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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

42

Bryce Urges Two Theses for South Farming Growth

Raleigh Nov 4 Farmers National Congress attendees from over three states hear speakers on agriculture labor quality and scientific farming. Bryce argues for industrial training, skilled labor, and expanded science applications to improve farming in the Southern states, plus better waterways and transportation through water routes.

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 Scene

A mad dog attacked a woman in the street as she stood paralyzed by fear. Leonard Ait, 13, rushed to her aid and was bitten on the arms and hands in the ensuing struggle, a passing drayman killed the animal. Two other girls in Coyaga were bitten yesterday and a dog that bit cattle and horses was sent for examination.

Terre Haute Ind Leonard Ait Drayman Coyaga Mleg Ste Head

Des Moines Charter Plan of City Government Favored

Buffalo voters report late election results show Des Moines style commission plan of city government adopted in Buffalo New York. Officials say the ballot measure passed with strong support.

Des Moines Buffalo

Evicted from Courthouse Forces New York Courts to Find Space

A 2 million dollar New York criminal courts building is under threat as earth shifts beneath its foundations. Policemen guard the site Nov 4 as workmen shore cracks and judges seek new quarters. The Tombs prison may be affected by subway foundation movement, with repairs estimated to take months and cost thousands.

New York Criminal Courts Criminal Court Tombs

Depew Pleads For Subsidy In New York Chamber Debate

New York November 4 The New York State Chamber of Commerce debated the committee’s report on declining American shipping but postponed action. Lewis Nixon urged preparedness by U S commercial interests in shipping while Chauncey M Depew pressed for subsidies. Depew charged Middle West sentiment against a national maritime policy hindered legislation and differed with Nixon on repealing discriminatory duties and tonnage fees to bring foreign ships under the American flag, warning of potential costly commercial war.

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

A tenement fire in Milwaukee early today awakened a baby whose cries likely saved 18 residents. The infant, Morris Cohen’s son, alerted a crowd asleep inside the building, allowing many to escape with no reported injuries. A separate Raleigh report notes James Bryce urges study of foreign conditions and English history as he addresses the State Literary and Historical Society.

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 Rings Up After Detection of Wire Device

New York November 4 Government investigators report that after stopping prior scale frauds at the Williamsburg refinery of the sugar trust a new leak used a wire device to register light weights. Government weigher Joseph Donellen was indicted for returning a forged weight on March 28 saving the trust $5500 in duties. Several other indictments were issued as officials noted the scope remains unclear. Judge Hand ordered the indictments held pending execution of bench warrants.

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 In Reorganization

Seaboard Air Line Railway passes from receivers to stockholders after receivership since January 1908. Transfer at 3:20 pm in Continental Building marks consent by Hix receiver and officers. About 11.4 million dollars of receivers certificates used to cover intrnding and floating debt. bonds sales yield 19 million dollars. directors promise continuity of officers and duties to preserve performance. Annual 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 After Conviction

Charles W. Morse once banker and prisoner in the Tombs received a jury duty summons from the United States circuit court. He said he would obey but doubted how, facing a $230 fine for noncompliance, and the marshal’s office noted the summons had been sent routinely while Morse had already been excused.

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

Nordica In Will Contest Promised Inheritance Share

In Cambridge Massachusetts Mis Vannie F Allen of Malden left an estate valued at about 150000 for distribution among relatives including singer Lillian Nordica. Nordica testified that the aunt promised her a portion of the estate before her death. The case centers on will validity and the reallocation of property with charity receiving much of the remainder.

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

Zelaya Reports Victory In Bluefields War Plans

New Orleans dispatches report rival claims from Bluefields and Managua about Nicaragua conflict. The Bluefields cable says Estrada forces gain strength and Zelaya neglects territory while rebel sympathizers spread optimism. Managua cites a near Chile engagement with a decisive Zelaya victory and claims the enemy is panicked.

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

Head of Revolution Chamorro Known for Valor and Feist

Gen Emiliano Chamorro the head of the Nicaraguan revolution commands the column that captured Greytown and now advances toward Fort San Carlos along the San Juan River. He is known as Zelaya's most implacable enemy and among Nicaraguans for audacity and leadership. Born in Comnapa Cholantes, he rose from humble roots to graduate as a civil engineer. He previously seized an armed steamer and held Zelaya's forces at bay for over a month before escaping. Persistent rumors claim Honduras supports Zelaya, while Honduran officials seize an American launch, provoking 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

Tramp Robbed Blind Boy Ends in Police Custody

Chicago reports of a shabby theft involve Joseph Leonard and his younger brother Samuel, aged years, admitting to taking an overcoat and $2 from a boy while they traveled by train. Leonard recounts hard life in New Orleans and Memphis with his brother, while the men claim to seek work. R L Thomas, stabbed in New York, is reported safe.

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 Riot

Passengers on Chicago Transit Authority trains clashed when smokers were told to exit and fare refunded. An elderly man who claimed no ordinance violation was dragged from a Forty-fourth Street car, others intervened as police drew revolvers. J. D. Attley, a lumberman, was shoved through a window and badly cut by broken glass. Former Alderman Joseph H. Francis was pulled from the car and fell onto the tracks, narrowly escaping death. The smokeless smoker was removed and the officer taken to a police station.

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

Making the Thirteenth Census History of Census

A compact history traces census work from 1790 to the planned Thirteenth Census. It notes expanding inquiry scope, cost growth from 35 to 14 million, shifts in subjects, the rise of the permanent bureau, and a long arc from early counting to modern statistical machinery. It highlights pivotal censuses, reforms, and the evolution of the census as a national instrument.

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 Tell Israel

Walsh seeks a new trial in banker Walsh case

Chicago on November 4 the Walsh case petition argues the appellate court erred by upholding a guilty verdict based on mistaken law and a single flawed indictment with 150 counts charging two offenses. It asserts multiplicity of charges prejudiced defense and cites Supreme Court precedent.

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

Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief

A short promotional note touts Pape's Diuretic as a harmless, fast acting cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims to cleanse and vitalize kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract, with a fifty cent treatment available worldwide through Pape Thompson Pare of Cincinnati.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pare Cincinnati

Military transfers and retirements noted in widened orders

Captains and lieutenants transfer between infantry units including Clifton M. Wutter and A. Brockman. Bar field grades and new assignments reach from Seventh to Seventeenth Infantry while others move to Eleventh and Blehte units. Appointments include Virginius Clark and Thomas J. Steere to the Coast artillery corps.

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

Orders to Naval Officers and Vessel Movements

Listing of naval officers assigned to duties and inspective posts including Capt. RT Hell, Misher Waller Company, and Commander K McAlpine, plus movement notes on vessels like Navajo and Tecena. The Massachusetts Volunteer Militia window join is noted as returned to the department in Boston and placed in reserve.

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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