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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
32
A tumultuous session ends abruptly as Payne refuses to sign the report and challenges allies amid a heated battle over iron ore and the lumber measure. The desertion of House members signals doubts about the bill and foreshadows continued pushback from Beltway factions.
Connecticut supreme court of errors rules that the federal employers liability act is unconstitutional as applied to state actions. The decision favors the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad in claims by brakemen Moxle and Mondou injured while coupling cars. Court finds the 1968 act cannot be used in state courts and voids the plaintiff action in part.
Mrs Matilda Drews created a sensation at the Youns bath after loosening the remains of John Dreuils in a small black box. The scene drew crowd as the ashes drifted over the sea rollers. The will execution remains tied to property and belongings.
A disputed report details a jilted soldier firing on a group, resulting in one death. He was pursued by cavalry and captured after cornering near Merritt, drama surrounding capture and a commendation tied to Boer War era service.
Reports from La Paz to Washington describe Bolivia and Argentina severing diplomatic ties amid boundary dispute tension. Argentina blames Bolivian actions on its government and officials warn of further steps as Peru and Bolivia face scrutiny over conscription and frontier policies.
Clemenceau’s cabinet collapsed amid naval scandal turmoil over Algeciras. Delcasse and others attacked by rivals as France teetered toward crisis. PM resigns after government defeats confidence vote. Tallien notes Paris stunned by upheaval as army and navy questioned readiness.
Colorado women push to send a woman to Congress next year. Harriet Wright, former state legislator, says a determined effort will occur. Lady McMillan, who lobbied in Britain, asks Denver women when they will land a woman in Congress. Sarah Decker is named as the candidate with broad support.
Special to The Washington Post reports Burlington Vermont trembles over War Department move to quarter 1200 negro cavalrymen at Fort Ethan Allen three miles away. Citizens resist dining with black soldiers and demand separate cars on the trolley. The Free Press calls the action a dangerous precedent for troops of color in New England, noting it is the first time northern stationed black troops are sent east of the Mississippi. The uproar mirrors post Brownsville tensions and unsettles pro abolition sentiment in the region.
Miss Jennie Broadwent of Philadelphia jumped from the yacht Princeton three miles off shore during a pleasure cruise in Atlantic City. John Winder rescued her, pulling her back aboard as she cried of losing her soul. She was taken to the city jail after the incident.
A bid to pay Bell Telephone Company of Buffalo stock emerged today as part of a nationwide merger plan among Bell system companies. The proposal would form a single corporation with about 1.9 billion dollars in capital, following earlier offers for New York and New Jersey and Philadelphia Bell stock.
Orville Wright flies one hour twenty minutes forty five seconds setting a new American aeroplane record at Fort Myer. The performance draws a large crowd as Wright maintains controlled flight with multiple maneuvers, while Wright and Wilbur celebrate a solid improvement over prior marks and reference Glenn Curtiss’ longer flight on Long Island.
The United States abandons friendly policy in Asia and asserts a mailed fist stance toward China Japan and Russia over Manchuria with Ambassador Takahira returning to Japan. The Portsmouth treaty must be honored and a restoration of the Manchurian status quo demanded. A Georgia Central wreck near Glenwood injures 24, six seriously, with Conductor J R Jones among the injured. Florists advertise in Washington Waldorf Astoria New York Broadway listings.
The issue lists items such as I Payne quitting tariff conference U and Wins Chinese Loan French Cabinet resignations Wrights set new aero record Newberry testimony on slavery tale Bargain in diamonds and other items. It also mentions rioting at Pennsylvania mines chorus girls outing and various court and society notes across multiple pages.
Former Secretary of the Navy Truman HL Detroit says Lt James N F fon’s death is being investigated by the inquiry. He notes a mother’s efforts to clear Sans name are proper but unlikely to succeed while asserting some statements may be misrepresented. The mass of testimony highlights the family’s right to seek exoneration, with Frances Gallii and Mrs Sar in focus in the March late July period.
A chaotic report traces a sailor robbery and death linked to undertakers in Waneton. Moya, arver of Lrowkivn, at police headquarters over a death tied to Andrew Prk. Murphy allegedly sought a private moment with a dead body before police were alerted. Police say Murphy confessed involvement with a companion and a sailor in a boat incident that led to Erickson’s death and later body recovery.
Special to The Washington Fort New York July 0 Passengers on to Third Avenue Elevated Railways rode through two simultaneous fires, one on Bowery at 21 Bowery and another at Usth street. Trains sped to shield riders from flame and smoke as fires raged, drenched passengers, and a man on a roof was rescued. All escaped as platforms buckled and debris fell within minutes.
Testimony centers on a fatal shot fired by James Sutton during a confrontation witnessed by Lt Utley and Sergt DeHart. Adams, the defense, and prosecutors clash over whether Sutton was drunk and if a broader attack occurred. The inquest record shows conflicting accounts as the trial proceeds with family support and ongoing cross examinations.
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