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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

10

Girl Weds Chinese Man Defies Prejudice in Baltimore

Mrs May You Cuen once Miss Anna Workman, a Stenographer, married Asa M Workman in Baltimore yesterday in a hastily arranged ceremony. She says she long considered the step, faced prejudice, and loves her Chinese husband despite community critics. She notes his status as a grand old man and says she will live here with him, praising his character and their decision amid challenges from relatives and society.

May You Cuen Anna, M. Workman Asa M. Workman Baltimore Rubelata Gil Webel Bok Maghak May Frwnds Helen Rigoct Mie Mas Calvert Lin Erelines Ianister Mr May Esamples Irineell Charlie Kee Bureau of Commerce All Labor Service Chicago Toldphe Brookland Metropolitan Bank Ma Seta Avenue Tme Second Street Mr.May Tia Mr. Moy Mr. Mey Tsue Lung Company Moy Maryland Lees Virginia

Marriage at Ti First Reformed Church Reported

A couple recounts their Baltimore wedding at Ti First Reformed Church parsonage on Read and Valued streets officiated by Rev. Joel T. Rossiter. The bride teases the groom about the license as the pair plans a home on Second Street Northwest and discusses their hopes and family ties.

First Reformed Church Baltimore Joel T. Rossiter Mr. May Moy Bob

Frontier Change Proposal Sparks Balkan Tension

London and Paris report rising anxiety over Bulgaria and Turkey amid talks of frontier rectification. Bulgaria’s mobilization is seen as leverage to secure a payment and border changes while Britain Russia and Austria-Hungary urge restraint and peace. Sofia rejects reopening negotiations unless frontier rectification is dropped.

London Balkan Bulgaria Turkey Sir Edward Grey St. Petersburg Russia Pease Rugs Sofia Constantinople X Sofia Great Britain Austria-Hungary Paris Sofa Malriott Eame Malinoff

Capt Stirling linked to late hotel visits and threats

Testimony in Stirling counter divorce case ties James Alexander Stirling to late night visits by Mrs Mabel Atherton at the Caledonian Hotel with the hotel night porter Davis stating he saw the couple enter Atherton’s rooms. Stirling identified in court by Davis and admitted arranging a watch on Northland around Mrs Stirling’s room with instructions to thrash him.

Atherton Edinburgh J. A. Davis Caledonian Hotel James Alexander Stirling Stirling Davis Mabel Atherton

Inauguration of Cuba’s Gomez Amid US Departures

Maj. Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez is sworn in as Cuba’s president as battleships Maine and Mississippi depart Havana. Gov. Magoon reads a decree preserving provisional laws and paying debts, while U S assurances reiterate ongoing Cuban governance and guarded debt limits.

Havana Jose Miguel Gomez Charles ‘B. Magcon Gomez Maine Las Craser Birmingham Mississippi McClellan Lam Cuba Magoon Luke F. Wright United States Congress Provisional Government

Gomez balks at arbitration in deadlocked Venezuela talks

Officials here grow impatient as negotiations between US special envoy Buchanan and Venezuela stall over arbitration on the New York Bermudez Asphalt, Matos revolution, and court judgments. President Gomez fears harming Venezuela’s honor while seeking peace, while British and US circles push for arbitration and continuity of diplomatic ties.

Plaza de Armas Gomez Supreme Court Magoon Caracas Port of Spain United States New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company Oronoco Corporation Buchanan New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company Matos Venezuela Pes Ins Great Britain Alabama State Department

Mr Reid Guest of King at Windsor Visit

American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid travels from London to Windsor for a two day royal visit with King Howard. It marks the longest stay by an envoy at the royal palace and follows the palace custom of dining and sleeping with the king.

MR. Reid Guest OF King

Emperor Pu Was Dead Rumor Not Confirmed

Tokyo reports a rumor that Emperor Pu Was died from confluent smallpox. Chinese legation officials say there is no confirmation and no credible news reaching them. They note if the emperor were seriously ill news would reach authorities first.

Tokyo Bimpetne Jan Ore Ching Pa. Yi Tad Yeen Lega

Princess Inatio Wreck Near Rome Injures None

Rome January 23 Princess Alice of Bourbon youngest daughter of Don Carlos the Spanish pretender and several companions were in an automobile wreck near the city today. The princess and her friends were thrown from the car but escaped injury.

Don Carlos Rome Alice of Bourbon Griving Elias

Japanese Emigration Debate Shapes Immigration Figures

Secretary Straus defends Department figures showing a sharp drop in Japanese immigration and rising emigration. He argues the gentlemans agreement with Japan works better than restrictions and notes a negligible smuggling influx. Roosevelt letter urges Fresno Assemblyman Drew to wait on land-prohibition bill.

Flint Straus Frank P. Pint California Department of Commerce and Labor United States Department of State Japan Lft Assemblyman Sacramento Cal A. M. Drew Fresno Roosevelt A. Jf. Drew Assembly Chamber Gillett Trave Theodor Hoossevelt Troosevelt Stanton Assembly Senate

Will Testify in Hains Case Defense Expert Testimony Planned

Dr Charles G Hill of Baltimore to testify as defense expert for Capt Peter C Hains Jr in a trial involving the Annis Hanna case. Hill, a noted arlonist, arranged by Hanna and his son Thornton, recently acquitted, to appear for the defense. Maj Barns, US Army paymaster and brother of the accused, ordered transferred to San Francisco in a related army matter. Virginia event notes, Gates county travel, and a Library auction in Washington conclude with sale of works by prominent authors at 1407 G Street NW this afternoon.

Charles G. Hill Baltimore Charles G HN Peter C. Hains, Jr William E. Anni P. C. Hanna Thornton Hill Chicago Fe Barns United States Army Willam EB. Annis

Debate over responsibility in Nantucket collision heats court fight

New York Jan 28 court actions seek damages over the White Star Republic and Italian Florida collision. Republic owners seek about 2 million, blaming Florida for immoderate speed. Florida's owners seek limitation of liability and claim Republic negligence. Both cases hinge on fog, signals, and proper lookout as ships crossed in heavy seas.

New York Nantucket White Star Inez Republic Florida Hall Court of Admiralty Republic Adams United States Oceanic Steamship Navigation Company Italien, Corporation

Substantial $50,000 Tuberculosis Remedy Reward Bill

A proposed $50,000 appropriation was introduced in the lower house to fund a state effort toward a tuberculosis cure. The measure requires the remedy to be as effective as the diphtheria antitoxin and tasks the state board of health with testing and reporting.

State Board of Health

Carrie Nation Arrested In London Station Vandalism

Carrie Nation was arrested today and will appear in police courts. She smashed a glass display over a cigarette advertisement at the Waterloo Baker Street underground railway station.

Wagpington Roer London Jen Carrie Nation Waterloo Baker Street

Root Seeks Balance Between Federal Power and State Authority

United States Senator elect Elihu Root told Albany’s joint session that he is a firm nationalist of Hamilton’s school yet favors preserving local self government. He warned against central overreach while defending state powers and criticized direct senatorial elections and national mandates.

Senator Elect Alexander Hamilton New York Albany Jan United States Elihu Root Senate and Assembly Assembly New-York Root Washington John Marshall Hint Republic Roch

Government Printing Office under fire over census printing costs

House debate accuses the government shop of high costs and labor union influence as Senatorial amendment would allow private contract printing for parts of the thirteenth census if cheaper. Tawney calls it a practical measure to save money while Hepburn charges open shop bias and union dominance, with votes to approve a building purchase and new census bureau facilities.

Tawney Senate Committee On Appropriations Col. Hepburn Iowa Onion Civil Service Mepbury United States Hepburn Hitchcock Nebraska Census Office Cousius Bureau Crumpacker House Mr. Tawney

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