and primary outcomes.

Entina Pennsylvania Knox Taft Mt Knox Ohio Foraker Connecticut Brandeges Root New York Platt Georgie Gore Oklahoma Japneton Alabama McEnery Louialans Newlands Nevada Overman North Carolina Smeith Maryland Stone Missouri Benator Ankeny Washington Wesley L. Jones Hansbroyga North Dakota M. W. Johnson Petersburg Kittredge South Dakota Coe I. Crawfolk Long Kansas Joseph Ly. Bristow Sa- Pna Fulton Oregon Gov Chamberlain Senate Gary South Carolina E. D. Smith Florence Spi Milton Florida Duncan A. .Fletcher Jacksonville Kentucky W. O Bradley McCreary Teller Colorado Charles J. Hughes Denver Hughes Indiana Charles P. Taft Wr. Taft Fara. Cincinnat Sloan Guat

Antiforeign unrest in Canton prompts British naval move

Reports from Hongkong describe an antiforeign movement in Canton sparked by the death of a coolie on the steamer Falshan allegedly caused by a Portuguese watchman. The warning threat grows so severe that the British torpedo boat destroyer Hart is sent to Canton. British ships Moor Head and Canton recalled from Wuchow as Chinese vessels and passengers are scrutinized. native papers keep up the agitation.

Hongkong Canton Falshan Hart Hag Head Wuchow

Leiter's Mines Blaze Spreads At Zeigler

The Zeigler coal mine fire worsened over 48 hours with flames near control failure. Millionaire Joseph Lester arrived by special train to direct firefighting efforts as extensive damage continued.

Zeigler Doggueth Joseph Lestes Lester

Wanamaker’s Cash Theft Arraignment Shocks City

Minnie Hergog a one year old girl living at 66 South Street was arraigned in Jefferson Market court on a charge of stealing 322.55 from John Wanamaker. She had been employed as an assistant cashier and allegedly turned in less than her vouchers. Auditors were behind in Christmas rush causing delays in detecting shortages. Magistrate Barlow set bail at 1500 dollars for examination next Tuesday.

Apedal Washington Post New York Minnie Hergog South Street Jefferson Market Court John Wanamaker Wanamaker Barlow

Simon Takes the Oath Promises Stable Hayti Regime

Gen Antoine Simon was sworn in as Hayti’s president at the palace in Port au Prince in the morning ceremony attended by foreign diplomats and naval officers from American and Italian ships. The new leader pledged focus on agriculture and economy while officials and the French minister voiced support for cordial international relations.

Port Au Prince Port-au-Prince Antoine Simon Hayti Paulin Gen. Simon Hippolyte Interior Simon M Carteron Foraigh M.claude Foreig Affairs Wiiant Egoart

Taft Plans Panama Start from Charleston Harbor

Augusta dispatch reports President-elect Taft facing Navy advice to depart from Norfolk for the Panama trip due to harbor depth. Charleston claims 30 feet over the bar but ships draw 2 feet, prompting debate on whether to sail from Charleston or Hampton Roads. Taft says his plan remains to give Charleston a chance and will decide after department input.

Washington Augusta Taft Panama Charleston Navy Department Norfolk North Carolina Montana Hampton Roads Knox Taft Brothers S C Har Northravaling George J. Swan Assocaaion Charleston Bar Texas Navy Yard

Gabes Demolish Island with Rising Cape Bay Northward

Dec 20 report on a heavy east wind sweeping Cape Bay shores. Sea waves roll inland at Billingsgate, washing away a hundred acre island down to 12 acres of dunes. Billingsgate Lighthouse risks undermining as tide and surf advance.

Cape ‘Bay Billingsg Billingsgate

Prominent Cinserts Arrested After Lowell Cock Fight Raid

A dramatic raid in Dracut and Lowell nets 42 men detained as authorities pursue a cock fighting ring amid crowded streets. Police escort prisoners through Lowell while reporters note many detainees are well known. others from nearby towns flee during the chaos.

Cinserts Lowell Mess Mass Dracut Woburn Lawrence Nashua Heverhill

Broker’s Auto Fatality Stuns Queensborough Street

New York December 2 Robert C Watson a stock broker was arrested after his car struck and fatally injured pedestrian M G McGuire a stationary engineer on a Queensborough boulevard McGuire died en route to hospital from injuries sustained in the collision.

New York Robert C. Watson Queensborough M. G. McGuire

Stimson for Cabinet Report Causes Surprise

Taft considered H L Stimson for Attorney General as a cabinet pick, sparked by Wickersham ties to Taft’s brother and Roosevelt era trust litigations. Reports say Wickersham’s affiliations and family links led to his rejection, clearing the way for Stimson known for prosecuting major government cases and DOJ experience.

H L Stimson United States New York Taft Stimson Stumaon George W., Wickershwan Frank Kellogé Roosevelt Administration Wickersham Charles P Taft Foraher Department of Justice Joseph Pulitzer

Rival sues for Pearl Clark sparks fatal blow at mill

Ernest E. Wilson, a young saw mill man from Nurney Siding, lies comatose at Lakeview Sanitarium after being struck by Fairies F. Brinkley, his rival for Pearl Clark. Doctors removed a skull fragment after Brinkley felled Wilson with a stout stick during a drive to the mill.

Washington Post Suffolk Ernest E. Wilson Fairies F. Brinkley Harrell,Hart and Rawles

Castellane children face court test for school placement

In Paris Count Bont de Castellane seeks transfer of his three children from Princess de Sagan to the Marquise de Castellano. Judges questioned the youngsters to judge their fitness for school life and determine whether they should be placed in a high school or kept as partial boarders. The court considered whether the children are physically and mentally suited for school life.

Paris Count Bont de Castellane Princess de Sagan Marquledide Castellano

Eugene F Loud dies in California after family losses

Eugene F Loud of San Francisco died last night in Eugene, Oregon, at the home of his son-in-law Captain J J Callandine after months of ill health. The death followed the recent loss of his daughter and another family member. The obituary notes his service in Congress.

San Franceco Cal Eugene F. Loud J. J. Callandine Log Congress

Castro Uses Venezuelan Power for World Arms Deals

Berlin dispatch reports Castro ordered Mauser rifles from Loew, seeks two battleships and four cruisers via German builders, offering half cash and balance on delivery. He also seeks government permission to reorganize his army and establish a navy, with Germany possibly gaining influence in Venezuela. President Castro has entered hospital with his wife and suite following the reports.

Washington London Berlin The Standard Castro Loew Company Temalning Castro Atill Kruppe Snl Dr Israel's Hospital

Death of Maj Orlando Smith Shocks American Press Group

Maj Orlando Smith, president and general manager of the American Press Association since 1882, died tonight in Dobbs Ferry after a cancer operation. A founder and prominent figure in American journalism for 40 years, he authored The Short View of Great Queens and other works. Survived by a widow and children, with Courtland Smith as vice president. Also reported: Ex-Gov Philip Fleming of Florida died in Jacksonville. a Confederate Army veteran, later a noted lawyer and politician.

New York Jay Jay Smith American Press Assocision Dobbs Ferry Smith Maj Smith American Press Association Terre Heule Courtland Smith Te American Press Association Jacksonville Philip Fleming Firras Fleming Florida

Harnahan of Maine Battle Vet Buried With Honors

Private William Hanrahan, survivor of the Maine and Boxer War veteran, died recently in Newark. His remains, lacking relatives, were to be sent to Potter's Field before Spanish War veterans claimed the body and had it buried at Main Hope Cemetery Boston Roxbury native Hanrahan. Police report a separate Dec 2 shooting in Norfolk where Officer White was stabbed during an encounter with Willie Spruill of Edenton North Carolina. Spruill identified as the shooter and White survived.

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