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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
1
In New York the Democratic machine strengthens its grip as opposition groups are outvoted 10 to 1 by the Board of Estimate, which wields the metropolitan budget for four years. Murphy vows to persist, Croker asks to resume power, and Ivins counsels both machines for a cleaner government.
Report on the election showing Tammany Democrats gaining control in a divided Board of Estimate and implications for city government. Gaynor’s allies secure influence while Republicans suffer, signaling a major reorganization of Democratic power in Greater New York.
Tangled party turmoil centers on Tammany and fusion efforts as leaders and candidates like Hearst Gaynor Bernard and Parsons figure in a volatile mayoral race. Brooklyn and Manhattan results show shifting loyalties with Hearst and McClellan rivals, urging reforms and a possible gubernatorial bid.
Atlanta Ga Nova asserts that armed clash between Federal and State courts must come sooner or later. Thomas E Watson Populist nominee for President writes to State Attorney General Harris urging State authorities to resist habeas corpus, mocks Federal judges, and claims socialism spreads like a prairie fire with an army ready to join the Federal Army.
A letter from Nevada reports Batha Balhae formerly of Los Angeles was saved after five days alone in the desert near the Lee district. He had wandered from Leeland on October 25 toward Sandy Tanks with Jack Lampslade, ran out of water, and was found by a searching party after Lampslade brought help.
Mrs Rockhold and her husband, bound and gagged, endured degradation when three Black intruders forced entry to their Bran ton county residence. The husband led a posse in pursuit after a man was shot near Gassaway, with two suspects still at large amid wooded hills and rail line pockets. The couple, newly settled with one child, hope for safety as investigators chase the remaining assailants.
In Charlotte on November 3 the First Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church at Back Creek granted a certificate of dismissal to Rev William Duncan former pastor of First Church. The charges of unministerial conduct traced to letters to a nurse at a Texas hospital while his wife died. To avoid a public trial the presbytery chose a quiet dismissal allowing affiliation with another denomination. The report notes the case had circulated through several presbyteries for a year.
Paris reports recount Mme Steinheil’s dramatic defense in the two murder case, facing the judge with rapid questioning and theatrics. The audience sees a famed beauty denied, yet her restraint and evident charisma shape public perception as the trial unfolds with tense testimony and dramatic exchanges.
In Westchester County efforts to close saloons faltered as most towns went wet. Mount Pleasant reportedly favored prohibition despite John D. Rockefeller’s opposition. White Plains saw a strong Anti-Saloon League push but the wets won by about 400 votes, with notable figures such as the Goulds backing dry sentiment in surrounding communities. County towns including Greenberg and Ardsley region communities voted to keep or expand access to alcohol.
The News-American reports a grand farewell at Cherbourg as Ambassador White sails for the United States. Present were prominent diplomats and officials including Motard, Finance Minister Pichon, Governor Pallain, Prince von Radotin, and other European and South American envoys. Charge Blanchard will head the Paris embassy until a successor is named.
Dias Hoerner in Missouri seeks balloon pilot qualification while Capt John Berry assists and Miss Julia Hoerner aids. They ascended late today with sufficient ballast and provisions cached for a four day trip as part of the effort to earn a license for balloon piloting.
Police closed the criminal courts building in New York, a two thousand dollar, several years old structure, following a buildings superintendent report that its walls may collapse. The site has housed many famous trials, including those of Thas and Molineux.
Amsterdam reports the government urged Van Leeuwen to return as mayor of Angstendam after he stated during the Hudson Falcon festivities in New York that the United States would intervene if Holland were menaced by Germany.
Special to The Washington Poet New York November 7 reports Mrs Henry Clews returning from Europe with her son Henry Clews to discuss reconciliation between his wife, formerly Louise Morris Gebhard, and him. The tale recounts her defense of a velvet painter's jacket worn in her drawing room and notes social exploits, including a bath, a fountain jump, and Paris artistic influence. An auction sale of Persian rugs by Bordian Bray in New York is also listed.
John Armstrong Chaloner of Cobham Virginia, exiled former New York gubernatorial candidate and Amelie Rives’s ex-husband, halted an automobile on a public road with a pistol. He ordered the chauffeur to dismount and guide the frightened horse around the vehicle. Chaloner cited a local auto law enforcing stops on signal to manage animals.
London November 3 The Lords and Commons clash as Alexander Ure Scotland's Lord Advocate counters former Prime Minister Balfour's charges amid protests from both sides. Asquith backs Ures remarks while Balfour insists his attack stands. The episode centers on old age pensions and parliamentary ethics.
Reports from Cape Haitien say Dominican government troops clashed with insurgents near Guayabinta. Three soldiers were killed and eleven wounded as government forces withdrew and insurgents reentered Guayabin, amid heavy censorship and limited news from the frontier. A special train schedule notes an excursion departng at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday November 4.
A Denver report details Austrian consul inquiries into the death of Counts von Vetsera who died last Saturday. The consul says he was the Crown Prince Rudolph and Countess Marie Vetsera’s traveler, while Vetsera’s identity in Denver remains unclear. The Austrian government seeks the body for identification and further instructions.
A vehicle on a bridge near Utica crashed into iron supports, instantly killing Mrs Ernest Smith and gravely injuring Charles Nelee. The car carried a chauffeur, a man, and two women. all others escaped with minor injuries as the car struck the bridge and rebounded, striking Netce who was crossing.
In Asheville North Carolina on a Sunday after a week of deliberation the jury for C F Watkins charged with killing John HM Hunting declared a hung verdict and was discharged by Judge Adams A court poll showed six for manslaughter and six for acquittal Watkins was released on bond of 2000 until the next criminal term
Fire gutted the Rudolph & West Co. hardware store at 182 New York avenue injuring third and fourth floors. The blaze caused extensive water damage to first and second floors and threatened nearby buildings including 180 New York avenue. Insurance covered the loss, with estimates ranging up to $50,000. Firefighters from Engine Company No. 1 battled the blaze, saving nearby stock and preventing greater damage.
Sir Cecil Moon, a British baronet who wed an American, asked the district court for an order forcing his wife to return money he claims to have in cash. The court declined. it noted he believes his wife induced him to give her all his money before inheriting the Moon estate. He alleges she invested it in a mountain ranch and stocks and forced him to work for his board. He seeks the money back as she threatens a divorce suit.
Special to The Washington Foss reports Arthur Finnigan known as Honest Finn a cattleman found hanging in a barn near Padro yesterday. Cash and certificates totaling over $9 000 were found in his packet. Finnigan had sold his ranch and planned to depart the area, which officials believe affected his mind.
New York reports Charles Warriner, Big Four Railroad treasurer in Cincinnati, is under arrest in Cincinnati to explain a shortfall reportedly exceeding 1008.00. Officials say the case is in American Surety Company hands, with auditors at work to estimate the shortage. Warriner allegedly copied plans of a Chicago promoter, and admits taking money but promises repayment. He has moved to Chicago, where he enjoys wealth, while officials consider potential prosecutions.
Mary Bennett Taylor admitted forging three affidavits to obtain a government pension. Judge John J Phillips postponed sentencing, with mercy requested by her attorney and the U S district attorney. The case concerns a staged marriage to an alleged veteran and a murder mystery surrounding George H Jenkins.
A pacific coast envoy and Secretary of State Knox join in condolence over Prince Ito. A formal banquet in Washington honors Japanese Emperor Shibusawa and discusses mutual goodwill, commerce, and disarmament as Taft and officials urge peaceful, bilateral cooperation amid memorial tributes.
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