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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
1
Report states Zelaya ordered troops to Honduras while an American warship sails to the region to assess President Davila’s regime. Honduran dissenters receive support from Salvadorean units in a bid to topple the government. Covert activity and coast patrols are noted near Bluefields as observers track the unfolding crisis.
Former West Point classmate May Clark, the complainant, charges to be heard in Cuba and sent to Mr Roosevelt direct for action. The article notes financial entayements, Washington, and a January timeline involving Francis P Fremont and Gen John Liemont. It references May Fremont and a classmate, with political overtones and pressures on President Roosevelt this week.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a policeman death by his own act amid references to belief of persecution. The legible parts mention hardship and a call to follow or act, but details such as names or events are obscured. The content is unclear and reads as torn notes from a historical page.
Fragmented OCR text describes military court actions, punishments, and possible sen tences involving Tremont and others. It references Fremont, War Department, Senate, and various disciplinary measures, including suspension and confinement. The text is garbled but centers on a formal findings and penalties within a military or governmental context.
Reports from Peking detail British American German and Japanese diplomats meeting to present a united view on Yuan Shi Kai's dismissal. They consider the action a challenge to peace in China with tensions rising as Liang Tun Yen is promoted to the foreign board.
Night riders in Thomasville Georgia abducted E B Akridge as he walked home. They bound him to a tree, mutilated him and slashed his throat from ear to ear. He survived with wounds and is expected to recover. Akridge, a local planter, names no suspects.
The Washington Post reports Samuel Otmn was found dead beside his daughter's grave in the cemetery after wandering away from home last night. He had wandered in a thin coat and froze to death. The incident occurred in Mount Troly N Jo on January 3.
A distressed report from Americus Georgia describes a fatal shooting linked to a domestic dispute. Details are unclear due to garbled text but mention of a postmaster, an apparent murder accusation, and an investigation with witnesses and an attorney involved.
A New York night celebrates Mendel Diamondstein dancing at 106 as Aston Boas marks his sixtieth wedding anniversary at the Home of the Daughters of Jacob. In attendance were elderly residents, a youthful guest, and toasts by Mendel to Aaron and Retta Haas in schnapps.
Easton Poland Dr and Mrs Haw Carhart of Blairstown NJ were struck by a milk train at a crossing near the town at noon today. Mrs Cirhart died. her husband was fatally injured. Mr Carhart is a prominent Democrat and was recently elected Warren County collector. Grand Opera Eyrie Theater Baltimore Monday January 4 hosts a special coach from Mount Royal opposite the theater at 11:23 pm for Washington. The Washington-Baltimore Evershauon How service is promoted for patrons attending.
Miss Ruby Green daughter of farmer Mr Green near Newbung died yesterday afternoon from hydrophobia. An unusual chain of events followed a mad dog that bit a horse owned by Mr Green. the horse later attacked others and was shot. Miss Green had a small wrist abrasion and may have contracted the disease while around the horse.
Special to The Washington Post from Monterey Mexico dated January 8 reports the Mexican Packing Company will immediately begin constructing a large packing plant in Monterey. The article notes recent plant additions elsewhere in Mexico and that American packing house products are being driven out of the market.
Florence Oakes, visiting her mother Mrs George M Webb in Pawtucket, narrowly escaped death New Years Eve after a poisoned candy box was delivered to the home by a young man. A white spot on a chocolate led Mrs Webb to stop her daughter from eating. The attacker fled as authorities investigated the attempted poisoning.
Lascanio, a student from Ecuador sent to the United States for education, faced Yorkville police court on a larceny charge of 356 from widow Dolores H Descrich. He claimed repayment and cited a declined marriage proposal as motive. His father’s wealth and tie to agriculture were noted. he was held for $100 bond for examination Tuesday.
The Washington Post reports at Trenton station on the Philadelphia and Reading line a locomotive rammed through the wall into the ladies waiting room. Fireman Howard Heid remained trapped for about thirty minutes but escaped unharmed. Engineer Philip Slifer was injured and may die. No other passengers were hurt though the station and wreck were severe.
Pittsburg widow, penniless after the Enterpriss National Bank closure, announces plans to go on the stage. A minor court case revealed her last fortune vanished, with uncertain redress as Pf or Clark Fishier allegedly benefited from the estate.
The Washington rumor mill names Meyer, then Postmaster General, as a possible Secretary of the Treasury or Navy in Taft's cabinet. Senator Lodge suggested the pick, with Meyer described as Tafts close friend. Taft attended church and visited friends as Washington chatter swirled around cabinet plans and politics.
Nicola Gigliotti, a Reggio native now in Breda, prepares to aid southern Italy after receiving a prophetic postcard from Cardinal Portanova. The message spoke of impending ruin in Reggio and a last wish to help the unfortunates, which Gigliotti now acts on with seven assistants. The card, dated 1907, reached him in 1907 and the cardinal, once Naples faculty, reportedly died four months ago as Reggio lies in ruins.
Delegates representing 11,000 church members pledge to live as Jesus would during a two week obedience period. Rev WB Wallace from East End Baptist delivers simple rules for honest business conduct, joyful living, and service as he urges the gathering at Cleveland Ohio.
Naples dispatch describes Messina as a heap of ruins and a city of the dead with rescue work largely abandoned. Authorities ban entry while quick lime covers the site. trains rerouted to Pittsburgh Chicago Buffalo and New York connections shift daily from Union Station.
Reports say Sperry's fleet will pass the Suez Canal quickly with right of way arrangements. Egypt authorities regret American ships cannot delay for entertainment and will proceed to Messina if ordered. Supplies for quake victims prepared aboard Culgoa and Yankton with hospitals aboard.
New York and San Francisco lead fundraising as Carnegie contributes $10,000 and Red Cross totals near $400 in a day. Catholic churches in New York collect, and many communities across the nation pledge funds and plan benefit events to aid Italian earthquake victims. Nationwide totals approach substantial figures with regional drives in Colorado, Chicago, Pittsburg, and Kansas City.
I Griscom chairs an American relief plan sending nurses and supplies funded by American money. Rome applauds the sovereign as raids, looters battle Russians. 600 arrested for pillaging while churches fall and cries of distress spread from Messina to Reggio. The American Red Cross authorizes funds and a relief steamer is prepared to aid Calabrian quake victims.
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