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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

28

Caluminy Defence Seeks Senate Action On Governor Fitness

In a dramatic courthouse episode, Caluminy challenges “cruel charges” linking him to a killing and urges the Tennessee Senate to judge his fitness to govern. Juror Leigh’s drinking while selected and testimony from Judge Hart shape proceedings as defense and prosecutors clash over credibility and motive. The case, tied to a broader political feud, remains unresolved as legal maneuvers continue.

Burg Siung Hart Leigh Armack

Recall of consul urged and alien land laws debated

Congress asked to send home the official in San Francisco as sponsors push prohibitions on alien ownership of real estate. Mr Needham conveyed the President’s stance on nondiscriminatory law with treaties in mind, noting Japan and other nations. The President preferred a clause to avoid conflicts with existing treaties, potentially guiding California’s land ownership bill. Mr Needham to inform Assemblyman Drew of the President’s views.

Congress San Francisco Needham Drew Japan For. Gillett Marc Anthony Calfornia Guy Gillett Oklahoma California United States America Flint Aldrich la White House Senate Pacific Lodge Senate Committee On Foreign Relations San Francsco Inows Roosevelt Gillett Legislatura

PanamA libel case moves toward Washington grand jury

The government appears to halt proceedings in New York over the Worlds Panama libel case and may transfer to Washington where subpoenas are expected for J Angus Khan treasurer of the Presa Publishing Company and other World employees. Attorney General Bonaparte and District Attorney Stimson discuss action as federal grand jury prepares to act tomorrow.

Washington Post New York Jaw Washington Jerome McNamara District of Columbia Stimson J Angus Khan Presa Publishing Company Cso Ul Washington Stinson Melville EB Stowe Associated Press Walliam Nelson Cromwell Congress Ramey Iinois Cromwell Grand Jury Federal Grand Jury Panama Hig Post City Hall Bonaparte White House New York Tomoerrow

Quotation on Juror Drinking Sparks Court Debate

The text records a heated exchange as Attorney General McCain requests an order to bar liquor for jurors while Judge Hart and others discuss expert testimony on drunkenness. Juror Leigh’s condition prompts remarks about obtaining expert input in court and the judge asserting personal expertise amidst defense input.

Coopers Arunk Leigh Atty Gen McCain X Twerth Hart Witneagen

Newlands for President in Nevada Legislature Vote

Nevada Legislature confirms United States Senator Francis G. Newlands reelection in joint session. Lawmakers also pass without dissent a resolution presenting Newlands as a Democratic candidate for President.

Nevada Stairs Boom Carson Nev United States Francis G. Newlands Newlands

Bacon in New Chair O Laughlin Begins Today

The Senate confirmed Robert Bacon as Secretary of State and John Callan O Laughlin as Assistant Secretary. Bacon took the oath and will sign circulars to officers. O Laughlin to oath today. Secret ary Root did not sign the Newfoundland fisheries treaty before leaving for Albany, delay due to Newfoundland cabinet. Root leaves Washington with Mrs Root for New York and Albany then Hot Springs for knee treatment. aims to return for inauguration. Newfoundland cabinet sent a counter proposal to Ambassador Bryce and Secretary Bacon. Colton sale items listed for morning and diamond jewelry sale afternoon at Denman Thompson's.

State Department Senate Robert Bacon John Callan O Laughlim Bacon O'Laughlin Root Ambassador Bryce Washington Albany Bryce Newfoundland New York Hot Springs Roots St Johnna N F Jane Haa Bryd Robert Bond

Carrie Nation on Fogs In London Stage Sketch

Special to Theasmegon ros reports Carrie Nation views fogs as Gods judgments on tobacco smokers after her first London experience. She stays in a hotel, reads letters from “fell” friends filled with wicked things, but insists the evil must be hit hard. She plans to impersonate herself in a music hall sketch.

Theasmegon Ros London Janai Foga Caroie Nation

Richer Than the Klondike Quartz Ledge Found in Tanana District

Special to The Washington Fest reports a vast quartz vein bearing gold discovered in the Tanana district. The ledge runs 20 miles across headwaters of key gold-producing creeks, drawing bankers and businessmen who say it may surpass Klondike and Nome in riches and promise Alaska a lasting future as prospecting surges through the region.

Tanase Washington Tacoma Washian Alaska Tenang Valley Tanana Distreet Klondike Nome Tanan District

Information Controversy Over Tennessee Coal Merger Probed

A Senate Judiciary Committee inquiry confronts whether the Office of the President can access confidential data gathered on the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company merger with United States Steel. Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith testified no data was obtained for the President under the confidential clause. Subpoenas target George W Perkins of Morgan for stockholder details, while Frick and Gary may or may not be summoned.

Roosevelt Lome Herbert Knox Smith Bureau of Corporations Tennessee Coal and Tran Company United States Steel Corporation Special Committee On Judiciary Senate Department of Commerce Commission of Corporations Copamg Smith Tennessee Secretary of Commerce and Labor Commissioner Smith Department of Commerce and Labor Authority Judiciary Committee Clark Wyom 1G George W Perkins New York Pierpont Morgan & Co H C Frick E H Gary Perkins Tennessee Coal and Tron Company Rale

London Plans Radium Institute Under King’s Auspices

London January report states King Naward endorses creating the Royal British Radium Institute in London with royal charter to sponsor radium research and a medical department. A syndicate funded by Sir Ernest Cassel will extract radium from pitchblende at a reopened copper mine near St Ives, Cornwall, claimed as a unique local source alongside Austria.

London Naward Royal British Radium Institute Ernest Cassel St Ives Cornwill Austria

Kaiser Turns Fifty As German Leaders Honor Emperor

Berlin January seventh marked Emperor William’s fiftieth birthday. Crowned heads from German states gathered in Berlin to offer congratulations while flags festooned the city. A castle tower chorus opened the day as the castle guard paraded to Brandenburg Gate. crowds cheered as the monarch appeared at a window and received the diplomatic corps including Dr Hut the American ambassador and Chancellor von Buelow.

Berlin Jan William Luitpoli Bavaria Unter den Lindén Brandenburg Gate Dr Hut Ambesendor von Buelow

Ship Captain Supreme Amid Atlantic Collision Inquiry

New York January 27 officials of the International Mercantile Marine Company opened questions into the Republic Florida disaster. Capt Bealby’s bridge crew contradicted claims of high Republic speed and debated the necessity of towing the damaged Republic to Newport. The Standard Oil tug City of Everett offered aid but was declined, sparking debate on saving passengers baggage and cargo.

Specter Washington New York United States Admiralty Court Republic Florida International Mercantile Marine Company Ime P A Franklin General Reenager Mercantile Marine Company Itelian Line Bir Franklin Bealby Themelves International Mervantuis Marine Today Standard Oil Company Fenlon Standard City of Everett Nantucket Vease Newport Searby Everett Sealby Fenton Marine

Belmont Undergoes Planed Appendicitis Operation

August Belmont III underwent an appendicitis operation at General Memorial Hospital today. Dr W Coley described the case as not acute and said Belmont would be detained for two to three weeks. The surgery was planned for several weeks as a preventive measure rather than a cure.

Washington Post New York Jen Belmont W Coley General Memorial Hospital Br. Coley

Meteorite fall near Wrought Nebraska rocks three counties

A meteorite, not an earthquake, struck northeastern Nebraska yesterday. It fell about five miles from Wrough, Nebraska, causing an explosion and a seismic shock felt across three counties. The meteorite was recovered but remains too hot to handle.

Washington Post Nebr Nebraska Wrough

Ten Year Old Davis Girl Recalls Republic Disaster

Miss Hallie Davis of Washington describes the Republic collision with the Florida off Nantucket, recounting the moments after impact. She details bunk rooms, lifeboat transfers, rescues, and Captain Segrave’s calm orders, noting her teddy bear and family’s near shipboard peril amid aid from sailors and wireless hero Jack Binns.

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Navy Board Named Suggests Bureau Merger and War Prep

A president commissioned a high level panel including Justice Moody and Rear Admirals Luce Folger Evans and Cowles to study Navy needs and reorganize the department. The plan centers on abolishing the bureau system at yards, expanding the general board, and creating a construction board to better coordinate war preparations and fiscal accountability.

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