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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
34
A quirky fashion note describes headwear styles including a peach basket hat and a cossack toque. Mali on women’s heads to complement outfits, with wall reach to the shoulder era noted in confident parade language.
A fragmented item describes women planning a march on Washington with petitions to Congress, urging action against oppression. The text names dates and figures vaguely, highlighting a mobilization in protest and calls for political change. Key mentions include Washington and measures to influence policy.
A garbled report notes a claim involving actress profits and a Davenport home. It references a broker, a company, dividends, and court involvement in a vague financial dispute. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
A partial OCR style notice mentions a legal inquiry and engagement around a case involving damages to Americans. It references a corportional fund element, a May or July timing fragment, and non-specific court actions. Names and precise facts are unclear due to damaged text.
Cincinnati mayor and Volkeblatt owner Leopold Markbreit died tonight aged 61 after a career spanning law, journalism, and public service. Born in Vienna, he studied law, practiced in Cincinnati, led the German daily Volkabatt, served as a Civil War captain, and was once U.S. minister to Bolivia under Grant.
On the steamer Kotlay en route from Copenhagen to New York Mrs Vigusia Neamos, a second-class passenger, disappeared at sea during the voyage. Other passengers recall seeing her on deck before the steamer arrived at New York, where her husband reported her absence for the first time and asked why she would commit suicide.
An item describes the wedding of Nordica with multiple attendees and the planned arrangements. It notes invitations issued, best man and bridesmaids to be named, and a gown described as white with a duchesse influence. The ceremony is set for Thursday July 8 at the King Weigh House Church.
The suspect, a Japanese killer once at large for eight years, was recaptured after allegedly paying a jailer to secure his liberty. He had murdered a man while hunting, fled to the mountains, and later moved into town where officials pursued him. A $1000 payoff was reported as part of the alleged escape plot.
In Philadelphia a painter declares that his life dream is to paint The Last Supper, arguing his wife’s domestic tastes hinder his loftier ambition. Ruth Bryan Leavitt’s marriage to William Homer Leavitt ends amid disputes over art versus domestic life as the artist travels from New York to Europe seeking inspiration for a grand religious scene.
A Montana based theater company is reported lost after a fire near Campi and Ameich Mont. The troupe, booked to perform in Minneapolis next week, faces uncertain fate as officials investigate the cause and await updates on the members and venue statuses.
A Washington base court case details a husband suing a Chinese man for depriving him of his wife’s love and companionship amid alleged wiles and secret meetings. The wife confesses a past acquaintance with Culies Gar, claiming social ties and a letter hidden in a sleeve. The dramatic testimony highlights marital strain, moral claims, and the case’s unusual background.
Britain prepares for a defense conference with premiers from New Zealand Newfoundland and Canada. Sir Frederick Borden and Viscount Churchill among advisers as wartime plans for imperial defense are outlined. Delegates convene to discuss naval strategy and unified naval and military measures across the empire.
Jamey Graham Verrs, a senior at Lenement, fell seven stories from a rooftop on Jit Wert Ten th street while playing leap frog with peers. He landed at the bottom, suffering a fractured skull, broken ribs, and internal injuries. St Vn cents Hospital doctors reported slim chances of recovery.
Report from Nashville notes Lilian, daughter of Ed Want Fountain, died near Needmore at age 116. The piece mentions she was born a slave, survived nine decades, and passed after illness linked to childhood ailments. References a crowded vigil and a family observing the nine days of prayer.
Burlington N J July 7 The mystery of two young women leaving the Metropolitan Inn and the later disappearance near Rancocas Creek was partially cleared by County Detective Parker. He identified the ownership of clothing found in the woods and traced the woman’s movements to Mount Holly station where she boarded a train to Philadelphia. The woman was named Mize Adelaide Wilson and she had visited Mrs Goff of New York City before the journey. The men involved were said to reside in Brooklyn and accompanied her part of the way back from New York.
President Taft will visit the Taft ranch near San Antonio in November with diversions including a wildcat hunt and jack rabbit chase. Joseph H Green, superintendent, said preparations are underway, with golf not planned as a pastime and a pagoda and gulf bathhouse under construction.
Boston architect Jules-Frank W. Andrews and New York architect and Charles Craft associate announce plan to marry Miss Paulee Fredericks of Rox King. The wedding is expected after September 2 when Mrs Andrews’ interlocutory divorce becomes final. Mr Andrews seeks mercy from Miss Gertrude Reynolds of Dayton.
Reports from Providence detail the marriage of Miss Kemp to George Kemp of New York, amid rumors of elopement and mother's objections to wealth. The bride's father, suitors, and church officials feature in a tale of love, class, and ensuing marital strife.
Detectives probe the death of Ken Stetinger amid a Newark murder scene on the eve of his wedding. Authorities say a bullet hole and a suspected suicide tie a grim finale to a planned marriage with Miss Maier. An estate dealer and noted confidants were to visit in hours before the tragedy.
Supreme Court Justice Brady ruled on a breach of promise case brought by Anna Bertha Grunson against William English Walling of Chicago. Walling was ordered to answer within twenty days after the bill was filed. In other news a man named Tur bitt, age 53, drank strychnine and was treated at Casualty Hospital with potential recovery.
Mark Basset prospective editor of the Tien Delly News died from a bullet wound suffered early Sunday morning. He was found unconscious in a local printing shop in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra with children arrived aboard the Standart in a Baltic harbor. A storm delayed landing until greeting by Princess Henry of Prussia and the Grand Duke of Hesse. Guards and torpedo boats surround the Russian squadron to deter incursions. the party went to Hemmelemark for lunch before returning to the Standart. Foreign Minister Sawolsky arrived aboard the Polar Star.
The Peace Pen used to sign the Spanish American preliminary peace between McKinley and Jules Cambon was presented to Stephen Pichon at the French Foreign Office. It is kept in the Foreign Office museum in Paris after being deposited by Thiebant, a former secretary at the Washington embassy.
A partial yet tense discussion in Washington and Peking explores German bankers’ responsibility and the potential elimination of German loans. Britain and France press for united action while American interests seek an equal role among powers, with ongoing speculation on eventual settlements and acknowledgments of fatigue in British charges.
Tima Per July Pin writes that Bolivia should honor the Pan American agreement signed by Peru and Bolivia. He questions why Rotina would refuse to accept arbitration ruling on the boundary, warning that a breach would violate good faith and public honor amidst an international scandal.
A French ministry declared in the chamber of deputies this afternoon its aim to pursue peace reform and progress while remaining faithful to the alliance. The government vows to complete planned naval measures and seeks confidence from the Chamber. The article underscores a commitment to peace and steady reform amid international ties.
Pacadelphia July 2 state senator McCarren Brooklyn and V organization leaders skipped a reformers dinner while New York visitors differed. Baltimore July 27 Hugh scores in the fourdament of the AmEde m Duckpin association were rolled tonight in the angles by Seybold. Holt and Siegel 162 two men team. Lynchware on RAF five men teams. The Aunin Club Baltimore 1427. In a candlepin match the Springfield Maca team defeated a local team 432 10 112.
Ships from multiple ports including Hamburg, Naples, Bremen, Genoa and Naples arrive and depart via New York with routes to Bremen Cherbours and Genoa. Notable calls include Wilhela teem Bemon aronta from Miverpunl Gad Queerrtony and Wilhelre der Groma from Vow ol sedte-Carpathia. Estimated times around 2 pm Thursday and 7:20 am Wednesday noted with various sailings to Gibraltar Naples and New York bound vessels.
The hearing halted as defense and state witnesses debated whether letters from Mrs Sutton and Navy documents reveal a formal murder accusation. The judge advocate faced questions on procedural legality and potential rights violations while Lt Adams Bevan Osterman and Sgt. De Hartail could be named as defendants in the inquiry. Mrs Sutton testified, reading a letter to Washington seeking a new board to review her son James N Sutton’s death, urging purging or clarifying responsibility and possible criminal accountability for other participants.
A lengthy statement questions the inquest record claiming the deceased was killed by an officer rather than by self harm. It urges reopening the case and presenting new affidavits from witnesses who dispute the official ruling and implicate fellow officers.
The Washington Pact in New York outlines a plan to replace 18 million dollars in bonds with stock and 3 million in cash for the Western Mainland Railroad. Under the scheme the company will issue stock equal to the old bond value, with new preferred stock and shared subscriptions. The Deutsche Bank of Berlin is involved in court actions related to the plan, and the restructuring aims to enable future development of coal lands, oil franchises, and other assets while reducing fixed charges.
Pittsburg July report says Youngs own Sheet and Cube Company with plants at Youngstown would grant profit shares to all workers at year end excluding those in upper management. Estimated profits to be shared range between 206 010 and 400 000 dollars with every common worker receiving a share.
In Crescent City July 2 Judge Hoover sustained the defendant Ira Grunden's motion to quash an indictment charging him as an accessory after the fact in the murder of J Daly at Crescent City on July 11. State statutes show that a sister brother parent or child cannot be indicted as an accessory after the fact when the principals are already indicted. Ira Grunden is the son of John Grunden and brother of Mrs Sayler.
Brunswick Ga July 4 A summer home on St Simons Island once linked to James Spalding burned today in a blaze whose cause is unknown. The storm of 18? rendered the house uninhabitable after standing for over two centuries, with five oak timbers sold as salvage. notable names once tied to its history include Aaron Burr and Fanny Kemble.
A frightened Hungarian girl, unnamed, arrived at Union Station in distress after wandering Trenton streets alone. Police separated her from danger, arranged detention, and will send her home to Trenton with authorities once morning transport is secured.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a county fair scene with references to a golf event, towns in the area, and a person named Miss Gertrude Lien. The text is garbled but hints at a nervous mood among attendees and mentions a snake alarm incident during a game near Syomed, with no clear dates, scores, or outcomes.
Fragmented ad style text claims a universal cure for cramps dysentery stomach pain and fever with a product named Pare Malt Winsnes. The fragment mentions disease germs killed and organs strengthened but provides no verifiable details or sources.
An advertisement touts Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and tonic for diarrhea and general weakness. It claims strong relief with a regimen of three bottles, praising palatability and stomach safety. The Washington advertiser promises a free medical booklet and ships nationwide from The Dutty Whiskey Company in Rochester.
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