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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
17
Shoppers faced steep costs for turkey up to 40 cents a pound and butter 60 cents, eggs 48 cents a dozen, with overall staples soaring. Markets crowded as households sought affordable options, many trading down from turkey to leaner cuts and cheaper treats while butter, eggs, and produce climbed across the board.
Fonlon and Bee report the 21 vessel Steamer Rostrever reached Holy Vi. Wales at 2 o'clock this morning after a fog delay. The captain also aided a distressed schooner during the storm, helping 19 aboard.
Report from a matinee where Ea Daniels escaped a fall by leaping to his horse, amid calls to relax Drivers' and Riders' Association sulky use rules. Readers note dangers on sharp track turns with buggy gear, as Daniels pledges future sulky riding, while others seek faster times and a possible rematch.
Melvin W. Sheppard, top American middle distance runner, and William J. Hayes of St Gregory's Catholic Club were indefinitely suspended by the Military Athletic League of Pennsylvania after a board meeting. The action follows protests over their December 11 planned quarter mile centerpiece at the First Regiment Armory, part of a special card.
Milwaukee boxer Nelson says he is ready to close a match with Ad Wolgast for the American title after Wolgast posted a forfeit to bind the bout. The statement followed a Los Angeles dispatch claiming Wolgast was seeking a title opportunity.
Louis Levatte a frail 26 year old trader was charged with murder in New York Supreme Court. Prosecutors say her husband Bruno was shot outside a saloon, sister and brother deaths linked to a quake four days earlier, and she then killed Domenico Veragassi before surrendering. Four of her six siblings and one of her four children died in the months surrounding the case, with more deaths as trials proceeded. The DA indicated manslaughter could be considered and Levatte pleaded guilty, awaiting Bedford reform school transfer for possible release after three months.
St Louis police hold Annie Pavlinski a repeat offender known as the Daby shoplifter. The 12 year old has been arrested three times for theft, spent two weeks in the industrial school, escaped, and repeatedly runs away from home. Found asleep in a hallway scantily clad, she admitted pilfering money from relatives and stores, including 150 from her brother. She was sent to the industrial school after earlier robberies.
In Kangay City Missouri Miss Margeret Sullivan a longtime hotel servant who died recently left more than five thousand dollars in her trunk. The money is believed to go to Miss M Sullivan of Ogdensburg New York and Mrs C R Helhing of Grand Crossing Chilease sisters of the woman.
In Albany on December 23 the State Insurance department blamed inadequate rates for the National Provident Union failure. The Brooklyn fraternal owner owes beneficiaries 100000 and reports 14000 in assets with about 2500 members and certificates outstanding totaling over 43000000.
Ottawa reports Canada purchased from Britain the cruiser Rainbow the first ship of a planned navy training vessel expected to sail to the Pacific coast. It is a second-class twin screw ship with 278 officers and men and cost about 320000 dollars built and launched in 1891.
In Kampala on December 23 Kermit Roosevelt shoots a fine sitatunga while Col Roosevelt Naspot observes. A native Catholic Mission band performs The Star Spangled Banner in English and their own language during a reception for the Americanda at F A Knowles home. The expedition proceeds to Hylma this afternoon with side trips to hunt jeopardous game before rejoining the main party. Merchants present Roosevelt with ivory pieces and Cango curls.
Former Monroe Georgia sheriff B C Arnold testified before the court of Inquiry into the Brownsville affray. He dated remarks to Conyers about money for a confession, clarifying Brown’s lack of responsibility for that statement and denying any intended offer of payment.
Fire damaged the Absecon pumping station cutting water supply to Atlantic City. Fire engines fought the blaze and began repairs by afternoon. Heating plants in public schools were shut and classrooms cooled until water returned. Police urged extreme caution to prevent further fires.
Report notes skeleton masts on United States war ships are to be studied by a board of naval officers appointed by Secretary Meyer. The panel will review reports on the masts usefulness and recommend retention or removal and any related questions.
Chicago officials arrest two men alleged as foreign lottery agents. Samuel Freudenberg and Hermann Scompal faced U S District Attorney Edwin W Stme warrants. Gaskets, lists and ads for Royal Saxony and Hamburg lotteries seized. bonds set at 3000 dollars. arraigned before Commissioner Charles A Buell.
The Washington Post reports from Vienna that on December 2 the emperor appointed Ladislaue Luc as prime minister to negotiate with factions toward forming a new Hungarian cabinet. Former premier Welserle had already resigned earlier.
A 1968 San Francisco Bulletin report highlights a chronic Bright's Disease cure via Fulton’s Renal Compound. Z Lawton of 464 Fifth Ave, San Francisco, reportedly recovered after physicians declared the case incurable, with supportive taps and cane-walking improving to full recovery.
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The Washington Post presents a comprehensive overview of its role as a national newspaper. It highlights financial news market reports and guidance for farmers. It notes sections for merchants financiers and general readers with diverse reading matter.
The Washington Post features its illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers. Foreign news is carefully chosen and well illustrated. The Sunday Post is praised as superior to other Sunday papers and a welcome household visitor.
The Sunday Post sporting section is described as comprehensive and accurate. It covers outdoor and indoor events across climates with four pink pages each Sunday, detailing baseball results, racing, billiards, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and other sporting topics.
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