Senator Attacks Browne Affidavit in House Debate
A heated House session features harsh rhetoric over Herbert J Browne’s sworn statements and alleged detective methods. The senator denounces the Browne Baldwin affidavit as a device to extort confessions and accuses the administration of orchestrating a dangerous conspiracy tied to military detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frand
Ahreda
Herbert J Browne
Brownsville
Browne-Baldwin
India
Boyd Conyers
Monros Ga
Foraker Speech Attacks Private Detectives in Brownsville Probe
Mr Foraker denounces use of private detectives in Brownsville inquiry and questions a 2 million dollar appropriation ten years earlier. He argues funds lack statutory authority and suggests illegality, urging scrutiny by the appropriations committee while warning against entanglements with military affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Foraker
William HO Tate
Lms
Esa
Brownsville
Forake
Foraker Attacks Brownsville Testimony Tactics
Senator Foraker denounces the Presidents and War Department handling of Brownsville affair testimony. He accuses officials of unlawful rewards to detectives, misappropriation of public funds, and consent to fraud. Letters and affidavits from suspects in the shooting incident are cited as denials of detectives’ statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nta
Foraker
Ala
Brownsville
Secretary of War
Senate
Treaury
Amerian
Mee Foraker
Brownaville
Poe Ae
Culgar load plan for Atlantic fleet supplies
The supply ship Culgar will load a new cargo of stores after discharging at the stricken southern Maly districts and proceed to Gibraltar to procure provisions for the Atlantic fleet. It will then head to Negro Bay near Tangier before crossing to the United States. Celtic, sent to aid earthquake sufferers, is due at Gibraltar within 24 hours and will steam to Naples as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culgar
Maly
Gibraltar
Negro Bay
Tangier
Atlantic
United States
Sperry
New York
Naples
Army orders announce detachments for Philippines and other stations
Army orders detail officer transfers and station changes across commands including the Philippines division California Hob Hawaii Columbia New York Rock Island and Augusta. Several lieutenants majors and captains from infantry cavalry engineers coast artillery and the medical corps are reassigned or placed on duties with moves to San Francisco Manila and Cuba following provisional government changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offcera
Philippines
California
Hewaii
Columbia
Beer
Benicia Arsenal
Benicia
Cal
Colorado
Dakota of the Lakes
Missouri
Rock Island Arsenal
Rocky Island
Department of the East
Orla
Mitcham Origance Department
Army
New York City
Department of Megult
Department of
Gan Antonio
Rober Lo Bullard
Elgnth Infantry
Edwin
J Grable
Third Field Artillery
Frederick S Foltz
Fifteenth Cavalry
Herbert J Slocum
Seventh Cavalry
Cam Féin
Wittenmyer Cifih Cavalry
George C Barnhardt
Andrew J Dougherty
Thirtieth Infantry
Iet
Theodore H Dilton
Corps of
Engineera
Aristides Moreno
Roger G Alexander
Enginera
James A Ryan
Siation
Gmelon
Granger Adams
Fifth Field Artillery
United States
Ramall
Medical Corp
Rovert Woodson
Henry J .Nichols
San Francisco
Adjutant General of the Army
Edwin D Kithowrne
Philippine Islands
Henry J Nichola
Franely J Kernan
Salk
Thhat Place
Orders to Naval Officers for Duty Assignments and Transfers
A long dispatch lists officers including Liewis M Joyce DeP Johntone RA Koch and P Foley to the navy yard Philadelphia for duty connections on ships when commissioned. Assistant Surgeon KK C Melhorn to Philadelphia for duty connecting and Diveana duty aboard when commissioned. Pagxed Agalytant Paymaster W Hughes to Philadelphia for duty connection, plus other paymasters sent home to settle accounts awaiting orders. Additional assignments include S E Dickinson to Paducah January 20 1909 and EA Cobey to West Virginia as community officer. Various ship and station movements reference Athens Rocket at Washington Caeser at Boston Uncas at Guantanamo loulalenk and Virginia at Smyrna Connecticut at hagies Minnesota angud and Vermont at Vilefanche Dophin at Curacao Lebanon at Newport. Salara Newport bound for Philadelphia Rocket from Washington to Norfolk, Salem from Philadelphia to Yorktown, supplies from Gusm to Bremerton Panther and Ajax from Port Said to Maple.
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Liewis
Joyce
Johntone RA Koch
P Foley
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Dixie
KK C Melhorn
Hughes
WL Jennings
Walt
P Williams
Isetele
S E Dickinson
Paducah
EA Cobey
West Virginia
Salem
Athens
Rocket
Washington
Caeser
Boston
Uncas
Guantanamo
Loulalenk
Virginia
Smyrna
Connecticut
Hagies
Minnesota
Angud
Vermont
Vilefanche
Dophin
Curacao
Lebanon
Newport
Salara
Wishington
Norfolk
Yorktown Supply
Gusm
Bremerton Panther
Ajax
Port Said
Maple
Poison Suspicions Rife In PipPin Poisoning Case In Marydel Md
In Marydel Maryland January reports say Charles L Pippin a young undertaker and amateur actor died after drinking raspberry vinegar during a New Year play. Authorities led by State's Attorney Elmer W Dean focus on arsenic as the poison with a chemist to report on vinegar samples and bottles from the schoolhouse. An inquest returned an open verdict amid rumors a young woman knew more, with detectives to pursue possible autopsy and further tests.
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Washington Port Marydel
Charles L Pippin
Elmer W. Dean
Caroling Country
Dean
Pippin
Willam G Smith
Chemlet
Silver
Goldsborough
Greensboro
Marydel
H Evans
Evans
Pipp
Henry Davis
Pipping
Davis
Annie Jones
Muarydal
Miss Jones
Pippin Howard Griffith
Evang Thesg
Griffith
Davin
Effa Hevthon
Villian
Pippint
Maud, Hammer
S Pippin Grimith
Evang
Neary
James Leslie Pippin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Howard Griffith Pippin
Qver
Mise Humber
Hummer
J Pippin
Licensed to Marry Ledger of Multiple Unions Across Cities
A scrambled OCR list shows numerous marriage licenses granted or recorded. Names include John J Cahll and Kate Waleb, Walter Scott and Lugh Freeman, Jacob Mover and H Cohen, Virginia Ruckersf and Sailth, and others from Baltimore Cumberland Richmond Norfolk and surrounding areas.
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John J Cahll
Kate Waleb
Rauie
Mignig
Compton
Joseph Dawson
Torael Cohen
Baltimore
Eva Pellman
Silverstone
Walter Scott
Lugh Freeman
Cc Powers
Jacob Mover
H Cohen
Cumberland
Lowrie Pahl
Hichmond
Virginia
Ruckersf
Norfolk
McLauridin
Andrew ‘Timey
Stubbs Demands Flat Two-Cent Passenger Rate Law
Nashville Tenn Jan 12 The Tennessee legislature returns two weeks hence to elect United States Senator Joseph L Bristow to succeed Chester Long. Gov Stubb says the primary election marks a major triumph for popular government and urges a flat two-cent fare while backing a bank guarantee plan. Senate passes a prohibition bill near schoolhouses and debates ministerial intimidation amid corruption claims in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Kans
Waller
Stubbs
Senate
Joseph L Bristow
United States
Chester + Long
Nashville
Teng
Este of Nquor
Tennessee
House
Dewey Fort
Rev 4 & Folk
Anti-Saloon League
Fort
Dr Folk
Mersia Chappel
Haynes
Messrs Chappel
Murderer in Michigan Cremates Victim in Church
Rev John Haviland Carmichael of Adair Michigan confessed to murdering Gideon Browning. He cremated Browning in Battle Run Methodist church near Adair and fled toward Port Huron. Investigators found a rocket knife and syringe wounds suggesting drug involvement. Coroner's jury later found Carmichael killed Browning and burned the body in the church grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
John Haviland Carmichael
Adair
Mich
Gideon Browning
Battle Run Methodist Church
Port Huron
Carthage
Moore
Carmichael
Browning
Mead
Ada
Mica
John H Carmichael
Brownine
Wellsburg
Mr Carmichael
Greon Browning
Rattle Run Mich
Latin American republics plan to honor Root on retirement
An informal gathering of Latin American representatives at the Brazilian ambassador's home agreed to unitedly thank and honor Secretary of State Root before his retirement. No definite action was taken beyond that measure, but the mood expressed was one of goodwill and esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
United
Federal court cannot hear equity case pending NC suit
Special to The Washington Post reports the U S circuit court of appeals holds it lacks jurisdiction in an equity case when the same matter is pending in a state court. The North Carolina Mining Company seeks to cancel a deed to a copper ore property valued in the millions, as Westfeldt heirs faced prior verdicts later set aside by the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Tribunal
North Carolina
Warhington
Fitchmond
Jan
Puller
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
North Carolina Mining Company
Wentfeld
Pritchard
Weetfeldt
Overton W Price
United States Forestry Bureau
Henry Grinnell
Washington
W S Adama
State Supreme Court
Adams
Westfeldta
Westfeldts
Climing Company
Court of Appeals
Appalachian Reserve Bill Aims to Create Permanent Land Commission
The House committee on agriculture frames a measure to form a permanent commission with the Secretary of War Interior and Agriculture a senator and a House member to buy land near watersheds feeding navigable streams. Lands could be acquired to ensure interstate navigability with limited exceptions. The bill is likely to be reported soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian Forest Reserve
House Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
Lane
House
House Committee On Agrculture
Gude Heads Washington Chamber of Commerce for 1909
William F Gude was elected president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce for 1909 by a narrow margin over Arthur C Mosee. Gude received 200 votes to Moses 209, amid the largest turnout in the group’s history with 469 present from 611 active members. Capt James F Oyster was elected first vice president and Charley J Bell was reelected second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cusmner of Commerce
William F Gude
Arthur C /Mosee
Gude
Moses
Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Chamber
James F Oyster
Charley J Bell
Health Office Record Deaths and Ages Listed
Health office record lists multiple deaths with names and ages including Robert Carnothis 4 months, George Kinear 26 years, Edwin L. Moffat 2 months, Tuohy 77 years, John Welch 46 years, Freneis M Smith 25 years, Emily Eappe 4 West, Ampepstta 2, Geie Tannt 11 years, Berke Westie Od 2, Amante Banks 65 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carnothis
Pa Ave
George Kinear
Births and Names in Local Ledger Notice
A fragmented birth notice lists several named individuals including Mary, Bray, Barker, Delia, Costello, and Samuel. The garbled text mentions a baby boy and references figures such as George, Ben Sobel, Delia, and Frau, suggesting a community birth announcement with multiple names and parental ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fee
Mary Griffon
Secretaries Battle Newspaper Blaze in Speaker's Room
A fire started by a falling pile of newspapers in Speaker Cannon's room yesterday. Secretary Bushey leapt into action, smothering the flames with his hands. Damages included a broken screen, scorched carpet, and blistered hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Cannon
Bushey
Children find human skull near canal in Glen Echo
Several children playing along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Glen Echo yesterday afternoon brought to the surface a human skull and other bones. The skull appears to be of a woman. a temple shows a hole. Teeth remain intact, aiding possible identification. No missing person has been reported in the area. The findings were taken to Mayor John A. for investigation.
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Washington Postville
Wille
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Glen Echo
John A. “T
Alexandria City Council Debates Electric Company Contract
The Alexandria city council, first post holidays, debates the two aldermen and mayor appointed committee to notify the Alexandria Electric Company to meet contract terms within nine days. Health officer Dr Gorman notes smallpox cases. salary tweaks discussed. jail remodel response planned. In court, Mrs Sarah Coxe Boyer wins damages against Adams Express. bank directors elected. embezzlement suspect held on $1,500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Spinks
Alexandria Electric Company
Uhier
Geht
Theight
Bea Gorman
Council
Monroe
Gorman
Committee On Finance
Bailey
Roderick
Roderik
Kawndria Electric Company
Commonwealth S
Brenthond
Barbrick
Samuel “BP Fisher
Foster Mother Custody Fight Over Tiny Anna In Landmark Case
In a Washington custody dispute a foster mother accuses Anna Kane’s mother of demanding cash payments to relinquish the child. The stepfather testifies the mother offered the girl for $60 cash and $319 monthly care. Final arguments set for Thursday as Judge Barnard weighs the petition for a writ of habeas corpus amid disputed care and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biba
Justice Semanis
Polagieion
Anna Marie Kane
Katherine Ebender-Jarons
Anna M Kane
I Street
Rochester
Annie
Barnard
Wal
Campbell Carrington
Washington
Cumberland Graft Report Calls Dismissal of City Water Official
The Cumberland city council adopted a special house investigating committee report urging the dismissal of Water Superintendent Sell. It also urged action against former Mayor King and Joseph L Sell to recover materials from the Johnson house. The committee cited unaccounted funds from scrap sales and criticized city officials for improper handling of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Investigati Ng
Seil
Water Board
Ti Ja
Aga Net Sell Brothers
King
Joseph L Sell
Johnson Fee House
Sel
Reinhand
Philip Smith
Gegree C Young
Kean
Young
Republian
Demorat
Bisgor
Jehouse
Meyer King
Mayor King
Whch
Bronton Oho
Bilwenkee Wis
Veter
Burerintrid
Virginia Briefs Reflect Crime Trials and Local Affairs
Virginia items report a mountaineer captured after a Berryville shooting, a Charlottesville man dying in Lynchburg hospital after insanity treatment, and bank elections in Lynchburg with John Ivey replaced by John W. Ivey’s successor. Other notes include a Lee county mine injury, a Woodstock assault verdict, Herndon poultry show plans, Fredericksburg church pay raise, and new directors for the Virginia Air Line Railway.
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Mr Roosevelt
Capressier
Lokiker
Espiauer
Boraker
Todkick
Ladge
Worrdrel
Binkerton
Honestead
Kepre
Iis
Lowtee
Investi Nike
Yasode
Jogets
Ater
Charman
Ufairs
da Wager
Bragier
Probey CarriAge Company
Chemst
Munster
Bill
Mra
Port Ho |Ton Mich
Hurlington
Chicago
Mount Pleasant
Jaws
Donnelson
Donneluon
M C Carmichael
Wellsbury
W Va
Browning & Baines
Judge Pritchard
Westfield
Appalachian
Agriculture Committee
Cammerce Body
Health Office Record
Canal
Agrezse
Boyer
Corporation Court
Sarah Coxe Boyer
Adama 2Oxpress Company
O& Mails
George Washington
First National Bank
Charles R Hoot Gardner I. Beothe
F Muir
Harlow Citizens National Bank
J Dangerfeld
J C Smoot
Worth Hafish Carroll Piercee
A Ahern
James W Roberts
Lambert Alexandria National Bank
EB Nicol
S Russell Smith
John A
Marshall T C Smith
A Smoot
H Rector
W A. Smoot
L Cockret
C Carlin
PF Gorman
Edward Portner
McLachien Banking Corporation
Thomas H Atkinson
J M Burrell
H C Duffey
James L Davenport
James F Hand
Firman R Horner
James L. Marshall
John A Massie
A M
Webachien
Charles D Walcott
S F Emmons
George One
Smith G K Gilbert
McLachlen
Ontario
James F
Head
George Otig Smith
George H Dana
George S Rees
A M McLachlin
James G Hill
Perwual
Fox
Converning
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Ave
Fide Run Daughter
Virginia Briefs
Bot Costello
Blue Ridge Mountains
Clarke County
Sam Wiley
Berryville
Loudoun County
Charles R Bradshaw
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
John W Ivey
Peoples National
John Victor Caghier
Garland E Vaughan Cashier
Wiliam H Kelly
St Charles
Lee County
George Shepherd
Louieville
Shepherd
Woodstock
Charles Dellinger
Madeline Delauder
Dellinger
Herndon Poultry Association
Hermion
Fredericksburg
The
Virginia Air Line Railway
W. Stevens
Decatur Ast
Henry T. Wickham
B Wall
T. C. Troy
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Mozart
Todd
Smithfield
John H. Magruder
Connecticut Avenue
K St
Steinway
Edroop S; CO
Pa, Ave. N. W
Belmont
Faery
Schwartz & Poltman
7Th Street
H. W
Xander
W. M
Spticlands
Mall
Italy
Roosevelt
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