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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
10
Fragmented report describes Zelaya ordering troops toward Honduras and an American warship sent to oppose President Davila. mentions Salvadoran support and Cuban or other foreign involvement as part of a broader attempted government overthrow.
Former West Point classmate May Clark, the complainant, has charges to be heard in Cuba and sent to Roosevelt for action. The case involves entitlements and expenditures tied to Washington, with Francis Fremont and Putnthact figures named. The report notes President Roosevelt’s expected review and a court event slated for this week at Bagac.
A police officer is reported to have taken his own life amid reports of perceived persecution. The unnamed officer’s death occurred after a period of alleged harassment as local authorities investigate the incident and its circumstances.
Obscure wartime style text describes a military court case involving Tremont and alleged punishments. It references Fremont and the War Department, with outcomes including suspensions and confinement durations. Names, dates, and places are embedded in garbled OCR.
Envoys discuss plans to avert war as Yuan Shi Kai is dismissed and Na Tung named grand councilor. Diplomats from Britain, the United States, Germany, and Japan meet to present notes while fearing disruption to foreign interests and peace in China.
In Thomasville Georgia last night masked night riders seized EBF Akridge as he rode home, bound him to a tree, and cut his throat from ear to ear. Sheriff Singletary found him in a bound, apparently dead state but he survived with non vital injuries. Akridge, a prominent planter, will not name the attackers who urged him to swear away a secret act.
A man identified as Samuel Otmn was found dead near his daughter's grave in the local cemetery after wandering away from home in cold weather. He had been missing overnight and died from exposure.
A man named G Roney shot himself in Americus Georgia amid a murder inquiry. Court and police prepare to question witnesses including servants as the case unfolds. The Morning Train to New York reports on the sequence of events and the legal actions expected, with the attorney general's office involved.
The 106 year old Mendel Diamondstein danced the Russian kogotsky in New York marking a rare feat at a supper for Aston Boas sixtieth wedding anniversary. The event at the Home of the Daughters of Jacob drew many residents and guests including aged inmates and a youth of 87 Proyishe Gusikov. Diamondstein toasted Aaron and Iretta Haas with schnapps.
Easton Poland-Dr and Mrs Haw Carhart of Blairstown New Jersey were struck by a milk train at a crossing at noon today. Mrs Cirhart died and her husband was fatally injured. Mr Carhart, a Democratic leader, had just been elected Warren County county collector. Grand Opera-Eyrie Theater Baltimore, Monday January 4, with special B&O coach service from Mount Royal to Washington at 11:23 PM to accommodate Washington patrons.
Miss Ruby Green of near Newburn dies after hydrophobia contracted in an unusual way. A mad dog bitten a horse owned by her farmer father Mr Green, the horse later went mad and was killed. Miss Green had a slight wrist abrasion and perhaps contracted infection around the horse.
Special to The Washington Post from Monterey Mexico dated January 8 reports the Mexican Packing Company will immediately begin a large packing plant in Monterey. The piece notes recent plant openings elsewhere in Mexico and claims American packing house products are being driven out of the market.
Florence Oakes narrowly escaped poisoning after a candy box sent to her mother Mrs George M Webb of Pawtucket contained arsenic. A young man delivered the package on New Years Eve and fled. Webb spotted a white spot on a chocolate and stopped her daughter from eating it.
Lascanio, an Ecuadorian student sent to the United States by his government for education, faced Yorkville police court on charges of larceny from widow Dolores H Descrich who claimed he took 356 dollars. He denied wrongdoing, attributing memory loss to a declined leap year proposal. He claimed vast family wealth and that marriage would offend his father. He was detained in 100 dollars bond for Tuesday examination.
The Washington Post reports Howard Heid clung to his post on a locomotive during a railway crash at Trenton station. He remained unhurt after half an hour wedged in a wallless area as the engine punched through a ladies waiting room. Engineer Philip Slifer jumped clear but suffered injuries possibly fatal. Passengers were shaken. station wrecked. the crash blamed on failed signals.
Pittsburg widow of Charles E. Davis seeks a stage career after the Enterpriss National Bank of Pittsburg failed leaving her penniless. A minor court case revealed the loss of her fortune and possible lack of redress as the state’s dynathecated assets moved under attorneys for the Huddleston estate to benefit themselves.
Washington rumors place George Meyer former Postmaster General as a possible Taft cabinet pick for secretary of the treasury or the navy. Senator Lodge suggested Meyer, a close Taft ally, and Lodge departed for Washington with the idea. Taft attends church and plans golf with the president elect. others travel to Birmingham to meet delegates.
Nicola Gigliotti a native of Reggio Calabria now in Breda prepares to aid southern Italy after receiving a postcard from Cardinal Portanova the late Archbishop of Reggio said to prophesy the citys ruin. Gigliotti and seven assistants plan to depart soon to help the destitute and have sent the card to Naples historical museum.
Delegates from church groups representing about 11,000 people pledge to imitate Jesus Christ for two weeks in social and business life. Rev Dr Wallace delivers rules for honest conduct, joy, kindness, and service. The Cleveland audience prays and sobs as they vow to live as Christ would.
A Naples correspondent reports Messina is a heap of ruins and a city of the dead. Rescue work is practically abandoned as dangerous, with authorities restricting entry. Bodies lie in the streets as quick lime prepares to cover the ruin. trains and schedules shift for arrivals and connections.
The American battleship fleet moves toward the Suez Canal with orders for quick passage. Officials arrange right of way, plan coal at Port Said, and prep Messina options. Cargo and charity aid are arranged aboard Culgoa Yankton for quake relief in Italy while Sperry notes limited time and potential delays.
News dispatches report Andrew Carnegie gave 10000 to the New York Red Cross drive and Chicago and San Francisco funds push Italy earthquake relief. National totals climb toward 400000, with Elks in Colorado sending 6000 and San Francisco totaling about 47626.
News from Rome reports renewed quakes and a major relief push for Sicily after the Messina disaster. Ambassador Griscom leads a U.S. relief effort with a 1381 member American committee ready to ship medicines, food, and supplies, while King Victor Emmanuel surveys the Calabrian coast and confirms aid and reconstruction plans.
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