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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
3
In a quirky fashion note the Cossack toque is poised to appear on women’s heads as a bold millinery trend. The piece playfully envisions unique headwear making a statement on fashion fronts.
Fragmented OCR text shows women preparing to march on Washington to petition Congress, with references to 8th and 6th Districts, and mentions of deaths, fashion, and various interwoven topics. The readable parts imply a women’s rights or suffrage context with tense political action surrounding capital city events.
A fragmented clipping reports an actress receiving a large sum, with obscure names and garbled terms. The text references a company, dividends, and legal actions, implying a financial settlement or payout connected to a stock or theft case, but details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A troubled report outlines a dispute involving a domestic incident and legal action. It notes investigations, potential remedies, and a demand for damages by Americans amid unclear specifics and fragmented phrases.
Leopold Markbreit prominent Cincinnati editor and mayor died at 61. A Vienna native he studied law, practiced in Ohio, and once partnered with Rutherford B. Hayes. He led the Volkablatt and served as U S minister to Bolivia after Civil War captivity in Libby prison.
A passenger on the steamer Kotlay reports the disappearance of Mrs Vigusia Neamos while in transit from Copenhagen to New York. The ship's crew searched the deck and cabin areas. her husband says she went to the deck prior to the vessel’s arrival and questions remain about a possible reason for suicide.
An OCR filled notice reports a wedding in progress with names and roles garbled. It mentions a ceremony at a church with a best man and bridesmaids to be named, and a gown described as white and duchess oil dyed, amid unclear details and misread words.
A Japanese man, described as a murderer and contractor, was recaptured after allegedly paying Javier for escape. He had fled eight years ago, hid in the mountains while hunting, then returned to town and was seized. The case involves jailer complicity and a $1000 payoff.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt’s marriage to William Homer Leavitt ends in discord over his obsession with creating a monumental Last Supper on canvas. He praises Europe as essential to study masters while his wife embraces domestic life, sparking an artistic clash that shadows their Philadelphia days and a lasting rift.
A disjointed report indicates a theatre company from Montana, including Mrs Manate Middern, was believed missing near Campi and Aeaieh. The group was en route to perform at the Lae Theater in Minneapolis next week and may have been involved in a fire incident, with no word on their fate as of late.
A Washington base newspaper item reports a sensational suit where a husband accuses a Chinese man of stealing his wife’s affection. The wife’s signed confession details an affair with Culies Gar, including a faded love letter and a plea for the lover to return. The article notes social and cultural tensions in a volatile domestic case.
British leaders gather delegates from New Zealand Newfoundland Canada and the empire for the imperial defense conference. Sir Frederick Borden and General Smuts attend while ministers and advisers prepare a definite proposal for naval defense and wartime unity.
A 7 year old boy named Jamey Graham Verrs fell seven stories from a roof at 720 o'clock on Jit Wert Tenth street while leaping over another boy. He sustained fractures to an arm and ribs and internal injuries. St Vincent’s Hospital and Dr Walsh treated him. the doctor said recovery chances were slight.
A racial obituary notes Lilian, born a slave, died at 116 in Needmore Tennessee. The piece recalls her birth, the nine day shrine novena, and a later mention of her daughter Dilia Kile and two children. It cites a long life marked by hardship and a death linked to whooping cough complications.
Burlington N J July 7 The mystery of two young women leaving the Metropolitan Inn after abandoning a team near Rancocas Creek was clarified partly by detective Parker. He identified ownership of clothing found in the woods, traced movements to Mount Holly station, and said the woman was AdaLaide Wilson. She had visited Mrs Goff of New York City and was seen accompanied by men from Brooklyn on part of her journey to Philadelphia.
President Taft plans a wildcat hunt and jack rabbit chase during a visit to the Taft ranch near San Antonio in November. Joseph H Green, superintendent, said preparations include completing golf links, a pagoda and a gulf bathhouse as entertainment attractions.
Boston architect Jules-Frank W. Andrews and New York architect and Charles Craft associate announced plans to marry Miss Paulee Fredericks of Rox King. The wedding follows a court decree after September 2 when Mrs Andrews' divorce becomes final.
The Providence marriage tale centers on Miss Kemp daughter of George Kemp of New York linking with a son of a brick man. Amid detours by relatives and a vow to elope, the couple faced opposition from family and church authorities. A rush to wed prompted by social pressure ended in disputes and a subsequent separation suit upon dowry and marital strain.
Police investigate the death of Ken Stetinger in Newark on a wedding eve with a bullet wound and a suspected suicide. Detectives probe a tied cord found and references to an impending marriage and a plans involving Anne Maier and a city house deal.
New York 27 reports William English Walling of Chicago, husband of Anna Strunsky, accused of breach of promise to wed by Anna Bertha Grunsvan. Supreme Court Justice Brady allowed a motion for more particulars and set twenty days to answer after bill is amended. Also: a January incident notes a man at 113 W Street ingesting strychnine, hospitalized but expected to recover.
Mark Basset, named editor of the Tien Delly News, died from a bullet wound suffered Sunday morning. He was found unconscious in a local printing shop and died this morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra with children berth near Eekerntoerne. A 1% naval escort protects the Standart as storms delay landing. Princess Henry of Prussia and Grand Duke of Hesse greet them, then they proceed to Hemmelemark for luncheon under strict guard. Foreign Minister Sawolsky arrives aboard Polar Star.
A pen used to sign the Spanish American preliminary peace between McKinley and Jules Cambon was presented to Stephen Pichon in Paris on August 12, 1898. It now rests in the French Foreign Office Museum in Paris.
Washington and Peking clash over war loans and banker responsibility amid German repudiations. British and French lenders seek payoff and unity while the United States pushes for equal participation and an end to German leverage. Chinese officials and diplomats weigh concessions and terms shaping a broader Allied settlement.
The piece argues Bolivia should honor Pan American arbitration terms from a Peru signed agreement. It warns that refusing the Arwen decision on boundary could breach good faith and public honor, risking a broad international scandal.
A declaration from the new French Ministry in the chamber of deputies pledges to pursue peace reforms and progress, remain faithful to existing alliances, and persevere in poles pursued. The Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the government.
Pacadelphia July 2 reporting that State senator McCarren Brooklyn and top reformer leaders skipped a New York election commission dinner. Philadelphia bosses absent on prior occasions but appeared as guests in Baltimore July 27. In candlepin action Seybold led angles with 162. Holt and Siegel and Lynchware led RAF in five man teams. Springfield Maca defeated a local team 432 10 112 in a special match.
A list of steamers arriving or sailing from New York and other ports with destinations including Bremen Hamburg Naples Genoa and Southampton. Varying ships named Wilhelmine, Carpathia, and others, with routes to Bremen, Naples, and New York reported for Thursday and Wednesday schedules around 2 pm and 7:20 am.
The naval court hearing opened with questions about charges against Sutton as witnesses Bevan Osterman and Willing testified. The judge advocate faced objections over procedure and the alleged concealment of Mrs Suttons letter urging a new inquiry into her sons death at Annapolis.
A family seeks reopening of an inquest into a son's death, alleging officers caused the death rather than suicide. They argue key facts were omitted and vow to present affidavits to support a new inquiry, while officers dispute the need for counsel and await the President’s view.
The Washington Pact announces a reorganization of the Western Mainland Railroad with $18,000,000 in bonds replaced by stock and $3,000,000 in cash underwritten by Spiral 10. The plan converts interest-bearing obligations to stock, issues new common shares, and aims to reduce fixed charges while preserving bondholders’ rights. Under the proposal stockholders will receive new shares, while old security holders may receive preferred stock and optional common stock, with underwriters handling the new issue and commission estimated near one percent. The reorg seeks to empower the company to develop oil lands and other assets while funding capital needs through the stock swap and cash infusion.
Pittsburg July report outlines a profit sharing plan by Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Cube Co with plants in Youngstown and Chi. It would share yearly profits with all workers from highest rank to laborers, excluding unskilled nonunion workers and detaching from United States Steel Corp. Estimated annual profits to be distributed range from 206000 to 460000. The plan frames a general end-of-year payout with most workers eligible.
In Crescent City the trial court granted the defense motion to quash an indictment against Ira Grunden as an accessory after the fact in the murder case of J. S. Miller. Judge Hoover ruled state statutes prohibit indicting a sister brother parent or child as an accessory after the fact when principals are already indicted. Ira Grunden is son of John Grunden and brother of Mrs J B Saxler.
A summer home on St Smong Island near Brunswick burned July 4. Built by James Spalding, the scene housed notable figures including Aaron Burr and Fanny Kemple. A storm earlier in 18 prevented repairs, leaving the two century old structure uninhabitable. the timbers were later sold.
A Hungarian girl, frightened by station bustle, arrived in the city with no relatives. She was taken to detention in Trenton to meet authorities and secure transport home. Police and staff calmed the scene as she was searched and housed for the night.
Fragments describe confusion at a local fair and golf event near Winsted as alarms and disruptions spread among attendees. References hint at towns, figures, and a Miss Gertrude Lien with a group of girls involved in the scene.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions stomach issues and a product claim about preventing and curing disease germs. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or verifiable events are present. The readable parts describe cramps, dysentery, stomach troubles, and a dubious claim about a product named Par Malt Winsnes that allegedly strengthens the body.
An old style ad touts Dutty Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic and stomach friendly elixir. It cites cures for weakness and diarrhea, promotes its purity and malted grain, and claims doctors and hospitals endorse it. Readership urged to order bottles and request a free booklet from The Dutty Whiskey Company Rochester.
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