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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
16
Charles J Bonaparte cites delays in bringing main suit against Harriman interests and Oregon California rail road ventures. He notes bid to proceed, disputes over timing, and political pressure from Tillman and Roosevelt era officials, with accusations of shielding and misstatements by Postmaster General Meyer and Attorney General.
Miss Brinkley daughter of a commercial agent for Norfolk and Western in Winston Salem accidentally shot herself this morning. The bullet entered the left breast but did not hit a vital organ, the accident occurring after a young man visited the Witts where she was staying.
Hastien Lesder Sannon, a former foreign affairs minister and key figure in the movement that toppled President Nord Alexis, is named Haitian minister to the United States. He will replace J N Leger, who has long represented Haiti in Washington and resigned after the recent government was overthrown.
Paris January 14 Special Cable reports Dr Paul the Venezuelan envoy stated negotiations to reopen the French cable to Venezuela are progressing smoothly and may resume within a few weeks. He noted France will likely restore diplomatic relations with Venezuela soon after favorable overtures.
Samuel Gompers and AFL leaders met President Roosevelt at the White House to press for asylum rights for political refugees. The memonamed cases include Menlo liberal party members jailed in California and Arizona and Russian refugee Jan Pouren. The President expressed sympathy but declined to endorse criticism of Mexico or Diaz, noting substantial charges were lacking in several cases and pledging federal consideration of the refugees’ plight.
In Newark chancery court Mrs Wie Helen Vreeland claims she was abducted in 1874 at age 11 by her father's coachman and married to McGinn by a man posing as a priest. Her husband Richard Vreeland seeks divorce amid accusations of a second marriage and three children continuing since.
New York reports say publishers who criticized the Panama Canal purchase may face criminal libel actions. The Department of Justice sent papers to U S District Attorney Stimson as a preliminary step toward prosecution, with Jerome in New York County to consider state charges under New York laws. Proceedings could target New York publishers and others connected to the canal deal amid graft allegations.
The American Forestry Association unanimously elected Curtis Guild of Massachusetts as president to succeed James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture. The assembly also named vice presidents Andrew Carnegie and James J. Hi, with other notable leaders from industry, education, politics and science.
A fragmented OCR list names numerous figures including Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Bacon Kee fe and other cabinet members. It also cites senators Lodge Clark Devfridgt Gamble and Denby, representatives from multiple states, and staffers or associates connected to the executive council of labor. The item presents as a partial roster from a White House callers record with many garbled spellings and missing context.
Seventh precinct police pursue death by own action theory amid threats and disappearances tied to Ridge Road. Friends say James Young planned retribution after alleged mistreatment by so called friends. Clothing matching Young’s worn items found along Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with Ida Green connected to a local charity and will probate mentioning heirs and executor Ida Green. December 19 1939 date appears in the report.
Munyon Remedies claim to heal head and throat issues and remove fevers discharges and pains from colds and coughs. They promote cures for grip kidney bladder and rheumatic complaints with products like Rheumatism Remedy Kidney Remedy and Vitalizer from Munyon Philadelphia and offer an almanac free upon request.
Grand Army heads pressed executive to back a national Lincoln centenary under government auspices. President Roosevelt said he would not attend but supported a grand celebration. surgeons reported him fit after examinations. plans discussed to place the event with Warrington celebrations and a possible address at the old Lincoln birthplace farm.
Prosecutor says a mysterious white powder mentioned at the inquest may be linked to the deaths after a staged show. He questions if Charles T. Pippin was murdered, suggesting raspberry vinegar or washing powder played a role. Maude Hammer Pippin had planned to use a washing powder to remove a burnt cork from Pippin’s face after his part. The theory, still unproven, adds to a tense local climate amid local option liquor battles.
United States gas inspector discusses water gas use in Massachusetts cities. He notes a 1885 law limiting carbon monoxide at one percent, repealed in 1890, and explains water gas is cheaper but higher in carbon monoxide. Plants in MA mix water and coal gas, or use coal gas. dangers depend on fixtures and combustion.
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to dismiss the complaint filed by the American Bankers Association against the American Express Company. The ruling suggests potential issues of discriminatory practices in exchanges and orders within interstate commerce. The decision leaves the case alive for further legal action and scrutiny.
The government will not interfere with established rates and the Interstate Commerce Commission says it may reduce a rate only after full consideration if it is unreasonable, discriminatory, or violates the law. The Paola Refining Co. suit against the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad was dismissed without prejudice amid mentions of various clergymen and named individuals in what appears to be a broad notice listing.
Health office record lists numerous residents with ages from newborn to eighties across Washington area. Names include Marlin Goodwin Helen Hornaday Henrietta Stewart Annie Kratz John Love William Cook George Phuger Laura Duffy Catherine Bitchels William Wateron Bridget Bros Julia Ashton Annette Hawilas Moses Raichgert Mary Kilfan George Hartman and several couples announcing births and family mentions with addresses in northwest and southeast districts.
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