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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

20

Bryce urges twofold plan for South farming unity

Raleigh November 4 Farmers National Congress heard bold pleas for water transport and industrial training to lift Southern agriculture. Ambassador Bryce and Hampton Moore urged better waterways, science application, and labor quality, praising Hampton and Tuskegee for training leaders.

S.A Knopp United States Department of Agriculence J. Hampton Moore Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association Bryce Uriusy Anmassaaar Ue South Cig T.e Hampton and Tuskegee Sere Aline Iowa Nature Selene

Mad dog bites boy hero in Terre Haute street

A mad dog attacked a woman who stood paralyzed as it tore at her clothes. Leonard Ait, 13, raced to help and was bitten on arms and hands in a desperate struggle. a passing drayman killed the dog. Two girls at Coyaga were bitten yesterday. The dog was seized for examination after it had bitten several horses and cattle.

Terre Haute Ind Leonard Ait Drayman Coyaga Mleg Ste Head

Des Moines charter plan of city government adopted

Buffalo N Y 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 Seek Space

A New York criminal courts building, valued at about 2 million dollars, is found to be shifting and cracking. Police guard the site as workmen shore walls and judges scramble for new quarters. Engineers blame subway foundations for the earth movement. repairs could take six months and cost thousands. The Tombs prison nearby faces potential risk, though not immediately endangered.

New York Criminal Courts Criminal Court Tombs

Depew Appeals for Ship Subsidy Debate in New York

The New York chamber debates the shipping decline report but delays action. Lewis Nixon urged preparedness by American commercial interests in shipping while Senator Chauncey M. Depew pressed for subsidies. Depew blamed Midwestern sentiment against a national maritime policy and opposed repeal of discriminatory duties and tonnage fees to place foreign ships under the American flag, warning of potential costly trade fights.

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 in Tenement Fire

A tenement fire in Milwaukee today awakened a baby whose cries reportedly saved 18 occupants from death or injury as the building burned. The child, son of Morris Cohen, woke his mother after all other families had escaped, while studies of foreign conditions and a lecture by James Bryce were noted in Raleigh.

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 Europe

New Frauds in Sugar Dock Scales and Leaks Revealed

New York nov 4 government investigators report ongoing frauds at the Williamsburg refinery sugar docks. after prior fixes new leaks surfaced with a wire device causing short weights. Joseph Donellen a government weigher faced indictment for returning a fake sugar weight on march 28. other indictments follow as authorities probe the wider 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 at Last

Seaboard Air Line, under receivers since January 1908, passed to stockholders at 3 20 p m in the Continental Building New York. General Manager Hix receipt for properties and officers of the road received bonds and debts totaling about 14 400 000. Directors announce continuation of current officers and duties to preserve organization. Jonathan Skelton Williams expected to regain presidency. Stockholders meet 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 Ordered to Jury Duty Despite Personal Conviction

Charles W. Morse, former banker now imprisoned in the Tombs, was served with a jury duty summons for the United States circuit court. He said he would try to comply but doubted he could, facing a possible $230 fine for noncompliance. The summons were issued in routine fashion, Morse having already been excused.

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

Nordica in Will Contest in Cambridge Court

In Cambridge mass on November 4 the Malden estate of Mis Vannie F Allen valued at 150000 was under court review as relatives including Mme Lillian Nordica contest the will. Nordica testified that a portion of the aunt’s estate had been promised to her, while Mrs Allen largely gave to charity.

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

Zelaya reports victory in Nicaragua conflict drives

New Orleans dispatches from November 4 report two perspectives on Nicaragua’s civil war. From Bluefields and Atlantic coast ports rebels claim General Estrada gains in men and arms while Zelaya fails to reclaim lost territory. Managua cables quote Zelaya claiming a severe engagement with a royal victory and boastful use of Maxim guns.

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 heads the Nicaraguan revolutionary column that captured Greytown and moves toward fort San Carlos along the San Juan River. He is known as Zelaya's most implacable enemy and led notable actions including seizing an armed steamer and repelling forces for a month. Persistent rumors claim Honduras backs Zelaya, while Honduras officials seized an American launch from Laguna de Pariss Fruit Company, prompting a State Department 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

Robbed Boy and Brother in Tramp Overcoat Theft

Fragmented report from Chicago details a boy named Joseph Leonard and his brother Samuel who were picked up after a tramp stole Joseph's overcoat and $2. Joseph recounts a hard life selling papers to support Sam, with parents dead and both boys itinerant. The story links to various cities including New Orleans Memphis and New York as authorities trace the incident and note another stabbing case.

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

Smoke Ruckus on Chicago L Train Leaves Man Injured

A dispute over a smoking ban on Chicago L trains triggers a riot at Forty-fourth Street. Police drew revolvers as passengers intervened. Lumberman J. D. Attley was pushed through a train window and badly cut by shattered glass, while former Alderman Joseph H. Francis fell from the car to the tracks, narrowly escaping death. The smoker was removed and the officer taken to a police station.

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

History of Census Fifth Through Thirteenth Shows Expansion

A compressed history traces census growth from 1790 counts of population to the forthcoming thirteenth census. It notes rising topics, costs, and methods, including the shift to broader inquiries, the rise of vital statistics, and the creation of a permanent census bureau, with milestones like the 1870 tallying machine and the eleventh census services. The piece highlights debates over scope, accuracy, and the evolving role of census data in governance.

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

Walsh new trial sought over multiplicity of charges

In Chicago a petition for rehearing seeks to overturn a guilty verdict against banker John F. Walsh. Attorneys argue the court overlooked law principles by allowing numerous charges in one indictment and a single jury. The filing claims prejudice from duplicative counts.

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

Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

An old advertisement extols Pape's Diuretic as a universal remedy for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims rapid cleansing and healing of kidneys, bladder, and urinary system, with a fifty cent treatment available worldwide from drug stores.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pare Cincinnati

Army officer reassignments and duties in early 19th century

A list of officers and second lieutenants reassigned between infantry and artillery units. Names include Clifton M. Wutter, A. Brockman, and Bward 8, Jonas jr, with transfers among Seventeenth, Twenty-sixth, Seven teenth, Blehte, Eleventh, and Eighth Infantry. Substantiates duties for subsistence purchases and temporary signal corps duty.

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 Assigned and Vessel Movements Reported

Orders to naval officers assign Capt R. T. Hell as inspector and others to duties at various ships yards and commands. Movements of vessels include Navajo and Tecena at sea, with the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia window rejoined in Boston and placed in rear.

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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