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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
24
Reported action shows Zelaya directing troops toward Honduras amid plans to topple President Davila. A U.S. warship was said to patrol the coast and investigate conditions as Honduran dissidents, aided by Salvadoran and Nicaraguan supporters, seek to overturn the government.
Former West Point classmate May Clark files charges to be heard in Cuba with action urged by President Roosevelt. The report notes a dispute involving Francis P Fremont Fifth Infantry and references to a shared history and potential military discipline.
In a brief item a policeman is described as taking his own life amid claims of persecution. Details are sparse and the readable fragments suggest a tragic end connected to perceived mistreatment by others.
The article outlines a sequence of obsequies and a dramatic military court ruling involving a figure named Tremont. It notes his suspension from duty for ten months and confinement to quarters, with details about past punishments and a 64 year old status. The report mentions a Senate hearing, War Secretaries, and remarks about the President’s final findings, reflecting a period of wartime discipline and ceremonial rites.
Diplomatic circles weigh plans for action as Yuan Shi Kai is dismissed from office and Na Tung promoted to the foreign board. Britain, the United States, Germany, and Japan confer on representations while fearing threats to peace in China.
Night riders in Thomasville Georgia abducted prominent planter E Bf Akridge on the way home, bound him to a tree and cut his throat from ear to ear. Sheriff Singletary found him alive at sunrise, he was rushed to hospital and expected to recover despite extensive injuries. Akridge, who knows his attackers, refused to name them.
The Washington Post reports Samuel Otmn was found dead beside his daughter's grave in the local cemetery this morning. He had wandered away last night and, poorly clad, froze to death. He was 83 years old.
A fragmented report details a fatal shooting in Americus Georgia tied to a domestic dispute. The text references a person named Roney and mentions legal actions, a possible pretrial or murder case, and anticipated testimony from witnesses and a widow. The garbled OCR obscures specifics but centers on a fatal domestic incident and related court proceedings.
At 106 Mendel Diamondstein danced a Russian kogotsky routine in New York during an event celebrating Aston Boas sixtieth wedding anniversary. The gathering at the Home of the Daughters of Jacob featured many residents and a toast by Diamondstein amid a festive atmosphere with schnapps toasts.
Easton Poland Dr and Mrs Haw Carhart of Blairstown New Jersey were struck by a milk train at a crossing near Blairstown at noon. Mrs Carhart is dead and her husband fatally injured. Mr Carhart, a notable Democrat, had just been elected Warren County county collector. Grand Opera Eyrie Theater Baltimore, Monday January 4. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs special coach from Mount Royal to Washington to serve patrons attending the show.
Jane Missed Green, daughter of farmer Mr Green, died yesterday afternoon near Newhmg from hydrophobia contracted around a mad dog bite. A horse owned by Green became mad and was shot. Mise Green had a slight wrist abrasion and was around the dog when infection likely occurred.
Monterey Mex Jan 8 The Mexican Packing Company to immediately begin erection of a large packing plant in this city. Large packing plants have recently been established in other parts of Mexico, and American packing house products are almost driven out of the product. Seaboard Florida Limited Handsomest and quickest train in Florida service. Selig Pullman electric figated throughout.
In Pawtucket a package delivered to Mrs George M Webb contained chocolates with a white spot and arsenic. She intercepted the sweets just as her daughter Florence Oakes prepared to eat them, narrowly averting a poisoning intended to kill Mrs Webb. A young man vanished before detection.
Lascanio, an Ecuadorian student sent to the United States for education, faced charges of larceny in the Yorkville police court after widow Dolores H Descrich claimed he took 356 dollars. He testified he paid the money and blamed memory lapses on a declined leap year proposal. He said his wealthy family would object to marriage without approval. He was held for examination in $100 bail and to return Tuesday.
Howard Heid remained at his post on the locomotive and escaped unharmed after the train slammed into the wall of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway station in Trenton, trapping him for about 30 minutes. Engineer Philip Slifer leaped clear but was injured and may die. The ladies waiting room was wrecked and passengers were shaken. the crash was blamed on a failure of the brakes.
Pittsburg widow of Charles E L Davis once left penniless by the Enterpris National Bank failure seeks stage work while a minor court case yesterday showed the last of her fortune disappeared. Attorneys Pf or Clark Fishier involved. She claims the Huddleston estate for her benefit and vows to press on with acting.
Washington reports name George Meyer postmaster general under consideration for Taft cabinet roles. Lodge suggested Meyer for treasury or navy. Meyer a close Taft ally, with Lodge departing Washington. Also notes Taft’s church visit, Birmingham delegation, Hitchcock talks, Taft golfing, and Rockefeller plans.
Nicola Gigliotti of Breda, native of Reggio, plans to aid southern Italians after receiving a 1907 postcard from Cardinal Portanova foretelling disaster. The card, kept since 1907, inspired Gigliotti to depart with seven assistants to help the destitute, sending the postcard to Naples' historical museum.
Delegates representing 11,000 people pledge to follow Nazarene precepts in social and business life at a two week Jesus example mission in Cleveland Ohio. Rev WB Wallace delivers rules for living, urging honesty, joy, and service as the crowd sways in emotion and vows to imitate Christ.
Naples dispatch reports Messina reduced to heaps of dead bodies and ruins. Rescue work largely abandoned as entry becomes dangerous. authorities bar entry. Plans mention quicklime covering ruins and a chaotic postquake grim scene amid a city doomed to oblivion.
US battleships Sperry's fleet nears Port Said after Colombo voyage. Right of way arranged for quick canal passage, with two days to transit and two more for coal. Culgoa Yankton to distribute earthquake relief supplies to Messina area. one sailor drowned during voyage.
The New York area and other cities report large donations for earthquake relief. Andrew Carnegie led with a $10 000 check as Catholic churches across New York’s diocese collected funds. San Francisco raised about $33 179 to date plus 50 000 from the San Francisco relief fund and 20 000 from the Chinese community, bringing total local donations to 47 626. Elks in Colorado sent 6 000 to the National Red Cross. Chicago contributions reached 75 000 with 22 500 collected today. Others in Pittsburg, Kansas City, and Detroit also organized drives or began canvasses to gather cash or merchandise.
In Messina and Calabria ongoing quake shocks trigger alarm as rescue and relief efforts proceed. Americans led by Amb Griscom organize aid, with Red Cross funds and a relief steamer ready. King Victor Emmanuel reports on destruction and rescue progress as troops restore order.
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