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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

12

Bryce Urges Waterways and Industrial Training at Farmers Congress

Raleigh November 4 Farmers National Congress reports strong regional representation and speakers from Hampton and Tuskegee. Bryce emphasizes labor quality and scientific farming, urging industrial training, deeper waterways and science-backed agriculture to boost Southern progress and wages. Hampton Moore calls for better transportation and waterways funding.

Uriusy Anmassaaar Bryce Ue South Cig T.e Hampton and Tuskegee Sere Aline Iowa Nature Selene

Mad dog bites boy hero in Terre Haute street incident

A mad dog attacked a woman in Terre Haute on November 4. Leonard Ait, 13, rushed to help and fought the dog, receiving bites on his arms and hands while a passing drayman killed the dog. Earlier two girls in Coyaga were bitten. the same dog had bitten horses and cattle.

Terre Haute Ind Leonard Ait Drayman Coyaga Mleg Ste Head

Des Moines Charter Plan of City Government Favored

Buffalo Nov. 4 late election returns show that the Des Moines charter plan of city government by commission was adopted in this city.

Des Moines Buffalo

Evicted From Courthouse Forces New York Courts to Move

A New York criminal courts building is unsettled after the structure shifts and cracks appear. Police guard the site while workmen shore walls and engineers fear the Tombs prison nearby may be affected. Subways beneath the street blamed for earth movement, with foundation work expected to take six months and cost thousands.

New York Criminal Courts Criminal Court Tombs

Depew Pleads for Subsidy and Shipping Policy

New York November 4 The New York State Chamber of Commerce debated the committee report on declining American shipping but took no action. Lewis Nixon urged preparedness by American commercial interests while Senator Chauncey M. Depew urged subsidies. He accused middle West sentiment of blocking national maritime policy and opposed repealing duties and tonnage fees to bring foreign ships under the American flag as costly for commerce.

New York Middle West Fasto ‘Shipping Chamber of Commerce Hx Committee Lewis Nixon Chauncey M. Depew Depew Congress Mr. Nixon

Baby Gave Alarm of Fire Saving 18 People

Milwaukee November 4 cries of Morris Cohen's ten month old son awakened a mother and alerted others, saving 18 residents in a smoke filled tenement. The child cried until all escaped as the building burned, while the rest of the family slept through the blaze. Meanwhile James Bryce urged study of foreign conditions and history, lecturing in Raleigh on Raleigh and English literature. In Athens Lieut Tibaldos and Dimoully were arrested for a mutiny against the government, with Tibaldos expected to face charges and not receive the death penalty.

Milwaukee Wis Morris Cohen Dam- South Itl Washington Post Raleigh N. C Mnother State Literary Hishaa James Bryce Teatc McAnt Dieut Tibaldos Iavents Englian Dimoulia Greece Athens Tibaldes Iriah Lisut Dimoully Bryce Irged Bulhow Venice Europe

New Frauds in Sugar Expose Weighting Scheme and Leaks

New York reports government investigators found continued leakages after stopping earlier sugar weighing frauds at the Williamsburg refinery. A government weigher, Joseph Donellen, faced indictment for returning a fake weight on March 28. Several other indictments were issued as officials seek scalehouse controls and broader fraud scope.

New York Willamsburg Sugar Trust Gna Mugar Checker Joseph Doneen United States’ District Court IMG Donellen Baveetament Hand United States Circuit Court

Seaboard Line Turned Over to Stockholders

Seaboard Air Line Railway transferred from receivers to stockholders at 3:20 p m in the Continental Building New York. General Manager Hix received the property as officers and directors meet to preserve the reorganized company. Jonathan Skelton Williams is expected to be appointed president again. Stockholders’ meeting set for next Thursday in Petersburg Virginia.

Baltimore Seaboard Air Line Continental Building Hix Natt Porteous Hie Railroad Company New York Turiter Purpoe Jonah Skelton Willams The Road Petersburg

Morse Called To Jury Duty In US Circuit Court

Charles W. Morse former banker now in Tombs prison was served a jury summons in the United States circuit court. He said he would try to comply but doubted a fine of 230 dollars could force obedience. The summons was issued in routine fashion and Morse had already been excused, officials explained.

New York Charles W. Morse United States Circuit Court Morse United States

Nordica in will contest prompts claim of promised share

In Cambridge Massachusetts November 4 the Malden might be estate case over Mis Vannie F Allen valued at $150000. Mme Lillian Nordica the singer testifies that her aunt promised her a portion of the estate. The will largely favored charity and relatives argue over apportionment as the court weighs the contest.

Singer Cambridge Mass Mis Vannie F. Allen Malden Mme Lillian Nordica Supreme Court Allen

Zelaya Reports Victory in Nicaragua Clash News

New Orleans dispatches quote Bluefields and Atlantic coast sympathizers claiming General Estrada’s rebels gain strength while Zelaya makes no move to recover territory. Managua reports a severe engagement near Chile with the enemy defeated and Zelaya calling it a glorious victory as artillery and Maxim guns aid the government army advancing toward Bluefields.

New Orleans Bluefields Atlantic Coast Porte Nicaragua Estrada Zelaya Managua Pacific Coast Chile Ite Altschuld Nailat Canalries Aituchul Rome Buclelds

Head of Revolution Chamorro Known to Nicaraguans for Valor

Gen Emiliano Chamorro, leader of the Nicaraguan revolt, commands the force that captured Greytown and advances toward Fort San Carlos along the San Juan River. Born in Comnapa, Nicaragua, he trained as a civil engineer, led daring river raids, and is viewed as Zelaya’s most formidable foe by his followers. Rumors claim Honduras aids Zelaya, while Honduras officials seize an American launch, prompting a U.S. protest.

Emiliano Chamorro Greytown San Juan River Fort San Carlos Lake Nicaragua Central America Zelaya Comnnapa Department Cholantes Nicaragua Eastera Wational Institute Tela Ee Juan J. Estrada State Department Honduras

Tramp Robbed Blind Boy and Took Coat and Cash

A Chicago report recounts Joseph Leonard and his younger brother Samuel, aged about ten, surviving after a tramp stole Joseph’s overcoat and $2 from a car bound for New Orleans. They described family hardship, past illness, and their plan to seek work, while R L Thomas, stabbed by Monkey at Sheepshead, is reported out of danger in New York.

Lad Chicago Joseph Leonard Samuel Kind Harrison Atreat Station Jos New Orleans Sam New Orleana Memphis R. L. Thomas New York Kentucky Tubiman Jon Monkey Carroll Sheepshead Ila

Fight Over Right to Smoke on Chicago L Train

A chaotic incident on a Chicago L train at Forty-fourth Street ended with passengers clashing over a smoking ban. An elderly man was dragged from the car after protesting the rule, and a lumberman, J. D. Attley, was shoved through a window and injured by shattered glass. Former Alderman Joseph H. Francis was removed from the car as others intervened. Police used revolvers as the struggle escalated and the smoker was detached from the train.

Chicago Forty-fourth Street J. D. Attley Glasa Joseph H. Francis Offemier

History of Census Making Thirteen Census

A compact history traces the evolution of U S census taking from 1790 to the thirteenth decennial census. It notes costs rising from initial counts to tens of millions, expansion of inquiry beyond population, shifts in law and practice, and the creation of a permanent census bureau. The piece highlights early aims, constitutional checks, and the move to standardized modern methods.

United States Cedmus Congress Marshale Thomas Jefferson Tle Con- Frese Walker Lerrors American Statistical Association Wich Washington Elenth House Senate Boss Grant James A. Garfield Permanent Census Bureau Pension Bureau Dais Moreau le Sonnes Telr Israel

Walsh seeks new trial in banker conviction case

Chicago dispatch reports a petition for rehearing in John F. Walsh’s criminal case argues the verdict relied on a flawed view of the law and that multiple charges in one indictment overbore the defendant. The filing notes errors in trial and appeals court handling.

Chicago John FR. Walsh United States Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court

Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

A promotional note claims Pape's Diuretic cures many kidney and urinary problems quickly. It asserts the remedy cleanses the kidneys bladder and urinary system and guarantees a thorough prompt cure from a fifty cent treatment, endorsed by Pape Thompson Pare of Cincinnati.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pare Cincinnati

Promotions and transfers of Army officers and staff

The document lists officers and staff shifts including Captains Bartlett Brockman and Barnwell, Lieutenants Clifton Wutter and Wile Bearell, and Lt Col F. Zestman, detailing transfers across infantry and related corps. It also notes a subsistence item inspection duty and new second lieutenants Virginius Clark and Thomas Steere assigned to Ninth and Fifty first companies.

Cosam J. Bartlett Meilien Corps Liz A. Brockman Trenty Sian Clifton M. Wutter Twenty-sixth Infantry Seventeenth Infantry Cap Baward Jonas, Jr Hlevanth Infantry Blehte Infantey Bamvel Aunell Broth F. Zestman Eturgis Puspree Ct Wile W. Bearell Signat Corps Eilef Ewast Artillery Corps Virginius . Clark Thomas J. [Steere Finty-drst Company

Naval Officers Ordered to Duty and Vessel Movements

Military notices assign Capt RT Hell and other officers to inspector duties and commands. Assignments include McAlpine to Nempure News Shin tultding, Evans to Salem, Kumpp to home duties, Welles to Connecticn Xon Oritana, Kces to Atlantic heat chief of staff, Bowers detached inspector of boilers. Movements report ships Navajo and Tecena at sea, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia return to navy yard in Boston after parade.

R. G. Evans Bureau of Insbuction and Survey A. L. Key Connecticut Schroeder RT. Hell Vollere Misher Waller Company Qiuining N. X K. McAlpine Nempure News Shin Tultding Dry Dork Company Sachinery G. R Evans Salem J. J. Kumpp R. Welles Connecticn Xon Oritana Io Command Albert L. Kces Atlantic Heat Staf F.C. Bowers Mosher Boiler Company Ossinving Biest A. Ve. Preseey New Sark Tnelex F. 1 Tagers Nosart WB. Reno New Hampshire Midshipman G. Chered Creatment Aval Hospital New York N.Y Cavite Navajo Tecena Cape Cruz Cuba Naval Prrgade Massachusetts Department Navy Yard Boston Masa

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