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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

28

Taft’s light hearted rebuke to Tillman sparks schools visit in Georgia

President-elect Taft spoke at Lucy Craft Laney High School in Atlanta praising industrial education for Negro students. He defended his stance on women’s education, saying his remarks were not cruel or insincere, and he praised Northern support and Southern hospitality amid debates on matrimony and parity.

Georgia Schoolgirs Womtut Lucy Co Laney Tatt Laney Tapi Roe Solia Ecelt Taft Lane Woodward High School

Northern map may be awakened to a North theory discussed

A fragment discusses Northern influence on marriages after the war, recounts encounters with Northern officers who married southern women, and notes attitudes toward moving north of Mason and Dixon. It then shifts to Missouri politics as Capt Thomas Allen joins Taft’s engineering board for a Panama voyage. Taft holds Missouri talks with W H Dickey and R C Kearns, while John A Stewart and George S Cunningham plan to meet Taft. Taft will address Augusta and attend a banquet at Hampton Terrace.

Nashville Mason and Dixon Talka Missouri Politico New York League of Republican Clubs Taft George S. Cunningham North Carolina Augusta Hampton Terrace

President Roosevelt Praised At African Jubilee Meeting

Bishop Hartzell at Asbury M E Church lauds the president as the world’s most remarkable man and hails Congress and the judiciary for high moral calibre. Vice President Fairbanks voices praise for Hartzell and Methodist influence while noting progress of the colored race. Dr Thirkield of Howard University urges focus on Africa and spiritual aims for uplift.

Asbury M. E Congress United States Roosevelt Hartwell Attica Asbury M_E Gia Methodist Episcopal Church Fairbanks Vic Prident Hartzell Church of Christ Congress of the Fawbanks Bishop Hartzell Methodist Church Thirkield Dr Thirkield Howard University Africa Caigists

Hopkins Senate Fight Forced Into Joint Session Tomorrow

In Springfield on January 19 no U S senator reached a majority in either house. Hopkins led in the Senate but trailed in the House, prompting a joint session to continue ballots until a choice emerges. Shurtleff received 3 votes in the House while Foss led in other counts.

Springfield Shurtleff Foss Mason Springer Hopkins Springfeld United States Albert J Hopkins Aurora Senator Hopkins Senate

Justice From Russia Debate Fails to Endorse Treaty Suspension

In Puntadelphia on January 19, a congressional proposal by Rep Henry M. Goldfogle of New York urged President Roosevelt to suspend the 1833 Russian American treaty over passport recognition disputes. A special committee of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations rejected the bid, adopting a substitute affirming all American citizens’ passports be honored by Russia regardless of race or religion.

Puntadelphia Congress Henry M Goldfogle New York Roosevelt Union of American Hebrew Congregations Goldfogie Specal Russia Counci Council For Solution United States

Colorado's New Senator Succeeds Tellier in Senate

Special to The Washington Post Denver reports Charles J. Hughes will succeed Henry M. Teller in the Colorado Senate. Hughes leads with 73 votes in separate House and Senate ballots, to be formally elected in joint session tomorrow. The piece notes other states naming U S senators by party lines and details several election results across the country.

Washington Post Denver Colo Charles J. Hughes Wil Henry M. Tellver Senate Colorado Hughes Joseph C Helm James W. McCreery Bonyoge Hughes Jefferson City William J. Stone United States John C . McKinley Stone McKinley House

Arkansas Senate and House Vote in U S Senator Elections

In Little Rock Arkansas on January 19 James P Clark was elected by the legislature to succeed himself as United States senator. The senate vote was unanimous in the house Harry H Meyer a frequent Republican candidate for governor and congressman gained five Republican votes. Both houses adjourned at noon to honor Gen Robert E day anniversary.

House Edward D Shurtleff Chicago Lawrence Stringer Chipperfield Aibert J. Hopkins Shurtleff Senate Hopkins Foss Stringer Mason Foas Olympia Wash Wesley L. Jones United States Senate Fones Cottrill Pierre Dak Coe I Crawford United States Andrew E. Lee Crawford Lee Bismarck N. Dak M. WN. Johnson H. C. Hansbrough John Cashel Guthrie Okla Thomas P. Gore Dennis T. Flynn Congress Des Moines Iowa Albert B Cummins Claude HK. Porter Salt Lake City Utah Reed Smoot Hartford Conn Frank B. Brandegee New London General Assembly of Connecticut Concord N. H Jacob H Gal- Unger Raleigh N. C North Carolina Overman Sleag’s Keresey Oriental R Garpets Fat Sloan Spencer B. Adams Republcan Adams Little Rock Ark James P. Clark Arkansas Harry H. ‘Meyer Robert E

Fulton Loses in Oregon Senate Election

In Salem on January 19, Gov. George E. Chamberlain Democrat won a U S Senate seat with seven votes to spare. The House tallied 34 for Chamberlain and 24 for opponents, while the Senate showed 19 for Chamberlain and 11 for rivals, totaling 58 votes.

Cake Senate Chamberlain Fulton Bean

Hypnosis Sifts Identity In Curtain Designer Case

New York report on Dr Allan Diefendorf's hypnotic tests of Charles Osten seeks to identify a missing man with a wife and child. Osten recalls Grand Street lace curtain work and a fall in an elevator at Klein's store, claiming a $130 savings and hospital treatment. Part of his statements were verified, but his family remains unfound.

Washington Post Tennessee New Haven Conn Allan Prefendorf Ipatient Osten Austin Ladey BeHovue Hospital New York Klein's Grand and Chrye- Hite Streets Forty-second Street Sixth Avenue Bellevue Minnie Elrich Oelrich Hoboken Minnnie Grace Hospital Meadow Street Johnnie Grand Street Klein Diefendorf Europe Caruso Hondi Melba Wagner Fes Klem Charles Osten West Forty-second Street Twenty-second Twenty-third Eighth Ninth Avenues John Klein

Dinner for F D Owen At Cosmos Club Honors Washington Figure

A dinner at the Cosmos Club honored Frederick D. Owen for years of patriotic society work and civic promotion in Washington. Toastmaster Marcus Benjamin led guests including H B Warren, Charles Bromwell, Dr. Needham, and others. letters of esteem from George B. Cortelyou, John Barrett, and Gen. George L. Gillespie were read.

Cosmos’ Club Frederick D. Owen Washington Marcus’ Benjamin H Warren Charles ’ Bromwell Charles W. Needham H. BF. Jand George L. Raymond Eliot Woods James C. Courts Merrit Gates Robert FR. ‘Bennett Lewis P. Clephane Marcus Benjamin John &. Fenwick John Doyle Carmody Harry O Hall Edward T. Bates R FR. Bennett Benda M. Miller Samuel Herrick James Berrall Georges C. Haugh W. V. Cox Frederick B. Hyde J. Kennedy Stout John L. Wirt U . J. Dunbar Sidney I. Bessellevre Fraters B. Wheaton C . Magruder John E Fenwick Philander Betts John D. Carmody Plinp F Larner W. P. van Wickle W. D. Sourle H.S McAllester J. Jeroma Lightfoot Lewis E Clephane Andrew B. Graham Edwin A Hill Willath

Duke of the Abruzzi in revolt over marriage amid Sicily quake aid

Paris dispatch reports the Duke of the Abruzzi, a naval captain aiding earthquake victims in southern Italy, plans to resign from the navy and royalty to marry Katherine Biking. The king allegedly refuses resignation. officers who sought Queen Victoria’s intercession are under arrest.

Duke Washington Post Paris Turin Petit Parisie Italy Duke of Abruzzi Sicily Katherine Biking Tims King i Minister of Marine

Macaroni factory blown up by Black Hand in Scranton

In Scranton Pennsylvania a macaroni factory owned by Nicholas Fazio was dynamited for a second time in three years. Fazio his family and four workers escaped serious injury after being thrown from beds and buried in debris. Nearby windows were shattered and seven Italian suspects arrested. Two men, Paul Trappi and Joe Cogliandre, are serving long terms for the prior bombing aided by Fazio providing evidence. Police suspect revenge for that case.

Scranton Nicholas Pfazio Fazio Fazto Pauli Trappi Joe Cogliandre Mazio

Real estate man plans cremation and shoots self in New York

Thomas Hutchings visited the Stephen Merritt Company seeking cremation, then after a cordial talk at the office and a stop at a police station, fired a revolver behind his ear on the West Twenty first Street steps. He died within minutes. Hutchings left no letters or money, and identified only by burial deposit. No clear next of kin identified. The incident occurred as he discussed arranging his own ashes and burial with Mr Radcliffe. Local police reported no warning signals from Hutchings prior to the act.

Washington Post New York Thomas Hutchings Stephen Merritt Burlat Company Nineteenth Street Eighth Avenue Radcliffe Hutchings Broadway Tabernacle Mr. Hutchings Mr Radcliffe Stephen Merritt Arn Mr. Radcliffe Mr Hutchings Hutch Hutching Insurn Undertaker's West Twentyieth Street Lieut Tighe John Anthony Anthony Huttchings Daniel Forbes West Twentieth Street Kane Herbert Herbert Hutchings Westin Street Harlem Syracuse Mgr Johns Jones Grimes Immaculate Conception Consiatory Gena Rome Syra Bert Tolle Washington Saints

AntiviV Civil Vigilante Threat Targets Vivisectors

A British antivivisectionist woman named Cowan sent a printed circular urging prayer as a tool to remove vivisectors. She planned to target Dr Starling of University College Hospital London, hoping divine will would end his work. About two weeks later a leading vivisector died, which she took as divine approval.

Washington Great Britain Cowan Starling University College Hospital of London

Gates In Babies Peril Pet Marked Owner And Wife

Millionaire John W Gates learns a Port Arthur telegram says his bull pup Blondie has rabies. Gates chains the dog in his private car and telegraphs plans for Pasteur treatment in California as the party heads toward Pasadena to visit son Charlie.

Port Arthur Tex Fusky Blondie Wire Son Pasteur Pasadena Washington Post el Paso Tez John W Gates Mr Gates Gates Texas C Esmth Hire California Charlie Gates Los Angeles San Francisco Pacific Coast

Landis Reversed Again in Illinois Trade Case

Chicago Jan 19 United States District Judge K M Landis saw a reversal for a second time in a matter where he previously ruled for the Standard Oil Company. The appellate court overturned his injunctions and dismissal actions in a case filed by George F. Harding and others seeking receivers for the Corn Products Company and related trusts alleged to restrain trade under Illinois law.

Chicago United States K M Landis Standard Oil Company Oil George F. Harding Corn Products Company Standard OW Company Landis Harding

Coal Too Late For "Daddy" Found in Sugar Notch Shack

From Wilkes-Barre Pa January 19 an elderly man Daniel Kane was found dead in a tiny shack at Sugar Notch. He was known to everyone as a dealer and was reportedly found with a bitten body early this morning.

Fipecigh Washington Post Wilkeebarre Daniel Kane Ted Sugar Notch Big Hody

Faith in Japanese: Roosevelts stance halts California anti Japanese bills

The article reports President Roosevelt pressuring California to delay anti Japanese legislation limiting land ownership corporate directorships and school segregation. It cites his telegrams and letters showing concern over immigrant policy and calls for keeping Japanese workers from facing new barriers. Senator Flint supports Roosevelt urginghalt of bills.

Roosevelt Gillett California United States Theodore Roosevelt State Department Japan Flint

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